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Like many of you out there, I have become a Pinterest addict. A few weeks ago, I spent hours pinning holiday cookie recipes. One that kept popping up on my radar was a chocolate cookie made with devil's food cake mix. It looked super easy - so I made up my own variation.
Easy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies {makes about 4 dozen cookies}
-1 box of devil's food cake mix
-2 tablespoons of melted butter
-2 eggs
-1/4 cup water
-crushed up candy canes...or you could use mint chocolate baking chips
-sprinkles {optional}
1. Put everything {but the candy canes} in a bowl and mix with a wooden spoon. The dough becomes very stiff, so be prepared to get an arm workout in.
2. Once all is combined, fold in the candy cane pieces.
3. Spread parchment paper out on baking sheets and spray with a little non-stick cooking spray.
4. This dough is stiff, but also very sticky. To avoid making a mess of everything, I used two small spoons to spoon the dough out onto the baking sheets. I filled one spoon up with dough and used the other to push it onto the baking sheet. These cookies will spread, so only use about a quarter sized amount for each cookie.
5. Sprinkle with red and white sprinkles {optional} and bake for about 12 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
6. Remove pans from oven and allow to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before removing.


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Nairobi Ministry of Education January, 29, 2021
The Government in partnership with the Iranian government is set to make joint initiatives in science, technology and Innovation landscape that will benefit the two countries mutual interests.
The joint initiative will mainly focus on nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Chief Administrative Secretary for Education Mumina Bonaya met the Vice-President for Science and Technology, Dr. Sorena Sattari at Jogoo House Ministry of Education headquarters where they discussed areas for collaboration between the two countries.
In attendance included the Principal Secretary for University Education and Research, Amb. Simon Nabukwesi, Iranian Ambassador to Kenya Jafar Barmaki, Director General of the National Commission for Science, Technology & Innovation (NACOSTI), Prof. Walter O. Oyawa, the Director for Higher Education, Mr. Mogaka Ogutu among other senior Education Officials.
Possible areas for collaboration and partnership between Kenya and Iran in area of Science, Technology and Innovation they discussed included harnessing and promoting opportunities in nanotechnology and Hi-Technologies in Science, Technology and Innovation programmes, including support for post-graduate programmes, and Training of Trainers programmes and the creation of Innovation and Technology hubs and parks among others.
Kennedy Buhere
Communications Officer,
Ministry of Education,
P.O. Box 30040,

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It is practically 20 years already since massage chairs are shown the lots. It intends to imitate far more movement and activity with the masseuse. 수원 출장마사지 aims to tension, stress, and ease the back pain.
Body Stiffness: Our bodies can become stiff and sore for a variety quite a few reasons. It usually is sitting inside a position for too long periods of time or from working out hard. Our muscles become stiff you should to painfulness. Massaging them helps to restore the flexibility and lessen tightness previously muscles and soft tissue areas.
Since massage chairs will be in the higher price category, they are not an impulse deal. Truth be told, they also may not be for the world. The most typical buyers kinds who understand the benefits of regular massage therapy or have certain problems requiring pain relief.
Heat therapy feature to assuage your aching muscles – Recent designs include heat treatment method. This can enhance your relaxation experience and also the quality with the massage you could get contrary to the chair. Heat can relax and loosen tight muscles, which can soothe soreness of tired and tight muscles. It may also help improve blood circulation going for the heated regions.
The foot massage in this particular chair is simply wonderful. It appears with a stationary roller that is positioned underneath the arch among the foot. This roller is an additional dimension of massage coupled with the compression massage of the 14 specially engineered airbags.
I started my scalp massage ritual after learning about how it will do help make my hair healthy and grow long fast, only if I it right with the right stuff in my small scalp, every day.
The HT 3300 robotic massage chair has a nice contemporary device. It is not a significant full body massage recliner and power of the massage is almost weak. This massage chair has some nice features in design, but would be a little light on the massage therapy which having is the particular of the chair.


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What's wrong with this ?
CREATE TABLE dog
(id number, name varchar2(10), breed varchar2(10), birth_date date);
select name, breed, count(*)
from dog
group by name;
Yup, you get an ORA-0979 "Not a group by expression" triggered by the "breed" identifier in line 1.
If you execute it through DBMS_SQL...well, you can't. It actually fails at the parse phase.
v_num integer;
v_ret number;
v_num := dbms_sql.open_cursor;
'select name, breed, count(*) from dog group by name',dbms_sql.native);
v_ret := dbms_sql.execute(v_num);
dbms_sql.close_cursor (v_num);
But you can embed the SQL in a procedure and it compiles successfully.
create or replace procedure get_dog is
for c_rec in (select name, breed, count(*) from dog group by name) loop
end loop;
Although it fails on execution, the compilation of the procedure has succeeded. It has worked out that the table and columns exist with appropriate privileges. With PLSQL_WARNINGS it will even do some datatype checking. But this demonstrates that the compiling a procedure does NOT do a full parse of the SQL statement. One reason, perhaps, for this is that parsing the SQL statement would mean it ending up in shared memory (eg visible through v$sql) and the compilation of a large package might have a big impact on shared resources.
The 'lite parse' performed by PL/SQL can be done using less shared resources and a reduced impact on other sessions. The drawback is that, you may occasionally get an SQL statement in your PL/SQL code that can never be successfully executed. However you should discover that quickly enough in your testing phase....
PS. Can anyone come up with other SQL 'parse' errors that are not caught when the statement is statically compiled into PL/SQL ? My 'test' would be that the statement fails during a DBMS_SQL.PARSE, but can be included (without recourse to dynamic SQL) in a procedure that can be compiled without error.
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Please correct anything I write that is misleading.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
1 comment:
- Laurent Schneider said...
indeed it remind me one issue
create table lsc_t (x varchar2(255), y date);
exception when others then
insert into lsc_t (x,y) values (sqlerrm, sysdate);
as sqlerrm is valid in plsql, the parser did not complain.
So the code above is doing nothing in 9i but is failing in 10g. So maybe your group by will fail in a next release ;-) - 10:15 pm
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One of the simplest ways to extract cash from stolen credit card accounts is to buy pricey consumer goods online and resell them on the black market. Most online retailers grew wise to these scams years ago and stopped shipping to regions of the world most frequently associated with credit card fraud, including Eastern Europe, North Africa, and Russia. But these restrictions have created a burgeoning underground market for reshipping scams, which rely on willing or unwitting residents in the United States and Europe to receive and relay high-dollar stolen goods to crooks living in the embargoed areas.
