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Zack Copplin, the incredibly diligent young man who has been exposing the teaching of creationism in schools in Louisiana, has an article at the Daily Beast detailing how students in Youngstown, Ohio are being shown a creationism video put out by a Muslim sex cult in their biology classes. … [Read more...]
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Since Kent Hovind got out of prison after serving nine years for tax evasion and other charges, a whole lot has happened. Pete Reilly, a columnist on tax matters for Forbes, has been following it closely on his blog. It seems his wife has filed for divorce and he's locked in a battle with his son Eric for control of his ministry. … [Read more...]
Fischer Claims Reuters Disproved Evolution
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LA Senator: Teach Creationism Because Science Proves the Bible!
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About Those Ark Park Billboards…
The Tri-State Freethinkers are raising money to put up billboards near where Ken Ham's Noah's ark theme park is being built, reminding them that it's really a celebration of genocide and incest. Personally, I would have left the incest part out, but I do like the idea of pointing out the genocide. After all, I was the creator of this: … [Read more...]
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Alabama to Continue to Teach Scientific Ignorance
The Alabama State Board of Education has voted unanimously to keep a disclaimer in public school biology textbooks that undermines the teaching of evolution by telling kids they should doubt what they're being taught. Such a disclaimer has been used for a long time because the Christian right wants others to be as ignorant as they are. … [Read more...]
Idaho Bill Allows Bible as a Science Reference Book
There's a new bill submitted in the Idaho state legislature that would allow the Bible to be used as a reference book not only in literature and history classes, where it might be relevant, but in science classes as well, where it could not possibly be any more irrelevant. … [Read more...]
Ken Ham Waxes Stupid on Evolution and Creationism
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Bryan Fischer and the Water Canopy
One of the more ridiculous young earth creationist "theories" is the one that claims that all the water from the flood came from a "vapor canopy" that surrounded the earth prior to the flood, which then fell to earth. How dumb is this claim? Dumb enough that Bryan Fischer believes in it. … [Read more...]
Why People Feel God's Presence
Josh Zepps has an interview on Point of Inquiry with John Wathey, a biologist and neuroscientist, about his new book, The Illusion of God's Presence: The Biological Origins of Spiritual Longing. Prometheus Books sent me a copy of the book and I've read just a bit of it, but I suspect that he is on to something in explaining why people intuitively "feel" God's presence. … [Read more...]
Hovind: God Put Contradictions in the Bible to Weed Out Atheists
I think we can safely say that nine years in prison didn't make Kent Hovind any more rational. Indeed, it may have made him even worse. He's made some spectacularly stupid arguments throughout his career, but this one may take the cake. He says that God left apparently contradictions all over the Bible in order to "weed out" those who don't really want to believe in him. … [Read more...]


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Mitt Romney's inveterate flip-floppery is most often associated with his positions on healthcare and social issues but it was only four years ago that he also believed in using fiscal stimulus to counter economic downturns. On this point he is not alone in having later changed his mind. Barack Obama signed a $787bn stimulus bill largely of his own design in February 2009, the second month of his presidency. But as the US economy continued shedding jobs for a year after its passage, American public opinion quickly moved from supportive to critical. When Mr Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention this week, it would be surprising if he referred to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – and I would wager all the money in my pocket that he does not use the word "stimulus".
It is easy to understand why the bill is unpopular. The economic recovery that began in July 2009 has been disappointingly weak. Republicans have continually flogged the stimulus package as a corrupt, wasteful, socialistic intrusion by the government. This is nonsense, but they have won the communications battle. Hawkish Democrats have also distanced themselves from it, while leftwing pundits have long complained that it was too small.
Conventional wisdom therefore holds that Obama's best option is to focus on other issues rather than make the tricky, counterfactual case that things would have been even worse without the bill – much less argue that the bill was more sweeping and transformative than the public or media has recognised.
Yet this is exactly what the journalist Michael Grunwald argues in The New New Deal: The Hidden Story of Change in the Obama Era, his exhaustively reported and authoritative assessment of the Recovery Act.
Grunwald's book really tells two stories, related but distinct. The first is about the political process – how the framework of the stimulus bill was designed by the Obama team during the lame duck period, negotiated in Congress and implemented over the past three years. The main theme of this story is Republican intransigence. This is a familiar tale, though Grunwald adds much colourful detail. Rather than negotiating for concessions in good faith, Congressional Republican leaders decided early on that they would not back anything with the president's fingerprints on it. Given the circumstances, it is naive to think Obama could have negotiated a bigger package than the one he got.
But the second story – an intensive analysis of what the Recovery Act has accomplished to date and has yet to accomplish – is more interesting.
Remember what was actually in the bill. Slightly more than $600bn went towards poor and middle-class tax cuts, safety net spending (more unemployment assistance and food stamps) and aid to state governments with budget shortfalls. These are the most directly stimulative parts of the bill, bolstering demand and preventing lay-offs – and stimulate they did. Economists of differing ideological stripes generally agree that the economy would have as many as 3m fewer jobs now were it not for the stimulus.
