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What bands would you go and see live? or would go see again? (dead or alive) just make a list of the bands you would see.Mine would beDisturbed, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Thousand Foot Krutch, Trapt, 30 Seconds to Mars (again), Sick Puppies, Volbeat, Skillet or Third Eye Blind,again just make a list of who you would see or go see again (you can even count in people that have died i.e Nirvana, Sublime)
I was never at a concert.So when I'm older I would like to see:-Bon Jovi-Green Day-RHCP
I'd love to see atmosphere live. Slug is such a good live artist. Well, judging from the youtube videos I've seen.
Dirty Projectors,Vampire Weekend,Foster The People,Best Coast.Been to DP and BC concerts so far. Best Coast's was amazing because the concert was at a beach. I played frisbee while listening to it. So awesome.
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Welcome to The Mall of Multan
Lifestyle Destination
The concept behind the Mall of Multan is to create a world class modern lifestyle shopping and entertainment destination where the entire family can enjoy quality time together. A project of AAM developers (A company of Toyota Multan Motors Group).
All The Brands Under One Roof
Eminent Brands on Board
The most exclusive brand outlets on all floors The meticulous planning to deliver a world class quality destination guarantees quick response due to its ultra-modern design, highly location & provision of high street shopping & family entertainment at one place. This is clearly evident as we have these famous brands already on board with us.
Project Amenities & Services
- Ample Car Parking: 3 Levels & Rooftop
- Valet Parking Facility
- Fire Escapes
- Fire Fighting System
- Washrooms & Baby Changing Rooms
- Prayers Area
- Information Desk
Gold Standard 3D Cinema
Purpose Build Gold Standered 3D Cinema To Provide Quality Leisure Time At Affordable Price For The Entire Family.
Mall of Multan offers the finest Supermarket with complete range of local & imported groceries, household items, healthcare & beauty products, crockery, cutlery and pharmacy as a one stop solution at affordable prices.
Mall of Multan is equipped with designer playland area providing entertainment for the entire family, operated and managed by Pakistan's leading playland operators.
Food Court & Restaurants
Mall of Multan features contemporary & cosmopolitan restaurants that unite influences from around the world while honoring traditional Multani favorites. The striking interior design of elegant restaurants is distinguished by their modern interior and comfort. a la crate and fixed price menus will be offered , along with daily specials that closely follow the flavors of the particular season.
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Located on the Bosan Road in close proximity of a large number of well populated housing colonies and commercial activity. Mall of Multan is perfectly placed for the business operators with easy access from the city and cantonment. 120 feet wide Boson Road is now the most important road of the city, and all key projects are now being planned in this area and its vicinity due to convenient location and the available facilities. Mall of Multan aims to set the trend for a newer more modern commercial hub in Multan.


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Who is reading this blog? and why?
There are several reasons to learn more about my blog readers. First, it is valuable to find out why readers return. And then it is nice to know if the content that you beat yourself up to produce actually provides value and more specifically, is it the value you intend to produce.
Communication is a treacherous minefield.
Very few of us master the art of communicating thoughts clearly and many of us suffer from the delusion that people actually understand what we mean to say when they don't have a clue.
If an idea escapes my brain, does it have an impact?
Frequently in my life, I have been struck by powerful insights which, if implemented, would improve the world- or at least a small part of it. Clear as the benefits seemed to me, I failed miserably convincing others. Astoundingly, I lived a good part of my life before learning that only a small portion of humanity is driven by logical reasoning. Many more are moved by associations and emotions, skills which I had rejected as shallow. As a result I wasn't relatable.
These days, I try to apply more dimensions to my writing but feedback is still critical to monitor effectiveness.
So who is my target market?
Furthermore, the intended niche here at RCB is retirees who want more than a rocking chair in their last years and 'wanna be' retirees of any age, people who want to stop being dependent on a job or an employer. People who seek economic freedom in order to live their dream lifestyle. That's the evil plan for RCB.
And am I finding them and touching their hearts?
Now back to the real world. I have readers, some of which are regulars but whatever I might think, I don't know why.
Last week I asked some questions to help me identify what might be working for me and locate areas needing improvement or change. In terms of persuading readers to return, at least for ten people it seems that RCB is interesting enough to check back. Attracting new readers still is a problem. I do show up on the first page for 'retirement lifestyle blog' and the second page for 'retirement lifestyle design'. Still these keywords may be too esoteric to locate readers who want a better retirement. If you didn't answer the questions, please follow the link and do it now.
What about the Healthy Aging Posts?
In terms of the content, the Healthy Aging posts on Tuesday were intended to provide information about living healthier and managing the aging process better. Aging is a challenge and managing the inevitable loss of health requires constant monitoring of the latest research and applying an active effort to fight the process. I believe that people who want to create an involved retirement lifestyle also see the value in aggressively fighting aging with every tool possible. Currently I don't rank for 'healthy aging', so this series is unlikely to generate new potential readers as currently applied. Still, current readers find value in this feature of RCB and so I will continue it.
And how about the videos?
Reader responses to the videos are less positive with some readers admitting that they don't like them. I was excited about videos from reading the enthusiastic discussions by other bloggers. I still believe in the concept but I think that so far, I have not produced appealing videos.right now they lack personality and enthusiasm, reflecting my normal way of interacting with people. Just like written communication, effective video is an emotional relationship. Future videos will attempt to be more relatable. I am convinced that anyone can learn anything they decide to learn and I have every confidence that future videos will be better, maybe even good.
And what about Lifestyle Design?
Finally, readers were relatively indifferent to the keyword of 'Lifestyle Design'. This strikes me as a critical blogging error. Either they don't know what the heck I'm yammering about and I need to make myself clear or they do know what I'm yammering about and they don't give a rip. It's that darn problem of communication again.
Still, I appreciate the time of everybody that left a comment or voted because any information I receive from readers is a thousand times better than my wishful thinking. You've given me direction and inspiration for my thinking and I hope that it will help me make RCB a better source of information and inspiration.


