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But when they want to get more serious they all insist I change my faith in the way I practice my religion to the muslim faith. I'm confused.
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Not every muslim girl is going to convert you.
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All the ones whom were friends and wanted deeper relationship did unfortunately wanted me to convert. I just feel comfortable in my own faith.
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I think ure right. I will have to search someone whom wouldn't want to change my faulty. It's unpleasant as the muslim girls I met were very nice.
Well not every girl who you are attracted to and date that is Muslim is going to change you.


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XPress Grants its Prepaid Subscribers Up To 50% Bonus.
In celebration of its two year anniversary, and the launch of its prepaid services one year ago, XPress Telecom, Jordan's exclusive iDEN provider in wireless and mobile technology, recently launched a new prepaid bonus offer.
This offer, which will last from June 4th to June 11th 2006, grants XPress' prepaid subscribers up to 50% bonus in free credits each time they recharge their prepaid cards.
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Average grade: 5.7 %
Length: 15.3 km
Altitude start: 430 m
Altitude top: 1307 m
Ascent: 877 m
Maximum: 10 %
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Difficulty ranking world: 2629 (all)
Ranking France: 596 (all)
Ranking Alps: 946(all)
Difficulty score: 80.03 what?
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He may be the NRL's most successful coach but Wayne Bennett will have a point to prove at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup, Mal Meninga says.
Kangaroos mentor Meninga admitted on Tuesday at the World Cup draw in Brisbane that England would be more dangerous with Bennett at the helm.
Especially after the master coach was snubbed for the Australian head coach gig.
"He wanted to coach the Australian side so he will have a point to prove," Meninga said of his former Queensland coach Bennett.
"He will be motivated, no doubt about that.
"Now he has taken on the England job – it will be a great tussle."
Seven-time premiership coach Bennett switched his allegiances to England after Meninga was preferred as the Kangaroos mentor late last year.
Meninga took over as Kangaroos coach after winning nine State of Origin series in 10 years with the Queensland reins.
He again got Bennett's nose out of joint in May for naming his Kangaroos side for the trans-Tasman Test a week early.
Broncos coach Bennett complained that the team announcement had distracted Brisbane's representative players ahead of an NRL loss to Cronulla.
The stage is now set for a classic master versus apprentice battle at the World Cup.
Meninga will first face an England side led by his former Maroons coach Bennett at the end-of-year Four Nations in the UK.
But he believed the real test would loom at the 2017 World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
Australia will open the tournament against Bennett's England at Melbourne on October 27 next year.
"His team will be very well prepared and we have got them in game one," Meninga said.
"It (Bennett's coaching) makes them dangerous I reckon.
"We will be well prepared and ready to go."
New Zealand coach Stephen Kearney couldn't help but wade into the debate over Bennett's World Cup impact.
Kearney – Bennett's deputy at NRL club Brisbane – said England loomed as a very different prospect under the master coach.
"Wayne will bring a steely resolve to the group," he said.
"I have seen a real improvement in England the last couple of years, and Wayne will add that little bit more to them," he said.
"It ensures the Kiwis and Mal (Australia) will need to be better.
"But none of us (New Zealand) are scared of anyone – at our best we back ourselves against anyone."


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You're cute and also pleasant to be around. Just felt sorry about your leg (I first thought it was photoshopped). But anyway, you look really attractive and like a positive person.11|00|0
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Yes, I guessed it. But, you can give these a try at some time, may be later in your life (they seem to have made a prosthetic leg which you can control with your mind, just like a normal leg) -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdsoufK2M0o


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Minutes to the sandy shores of Lake Michigan(Hagar Park), Whirlpool World Headquarters and the quaint town of St. Joseph. Lakefront custom built home perfectly situated on its own private wooded 2.28 acres of rolling terrain on Harris Lake. The inviting front porch leads you into this special home boasting a spacious floor plan. Main floor features start with a fully equipped kitchen, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, abundance of cabinetry, breakfast bar and eat in area. Great room has a cathedral ceiling, floor to ceiling stone fireplace/hearth and French doors that are nicely placed on each side leading out to the sizable back deck area. Formal Dining room has two single French doors leading out to the front porch.
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Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology
Ph.D.Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology
The Department of Sociology at McMaster University offers a graduate experience that fosters close mentorship with faculty members who are leading scholars in our six areas of specialty. The program emphasizes the importance of good scholarship and trains students in current developments in the field of Sociology in Canada and internationally.
The Graduate Program specializes in the following areas:
- Social Inequality
- Sociology of Gender, Sexuality and Family
- Sociology of Work and Occupations
- Social Psychology
- Sociology of Race, Ethnicity and Immigration
- Political Sociology and Social Movements
The requirements of the Ph.D. programme consist of:
- seven graduate courses beyond the M.A. These courses must:
(a) meet the methodology requirement (this includes the fulfilment of two methods requirements [quantitative and qualitative or historical]) (see C, below)
(b) meet the theory requirement (see D, below)
(c) include two quarter courses on professional development
(d) include at least two regularly scheduled 700-level courses offered by the Department in addition to those taken to meet the methodology and theory requirements
(e) optionally include no more than one Sociology supervised research course (730 or 731) (f) optionally include no more than one graduate course offered by another McMaster department or by a Sociology Department in another university
- other than Sociology 6Z03, no 600-level courses are permitted
- fulfilment of two methods requirements (quantitative and qualitative or historical)
- the completion of comprehensive examinations in two special areas
- in some cases a foreign language proficiency examination
- an approved one-page dissertation abstract
- an approved proposal for a Ph.D. dissertation; and,
- the writing and oral defense of a Ph.D. dissertation consisting of original research.
Detailed regulations for the Ph.D. are contained in the department Handbook. Others are provided in the School of Graduate Studies Calendar. Students are responsible for familiarizing themselves with these regulations, and are subject to all regulations which were in effect at the time they entered the programme.
Thank you for your interest in graduate study in Sociology at McMaster University.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2018 for September 2018 entrance.
The on-line application system will open in November 2017.
Late applications will not be accepted for September 2017.