The remaining sixth of the bill, which focused on longer-term investments, contains the "hidden story of change" that Grunwald refers to. More than $20bn, for instance, was for doctors to start digitising their antiquated method of record-keeping, and already there is evidence of progress. The stimulus also injected a staggering $90bn into green energy, with the department of energy essentially becoming "the world's largest clean-tech investment fund". The depth of Grunwald's reporting is evident in his depiction of how the stimulus has helped reinvigorate the moribund domestic wind and solar industries, and is trying to create a new advanced battery industry.
The department of education was authorised to distribute billions more to states for their public schools but the schools first had to demonstrate meaningful reforms – leading to a virtuous competition for the funds. A similar competitive process was used for the new funds given to transport projects. Meanwhile, the bill itself has been an experiment in government transparency, with levels of fraud and waste much lower than anticipated.
Grunwald gets carried away a few times by his enthusiasm. His claim that the stimulus is "changing dozens of industries" may prove true, but is as yet exaggerated. And his response to criticisms that the energy department's investments amount to industrial policy is too dismissive. There are fascinating projects being funded with stimulus money but in many cases we won't know for some time how well, or even if, they will pay off.
Still, Grunwald's fundamental conclusions seem right: the stimulus bill was indeed stimulative and had far greater consequences than the public realises. Not that Obama will say so.
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If you have clearer/better/more-canonical names, please let me know. Otherwise this is absurdly trivial.
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Scratch that. I forgot to change the rest of the signature.
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Contractor sentenced for bribing sheriff's official
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A former contractor for Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman's office has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty in a bid-rigging and kickback scheme that also netted guilty pleas from two former top sheriff's office officials.
U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman earlier this week also fined Richard P. Molenaar III $20,000 for his role in the bribery conspiracy.
As part of his plea, Molenaar admitted to submitting phony bids from other companies along with real ones, to subvert a legal and policy requirement for three competitive bids.
He also admitted to bribing John Sens, the former director of purchasing for the sheriff's office, who pleaded guilty to taking kickbacks in the bid-rigging scheme for awarding the work to Molenaar. In exchange for Sens' participation in the scheme, Molenaar gave Sens $30,000 and installed a swimming pool at his home for free, work valued at $25,000.
The 18-month sentence is lower than the 30 to 37 months dictated under federal guidelines for the charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.
Molenaar is required to report to prison by Feb. 27.
Leaving the courtroom, Molenaar said only, "I'm just glad it's over."
In a letter to the judge, which Feldman read aloud in court Wednesday, Molenaar said he got roped into the kickback scheme by Sens and William Short, a former chief deputy under Gusman.
Short, who died in October 2011, has long been identified as a central figure in a federal probe of the Sheriff's Office contracting practices that started with a focus on how work was parceled out for the sheriff's temporary detention center but soon expanded.
Sens, a leader of Gusman's campaign fundraising operation, is the brother of Municipal Court Judge Paul Sens, a longtime Gusman friend and ally.
John Sens, Molenaar's former brother-in-law, resigned from the Sheriff's Office in February 2012 amid the federal investigation. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years for his role in the bid-rigging and bribery conspiracy.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Chester said Molenaar was the first person to admit to the scheme and helped the feds build their case. Besides John Sens' plea, the federal probe netted a guilty plea on a bribery conspiracy charge from the sheriff's former maintenance director, Col. Gerard Hoffman, who was sentenced in September to probation and a fine.
A second contractor implicated in the kickback scheme, John Killeen, died in April. He was never charged.
Chester, urging the judge to impose a sentence below the normal range, said Molenaar was "the first to walk in our door" after word spread of the FBI investigation into the sheriff's contracts.
Feldman was unimpressed, chastising both Molenaar and the government over the letter, which ignored the rigged bids that Molenaar helped engineer.
"Why does your letter mention nothing about bid-rigging?" asked Feldman, who called the bid-rigging scheme "the darker prospect of your crime."
"I don't consider this letter genuine and I don't consider the government's intentions genuine," the judge added. "The letter's a half-truth. It omits the most serious part of the crime."
Molenaar stayed silent while his attorney, Frank DeSalvo, explained that Molenaar was simply trying to keep the letter concise and had clearly admitted rigging bids. DeSalvo also touted Molenaar's cooperation and the fact he quit the kickback arrangement before the feds came knocking.
"He did get involved. He got involved after he was legitimately working for the Sheriff's Office. He should have walked away. He didn't," DeSalvo said. "But eventually he did" after growing bitter about "the way business seemed to have to be done."
DeSalvo said he was uncertain whether Molenaar's cooperation would lead to charges against others, or if the federal investigation is continuing.
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Student Life provides engaging activities that enhance the college experience at St. Philip's College. Student Life activities build a sense of community and pride within the college, and create connections between the college and its students.
A few ways Student Life connects students are through:
The Turbon Student Center is being renovated! The project is expected to be completed in 2017. In the meantime, Student Life has been relocated to the Norris Technical Building (NTB) 307. Students will enjoy many of the same services offered in the Turbon: space for lounging, pool tables, ping pong, video gaming area and much more.
