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I've been searching Etsy the last few weeks for some cute tea related jewelry. You know, so I can go out and show off my tea love, without always carrying a tea travel mug. I bought a couple things from different sellers, with this cute pair of earrings showing up first.
I snagged these from The Dappy Bint on Etsy. These are the "Earl Grey" coloured earrings, however there many many more different tea pot colours available!
I also was very attracted to the "Green Tea" colour, but I settled for the grey tea pots as I figured it would match my clothes more.
Close up, the little tea pots have little facets, making them sparkle a bit, despite being pretty light weight plastic material
Sooo cute!
Anyways, if ya love these earrings, check out The Dappy Bint's shop. Man, I can't wait to go tea shopping while wearing these earrings!
EDIT: I had contacted The Dappy Bint that I did a blog post on her product, and she was happy to give me a coupon code to share!
OOLONGOWL for 20% off most things, the tea earrings etc, even multiple pairs!
Awww, now it'll be harder for me to resist snagging those green tea pot earrings! Hmm, maybe the blueberry zinger ones…


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Recently I noticed when turning there was a whining noise. I disconnected the reservoir (power steering) to clean it out. After putting it back together I filled the reservoir with new power steering fluid now not only does my ps go out it leaks fluid from the reservoir cap. Do I need to bleed the lines? New ps pump?
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Prescription drug abuse is the country's second most prevalent illegal drug problem, and recent reports and studies have documented corresponding data in New York State. For example:
- Statewide prescriptions for hydrocodone have increased 16.7 percent, while those for oxycodone have increased an astonishing 82 percent;
- In New York City, the rate of prescription pain medication misuse among those age 12 or older increased by 40 percent from 2002 to 2009, with nearly 900,000 oxycodone prescriptions and more than 825,000 hydrocodone prescriptions filled in 2009;
- In Buffalo, New York's largest methadone clinic outside of New York City, Catholic Health System, has begun to reorganize its service to accommodate an increase in care needed to treat the number of opiate-addicted expectant mothers and newborns;
- On Long Island, both crisis and non-crisis admissions to drug treatment that involve opiates other than heroin and have increased at alarming rates. Between 2004 and 2009, the number of deaths due to the toxic effects of prescription opioids more than tripled in Nassau County; and
- In the North Country, health care facilities have experienced a staggering increase in the percentage of non-crisis admissions for substance abuse involving prescription narcotics, eclipsing cocaine and heroin in Clinton and Franklin Counties, and surpassing even marijuana in St. Lawrence County.
The press release can be accessed at: http://www.ag.ny.gov/media_center/2012/jan/jan11a_12.html
Source: New York State Office of the Attorney General – January 11, 2012


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~Guest post by Aziz Poonawalla
In Q4 2011, Apple's revenue was a jaw-dropping $43.6 billion, with profit of $13.1 billion and cash reserves of almost $100 billion.
There are a lot of ways to put these numbers in context, but I think this single chart really captures the essence of what Apple has achieved:
Here Comes The Kindle Fire
Meanwhile, consider Amazon.
Their Q4 revenue was $17.4 billion, which was a 34% increase over the previous year, but their profit actually declined by 58% to $177 million. Part of this is the loss-leader nature of the Kindle, which is a portal to digital content rather than the iPad which itself is a fat profit center.
It's probably a truism that you can't get this kind of wealth without creating a closed ecosystem or leveraging the network effect (or both), and without breaking a few eggs.
However, to get to the point where Apple could actually exploit these mechanisms for market dominance, Apple had to start with a key idea: reinventing the consumer's expectations for music and cell phones (and ultimately converging them).
Recall that in both markets, Apple was going up against titans. Apple didn't invent the cell phone or the portable music player but they did reinvent it with consumer usability in mind, coupled with the cool factor.
So using Apple's example, how might Amazon do the same thing?
First, they need to introduce a high-end tablet.
Build out a deluxe Fire with the same screen size as the iPad, which includes lifetime Amazon Prime membership. The pricing needs to be equal to the iPad, but with Prime included they can argue that there's a $70/year value baked right in that the iPad (and every other Android tablet) lacks.
This will be the flagship product that they need to aggressively update every year and with the same pomp as Apple does, adding new features straight from R&D (top of the wishlist: a Mirasol display).
This wouldn't be an iPad killer but would be a viable iPad competitor, and should be priced accordingly.


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Alys develops and manages marketing strategies for Howell clients and provides oversight and guidance for their social media campaigns. Also, she serves on the board of the Dorothy Day House of Hospitality as marketing chairman and as the Programming Director for the Memphis Chapter of the Social Media Club.
An involved, dedicated lifelong member of the Memphis community, Alys has worked for Morgan Keegan, Christ United Methodist Church, Crichton College, the Salvation Army and masterIT. Alys has served as the president of many professional and non-profit boards, including such diverse groups as the Memphis chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators and the Germantown United Methodist Church's United Methodist Women. In her 20 years experience working with businesses and non-profits, she is known for her ability to understand the big picture yet maintain a firm grasp on ensuring the details are handled to make the big picture happen.
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You would think staying safe in NYC would just take a bit of common sense, but apparently it's not all that obvious to everyone. Now that it's still dark when I walk to the gym in the morning, I'm more aware of people just asking to be mugged. And no, they ain't all Mid Western hipsters either (They are not out that early).
Of course this calls for a list.
1. TAKE OFF THE F*CKIN HEADPHONES! WTF? Do I even have to explain why? Also, may I go off topic a little? I don't care if it's broad daylight and there are a thousand people on the street. I've seen so many people nearly get hit by cars because they aren't paying attention. I don't even wear headphones on the subway. I like to be part of the world I live in.
2. The Friggin iPhones and Blackberries. Walking down the street texting. That's a good way to get your phone stolen. It's also a good way to get your ass kicked and don't be surprised if I'm the one doing it.
3. Ladies: Mind your purses! The best bag is something that closes completely and can be slung over your neck and shoulder diagonally. Never carry it on your back and always hang on to it. Oh, and do you know how many times I've seen women leave their purses in their shopping carts at the supermarket while picking vegetable? Are you f*ckin insane? You deserve to be ripped off!
4. Guys. The wallets and phones. Back pockets are a no-no. Back packs? No good. Listen, I've been guilty of carrying my phone in my back pocket, but only when I'm going around the corner. Never in a busy area.
5. Have your keys ready. It's late at night. You're getting off the train and there is (seemingly) no one else around. You're not wearing headphones, right??? Good. Have your keys in hand ready to put in the door. People get mugged right in front of their own homes while fumbling for keys. I like to carry mine between my fingers so I can jab someone in the eye if need be. Won't do anything against a gun, but it makes me feel safer.
6. Pay attention. You have to have eyes in the back of your head. Seriously, listen for footsteps and look for shadows. Walk on the bright side of the street or even in the middle if you have to. Of course I'm talking about you being the only one on the street at 4am, not lunchtime in midtown.
7. Trains and buses. Back in the old days when I actually DID stay out until 4am and the city was rough, I had to take the train back to Coney Island. It was second to last stop and by the time I got home, there was usually me and one other drunk in the car. One night, after a guy came over and started jerking off in my face, I decided I had had enough. After that incident, I always got off at Kings Highway where the train was still crowded and took the bus to Coney. It let me off in front of my building and the bus driver was there to protect me. These days I just take a cab home if I'm out late. It's more out of convenience than safety. Point is: Mass transit is safer than walking and if you're the only one on a train, at least stay in the conductor's car.
8. They smell fear. I dunno. I just made that up. I try to look tough, which is pretty funny since I'm 4'11". Maybe it works. Never been mugged. (Knock wood!!)
Added bonus for your car…
Hel-lo! Do not leave anything of value in there! Yeah, people do that, believe it or not.


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Review in a Hurry: It seems counter-intuitive that in this day and age, one of the biggest crowd-pleasers of the season would be a silent movie. Yet Michel Hazanavicius' tale of a fictional silent-movie star dealing with the prospect of his own obsolescence, done in a style most thought was itself obsolete, is a real charmer. It's not especially deep or profound—just (very) good old-fashioned fun.
The Bigger Picture: Critics who would dismiss The Artist as a mere novelty flick are both right and wrong. It is something of a gimmick, but it's a mistake to write off the value of novelty in a tired cinematic year full of retreads. (Even some of this year's best movies, like Winnie the Pooh and The Muppets, are essentially do-overs.)
Director Hazanavicius previously made a name for himself paying homage to '60s spy movies with the OSS 117 films, little-seen outside of art-houses stateside. In refocusing his tribute lens farther back in time, he hit pay dirt. OSS star Jean Dujardin is George Valentin, a star of silents with charm and ego to spare—he allows his pet pooch to share the credit for his films, but no-one else. While greeting his fans, he inadvertently gives part of the spotlight to a female fan named Peppy Miller (Hazanavicius' real-life baby-mama Berenice Bejo), who becomes the talk of the trades, and through further quirks of fate ends up appearing opposite George in a movie.
