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Mount Saint Mary College's MAGIC student club (Mount Alliance
for Green Initiatives on Campus) will host an Earth Day carnival,
Saturday, April 21 from 12 to 5 pm. The public is invited.
The event will be held on the field in front of Guzman Hall, on
campus at 330 Powell Avenue, Newburgh, NY (rain site: Kaplan
Activities for all ages include an ecology jeopardy-style game,
recycling sorting game, ping pong pyramid, and a ball tossing
There will also be crafts such as wallet-making, basket making,
tie-dyeing, and jewelry/key chain making from beads made from
magazine pages.
Admission, which includes raffle and activity/refreshment
tickets, is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. Tee shirts
for tie-dye are available for $5, or guests can bring their own tee
shirt to tie-dye.
Funds raised from this event will help establish a memorial
garden on campus for the late English professor, Virginia
MAGIC allows Mount students to work collaboratively with peers,
staff, faculty, and Bishop Dunn Memorial School to raise awareness
about the environment, promote recycling, and create habits that
will conserve energy and promote a "GO GREEN" agenda. Margaret
Larrousse, assistant professor of mathematics, science and
technology, is the club advisor.
For information, contact Alexandra Rothaus, vice president of
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Urinary incontinence happens to women of all ages and races. Click on the video above to watch a scene in which women like you discuss this common problem.
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Urinary incontinence (UI) is a condition in which urine leaks by accident. Although both men and women can have UI, women get it twice as often as men. Millions of women all over the world, both young and old, experience UI. This decision aid is meant only for women. It does not cover treatments involving surgery.
There are two types of UI that are common in women:
Some women have both kinds of incontinence. This is called "mixed incontinence."
Having UI can affect how you feel about yourself. It can limit your ability to enjoy work or other activities. Untreated UI can lead to skin rashes and urinary tract infections. The good news is that many women are able to improve or completely stop their urine leaking with treatment.

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Sarah Silverman Gossip
Sarah Silverman gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Sarah Silverman: Best Emmy Win
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Because she actually, honest-to-goodness didn't expect it. I like that. She's such an outlier that she wouldn't bet on herself, out of a sheer desire not to lose a bet. That's cool, and so the win and the speech – despite the molecule business – talked to me. But I was surprised at the mushy bit about Michael Sheen. Full Story
Virginia Smiles
Masters of Sex Season 2 Episode 3 recap An unusual episode. None of our usual players (though possibly a starmaking turn for Elliot, you know?) and just one main location. Part of the glory of making a show that is not a procedural is that you can experiment with formats and types of shows and stretch the limits of what your show is. Full Story
Rachel, Michael, Sarah: also MET exes
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Rachel McAdams wore a strapless, dusty rose Calvin Klein dress to the MET Gala and…I'm asleep. Sorry. I do love her. She's a darling, a Canadian darling. But you can't tell me this is a standout. You can't tell me you're still thinking about it. You stopped thinking about it half a second after you saw it. Full Story
Sarah Silverman Sex
When we were talking about articles for today's column, this news item came up, but I was so focused on Valerie Cherish (coming soon) that I forgot to confirm I was doing this one. When Lainey prodded me "And the Sheen one too, right?" I was confused for a second. Because of course, for her, it's a Michael Sheen story. Full Story
The future who?
Sarah Silverman and Michael Sheen are totally girlfriend-boyfriend. They were in New York this weekend walking hand in hand. Cute, right? She's 43, he's 45. She's funny and smart and crass and SEXY as f-ck (she's on Jacek's Five List), and he's funny and smart and talented, and maybe there's some crass there that he hides behind his English accent. Full Story
Sarah Silverman's bad career move
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Sarah Silverman is a very funny comic who has written a best-selling book, performs sold out stand-up tours, features regularly in film and television, and is a fixture on comedy specials such as Stand Up 2 Cancer, Just For Laughs, and Comedy Central roasts. By any metric, Sarah Silverman is a successful person and has a healthy and diverse comedy career. Full Story
A random group of actresses
Steve Carell and Jim Carrey are teaming up in a comedy about rival magicians called Burt Wonderstone (doesn't that sound like a Will Ferrell character?), and the short list for the female lead is the randomest group of actresses I've seen in a long time—Olivia Wilde, Michelle Monaghan, Judy Greer, Jessica Biel and Sarah Silverman. Full Story
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Grey Goose Twilight, Mamma Mia, and more
It was supposed to be a quiet night last night at the Grey Goose party – the first of three this week. Dylan and I were planning on easing into the festivities. Not quiet, no easing. We should have known when we walked in right behind Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman, inseparable all night. Sarah in person? GORGEOUS. Full Story
Black, White, Dots, and Stripes
It's about knowing what suits you, right? What Sarah wore tonight was fun and free and respectful of the occasion…with a dash of personality too. Am all over the striped cut-off gloves clashing with the polka dots. Loved the way she stalked the carpet too. Like she was having the biggest laugh just being there and she wasn't trying too hard to be something she isn't. Full Story


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It's a Girl for Holly Madison! (Plus, Check Out Her Out-of-This-World Nursery!)
Former 'The Girls Next Door' star Holly Madison and her boyfriend, Pasquale Rotella, welcomed a baby girl on Tuesday. Congratulations!
-Lucia Peters
I could make an obligatory bunny joke, but I won't; instead, I'll cut right to the chase. Former Girl Next Door Holly Madison and her boyfriend, Pasquale Rotella, have just welcomed their new little bundle of joy—and it's a girl! Congratulations to the happy family!
According to People, a source confirmed that Holly and Pasquale's new baby girl was born on Tuesday in Las Vegas. The couple first announced that they were expecting back in August; Pasquale then hinted via Twitter in October that they were thinking pink.
We may be suckers for all things Alice in Wonderland, but that aside, one thing's for sure: This little girl is going to have the best nursery EVER. Take a look at what Holly put together in the months leading up to the baby's birth (it's unfinished in the image seen here, but we can presume that between then and now, she got it done):
Read 10 Celebs With Million Dollar Boobs (Move Over, Holly Madison!)
And yes, she did paint that mural herself:
And if Holly has her way, this won't be the last little one to use that nursery—she revealed in December, "I want six kids. We'll see how it goes, but I want a big family." Talk about a full house!
Congrats again to the happy family!
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WATCH: Rush guitarist tapes ad promoting Kidney Disease awareness
Rush's Alex Lifeson continues to show his support in the fight against kidney disease in his homeland. The rocker has taped an ad for the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
In the spot he says many people with kidney disease aren't aware they have the condition. He also encourages undergoing kidney function tests on a routine basis - especially for those at higher risk of developing the disease.
The issue is one that's personal to Alex. He lost his father to kidney disease just over a decade ago.
Lifeson's also not new to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. In 2011 he donated an acrylic painting to an auction for the organization that brought in $7,000, accounting for more than a quarter of the total funds raised at the event.


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Miley Cyrus is 'Time' Person Of The Year finalist
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Miley Cyrus has become a contender for "Time's" Person of the Year.
The magazine has announced the final ten people in the running, with Miley as the only musician or entertainer on the list.
As a finalist, she joins N.S.A. Leaker Edward Snowden, Texas Senator Ted Cruz, Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, the Syrian and Iranian presidents, gay rights activist Edith Windsor, and Health and Human Services secretary Kathleen Sebelius.
Being on the list also puts Miley on par with people like President Obama and Pope Francis. The annual "Person of the Year" is given to an individual who influenced the news for better or worse.