The new location has meeting rooms, spaces for gaming, flat screens to watch your favorite shows, lounge areas, and houses the Student Government Association's office, Collegiate 100, and Extramural Coaches' offices.
Students are encouraged to get involved in student organizations. There are numerous student clubs on campus. There are social clubs, special interest clubs, and clubs organized by educational departments. Information on student clubs and organizations can be found in NTB 304.
Student Lounge - We have several student lounge areas throughout NTB 307. Available for student use are: a microwave, telephone, board games, and television.
The CultureFest & Rib Cook-Off has become a tradition on our campus. Every year, on the Thursday before the Battle of Flowers Parade, we welcome one and all to celebrate with us. Admission is free and open to the public. Culture Fest 2017 will be held on April 27. Read More >
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The Department of Student Life has SEG opportunities in the following areas: Student Leadership, Spirit and Pride Crew, Extramural Sports, SPC QEP and the Collegiate 100. For more information on these projects stop by NTB 327.
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Mango brand pulled from shelves in salmonella scare
Eleven U.S. grocery chains have pulled Daniella-brand mangoes from Mexico off store shelves as federal officials investigate 103 cases of salmonella that may be linked to the tropical fruit.
The cases have occurred in 16 states since July 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Wednesday.
Though a definitive connection between the cases of Salmonella Braenderup, as this strain is known, and a specific mango supplier has not been made, importer Splendid Products of Burlingame, Calif., issued a voluntary recall Monday of Daniella-brand mangoes "out of an abundance of caution," general manager Larry Nienkerk said.
Last week an importer in Canada initiated a voluntary recall of Daniella-brand mangoes as the result of 22 illnesses reported there. The CDC confirms that the DNA fingerprint of the Canadian cases and the U.S. cases match.
The California Department of Public Health has reported 73 cases of salmonella Braenderup and is leading the national investigation.
Whether the outbreak is still spreading is unclear. As of Wednesday, Washington state had had six cases of salmonella that match the genetic fingerprint of the Canadian cases, said Donn Moyer of the Washington State Department of Health in Olympia.
All were in late July. "We've not had any in a month," he said. That indicates "there probably isn't an active outbreak right now in our state."
In a release, the Food and Drug Administration said: "We are moving quickly to learn as much as possible and prevent additional people from becoming ill. We recognize that people will be concerned about this outbreak, and we will continue to provide updates and advice."
Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, a common bacterial illness. Salmonellosis can lead to diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever within eight to 72 hours, as well as chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can last up to seven days. Salmonella infections can be life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems such as infants and the elderly, the CDC says.
The recalled mangoes were sold as individual fruit and can be identified by the Daniella-brand sticker and one of the following PLU numbers: 3114, 4051, 4311, 4584 or 4959. The recalled mangoes were sold at various retail stores throughout the USA between July 12 and Aug. 29.
In a release issued Wednesday, Splendid Products said: "Those who have bought the recalled mangoes are advised not to eat them and to discard them. If there is no identifying sticker on the mango, consider discarding or returning the product to the place of purchase."
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#1 [ruby-core:50656] Updated by Stephen Wattam about 4 years ago
This seems to fix it:
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> return @row == other.row if other.class == CSV::Row
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#2 [ruby-core:50657] Updated by Charlie Somerville about 4 years ago
It would probably be better to perform an
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- File csv.rb.patch View added
I concur. Patch attached for easy application.
It's probably worth noting that the current, unpatched, behaviour seems to break foreach too.
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Cloud computing is believed to be another big wave of Internet technology after World Wide Web and mobile computing. The Open Group has identified cloud computing as a major driver to develop global GDP. In Hong Kong, the Office of Government CIO (OGCIO) has established the Expert Group on Cloud Computing Services and Standards (EGCCSS) to drive cloud computing adoption and deployment. Various cloud technical committees, including the two groups mentioned above, have identified the interoperability and portability of cloud services as a key principle for stimulating and driving economic benefits. EGCCSS has formed a Working Group Cloud Computing Interoperability Standards (WGCCIS) specifically to address this challenge.
In this talk, Dr Thomas Lee shares his experience in working in WGCCIS as a co-opt member and introduces the Open Group Guide on Cloud Computing Portability and Interoperability. He explains the fundamental concepts of cloud interoperability and portability and the reference architecture to design interoperable interfaces between on-premise and cloud application components. He also discusses the architectural principles for supporting cloud service providers to develop interoperable cloud services. From the enterprise user perspective, he also summarizes some good practices from the Open Group Guide that help cloud consumers to formulate their cloud strategy to manage vendor lock-in when selecting cloud services.


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It's not everyday we get a second chance to kick-start those New Year resolutions so, with the Chinese New Year this week, why not take this opportunity to get back on track with your health and fitness programme?