George disdains the new-fangled notion of sound, which is his fatal flaw, career-wise—his fortunes take a turn for the worse as Peppy's star rises. There's not much more to the story than that, but it's all in the execution. And in the many adorable tricks that little dog can do.
The Artist isn't exactly a replica of a film from the era depicted—for one thing, nobody back then would have made a silent movie about how the era of the silent movie is over. For another, sound is used judiciously (and deliciously) in a couple of key moments. And finally, this is edited more for the modern attention span. That's not to say it's hyper MTV-style, just that it's not full of long-takes and stage-based blocking to quite the same extent as actual '20s flicks.
It remains to be seen whether this director has more in him than parody-tributes to other eras, but even if he does prove to be a one-trick pony, let's be honest and admit that it's a very good trick. Dujardin may be the real find here, if he can prove as adaptable to the modern era as he has been with Hazanavicius' recreations.
The 180—a Second Opinion: Story-wise, there isn't a lot of "there." Though admittedly it's hard to get too complicated with a script that relies on inter-titles to convey dialogue.
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New England Patriots: Defensive End Cunningham Suspended Four Games by the NFLNovember 26, 2012
New England Patriots defensive end Jermaine Cunningham has been suspended four games by the NFL for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances, the league announced Monday.
Cunningham had been filling in for injured starter, rookie Chandler Jones the past two games and was likely to continue in that role in Jones' absence. Despite being looked at as a player on the bubble this summer, Cunningham was in the midst of his most effective season as a pass-rusher, forcing 2.5 sacks in 11 games and drawing holding flags on a number of other plays.
The possibility of being without Jones and Cunningham this weekend against Miami is not welcome news to Bill Belichick and the New England coaching staff. It would not be a surprise if Cunningham's fellow third-year lineman Brandon Deaderick now becomes more of a key cog in the defense than he has been recently.Veteran Trevor Scott and rookie Jake Bequette will also factor into the mix, but they would be a far more obvious drop-off from Cunningham.
Cunningham is now the second Patriot in the past month to face a suspension for P.E.D.'s after the suspension of rookie running back Brandon Bolden on November 9. Without an appeal, Cunningham will be eligible to return week 17 against the Miami Dolphins.


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Car show involvement appreciated
Published 6:45 am, Sunday, August 21, 2011
To the Editor:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Eric Turner from the City of Plainview, the Plainview Car Club and members Primo Salazar and Cody DeLaRosa for the outstanding job they did organizing the car show last weekend at Broadway Park.
I also want to thank the vendors who participated with food, jewelry and other items available for sale. People from Amarillo to Midland brought cars to the event.
The event was a fundraiser for the Crisis Center of the Plains Individual Development Account that will allow people in Plainview to achieve one of three goals: begin a business, begin their education or purchase a home.
This will truly benefit the city and its citizens.
Again, thank you to all who participated in the car show.
Kay Harris
Executive Director, Crisis Center of the Plains


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K Street not thrilled with Tampa
Republicans aren't living up to their moniker — the Grand Old Party — at this summer's national convention.
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, Time Warner and United Airlines aren't on hosting duty. Trade groups like the American Chemistry Council, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association and the International Franchise Association are planning on staying home as well.
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Many of the K Street outfits that are going plan to cut back from years past — hosting lunches instead of blowout parties, for instance.
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The combination of tight corporate budgets, ethics rules and unappealing weather — the average high for Tampa in August is 90 degrees — and it's a recipe for trade groups and lobbyists to spend time anywhere but Florida. Plus, Mitt Romney is anything but a creature of Washington, making him less of a draw for the inside the Beltway crowd.
The strict Democratic convention rules, which don't allow corporate contributions, are also dissuading companies from getting involved in Tampa because they are concerned about maintaining parity among Republican and Democratic activities.
Image also plays a role: Splashy parties filled with high-end booze and late night revelry are an awkward fit with the austerity message the Romney campaign and congressional Republicans are spreading in their quest to win the White House and control of the Senate. And it's hard to justify spending thousands of dollars on parties when money is tight elsewhere.
AstraZeneca, for one, has been facing enormous financial pressure and recently underwent a large round of layoffs.
The Solar Energy Industry Association is also cutting down its presence. In 2004, the association threw major parties at both the Democratic and Republican conventions. SEIA President Rhone Resch told POLITICO the group is trying to be more strategic in 2012.
"This yea,r our members are looking for more targeted events, both breakfast briefings or with specific delegations, as opposed to the big party that you hope to get as many delegates as possible or staff," Resch said. "With each convention, we are continuing to refine our approach to see what works best. Ultimately, with any trade association, [the goal] is to assist our members with convention activity."
Convention spokesman James Davis said organizers have received hundreds of requests for official venues but acknowledged that things aren't what they used to be.
"The economy is in a bad place, while people want to have a presence, maybe they are being more strategic in some of the initiatives and events they are planning," Davis said.
"It's going to be more of a working convention," said Darrell Henry, a Republican convention planner affiliated with Conventions 2012.
The American Chemistry Council is skipping Tampa because it believes it's hard to break through the noise at the party conventions.
"The conventions are always very dense with messaging and information and reaching your target audience in a situation like that is difficult," ACC spokeswoman Anne Kolton said. "It's difficult to break through the clutter. Neither of the conventions would be a venue where we would get a clear opportunity to connect with our targets and advance our advocacy that would reflect the amount of resources it would take."


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Posted Sat Mar 10th by Jon Heath
We will update this page daily on the whereabouts of free agent quarterback Peyton Manning this weekend. Re-fresh your browser accordingly.
7:00 p.m. (MT): After 2,266 words, over 22,500 reads and over twenty-four hours of coverage, this live tracker will now end. Manning is expected to return to his home in Miami this evening and is not expected to make any more visits before announcing his decision sometime before free agency beings at 2:00 p.m. (MT) on Tuesday. For more updates and breaking coverage once he signs, check BroncoTalk.net daily.
6:54 p.m. (MT): Klis has chimed in to say that it appears to be doubtful that Manning will make his decision on Monday. It is still expected that he will choose between the Cardinals and Broncos before the start of free agency on Tuesday, however.
6:52 p.m. (MT):Â You can read my take on the situation over on Broncos Zone.
6:38 p.m. (MT):Â Great information on Manning's visits can be found here.
6:08 p.m. (MT):Â Somers reports that Manning is flying back to his home in Miami.
5:38 p.m. (MT):Â Sources close to the Broncos tell CBS4's Vic Lombardi that Denver's chances of signing Denver are about 80%, per MaxDenver.com's Andrew Mason.Â
5:34 p.m. (MT):Â Multiple sources are reporting that Manning is expected to choose between the Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals by Monday evening.
5:05 p.m. (MT): Manning is expected to now visit the Miami Dolphins, but all reports have been based on speculation. The Broncos expect Manning to make a decision by tomorrow evening.
4:44 p.m. (MT): Manning is leaving Arizona now, per Bienvenu. [Photo]
4:14 p.m. (MT):Â Bienvenu:Â "So Manning still in meeting with Cards… now that meeting has officially gone longer than the one at Broncos camp… if you're keeping score."
3:32 p.m. (MT): As Mason points out, Manning's meetings with the Broncos and Cardinals appear to have been similar. In both cases Manning had dinner with team officials from both teams and spent more than five hours at Denver's and Arizona's respective facilities.
2:45 p.m. (MT): Somers: "Nothing to update here. Manning still here, been here about 4 1/2 hours. I had a salad for lunch."
2:30 p.m. (MT):Â Cardinals wide receiver Andre Roberts has just left the facility, per Brad Cesmat.
2:27 p.m. (MT): Denver Broncos fans have arrived at the Cardinals facility. Nice.
2:21 p.m. (MT):Â For the record, we're not buying this, but Gambadoro has tweeted:Â "Unless Bidwill screws this up Peyton should be a Card … promising!"
2:11 p.m. (MT):Â "Archie Manning is consulting with Peyton Manning about where Peyton will play next," writes Klis.Â
1:41 p.m. (MT)Â Somers:Â "Larry Fitzgerald leaves facility. He is leaving today for Australia. Andre Roberts arrives. He's a WR too."
12:21 p.m. (MT): Somers: "For those asking for updates: Peyton Manning entered the building two hours ago. Still inside. We're still outside (and we) don't expect much more (information) for a while."
11:43 a.m. (MT)Â The Arizona press is eagerly waiting for Manning.
11:31 a.m. (MT): Do not read unto Gambadoro's report — there have been many false reports over the past forty-eight hours, his may be yet another. Denver, Arizona and Miami outlets are all reporting that Manning will sign with their respective teams.
