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How many times per day does your hand or someone else's hand touch your computer mouse?
When was the last time you cleaned your computer mouse?
You should clean the exterior of your computer mouse at least once a week, so my guess is that it has been too long.
Here are the steps to properly clean a computer mouse.
Daily Cleaning
For a quick daily clean, wipe your computer mouse with disinfecting wipes on all exterior surfaces.
Make sure your wipes are not too wet so no liquid gets inside the mouse.
Do not confuse disinfecting wipes with baby wipes that may remove dirt but only spread the germs around.
You may want to bring disinfecting wipes with you when you use a public computer, such as at a library or school, to disinfect the computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer parts you touch prior to using it.
Who knows the germs, dirt, viruses, and other nasty stuff that was deposited by the last people who touched it.
Also, who knows the last time it was cleaned or if it has ever been cleaned.
Interior Cleaning
If you have a computer mouse that has a ball on the bottom, it may get dirt buildup on occasion and cause it not to move as freely.
Before cleaning the inside of your mouse, disconnect the mouse from the computer or shut down the computer if using a wireless mouse.
To clean the interior of a ball computer mouse, twist the exterior ring holding the ball in place (typically counterclockwise but it could be clockwise depending on your mouse).
The ball should easily fall out of the mouse.
Wash the ball and ring using warm soapy water and let them dry.
Inside your mouse are some rollers and maybe some small metal bars.
Using a soft cloth, wipe any debris off of these items.
You may use a slight amount of cleaning liquid if necessary, but make sure it is not going to drip inside the mouse.
Make sure to remove any debris that has fallen inside the mouse.
If your cloth cannot remove the debris, consider carefully using your fingernail to gently scrape the debris.
Replace the ball and ring after the cleaning is complete.
Ensure that there is no moisture on or inside your mouse.
You can now plug your mouse back into your keyboard and turn on your computer.
Clean your mouse pad regularly so debris does not get inside your mouse in the future.

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The Mets got some good news today as the winners of this season's Players Choice Comeback Players of the Year were announced. Fernando Tatis was the overwhelming choice in the National League. The following is from the official announcement…
Perseverance and dedication took center stage today as Major League baseball players named Cleveland Indians pitcher Cliff Lee and New York Mets outfielder Fernando Tatis this season's top comeback players.
After not playing professionally in 2004 and 2005, Tatis was motivated to attempt a big league comeback by his desire to earn enough money to build a church in his hometown of San Pedro de Macoris, D.R. The road back was a bumpy one as he played in just 28 games with Baltimore in 2006, and found himself in Triple-A New Orleans for all of 2007. Not to be deterred, he excelled in New Orleans, and finished the season with 21 homers, 137 hits and 90 runs scored in 131 games. His 2007 performance was good enough to earn him a trip to spring training with the New York Mets, but he fell just short of making the big league roster out of camp, winding up back in the Big Easy. However, after just 37 games in New Orleans, he was summoned to the Big Apple in May, and helped the Mets contend for the NL East title by hitting .297, with 11 homers, 47 RBI and 33 runs scored in 92 games.
Check out this great video that shows highlights of Fernando Tatis and his reaction to winning the award.
Needless to say, I am absolutely thrilled for Fernando and hopefully this leads to a new contract for 2009. Tatis may have easily been the best clutch hitter on the Mets last season, and was the driving force during the Mets comeback in the second half of the season. He hit just 11 homeruns, but every single one of them seemed to put the Mets in front or in a position to comeback and win the game.
I hope we get to see him again next season, patrolling leftfield in the new digs.
Congratulations to Fernando Tatis.


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Jack Thacker rides his bike 12 miles daily to the Queen Mary from his home in Naples, California. And he's 96 years old.
More in the Long Beach Press-Telegram: Secret to long life?
Thank you Edwin.
I love stories like that! Couldn't help but laugh at the comment where his doctor said he was in great shape and live to be 100. …got him to thinking he only had 4 years left. Here's hoping he is still out riding his bike at 125.


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I Have Lived Many Lifetimes in This Life
The mystical has defined my life and presaged my future. Vivid memories of both mundane and extraordinary events and the unique impressions they left on my spirit mysteriously conspired to instill a passion in me to seek out physical and metaphysical truths.
My childhood taught me both compassion and courage and singularly taught me that I wanted to be of service and I wanted to help people. That being said, I care about ALL people no matter their color, religion, flag, country, etc. I care that humans act as stewards of the planet. I care that people are starving. I care that Jamie Oliver is creating a food revolution. And, I am acutely aware that there is a conscious revolution happening around the world in politics, environmentalism, science, religious freedoms, gender equality …
As a Jewish child growing up in Nazi Germany I learned the Yin and Yang of tolerance and compassion and fear and hate. Taking refuge in Columbia in 1940, I learned Spanish and reveled in the wet and warmth of Barranquilla. On to America where I learned English and to play baseball and football. Then to Japan as part of the American Special Services unit where I immersed myself in the culture and learned Japanese. Back to America, I moved to California taking up residence in Santa Monica and runner up in "Mr. California" in 1950! I began to focus my energy on all aspects of movement — dancing, bodybuilding, yoga, martial arts — the very beginning of an epic journey into body awareness and the healing foundations of my life's work.
I gained my expertise through the teachings of various healers, shamans and Qi Gong masters as well as White Tantric wisdom and yogic knowledge through my mentorship with Yogi Bhajan. Maintaining an active private practice, serving a worldwide client base of entertainers, politicians, diplomats, celebrities, CEO's, athletes in the NFL, NBA and ATP, track & field and figure skating Olympians as well as extreme athletes in snowboarding, surfing and motocross who want results that give them both a physical and psychological edge is my passion.
I am most grateful for the blessings, teachings, insights and perspectives that Yogiji, Van and Tony brought to my life as we explored mutual values, interests and goals. Each of us making a difference and having a positive effect on the life of the other. All three of these relationships were shared opportunities for learning and growth.
Life is a gift and I am most grateful!
~ Mark Lamm
Mentors and Influencers
Yogi Bhajan
Sometimes people come into your life and you realize that they are meant to be there; they serve a purpose, teach you a lesson, or help you figure out who you are. When I met the Yogi it was the culmination of many threads of my life coming together in a single cloth. Yogi Bhajan used to say, "Your mind, emotions and body are instruments and the way you align and tune them determines how well you play life." It didn't happen in a single day, but he was like the master weaver who artfully helped to arrange circumstances whether I was teaching some of his yoga classes at the ashram or being guided by the Yogi as he instructed me in the art of healing.
I met Yogiji in the late '60′s and my life changed. I taught Kundalini yoga at his ashram in Los Angeles for several enriching years, helped start the Beads of Truth and took copious notes that are still being used today. Yogiji guided, taught and inspired me …. he saw my destiny and gift and guided me into my own life journey — healing. I treasure his wisdom and the healing tantric techniques that he shared with me. He is the reason for and the meaning behind what has become my life work and passion – BioSync®.
Hugh Van Puten
In the late '70′s, I spent 6 years studying with the best martial artist in the world — Hugh Van Putten — learning all aspects of power vs force and the nature and quality of CHI. Drawing on Chi energy, with every touch and movement, releases client knots, tangles and blockages easier and faster than physical energy alone. This intrinsic power is the healing foundation of BioSync.
There is both art and science to my work which brings you into immediate contact with the fundamental principles of the use of Chi. It is my somatic experience that drawing on Chi energy results in the dissipation of dysfunction and the integration of body parts that have been alienated or segmented because of trauma.
Anthony Robbins
Since 1986, I have had the honor of working with Anthony Robbins, best-selling author and peak performance consultant; and, again, my life changed! For the last 25 years, Leah and I have traveled the world with him as he opened his heart and his network to me and to BioSync!
Tony says that "There are 3 people who transformed my life: One is Mark Lamm. In the 30 plus years that I've worked in the field of peak performance, I've had the privilege of working with many master teachers. In the area of creating immediate and dramatic improvements in one's physical body, there are none who can rival the impact of Mark Lamm's work. Mark is my friend, mentor and model of wellness and longevity."