Traditional Chinese cookery is generally a very healthy option with many stir-fried dishes using plenty of fresh vegetables and lower fat white meats such as pork and chicken. Here are a couple of recipe ideas to get you started
Mushroom Stir-fry
Heat 2 tsp (10ml) oil in a large non-stick frying pan or wok and cook a sliced red pepper until softened. Add an inch (2cm) of grated ginger, 6 spring onions, sliced, 8oz (200g) of assorted mushrooms such as shitake and oyster mushrooms, 4 oz (100g) bean sprouts and 12 oz (300g) noodles that have been cooked following package directions. Cook over a medium-high heat for around 5 minutes. Add 1 tbs (15ml) each of soy sauce and toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional Information: 2 eDiets units or 145 calories 5g of fat and 22g carbs.
Pork with Soy and Pineapple Sauce
Mix together 4 tbs (60ml) each of soy sauce and honey, an inch (2cm) of grated ginger and the juice from a 400g can of pineapple chunks in juice and use this to marinade 1lb (450g) of very lean pork, sliced, for 20-30 minutes. Meantime, crush half of the pineapple using a food processor or by hand. Heat 2 tsp oil in a large non-stick frying pan or wok and cook the drained strips of pork for around 5 minutes. Add the pineapple, a yellow and a red pepper, sliced, the florets from a medium-sized head of broccoli and 6 spring onions, sliced. Stir-fry for a further 5 minutes. Pour in the honey and soy marinade, bring to the boil and simmer for a few minutes. If preferred, mix a tbs (15ml) of cornflour in a little water and stir in to thicken the sauce. Serve with boiled rice.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutritional Information: 4 eDiets units or 355 calories 12g of fat and 35g carbs.
Oriental Rice Salad
Heat 2 tsp oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry a small chopped onion until softened. Measure out 8 oz (200g) of rice and then measure the volume of this amount in a cup or measuring jug. Add the rice to the onion and then add twice the volume of water to rice. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Add the juice of ½ a lemon, 3 tbs of juice from a small tin of lychees in juice and 1 tbs (15ml) soy sauce. Mix gently. Add half a red and half a yellow pepper, sliced, ¼ of a white cabbage, finely shredded and the lychees, chopped if preferred. Chill well and serve.
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The search for a new Bruce Banner for "The Avengers" may end up being a pretty short one.
Edward Norton, who starred in "The Incredible Hulk" in 2008, won't be part of Marvel's superhero teamup after a rather curt dismissal by the head of the studio. Now comes word that Marvel has zeroed in on a new actor to play the mild-mannered scientist/raging green superhero.
That would be "The Kids Are All Right" star and indie-film fixture Mark Ruffalo, who according to Deadline.com is in "late-stage discussions" with Marvel about taking on the role. He would be the third Hulk on film in the past decade, after Norton and Eric Bana, who starred in Ang Lee's "Hulk" in 2003.
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KEEN London gives children and young adults with special needs a chance to enjoy sports and creative activities in a safe and fully supported environment. Our 'athletes' (aged 5 upwards) benefit from one-to-one coaching at free weekly sessions. Our unique approach pairs each athlete with a volunteer coach, meaning they get maximum benefit from their time at KEEN. Our high ratio of support means each athlete is safe and catered for according to their individual needs. We offer many individual and group activities on-site including sports such as football, basketball, cricket and hockey. On site activities also include trampolining, music, arts and crafts and cooking. Our trips out include ice skating, swimming, London Aquarium, boating, pony rides, museums and visits to parks.
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Modal Prolongational Structure in Selected Sacred Choral Compositions by Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan WilliamsFrancis, Timothy (University of Oregon, 2012)[more][less]Boss, Jack Francis, Timothy Francis, Timothy 2012-10-26T03:59:51Z 2012-10-26T03:59:51Z 2012 http://hdl.handle.net/1794/12383 While some composers at the beginning of the twentieth century drifted away from tonal hierarchical structures, Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan Williams sought ways of integrating tonal ideas with new materials. By analyzing the music of Holst and Vaughan Williams using a technique expressly designed for the analysis of tonal musical structure—Schenkerian Analysis—this study looks at ways in which the composers combined old and new techniques and what that means with regards to our understanding of their music. To do this, the current study focuses on the sacred choral repertory because it can form a stylistic bridge between nineteenth-century tonality and the composers' more experimental works. This repertory also provides an opportunity for interpreting text-music connections that help us understand the music at a deeper level. In order to establish groundwork for the analytical methodology, I begin the study with background information on the composers and previous research done on their music, after which I summarize their most pertinent stylistic features (including their use of diatonic modes and other pitch collections, their harmonic, melodic, and contrapuntal techniques, and their formal structures). I then discuss how an analyst can determine prolongational structure in Holst's and Vaughan Williams's music by establishing the tonic or pitch-class center, establishing the context for harmonic and melodic stability, and following predictable formal patterns. Finally, I apply the analytical methodology in detail to Vaughan Williams's Benedicite and Holst's The Hymn of Jesus, two substantial single-movement choral works that represent both the conservative (Benedicite) and experimental (The Hymn of Jesus) sides of the composers' style. I also compare the analyses with the texts and show how the composers portrayed religious ideas, even at deeper levels of the prolongational structure. The modified Schenkerian analytical techniques used in these analyses show that even though Holst and Vaughan Williams used a number of twentieth-century compositional techniques, their prolongational structures still follow expected patterns and closely resemble traditional structures. en_US University of Oregon All Rights Reserved. Analysis Holst prolongation Sacred Schenker Vaughan Williams Modal Prolongational Structure in Selected Sacred Choral Compositions by Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan Williams Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Cipperly, Ian (University of Oregon, October 27, 2016)[more][less]Hanes, Jeff Cipperly, Ian 2016-10-27T18:44:57Z 2016-10-27 http://hdl.handle.net/1794/20489 Japan's early modern period (1568-1868) achieved a break from the violent political and social upheaval of the preceding Warring States period (1467-1568). The return to a stable and more centralized rule was made possible by the development and implementation of an emerging politico-religious trend, in which powerful leaders were posthumously apotheosized and worshiped as tutelary deities. Ieyasu, the first of the Tokugawa shoguns, was deified and venerated at the Tōshōgū Shrine in Nikkō, and the politico-religious movement that was propagated by Ieyasu's descendants became a central tool for the government's legitimacy. Because Ieyasu's cult was the only source of ideological legitimacy that was exclusive to the Tokugawa, the sources of Tokugawa success can be found by examining the development of the Nikkō shrine and its accompanying religious movement. en_US University of Oregon All Rights Reserved. Authority Early Modern Legitimacy Nikkō Sacred Tokugawa Tōshō Daigongen Shū: A Religious Sourse of Shogunal Legitimacy Electronic Thesis or Dissertation 10000-01-01 M.A. masters Department of History University of Oregon
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No escape it's there, right in front
The phantom of my life's mistake.
