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If I were to imagine what makes a good tablet, I'd think along two lines: affordable 7- and 8-inch models, and more fully featured 10-inchers. Can there be a middle ground? The Asus MeMo Pad Smart 10 is a tablet that, really, is like a supersize version of Asus' Nexus 7 (formerly the MeMo, too). It costs more -- $299 -- and it's larger, too. But underneath, its specs are less than impressive: its Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, 1GB of RAM, and 1,280x800-pixel display match what's in the Nexus 7. What you're getting here, for an extra $100, really amounts to a larger screen, extra camera, and a few more ports like Micro-HDMI and microSD. Those are sought after and not always easy to find on Android tablets, but you have to ask yourself whether those ports, essentially, are worth the price to be paid.
The Kindle Fire HD 8.9 has a higher-resolution screen and a lower price. On the other hand, for just $100 more, you could also get the higher-res Google Nexus 10. Not far off from the MeMoPad's cost is a refurbished iPad, or a new iPad Mini ($30 more). That's what I don't get: who would find this tablet really helpful? It's in the middle zone.
The Asus MeMo Pad Smart TF301T feels lightweight, but at 1.3 pounds it's really only a tad lighter than a Retina Display iPad. A plastic back doesn't lend it the most premium in-hand feel, but it's reminiscent of the case design of the Asus Transformer Pad TF300. It's the same thickness, and nearly the same weight, and has the same plastic overall feel.
The extra bezel space around the edges makes for easy gripping, but it also makes the MeMo Pad Smart 10 feel old-fashioned. This is not a forward-thinking design. But it does come in colors: "crystal white," "fuschia pink," and "midnight blue." The blue model I reviewed has an almost black sheen to it.
The sleep/power button is tucked along the top left edge, and a volume rocker sits on the top of the right-side edge, below a headphone jack. Both a Micro-USB charging port and Micro-HDMI are on the left edge, clustered together. It all makes sense if the tablet's sitting in landscape mode with the "Asus" logo upright.
Display and speakers: Good, but hardly great
The 10.1-inch IPS display looks good at wide viewing angles, but the maximum resolution, 1,280x800 pixels, is the same screen resolution as the little 7-inch Nexus 7's. It's a decided step below the current higher-res expectation mark on larger tablets that the Nexus 10, third- and fourth-gen iPad, and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 all set. Granted, you won't notice a "low-res" effect, unless you're doing a lot of text reading.
It all looks better than the average laptop screen. But the idea of investing in a 10-inch tablet with a screen resolution that's not ultra-high-definition doesn't seem wise to me unless you're saving tons of money. It probably depends on the person.
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Gavin Porteous and Jamie Spencer came over from Australia in a blaze of glory to the IOM TT and after their first visit went away a brace of 9th place finishes, the 93 season saw Gavin return with a change of passenger ( Scott Butler ) but problems left them with only one mid thirties finish from 2 rides.
Gavin returned to the island in 94 in the hope of better things, but a crash just beyond Sarah's Cottage during practice ended Gavin's TT ambitions.....
I recall passing the incident with Franco Martinel and once again the thought would pass through my mind 'FM, if these quick guys can get it wrong, there is nowt down for the rest of us'
Anyway as the post suggests, where is he now ?
Gavin Porteous (AUS)
Classic and Vintage outfit discussion, including Where are they now, the people hunter.
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Gav had a few outings after the crash where he was still very quick. He lengthened the left handlebar on his F1 short bike to compensate for his right arm. Last I heard he was racing cars & doing very well in his class.
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Myself and Nick were so close to being part of that crash on the Monday morning. Gavin had gone out first with a passenger new to the TT. We went out fourth, by the time we got to Crosby we had passed Howard Langham and Eddy Wright. I had forgoten about Gavin and in the twisty bits after Ballacraine he must have been just out of sight. As we left Sarahs the main part of the outfit was cartwheeling along the bankside on the left I missed that but was then heading for the front wheel and forks. I managed to just avoid them and ran over part of the bodywork. The timing of the crash meant that I couldnt see anyone was in front and the marshals hadnt time to react. It was a big crash, Gavins shoulder joint was pushed into his rib cage. He was a hard man. He was out of Hospital watching the last sidecar race.
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Any one visiting Mr Ireson ask him for an update on Gavin as i believe they keep in touch.
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Gavin is livin it up in South Australia, after his crash and some recovery, he did get back out there on a short F1 bike, and on his return managed to claim the Australian Title. He then retired from 3 wheels and is now competing in the HQ (car)races over here in Aust, and doing pretty well in that as well.
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I raced for Gav for part of one season..... I was a crap passenger, so Gav got me my own outfit to ride. He then taught me how to ride that, but I was not much better at riding. He was a Guru on an outfit though. Even with one arm. He is still very competitive, but racing HQ Holden cars these days.
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text: The Spaniard 3 Posted March 24, 2011 Hi Everyone, I wanted to address some of the concerns outlined in the comments here. The "Arkham Horror" (AH) line is among the most important in FFG's catalog. We take your comments and concerns on this very seriously. To that end, I wanted to address some possible misconceptions on the new revised publication of the "Curse of the Dark Pharao" (CotDP). As mentioned in the release article, the original CotDP was the first expansion for AH. When it was released more than 5 years ago, we could not dream of the impact that AH would have on the global hobby market place, and as such did not have the benefit of the vision and experience we had with the later AH expansions. Therefore, to this day, CotDP has been the expansion that stands distinctly apart from the other AH products, as it does not share many of the same design principles and provides a diluted experience in the context of the ecosystem as a whole. This is not to say that the original CotDP was, or is, a bad product: Many people have had great fun with the expansion for years, there is absolutely nothing in the act of FFG publishing a revised edition that prevent players from enjoying CotDP to the same level they have since its release. As we published "Innsmouth Horror" and work began on the massive "Miskatonic Horror" we needed to revisit the CotDP to think of how to integrate it with our future plans. We had two options a) Leave the expansion "as is" on the marketplace, or b) somehow improve the expansion. The easy thing would have been to simply ignore the expansion and allow it to exist "as is" but apart from the AH ecosystem. However, our firm dedication to the AH line is such that we wanted both existing and new players to have the strongest possible experience, and CotDP had too many great ideas for us not to bring it to the same level of inclusion as the other expansions. We therefore took considerable time, effort, and expense to rebuild this expansion from the ground up, using all of our acquired knowledge from publishing the AH line for so many years. The work on the revised CotDP has been substantial and has touched nearly every aspect of the product. Here is a rough list of the many material changes (while the game play changes are in many ways as big): - 69 of 76 Investigator related cards are new- 56 of 90 Ancient One or Environment cards are new- 1 Dark Pharaoh Herald Sheet (never previously published)- 1 Sheet of Punch board 4" x 7" (never previously published) with Ancient Whispers and Patrol Markers (new)- Rule Sheet (completely rewritten) While we understand that owners of the older CotDP edition may be frustrated by a revision being published, I hope you understand that what motivates FFG to publish this new edition, is our desire to make the AH experience as great as possible. After 5 years in print, publishing a CotDP revision is certainly not reactionary, and as with most product in the world, having a newer version of a product does not make your older product cease to function, and (other than the fact that something else exist) need diminish your enjoyment of your prior edition. While we do on occasion publish "upgrade kits" (by "Print on Demand" or otherwise) where necessary, this revision is too extensive for that to be sensible. We don't currently have plans for similar treatments of the other AH expansions. While I understand that the publication of the revised CotDP expansion may not be a decision agreed by those who choose to feel their first CotDP edition is somehow damaged, I hope at least that this gives you more information in your assessment of such. Best Wishes, Christian T. PetersenCEOFFG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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If you're looking for an extra-special long weekend, then there's no cooler getaway than Iceland (pardon the pun). This quick trip packs a ton of activity into just four days, depending on what time of year you choose to go: a Northern Lights excursion in the winter, a glacier hike in the summer, and much more. You get three nights to explore around Reykjavík with a multitude of options for great things to do. Be sure to pack a camera – you'll be making a lot of memories in a short period of time.