The following materials are required for application to the program:
On-line application
Applicants should carefully read the information on this website regarding admission requirements, transcripts, tests and documentation before completing the electronic application form.
Begin your on-line application by proceeding to the application website of the School of Graduate Studies.
Deadline is January 15, 2017 for September 2017 entrance. The system will close promptly on this date. Early submission is advised.
Note: once you have submitted your application, it is not possible to change or correct your uploads. Please submit new material as pdf documents to email@example.com. It may take 3-5 business days before your application is updated.
For a step-by-step guideline of how to complete the on-line application, click here.
Upload a scan of all university transcripts to the application system. If your university does not provide term I 2016-17 grades by the admissions deadline, please upload the transcript you have by January 15. Once grades are available, please send a scan of your official transcript to firstname.lastname@example.com. It is expected that all such documents arrive by February 1 for priority admissions consideration.
If an offer of admission is extended, you will receive directions to submit formal transcripts in institutionally sealed envelopes.
Statement of Interest
Please upload a one-page, single-spaced statement of interest that specifies your proposed area of study for the Ph.D. degree in Sociology. What research questions inspire you? What methodological skills do you bring and hope to develop while in the program? Applicants should identify the sociological research plan they will pursue in their doctoral research. Please also identify one of more potential faculty supervisors with whom you would like to work.
Applicants who do not have a B.A. or M.A. degree in Sociology should include with their statement of interest an additional statement (maximum 500 words) outlining their preparation for graduate study in Sociology, e.g., completed courses with substantial sociological content, sociological research and sociologists that have informed your own work, related research assistantship experiences, etc.
Writing Sample
Please also upload a sample of written academic work that demonstrates your ability to do sociological work and your ability to write. This sample may be a course paper, part of a course paper, a thesis chapter, or a publication. The sample should be no longer than 15-20 double-spaced pages.. Formatting should be set at least one-inch margins and 12-point type. (This is a length specification: your sample of work may be in a different format but should be of equivalent maximum length.)
Letters of Recommendation
Two confidential reference letters are required from instructors most familiar with your academic work. The electronic referencing system will send an e-Reference request on your behalf.
If you are unable to use the Electronic Referencing system, you can download the paper reference form. This reference letter must be sent directly by the referee in a sealed envelope: Department of Sociology, 1280 Main St W., Hamilton ON L8S 4M4 Canada.
English language proficiency for applicants whose native language is not English (such as TOEFL Scores)
Applicants whose native language is not English must satisfy the University's language proficiency requirement prior to an offer of admission. There will be no exceptions to the language requirement.
If your degree was completed at a university where the language of instruction was English and your university includes a verification statement on its transcript or in an accompanying letter, you will not need to provide further proof of language skills.
Otherwise, you are asked to upload a copy of your language examination results to the on-line system. There is a minimum requirement for the TOEFL (iBT) score of 92 (580 on the paper-based TOEFL test or 237 on the computer based test) or MELAB score of 90 or IELTS of 6.5.
This score should not have been obtained prior to January 2015. All results MUST be received no later than February 15, 2017. (Note: The TOEFL institution code for McMaster is "0936"; the Department code is "96").
International Applicants may wish to review the resources of the Office of International Affairs and International Student Services.
CV or Resume (Optional)
Applicants can submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume if desired.
Application Fee
The system will charge a $100 application fee; extra fees for payment by cheque or money order apply. The fee is non-refundable. Your application will not be considered for admission until your application fee has been paid.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Graduate Admissions
When should I apply? What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is January 15 for 2017 entry. However, we encourage you to submit your completed application beforehand.
What are the admissions requirements?
Minimum admissions requirements as follows:
Ph.D. Program
Applicants with a Master's degree in sociology who demonstrate an excellent record of academic achievement, a strong plan for sociological research, and a fit with the expertise of the current faculty members of the Sociology Department may be admitted to the PhD program in Sociology. Students in closely related social scientific fields, or have a strong background in sociology, also will be considered. All applicants must have a minimum A- average in their M.A. coursework.
Please note admission is competitive: meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
I am a student with a disability. Should I mention something about this in my application?
The McMaster Sociology Department does not discriminate against students with disabilities. Applicants are urged to declare any disabilities, as well as to provide details concerning accommodations provided by their previous educational institutions, at the time of application. Such declaration is encouraged particularly in cases where it is felt that the disability may have affected past academic performance, and/or where accommodation may be required in order for the student to be successful in his/her graduate program.
The School of Graduate Studies' policy with regard to students with disabilities can be found here (Section 6.5 of the School of Graduate Studies Calendar). Further information may be obtained from the School of Graduate Studies or the Student Accessibility Services (x28652).
I am an international applicant. Will you recognize my degree?
Applicants educated at non-Canadian institutions should note that their educational background will be assessed for equivalency with a McMaster University degree. Unfortunately the Department of Sociology does not have the resources to pre-screen applications.
How much is the application fee?
The application fee is $100. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid in Canadian dollars by means of a credit card payment.
How should I pay the application fee?
Please submit payments online a major credit card. The application fee will not be processed until the application is complete.
Can my application fee be waived?
The application fee will not be waived, refunded, or deferred.
I changed my mind and do not want to go to graduate school anymore; can the application fee be refunded?
The application fee will not be refunded.
I accidentally applied for the wrong program; can this be changed, or can the application fee be refunded?
If you have applied for the wrong program, you must begin a new application for the correct program. The fee for the incorrect application cannot be refunded.
I want to apply to more than one program; do I have to submit more than one application?
If you wish to apply to more than one program, you must pay separate application fees and submit separate sets of documents for each.
English is not my first language. Do I need to write an English exam?
If English is not your first language:
Applicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams:
- TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based), minimum of 20 per band
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section
- CAEL: minimum overall score of 70, with at least 60 per band
- MELAB: minimum score of 85
- PTE Academic: minimum score of 63
- York University course: YUELI Level 6 with a minimum final grade of B
- University of Toronto course: Academic Level 60 with a minimum final grade of B
Do I have to list all of my previous schools and education training?
A complete record of all post-secondary attendance is required for all applicants.