There are dozens of businesses in the criminal underground engaged in merchandise laundering, known as "Drops for stuff" on cybercrime forums. The "drops" are people who have responded to work-at-home package reshipping jobs advertised on craigslist.com and job search sites. Most reshipping scams promise employees a monthly salary and cash bonuses. But the crooks almost always sever communications with drops just before the first payday, usually about a month after the drop ships their first package.
A typical drop will receive and reship between two and four packages per day. The packages arrive with prepaid shipping labels that are paid for with stolen credit card numbers, or with hijacked online accounts at FedEx and the US Postal Service. Drops are responsible for inspecting and verifying the contents of shipments, attaching the correct shipping label to each package, and sending them off via the appropriate shipping company.
One drops operation, dropforrent.net, allows "clients" to "rent" drops who have signed up for reshipping jobs. "Managers," those who facilitate drop recruitment scams, can earn money by purchasing merchandise that the reshipping operation can quickly resell. Most reshipping operations seek consumer electronics that can be easily sold for cash, including laptop computers, cameras, smart phones and parts for sports cars. Dropforrent.com pays managers and clients 30 percent of the value of laptops from ACER, HP, Toshiba, Dell, Compaq and Samsung, for example, and more than 40 percent of the retail price for Apple, Sony, VAIO, Canon and Nikon products.
Drops also can be used to reship virtually anything else that the client or manager would like to use or consume themselves, such as clothes, jewelry, and candy. For this service, clients and managers pay a flat rate of 50 percent of the value of the goods to have the items reshipped abroad.
The dropforrent.com managers recruit new hires by posing as legitimate businesses. One manager who uses the name Dick Martin operates a dummy business called applestore-direct.com, and actively recruits drops via ads on craigslist.com. Recruited drops are given a login to applestore-direct.com where they receive daily updates about pending shipments. Drops also are required to use this Web-based interface to notify their managers of received and reshipped items.
Kent Tribbett, a 24-year-old from West Berlin, New Jersey, has been reshipping for applestore-direct.com for almost three weeks. He was hired by Martin via an ad on craigslist.com and was given an account at applestore-direct, where he was instructed to log in daily to receive and transmit information about packages arriving at his home. A screen shot of his user account is below.
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"The transformation of a normal cell into an invasive tumour cell is not just about acquiring capacities but equally important is the loss of certain genes, such as RARRES3," explains Roger Gomis.
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Being the end of the month, I can only guess that several events from the past few days must be due to some kind of quota system, where certain folks begin reflecting upon the litany of the month's transgressions, tallying their misdeeds and scheming ways to set new personal records.
Yesterday, people were shooting fireworks at me. Cute, 2 ounce projectiles which may or may not end with a bang. No biggie. Annoying, but mostly harmless.
This morning, whilst cruising southbound on Quivira, I notice a blue VW New Beetle behind me. Nothing new here. Turn signal goes on. Beetle kind of changes lanes, but ends up straddling. I'm taking the center of the lane, so this guy is a very close pass. I'm approaching a red light, and wondering what exactly the driver is planning. Next to me now, as I drop my arm signalling a stop, he moseys on in to hog my lane, leaving me to retreat to the (thankfully empty) right turn lane. I pound on his door. He stares straight ahead. Light turns green and he's off. Meh.
As I slog up the Quivira viaduct all alone at 6:00 AM, the light at the apex of the climb turns red. There's a "T" intersection at the top of the viaduct. Soon, cars begin turning from this ramp, going north and south on Quivira. In my mirror, I spot a yellow New Beetle behind me a good ways, and see the motorist signal to change lanes. As I stop at the red light, more cars are flowing out into the intersection. The yellow Beetle doesn't stop, nor slow down. The lady just blew right through the intersection (which was thankfully clear at the moment) at 45 MPH as if she had a green light.
I'm calling it Attack Of The Beetles. I'll refrain from making the leap that New Beetle "Drivers" (if you can call what these two were doing "driving") are assholes, but they were batting a thousand this morning.
Then, I got this gem via email from Karen. I guess she's had a heck of a week as well.
Subject: Smacking a bumI suppose by "Quota of villainy" I really mean "Quota of inattention" -- after all, I'd really just like road users to focus on the task of transportation (instead of ignoring vehicles that they're about to run off the road or texting the lady friends that they're on their way to
Well it finally happened. Under the highway bridge around the corner from Boulevard brewery, a bum with his morning beer in a sack in his hand, he was drinking it. He stepped out of the bushes in front of me, it was a close call. I'm so polite, I said excuse me. I didn't hit him, but it was close.
Riding your bike to work is so exciting, who would want to drive a car. This and a gallon of paint, all in the same week.
Oh, the "Gallon of Paint" that Karen mentioned above was a real treat. A bucket of paint fell off of a truck in front of her and she rode through the mess it left on the roadway. This led to a squirrely ride over the railroad tracks and all kinds of tasty road debris sticking to the paint on her tires. Fortunately, nothing caused a flat.
More flags. I was trailing an older lady on a 1990s Trek 2100 most of the way on Turkey Creek trail.
I need a beer, darn it. Boulevard is a local craft brewer. All the beers I've bought from them have used twist-off caps (aside from smokestack series, which are 750ml bottles with a cork). Odd, then, that they use a pry-off cap when bottling their attempt at making a Boring Yellow Pilsner at a cheaper-than-usual price point.
Okay, this Pilsner's really not that bad, but it is kind of boring for a Boulevard beer. I'm not sure what I expected. It's definitely a beer to pair with more delicate flavors, or perhaps one to just crack open on a hot summer day after a good bike ride.


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Thursday, November 15, 2012
51 comments:
- Anonymous said...
What little trust I had in the judicial system has vanished. A free country does not execute in the face of doubt (or even execute at all, some would argue). I cannot say that we are free, yet alone a first world country now. Your efforts to fight these wrongs will pay off in the long term. The USA has a history of not acknowledging or correcting wrongdoing in a timely manner, if it all. I appreciate what you do, because this was not just on behalf of Preston, but for the American people. We all benefit from justice, truth and fairness. We all suffer from injustice, prejudice, and coverups. This case was overflowing with all three of these.
- November 15, 2012 at 6:25 PM
- Anonymous said...
Texas is a little bit safer tonight.
