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Make Einstein say what you want him to say with this Einstein Chalkboard Generator
As you can see, I had fun with it today.
Love is a burning thing ..
All I can say is ... wow.
It's been a long time since I enjoyed a movie *this* much.
I've listened to Johnny Cash now for a while .. well, more than a while. I have heard his songs all my life but didn't really come to enjoy his music and respect him until a few years before he died.
This movie just brings a whole new kind of respect.
I had NO idea until now what kind of tragedies he went through in his life. When I pictured Johnny and June all these years, I just pictured this blissfully happy, wonderfully talented couple who toured around blessing the world with their music. And, yes ... that's all true .. but .. so much happened up until that point.
I had NO earthly idea how he was raised, how badly he was treated by his family, how he had another wife before June, how he nearly destroyed himself ... I just didn't know.
I'm glad I know now. This movie made me feel the Folsom Prison Blues, but by the end I was laughing and crying at the same time.
Joaquin Phoenix makes a fine, fine Johnny Cash. Very believable.
This is a movie I could watch again and again. I walk the line, too, Mr. Cash.
Now, where can I get the above picture in poster size?
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
Because you're mine, I walk the line
I find it very, very easy to be true
I find myself alone when each day is through
Yes, I'll admit that I'm a fool for you
Because you're mine, I walk the line
As sure as night is dark and day is light
I keep you on my mind both day and night
And happiness I've known proves that it's right
Because you're mine, I walk the line
You've got a way to keep me on your side
You give me cause for love that I can't hide
For you I know I'd even try to turn the tide
Because you're mine, I walk the line
I keep a close watch on this heart of mine
I keep my eyes wide open all the time
I keep the ends out for the tie that binds
Because you're mine, I walk the line
Eavesdropping in a Crowd.
" .. go, go, go!"
" .. do you ever watch that show on A&E?"
" .. See, I don't have periods anymore .. "
" .. I went to him and asked how can I make this better?"
" .. See, they move independently, so I refuse to wear them because they smack me in the face."
" .. I found out last night, I'm going to learn Japanese .. "
" .. her Glamour Shots were horrible .. "
" .. see, he really loves horses .. "
" .. do you sleep with him?"
I learned that people say "see" alot.
I was deeply saddened to hear Glamour Shots still exist. I thought life had evolved past that horrid craze. I guess I was wrong.
I had to join the ranks and make a screenshot of this most memorable moment, as I've seen others doing.
Luckily I did it just in time too, because lo and behold, when I refreshed my screen, my (pen)name was GONE.
oMg! w00t! L0llerc0asters!!!!!!111. {{{hugs}}}
Ok, I'm done.
Watch Super Size Me.
Super Size Me .. the full length documentary. Watch it here.
You'll feel your arteries clogging up just by seeing what this poor guy puts himself through, eating McDonald's every day for a month, experimentally, to see how his body will respond .. and to prove to the overweight and potentially overweight masses that eating crap will wreck you, and fast.
You may think twice about ever eating that way again.
The changes he experiences are astounding.
Pro & Con.
What's cool and uncool about my new job:
Closes at 10.
The risk of losing a finger in the meat slicer.
I'm sure the uncool one needs no introduction.
Blaze. Scorch. Sear.
It's so damn hot here, zookeepers are feeding popsicles to the monkeys so they can stay cool.
I would kinda like to see that, actually =D
Last week I wrote a release about a garden the kids of the local kids learning center are working on. They were excited because they are just now harvesting the vegetables that they started growing in the spring.
I contacted the class instructor, and she provided me with great tales about the garden and the class, and also great quotes I could use in my story.
I asked her if this was going to be a class offered year after year.
"The class I taught was an enrichment class. And since I worked there, it was no problem for me to be there in the afterboob. Since I no longer work there, scheduling it might be difficult."
hahaha, what was SHE thinking about?!
Freud would have a field day.
Unfortunate Company urls.
1. A site called 'Who Represents' where you can find the name of the agent that represents a celebrity. Their domain name… wait for it… is
2. Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views at
3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at
4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at
5. Then of course, there's the Italian Power Generator company…
6. And now, we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales:
7. If you're looking for computer software, there's always
8. Welcome to the First Cumming Methodist Church. Their website is
9. Then, of course, there's these brainless art designers, and their whacky website:
10. Want to holiday in Lake Tahoe? Try their brochure website at
There are other posts about clueless businesses here.*borrowed from this site ..
The happiest place on earth.
It's Vanuatu, a South Pacific ocean archipelago. The happiest country on Earth.
This study was done to see how countries rank against each other in terms of measuring people's well-being and their impact on the environment.
I hope people don't catch word of this and go flocking there to fuck it all up. According to the study, Vanuatu is not consumer-driven, and it is full of people who just like to enjoy life and have happy times with their friends and families.
So, if you're thinking of crashing their party, please .. don't. Heavens on Earth are rare.
If you want to see where some other countries rank, here's the article.
I found this part interesting ..
"... we might better achieve long and happy lives for all, whilst living within our environmental means," he said, according to British daily The Guardian.
Nawwww, really?! Who woulda thunk it ..
America didn't do so well. Hmm.
Words per minute.
This site can tell you.
The highest I got was 109.29 wpm with 2 mistakes.
In high school, I typed 120 per minute.
I'm slipping.
A vegetarian saves 95 lives a year.
I guess this has been around for a while .. kinda interesting.
Sometimes when I dream, people look and move around like that. Not really creepy, but with wide eyes, expressionless and sometimes featureless faces, and twitchy movements.
Diner Dash 2 is killing me.
I finally got to a decent level, but I can't get the maitre d' or whoever he is to stop following me around all the time. He doesn't help serve or fill drinks or clear plates or anything, he just follows me around and stares with this shitty look on his face.
Hmm, sounds a lot like my real job.
Vladimir Putin is weird and has a dumb name.
Russian president Putin shows his freaky-deaky "softer" side by kissing the stomach of some kid during a press conference, where reporters were trying to question him about the missiles and Iran's nuclear program and relations with the United States.
WHY was he behaving this way, you ask?
"He seemed to me very independent, very serious, but at the same time a boy is always vulnerable. He was very sweet. I'll be honest, I felt an urge to squeeze him like a kitten and that led to the gesture that I made, there was nothing behind it really," Putin said, smiling.
Squeeze little boys like kittens and kiss their stomachs for the whole world to see and we'll forget all about those missiles and all that scary shit!
"Putin," .. sounds like something that should take place while on the toilet, when there is nobody within earshot who might hear you putin and then laugh at you and never let you forget that they heard you putin on the toilet that one day after you'd had a little too much Taco Bell.