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Lately, The Game has been going in with his freestyle remixes over a of couple rappers beats. First, it was over Meek Mill's record "Burn." Then, it was French Montana's Uncle Luke inspired club banger "Pop That." And now, DJ Orator releases Game's lastest verse over Chief Keef's "I Don't Like (Remix)," which originally features Kanye West, Pusha T, Jadakiss, and Big Sean.
Given that you heard about the "beef" brewing between Chris Brown and Drake, the animosity is still there. On the updated version to this Chief Keef remix with The Game, Chris adds his own verse, taking shots at Drake. Ha!
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Aigner, Geoff. Leadership Beyond Good Intentions: What It Takes To Really Make a Difference. Allen & Unwin, dist. by Trafalgar Square. Apr. 2012. c.216p. bibliog. ISBN 9781742373942. pap. $19.95. BUS
Leadership trainer Aigner gears this book primarily toward the skilled, willing, and dedicated workers who want to change the world (or at least part of it), but face a myriad of problems and frustrations. He directs readers to look inward to temper their desire to lead change with a willingness to change themselves. Aigner encourages these leaders to understand the fundamental human tensions that occur whenever a system is shaken up. For example, working with others who have different viewpoints, values, and politics is quite challenging, and change agents' more enthusiastic than most' often get in the way of themselves. Most helpful is Aigner's observation, threaded throughout the book, that the high expectations and fantasies of the change agent are destined to fail unless another, more realistic mental outlook is adopted. VERDICT This title offers a wealth of support and advice toward achieving real results, particularly for those working in nonprofits and needing a morale boost.
Baum, Ken with Bob Andelman. Mind Over Business: How To Unleash Your Business and Sales Success by Rewiring the Mind/ Body Connection. Prentice-Hall. Mar. 2012. c.240p. ISBN 9780735204621. pap. $16.
Myers, Lorii. 3 Off the Tee: Make It Happen. Leda. Mar. 2012. c.304p. ISBN 9780986790034. pap. $18.95. BUS
These two business books, both by sports enthusiasts, focus on the cognitive aspects of business and life success. Sport and business performance psychologist Baum (The Mental Edge) with Andelman (coauthor, The Profiler) discusses how to reach peak performance by using mental edge techniques, among them positive thinking, goal setting, meditation, and visualization, in which readers see themselves succeeding in difficult situations. Baum stresses the need for self-motivation and time management, and provides exercises that guide readers to discover what they truly want to achieve and to focus on the positive in every situation (e.g., a loss is still a learning experience). Golf enthusiast Myers ( 3 Off the Tee: Targeting Success ) uses golf analogies to urge readers to stay focused, make decisions, and take their best shots. Her book is patterned around golfing the front nine, and the achievement of each goal is represented by sinking the ball (e.g., 1st hole' enable awareness, 4th hole' revisit your mental-stability boot camp, etc.). Within this framework, she encourages readers to up their likability factor, combine passion and creativity, and leave a legacy. VERDICT Both books have something to offer, but Mind Over Business is more sophisticated and expands on the usual goal-achievement literature.
Covey, Stephen M.R. & Greg Link with Rebecca R. Merrill. Smart Trust: Creating Prosperity, Energy, and Joy in a Low-Trust World. Free Pr: S. & S. 2012. c.296p. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781451651454. $27. BUS
According to best-selling author Covey (The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything) and leadership consultant Link, the biggest impediment to global economic health is not the economics of the financial crisis but the loss of trust the crisis caused. To help resolve this situation, Covey shares the insights and practical advice of leaders and organizations throughout the world that are building high-trust relationships and cultures, which they believe will foster greater economic prosperity, energy, and joy. The authors make the case for the importance of trust and then teach readers how to trust in an untrustworthy world: by coupling the universal innate propensity to trust with a high level of critical analysis. Examples from prominent companies like eBay, quotations from respected managers like sociologist Peter Drucker, exercises for reflective thinking, and even Dilbert cartoons make this a highly readable book for a lay audience as well as business executives. [N.B.: Stephen M.R. Covey is the son of the Stephen R. Covey who authored The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People .] VERDICT This book not only raises interesting points but offers well-researched data and techniques with which to respond to them successfully. Well done! [See Prepub Alert, 8/1/11.]
Hoffman, Reid & Ben Casnocha. The Start-Up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career. Crown Business. 2012. c.272p. bibliog. ISBN 9780307888907. $26. BUS
Entrepreneur and investor Hoffman (cofounder & chairman, LinkedIn) and entrepreneur and author Casnocha (My Start-Up Life: What a (Very) Young CEO Learned on His Journey Through Silicon Valley) aim to help readers deal with the changing career landscape by explaining competition and addressing how to gain an edge over one's professional rivals. Hoffman and Casnocha teach readers what they call ABZ planning, which is similar to the model of creAction developed in Leonard Schlesinger's Just Start (mentioned below). This book goes further, however, emphasizing the importance of building relationships and, eventually, a powerful network from which one can gain insight, find better opportunities, and make wiser career decisions. The authors discuss how to maintain relationships with allies, assess the value of weaker connections, act as a bridge between contacts, and take intelligent risks. Numerous case studies featuring notable figures like best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz exemplify the many ways career growth and success can take place. VERDICT An energetic guide to high-intensity networking. Recommended for readers looking to expand their field of relationships.
Schlesinger, Leonard A. & others. Just Start: Take Action, Embrace Uncertainty, Create the Future. Harvard Business Pr. Mar. 2012. c.224p. ISBN 9781422143612. $27. BUS
Schlesinger (president, Babson Coll.) and organizational learning consultant Charles F. Kiefer (president, Innovation Associates), with journalist Paul B. Brown (coauthor, Your Attention Please: How To Appeal to Today's Distracted, Disinterested, Disengaged, Disenchanted, and Busy Consumer ), aim to show readers a new way to plan for business or personal success in an unpredictable world. Bringing together academic research with proven practices, the authors teach a process they call creAction, which emphasizes acting and creating rather than overthinking and analyzing. The gist is that one begins with a strong desire to achieve a particular thing, then takes a small step toward that goal as soon as possible. This action is followed by an evaluation of the results, and then another small step in pursuit of the goal. While the authors primarily encourage readers to start doing something, they also provide criteria for understanding current situations and assessing acceptable losses. A particularly useful chapter covers how to get others to commit to a cause or business plan and provides exercises to help do just that. VERDICT For readers stuck in neutral gear, this book, written by seasoned experts, creates the impetus to move forward.
Tracy, Brian. Earn What You're Really Worth: Maximize Your Income at Any Time in Any Market. Vanguard: Perseus. Mar. 2012. c.272p. ISBN 9781593156305. $25.99. BUS
According to personal development expert and business consultant Tracy (Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways To Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time), every employee is earning what he or she has decided to earn, and career advancement depends on taking the initiative to make it happen. Using business principles, exercises, and case studies, Tracy helps readers become masters of change with the ability to reevaluate and reengineer life continually, restructure work, and refocus time, talent, and energy with an eye on future goals. In a vein similar to Hoffman's The Start-Up of You (reviewed above), this book stresses the importance of always networking and maintaining contacts in the marketplace while affirming that credibility and competence are also keys to getting a good job. VERDICT Tracy not only gives readers a pep talk on succeeding but also step-by-step guidance in making that success happen. Recommended particularly for those feeling stuck in a rut or who are in a job transition.


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Children's Saturday Matinees
The Children's Saturday Matinee series presents performances by three of the acclaimed professional dance companies from ADF's 2017 season. These one-hour shows begin at 1:00pm at the Durham Performing Arts Center and are specially curated to ignite and inspire the imaginations of children. Additionally, each one is followed by a free Kids' Party in the DPAC lobby, complete with live music, face-painting, snacks, and additional activities.
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter available upon request. Please call 919-684-6402 to request at least two weeks ahead.
Pilobolus: July 1 @ 1:00pm
Paul Taylor Dance Company: July 8 @ 1:00pm
Mark Morris Dance Group: July 22 @ 1:00pm
Durham Performance Arts Center
Tickets: $16 each
Children's Matinee Subscription: purchase all 3 performances at the same time for $32.25! Subscriptions are on sale now, single tickets go on sale May 2 at 11:00am.
Kids' Night Out
Area youth, ages 6–17, are invited to attend any evening ADF performance for free with the purchase of a single ticket or subscription. Kids' Night Out (KNO) tickets give patrons the ability to share their love of the ADF and modern dance with the next generation of dance-goers.
"We LOVE the Kids Night Out aspect of your season ticketing. It's a highlight of our 7 and 10 year old daughters' year!" Lauren Benedict, ADF Patron
*A limited number of KNO tickets will be available for each performing company. KNO tickets are not available for ADF OUT-OF-THE-BOX performances. As some programs may contain adult themes or nudity, the purchase of KNO tickets is left to the discretion of parents and guardians. Programs with known adult content will be noted.
This project was supported by the Durham Arts Council's Annual Arts Fund and the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources.


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Now the "American's Got Talent" and radio show host has released the first episode of "NCredible Health Hustle," a video series that will document his health struggles and recovery.
"Kidney disease and lupus are serious ailments but, as you'll see through these videos in the coming weeks, it is possible to put the reins on it a bit and gain control of your health and wellness," Cannon said in a message posted to his Web site. "I thank all of you for the continuous messages, and want you to know it inspires me to keep pushing."
The video features footage of Cannon in a hospital, hooked up to an IV and discussing his symptoms with a doctor. It also shows glimpse of his wife Mariah Carey and their twin babies, Roc and Roe.
The actor was first hospitalized in January during a vacation with his family in Colorado for what was described as "mild kidney failure." He was released, but hospitalized again in February after blood clots were discovered in his lungs. Soon after, Cannon told People magazine that he had received a diagnosis of lupus.
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Dana Hamm
- Birthday
- 1982-08-31
- Nickname
- Dana
- Birthname
- Dana Hamm
- Sign
- Virgo
- Hometown
- North Carolina
- Country
- United States
- Ethnicity
- White
- Height
- 5'8"
- Weight
- 125
- Job
- Actress Model Spokesperson
- Hobbies
- Cooking Traveling Shopping Plants
- Assets
- Tall Long Hair Big Boobs Bone Structure Green Eyes Butt Full Lips Nice Angelina Jolie Lookalike
- Vices
- Animals Movies Knives Make-up Travel
Dana Hamm is one of the most popular members of MySpace. She is commonly referred to as "The World's Most Beautiful Woman or Thee Sexiest Women Alive". Dana Hamm is one of the most successful print models of all time!
Thanks to a perfectly sculpted body, hypnotic green eyes, and full lips, Dana has quickly become one of Hollywood's most promising rising stars! Cited by popular media as one of the world's most beautiful women, Dana is often compared to the likes of Angelina Jolie.
Dana began her career in fitness in 2001, gracing the covers of the top fitness magazines including: Muscle & Fitness, Muscular Development, MuscleMag International, Italian Fitness, Olympians Fitness, Pump, Planet Muscle, Fitness Rx, Oxygen, and Ultimate Athlete.
Dana brought a whole new light to fitness, because she was a fitness model with mega curves and soft sex appeal. She opened doors for other models that preferred to portray an ultra-feminine version of health. Dana's dangerous curves and exotic face earned her numerous layouts of up to 32-pages+! She has been featured in more individual magazine pictorials than any other fitness or pinup model alive!
Not only did Dana break the mold in fitness, she has successfully crossed-over to mainstream modeling by appearing in mainstream magazines and working in the areas of beauty, commercial, and fashion. Dana was named as the official swimsuit cover girl for the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. She also hosted the ESPN Canadian Strength Series as well as appeared on the runway in South Beach as a top model for Bebe, Becca, BluePoint, and Lucky Brand Jeans.
Another strange, but interesting thing happened to the up-and-coming model. An employee from MGA Entertainment Corporation alerted Dana's manager to the fact that Dana's likeness was being used to create the infamous Bratz Doll. In fact, while researching the matter they discovered there was actually a doll in the Bratz Doll collection named The Dana Doll! The facial likeness is staggering and even the dolls clothes are very similar to outfits Dana has worn in photo shoots. Adding to her growing list of accomplishments Dana launched her own product line of posters and calendars, which are currently sold in over 3,000 retail stores nationwide: Spencer Gifts, BMG Sony, Calendar Club, Sam Goody, Tower Records, and more. Dana has taken her acting career so seriously that she applied and was accepted to the prestigious Strasberg Theatre Institute in NYC where a-listers like Angelina Jolie, Matt Damon, and Claire Danes also attended acting classes.
A native of North Carolina, Dana Hamm was born to an entrepreneur father and beauty queen mother, on August 31st. During her childhood, Hamm attended private school and was quite a tomboy at heart. She loved to fish, freestyle on her BMX bike, and horseback ride. Around age 16 Hamm matured into a striking young woman and excelled in fine arts, English and science. After graduating from high school, she attended college and earned her bachelors degree in Psychiatric Social Work. During college, Hamm became hooked on fitness training and devoted as much time to working out as she did to her schoolwork. She decided to put her good looks to work and aimed to start modeling. However, Dana wisely decided not to go through modeling agencies like Ford or Next. Instead she appeared on a popular talk show (Jenny Jones) as one of America's fresh new faces. This television appearance helped her to gain notoriety and establish herself as a model. After the show aired Dana received a slew of inquiries and interests - everything from offers to become Playboy Playmate to appearances in movies such as The Scorpion King with The Rock.
Dana quickly used her business savvy and struck-up a partnership with one of America's top glamour photographer Michael-Scott & they did it all themselves. The team marketed Dana directly to companies and magazines in search of fresh talent. Today Dana's team is creating more buzz than ever with magazines, movies, products, appearances, and more.