11:29 a.m. (MT):Â 620 KTAR's John Gambadoro is reporting that Manning will sign with the Cardinals.Â
11:25 a.m. (MT): ESPN's Pedro Gomez â€is reporting that Manning has been in the Cardinals facility meeting with Ken Whisenhunt, Russ Grimm, Rod Graves and Larry Fitzgerald for the past hour.
11:12 a.m. (MT) Lombardi has learned that the Broncos are expecting Manning to make a decision by Monday. Obviously, Manning wouldn't be able to visit many more teams than the Cardinals, Broncos and perhaps Dolphins before then.
11:08 a.m. (MT):Â Lombardi:Â "Do not discount the role Pat Bowlen will play in this. Manning wants to win another Super Bowl. Bowlen or Bidwill?"
11:03 a.m. (MT): Schefter is reporting that Manning has narrowed it down to the Cardinals and Broncos. One source told Schefter that Manning "is leaning toward Denver."
11:00 a.m. (MT):Â CBS4's Gary Miller:Â "Manning meeting with Cards right now. Let's hope air-conditioning breaks down."
Sun. 8:00 a.m. (MT):Â Florio cites a source "with knowledge of the dynamics in Denver" that says the team will trade Tebow if Manning signs.
Sunday, 7:57 a.m. (MT):Â 104.3 The Fan's Alfred Williams says the Broncos' chances of landing Manning are 90%, despite the fact that Manning is in Arizona today.
Sat. 7:50 p.m. (MT): Manning will soon be in Arizona, we're signing off for the evening. We don't expect anything big will happen before tomorrow — we'll be back then.
7:32 p.m. (MT):Â As it turns out, Arizona is just as googly-eyed over Manning as we are (and who could blame them?).
5:38 p.m. (MT)Â No word yet on Manning's current whereabouts, or which flight he is taking.
5:13 p.m. (MT): Manning will visit with the Cardinals tonight before going back home to Miami (presumably in the morning). After that he currently has nothing scheduled.
4:32 p.m. (MT)Â Multiple sources are reporting that the Broncos talked with Manning today and the vibe is that things went extremely well.
4:26 p.m. (MT):Â Klis is reporting that the Broncos' two days with Manning were very productive and the team is hopeful and encouraged after meeting with him.
4:23 p.m. (MT) BT has learned that the Broncos are confident that Manning will sign with the team. It has not been confirmed but we assume that the team has offered him a contract.
4:05 p.m. (MT): Free agent quarterback Peyton Manning will now leave Denver this evening and fly to Arizona to visit with the Cardinals. Manning is expected to visit several teams before making a decision (which will come before Tuesday).
4:00 p.m. (MT): The Broncos have given Manning their best sales pitch and now all they can do is wait. The ball is in Manning's court.
3:58 p.m. (MT):Â Glazer:Â "Don't read into him leaving Denver without a deal. He never wanted to just take one visit & sign. Cards up next. Still gonna be a fast process."
3:53 p.m. (MT) Fox Sports' Jay Glazer is reporting that Manning is scheduled to fly to Arizona and visit with the Cardinals this evening.
3:32 p.m. (MT): In Arizona, the media has been waiting all day for Manning to arrive, reports Pat Graham. As far as we know, Manning is still in Denver.
3:03 p.m. (MT):Â Spano:Â "Apologies, confirmed Manning is not in building like earlier reported. As we know now, still in Denver though."
2:57 p.m. (MT):Â This is merely speculation, but with Manning still in Denver, the Broncos' odds of landing him seem to be high.
2:53 p.m. (MT):Â If the Arizona Cardinals are planning on "chasing ex-Colt star Peyton Manning," receiver Larry Fitzgerald knows nothing about it, writes Marc Sessler.
2:46 p.m. (MT):Â This post has reached 1,189 words and 6,113 reads since 10:30 this morning.
2:41 p.m. (MT):Â Saccomano:Â "Query response–no, not usually at office on a Saturday like today–but these are not usual times."
2:37 p.m. (MT):Â Beisner reports: "Per Broncos team source: There is speculation that talks could continue between Manning and the Broncos at some point on Saturday."
2:27 p.m. (MT): The Denver Post's Mike Klis has confirmed that Manning is still in Denver, although not at the team's facility in Dove Valley. Elway however is at the team's headquarters, which is normal, says Klis, with free agency set to begin on Tuesday. Â
2:21 p.m. (MT):Â Beisner is reporting that the Broncos were "encouraged by their visit with Peyton yesterday," and Manning is still in Denver.
2:18 p.m. (MT): It sounds like Manning is still in Denver with a planned flight to Arizona this evening. Reports are that he will meet with other teams before making a decision.
2:10 p.m. (MT): Elsewhere in the NFL, there have been several transactions today. The Falcons have signed linebacker Lofa Tatupu and the Vikings will part ways with cornerback Cedric Griffin, offensive lineman Anthony Herrera and veteran guard Steve Hutchinson.
1:53 p.m. (MT):Â Although he is still in Denver, Lombardi says Manning is not at the Broncos' facility.
1:50 p.m. (MT):Â Lombardi has just confirmed Spano's report — Manning is still in Denver.
1:44 p.m. (MT):Â "Very reliable source has just told me that Peyton Manning is still at Broncos Headquarters at Dove Valley right now." — Spano
1:35 p.m. (MT): PFT's Michael David Smith says that quarterback Tim Tebow is "rattled" by the whole situation. Update, 2:15 p.m. (MT): The "Tebow is rattled" report was just speculation by a reporter. H/T: basdf
1:19 p.m. (MT):Â Lombardi reports:Â "You're not gonna get an itinerary from anybody. This isn't some sort of Goodwill Tour. No word on his next move — yet."
1:13 p.m. (MT): Lombardi spoke to a couple of veteran Broncos players who are "giddy about the prospects of landing Manning." Perhaps defensive backs Brian Dawkins and Champ Bailey?
12:55 p.m. (MT):Â Bienvenu reports:Â "Again I don't think Manning would sign without exploring all options. Cardinals, Dolphins. Now private jet listed to Phoenix at 7:00."
12:52 p.m. (MT): NFLN's Michelle Beisner â€is reporting that Bowlen, Vice President of Football Operations John Elway and General Manager Brian Xanders are all at the team's facility in Dove Valley (presumably Head Coach John Fox is there as well).
12:49 p.m. (MT):Â Mason reports: "Manning holds the cards & he'll do due diligence, so don't expect a resolution today. But Denver offers a combo others can't match: cap room even after Manning gets his money, defensive play-makers, a like-minded leader in the front office, young WR's with potential and a player-friendly coach with a winning playoff record. "
12:43 p.m. (MT): Affirming ESPN's report, Bienvenu â€says that Manning's visit in Denver is done. There is a private jet flying back to Miami at 3:00 p.m., per Bienvenu.
12:38 p.m. (MT):Â Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen just arrived in Dove Valley and parked his Porsche in the team's private parking garage, per Jones.
12:30 p.m. (MT): ESPN's Bill Williamson is reporting that Manning's visit in Denver is done and that he is now expected to visit the Cardinals and Dolphins. However, no one has confirmed that Manning has even left Denver and Arizona Republic reporter Kent Somers says that Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald told him that he does not think Manning is visiting the team today and if he is, Fitzgerald wasn't invited.
12:26 p.m. (MT):Â NFL.com's Jeff Darlington says there is a "so far, so good" sentiment coming from a few Broncos sources in brief text exchanges today. Not very telling — only that optimism lives.
12:21 p.m. (MT) We cannot confirm or deny that Peyton Manning is still in Denver, but no news is definitely good news. With things so quiet and Manning presumably still in Denver, might the Broncos be negotiating a contract?
11:46 a.m. (MT): Broncos Vice President of Public Relations Jim Saccomano has been sending a series of tweets, which read: "Every team trying to improve, each move like those in a chess match, one leading to another, in NFL. Critics are always there, but what Teddy Roosevelt said about the process remains true — the credit belongs to the one in the arena. Broncos' top guys in arena are Mr. Bowlen and John Elway — no question about their passionate desire to win, and win…"
11:25 a.m. (MT): BT can confirm that Warner is holding a charity event at the Cardinals facility today and Manning will not visit them any sooner than this evening — if at all. It looks like Manning will stay in Denver for the day.
11:08 a.m. (MT):Â MaxDenver.com's Andrew Mason:Â "A quiet morning would appear to be the best circumstance to increase the Broncos' chances of landing Peyton Manning. As with many situations, the less we hear, the more likely it is that stuff gets done."
10:59 a.m. (MT): 104.3 The Fan's DMac has learned that former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner is holding a charity event at the team's facility today and Manning is not expected to visit, according to "people in AZ."
10:57 a.m. (MT):Â As far as everyone knows, Peyton Manning is still in Denver, which is a good sign.