How many reference letters are required for admission?
The Sociology Department requires two (2) confidential letters of recommendation from instructors most familiar with your academic work.
What is the submission process for my referees?
McMaster University uses the Electronic Referencing System. By entering the email address of your referee through the online application, the system will automatically send an e-Reference request on your behalf. If for some reason you are unable to use the Electronic Referencing System, you can download the Reference form here.
My referee's contact information has changed. I have already submitted my online application; how can I edit the referee's contact information?
Please contact email@example.com with full information about your new referee including name, email, and full university mailing address.
Where can I find information on the status of my application?
You can log in to the Online Application for information on the status of your application
Can I send a hardcopy application?
No, you need to submit your application online.
Do I apply for funding at the same time as I apply for admission?
The Department of Sociology at McMaster University offers financial support of incoming graduate students to help them to excel at their studies and to complete their graduate programs in a timely manner. Funding for graduate study usually comprises a combination of monies from graduate scholarships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships. Many current and incoming graduate students receive additional funding from external agencies (see below).
Applicants are advised to apply for federal scholarships (not applicable for international applicants). For general information, click here.
Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's Program
All Master's applicants should apply for this federal scholarship if they meet the eligibility requirements. Deadline: December 1, 2016. Please choose McMaster as one of your five choices for University.
Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program Doctoral Scholarships, and SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships.
If you are currently in a Master's program, you are required to apply via your home university. Check with your current department for the internal deadline; typically it is in October.
Alternatively, students in health related research (social psychology) may want to apply to the Canadian Institute of Health Research Doctoral Research Awards.
What are the department specialties?
At the Ph.D. level, the department specializes in six main areas as described below. All students will choose two comprehensive exams from the list of five options. For more detailed descriptions, click here.
- Social Inequality
- Sociology of Gender and Sexuality
- Social Psychology
- Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
- Political Sociology and Social Movements
- Sociology of Work and Occupations
What are the degree requirements?
The McMaster University Graduate Studies Calendar provides a general description of the program of study leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees offered by the department.
The Sociology Department Graduate Handbook includes up-to-date information on current courses being offered each year. Students at both the M.A. and Ph.D. level work with their graduate faculty advisor to determine which courses will be right for their course of study.
PhD Degree
Students taking a Ph.D. are required to complete a minimum of seven half (one-term) courses beyond the M.A. level that:
- meet the methodology requirements;
- meet the theory requirements;
- include two quarter courses on professional development (724# and 725#);
- include at least two 700 level courses offered by the department in addition to those taken to meet the methodology and theory requirements;
- include no more than one independent research course; and
- include no more than two graduate courses offered by another department.
In order to meet the methodology requirements at the Ph.D. level, students must receive at least a B+ in Sociology *740 (Quantitative Methodology). Students with inadequate quantitative background are required to take a one-term course in statistics *6Z3 before embarking upon Sociology *740. Students also must meet the requirements for either Historical or Qualitative methods by taking either *742 or *743 and obtain a minimum grade of B+.
Students entering the Ph.D. programme must pass one 700 level theory course (*750 or *751) with a grade of B+.
Ph.D. students must take comprehensive examinations in two substantive areas of Sociology selected from the list of areas provided by the department. It may be required to show proficiency in a foreign language if the language is necessary to their research. Students are expected to complete an approved dissertation proposal by the end of the second year. Finally, all doctoral candidates are required to complete and defend a dissertation.
Still have questions?
If you have additional questions about the admissions process or graduate program, please email firstname.lastname@example.com. If you need assistance with the technical aspect of your on-line application form, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com. In both cases, please allow three to five days for a response.
The Department of Sociology at McMaster University offers financial support of incoming graduate students to help them to excel at their studies and to complete their graduate programs in a timely manner. Funding for graduate study usually comprises a combination of monies from graduate scholarships, teaching assistantships, and research assistantships. Many current and incoming graduate students receive additional funding from external agencies (see below).
Applicants are advised to apply for federal scholarships (not applicable for international applicants). For general information, click here.
Canada Graduate Scholarships - Master's Program
All Master's applicants should apply for this federal scholarship if they meet the eligibility requirements. Deadline: December 1, 2016. Please choose McMaster as one of your five choices for University.
Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarships Program Doctoral Scholarships, and SSHRC Doctoral Fellowships.
If you are currently in a Master's program, you are required to apply via your home university. Check with your current department for the internal deadline; typically it is in October.
Alternatively, students in health related research (social psychology) may want to apply to the Canadian Institute of Health Research Doctoral Research Awards.
SOCIOL 6Z03 / Introduction to Social Statistics
SOCIOL 700 / Selected Topics in Sociology I
SOCIOL 701 / Selected Topics in Sociology II
SOCIOL 702 / Selected Topics in Sociological Approaches to Social Psychology
SOCIOL 704 / Deviance and Social Problems
SOCIOL 705 / Sociology of Organizations
SOCIOL 710 / Introduction to Research Design in Sociology
SOCIOL 711 / Sociological Perspectives in Social Psychology
SOCIOL 713 / Social Inequality
SOCIOL 714 / Political Sociology
SOCIOL 716 / Sociology of Education
SOCIOL 718 / Sociology of Work and Occupations
SOCIOL 719 / Sociology of Health and Health Care
SOCIOL 720 / Sociology of Aging
SOCIOL 724 / Doctoral Research and Professional Development Part 1
SOCIOL 725 / Doctoral Research and Professional Development Part 2
SOCIOL 730 / Supervised Research Course
SOCIOL 731 / Supervised Research Course in Sociological Approaches to Social Psychology
SOCIOL 740 / Statistical Methods for Social Research
SOCIOL 742 / Qualitative Methods
SOCIOL 743 / Historical Methods
SOCIOL 750 / Classical Sociological Theory
SOCIOL 751 / Contemporary Sociological Theory
SOCIOL 755 / Individual and Society
SOCIOL 758 / Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
SOCIOL 759 / Sociology of Gender
SOCIOL 761 / Topics in Statistical Methods for Social Research
SOCIOL 770 / Advanced Analysis of Survey Data
- For more information:
General Graduate Studies and Admission Inquiries
905-525-9140 ext. 23613
- Length:
- 4 years (max. 6 years)
- Required Credential:
- Master of Arts in Sociology or a related field; minimum A- average
- Program Type:
- Doctoral
- Program Options:
- Full-time
- Typical Entry:
- September
- Current Deadline:
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The Xperia XA, introduced in late 2016, shows that you can have a different design even in affordable phones. Sure, it's plastic, but it has those nice curves and compact fit to it. It's also a Sony phone, bringing with it the brand's recognition and simple, down-to-business interface. The XA has an above average camera and very good battery life, and while it is not among the most exciting phones out there, it gets the job done for good money.
