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I have always had a clear vision of my basic goal in life: to leave the world a better place than I found it. Realizing that I have perhaps twenty years of productive life remaining, I thought it prudent to write down a list of specific goals that I wish to achieve before I am a doddering, drooling idiot (assuming that not to be already the case). Here's that list:
1. Get Storytron working – absolutely my highest priority.
2. Hyperbook on why civilization must collapse.
3. Hyperbook. modernized version of "You Should Learn to Program"
4. Hyperbook on "How To Think"
5. Hyperbook on Information
6. Perseid project: organize a zillion people with smartphones, iPads, and laptops to record Perseids, then prepare a geographical analysis of the results
7. Build a geodesic sphere at least 3 meters in diameter
8. Reforest my land
9. Eliminate cinquefoil and yellow start thistle from my land
10. Publish new versions of all my ancient games.
11. Build house monitor computer system for water system protection, temperature recording, etc.
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Fresh off her Oscar win in March, Lupita Nyong'o now bagged yet another major film role.
Amid early rumours that the actress will appear in J.J. Abrams' Star Wars: Episode VII, a statement posted on the franchise's website confirmed that she will have a part in the film. Set to be released in December 2015, Game of Thrones' Gwendoline Christie will also be joining Nyong'o and Star Wars alums Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher along with Girls' Adam Driver.
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From the looks of her acting career, the force is definitely strong with Lupita. After her heartbreaking turn as a slave named Patsey in the Academy Award-winning film 12 Years a Slave, we think it's about time we see her serving the common good as a hardcore Jedi. After all, The Hollywood Reporter reported earlier in January that Abrams was looking for a "a twentysomething female actress who is either of mixed race or black" to play a descendant of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Perhaps, this could be her role!
Asajj Ventress
One of the rumours swirling around about Lupita's casting was that she was touted to play the Jedi-killing villain Asajj Ventress. As amazing as it would be to see the actress be one of the good guys, I can't help but think that it would be deliciously delightful to see her going to the dark side. Especially since we've only seen her in just a couple of film roles, it'd be very interesting to see how far her range can go. And plus, I would love to hear what kind of evil laugh she can pull off!
A Twi'lek
Now if she can't play a Jedi or a villain, at least make her interesting! Given the mysterious nature of Twi'leks, I feel that Lupita would give an outstanding and touching performance as a member of this Humanoid species.
Seeing that Lupita has already played a slave in her first major film role, the only thing that might hurt her for playing a Twi'lek is that she would be typecast. Considering that many of these creatures often lead difficult lives as slaves, it might not be the smartest move to play someone so similar again. But who knows? If Lupita is indeed a Twi'lek, maybe her character can rise above the hardships and be an empowering woman. After all, some Twi'leks do become freedom fighters!


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During his opening statement to reporters following Virginia Tech's 69-61 loss to Kansas State Sunday night, Coach Seth Greenberg brought up the second-half performance of Wildcats forward Jamar Samuels, a Washington native who finished the contest with a game-high 17 points and 14 rebounds.
"I thought that Samuels played like a senior," Greenberg said. "I thought he played like a guy that was a little bit more mature."
The comment was appropriate on a night when Greenberg's two seniors were mostly invisible. Forward Victor Davila scored just one point and grabbed only one rebound while battling foul trouble. Guard Dorenzo Hudson, meanwhile, played better than his zero-point outing at Minnesota last week, but still mustered just seven points and four rebounds.
The problem the Hokies have as they try to end a two-game losing streak at Rhode Island Wednesday night is that the inconsistency of their only two available scholarship seniors has become all too consistent.
"We need more from those guys," Greenberg said simply.
Hudson is the team's second-leading scorer at 11.6 points per game, but that's greatly inflated by a 31-point showing against Florida International. In the four games since the Hokies' loss to Syracuse at Madison Square Garden, the redshirt senior is averaging just 5.5 points and 3.3 rebounds. Perhaps more significantly to Virginia Tech fans, though, is that Hudson has yet to show the sort of explosion off the dribble that he had before a foot injury forced him to miss most of last season.
Greenberg said Hudson played through a knee injury Sunday that didn't allow him to practice the two days leading into the game and has been hit with a heavy academic workload now that it's exam time. But Hudson averaged 15.3 points per game and was a third team all-ACC selection during the 2009-10 season, and the Hokies were hoping he would continue to be a double-digit scorer this year.
Davila has shown flashes of being an improved offensive weapon this year, stringing together consecutive strong performances against St. Bonaventure (13 points) and Minnesota (10 points, seven rebounds) last week. But as Sunday night showed, he's still prone to becoming a non-factor on the floor too often.
Despite receiving more minutes per game than any other Hokies' post player this year, Davila is averaging just seven points and 4.4 rebounds.
Greenberg admitted Sunday he considered playing sophomore Cadarian Raines and freshman C.J. Barksdale more in the second half after the duo combined for 12 points and nine rebounds while Davila sat on the bench in foul trouble during the first half.
"I wanted to give Victor a chance to play through it," Greenberg said. "I think he's deserved that."
This highlights the tricky situation Greenberg now finds himself in, even though Virginia Tech has a good chance of ending its two-game losing streak Wednesday night against a Rhode Island squad that is just 1-7 this year.
After Hudson's lackadaisical performance at Minnesota — in one sequence, he committed a double dribble and on the ensuing possession was unaware the shot clock was about to expire — Greenberg was adamant he will continue to stick with Hudson, just like he defended Davila on Sunday.
But freshman shooting guard Robert Brown has come on strong of late, averaging 14 points in his past two games. Raines and Barksdale have also been huge energy boosts off the bench. So at what point does Greenberg decide the future is now for a team that has 10 underclassmen, and start putting more on these younger players' shoulders?
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Hi everybody!! I am trying to get my new tablesaw up and running and was wondering if anybody has built a outfeed table, and or a fence liner for it and could let me know how it was done. I'm looking for a outfeedtable that folds down, and a fence liner that accepts accessories. Thanks much
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I'm working on a two piece outfeed table. The first portion is about 14" x 44" and folds down and out of the way. The second piece will be 36" x 44" and will attach to the fixed outfeed table. I figure 50" of outfeed table should be ample.
I'll post pictures when I'm done.
Re: R4511 table saw outfeed table plans?
I anchored a piece of angle iron to the cabinet. Drilled a few holes through the cabinet and bolted the angle iron to it. Outfeed table hinges off this angle iron.
The trick is getting the table top the correct height in relation to the saw top. I'm shooting for a difference in the 1/32" - 1/16".
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so is that 1/16 to 1/32 measurement going to be away from the back of the table, and if so, how do you do that and get the fence to work? Or is it a measurement relating to the height level of the table?
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The outfeed table will be slightly lower than the top of the table saw. The idea is that as m pushing stock over the top it doesn't jam up against the outfeed table. There is about a 1 3/4" gap between the back edge of the top and the front edge of the outfeed table.