"Time" will announce its Person of the Year Wednesday on the "Today" show. The magazine's editors will choose a winner, but Miley took third place in their online reader poll.
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Didn't expect you to go that low.
You obviously don't know him very well... On a serious note, South Africa is still a fucked up society- massively corrupt, racist, etc. I spent a few weeks there in 2010 (In a very poor part of Pretoria- I was the only white person around without a heroin addiction and facial tattoos). I found it beautiful and disturbing in equal measure.
Originally Posted by BlueRabbit
I found it beautiful and disturbing in equal measure.
you talking about me there?
Sig awaiting witty quote from someone.
Originally Posted by Evzy
you talking about me there?
Of course not. You invoke just one feeling in me: ball-frothing man-love.
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Fido the dog muck-sucking machine is now out and about on the streets of Plymouth.
The waterfront and the Barbican areas have been getting the 'Fido' treatment, with Fido standing for "faeces intake disposal operation", an all-terrain buggy that can be used for grassed and paved areas.
The machine has a collection unit which removes dog faeces from grass or hard surfaces without causing damage. Once collected, it is mixed with disinfectant and water, to be turned into slurry for easy disposal. A disinfectant can also be sprayed once faeces have been removed.
Cabinet Member for the environment, councillor Brian Vincent said: "There is nothing worse than dog muck on our streets and we would like to stress this does not let dog owners off the hook.
"Most owners do the right thing, but the few who do not can have a serious impact – we are trying to minimise the impact."
Dogs commonly carry a parasitic worm called Toxacara whose eggs are passed out with the faeces into the soil. The eggs can cause an illness called Toxocariasis, with symptoms ranging from fever and wheezing to eye infections which can lead to blindness.
There are 340 dog bins across the city, which are emptied every week, with many emptied daily.
The council can take legal action against dog owners who do not pick up after their pets. Fixed Penalty Notices can be issued to owners and they can be fined £80 which must be paid within 14 days.


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* Catalyst AI Texture Filtering updates
- The Quality setting has now been improved to match the High Quality setting in all respects but one; it enables an optimization that limits tri-linear anisotropic filtering to areas surrounding texture mipmap level transitions, while doing bilinear anisotropic filtering elsewhere. This optimization offers a way to improve filtering performance without visibly affecting image quality
- The Performance setting has been updated to address the sharpness of the default Quality setting causing shimmering in certain cases. It now provides a smoother filtering option that eliminates most shimmering while preserving the improved detail provided by anisotropic filtering.
* Tessellation Controls
- Supported on the ATI Radeon HD 5000 Series and the AMD Radeon HD 6000 Series
- New settings give users full control over the Tessellation levels used in applications.
> The default selection "AMD Optimized" setting is intended to set the best level of Tessellation on a per application basis. The "AMD Optimized" setting is designed to help users get the maximum visual benefit of Tessellation, while minimizing the performance impact associated with enabling Tessellation. Currently no applications have been profiled.
> The "Use Application Settings" option gives applications full control over the Tessellation level.
> Users can also manually set the maximum tessellation level used by applications with the slider control
* Morphological Anti-Aliasing support for the ATI Radeon HD 5000 Series
- AMD Catalyst now includes official support for Morphological Anti-Aliasing for the ATI Radeon HD 5000 Series
# Support Video Quality settings during Blu-ray 3D playback
* Supported on the AMD Radeon HD 6000 Series
* Requires Blu-ray 3D player software, 3D supported display and 3D Stereoscopic glasses
* Users can now enable the Video Quality settings within the Catalyst Control Center when playing Blu-ray 3D content
# Performance Improvements:
* Call of Duty: Black Ops:
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Every time I walk into a store or pass by a television, I gingerly walk a minefield of tiaras, gallant princes, and Disney princesses. Their long flowing hair, beautiful voices, and sparkling eyes call out to us. My four-year-old daughter still does not know the difference between a princess and a bride, but even she stops in her tracks with a hypnotic, dreamy look when she catches a glimpse of Beauty and the Beast playing on the TVs at Costco. Ballroom dresses, long hair, and sparkles are wired … [Read more...]
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B.S. Ed. Career and Technology Education-Family and Consumer Science
The mission of Family and Consumer Sciences is to prepare individuals and families to manage the challenges of living and working in a diverse global society. The discipline's unique focus is on families, work, and their interrelationships. View a list of scholarships for this department.
Degree Sheet
To see the classes that make up the Family and Consumer Science curriculum check out the degree sheet!
Clubs on campus
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Career Opportunities
Not sure what to do with a degree in Family and Consumer Science? Check out our career guide!
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Take advantage of these opportunities in the Metro which may spark your interest and even boost your resume.
- Focus on the Family: Go to http://www.focusonthefamily.com/ to learn more about getting involved.
- Oklahoma 4-H Club: Go to http://oklahoma4h.okstate.edu/about/club.htm to learn how you can make a difference in your community.
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Albion is a city of 9,144 residents (2000 US census) located on the eastern edge of Calhoun County in south central Michigan. A diverse and welcoming community located at the junction of the east and south branches of the Kalamazoo River, the city's racial-ethnic mix is approximately 61% Caucasian, 33% African American, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.5% other groups. The median income for a household in the city is $30,245. Twenty percent of the population and 15% of families live below the poverty level, with children under the age of 18 making up over a quarter of those living in poverty.
For much of its history, Albion's economy was rooted in agriculture and manufacturing. But with the closing of its last foundry in 2002 due to continuing changes in the automobile industry, Albion has entered a significant economic transition and diversification. Today, Albion College is the community's largest employer, and economic expansion is occurring at the new Andersons ethanol plant on Albion's west side, along with significant job growth at Guardian Industries (a producer of fiberglass insulation), Patriot Antenna Systems, and other area firms.
Although some businesses closed their doors in Albion during the last several years, the Albion Downtown Development Authority and the City of Albion have recently completed a marketing study that provides a blueprint for future growth. One of the key recommendations of this study is the redevelopment of the Cass Street corridor connecting the college campus with the downtown center, and the College is partnering with the City of Albion to make this linkage a reality.
Notwithstanding the economic challenges that have confronted many smaller communities in "rustbelt" states in the north central US, what is notable about Albion is the degree to which it lives up to its reputation as "The Friendliest College Town in the Midwest." There is widespread collaboration among residents and organizations in the community with students and staff from the College on matters related to public education, faith-based organizations, recreation, business development, and the environment. Our students who are involved in the City of Albion consistently report how much their community work and relationships with community members are enriching their education and equipping them to be engaged, contributing citizens in our increasingly diverse and global society.
The future of Albion is promising. With a retooled local economy, a highly regarded and growing college, beautiful parks and countryside, and an impressive level of campus-community collaboration, we believe we are a model small city with much to offer to students, families, employers, and visitors.


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BOSTON -- The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent covering technology that allows users to authenticate their identity with a wireless signal via a mobile device to a Boston-based company. Universal Secure Registry LLC's technology, called USRID, can be used for mobile payments at vending machines and retail locations.
Usage examples include remote computer and network access, along with access to electronic wallets, physical facilities, financial transactions and secure websites. According to USR, its ID technology can access secure checkout environments for e-commerce transactions, vending machine purchases, interpersonal peer-to-peer identification or safely releasing private information or medical records.
A smartphone employing the USR application can stand alone as the front end for implementations where an individual must be securely and positively identified with the press of a button. This can include a certified picture of the individual that can be instantly provided when needed.