10:52 a.m. (MT): ABC7's Lionel Bievnenu is citing sources which say Manning wants to avoid drama and if he likes Denver's situation, he may just sign here before visiting anyone else. By drama, Bienvenu must mean the drama of dragging out his decision, because there would surely be Tebowmania drama in Denver is Manning signed here. The report went on to say, "Then again hard to think he would not explore all his options before signing."
10:48 a.m. (MT): The Denver Post's Lindsay Jones has chimed in, speculating that the longer Manning stays in the Denver, the better the chances are of him signing with the Broncos. Until Manning talks however, nobody really knows. The Broncos — and everyone — are waiting on Manning.
10:44 a.m. (MT): NFL Network's Albert Breer is piggy-backing on Cole/Florio's report on Manning's arm, noting that nerve regeneration is happening, which is huge. Breer says to expect to see continued improvement, but clarifies that there are no guarantees.
10:42 a.m. (MT): PFT's Mike Florio is re-reporting that Manning's arm strength is still far from being 100%, but he is making progress. Of course, Florio also talked to kerry last night to confirm that a 50% healthy Peyton Manning arm would still be more accurate than a 100% healthy Tim Tebow arm.
10:33 a.m. (MT): Mile High Sports' Brandon Spano reports that Manning's neck has made great progress in it's recovery but is still not 100%. There is still lots of time for it to heal, however.
Saturday, 10:29 a.m. (MT): CBS4's Vic Lombardi reports that free agent quarterback Peyton Manning had a long, productive evening with the Broncos last night and he is still in Denver. Per Lombardi, Manning came away impressed with Owner Pat Bowlen and the Broncos are awaiting his next move. He is expected to visit other teams before making a decision.


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In the spirit of Jerry's post regarding his new Mark Levinson No.40, I recently aquired a Hovland HP-100 tube pre-amp for my two channel setup. The HP-100 was one of those products I heard way back in the day (back in college when I had NO money) that I said to myself...one day. Well, last week my day arrived and I picked up my new HP-100 from Hovland here in LA. It's still breaking in the but the sonic improvements have been anything but subtle. This thing is AMAZING. While my focus remains on home theater and multi-channel music it's been a nice change of pace having a two channel rig that is starting to take shape and sound utterly fantastic. Pairing the HP-100 with my Bel Canto Ref1000's has proved to be rather eye opening. I thought I had formed my opinnions about the Ref1000's a while ago, but with the HP-100 in my home their performance has been taken to a whole other level. Of course the HP-100 is no slouch either. Not to mention stunning in the looks department.
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After 26 years, I returned to martial arts, I previously practised in Ju jitsu up to purple belt at a WJJF club in London, moved out to the southern counties and never found anything until now.
18 months ago I started my ten year old daughter doing Judo and wondered whether, as I had kept myself fit, I could get back on the mat. I tried one club which was too gung ho/atemi based and at that point my level of fitness and flexibility was not as good. Then I found a Sensei running a small club, a little hidden away. He is nearly 80 trained originally with Abe Sensei (at the hut) and then did his Jujitsu first dan with WJJF and Bob Clarke and his further dans with Goshin. He is 4th Dan Judo, 3rd dan Ju Jitsu. Old school traditional.
I started to help with Junior classes, so i could get free catch up tuition and we were joined by another older 2nd Dan judo guy who knew Sensei from 'The Hut' days, who had heard he was there when he moved into the area Its in an area with a lot of competition and classes fluctuated and I was asked me to help further with the club, set up websites, Facebook etc and build profile, which we have done and stabilised the club.
We are affiliated with The BJC for Judo and have dropped our British Goshin Jitsu affiliation as they appear fragmented with not a lot going on. (correct me if I am wrong). For Ju jitsu we are looking for a Ju Jitsu association that we can work with initially to support the club and give us a focus, where instructor training, training camps and a clear syllabus is available and will recognise our present qualifications.
I am lost in the politics of all the splits, When I was practising I worked with Terry Parkers section of WJJF, that I see has now become the BJJAGB. I am aware of the WJJF and the BJJAGB that I think The Jitsu Foundation affiliate with BJJAGB and I have experimented with a local Jitsu foundation club to see what it was like. Where does Jikishin fit into all this
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Street Jiu Jitsu want to hold a ground work seminar in March.
To be held in Stourbridge.
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If anyone is interested please let me know.
Let me know your preferred date then I can go with the majority.
Beginner's are more than welcome to come and watch.
Lessons are at Holy Trinity Church Hall on Wednesday at 7pm if you want to come and watch or have a taster lesson.
Street (Sutorito) Jiu Jitsu classes previously held on a Tuesday evening have now moved to Holy Trinity Church Hall, High Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5RU.
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Last weekend Scruffy *finally* made it to Shodan in Aikido. Admittedly it was Tomiki Aikido but we'll not hold that against her.
Hi i recently had an experience which made me think a lot about whether or not WJJF is effective as a martial art and whether or not I should continue training
From when I was a teenager I always loved martial arts and mainly due to the location of were I live i've never been able to fully commit to an established club and over roughly 8 years various clubs have opened up in my town but none of the club's ever lasted longer than a year due to lack of interest. (boxing, mma, taekwondo, judo, bjj and kickboxing) Throughout all these clubs there has been a core group of guys like myself that attended who love martial arts but lacked the means to train full time until the WJJF came to town and opened a club. (been opened just over 3 years now).
We are all now going for our first national grading (blue belt) in November and our sensei said it would be a good idea if we were to attend some of the more larger clubs for a nights training with senior black belts withing the federation. (our first time coming into any contact with any1 outside our club).
during the warmup my first impression was that all the guys seemed to be unfit and overweight and then we went on the do some sparing and rolling drills which tbh was that shockingly bad has made me start this forum and ask for advice!!
These guys range from 1st to 3rd dan roughly 11 people in total and with ease 7 green belts comformtly bet them all in terms of both fitness and technique.
Just to make it clear I fully respect my sensei and the WJJF for everything it stands for and I have learnt a lot of techniques and made friends through it but now at the age of 25 I'm seriously considering quiting. i'm wondering if there is any1 else out there with similar experience and what they done in this situation
Thanks in advance
Attened the above on Sunday. Only downer was the number of idiots crashing on the way home which extended travel time a chunk.
Excellent training session as always, and great to cath up with some PJ'ers.
A bit of time on the academics of injury prevention to shoulders, and some exercises to help make shoulders a little more resillient and to deal with the fairly nasty sounding 'grumpy shoulder syndrome'.
Then on to causing shoulder injury - some variations on shoulder locks, a couple of straight arm bars for completion and some time for some bits of 1-1 coaching and trouble shooting. Don't underestimate the value of good conditioner, longer hair and the ability to wiggle. Always fun to see the big guys in the room picked on. More so as it wasn't me this time...
Excellent session all around. There will probably be futher sessions later in the year.
Congratulations to long-term [ PJ ] members Babbage and Fluffy the Happy Lobster on their
recent nuptials recent grading. Both promotions are long overdue. Babbage graded to Sandan. Fluffy declined the invitation to grade twice and turned up just to be uke... but was promoted to Nidan.
I've been meaning to post this for a while but life is pleasantly busy
In June 2015, the International Taikai for Motoha Yoshin Ryu was held at what is now officially my dojo in Carlisle, we had over 30 people attending from countries including the UK, Switzerland, Germany, Poland and Italy. A full weekend of training, socialising and gradings, seeing the first time any of my students have been awarded Shodan which was really great!
I was also awarded Sandan and Shoden No Maki (technically I was awarded this in March as our Soke visited and was impressed with my teaching and students and wrote the certificate when he returned to Japan) myself, hence officially why the dojo is now mine as Sandan also comes with Shidoin Menkyo, allowing me to run a dojo without supervision from another higher grade within our style.
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Liz Lockard shares four lessons from her first solo trip and what you can learn too.
In May of 2009, I took my first solo trip to Spain – a 10-day adventure to a country whose language I was barely familiar with. Pre-trip I was nauseous with nervousness. Post-trip, I had changed my outlook and approach to life.
Lesson learned No 1: You're capable of more than you think
It doesn't matter how scary or big your goal or dream is. It's just a matter of taking steps toward it. The simple act of clicking 'buy now' for the plane tickets to Spain put me on the path of solo travel.
And, shocker, I survived. More than survived, I learned that I really could accomplish more than I may have previously thought.
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Your gut isn't always right.
That vomit-inducing nervousness I felt before boarding an international flight by myself? That meant I was doing something that was a HUGE growth opportunity. Sometimes that uncomfortable feeling just means you're making a BIG step in the right direction.
Lesson learned No 3: Sometimes you just have to ignore the gut.
You are the only person in charge of your happiness and success. I always knew this to be true and you did too, didn't you?
But not before actually putting myself in a situation where I was the only one having to make each decision did I really realize the power of this. The opinions of your family, friends and coworkers don't take any ownership on the direction of your life off of your shoulders.