I sit here dripping with sin,
For another day or so.
There's no reconciliation,
It'll happen again, and again.
Nor is there any correct way to say,
To tell the world that either I or it is wrong,
Because the truth is mummy dearest I'm gay.
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Stephen King; Tim Curry; Whoopi Goldberg; Stephen Jay Gould; Tabitha King; Rob Lowe; Robert B Parker; Yeardley Smith; Kathy Bates; Matthew Broderick; David Cronenberg; Lindsay Crouse; Jerry Garcia; Eve Beglarian; Gary Sinise; Frank Muller; Joe Morton; Domenic Cuskern; Grace Slick; Joe Mantegna
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|Volume 1 narrated by Tim Curry, Whoopi Goldberg, Stephen Jay Gould, Tabitha King, Rob Lowe, Robert B. PArker, Yeardley Smith, and Stephen King. Volume 2 narrated by Kathy Bates, Tim Curry, Matthew Broderick, David Cronenberg, Lindsay Crouse, Jerry Garcia, Eve Beglarian, and Stephen King. Volume 3 narrated by Gary Sinese, Frank Muller, Joe Morton, Domenic Cuskern, Grace Slick, Joe Mantegna, and Stephen King.
|23 audio discs (27 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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|Vol. 1. Suffer the little children --
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Rainy season --
Dolan's Cadillac --
House on Maple Street --
Umney's last case --
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Brooklyn August. Vol. 2. Chattery teeth --
My pretty pony --
Sneakers --
Dedication --
The doctor's case --
The moving finger --
The end of the whole mess --
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Situated on 450 acres among the boulder-strewn hills of San Diego's North County, this popular destination offers you a wealth of floor plans to match your needs. Choose from the Interval International Elite-rated Resort Villas, Villas on the Greens, or Mountain Villas, and enjoy five recreation centers that offer unique experiences for all. Be sure to check out the stunning 6,000 square foot fitness center, featuring spin and yoga rooms, state-of-the-art strength and cardio machines and a two-story climbing wall. Additional resort amenities include two golf courses, lighted tennis courts, a weekly farmers' market, and downtown village featuring shopping, dining, theater and even a Starbucks! ***BONUS WEEK*** The owner has recently paid for additional points allowing for an additional week for the new buyer. Timeshare now includes a total of 240,000 points allowing for 2 weeks in a 1 bedroom suite in any of the beautiful Welk Resorts. Currently there are resorts in San Diego, Palm Springs, Branson, Lake Tahoe, and Cabo San Lucas. Upgrades and other destinations available at an additional cost.
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Come See this Model Home in Prestigious Chaperral Ridge . Exclusive model upgrades throughout this picture perfect home.Appointment only.
1931 Clover Way Escondido, CA 92026
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This designer, remodeled home boasts every possible upgrade in the fine finishes and workmanship. No attention to detail was spared during this brand new, whole house remodel. The house features engineered wood flooring throughout the living areas and bedrooms, while the bathrooms have rectangular tiles. Both bathrooms have been remodeled with decorative tile in the showers on the back-splashes with upgraded fixtures, counters and cabinets. The kitchen features new cabinets, granite counters, decorative back-splash and stainless steel appliances. There are modern stainless steel ceiling fans in all the bedrooms and the living areas have new light fixtures. The living area has a decorative tile fireplace and hearth and leads to the covered patio and entertainment area. The garden has fruit trees and a good sized play area in addition to the covered patio. There is also a new front door and blinds. There is a brand new roof and the home also has a two car garage, which is an added bonus. The new fridge and mobile island as well as the patio furniture and BBQ grill are included in the sale. The home recently appraised for over list price which means instant equity.