In automatic mode, a positive identity can be provided to unlock a computer or open a door as the user approaches. By pressing another smartphone button to send verified information, together and user's picture, USR can positively prove identity, enabling authorized rights and privileges.
The identifying information is sent by a wireless signal automatically and continuously, but only for a limited time period, defined by user, and only after multiple factors are satisfied. These include a specified smartphone being in possession of the user, a personal password provided by the user and a biometric measurement of the user -- fingerprint, voiceprint or facial topography.
These factors are integrated in a proprietary USR algorithm that generates a 16-charactor code, which periodically changes and is sent by a wireless signal to a protected computer system. USR passcodes can be used only once.
Optional security features -- duress alarm capability, functionality limited to predefined GPS areas and use audits for initiating remote actions -- can be put into service with USR software.
The technology is currently being tested on Android and is in development for iPhones. It was developed by identity-authentication and computer-security expert Kenneth Weiss. He says his technology is "millions of times" more secure, convenient and easy to use than his original invention, the RSA SecurID token, which is in wide use worldwide and has reportedly never been breached since its inception more than 25 years ago.
"I'm confident that a single technology will ultimately emerge from the greatly fragmented arena as the market standard," said Weiss. "It will be 'undefeatably' secure, exceptionally convenient to use, universal in its functionality, ubiquitous, inexpensive and conveniently integrated with something of value that a person is already carrying -- a smartphone.


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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to issue to Francis Lee Edwards a patent in fee to the following described lands on the Crow Indian Reservation, Montana: The south half of the south half of section 22, the south half of the south half of section 23, the north half of section 26 and the north half of section 27, township 6 south, range 28 east, Montana principal meridian, containing nine hundred and sixty acres.
(a) The lands herein described shall not be sold after the date of enactment of this Act to any purchaser, other than the Crow Tribe or a member thereof, unless (1) at least sixty days prior to such sale the Superintendent of the Crow Agency shall have been served with notice of the terms thereof and a copy of such notice, together with a description of the lands, shall have been posted by the superintendent in a conspicuous public place at such agency and have remained posted for a period of sixty days, and (2) prior to the expiration of such sixty days no bona fide offer in writing to purchase such land upon the terms specified in such notice, or upon terms more favorable to the owner, shall have been made by the Crow Tribe or any member thereof and a copy thereof served upon the Superintendent of the Crow Agency.
(b) A certificate of the Superintendent of the Crow Agency stating that notice of the proposed sale was served upon him and was posted by him for a period of sixty days in accordance with the provisions of clause (1) of subsection (a) and that no offer was received in accordance with clause (2) of such subsection, when filed and recorded in the office of the county clerk and recorder of the county in which such lands are situated shall be conclusive evidence of compliance with this section. The superintendent shall furnish the certificate to the purchaser for filing and recording.
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Africa Needs Development Armies
"...the military could play a key role in building critical rural infrastructure such as roads and water supplies and helping to training local people to maintain it."
The United Nations Security Council has extended the peace-keeping mandate of the African Union in Somalia. This move has helped to refocus attention on the urgency to find lasting solutions to Africa's internal conflicts.
The cost of armed conflict in a single developing country nearly equals the amount of development aid provided worldwide, according to a recent report by a UK Parliamentary committee on international development.
A civil war in a poor country could cost US$60 billion, compared to nearly US$84 billion provided in aid worldwide in 2004. These figures illustrate the importance of turning the war machine to development purposes.
War is a poor substitute for engaging the population in productive activities. It is the ultimate employment for those captured by warlords, failing states and insecure leaders unable to address the needs of their people. Africa's rural poverty is due in part to poor infrastructure, especially the lack of roads, power and clean water.
Investing in rural infrastructure is often considered risky and is the subject of protracted arguments among economists. But evidence from China shows that in some cases low-quality roads have a more significant impact on rural economic development than high-quality roads.
Despite such evidence, most African countries will still need to deal with competing needs for limited finances.
This is where careful use of the facilities and skills in the military could play a key role in building critical rural infrastructure such as roads and water supplies and helping to training local people to maintain it.
Africa could learn from other countries. The US Army Corps of Engineers has been instrumental in the construction and maintenance of critical infrastructure since its creation in the 1930s. Similarly, the Corps of Royal Engineers has a long record spanning 900 years of contributing to civilian infrastructure .
Costa Rica abolished its army in 1948 and invested part of the saved financial resources in higher education and health.
One need not abolish the army to contribute to development. African countries are already finding new role for the military and its facilities.
The military has is participating in the design and implementation of infrastructure projects in countries such as Eritrea, Ghana, Kenya and Rwanda. The bulk of their civilian work in Africa, however, is through emergency operations.
This could be changed to give the military new roles and additional resources as a way to impart an ethos of national service and build new skills among the youth.
The reinvention of African armies as instruments of national reconstruction would also help to reshape relations between the continent and its international partners.
Maybe the time has come to start engaging African warring groups with a new message of hope that offers their fighters new opportunities for being part of reconstruction armies. Regional bodies such as the Economic Commission for West African States (ECOWAS) and the East African Community (EAC) could play a key role in setting training facilities as part of their peace-keeping operations.
Similarly, donor agencies could also contribute to such efforts by focusing their support in Africa on creating the basic infrastructure needed for economic development.
International military cooperation, however, cannot be a substitute for national and regional leadership to put the military to the most urgent task facing Africa: building new foundations for economic security and prosperity.
Prof Juma teaches at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government where he directs the Science, Technology, and Globalisation Project.
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AFC Team Rankings for Week 12
The top six rankings are CURRENT projected playoff seeds. Below the rankings, after comments, you will find my assessment of what needs to happen for the Baltimore Ravens to clinch a playoff berth.
1. Kansas City Chiefs (9-1)
2. New England Patriots (7-3)
3. Indianapolis Irsays (7-3)
4. Cincinnati Bengals (7-4)
5. Denver Broncos (9-1)
6. Baltimore Ravens (4-6)
7. San Diego Chargers (4-6)
8. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-6)
9. Miami Dolphins (5-5)
10. New York Jets (5-5)
11. Tennessee Titans (4-6)
12. Cleveland Browns (4-6)
13. Oakland Raiders (4-6)
14. Buffalo Bills (4-7)
15. Houston Texans (2-8)
16. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-9)
Kansas City and Denver each have two remaining games against legitimate playoff contenders. The Chiefs face theirs at home; Broncos face theirs on the road. That is why I seeded the Chiefs at Number 1.
Based on what transpired in Cleveland, the Ravens' bye week did not produce the dramatic improvement needed in how this team (players AND coaches) executes. But in their last two games against the Bengals and Bears, the following checklist (from my last set of rankings) has been addressed AND accomplished - more or less (in order of importance):
(a) Rectify the offensive blocking problem (run schemes, pass protection) and/or replace Gradkowski at center.
(b) 'Open up the playbook' (eliminate the offensive predictability; keep opposing defenses off-balanced on first and second downs).
(c) Avoid the desperate decisions/unnecessary risks (e.g., onsides-kick in Pittsburgh in a one-possession game with plenty of time left) which sends the wrong message to your own players (e.g., lack of confidence in your defense).
(d) End the sloppy performances on special teams (two blocked punts; punts into endzone; poor kickoff coverage).
I still have no real problem with the defense overall; they surrendered only one TD in Chicago.