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Well, Labor Day weekend looms close by and I have some exciting plans for said weekend.
First, lovely eldest daughter will be back in town to visit (mostly because her best friend since 3rd grade will be in town from England and they haven't seen each other in person in over a year) and to celebrate (very early, mind you) her birthday. She will be traveling a lot for business over the next couple of months, so we probably won't get to see her. Sigh. (I will just say here, Thanksgiving would be closer to her birthday, but I think it is kind of like The Price Is Right – closest without going over.)
Second, the #LDSI, aka Labor Day Sew-In on Twitter. I am planning to do much sewing in between celebrations and will be glad for the company. My plans include
- Some handwork on the Wedding Quilt (of course).
- Finishing paper piecing the five pointed star I was working on.
- Preparing the paper pieces and the fabric for the Christmas Tree Skirt lovely eldest daughter, maybe even cutting some fabric.
- Maybe paper piecing another five pointed star – I need three.
- Maybe (if my hand holds out) hand piecing some BOM blocks during the Michigan game on Saturday.
Yeah, I have some big plans. Will I get to them? We shall see. I'll update on Tuesday.
Third, C & T Publishing is having a book sale starting at 8PM on Friday. Their spring sale provided many of the books that I've been reviewing. Let's see what happens tomorrow night. Yep, I'll be headed to the website as close to 8 PM as I can get there.


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I mean really, till the day mobiles will get gamepad like physical buttons in them, WWE games will never be enjoyable there. At the same time there is Nintendo 3DS with big sales number and PS2 like level graphics, so why don't make a WWE game for this platform? Use SvR06 (or Day of Reckoning 2) engine, give it Universe mode, new characters, arenas, needed moves and maybe music (without lyrics!) instead of commentary (to make game smaller), decrease characters limit to 4 if really necessary and call it a day. Will be tons better than 2k Mobile.
You can also fill up Legends roster quite easily, using already made SvR06-11 models.


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Georgia Olive Growers 2012 Spring Seminar Next Week
Are you ready? I know I am. After a month delay due to a cold snap and some defoliation in one of the olive groves at Georgia Olive Farms, the Georgia Olive Growers Association (GOGA) 2012 Spring Seminar is back on track.
This educational workshop will be held on May 22, 2012 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm in Lakeland, Georgia. The first part of the seminar will be at the Threatte Civic Center. UC Davis olive guru, Paul Vossen, will be leading the educational portion of the seminar.
Before we all travel to the Georgia Olive Farms groves for the second part of the workshop and some hands-on training on how to grow and care for olive trees, some of the Georgia and possibly Florida growers will talk about their experiences. It will be a fascinating time.
If you plan on attending and haven't registered yet, here is the link to the registration forms and agenda. Contact information, directions, and lots of other good stuff can be found at the link too. I hope to see you there.
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The Village of Danville is known as "The Gateway to Amish Country". We are the trailhead/terminus for both the Kokosing Gap Trail and the Mohican Valley Trail that extends to the Bridge of Dreams in Brinkhaven.Located on U.S. 62, 15 miles northeast of Mount Vernon, Danville is a thriving community of 1,100 residents with homegrown pride and down home values. Home of the second oldest Catholic parish in Ohio, St. Luke Catholic Church, Danville's roots run deep. The original Danville was laid out by George Sapp, Sr. and Robert Waddell in 1813 and was named for Daniel Sapp, a soldier in the War of 1812. Danville later merged with 2 smaller villages, Rosstown (Rossville) and Buckeye City, to create the village that is seen today.Small stores to shop and places to eat are plentiful in the community and we offer many activities for visitors to our village. Come and enjoy the small town atmosphere that our village has to offer.In June, the Danville-Howard Turkey Festival is held at the Danville Community Park with games, rides, contests, and food dominate the three-day event where friends and family find time to get back to the basics of life.While in Danville, take advantage of the two trails available. If you are a horse enthusiast, be sure to bring your horse and travel the Mohican Valley Trail, a trail open to any non-motorized mode of transportation. This trail runs from Danville to Holmes County. Runners, bikers, and walkers enjoy the scenery of the Kokosing Gap Trail that runs from Danville to Mount Vernon.
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Academic journal article Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly
More Speech, Not Less: Communications Law in the Information Age
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More Speech, Not Less: Communications Law in the Information Age. Mark Sableman. Carbondale, IL: Southern Illinois University Press, 1997. 277 pp. $49.95 hbk. $15.96 pbk.
This is a time of concentrated media ownership; of technology changing the way information is available; when public and private people can be humiliated or lionized with a few keyboard strikes; when a "shot heard around the world" can actually be heard around the world as it is fired; when freedoms can be threatened or amplified. This is a time to be vigilant.
Along with the acceleration and intensification of communication in this era have come the challenges of developing public policies which embrace values underlying freedom of speech and of the press. These challenges fall not only to professional communicators but also to citizens without whom the freedoms mean little.
Author, attorney, former journalist, and ACLU executive Mark Sableman writes with both the citizen and the professional in mind claiming that while a stated purpose of the Constitution is to "insure domestic tranquility," interpretation of the First Amendment has appeared to do the opposite. Protected profane protest messages, flag burning, repugnant art, pretrial publicity, breaches of confidentiality, revelations of unpleasant private facts, and pornography cause a great deal of public furor and inconvenience, while efforts to enforce their silence most always are packaged as reasonable requests. However, like the Trojan horse, such requests contain what ultimately can destroy any hope of domestic tranquility a loss of individual liberty.
Sableman is an unabashed champion of the First Amendment who believes that the law is too important to be left to the lawyers and policy makers. He provides an intelligent discussion of recent case studies, insights into policies such as spectrum auctions, and myths surrounding various laws in terms understandable to the lay person, and he poses provocative questions for the next steps in communications policy. …