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CHECK OUT 3D TOUR!! Traditional Estate home where NO DETAIL WAS SPARED with a pool. Large front and back yard with a putting green and mature landscaping. Very private in coveted Bernardo Elementary school district. No details have been spared. Luxury crown and wall molding throughout with many custom built in cabinets to match. Hardwood and tile flooring throughout. An office/man cave tho envy with custom desks and cabinetry featuring a deck with a stairway leading to the pool and yard, Could be a 4th bedroom. See supplement
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Privately gated single story country estate located in picturesque Hidden Meadows on 1 gentle acre! Beautiful & private Mediterranean style home with a resort style pebble tech pool/spa with beach entrance & 3 waterfalls! Property features 4 bedrooms with an optional 5th that is currently used as an office! Large and open floorplan with an oversized kitchen off the great room with multiple Pella sliders accessing the fabulous backyard perfect for entertaining! Tons of upgrades on this fantastic property include a private gated entrance lined with palm trees leading to your circular drive. Tank less water heater was recently added as well as new LED can lighting in great room & formal living/dining room! Multiple fruit trees are already on the property and the lot is almost a perfectly flat acre so plenty of useable land for more gardening or additional parking as well as space for an RV. The home originally had a 3 car garage which 1 stall was converted to a gym/workout room that could be converted back if someone wanted to, note the gym/workout room is not included in the square footage or bedroom count. This is a beautiful estate that you wont want to miss out on so setup a private showing today!
2175 Valley Rim Escondido, CA 92026
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Nestled in the foothills of the distinguished guard gated community of Emerald Heights is this spacious 5 Bedroom 3 Bath home with vaulted ceilings on a cul de sac. This home boasts a spacious living area, family room, separate formal dining room and breakfast nook. One bedroom is located downstairs for guests or can be used as a den/office. Stainless Steel Appliances, Tile flooring in high traffic areas, cabinets in the garage for extra storage. A blank canvas for the new owner to add their personal touch and color palette! Resort Style living with club house, Olympic Sized Pool, Jacuzzi, Tennis Courts, Workout Room, Kids playground and pool.
2624 Puebla Street Escondido, CA 92025
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Private, newer custom built home w/ large usable lot ideal for a myriad of uses. 5 car garage, landscaping & space to create, granite counter tops, large island for the gourmet cook and entertainers, spacious dining room, resort style pool and views, with the added bonus of maintaining privacy. Each bedroom has its own en suite bathroom. Generous sized Den/Exercise room! Close access to 15 freeway & shopping. Highly efficient ICF wall system solid insulated block/concrete construction w/ high R value.
1140 Gary Lane Escondido, CA 92026
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Tuscan inspired architectural masterpiece! 4 bedroom, 4 bath Custom Home currently under construction with its own separate guest house. Guest house has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, Great Room, Kitchenette and Laundry Room. Perfect for additional family members or office/business set-up. No expense spared on materials. This home will be move in ready with all hardscape and landscaping completed. The entire project would blend itself for the perfect family compound. Great views and always a breeze. Main house 2422 sqft and additional 750 Sq Ft to include the guest house. All living space is on the top floor with garage underneath.
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Newly remodeled Ranch style home on flat usable lot with Mtn Views. Updated Travertine floors throughout, new paint and carpet. Comfortable open floor plan w/wood burning stove, open beamed ceilings and garage conversion to storage and rec room. Wonderful open kitchen with new granite counters, custom glass backslash and new stainless appliances. Master suite w/large walk in closet, master bth w/Jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Backyard is fully fenced with built in fire pit, RV parking with access on North side of property and plenty of room for toys. Walk to schools- Escondido high just 2.5 blocks away. Nice country setting yet close to city and all amenities.
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Value range $799,000- $859,000. Quiet, peaceful, open and spacious, this is a MUST SEE property with upgrades everywhere you look. Home is a short drive off the I-15. No HOAs. No Mello Roos. Bring your fussiest buyers to this quality custom built home. Home is an amazing value for 4478 square feet with 1.14 acre of land. Absolutely no expense was spared in the home's construction. Priced to sell. Enjoy the photos with some rooms Virtual staged.
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Exceptional Value in this Hidden Meadows gem! This highly upgraded custom home is set high above the street within a quiet, secluded cul-de-sac. Impressive gourmet kitchen built for entertaining features stainless steel appliances, double ovens, wine refrigerator, beautiful custom cabinets, and slab granite countertops. Beautiful travertine & wood flooring throughout the main level. Spacious deck off of the formal living room. Newly remodeled bathrooms. Large bedrooms with ample closet space. A must see!
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3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on a muli-terraced property within Escondido's historical district. Full grown mango, banana, citrus and peach trees. Split level home. Upper level balcony and terrace off kitchen provide nice views. Lower level has large living room and family room with fireplace. Two car garage (with laundry hook-ups) offers access to downstairs living room and bonus room. Great for entertaining!