The next three home games (Jets, Steelers, Vikings) are a golden - and final - opportunity for the Ravens to reestablish themselves as a legitimate playoff contender. Right now, there are only five such teams in the AFC - and you already know who they are. I am projecting the Ravens as the sixth seed for two reasons:
(1) They have a schedule advantage over three of the remaining contenders (own head-to-head tiebreaker over Miami with the opportunity to gain the same over the Jets at home; opportunity to move ahead of the Steelers at home as well);
(2) The homestand is an opportunity to rectify their remaining, correctable problems (see below) before attempting to end their losing streak on the road in Detroit.
Simplest formula for Ravens to capture a playoff seed:
1. Win their next three games (Jets, Steelers, Vikings).
2. Win at least two of their final three games (@ Lions, Patriots, @ Bengals).
Following the formula will guarantee them finishing at least 9-7 which should be enough to make it in. Of course, the second step is far more difficult. Futhermore – and this could be critical to their chances of repeating as Super Bowl champs – they may need to clinch a playoff berth BEFORE their final regular season game in Cincinnati. It would afford them the opportunity to rest their regulars in Cincy in Week 17. Last season, that opportunity was crucial for a team desperate for a makeshift, postseason bye (needed to recover from multiple injuries to key defensive players).
The next three games at home are critical – not just to win – but to demonstrate to themselves that they can rectify their remaining three problems:
(1) Flacco finds the 'switch to the turnover machine and shuts it down'.
(2) Keeping all mistakes to a minimum - on the field, on the sidelines.
(3) Receivers getting open more frequently on crucial downs.
Idealistic, Best-Case Scenario: Win next five games (Jets, Steelers, Vikings, @ Lions, Patriots) while Bengals lose next three (@ Chargers, Indy, @ Steelers) => clinch division title by Week 16 (based on tiebreaker too soon to identify) => rest starters in Cincy in Week 17.
Realistic, Best-Case Scenario: Win next three games (Jets, Steelers, Vikings) while resting key starters; Bengals lose two of next three (@ Chargers, Indy, @ Steelers) => split next two (@ Lions, Patriots) while Bengals defeat Vikings => clinch division title in Cincy in Week 17 (both teams finish 9-7; Ravens win head-to-head tiebreaker).
Re: AFC Team Rankings for Week 12
Another good breakup of what the Ravens need to do to make it in.
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Re: AFC Team Rankings for Week 12
I'm not following why you have the Ravens in the top six and Jets and Dolphins lower.
These are the current AFC standings:
Division Leaders W L T DIV CONF Broncos 9 1 0 3-0 5-1 Colts 7 3 0 3-0 5-2 Patriots 7 3 0 3-1 4-2 Bengals 7 4 0 2-2 5-3 Wild Card W L T DIV CONF Chiefs 9 1 0 1-1 6-1 Jets 5 5 0 2-2 2-5 In The Hunt W L T DIV CONF Dolphins 5 5 0 0-2 4-3 Raiders 4 6 0 1-2 4-3 Titans 4 6 0 0-3 3-4 Steelers 4 6 0 1-1 3-4 Ravens 4 6 0 2-2 4-4 Browns 4 6 0 2-2 3-4 Chargers 4 6 0 0-2 2-5 Bills 4 7 0 2-2 3-6 Texans 2 8 0 1-1 2-4 Jaguars 1 9 0 1-1 1-5World Domination 3 Points at a Time!
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You prefer rankings which correspond closely with the standings. That's OK. At NFL.com, ESPN, etc., you get those politically-correct rankings that please the multitude of fans who demand respect from the rankers. My rankings don't pretend that the playoffs begin tomorrow. Instead, I make projections for January. I update them, but they are still projections.
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To be more specific, I ranked the Ravens as a sixth seed because that is where I expect them to finish (at 9-7). Despite their current better records, I ranked the Jets and Dolphins lower because I expect the Ravens to own head-to-head tiebreakers over both teams AND I do not see either team finishing higher than 9-7. In fact, after Denver, New England, KC, Indy and Cincy, no other AFC team will finish higher than 9-7, if that high. San Diego (has a history of playing well in December) and Pittsburgh (still dangerous) are ranked higher than Miami and Jets because the Ravens don't own head-to-head tiebreakers over them. My rankings are Ravens-oriented since they are the only AFC team I know well.


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So I sometimes feel like I fight a never ending battle educating people about those tactics that are sure to get them in trouble with Google, and yet people sell products that promise ranking but instead deliver terror a few months down the road as the sites gets penalized. Here are some words I look out for in a "scary" seo offering:
What else would complete this list?
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The Government Digital Service (GDS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS) have teamed up to make sure digital service contracts are written in plain English.
The GDS announced their collaboration with CCS in a blog post. The two have joined forces to help get rid of complex terms and inconsistent, unclear content in the contracts.
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A Royal Pharmaceutical Society survey suggests that many people don't know what protection ratings on sun-cream bottles mean.
According to the survey, one in five are unaware that the SPF rating, or factor number, does not mean protection against all sun damage. Only 8% of those surveyed understood that the SPF rating on the bottle means protection from UVB rays only.
The SPF rating shows protection against sunburn, but not from UVA rays, which cause long-lasting skin damage. Protection against UVA rays is shown by a star rating. Both UVA and UVB rays can cause skin cancer.
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Back in 2013, we applauded Michael Gove for demanding clearer written communication. He set out a list of 'golden rules' for everyone working under him at the Department of Education.
Gove, now Justice Secretary, has laid out similar rules for his current staff.
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We've heard a fair bit of 'ploddledygook' before now, and we've covered plenty of it on these pages. The police, however, continue to make very little sense.
They've come under fire, once more, for talking absolute nonsense in their 'Candidate Information Pack' extended job advert.
The police, according to the information pack, are looking for a 'pioneer in blue-light collaboration' who can 'reframe dilemmas'.
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Day 1: Hanoi - Halong Bay (L - D)
Make your way to Paradise Cruises pick-up point in Hanoi (to be advised when confirmed) for a joint transfer to Halong City. Upon arrival, check in at Paradise Cruise cafe on Tuan Chau Island.
Your paradisiacal voyage across Halong Bay starts around noon from Tuan Chau Island at the doorstep of Vietnam's most fascinating wonder As the vessel sets sails, you will be greeted by Paradise Crew and Cruise Manager who will aim throughout your stay at providing you with the highest standards of service for a pure pleasure and utmost comfort onboard.
Discover some of the treasures disseminated across the Bay of the Descending Dragon during the afternoon: fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, fantastic rock formations rising up out of emerald water. While onboard, you can take advantage at leisure of the Spa, Beauty and Massage services (at surcharge). Attend a chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking.
Defined to be one of the highlights of your Paradise stay, a highly refined, innovative and varied cuisine will be presented for lunch and dinner in the elegant dining-room, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages from around the world.
Accommodation: Paradise Luxury Cruise.
Day 2: Halong Bay (B - L - D)
As the day breaks, you are invited to join a Tai Chi demonstration taking place on the top deck of the vessel. Enjoy a buffet breakfast on the main vessel before being transferred to a day-boat, Paradise Explorer, which will take you to a floating village (depending on the weather conditions, either Cua Van or Vung Vieng).
Back on the main vessel, relax and enjoy the facilities at leisure.
Accommodation: Paradise Luxury Cruise.
Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B)
Early birds can attend a Tai Chi demonstration on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Start the day enjoying some Paradise delights with a colourful buffet breakfast. Continue exploring Halong Bay sailing across its 2000 islets and visiting some of its major highlights.
10:30 hrs: Disembarkation at Tuan Chau Island pier and have joint transfer back to Hanoi. Arrive at Paradise Cruises drop-off point in Hanoi.