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ok that makes sense. I was just looking at sprockateers pictures. thats some set up! I know mine won't be quite so professional. I guess the reason that he's got his outfeed table almost touching the saw table is because of the different fence.I didn't catch that before. I went downtown yesterday and picked up a chunk of three quarter inch phenolic plywood to use for my outfeed. but now i've got to go and get some angle iron. do you think that aluminum is ok for this application? or should I get steel? getting the stuff for this project is easy. it's getting the time to do it thats so hard!!
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I think aluminum would suffice.
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I lucked out in that my old craftsman TS was on a mobile base and it sat just a little lower than my R4511. Put a 1/4 in sheet of paneling on its top held down by a thin bead of caulk and now its about a 1/16 lower than the R4511 top, so that the back of the fence rides over it no problem and wood does not catch as it exits the saw.
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this message is for mr spiffpeters. I don't know how to send private messages, so I used this means. Just wanted to thank you for giving me the info to get started on this little project. its just what i needed to jump start me. Still I would like to see pics of your project when your done. Also, read your writings on dust control on that thread. Very informative. I believe I'm going to pick up one of those meters you were recommending to keep track of the air quality. Thanksagain for all your help. kipster
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Kipster - I have finalized my design on the stationary/folding outfeed section of outfeed table.
I'll post pictures later this weekend. But here it is in a nut shell:
1. Angle iron mounted right below the back fence rail.
2. 14" x 44 1/8" outfeed table hinged to angle iron.
3. Two 12" folding brackets from Rockler (#65798)
This configuration will allow me to store the saw against a wall when not in use.
I will be making an additional outfeed table that will attach to the folding section for instances where I need more outfeed support capacity. It will be designed to sit on top of the table saw when not in use as a assembly/work area. If I don't need this table during TS operations I can easily stand it on edge out of the way.
All in all I'm pretty happy with the concept. We'll see out it works out in the real world.
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Well, I ran into complications, so no pictures. I ended up having to build a new stationary outfeed table as the current one wasn't quite deep enough. The folding bracket was just s smidge too long, so I needed to make a slightly deeper table.
Of course the gods were working against me virtually every step of the way, but I think I'm in the home stretch at this point.
Version II of this table has some minor improvements plus it lacks the mistakes I made on the prototype.
The original table remained in place while I cut up new parts, and what a difference just having a little outfeed table makes.
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The pictures show some of the detail.
Basically, I ripped two lengths of plywood, 1 3/4" wide. Then I ripped two lengths of plywood about 1 1/32" wide. The wide and narrow stripes were glued to each other, creating a channel the top rests in. Not only does this channel accommodate the top, but it provides added support and a nice stable substrate for the formica.
I notched out to sections on the bottom side of the support so the hinges don't prevent the support from resting on the angle iron bracket.
Hope this helps.
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spiffpeters, thats sure gonna be a nice addition to your saw!! sorry to here about the first plans not working out. sounds like it added some extra sweat to your project. all in all, having that table is like having a helper on hand when you need em. and one that doesnt talk back!! like my 17yr. old son!! thanks for the pics kipster


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would you advise taking a foot or so off the top and cutting the leggy branches that only have leaves at the end to half their size even if their are no buds or shoots?
We have three red robins which have just finished flowering but over the past year have become very thin and leggy.
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Would you advise us to give them a good prune now to encourage new growth?
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What Is Missing In The PlayStation 4?
Everyone really seems to like the PlayStation 4. It will have numerous features that many gamers appreciate.
But what about the flip side of the matter: What doesn't the PS4 boast that you wish it did? What's the one omission that disappoints you?
I imagine a great many might say backwards compatibility and of course, they have a point. After all, nobody likes to have this big ol' collection of games that are suddenly unplayable when a new machine arrives on the market. Then again, most of us realize just incredibly rare that particular feature has been in the history of the industry. Most all new consoles from a manufacturer were non-b/c; nobody expected the SNES to be able to play NES cartridges. Nobody figured Sega's new system would be able to play games from the previous system.
So I really think people got spoiled with the PS2. For the most part, backwards compatibility is almost exclusively a Sony thing; it really isn't something Nintendo or Microsoft does. The Xbox 360 allowed for emulation compatibility of select Xbox titles but that's hardly the same thing. But what other feature missing from the PS4 upsets you? We heard some rumor about it not being able to play CDs, for instance (which would be really weird). At this point, given what we know about the new machine, it's hard to say what it's missing...it really seems to have most features gamers crave. And that's a really good sign.
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Anyway about the CD thing. It was hinted at by a legit twitter account of someone who would know so its probably true. (Most likely it would require an extra part that wouldn't be worth buying.) Not that it would really matter all that much.
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I suspect that game file sizes are going to be insane this coming generation, so we need more than 1TB for sure.
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What I don't understand is the whole mentality of "the new system better be able to play old system games", if you want to keep playing those old system games why not just keep the old system? As for trading in the old to help w/ the cost of the new, plan ahead and save moeny, like I'm doing right now, $20 per paycheck is getting stashed away for the express purpose of buying the PS4 when it comes out.
Monday, March 25, 2013 @ 3:13:58 AM
Backward compatability is kind of a big thing at launch. You can play old games on your new system without cluttering up your home entertainment center. It's not such a big thing a couple of years on when you've got plemnty of titles to choose from but at launch it definitely helps.
The one thing that might give me pause more than any other is, what do I do with my brand spanking new console after I've finished the couple of games that I bought with it? Do I take the chance and buy at launch or wait six months? Tough question.
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Oh and one more thing, I still don't like that you compare an AMD APU with an Intel iGPU. hehehe
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GaiKai could be some amazing way to link the Vita and PS4 wirelessly. Imagine being out and just loading up a PS4 game, with your save data all from GaiKai's cloud (PSCloud right?).
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They could all the consumer to customer the exterior look of the console I suppose, but I did not think there was that much of a demand for that with the consoles.
I'll stick with the you can have it in any colour as long as its black.
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As for b/c, I have a functioning PS3(phat), a working PS2(my own launch phatty and my GF's slim), a working Playstation(original style picked up about 6 months after launch). My older brother also has every console we ever owned (Atari 2600, Genisis/64/CD, and NES) put away and as of about 5 years ago still in working order, as well as all the games we owned for them. Besides, I spend most of my gaming time on current titles w/ the rare evening of playing "classics".
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But since b/c is becoming a thing of the past, maybe have a "cloud" space in which one could upload their old game data from older games so that they may be played on the newer system, preferably free of charge to entice people to upgrade and not just re-buy the PS3 games but truly transfer older games. Yes, I know that there is a seemingly similar feature thought to be in used for the PS4 but extending it to older games could really bring in the group of gamers that are hesitant to upgrade to actually decide to upgrade. Personally, I know that I am hesitant to move to the next generation because, although it promotes some nice new features, they do not interest me and I'd hate to be unable to play my older game and it's tiresome to keep multiple systems, especially being military and needing to move so much and worry about a system breaking.