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The Apple iPhone 5s is your cheapest iPhone still sold at MVNOs like U.S. Cellular, Cricket Wireless, Virgin Mobile, and you can also find refurb models going for a price of around $150. The iPhone 5s might be an old phone and its small, 4-inch display is not everyone's cup of tea, but if you don't mind that, you'd pleased to find that - unlike many Android phones of that time - the 5s works on the latest iOS 10 software platform. It also performs well. It's not the fastest phone around, but it does not stutter or lag significantly either, it captured good-looking images and has access to all the awesome applications available on Apple's App Store.
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Price: $230 for 32 GB / 2 GB RAM, $300 for 64 GB / 4 GB RAM
The Moto G5 Plus is the best affordable phone you can get right now. At a starting price of just $230, it offers stunning value for the money: the Snapdragon 625 system chip under the hood is powerful and extremely frugal, it has one of the fastest cameras around and image quality is above average, and battery life is also expected to be above the average in the class. The new Moto G5 Plus also ships with a clean, clutter-free interface on top of Android 7 Nougat.
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Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro Revealed for 2014 Race Season
Audi will be bringing a new LMP1 race car to the track for the 2014 season and though it still sports the R18 e-tron quattro name, the technology is completely new.
According to Audi, the new R18 e-tron quattro "has been redeveloped from scratch," as the team looks to achieve the hat-trick in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and another successful run at the Le Mans 24 Hours.
Due to the new LMP1 regulations that will come into effect next year, Audi redeveloped every single component on its race car. The 2014 edition of the R18 e-tron quattro features a further-developed V6 TDI mid-engine that powers the rear wheels while the e-tron quattro hybrid system is at the front axle. The flywheel has been optimized for energy storage while the hybrid system features an electric turbocharger in the internal combustion engine – the Energy Recovery System Heat (ERS-H), a system that stores energy converted from heat. These changes to the race car allows the R18 e-tron quattro to use up to 30 percent less fuel than its predecessor.
The R18 e-tron quattro will be making its race debut in the six-hour race at Silverstone on April 20, 2014.
"The next Audi R18 e-tron quattro represents a completely new generation of Le Mans prototypes," explains Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. "The principles of the LMP1 regulations have fundamentally changed. The idea behind this is to achieve similarly fast lap times as in the past with considerably less energy. Making more out of less: a forward-thinking approach."
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Oeuvre Gallery is an art gallery in Grand Theft Auto V.
The gallery is located on the corner of Hawick Avenue and Power Street in Hawick. The building is a plain rectangle while the interior fitout appears minimalist and utilises the full building height on one high ceiling level.
The artworks on display (or for sale?) appear modernist in nature.
The gallery plays Soulwax FM 24 hours a day and it can be heard from the street outside.
The building that houses the Oeuvre Gallery is based on 6756 Hollywood Boulevard, which currently houses a Doner Kebab Restaurant.
- Given the name of the gallery and the style of the works visible in the windows, the gallery could specialise in single-artist exhibitions.


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Evaluation Of The Fiscal-Budgetary Policy Sustainability In Romania
The study aims to systematize the results presented in the literature on fiscal stability, and fiscal sustainability issue. Based on these results, the authors determined a number of relevant indicators for the quality of public finances, for Romania: a) fiscal stance, b) fiscal impulse, c) sustainable tax rate, d) sustainable rate of budgetary expenditure; e) gap of sustainable tax; f) gap of sustainable budgetary spending. These indicators are then analyzed for their significance in terms of fiscal sustainability in Romania, during 2001-2009.
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BoBo is the name he came with but we call him "Bo". He is an owner surrender because she didn't have time to spend with him. He really isn't a dog that needs a lot of attention. He's glad to be with you and will quietly follow you where ever you go. He's well behaved and will make someone a perfect companion.
BoBo, Doberman Pinscher & Coonhound Mix has been shared from Shelter Exchange.
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Beer Style: American Pale Ale (10A)
Recipe Type: all-grain
Yield: 5 US gallons
Notice that I screwed up the hops: Clusters are for bittering, and Willamette (or Fuggles) for aromatic.
Original Gravity: 1.048
Final Gravity: 1.011
Alcohol by Vol: 4.84%
Recipe Type: all-grain
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Mash pale malt, crystal malt, and gypsum in 2-3/4 gallons of 170 degree water; this should give initial heat of 155 degrees (pH 5.0). Maintain temperature at 140-155 degrees for 2 hours. Sparge. To wort, add extract and brown sugar. Boil with Willamette hops. After 15 minutes add Hallertauer and Irish moss. Dry hop with clusters and steep. When cool, add wort to carboy and pitch yeast.
The posted recipe called for 4 pounds of dry extract with 2 cups reserved for priming. This seemed excessive and a good way to get exploding bottles, so we reduced the amount of extract to 3-1/2 pounds and assumed that standard priming techniques would be used, maybe replacing corn sugar with 3/4 to 1 cup of malt extract. ---Ed.
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SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A 28-year-old man suffered two gunshot wounds to his left leg during a drive-by shooting Sunday in the Mountain View section of San Diego.
The victim was standing in the 500 block of Olivewood Terrace when a vehicle drove by at 5:30 a.m. and someone in that vehicle fired several shots, striking him twice in the left leg, according to a news statement from the San Diego Police Department.
Paramedics rushed the man to an area hospital, where he was treated for his non-life threatening gunshot wounds, according to the news statement.