In other news, the house-sitting has FINALLY come to an end. Yeehaw & ride a donkey. This only means I'm back my regularly scheduled busy life of work, school, and homework, only without having to make daily (and sometimes multiple) trips to my boss's house in this choking summer heat we're feeling as a result of the dangerous and potentially 'it's the end of the world as we know it' global warming. (haha, that last part is just to make Paulie smile .. )
Did he pay me yet?
Sure didn't.
Update: he paid me. He's not such an asshole anymore. Just a little.
Wiki fun.
2. In the Search box, type your birth month and day (but not year).
3. List three events that happened on your birthday.
4. List two important birthdays and one interesting death.
5. One holiday or observance (if any).
1) 1773 - American Revolution: Boston Tea Party - Members of the Sons of Liberty disguised as Mohawks dump crates of tea into Boston harbor as a protest against the Tea Act.
2) 1942 - Holocaust: Porajmos - Heinrich Himmler orders that Roma candidates for extermination should be deported to Auschwitz.
3) 2005 - The last scheduled edition of US radio program The Howard Stern Show is broadcast on terrestrial radio.
1) 1770 - Ludwig van Beethoven, German composer (d. 1827)
2) 1928 - Philip K. Dick, American writer (d. 1982)
2003 - Gary Stewart, American musician, singer and songwriter
(suicide) (b. 1945)
Holiday Observances
* R.C. Saints - O Sapientia ; Adelaide of Italy
* Bahrain - National Day
* Bangladesh - Victory Day
* Kazakhstan - Independence Day
* Nepal - Constitution Day (To be confirmed)
* South Africa - Day of Reconciliation
Happy 4th.
Have a safe & happy 4th.
Don't drink and drive.
Don't lose an eye or blow off any limbs due to being stupid with fireworks.
It's too hot and miserable here to enjoy the fireworks anyway, so I'll be sitting this one out.
Lost in Translation.
However, I'm disappointed in director Sofia Coppola for only leaving me with only that and The Virgin Suicides (which, although, is a stellar movie as well.)
Could it be from the long list of goofs in Lost in Translation?
Look, Sofia. Don't let the goofs get you down. No one gives a rat's ass about goofs except those fuckwits on imdb.com. Come back to me. Give me more great movies. And please, please, PLEASE team up with Quentin Tarantino. I beg of you. On bended knee. Yeah, I know you dated him and it didn't work out. So? It could be the best decision you've ever made in your entire life.
You are the DAUGHTER of Francis Ford Coppola, for god's sake (and cousin of Nicolas Cage and niece of Talia Shire.) ACT LIKE IT!!
and make me proud .. =D
Somehow, I'm not so sure about Marie Antoinette, but of course I'm always willing to give it a try.
That is all.
Get that yodeling bitch off my radio.
I swear to god if I hear Shakira's 'Hips Don't Lie' ONE MORE TIME, it's not going to be pretty.
Not pretty kinda like this spoof. Haha! It's hilarious. And 'Shakira' looks strangely familiar, hmmmm ..
Actually, Paulie found it first though, so he gets all the credit.


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Sunday, August 23, 2009
It's Show-off Monday at Etsy Cottage
I thought to kick off this Monday with a bit of a change of pace. You usually see my flowery stitches and fiber art, but today I'd like to show you what we create on a day to day basis at our floral design studio. As some of you know, and for those who don't, in every day life I am a Master Floral Designer. My family has owned A&J's Floral Boutique(R) in Cincinnati, Ohio since 1972. Over the years we have received national awards for our designs, service and quality in competitions and from wire services. We have also received numerous medals at the Cincinnati Flower Show, the only US flower show affiliated with the Royal Horticultural Society (Chelsea Flower Show) in England. We are very proud of achieving the Cincinnati Horticultural Society Gold Medal of Excellence for quality and design. At our shop we try to give clients more than they expect, whether it be in service or in designs. We have always mixed flowers with the unexpected to create one-of-a-kind designs. Be it for an everyday design or something special. We have filled bedpans for hospital designs, baby shoes for first grandchildren, we even used a whole switchboard system with flowers and foliages to create a permanent divider to be used on a half wall in a home for a retirement gift. Some of my Brown Gingham Creations are incorporated into our floral designs also. The totes I design are filled with hand-tied bouquets instead of being wrapped in just plain tissue. And, I also create custom wedding pillows for some of our brides using vintage textiles and flowers. One Monday I'll have to show those.
This is one of our exclusive designs, The A&J's Memories Box(C).
We use assorted botanicals....every day flowers to exotics..... design them in unique keepsake boxes and add accents that have meaning to the recipient. This particular order was a Sympathy Tribute for a Mother from her Son. She always had Hershey Kisses(R) in bowls in her nursing home room, which everyone would stop in for, and she loved pink roses. So, we took a satin floral motif shell, pearl, and sequin, mirrored keepsake box and filled it with fragrant pink long stem roses, snapdragons, and french carnations. We had to complete the design with babies breath for a lacy look, and, of course lots of Kisses paved at the bottom around the design.
We just loved the iridescent pinks of the shells and sequins that were brought out by the pink flowers.
This is a close-up of the paved french carnations and cluster of roses that are reflected in the mirror giving the almost 3' design even more dimension.
Each Memories Box and flower combo are different. No two are quite the same, and, they are done for any occasion. We even create them using the clients own vintage keepsakes like photos, teddy bears, figurines, hankies, jewelry,etc. Anything that has memories can go into the box and create tabletop or shelf vignettes. We use permanent botanicals, foliages, and dried flower as accents for those. They are our 'Treasures of the Past' Collection(C).
Well I hope you enjoyed seeing what I do in real life. I can truly say I love my work. Thanks for stopping by today! Hope you stop by again soon.
15 comments:
- debi said...
What a beautiful floral arrangement!
- August 23, 2009 at 8:52 PM
- Patti said...
Wow, this is beautiful and very creative.
Great work, you should be proud!
- August 24, 2009 at 12:29 AM
- Coastal Sisters said...
This is absolutely LOVELY! Pink is my favorite color. Well done!
- August 24, 2009 at 4:43 AM
- Shirley said...
Melody, It is a beautiful arrangement. I always love looking at flowers.
- August 24, 2009 at 4:47 AM
- Cindy said...
You have a great imagination and you should brag on your creations, they are really quite amazing! Hugs, Cindy S
- August 24, 2009 at 5:46 AM
- Nice and Easy Antiques said...
Amazing work deserving of a good "brag"!!!You must love your work, it's creative, it's a family business and you get to make people happy!!...Good for you! Thank you so much for playing today and sharing with us your beautiful creations!
- August 24, 2009 at 7:35 AM
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- August 24, 2009 at 10:13 AM
- Dragonfly Treasure said...
So precious! It shows that you must love your work very much, you put alot of heart into them. I'm sure the recipients are delighted when they receive them. Very much so deserves bragging!