I know this is a bit long and would take a decent amount of work to get the idea running but there is the beginnings of it already there. Also,something like this would SERIOUSLY get me thinking about buying the new system when I so far have NO interest in getting a PS4.
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And I think what many of us hate the most is the fact that we'll have to go through this again in 5 years, and 5 years after that, unless someone figures out how to do BC in successive generations. Keeping boxes of old systems isn't always an option for those of us with limited space...
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being offered through this program. The next class will be held in
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Dr. Joan Butler and the entire staff of Family Centered Programs
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take advantage of the many free classes being offered through the
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Ridiculous. Transient physiological effects do not translate into little-understood heart disease which is a natural long-term degenerative process.
Here it is quick and to the point. In this clinical experiment, transient heart variability was detected between e-cig users and non-users. The researchers then extrapolated this result to heart disease based on the presumption that similar heart variability is observed in smokers who are supposedly at greater risk of heart disease. This is not credible because:
- No one knows what causes heart disease.
- Heart disease develops over a very long time.
- Heart disease is natural.
- While smoking increases the risk of lung cancer, its association with heart disease is tenuous. If nothing else, smokers tend to have unhealthy life styles that may very well encourage the progression of heart disease. So the effects (if any) of smoking on heart disease are impossible to tease out. Since smoking itself may very well have no association with heart disease, concluding that e-cigarettes are like cigarettes because of some transient physiological commonality is not supportable.
The media release and abstract are below.
Habitual e-cigarette use associated with risk factors linked to increased cardiovascular risk
In a study published online by JAMA Cardiology, Holly R. Middlekauff, M.D., of the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, and colleagues examined whether habitual users of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are more likely to have risk factors associated with increased cardiovascular risk.
Electronic cigarettes, first marketed in the United States in 2006, have gained unprecedented popularity, especially among young people, but virtually nothing is known about their cardiovascular risks. This study included 23 habitual e-cigarette users (used most days for a minimum of one year) and 19 non-e-cigarette user control participants between the ages of 21 and 45 years who met study criteria, which included no current tobacco cigarette smoking and no known health problems.
The researchers found that habitual e-cigarette users were more likely than the nonsmoking control participants to have increased cardiac sympathetic activity (increased adrenaline levels in the heart) and increased oxidative stress, known mechanisms by which tobacco cigarettes increase cardiovascular risk.
The authors write that these findings have critical implications for the long-term cardiac risks associated with habitual e-cigarette use and mandate a reexamination of aerosolized nicotine and its metabolites. "Nicotine, which is the major bioactive ingredient in e-cigarette aerosol, with its metabolites, may harbor unrecognized, sustained adverse physiologic effects that lead to an increased cardiovascular risk profile in habitual e-cigarette users."
The researchers note that they cannot confirm causality on the basis of a single, small study, and that further research into the potential adverse cardiovascular health effects of e-cigarettes is warranted.


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Have you ever realized that all around you are signs of God's specific love for you? Have you ever considered that each and every particular little think that causes you joy was placed within you by an adoring Father with the implicit purpose of creating a special happiness in your life? If you're having trouble connecting with God on a personal basis perhaps try looking around. You might be pleasantly surprised by what you see.
Yesterday I was taking a walk in my neighborhood with my daughters. We had gone down towards the water's edge of a nearby pond, and I enjoyed the sound of the water lapping against the rocks interspersed with the laughter of my happy girls. They didn't miss much and found joy in finding treasures along the pond's periphery. As I watched them scurry about in discovery mode I too scanned the surrounding area, and as I looked around my eyes fell upon some clover growing along the edge of the woods. I had seen plenty of clover in my time, but this particular bouquet leaped out at me. It was the most beautiful mix of purple, pink, and lavender I had seen in some time. As I stared transfixed with delight I felt my Heavenly Father speak to my heart.
That's for you. Every time you see the color purple, it's for you.
I smiled at the thought of a creator who was in my heart, but also all around me. His hand was the beam of sunlight that tickled and reflected the water. His kiss was the cool breeze that blew against my face on a warm day. His handiwork was the brilliant sunset that accosted my vision when I drove home after a long day, and the beautiful way the colors played across the horizon was like a sonnet written just for me. God created a beautiful world for the creations He loved best, the sons and daughters made in His own image. You.
When we feel as if we cannot connect to God in a real, tangible way perhaps the best bet is to open our eyes and hearts to His gifts. Your favorite color, favorite sound, sight, or even smell are all special, significant interests He built into your DNA to make you who you are, and He delights in nothing better than giving you those things that He created you to love.
The color purple has always been my favorite, and each time I see it splashed across this earth with an artistic flair I know my Father opened my eyes to receive it as a special God-wink just for me. He loves me like that.


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|Starpower Project
|"A large theater screen flanked by multiple flat screens has become a popular
choice,"says Daniel Pidgeon, CEO of Starpower Home Entertainment Systems,
Inc. The additional screens create an immersive multimedia experience and
offer families simultaneous viewing capabilities.
|Chuck Chiles of Russ Berger Design
Group has seen an increase in home
theaters used as audio listening
environments and performance
venues. "We are currently designing
a home theater in Southlake," says
Chiles, "that will also feature a
spectacular music listening
environment, includinga super
subwoofer system that is built into
the room's architecture."
|Most designers suggest a dark windowless
room for a home theater, but Chiles recently
designed a room that broke several industry
rules. "The walls and seating are all white,"
says Chiles. "That is 'wrong' because it shows
too much reflected light from the screen, but
the arresting aesthetic effect was too much
fun to pass up."
The space also includes windows and door lights.
"At movie time, we use blackout shades to
control the light and sliding panels to control
unruly acoustical reflections. Now, the room has
luxurious light and great acoustics." A custom
clad stainless steel door with an azure blue
window rounds out the design.
|Some families are even turning their home theater into poolside entertainment. However, poor
picture quality and bad acoustics make this a less popular investment.
|The Gear
"The great thing about gear is that each year, performance gets better while prices go down," says Chiles.
"While the latest gimmicks and gadgets are often times of limited value, solid picture quality, audio fidelity,
ease of use – these are the things that you should invest in."
"Wide screen is a must have," says Purcell. "Go with the HD screen and the HD projector." You can
get a great one for under $4,000. "Always use a fixed screen when you have the option," continues
Purcell, "and no walls should ever have a painted-on screen."
Trust the experts when it comes to sound quality too. "You can achieve a great theater experience
from even the least expensive speaker system if it is installed properly," says Pidgeon. "I have seen
very expensive equipment, installed poorly, that doesn't sound as good as our least expensive system."
Overall, have fun when designing your home theater. Chiles says it best: "Sleek and modern can
be great fun when done with boldness and passion."