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Powerball Product Group Chair Charlie McIntyre says the $758.7 million jackpot claimed by a ticket sold in Massachusetts is the largest grand prize won by a single lottery ticket in U.S. history.
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Back to school season includes new clothes, school supplies and often a new haircut. However, some parents might not have a fresh cut in the budget. To help those families and students, The Larry Himmel Foundation and California Barber & Beauty College are joining forces to provide free back to school haircuts for kids around San Diego for the 2nd Annual Back-to-School Haircut event.
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The combination of photography and director Inez and Vinoodh new creation of the "the appoint of journey" will appear in the world's largest museum in the Louvre, a Louis Vuitton girl as the protagonist in a series of images and a film. The Louvre has been a residence of Empress Eugenie, has long been regarded as the cradle of Louis Vuitton's development all the time, and as the bourgeois of Louis Vuitton, she appointed Louis Vuitton to be responsible for its luggage packaging and management.
This work also marks that Louis Vuitton will open a new chapter of publicity by a magical journey. Drama tension and imagination throughout the film with a theme of travel, at the same time, to invite everyone to become the master of their own destiny.
Kind Invitation
In November 11 evening, a period of up to 60 seconds of the film will be broadcast on the major TV to the public, the heroine of the advertising stepped into the vast Louvre Palace, and began a fabulous adventure. The episode unfolds in the theme of " the appoint of journey "—-about her mysterious journey to an unknown destination, and finally to an unknown destination…… Full-length 2 and a half minutes of the full version of the short film will login theaters on November 12th, and will also present in Louis Vuitton official website on November 12th.
Summary of the Story
Paris, and its secrets…… Over the centuries, in the most exciting and intricate stories, the Louvre will always be the shadow of this cultural and historical halls.
A brave young woman hurried into the famous palace, opened the prelude to the story. She wore a key, passing by the Mona Lisa Smile and a series of masterpieces of the Italian art, began her quest trip—- A mysterious man pursued her footsteps–Of course, passing from the camera lens there are more than 150 years of legendary Louis Vuitton suitcase.
At the end of the story, a huge hot air balloon slowly lifted from the Louvre Courthouse Cour Carrée, a space shuttle tour started. The beautiful and mystery girl left the Louvre to the distance, started the journey of fate.
Classic Work
In the film, Louis Vuitton girl with Speedy Monogram Empreinte handbag. As one of the classic design of Louis Vuitton launched in 1926, this handbag with exquisite elegant Monogram re-interpretation, demonstrated the history of Louis Vuitton heritage and craftsmanship once again.
In addition, Louis Vuitton use the key as inspiration, using three colors of gold material, to create a 1000 Monogram Idylle style keys with the same paragraph.


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Jacob Benesch loves books. The Ilchester Elemenary school fourth-grader can quickly rattle off a few of his favorite titles — "Harry Potter," "Percy Jackson," "Ungifted" — and has difficulty narrowing down his favorite genre. It is no surprise then that Jacob, an outgoing 9-year-old from Ellicott City, was chosen to represent Baltimore on the 2014-2015… Read More
BREAKING NEWS: Jewish Cartoonist Among Parisian Dead
An attack on the Paris headquarters of a French satirical magazine has left at least 12 people dead, including the Jewish caricaturist Georges Wolinski. Two of the reported fatalities in Wednesday's attack were police officers, according to the French daily newspaper Le Monde. Ten others were wounded, five of them seriously. Details of the attack… Read More
Pass it On
Born in 1940, five months after the Nazis invaded her native Poland, Felicia Graber has never thought of herself as a Holocaust survivor, but now she is a leader among that community. "It's not unusual for child survivors to deny that they are survivors," said Graber, 74, who lives in the Park Heights neighborhood with… Read More
JT Publisher Acquires Smart Shopper
Mid-Atlantic Media, LLC, which publishes Baltimore Jewish Times, Washington Jewish Week and Baltimore Style Magazine has expanded its media holdings with the acquisition of the Pikesville, Md.-based Smart Shopper, Inc. Smart Shopper, a direct mail response upscale magazine with zoned publications in Baltimore County, Howard County and Anne Arundel County, was sold by Gary Frahm…. Read More
Israeli NGO Blows Whistle
Shurat HaDin-Israel Law Center, a civil rights nongovernmental organization headquartered in Israel, announced last month that the group filed whistleblower action with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service against the Presbyterian Church USA. The 38-page complaint alleges that the church violated the U.S. Tax Code by engaging in political lobbying and supporting the boycott, divestment and… Read More
Heneson Honored by PRSA-MD
With more than 30 years of proven public relations experience and a commitment to give back to the community, Bonnie K. Heneson has been selected as the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient by the Public Relations Society of America Maryland Chapter (PRSA-MD). Heneson was honored at the association's Best in Maryland gala at the Hilton… Read More
Bernstein to Rejoin Zuckerman Spaeder
Zuckerman Spaeder LLP has announced that outgoing Baltimore City State's Attorney Gregg L. Bernstein will rejoin the firm on Feb. 2, following the completion of his term in office. Bernstein was a partner at Zuckerman Spaeder from 2004 to 2010 until he was elected Baltimore City State's Attorney. In that capacity, he managed an office… Read More
RSFHA Expands to Southeast
RS&F Healthcare Advisors (RSFHA), a health care and business consulting services firm, has expanded its reach to include the Southeast U.S. with its new Palm Beach, Fla., office. RSFHA's practice management consultants and certified coders work with physicians, clinics, practice groups and hospitals to increase revenue, maximize profitability and reduce risk through operational best practices…. Read More
Fleet Feet Honored
Fleet Feet Sports, a locally owned and operated running store in the Baltimore area, has been honored as a Top 4 finalist for Store of the Year out of more than 800 running specialty stores nationwide. The announcement comes from Competitor magazine, which each year partners with trade publication Running Insight to identify the best… Read More
O'Malley Commutes Death Sentences
Gov. Martin O'Malley effectively closed the book on the death penalty in the state last week with the announcement that he will commute the sentences of Maryland's last four remaining death row inmates. "The question at hand is whether any public good is served by allowing these essentially un-executable sentences to stand," O'Malley said in… Read More
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Pool area was very nice and large. Food was just ok. Not enough western food offered on buffet breakfast or dinner. Basement was very musty in large game room area. Air conditioning was not working properly, so the room was warm and the person that was sent could not help.