What's Included
September 15th to April 15th: Super Jeep tour to view Northern Lights. April 16th to September 14th: Guided glacier hike. Assistance while in country to book any other optional activities. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Three nights to explore around Reykjavik as you please, choose the departure date that suits you best.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Important Notes
The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) is a natural phenomena and is highly weather dependent. During the winter season, the ability to view the Northern Lights during your trip will be dependent on the appropriate weather/atmospheric conditions.
Group Leader Description
This is an Independent itinerary which is operated on behalf of G Adventures by one of our local agents. This tour is not escorted by a G Adventures leader. All the information given in this itinerary is intended as a guide only. G Adventures or their agent cannot be held responsible for any changes that may occur due to local conditions or circumstances beyond their control including festivals and public holidays that may affect the itinerary.
Meals Included
3 breakfasts
Eating is a big part of travelling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where to eat. Given the nature of an Independent-style tour, our G Representative can suggest restaurants during your trip but may not escort you.
Private minivan/bus, walking.
Solo Travellers
This is an Independent tour, and you will be travelling only with the people you have booked with. If you have booked this tour as a solo traveller, only you will be taking part in the included activities, along with your (our?) G Representative. Anything not included (dinners, optional activities, etc) will be on your own or with your booking companions (if applicable). Please ensure this is the experience you are looking for before purchasing this trip.
Standard hotels (3 nts).
Joining Instructions
Please note that day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned on this day. Upon arrival to your Reykjavik hotel on day 1, please be sure to contact the number on your welcome note to speak to a representative about your included activity on Day 2 and booking other activities for your stay.
Arrival Complications
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier and contact us as soon as possible.
What to Take
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. You must be prepared to carry your luggage up and down stairs, on and off transportation, and to hotels (max 15-20 mins.)
Dressing in layers is recommended as weather can change dramatically, without notice.
Packing List
•Passport (with photocopies)
•Travel insurance (with photocopies)
•Airline tickets (with photocopies)
•Credit or debit card (see personal spending money)
•Pre-departure information and trip details
•Any entry visas or vaccination certificates if required
•Fleece top
•Windproof/waterproof jacket
•Small towel and swim wear
•Sun hat
•long trousers
•1 pair hiking pants/track pants
•1 smart outfit for special evenings
•hand sanitizers/ antibacterial wipes
•Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes
•Watch or alarm clock
•First-aid kit (should contain lip salve, Aspirin, Band Aids, anti-histamine, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, re-hydration powder, extra prescription drugs you may be taking).
-Day pack
-Camera with extra memory cards and batteries
-Personal Entertainment
-Waterproof backpack cover
-Outlet adapter
-Insect Repellent
-Antibacterial wipes/gel
-Reusable water bottle
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Visas and Entry Requirements
Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
The currency in Iceland in the Icelandic Krona (ISK).
It is recommended to bring a combination of cash, credit and debit cards.
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Tipping in Iceland is not customary. In many cases, a service charge is added to the bill which means that it is not necessary to add a tip. If you wish to express your satisfaction with the service in a bar or restaurant, then a gratuity of 10% or to round up the amount of the bill is perfectly acceptable.
Tipping during the tour program is similarly not expected, but it can be a way to express satisfaction with the persons who have assisted on your tour. Recommendations for tipping local guides would range from the equivalent of $3-5 USD per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.
At the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline €30-40 per person, per week can be used.
Optional Activities
- Glacier Hiking on Sólheimajökull (from Reykjavík) (24990ISK per person)
- Golden Circle Tour (19990ISK per person)
- Lava Caving by the Blue Mountains
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical Demand rating in this dossier for trip specific information. For travellers over 70 years a completed Medical Form is required. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on an Independent tour, please note that the G representative has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions. Read more about travel safety for ways to further enhance your personal safety while travelling.
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the you at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our G representative has the right to terminate the tour if drugs are found in anyone's possession or if anyone uses prostitutes.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. G Adventures can provide you with the appropriate coverage. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation
The Planeterra Foundation planeterra.org is a Canadian non-profit organization that helps empower local people to develop their communities, conserve their cultures, and create humane and supportive systems for their endeavours. Planeterra provides capacity building and catalyst grants to get community social enterprises off the ground. These businesses address local challenges by providing benefits for indigenous people, empowering marginalized women, and granting disadvantaged youth access to education, employment, and brighter futures. Planeterra also works to ensure these businesses have a thriving customer base by integrating programs into G Adventures' itineraries globally.
G Adventures is Planeterra's largest corporate donor, covering all operating costs so 100% of your donation will bring opportunity to people in need.
Dollar-a-Day Program
G Adventures' Dollar-a-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar for every day you are on trip. 100% of these donations go directly to support community development projects worldwide that are implemented by Planeterra.
Local Dress
Weather can change dramatically, even in the summer months. It is best to layer clothing to ensure you are prepared for any extremes.
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Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
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Group Leader
G Representative, local guides.
Day 1: Reykjavík
Meet the G adventures representative at the joining point in town. They can help arrange any optional activities you're interested in for the next few days at that time.
Additional Notes:
See "Joining Instructions" for details on how to reach the meeting point.
Day 2: Reykjavík (1B)
Opt to take part in winter activities like lava caving, glacier walking and ice climbing, and a Golden Circle tour during free time.
Included Activities:
Northern Lights Tour
Day 3: Reykjavík (1B)
Head out and enjoy this gorgeous area with a full free day.
Day 4: Reykjavík (1B)
If you'd like to stay a little longer, we can offer you post-accommodation to extend your stay in this stunning region.