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SOME of the earliest photographs taken of Eden have the Australasia Hotel pictured in them and stories from the building's past have, for the moment, prevented the building from being demolished.
The doors of the hotel closed three years ago but the hotel, that was nicknamed "the pit", remains an important element in the township's history to many people of the community.
Eden resident Peter Whiter is one man who confesses he has fallen in love with the beautiful building.
"I've lived in Eden all of my life and I was connected with the information on the history of the hotel through the historical society," Mr Whiter said.
"I have a love for history and a love for this place."
"And when I talk about our history there are lots of things in our past that you might not agree with but it is part of our character and these things should not be lost.
"It's similar to whaling, I'm an avid whale watcher and would never want whaling brought back but it was part of this community's history and we should preserve it."
Fresh on the minds of many of Eden's resident is the "snake-pit" days of the hotel only four decades ago in what can only be described as a rough period in the hotel's history.
Hotel stood tall for 110 years
However the Australasian Hotel has stood tall for 110 years and Mr Whiter believes that if the building is demolished, important stories will be lost.
"In the last 30 years the history of the Hotel has been very colourful and people are not fond of that, but that is not the buildings fault," Mr Whiter said.
"The architecture of this building is beautiful and is a key feature of streetscape and every community should a sense of their history.
"It's not something that is in danger of falling down at the moment, if it is left there is a chance that it will."
The Hotel Australasia has a close link to Australia's Federation and was built during a time when the nation's capital was being debated.
Back then the community of Bombala was a strong contender for the nation's capital and if so the port of Eden would become capital's closest port.
A female entrepreneur name Sabina Pike decided that Eden would benefit from a modern hotel built to be the epicenter of the soon to be thriving community.
"She became known as 'Aunty Pike', she became an amazing character and I would have loved to have a talk with her and ask her a few questions," Mr Whiter said.
"She built the place when an opportunity came up in 1906 at a reasonable price.
"She left about a third of an acre out the back of the pub for a garden and because there were no supermarkets in those days it was turned into a veggie patch to support the hotel's food.
"I often wonder what this town would have been like if Bombala had been the capital and Eden would be a very different town."
Aunty Pike was the proprietor and licensee for many years and in 1916 the hotel established a garage and service station next door and built the first fine motoring pit on the South Coast of New South Wales, from that moment on it was given the nickname of "the pit."
Mr Whiter has been involved in collecting some of the stories that still survive in the Eden community in collaboration with the ABC Open.
Building with amazing stories
Mr Whiter said there are amazing stories of the establishment that have all originated in the building from employees of the hotel or just the community.
"One of the key stories for me was one that dated back to pre-war era in the 20s and 30s the publican of the hotel was George Impee and he happened to cross paths with a keen fisherman by the name of Warren," Mr Whiter said.
"Now the Warrens are a well known fishing family but this particular Warren was down on his luck and almost destitute, so the publican had a boat made for the Hotel."
In an era before refrigeration, the boat named The Straight Eight was built to provide fish to the Hotel kitchen.
Warren was hired to be the fisherman and the boat was essentially his however the conditions of the of role was that the Australasia's cook had the first pick of the catch
"The rest of the catch Warren could sell around town and another condition was that if the Hotel's patrons wanted to go fishing he had to take them," Mr Whiter said.
"What I find amazing is that without the Hotel this man would never have been able to provide for himself and the community."
Stories of the Straight Eight have become something of legend in Eden with boat working in the harbour during the same time as Old Tom.
"Tom had a bit of a sense of humor and would often find Warren and would recognise the boat when it was fishing and go under the boat to pick up the anchor and pull it out to where ever he wished," Mr Whiter said.
"All of these people on the boat, some patrons of the hotel were at the mercy of this whale and holding on white knuckled for their lives going faster than any engine at the time was cable of going until Tom decided he had enough.
"These stories have become part of Eden folklore. They never ever happened anywhere else and these stories would never have happened if it was not for the Hotel Australasia."


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WASHINGTON (Oct. 3)
Israel bond holders may be relieved to learn that their failure to declare interest they never earned will probably not be considered a violation of U.S. tax law.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved last Friday legislation that would exempt holders of Israel bonds from a provision of the 1984 Deficit Reduction Act requiring lenders to pay tax on the full amount of interest that would accrue if the loans were made at prevailing market rates.
The "imputed interest provision" was aimed against those who make artificially low-interest loans as a legal means of tax evasion. Before the legislation, for example, wealthy parents could extend large amounts of money to their children in order to exploit the latter's lower tax rates.
If Israel Bonds are not exempted from the 1984 act, holders would be required to pay tax on more income than they actually earn. A holder of a $1,000 bond, for example, would earn $40 at the bond's interest rate of four percent. But he would be required to report the $100 in interest income he could have received if the bond had been issued at the current appoximate market rate of 10 percent.
However, the House Ways and Means Committee approved a proposal sponsored by Rep. Charles Rangel (D. N.Y.) to exempt Israel Bonds from the 1984 law. Similar legislation has been introduced in the Senate Finance Committee by Pete Wilson (R. Cal.).
"It is clear that Congress never intended to include Israel Bonds in this particular tax law change, but today's action by the Ways and Means Committee makes that crystal clear," Charles Schumer (D. N.Y.), a cosponsor of the House bill, said on Friday.
"No one buys Israel Bonds as a tax shelter," Schumer added. "American Jews and others buy these bonds out of a sense of devotion to the State of Israel and they do so with full understanding that they will get a relatively low rate of return for their investment. There is no reason that they should actually be penalized because they chose this form of philanthropy."
Schumer stressed that failure to exempt the bonds would discourage taxpayers from buying them.
Passage by the full House and Senate exempting Israel Bonds from the Deficit Reduction Act appears to be essentially a matter at time. But, according to an aide in Schumer's office, it could get bogged down in a debate over controversial tax reform legislation if a general tax reform bill is used as the context for the bonds exemption. The aide, however, added that the House would always have the option of passing a separate bill on the Israel Bonds question.


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Their family has been through a lot since the earthquakes, and after a bit of a rocky start to their claim process, things quickly got back on track once everyone started working together. Allyn & Josie are overjoyed to be back in their newly rebuilt home now, and would like to share their experiences with others who are still going through the process.
A restoration project is underway to rebuild the Townsend Telescope and restore it to the Arts Centre.
Prime Minister John Key has officially opened the first new building in CPIT's ambitious plan to invest in the future of vocational training with modern facilities and contemporary learning delivery.
More and more Cantabrians are cash settling their earthquake claims. I personally find this a very concerning development and believe that any homeowner wanting to cash settle should think seriously before entering into any such agreement. One should at least …
If you have a damaged retaining wall on your property, then you may find the following episode of useful, providing a clearer idea of what the steps to resolution might be.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released an online tool to support its Guidance for repairing and rebuilding homes in Canterbury.