- November 15, 2012 at 7:23 PM
- Anonymous said...
http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2012-11-02/framing-the-guilty/all/ - November 15, 2012 at 7:35 PM
- Anonymous said...
Texas has executed many likely innocent people before,as you have said...I cannot believe that Preston Hughes tonight sadly joined their ranks with his death.
R.I.P. Mr. Hughes. - November 15, 2012 at 7:58 PM
- Petra de Jong said...
Wishing you all the strength in the world...
:( - November 15, 2012 at 8:03 PM
- Anonymous said...
- November 15, 2012 at 8:07 PM
- Anonymous said...
please enlighten yourself with 'the skeptical juror's' previous posts.
Please continue to fight for my innocence even though I'm gone." - PRESTON HUGHES - RIP - November 15, 2012 at 8:17 PM
- ks said...
Me too.
- November 15, 2012 at 8:44 PM
- Dr. Thinus Coetzee said...
This is sad indeed! No person should be executed until all matters have been resolved and investigated properly. Thanks TSJ for all your hard work on this. We laud all your efforts. You did not fail, you opened more doors to show that the death penalty, in instances like this, is not the solution. To Texas: "When in doubt, don't kill!". Our sincerest condolences to Preston's family.
- November 15, 2012 at 9:12 PM
- Anonymous said...
Good ! Glad the murderer is gone !
- November 15, 2012 at 9:14 PM
- Anonymous said...
I guess I was naive enough to think from the moment I read Al's initial review of the case that despite all the looming obstacles the quest for accuracy and truth would prevail in this life or death struggle.
TSJ, please take some miniscule measure of comfort in knowing that your efforts on this case have inspired others to become much more actively involved in preventing future injustices like this.
-Matt in California - November 15, 2012 at 9:22 PM
- Anonymous said...
Hughes was GUILTY and all you namby pamby killer lovers can go cry a river. It makes me sick when all you people try to get murderers off on technicalities when you KNOW they did it.
- November 15, 2012 at 9:41 PM
- Anonymous said...
One of the victims TOLD the police that it was Preston Hughes that hurt her and tried to rape her. Even one of Hughes attorneys said Hughes was GUILTY. Hughes confessed at first and then tried to take it back. Hughes was involved in other rapes. GUILTY.
- November 15, 2012 at 9:49 PM
- Anonymous said...
Please enlighten yourself with the information tsj wrote in his previous posts.
'It is simply not medically feasible that this young woman, particularly given the fact that one's heart rate accelerates during stress, and thus blood loss occurs more rapidly, could have spoken to the officers as they claimed,' wrote Dr. Robert White, Dr. Robert White, who was chief medical examiner in Nueces County before joining the Fort Worth forensics department.
'Please continue to fight for my innocence even though I'm gone.' - November 15, 2012 at 10:13 PM
- Anonymous said...
ahh america you make me laugh..!Although hundreds of supporters have tried to persuade the texas courts and the texas pardons and paroles Board to spare the life of hughes, the board and the courts have held fast, refusing clemency. Why? because the actual court case was solid; it is only in the "realm of public relations" where Hughes appears innocent of killing those two children,
the doubt being raised in the case is "manufactured."This can easily happen over a long period of time,with organisations like Amnesty International using articulate and polished individuals to create such doubt,and this knock on effect "grooms and manipulates" individuals like the skeptical juror and others. The outrage surrounding this case has nothing to do with Hughes or the facts of the case, and everything to do with anti-death penalty advocates.Are your courts that blind,no,they can just see the difference between the hype and upholding the law. This really has nothing to do with Preston Hughes, but It has everything to do with the death penalty. Rob B. England
- November 15, 2012 at 11:58 PM
- Andy said...
John you did amazing stuff with the little time you had. I'm sure you feel gutted. Thank you for all you did.
- November 15, 2012 at 11:58 PM
- Anonymous said...
To all the posters advocating Mr Hughes' execution, please take your gloating elsewhere. There are plenty of pro death penalty websites available to air such views. Unless you are familiar with the case (and not just because you have read the details in the Texas tribune or the Urban forum), then please rethink before posting ignorant or childish comments - this is a place for rational debates and discussions.
- November 16, 2012 at 12:40 AM
- Unknown said...
@Rob B. England: You are so totally wrong.
Besides the 1000 things that might went wrong with this trial; there is DNA evidence that can be checked to proof the guilt or innocence of Preston Hughes.
Its medieval to execute someone when there is a reasonable chance that this evidence proofs his innocence.
- November 16, 2012 at 2:00 AM
- Anonymous said...
I live in England. I used to live in Florida where the death penalty does nothing to deter murder and rape. But the STATE gets rid of these vile people, where we just tick them off and give them 25 years maximum to plan their next attack. Times have moved on since the middle ages, police don't just frame innocent people. If you commit a henus crime, man up and take the punishment. He's gonna say he's innocent because he's loosing his life. Just like those innocent children list theirs. I bet his Mum wasn't the only one crying, he probably pee'd his pants as God pointed the finger and said "you are going down, mate".
- November 16, 2012 at 2:18 AM
- André said...
TSJ: Thanks for all your work and effort in this case. I agree with "Matt from California" and "Andy".
You made me read the whole story for about two weeks and tonight I was awake at night (Germany, 3am) until the sad news were confirmed. I'm deeply sorry that it turned out this way.
For me - maybe especially as a german with all the injustice and cruelties we did once - it's hard to understand why there is still a death penalty and why a man had to be executed while there is so much doubt about his guilt.
To all the the Anons celebrating the execution: I bet you haven't read the whole case and I wish you would - then rewrite your comments. You may also take notice of the fact that TSJ has investigated a lot to prove Hughes' innocence, while in other cases he stayed neutral or was with the prosecutor.
I don't know if it can ever be proved, but I'd wish we could all fulfill Prestons last wish: to prove his innocence. Or maybe we see facts that made us think otherwise and know we've been fooled. But for now this just leaves more than a bitter taste. - November 16, 2012 at 2:26 AM
- Anonymous said...
I hope your ignorant.ass burn in hell. Please do not ever visit Texas and get caught in the justice system and try to say you are innocent. I would personally help but a rope around Your stupid neck...
- November 16, 2012 at 4:18 AM
- Anonymous said...
@ Anonymous 4.18 AM. What a civilised and sensible comment (sarcasm intended). Advocating violence against those who disagree with you - a bit like those killers who you condemn, no? You have nothing of value, intelligence or substance to add to this discussion.