- Accommodation in shared twin room with air-condition (AC) and private bathroom
- Meals as stated in the programme B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner
- Round-trip joint transfer without tour guide in air-conditioned vehicles
- Resident English-speaking cruise manager on board
- All entrance and boat fees as mentioned in the programme
- Drinking water available on the vehicles
Not included:
- Tour guide
- Optional tours
- Kayaking
- Beauty and Spa services
- Surcharges for other language guides
- Surcharges for Lunar New Year (TET) holiday
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
- Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme
- Drinks with meals
- Compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and peak season surcharges which will be advised at the time of booking
- Early check in and late check-out, if not mentioned in the programme
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A Tribute to the Siblings of Childhood Cancer [VIDEO]
Our 2015 St. Jude Radiothon continues until 7pm today. We have been sharing many St. Jude stories, with you, of love, hope, fear and victory. When a child is diagnosed with Cancer, the entire family has rally around that child to help them with strength and support. And even though the parents are their comfort and shelter from the storm the are going through, their siblings are often times their smiles, laughter and hope.


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Large, professional pond filtration system at an attractive price. Efficiently removes unsightly floating debris to keep ponds up to 6,000 gallons clean. Features a large capacity leaf basket to prevent pump clogs and a buoyant weir-flange to keep fish and wildlife safe. Accommodates most pumps up to 5,000 gph. 26" x 24" x 23" high
Includes: Skimmer vault, removable debris basket, reinforced lid, adjustable weir door, silicone sealant, 1-1/2" and 2" fittings, hardware, and installation instructions.
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The Pro 5000 Skimmer is designed to be strong enough to resist collapsing from the pressure of the soil and water around it, even when empty. It can easily support the weight of decorative stones or even the occasional child or animal visitor. Caution: Although capable of supporting the weight of an adult, the Lid is not designed to support regular foot traffic.
Location Options
External Skimmer Placement (Outside the Pond Liner)
The Pro 5000 is designed to attach easily to the outside of any pond lined with flexible EPDM, PVC, or Butyl Rubber. For maximum circulation of pond water, the skimmer should be located on the side of the pond farthest from the stream or waterfall. Since the waterfall is the focal point, set the skimmer on the opposite side so it won't draw attention away from the waterfall.
Once the location has been determined, decide where the pumped water is to be routed. One method is to run the hose to a pressurized pond filter system connected to a biological filter falls. From there, the water can flow directly into the pond or into a stream. Another choice would be to route the water to a fountainhead for a decorative effect. If greater circulation of a larger pond is the goal, the return hose can run directly into a deep pocket or a stagnant corner to create a current that flows back to the skimmer. NOTE: The power source for the pump must be within direct reach of the pump's power cord.
Internal Skimmer Placement (Inside the Pond Liner)
Once the location has been determined, decide where the pumped water is to be routed. One method is to run the hose to a pressurized pond filter system connected to a biological filter falls. From there, the water can flow directly into the pond or into a stream. Another choice would be to route the water to a fountainhead for a decorative effect. If greater circulation of a larger pond is the goal, the return hose can run directly into a deep pocket or a stagnant corner to create a current that flows back to the skimmer.
Choosing the Correct Pump
Whenever possible, use a larger hose diameter to minimize friction and maximize water flow. Even upsizing from 1-1/2" to 2" flex PVC hose can make a major difference in the actual water flow.
The manufacturer recommends the Pondmaster 1800, 2400, 3600, 5000, Mag-Drive Waterfall Pump 2000, or the Mag-Drive Waterfall Pump 3000.
Installation to Flexible Liner
Once the location has been determined, dig a hole slightly larger than the length and width of the skimmer. This hole should expose the edge of the liner without damaging it. You will need enough slack to allow the liner to rest against the skimmer without pulling or wrinkling (you may have to excavate more to get enough play in the liner).
The depth of the hole depends on the maximum water level in your pond. The bottom of the hole should be 22" below the actual or desired maximum water level. This depth will allow the water level to drop 7" without any loss of skimmer function. Make sure the skimmer is level with the surface.
Carefully clean and rinse the liner with water and dry it with paper towels or a clean cloth. The liner must be clean and dry for the sealer to bond properly. Set the skimmer in the hole. Make sure the liner sits freely up against the skimmer without wrinkling or pulling. Screw the back plate through the liner and onto the skimmer.
Apply a continuous 1/4" bead of sealer on the inside of the faceplate, toward the inner edge. Then apply a continuous 1/4" bead of sealer around the skimmer opening. Make sure there are no spaces or voids in the bead.
Immediately attach the faceplate to the backing plate using the supplied stainless steel screws. Tighten the screws by hand or use a power screwdriver at the lowest setting making sure not to strip the screw holes. Carefully install all the screws, alternating from one side to the next. A small amount of sealer should squeeze out from around the faceplate.
Once all the screws are in place, use a sharp blade or knife to cut out the excess liner from the skimmer opening. Wipe off the excess sealant around the opening. Wait until the sealant has set before filling.
Installation of Pump
Use a hole-saw to drill a properly sized opening for the bulkhead fitting. This opening should be located on the flat panel on the back of the skimmer. Be sure to leave a flat, sealing surface around this opening (3/4" border).
Apply a continuous, 1/4" bead of sealer around the hole you just drilled in the skimmer (both the front and back). Be sure the sealer is applied right to the edges of the opening to ensure a secure bond. Place one of the rubber gaskets on the bulkhead fitting and insert the bulkhead fitting through the opening, from the inside of the skimmer out. The threads of the bulkhead fitting should be on the outside. From the outside, place the other rubber gasket into the bead of sealer. Place the cardboard washer over the rubber gasket so the bulkhead nut will turn freely without rotating the gasket. Thread the bulkhead nut by hand, making sure the rubber gasket does not squeeze out of place. Wait until the sealer sets before filling. Once the sealer has set, you can attach the plumbing to your pump.


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Zac Efron Hits the 2012 Spirit Awards
Spending the day at the red purple celebration, Zac Efron brought his good looks to the 2012 Film Independent's Spirit Awards on Saturday afternoon (February 25).
The former "High School Musical" hunk rocked a snazzy suit as he meandered about the Santa Monica beachfront venue while in promotional mode for his upcoming movie "The Lorax".
Drawing plenty of star power, the 2012 Film Independent's Spirit Awards will see big names such as Jessica Chastain, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elizabeth Banks and Ewan McGregor take the stage as presenters.
Meanwhile, the show will air at 10:00 ET on IFC with Seth Rogen handling the hosting duties.


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First down: N.Y. Giants at Cincinnati
11 a.m., TV • Ch. 13
The skinny • Watching the Giants lose to the Steelers last week, I had no great sense I had witnessed anything other than possibly a team distracted by the freaking hurricane in its backyard. How short-sighted of me. As it turns out, what I was witnessing was apparently a harbinger of the continuation of the most dastardly trend in the history of all mankind. I speak, of course (OF COURSE!), of the Giants' annual November swoon. Turns out the G-Units are an all-too-mortal 13-20 in the month of November under the stewardship of coach Tom Coughlin. How crass. The last time New York was any good in November was 2008, when they went 5-0. Of course, that was the month Plaxico Burress shot himself in the leg, so I suppose there's something to this, after all. Perhaps the coach will inspire his charges with an inspirational quote from one of the greatest statesmen of this or any generation, Axl Rose: "So never mind the darkness/We still can find a way/'Cause nothin' lasts forever/Even cold November rain." Truly profound.