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We asked a group of children between the ages of 7-9 what they associate Thanksgiving Day with, and we got answers like: turkey, stuffing, family, pilgrims, cranberry sauce (the predictable list goes on and on). Then we asked a group of college students between the ages of 19-22 and what they associate Thanksgiving Day with, the overwhelming answer? Football.
The line up for this year's football rivalry games is nothing short of thrilling, and we wouldn't want you to miss a second of it. Here is where we will be rocking our SKICKS on Saturday, November 28th.
Noon Games:
Indiana vs. Purdue
Starting in 1925, the two teams began the tradition of playing for the Old Oaken Bucket. Each year, the winner of the bucket gets a chain link added to the bucket – either with a "P" or an "I" – with the score, date, and city of the game. Purdue leads the all-time Bucket series 57-27.
Maryland vs. Rutgers
The Maryland Terrapins and Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 5-5 right now, making this coming game one to win and get ahead!
Georgia vs. Georgia Tech
The rivalry between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets has been nicknamed "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate."
Clemson vs. South Carolina
The annual Tigers vs. Gamecocks game is the longest uninterrupted series in the South, dating back to 1896. Clemson is in the lead 66-42-4.
Louisville vs. Kentucky
When this rivalry first started in 1912, Kentucky won all 6 of the first games, and rendered Louisville scoreless for every game, which is when the teams stopped the series. After 70 years, the series started back up in 1994. Kentucky currently leads 14-13.
Michigan vs. Ohio State
This rivalry was ranked, by ESPN in 2000, as the greatest North American sports rivalry, and this is coach Jim Harbaugh's (former Michigan quarterback '83 – '86) first game against Ohio State. Here is a link to one of the greatest commercials of all time, aired by ESPN in the mid-2000s:
UMiami vs. Pittsburgh
The Miami Hurricanes lead the series against the Pitt Panthers, 23-10.
12:30 Game:
Syracuse vs. Boston College
The Syracuse Orange and the Boston College Eagles began playing annually in 1971, and SU currently leads the all-time series 28-18.
3:30 Games:
Alabama vs. Auburn
The Iron Bowl, consisting of a rivalry between the Bama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers, is considered one of the best and most fought-for rivalry in college sports. Together, the schools make up 32 SEC titles (Bama 24, Auburn 8.)
Wisconsin vs. Minnesota
This rivalry's first trophy, used between 1930-1943, was called "The Slab of Bacon." In Minnesota's 1943 victory, the trophy was lost in the commotion of the field being rushed. The trophy was missing for over 50 years after that.
7:30 Games:
Florida State vs. Florida
The Seminoles vs. Gators rivalry is the most balanced in the league. The series has been tied 4-4 over the last 8 games, 11-11-1 over the last 23 games, and 21-21-1 since 1974.
Texas A&M vs. LSU
Before they both joined the SIAA, the two teams played one game at College Station in 1899. They didn't faceoff again until 1906. The series has been on and off as the teams have switched between conferences, but the rivalry started back up most recently in 2012 when A&M joined the SEC.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving and, assuming your feet still fit in your SKICKS after next Turkey Day, don't forget to post pictures and support your team!


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Bowman, the two-time All-Pro inside linebacker, intercepted Matt Ryan and recorded an 89-yard interception return for a touchdown in one of the greatest defensive plays ever seen in the 43-year history of the home of the San Francisco 49ers.
Bowman supplied the final points, and his first career touchdown in a 34-24 classic win over the Atlanta Falcons.
"It feels good," Bowman said after the legendary moment. "I'm not going to lie."
49ERS 34 - FALCONS 24: Full Highlights | Game Photos
The touchdown helped the 49ers clinch a playoff berth for a third consecutive season under Jim Harbaugh.
"That was one of the greatest plays I'ver ever seen," the 49ers coach said after the game. "Never been involved in a football game where something that good happened in a game.
"That was the best birthday present I've ever gotten," Harbaugh went on to say. "Second, only to being born. That was awesome."
Bowman's play would not have happened if not for his natural instincts and short-term memory. When San Francisco's lead was cut to three points with less than three minutes remaining in the game, Bowman was on the onside kick hands team and had Matt Bosher's onside kick go through his arms. The ball was recovered by Falcons running back Jason Snelling.
Candlestick quickly went silent. The post-game celebration seemed like a distant memory.
Bowman, however, credited his linebackers coach Jim Leavitt for calming his nerves after the mistake.
"I was the guy who missed the ball on the onside kick," the star linebacker said. "My coach said, "Let it go."
The standout linebacker did just that.
On a 2nd-and-1 play, the 49ers had an all-out blitz called, but Bowman dropped into coverage. The heads up play paid off. Bowman read Matt Ryan's eyes and dropped back when the ball was thrown.
San Francisco's fourth-year cornerback
Bowman followed a convoy of blockers all the way into the end zone and celebrated with a dive into the red-painted 49ers end zone.
"One day when we're old and gray," Willis began, "We'll say, 'That's when we were fast."
Willis, like Bowman, enjoyed a stellar game. The seventh-year pro finished with a season-high 18 tackles.
The night, however, belonged to Bowman, who sealed Candlestick's history with an emphatic moment.
"I told Pat, 'I'm good for one interception a year,'" Bowman said jokingly after recording his first interception of the year and second of his career.
San Francisco honored Candlestick's top 10 moments throughout the game, but the franchise will likely have to edit the list to add Bowman's pick-six.
"Somebody mentioned to me we'll have to re-do the top moments at Candlestick," Bowman said with a grin. "I'll take it."
Willis also said the win over Atlanta was his most memorable moment in the home of the 49ers.
Bowman called it, "his best play yet."
He's right. Nobody in the crowd or watching at home will soon forget it.
- READ: Kaepernick Sends SF to Postseason
- READ: Candlestick Treated to Proper Finale
- FULL HIGHLIGHTS: 49ers 34, Falcons 24
- PHOTO GALLERY: Farewell Candlestick
- PHOTO GALLERY: 49ers Celebrate Wild Win
- READ: Crabtree-Boldin Combo Key in Victory
- READ: Gore Calls His Own Number for TD
- READ: 49ers Top Falcons, Secure Playoff Spot


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Obama Administration continues Bush tradition of free market fundamentalism
William Black was a guest on Bill Moyers Journal yesterday. The conversation was lively and informative, including detailed discussion regarding "liar's loans" (In a liar's loan, the mortgage company doesn't require any verified information from the borrower about the borrower's income, employment, job history or assets).
Black indicates that even after all that has come to light regarding the financial collapse, our politicians refuse to use the "F word," fraud. Why? Because too many politicians (and businesses) simply don't believe in fraud. That is the hallmark of free market fundamentalism. To make matters worse, Barack Obama refuses to utter the word "fraud" from his bully pulpit. Nor does Eric Holder or anyone from the Obama Administration:
WILLIAM K. BLACK They can't even get themselves to use the word "fraud."
There's a huge part that is economic ideology. And neoclassical economists don't believe that fraud can exist. I mean, they just flat out — the leading textbook in corporate law from law and economics perspective by Easterbrook and Fischel, says — I'll get pretty close to exact quotation. "A rule against fraud is neither necessary nor particularly important." Right?
Notice how extreme that statement is. We don't need laws. We don't need an FBI. We don't need a justice department. We don't even need rules like the SEC. The markets cleanse themselves automatically and prevent all frauds. This is a spectacularly naïve thing. There is enormous ideological content. And it fits with class. And it fits with political contributions.
Do you want to look at these seemingly respectable huge financial institutions, which are your leading political contributors as crooks?
But can't we insist that suspect businesses be audited to determining whether they are committing fraud? Not based on a long sordid track record regarding prestigious accounting firms:
BILL MOYERS: Isn't the accounting firm supposed to report this, once they learn from somebody like him that there's fraud going on?
WILLIAM K. BLACK Yes, they're supposed to be the most important gatekeeper. They're supposed to be independent. They're supposed to be ultra-professional. But they have an enormous problem, and it's compensation. And that is, the way you rise to power within one of these big four accounting firms is by being a rainmaker, bringing in the big clients.
And so, every single one of these major frauds we call control frauds in the financial sphere has been– their weapon of choice has been accounting. And every single one, for many years, was able to get what we call clean opinions from one of the most prestigious audit firms in the world, while they were massively fraudulent and deeply insolvent.
BILL MOYERS: I read an essay last night where you describe what you call a criminogenic environment. What is a criminogenic environment?
WILLIAM K. BLACK A criminogenic environment is a steal from pathology, a pathogenic environment, an environment that spreads disease. In this case, it's an environment that spreads fraud. And there are two key elements. One we talked about. If you don't regulate, you create a criminogenic environment because you can get away with the frauds. The second is compensation. And that has two elements. One is the executive compensation that people have talked about that creates the perverse incentives. But the second is for these professionals. And for the lower level employees, to give the bonuses. And it creates what we call a Gresham's dynamic. And that just means cheaters prosper. And when cheaters prosper, markets become perverse and they drive honesty out of the market.
Black also put on his criminologist hat and opined about what should happen to corporations guilty of crimes in light of the recent opinion of Citizens United:
WILLIAM K. BLACK So let me — in terms of that Supreme Court decision, if corporations are going to be just like people, let me tell you my criminologist hat. Then let's use the three strike laws against them. Three strike laws, you go to prison for life, if you have three felonies. How many of these major corporations would still be allowed to exist, if we were to use the three strike laws, given what they've been convicted of in the past?
And in most states, they remove your civil rights when you're convicted of a felony. Well, let's take away their right to make political contributions that they're found guilty of a violation.
If you'd like to know why you shouldn't trust Timothy Geithner, or the Obama Administration (which continues to support Geithner) regarding financial reform, check out the discussion (and video testimony) of Timothy Geithner at the 12-15 minute range.
But wait! The federal government is now, finally, actively investigating this massive Wall Street fraud, right? Nope.
WILLIAM K. BLACK In the last three weeks, we have finally done a half-baked investigation, mind you. Not — nothing like we did in the Savings & Loan days — of Washington Mutual (WaMu), Citicorp, Lehman, and Goldman. And we have found strong evidence of fraud at all four places.
And we have looked previously at Fannie and Freddie and found the same thing. So the only six places we've looked, at really elite institutions, we've found strong evidence of fraud. So where are the other investigations? Why are there no arrests? Why are there no convictions?
How do we fix the problem long term? The problem is deeply rooted, and the prospects appear to be bleak.
BILL MOYERS: Bill, are you describing a political culture, that is criminogenic?
WILLIAM K. BLACK It's deeply criminogenic. And this ideology that both parties are dominated by that says, "No, big corporations wouldn't cheat. Fraud can't happen. Market's automatically excluded," is insane. We now have the entitlement generation as CEOs. They just plain feel entitled to being wealthy as Croesus with no responsibility, no accountability. They have become literal sociopaths. So one of the things is, you clean up business schools, which right now are fraud factories at the senior levels, right?
They create the new monsters that take control and destroy massive enterprises and cause global economic crises, cause the great recession. And very, very close to causing the second Great Depression.
Category: Corruption, Economy, Politics
About the Author (Author Profile)Erich Vieth is an attorney focusing on consumer law litigation and appellate practice. He is also a working musician and a writer, having founded Dangerous Intersection in 2006. Erich lives in the Shaw Neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, where he lives half-time with his two extraordinary daughters.
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Gretchen Morgenson is not impressed by the proposals currently being floated at Congress:
"Unfortunately, the leading proposals would do little to cure the epidemic unleashed on American taxpayers by the lords of finance and their bailout partners. The central problem is that neither the Senate nor House bills would chop down big banks to a more manageable and less threatening size. The bills also don't eliminate the prospect of future bailouts of interconnected and powerful companies.Too big to fail is alive and well, alas."
Chris Hayes of The Nation summarizes the extent to which Washington DC is corrupt.