The beach!
Good location. The food was good. The room needed to be updated, especially the carpet.


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Dr. Saveen Kondamuri MD Patient Reviews
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I cannot tell you enough how horrible the service is at this clinic! It took over 3 weeks to get my records to my insurance company for pre-approval. After two weeks from not hearing from them, I called the office to ask about the status of my epidural, they were rude and lied stating that they had not heard back from the insurance company only to find out that they had not sent my records over yet. After I finally got in for the injection (6 weeks total), it took over 3 weeks to get a follow-up appointment and the doctor was not there when I finally got in. They push you through like cattle and dont care about your issues. After seeing their nurse practitioner, she sent me for a 2nd epidural and the entire SLOW process started againtwo weeks later no contact from the office and insurance Co. never received anything (I called them after the office staff lied to me the first time) even my insurance company was questioning them at this point. I called the clinic and left a msg. for the office manager to contact me and she never did big surprise! I went back to my previous pain mgt. doctor and got in for my 2nd epidural within 1 weeks. He was not too surprised when I told him my story. I should have stayed with him, but it had been two years since my last visit and another clinic sent me to this place. Lesson learned!Im just so glad there are sites like this to warn people.
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Ascena acquires Ann Taylor
Ann Inc. has been bought.
The parent company of famed brand Ann Taylor has been acquired by Ascena Retail Group, putting an end to months of speculation about its future.
The deal also sees the group taking on the brand Loft, with the merger deal valuing the company at around $2 billion.
It's thought things will be finalised later this year, with Ann Inc. investors said to own around 16 per cent of Ascena.
"The transaction will make us part of a larger organisation with a diversified portfolio of brands focused on the women's apparel market, a strong operating platform and a powerful financial base," Kay Krill, president and CEO of Ann Inc, explained in a statement. "[The company will] take steps to better strategically and operationally position our brands for the dynamics that are redefining the landscape of the women's specialty retailing industry."
Things haven't been easy for Ann Taylor over the last few years due to the increased amount of competition in the women's fashion area. However, things picked up at the end of last year with an increase in sales noted.
Traditionally the company was known for creating workwear for ladies, but of late that division has been snapped up by stores such as H&M. On top of that, there has been an increase in demand for more relaxed styles which Ann Taylor hasn't always offered.
The company has made some strives to update its image, such as teaming up with Kate Hudson. The actress was announced as the firm's face in 2012 and she also created some little black dresses for it.
"Sometimes when you work with big brands, you feel they have a very specific formula and I think Ann Taylor goes further with it… Ann Taylor isn't afraid of a little sexiness. I think it's about a working woman who can own her own sensuality," she enthused at the time.
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Dan Skelton has made a fine start to his training career and can add to his tally with Blue Heron in the #5 Free Irish Lotto Bet At totepool.com Intermediate National Hunt Flat Race at Southwell on Monday.
The six-year-old showed a good level of ability when narrowly beaten by Bobble Boru, a subsequent winner over hurdles, on his Ludlow debut, and he was deservedly sent off at odds-on at the same track in mid-December.
He duly landed the odds, making every yard of the running, and the step up to two miles should bring about further progress.
Skelton's charge is capable of defying a winner's penalty before making up into a useful novice hurdler next term.
Caroline Bailey's horses are in the form of their lives at the moment and Galway Jack can prove the point with victory in the feature totepool.com Best Odds On Irish Lotto Handicap Chase.
The nine-year-old has a tendency to produce his best form in the spring and he showed his turn was near when second to Presented at Fakenham five weeks ago after being hampered by a faller at the final fence.
Lord Navits has only three rivals as he bids to complete a hat-trick in the Best Odds Guaranteed At totepool.com Novices' Limited Handicap Chase.
David Bridgwater's in-form six-year-old has won his last two starts at Leicester and Bangor by decent margins can defy a 7lb penalty.
Cloud Creeper can end a string of three second places by going one better in the We'll Double Your Deposit At totepool Casino "National Hunt'' Novices' Hurdle.
This extended two and a half miles looks tailor made for the Philip Hobbs-trained seven-year-old to break his duck under Rules.
Callisto Light has the ability to strike gold in the Back Of The Net At BetVictor.com Handicap at Kempton.
As a half-sister to multiple Pattern-race winner Rhythm Of Light, Callisto Light is bred to be pretty smart, but just five competitive appearances in four years is evidence it has not been plain-sailing with the seven-year-old mare.
She was never sighted on her sole start for Walter Swinburn in a three-year-old maiden at Newbury, and two efforts the following year when trained by George Prodromou did not offer much hope for the future.
However, making her first start in over two years and debut for trainer Michael Squance at this track back in January, Callisto Light was the subject of a monster gamble, being backed in from double-figure odds to 7-4 favouritism, and she duly obliged.
While she was unable to follow up off a 4lb higher mark over the course and distance last month, she was went down on her sword to finish second and can get back on the winning trail in what does not look a great race.
Russian Ice has looked much more like her old self on her last two starts and is the one to be on in the Download The BetVictor App Now Handicap.
Dean Ivory's six-year-old has won four times over the course and distance, the latest of those in February of last year off a mark of 72.
The rest of 2013 was largely disappointing, but the turn of the year appears to have turned her fortunes around as she has performed much better to finish third and second in recent weeks.
She is handicapped to get back in the winner's enclosure with a rating of 69 and this race looks an excellent opportunity for her to do so.
Tizlove Regardless rates banker material at Lingfield in the concluding 32Red.com Handicap.
Mark Johnston's Tiznow colt hinted at ability as a juvenile in 2013, but appeared much improved when bolting up over a mile in handicap company here on Friday.
The step up to a mile and a quarter should not trouble him and it is no surprise to see him turned out quickly under a penalty before the handicapper gets a chance to have his say.
