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PREBLE COUNTY, OH (WCMH) — Ohio State Highway Patrol Troopers seized closed to $1 million worth of marijuana during a traffic stop in Preble County.
According to the OSHP, at about 2:56pm, November 22, troopers stopped a Ford F-250 pick-up truck, with Nevada licenses plates, for impeding traffic on I-70 in Preble County.
Troopers said they observed criminal indicators, and a drug-sniffing dog alerted to the vehicle. A search would later reveal the drugs, according to troopers.
The driver, Nancy Jean Thompson, 62, of Groveland, California, was charged with possession of drugs, a second-degree felony
If convicted, she could face up to 8 years in prison and up to a $15,000 fine.


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I Ate At Dotties In San Francisco
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Not Worth the Wait Or the NeighborhoodA group of 3 of us tried out Dotties on Sunday February 11th, 2007. Universally, we were disappointed. First of all, this is in the heart of the Tenderloin. Not fun to both find parking or walk around here. It's not threatening, particularly by day, but it's just dirty and...
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Time For School
4.30pm, CBeebies
New documentary series for the under-fives and their parents about what it's like to go to school for the first time, surrounded by grey-trousered giants with thunderous feet and Wotsit-dusted chins. The camera stays low to the ground so you see everything from their knee-high perspective. It's so sweet and the voiceover is by Rebecca Keatley, the cool, bouncy Welsh one from Let's Play. A great way to ease tinies into their impending future of noise, glitter glue, playground barbarism and incessant phonics. Julia Raeside
Great British Railway Journeys
6.30pm, BBC2
Despite having clocked up more miles than most of Virgin Trains' rolling stock, Michael Portillo returns for a fifth series of this long-running travelogue. Tonight, a journey between the industrial heartlands of Manchester and Birkenhead, stopping off at former stomping grounds of Marx and Engels, William Lever's workers' paradise of Port Sunlight, and onward towards the Mersey; a tough gig for any former Tory minister, but as long as he doesn't do anything silly like proudly don a Man United shirt at Old Trafford … Oh. Mark Jones
The Bletchley Circle
9pm, ITV
The historical miniseries returns to find one of Bletchley's codebreaking team in a spot of postwar bother. Clever Alice from the "machine hut" seems to have murdered her erstwhile Bletchley lover John Richards. There must be more to it, thinks Jean, and summons her team to – rather reluctantly – use their talents to uncover the truth. Characters such as the Sherlockesque Susan are far more suited to cracking codes than unlocking the secrets of everyday life, but when they combine the two, it's all good fun. John Robinson
The 7.39
9pm, BBC1
There are some big guns involved in this wistful two-part drama by David Nicholls, who penned the novel One Day. David Morrissey is worker drone Carl, married to college sweetheart Maggie (Olivia Colman). Taking his daily 7.39am train into work from a purportedly dull but really quite nice-looking corner of suburbia, he clashes with Sheridan Smith's soon-to-be-wed fitness club manager Sally over a seat. Soon enough they're the answer to each other's ennui, doing things like boozing after work and running across bridges laughing. Ben Arnold
Benefits Street
9pm, Channel 4
What's it like to live on benefits? A new documentary series seeks to answer this question by showing viewers the lives of residents on "one of Britain's most benefit-dependent streets", a place with a strong sense of community but where families have to contend with crime, poverty, substance dependency and low levels of education. No previews available, but the fact this is from the makers of Make Bradford British, which tackled issues around divided communities without too much sensationalism, is grounds for cautious optimism. Jonathan Wright
9pm, E4
Season opener Fear sees this racy, soapy drama return to form after a bumpy second run. Six months have passed since the explosive events of the season two finale, and all is quiet on the Grayson front. Emily (Emily VanCamp) continues her plot, targeting two adversaries, and with a date set for her wedding with Daniel, she's ever closer to the Grayson nerve centre. Meanwhile, Charlotte suspects her mother is having an affair with her handsome young stablehand, but the truth turns out to be even more bizarre. Hannah J Davies
Secrets Of The Living Dolls
10pm, Channel 4
The titular living dolls are men who spend some of their spare time dressed as women – not merely in female clothes but in female bodies, or at least elaborate rubber facsimiles thereof. They spend thousands of hours, and thousands more pounds, creating their wearable alter egos – a practice known to its adherents as "female masking". We meet a 70-year-old Californian preparing his outfit for its public debut, and a British bartender preparing to introduce his other self to his friends. Andrew Mueller
International Test Cricket: Australia v England
11pm, Sky Sports 2
Final knockings of what has been an enervating Ashes series for England, with the caveat that this fifth Test might already be over as we go into its fifth day. At the outset of the series the notion that Australia would regain the Ashes with two tests to spare would have been unfathomable, but reckless batting from England's big names and dynamic displays from Aussie bowler Mitchell Johnson proved decisive. Can England salvage some pride before heading home? Gwilym Mumford


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World No 1 Serena Williams crushed Serbian Jelena Jankovic 6-1 6-3 yesterday, to reach the semi-finals of the Southern and Western Open in Cincinnati. Williams needed just 58 minutes to beat the eighth seed.
She will face either fourth-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland or former world No 1 Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark in today's semi-finals.
Jankovic caused Williams a lot of problems at one point in the American's career. Prior to Williams' year-long injury lay-off in 2010/11, the pair were tied at four wins apiece head-to-head. "She's beaten me several times, so I knew today I just had to be focused and do the best I could," Williams told the WTA Tour website.
Despite Williams' long and impressive list of achievements, the title in Cincinnati has so far eluded her. She now finds herself just two wins away from finally crossing the Southern and Western Open off her list.


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New York (Oct. 8)
A private funeral service will be held tomorrow morning for Ephraim B. Levy, retired real estate executive and honorary president of the New York Guild for the Jewish Blind, at Riverside Memorial Chapel, Far Rockaway, Queens.
Mr. Levy died in Lawrence, L.I., yesterday at the ago of 79. He had been president of the Emanu-El Brotherhood of Manhattan. He is survived by a sister and three nieces.