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Santa Maria Men Charged in Real Estate Fraud of Short Sale Properties
Two men have been charged by the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office with allegedly committing real estate fraud that cost Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac at least $500,000.
Angelo Gabriel Naemi, 36, was charged with five counts of grand theft by false pretenses, and one count of conspiracy to commit grand theft. Steven Paul Gonzales, 61, was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit grand theft.
"The complaint alleges that Naemi, a real estate salesperson, and Gonzales, a real estate broker, conspired to falsify documents in association with numerous short sale transactions," the District Attorney's Office said. The complaint against both men also includes special allegations for aggravated white collar crime and excessive losses.
Gonzales became sole owner of CornerStone Real Estate in Santa Maria in 2012 while Naemi is listed as a sales associate with the firm which has an office at 411 E. Betteravia Road, Suite 101.
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Anal Sex With Little CousinMy cousin was 10 years old. She had one nice a*s that i would fancy about. She nice lips and barely ****. I was 13 when this happend. Her *** would bump out of her and stick out. It got me hard everytime i looked at it. One time, we were staying at our aunts and it was me my cousin and aunt. Our aunt had work and it was just me and my cousin. My cousin is mexican and so am i. She was wearing pajamas and tight pajama slacks. Her *** was sticking out pretty good. As we were watching tv, i had the urge to tell her she had a nice butt. I told her and she said " thanks i guess but thats weird." And she blushed. When she walked by me, i slapped her a*s . It jiggled And it really got me hard. She said hey what was that for. I said i had the urge. She was in the shower and i just wanted to see her fine ***. The door was open to the restroom and i peeked. I saw her *** a little and by that time, my **** was throbbing for her ***. I sneaked in their. As she saw me she screamed" what are you doing in here!" I said i really wanted to have sex with her and she said " i dont know" i told her it would be fun and i quickly took off my clothes and got in there. Now, i can see her naked body, her a*s her p*ssy, everything. At first she was shy. I told her to suck my ****, but se didnt know how. I told her to lick it and stick her mouth around it and she did. I also told her not to put her teeth on it becuz it hurt. As she did it, it felt reallly good. I ****** her mouth for about 30 minutes. I pre cummed on the shower floor. She said she really wanted to do it now. I told her to get on her knees and hands and arch her back down. As she did, she looked so sexy, her *** looked sooooo good sticking out, waiting for my **** to enter. As she did that, i looked for a type of lube. I quickly got some body wash. I spread it on her *** to make it looked slippery. I was really horny now. As i put the body wash back, her a*s looked so amazing. I quickly got on my knees and slowly touched her *** cheeks with my hard ****. I slowly slipped it into her anal hole. She first moaned, and so did i. It felt so good. My **** in my cousins ***. F*cking her tight hole, slipping in an out. At first it hurt her, but then she was a pro. I was pumping her hard for about 40 mins. My theighs slapping her theighs. My **** slipping in and out and in. her anal hole was around my erect cocked the warm moist feeling of her nice butt hole around my **** felt so good. her butt slapping against my balls and theighs. ******* her hole like no tomorrow. grabbing her hips and slapping her a*s, riding her like a bull.It was very sexy. I was ******* my little cousin. I ended the hot sex with me jizzing on my cousins ***. He said she liked it and we can do it again next time. I am looking forward!
Ryan456 18-21, M 7 Responses 7 Dec 15, 2012
I had to sit on my boy cousins lap and he got an erections and I could feel it during the entire car ride
She was 10?
If you would care about her, you would wait until she becomes a woman.
Well, I want to **** my second cousin, and we screwed around at bit at ages 8-10
the amount of water wasted lmfao


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Completion of Central Block building at NOPH eyed this year-A A +A
Saturday, January 4, 2014
THE construction of the long overdue four-storey Central Block building at the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital (NOPH) complex in Dumaguete City is expected to start as the Capitol finally inked an agreement for a P350-million loan to fund the project.
Gov. Roel Degamo, representing the Provincial Government, signed a memorandum of agreement with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) on Thursday for the implementation of the project which was conceptualized and started during the time of the late and then Gov. Emilio Macias II.
Others who signed the agreement were Provincial Treasurer Danilo Mendez, DBP Assistant Vice President Ma. Ofelia Tesorio, also acting head of the DBP's Regional Marketing Center-Negros, and Arlyn Navarra, branch head of the DBP in Dumaguete.
Degamo's administration in previous years saw rough sailing after many members of the Provincial Board had bucked the proposal for Capitol to secure a loan to complete the project.
The Central Block building is aimed at decongesting the provincial hospital, which is overflowing with patients and has exceeded its bed capacity.
According to Gov. Degamo, the NOPH currently has a 280-bed capacity but patients reach to as many as 400 or more each day.
The governor said that following the approval of the bank loan, he asked the Provincial Engineer's Office to work double time, possibly during day and night time, to fast track the completion of the Central Block building.
The building is designed to provide additional beds as well as to house two operating rooms.
Initially, the pillars of the building had been built at the time of the late Gov. Macias' term but the project was stalled after Degamo took over as the provincial governor.
Degamo has expressed gratitude for the loan, saying that it will finally pave the way for Capitol to resume the Central Block building project to cater to its clients.
Meanwhile, Tesorio reiterated the commitment of DBP to the province, as in the past, "to support the infrastructure requirements of Negros Oriental".
Under the agreement, the P350 million loan is payable in 15 years, inclusive of two years grace period on principal payment. It is payable in 156 equal monthly amortizations to reckon at the end of the 25th month from initial drawdown.
Governor Degamo said the release of the loan will be in tranches and thus, the program of work will also rely on the available funding but he assured that the Central Block building shall hopefully be partly operational by the end of this year.
Provincial treasurer Danilo Mendez disclosed that the provincial government is allowed to borrow up to P1.3 billion based on the certification by the Department of Finance. The province also has a maximum paying capacity of more than P200 million, which means that Capitol can still borrow more if needed to complete the Central Block building, he added.
Degamo has vowed that he will no longer rely on the national government to provide financial aid for local projects after his administration had experienced at least two national funding withdrawals which he describes as politically motivated. (PNA)
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How does one carry out exponentiation in java without using the math class. If you can help, please provide an example to help pick up the concept. Thanks for all your input.
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How does one carry out exponentiation in java without using the math class. If you can help, please provide an example to help pick up the concept. Thanks for all your input.
Forget about doing it in Java for a moment.
How would you do it on paper? Only move to the compiler if you get your algorithm right.
you can use a loop but that's horribly inefficient. I can post you the algorithm once I find my notes from college on exponents. I think it's called like the medieval peasant addition formula or something if you want to look around.
in my college class, if u had 2^3 u would write
total = 2 * 2 * 2;
Break it down into smaller chunks and use a recursive formula to calculate it. take for example 2^24 which is (2(2^23) which is (2(2(2^22) which is (2(2(2(2^21) etc.
You end up with x^n = x(x^n-1) = x(x(x^n-2)) etc. I believe you can approximate this using a limit. lim i -> n of x^i(x^n-i) would be your general equation. from there you recursively calculate your answer. (x is your base number, n is your max exponent, i is an iterator)
After actually writing all this out I'm not sure how much faster it's going to be since you're still doing an exponential. Someone want to improve what I wrote? Or just say if I went the completely wrong direction and tell the OP to ignore everything I've just typed.
I've checked out the source code of the Math class recently and I found out that it delegates all these operations to another class called the StrictMath class.
When I checked that out it appeared that all these methods are 'natives', which probably means that it is done in the processor or something.
So I still don't know what kind of algorithm to use for broken exponents. It's one of the greatests mysteries in math to me.
I know that multiplication by 2's can be done using simple hardware switches. Say for calculating 2^32 the compiler wouldn't actually calculate it the same way it would say 5^13. It would drop down and do byte level arithmetic and just shift the bits over(I think that's how you multiply by 2 with bits)
Pardon my ignorance, but what is a "broken" exponent? Thanks in advance!
Ah, gotcha. This would require logarithms or something similar to solve, I'd guess.


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And I NEVER said I was being professional. I claimed nothing more than to be sharing my opinion, just like Scott.
How can I NOT get offended when someone directly calls me "not worth it" and that I'm basically useless? Especially someone who has "clout". Defending your company is right.
I don't mind "growing a thicker skin." It's one thing when these claims are made by a troll, it's another thing altogether when they are made by someone who is respected in the community.
But hell, if I were Rory, everyone would be cheering for me. But I'm not, so I'm just a whiney, sniveling, no-for-good M$ employee.