- November 16, 2012 at 4:30 AM
- Anonymous said...
I have read the court documents,and can see why the supreme court of the US denies;there interested in the law and facts,not hype,even
Ellis McCullough, one of Hughes' trial lawyers, said he was convinced no evidence was planted or mishandled,and mcann himself wasnt convinced of hughes innocence. Like with troy davis,there is much manufactured doubt from the anti death penalty advocates who turn these offenders into poster boys for their own adgendas,I believe to delay these executions for so long is cruel,and bordering on torture. You really need to sort it out...get on with it within a year or two, or abolish it, but i bet you here and now,like troy davis,you will never prove Hughes innocent.Rob b. England. - November 16, 2012 at 4:57 AM
- Anonymous said...
>>>Advocating violence against those who disagree with you - a bit like those killers who you condemn, no?
Read more carefully. He's one of yours. Lol Abolitionists are known for making death threats. - November 16, 2012 at 5:00 AM
- Anonymous said...
Mr. Bennett, you did extraordinary work with this case. The legal system is rigged and your chances of success were very slim. However, you brought light to a case that few would have noticed. This case will continue to haunt the Texas Judicial System for decades. I hope you continue your work.
- November 16, 2012 at 6:22 AM
- Prison Reform Movement said...
TSJ - kudos to you for daring to expose the wrongs of our criminal justice system and the death penalty. Your work is not ever in vain.
- November 16, 2012 at 6:25 AM
- Rick.Bonin said...
What a shame to read the ignorant anonymous comments here. If you just skim the top of the story, it is easy to agree with the State of Texas, but when you really analyze this case as John Allen did, it becomes clear that Preston was not guilty. I thank him for all his hard work and for sharing it with those of us who were willing to listen. Too much hatred in this world, but Preston is finally free from it.
- November 16, 2012 at 7:28 AM
- Anonymous said...
If you have never been caught up in the judicial system in the U.S., then you still believe in it and that justice does prevail. That's ok - you just keep on living in your dream world and pray that you never have to experience it yourself! If, however, like my children and others that I know, you have seen firsthand the way this system is broken (just like our federal government), then you know that the claims Preston Hughes had about being set up by the police and being coerced during the interrogation have more than a ring of truth to them. (and, if you have the reading skills to review the entire trial transcripts, police reports, etc. you will see the inconsistencies that are abundant). However, besides God, the only people that really know for sure whether he was innocent or not are now no longer alive. Texas had the chance to silence the "hype" (as some people have put it) by doing the right thing through a simple DNA test, but they repeatedly chose to cling to archaic and non-sensible laws. dgr
- November 16, 2012 at 8:38 AM
- Anonymous said...
Proud of Texas today for not falling for the hype
- November 16, 2012 at 9:19 AM
- Lynne said...
Over the past several years the Innocence Commission has proven that over 300 people have been wrongfully convicted of crimes and they spent many years in prison. Think about it. They were innocent all along. What if they had all been executed? Studies indicate that there are many, many more innocent people in prison. Whether you support the death penalty or not, until we can get it right, as a society we should not be taking the chance when there is any possibility that a person may be innocent.
Those of us who study wrongful conviction cases have seen first hand how it happens - from coerced witnesses to planted evidence to manufactured evidence and perjury. It is horrible for the wrongfully accused and their families and many never get any relief.
tsj - I admire you for everything you have done to try to help these people. If more would, maybe we wouldn't be seeing this happening again and again.
RIP Preston Hughes III
- November 16, 2012 at 10:05 AM
- Petra de Jong said...
Let's just ignore the damn trolls. Most of them don't even have the guts to use their real name. Just a bunch of flies attracted to the stench of sh*t.
TSJ I sure hope you don't feel that you failed Preston Hughes because you didn't. Texas failed him and justice failed him. You did all you could. - November 16, 2012 at 10:21 AM
- Anonymous said...
All you anti death penalty advocates just can't stand it when someone disagrees with you. You also cannot stand the facts that you are wrong. Hughes was GUILTY.
- November 16, 2012 at 12:53 PM
- tsj said...
I removed a response to the previous comment because it was a bit over the edge. I ask the commentor to resubmit it in a somewhat more moderate form.
Emotions are elevated right now, as I think they should be. I still welcome all comments but I insist they be civil.
I've deleted, without notice or comment, around 5 comments so far. None have been deleted because of point-of-view. Each was deleted because of the manner in which the commentor chose to make his or her point. - November 16, 2012 at 2:06 PM
- Anonymous said...
Silence and tears.
Michael TONEY's mom - November 16, 2012 at 2:46 PM
- Anonymous said...
Seems like they did him a favor in that he's been on death row instead of in the GP as a serial sex offender.
- November 16, 2012 at 3:57 PM
- rob b said...
Are you seriously telling me that you think that the most advanced country in the world,and the state of texas has manufactured,manipulated ,co-erced,planted evidence,then strapped an innocent man down and executed him?! and that all those legal minds,inc the great supreme court of the US have it wrong...? Ive read everything tsj has written on the case,and like the Hank skinner case,its all Hype,as time goes by,you get taken into an endless network of holes and pure conjecture,this is what creates the doubt in peoples minds,and this is what america needs to sort out.
- November 17, 2012 at 6:27 AM
- Rick.Bonin said...
Rob, yup, that's what I am saying. Seriously.
- November 17, 2012 at 2:55 PM
- Petra de Jong said...
There is one exoneration to every ten executions. That just about says enough. Those exonerations usually happen to men lucky enough to stumble upon a decent lawyer.
- November 17, 2012 at 3:23 PM
- rob.england said...
I know that here in England theres been casses where the police have "framed the guilty",but once you reach that point,it becomes so difficuilt to see the wood for the trees,you can then never clearly see innocence or guilt,there"s just question marks everywhere. I do follow your death penalty casses,and know that texas appears to be a law unto themselves,ie no one "messes with texas"
- November 17, 2012 at 11:10 PM
- Anonymous said...
The guy was a SVP who murdered a 15 and a 3 year old. The conspiracy theories being spun here are ridiculous.
- November 18, 2012 at 5:55 AM
- Anonymous said...
Are you serious? Have you read all the documents on this site? The documents that were hid, corrupted, and twisted by the cops?