There are still a few places left for teams or individuals to join our lawn bowls tournament on 13th March at the Burnside Lawn Bowls Club. Don't miss out on the chance to join the coveted ranks of Coffey lawn bowls champions. Please RSVP to Tess Martin as soon as possible if you are interested in taking […]
An insurance policy constitutes the rights and entitlements for the policyholder under the insurance contract. The courts have long insisted that the parties are to be confined within the four corners of the contract in which they have chosen to enshrine their agreement. Nowhere in my contract with State Insurance or in your contract will you find reference to the MBIE Guidelines – they are neither provided for or even anticipated. The Guidelines were
Originally posted on :There has been a flurry of insurance related developments this month. Recently EQC covertly released a Customer Interaction Review on how they had performed and on Monday Vero released a report about Canterbury four years on,…
New Zealand Red Cross has launched a new initiative to educate people about the effects the Christchurch earthquakes have had on the city's residents.
Christchurch earthquakes demonstrate that people generally do not take any notice of the likely occurrence of rare events, University of Canterbury natural hazards researcher Professor Tim Davies says.
On the 26th February, 2015 an article appeared in Stuff entitled "Cera plans to shred quake documents" (see http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/66668462/Cera-plans-to-shred-quake-documents). Here's a sample of that article: "Thousands of Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) documents will be destroyed after the agency is disestablished. Cera …
Our new "Shared Property" video, shown below, is the first of a small series which will clearly illustrate the process which takes place over the course of the repair of a shared property.
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Release: Canterbury District Health Board
Today I want to cover some of the interesting new developments in earthquake recovery technology and a bit of the politics and law involved in this developing science.
The University of Canterbury has established the first Community Engagement Hub at an Australasian university so it can build on its vision of preparing people to make a difference by engaging more students and staff with the community.
As February 22 approaches, and Christchurch and the rest of the world are reminded of the terrible events of that day four years ago, University of Canterbury Professor Paul Millar believes it's never been more important to focus on preserving the record of what Canterbury has been through.
Here find our second newsletter. We trust this is a helpful guide to navigate through the recovery.
David Rutherford, New Zealand's Human Rights Commissioner wrote that "The Christchurch Recovery is New Zealands' greatest human rights challenge".
The Cantabrian concept home will close at the end of this month and transition into the next phase of becoming a home, after seeing over 4,000 people walk through its doors to gain ideas.
Today, like so many Christchurch people, I have been reflecting on the last four years.
In modern societies the moral principle of 'do-no-harm' is well established.
Old neighbours from communities decimated by the earthquakes will meet up again on Sunday at gathering places along the waterways of Christchurch.
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The outcome of this case has devastating consequences for property owners in similar positions. 305 red zoned Port Hills properties are subject to s124 notices. There were 454 red zoned properties eligible for a Crown pay-out at 2007 values, of these …
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Growing Concern for the Wellbeing of Those with Unsettled EQC And Insurance Claims
The repercussions of the earthquakes that struck Canterbury four years ago could still be having a detrimental effect on the city's animals, according to University of Canterbury's Associate Professor Annie Potts.
Release: Todd Foundation
Private insurers have paid out almost $14 billion in settling Canterbury earthquake claims, with more than 80% of all Canterbury earthquake commercial and out of scope claims completely settled.
Wow this out today (12/02/2015): Progress_to_the_end_of_January_2015 Total claim settlements for January 2015 = 44 12 Rebuilds completed + 22 Major Repairs completed + 12 cash settlements. However they got another 38 new claims from EQC – That equals net progress of 6 settled claims, hence they are stuck on 56% of claims settled, ie the […]
It's that time again and here in the Christchurch office we are busy preparing for our annual afternoon of bowling and socialising at the Burnside Lawn Bowls Club. Like previous years, we will play a knock–out tournament with teams of four and prizes for winners, losers, and the best–dressed. Please RSVP to Tess Martin as soon as […]
As some move forward positively, a significant number of Cantabrians still have questions and need support around earthquake claims.
Civil and natural resources engineers at the University of Canterbury are developing new technologies to evaluate the effects of earthquake-induced ground movement on buildings and facilities critical for the safety and well-being of communities throughout New Zealand.
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Cam Preston uses Warren Buffett's insurance operations to counter NZ insurers' argument they're not financially better off by delaying claims Posted in Opinion February 3, 2015 – 12:41pm Warren Buffett By Cameron Preston* This month marks the 4th anniversary of the February 2011 earthquake and the halfway point in the settlement of residential "over EQC […]
The below episode from CTV and Rebuild Christchurch's features our very own John McSweeney, Customer Support Team Manager. Here, he discusses how the team provides tailored support to help customers in a variety of different situations through the claims process.
An online tool that supports the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) technical guidance document on repairing and rebuilding houses affected by the Canterbury earthquakes is now available.
The general insurance industry is to impose higher standards on itself when servicing consumers and small to medium-sized enterprises, the Insurance Council of New Zealand announced today.
Installation of New Zealand's largest public sculpture at the northern entrance to Christchurch City is set to go ahead in 2015 after the Canterbury Community Trust awarded a $100,000 grant toward the project.
A CBD Building Owners guide to surviving 15,787 earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The High Court has given the go-ahead for EQC to settle land claims for increased flood vulnerability.
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On the 23rd February 2015 a group of professional people will come together to reflect on the last four years, to share lessons learned, highlight potential issues going into 2015 and to discuss possible solutions for our community. The venue is the Transitional Cathedral, from 6:30-9:30pm. Gold coin donation for the Cathedral. KEEP LEARNING FROM THE EXPERTS […]
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Health literacy refers to our ability and motivation to access health resources, interact with it (understand, evaluate, use) and thereby take ownership of health decisions that concern us (WHO, 1998, p. 10). Our health behavioural decisions are influenced by our cultural and societal norms and expectations, as well as the economic and environmental structures within which we live. Health literacy efforts must therefore utilize more than communication and education to bring about positive behavioural and attitudinal changes.
Why is it important to be health literate?
Health literacy applies to both disease prevention and disease care. Being health literate enables us to:
- Read, evaluate and make use of health-related information in magazines, television and radio programs, and brochures from health organizations
- explain symptoms to medical professionals
- discuss health concerns with medical professionals, such as disease risk factors, prevention and management strategies, side-effects of medication and the use of traditional and/or herbal remedies for treatment
- understand and follow medical professionals' recommendations
- read medication labels and take the appropriate dosage
- fill out health insurance forms
Being health literate is of benefit to us as individuals to make decisions about our own health and also to provide support and care for others, such as children and the elderly and to help them make health-related decisions.
Effects of low health literacy
Research across a range of cultural settings, ages and socio-economic demographics show that low health literacy is linked to:
- Lower knowledge about the disease causes and effects
- Lower knowledge about practical steps to prevent or manage the disease
- Low self-rating of health status
- Increased use of medical services
- Patients with low health literacy are more likely to have severe disease associated complications and are more likely to need hospitalization.