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Chaotic scenes in court as two found guilty of attempted rape in Cork; third man cleared of all charges
07/11/2012 - 16:57:15Back to Ireland Home
There have been chaotic scenes in court as two men were convicted of attempting to rape a woman in the back of a van in Co Cork .
A third man has been cleared of taking part in the attack in September 2009.
The three men on trial were aged 15, 16 and 19 at the time of the attempted rape.
They picked up a woman who was drunk and separated from her friends, drove her down a country lane and tried to have sex with her on a mattress in the back of their van.
The eldest of the three was described as saying "hurry on, give me a lash". He was cleared on a charge of oral rape.
The youngest of the three, now aged 19, has been cleared of all charges including rape.
He burst into tears.
There was uproar in court at the outcome with families of the accused shouting at each other and proclaiming their relatives' innocence.
Mr Justice Paul Carney has jailed a mother and a younger woman for contempt until tomorrow morning.
He has put sentencing back until January.


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Aaron Rodgers is the reigning NFL MVP. Clay Matthews is a perennial Pro Bowler and as good of a playmaker on defense as there is. The Packers receiving core is the deepest in the league. In his limited appearances, Cedric Benson appears to be a solid compliment to the passing game that Green Bay has been looking for. Charles Woodson's move to safety will allow him to utilize his best skill, and attack the ball as well as open a spot for young cornerback talent to step up.
However, none of the aforementioned roster spots is the most pivotal to the Packer's success this season.
Rodger's will be great, that is as close to a guarantee as there is in the NFL right now. He's just that good.
With rookie linebacker Nick Perry lined up on the opposite side, Matthew's production and impact can only go up. Matthews won't have to fight through a double team every snap now, and will be able to get into the backfield and blow plays up like he always has.
Depending on how Jennings comes back from the concussion he suffered in the preseason; he, along with Jordy Nelson should have great seasons, in addition to James Jones, a budding Randall Cobb and a still effective Donald Driver. The lone question mark in the receiving core seems to be Jermichael Finley and how productive he will be. When healthy and mentally prepared, Finley has the ability to be the best tight end in the league.
Benson is still getting used to the Packers offense and got limited carries during the preseason. However, the fact that he was picked up by a contender after he was out of work and few wanted to take a chance on him should motivate him to do as much as he can with this opportunity. When Benson did get the ball, he gouged the defense between the tackles and ran with great vision.
As the years go by Woodson just keeps producing. He is always near the top in interceptions and forced fumbles. He is one of the best tacklers on the team which for a player in the secondary is wildly important. He can still cover ground and run with receivers, but the move to safety will allow him the opportunity to help over the top more.
But the two most important positions for Green Bay this season are the kicker and the backup quarterback.
I know many of you may think this seems dumb, but just think for a minute.
Last season the Packers had six games decided by a touchdown or less, including their lone regular season loss against the Kansas City Chiefs. Seven if you count the season opener against the New Orleans Saints which could have gone to overtime with a touchdown and two point conversion.
The reason those games were close was because last season Green Bay either blew out the other team, or decided for some reason that they wanted to make the game interesting so they weren't going to play very good defense. On paper the Packers had a great defense. They had a very similar looking roster as the year before when they won the Super Bowl. One glaring difference was the loss of Cullen Jenkins.
At the time I thought little of his absence. Like Aaron Kampman's departure, I figured that the Packers were losing a good player that could definitely help, but someone would fill the role. Especially since BJ Raji and Ryan Pickett would still be there to get an interior rush. That did not happen. The Green Bay pass rush from 2010 was almost nonexistent in 2011, which allowed opposing quarterbacks a day and a half to wait until coverage broke down then hit an open receiver.
But their offense was so high powered that oftentimes they were able to just outscore their opponent, regardless of how their defense was playing. That "bend don't break" attitude only works for so long, however, and we saw that in the NFC Championship against the Giants.
As improved as I think the defense will be this season, I don't have total faith in their ability to keep teams out of the end zone. I foresee some games going just like last season, when they unnecessarily came down to the wire simply because the defense had lapses at terrible times. That is why I think Mason Crosby will be so important this season.
Since his rookie year, he has established that he's one of the best kickers in the league. His accuracy and leg strength aren't a problem, but I do question his concentration at times because he seems to randomly miss a field goal here and there when you'd think it would be nearly automatic.
How many games a season do we see decided by a field goal? Quite a few. And if the Packers defense is as spotty as it was a season ago, we'll need Crosby more than ever in order to stay in the Super Bowl picture.
Which brings me to Graham Harrell. We all saw him this preseason and cringed as he did his best Matt Flynn impersonation. Towards the end he looked leaps and bounds better, but the question remains if he can be a quality backup in this offense. Head Coach Mike McCarthy's quarterback school seems as though it could turn Napoleon Dynamite's Uncle Rico into a productive quarterback, that's why I find it hard to believe that Harrell just isn't good. It just appears as though he hasn't progressed the same way other backups have in the system.
In the past two seasons we saw Matt Flynn twice in big games. He nearly led the Packers to a comeback victory over the Patriots in 2010, and last season he set the Green Bay record for most touchdown passes in a game in the season finale against the Lions. He performed when given the chance, however rare it was.
Thus far, Rodgers hasn't had any major injuries aside from his concussion. And with the increased protection that quarterbacks get from referees the likelihood seems ever slimmer. However, football is still a game of violence, and as long as that remains true there is always the chance that he could tear, break, or severely injure something.
If that happens and Harrell is unprepared, the Packers immediately go from a Super Bowl contender to an outside chance. People had confidence in Matt Flynn. Not everyone has confidence in Graham Harrell. If he gets a chance again he needs to show he's someone that can be relied on.
I know these picks are against the grain, but I firmly believe that these two positions are vital for the success of this year's Green Bay Packers.
But I've been wrong before.


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Chace Crawford and Penn Badgley Adjust to SpotlightSteve Marsi at . Comments
Does Chace Crawford mind his new role as a television heart throb? Not exactly.
"I can't complain" Crawford said during a recent interview.
From there, though, the young actor did complain. Sort of. He said he wishes he could do other things with his character.
"I love the lighter scenes, I wish there was more of them," Crawford said.
Chace Crawford, Penn Badgley and the rest of the Gossip Girl cast are adjusting to the spotlight.
Penn Badgley, meanwhile, actually says his life isn't so different from before, despite the success of Gossip Girl.
"It's funny, people say it's a big hit, and they say things like, 'You're turning into a star,' but my life has not changed for the most part," he said. "We're working everyday, so we don't see it as much."
The reality of the show's popularity comes sharply into focus when the cast travels to the Upper East Side to shoot scenes on location, says Badgley.
"I'll get mobbed by literally 40 school girls. It's like being a full fledged star, and that's surreal.
Crawford can recall one specific incident that stood out as particularly strange.
"Me and Ed Westwick were walking to set, and fans were surrounding us, like this donut of walking girls."
Steve Marsi is the Managing Editor of TV Fanatic. Follow him on Google+ or email him here.