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When Is the Best Time to Visit Iguassu Falls?
Iguassu Falls has a humid subtropical climate, and hot temperatures and rainfall are constants throughout the year. Temperatures throughout the year range from 15 to 30 degrees Celsius, while the constant rain ensures there is enough water flow to keep Iguassu Falls the stunning waterfall that it is.
Tourist season hits its peak between January and October. Despite the heavy rainfall during these months, tourists come steadily to see the falls at their best. The dry months of November and December, on the other hand, don't see as many tourists since less rain means less dramatic sights at the waterfalls. Although the first ten months of the year are peak tourist months, it pays to visit during this time to see Iguassu Falls at its best.
Why Visit Iguassu Falls?
One of the most majestic natural wonders in the world, the stunning sight of Iguassu Falls sits on the border of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay. Also known as Iguazu Falls, the world-famous Iguassu Falls is 269 feet (82 m) tall and features a total of 275 drops.
Visitors can experience the falls from both the Argentinian and Brazilian sides of the border, though many will argue the best views are to be had on the Brazilian side. From this vantage point, visitors have unobstructed views of both the upper and lower falls, as well as the U-shaped Devil's Throat.
Iguassu Falls is part of Iguazu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with pristine subtropical rainforest. While the falls are undoubtedly the main attraction of the park, visitors can also enjoy sights of more than 2,000 local plants and wildlife like monkeys and giant anteaters.
Travellers can visit the falls and the surrounding park on their own, or they can join one of the many guided tours that include boat trips and riding off-road vehicles through the park.


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- Of or belonging to a Caucasian tribe occupying the Russian territory of Abkhasia on the northeast coast of the Black Sea.
- n. A member of this tribe.
- n. Also written Abkasian, Abchasian, Abasian.
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- n. a member of the Circassian people who live to the east of the Black Sea
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New Report Calls for Funding of NHTF
The report, titled "A Responsible Market for Housing Finance: A Progressive Plan to Reform the U.S. Secondary Market for Residential Mortgages," recommends developing a new housing finance system that ensures funds for mortgages will be available every day and in every community; is structured to prevent the boom and bust cycles that lead to our current economic problems; provides transparency and standardization so that consumers, investors and regulators understand the mortgage products being offered and can assess their risk; ensures access to reasonably priced financing for both homeownership and rental housing; and protects the consumer against predatory practices.
Included in these principles are three specific goals: preserving the availability of 30-year fixed-rate mortgages; rebalancing U.S. housing policy so that private markets are the primary source of decent affordable rental housing, with public support where deep subsidy is needed; and ensuring that a broad array of large and small mortgage lenders have access to secondary market finance.
The report calls for replacing the current system with one that will provide explicit government support for a standard type of mortgage product. Under this new system, the federal government will provide guarantees through private entities, called chartered mortgage institutions (CMI), to investors in a standardized mortgage backed security (MBS). This guarantee will be fully paid for by fees on the MBS and will only come into play when the capital and other resources of the CMI are depleted.
To meet market needs the private sector is unlikely to address, such as mortgage credit for underserved borrowers and communities and for small multifamily loans, the CAP proposal would place a fee on all mortgage backed securities, both those guaranteed by the CMIs and those developed and sold without any government backing.
This fee would be used to capitalize a Market Access Fund (MAF) to provide credit enhancements and research and development funding to support innovative solutions to better serve underserved markets. The fee would also be used to provide an ongoing stream of revenue for the NHTF and the Capital Magnet Fund (CMF), a Department of Treasury-run fund that provides grants to community development financial institutions and nonprofits for lower income housing and related activities. Both the NHTF and the CMF were created in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 and both were to be funded from contributions from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
The CAP report estimates that, after a ramp-up period, this fee could generate $4 billion for every $1 trillion of securities issued each year. The report does not specify what portion of this fee would be used for the MAF, the NHTF or the CMF.
A copy of the report can be found at: http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2011/01/pdf/responsiblemarketforhousingfinance.pdf


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Welcome to the (ISC)² National Capital Region Chapter
The (ISC)2 mission is to advance information security in local communities throughout the world by providing our members and other security professionals with the opportunity to share knowledge, grow professionally, educate others, and collaborate on projects. The purpose of our National Capital Region chapter is therefore straightforward: anyone with an interest in IT/Cyber security is welcome to join. All we ask is that agree to abide by the (ISC)2 code of Ethics and the National Capital Region Chapter By-Laws and not have a criminal record. Membership on the Board of Directors requires a certification with (ISC)2.
We plan to provide at least 1-2 monthly presentations by a well known speaker(s) in either Government and/or Private industry topics covering the (ISC)2 CBK domains. We will also be creating study groups for various certifications based on the needs of the membership and will be working out collaborative agreements with educational institutions for discounted IT Security classes on subjects requested by our members. In essence, if you would like to:
- stay informed on the latest trends in IT/Cybersecurity,
- exchange ideas with the IT Security leaders,
- obtain discounts to IT/Cybersecurity classes, and
- network with the colleagues and leaders in IT/Cybersecurity
then you need to become a member.
Get Involved!
If you would like to be a part of an exciting group of professionals who are interested in discussing hot topics in information and application security, then attend one of our monthly meetings to meet the chapter and learn who we are! Or attend one of our upcoming educational conferences to learn from industry experts, network with your peers, and earn CPE credits! For a full list and details of upcoming events, visit our Events page.
(ISC)2 National Capital Region Chapter June Member Meeting
Meeting Agenda
- Roll Call
- Board of Directors Updates / Announcements
- Featured Presentation: Charles McGann, Chief Cyber Strategist, Salient CRGT, After the Breach, Learn How to Get Through it
When: Tuesday, June 13th from 6-8 pm
Where: 1150 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 1100 Washington DC 20036
Online registration is required to attend.
In-person Attendees
- Brian D'Andrade (Chapter Secretary) has secured his company's (Exponent) conference room for this meeting.
- Information regarding location details and building entry procedures will be included in your confirmation email once you RSVP.
WebEx Attendees
- Login information and other pertinent details will be included in your confirmation email once you RSVP.
About the (ISC)2-NCR Chapter
(ISC)2-NCR is a non-profit chapter of (ISC)2 for the National Capital Region. (ISC)² is the global leader in educating and certifying information security professionals throughout their careers. Its reputation has earned its information security certifications numerous awards and global recognition. As one of its charter chapters, (ISC)2-NCR will have access to current industry information, networking opportunities, discounts on industry conferences and many other valuable career tools.
As one of (ISC)2's first chapters, (ISC)2-NCR is committed to advancing the goals and objectives of (ISC)2 in the National Capital Region. In that capacity, we are dedicated to expanding the population of certified information security practitioners and advocating for the information security practitioner workforce in the National Capital Region, by providing training opportunities and events that offer continuing professional education (CPE) credits; by organizing committees around thematic topics of current interest in the information security professionalization field; by publishing reports, white papers, blogs and other products that advocate and advance the interests of the information security professional in the National Capital Region; and by being a strident and consistent voice for information security workforce professionalization in the National Capital Region and across the globe.
The (ISC)2-NCR Chapter provides the following additional benefits to chapter members:
- Presentation of chapter events, including monthly conferences, special seminars, CISSP and CAP review courses, networking mixers, and the chapter's annual meeting. Chapter members may attend chapter events for no additional charge. All events can be viewed through the chapter's event calendar.
- Publication of the chapter's newsletter, Capital InfoSecurity (notional). The newsletter contains a message from the chapter President, articles and book reviews, and chapter event information.
- Communication of chapter news and activities through periodic e-mails, the chapter news page, and an RSS news feed.
- Arrangement of special training offers for chapter members, which are listed on the chapter's event calendar.
- Providing online resources, such as presentations from chapter events and job announcements.
About the (ISC)2
(ISC)² is based out of Palm Harbor, Florida and consists of over 80,000 members worldwide. Our chapter program provides members a forum to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and ideas, development of leadership and professional skills, and advancement of information systems security. We also provide our members with access to a variety of industry resource and educational programs to keep our members informed of the latest advances in technology and techniques.
Our members consist of (ISC)² credentialed professionals who hold either a SSCP, CAP, CSSLP, and/or a CISSP or advanced concentration certification. Our chapter program is focused on sharing knowledge and exchanging ideas among security professionals in the local area. Ultimately, we want to advance the field of information security by educating practitioners and the public at large on how to protect and defend against security threats. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a Chapter Member, visit our Membership page.
Our chapter business meetings are held monthly, and professional events and activities are held at various times throughout the year. Visit our Events page for our calendar of upcoming events!
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Montessori Northwest lives up to its reputation this week as being a bustling hub of activity. In the upcoming days we're playing host to a few noteworthy visitors.
First, Elementary Course 2 welcomes guest lecturer Alison Awes, Director of Elementary Training at the Montessori Center of Minnesota in St. Paul. Alison is in town to offer a NAMTA workshop about working with children with dyslexia in a Montessori environment on Thursday. While she's in Portland she will give math and geometry presentations on the Elementary Course for two days while Elise and the rest of the elementary staff do the final album checks for the history albums and prepare for the next round of observation and practice teaching.
Also visiting MNW this week are the Senior Associate & Director of Research and the Founding Director of the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector; Jackie Cossentino and Keith Whitescarver. Keith and Jackie are on a Pacific NW Tour to visit Montessori Public School programs, promote the Montessori Census Project, as well as connect with Training Centers like ours.
Lastly, we have some special guests visiting from our cooperative partners. Ms. Brenda Jones with Marylhurst University and Jack Rice with Loyola University Maryland. (Did you know that that students who participate in one of these cooperative programs can apply directly to the cooperating institution for financial aid after admission to that program. This financial aid can cover the cost of the AMI course and the additional cost of the Master's Degree or Bachelor Degree completion program.)
Brenda and Jack will also be on hand at Tuesday, March 11th's Open House to answer questions and meet new prospective students.
We look forward to welcoming these colleagues, as well as many other people in the upcoming days!