The presence of course winner Zamra should ensure Tizlove Regardless is a backable price and he is strongly fancied to get the job done.
KEMPTON: 2.40 CALLISTO LIGHT (NAP), 3.10 Watersmeet, 3.45 Russian Ice, 4.15 Shalambar, 4.45 Two In The Pink, 5.15 Toymaker, 5.45 Ladies Dancing.
LINGFIELD: 1.45 Super Duplex, 2.15 No Refund, 2.50 Role Reversal, 3.20 Fanoos, 3.55 Volito, 4.25 Roskilly, 4.55 Tizlove Regardless.
SOUTHWELL: 2.00 Lord Navits, 2.30 Galway Jack, 3.00 Cloud Creeper, 3.35 Hi Candy, 4.05 Kodicil, 4.35 Powertakeoff, 5.05 Blue Heron.
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Forums > Travel Notices > TF Photographer in Kissimmee (Nov 24 - Nov 29)
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We (my wife and I) will be in Kissimmee from Nov 23rd until Dec 1st. Looking to do some TF model shoots while we are there. I will have that Sunday, Monday, Tues and Wed open.
We will be staying at the Star Island Resort which is great for outdoor shots, pool shots, creative shots, night shots, etc.
Images are negociatable. I can give you a disc of unedited images for someone else to edit, I can edit the images before I leave/give you a disc or I can edit when I return/mail you a disc.
Dependable models only since time will be limited. Due to resort rules we are only allowed an X amount of guests so models will only be allowed to bring one other person if they want. My wife will assist on all shoots.
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Terminodes: A Research Agenda for the Years 2001 - 2010
This document presents a research agenda in the area of communication systems. It is meant to be the proposal of the Communication Systems Division of EPFL and its Consortium to the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) of the Swiss National Fund. This proposal is also called MICS (Mobile Information and Communication Systems). The expected (and desirable) characteristics of the proposed program are as follows: - Look further into the future than the mobile communication industry - Have a positive impact on civilization and address challenging societal and business issues - Be broad enough to encompass the research interest of all labs of the Communication Division of EPFL and of all the partners of the Consortium - At the same time, be focused enough to foster synergy within the Division and within the Consortium.
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If you've read my previous questions, you'll know I have a friends with benefits that has been very confusing.
Last week we were supposed to hangout and he never responded so I gave up. Friday he texted "Hey (:" like nothing happened and he said he was super busy and whatever. I was at a wedding getting wasted and said I wasn't in the mood for this fight rn. Next morning he texted ":P" like what the hell does that mean? I responded with "What?" and a little later with "?". Nearing a week later we haven't been in contact, and I just went to try and text him but it didn't go through.. Which has happened before but seems too coincidental. Are things over?
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he's pouting lol. I wouldn't say things are over until someone declares it officially over, or if you've been ignored completely for more than 20 days lol.11|00|0


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|2012-09-03, 14:18
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There are lot's of all ages VN with ecchi scenes without resorting to H-scenes , like for example D.C. III or every eroge port on the psp.
If you however meant english translated ones, then i can't think of any at this moment. Because i am not up to date which ones are translated.
edit: you could always check vndb for games with no sexual content
not all of them are VN's though like for example the blazblue series
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|2012-09-04, 02:56
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reading #hikaributts
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A VN is not the same as an eroge o_o
Because VN's don't have H-scenes, while eroge do.
As for eroge with ecchi scenes that doesn't immediately lead to sex, there are plenty of them. (in fact all of the eroges that i have read and reread this year had those kind of scenes in it as romcom)
So you probably should narrow what you specificly want
|2012-09-04, 13:28
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ok im confused, vn and eroge. i thought everything on vndb.org is a VN.
anyway, somewhere along the lines of a light comedy eroge. imagine the manga ichigo100%, something similar to that, it has lots of ecchi and scenes that could easily lead to sex. although it is not an eroge, im looking for an eroge that is pretty similar to that.
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The way I see it it's like this
VN = Visual Novel
It's a genre for a game. Like FPS, sports, RPG, JRPG or whatever.
Of course, VNs have sub-genre within itself as well such as otoge, eroge, yaoi, nukige etc.
Eroge/Erogame = Erotic game
A sub-genre visual novel that feature sexual content.
You didn't mention in your request if you wanted it in Japanese or English, or maybe it's fine either way?
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Moving from a city of over 265,000 people to one with 25,000 people could be a challenge for anyone. As an exchange student, Ingrid Kallestad is learning how to adapt to life in America.
Kallestad traveled to Neenah from Bergen, Norway.
As of Aug. 11, Kallestad has been living with Andrew and Deborah Safranski, her host family.
The first thing that stood out to Kallestad was the change in the scenery.
"I miss the ocean and the mountains. Where I live there is more nature than there is here," she said with a hint of melancholy in her voice.
Kallestad is in her junior year at NHS. When starting school, she felt intimidated because she did not know anyone, and found it hard to make friends since there was little time to do so. She got over this obstacle by joining cross country. She plans on also doing track in the future to help her make friends.
In Norway, the school days are shorter, starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending before 2 p.m. Kallestad feels overwhelmed with the workload. She is grateful that her teachers have been understanding and helpful.
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In the various roles he has undertaken through the years, Val J. Halamandaris has been a singular driving force behind the policy and program initiatives resulting in the recognition of home health care as a viable alternative to institutionalization. His dedication to consumer advocacy, which enhances the quality of life and dignity of those receiving home health care, merits VNA HealthCare Group's highest recognition and deepest respect.
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I have the highest respect for them, especially for the nurses, aides and therapists, who devote their lives to caring for people with disabilities, the infirm and dying Americans. There are few more noble professions.
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Home health care agencies do such a wonderful job in this country helping people to be able to remain at home and allowing them to receive services
- U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Chair, Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee
Home care is a combination of compassion and efficiency. It is less expensive than institutional care...but at the same time it is a more caring, human, intimate experience, and therefore it has a greater human element...it's a big mistake not to try to maximize it and find ways to give people the home care option over either nursing homes, hospitals or other institutions
- Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich (R-GA)
Medicaid covers long-term care, but only for low-income families. And Medicare only pays for care that is connected to a hospital discharge....our health care system must cover these vital services...[and] we should promote home-based care, which most people prefer, instead of the institutional care that we emphasize now.