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There is no better way to chillax, chill out, escape than being creative. For me, it is a way to forget about life's challenges and do something creative: writing, painting, drawing. Rarely is it intended for anyone else, yet I do write on a blog and share some of my own creations.
Sometimes I will write in a journal about things that are really bothering me or rehash events that didn't go according to plan.
There is a difference to me between writing here and in my journal. I blog to help others. I think that perhaps if someone can relate to what I am sharing, I am helping them in some small way. I don't think of writing online as a means of letting the world get on a bandwagon or cause.
I'm not selling anything either. For someone who has spent the better part of my career in sales, that is quite the step from the norm.
Of course, there is a dream that someone will like what I write and ask to pay for a spot on my blog. It is more likely going to happen on my optioneerJM where the advice peddled could be valued by businesses.
I've been fiddling and farting around with a website. I've purchased a couple of domains for a year and set out to create something. Then the anxiety and frustration sets in when the creating is a lot more work and doesn't flow the way I want to see it. So I resort back to my friend, my blog.
A blog is a great way to experiment with messaging: what do you want to write about. Yet it goes a bit beyond that. If you want it to have a high readership and eventually generate income, you have to pay attention to what people are reading. It can be pleasantly surprising when you step outside your comfort zone and gravitate to a passion or interest. It is rewarding when you discover that others share a similar interest.
When I started meanderingsABOUT it was because fashion, beauty and creating the right looks that are in sync with being someone older than the normal fashionista bloggers seemed to be more unusual. While most fashion designers and boutiques are geared towards 20-somethings in size 2 they are not for 50-somethings in a size 12.
I've toyed with becoming an image creator for others wanting to go beyond the mundane, frumpy creations that department stores seem to think that anyone over 30 would like. They get it wrong for the young-at-heart who not only take care of their bodies, but have an edge that can be explored with creating fashion looks that are not trying to disguise one's age or embarrassingly trying to look 25 years younger.
I believe that it is possible to blend the two: embrace age with a savvy fashion sense.
I will continue to explore this avenue. For the time being, I will continue to write with hopes that there are folks that can relate to what I am: a fashionista fighting her 50s.
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Here's my Cliff Notes-sorts of thoughts on various Texans subjects being discussed these days:
Bob McNair is planning on giving head coach Gary Kubiak and GM Rick Smith a contract extension.
There's no salary cap for coaches or staff, so go for it. Means it won't be a distraction in the last year of their contract. If they do a great job this year, terrific. If McNair wants to fire them at some point, he can do that too. That's how those sorts of contracts work. I give this news a "Oh, okay, yawn."
The Texans acquired former-Redskin John Beck. (UH alum teeth gnash)
The Texans were likely going to need a fourth quarterback for the off-season given Matt Schaub's recovery from his foot issue from last year. Great acquisition because he is familiar with the offense which means better practices and more internal competition to get better. If Case Keenum does a nice job this off-season, Cougar fans, there is always the practice squad. (I think the Texans carry three quarterbacks on the roster this year and not two. They've done it both ways but given Schaub coming off of injury, I bet they go three QBs)
As an aside, Beck, like Sage Rosenfels is a product of the Dolphins-Redskins inability to develop a quarterback history. Not sure that Beck could ever be a true starting NFL QB, but his particular welcome to the league is not how you would like to develop quarterbacks.
The Cliff Notes for Moby Dick are better than the book.
If I start a book, I tend to finish it. In high school, I hated Moby Dick, ended up skimming it, and then did my book report mostly based on things I read in the Cliff Notes. Got my best grade of the semester which made me a bit bitter. As another aside, I am very glad not to be in high school any more, with no offense intended to the fine folks at Cypress Creek High School.
A Texans rookie said he was going to be the next Andre Johnson.
This is a manufactured controversy. Undrafted Rookie Free Agent Dwight Jones gave a phone interview with Sports Radio 610. The podcast was labeled, "Texans UFA Dwight Jones: 'I Am The Next Andre Johnson'" If you actually listen to the interview, he says that phrase in a sort of a throwaway way. He talks of Andre Johnson with great respect and as a role model.
What is the better things from those interview is hearing about his physical skills, hearing that he is already familiar with the city of Houston working at Plex with Case Keenum, and how his the offense he played in college was similar to the one the Texans play.
Ultimately it is a so what story. Good for him that he has confidence in his skills. If Jones works out for the team, excellent. Would be nice to have another big body on the field. If it doesn't, who cares, he's a undrafted rookie free agent.
Can the Kubiak Texans develop wide receivers?
Too small a sample size to say for certain. The highest drafted wide receiver for the Texans under Kubiak was Jacoby Jones in the 3rd round. They haven't made the offensive side of the ball a priority in the draft for most of the Kubiak years because they were spending so many draft picks trying to fix their defense.
We can expect __________ from the Texans rookie wide receivers.
No telling. This will likely be a wide open competition. The WRs who learn the play book quickly, can contribute on special teams and stay healthy throughout camp and the preseason are the guys who will stick.
If the Texans play the type of games they want to play, Andre Johnson will have big numbers because he's AJ, but the tandem of Arian Foster and Ben Tate will have huge numbers because the running game will be used to close out games. The rookies' main role is to not be a problem, move the chains, be solid on special teams, make plays when they are available.
What are the biggest Texans concerns going into next year?
1. How fast Matt Schaub recovers and whether he can get back to where he was. The Texans apparently do not see this as a concern or else they would likely have done other things in this off-season
2. Offensive Line. There's going to be a new right side of the offensive line in 2012. Will this disrupt the offense at all, keep Schaub on his feet while facing some very good pass rushers next year?
3. Unproven players at wide receiver. This is an offense that can make wide receivers look very good, but there's uncertainty at how they perform–possibly both good and bad.
4. Special teams. Texans drafted a rookie field goal kicker. That can be an adventure. Last year, not being able to depend on field goals wasn't really a problem because most games didn't come down to field goals.
What should we expect from Wade Phillips' Year 2 of the Texans defense?
The Texans believe that the defense will be better this year because they will have an entire off-season to learn more of Wade Phillips' defense. That is the most consistently stated thing by players on the defense and the coaching staff. Some people think that Phillips' defenses tend to get worse in their second year. (Or as an alarmist prediction "will collapse"). Read that Battle Red Blog link if this is a concern to you.
I will add: 1. Small sample size; 2. The Texans defensive starters are younger than the ones that Phillips has worked with previously. 3. Defensive predictions, no matter the coordinator are hard to do. Defensive rankings from year to year tend to be less predictable than offensive rankings. You don't have to tell Dom Capers and the Packers that.
To sum up, if the Texans have health at key positions on defense, I expect them to be average to above average on defense. And that's what they need at a minimum to be able to play winning football. (And what they didn't have prior to Phillips' arrival to the team). With a serviceable to good to great defensive play, the Texans will have the ability to win different kinds of games–low scoring to high scoring.
So did I miss anything?
Uh oh. Now I'm going to have to think of random stuff to fill the rest of the time until actual news happens. Did I leave anything out? Is there anything you want me to discuss further? Is there anything you want to discuss further? Is there stuff you want to see a future blog post about? Did anyone out there actually enjoy reading Moby Dick? Really? Next you're going to tell me you liked Beowolf.