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Lewis Hamilton Could Teach Arsenal A Thing Or Two
Lewis Hamilton today took his rightful place as the Formula 1 world champion.
In an exhilarating finish to a breathless race that saw the title slip from Lewis's grasp only to have it handed back on the last corner, the Englishman showed the fighting spirit and backbone throughout the entire season (after suffering set back after set back) that a few Arsenal players would do well to take note of.
The 23 year old never gave up, never stopped fighting and always believed.
Congratulations Lewis Hamilton.


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2014 Running Back Handcuffs: NFC Edition
(Editor's intro: Not every back deserves to be handcuffed, but just in case you disagree, we've got a complete guide for every backup to every starter. Fantasy Football Expert Ryan Foley shares your best options should you choose to handcuff your running back. Click here for the AFC Edition.)
ARI Stepfan Taylor (Andre Ellington)
Jonathan Dwyer was brought in during the offseason to compete with Taylor for second-string duties. At one point, Dwyer was the favorite because of his familiarity with head coach Bruce Arians' offensive system from when the two worked together in Pittsburgh. Taylor is the superior talent, but a committee could form if projected workhorse Ellington goes down.
ATL Antone Smith (Steven Jackson)
Had you asked any draftnik after the 2014 NFL Draft, they would have sworn up and down that Devonta Freeman would be the handcuff to own in Atlanta. That hasn't been ruled out, but Freeman has been listed fourth on the depth chart, and this was backed up in the first preseason game when Freeman ran behind Smith and scat-back Jacquizz Rodgers. However, when given chances in that first game, Freeman lit up the Dolphins' second- and third-string defense. Falcons coaches have also spoken highly of him on HBO's "Hard Knocks."
CAR Mike Tolbert (Jonathan Stewart & DeAngelo Williams)
This is, without a doubt, the murkiest backfield in the NFL. Stewart hasn't played a full season since 2011, and Williams is an underwhelming, 31-year-old back. They would ideally be a one-two punch, and Tolbert would be the goal-line back, but it has never really worked out that way. It's best to stay away from all three for fantasy purposes as they are nothing more than bye-week fill-ins at best.
CHI Shaun Draughn (Matt Forte)
This one might turn a few heads with the addition of fourth-round rookie Ka'Deem Carey. But he has been consistently listed third or fourth on unofficial depth charts and has run behind Draughn during the preseason. Carey has plenty of time to overtake Draughn, but he is not an outstanding athlete and hasn't performed well through two preseason games. Draughn has an added edge as the veteran of this backup group. This is a situation to watch moving forward.
DAL Lance Dunbar (DeMarco Murray)
This handcuff is as straightforward as they come. Dunbar played a similar role last year, and the Cowboys even made him a healthy scratch in their first preseason game just to nix the possibility of him getting injured. Dunbar projects as a change-of-pace back but could see an increased amount of carries this season to lessen the burden on Murray, which may make him a decent flex option.
DET Theo Riddick (Reggie Bush & Joique Bell)
Riddick has received the majority of offseason hype. He is battling Mikel Leshoure for backup duties and seems to have the edge. Both running backs could see playing time if Bush or Bell gets injured, and both are very cheap with their undrafted ADPs.
GB James Starks (Eddie Lacy)
Make sure to grab Starks if you are taking Lacy with his first-round price tag. Starks is very talented and would put up similar numbers if Lacy was to miss time.
MIN Jerick McKinnon (Adrian Peterson)
Matt Asiata is thought to be the primary backup with Toby Gerhart now leading the Jaguars' running attack. But McKinnon, a third-round rookie, will push Asiata for handcuff duties and has been consistently impressive in camp.
NO Khiry Robinson (Pierre Thomas & Mark Ingram)
This backfield will be tons of fun to watch. Where to begin? Thomas was New Orleans' primary running back last year, but he has been relegated to third-string duties with Ingram leading the way, and Robinson getting a decent amount of reps. Judging from all reports and their first two preseason games, the Saints plan to use a more traditional, balanced running attack with Ingram and Robinson. Thomas may be used as the passing-down back but not an every-down back. Second-year player Travaris Cadet is also in the mix.
NYG Andre Williams (Rashad Jennings)
Williams is the handcuff and will most likely get the goal-line work. He has looked very good in the Giants' first two preseason games. With David Wilson retiring due to a neck injury, this is one of the clearer backfields in the NFL.
PHI Darren Sproles (LeSean McCoy)
Sproles is the dynamic speedster who moves really well in space. He has the receiving skills of McCoy but not the power. That's where Chris Polk comes into play. If McCoy ever got hurt, Polk would be the Eagles' goal-line power back while Sproles would be the main handcuff and passing-down player. It may be a situation to steer clear of because a split in carries between the two might make either tough to start in any week.
STL Benny Cunningham (Zac Stacy)
Cunningham is being challenged by rookie Tre Mason, but Mason hasn't impressed or stood out enough in camp or the preseason to get the No. 2 gig. However, this competition isn't over yet.
SF Carlos Hyde (Frank Gore)
Hyde is another significant handcuff to own. He could very well start games this year, and he is a certain backup with Marcus Lattimore still not recovered from multiple knee injuries, LaMichael James dealing with a dislocated elbow, and Kendall Hunter being released after tearing his ACL. Hyde has tremendous talent and is a premium dynasty pick as well.
SEA Robert Turbin (Marshawn Lynch)
Turbin has been Lynch's handcuff since 2012. That hasn't changed yet, but Christine Michael is certainly pushing Turbin for the No. 2 spot. Turbin started the Seahawks' first preseason game and played in front of Michael during their second game. Both are very talented, and this situation will most likely turn into an RBBC if Lynch misses time.
TB Bobby Rainey (Doug Martin)
Charles Sims was the backup to Martin before an ankle injury suffered last week required surgery, and now he will be out of action for at least three months. Rainey is the team's second back right now, but Mike James is providing competition. No matter who wins out, this backfield might operate as a committee since Martin is not a favorite of the coaching staff.
WAS Roy Helu (Alfred Morris)
Sixth-round pick Lache Seastrunk was brought in as insurance, not to replace Helu or Morris. If Morris was to go down, Helu would be an every-down running back for the Redskins. He has the hands and straight-line speed to be a lead back.