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Superficial Stick!
Now whether Andy Carroll will get a good reception, a lukewarm reception or a hostile reception, at St James Park on Sunday remains to be seen.
But Kevin Nolan, another returning to an old stomping ground, has made a very valid point when he has remarked to the media,
"Andy might not get the best reception because I know he has been back there and got a bit of stick."
"I am hoping that Andy gets respect, as they know what efforts he put in when playing for Newcastle and helping them to where they are today."
"I won`t speak to him specifically about it before the game - he is a big character."
"We both had some fantastic times up there."
"Now 50,000 people are going to want to boo us. But if we went out in the evening they would probably still want our pictures."
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Boston-based designer Sara Campbell to be featured at Mount Auburn Hospital Auxiliary fundraiser
Fashions by Boston-based designer Sara Campbell will be featured at the Mount Auburn Hospital Auxiliary's annual spring benefit fashion show and luncheon event in April, which kicks off the organization's spring fundraising efforts.
The proceeds of this year's event, an initiative of the Auxiliary's Watertown Committee, will be used to advance further improvements at Mount Auburn as it becomes an all-private room hospital and expands services in cardiology, obstetrics, geriatrics and cancer care.
Auxiliary members and friends of the Mount Auburn community will take to the runway to model selections from Campbell's spring collection.
Watertown committee members have sponsored the Benefit Fashion Show and Luncheon for more than half a century, according to the organization.
"The Spring Fashion Show has a rich history within the hospital's Watertown community," said Donna Smerlas, Auxiliary president.
The event is co-chaired by Watertown Committee Chair Sylvia Whitney, a Watertown resident, and director Ruth Pratt, of Lexington.
The event will be held on Wednesday, April 18, at 11 a.m. at the Oakley Country Club at 410 Belmont St. in Watertown.
Fashion Show and Luncheon tickets cost $60, with $30 tax deductible as a donation to the Mount Auburn Hospital Auxiliary.
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Season 2011-12
The Mail Bag
Everton: a special case
Who's like us? At Everton, I reckon we have issues that make us unique. We are an impoverished club with a huge history. A "big club" in the minds of many Evertonians (me included). We've got a chairman with no money. Now, that doesn't make us unique but, shall we say, different from some. We've got a coach under no pressure. Alex Ferguson aside, I think we are alone in that. We've got a coach-chairman relationship that I believe is unique in the utter dependency of one to the other.
What we have that makes us special is the fact that we are the ultimate "middle club"; we have a coach who has never won anything, supported by a chairman with no money. Together, they keep us in the Premier League. Under them, we ? despite comments on other threads ? will not be relegated. Nor will we win anything.
We are a special case. We must not settle for poor football. We must not settle for 7th place. We must take a chance. I say better give it a go. This season, forget about respect for the opposition. Let's treat the newly promoted teams as six points off each of them. Let's treat Chelsea, United and Arsenal as teams in decline. Let's treat Liverpool and City with the utter contempt they deserve.
The Moyes-Kenwright double act is here to stay. So, let's have ? in the disgraceful absence of funding ? flair, nastiness, belief, arrogance, football and something that makes Goodison Park on a Saturday the best place to be on earth.
Andy Crooks, Posted 06/07/2011 at 23:36:42
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1 Posted 07/07/2011 at 05:21:12
2 Posted 07/07/2011 at 05:42:58
3 Posted 07/07/2011 at 07:22:24
I'm sick of seeing other clubs spend money and we have to get excited over getting a free transfer or a loan player.
4 Posted 07/07/2011 at 08:05:37
There are of course no guarantees that one style of football will be any more or less successful than another but...that's the point in a way.
Over the last few seasons, we have lost and drawn enough games against average sides by playing 'safe', to show it's not some magic formula for 'success'.
So why NOT play two strikers every game and send the side out with orders NOT to hoof it and to keep it on the deck and press?
On occasions, when we do play this way (for 20 mins or so before reverting back to the welly) I don't think anyone can say we have LESS success.
I remember us playing birmingham a couple of years back and we battered them for 25 mins, everything was going down the wings, there was clever, inventive inter-passing, intelligent movement and we were constantly applauding.
Then they got a goal back against the run of play.
1-1 and basically....end of game.
I mean we'd already shown in the first part of the game that we could batter them and had we continued the same way there's every chance we could have stuck 5 past them.
But we didn't and both sides stunk the gaff out for the rest of the game.
Of course we COULD have been beaten or drawn too, but (as results show) this happens regularly with the present 'style' of play.
Good (ie: attacking, inventive, piss-taking) football has always been appreciated at Goodison and as you suggest, a different attitude and approach could really get the place rocking.
Plus I think it makes life easier for the players, as supporters are much more likely to forgive a player attempting some daring, skillful attacking move that breaks down, than they are a ball that is lumped up the park right down the throat of the opposing lummox of a centre half.
Never going to happen though - Leopard, spots etc
5 Posted 07/07/2011 at 09:14:16
"..as we take pride at Everton in the fact no team will ever out-run us during the season"
Everton: the Michael Chang of football. Out-chasing every fucking ball into the ground
FFS how about working on our possession play? Passing the ball to your own players instead chasing shadows against West Brom?
6 Posted 07/07/2011 at 09:32:52
On another note, can we consider ourselves to be a "big club" anymore?
We've never got any money, we have an aging stadium with no chance of anything on the horizon and we're without a trophy in 16 years. I marvelled last season at the apparent decline of the redshite but they seem to risen from the fucking ashes and it makes me yearn for us to part of that select group again.
7 Posted 07/07/2011 at 10:06:47
8 Posted 07/07/2011 at 10:31:39
Interesting point.
Perhaps we are a 'Big Club' in the same way the British Empire was a big empire.
Amazing in it's time but now largely irrelevant and unfortunately no amount of barking about historical significance, tradition or latin mottos is going to change that.
9 Posted 07/07/2011 at 10:49:35
10 Posted 07/07/2011 at 11:11:19
"Who's like us? In Iran, I reckon we have issues that make us unique. We are an impoverished country with a huge history. A "big country" in the minds of many. We've got a chancellor with no money. Now, that doesn't make us unique but, shall we say, different from some. We've got a president under no pressure. Kim Jong-il aside, I think we are alone in that. We've got a prime minister/president relationship that I believe is unique in the utter dependency of one to the other."
11 Posted 07/07/2011 at 11:18:44
The problem with what a 'big' club is, is that everyone's definition will be different.
If tomorrow, Doncaster are taken over by Sheik An-Vahk and billions are invested, are THEY a big club?
Is it to do with trophies won or trophies won recently?
Are you a big club if you finish in the top four?
Are you a big club if/because you're wealthy?
Can you be a big club with crowds of 23,000?
I'm neither agreeing with you or disagreeing by the way, just suggesting that unless 'big' is defined, the only responses can "Yes we are" or "You're right, we're not"
12 Posted 07/07/2011 at 11:49:07
Trust me on this..............i have had this conversation many times. These days,people just don't take us seriously has a "force" in the game. And why should they? What have we won in the last 20 years?
We can't even sign anybody for a decent fee for Christ's sake!!
13 Posted 07/07/2011 at 12:17:58
14 Posted 07/07/2011 at 12:39:39
Accordong to Deloitte, in 2009-2010:
"Everton?s wage bill increased 11% to £54.3m, which moved the club from 12th highest payers to eighth (in the PL)."
I don't know the most recent figures but if we are still around 8th, then surely we should be finishing around 8th in the league? To look at transfer fees in isolation is highly misleading, but then that salary expenditure make excuses for the board, and we can't have that, can we?
15 Posted 07/07/2011 at 12:43:06
How do the board budget for finishing 7th? We're run on a Championship budget if anything!!
Also, I couldn't see Moyes being sacked even if he got us relegated. His £60,000 a week contract put paid to us ever having the money to pay him off.
The board are just happy to stay in the league. They are just spectators like the rest of us.
16 Posted 07/07/2011 at 12:49:11
17 Posted 07/07/2011 at 12:42:06
The guy has stabilised our team (I will never forget the Wimbledon and Coventry games) but anyone who is happy for a home point at home to Birmingham should not be managing Everton football club. I know we are not a big club anymore (financially) but were does that mean that we should not be entertained every week.
Anyway now in Africa permanantley and still live and breathe the club but not unfortunately on saturdays at my favourite place in the world, I have David moyes to thank for that. I dont like Kenwright however he does not tell the team how to play.
18 Posted 07/07/2011 at 12:44:41
Look at Arsenal, for example, who have a lower net spend on transfers than Everton since 2003 (In fact, since Moyes arrived, Everton have spent nearly £26m more than Arsenal in the transfer market). So you might assume Everton should be, at a very minumum, closing the gap on Arsenal on the pitch - at least from a financial perspective? However, Everton's players salaries, as you state, in 2009/10 were £54.3m. A quick google search reveals that in the same year, Arsenal's annual salaries was approx £120m. So that £26m over 8 years difference in transfer fees is not only swallowed up in one years salary difference, but actually doubled. In just ONE year!!! So in actual fact, rather than closing the gap - it is actually getting greater. Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool etc were all spending more on salaries at the turn of the century than Everton are now.
Another point is that your comment states that in 2009/10 Everton moved up from 12th to 8th in transfer expenditure. Well, between 2003 and 2009 Everton's average league placing was between 5th - 6th. Despite being 12th in the salaries paid 'league table' and lower still in the 'transfer fees paid' league table! That is pretty good going by David Moyes.
Second point to refute your comment is this. In 2008/9, Newcastle and Pompey had greater annual player salaries than Everton (£30 and 10m a year greater respectively) but as they were both relegated Everton automatically jumped up two places. I don't know who the other two teams (although I am pretty sure that one was Villa - as the difference between Everton and Aston Villa's salaries is negligable) were that where paying more than we were at that time. However, since then, Newcastle have been re-promoted and have a greater annual salary than ourselves and I know that Sunderland's annual salary has increased dramatically. Whether we are still above or below Aston Villa is unclear. I assume Everton are anywhere between 9th and 11th with the difference btween the three teams in those places negligable). Now, with the 14th highest transfer fee bill, and the 9th-11th highest salaries, a yearly expectation to finish 7th is very, very challenging, and the manager is under immense pressure to achieve it. No pressure my arse.
19 Posted 07/07/2011 at 13:37:43
They don't spend the money needed to ensure that they finish 7th, as you seem to this this implies. Rather, when they estimate the annual income so that they can calculate money available for David Moyes budget for transfers/salaries, they assume that the incoming money equates to a 7th place league finish. Any leage placing under 7th would mean that Everton would come in under budget, in terms of prize money. As with any manager of any business, there is a lot of pressure to meet the budget. Got it?
20 Posted 07/07/2011 at 13:44:32
21 Posted 07/07/2011 at 14:08:17
Consequently we have to accept an inferior squad that will struggle to reach the top 6 or seven each year.
We seem to have trouble even attracting other clubs to sign any of our players.
Has anyone even enquired for the likes of Bileyletnikov or Osman or Heitinga etc? Why is it we still have Yobo and Yak with no bids on the table?
Yes there have been rumours surrounding Rodwell and Jagielka but that's all. A sad state of affairs.
Maybe all is coming to fruition next season and Moyes has it all planned out.
I don't think so. He has young players that he may or not give a good chance to but in the past that has not been his style.
Money is the key and we have none to help us maintain a serious challenge.
22 Posted 07/07/2011 at 14:38:37
23 Posted 07/07/2011 at 14:36:59
24 Posted 07/07/2011 at 14:41:16
25 Posted 07/07/2011 at 14:50:47
26 Posted 07/07/2011 at 15:13:46
27 Posted 07/07/2011 at 15:31:33
28 Posted 07/07/2011 at 15:36:11
You are right, I don't understand talk of our board budgeting. To be honest mate, I think they are just plodding along hoping to keep things on a fairly even keel, and hoping for the best. I can't see any evidence that suggests they budget for us finishing 7th as opposed to 17th ? please enlighten me if you can show me?
The fact is, we have no money to invest. We have sold all of our assets so they don't have any more pennies they can find stuffed down the back of the sofa. We have one of the oldest stadiums in the league so can't generate any income that way. And no-one seems to want to buy any of the players we might be interested in letting go, at least not for a reasonable price.
The board's hands are tied ? they've run out of options. It's like white water rafting without any paddles. We are going to end up on the rocks one of these days ? with the current board, where are we going to find the money from to replace some of our ageing players ? Distin, Neville, Cahill etc?
29 Posted 07/07/2011 at 16:01:37
I would agree that many factors (and all of yours) contribute to being a big club but if you look at it we still do not make it.
Personally I think whats happened in the past has happened, and you can only judge use recent history to help judge if we are big now.
Yes we were big once.
My Opinion is:-
Money ? (we have none)
Fanbase, worldwide in this day and age ? (average attendances, not a massive world following)
History < 10 years ? (we have not won anything, had some comendable league finishes, one in the top 4, one cup runners up).
History > 10 years ? (we have won things in the past, arguably could have had more of a European impact at the end of the 80s and then through to now but that's what could have been. Clubs worse off than us now have won more or better trophies in the past, look at Forest!)
30 Posted 07/07/2011 at 17:50:40
31 Posted 07/07/2011 at 18:59:12
Example; when Saha is fully fit he is as good as any striker in the Prem but alas he is rarely fit. Cahill was an asset until he got injured and played for Oz back in January and since then Everton suffered. Osman, despite a good finish to the season, spends too much time chasing shadows and underachieving although having extended runs in the team. Bily and Rodwell are not yet consistent performers. Beckford is a natural goalscorer with pace but is erratic.
The squad needs strengthening but not with similar players who cannot push the existing regulars. Investment will help attract those kind of players.
32 Posted 07/07/2011 at 20:44:18
Sadly, the same applies to Everton. We think we're a big club because of the history etc, but we're in a minority of 1. To my mind, what makes a big club big is how it's perceived by outsiders, and on that measure we don't register on the Richter Scale.
33 Posted 07/07/2011 at 23:35:50
34 Posted 08/07/2011 at 07:53:50
NB your second and third paragraphs provide further support for my point that Moyes is under a lot of pressure!
35 Posted 08/07/2011 at 16:17:00
36 Posted 08/07/2011 at 19:32:59
37 Posted 08/07/2011 at 20:23:38
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Updated 2:28 pm, Sunday, April 21, 2013
A priest who gives gang members a job. Inventors who tinker with zero-emission motorcycles. Indian girls who learn to strut runways or shoot rifles. Collectors who track down rare exotic fruits. Everyone who's lived in 20th century London.
What do these folks have in common? They're all subjects of films in the Docurama series, an attempt by the Los Angeles company Cinedigm to revolutionize what movies you see and how to see them.
Alamo Drafthouse theaters will screen the series in San Antonio, beginning Thursday with "G-DOG."
Cinedigm has been involved in the digitization of movie theaters, an endeavor not without controversy. They've converted more than 12,000 screens from 35mm to digital projection, says Steve Savage, co-president of Cinedigm Entertainment.
"It's been a three- or four- or five-year process of figuring this thing out," Savage says. "The theaters wanted the studios to pay for it, the studios wanted the theaters to pay for it. There was a logjam for a long time, and Cinedigm was the one that came up with this plan that has everybody kicking in for these digital projectors."
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Now he says theaters should be able to break away from requiring a set number of playdates for each film in each room because they no longer have to move heavy cans of film, an expense that many films wouldn't recoup. With digital delivery, theaters should have more flexibility to program alternative titles.
That's the idea behind Docurama. In San Antonio, the seven-week series — films will screen once a week — will alternate among Alamo Drafthouse's three locations. The series takes its name from Cinedigm's Docurama Films, an established label for releasing documentaries on DVD.
"We've always aspired to putting them in theaters, and digital theatres allow us to fulfill that dream," Savage says.
The films aren't streamed. They're mostly delivered on hard drives; sometimes a file is delivered through the Internet. Theaters program a server to show a certain film at a certain time on a certain screen, almost like an app, he says.
"This is a real innovation and opening up great possibilities for movie theaters," Savage says. "The Met Opera screenings in theaters was a breakthrough showing how there's an audience for stuff besides Hollywood blockbuster movies, and we're going down the road now with documentaries."
He's sure the audience is there.
"We go to film festivals all the time and we're amazed at all the enthusiasm and interest for documentaries, so we're modeling this on a festival," he says.
Each program begins with a three-minute doc about some innovative idea from GE's Focus Forward program. The main feature is followed by a pre-recorded interview with the director.
Savage says they've gleaned this first batch from attending Sundance, South by Southwest, Toronto and other festivals.
"We have a team that goes out there looking for films, and what we've come up with is what we call the best of the best," he says. "These are the best films that are coming out of recent film festivals that are working for us and getting the word out there for films people would otherwise not be able to see."
For this premiere outing, Cinedigm is working with a small group of theaters.
"We want to be able to work very closely with the theaters to make sure we get the right audience development, the right promotion, the right presentation," Savage says. "After this first round, we're going to expand it to somewhere between 45 and 75 theaters, and we eventually hope to get in excess of 150 theaters as the series grows in stature and popularity."
The digital system means no beat-up prints need to be shipped from city to city and all venues can show the same film around the same time, which makes it possible to generate buzz across the country via social media like Facebook.
"Our goal is to have the films screen the same week," Savage says. "Some Hollywood films open up on 1,000 screens or 2,000 screens, but a lot of films open up on 150 or 200 screens. We're giving these filmmakers the footprint of a tremendous national day-and-date premiere."