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There's this theater in Toronto (or there was) called "The Silent Cinema." My mother and I drove by there once.
"What's that?" she asked.
"It's 'The Silent Cinema.' They show silent movies there."
"You mean like The Marx Brothers?"
"No, Mom. The Marx Brothers are 'noisy'."
"Of course they are," she now realized, explaining with irrefutable logic, "Otherwise, how would you know one of them couldn't talk?"
Happy Birthday, Gertie P.
I love you dearly.
And thanks for passing a little of that special kind of thinking along to me.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
"A Special Kind of Thinking"
Posted by Earl Pomerantz at 4:54 PM
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- Rachel said...
Happy birthday Nanny G.!
- October 2, 2009 at 3:14 PM
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Mahek Chahal Uda Dindi Sabb De Hosh
Move Outta Da Way Jatti Coming Through
Jo Karde Ne Argument Naal Punjaban
Ohna De Durr Fitte Mooh
Keh Dindi Gall Jo Dil Wali Thaah Karke
Punjaban Da Naam Chalda Duniya Vich Taa Karke
Kudi Rajj Ke Sohni Te Sunakhi Aaa
Harpreet De Through Deep Ne Sachi Gall Dassi Aaa
Doobne ko jee chahta hai
Her smile is like sunshine
Jis se 1000 volts ka jhatka lagg jaata hai
Shes the best & the hottest
Yeh toh sabb jaante hain
Woh fight bhi karti hai toh grace ke saath
Yeh sabb maante hain
All are weak
She has to be safe
All has to weep
She is bold,
She is beautiful
She has courage to fight for truth
She has strength
She has a power
She is one woman army for me
Jhoomti Hai, Chahakti Hai Bahaar Ban Kar
Laheraati Hai, Chanchal Shoq Haseena Hai Tu
Dekh Ke Lagta Hai Jaisa Heera Hai Kohinoor
Hai Nazuk Saa Tera Dil, Jiss Mein Hai Pyar Bhara
Tu Hai Saarey Zamaanay Mein Sabb Se Juda
Himmat Hai Tu, Taqat Hai Tu, Hai Tu Pahaar Bhi
Hausla Hai Tu, Jazba Hai Tu, Tu Hai Aftab Bhi
Jeetey Gee Tu Abb Zindagi Ki Harr Ek Baazi
Abb Saath Tere Hain Bohat See Duayein Humari
Mahek Chahal Jo Sabse Hot Dikhti Hai
Figure Uski Dekh Ke Ghar Mein Sabb Jatli Hai
Born In Norway Vaise Hai Sardarni Woh Asli
Ekdum Kadak PUNJABAN Hai Nahi Woh Nakli
Pooja Bedi Ko Bhi Isne Mirror Dikha Diya Tha
Uske Mann Mein Jo Shakk Tha Woh Mita Diya Tha
Aayi Thi Woh Pounce Karne Mahek Pe
Mahek Ne Jawab Diya Usse Thokk Ke
Pooja Bedi Said What Was Untrue
Mahek Said "Pooja Bedi You Don't Tell Me What To Do"
I Laughed When She Said Sid Tu Bhok Bhok Bhok
Oh My God Mahek Darling You Rock You Rock You Rock!!!
Heartbreaking Elimination
(by:Harpreet Kaur-harpkaur)
Mahek Gayi Jabb Bigg Boss Se Out
Tab Se Show Ki Credibility Pe Ho Raha Hai Doubt
Fans Ko Laga Hai Ekdum Shock
Bigg Boss Has Become A Mock
Everyone Cried Kyon Ke Unfair Hai Ye Elimination
Mahek Had Highest Votes According To Some Information
Mahek Bina Khaas Nahi Bigg Boss Five Five Five
So That's Why From Our Side Its Bye Bye Bye
Humein Abb Bas Aur Kuch Nahi Hai Kehna
Now Just Bahe Naina Bhare More Naina Jhare More Naina!!!!!
Chali Gayi Thi Tu De Ke Humari Aankhon Mein Aansoo
Dekhtay Thay Tera Rasta Har Din Har Soo
Tu Hee To Hai Bigg Boss Ki Jaan Aur Maan
Tujh Se Hee Hai Hum Mahekians Ki Shaan
Tere Laut Aanay Se Hai Aayee Bahaar
Tujh Se Shuru Hai Din Aur Tujh Par Khattam Humari Raat
Ki Hai Koshish Bauhat Logoon Ne Tujay Neecha Dikhanay Ki
Abb Waqt Aa Gaya Hai Unn Sab Ka Band Bajanay Ki
Jeet Ke Aaye Gee Jab Trophy Aur Ek Crore Ka Inaam
Dekhein Ge Hum Unn Ke Tweets Aur Banayay Ge Woh Apna Mazaak
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Philadelphia Phillies: (14-10; Leader)
The Philadelphia Phillies took…well, you know what happened. The Phillies are set to open a three game series with the St. Louis Cardinals. Tuesday's pitching matchup will be Adam Wainwright vs. Cole Hamels. Also, Joe Blanton may come back of the DL this week.
Florida Marlins: (13-12; -1.5)
The Marlins took two of three from the Washington Nationals on the strength of Hanley Ramirez's two HR's in the rubber game on Sunday. The Marlins open a three game series against the San Francisco Giants. It's not going to be easy, as the Giants have Lincecum, Zito, and Cain going in the series. In case you did not know, Barry Zito, after struggling his first four years since signing that massive contract, has turned it around and is 4-0 with a 1.53 ERA this season.
Washington Nationals: (13-12; -1.5)
The Nationals entered Friday in 3rd place. They entered Saturday in 2nd place. They enter Sunday again in 3rd place. Now they enter Monday in 4th. They lost two of three and will now play Atlanta. Livan Hernandez continues his hot start Monday against Kenshin Kawakami. Also, the magnificent Strasburg finally had a bad start in AA, going 4.2 IP with 6 hits, 3 BB's, and 4 Runs (3 Earned). Again, he going to AAA soon anyway.
Atlanta Braves: (11-14; -3.5)
When you've got a nine game losing streak, who do you want to see? The Houston Astros. The Braves completed a sweep of the lowly Astros, to now start their three game winning streak. Too bad they have to run into Livan tonight. Also, in Sunday's game there was a nifty play completed by the Astros defense. Braves pitcher Derek Lowe was up to bunt with no outs and runners on 2nd and 3rd. He pops the bunt up and Lance Berkman lets it drop. Bunts are not protected by the infield-fly rule, so you're allowed to do that. The runners could not run, because they had to assume Berkman was going to catch it, so when Berkman caught it, he threw to 2nd for one force-out, and caught the other runner between 2nd and 3rd in a rundown. Double play.
Weekly Stat: Which division strikes out the most? Obviously the answer for the 2009 season would be the NL Central, because they have more teams than anyone else. So we have to equalize that number by looking at the average of team K's in each division.
The batters in the NL East in 2009 struck out a combined 5,581 times, or an average of 1,116 whiffs per team. The Mets had the fewest team K's in the division with 928, while the Marlins led the way with 1,226. In fact, the Mets low K total was best in the entire league.
The NL Central batters struck out at an average of 1,120 K's per team. The West led the way with an average of 1,197 K's per team.
So what does this mean for this season?
The NL East has struck out the fewest times this season with 845 total K's, and an average per team of 169. The Marlins lead the way again, of course, with 187 team K's. The West has struck out the most times, with a per team average of 181.
The Braves, Mets, Nationals, and Phillies have 170, 168, 164, and 156 team K's respectively. With each team having completed 15% of their schedule, we can extrapolate these rates to project how many K's each team is on pace for in 2010.
Alright, If you've followed along this far, here's the projected K totals for each NL East team, if the rates hold up.
Marlins – 1,262 team K's
Braves – 1,148 K's
Mets – 1,134 K's
Nationals – 1,107 K's
Phillies – 1,053 K's


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As for @SteveRichter: question, I don't think so. WinRT is win8, not a layer on top of win8. You maybe able port it to .Net and run on win7. But the security would be using .Net instead winRT model.
WinRT is lots of different things depending on who you talk to, but then "kernel" means different things depending on who you talk to as well, so it's all semantics one way or the other.
WinRT classes can usually be used on the desktop, but obviously since you're on the desktop and not on Metro, you can't use WinRT classes designed for interacting with Metro.
You can also use Win32 in metro btw - LoadLibrary and so on are all still there - after all, it's all syscalls and memory operations under the hood - and Metro can do both of those