You're having a go at US for questioning 'Texas law' you got to be f&^$I*& kidding me...this is Texas, the state that's created a petition to become independant because they're pissed that Obama won again. - November 18, 2012 at 12:26 PM
- Anonymous said...
Of course, I'm serious. And as on cue, you go off on some conspiratorial screeching rant.
- November 18, 2012 at 2:10 PM
- Anonymous said...
I thought you might of caught the hint and researched the details of this case.
There are plenty of other sites for you to discuss the details of this case with and plenty of parties like yourself who will agree with you. If you're not even prepared to enlighten yourself with the information here, then there is no place for you.....
- November 18, 2012 at 5:59 PM
- tsj said...
Too much bickering and insufficient reasoned argument. Make a point based on evidence or please content yourself with reading and commenting elsewhere.
- November 18, 2012 at 6:04 PM
- Rob B.England said...
Indeed,Anti death penalty advocates like TSJ and others will always be able to create twisty little rabbit holes for the unsuspecting to follow,and indeed you too will be convinced that Hughes was innocent. TSJ also thinks that texas"s Hank skinner is innocent,but if you read the latest DNA Advisory to the courts,it implicates skinner much further in the murders,and disproves a number of points skinner was making (even Rob Owen,skinners attorney, must be nervous now)but no doubt,polished individuals will try to create another twisty little hole to follow,but im sure the supreme court will see throught the hype,and justice will be done,as with hughes and T davis.
- November 20, 2012 at 4:13 AM
- Anonymous said...
It would be comforting to categorically believe the state and the criminal justice system in today's age, would never execute an innocent man but alas, in the end they are composed of people like you and me that make mistakes.
Consider the lack of physical evidence in this case, look at studies that clearly demonstrate how common it is for innocent men and woman to confess to acts they didn't commit, and finally, consider even the prosecutor admits to the jury the scientific evidence was slim in this case. Add on top of this new evidence which casts doubt on the victim's ability to speak Preston's name, and the likely hood the knife presented as the murder weapon doesn't match the wounds and we should get to at least some degree of doubt.
Al Fontova - November 20, 2012 at 11:59 AM
- Anonymous said...
There was no new evidence. Plus, where are the EMT records showing that she was dead at the scene? They started IVs in both her arms. You can't do that when the veins have collapsed due to death. One of the EMTs said he heard her speak, too. I guess the EMTs were part of the big conspiracy, too. LOL
- November 20, 2012 at 12:29 PM
- Anonymous said...
Al, the normal person doesn't make mistakes like killing or raping young women and kids. Hughes got what he deserved.
- November 21, 2012 at 12:47 PM
- Anonymous said...
The paramedics didn't testify, as did no medical personel from the two hospitals involved, we don't know what they encountered why they may have started an IV or have corrobation under oath that she spoke to someone else that night besides the officer as was claimed in the police report. We do know the nature of Shandra's wounds, how unlikely it was that she able to speak and that the the profile of the wounds do not match the knife produced in court and presented as the murder weapon, the lack of physical evidence.
This is my last post, here, time to let this go.
Al Fontova - November 21, 2012 at 6:46 PM
- Anonymous said...
We know why they start IVs in critically injured people, Al. And I know that you cant' start an IV in a person whose veins are collapsed due to lack of blood pressure.
- November 22, 2012 at 2:11 AM
- tsj said...
This is ridiculous. Even the HPD said she was unconscious. Officers Cook and Becker were the first on the scene, and they said in their police report that she was unconscious. That was before Hamilton arrived.
The State conveniently kept that information from the jury, and Hughes' defense let them do it. But I've made it available here and to the court time after time. The State didn't care; his defense attorney didn't care; the courts didn't care; you don't care.
Everyone who wants to delude themselves that the police never lie and that we never execute an innocent person willfully ignores that disturbing portion of the police report and all the other disturbing pieces of evidence that she could not have given a dying declaration.
Instead, death penalty gloaters simply state by fiat their faith in a government that they typically distrust in all other matters. Their investigation, assuming any at all beyond name-calling, extends no further than finding a talking point that leaves them comfortable that all is well with our justice system.
The gloaters flatter themselves further by labeling everyone who disagrees with them as
addle-brained bleeding hearts.
Enough is enough. - November 22, 2012 at 7:07 AM
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The wine is named after the Bon Jovi family home in Main Beach in East Hampton. "[W]e're out in the ocean and on the sand every day," the singer said. "The Hamptons is an outdoor life – we go on beach walks, and I'm an avid runner. I also go bicycling." In a separate announcement he noted, "Creating this wine with Gerard was just as creative as collaborating with another songwriter, Gerard uses his talents and wine knowledge just like a gifted musician. And working with my son on this has been an amazing experience."
Diving Into Hampton Water has a Twitter account, which included a brief exchange with Bon Jovi last week. I"We're 29 minutes away from the first glass of Hampton Water of the night. … What are all of you doing tonight?" the singer was asked. "Already poured mine," he replied. "Can't wait until you all have a chance to enjoy Hampton Water."
Bon Jovi and his band will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in April, while their latest tour in support of their 13th album, This House Is Not For Sale, begins in March.


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In today's business world, there is more pressure than ever to maintain a high rate of growth and reach new revenue goals. And growth usually means hiring. The work of HR is an important part of that work, especially where fast-growing companies are concerned. There are many reasons why going beyond borders and hiring talent … Continued


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We know that the future of work is upon us–AI, robotics, global markets and online innovations are driving massive changes. So, what about workforce development? This event explores the boundary-busting, outer reaches of workforce development where job quality, equity, outcomes and opportunity take center stage.
The program is presented by The San Diego Workforce Partnership which is committed to advancing new ideas and trailblazing daily to remain on the cutting edge of these critical shifts that shape how we work and thrive.


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The US Light Rifle Program was the search for the weapon that would eventually become the M1 Carbine, issued by the millions in World War II and in the years after. While the M1 Carbine is a familiar item to all military rifle enthusiasts, the other rifles submitted to the Army trials are largely unknown.
The program began on October 1, 1940 when the Ordnance Department release a five page request for designs. The primary requirements for the rifle were a weight of not more than 5 pounds (with sling), effective range of 300 yards, and capability for both semiauto and fully automatic fire. The rifles had to use the .30 Carbine cartridge developed with Winchester from the .32WSL. Tests would begin a mere 4 months later, on February 1st, 1941.