25605 Rue De Lac Escondido, CA 92026
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Sellers motivated! Sellers will entertain offers from $859000 to $879,000! In sought after Montreux, exclusive gated community in North San Diego County! Enjoy privacy and sweeping hillside and mountain views! True pride of ownership at this wonderful single story 3 Bedroom, 2.50 Bath, and office (4th Bedroom?). Over 3,200 square feet ideally situated on 7.44 acres! Approx 2 acres is open space. The split 3 car garage is fully finished with built ins! RV parking!18 panel solar system (paid for). Security System. Private veranda perfect for entertaining with BBQ, TV, built in speakers & let's not forget the views! Built 2006, this home has it all! Chef's Kitchen with granite counters & island, maple cabinetry, built in refrigerator!Combination Living Room & Dining Room opens to private patio w/views! Family room with engineered hardwood floors, surround sound & cozy fireplace. Incredible master suite with two walk in closets, dual vanities & separate shower & jetted tub!Large bedrooms!Gorgeous Granite, travertine, 5 ceiling fans, high end carpet, dual pane windows & more. 3 patio areas! Low maintenance landscaping! Variety of fruit trees including lemon, lime, orange, pear, avocado, grapefruit, peach and more! Driveway lined with Jacaranda trees! Olive and pepper trees adorn the property! Panoramic Views from almost every room!
1922 Olivia Gln Escondido, CA 92025
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Two Story Single Family Home in quiet Escondido neighborhood. Downstairs fireplace shared between kitchen and living room. Private Backyard. Great opportunity for investor or home buyer who is ready to put some work into it. Lots of potential.
1211 Canter Road Escondido, CA 92027
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Come experience the country living on this wonderful Escondido property!! Property offers 3 bedrooms, plus an office space, 2 full bathrooms recently remodeled, laundry inside, nice 18 x 18 tile through out, nicely remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops and upgraded base boards. Warm by the upgraded chimney on the cold days. Enjoy the views on the balcony conveniently located in the formal living room. Built in entertainment centers. Plenty of room to add a pool, swing set or storage your toys.
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This Xs20 Cymbals Super Set is a complete set of 5 cymbals, plus 2 free cymbals.
Crafted using an innovative technique, Xs20 cymbals deliver bright sounds, professional looks, and great feel at a nice price, making this series the ideal choice when you discover that sound matters.
14" Medium Hats
With a highly responsive medium-weight top for accurate sticking response, and a heavy bottom boosting clarity and cut, this pairing is very versatile.
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A tasty balance of stick definition and tonal wash ensures a clean, musical sound at all volumes, with a mid-sized bell for playing solid grooves.
14" & 16" Medium-Thin Crashes and Free 18" Medium Thin Crash
Combining the response of a thin model with the increased power of a medium-weight, this is a highly versatile and effective crash for any drummer.
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The fast, bright response from this small, extra-thin model is great for quick, splashy punches and accents that cut in any music.
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Xs20 Cymbals Super Set with Free 10" Splash & 18" Crash
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If you don't wanna buy beginner series, but you can't buy the AA, AAX, HH, HHX series. But you want a full professional sound. Here are, the XS20 series. You will not regret (:
I purchase this cymbals two years ago, I'm from Mexico and here you dont get a full variety of cymbals in the stores. Because that, i bought this cymbals and I can tell you, they are excellent, great, perfect, i have the normal set, no brilliant. I love the sound of the splash, the ride is so smooth, but is so versatile. I play much genres, like rock, metal, jazz, ballads, blues, latin genres, rancheras, boleros, ska, reggae, etc. And this set satisfies all this genres. I have a Tama drum kit of five toms, snare and bass drum, with tambourine and rototoms. It has great sense with this kit.
Before I purchase them, I was looking for the very best choice, I love Sabian and I was looking the B8, B8 Pro, APX, Solar, AA, HHX, but I didn't have much money to buy a AAX set, but I didn't want buy a B8 Set, so, i buy the XS20 set, hoping that they have quality and a good sound.
Of course, that was the choice of my life. A great kit, versatile, nice, and a very very good sound, near to the AA series.
Often, I clean them to take care, I use them daily since two years and they are new.
They had great quality. You can play the genre you want with them. The hi hats are light if you want, or a heavy sound, it depends on you. The 14" Crash it's light, the 16" it's my favorite, is the perfect crash, a medium tone, explosive, versatile, nice to the ear. The 18" it's a cannon, the heavy crash, has a big power, and volume, especially to close that music passages.
The ride is a bit light, no super heavy to play metal, no no. It's light, smooth, perfect for all genres except for ultra death metal and that.
The splash is a nice guy, has a quick decay, bright, it's so nice hear it.
Honestly, I didn't never expect get a Great, Pro, Nice, Full set of cymbals in that price. It worths all the money that they costs.
I just got the sabians xs20's about three days ago and am pretty happy. I went from having Zildjian's ZBT's to Sabian's XS20's. Theirs a HUGE difference. Ride(20") is fantastic. Same with everything else...except... 18" medium thin crash. Just dosnt do it for me. Didnt sound like the other two crashes it came with. Has a weird sound to it. The high-hats are great! Overall, these are great. Cheaper than Zildjians but still have that great sound a cymbol should make. Im looking forward to hearing what these sound like in studio =) .