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Skip to comments.Regulators R Us: Feds Crank Up Regulations -- on Everything
Posted on 11/16/2012 7:26:43 PM PST by VitacoreVision
Get set for the Obama administrations post-election tsunami of business-killing, job-killing, economy-killing federal regulations. Its already begun.
Regulators R Us: Feds Crank Up Regulations on Everything
The New American
16 November 2012
Get set for the Obama administrations post-election tsunami of business-killing, job-killing, economy-killing federal regulations. Its already begun. Take a look at www.regulations.gov, the administrations regulatory website. The home page informs us that in the last 90 days, the administration has posted 5,934 new regulations.
Yes, our federal bureaucrats have been very diligent. The above-mentioned website informs us of their daily productivity of regulations over the past 90 days:
A comment at the end of the article mentions that "State Nullification" may be the answer.
I was wondering, does anybody know if Roberts' ruling on Obamacare reinforces the concept of nullification? The following suggests so.
Obamanation Communism is defined by three steps: regulate, Control, DESTROY.
***The presidents role is to faithfully execute (i.e., administer) the laws passed by Congress, provided of course, that said laws comport with the Constitution.***
The secret everybody knows: there's precious little this administration does that's consistent with the Consitution.
That's how their are making us slaves in our once great country. You better join the party, Comrade.
Great article, and a real keeper.
If Republicans in Congress had an ounce of integrity, they'd be fighting tooth and nail to abolish the alphabet federal agencies and every one of their oppressive regulations.
As was pointed out in the article, Congress has allowed these agencies to become a new and unconstitutional fourth branch of government, with each functioning as legislative, executive, and judicial branches, all on their own - and all directly controlled by the White House.
It's a massive usurpation of power that was never intended or allowed under our Constitution.
Meanwhile, American business is dying - smothered under the expense of meeting this tidal wave of regulations.
Obama's social revolution proceeds apace as unemployment rises and freeloaders cash in.
An important article.
How they think they can "fundamentally transform" a country where some 50% of us believe in Freedom and Liberty into a dictatorship is very dangerous. Even with a 5 or 6% edge like they got in 2008 it was ludicrous but with a 1 or 2% edge which was obtained fraudulently it is absolutely despicable. Many of us will not go quietly into that dark night.
The House has to have a budget to control the purse. It hasn't had one for years.
The supreme court is no longer independent.
Ultimately, what they're doing will prove dangerous for them. The people are quite near to being pushed over the edge, and when that happens, there will be a chain reaction of events that nothing can stop.
I understand that, but they can deny money to any dept they desire.
What they have been doing is agreeing to stop gap funding instead.
All they need to do do is shutdown the bank, it is their right because the constitution gives them and them alone that power, but they refuse to do so.
There is nothing Obama can do if they refuse the stop gap measures. The problem is they are afraid of Obama and the MSM of pointing the finger to them.
Just like the battle Gingrich and the Republicans had with Clinton, but the Republicans caved. Remember when the MSM ran all those stories, like the Yellowstone vendor losing his Holiday business?
We now know that if the Republicans held for another few days, Clinton and would have caved. We also learned that the Republicans did not suffer at all from the voters in "96". Clinton won because Dole was a RINO, but if the Republicans held I am sure Clinton would have lost in "96". Also, Gingrich did not want to cave, but those in his leadership under him threatened a revolt if he didn't go with them.
Well anyway, it's time to shut the government DOWN!
As I said, "WHO RUN BARTERTOWN"?
Well, let's turn off the juice needed to run it.
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Tea Party Dress
Maybe one day I can share a mama made tut and pattern. But for now you can purchase the Tea Party dress pattern at the Handmaidens cottage shop. The dress is gorgeous and Alyssa loves it dearly.
I found the designer through a Facebook group and had to purchase it. It is so darling. Everything any little girl would hope for! It has ruffles and flair.
The twirl factor is definitely there!
The pattern is easy to use and even though it took forever, I love it!
What do you think?
It is the first complex sewing project I have done. This dress is perfect for a tea party! If you buy the pattern you will get size 6 months to size 8! Plus the Doll pattern!


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MAC's newest collection, Jewelescent, is hitting the stores this month with two new fragrances Emeraldaire and Tarnished Love along with complete color collections built around their inspiration.
According to James Gager, Senior Vice President/Creative Director of MAC Worldwide, these two fragrances represent the spirit and energy of holiday from a colour and finish standpoint.
Emeraldine is made up of lantana leaves, tuberose and ylang-ylang and is infused with raw patchouli and luxurious olibanum giving this fragrance a creamy softness.
Tarnished Love is warm and deeply sensual with fruity elements such as peach, apricot and wild berries. Exotic accents of the kodana orchid blended with Moroccan jasmine evoke a sense of voluptuousness in this scent.
Shall we tell you about the color collection?
Lip Gelée
Gilded Kiss, Rich warm brown with silver sparkle
Amber Russe, Soft muted plum brown with silver sparkle
Gemshine, Bronzy peach with silver sparkle
Moonstone, Silver pink with sparkle
Jadeye, Blue green with gold pearl
Graphic Brown, Deep chocolate brown
Frostlite, Warm white with gold pearl
Glitter Liquid Liner
Peacocky, Blue/green with gold pearl
Oxidate, Deep brown with rainbow glitter
Divine Lime, Bright yellow/green lime glitter
Spunsilver, Silver/white with crystalline glitter
Copperclast, Deep plum brown with silver pearl
Dark Soul, Charcoal black smoked with gold
Jewelmarine, Rich emerald green with aqua and royal blue reflections
All Over Gloss
Astonish, White shimmer with pearl that reflects pink and gold/green
Mythic Blue, Creamy Aqua Blue
We are most definitely getting the new pigments in Copperclast and Dark Soul and the Amber Russe lipgelée.
Jewelescent is available at all MAC locations in November.