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Since he hasn't signed his $9.828 million franchise tender from the Broncos, tackle Ryan Clady isn't with the team for the voluntary portion of offseason workouts.
Clady, like most players who get tagged, would like to sign a long-term contract rather than play out the one-year tender but there hasn't been much word at all about the possibility of such a deal getting done ahead of the July 15 deadline to sign players with franchise tags to multi-year deals. A lack of chatter doesn't equal a lack of desire on the Broncos' end of things, however.
On a conference call with season ticket holders on Tuesday, Broncos director of player personnel Matt Russell said that the Broncos "want him here" when asked about Clady and that the team is working with the tackle on a deal. Lindsay Jones of USA Today also reports that Russell said the team is "confident" that they'll be able to agree on such a contract.
One complication to a deal could be the shoulder surgery Clady had after the end of last season. The Broncos could be waiting to see how he's recovering before putting their best contract offer on the table while his rehab from the operation makes it less of a priority to get a deal done right now since Clady wouldn't be able to do much on-field work at this point in the offseason.


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Darlene Sitton passed away at her residence in St. Louis on September 14, 2009. A memorial was held at the Overland Christian Church in St. Louis on September 20 for all of her St. Louis family, church members and friends.
Darlene was the second of four children born in the northeast corner of the Texas panhandle on October 10, 1932, to Ben and Etna Schafer.
She joined older brother Gene, and subsequent brothers Vernon and Victor that were later born in Monticello, UT, where Ben and Etna homesteaded on South Canyon Point.
As the only girl born in this homesteading, hardscrabble family, life on a dry land farm was not an easy life for the young girl. She learned the value of hard work from a very early age.
She had a close personal relationship with the Lord, who had challenged her from birth with special needs that required extensive reconstructive surgery. He compensated her hardship by giving her a beautiful soul.
At age 5, in 1937 she was taken to Salt Lake City, where she began intermittent periods of reconstructive surgery at St. Mary's Hospital for a good portion of the next ten years of her life.
These surgical trials gave her relationship with the Lord extra strength and reinforced her personal confidence in all of life's challenges and gave her strength to take each day solidly centered with her faith and goals intact and firmly grounded.
Darlene graduated from Monticello High school in 1950 and returned to live in the Kaysville area and worked in Ogden.
During this time she met, was courted, and married her lifelong partner Edward Lee Sitton, on October 10, 1953.
Edward was newly discharged from the Air Force, where he was a Master Sergeant. Still eager for adventure, he decided to spend the winter in Utah due to the winter weather and a mechanical failure with his motorcycle. He was employed at Hill Force Base.
Darlene and Ed were married in Monticello and Annalee Burtenshaw, a close neighbor and lifelong friend, had a bridal shower for Darlene at her residence.
Darlene and Ed returned to northern Utah until the birth of her first son Michael, in 1954, and then moved to Missouri, where Edward's family was located. Ed began employment in St. Louis, where he was offered a job with McDonnell Douglas to help build and maintain aircraft.
Darlene and Ed added six more children to this union. The couple was very active in the Overland Christian Church in almost every capacity, with special interest in Boy, Girl and Cub scouting.
In this church, Darlene found another devoted family and made many close friends. Her interests were reading, quilting, almost all arts and crafts, and in particular, a love for children that she continued and enjoyed long after her own family was raised. This was an activity that she maintained her entire life.
Darlene's family and friends in Monticello were never disappointed in her absence, because every summer without fail, Darlene and Ed and her Missouri family would show up in Monticello for an extended visit.
When the children married and began lives of their own, or took on additional responsibilities with jobs or higher levels of education, Darlene and Ed would bring several grandchildren because she wanted all of them to enjoy Monticello, their grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, the farm, and other red rock canyon adventures.
Edward also enjoyed and looked forward to vacations in Monticello because he belonged to the Schafer family as much as he was belonged to his own.
He and Darlene were deeded one fourth of the family homestead, which provided them great enjoyment and recreation.
Ed prided himself for being an avid student of the area and was very knowledgeable about the history, archeology and geology of the Four Corners and canyon country. He owned and studied every publication of Blue Mountain Shadows.
Darlene is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Edward Lee Sitton; her parents Benjamin Franklin Schafer and Etna O. Trueblood Schafer; and brother Vernon (Nila) Schafer.
Darlene is survived by her children Michael (Yvonne) Sitton of Cortez, CO; Gail Trevino of St. John, MO; Brenda (Rocky) Waymon of KY; Mark (Jan) Sitton of IL; Kathleen (Gary) Rakers of IL; Eric Sitton of St. John, MO; Valerie Wood of IL; 17 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
She is also survived by brothers Gene Schafer and Victor (Susan) Schafer of Monticello, and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins from Texas to California.
A memorial service and final gathering for Darlene for all of her Utah family and close friends will be held on Darlene's property at the Schafer farm on Saturday, October 3 at 1 p.m.
Join the family for lunch. Directions to the farm are to take County Road 331 north of Monticello at the tree farm and follow the yellow survey tape tied to fence posts. At the end of County Road 330 turn right. In case of inclement weather, feel free to call Gene, Victor, Russell or Trent.