Due to delays in producing the new cartridges, the tests were ultimately delayed until May of 1941. By that time, there were nine rifles submitted to the tests. Two were immediately rejected – Mr Simpson of Springfield armory had submitted a rifle that weight 6lb 10oz, and this was deemed too heavy to consider. There was also a variant of the White gas operated rifle submitted, but it was chambered for the .276 cartridge, and rejected for that reason.
The remaining seven prototypes were subjected to a battery of tests to determine which were worth further development. We have photos available of all of these designs:
J. Pearce, from Savage Arms Corp.
F.W. Woodhull, from Woodhull Corp.
V.A. Browning, from Colt
E.C. Reising from Harrington & Richardson
Mr. Bergman from Auto-Ordnance
J.C. Garand from Springfield Armory
G.J. Hyde from Bendix Aviation Corp.
For more information on the Light Rifle trials and the development and service of the M1 Carbine, I highly recommend Larry L Ruth's book, War Baby! The U.S. Caliber .30 Carbine, Vol. 1.


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Conference Theme
Arabic, one of the official languages of the United Nations and spoken by more than half a billion people around the world, is of increasing importance in political and economic spheres. The study of the Arabic language has a long and rich history: Earliest grammatical accounts date from the 8th century, and included full syntactic, morphological and phonological analyses of the vernaculars and of Classical and Modern Standard Arabic — the religious language of the Quran and the language of poetry. In recent years the academic study of Arabic has become increasingly sophisticated and broad.
The submission deadline has now passed. Click here for a list of presenters.
Plenary Speakers
We are pleased to welcome the following plenary speakers:
Hybridity and the Crossing of Linguistic Borders
Mushira Eid, University of Utah
Statistical and Symbolic Paradigms in Arabic Computational Linguistics
Ali Farghaly, Monterey Institute of International Studies
Mexicans speaking in Darija: Discussion around some key factors of language changes in Morocco
Catherine Miller, French Council of Research (CNRS)
Critical Languages and Critical Thinking: Re-framing Academic Arabic Programs
Karin Ryding, Georgetown University
Ideology, Grammar Making, and the Standardization of Arabic
Yasir Suleiman, University of Cambridge
Tutorials and Pre-Conference Workshops
The following workshops will also be offered on March 12, 2010:
Introduction to Arabic Computational Linguistics: Modern Standard Arabic and Arabic Dialects
Mona Diab and Nizar Habash, Columbia University
Arabic Language Ideologies and the New Media
Keith Walters, Portland State University
Teaching Grammar to Promote Communicative Accuracy
Raghda El-Essawi and Laila Al Sawi, The American University of Cairo
Workshop sponsored by the American University of Cairo and Georgetown University.
Co-located event: The Mid-Atlantic Association for Language Learning and Technology
The Mid-Atlantic Association for Language Learning and Technology will be hosting an event during the weekend of GURT 2010 which will touch on the related topics of Arabic language learning and teaching. For more information click HERE.
Reem Bassiouney, Arabic and Islamic Studies, Georgetown University email
Graham Katz, Linguistics Department, Georgetown University email
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By Dr Albert Sanchez-Graells, Senior Lecturer in Law (University of Bristol Law School).
NHS England spends over £20 billion every year on goods and services, which typically accounts for around 30% of the operating costs of each hospital. A significant part of the remainder of NHS non-salary budget involves the commissioning of health care services. This expenditure and commissioning is controlled by NHS procurement rules, which in part derive from EU law. Different procurement rules apply in different countries within the UK, and both Scotland and Northern Ireland both have separate regulatory schemes. Even though this post only focuses on the situation in England, some issues reflect broader concerns in the UK context. Generally, NHS procurement rules are regularly criticised for imposing excessive red tape and compliance costs on the NHS, and calls for NHS procurement reform to free it from such strictures are common.
In this context, Brexit could be seen as an opportunity to overhaul NHS procurement and to move away from the perceived excesses of EU law (see eg Cram: 2016). However, I think that it is far from clear that such reform could not fit within the blueprint of EU law, and that most of the constraints on NHS procurement rather derive from independent decisions adopted by the UK over the last 25 years. Moreover, from an economic perspective, Brexit will probably hurt the functioning of the NHS (including its procurement), with or without significant regulatory reforms.
This post is based on my presentation at the event Brexit, Regulation and Society, held by ManReg on 13 June 2017, and concentrates on two issues. First, does EU law prevent significant reforms of NHS procurement and, if so, can Brexit suppress such constraints? Second, is the way the Brexit process is unfolding conducive to an improvement of NHS procurement, both from an economic and a regulatory perspective? (more…)


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- Justin Haggerty | The Daily Knight
Commemoration of Sts. Alexander and Companions, Pope & Martyrs - May 3rd
Fresco of Pope St. Alexander I (Wikipedia)
"O God, Who dost permit us to celebrate the heavenly birthday of Thy holy Martrys Alexander and Companions: grant that we may rejoice in their fellowship in everlasting bliss. Through our Lord." - Roman Catholic Daily Missal, 1962
St. Irenaeus of Lyons, writing in the latter quarter of the second century, reckons him as the fifth pope in succession from the Apostles, though he says nothing of his martyrdom.
His pontificate is variously dated by critics, e.g. 106-115 (Duchesne) or 109-116 (Lightfoot). In Christian antiquity he was credited with a pontificate of about ten years (Eusebius, Church History IV.1) and there is no reason to doubt that he was on the "catalogue of bishops" drawn up at Rome by Hegesippus (Eusebius, IV, xxii, 3) before the death of Pope Eleutherius (c. 189). According to a tradition extant in the Roman Church at the end of the fifth century, and recorded in the Liber Pontificalis he suffered a martyr's death by decapitation on the Via Nomentana in Rome, 3 May.
The same tradition declares him to have been a Roman by birth and to have ruled the Church in the reign of Trajan (98-117). It likewise attributes to him, but scarcely with accuracy, the insertion in the canon of the Qui Pridie, or words commemorative of the institution of the Eucharist, such being certainly primitive and original in the Mass. He is also said to have introduced the use of blessing water mixed with salt for the purification of Christian homes from evil influences (constituit aquam sparsionis cum sale benedici in habitaculis hominum). Duchesne (Lib. Pont., I, 127) calls attention to the persistence of this early Roman custom by way of a blessing in the Gelasian Sacramentary that recalls very forcibly the actual Asperges prayer at the beginning of Mass.