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Today on Facebook, HTC announced that the Android 4.0 update rollout would begin in late March, starting with the Sensation line of handsets.If you're rocking a Sensation, which includes the 4G, XE, or XL, you can expect to get your handset updated within or around a month's time. All other handsets will likely be waiting for a while.
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Texas Democrats release candidates to federal judicial posts
The jump on the White House nominations is the latest in a battle between the Democratic congressional delegation and Republican senators.
Published 4:56 pm, Wednesday, October 7, 2009
WASHINGTON - A list of candidates being eyed for federal judicial vacancies in Texas was released Wednesday by the state's Democratic congressional delegation, which is battling with Lone Star Republican senators over White House appointments to the open posts.
The list includes two candidates from San Antonio, even though the White House has yet to nominate anyone for the positions and the senators say they are still reviewing potential nominees forwarded to them by the administration.
Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, said the candidates would add four new Hispanics to the federal judiciary in Texas, "a truly historic achievement."
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"These individuals bring impressive qualifications and diversity to our justice system," said Doggett, the chairman of the Texas Democratic congressional delegation.
Doggett said the delegation has reached agreement with the White House on the appointments. But Rep. Solomon Ortiz, D-Corpus Christi, said the White House has yet to send up nominees to the Senate for confirmation.
Ortiz, the dean of the Texas Democratic congressional delegation, said the public release of the candidates, ahead of the official White House nominations, was due in part because of frustration over the growing judicial needs in Texas.
Ortiz said judges are needed to try cases.
"It gets a little frustrating," he said.
A White House spokeswoman declined to comment on the release of names.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said through a spokesman that the review process for applicants and candidates was not complete.
The names of candidates released by Doggett were forwarded, along with other applicants, by the White House to Cornyn and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, last week, a Cornyn spokesman said.
"Once reviews of those individuals, and the reviews of all applicants, have been completed, the senators will work with the president to ensure the best candidates are confirmed," said Kevin McLaughlin, Cornyn's spokesman.
The list of potential nominees includes state District Judge Catherine Torres-Stahl of San Antonio for a federal seat in the U.S. Western Judicial District of Texas, which includes Waco, Austin, San Antonio, Del Rio and El Paso.
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Judicial candidates
Texas Democrats announced the following candidates for federal judicial vacancies:
•District Judge Catherine Torres-Stahl for U.S. district judge in the Western District, San Antonio.
•Lawyer Michael McCrum for U.S. attorney for the Western District, San Antonio.
•U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert Pitman for U.S. attorney for Western District, San Antonio.
•State District Judge Javier Alvarez for U.S. district judge in the Western District, El Paso.
•U.S. Magistrate Judge Diana Saldaña for U.S. district judge in the Southern District, Laredo.
•Lawyer Marina Garcia Marmolejo, also for U.S. district judge in the Southern District, Laredo.
•Alejandro Ramos, U.S. assistant deputy marshal in McAllen, for U.S. marshal for the Southern District.
•State District Judge John B. Stevens of Beaumont for U.S. district judge for the Eastern District.
•Jefferson County Sheriff George "Mitch" Woods for U.S. marshal for the Eastern District.
•Quintella Downs with the U.S. marshal in Dallas, for U.S. marshal for the Northern District.
San Antonio lawyer Michael McCrum is listed as a candidate for U.S. attorney for the Western District.
"They are both impressive individuals," said Rep. Charlie Gonzalez, D-San Antonio, a former state district judge.
"These are excellent individuals in their own right," Gonzalez added. "Now, it's just a question of moving their nominations forward and getting them confirmed."
Robert Almonte, the executive director for the Texas Narcotics Officers Association in El Paso, is listed for U.S. marshal for the Western District.
Texas Democrats and Senate Republicans have battled over the role of the congressional delegation in the White House nomination process. The White House released a statement earlier this year saying it would consult with Democrats on nominees after the senators established a committee to review applicants.
In a letter to the White House, Hutchison and Cornyn agreed with the candidates announced by the Democratic lawmakers, and added other names for U.S. attorney positions across the state.
In addition to McCrum, U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert Pitman of Austin was recommended for White House appointment by the senators for U.S. attorney for the Western District that includes San Antonio.
Home state senators still can block a nominee through the confirmation process.


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The holidays are a whirlwind of parties, great food and friends. I love when you walk into someone's house and the fragrance in the air is winter. Candles go a long way toward setting a mood for a party and with Glade® Candles it's easier than ever to set the #GladeHolidayMood.
The cute setup at Ralph's (might be at your local Kroger) helped remind me that I wanted to pick up a new scent for the holidays. The scents in this special Glade® Winter Collection are Sparkling Spruce™,Apple Cinnamon Cheer™, and Frosted Cookie Party™. I love the packaging on these. Images of winter fun and holiday cheer.
This will be our first holidays at home, so I let pumpkin pick her favorite scent. The start of our family holiday traditions. She kept asking to smell Frosted Cookie Party™ and that was what we picked as a family. Pumpkin was so intrigued by the smell, I can't wait until she sees it all lit up!
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I love Washi tape because it's a fun and easy way to decorate. I'm still waiting on my holiday Washi tape to come in…yes I order my Washi, so I used a silver chevron design and placed the tape around the top half of the wine bottle. I haven't quite figured out how to peel the labels off a wine bottle easily (especially since my surgery), but it's easy to place Washi tape right over the labels. Bam! Instant decoration.
I then cut out snowflakes to match with the Frosted Cookie Party™ theme. Scrapbook paper can be used in a variety of ways to easily make decorations. I took a glitter scrapbook page, cut out a snowflake and tied it around the base of a wine glass. Making various "tags" you can allow your guests to identify their glass throughout the night.
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Here are steps for creating a holiday placemat:
Get a piece of holiday scrapbook paper
Cut out images on the page.
I used my Silhouette Cameo to create a more complicated holiday design, but you can easily cut snowflakes or snowmen.
Place scrapbook paper on top of a white piece of paper, glue the sides
and there you have it….a unique placemat for your holiday party!
This is only one placement, but I can quickly make a table setting for six easily and prepare for my holiday party in a stress free environment while taking in the Glade® Christmas scents. Find coupons for Glade on 12/7/14 in most Sunday newspapers in the coupon section, you can also find digital coupons for Glade® on coupons.com. Thank you #CollectiveBias and Glade® for the opportunity to be creative for the holidays! Cheers!


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COULD THIS MEAN HL3? Well as of 2012 the website only says .../3
I've heard it said something else before 2012.
I didn't see any threads about this so i decided to make one.
And now that Meet the Pyro is released the only projects VALVE are working on are 3 and those are: Public Source Film Maker,Counter-Strike:Global Offensive,And i guess Half-Life 3
Not sure if official website or not. Post anything you might know about the announcing of Half-Life 3.