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The New Bern Board of Aldermen juggled two meetings in five and half hours Tuesday night: a two-session special called meeting held behind closed doors, divided by the regular monthly public meeting and another closed session.
The New Bern Board of Aldermen juggled two meetings in five and half hours Tuesday night: a two-session special called meeting held behind closed doors, divided by the regular monthly public meeting and another closed session.
Scott Davis, city attorney, agreed it could be confusing as the mayor and aldermen divided their time between the second floor aldermen�s chambers and the first floor conference room.
�It�s calculus,� he quipped at the end of the night.
The board met behind closed doors in the conference room at 6 p.m. to discuss the Duke/Progress merger intervention, real property (Days Inn Hotel) and a personnel matter. At 7 p.m., that meeting was recessed so the public meeting could begin up stairs.
After the public meeting, the board called for another closed session to discuss a possible purchase of property. When the board reconvened in open session, it unanimously approved minutes from three closed sessions held in December.
The three new board members, Dallas Blackiston, Patricia Schaible and Jeffrey Odham, had to abstain from voting on the first set of Dec. 10 closed session minutes that dealt with a personnel issue because they were not involved.
Later that night, after the three new members were sworn in, they attended a closed session at the end of the public meeting that resulted in Mark Stephens being named interim city manager and a plan to form a committee to search for a replacement city manager. Those minutes were approved unanimously Tuesday night. The board also unanimously voted to approve minutes from a Dec. 17 special called closed meeting when the Duke/Progress merger intervention was discussed.
All three of those closed session minutes approved Tuesday were sealed and not available to the public.
After the final closed session of the recessed special meeting Tuesday that lasted an hour and half, Davis said all closed session minutes are sealed regardless if they are approved in public session.
�They stay sealed until there is no longer a reason for them to stay sealed,� he said, adding that could take up to three years.
Davis said the swiftness of approving the December closed session meetings after the public meeting had nothing to do with getting them approved before going back into the recessed closed session of the special called meeting that didn�t adjourn until 11:30 p.m.
�The best practice is to approve minutes as quickly as possible, while it is still fresh,� Davis said after the session.
That is something not done in the past. During the previous Board of Aldermen tenure, there were minutes from meetings that were not approved for two years, Davis said.
While Schaible was walking down the steps to the last closed session of the night, she was asked if she expected so many closed sessions since she was elected alderman.
�I don�t know what I expected,� Schaible said, �but we are faced with a lot of issues that need to be discussed behind closed doors.�
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One of the most successful conservation projects in the world, home to many rare and native bird species.
Marking the boundary of the Hauraki Gulf's protected inner islands, Tiri is an open sanctuary and one of New Zealand's most successful community-led conservation projects.
Since 1984, tens of thousands of volunteers have planted pohutukawa and other native trees, transforming the island's barren pasture into dense forest.
The island now boasts healthy populations of some our rarest birds and animals.
The driving forces behind the island's transformation are the Department of Conservation and the Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi.
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Grilled Salmon Recipe, Jewish Community Center Exercise Programs, Eating Out and Staying Slim
Plus, exciting healthy events!
Maple and
Mustard Grilled Salmon
Harvest Market featured this recipe
on its Facebook page.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serves 4
1/3 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, skin on
Olive oil, for oiling the grill and the fish
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium high (about 375° F to 425° F).
2. Meanwhile, place all of the glaze ingredients in a medium oven-safe frying pan and whisk until combined.
3. When the grill is ready, place the frying pan on the grill, cover the grill, and cook until the glaze just comes to a boil, about 3 to 4 minutes. Using a hot pad or dry towel, remove the pan from the grill; set aside.
4. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Brush both sides of the fillets with vegetable oil and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
5. Rub the grill grates with a towel dipped in oil. Place the salmon on the grill skin-side down, cover the grill, and cook undisturbed until grill marks appear and the skin is starting to crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes. Using a flat spatula, carefully flip the fillets over and brush the skin with some of the glaze. Cover the grill and continue to cook until the salmon is just opaque in the center, about 2 to 4 minutes more. Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately, passing the remaining glaze on the side.
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Jewish Community Center Exercise Programs
I just asked my nine-year-old son to show me how to set up an exercise game on the Xbox Kinect while holding a glass of wine and eating crackers. This does not bode well for me nor show a lot of confidence in whether this game could truly count as exercise.
Fast forward a few days, I found myself both pleasantly surprised and sweating. The game has a host of workouts from running to yoga to a Zumba-style class. Since I live with MS, falling is an issue for me. With this game, however, I can exercise safely in my home surrounded by pillows. This game, a lovely Mother's Day gift from my son, has forced me out of making excuses to work out.
We have all heard the excuses before:
- "I don't have time."
- "But there's a Happy Hour."
- "But I already showered."
- "I'm self-conscious exercising around other people."
- "But this couch is so comfortable."
- "I am too tired. I will do it tomorrow."
- "The classes I want to take are never offered when I can do them."
Some fitness centers in our fine state have become creative in keeping people from making excuses. The Jewish Community Center in North Wilmington (JCC) came up with a couple of great strategies to break down those barriers to exercise and make excuses null and void.
- Spinning on Demand. So you can't make the 5 p.m. spin class? That's all right. The JCC has a Spinning DVDs Library for people to access and get their own class on their time. Members can choose from a set of DVDs where you can use the spinning bike to cycle around the world—an entirely self-navigated experience—or they could use spinning class CDs where a certified spin instructor guides you through a full 45-minute workout.
- Group Personal Training. Now you can still see your friends and get personalized attention all while fitting in your workout. This is such a win-win. You save money and still get the benefits of having a personal trainer. Most importantly, you're not just accountable to your trainer, you're accountable to your friends to show up as well, so you're more likely to not make excuses.
My new exercise game has proven to me you that can find a workout anywhere. Even when you're holding a glass of wine and some crackers.
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Yummy restaurant foods can kill any hopes of donning those bikinis. But there are ways to dine out without beefing up. (more)
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Hope students (and their faculty leader Boyd Wilson) wearing saris and dhotis continue to draw attention during their May Term in India.
This photo appear in a Tamil newspaper in Chennai, according to Professor Wilson. "We were walking from Saint Thomas Cathedral to the train station. You can tell we are all tired . . . it is very hot in Chennai and near the end of a very long day." The photo captain reads: "American tourists walk along road near Kapaleshwar Temple in Mylapore wearing traditional Indian clothes." In the picture, from left to right: Boyd Wilson, Kyla Koboski, Hannah Gielsczyk, Michelle Irvin, Dan Schriemer, Sarah Fodor (partially hidden), Maddie Ferguson, James Teaford, Paige Douglas, Kimberly Collins, Elizabeth Higginbotham, Kelsey Herbert, and Grace Cheeley.
Earlier in the month, students attending the May Term in India were also featured two other newspapers.
This photo was on Chowpatty Beach Mumbai (Bombay), a festive place on the weekend. One of the things the students love doing is eating corn-on-the-cob cooked over burning coals. The caption in Hindi reads (roughly) foreign girls enjoying corn on Chowpatty Beach. "We continue to be an attraction because it is so rare to see any young women in their 20s wearing saris in India, but ESPECIALLY white women!!," said Professor Boyd Wilson. The girls in the picture (from left to right) are: Kimberly Collins, Grace Cheeley, Kelsey Herbert, and Paige Douglas.
The students also were pictured in The Times of India, Bangalore edition. The students pictured are Maddie Ferguson, Michelle Irvin and Sarah Fodor.