I also want to thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment.
- August 24, 2009 at 10:22 AM
- Debbi said...
OMG Melody, you are so talented with florals! Thank you for "bragging" because I really enjoyed it!
- August 24, 2009 at 12:53 PM
- Cinderella Moments said...
How fun to work with floral! Great job!! Great ideato incorporate the box.
- August 24, 2009 at 2:50 PM
- Patti said...
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your kind words. Come back soon
- August 24, 2009 at 2:53 PM
- chris said...
Wow!! What amazing florals! So sweet!
Best wishes,
- August 24, 2009 at 9:58 PM
- KitschKrafts said...
Thanks for sharing what you do! This arrangement is beautiful and so heartfelt.
- August 25, 2009 at 6:14 AM
- Cathy Cobblestone said...
Beautiful keepsake box - and a great way to hold on to something special! Cathy
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- Nov 1:
- Second pit bull involved in fatal attack euthanized Wednesday
- Oct 29:
- Funeral held for Lowell boy killed in dog attack
- Oct 28:
- Officials: Pit bulls in fatal Lowell attack not registered
- Oct 25:
- City moves to assist family of dog attack victim
- Oct 24:
- Killer pit bull free for over an hour in Lowell after attack
- Oct 23:
- Lowell Councilor Elliott wants to petition Legislature for pit-bull law
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- Ordinance on Lowell books followed string of pit-bull incidents
- A boy dead, a Lowell neighborhood shaken (VIDEO)
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- Boy, 7, killed in Lowell pit bull attack (VIDEO)
LOWELL -- One of two pit bulls that killed a 7-year-old boy in a fenced-in area at 58 Clare Street in Lowell Saturday evening escaped and ventured over a mile from the scene before it was found and killed in a hail of police gunfire over an hour later.
The Middlesex District Attorney's Office said in a prepared statement that emergency crews were called about the incident on Clare Street about 6 p.m.
Investigators said in that statement that the 7-year-old was already dead when first responders arrived, and that it appears the boy entered a fenced-in area where the pit bulls before he was attacked.
But one of the dogs managed to escape the enclosure following the attack, and authorities have said little except that the dog that escaped was "subsequently located and euthanized," while the dog that remained is now in the custody of the Lowell Animal Control.
But interviews with several residents and business owners in the area of Middlesex Street, as well as confirmation from a law enforcement source, revealed Monday that the pit bull which escaped the yard made it over a mile from the scene to 1555 Middlesex St., before it was located and killed.
The dog was found near a small metal shed in the rear of the Middlesex Tire & Auto Center, where several police officers opened fire on it simultaneously about 8 p.m.
An employee at Middlesex Tire & Auto also confirmed that the dog was shot out back, though he said no employees were present at the time to witness what occurred.
Two residents of a nearby residential complex said they heard what they believed was 12 to 15 gunshots, with a couple of shots being fired at first, followed by a brief pause and then a quick burst of gunfire.
One resident said he went to his back door after hearing several "pops," and saw several police cruisers and over a half dozen officers in the rear of Middlesex Tire & Auto next door.
"Just as I happened to look out they all unloaded on the back corner of the parking lot," that man said, noting that multiple officers all fired nearly simultaneously.
That man said he didn't see the pit bull because it was behind a small shed on the property.
He said that after the burst of gunfire, at least one officer could be heard reporting into his radio that the dog was down, but that another officer soon fired one more gunshot and confirmed that the dog was dead.
That man estimated the dog was probably 20 to 25 yards away from the officers when they fired.
A male resident of the same complex estimated he may have heard about a dozen gunshots, though he said it was hard to tell since they were fired in such rapid succession.
A female resident of the complex said she was watching television when she heard noises outside and looked out her window to see if she could see anything. She said she then heard what she estimated was at least 10 to 15 gunshots.
"It was a lot," said that woman, who also asked that her name not be published.
That woman said that shortly after the gunfire, a slew of police vehicles, firefighters, and even an ambulance arrived at the scene as the access road to the garage was blocked off.
A review of Google Maps shows that the recommended walking route from 58 Clare Street to 1555 Middlesex St., is 1.2 miles. The two-family Clare Street home is owned by Michael Regis, who lives in the residence.
Meanwhile, several sources said that as many as nine first responders who responded to the scene on Clare Street were later taken to a city hospital for counseling since they were left so shaken by what they saw.
Authorities have not released the identity of the boy who was killed. The boy was a student at the Bartlett Community Partnership School, according to sources.
School officials would not confirm which school the boy attended, but Deputy Superintendent Jeannine Durkin said schools were providing for students affected by the tragedy.
"We mourn the loss of a vibrant member of the Lowell Public School community who will be greatly missed," Durkin said in an email. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends at this difficult time."
Durkin said the Lowell Public Schools Critical Incidence Response Team is working with administrators to reach out to students, families and school employees who are in need of support, counseling and other resources.
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Rain or shine, remember your sunglasses the next time you go to a CONCACAF Champions League game.
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Rain or shine, remember your sunglasses the next time you go to a CONCACAF Champions League game.
The new match ball that was introduced Wednesday in Miami contains neon shades of pink, orange, green and yellow.
You might even need to watch the games at home because we've been squinting at the picture.
The New York Red Bulls, Portland Timbers and Vancouver Whitecaps are among the MLS teams that will have to kick this thing around.
.@CONCACAF Reveals the Official Match Ball for #SCCL 2016/17 https://t.co/1ZjUKhPWot @TheChampions pic.twitter.com/EK1Rqqg8pY— Concacaf (@Concacaf) July 13, 2016
The ball has been used in different pro leagues already, but not quite in such a fluorescent sense (so far).
Match play begins August 2 in Trinidad and Tobago and Mexico, two countries that just sunk their budgets manufacturing eyewear for their populations.
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Stay & Play
Kings River Lodges are located off the first hole of the golf course. These luxury log cabins were just completed in 2011. 20 by 40 pool onsite, 2 hot tubs, volleyball court, horse shoes pits, large outdoor kitchen with three 36″ gas BBQ grills and seating for 50. Five units covering over 10,000 sq ft total with accommodations for up to 60 people. Have your destination wedding or family reunion here! We'll help you organize a golf tournament for your group.
Kings River Lodges consists 5 condos in two large post and beam log cabins off the first hole of the Kings River Golf course and Table Rock Lake on the other side. Golf packages available. Swimming pool onsite.
Kings River Marina just a few miles away for boat slip rental. Golf carts available for rent.
Conservation area just a couple of miles away for bird watching, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Dogwood Canyon nature park only 7 miles away. Blueberry farm open to the public just 10 miles away. Eureka Springs only 20 min and Branson Landing or Silver Dollar City about 40 minute drive.