Great set, I highly recommend it....though it's a bit more expensive than the lower end models, it is worth the extra mile. All cymbals sound great, very shimmering and pretty loud. The splash is definetly my favourite, fast attack with a quick decay. The Ride is also sweet, though a bigger bell would be perfect, but can't complain.
Out of the XS20 line, the only ones that are not my cup of tea are the 14'' crash and China. The 14'' crash doesn't have a long sustain and is kinda bland sound wise, so I use it as the bottom hi hat to get a little more definition on the hi hats.
Overall, I recommend this set, it is worth the money and they cymbals sound great!Great set, I highly recommend it....though it's a bit more expensive than the lower end models, it is worth the extra mile. All cymbals sound great, very shimmering and pretty loud. The splash is definetly my favourite, fast attack with a quick decay. The Ride is also sweet, though a bigger bell would be perfect, but can't complain.
Out of the XS20 line, the only ones that are not my cup of tea are the 14'' crash and China. The 14'' crash doesn't have a long sustain and is kinda bland sound wise, so I use it as the bottom hi hat to get a little more definition on the hi hats.
Overall, I recommend this set, it is worth the money and they cymbals sound great!
I decided to give these a shot because i needed new cymbals, my last ones were zildjian but those broke, and I'm not even a heavy hitter. I was pleasantly surprised when i got these, the ride has got to be the best I've ever played! The bell is a little small but it cuts through anything! The crashes are delicious. That's the only way to put it. The hi hats however, don't really do it for me. They don't have enough definition, they kind of sound like zbt's. These cymbals sound and play like AAX's. Get yourself some new hats, and you've got a professional sounding set for half the price. I <3 SABIAN!!
I purchased the Xs 20 super set in the "brilliant" finish and I've gotta say, I am LOVING these cymbals! I've been away from drumming for a while (married, kids, bought a house), but recently purchased a new Tama kit to get back into it. I didn't want to spend a ton of money especially not knowing how far this was gonna go because I had been not playing for so many years. At any rate, I am VERY glad I decided to get back into playing and even MORE glad that I decided to get the Xs 20's! They sounded amazing right from the beginnning, but just keep getting better the more I play them. They cut very well and have the perfect amount of sustain. My last kit had a complete set of B8 Pro's and to be honest, I was pretty happy with those. I just wanted to go with something a little better without breaking the bank. The Xs 20 line (in my opinion) is the PERFECT balance of cost / quality... actually, I think you get MORE than what you pay for compared to other brands. I've played the expensive Zildjian's and although they also sound great, these Sabian's sound just as good at a much friendlier price! I've only been playing these for about 2 months now, but so far they look as good as new and are holding up very well (and I'm a heavy hitter). Only time will tell, but if one should start to crack or need to be replaced I'll probably just buy another, they sound THAT good!
If you want nice cymbals but can't afford top line stuff....These are for you.After many years without, I recently bought another acoustic set. I needed decent cymbals but didn't want to spend a grand. I also wanted new over used. After much research, I decided this was the best deal for a large set of cymbals of decent quality.When they arrived I was blown away.I bought the brilliant and these babies are so nice. Overall, the sound quality was very good on all of the cymbals(love the 10 splash and the 16 and 18 crash. The ride and 14 crash are decent. HH's are better than expected). I am very happy with my purchase.Definatly a nice set of cymbals without the huge pricetag.
I recently purchased these cymbals as an upgrade from my entry level kit cymbals. So far i have been quite pleased with them.If you are a heavy metal player or you just want really loud cymbals, then i wouldn't recommend these.....but for less velocity type players.....these are perfectthey sound great and are quite cheap in price actuallyoverall.this cymbal pack is a great value for money and intermediates up to advanced players who are looking for good quality cymbals should certainly go for the xs20's
I play Rock and Blues, and have done so for over 40 years. These are performance cymbals,they sound good and are very durable. Even if you have the money for more expensive cymbals I would make XS20's some I would at least check out.
Got this set last summer and boy was I in for a surprise. All of them were fantastic and for the price you can't really complain. Also remember that you're getting high end B20 alloy which no other brand offers at this price level. First of all the high hat : great chick but the bell isn't anything special. Sounds ok opened. Crashes : The 16"is my favorite. Its got a great sound at both high and low volumes. The 14" is good but like another reviewer mentioned, it is very 'splash' like. The 18" sounds good if you hit it with a bit a force. I personally don't like it very much. Its personal preference and one of the reviewers below loved it. The splash is terrific and is one of the best sounding splashes I have ever heard. The ride is just a great all purpose cymbal although it does ring a bit more than I would have liked.All in all this is probably the best bang for your buck cymbal set out there and I highly recommend it.
Just recently started playing again and always had Zildian A's. I didnt want to take the $$ plunge for A's again but didnt want to give up to much quality for a lower line. I spent some time in the music shops and online with both Zildian & Sabian cymbal set configurators to find what I think is the best overall spend without compromising. Simply cant beat this super set of X20's. Amazing price !!! My kit was instantly complete with a really great sound. Thanks Sabian...
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