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Obtaining Results From The HCG Diet Drops Protocol
A person could typically be considerably influenced by their outside look and their overall health. An individual's very own confidence and also self-esteem can be badly impacted specifically, as is typically among the significant consequences of weight acquire. The HCG Diet attempts to quit this problem from taking place, by straight boosting the metabolic rate of users via its metabolic results, as well as lowering hunger. This can swiftly allow customers to acquire back their positive self-image, as their outside appearance boosts.
HCG diet Southwick MA is among the very best investigated and also shown approaches for weight loss around the world today. Compared to longer traditional, pricey prescribed approaches, HCG will generally given 10 times the degree of results. However, this is not all that HCG could supply. New research has revealed that after weight loss, especially in cases with persistent excessive weight, those that maintain the weight loss going through better outlooks, hold much better jobs, and state far better individual relationships. This high quality of weight loss gettings been suspected by many over the years, however just recently it's become clear that this is in reality the truth of the scenario. Joy and happiness comes in many types, however seldom do those that are traditionally having problem with excessive weight report feeling so.
The target of accomplishing actual joy is an exceptional one. The HCG diet operates in many crucial portals order to make this a fact, at the very least as much as is feasible with weight loss itself. Dropping weight by going on a typical diet or workout program may not be the great and very easy journey lots of people wish. Most people will certainly fall short without outdoors help, and even if a person does use recognized methods, they might not attain the outcomes the desire.
Metabolic process is the perpetrator for this. As a person lowers their calories per day, their metabolic process will certainly slow down notably. Additionally, cravings will improve as well, making it harder to stick to the program. HCG Southwick MA assists to curb both of these troubles. HCG works by straight connecting the the individual's mind, improving metabolic rate and decreasing hunger. This enables fast weight loss, however in an all-natural fashion as well.
Most people manage to promptly reduce weight on HCG, but just what of the joy they mention afterwards? Remission (where an individual gets back the weight they lost) is uncommon, as long as they carefully comply with the phase 3 standards. Phase 3 of the HCG diet program Southwick MA is the maintenance period, where weight loss is kept through a specific yet higher calorie diet in the lasting.
Most people who follow this and also attain the outcomes they sought feel much happier on the various other end. This is rather evident as a bunch of brand-new studies getting revealed. Those that really feel sure of oneself in their look report better high quality of life, better connections as well as far better job safety and security.
There's also been a link in between weight problems and sadness, or beyond, self-confidence and joy and happiness. The most effective way to accomplish these powerful life advantages is via weight loss, and among the most reliable and natural methods to do so is with the organic HCG hormone.
There is constantly a lengthy road that people that are looking to reduce weight must face down. The problems of going through typical techniques, such as diet or exercise programs, could lead to bad long term outcomes and also frustration.
According to research studies, the typical person having problem with obesity will certainly go through 3 diet plans each year, however during also 20 years, less than 10 % will certainly keep any substantial weight loss. That's why it's so important to select methods that not simply are proven to work, however verified to provide lasting results. There are many choices out there when it concerns short-lived weight loss, even programs that have been shown to function well enough to make it to the prescribed stage. Yet, rarely are these programs tracked after using the item stops, and the risks usually associated with making use of some of these procedures can be an actual turn-off.
HCG is one procedure that not simply's verified itself as powerful in the short-term, yet over the longer term also. Studies getting examined not just the stage 1 and phase 2 approach, however likewise just how lengthy people will generally be successful in the long-term throughout stage 3. Phase 3 is the maintenance stage of the HCG diet program, and is suggested to give a method to preserve the weight that is shed through the procedure and the use of the hormone. Studies getting shown that those utilizing HCG shows up to have no issues keeping the weight off, if they adhere to the phase 3 standards. Only a tiny portion acquired by also 10 % of the weight they shed after a year on phase 3, which is definitely appealing. It shows that the HCG procedure might really be negating much of the problems with typical approaches by employing such a well checked therapy.
Millions of individuals are using the HCG diet program to lose weight, however, there are some essential ways to keep your success going. Among one of the most vital is ensuring that you abide by the lessees of the method itself. Whether making use of the contemporary technique or the traditional weight loss methods, the real summary of that program is important to adhere to. For instance, on the initial protocol, customers were purely restricted to 500 calories daily throughout phase 2, as well as dairy product products were not allowed. While on the contemporary technique this degree is 700 calories a day, with much of the distinction being extra fruit of vegetable products. Main thing that is very important, however, is phase 3.
Phase 3 is the same on both the modern-day method and the initial process. It entails a 1500 calorie every day diet program, that is rich in health foods and also reduced in carbohydrates.
Obviously, once an individual stops taking the bodily hormone their weight loss will likewise not be maintained by the bodily hormone going forward. The 3rd stage is designed to avoid withdrawing right into old behaviors.This is indicated to preserve the weight lost throughout the program, and also to keep individuals healthy and balanced in the long term. Success on HCG in time is straight in proportion to the amount of a person sticks to the written program. If a person carefully complies with the advice on stage 3, they will certainly attain far better results as well as not need to go on the program once again in the future.


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Gaeltacht Minister's crash course in Irish language pays off
THE new Gaeltacht Junior Minister has obviously returned from his lessons in the Gaeltacht with a very good report card.
Joe McHugh, whose appointment caused a storm last month because he could not speak Gaeilge, took his first public test yesterday and scored a very solid pass.
The Donegal North East TD successfully got through a 10-minute-long interview in Irish on Raidio na Gaeltachta's programme 'Barrscealta', showing that two short intense courses at Oideas Gaeil in Gleann Cholm Chille had paid real dividends.
Mr McHugh has committed himself to continuing to learn Irish, revealing his two civilian drivers who will share travelling the roads with him in the coming weeks are native Irish speakers.
He said he was ambitious to show results in advancing language plans for all the Gaeltacht regions, citing Connemara, Mayo, Kerry, West Cork and Waterford as the regions he will seek to promote.
He told presenter Michelle Nic Grianna that he had enjoyed his classes and urged everyone - even those with just a 'cupla focail' - to speak Irish. And he nominated his favourite Irish word as 'smugairle roin,' or jellyfish, in English.
The appointment by Taoiseach Enda Kenny in mid-July caused fury in Irish language circles as the senior minister in the department, Heather Humphreys, is not an Irish speaker either.
In the course of yesterday's interview Mr McHugh also laid emphasis on his role as a junior minister attached to the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.
But he also showed himself to be a good sport as he completed his visit to Radio na Gaeltachta's Donegal HQ by taking the "Dushlan Uisce Ur", also known as the "Ice-Bucket Challenge."
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The National Institutes of Health announced the Boston University National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories pose a minimal risk to the community, according to a press release Wednesday.
"The NIH conducted an exhaustive review of the lab and its findings were affirmed by an independent panel of eminent scientists on the Blue Ribbon Panel," said Interim NEIDL Director John Murphy in the release. "The NEIDL will be an important addition to life science research in our region and its work to improve public health will have local, national and global impact."
NIH's 2,717-page report examined potential safety risks the lab might pose and took public comments and concerns into consideration, according to the release.
Approval from the NIH marks the end of the first step toward gaining clearance to perform research on Level 3 and Level 4 pathogens.
If approved, the biolab will conduct research on diseases such as SARS, anthrax, Ebola, pneuomic plague and the 1918 H1N1 influenza.
Before the biolab can begin research on these pathogens, BU must file for documentation to obtain a certificate from the Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs and gain approval from both the Boston Public Health Commission and the Institutional Biosafety Committee, according to the release.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Department of Agriculture must also approve research on "select agents," the release stated.
The biolab was completed in 2009, but negative community feedback over perceived risks to the community prevented it from beginning research on dangerous and infectious pathogens.
Biolab officials sought transparency by updating the biolab website with increased research information in July.
Researchers began working with Level 2 pathogens at the biolab in April.


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What would it be like to walk into a showroom of seemingly endless choices of floor coverings, and be helped by a staff of professionals who could, actually answer your questions? Now you can find out at THE FLOOR PAVILION. Whether you're decorating your own home or designing a residence or office for someone else, THE FLOOR PAVILION can open your eyes to all the possibilities. From lush, deep pile carpeting, to elegant hardwood, we offer a vast selection of floor coverings displayed in our spacious showroom.
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1996 Acura RL 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 180000 miles
the divers side front window would not operate on my 96 RL. While troublehooting, I noticed the use was blown, replaced it and the the regulator was not blown. Replaced the regulator and now none of the windows will operate. Fuse is not blown. If the switch assembly was bad-would that stop all the windows from working?
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I have always believed that to persevere and not give up in spite of difficulties, opposition or discouragement is an admirable quality that any successful person will say is critical to achieving a goal. ITCFP supporter Mr. Aldrich, PhD, seems to believe that public safety has been fully explored and discussed to a point of resolution. Many town residents disagree, including more than 800 people who signed a petition in support of our contract with UCSO while asking the council to extend and expand it as needed. They were ignored.
The current council's statements and actions regarding public safety are a matter of record. Try to imagine a scenario in any other city or town where an elected body refused to discuss law enforcement or didn't include their (Police Chief) in budget discussions and ignored public safety recommendations. There have been no credible explanations from the council regarding the reasons behind their dismissal of the UNCC study, the disbanding of the Public Safety Committee and their refusal to sit down and discuss public safety policy with UCSO.
For a man who touts his diploma, one would expect that Mr. Aldrich would do some research, understand issues and get his "facts" straight. The council discussion was not about "police services". The "unanimous" vote was for a meaningless motion which would preclude the council from adding a police department to this year's budget discussions. Being opposed to starting a PD, Councilman Hullinger voted for it. Having done research on this issue, both he and I have been strong advocates for maintaining our law enforcement contract as we understand and appreciate the benefits our town receives through our relationship with UCSO.
Possessing a degree doesn't guarantee that an individual will also posses character, or be honest and kind.
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Indian Trail