In the Southern building there are 3 units total. The unit downstairs is 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, the 2 upper level units have 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms plus a loft in each with 21 ft ceilings.
The Northern building was converted to just 2 units. For the downstairs 9 foot ceilings, 5 bedrooms, one quite large with a twin over double bunk beds plus a trundle underneath with another double bed plus a queen bed with a Wii console, a small table for games and lots of floor space. It has over 2000 sq ft of deck space with triple french doors off the living room and double french doors off 2 of the bedrooms. The brand new kitchen has granite countertops, a copper farm house style sink and beautiful cabinets with a breakfast bar, all open to the living room.


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Happy New Year from the Pentridge and Woodyates Village Events Planning Team, we are pleased to say that we have some very exciting plans for 2017.
Our most prominent upcoming events:
- Feb 17th, The Odyssey (Live Theatre with Artseach)
- June 10th, Pentridge Village Fete
- July 20th, Othello (Live Theatre by SISATA Open Air)
Hopefully there will be something for everyone.
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Enjoy Spectacular Dining at the Iconic Oyster Bar in the CBD! Only $29 for Two People or $55 for Four People to Feast on a Dozen Oysters, Shared Entree of Prawn Skewers Plus a Bottle of Wine or Two Pints of Beer. Valued from $64
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Treat yourself to a sumptuous seafood feast with someone special at The Oyster Bar in the heart of the CBD
Option One: Only $29 for two people, valued at $64
Option Two: Only $55 for four people, valued at $127
Kick things off with a shared entree (between two) of succulent prawn skewers
Enjoy a dozen delicious oysters per couple; choose from natural, chilli and cheese or kilpatrick
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The loss to the Warriors was the first defeat for Ramona in league competition since Feb. 15, 2013, when the Bulldogs concluded the 2012-13 regular season with a 52-42 loss at Del Norte.
The streak of 36 consecutive girls basketball league victories shares 10th place in
The win streak reached 35 games with a 43-37 home victory Feb. 3 against San Pasqual. The Bulldogs outscored the Golden Eagles by a 10-4 margin during the first period, but a 15-7 San Pasqual advantage in the second quarter gave the Golden Eagles a 19-17 halftime lead.
Ramona scored 14 of the 24 third-period points to hold a 31-29 advantage entering the final period, when the Bulldogs outscored San Pasqual by a 12-8 margin. The win gave Ramona a share of 11th place on the all-time consecutive league victory list. Holtville High School won 35 consecutive Desert League games between 1986 and 1989.
Ocean View Christian won 36 consecutive Sunset League games between 2011 and 2014, and Ramona matched that 10th-place total Feb. 7 by defeating Escondido in a 47-33 game on the Bulldogs' court.
Five of the league victories during Ramona's winning streak were against Fallbrook, which joined the Valley League in 2014. Ramona accounted for two of Fallbrook's four league losses in the 2014-15 season in which the Warriors were third in the final standings.
Fallbrook's only two losses of the 2015-16 league season were to the Bulldogs, giving the Warriors second place among the league's teams.
In the first round of 2016-17 league play Jan. 24 at Ramona, the Bulldogs overcame a 1-point Fallbrook lead to prevail, 59-54. That victory gave the Bulldogs a one-game lead over Fallbrook in the standings, but the Bulldogs and Warriors each won their next three games so Ramona took a 6-0 league record into the rematch while Fallbrook entered the game with a 5-1 mark.
"We knew what was on the line for this game," said Fallbrook coach Tony Morrow. "We came out fired up. The girls were a lot more aggressive."
Morrow also utilized a different formation, playing four guards to achieve better matchups.
The Bulldogs held a 12-9 lead at the end of the first quarter and were ahead by a 21-19 margin at halftime, but in the third quarter Fallbrook outscored Ramona by a 20-10 margin to take a 39-31 lead.
Ramona shared the 2012-13 Valley League championship with Del Norte and Oceanside while winning the 2013-14, 2014-15, and 2015-16 league titles outright. Fallbrook's previous league championship was in 2006-07, when the Warriors were in the Avocado League and had a 9-1 circuit record.
The Feb. 10 game was Senior Night for Fallbrook. Ramona's Senior Night is Friday, when the Bulldogs host Valley Center. Saturday's CIF playoff selection and seeding meeting will determine additional 2016-17 play for the Bulldogs, who hold a 9-15 overall record along with their 6-1 league figure.


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When I upgraded from D4.6 to D6.10, I noticed that secondary menus weren't showing up. I assumed I had just forgotten to turn something on so I didn't worry about it. Upon upgrading another installation from D4.6 to D6.11, I realized that secondary menus weren't showing on the second upgrade either. This meant I needed to investigate further. To make a long story short, the variable table had the wrong value for menu_secondary_links_source. To know what this means and how I came to this conclusion, please read the process below.
Basic Verification Process
When I discovered that the secondary menu was not showing up, I first looked at the various settings required to make the menu work.
- Check the Theme - Make sure the theme in use has been programmed to show a secondary menu. You can determine this several ways. One way is to open page.tpl.php in a text editor and do a search for "$secondary_links." If you don't find it, the theme will not show the secondary menu. If you do, carry on to the next step.
- Create Menu Item - Assign a menu item to the secondary menu via admin > site building > menus. Themes are typically configured not to show the secondary menu area unless an item has been assigned to the menu.
- Turn on Secondary Menus - Verify that the theme configuration is set to show the secondary menu via admin > site building > themes > configure. There are two places where secondary menus can be set, in global settings and in the configuration settings for the specific theme.
- Check other Themes - When one theme doesn't show the secondary menu, try another, so you can rule out a potential theme issue versus another type of issue. Garland is one of Drupal's default themes and is set to show secondary menus. This is a good testing option.
After performing these processes, I took testing to another level.
Other Testing Processes
I am lucky because I have several sites in various states that allow me to compare configurations and assess what is different about one site versus another. This comparison option is at the core of the testing steps listed below.
- Check other Sites - Open another site using the same installation of Drupal and a different database. Enable a secondary menu and see if it works. If it does, the problem probably isn't the installation of Drupal. In my case, the sites I had created after upgrading the Drupal installation to D6 were operating correctly.
- Check the Theme Variables - The next step was to pick a theme, open the page.tpl.php and replace $secondary_links with $primary_links to determine if the theme was failing due to the value of the variable or whether is was something else. The menu bar for the secondary menu appeared on the screen with the primary menu links showing. Conclusion, the theme was fine. $secondary_links was the problem, it wasn't getting assigned a value. Why?