Lesson learned No 4: YOU can make big changes in your life if you want them.
This trip was May of 2009. In January of 2010 I started stockpiling my savings, quit my full time job in June, and moved to Philadelphia. After working remotely for six months, I began my life as an entrepreneur in January 2011 helping small businesses get more traffic and conversions online.
One year later and I know that it was the first step as a solo traveler that prepared me to ignore my change-fearing gut, take charge of my own life and believe that I was capable of bigger things to become the solo business owner I am today.
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6,512 feet above sea level. 300 days of sunshine a year. Hardy miners and pioneers flocked to Durango in the 1880's to haul precious metals from the Silverton mine along the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. While today the rails to the mine carry only tourists, a new breed of settler is coming to Durango when the Catan® World Championship (or CWC) arrives on September 23-25, 2016 to determine the best Catan player in the world.
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What can be better than a safari ride to the land of royalty, probably the first tourist destination that comes to the mind when one plans a trip in the county, exploring the incredible landscape of Rajasthan on two wheels – the Bicycle, holiday cycling tours discovering the vibrant culture & magnificence – palaces, fortresses, rural scape, food, traditions, crafts, natural terrains among others, luring tourists from all part of the country & the world! Here are a few tours spanning the vast expanse of the state of Rajasthan as suited to your needs, taste & budget on a bicycle, reaching out to the nooks & corners of the land.
Not only is Rajasthan the land of the Royals, but also rich in culture & tradition, the rural scape offering an insight into the very colourful & vibrant tribal ethos, the lesser known landscapes spanned across the land with a range of experiences & inter-mingling with its people & hospitality, local cultures & heritage, capturing the beauty of the heart of its countryside & the charm of the bustling Rajasthani life. The Folkscape tours cover the folk culture that lie beyond the royal luxuries, all about cycling through remote villages & back roads, the people & their lifestyles – the nomadic herdsmen, tribal women & their attire, local crafts, traditional food & their distinct flavours, folklore & music, among others, set amidst the rugged terrain.
The luxury of the Royal Safari is what evokes the charm of the magnificence of the Royals of Rajasthan – cycling excursions to the hill forts & palaces, many of them having been converted to heritage hotels, a rendezvous with the extravagance of majestic opulence. It is the perfect tour to let out your inner regal, indulging in the luxuries of authentic royal lifestyle & enjoying the rich and varied history of Northern India, art & architecture etc. – a luxury cycling tour to iconic destinations like Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur etc. giving you the ride of your life.
Apart from all the royalty & regal magnificence, Rajasthan is also known for its natural landscapes, ranging from rugged terrains, desserts, forests, a few among others. The land is home to a wide assortment of flora & fauna – what with its sightseeing tours exploring the incredible landscape & wildlife of Rajasthan on two wheels, the sacred forests as preserved by the Bishnois, Ranthambore National Park famous for its tigers, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary etc. It is an ideal trip to bring out the adventurer in you, discovering the realms of nature, the flora & fauna, bird watching, sightseeing, hiking, trekking, camping, mountain bike riding & all sorts of multi-sport guided cycling tours in Rajasthan.
The Cityscape tours go about the specific city tours, take your pick & explore the heart & countryside of your chosen destination – the cultural centres, local cuisine, the arts & crafts of the region, the heritage sites, interacting with the locals, living the traditional life, sightseeing, historical traditions among others. It takes you on a discovery to the inner realms of the city, with a taste of its everyday life & people. Be it the land of the Lakes – Udaipur, or the vibrant town of Pushkar, famous for its annual fair, Jaipur – the Pink city & countless others to choose from, one can go on a detailed journey to their preferred location.
This option gives you the freedom to choose your own path, be it a guided but customised tours to your set of destinations or a chance to help you become a self-explorer, guiding your own through the by-lanes of the state of Rajasthan. One can customise as suited to your requirements – the destinations, the stay, accommodation, sight-seeing, sport tours, the go-solo part or travelling in a group. Whichever way it works, one can chart out & specialise a self-made plan & go on a cycling tour, whether professionally guided or self-guided – in any & all the diversity of this vibrant land.
A cycling tour sure does sound exciting & unconventional, but needs to be planned carefully & with the right measures. The most important part being the energy & stamina to explore the expanse riding a bicycle, the financial resources & budget build to cater to a cycling tour, the right amount of research into picking your style & type of the tour & the destinations. Whether self-guided or not the tour is a refreshingly new experience, exploration of the heart of the land, one that is so full of surprises & diversity offering a rich insight into the culture – meeting new people, discovering new places & knowledge of the historical traditions, the lifestyle, cuisine etc. unleashing the adventurer in you. One can also look for guidance & reservations from the wide range of travel companies, for instance Shikhar travels that offer many such options to choose from.
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Mary B. Anderson, 78 , lost her battle with brain cancer, Friday, July 22, 2011, in her Carrollton home with family by her side.
Today we rejoice in the knowledge that she has passed the barrier of time as we know it, and is forever at home with the Savior she faithfully served. Mary understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives.
Mary was born August 26, 1932, in Birmingham, Alabama to Russell and Mamie (Allison) Burden.
She married her best friend and soul-mate, Malcolm 'Mac' Anderson, September 29,1951 in Pell City, Alabama. They would be celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. A true love story to all who witnessed their love.
Mary enjoyed traveling the world and spending time with family and friends in her Carrollton home as well as at her lake house in Alba, TX where there was fishing, food, and fun.
Surviving along with her husband, Mac, is her brother Russell Burden Jr., two sons and their spouses; Walter & Jan Anderson Jr., David & Jeniece Anderson; 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; Marla & David Yonis and their son Riley, David Anderson Jr. and Kendl Anderson; along with many other family including her two nieces and nephew and their spouses; Resa & Udean Dillon, Connie & Joe Free, and Mickey & Margaret Limbaugh.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
A vistiation with friends and family will begin at 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 24th, at Sparkman Funeral Home in Richardson. Funeral service for Mary will be held at Sparkman Funeral Home on Monday, July 25th at 1:00 pm followed by burial at Restland Memorial Park, Garden of Faith. Pastor Delbert White will officiate the service.
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In a recent episode of Scriptnotes, we shared stories from screenwriters who managed to build careers while living outside of Los Angeles, New York or London. Here are additional tales from writers who got their start without moving to the big city first.
In this very special episode from 2014, Craig and John welcome special guests Aline Brosh McKenna, Rachel Bloom, B.J. Novak, Jane Espenson and Derek Haas to talk about writing books, movies and especially television.
In a recent episode of Scriptnotes, we shared stories from screenwriters who managed to build careers while living outside of Los Angeles, New York or London. Here are additional tales from writers who got their start without moving to the big city first.
Adam Davis moved to Los Angeles in 2007, and has been offering periodic updates on what he's learned and what he's accomplished.
With credits ranging from Captain Phillips to The Hunger Games, plus several stints in WGA contract negotiations, Billy Ray knows as much as any screenwriter about the realities of working writers and the turmoil in the industry. He joins us to talk about his new Amazon pilot, The Last Tycoon, which charts the behind-the-scenes drama at a 1930s Hollywood studio.
John and Craig welcome Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney, the Australian creator/stars of The Katering Show (a previous One Cool Thing).
Jonathan Groff — the Black-ish writer/producer, not the actor — joins John and Craig to explain the new vocabulary of television and why companies are all about ownership.
John and Craig look at how the push to increase diversity in TV writing rooms impacts writers looking to staff for the first time.
John talks with Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna, co-creators of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, about how they pitched and wrote their critically-acclaimed show.
John and Craig discuss open writing assignments, and how to best pitch to producers and studios looking to hire a writer for a specific property. Most of the work happens before you set foot in the room, so proper planning is essential.
John and Craig sit down with screenwriting legend Lawrence Kasdan to discuss Star Wars, Raiders, The Bodyguard and how he's shaped some of the most iconic big-screen stories and characters of our lifetime.
John and Craig welcome writer-director Lorene Scafaria to talk about her new movie The Meddler and some of the unique challenges faced by female directors.
John and Craig look at the non-screenplay things screenwriters end up writing, most notably outlines and treatments. We discuss some of the ones we've written (with examples), and offer advice on writing your own.
Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi join us to talk about their new movie The Invitation, and what's it's like to go from writing tentpole action films (like Clash of the Titans) to comedies (like Ride Along) to chamber-drama thrillers.
Craig and John welcome back Aline Brosh McKenna to discuss what she learned going from writing features to show-running Crazy Ex-Girlfriend — and what's waiting for her back in movie-land. The three of us came into the business at the height of the spec market, but everything is different now.