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Fixing a floppy Will Fleming yaupon for Foliage Follow-Up
'Will Fleming' yaupon (Ilex vomitoria 'Will Fleming'), a fastigiate cultivar of our native yaupon holly, is one of my go-to vertical accent plants. It's a green punctuation mark, ideal for adding height to a flat bed or using in multiples as a narrow hedge to screen an ugly view. In sun or shade it'll grow to 10 or 15 feet (I like to give mine flat-top haircuts at about 6 feet tall) but only 1 to 2 feet wide. Sometimes, however, the outer branches go a bit floppy, ruining the vertical shape.
Like this — not the look I was going for.
You might think this calls for the pruners. Stop! Put the pruners down and grab a pair of scissors and a spool of fishing line instead. Tie one end of a length of fishing line loosely around a branch, leaving room for the branch to grow. Loosely wrap the fishing line in a spiral around the body of the tree, thereby creating a neat column again. Tie it off, taking care not to tie or wrap any part of the line tightly. You don't want to strangle your tree. A gentle touch is all that's needed.
And voila! A columnar 'Will Fleming' is restored.
One more time — floppy!
And fixed!
'Will Fleming' yaupon is my Foliage Follow-Up featured plant this month. Please join me in posting about your lovely leaves of April for Foliage Follow-Up, a way to remind ourselves of the importance of foliage in the garden on the day after Bloom Day. Leave your link to your Foliage Follow-Up post in a comment. I really appreciate it if you'll also include a link to this post in your own post (sharing link love!). If you can't post so soon after Bloom Day, no worries. Just leave your link when you get to it.
All material © 2006-2014 by Pam Penick for Digging. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.


text: The Fox Group's purchase of the Dodgers "is the latest in a string of notable programming buys by entertainment conglomerates that are changing the face of the business," according to Sallie Hoffmeister of the L.A. TIMES. Across the "spectrum of entertainment, companies have been paying what on the surface appear to be irrational prices for signature products that can break through the clutter of consumer choices created by new satellite, digital and internet technologies" (L.A. TIMES, 3/20). In DC, Heath & Farhi write that the Dodgers may be Murdoch's and MLB's "ticket to the largely unexploited international market and its billions of potential viewers. Murdoch owns satellite TV systems reaching baseball-hungry markets in Latin America, Japan and Asia." Former MLB Commissioner Peter Ueberroth: "Within another three years, all teams will be owned by major corporate entities, most of whom will be associated with some media company." Rick Burton, Dir of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the Univ. of OR: "Sports is a global battlefield ... and the next evolutionary step is the international network. Murdoch someday is going to be able to offer any game, any where, any time of day" (WASHINGTON POST, 3/20). In N.Y., Steve Zipay writes the "wave of new media and entertainment emperor/owners continues to change the shoreline of professional sports" (NEWSDAY, 3/20). On "Market Wrap," Jerry Cobb said that media companies acquiring sports teams is "becoming increasingly common, because the economics of sports and the needs of broadcasters are creating a marriage of convenience." Cowen's Gary Farber: "The cable industry spends approximately $6 billion a year on programming alone. By buying sports properties, it's essentially buying the programming, but rather than leasing it, they're going to own it." Farber: "It's an entree to so many under-leveraged businesses. Besides just the actual real-estate involved, there's the brand that it creates, brand awareness, there's substantial merchandising opportunities and corporate sponsorship" (CNBC, 3/19). In N.Y., Jon Elsen writes on the growing trend and adds, "So far, buying sports has worked out well for the media giants" (N.Y. POST, 3/20). Former Dodgers Owner Peter O'Malley, on approaching the various media conglomerates' interest in MLB: "If I was baseball, I'd sit them down all day to discuss it -- ask them, encourage them. What needs to be done? Communications. Kids' programs. International telecasts" (L.A. TIMES, 3/20). CONFLICT: With Murdoch holding national broadcast rights to MLB as well as cable TV rights to 22 of MLBs teams, some raise the question of potential conflict of interest. But Acting MLB Commissioner Bud Selig said, "We live in a new world. Obviously every sale will be looked at in regard to conflicts of interest. I thing there are a number of examples of baseball owners being partners in other ventures. The thing that does remain the same is that you can't have ownership interest in more than one club." In N.Y., Bill Madden: "In other words, baseball is resigned to the fact that, by going corporate as it has, there is no avoiding entangling alliances involving its owners" (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 3/20). In DC, Thomas Boswell quotes NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue on media ownership of sports teams: "The ownership of an NFL team by a media conglomerate or a media owner would present a conflict of interest in competitive situations. You're better off dealing with the networks directly. We always want our outlets to have but one interest. That might be compromised." Boswell says that MLB made its decision on Murdoch based on "only two considerations," the $311M franchise fee and the fear of an antitrust lawsuit (WASHINGTON POST, 3/20). In Philadelphia, Stephen Seplow writes under the header, "Murdoch Deal: Did Someone Say 'Conflict Of Interest?'" (INQUIRER, 3/20).


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SP withdraws support to UPA govt
February 21, 2007 15:07 IST
Last Updated: February 21, 2007 15:21 IST
In a significant decision, Samajwadi Party on Wednesday withdrew its support to the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government at the Centre.
The chief minister said the country was divided vertically on the issue of the dismissal of his government and made an appeal to party workers to take to streets the very next day after a possible dismissal and register their protests in a peaceful manner.
The party had given support to the UPA to keep the communal forces at bay, Mulayam said, adding that since the Congress-led government had joined hands with the same forces in the conspiracy to dismiss his government, there was no point in continuing to support the UPA.
"The Congress is devoid of leadership. It is a dead party now. It has no strength. If you (workers) are ready to wage a long battle, the Congress will be wiped out from the Centre as well," he said.
Later, party general secretary Mohan Singh made a formal announcement, stating, "We now have no relations with the UPA. We shall sit in the Opposition and attack the government on issues concerning common people."