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On this day — The Democrats think they might have found themselves a Senate candidate; the latest machinations from Paul Burka on possible redistricting fallout; West Texas fears the end of its political clout; the Governor's Office has been exerting much more pressure on universities to accept Jeff Sandefer's education reforms than previously reported; and California here we come, right back where we started from.
***A General For Senate?
Undoubtedly, you've heard the rumors by now — the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has managed to recruit General Ricardo Sanchez to run for the Senate here in Texas. Sanchez describes himself as socially progressive and fiscally conservative. On paper, he would appear to be a pretty good fit — he's Hispanic, grew up in the Valley, a retired general and he's got some national profile. Downside — a chunk of that national profile came from his involvement in the Abu Ghraib prison abuse scandal and it's not like Generals have proven to be great candidates for national office in the past (see Gen. Wesley Clark).
The Texas Tribune's Evan Smith interviewed Sanchez after the release of his book in 2008.
***The Mirage of the Hispanic Promise
For years, Texas Democrats have wandered the figurative political desert believing that the state's burgeoning Hispanic population would propel them back to power — the Houston Chronicle's Joe Holley reported on that in April 2010. It hasn't happened, in terms of voting turnout as a percentage of population, the Hispanic vote in Texas continues to underperform, especially when compared to other states with a significant Hispanic population, like California.
Hispanic voter turnout in Texas grew by 31 percent between the 2000 and 2008 elections. At the same time, Hispanics make up only about 20 percent of registered voters in Texas and only 12 percent to 14 percent of the total vote.
Explanations for the continued under-performance abound. Some pin it to the lack of a catalyst — a Texas equivalent to California's Proposition 187. Then-California Governor Pete Wilson hitched his 1994 re-election campaign to Prop. 187, which banned state and local governments from providing social services to illegal immigrants. He managed to make the proposition the central issue in his campaign against Kathleen Brown and used it to overcome a near 20-point disadvantage in the polls. However, the backlash from California's Hispanic community provided to be significant.
From Tony Sanchez, to Rick Noriega, to Linda Chavez Thompson — the Texas Democratic Party has highlighted Hispanic candidates for statewide office as part of the party's effort to excite the Hispanic voters. The strategy seems to have failed — those candidates, like most other Democratic candidates in the last 20 years, struggled to get within shouting distance of their Republican opponents. There was no evidence of a significant uptick in the Hispanic vote during those elections that would have indicated voter excitement.
As a counterpoint, the California Democratic Party had little trouble getting Hispanic voters to the polls to vote for a statewide Democratic Party ticket that didn't feature much in the way of Hispanic candidates in 2010 — Sen. Barbara Boxer, Gov. Jerry Brown, Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Treasurer Bill Lockyer are all white; California Attorney General Kamala Harris is African American. Meg Whitman spent millions attempting to appeal to Hispanic voters, but the legacy of Proposition 187 and her own "nanny" problems undermined the effort.
***Perry's Office Pushed Universities on Sandefer's Seven-Solutions
The Houston Chronicle's Patti Hart reports that e-mails, obtained by the Houston Chronicle, show Perry's office played a key role in pushing the state's universities to implement controversial changes backed by Perry donor Jeff Sandefer, despite the governor's protestations to the contrary.
Many of the ideas — measuring a professor's "productivity" based on numbers of students and linking compensation to positive student evaluations — received a chilly reception, but the emails, obtained from the University of Texas and Texas A&M University, show Perry's office continued to demand strict implementation of Sandefer's ideas. The emails covered July 2008 through April 2009.
Perry insisted he left policy decisions to his appointees: "I appoint people to the board of regents. They are in charge of setting policy … that's their call. It's not the governor's call. It's never been the governor's call, and I don't get confused about what my role is."
Emails, however, show that Perry's office constructed a timeline for implementation and pressed university administrators for regular updates.
Among the questions Negovetich sent the university representatives: "Have you measured and ranked faculty productivity, exactly as described in Breakthrough Reform #1?"
***Oil Fields and Tumbleweeds
West Texas was once what the world imagined all of Texas as — the land of cattle drives, cowboys, oil fields and politicians that managed to run the state. The Houston Chronicle's Jeannie Kever reports that as the population of West Texas dwindles, those who live west of I-35 are starting to contemplate an era where they won't play the role in state politics they once did.
West Texans worry that, after producing generations of political leaders, they are being shut out of decisions that will shape their futures.
"We are small, rural West Texas, but the education of my children is just as important as any child in Texas," said Guillermo Mancha, superintendent of the 475-student Culberson County-Allamore Independent School District. "I already feel under-represented. The representatives I do have represent more communities. That translates into less voice."
The changes, in the making for decades and sure to accelerate with redistricting, reflect the shifting reality of Texas, a state that is increasingly urban and suburban.
***They Returned to California
They came to Texas, from a land just west of the Sierra Nevada that features sundrenched beaches and fog-swamped cities — a Republican led delegation of Assembly members ventured to Texas on a "fact-finding" mission to see what, if any, ideas they should take back in their bid to boost the state's economy.
In reality, it was a political dog-and-pony show meant to highlight and bolster long-held tenants of Republican politics — like lower taxes, more tort reform and relaxed regulation on business — as salves for California's economic woes. The state's Democratic lieutenant governor fended off criticism from members of his own party for going on the trip; his office claimed he would use the opportunity to forcefully present the other side of the argument. During the hearing on Friday, Gavin Newsom said nary a word after the introductions were completed.
Still, the entire circus was notable for two reasons — the unintentional humor found when two totally different political worlds collide (Texas GOP/CA Dems), it offered another opportunity to examine Gov. Perry's efforts to recruit business from California to Texas.
– Texas Monthly's Paul Burka writes he's heard rumors that Houston area Republican Rep. Sarah Davis expects Rep. Scott Hochberg, D-Houston, to challenge her in 2012, if a plan to combine his district with Rep. Hubert Vo's becomes law.


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AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Peach Belt Conference (PBC) announced the All-PBC teams for women's basketball Tuesday afternoon, with Shanteona Keys (Roswell, Ga.) of Georgia College being named to the second team.
She averaged 16.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 steals during her sophomore campaign. She started all 26 games for the Bobcats, averaging 34.7 minutes on the court. She shot 43.9 percent from the field and 37.2 percent from behind the arc.
Keys joins Brittany Hill of USC Aiken, Mimi Hill of the University of North Georgia, Tanchelle Hollingsworth of Augusta State University, Kayla Mobley of Clayton State University and Taren White of Columbus State University on the All-PBC Second-Team.
The sophomore guard currently sits at 869 career points after two seasons at Georgia College, 230 behind Chimere Jordan for 12th All-Time.
Keys ended her season against Armstrong Saturday, March 2 at the Centennial Center. She scored 25 points on 8-of-19 shooting from the field and 4-of-8 from three-point range. She pulled down four rebounds and had three steals.
The Georgia College Department of Athletics, two-time winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 11 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at www.twitter.com/BobcatSports and www.facebook.com/gcbobcats for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit www.GCBobcats.com for more information, and to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GC Athletics Hall of Fame.


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Well, because I don't live where you live. In my country, the police actually go around raiding hotels at night and if they find a man and a woman who are not married, they are taken to jail. No, there's no law against it, but the police take it upon themselves to do moral policing. They do it by framing the woman for prostitution. It is a "lesson" for unmarried people not to have sex.
No one will rent out a house to you if you are an unmarried couple. If they do, the neighbors will bash up the house owner, so they better not.
Yes, this place sucks. Here, the only way you can get someone to be with you and share your love, life and kids - is marriage. And I dont have the money to get out of this place.
Oh, and none of these rules apply if you are super-rich or a celebrity or a politician. Unfortunately I am not any of those.


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The always-exciting adventures of Kurt Busch continued today at Talladega as his involvement in the Good Sam Roadside Assistance 500 came to an early end after getting parked by NASCAR for driving away from safety personnel then refusing to stop after being so ordered.
The crew came to Busch's aid after he spun out on the 99th lap, claiming he was out of fuel. The safety crew came to his aid, only to find Busch peeling out, leaving a trail of debris (and the safety crew's supplies) behind him. It appears Busch wasn't wearing his helmet, which is why he ignored his crew's impassioned urging that he stop the car immediately. [ESPN]