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Click on this link to your first lesson=> Free Online Film School.
Ready to Learn Filmmaking at the FREE Online Film School?
Real World Exposure For Film School Students
Top film schools often fail in transitioning their students from the academic world into the real business world of filmmaking. Most of the professors at even the best film schools have very little experience themselves working as professionals in the movie industry.
The Palm Springs International ShortFest film festival is working to help those students by giving them exposure and feedback to real audiences and industry professionals.
Festival Film Curator & Director of Industry Programming Kathleen McInnis said she wants to make the festival a link between film schools and the film industry. Contestants in the festival have won a total of four Academy Awards in the last four years. [Read more…]
Top Film Schools — It's All In Your Perception
Top Film Schools – In Whose Opinion?
Top film schools – I often see articles and web sites devoted to proclaiming them. They extoll the advantages of attending one film school over another without letting on that these articles and sites are often created by the very film schools that they recommend or by entrepreneurs seeking commissions for sending new students.
You might find this slightly shocking that highly regarded universities would lower themselves to spending millions of dollars to advertise and declare themselves one of the top film schools. But look into the history of film schools and it all becomes clear. If you are considering attending a so-called top film school you might even find your mind changed. [Read more…]
Chinawood Beats Them All
Yesterday I wrote about Nollywood, the Nigerian film industry, which I think by now is the second biggest producer of films in the world. I'm talking number of films produced in the case of Nigeria. If you want to know about the largest studio in the world then you need to travel to the other side of the world where the Chinese easily have everyone else beat. [Read more…]
You Want a Degree In Film How Soon?
The email I got last week was asking if I could provide the sender with a degree in film that day because he was trying to get a job on a film set and thought a degree in film might help. Did I mention the email was from Nigeria?
Fully half of the emails I get from people inquiring about film schools are from Nigeria.
Is Nollywood the Wave of the Future?
Until recently if you had asked me what is the 2nd biggest film production country in the World I would of course have replied "India". Everyone knows about Bollywood and their wonderfully entertaining films where everyone always breaks into song and dance when passions start to flare.
I don't think that's true anymore. With the low cost of movie making equipment and the even lower cost of distribution afforded by DVDs and online streaming there is a new capital for filmmaking.
Degree in Film Not Required
Nigeria is without doubt the fastest growing center for film production in the world and the output has already reached staggering proportions. Film production companies are set up in a moment and new ultra-low budget films get made in a matter of days.
All of Africa is not as primitive as the documentaries on PBS would lead you to believe. Many African countries have large populations of college educated, unemployed but highly ambitious entrepreneurs. Nigeria would be high on the list. [Read more…]
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Warsaw (Mar. 5)
Numerous anti-Jewish speeches were made in the Senate today by both members of the government party and of the anti-Semitic National Democratic party.
Senator Dultowski, of the government party, delivered a strongly worded address against the schechita, Jewish ritual slaughtering of animals, insisting that it leads to an increase in the cost of meat for the non-Jewish population, although that just the contrary is true is a well known fact.
Senator Wiechowitz, also of the government party, attacked Jewish traders, stating that Polish traders are adversely affected because Jews are illegally keeping their stores open on Sundays.
Senator Debrznski, of the anti-Semitic Endek party, attacked Jewish artisans and butchers.
The entire budget of the Warsaw Jewish community, based upon the income from schechita, was declared smashed today, because control of schechita has been taken from the Jewish Community and handed over to the municipality. Depending upon the budget of the community are numerous Jewish social and charitable institutions, the existence of which is now endangered.


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EAST LANSING, Mich. -- From a cramped corner of Spartan Stadium, the Ohio State band blasted
Michigan State had spent its final timeout with 2:06 remaining, and the Buckeyes faced third-and-four from the Spartans' 49. A first down meant the victory formation. Failure meant potential heartbreak if Michigan State could hit a few passes and set up a field goal attempt for Dan Conroy, who had already hit from 48 and 50 yards. "Hey," offensive tackle Reid Fragel remembered Meyer saying during the timeout. "This is the game right here." Fragel and his teammates understood. "That just got everybody fired up," Fragel said. "We knew what was at stake that moment."
The Buckeyes lined up. Quarterback Braxton Miller took the snap and handed off to Carlos Hyde. Fragel crashed down on Michigan State defensive tackle James Kittredge, using Kittredge as a human shield to wall off most of the Spartans' defense. Ohio State fullback Zach Boren kicked out defensive end Marcus Rush, and Hyde blasted into the hole. "We had run the same play a couple times before," Hyde said. "I knew I would have to jump-cut the play back and get up the field -- now." Hyde needed four yards. He rumbled for five. Three Miller kneeldowns later, the Buckeyes were headed to the band's corner to sing the alma mater and celebrate a 17-16 win that put the Big Ten on notice that Ohio State, after a 2011 marred by controversy, will not be rebuilding in 2012. Ohio State may have some flaws -- its extreme reliance on Miller's legs, occasional flag-football tackling -- but it also could be the best team in the Big Ten even though NCAA sanctions will keep the Buckeyes from playing for the conference title.
Of the 10 teams eligible to play for the Big Ten title this season, Michigan State might be the most complete. Given the league's abysmal out-of-conference performance, that isn't saying much. But this was supposed to be a year of transition for the Buckeyes. They were supposed to struggle at times as they adjusted to a new offense and new coaching staff and dealt with NCAA sanctions. They should not have been able to compete with the likes of Michigan State. Instead, Ohio State looks like the better team in every game left on its schedule.
Consider that Meyer won an SEC and a national title in his second year at Florida. He might be on a similar track at Ohio State. That first year in Gainesville was rough at times. On this weekend in 2005, Meyer took his undefeated Gators to Tuscaloosa and got hammered, 31-3, by Alabama. Two weeks later, he stood in the bowels of Tiger Stadium and shed tears as he tried to explain how his vaunted offense couldn't move the ball in the fourth quarter against LSU. There is no equivalent to that Alabama team on Ohio State's schedule. There is no equivalent to that LSU team, either. If Meyer sheds any tears at all, they'll be tears of joy falling after yet another win.
Ohio State might fall victim to a few maladies. An injury to Miller, who ran for 136 yards Saturday, could be devastating. When he went down in the fourth quarter with an apparent left knee injury, everyone puckered on the Ohio State sideline. After the game, someone asked Meyer if his heart stopped at that moment. While the question might have been insensitive given Meyer's recent medical history, his answer was telling. "Close to stopping," Meyer said, "because I saw his knee jam right in front of me." The Buckeyes also might eventually play down to the level of an inferior opponent and lose a stinker. They have enough inexperienced players to make that a possibility.
But Ohio State's defensive line will make upsets difficult. That group dominated the Spartans on Saturday. Tailback Le'Veon Bell entered the day averaging 152.5 rushing yards per game. He gained 45 Saturday as Buckeyes defensive tackles Johnathan Hankins and Garrett Goebel clogged the middle and allowed linebackers Ryan Shazier and Etienne Sabino to charge in to make tackles. The Buckeyes looked awful as they flailed on seven attempts to tackle Michigan State receiver Keith Mumphery during a third-quarter touchdown catch, but otherwise, they seemed to have addressed some of the tackling issues that surfaced against Cal two weeks ago. That defensive dominance also allowed the Buckeyes to overcome three Miller turnovers (one interception, two lost fumbles). "I've never been around a game where you could go on the road in the Big Ten against a ranked opponent, turn the ball over three times and win the game," Ohio State offensive coordinator Tom Herman said. "It's really a testament to our defense."
Of course, this being an Urban Meyer-coached team, the first Big Ten win couldn't come without some kind of controversy. Michigan State's defense might have been hamstrung by a lack of complete game video from Ohio State. Big Ten teams are supposed to share video, but Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi told
Meyer and his staff should be careful. With Ohio State on NCAA probation, it isn't wise to violate any rules -- be they written or unwritten. Besides, the Buckeyes don't need to be sneaky. They proved Saturday on third-and-four that they can go toe-to-toe with the best the Big Ten has to offer and impose their will. The song begged them to hang on. They did so by surging ahead.