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SummaryThe Power of 5
The GoodWhen asked about his inspirations for Spore by German game review magazine GameStar, Will Wright listed the short film "Power of 10", an impressive zoom out of a picnic scene to a distance of ten million light years and back to a magnification of 0.00001 ångström. Current evolution theories and their alleged imprint on the game concept aside, the scale concept behind "Power of 10" perhaps describes Spore's core game idea best.
Stretching over five game phases, players of Spore influence an entire species' development from single cell organism to a galactic civilization. Not only does Spore roughly chronicle the mechanisms which modern science assumes cause the evolution of life, it also plays like a light-hearted ramble through the history and evolution of computer games.
Starting in single cell phase, Spore reduces the game to the simplest of conflicts: eat or be eaten. An arcade experience à la Pac-Man, another core game element that is introduced in this early stage is the customization of the organism using the game's amazingly flexible and easy to use 3D anatomy editor. Customization grants the organism advantages like enhanced speed, strength or manoeuvrability but must be paid for by spending DNA points which in turn are amassed by ingesting the life form's chosen diet. As soon as the life form grows to a certain size and has to leave its original habitat, the primordial soup, the palette of available body parts with which the organism can be outfitted is enhanced. While the newly-born land organisms goal of survival remains the same, means to this end become a little more complex as social interaction and more sophisticated defence and hunting mechanisms become available. Although players still control an individual organism, the game's Creature Phase plays like an action-RPG. The game's third phase, Tribal, finally sacrifices control over an individual organism, turning into a real-time strategy game. Spore now makes players mobilise an entire community to gather resources and defeat or assimilate competing life forms' tribes. As Spore enters Civilization phase and treats players to a severely simplified version of the eponymous series of strategy games, the conflict becomes cultural rather than interracial - having conquered their habitat, creatures now fight among themselves for living space and resources. Space Stage, the game's final phase, opens up the whole galaxy to players and broadens their view of all preceding phases. From a life form's humble beginnings as a cell to their physical development during Creature Stage, social achievements during Tribal Stage and cultural evolution during Civilization Stage, Space Stage allows the life form to finally realise the larger scope of the universe it lives in and use its knowledge to shape the destiny of creatures less advanced. It is also during Space Stage that Spore as a game makes the possibilities of its in-built online community fully available, automatically loading other players' creations into the game.
The heart and soul of Spore is its editor, granting players an unprecedented level of customisation in a game. The technical achievement is truly remarkable because design elements and animation work together as flexibly as in no other game before it. Spore still manages to maintain its own style of presentation, a strangely perfect balance of customisability and character.
The BadSpore is a casual game in all respects as neither its complexity nor its purported "scientific-ness" are as deep as its creators like to believe. Although basic scientific theories and mechanisms are illustrated, those aspects remain, while not shallow, crude: DNA, the basic building blocks of life, gets reduced to a currency and a life form's failure doesn't set its evolution back or jeopardise its survival in a way illustrating natural selection. The game glosses over the more complex aspects of evolution like heredity, mutation and the concept of survival of the fittest as the environment doesn't seriously endanger the players' achievements. Failure is just a minor setback and doesn't cause players to rethink their creature concepts.
Like with most Will Wright games a certain educational value can't be denied, yet beyond the fascination of laying hands on processes which in real life take billions of years to develop, Spore doesn't offer anything enlightening to those who know their basic biology. Although the game's all-text, built-in Sporepedia goes to great lengths to explain game mechanics it fails to establish a factual relationship to real-life scientific discoveries, something that made the Civilization games and their Civilopedias worthy additions to their immersive strategic experience.
While fun is to be had during all game phases, some offer more possibilities than others. Cell Stage plays like an amusing little gimmick, a Pac-Man clone which draws ironic parallels between the simplicity of early life and early computer games. Creature stage offers players a wealth of tools to customise their creatures and the look of their game, but it is here that Spore sacrifices too much potential for scientific education in favour of playability. Tribal Stage is perhaps the least creative stage as customising the creature tribe's look doesn't significantly change strategies. Space Stage, while seeming immense in scope and possibilities, suffers from repetition and slight balance issues. It is literally a single player against a strangely unresponsive universe as Spore, true to its casual game philosophy, shies from competitive online-play. The most other players can do is offer copies of their own creations to populate other people's custom universes, forfeiting their control over them to the CPU.


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I was just gonna say that! (not the she he was asking for)
not exactly the shower scene in George's fantasy
ouf! for the 1st time i wanted everything to end well and it did, well except for the tomb capitaine
What - my tv station cut to commercial!! I didn't even get to hear the rest of her thought
That was an excellent episode. Just excellent. Surprising, edge of your seat, just GOOD.
Did you catch the middle name "George" when Bailey told her husband the baby's name? :laugh
Also I was hoping at the end Derek was going to give Meredith a new kiss to remember since she couldn't remember their last one - but his detailed memory of it was pretty good.
i agree very good
Hmmm, for some reason I really did feel that bomb was going to blow up and it did. Eh. I think George is by far the coolest in this show, him and Cristina. Felt bad his shower scene wasn't what he expected haha. Next week looks really good.
Well, I had to come over here and say, That was the most exhausting and unbelievably tense, sad, yet redemptive episode that I can remember. What an array of emotions were provoked by the many story lines in that show.
Even with the shocking finishand the heartwretching scene with MeredithClick to see Spoiler:to the bomb sequence with the explosionat the end, I can say, I haven't seen such an outstanding show in a long time.Click to see Spoiler:and Derek
I keep remembering the ending voice over by Meredith and pondering it.Click to see Spoiler:What would you do if this was your last day on earth?
Excellent television! :clap
Have to vent - I guess I should use spoiler quotes until everyone sees the episodeClick to see Spoiler:Seems to me that the guy that got shot by the bazooka and his friend now have blood on their hands - I know the guy just survived a surgery but I'm totally upset that a perfectly good (hot) man was blown to bits because of their stupidity. Actually he's not the only one that died, his team that was waiting for him was right there when it exploded.


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5 Resume Writing Rules Every Job Seeker Must Know to be Effective
Posted on 05. Aug, 2013 by ddefazio in resume
Resume writing is harder than ever before, and resume writing rules are constantly evolving. I have been a professional resume writer for 15 years and what used to work even three years ago does not work today.
Here are five resume writing rules you must consider for your resume to be effective.
1. Understand the Applicant Tracking System
An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is the software that many companies now use to read resumes and rank them according to keywords. Hugely important, a recent Forbes articles indicated that as many as 75% of qualified candidates are weeded out because their resume was not readable by the ATS, so here are some key rules.
The ATS looks for special words that tell it what section of the resume it is looking at. These are PROFILE or SUMMARY for your opening paragraph, then EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, and AFFILIATIONS. If you do not use these phrases then an entire section of your resume may not be seen. Also do not use text boxes or MS Word tables as the ATS cannot read them.
2. Your Profile has to have a Value Proposition
Studies show that everyone will read your opening Profile, so this is the most important real estate to consider when writing a resume. If your opening does not distinguish you from the other few hundred people vying for the same job, then the rest of the resume may not be seen.
Does yours stand out? Read just the opening paragraph and strike out any phrase that anyone can say and see what's left. A good value proposition essentially says "Here is what I can do for you". It is your promise of value and sets the tone for the entire resume.
3. Use the Harvard Format for the Experience Section
The Harvard format means that your roles and responsibilities are in paragraph form and your achievements are in bullets making them easy to see in a quick scan of the resume. Because of the Applicant Tracking Systems, you need both roles and responsibilities to earn keyword points and a high ranking from the computer. Then you need strong achievements to impress the human who subsequently sees the resume.
A great technique to use is the C-A-R method where you indicate what Challenge you faced, what Actions you took, and (in bullets) the Results of those actions.
For example:
Challenged to turnaround location suffering from lagging sales, high turnover, and poor morale. Quickly assessed staff capabilities, eliminated poor performers, and introduced new training programs.
- Led store from ranking #29 in sales to #2 in less than 1 year.
4. Have Proof Statements
Your value proposition says here's what I can do for you, so now you have to prove it. If your opening states "Sales Executive with over 10 years of Top Ranked Performance", then you now have to substantiate that claim. So indicate what percentage of quota you achieved and your ranking against your peers.
Sales is an easy example. Not all accomplishments can be quantified but that does not mean you were not successful. Think about how success would be recognized for the tasks you performed and showcase that success.
For example, for an events planner:
- Managed over 55 events ranging to $400K, 3-day programs with over 1,000 attendees and consistently recognized for delivering highly rated experiences at less cost than budgeted.
Or, for an executive assistant:
- Noted for consistently meeting aggressive and "impossible" deadlines.
And for an IT Executive:
- Introduced tools and project management methodologies that dramatically reduced the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and increased the ROI from IT investments.
5. Do Not Have Flowery or Irrelevant Statements
Keep your resume focused so do not have statements that are not relevant to the job you are seeking. If you are a sales person, although it's nice that you created a new filing system for the office, it's not why someone is going to hire you.
Avoid over the top words or statements, like visionary and dynamic. I do not know many real visionaries other than Steve Jobs so do not use that term lightly unless you can really back it up. Also avoid flowery sentences like: "Rocketed performance to stellar heights". People just don't speak like that; I have never heard an executive tell the HR person "We need someone who can rocket performance to stellar heights". Remember, people hire people they like so don't make your resume read like an amateur poet wrote it.
Follow these resume writing tips and your will have a dramatic improvement in your results.
This blog posting was contributed by Don Goodman, Got the Job.com. Click HERE for a free resume evaluation and to take advantage of his professional resume writing skills. Don was recognized earlier this year as Resume Remodeler's top resume writer of 2013. Visit his site now to see how he can make a difference in your job search. Or, check out my review of gotthejob.com and Don Goodman resume writing services.