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Penn State's EcoCAR 2 team finishes third at competition
Penn State's EcoCAR 2 team finishes third at competition
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Following its 2013 first-place finish, Penn State's Advanced Vehicle Team (AVT) won third overall and claimed a number of top honors at the EcoCAR 2 Year Three Competition.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and General Motors, EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future is a three-year contest that challenged 15 teams from colleges across North America to re-engineer a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu to increase fuel efficiency and decrease harmful emissions while maintaining performance, safety and consumer acceptability.
The competition's vehicle testing and evaluation phase ran from June 1 to 8 at the General Motors Proving Grounds in Milford, Michigan, while team presentations took place from June 9 to 12 at the U.S. Department of Energy's headquarters in Washington, D.C.
In addition to its third-place finish, the Penn State team brought home seven other awards: Best Mechanical Presentation; Best AVL DRIVE Quality; Best Petroleum Energy Use Runner Up; Lowest Criteria Emissions Runner Up; Lowest Energy Consumption Runner Up; second place, Communications; third place, Clean Cities Collaboration Award; and Best Implementation Plan.
"Placing third is incredible," said Benjamin Sattler, a mechanical engineering junior. "We owe a lot to the really great Year Two team."
Tasked with modeling in Year One, developing a working vehicle in Year Two and making refinements in Year Three, Sattler said the team was able to focus on the finer details of a production vehicle.
Competition officials lauded the Penn State team and its vehicle on a number of fronts, including the first to pass all competition events, third to pass safety tech inspection, car with the smallest tires, the lightest weight vehicle and the only automobile with the maximum capacity of four passengers at the event.
For its efforts, the team won $14,500 from this year's contest, including $7,000 for winning third place overall, $2,000 for second in communications; $1,500 for AVL DRIVE quality, $1,000 for best mechanical presentation, $750 for second in lowest energy consumption, $750 for second in lowest criteria emissions, $750 for second in lowest petroleum energy use and $500 for best implementation plan.
Last year, Penn State finished first overall at the Year Two contest, winning more than half a dozen individual event trophies and $18,000 in prize money.
Penn State's entry is a series E85 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that runs on electric charge and E85 fuel, which is 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. More than 70 undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and staff make up the University's AVT.
At this year's competition, Ohio State finished first, followed by the University of Washington, Penn State, Purdue, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Virginia Tech.
Penn State has already been accepted into the EcoCAR 3 competition, which will involve a similar progression over four years.


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text: What to Expect During Your Appointment Bring all available CT and MRI images (rather than simply the written reports of these tests) to your appointment Bring other medical information that might be helpful to your appointment Make arrangements for assisted transportation after the visit (most likely, your eyes will be dilated) The first appointment is typically a one-hour consultation that consists of taking a detailed history and performing a clinical examination to reach a diagnosis and create a treatment plan. The examination often includes dilating the eyes for a thorough evaluation of the interior eye. There is also ample time for your doctor to answer any questions you might have or provide detailed explanations about your eye concerns. Follow-up visits are generally about 30 minutes. We believe that this amount of time, which is more than other ophthalmologists might provide, is necessary to appropriately address your needs and answer any questions you may have. In some cases, patients may require neuro-imaging and coordination of care with other medical specialists. This care varies depending on an individual's needs and requires additional physician time over and above the direct patient encounter. As we are working in an academic medical environment, we include our Harvard Medical School residents and fellows in patient care. These physicians have earned their medical degrees and are now training with us in the specialty areas of ophthalmic medicine. They spend the majority of their time actively performing clinical evaluations, and also have considerable opportunity to observe our faculty members as they evaluate patients. In all cases, patients who are evaluated by residents and fellows are also examined by a faculty member, which ensures the highest quality patient care while also providing significant training opportunities. Appointments The Neuro-Ophthalmology Service is open Mondays and Tuesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesdays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patients are seen upon referral by a physician or optometrist. Please contact us to obtain further information or to schedule an appointment in Neuro-Ophthalmology: Telephone: 617-573-3412 Fax: 617-573-3851 Make An Appointment Today! 617-573-3202


text: On The Posner Show, Sarah speaks with Natan about increasing "price tag" terrorism perpetrated against Palestinians in the Israeli occupied territories. What's fueling these attacks? And why haven't the Israeli Defense Forces stopped them? Natan thinks the violent extremists may have sparked a backlash. But can the settlement establishment do anything about the attacks? Finally, Natan argues that Israeli apathy is one reason the peace process isn't moving forward.


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Hertzey is a native Minnesotan currently living in St. Paul. She grew up learning the best of both worlds: the world of geek, watching science fiction and fantasy and gaming with her dad, and world of the kitchen and creative arts, cooking and crafting with her mom.


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If you've played a multiplayer game, maybe you've watched a scene like the one from this episode of Battlefield Friends by Hank and Jed unfold—one where a woman joins your match or squad, and all of a sudden the atmosphere changes.
Archetypes appear. There are people who immediately (and uncomfortably) try to flirt. There are those people who suddenly get really sexist. And there's folks who are completely, completely cool if not indifferent to the situation. Watching them all interact in this skit which highlights the absurdity of the reactions is kind of hilarious, I gotta say.
Battlefield Friends - Girl Gamer [happyhour]


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Things to Know About Graduating from City College
Graduation from CCSF is not automatic. Students must make an appointment to meet with a Counselor and complete a "Petition for Associate Degree" by the posted deadline of the semester in which all requirements will be met (see the calendar in the Class Schedule each semester). The counselor's evaluation and signature are required. Early planning is advisable.
Graduation from CCSF and transfer to a university are two different things both of which require careful planning. Counselors can show students some shortcuts.
To graduate from CCSF, students must have completed:
- Associate Degree General Education (GE) requirements including math (different from transfer GE)
- Major requirements for AA/AS (different from transfer major requirements)*
- Cumulative GPA and Major GPA must be at least 2.0
- 60 degree applicable units
- Unit residency requirements
If students have completed some General Education requirements at another college, they need to submit an official transcript to CCSF as well as an "Evaluation of Transcript for CCSF AA AS Degree" form, signed by a counselor to Admissions and records (Conlan Hall, Room 107. Contrary to myth, the Admissions Office will NOT automatically evaluate a transcript without this form.
If a student would like course work from other colleges to be used for a major at CCSF, he/she will need to meet with the department chair of that major. Department Chairs have the authority to waive and substitute major courses in their respective areas. Official transcripts must be submitted from other colleges/universities to the Admissions Office. Counselors can help prepare students for this process.
Students are permitted to Petition for Academic Renewal only once at CCSF. This is a policy by which D's & F's may be excluded from a student's CCSF GPA. It's important that students meet with a counselor and complete this Petition at the time of graduation or BEFORE. Once a Degree is granted, grades cannot be excluded from GPA.
For Commencement Ceremony information enter "commencement" in the Search box on the CCSF website.
*Exceptions are the new Transfer Associate Degrees. Please see your counselor for more information
Academic Counseling Appointments can be made by calling 415-452-5235.
In addition, Counselors in many other departments, such as, LSN, APASS, AASP, Teacher Prep, International Students Program and are available to help students with Graduation Petitions.


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Week In Review 2011W12
The Amazon Android Appstore is apparently online but it's only enabled in one country so nobody really knows. What everybody knows is you can't git pull honeycomb.
Samsung promises Tab with unicorns. Nobody's really convinced. Meanwhile ITC says Apple is cool and Motorola is doing a new HTML based mobile OS. No, really, it's true.
While Google is spending money on detecting censorship China is working hard at censoring phone calls. And cause you can't trust anyone anymore there's phony Google, Yahoo and Skype certs out there. And for some reason Microsoft disabled HTTPS in Hotmail for countries who actually need it.
Limewire is being sued for five US national debts (which stands at 14T). Yes, RIAA is claiming in court Limewire damaged them one thousand Iraq invasions. And cause douchebagery runs in the family the Belgian RIAA wants truck drivers to pay royalties fees. You know, for playing music in a work place. Makes sense!