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Reading this book has made me want to further examine the immigrant experience. How much does an immigrant give up, even sacrifice, to live in the US? Are immigrants who seek out the "American Life" aware of what will be lost as well as gained? Once again, the conversation surrounding this book will be enlightening. I hope you will join us on Tuesday, April 14, at 6:00 p.m., and participate.
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Two statements from the conference minority leaders – Assembly Minority Leader Jim Tedisco and Senate Minority Leader (until January) Malcolm Smith:
From Assembly Minority Leader Jim Tedisco:
"At today's five-way meeting of the Legislative Leaders, some serious and substantive proposals were offered to help address New York's mounting budget deficit. What we didn't hear was a single idea from Speaker Silver as to how to deal with our state's fiscal crisis. Not only did the Speaker refuse to offer a suggestion, but he failed to indicate which of the Governor's budget cuts he would support.
Try as he might, the Speaker cannot hide from the fact that, last year – under his leadership – the Assembly passed 1,153 one-house bills. For the Speaker to try and say that now, for some reason, one-house bills are off the table, has taken the art of political parsing to new levels. I find it
mildly amusing this same Speaker passed a one-house bill that would enact a $1.75 billion job-killing tax when the Assembly met during its August 19 Special Session. Clearly, this is a severe case of 'do as I say, not as I do' on the Speaker's part.
Let the record be clear: Speaker Silver's years of supporting profligate spending have driven our state into the fiscal ditch. He and his Conference bear a large measure of responsibility for the budget deficit we are now trying to deal with. It's time the media called him on it.
This Special Session – where absolutely nothing was accomplished – has cost taxpayers nearly $40,000 per day, further adding to New York's massive budget deficit. In light of this, Webster's Dictionary may want to consider redefining the word 'irony.'
Governor Paterson needs to lead by example – even if it means taking on his fellow Democrat Speaker Silver. The Governor should have asked Speaker Silver to publicly specify which of the budget cuts he will be supporting. He also let the Speaker off the hook from enumerating one single idea for solving this fiscal crisis. So much for urgency.
As evidenced by today's Special Session circus, it's clear that change has, in fact, come to New York. The dysfunction has gotten worse."
Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm Smith:
It's disappointing that we were not able to move forward on anything today. My Conference came prepared to act, prepared to support Governor Paterson's call to reach a deal on budget cuts. If we cannot advance the entire package of the Governor's budget bills, we should put forth components of the bill that we all agree are immediately necessary – Sweeping Public Authorities, Enforcing Empire Zone Provisions and Consolidating Public Authorities. These budget reductions would save the state considerably.
We cannot overstate how dire the economic times are that we face here in New York. These tough times require bold and courageous leadership to put New York families back to work and secure our financial solvency.