- Check the Database - Remember, the Drupal installation works, the theme works, the only difference between the site with issues and the other sites that worked is the database. What data is used to ultimately assign a value to $secondary_links? I reached out to the developers on the #Drupal IRC and was guided to http://api.drupal.org/api/function/template_preprocess_page/6 (thank you Heine), which led me to http://api.drupal.org/api/function/menu_secondary_links/6 where it showed this line of code:
if (variable_get('menu_secondary_links_source', 'secondary-links') == variable_get('menu_primary_links_source', 'primary-links')) {. I went hunting in the database for menu_secondary_links_source and secondary-links. I confirmed that the menu table contained an item called secondary-links so there was data to be had. I then looked for menu_secondary_links_source in the variable table and that's when I found the problem. This variable had been set to s:0:""; when it should have been s:15:"secondary-links";. I updated the database to the correct value, ran cron.php, and that's what fixed it.
Observation About menu_secondary_links_source
In my investigation, I discovered that the sites that I had set up after the upgrade, didn't have menu_primary_links_source or menu_secondary_links_source variables and they showed the secondary menu just fine. I wonder why? Also, the original D4 database didn't have these variables either. So where did it come from and why aren't they present in each database? If I ever find out, I will update this article.
Also, this issue was present in two of three D4 site upgrades. Only one of the three was working. Luckily, it had the correct value for the menu_secondary_links_source variable. If it hadn't I would have been back on the IRC asking for tips on how to find the correct value.
When something doesn't work, keep digging. The forum issue I opened when I was starting my investigation is located at http://drupal.org/node/472362. I posted it when I realized that the variable value wasn't being set right. A summary of what is here is included. When you find the answer to your issue, please share it so we can all learn from your triumphs.


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Q Whether the income from growing of mushroom is Agriculture or Non Agricultural Income ? Held The shed in which mushrooms were grown by the assessee, is located within the residential area of Jagadhari which is situated within Municipal limits. Agriculture can be performed only on land and which involve basic operations like tilling of land,… Read More »


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Monday, February 28, 2011
So I got dressed for work in a huge hurry this morning. You know, shoved stockings in my purse because I didn't have time to put them on, ran out the door with wet hair, brushing it on the way, had to drink crappy office coffee because I didn't have time to make my own, etc. Soon after I got to work and regained some semblance of professionalerability, I noticed a weird smell. I couldn't quite put my finger on it. I'd just get a whiff every now and again. I finally get home, and in my hurry to slide into sweatpants, I started stripping as I was coming through the door.Then I identified that horrible smell. That smell of sour laundry that I forgot I had in the dryer (everything was still barely damp) all weekend. The smell I didn't zone on this morning as I grabbed the shirt and pulled it on while I was starting my car. I went all day smelling like a horses ass. Stellar.
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
You know I love you, Tricia!!!
You know when you get a god awful cold that may in fact be some kind of crazy killer monkey virus and you spend a day or two honest to god wishing you'd die? The kind that comes with brightly colored snot and a fever so high your eyes burn? I'm so there. I'm also a little tipsy, and basking in the new found knowledge that the combination of wine, alkaseltzer and cough drops make things a little better. I'm loving that I found "grown-up" nail polish that is scented. I may be a little stoned, actually. Shelby painted my nails to make me feel better, and now they're a lovely shade of lavender and smell like grape. I. can't. get. enough. Anyhoo. I'm laughing hysterically at this week's Dirty Jobs. The thought of some poor scientist so dedicated to finding flavors for the worlds best jelly beans that he eats his own ear wax is just ludicrous. I don't think I could like my job that much. Just sayin. Now, laughing so hard has made my throat hurt even worse. So I'm going to bed.
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Monday, February 7, 2011
I've been feeling pretty left out lately. All of my friends (and I mean ALL) of my friends either just had a baby, are pregnant or are currently in labor. Ahhh, what's that smell? Its the sweet smell of afterbirth. Anyhoo, I may be feeling left out, but I am absolutely okay with that I do not now or ever want another kid. My telling you this is just a precursor to mine and Shelby's dinner conversation tonight:
Shelby: Guess what. Mrs. L is gonna have a baby.
Me: That's nice.
Shelby: It's kind of nice, I guess. But Mrs. H and Mrs. S just
had babies. Isn't enough, enough?
had babies. Isn't enough, enough?
Me: Well, I guess they're happy about it, so you should be
happy for them.
happy for them.
Shelby: I guess so. But it's like everybody's having babies.
Maybe you should too. Aren't you worried about your biological clock?
(editors note: WHAT?!?!?!??!) You are getting kinda old, you
know. Maybe you should freeze yourself like Walt Disney. That way you'll be
fresh when you want another baby.
Maybe you should too. Aren't you worried about your biological clock?
(editors note: WHAT?!?!?!??!) You are getting kinda old, you
know. Maybe you should freeze yourself like Walt Disney. That way you'll be
fresh when you want another baby.
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Details of alleged sexual harassment emerge in N.C. Democratic Party scandal
A former staffer accused North Carolina's state Democratic Party executive director of showing him a picture of male genitals, caressing his leg and discussing his sexual exploits, according to new documents obtained by The News & Observer.
The sexual harassment allegations are detailed in a Dec. 8 letter from Adriadn Ortega, a former party staffer, to then-Executive Director Jay Parmley. Ortega claimed he was "fired in retaliation for my complaints of sexual harassment" and asked for a severance equal to his annual pay and health care coverage for a year.
His allegations match those detailed in a complaint filed Jan. 31 with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission obtained by The N&O. The EEOC complaint stated that Ortega tracked the alleged harassment in a notebook.
Ortega, 26, did not respond to questions. Parmley, 41, could not be reached for comment. He resigned Sunday but denied harassing any employee. He blamed political reasons for his departure.
The lascivious details magnified the spectacle embarrassing the state Democratic Party in an election year and came just days before President Barack Obama is expected to visit North Carolina.
The letter became public minutes after party Chairman David Parker refused to resign under pressure from party leaders, including Gov. Bev Perdue, who asked him to step aside "for the good of the party." In a statement, Parker said he had the "strong support" of the party's executive council.
"They have consulted with our party attorney and are clearly as satisfied as I am that there was no cover up and that the personnel matter was professionally and appropriately handled by the party's attorney," according to his statement.
He called for a referendum June 17 on his chairmanship.
Perdue called Parker's plan "totally unacceptable" and his top deputy, First Vice-Chair Gwen Wilkins, said Parker didn't have the support of all executive council members. "The chairman needs to go," Perdue said in a statement Wednesday evening.
As chairman, Parker authorized a settlement agreement with Ortega. It's unclear whether the terms of the severance Ortega put forth in the letter were met, but party officials confirmed the agreement's existence. The settlement includes a confidentiality agreement, which Ortega wrote in his letter that he would willingly sign.
Parker could not be reached for comment.