Craig and John look at three stories in the news for another installment of "How Would This Be a Movie?" From fake scientists to figure skaters, we pitch our takes before some actor's production company buys the rights. Speaking of rights, a new lawsuit targets the makers of Creed for stealing the idea. The case […]
Dana Fox joins John and Craig to discuss her role as both screenwriter and producer of How to Be Single. Like Simon Kinberg and Chris Morgan, Dana is one of a handful of feature writers taking responsibility for delivering not just the script, but the finished movie. We look at how and why she made […]
John and Craig examine why almost all of the top-grossing movies are part of a franchise — and the chicken-or-egg question at the heart of it. You don't get Minions without Despicable Me.
Michael Tabb takes a deep look at defining the premise of your story, but "premise" might not be the best word for what he's describing.
I don't have reason to write many of jokes. Most of the projects I work on are either dramas or premise-funny rather than punchline-funny. But I always admire well-crafted jokes. They're tiny works of magic.
Over lunch, I wondered aloud how many of the 100 top grossing movies were either sequels or the first film in a franchise.
Anyone who claims to have developed a mathematical system for picking hits is either delusional or willfully deceptive.
Every year, Andy Baio tracks online leaks of Oscar-nominated films, looking for trends.
We throw these terms around on the podcast without ever defining them.
Craig and John discuss the impact of Star Wars knocking down all the records, both for the industry and big-screen sci-fi.


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In Utah alone, outdoor recreation contributes more than $12.3B to the economy, employs more than 110,000 people and is the primary driver behind the tourism industry. Not only does Utah outdoor recreation create $737 million in state and local tax revenues, it is the reason for $3.9B in wages and salaries*. Governor Herbert created Utah's Office of Outdoor Recreation January 2013 as a result of the large contribution the industry plays in Utah's economy. It is the first office of its kind in the country. Our office aims to establish a nationwide recreation management standard, and ensure that the state's natural assets can sustain economic growth for years to come. The private sector is a key partner in Utah's success, and our state is committed to responsibly partnering with the business community.
*Data from a 2016 OIA report on Utah's Outdoor Recreation Economy
Natural Assets
Utah hosts a wide array of natural assets that have attracted outdoor enthusiasts for years, building the recreation economy we enjoy today. These include Utah's 54 million acres of public land, five National Parks, forty-three State Parks, fourteen ski resorts, thousands of miles of world class mountain bike trails, and much more.
Utah's great outdoors provides one of the best proving grounds for hands on product development. Amer Sports, located in Ogden, credits employees frequent use of the nearby trail system for helping push Salomon's line of trail running products. And as an Easton Mountain Products executive put it, "We're in Utah for a reason. Our facility is surrounded by potential outdoor experiences." Other outdoor companies that have chosen to headquarter in Utah include Petzl USA, Black Diamond, Skullcandy, and Goal Zero.
Here's a sampling of some of the outdoor products companies who are here in Utah.
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In addition to the natural resources that make Utah a great fit for outdoor business, Utah offers a variety of support services designed specifically to meet the needs of an outdoor company. Our department provides market expansion services, international export advice, rural manufacturing incentives,business relocation incentives, innovation grants, product testing, and patent support.
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Karl Samuelsson-Ton Tons Flingueurs
The Ton Tons came into the PSP Pro division and not many people other than a few European insiders could say accurately how well they were going to do. But they stepped up to the highest level of competition and secured themselves a spot in the Champions Division at the PSP Mid Atlantic Open this weekend by taking 7th overall in Dallas.
One of the success stories of the Ton Ton's during the Dallas open was Karl Samuelsson, who wowed the paintball world with his constant push down the D-side, and solid all around play. What most people don't know was that Samuelsson is actually a Swedish player, who has been well known on the European circuit for a long time and came up playing with the Legendary team Stockholm Joy Division.
Samuelsson sits 2nd in the Overall Player Ranking and if he keeps up this level of play he'll be a contender for the Top Gun title. Playing well on the D-side has a lot to do with how well you can gunfight, and the Swedish players have long been known as amazing gunfighters.
No doubt, Karl's gunfighting ability will be on full display at MAO this weekend, and since he proved to be one of the more aggressive players on the Ton Ton's, this layout should suit him well.
Osvaldo Brito Neto Lopes – Chattanooga CEP
We put Chattanooga CEP's Lopes on this list because he is always pushing the action on the snake side, and he's truly an inspiration to both up-and-coming players, and grizzled weekend warriors. At 40, Lopes in one of the oldest players in the league, but he's not a back player, he's running to the snake of the break and diving for his life almost every point he plays.
Osvaldo is from Brazil and still lives there; he is the only player from South America currently playing pro in the PSP. He worked his way onto the Ironmen, where he played for a few seasons before coming over to CEP midway through last year. Instantly he helped bring experience to the young roster, and provide consistent aggression on the snake side. Lopes has one of the best attitudes in the sport and should be a roll model for players who desire to get on good tournament teams, or one day play at the professional level.
CEP finally broke out of their shell and played some great paintball in Dallas, shocking everyone by beating good teams, like San Antonio X-Factor, and earning their spot in the Champions Division. They have some hard games on their schedule in the prelims but if they come out firing like they did at the first event, the have a good chance to keep proving their critics wrong.
Alexander Berdnikov – Moscow Red Legion
Berdnikov is the quiet star of Moscow Red Legion. Though short of stature he's an absolute beast on the field and was the 2012 Top Gun winner; statistically, there was no player better than him last season. Even though he's listed as a back player, Berdnikov can play every position. His timing is what sets him apart from the pack, and the skills he's honed over the past decade of pro competition have made him a Coach's favorite; everyone wishes they had Berdnikov on their team.
But Red Legion is currently rebuilding their squad again this season (they lost their main attackers on both sides of the field in the offseason) and did not play their best at the first event. They'll be hungry at MAO this week, because this team is not used to losing and not used to getting to taking 8th place, which is where they finished in Dallas. Berdnikov ranked 23rd in Dallas, which will hurt his chances to repeat as Top Gun, and Moscow really needs him to play his best if they want to podium in this week's tournament.
Mark your calendars for the second event of the 2013 PSP season brought to you live from OXCC Paintball Park nest week, May 3rd – 5th! The new Champions and Challenger format makes its debut at the Mid Atlantic Open, don't miss it!
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Old fillings are really gold in color and may be up to 60% gold (there's 2 in this photo), the new ones, however are a dull grey with much less gold content.
Want to find out exactly what's in it?
If you take your dental gold to a typical gold buyer, they will make their best guess, but you will never know what was actually in it. With Valley Goldmine, the dentists that sell gold to us get the actual assay printout from the refinery so you know exactly what it is and that you are getting 75% of the precious metal value. In this case, there was 29% Gold, 33% Silver & 19.8% Palladium and the customer walked away with $529 for the 43.1g of dental gold (the other 5.7g were the teeth/porcelain that were still attached!)


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Upon updating an entity (a taxonomy term in this case) using View Bulk Ops I get this notice with both today's dev release and beta3:
Notice: Undefined variable: langcode in filefield_paths_entity_update() (line 245 of /path/to/public_html/d7/sites/all/modules/filefield_paths/filefield_paths.module).
Everything functions correctly though - terms were updated as expected. The nodes I tested on don't actually have any files attached, so I don't know about that aspect.
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Thanks, issue fixed in 7.x-1.x, dev release out shortly.
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issue fixed in 7.x-1.x
7.x-1.x is the dev version. The beta now still contains this bug, and since it is not updated since February it is probably better to remove it completely.
Would you recommand me using the dev version or are you planning a new release?
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i still have this problem coming up, using 7.x-1.0-beta3 version... isn't it the version i'm supposed to use?
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You need dev or beta4
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Where is beta4? Dev is giving me some other problems.
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Please don't re-open fixed issues. I am currently pushing for a new beta release, which requires me to sort through the still open issues, and coming across issues that are already resolved just makes things harder for me.


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83 Percent of Syria's Lights Extinguished
Eighty-three percent of all the lights in Syria have gone out since the start of the conflict there. Welthungerhilfe supports #withSyria campaign
Eighty-three percent of all the lights in Syria have gone out since the start of the conflict there, a global coalition of humanitarian and human rights organisations has revealed ahead of the fourth anniversary on March 15.
Analysing satellite images, scientists based at Wuhan University in China and the University of Maryland, in co-operation with the #withSyria coalition of 130 non-governmental organisations, have shown that the number of lights visible over Syria at night has fallen by 83% since March 2011.
"Four years since this crisis began, Syria's people have been plunged into the dark: destitute, fearful, and grieving for the friends they have lost and the country they once knew," said David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee. "Four years since the crisis began, there is at present very little light in this tunnel. Over two hundred thousand people have been killed and a staggering eleven million have been forced to flee their homes. Syrians deserve much better from the international community - it is past time to show that we have not given up and will work with them to turn the lights back on."