The line • Giants by 4.
The pick • Giants. The more relevant trend, in my humble opinion, is the Bengals' four straight losses this season.
Second down: Denver at Carolina
11 a.m., Ch. 2
The skinny • This past Tuesday marked the release of Aerosmith's first album of all new material since 2001. As it turns out "Music From Another Dimension!" sounds a lot like the music Aerosmith has produced in this dimension. What were the odds? Alas, the album in question skews more towards "Nine Lives" or "Just Push Play" than "Rocks" or "Toys in the Attic," which is to say, while there are some occasional moments of brilliance, it more often reminds you that they're simply not as good as they were in their heyday. Which is pretty much the same feeling I get every time in check in to see how second-year Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is doing this season.
The line • Broncos by 4.
The pick • Broncos. "Sophomore slump" doesn't really do justice to the season Newton has had. More like "Night in the Ruts."
Third down: St. Louis at San Francisco
2:25 p.m., TV • Ch. 13
The skinny • Were you aware San Francisco actually has 53 players on its active roster, just like every other NFL team?! Color me shocked (using red and gold crayons, of course). I was under the impression former University of Utah quarterback and No. 1 draft pick Alex Smith comprises the entire team. That's what the darn local media had me believing anyway, especially after he totally destroyedthe Cardinals two weeks ago. Turns out, he doesn't actually catch the passes he throws OR play defense. AT ALL. Who knew? I wish I could turn to the national media to set me straight, but it seems ESPN is in its 1,384th straight hour of discussing Tim Tebow.
The line • 49ers by 12.
The pick • 49ers. San Fran has allowed the fewest points in the NFL. St. Louis has scored the third fewest. I'm pretty sure that favors Alex Smith & Co.
Fourth down: Houston at Chicago
6:20 p.m., TV • Ch. 5
The skinny • Do you find it disconcerting that a matchup of two of the dominant defenses in the league is the reason this game is compelling? At first blush, that does seem to veer uncomfortably close to soccer territory (Another brilliantly played nil-nil result!). Quit hyperventilating. With the likes of Arian Foster, Matt Forte, Brandon Marshall and Andre Johnson, there's not exactly a dearth of offensive talent. Now, however, consider that defensive dominance by the Bears and the Texans actually has some inherent entertainment value. "Oh look, honey, Charles Tillman just caused his eighth fumble of this game." Or, "Hey, that sure was impressive when JJ Watt hit that quarterback so hard his torso went concave."
The line • Bears by 1.
The pick • Bears. Just a gut feeling. Meaning, I don't like the way my gut would be feeling after Brian Urlacher leveled me for picking against him.
… and eight to go
Atlanta at New Orleans, 11 a.m. • I think Matt Ryan will have trouble against the Saints def … OK, just seeing if you're awake.
Detroit at Minnesota, 11 a.m. • Calvin Johnson vs. Percy Harvin would be a great matchup of receivers if they weren't both beat to hell.
San Diego at Tampa Bay, 11 a.m. • Philip Rivers and Vincent Jackson share an awkward moment when the former begs the latter to come back. Six times.
Tennessee at Miami, 11 a.m. • It's the triumphant return of Jake Locker, and nobody cares!
Buffalo at New England, 11 a.m. • It'll be about as close as you expect, which most likely is not at all.
Oakland at Baltimore, 11 a.m. • The Raiders have resorted to trolling the stands and asking fit-looking fans, "Think you can play running back?"
N.Y. Jets at Seattle, 2:05 p.m. • Rex Ryan was voted the league's most overrated coach, and the silence of players rushing to defend him was deafening.
Dallas at Philadelphia, 2:25 p.m. • Once upon a time, this was an epic rivalry. Now it just makes me say, "Why even bother?"
Byes • Arizona, Cleveland, Green Bay, Washington


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"So when Our command came, and water bubbled up from the earth, We said, 'Load into it a pair of every species, and your family – except for those against whom the Word was preordained – and all who have iman.' But those who had iman with him were only few"
(Surah Hud, 40)
Arabic transliteration: "wafara alttannooru " "and water bubbled up from the earth"
6 + 281 + 687 = 974 (Without Shadda)
6 + 281 + 1137= 1424 / 2004
In 2004 an earthquake occurred with the Richter scale of 9.3 in South East Asia. As a result of this earthquake only in Indonesia 300 000 people lost their lives. After the earthquake a great Tsunami occurred. After this big catastrophe many countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Burma, Somalia, Sri Lanka,Thailand and India were affected considerably.


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Uncover Tiesto's new album art
Listen to Tiesto on iHeartRadio
The hunt is on for Tiesto's album art to his upcoming record A Town Called Paradise, and the legendary producer/DJ is letting his fans lead the search to unveil it.
Using Google Street View, fans can navigate across the Nevada desert where they will be searching for the red dot. Use the radar to check how close you are; the closer you get to the artwork, the louder the music will be. A preview of a brand new Tiesto track will play when you're almost there.
After you navigate through all three levels with three covers, fans can enter a competition at the end, by sharing the artwork, to win a trip to Tiesto's album release party in New York City.
A Town Called Paradise will be released on June 16th.
Get searching at http://atowncalledparadise.com/!
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Yep, hit it FFS.
Germany getting back into it.
BTW I want Spain to lose because Paraguay's penalty should have been retaken. Cheats. Whole sport's a sham, clearly.
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RIP Craigos. A true CW legend. You will be missed.
That's a tremendous header from Puyol.
Very un-Spanish sort of goal.
See what Jerry has now.
Cricket Web's current Premier League Tipping Champion
- As featured in The Independent.
"I don't think that they'll come close to us to be honest."
- Steve Smith before the Ashes
Be nice if Spain win it only to hear Scaly's excuse for it.
Puyol 1.78m tall, says the interwebs. That to the root or the top of the curls?
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Originally Posted by Rebecca Solnit
That sucks
Rest In Peace Craigos
Puyol has been one of my fave Spanish and Barca players....
He always puts in the hard work, and deserved that goal.
If Spain win we have a first time winner guaranteed
Villa off? That's an interesting call...
Ha ha, Pedro should have wrapped it up right there.
Selfish, selfish ****er. Almost deserve to concede after that.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Police at a central Ohio airport say a man has been arrested six times over the past decade for stealing luggage from the airport's baggage carousels.
The latest bust at Port Columbus International Airport got Michael White a two-year prison sentence. That was in May, when police said he stole a knapsack and suitcase. He pleaded guilty.
Airport police Sgt. Troy Mills said the 48-year-old White also served time after three of the previous arrests at the airport. He was first arrested in 2003.
The Columbus Dispatch (http://bit.ly/R6wwOH ) reports that White has been arrested in the baggage terminal and at a city bus stop. He was once arrested after police said he tried to sell a stolen camera to a pawn shop.
His public defender declined to comment.
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Ford Expedition Models and Expedition History
The Expedition debuted as Ford's answer to the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon for the 1997 model year. A large-sized sport utility vehicle built on the F-150 pickup truck platform, the four-door Ford Expedition indirectly succeeded the two-door Bronco. The 1997 Expedition was propelled by either a rear-wheel drive or an available ControlTrac four-wheel drive system. Boasting standard eight-cylinder engine power, the 4.6-liter Triton powerplant generated 215 horsepower while a 230-horsepower 5.4-liter Triton engine was optional. In 1999, the 4.6-liter and 5.4-liter Triton V-8 powerplants received an increase in overall output (the 5.4-liter engine horsepower rating was increased to 260).