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Caytrans BBC LLC, the joint venture between BBC Chartering & Logistic of Leer,
Germany and Caytrans Project Services Americas, New Orleans announced the expansion of the service with the addition of a third vessel, BBC Canada. The BBC Canada is a multipurpose, shallow-draft vessel with a service speed of 15 knots. Built in 1999, the BBC Canada is a 4,800 dwt tweendecker with a capacity of 6,800 CBM and 2 x 60 ton cranes combinable to 120m tons.
The service, which is managed by Dan-Gulf Shipping, Inc., is now in its second year and, due to a market demand to offer more sailings per month between the US Gulf, Jamaica, Venezuela, Colombia and other ports in the Caribbean and NCSA, the additional ship will enhance cargo and lifting capacity.
The line focuses principally on carrying project cargo, oil and gas equipment, mining equipment, heavy lifts, bulk cargo and IMO.
Sales is handled by BBC USA in Houston, who is providing both inside and outside sales in the Texas region, and by Dan-Gulf Shipping from their New Orleans office.


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Roast Turkey – Unstuffed and Gluten-Free
A gluten-free roast turkey makes a delicious holiday dinner and it's surprisingly easy to make. I prefer to make them unstuffed. An unstuffed turkey cooks in less time, so you don't spend as long in the kitchen. With a 20-lb. bird, you'll have enough turkey to serve about 12 people, or maybe 6 people and still have leftovers.
Your family and guests will probably not even notice it's gluten-free, unless you tell them. You can prepare your favorite gluten-free dressing in a separate pan, or on the stovetop.


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Prince Albert of Monaco in Bansko for World Star Ski Event
Prince Albert of Monaco in Bansko for World Star Ski Event
One of the most famous celebrities, the prince of Monaco Albert II, confirmed his presence at the 6th Charity show – World Star Ski Event in Bansko on January 28th and 29th. It is very likely to attend the event together with his beautiful wife – the ex swimmer Charlene Wittstock. The demonstrations in slalom and biathlon under Todorka will be held as a charitable event for children with disabilities. As part of the team of prince Albert II will be playing the formula one pilot Vitalii Petrov, the legends Ari Vatanen, Riccardo Patrese, Emanuelle Pirro and Loris Capirossi. The ex skiers – Jure Kosir and Frederic Covili will be part of the childrens' team. Stefka Kostadinova, who is a good friend of Albert II will also take part in the contest. One of the greatest Bulgarian football players, Hristo Stoichov, who is also an honoured citizen of Bansko, will be part of the team of prince Albert II. Marc Girardelli will also take part in the event.
Liz From England
Sent on 19 November 2017I went with my daughter January 2018. I was a cheap half board flights included and we wasn't expecting much.... but what a fantastic week we had!! Stayed at the Lion hotel which is about a 10-15 minute walk to the slopes/town. A free shuttle is provide by the hotel. The hotel and staff are lovely. The food was always varied and hot. My daughter and I are vegetarians and in only two nights were we disappointed with the choice - but we heaped up on pudding so didn't go hungry. Am lucky enough to be going back in 2018.
val From United Kingdom
Sent on 15 February 2017group of us just back from borovets.we arrived 4th feb 2017 and departed 11th feb.had a great time.hotel rila was fab.great gym and spa.food was good.ski school was great.we had a really good instructor Martin Hristov.he was really good with everyone took time to try and learn everyone.we all had a great time thankyou.will be back next yearx
Alison From England
Sent on 15 January 2017I wonder if the poor review is really about the Winslow Elegance. We have been going for years. It does not serve food and never has done. However, the spacious accommodation is for self-catering. We have always found it to be clean and we have always found that the reception staff can not do enough for you. We are looking forward to our next visit in February, 2017, Bring it on!!
RobJ From UK
Sent on 01 January 2017Had a great week over xmas there - Hotel Lion was great, didn't see any lift queues but I did get there early. Easy blues for the most part, not loads for the advanced skier but great for beginners and families. I had more fun here than Chamonix last year at the same time. Bottom line ...manage your expectations... it is more than value for money but don't expect Whistler.
Pepa From Madrid
Sent on 24 August 2016
Juglena Bankova From Bulgaria
Sent on 13 May 2016Nie byakhme tam na Velikden i pisha malko kŭsno. No vpechatleniata sa ni poveche ot prekrasni! Velikolepna kuhnia (ne savetvat jenite na dieta, da hodiat za poveche ot tri dni, zashtoto yastiyata sa neustoimi, vkusni i ogromni)! Great stil! I mnogo priaten personal!(osobeno damata v restoranta) Pozdravleniya !
ger99 From turkey
Sent on 01 March 2015We loved it. Had a perfect 2 bedroom apartment modern, clean new renovated With view to slope. Perfect location in pamporovo as central ski in ski out. Friendly staff, not ovr crowded relaxed athmosphere. our friends (group with total of 7 rooms) all very happy! It is away from city center but close to bowling and 2 nice reaturans.
Enjoy ski From UK
Sent on 27 February 2015Just came back from Sevlievo in Bulgaria. Drove up to Hotel Impulse in Uzana where I hired skis, boots and poles for myself and two children for just 17 levs for adult and 10 levs each child and used the hotel ski slope 5 levs each. Perfect for the kids first time as parking right at entrance to hotel and slope is 20m walk! Food in restaurant tasty and cheap. Perfect for beginners!
Charlotte Hennessy From england
Sent on 23 February 2015WOW, thats all i can say about the previous week of my life. The snow conditions were amazing and the people were so friendly. The night life was always active and the rila hotel was especially fantastic. I loved the accommodation at the rila and i loved the way it is right on the slope. I wouldn't have changed a thing about the holiday and i would recommend this resort to everyone including beginners and experts. Overall, i had an amazing time!!!
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