- For diabetics, poor health literacy is further associated with poor management of blood pressure and blood sugar levels and increased prevalence of retinopathy.
How to become more health literate
To become more health literate and thereby make better informed health-related decisions, you can:
Ask your health professional questions: your health is your priority, and if you are not sure about any aspect of your healthcare, you should ask
Ask your health professional to slow down if they are speaking too fast. Similarly, ask them to speak up if they are speaking too softly.
Repeat what you have understood: health professionals sometimes use terms and phrases that are difficult for us to understand. Tell your health professional what you understood and they can clarify if there is a misunderstanding.
Support yourself: If you are more comfortable in a language other than English, see if you could take an adult with you who could be your interpreter and also a support person. You can ask (or have someone ask on your behalf) the health centre to organise a free interpreter for you.
Expand your support network: Ask your health professional for support groups and organizations that you could contact and have a wider support network. Research shows that having a strong positive and empathetic support network can improve our confidence and outlook on life as well as contribute to faster recovery from illnesses.
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Before he jumped on the weekly Big 12 men's basketball media coaches' conference call, the moderator said Oklahoma State head coach Travis Ford would not be taking any questions regarding "the incident." That all questions regarding OSU guard Marcus Smart's shove of the fan at Texas Tech fan on Feb. 8 were handled, addressed and answered on Sunday evening in Stillwater.
The Easter Bunny is also very much real.
I asked Ford whose decision it was not to address this further, because there is one rather large question that remains unanswered. Ford said he had nothing to do with the decision not to address this. I asked him if the head coach of his team had nothing to do with commenting on this.
"They wanted me to focus on the game tomorrow night and I told them OK," he said.
All OSU is doing is leaving Smart, who was suspended three games for the altercation, hung out.
Did Texas Tech Jeff Orr throw any type of racial slur at Smart? The immediacy of the Internet, idiocy is on hyperdrive these days. In the immediate after math of this, the Goolge machine blew up with "stories" that Orr told Smart to "go back to Africa" or called him the N-word.
Orr admitted he called Smart "a piece of crap." That much is obvious. What is not is what Orr said before he called Smart a piece of crap.
The problem is Smart did not address what was said in his press conference on Sunday evening. Neither did Ford. Just lots of comments about "teaching moments", etc.
Nothing Orr said could have justified what Smart did, but it would have explained it a little bit better.
I asked Tech coach Tubby Smith if he was told a racial slur, or slurs, were said.
"No. I wouldn't know. Who would know? From what I understand no one else heard it," Smith said. "That's not to say he didn't hear something. We can all look back on something we thought we heard, it happens every day. Not necessarily the N word. Miscommunication takes place. I hope that wasn't said. If it I was said, I'm disappointed in the person that said it."
Looking at the video, you can see Orr did indeed call Smart a piece of crap. But that's it? If that is all he said, why not just say that? Better yet, if a racial slur was said, why did zero of the surrounding fans not at least verbally berate Orr?
You can understand Smart's frustration - he is an NBA lottery pick, and this was supposed to be the team that removed Kansas from the top of the Big 12. Before the season, this looked like a Final Four team. Instead, the Cowboys are 16-7, 4-6 in the Big 12 and were in the final seconds of losing at a mediocre Texas Tech team.
Smart popped. It was stupid - you can't put your hands on a fan - but if Smart, Ford or OSU aren't corroborating on what was said, it leaves a vital question unanswered.
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On Monday morning, I forced myself to listen to Talk of the Nation where they discussed the story of Trayvon Martin and interviewed Jonathan Capehart and Leonard Pitts. I say forced, because it is one thing to read and read and read about a story and let the anger and frustration simmer. It is another thing to listen to grown men articulate the issue of racial profiling and describe the lessons they learned as children and the lessons that they must teach their own children. I cry plenty when I listen to the news on the radio (it's one of the only times I do), but listening to all this... I had to crack the window of the van because I was nearly overcome with a nauseous sort of heartache. I thought I was going to throw up.
That child was somebodies baby. That child might well be my baby one day. And as horrible as this thought is, it was no revelation to me, nor is it to most parents of black boys (and I'm only a relative newcomer here). The burden of information that we must pass on to our boys is going to do more than take their innocence. It is going to completely change the way they see their fellow man. Trayvon was not in the wrong place at the wrong time. He had every right to be exactly where he was doing what he was doing. He was minding his business and trying to get home when he was followed, attacked and killed because he looked suspicious. And he looked suspicious because he was a young black man wearing a hoodie.
When you look at my beautiful, brown skinned boys, and remark on their long eyelashes or gorgeous smiles-- look at them as future black men. Look at them as hoodie wearing teenage boys. Think about Trayvon and young, black boys like him who find themselves in positions where their innocence rather than their guilt has to be proved.
Please, please think of them as holding all the promise and hope that you hold for your own children, and not, as Mr. Pitts conjectured "he looked at this boy, and he did not see a boy.... coming home from 7-Eleven. He saw a threat. He saw, I think, the sum of all his fears."


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5Dimes sportsbook has excellent customer service, a pristine reputation, a wide variety of sports betting lines and loads betting options; the website is simple yet fast; it's a trustworthy company that pays out quickly and reliably.
Minimal live betting opportunities, lack of entertainment props; mobile betting platform could be better.
While few sportsbooks do everything well, 5Dimes is above average in almost every category. They are reliable, trustworthy and offer plenty of betting options. Betting at 5Dimes is an excellent experience and you have the comfort knowing that you're dealing with one most reputable - if not the most - respected company in the sports betting game.
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About 5Dimes Sportsbook
With so many sportsbooks pulling out of big markets or folding up shop completely, 5Dimes is left standing as one of the few longstanding, reliable pillars in the industry. Be it in a crowd as they were before or now as they stand among the few and the proud, 5Dimes has always been a great sportsbook that provides early lines, a home for players both big and small, and customer service that's truly commendable. Throw in some low juice lines and a large variety of betting options, and that's why they hold the top spot.
With security, trust and customer service standing behind a good product, they should be at the top of your list when you consider opening a sportsbook account.
How To Contact 5Dimes
Phone: 1-800-305-3517
Live chat
What's Their Reputation?
5Dimes has a pristine resume in the sports betting industry. As anyone can tell you, a sportsbook doesn't go very far without a good reputation and they are among the leaders.
Customer concerns are dealt with efficiently in-house and you'd be hard-pressed to find any type of issue that they haven't dealt with themselves. Since they are so proactive about giving their customers good service, their reputation has been spotless.
Who Bets At 5Dimes?
5Dimes is one of the few sportsbooks that is a home for all: experts and amateurs.
They cater to the sharps by offering low juice accounts – or lines – as well as overnight lines for almost every event, and they are unique for the fact that they allow some very diverse parlays to go through. They will also let you tease halftime lines, which is a hard-to-find option.