Both engines were mated to four-speed automatic transmissions. From 1997 to 2003, the Expedition was available in XLT and Eddie Bauer trim levels. With standard seating for five or six passengers (depending on the model, the 1998 Expedition included no-charge air conditioning, power mirrors, cassette player and four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system. Completely redesigned in 2003, the Ford Expedition came equipped with a four-wheel independent rear suspension. Inside the cabin that can seat up to nine occupants, a fold-flat second and third-row seat allowed the space to be converted into more efficient storage space.
The Eddie Bauer model offered a convenient industry-first power-fold seat option for the 2003 Ford Expedition. In 2005, the smaller 4.6-liter V-8 engine was dropped while the remaining 5.4-liter powerplant received variable valve timing. The Ford Expedition was revised again in 2007 resulting in a heavily updated platform and a completely new front end appearance. Generating 300 horsepower in 2007, the 5.4-liter Triton V-8 engine was combined with a new six-speed automatic transmission. A new generation of the Ford Expedition introduced for the 2015 model year has received a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 engine as the sole power unit.
New and Used Expedition Prices, Ford Expedition Model Years and History
2018 Ford Expedition
2017 Ford Expedition
The full-sized and roomy Ford Expedition is about as large as SUVs come, and is loaded with standard features and technology that will makes it even more appealing.
2016 Ford Expedition
Built to last and made for all terrains with a long list of standard features, it's no surprise why the Ford Expedition outsells almost every other SUV in its class.
2015 Ford Expedition
A roomy interior cabin, powerful engine andtowing capacity, and the always desirable third-row put the Ford Expedition at the head of the class for affordable full-sized SUVs.
2014 Ford Expedition
A full-size SUV with off-road capabilities, the 2014 Ford Expedition is capable of towing or hauling cargo, making it a useful road trip vehicle.
2013 Ford Expedition
Unchanged for 2013, the Ford Expedition is a full-sized tow-capable SUV with off-road capabilities.
2012 Ford Expedition
A tow-capable SUV with off-road capabilities, the 2012 Ford Expedition offers seating for eight and Flex Fuel engine capabilities.
2011 Ford Expedition
Built on a large truck frame, a combination of luxury and mammoth utility highlights the 2011 Ford Expedition capacities.
2010 Ford Expedition
The 2010 Ford Expedition, a large SUV with seating for up to 8 passengers, now has Trailer Sway Control and Ford's all-new MyKey system as standard equipment.
2009 Ford Expedition
A full-size sport utility vehicle, the 2009 Ford Expedition has many different trims and options to allow seating from five to eight passengers.
2008 Ford Expedition
The 2008 Ford Expedition is a large SUV powered by a 300 hp 5.4L V8 and features optional seating for up to eight passengers.
2007 Ford Expedition
The 2007 Ford Expedition is a large SUV that has an eight-passenger seating capacity and has been redesigned for the new year.
2006 Ford Expedition
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Writer Joanna Walsh dubbed 2014 'the year of reading women' when she launched the #readwomen2014 project late last year. The project encourages readers to read books written by female authors, or at the very least, learn about them, and the trend is spreading. American literary journal The Critical Flame will dedicate one year of its review coverage wholly to women writers and writers of color, beginning with their May 2014 issue. If ever there was a year to read women, this is it. Names like Eleanor Catton, Donna Tartt, Rachel Kushner, Jhumpa Lahiri and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie have received a multitude of award nods for their latest works, while Hannah Kent, Anna Quindlen and Elizabeth Gilbert have dominated editors' picks lists.
The recent surge in attention to women authors is nothing new for the Bailey's Women's Prize for Fiction – they've been celebrating excellence in women's writing since 1996. The expert judges have provided anyone looking for a female-focused reading list with a bumper selection. This year's longlist features established authors like Margaret Atwood alongside debut novelists like Eimear McBride and M.J. Carter.
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Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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Eleven Days by Lea Carpenter
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The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton
Reasons She Goes to the Woods by Deborah Kay Davies
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The Lowland by Jhumpa Lahiri
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How 196 non-existing records made me grow taller
September 10th 2007
It is often an awkward situation to go to people's houses and look through their record collection. I've done this before in the US and already there it sometimes was a strange feeling. You're a stranger in somebody else's house, almost like a burglar with a permission. In Africa you get the additional element of severe economical difference, most people you meet would be considered extremely poor by any western standards. Often, I find myself in the house of a family who is obviously in a more or less desperate need of money and they show me their dead grandfathers record collection. If I don't find anything except scratched up Highlife and Folklore records it is clear that their disappointment will be much bigger than mine. Especially if they've heard from friends or neighbors where I've been before how they'd made a lot of money by selling old records to the white man. Most times, I just buy a few things just to see some happy faces and to not feel too bad.
Quite often, I spend a whole day in the same neighborhood, going from house to house with a growing tail of "guides" who all say they know someone who has plenty of records, exactly the kind I'm looking for. Sometimes we never find this miraculous person and if we do, the record collection is usually stored away someplace else, in another town or just next door but locked away in a room for which the key is lost or the key is with a relative who happens to be in another town. The difficulty of telling truth from fiction is all part of the adventure.
In order to be more effective on my search and also for reasons of security, I always employ a few helpers who accompany me or who I can send ahead to scout out more remote areas and also continue searching for records when I'm not around. While staying in Accra, I had one helper scouting the city and another one who was traveling to Kumasi and other places to try and find leads.
On a Friday, I received a call from a Mr. Brown out of Tarkwa which is about 4 hours away from Accra towards the border to Ivory Coast. Mr. Brown said he had operated a "recording studio" (in Africa, those are places where people had collections of LPs and 45 to record custom made mix tapes for their customers) and that he would still have his entire collection of records, all from the 1970s. This sounded really good but I had a lot of leads in Accra at the time and didn't want to loose two days to travel to Tarkwa and back so at first I started to check if he'd have anything worthwhile by asking him for a few records I was particularly after and when he claimed to have them, I offered to pay for his transportation if he'd bring them to Accra for me. He agreed and kept calling back, asking me to name other records. I spent hours on the phone with Mr. Brown and 90% of all records I mentioned to him he claimed to have. He said he would leave his home on Monday morning and that he would meet me in Accra around noon. Mr. Brown continued to call me all through the weekend, asking me for more and more titles and it became more and more apparent that this could be the find of my lifetime. On Sunday evening, Mr. Brown also wanted to know how much money I'd be willing to pay for each record, he claimed to already have 196 LPs packed up plus a fair amount of 45s. I told him I'd be ready. Since I had already spent a good amount of money in Accra at this time and just to be totally on the save side, I called a friend in Germany to send some additional funding through Western Union first thing Monday Morning.
Monday Morning at 5:00 am Mr. Brown called me and informed me that his son has had an accident. He explained how while helping him pack he records, his son had dropped one of them which then had shattered into shards. His son then had stepped into one of the pieces of the record which caught him at such an unfortunate angle that he suffered a deep flesh wound which needed immediate medical attention so he had to take his son to the hospital right away. Mr. Brown promised to be on the road to Accra on Tuesday morning.