In the letter, Ortega says Parmley:
Frequently gave him unwanted shoulder rubs despite verbal objections.
Pointed to his crotch area and asked how his crotch looked in his pants.
On July 28, detailed his past sexual activities.
On July 29, showed Ortega a picture of a penis.
On Sept. 6, caressed Ortega's leg as they drove back from a Democratic convention kick-off in Charlotte.
In the letter, Ortega writes that he confronted Parmley on Oct. 1 and met two days later with former party Executive Director Scott Falmlen to discuss the situation. Falmlen recalled the conversation, but he said Ortega didn't share the "salacious specifics I have seen for the first time tonight."
In the EEOC complaint, Ortega said he was no longer harassed after the meeting. But he was fired Nov. 21.
In his letter, he defended his work as a tracker, a party operative who follows candidates from the other party and takes video of their speeches.
"I believe that the sexual harassment towards me created an offensive, hostile work environment," Ortega wrote.
Ortega, who started working for the party in March 2010, asked for a settlement equivalent to his pay. He made roughly $20,000 a year, according to campaign-finance reports, which is the settlement he asked for.
He gave the party a week to respond to his letter and threatened to make a complaint to the party's executive council or pursue legal action.
Late Wednesday, Democratic Party attorney John Wallace released a statement saying, "In this type of situation, it is difficult if not impossible to ascertain the truth."
He said the terms of the agreement were confidential, but Ortega "acknowledged that he had a satisfactory working relationship with the Democratic Party."
The News & Observer began investigating Ortega's departure in December. The party refused to comment at the time, calling it a personnel matter. Ortega also initially denied being harassed and keeping a notebook.
The allegations did not become public until Friday, when internal party email messages were obtained by The News & Observer. The messages did not detail the allegations or identify the individuals involved.
Parmley, who served less than a year at the helm of the party, denied harassing any employee and blamed right-wing political enemies for "spreading a false and misleading story."
"Even though I have not done anything wrong, it is clear to me that I need to move on," Parmley wrote in his resignation letter. "I refuse to be a distraction."
Parker's departure appeared all but certain Tuesday when the Democratic establishment – including Perdue, Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton and eight other top Democrats – called for him to resign, saying he had lost the confidence of the party.
The 57-year-old Statesville attorney and veteran activist took the chairmanship of the party in January 2011, promising to lead it to victory after Democrats took a blow in the previous election and lost control of the state legislature for the first time in more than a century.
As a swing state, North Carolina is poised to play a crucial role in President Barack Obama's re-election strategy and serves as host of the national Democratic convention in September. The point was driven home Wednesday when the White House announced that Obama would travel to the Raleigh area Tuesday. His campaign did not respond to comments about the conflict at the state party.
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AVERT EYES if you're avoiding all things Christmassy!
Just added this lovely range of goodies to my S6 shop based on the 'Let it Snow' design that has been a bestseller of mine. I don't know why these have consistently sold throughout the year (don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining), but I thought it the right time to expand the design. I'm planning new lines and colours over the next couple of days, probably a frosty blue/green and perhaps purple or a black too. Will keep you posted with the finished item.


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It Took Some Time, But It Happened
What was anticipated from the late 1980's actually took until 2015 to fully occur – the depletion of the unallocated IPv4 addresses. Top level exhaustion occurred in January, 2011. Four of the five Regional Internet Registries (RIR's) had exhausted their unallocated IPv4 addresses by late 2015, beginning in April 2011 for Asia Pacific and ending with North America in September, 2015. For organizations that support a growing client base and continued expansion of IP-enabled devices, the transition to IPv6 has started.
Stitching Together IPv4 & IPv6
There are a number of different technologies available to help organizations manage the transition to an all-IPv6 world while still supporting legacy IPv4 customers and internet content.
These include running a dual stack network, which can be extremely expensive, or using tunneling technologies to run a single protocol stack while encapsulating the other protocol within, which requires client site deployment and creates a more complex network.
The Reverse Lookup Challenge
A second and more subtle challenge during a transition to IPv6 is the difficulty in supporting traditional reverse lookups (for PTR records). In addition to being a best practice, support for reverse lookups is essential for a number of applications including spam filtering. Deploying reverse records in an IPv6 world can be much more challenging because of the much larger address space involved. If each unique IP address requires a reverse record in the DNS, a moderate-sized network may require so many reverse DNS records that they simply cannot be physically stored on the disk or in memory on any server.
A Single Network Solution
For many service providers, NAT64 + DNS64 = the ideal solution to transition to IPv6. These technologies allow an organization to deploy a single IPv6 networking protocol to the client while still providing client access to both IPv4 and IPv6 Internet.
Secure64 DNS Cache is an always available, highly secure DNS caching server with built-in support for DNS64, and is compatible with leading, third-party NAT64 solutions. This solution offers a number of advantages over alternative IPv6 transition technologies:
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- • Reduces latency compared to tunneling technologies
- • Eliminates the need to purchase grey-market IPv4 addresses to fuel growth
- • Eliminates the need for a second migration away from IPv4-based solutions like dual stack or 6RD
Solving the Reverse Lookup Problem
For organizations that need to support reverse lookups in an IPv6 network, Secure64 DNS Authority offers the ability to dynamically generate reverse records according to user defined syntax rules. This approach enables reverse lookups without requiring massive amounts of disk and/or memory to be available to the server to store static PTR records.


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Hannah Smeeton's photo of a Manta Ray night dive off the big island of Hawaii.
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Q: I did a reading for myself, about my relationship with my boyfriend. What does the Lovers in the past position of a card layout mean? Does this mean the relationship is over?
A: Relationship readings are the most difficult to do to my way of thinking, because you are almost always missing half the picture. In my experience, it is a rare, beautiful and loving gift when another person lends their energy to a reading without direct knowledge and consent. That kind of soul-level or ethereal consent and participation really is an honor when it happens. And, honestly, I don't sense any of it here. So that puts this back to the usual level of reading…meaning it only reflects your part in this, and you have to deal with your boyfriend's part in this the old fashioned way…by talking to him.
That being said, I suspect the answer to your question is essentially "no."
First of all, keep in mind the Lovers card does not symbolize long term committed relationships or a heart to heart kind of Love. The Lovers card is about our "hearts desire", lust and wanting. The Lovers, a major arcana card, isn't limited to any one area of life. It can symbolize any desire in any aspect – career, family, wealth – anything. So no, The Lovers in the past position isn't an automatic bad omen for an existing relationship, especially if it is a particularly long-term or loving one. The two of cups is actually the card most associated with that level of intimacy and marriage.