In 1855, a semi-subterranean cemetery of the holy martyrs Sts. Alexander, Eventulus, and Theodulus was discovered near Rome, at the spot where the above mentioned tradition declares the Pope to have been martyred. According to some archaeologists, this Alexander is identical with the Pope, and this ancient and important tomb marks the actual site of the Pope's martyrdom. Duchesne, however (op. cit., I, xci-ii) denies the identity of the martyr and the pope, while admitting that the confusion of both personages is of ancient date, probably anterior to the beginning of the sixth century when the Liber Pontificalis was first compiled [Dufourcq, Gesta Martyrum Romains (Paris, 1900), 210-211].
The difficulties raised in recent times by Richard Lipsius (Chronologie der römischen Bischofe, Kiel, 1869) and Adolph Harnack (Die Zeit des Ignatius u. die Chronologie der antiochenischen Bischofe, 1878) concerning the earliest successors of St. Peter are ably discussed and answered by F.S. (Cardinal Francesco Segna) in his "De successione priorum Romanorum Pontificum" (Rome 1897); with moderation and learning by Bishop Lightfoot, in his "Apostolic Fathers: St. Clement" (London, 1890) I, 201-345- especially by Duchesne in the introduction to his edition of the "Liber Pontificalis" (Paris, 1886) I, i-xlviii and lxviii-lxxiii. The letters ascribed to Alexander I by Pseudo-Isidore may be seen in P.G., V, 1057 sq., and in Hinschius, "Decretales Pseudo-Isidorianae" (Leipzig, 1863) 94-105. His remains are said to have been transferred to Freising in Bavaria in 834 (Dummler, Poetae Latini Aevi Carolini, Berlin, 1884, II, 120). His so-called "Acts" are not genuine, and were compiled at a much later date (Tillemont, Mem. II, 590 sqq; Dufourcq, op. cit., 210-211). - The Catholic Encyclopedia, 1907
In Christ Crucified and the Most Victorious Heart of Jesus.


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Schools could remain closed in January to bring down Covid infection rates - what we know so far
Pupils could be told to stay home for school for longer than originally planned, as government scientists urge a stricter national lockdown than that seen in November.
The government's Scientific Advisory group for Emergencies (SAGE) advised last week that due to the prevalence of the new strain of Covid and the rising R rate, a more restrictive lockdown will be required to prevent cases rising rapidly out of control.
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The advice from government scientists comes as some pupils were due to return to school in a staggered manner, with primary as well as year 11 and 13 students due back first.
What has the government said?
Cabinet minister Michael Gove has said that the plans to open schools in a staggered manner will continue as scheduled, though discussions between Downing Street and the Department for Education are ongoing today.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Mr Gove said, "It is our intention to make sure we can get children back to school as early as possible. We are talking to teachers and headteachers in order to make sure we can deliver effectively. But we all know that there are trade-offs.
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However, the cabinet minister also told Sky News that the government will "always keep things under review," so changes could yet be made to the plans for schools.
Should schools close?
Government scientists are said to be pushing for schools to remain closed over fears that the new strain of Covid could spread rapidly and increase case numbers to an unmanageable level.
The new strain is thought to be more infectious, and some experts have suggested that it might more easily infect children.
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Speaking to Politico's Playbook, Robert Halfon MP said, "Whilst the genius of science and medicine now has a vaccination for Covid, there isn't a vaccination for potentially damaging children's life chances, well being, mental health and safeguarding and continued loss of learning through not being at school."


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"For some reason I immediately assumed the sex tape would be with CCP Manifest."
-Nidia Masters returns after +100 episodes and is joined by FC, AT commentator, writer, and former CSM candidate Apothne to guest host this episode.
-Interview with Apothne covering his start in EVE, participating in the Alliance Tournament broadcast, and recent CSM campaign
-Nidia and Alek reminisce about the time Nidia led a hostile takeover of Noir.
-Poll Results: Where do you get your EVE news?
-Saranen takes center stage in World War Bee with a week of massive battles
-Panel discusses the value of Citadels as a staging platform and carriers as the new meta
-Apothne lifts the curtain on his nearly successful CSM campaign and the surprising dynamics of CSM XI
-PVP highlights from the past two weeks
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Multimedia graphics, digital displays, social media presence – we get it, you want a multi-pronged approach to marketing that dazzles as much as it informs. Well, don't forget the staple of physical advertising that has been used for half-a-century by businesses and municipalities. That's right, we're talking about indoor banners.
When you need a large brand presence and can take advantage of vertical space for messaging, few types of signage measure up to indoor banners. And because these marketing monoliths aren't required to brave inclement weather, their full-color graphics and dye-sublimated imagery will leave your audience mesmerized.
At Signs Now, we know banners come in all shapes and sizes. It can be difficult to pinpoint which aspects of a competitor's indoor signage you'd like to emulate. So, if you want more information on indoor banners and their versatility, read on. And if you need consulting advice, look no further – Signs Now produces custom-made banners using your input and an all-star graphic design team.
The advantages to custom indoor banners:
- Banners have a great return-on-investment.
- While production costs for media buys and more advanced signage can garner some stunning revenue results, there's always a hefty initial price tag to throwing your hat in the ring. And, what's more, your company doesn't know what's going to stick while testing out a new campaign.
- Meanwhile, our digital print shop offers banner printing that can come out to less than a third of the cost of traditional advertising alternatives. Additionally, there are indoor banners that'll meet any budget or need, from small banner stands to colossal suspended banners.
- They create repeat exposure.
- Banners reinforce your company name and logo each time patrons and employees pass them. Assuming they're placed in a heavily-frequented location, you can expect a banner to reach the same individual at least three times per day.
- An indoor banner can also be printed double-sided and hung by a window, so that it captures impressions, inside-and-out.
- Going green? Indoor banners are reusable.
- Finished with your advertising campaign for an annual festival? Indoor banners, particularly those crafted from fabric and UV-resistant vinyl can last for years if they're stored and maintained properly.
- Installation is easy.
- When it comes to indoor banners, there's no learning curve and no tools are required. Most of them can be tied up in whatever fashion you'd like, thanks to preinstalled grommets or pole pockets.
- For those constantly on-the-go, retractable banners and pop-up displays allow for set up and tear down in seconds. These options combine a banner with its own stand.
- Production takes no time at all.
- Perhaps not as quick as throwing together a Google banner ad, true, physical banners benefit from a relatively fast-turnaround time at the print center.