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Helena Collection - Will you be my bridesmaid card
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This listing is for one 5.25" x 5.25" bridesmaid card printed on deluxe invitation paper. It includes a matching white envelope.
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Confederate claim that the C3 X132's 2.2-litre engine makes "sufficient" horsepower. Well, for the $45,000 which the bike costs, we hope "sufficient" is how they spell 200bhp...
For those with US$45,000 to blow on a high-tech, beautifully made, super-exclusive muscle-cruiser, you can now line up outside Confederate Motorcycles' office and place an order for the new C3 X132 Hellcat. An upfront payment of US$2,250 will secure a C3 X132 for your garage and your bike will be delivered by no later than the end of December 2011. Only 150 units of this machine will be built and 22 of those have already been booked, so your time starts now.
What, exactly, do you get for your $45,000? You get a bike that's fitted with a 2,200cc twin-cylinder S&S Cycle engine that produces 197Nm of torque and "sufficient" (yep, that's what they claim) horsepower. The powertrain casing is carved from a single-piece, 180-kilo block of aircraft-grade aluminium, the transmission is a five-speed close-ratio unit and final drive is via chain. There's a 50mm fork at the front and Racetech monoshock at the back, both ends being fully adjustable for low- and high-speed compression and rebound damping.
Other bits on the 2011 Confederate C3 X132 Hellcat include Brembo brakes with carbon-ceramic rotors and four-piston monobloc callipers, 17-inch carbonfibre wheels, high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamp and LED taillamp. The bike will be available in 'Fighter' and 'Roadster' versions, both of which will have different ergonomics.
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Cruise Sector Utilizes the Ultimate EAL – SeawaterNovember 27, 2014
In shipping circles it's the cruise sector spearheading the most natural lubricant of all, writes Paul Bartlett
The global cruise industry is often at the leading edge of advances in technology. Cruise majors have been early adopters of cold ironing, for example, advanced coatings both underwater and on deck, and energy-saving initiatives such as advanced trim control.
Now the cruise industry is spearheading what must be the ultimate 'environmentally acceptable lubricant' – sea water. To be fair, sea water lubricated propeller shaft lines from Canada's Thordon Bearings are not new. To read full article in Seatrade Cruise Review click here


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| Originally Posted by gingerlover36
I am going to AS in March to check out the resort and I've been reviewing the banquet kit to try and get an idea of how much this is going to cost but I feel that its so confusing. (I swear I am not dumb )
Is it me or should they have specific wedding menus? For instance does anyone know if you you do the sky wedding do you pick your hor dourves from the "white glove" menu? Also there is one menu where a dinner is $20 and then a comparable entree on a different menu that is almost $50.
If someone could let me know their budget breakdowns that would be awesome. Also if the hotel was willing to negotiate on prices too...
As far as I know, the Sky Deck doesn't come with hor'derves... unless it's been so long since I chose that option, I don't even know what it comes with anymore, LOL!
I didn't have too much trouble with the menu, I chose the Surf and Turf, steak and lobster with the trio ceviche appetizer with chocolate and raspberries dessert and it's $28 per person.
My budget breakdown is so huge and scary, I think showing it to you would do more harm than good
Good luck on your site visit! My experience with them is that negotiations are not done at all. I'm in sales too so I've tried to haggle them down like my dad always taught me and they don't budge.