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Winter forecast 2012-14: Gradually overcoming headwinds
23 February Print
Winter forecast 2012-14: Gradually overcoming headwinds
While financial market conditions in the EU have improved substantially since last summer, economic activity was disappointing in the second half of 2012. However, leading indicators suggest that GDP in the EU is now bottoming out and we expect economic activity to gradually accelerate. The pick-up in growth will initially be driven by increasing external demand. Domestic investment and consumption are projected to recover later in the year, and by 2014 domestic demand is expected to take over as the main driver of strengthening GDP growth.
The weakness of economic activity towards the end of 2012 implies a low starting point for the current year. Combined with a more gradual return of growth than earlier expected, this leads to a projection of low annual GDP growth in 2013 of 0.1% in the EU and a contraction of -0.3% in the euro area. Quarterly GDP developments are somewhat more dynamic than the annual figures suggest, and GDP in the fourth quarter of 2013 is forecast to be 1.0% above the level reached in the last quarter of 2012 in the EU, and 0.7% in the euro area.
The contrast between the improved financial market situation and the muted macroeconomic prospects for 2013 is to a large extent due to the balance-sheet adjustment process, which continues to weigh on short-term growth. As this process advances, it will also strengthen the basis for growth in 2014, which is projected at 1.6% in the EU and 1.4% in the euro area.
Olli Rehn, Commission Vice-President for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro said: "The ongoing rebalancing of the European economy is continuing to weigh on growth in the short term. The current situation can be summarised like this: we have disappointing hard data from the end of last year, some more encouraging soft data in the recent past, and growing investor confidence in the future. The decisive policy action undertaken recently is paving the way for a return to recovery. We must stay the course of reform and avoid any loss of momentum, which could undermine the turnaround in confidence that is underway, delaying the needed upswing in growth and job creation."
A gradual pickup of consumption and investment expected
Important policy measures adopted since last summer have shifted markets' assessment of the viability of EMU and the fiscal sustainability of its Member States.
A combination of cyclical weakness, uncertainty and the protracted adjustment of balance sheets and redeployment of resources across the economy – typical of the aftermath of a deep financial crisis – is currently holding back domestic consumption and investment. The return of confidence among households and businesses should however reduce the negative impact of these factors. As the easing of financial market tensions is expected to feed through into better lending conditions, this should open the way for a gradual return of consumption and investment growth in the course of 2013.
The current weakness in economic activity is expected to lead to an increase in unemployment this year to 11.1% in the EU and 12.2% in the euro area.
As the impact of higher energy prices on inflation is expected to wane, consumer-price inflation in the EU is forecast to decrease gradually in the course of 2013 and to stabilise at around 1.7%% in the EU and 1.5% in the euro area next year.
Fiscal consolidation progressing
The sizeable fiscal measures that Member States are implementing should lead to another reduction of headline fiscal deficits to 3.4% in the EU and 2.8% in the euro area in 2013. The reduction of the structural budget balance is expected to advance at a slightly slower pace this year than in 2012. The ongoing fiscal consolidation is containing the rise in debt-to-GDP levels, which should see a further slight increase in 2013 as GDP growth remains subdued.
While risks to the growth outlook are still predominantly to the downside, the risk distribution has become substantially more balanced. The effective implementation of policies to reinforce the Economic and Monetary Union and foster the necessary adjustments is critical in order to keep the risk of another aggravation of the sovereign-debt crisis at bay. Other downside risks relate to labour market weakness feeding back into domestic demand and slowing reform momentum as well as the still large medium-term budgetary challenges in the US and Japan. Upside risks to GDP growth could materialise if the progress with crisis resolution and structural reforms is faster and/or the return of confidence stronger than expected. Risks to the inflation outlook appear balanced.
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Oral health is one of the most basic areas of human health and should be given top priority. Taking proper care of your teeth through professional services is beneficial not just for your teeth, but also in boosting your self-confidence. If you live in the area, you must be pleased to know that there are several choices available when it comes to dentist clinics. But not all are the same so you need to come up with an efficient method of screening through your options to ensure you get to avail of high quality, professional dentist services.
Experts suggest that you consider two of the most important factors that will help you in making the right choice. These two factors that you need to look into when choosing dentist are 1) field of specialization in the dental care practice, and 2) their reputation as a dental practitioner.
Field of Specialization
Each dentist has unique levels of expertise and field of specialization. Hence, it is critical that you determine what type of dental services you wanted to avail of before you begin the actual search for a dentist. It will save you time later on since you can narrow down your search amongst those dentists who specialize in that specific kind of service that you are looking for.
Also, choosing a dentist who specializes in the dental service you need will save you money since you can expect quality results from the dental procedure. There are also a number of dental procedures available to choose from. Hence, it would be best for you to invest on a dentist who can deliver the best quality of work at it.
Reputation and Credentials
Each dentist would claim that they are the best. But how do you determine how well they can deliver the dental care you need if you haven't tried out their services before? The answer is simple – get some feedback from previous clients. You can speak about certain people whom have tried out a specific dentist that you are considering. Gather as much information as you can about a dentist and compare notes so you can weigh in both the positive and negative aspects of choosing them.
You can also use the information you have available based on the feedback given by previous clients to determine their reputation in the industry. If you can to take it a step further, you can talk with the dentist to find out about their credentials. In addition, you will be able to assess whether their expertise is suitable for your dental health needs.
You can use the above two critical factors in narrowing down your choices and find a competent dentist that would offer great value for your money. Most importantly, you need to take your time. Never rush into a decision. If you do, then you would have the tendency to neglect these two important factors. This is the only guarantee that you can find the most qualified dentist that can deliver the services you need.


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Virtually Normal: An Argument about Homosexuality
Alfred A. Knopf, 1995 - Homosexuality. - 209 pages
An unprecedented work from the brilliant young editor of The New Republic--who is celebrated also as an incisive defender of the equality of homosexuals--Virtually Normal is an impassioned, reasoned, subtle, and uncompromising political and moral treatise that will set the terms of the homosexuality debate for the foreseeable future.
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Multi-factor authentication security specialist Winfrasoft has released its PINgrid Software Development Kits (SDKs) for both Windows Phone and Microsoft Silverlight. The SDKs are designed to simplify the developer's task of integrating PINgrid authentication technology into existing Windows Phone apps and to rich content web-based applications written in Silverlight.
NOTE: PINgrid is an authentication technology standard that takes advantage of the human mind's "hard-wired" ability to remember patterns and shapes.
A user chooses a memorable pattern by selecting at least 6 squares on a matrix, keeping in mind the sequence of the squares. When they need to logon, they simply look at the challenge grid filled with seemingly random numbers and type in the numbers inside their squares. This produces a One Time Code as the numbers in the grid are different at each logon. The challenge grid can be displayed on a web page for 1.5 factor authentication or on a mobile device for 2 factor authentication.
The SDKs aim to reduce the time taken and the risk involved in enhancing the logon security of an application.
With around three lines of code, the SDK will get PINgrid up and running in any Windows Phone app, says Winfrasoft director Steven Hope. "PINgrid can be used virtually anywhere, from door access systems and mobile phone apps, to Internet banking websites," he said.
PINgrid technology is a mixture of mathematics, cryptography, psychology, and design. It utilizes 256-bit Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) compliant cryptographic algorithms (140-2, 180-3 & 198a) and is underpinned by OATH (RFC 6238) logic.