First I thought "what a bunch of bullshit" how could a shattered record in the worst case scenario leave anything more serious behind than a scratch? I began to have doubts in Mr. Browns credibility but then I remembered how Mr. Brown had mentioned specific details about certain records I had asked him about that he could not have known without having the record in front of him. Or was I putting things in his mouth just out of wishful thinking? Just to be ready for any eventualities, I went ahead and cashed the money order. In Ghana they just had a renomination of their money so now you can carry in a purse what before would have filled a large backpack. Unfortunately for me, these new bills somehow were distributed unevenly which was why the friendly lady behind the Western Union counter didn't have any large bills and handed me a big brick of 1 Cedi bills. The Cedi is worth about as much as the US dollar so image cashing in $2.000 at your local bank and being handed the entire amount in one dollar bills.
Tuesday came and in the Afternoon, Mr. Brown called me to inform me that he had still been busy tending to his wounded son for most of the morning but that he was now on his way to Accra. He said he would arrive in the evening, go straight to a hotel to spend the night and meet me at my hotel first thing Wednesday morning. I asked him to come to my hotel right away and offered to pay for his room and everything but he refused, explaining how he was afraid of thieves and that after dark, he wouldn't want to wander around an area of Accra than he was not familiar with.
I called Mr. Brown's cell phone early on Wednesday morning to make sure he had arrived in Accra and he said he was already on his way to meet me. About three hours later, he finally arrived. To my surprise, he did not have any records with him. Mr. Brown said it had been so many records that he hadn't been able to take them to the Hotel with him and that they would be at the bus and taxi terminal where we should now both go together to do the transaction. I explained to him that the transaction would have to take place inside the lobby of the hotel and that I would not want to carry a large chunk of cash around at a busy place like the bus and taxi terminal. At this time, it was already clear to me that Mr. Brown was full of shit and that the whole thing was nothing but a set-up. Of course Mr. Brown never showed up with the records and when I -just out of curiosity had a friend call him up a day later. Mr. Brown told him he had already returned to Trakwa with his 196 records.
I continued finding lots of vinyl in and around Accra so the dismay about Mr. Browns imaginary record collection was relatively short-lived. But when it was time to leave, I still had this thick brick of money plus some remains from my original funds. I had all my carry-on luggage filled with records and when I stuffed all the cash in this little pouch that I use to safely carry money, IDs and other important paper work under my boxer shorts, it looked really kinda silly, even though I was wearing loosely fitting cargo pants. I thought "what the heck, no-one is going to be staring at my crotch and if they do, just let them draw whatever conclusions they might want to...".
I went through check-in, the friendly and cute attendant thankfully decided to just ignore the few pounds of excessive check-in luggage and didn't want to argue about my two bulky carry-on bags. I went to the upper floor and headed for the emigration counter, the female officer on duty asked me to come back soon and gave me a sweet smile. Everything was nice and easy until the metal detector started beeping. I was approached by a grim looking official in a black uniform who asked me over to a table and demanded me to open my bags. I showed him my diplomatic passport and explained that my bags would be off-limits to him. he shrugged, put on an even meaner look and said that since the metal detector had gone off, he was supposed to pat me down and check the bags of my pants and shirt.
I grinned and said "you go ahead, officer" and he went straight for the big bump under my belt buckle "what's this?" he asked. "just some money..." I responded. He told me to follow him to his office where I should reveal my hidden goods. I decided to unzip my pants right where we were standing, As my pants dropped down to my knees, I grabbed inside my boxer shorts , unsnapped the closing mechanism of the pouch's strap and retrieved my package of money for the officer to examine.
Unfortunately for me, the government of Ghana is very protective of their new, colorful currency and I was informed that the amount I was carrying with me, grossly exceeded the legal limit one is allowed to carry outside the country. I was told to go back downstairs to the currency exchange office where I could change my money back into Euros. Of course the office was closed.
This was when I decided to go to one of the restrooms which turned out to be surprisingly clean and spacious. I took off one of my combat boots and put half of the money inside of it, just like an additional inner sole. I did the same thing with my other boot, left only whatever Euros i had left inside the pouch and went back outside. I sat down on a bench and waited for about half an hour and then went back upstairs. It was kinda funny walking in those boots, they felt like platform shoes and I could really feel the difference of being about an inch taller than before.
The friendly emigration officer put on a face when I explained what had happened to me and said "yes, some of those guys are wicked". Once again the metal detector went off and I was approached by the same officer as before. I grabbed into my pants, retrieved the pouch, opened it up for him and said "look, all Euros now!". He proceeded to pat me down and even gave the shaft of my boots some close examination. He had me sweating there for a second. Lucky for me, he had no idea how close he was, he seemed unsatisfied that he could not cause me any further trouble and I was told to leave.
After the plane had left the ground, I took off my boots and under the bewildered looks of the two other passengers sitting next to me, I retrieved my money, split it in several bundles and stowed them away into the various pockets of my cargo pants.
This is some of the stuff that I brought back from Ghana, a new mix featuring these records is already in the works:
Right after my arrival in Conakry, I received a message from my chief record hunter in Benin saying that he had found a large amount of vinyl for me. I went over there for the weekend and this is what our house has been looking like for the past two weeks now:
Soul kitchen: Rinsing off the mold from old Albarika Store deadstock.
Bed of records: Letting them dry after the cleaning process is finished.


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I just unloaded a ^6 glaze firing and found one bowl that cracked from the outside only (it appears) all around the bottom of the bowl. There are several cracks that seem not to connect but make a complete ring around the base of the bowl. The base seems just a little thick - but not so that I would expect it to crack like this.
I've never had it happen before, but I've heard it's not uncommon...
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I have the latest VirtualBox from Oracle and I'm using an ALFA UQ2AWUS036H.
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Thanks for providing this info christ044.
Hi there,
Im fairly new to backtrack but was using a belkin pci wireless adaptor with not alot of joy, looked at buying an alfa, but the price put me off, anyway had a look round ebay and found this little number
GSKY Realtek RL8187L USB Wireless Network Card Adapter on eBay (end time 11-Jul-10 07:07:51 BST)
Works straight out the box (well it didnt come in one, but you know what i mean), does the lot monitor mode, packet injection and shows the power too.
Took about 5 days to turn up from Hong Kong, which i didnt think was bad at all.
Hope this is of help to someone out there. Chris
Thanks for providing this info christ044.
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The Gsky adapter looks a lot like the Alfa model, it also boasts the same maximum output of 500mw. We went ahead and got one of the Gsky adapters online, after all if there is an adapter out there that can perform as well as the much heralded Alfa long range adapter, it is certainly something we would want to inventory.
The first thing we noticed when we hooked it up and looked at some of the documentation was that claims on some web sites that it is a clone of the Alfa AWUS036H 500 mw adapter are not true. The Alfa adapter has a Realtek 8187L chipset, while the Gsky has the 8187B chipset, also from Realtek but with lower receive sensitivity. We should note for Linux users that the Alfa 500mw adapter is plug and play in Backtrack 3, while the Gsky with the 8187b chipset is not- it was not recognized by Backtrack 3. We also found out that with the Gsky you can only transmit at high output when using 802.11b throughput or lower. If you want to have an 802.11g connection (54 mbps), the output drops to just 30mw (yes, that's thirty, not 300).
Life saver, the Alfa AWUS036H is simply too expensive.
I have ordered one and will be testing it with the asus eeepc 1001HA (as for some reason is is the only eepc that dose not support BT4 wirless)
many thanks, and i will report back in a few days, mind telling uss whay laptop your running?
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Perhaps open the unit up, and take a picture of the chipset used. That would remove most doubt?
I bought one of these and it does seem to work fine in Linux.
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I bought this Gsky GS-27USB for 9 GBP on eBay works great but BT4 driver somehow sees it as 8187vB
this is how it looks from the inside