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From the Chair
Welcome to the Department of Rhetoric at Hofstra University. Communication studies has a long history in the liberal arts, and our discipline continues to endure because individuals, society, and business need people who can craft and interpret messages with skill.
Our program blends theory, history, critical practice, and performance to explore how meaning is created and shared in a social world. Course offerings examine communication and meaning in verbal messages, visual languages and embodied performances. Special areas of strength for the department include rhetoric analysis and theory and performance studies. Students may select among three concentrations: A) Communication, Citizenship and Public Advocacy, B) Communication, Culture and Social Action, and C) Speech Communication. Our diverse course offerings include public speaking, argumentation and debate, interpersonal communication, communication and gender, performing history, political communication and rhetoric and popular culture.
In the tradition of the liberal arts, we promote skills and knowledge to enable intellectual growth as well as professional satisfaction. Our mission is to help students become clear, sharp thinkers and eloquent spokespersons for the things that matter to them - personally, professionally, and politically.
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John Hunter has been named executive director of Heartland Visioning. He is a local professor, consultant, fundraiser and community volunteer.
Hunter will direct strategic planning and implementation of community initiatives identified over the last nine months at community meetings held by Heartland Visioning.
Hunter, who is currently on phase-down retirement from Washburn University, is president of John
Hunter & Associates LLC, a consulting business focused on creative urban planning. Hunter has been
involved with Heartland Visioning since 2009 and has served as chair of the Quality of Life Foundation
and as co-chair of the NOTO Arts District project.
"I'm looking forward to guiding the Heartland Visioning project and helping citizens from the public and
private sectors identify what we need to do next to continually improve our community," Hunter said.
"We must make sure initiatives underway now are completed, and we need to be looking toward future
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Welcome to Gilde Von Vier! This is a place for people of good quality who seek for the truth.....and have ideals for the betterment of the Pokemon world!!
In this clan, members are encouraged to pursue their goals and have fun in Pokemon. The leaders will work hard to provide a good environment for members to pursue their happiness in the Pokemon world.
Spoiler:- About the Clan:
Gilde Von Vier--"Guild of Four" in German. There are four leaders in GVV, hence the name.
GVV Government--"Four Leaders, One Clan." The clan is decentralized, to be more efficient. The leaders will split the clan duties with each other.
GVV's Mission--The clan's first and foremost mission is to provide a haven for Pokemon enthusiasts to pursue their happiness.
Remember our motto: A cinis oritur imperium From the ashes, an Empire arises!!
Spoiler:- Please Read:
~Follow all SPPF Rules.
~Please use your common sense.
~Please respect the leaders.
~Please respect your fellow clan members, and also all other SPPF members.
~Please use the Member Gears, and please give credit to Extroph.
~Ignore all trolls and report them immediately to a moderator.
~You must post your battles in order for it to count. Use the format below:
Opponent Name:
Additional Comments:
Spoiler:- The Member Gears:
These are our clan's unique IDs. They are called "Member Gears," and are used as a way of showing pride in being a member of GVV. As stated in the rules above, please use these and please give credit to the one and only Extroph.
Gaining Points: Points in this clan are called GPs, short for GVV Points. GPs are like the EXP. points that a Trainer earns in GVV, because in this clan, we not only encourage the growth of Pokemon, but of trainers as well. Each Clan Battle Victory that a member earns is worth two points. Each Clan War Battle Victory that a member earns is worth ten points. Recruiting a new clan member will grant you three points.
Spoiler:- Rank One: Starting Rank:
Spoiler:- Rank Two: 30 GPs:
Spoiler:- Rank Three: 80 GPs:
Spoiler:- Rank Four: 150 GPs:
Spoiler:- Rank Five: 240 GPs:
Spoiler:- The Glorious Armed Forces:
War Manager: The commander-in-chief of the armed forces. By tradition, only the Emperor of the United Realm of Gilde Von Vier can become Commander-in-Chief. Clan ambassadors must contact the manager for wars with GVV.
Clan Troopers: The Army of GVV. They fight for the clan's honor and prestige.
~Darkness Master~
Clan Marines: The Navy of GVV. They are also known as "The Emperor's Own," because of their history as Imperiumemperor's personal bodyguard. They are the elite half of GVV's Armed Forces, and are only called when the battlefront demands their help. The Tridents in the Armed Forces Flag come from their mascot, Empoleon, which is also Imperiumemperor's personal favorite Pokemon.
~Extroph~ 2 Victories
~Trainer Chris~ 1 Victories
~Coyote Stark~ 1 Victories
Spoiler:- The War Record:
The Ancient Ruins vs GVV War
Result: 3-1 GVV Defeat
Army used: Clan Troopers
The Primus et Ultimus vs GVV War
Result: 3-1 GVV Heroic Victory
Army used: Clan Troopers
Spoiler:- How to Join the War Team:
Contact any of our War Testers for a Battle Test. It doesn't matter who wins, it is up to them if they let you in the War Team or not.
Clan War Testers:
~Trainer Chris~
Spoiler:- History:
Pokemon Imperium
~Created by Imperiumemperor and extroph
~Noted for having close ties with members. This tradition continues on in the present day.
~Brought to nothing by internal strife.
Imperial Gilde Von Vier // Vulcan Empire
~Created by Imperiumemperor and extroph
~Managed by Imperiumemperor, extroph, MooseSmuggler, and Silverwindstudios.
~Noted for being the clan with the most "member freedom."
~Brought to nothing by internal strife.
Rise of the Beasts
~Created by Imperiumemperor and extroph.
~Managed by Imperiumemperor, extroph, TrainerChris, Khybon, and pambihirang_nilalang.
~Noted for being the clan in which friendships where strengthened or made.
~Brought to nothing by inactivity.
The Federal Republic of Gilde Von Vier // The United Realm of Gilde Von Vier
~Created and managed by Imperiumemperor, extroph, Trainer Chris, and DarkCharizard2.
~Noted for BEING THE BEST CLAN EVER!! Long live GVV!!
~Most successful creation yet!!
Spoiler:- Click to show the Map:
Spoiler:- Click to show Alternate Imperial Map:
||Maps created by Imperiumemperor||
Gilde Von Vier: A Federal Republic // United Realm founded on a resource-rich archipelago. Its people are valiant and loyal. Being a former empire, GVV lost most of its lands due to internal strife. Today, only the Homelands remain, and these are the ones shown on the map. By learning it the hard way, GVV now prefers an organized nation than a disorganized empire--therefore, it no longer desires to conquer huge amounts of land. What did not go away is GVV's Way of the Warrior--Gildeans still desire the taste of blood and the sounds of clashing blades and gunshots.
Imperium Isle: The most populated part of GVV. Home of the GCR, or the GVV Capital Region. The GCR is the most densely-populated city in the Republic, and it is also the production center of the country. Another significant area of Imperium Isle include the IFR, or the Imperial Farm Reserve, which is the breadbasket of the Republic. The island NW of Imperium Isle is Victory Isle, the HQ of the GVV Navy.
Governor: Imperiumemperor
Capital: GCR aka GVV Capital Region
The Dominion of Chris: The Dominion of Chris, a.k.a. Dominion Island, is the resource-capital of the Republic. The island provides the oil, coal, and other precious needs of the nation. The capital, El Dorado, is also the site of the only gold mine in GVV, hence the name.
Governor: TrainerChris
Capital: El Dorado
The Charizard District: The Charizard District houses the largest Pokemon Wild Reserve in the world. Known as the IWR, or the Imperial Wild Reserve, it is forbidden to catch Pokemon in the island. The island is also home to the awe-inspiring Mt. Namada, which is still an active volcano. All around the island are resorts, which boosts the region's income. This part of GVV also includes Lustropolis, the fastest growing city in GVV.
Governor: DarkCharizard2
Capital: Lustropolis
Extroph Island: Extroph Island is a land of wonder and beauty. The capital is Invictus, which was built on the small island SE of Extroph Island. Invictus is the second-largest city in GVV, behind the Capital Region. It is also the cultural capital of GVV, because the artistic movement of GVV started in this city. Invictus also possesses the other half of the GVV Fleet. In the main island, the historic town of Genesis can be found. This was where Extroph had planned the capital of GVV to be, until Imperiumemperor made the GCR to be the capital. In the West of the island, the VFR, or the Vernonian Forest Reserve, can be found. This land was set aside by Imperiumemperor and Extroph to preserve the beauty of Extroph island. The VFR includes the Great Lake, which is the largest lake in GVV, and also the Victory Falls, the tallest waterfalls in the world. Lastly, in the Eastern part of Extroph Island is Fort Extroph, which is the main training ground of the GVV Army.
Governor: Extroph
Capital: Invictus aka Port Invictus
Spoiler:- Federal Coat-of-Arms:
|| coats-of-arms made by imperiumemperor ||
Federal Arms: The Federal Arms is the coat-of-arms of the Republic of GVV. The Arms is used in federal buildings, statues, ships, and other creations of GVV. The eagle represents protection and refuge, which signifies the safety of members inside GVV.
The top-right shield is the Shield of Imperium Isle. The Gray Eagle holds an imperial scepter and a sword, which symbolizes the seniority of Imperium Isle over the other regions.
The top-left shield is the Shield of Extroph Island. The Blue Dragon-Lion is an ancient symbol of the City of Invictus, the capital of Extroph Island.
The lower-right shield is the Shield of the District. The volcano represents the power of Mt. Namada, located in the heart of Charizard District.
The lower-left shield is the Shield of the Dominion. The sun represents the whole Dominion Island, while the two stars represent the two regions in which Dominion Island is divided: the Desert Region and the Tropic Region.
The center shield is the Shield of the Capital Region. This shield represents the GCR, the GVV Capital Region. Since the GCR is the center of the Republic, its shield is also the center of the Federal Arms.
Spoiler:- Government:
|| flag made by imperiumemperor ||
Government of GVV:
Commander-in-chief, Governor of the GVV Capital Region, Owner of the Xat:
Governor of Invictus , Secretary of Art, Moderator of the Xat:
Governor of El Dorado, Secretary of Tournaments, Moderator of the Xat:
Governor of Lustropolis, Secretary of Points, Moderator of the Xat:
Spoiler:- Registration Form:
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I am really new to all of this. I have been a windows user all my life but I am very interested into building my own Media / Storage center with the Raspberry Pi.... but I need help because I know nothing in this. I used to build computers but now I am here seeking your help to plan ahead and to make my project work.
Here is what I seek: a small media / storage center with 2 To storage which I can plug on a computer screen (VGA) to watch movies from time to time but it would be mainly used to store data. I don't plan to do anything fancy like putting a DVD player or make it do something else but I would gladly want to put up to 4 To storage if possible?
I wish the files would be accessible from the other computers of the house for them. Possibility to put new files / delete but not modify directly from it (for example, I don't seek a high quality server to edit 4k video from files on the server if you understand me).
I have been looking into the kits and I don't know how hard my project would be so let me know what you think of it and how to achieve it.
Sorry for my bad english by the way
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About Lauren Eavarone
Playboy: Psych major, huh? Can we lie down on your couch and tell you our troubles? Absolutely! I welcome the opportunity to explore the depths of someone's mind and reveal the deepest, darkest, sexiest secrets within. Playboy: We're feeling better already. Anything else you can do to cheer us up? You're a little late, I'm afraid. I recently went to a nightclub called Aja in Tampa where Jermaine Dupri was DJing. Several Tampa Bay Bucs players were there having a good time. Great vibe, great music, great alcohol – you can't really beat that. Sorry you missed it! Playboy: Sounds like it's all excitement, all the time for you. Not really. I'm pretty much your average girl who enjoys a good game of Scattergories and a day of rollerblading by the water.