Also, I always approach readings as a way of understanding…not strictly timeline. The past doesn't mean "the past" any more than the future card predicts exactly what is going to happen. In my experience, both cards are more powerful when they are used to build a better understanding of your current situation, and all three cards (past, present, future) join together to make one whole…one whole idea about how to move forward. All three together point to the choices that take you down the better path. Make sense? The past card add dimension, yes, but does not make an absolute pronouncement.
I always approach the "past" card in any spread from the perspective of learning from old mistakes and successes. What worked before (in this relationship or in past relationships) so you can repeat the stuff that works again? What failed before so you can avoid that mistake?
To understand even more, it would help to know what kind of question you originally had in mind. Why did you do the reading in the first place? Did you intend to read only about the relationship? Were you reading about something else but the relationship came to mind and intuitively demanded your attention? It could very well be that the Lovers card doesn't have anything to do with the relationship at all. If other issues were part of your attention or intention, they the Lovers card could be talking about those.
If you were looking at the relationship specifically, what do you desire for the relationship? What about the relationship has gone well? What about the relationship has you worried? What have you done right that you should keep doing? What mistakes have been made? Are there any places to make amends or make changes? Do you desire the relationship to move into the past? Or do you fear it moving into the past and desire more security?
When you take all of that into consideration, does the Lovers card in the past position automatically doom your relationship? – no. Can it give you insights into the relationship? – Yes, but context is needed. Is the card is even talking about the relationship, or if it is guiding you about some other deep seated heart's desire?
Here is something that might help. Pull the Lovers and the Two of Cups cards from the deck and put them on the table in front of you, side by side. It doesn't matter which card is on which side. Close your eyes, clear your mind, and relax. Take a few deep breaths, and think about the relationship. Think about all you hope, fear, want, believe and feel about the relationahip. Slowly open your eyes and look at the two cards. Which one catches your eye first? Which one draws you in and tugs at your heartstrings as you think about the relationship? Which card do you intuitively connect with as a symbol for the relationship? Go with your heart, your gut, your deep down knowing.
If it is the 2 of cups, that might be a reassurance about the relationship and your clue to look at the Lovers in the first reading in terms of other life-desire. If you are most strongly drawn to the Lovers card while thinking of the relationship, then you might do well to think of the relationship in terms of desire: Is this a relationship you still want? Is is workable? Do you love him? Does he love you? What do you and the two of you want? Many, many questions could apply. If that is the case, and you feel yourself spiraling into a vortex of uncertainty…set the cards and the questions aside. After some time – minutes, hours, days, whatever feels right – when you are feeling clearer, then do a fresh reading that is just about the relationship. The Lovers may or may not re-appear. Whether the card is in the new spread or not, my guess is it will be a clearer message for you now that you know which direction the original Lovers was pointing you to go.
Good luck!
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Do business with integrity01/08/2012 17:17
There is nothing wrong in selling 'Home Brand or In-House " products as long as the hire purchase industry adheres to 'standards' and does not compromise 'quality'.
Reacting to statements from Courts and Morris Hedstrom, who dominate the country's hire purchase industry, the Council reaffirms its stand that consumers must not be cheated and misled in return for their money.
We reiterate that home brand or in-house branded products must have a quality standard and a proper back up service available which consumers can easily access when the products start showing problems.
Brands like Akita and Infinity are certainly cheaper but what is the life of these products?
Because at the end of the day, the consumers who buy these products belong to the middle-class or are from the group living a little above the poverty line which means these people cannot keep buying the electrical products every three years.
The Council is simply dismayed to note that some of the products sold by the hire purchase companies just don't have the spare-parts available to repair the products which they bring into the market.
This is absurd because there have been instances when consumers have been told to wait for the spare parts to be brought or there are no parts available at all.
One glaring example is availability of the R600A gas used in Akita brand fridge.
This gas is banned globally, now, from consumers' perspective, what happens to those consumers who own the Akita fridge model which has R600A gas and when there is a gas leakage and situation demands a refill, what happens then?
In such a scenario, the fridge will be useless and the consumer will be helpless.
We have been receiving cases and its some other brand as such and in one instance, a woman spent $299 on an electric wok which started showing problems after a year's use. when she asked for the item to be repaired, she was told parts were not available and will take a while because it has to be ordered.
This is just unacceptable because if you are selling these products then the traders must have a robust back-up service in place.
The other delusion is that these brands are 'energy savers'.
We ask the consumers to check for themselves – whether this is a myth or a reality.
Take for instance, Akita brand fridge, the label on the door of the fridge - shows that the rating can be checked at www.energygov.au but checks on this website produces no results.
The Council is not asking the hire purchase companies to stop selling these home brands but to sell them with integrity.
They must admit to the consumers that these are clones or counterfeit brands and ensure they have back up service available to repair the products so an average consumer does not have sleepless nights pondering over his hard-earned cash going down the drain just because the products become irreparable due to the unavailability of the back-up service.
The Council will stand for quality and standard and not allow it to be compromised.


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Surge in bets for Jeremy Corbyn to be the next prime minister
Ms Goodman acknowledged that Labour faces an uphill struggle ahead of the June 8 snap election . "If the SNP wins this election in Scotland and the Tories (Conservatives) don't, then Theresa May's attempt to block our mandate to give the people of Scotland a choice over their own future when the time is right will crumble to dust", said Sturgeon, who heads Scotland's devolved government.
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Chaffetz Texts Utah Radio Host 'I Might Depart Early' From Congressional SeatThe Utah Republican announced Wednesday he wouldn't run for re-election or for any other political office in 2018 and would instead rejoin the private sector. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee pounced on Chaffetz's decision, saying his "behavior has always been beneath the dignity of the office he holds", and he should step down immediately from his Oversight Committee perch.
The The Sage Group plc (SGE) Upgraded to Outperform by BNP ParibasAmong 11 analysts covering RPC Group PLC ( LON:RPC ), 11 have Buy rating, 0 Sell and 0 Hold. Therefore 83% are positive. ASOS Plc had 186 analyst reports since August 4, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. Barclays Capital has "Underweight" rating and GBX 70 target. The firm earned "Market Perform" rating on Wednesday, April 27 by Northland Capital. Liberum Capital maintained it with "Hold" rating and GBX 1700 target in Wednesday, April 12 report.
Russian Energy Ministry considering extension of oil output cuts deal - MinisterAmerican production has increased about 10% to 9.25 million barrels a day in the past year. Analysts say there are early indications that at least some inventories, key in gauging the health of the market, are starting to draw down. Elsewhere in the energy spectrum, May gasoline tacked on 0.7% to $1.671 a gallon and May heating oil edged down by 0.2% to $1.579 a gallon. "OPEC is like a magician waving his hands and trying to pull the rabbit out the hat, but still the rabbit isn't there", ...