- Any last-minute changes to the scheduling of your event? Or maybe you want to exhibit a new product at your upcoming trade show? Indoor banners, unlike most signage, can be fabricated in time to showcase your company in the best light.
What are most common applications for banners?
Indoor banner printing services at Signs Now can improve just about any special occasion or event you can think of. Here are a few:
- Arena banners
- Auditorium banners
- Business banners
- Charity event banners
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- Company banner
- Convention banners
- Directional banners
- Factory banners
- Fundraisers banners
- Hospital banners
- Library banners
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- Restaurant banners
- Retail promotion banners
- Sale banners
- School assembly banners
- Sporting event banners
- Stadium banners
- Trade show banners
- Welcome banners
What are some common indoor banner sizes?
- 3'x10' indoor banners – Looking for vertical space in a compact package? 3x10 banners might be your golden ticket. They're perhaps the most common sizing for retail store signage and special advertising that requires more than a logo and a call-to-action.
- 3'x8' indoor banners – These dimensions are often employed for announcing sales, sports events, and business promotions, but they're versatile enough for almost any situation.
- 4'x8' indoor banners – This sizing is less oblong, making it a great choice for displaying simple, seven-word messaging, contact information, and a logo.
- 2'x8' indoor banners – A rather elongated shape, this banner size is best utilized as a header for a trade show booth or tent. For banners like these, you should leave your long copy at home.
What materials do indoor banners use?
The signage industry primarily adheres to two separate materials for indoor banners: vinyl and fabric. While both will fulfill the basic purpose of capturing your audience's attention with custom branding and advertising, some substantial differences exist between the two.
For one, fabric banners do not crease permanently, so they can be folded and stowed away in a small area. Vinyl banners must be rolled up for reuse and, as a result, take up more space in storage.
Fabric banners are known for their high-quality graphics and elegant appearance, while vinyl banners are associated with durability. And though vinyl banners can pull double-duty outdoors, fabric banners are more fragile in open-air applications.
Related Blog - Deliver Your Message Effectively With Well-Designed Trade Show Booths, Tents And POP Displays.
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It's been a while since my last post. Please allow me to explain.
Being a Hornets fan is really hard.
I spent the latter weeks of the regular season clinging onto the slim hope that the Hornets could get the 8-seed in the East. And then on March 8th, they lost to the vastly inferior Brooklyn Nets by 14, and a few days later, they lost to the Knicks by 23. Neither game was as close as the score indicates. That is when I threw a white flag up on 2018.
If you read any of my earlier posts, you know that I held two things to be true: 1) Steve Clifford's time as an effective coach was over (though I knew he would be hired by the Magic, check that Twitter feed to the left!), and 2) Dwight Howard was a black hole on offense.
Both of these situations have now been remedied. By all accounts, an effective replacement for Clifford has been hired in James Borrego. And today's trade (that will become official after July 6th) of Dwight Howard for Timofey Mozgov, two second round draft picks and cash concerns is a classic case of addition by subtraction.
The Dwight Howard move was terrible. It was never going to work out. Every team he has ever played for claims that he is a cancer in the locker room. He is a notorious goofball. He is a child abuser, which was never going to fly longterm in Charlotte (this is the city that chased the original Hornets franchise out of town because the owner–George Shinn–had an affair with a cheerleader). He is a center in a league where the center position–as Dwight Howard plays it–is no longer important. Atlanta took on the terrible Plumlee contract just to get rid of him. I could go on and on.
Timofey Mozgov may never play meaningful minutes for the Hornets. He may not even be on the roster by Friday. But if this trade results in Kemba Walker staying and/or the shooters on the team getting actual opportunities to shoot and develop a rhythm, this will go down as one of the most important trades in franchise history.
In other news: Cody Zeller is destined to be a San Antonio Spur.
Have you ever seen the sweet third passes that the CZA makes on the regular? Those passes have 'Popovich' written all over them. Sources say that Cody Zeller is the next Boris Diaw.
Kawhi wants out of San Antonio. The Hornets are in a good spot to make a trade or be a third team facilitator for a draft day trade. My gut says these sources are correct.
As for me, I'm in that pre-draft sweet spot as a fan. Anything is possible. Optimism reigns supreme. The Dwight trade has me jazzed. If the Hornets have to go down, I'd rather see them go down missing open threes and running an actual offense than see Kemba pass the ball in to Dwight and then stand around and watch until Dwight shoots just before the shot clock expires. But the Hornets don't have to go down. The 8-seed is in sight. The time is now.
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More than just pages
Notanant isn't a page-by-page website builder, but a genuine content management system where the content's meaning and purpose builds links, menus and summaries. And this is on top of a social networking and e-commerce.
In conventional websites are made by building pages, then linking those pages together. For small sites this works well to start. But links have to be built by hand and if, in the future you want to change the site structure, page-layout or design it can be very difficult resulting in a mess of link spaghetti or the need to rebuild from scratch.
Notanant is designed to understand how sites are structured and the types of content that will be used
Notanant uses a different approach to this page-by-page structure. Pages have a specific purpose or meaning. For instance pages in a 'news' content area can be referenced to bring 'news articles' to the front using a %% component, and have a different listing and display format.
As pages have meaning links, menus and summaries are built automatically removing link spaghetti and allowing site builders to concentrate on content knowing Notanant links everything together. This gives complete flexibility, meaning that sites are not locked into a template, but the entire site look can change later without rebuilding the content.
Always editable with wide use of components
The whole site is editable and changeable. It's one of our design principles. This makes site management and updating extremely easy. And with increasing numbers of features allows different elements such as shops, members, different languages etc to be added when required as the site grows.
Many of our sites start small with 5-10 pages because that's all other sites say they need. Many of these sites have quickly developed into sites with 100+ pages simply because it is easy and natural to do.
Built with people and communities in mind
By linking the content management to community management means people and users are deeply built in to the way Notanant works, whether as visitors, users, editors, administrators or friends. This means access permission control over content, or member-to-member communications, or privacy issues and issues of approving content are built-in from the foundations.
For instance calendars both convey information, but also allow people to sign up. News is recognised as news and can be captured automatically on the front page through our widget/components.
In Notanant, thinking of sites and the way sites connect with people is not the same as thinking as sites as pages. By thinking of sites as something connecting users we get something more powerful and useable, without compromising on accessibility and making it easy for people to use.