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AHM launches first ever JAC Motors showroom in UAE
Al Habtoor Motors, the leading brand in UAE's automotive sector as the official dealer for some of the world's most coveted international brands, has launched the first JAC Motors showroom at Airport Road, Port Saeed, Deira. JAC's state-of-the-art showroom features the world renowned Chinese automaker's line-up of passenger and commercial vehicles and is the first of its kind in terms of corporate brand identity.
Set in the bustling locale, the JAC showroom has the look and feel of a premium luxury brand and will definitely impress the UAE residents. The JAC showroom launch has come at a favorable time when JAC Motors is celebrating its 50th anniversary from its launch in 1964.
The showroom was officially opened by Mr. Ahmed Khalaf Al Habtoor, CEO of Al Habtoor Motors and Mr. Xiang Xingchu, General Manager JAC Motors in the presence of VIP guests and senior management from Al Habtoor Motors. The new showroom features the J5 and J6 sedans, the M5 MPV, the Sunray van and mini bus and lastly the light and heavy commercial vehicles of various payload capacities.
The JAC J4
Elegant and dynamic, the new JAC J4 is the perfect combination of fashion and class. The all new JAC J4 is equipped with a 1.5L four cylinder turbo charged engine which generates 113HP with CVT transmission.
The JAC J5
JAC J5 is jointly designed by Italy Pinfarina Design Company and top designers and experts from JAC domestic and overseas companies. Its design style reflects the perfect integration of international auto design trends and fashion. The car was honored as 'The Most Beautiful Car Model of Pinifarina for Last 10 Years' and was awarded 5-Star Crash Test Rating Under C-NCAP.
The JAC J6
The J6 is fashionable, high tech and energy-saving on the basis of quality enhancement and improvements that have been made in shape, interior, function and configuration. Its sportive design ensures a low wind drag coefficient resulting in less fuel consumption. Its 1.8L engine perfectly balances dynamic and economical efficiency.
The JAC M5
The high-end M5 MPV offers large space and great freedom to move. High-quality leather material has been used for the seats. The M5 is equipped with a three-screen DVD audio-visual system, eight-direction adjustable seats, electrical-sunroof, visual parking sensor, BOSCH 8.1 edition ABS and EBD and 360 degrees swerving mid row seats that provide versatile seating arrangement.
The JAC Sunray
The Sunray is a van and minibus that was first released in late 2010. The exterior of Sunray was designed by JAC's R&D centre in Turin, Italy, while its team in Tokyo, Japan, was responsible for styling the interior, with engineering and testing carried out in Hefei, Anhui, where the company is headquartered. The sunray bus is equipped with reclining seat backs giving it the touch of luxury while the van version comes with massive 12 cubic meters cargo capacity.
JAC Light and Heavy Commercial Trucks
JAC light commercial vehicles are available in the range of 3.5 and 4.2 tons and the heavy weight commercial vehicles are available in 8.6 and 12 tons. Both vehicle segments come with turbocharged diesel engines providing heavy duty performance, air conditioning, power steering and radio with CD player and much more.
"In the global market, JAC ranks No.1 position in Brazil among Chinese auto brands and No.2 of exported brands, and has successfully established a high-end and luxury auto brand image. Here in the UAE, with the introduction of JAC, we aim to change the face of competition amongst the Chinese auto brands, by offering the market a premium automobile brand" said Mr. Ahmed Khalaf Al Habtoor.
"Al Habtoor Motors has been associated with JAC Motors for the last 18 months. During our senior executives' multiple visits to China, Al Habtoor Motors has been very impressed with the professionalism of the JAC management and their excellent factories and facilities. The products of JAC Motors will give great global appeal and we are proud to bring this global brand into the UAE.
Commencing with 8 passenger and commercial vehicles, we plan to expand our product range from small passenger cars up to large commercial vehicles. Al Habtoor Motors also plans to launch further JAC facilities in Abu Dhabi & the Northern Emirates in the near future." said Mr. Karl Hamer, the Managing Director of Al Habtoor Motors.
"JAC is one of the largest and most successful vehicle manufacturers and has been ranked one of the top 10 brands across the Chinese auto industry. JAC has been No. 1 in export sales for 12 consecutive years. We are expanding our winning presence across the world. After our incredible success by being the No. 1 in Brazil we are looking forward to establishing a strong presence in the Middle East. I can foresee a great demand for JAC in the UAE as it is a market where quality products are the most sought after" added Mr. Xiang Xingchu, General Manager JAC Motors.
All JAC passenger vehicles will be offered with 150,000 kms or 5 years warranty.
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No. 17 Utes race away for 80-56 win over Cardinal
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Utah has labored with its shooting late in the season and seemed to be floundering again early against Stanford.
Once the shots started falling, the Utes couldn't seem to miss.
Delon Wright scored 20 points, Jordan Loveridge added 18 and No. 17 Utah ran away from Stanford in the second half for an 80-56 victory in the Pac-12 quarterfinals Thursday night.
"It was good to get that mojo back, which we haven't really had except for the Arizona State game," Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak said.
Utah (24-7) had a few offensive problems in the first half, but found a rhythm in the second.
The third-seeded Utes hit 14 of 28 shots in the second half and were 12 of 19 from 3-point range overall to earn a spot in Friday's semifinals against second-seeded Oregon.
Utah also turned up the defensive pressure in the final 20 minutes, holding the Cardinal to 6 of 24 shooting. Jakob Poeltl added 16 points for the Utes, who struggled down the stretch of the regular season.
"We wanted a clean slate," Loveridge said. "This is our postseason. We wanted to come out as well as we could."
Stanford (19-13) pulled off an upset in the opening round, but faded against the fresher Utes in the second half.
Chasson Randle had 22 points and Stefan Nastic added 11 for the Cardinal, who scored 17 second-half points after playing a tough game the night before.
"I'm not sure if fatigue was a factor, but there's no excuses," Randle said. "We just didn't get it done."
Utah doesn't have to worry, it's making the NCAA Tournament, but would like to at least go in with a little momentum after losing three of its final five.
Stanford's only shot was to win the Pac-12 tournament and the Cardinal took the first step by knocking off Washington 71-69 on a last-second 3-pointer by Randle.
The Utes won the lone meeting between these teams by 16 on Feb. 12 after holding Randle to 10 points.
Randle was feeling good early against the Utes in the rematch, at one point pulling up for a long 3-pointer in transition. He had 12 points and Nastic 11, helping the Cardinal build a 39-34 lead.
Utah has struggled with shooting lately and had trouble at times against Stanford's zone in the first half. The Utes still managed to make 13 of 26 shots, with Wright and Loveridge scoring 10 points each.
Utah turned the tables to start the second half, making three of its first four shots while turning up the defensive pressure on the Cardinal.
The Utes went on an 11-2 run to go up 45-41, then Isaiah Wright and Loveridge hit consecutive 3-pointers to push the lead to seven.
Randle tried to keep Stanford in it with his shooting, but Utah kept making shots, going up 67-49 on consecutive 3-pointers by Delon Wright and Loveridge.
"I'm extremely disappointed," Stanford coach Johnny Dawkins said. "I always feel like we have a chance. They were able to set a tone and it was difficult for us to respond."
Stanford: Randle was called for a flagrant foul for taking down Poeltl in transition midway through the second half.
Utah: The Utes made 8 of 12 3-pointers in the second half and 14 of 18 free throws overall.
Stanford: Will wait to see if it makes a postseason tournament.
Utah: Will face Oregon in the semifinals Friday night.
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