- Former U.S. Senator Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-CD)
We need incentives to...keep people in home health care settings...It's dramatically less expensive than long term care.
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Home care is clearly the wave of the future. It's clearly where patients want to be cared for. I come from an ethnic family and when a member of our family is severely ill, we would never consider taking them to get institutional care. That's true of many families for both cultural and financial reasons. If patients have a choice of where they want to be cared for, where it's done the right way, they choose home.
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Val's home care organization brings thousands of caregivers together into a dynamic organization that provides them with valuable resources and tools to be even better in their important work. He helps them build self-esteem, which leads to self-motivation.
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Although Val has chosen to stay in the background, he deserves much of the credit for what was accomplished both at the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, where he was closely associated with me and at the House Select Committee on Aging, where he was Congressman Claude Pepper's senior counsel and closest advisor. He put together more hearings on the subject of aging, wrote more reports, drafted more bills, and had more influence on the direction of events than anyone before him or since.
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Gold: Fractal Structure in Price and Time
After the subtle spike in volatility in the gold market on Monday, I warned subscribers to the Fractal Gold Report that a correction was coming that should carry gold back to at least $930, and more likely the $900 area.
Market fractal patterns become more volatile right before a phase change, just as a heart will go into fibrillation as it transitions from a normal sinus rhythm to a more critical state. So when gold started "fibrillating" around the important $990 energy level, it was sending out a clear warning that this part of the hyper-growth pattern was over -- for now, at least.
This is the chart I posted after Monday's close.
Fortunately for the now-expanding rank of gold bulls, this should just be a temporary blip during a much bigger up trend, which should culminate in dramatic new all-time highs in gold by mid-summer.
Although most of my work on market fractal patterns is concerned with the patterns and structures in price movement, there is also a clear time component to this amazing growth pattern in gold. Gold has been moving in 4 month units, with the hyper-growth phases -- and also the big recent correction -- consisting of 2 of these units, or 8 months.
Below is a monthly chart where I've sketched out the timing on the bigger bull market pattern (note: I published this for subscribers at the beginning of February, so February's price is not current.)
Over the last 4 years gold has been moving in 8-month chunks, which suggests that it's under the direct influence of Martin Armstrong's "Pi Cycle", where he identified market timing patterns lasting 3,141 days -- i.e., Pi x 1000 days, or 8.6 years. Armstrong also identified a corresponding 8.6 month cycle and a 4.3 month half-cycle, and it looks like gold is faithfully following this template.
This timing cycle is suggesting that the month of February should end up as the half-way break in this latest 8-month growth phase, which should then take off higher from March to June. We'll have to pay attention to more serious weakness in March -- although I'm definitely not expecting this -- as this could be an early sign that the next 4 month period will be sideways or down.
Getting back to current situation, the big question now is whether gold will bounce at $930, or down at $900.
I actually have a very important fractal target down at $890, so if gold does break down further and head for this area it should briefly overshoot $900, and that will be an excellent opportunity to re-enter back into an initial long position.
Another thing worth looking at right here is the ratio between gold and the SPX, which has recently flipped, with gold going higher than the SPX. Even though the SPX is denominated in index points, and not dollars, this is still a useful thing to track.
Interestingly, one of the most important levels on this ratio is right at 1.0, where gold and the SPX trade at parity. With the recent spike up in gold -- and drop in the SPX -- this ratio has climbed to 1.3, but it looks like a test of 1.0 should be the next move here -- and that is going to involve a correction back down in gold, and a corresponding correction back up in the SPX.
At this point it's hard to see gold dropping much beyond $900, so the likeliest scenario is gold and the SPX will meet up somewhere around this 900 level.
I also think that gold will continue to dramatically out-perform the SPX over the coming years, although it's entirely possible -- indeed, likely -- that gold and the SPX will soon start going up together, mostly due to the effects of inflation and fiscal stimulus. Everything priced in dollars will soon start to go up, just as everything priced in Zimbabwean dollars has recently experienced a "raging bull market."
If you are interested in daily updates on the amazing growth pattern in gold, please follow this link for more information on the Fractal Gold Report.


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African American protesters burned the city of Milwaukee yesterday while an elected official aired their grievances about the actions of racial riots. Riots broke out after a 23 year old black suspect was shot dead by police. He had a long criminal history and was in possession of a 23 round ammunition handgun that was stolen.
These race baiting rioters seized this tragedy as an opportunity to riot and loot local businesses. While doing so they chanted "black power." City officials called an immediate emergency conference to calm the rioting. Alderman Khalid Rainey all but condoned the violence going on, though.
Rainey said,
"Milwaukee is the absolute worst place in America for African-Americans to live in the entire country. Black people are tired of living under this oppression. Nobody can deny that there are racial problems here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that have to be rectified."
"This is the warning cry. Where do we go from here? Where do we go as a community from here? Do we continue with the inequity, the injustice, the unemployment, the under-education that creates these byproducts that we see this evening? Do we continue that?"
He went on to demand that African-American people need their grievances be rectified immediately.
"Because if you don't, this vision of downtown, all of that. You one day away. You one day away (from it happening again)."
It is hard enough for these communities, by enabling this violent and irresponsible behavior is unacceptable and only continues to cause more and more problems. Violence begets more violence and the actions of members of the African American community seek to only continue to increase the racial divide in our country.
However, regardless of any variable this anti-cop rhetoric and vitriol that leads to dangerous streets for cops to work on is unacceptable and should beget a zero tolerance policy.


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My girlfriend is tall and I'm about to meet her parents this weekend, I'm kinda nervous cause I don't know what they might think. If your daughter was tall, would you mind if she dated a shorter guy?
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who cares? My dad always makes jokes if I like a shorter guy telling me I'm "ruining my genes" but it's just because he likes being annoying.. lol
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