For the casual bettors, they offer up various bonus packages from big match play bonuses or even cash back on losses (15%).
It's a sportsbook that has a lot to offer to everyone, and depending on where you are with your game, they will customize accounts for you.
Deposit Methods
Western Union (fees covered on deposits of $250)
Netspend Gift Cards
Withdrawal Methods
Money Order (One free per 31 days)
FedEx Cheque (One free per 31 days)
Bank Wire (One free per 31 days)
How Is Their Customer Service?
5Dimes are the clear-cut leaders in customer service.
For starters, they are easy to contact – there's no limited hours of operation or times where you can't pick up the phone and talk to someone from their company. The list of phone numbers are splashed right on their front page and they always welcome a call.
If you prefer to avoid the voices, e-mail and live chat are also avenues of contact.
It's pretty much the industry standard for a sportsbook to be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and every week of the year, and 5Dimes meets that bar. They go one step further as they have backup phone numbers for contact in the times that their regular lines are overwhelmed by traffic.
You can even send them a fax, if you like, which is also listed openly on the front page.
How Easy Is It To Place A Bet On Their Website?
5Dimes has a simple website that's easy to navigate for new-wave techies to internet newbies. There's no high-flying pyrotechnics or eye-dazzling flash, but to be fair, it's purposely made simple so that anyone can easily place a bet. After all, picking winners is hard enough as is so why rack your brain even more with complicated software?
It's pretty much just a point-and-click system with checkboxes. Check off the sports you and and the lines will appear. Click it off and the lines quickly clear away.
The bottom line is that it's simple and fast. Within a few clicks, you're ready to confirm your back and get back to your regularly scheduled program.
Without a doubt, the biggest pro to this system is there are no loading times – even on a bad connection or rush hour, you can still get your bets in with ease.
For mobile users, there is a dedicated site for them but for all intents and purposes, it's basically the same site. It works, but mobile users would probably like something a little more specifically tailored to smart phones and touch screens.
Methods of Betting
Reviewing The Rest Of The 5Dimes Website
When you land on 5Dimes.com, you definitely won't think the main page is as sexy as Christina Hendricks in a low-cut top. It's a fairly vanilla look with very basic graphics.
They've recently given it some life with a rotating splash on the front page, but it's really not much more than that.
On the lefthand side, you'll find an archive of their newsletters, in the center you'll see some promos and on the right are phone numbers. It's a little skinny overall, but considering most people will be directly going to log in and bet, it's not a big deal.
Speaking of which, the login box is right on the front page, which is nice to have. Some sportsbooks will redirect you to a login page, and then you'll have to login, but that's simply redundant. 5Dimes has it right.
If you're looking to check out the live lines, the option is available right at the top of the page. You are most welcome to browse before betting, which is another feature that some sportsbooks skimp on, but 5Dimes offers openly.
In the logged in state, the website is very clean and organized. Your options of "Bet The Board", "Straight" or "Parlay" are presented right away, and your balance and pending bets are visible on every page, which again saves you clicks.
5Dimes may not be the most modern-looking site but as bettors, we'll gladly trade aesthetics for speed and functionality.
Betting Variety
5Dimes has excellent betting variety…when it comes to the realm of sports.
If you're aiming for pretty much any type of betting in the world of sports, 5Dimes has it…but where they don't really dabble is the wild and wacky. For example: if you want to bet on whether or not (or simply when) Lindsay Lohan will break her probation, this wouldn't be the shop to do it.
But if you want an above average lineup of sports bets as well as great props and futures relating to the major leagues, you'll find it here.
The reason we denote it as above average is that they do go above and beyond the "regular" call of duty with their futures for major sports. They'll give you yes/no options on NFL teams to win a division, or make the playoffs, which is unique to the other books that will only let you bet on who you think will win – not necessarily to lose.
They also impress with their depth of college football game lines. They'll post lines on pretty much every game on the college football board – even FCS games – and contests from the FBS where other sportsbooks won't bother. If you're a sharp who really knows your college football, this is one of the few places anywhere – online or in person – where you can bet those games.
As far as some of the exotic bets go, 5Dimes again rocks it with their massive 20-point football teasers and their 16-point basketball teasers. Again, it's above the industry standard of the 7-10-point teaser range that is offered widely.
And while we have been praising them quite a bit for all of the good things they do offer, they definitely take a shot for not offering live betting. Not only is live betting fun, new-wave and a really good selling point for a sportsbook, it somewhat dates 5Dimes a bit that they don't offer it and it shows they aren't quite there with the times when it comes to internet technology – at least in that realm.
Betting Limits
NFL Games: $5,000
NBA Games: $5,000
NHL Games: $5,000
MLB Games: $5,000
What Type Of VIP Program/Loyalty Program Is Offered?
None available.
What Type Of Bonus & Rebate Program Is Offered?
5Dimes has somewhat of an elaborate bonus and rebate program, and it's really just the company offering up a number of options to give the customers the opportunity to customize their account to their needs.
Most sportsbooks will make it simple, but 'simple' in that case is really just offering you less. They'll give you a deposit bonus and maybe a re-up bonus, but nothing more. 5Dimes gives you options.
The three main options for your account are the following: low juice, cashback or bigger bonuses.
The reduced juice option is best for sharps who understand the importance of paying less per bet. This type of account gives you cheaper prices on all moneylines across the board.
If you choose the bigger bonuses, then instead of the low juice you'll get regular lines, but you'll receive a 20-50% freeplay to use in the sportsbook (the percentage varies based on which deposit method you choose as well as the amount you deposit). You can also instead take a 50% matchplay. While those are tied to your initial deposit, with the bonuses account, you'll get some perks when you reload, including 20% on subsequent deposits (again varying on deposit methods and amounts).
Lastly, you can go for the cashback program, which is kind of like betting insurance. You won't get reduced juice or big bonuses when you deposit, but you'll receive 15% cash back on all of your sportsbook losses twice a year. You can get that rebate once before the Super Bowl and once before the start of the NFL preseason.


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- The Hit (video). Shades of Steve Atwater. [NFL.com]
- Rahim Moore "didn't launch himself at his opponent and led with his shoulder as taught." [NFL.com]
- Moore insists the hit was clean and didn't intend to hurt anybody. [DenverBroncos.com]
- Buffalo Bills players felt differently. [Shutdown Corner]
- Illegal or not, Moore was penalized and can still probably expect a fine from the NFL soon. [Max Denver]
- Moore's intense hit was just one defensive highlight in a night of many. The pass rush overall was nasty Saturday night. [Denver Post]
- More on the defense setting the tone. [DenverBroncos.com]
- David Bruton was released from the hospital and resting at home. [Denver Post]
- Doc Bear breaks down the game and the logic behind Champ Bailey lining up in the slot. [It's All Over Fat Man]


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Jennifer Connelly is tipped for a role in supernatural drama Winter's Tale.