North Korea missile launch a 'provocation', USA defence chief saysNorth Korea's deputy United Nations ambassador Kim In Ryong said during a news conference that the us was turning the Korean Peninsula into "the world's biggest hotspot" and creating "a unsafe distuation in which a thermonuclear war may break out at any moment".
GM turns to China for electric vehicle productionGM's other brands have been on a tear in the world's largest auto market, including Buick, which topped 1 million vehicle sales in China previous year to rise to second place behind Volkswagen AG's namesake brand. Volkswagen plans to launch its first purely electric auto in China next year and 13 new-energy vehicles by 2020. The company said it would also sell 10 EP9 electric "super cars" for US$1.48 million (S$2 million) without offering a timeline.
Borussia Dortmund attack: Police make new arrest - NOT terror-relatedPolice say it was his plan to attack the team, hoping to cause the stock price to tumble before finalizing the purchase, at which point he could sell the options at a higher pre-attack price. The three explosive devices, packed with metal pieces, were hidden along a 12-metre (40-foot) stretch of the hedge - two at ground level, with the third placed at a height of about one metre, prosecutors said.
Widespread power outage in San FranciscoThe power outage, which affected several neighborhoods, including the Financial District, Cow Hollow and the Presidio, resulted in the closure of the Montgomery BART station in San Francisco and halted service on all of the city's cable vehicle lines this morning.
International Monetary Fund can cooperate with Trump to improve global trade - LagardeEswar Prasad, former head of the IMF's China department, said the Trump administration may choose to simply ignore the advice of the International Monetary Fund and other institutions. "Part of my job is ensuring that we have proper regulation, but ensuring that we don't have conflicting regulation", he said. "Maybe a big postcard, but you can still stick it in the mail".
Samsung is planning on bringing flip phones backSam Mobile has just released information on an unreleased Samsung device codenamed Cruiser, otherwise known as the Galaxy S8 Active. Executives told Reuters on the sidelines of the S8 briefing that it has seen an improvement in consumer sentiment since late January when it revealed results of its inquiry into the fire-prone Note 7 and laid out measures to prevent a recurrence.
International Monetary Fund lowers 2016-17 growth forecast for Egypt to 3.5 percentThe IMF has been somewhat pessimistic in its predictions since the 2008 financial crisis, expressing concern over the global economy's slow rate of recovery. Moreover, that's up from 3.1 percent a year ago. The monetary fund's latest outlook for the economy comes in advance of spring meetings in Washington this week of the IMF, the World Bank and the Group of 20 major economies.
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Exactly one year ago today I defended my doctoral thesis in Delft. Fast-forward one year, and I find myself writing these words in the California sun. How different life has become! Having embarked on an exciting new project, I am now challenged to think about a whole new universe of fascinating problems. Yet I do enjoy looking back every now and then to remember the good times of grad school. The good times of a protein in a box.
What is life? At the very least it is a concept that we humans find surprisingly difficult to define. Though generally wet and dynamic1, arguments about what defines life inevitably involve terms like 'reproduction', 'growth', and 'adaptation' – matters very common to cells and viruses alike, yet whether the latter belong to the category of living things is a matter of ongoing debate. For the purpose of this thesis (as well as for my own understanding), I adopt a less materialistic and more conceptual definition of life:
Life is a process brought forward by the self-organization of molecules, a process that seemingly violates the second law of thermodynamics2 as it increasingly acquires and maintains information over timescales that vastly exceed the lifetime of the molecules holding this information.
In this manner the distinction between a virus and a cell becomes rather meaningless: viruses are just as much part of the process that we know as 'life' as a homo sapiens like you or me is.3 In addition, it allows me to conveniently classify my thesis work as "an effort to gain better understanding of the molecular processes and building blocks of life". Though this classification is rather broad – as myriads of doctoral theses written over the past century or so belong to this category – my thesis belongs to a relatively small and novel subcategory of the 'gaining insight into the building blocks of life' class by making use of two concepts: single-molecule and bottom-up approach.


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If you can use (or stand) a night in, tune that dial to PBS tomorrow to watch the New York Philharmonic's historic performance in North Korea. Over 14,000 people attended the performance in N. Korea, and the Phil stipulated that they would only play if the concert were broadcast nationwide for the enjoyment of the Korean people (on one of their only 3 channels!).
Interspersed throughout the program, journalistic footage provides riveting commentary on North Korea's history and culture and unprecedented glimpses into daily life. The music moves the soul, but these vignettes enthrall.
The concert was broadcast on NYC's channel Thirteen/WNET last evening, but it will be shown on other PBS stations tomorrow night (Thursday, Feb. 28). Better yet, watch it online. Check you local listings for time and channel data.


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Take our upcoming Next Steps Class.
Interested in becoming a member at Hoffmantown?
It is our desire for you to join together with other believers to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ. Church membership is not required for anyone choosing to attend Hoffmantown and its functions. We pray the Lord will guide you to the local church in which He has gifted you to serve. If the Lord is leading you to Hoffmantown, the following information will familiarize you with the membership process.
Those leading and serving within the body of Hoffmantown must be unified through the Holy Spirit on foundational doctrine. Membership is a mechanism by which that unity is determined and acknowledged. Therefore, church membership is required in order to assume any leadership or serving position within Hoffmantown. There are five steps to becoming a member of Hoffmantown Church as given in our Articles and Bylaws (adopted in March 2003).
Membership Process
1. Trust Christ Jesus Alone For Salvation
We desire all to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth, regardless of whether or not they seek membership at Hoffmantown.
2. Be Baptized by Immersion as a Believer
Believer's baptism is a symbolic act done in obedience to the Lord.
3. Complete the Next Steps class
This class is an introduction to the foundational doctrines and philosophy of ministry of Hoffmantown Church.
4. Sign the Membership Covenant
The covenant is based on the biblical model reflecting the desire to be mutually accountable to one another. It is an agreement between Hoffmantown and the member; and is neither a creed nor a requirement to be a believer. By signing the Membership Covenant, you agree to (1) uphold the doctrine and philosophy of ministry of Hoffmantown, (2) seek to live in unity with the other members of Hoffmantown, and (3) submit to the authority of the Elder Council of Hoffmantown.
5. Be Affirmed by the Elders
After your Membership Covenant has been signed and returned, you will have the opportunity to talk with an Elder, Pastor or Lay Leader at the conclusion of the Next Steps Class; or you may choose to meet with a pastor at a later date. The final step in the process will be affirmation of membership at the Elder Council meeting following your pastoral meeting. You'll subsequently receive a letter of affirmation along with follow-up contact from the Deacon Team to welcome you and answer any questions you may have about membership at Hoffmantown.
These steps may not coincide with the manner you have joined other churches in the past (i.e., letter of transfer). Nevertheless, if you are affirmed by the Elders of Hoffmantown, then it would be our pleasure to formally notify your previous church upon your request.