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Washington County Sheriff - Release of Information
The following notice will explain how the Washington County Sheriff's Office releases information. This includes not only to whom it is released, but what information will be released.
Drivers Privacy and Protection Act (DPPA)
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is modifying the procedure regarding the review and release of open records requests based upon advice from legal counsel. In compliance with the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals' decision in Senne v. Village of Palatine, 695F3d597 (7th Circuit, 2012), and the Driver's Privacy Protection Act ("DPPA"), 18 U.S.C. §2721 et.seq., the Washington County Sheriff's Office is no longer releasing personal information under the DPPA unless it falls under a permissible use. Personal information obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles, including an individual's date of birth, drivers license number, social security number, home address, telephone number, photograph and medical or disability information is prohibited from disclosure unless one of the permissible uses applies. Permissible uses are listed in 18 U.S.C. 2721 (b). The Sheriff's Office will continue to provide records, as required and allowed, in accordance with Wisconsin State Statutes that are not in conflict with DPPA. Any records that are denied is subject to review by mandamus under §19.37(1), Wis Stats., or upon application to the Attorney General or a district attorney.
Records Requests for Accidents:
Reportable accidents that the Sheriff's Office investigates can be obtained in un-redacted form from either the Sheriff's Office or the Wisconsin Department of Transportation website at the following link:
https://app.wi.gov/crashreports There is a $6.00 fee for getting a copy of the accident report from DOT. You will receive the accident report along with an invoice from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. There may be a delay from the time the accident occurred to when it is available through DOT.
Accidents are considered reportable when any of the following criteria are met:
- Injury or death of a person
- $1,000 or more total damage to property owned by any one person
- Damages of $200 or more to government property (except motor vehicles)
Non-reportable accidents are not sent to DOT and can only be obtained through the Sheriff's Office.
Accidents are considered non-reportable when all of the following criteria are met:
- There is not any injury or death associated with the crash
- There is less than $1000 total damage to property
- There is less than $200 damage to government property (except less than $1000 damage threshold for a government vehicle)
The Sheriff's Office can also provide copies of both reportable and non-reportable accidents in un-redacted form consistent with Wisconsin law, but any accompanying reports will be released following DPPA guidelines. These guidelines strictly limit the Sheriff's Office from releasing information derived from DOT records unless the requestor falls under one of the permissible uses. This form will be required for the release of any reports other than accident reports. The Permissible Use form, and the consent forms, can be personally obtained at the Sheriff's Office during normal business hours or directly downloaded from the following PDF form: Permissible Uses form
Written consent: Part of the Permissible Use disclosure may include obtaining written consent of individuals involved in the incident. Keep in mind the consent for other party (Form 1B), needs to be signed by the other individual(s) before release.
There are two PDF forms of written DPPA consent:
Consent for yourself or your child – Link for Form 1A
Consent for other involved party – Link for Form 1B
Other Open Records Requests:
Any record other than accident reports in possession of the Washington County Sheriff's Office which contains personal identifiable information that was either obtained or confirmed through DOT records is also subject to disclosure restrictions under DPPA. These records will be redacted unless the requester falls under one of the permissible uses (see Permissible form link and consent links above). Due to the redaction process, it is beneficial for the requester to contact the Sheriff's Office and speak with the Records Assistant prior to personally stopping at our office to determine if the record is available and if DPPA redaction is necessary.


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Loren D. Estleman – The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Holmes vs. Dracula
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Summary: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's timeless creation returns in a series of handsomely designed detective stories, encapsulating the most varied and thrilling cases of the world's greatest detective.
After a mysterious schooner runs aground in an English harbor with no human passengers — only the dead captain, drained of blood — a series of bizarre nocturnal crimes takes place in London. It can only be the work of Count Dracula, and only one man can … Continue reading


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Where you want to work on something but at the same time you want to go work on a bunch of other stuff.
Yeah today is one of those days. On the upshot I did discover a new theme I prefer for the site while working on the pet project. I'm doing some other stuff around the house in preparation for some stuff going on later this month.
I've also been working finishing up my stage designs for August. I've got two more stages to go. I did however make one stage that was an adventure into minimalism, making due with less. It's a short stage, but should be fun never the less. I have discovered though it takes practice to think about Revolver, L-10, Limited, and Open and coming up with different solutions for each. Even more so trying to avoid the wide open hole to let someone just completely wreck the stage.
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- Do your basic store-cupboard shopping - keep these supplies separate from the rest of your food, or you might be without some essentials on the big day! But don't stress either - shops are open on Christmas Eve so it's not the end of the world if you forget something.
- Time-saver: Make bread sauce and stuffing (or stuffing balls) and freeze.
- Time-saver: Good, home-made chicken stock is much tastier than stock cubes - freeze in ½-litre batches.
- Time-saver: Chipolatas (sausages wrapped in bacon) are a must-have - make them now and freeze.


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2015 Winter Sweaters for Kids: In this winter season, you should fill your kid's wardrobe with newest designs of sweaters. A glamorous look of your kid on a special day in winter season can be achievable only if you choose a right design of sweater for him/her. Along with design the stuff or thread of […]
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Tracking your marketing goals and objectives is a task that many shy away from because it does take some analyzing. I'm not pointing fingers because I too was once in that group.
If this is you then I'm sorry but it's going to take creating some benchmarks to measure how well or poorly you're doing if you want to hit a home run with online business.
Success online doesn't just happen and hopefully you've realized that by now. You need indicators to let you know if you are headed in the right direction or not.
And when you understand these indicators, or aware of them, you can set guidelines for measuring your progress even if you haven't made a single dime yet because certain pieces must be in place before transactions happen on a regular basis.
Goals and objectives using analytics to make predictions…
I'm not talking learning how to be a psychic here although that wold be pretty cool. I'm mean taking data that has already been collected for you and using it to make actionable decisions in achieving your goals and objectives.
You can set marketing goals and objectives by leveraging certain types of data points along with your content marketing efforts.
Let's take keyword research for example:
- You can easily, and for free, find which trending searches that are most relevant right now in your niche using Google Trends. It also gives some useful information such as other suggested search terms and the percentage growth of a particular search word or phrase.
- You can also find the search volume for a particular keyword or keyword phrase to help determine if you want to create content around a specific keyword using Google Keyword Planner. In my opinion if a keyword or phrase has at least 200 searches I say go for it because that's still 200 people you could possibly reach and the content adds to your knowledge base.
- You can find the competition level for a particular keyword or phrase using Google Keyword Planner. These analytics are really only relevant for paid adwords and not for free advertising and keyword targeting.
With this information you can really start setting some benchmarks and reaching milestones that lead to reaching goals and objectives and the end result of more sales.
Let's set some example goals based of keyword research:
- From the trending searches and the search volume of those particular searches you can set a number of leads you want to generate per week. With proper lead nurturing practices you will convert sales and from here you can determine how many leads it took you to make a sale. Also you can determine where the leads are coming from whether it be your blog, YouTube, or some other media outlet. Now wash, rinse, and repeat.
- You can also start scaling up the number of pieces of content you are producing per week or month when you know how many leads it roughly takes to generate a sale. Here's a disclaimer: Quality over quantity when it comes to creating content. Never jeopardize the quality of your content by simply trying to produce high quantities of content.
Goals and objectives using analytics to gauge you're performance…
This is a matter of looking at both your strong and weak points and improving on these metrics. When we talk about performance we are looking at the engagement from those who come in contact with your brand.
So your email marketing, for example, should be a focal point for nurturing your trusted subscribers into loyal and lifetime customers. This should absolutely be at the forefront of your goals and objectives.
Let's look at some email marketing performance goals:
- Set a benchmark to email your list 3 or 4 times a week with valuable content. If you DO NOT email your list consistently then how can you properly gauge it's effectiveness and an ROI?
- Tracking open rates is key too because now you can see what type of email marketing headlines work best to get people to open them. It's that simple!
- Tracking click-through rates to see what is it in the emails that is getting people to click can help set guidelines as to what should always be included your emails.
Website metrics will also help gauge how you're website is performing in terms of engagement and the overall activity on your website. Making your website your strong front should be on your list of goals and objectives.
Some free WordPress plugin tools you can use are Jetpack or StatPressV which has more functionality. Overall, Google Analytics is the best to gauge your website performance with greater detail.
Let's look at some website performance goals:
- New visitors to your WordPress website is always a great sign that your content marketing efforts are improving. My new vs. returning visitor ratio is typically 60% vs. 40% respectively which is pretty good and in your WordPress dashboard you can use free plugins like Jetpack or StatPressV to see this.
- Lowering your bounce rate (BR) on your site is something you should naturally be working towards. A bounce is anytime someone comes to your website and leaves after viewing only 1 page. To lower your BR, just work on 2 things: (1) creating great and ongoing content (2) link to other relevant posts within your pieces of content to guide people to other resourceful page.
- Increasing time on site & page visits per session is how you will measure if your content is relevant to the people who are on your website. Again, improving these metrics is not difficult. They start and end with the same 2 practices mentioned before: (1) creating great content (2) linking to other relevant posts within your pieces of content to guide people to the next page.
So as you grow your online presence and customer base remember that as you go along you're focus should be on gauging how well your are performing using different metrics.
Success leaves clues and when they do you have to be smart enough to wash, rinse, and repeat the process. No need to reinvent the wheel but it is your job to know how to create one that works!