The Blood Diamond actress is currently in talks about joining the film, reports Deadline.
The movie follows an ill young woman (Jessica Brown Findlay) who falls for a thief (Colin Farrell) who breaks into her home.
If Jennifer, 41, signs up she will be reunited with Russell Crowe, who she previously worked with on 2001's A Beautiful Mind, and is set to share the screen with in biblical epic Noah.
William Hurt, Will Smith, Matt Bomer and Lucy Griffiths are also reported to have roles in the thriller, which is set in both the 19th century and contemporary times and is based on Mark Helprin's 1983 novel.
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Another season is in the books and unfortunately, we're left with an incredibly bitter taste. We all expected more and can't get over how the Lions season unfolded.
From the troubled offseason to the sluggish start to the injuries to the unfathomable meltdown in November and December, the 2012 season was off the tracks throughout.
All that said, I'd like to thank the thousands of you who supported us and watched our programming throughout the season, from training camp through today.
Rob, Herman and I felt your energy at Ford Field as we broadcast the Ford Lions Report Live from the atrium inside Gate A. We enjoyed our interaction with you on Twitter during the show. We value your feedback and tried to implement some of your suggestions into our programming.
As the flagship station of the Detroit Lions Television Network, it was an honor to connect with so many Lions fans across the state of Michigan each week. From Escanaba to Temperance and beyond - even our friends in Canada tuned in - we knew how big our audience was and how loyal you are to your favorite team.
We want to deliver the goods - the most entertaining and insightful television coverage of the Lions. We aim to do that through solid research, high-energy content and informed opinions.
You want the best. You deserve the best. We aim to be the best.
As I thank you for your loyalty, I also want to thank Jim Schwartz, Nate Burleson and Ndamukong Suh for their professional courtesy throughout the season. It was a tumultuous year, but all three of them brought us closer to the team and shared valuable insight with our viewers.
For Rob Rubick, Herman Moore, Matt Shepard, Charlie Sanders, Tony Ortiz, Tim Twentyman, David Solano and Brad Galli, I extend a warm thanks for making us a part of your Lions experience.
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Provincial police in southwestern Ontario are investigating after a woman's body was found in the Detroit River.
Police said two fishermen from the United States found a female body in the river on the west side of Boblo Island around 8:30 a.m. ET on Saturday.
Essex County OPP and police from the Grosse Point Farms Police Department were on scene.
Police said foul play was not immediately suspected. A post-mortem examination is scheduled for Monday in Windsor, Ont.


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These pics were from our anniversary getaway this last weekend in Park City! I love P City because for us it is that perfect getaway that doesn't have to be too complicated. It's kind of our anniversary tradition. I have a really hard time leaving Hanes but I loved having my man all to myself for a couple days. Anyways there will be more pics from the weekend but this was an outfit that I was just loving. I enjoy trying to put things together that you wouldn't initially think of and for me this top and bottom is definitely that! I was happy with the results and I hope you are as well?
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When California's Attorney General Kamala D. Harris filed suit last week against two manufacturers that were using pirated software in their operations it signaled to garment makers around the world that if you don't play by the rules, you will be held accountable.
The move by the AG supports the NAM's current efforts to stop manufacturers from unfairly competing against companies in the U.S. If a company uses pirated or stolen software in their operations it reduces their overhead unfairly allowing them to underbid legitimate operations and, in some cases, can jeopardize the safety of their customers. This is not good for American consumers or the manufacturing industry fighting aggressively to gain global market share and create jobs.
We last told you about this issue in a blog post in October when the Commonwealth of Massachusetts filed suit against a Thai seafood company using pirated software giving them an unfair advantage over the Bay State's fishing companies. While these industries are important, this is not just limited to cargo pants and crab legs. Pirated software can be used in the creation of semiconductors, medications, and auto parts. Like apparel manufacturers and the food industry, these too are job creators in America that play by the rules. Companies that compete unfairly against them should be stopped.
The NAM has joined the National Alliance for Jobs and Innovation, a coalition of manufacturers from around the country working together to address this issue. We encourage you to check out the website and consider participating in this important effort.


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Doctor Who
Aliens, an out-of-control Tardis and an actual message ... David Tennant plays the regeneration game with Billie Piper in a festive special that actually promises to be special.
· Christmas Day, 7pm, BBC1
Whatever Love Means
Who'd want to live in a republic when we get to wallow in imagined versions of royal antics like this? It's like It's A Royal Knockout all over again.
· Wednesday, 9pm, ITV1
My Family And Other Animals
Gerald Durrell's Corfu childhood comes to life in this adaptation with Eugene Simon and Imelda Staunton. Makes you want say things like "charming".
· Tuesday, 6pm, BBC1
Return Of The Goodies
After years of being lost in the TV wastelands, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Bill Oddie finally get a chance to explain just what exactly their show was about.
· Friday, 9pm, BBC2
Toy Story 2
Even if it's playing on a constant DVD loop in your house already, there's always room to watch this perfectly judged cartoon again. This time, Buzz rescues Woody.
· Christmas Day, 4.30pm, BBC1
Al Pacino loses sleep over killer Robin Williams in this taut Alaskan thriller with Hilary Swank - another winner from young British director Christopher "Batman Begins" Nolan.
· Friday, 11.10pm, BBC1
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Conan Doyle Season
Going Holmes for the holidays? What better way to spend the week than curled up with the master of Victorian mysteries? Elementary.
· From Christmas Eve, 8pm, BBC4
Shrek 2
Shrek gets to meet the parents in this sequel that throws in Antonio Banderas's Puss in Boots - far, far and away his best role. Christmas Day, 4.35pm, Sky Movies 1
Little Steven's Underground Garage Show
Sopranos star Steve Van Zandt puts on his other hat (well, bandana) to share a collection of 1960s-flavoured nuggets.
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For their primary installment, footwear brand Native releases three styles in line with their Fall/Winter 2014 collection. The three styles consist of the Jimmy Mid - Jiffy Black, and two colorways of the Fitzsimmons - Jiffy Black & Regatta Blue. Native prides itself on taking a contemporary, minimal, and affordable approach to classic footwear silhouettes. Each individual model in this seasonal collection reflects this testament explicitly. Each model also utilizes an EVA foam, which is seemingly impenetrable. The foam is shock-absorbent, water-repellent, odor-resistant, and stain-resistant. The Jimmy Mid is a cut-down version of Native's Jimmy Boot, and is the brand's personal interpretation of the essential duckboot. The entire upper is wrapped in a black EVA foam, while the heavy tread outsole is a contrasting white. The Fitzimmons however, is a new approach the the hiker boot, apparent by its formidable construction and key aesthetics including the metal D-ring eyelets. All three of these models are available now at both Kith NYC locations and online at KithNYC.com.
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