"Satellite imagery is the most objective source of data showing the devastation of Syria on a national scale," said Dr Xi Li, lead researcher on the project. "Taken from 500 miles above the earth, these images help us understand the suffering and fear experienced by ordinary Syrians every day, as their country is destroyed around them. In the worst-affected areas, like Aleppo, a staggering 97% of the lights have gone out. The exceptions are the provinces of Damascus and Quneitra, near the Israeli border, where the decline in light has been 35% and 47% respectively."
The #withSyria coalition also today released a hard-hitting film and launched a global petition at withsyria.com that calls on world leaders to 'turn the lights back on in Syria' by:
Prioritising a political solution with human rights at its heart;
Boosting the humanitarian response both for those inside Syria and refugees, including through increased resettlement;
Insisting that all parties put an end to attacks on civilians and stop blocking aid
Dr Zaher Sahloul, President of the Syrian American Medical Society, said: "The rise of terrorist groups crossing borders has spread fear and focused the world's attention on Syria - but it has distracted governments from the suffering of ordinary Syrians and the abuses committed by all sides in this conflict. Every day Syrian medics, aid workers and teachers are taking enormous risks to help their neighbours and loved ones, while the international community continuously fails to pursue a political solution and an end to the violence and suffering."
In late 2014, the EU imposed a ban on the export of jet fuel and fuel additives to Syria to weaken the Syrian government's ability to carry out attacks from the air against civilians, notably by dropping barrel bombs from helicopters. On 7 March 2015, the EU sanctioned more individuals and entities supporting the Syrian regime, furthering pressure on the regime to come to seek a peaceful resolution. These actions have come on the back of three UN Security Council resolutions adopted in 2014 that demanded action to secure protection and assistance for civilians in Syria.
Since then, thousands of Syrians have been killed, and more people have been displaced or are in need of help than ever before. A new report 'Failing Syria' released today accuses warring parties and powerful states of failing to achieve what these resolutions set out to do.
Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council and former United Nations Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, said: "2014 was the darkest year yet in this horrific war. Civilians are not protected as the Security Council promised they would be, their access to relief has not improved and humanitarian funding is declining compared to the needs. It is an outrage how we are failing Syrians."
Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest private aid organisations in Germany; politically independent and non-denominational. It is fighting for 'Zero Hunger by 2030'. Since its establishment, more than 8,500 overseas projects in 70 countries have been supported with 3.27 billion euros. Welthungerhilfe works on the basic principle of help for self-help: from rapid disaster relief to reconstruction and long-term development cooperation projects with national and international partner organisations.


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Working on the next project using again awesome Apache Kafka and again fighting against fundamental misunderstanding of the philosophy of this technology which probably usually comes from previous experience using traditional messaging systems. This blog post aims to make the mindset switch as easy as possible and to understand where this technology fits in. What pitfalls to be aware off and how to avoid them. On the other hand this article doesn't try to cover all or goes to much detail.
Apache Kafka is system optimized for writes – essentially to keep up with what ever speed or amount producer sends. This technology can configured to meet any required parameters. That is one of the motivations behind naming this technology after famous writer Franz Kafka. If you want to understand philosophy of this technology you have to take a look with fresh eye. Forget what you know from JMS, RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, AMQP and others. Even though the usage patterns are similar internal workings are completely different – opposite. Following table provides quick comparison
JMS, RabbitMQ, …
Apache Kafka
Push model
Pull model
Persistent message with TTL
Retention Policy
Guaranteed delivery
Guaranteed "Consumability"
Hard to scale
Fault tolerance – Active – passive
Fault tolerance – ISR (In Sync Replicas)
Core ideas in Apache Kafka comes from RDBMS. I wouldn't describe Kafka as a messaging system but rather as a distributed database commit log which in order to scale can be partitioned. Once the information is written to the commit log everybody interested can read it at its own pace and responsibility. It is consumers responsibility to read it not the responsibility of the system to deliver the information to consumer. This is the fundamental twist. Information stays in the commit log for limited time given by retention policy applied. During this period it can be consumed even multiple times by consumers. As the system has reduced set of responsibilities it is much easier to scale. It is also really fast – as sequence read from the disk is similar to random access memory read thanks to effective file system caching.
Topic partition is basic unit of scalability when scaling out Kafka. Message in Kafka is simple key value pair represented as byte arrays. When message producer is sending a message to Kafka topic a client partitioner decides to which topic partition message is persisted based on message key. It is a best practice that messages that belongs to the same logical group are send to the same partition. As that guarantee clear ordering. On the client side exact position of the client is maintained on per topic partition bases for assigned consumer group. So point to point communication is achieved by using exactly the same consumer group id when clients are reading from topic partition. While publish subscribe is achieved by using distinct consumer group id for each client to topic partition. Offset is maintained for consumer group id and topic partition and can be reset if needed.
Topic partitions can be replicated zero or n times and distributed across the Kafka cluster. Each topic partition has one leader and zero or n followers depends on replication factor. Leader maintains so called In Sync Replicas (ISR) defined by delay behind the partition leader is lower than replica.lag.max.ms. Apache zookeeper is used for keeping metadata and offsets.
- acknowledge – broker acknowledge to producer message write
- commit – message is written to all ISR and consumer can read
- 0 – producer doesn't wait for confirmation
- 1 – wait for acknowledge from leader
- ALL – wait for acknowledge from all ISR ~ message commit
Apache Kafka is quite flexible in configuration and as such it can meet many different requirements in terms of throughput, consistency and scalability. Replication of topic partition brings read scalability on consumer side but also poses some risk as it is some additional level of complexity to achieve this. If you are unaware of those corner cases it might lead to nasty surprises especially for new comers. So let's take a closer look at following scenario.
We have topic partition wit a replication factor 2. Producer requires highest consistency level, set to ack = all. Replica 1 is currently leader. Message 10 is committed hence available to clients. Message 11 is not acknowledged nor committed due to the failure of replica 3. Replica 3 will be eliminated from ISR or put offline. That causes that message 11 becomes acknowledged and committed.
Is that a problem? Well the correct answer is: It depends. There are scenarios where this behavior is perfectly fine. Imagine collecting logs from all machines via sending them through Kafka. On the other hand if we implement event sourcing and we just lost some events that we cannot recreate the application state correctly. Yes we have a problem! Unfortunately, if that doesn't changed in latest releases, that is default configuration if you just install new fresh Kafka cluster. It is a set up which favor availability and throughput over other factors. But Kafka allows you to set it up in a way that it meets your requirements for consistency as well but will sacrifice some availability in order to achieve that (CAP theorem). To avoid described scenario you should use following configuration. Producer should require acknowledge level ALL. Do not allow to kafka perform a new leader election for dirty replicas – use settings unclean.leader.election.enable = false. Use replication factor (default.replication.factor = 3) and require minimal number of replicas to be in sync state to higher than 1 (min.insync.replicas = 2).
We already quickly touched the topic of message delivery to consumer. Kafka doesn't guarantees that message was delivered to all consumers. It is responsibility of the consumers to read messages. So there is no semantics of persistent message as known from traditional messaging systems. All messages send to Kafka are persistent meaning available for consumption by clients according to retention policy. Retention policy essentially specifies how long the message will be available in Kafka. Currently there are two basic concepts – limited by space used for keeping messages or time for which the message should be at least available. The one which gets violated first wins.
When I need to clean the data from the Kafka (triggered by retention policy) there are two options. The simplest one is just delete the message. Or I can compact messages. Compaction is a process where for each message key is just one message, usually the latest one. That is actually a second semantics of key used in message.
What features you cannot find in Apache Kafka compared to traditional messaging technologies? Probably the most significant is an absence of any selector in combination with listen (wake me on receive). For sure can be implemented via correlation id, but efficiency is on the completely different level. You have to read all messages, deserialize those and filter. Compared to traditional selector which uses custom field in message header where you don't need even to deserialize message payload that is on completely different level. Monitoring Kafka on production environment essentially concerns elementary question: Are the consumers fast enough? Hence monitoring consumers offsets in respect to retention policy.
Kafka was created in LinkedIn to solve specific problem of modern data driven application to fill the gap in traditional ETL processes usually working with flat files and DB dumps. It is essentially enterprise service bus for data where software components needs exchange data heavily. It unifies and decouples data exchange among components. Typical uses are in "BigData" pipeline together with Hadoop and Spark in lambda or kappa architecture. It lays down foundations of modern data stream processing.
This post just scratches basic concepts in Apache Kafka. If you are interested in details I really suggest to read following sources which I found quite useful on my way when learning Kafka:
- This article describes core ideas behind Kafka
- Official documentation is pretty good as well
- If you are concerned about performance you can find your answers in this white paper
- Also need to mention a great book from original creators here


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Women'S Affairs, Gender and Community Development Minister Oppah Muchinguri (pictured right) has raised concern over the failure by fellow ministers to observe the 50-50 representation in the appointment of parastatal boards.
Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the belated International Day of Families commemorations held in Harare yesterday, Minister Muchinguri said most of the boards were dominated by men, a situation which stalled the attainment of gender balance on the boards.
"I am worried because women continue to be sidelined. There are a lot of women who are qualified to be in those boards but they were not appointed," she said.
Minister Muchinguri said she was now pinning her hopes in the Gender Commission which, she said, would be set up soon.
"I am just hoping that the Gender Commission which has already been approved by Cabinet will help address the gender disparity evident in the appointment of the various boards," she said.
She cited boards appointed by the Minister of Energy and Power Development as an example where only two out of the 10 boards have women as chairpersons.
Meanwhile, Minister Muchinguri reiterated the need for stiffer penalties for perpetrators of child abuse and rape.
"We are saying the minimum sentence for anyone who rapes be pegged at 30 years so that cases of child and women abuse may be reduced," she said.
Minister Muchinguri called on church leaders to have doctrines that do not expose children to abuses.
"Church leaders who are here please help us because some of you and your congregants are abusing children, marrying under-age girls to old men as well as depriving them of the right to education," she said.
"I also urge every parent here to closely monitor children to notice any change in behaviour that may be caused by abuse, whether sexually or in any other form."
In a speech read on her behalf by Miss Rumbidzai Kahari, Minister of State for Harare Metropolitan Province Miriam Chikukwa said the family unit is under threat from homosexuality.
"As you may be aware, the family is under threat in the world as some people are striving to redefine what is family through the lobbying for homosexual marriages," she said.
"I am pleased to inform you that the Government is committed to the continued existence of the family as we know it today (anti –gay)."
The International Day of Families is celebrated on May 15 every year to show the importance of families to people, societies and cultures. around the world.


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Bible preaching and teaching each day from Evangelists Ronnie Rice and Allen Snare. Every morning, Bible classes will be taught using ASL and total communication. Gospel services are held each morning and evening.
The Deaf have a wonderful time at the Bill Rice Ranch. They may swim, ride horses, play ball, play putt-putt golf, hike, or relax on our large, beautiful Ranch. Enjoy good fellowship with deaf friends from around the country at meals, Cowboy Town, Cowboy Cookouts, and more!
Includes $20 registration fee. Air-conditioned rooms with bunk beds; bring your own linens or rent from us.
Private Deluxe Rooms available for individuals or married couples only. Air-conditioned, double bed, carpeted, private bath. Linens provided. Contact Registar early to upgrade—space is limited!
NOTE: Credit cards will be charged a 2% surcharge fee
Bring a Bible, notebook, pen, bedding (bunk beds), towels, washcloths, swimsuit (no two-piece suits), and other personal items. Bedding, towels and washcloths may be rented at camp. You will need money for: cowboy cookouts and trail rides (see below), snacks, souvenirs, books, CDs, etc.
Radios, CD/MP3/DVD players, skate-boards, bikes, or rollerblades. No smoking. No pets.
Cowboy Cookout
A Bill Rice Ranch classic! Horse or wagon ride through the beautiful east pasture. Delicious grub including: Steak, eggs, hashbrowns, Tennessee Toast, Cowboy Coffee & Wonder-Juice. Unforgettable cowboy entertainment.
$13/wagon, $15/horse
($2 less for children not having steak)
Horse Rides
Scenic 30-minute trail rides on the back property. Well-trained horses. Corny cowboy jokes at no added cost!
$6 (30 minutes long)
Tickets cannot be reserved ahead of time but may be purchased throughout the camp week.
From its beginning the Ranch has encouraged its guests to honor the Lord in appearance. Wholesome standards displaying modesty and distinction between the sexes are intended to be a help and blessing to you.
Boys No shorts. Sweatpants or wind pants will not be appropriate for meals or services.
Girls Dresses and skirts (knee-length). For horse riding and other activities: culottes/athletic wear (knee-length and loose). No shorts, pants, capris, or cut-offs, please. No two-piece swimsuits, unless the top and bottom overlap.
Each meal is served as an All-you-can-eat Buffet in an air-conditioned dinning hall. The Ranch takes pride in the quality of food served; it's guaranteed to be the best camp food you have ever had.
Information and instructions for taking medication should be sent on registration card. Diabetics or others on special diets must bring their own foodstuffs if supplement beyond regular meal is desired.
Plan to be on the Ranch for the first meal and first service. A good beginning is important to the success of the entire camp. Deaf Adult Camp begins Monday at 3 P.M. (CDT). Please do not arrive before 3 P.M. The first meal is served at 5:30 P.M. The first service begins at 7:30 P.M. The week ends Friday night. Plan to leave by 8 A.M. Saturday.
The Ranch will provide transportation from the Nashville Airport, Bus Station, or Murfreesboro Bus Station at $15 per person per trip ($5 each way if group of 4 or more). Send us your travel schedule if you wish to be met.
Deaf Adult Camp Registration
Register for camp early! Weeks will fill up quickly so save
5 Steps to Register
1. Download the Registration form
2. Enter all information requested
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3. Mail in form with $20 registration fee
4. Pay Camp fee balance on arrival
*see prices on "Cost & Accomodations" tab
5. Bring your Deaf friends!
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Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for May where we are preparing for the retirement of some Stampin' Up! products. Though it may be goodbye to some very loved supplies, it will make room for the much-anticipated new catalog products. We hope you enjoy the Pals' creative projects.
You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Kerry Willard Bray, Peonies and Paper Chains, number 18 on the Pals Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all the projects.
I recently looked through my stamps to see which ones were on the retired list, and discovered that there actually quite a few. But I have no regrets about the ones I have – because they "spoke" to me in some way when I decided to purchase them, and therefore they have meaning for me. And yes, there will probably be a time when I will have to go through them and weed some of them out, but for now I am glad that I have such a well-rounded collection. That being said, there is nothing like a new Annual Catalog to get the blood flowing and the crafty ideas swirling. There are five gorgeous new In Colors and some really sweet new stamps, punches, and accessories. So while I treasure the stamps I already have, I can't wait to dig into the richness of Stampin' Up!s newest offerings.
For my project this month I pulled out an old standby, and one of my personal faves, Pleasant Poppies. What a classic background stamp! For the card below I used just a part of the whole stamp by only inking the flower stems that I wanted to use; because the stems aren't as close together it's much easier to ink up just the portion of the image that you want to use. I paired it with a piece of the Back to Black Designer Series Paper, which is also retiring. I was going for something clean and crisp but elegant, and I think I've achieved that with this sympathy card. The sentiment is also from a retiring set, the 2014-15 Ronald McDonald House Charities stamp, Flamingo Lingo.
The next stop is Susan Itell at Simple Stampin, number 20 on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting; I hope to see you on next month's Pals Hop! Here is the complete Blog Hop lineup:
- Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
- Becky Volpp at Inkblossomwithbecky
- Sue Becker at RnR Stamping
- Candy Ford at Stamp Candy
- Lisa Pretto at InkBig Academy Stamps!
- Martie Pollard at The Crafty Bandit
- Nicole Watt at Pixel Maven's Retreat
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
- Patti MacLeith at Papercrafts By Patti
- Natalie Bradley at Soirée by Natalie Bradley
- Karen Hallam at Karen's Stampin' Habit!
- Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin'
- Jackie Diediker at Stampin' Jackie
- Peggy Noe at prettypapercards
- Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
- Kerry Willard Bray at Peonies and Paper Chains
- Amy Hoptay at Craft Carnivore ← it's the circle of life – you are here.
- Susan Itell at Simple Stampin
- Debra Simonis at Deb's Stampin' Grounds
- Jane Knudsen at see jane stamp
- Dawn Tidd at Tiddbits from Dawn
- Michelle Gleeson at StampinMojo
- Sherrie Gross at Stampin' Sunshine
- Angela Curry at Kindred Stampers
- Mary Fish at Stampin' Pretty
- Denise Hoepfner at The Mountain Magpie
- Nancy Gleason at My Stampin Space
- Kalyn Shubnell at The Stamping Chronicles
- Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
- Lynn Kolcun at Stamping With Avery's Owlery
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David Gordon Green directs Boston Marathon bombing film
Director David Gordon Green has been signed on to direct Boston Marathon bombing film, Stronger
Director David Gordon Green has been signed on to direct Boston Marathon bombing film, Stronger.
The drama will focus on Jeff Bauman, a survivor who lost both his legs in the attack. John Pollono has written the script for the film produced by David Hoberman, Todd Lieberman and Scott Silver, who worked together on David O Russell's The Fighter.
Stronger will chronicle the story of Bauman, who was waiting for his girlfriend at the finish line of the annual marathon when two pressure cooker bombs exploded, killing three people and injuring more than 260.
Bauman wrote his experience as a key witness in the trial of bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his attempts at rehab in a book titled, Stronger that he co-wrote with Bret Witter.