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In response to mounting public pressure, the California State University Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to freeze the salaries of campus presidents.
But the 10-1 vote, with CSU trustee Margaret Fortune dissenting, also leaves the door open to boost salaries by up to 10 percent if the extra money is raised by private campus foundations.
The move marks the second time in recent months that the embattled Board of Trustees and Chancellor Charles Reed have made an attempt to quell public outcry over executive compensation. The first attempt, in January, capped salary hikes at 10 percent, but under that agreement taxpayer money could be used.
The university system has found itself on the defensive ever since a furor erupted last year, when the board boosted the president's pay at San Diego State by $100,000 and, at the same meeting, approved a 12 percent tuition hike for students. Tuition, now at $5,470, will increase another 9 percent next year.
In the audience Wednesday was a group of about 30 student demonstrators who frequently interrupted the meeting with chants such as "Hey ho, hey ho, Chancellor Reed has got to go!"
Among them was a smaller group of students who have been on a hunger strike since May 2. The students were unimpressed by the board's latest action.
"We've signed up thousands of students to continue the fight," Donnie Bessom, one of the hunger strikers, told the board. "It's not over - it's just the beginning."
Despite the ruckus, the board voted Wednesday with virtually no discussion, save for a quick statement from CSU trustee Tom Torlakson - the state superintendent of public instruction - who applauded the move. Torlakson had recently been critical of the board's decision last month to grant the maximum 10 percent raise to two presidents.
"I think this is a significant step in the right direction," he said.
Less satisfied was Fortune, the lone dissenter. Reached by phone after the meeting, she said she believes the board should institute a wholesale salary freeze, with no exceptions for private donations.
"There's a certain symbolism to executive compensation," said Fortune, the CEO of a group of charter schools in and around Sacramento and San Bernardino.
"These people are very talented and certainly could make more money elsewhere, yet they have made a commitment to public service," she added, speaking of presidents who earn $270,000 to $400,000. "But in this time of austerity, I feel more comfortable signaling from the top that we understand."
CSU spokesman Mike Uhlenkamp said the general public doesn't realize that no sitting president has received a raise since 2007. Rather, the board has boosted compensation for new hires in relation to their predecessors. For instance, in April, the board approved bumping the pay of Cal State Dominguez Hills President Mildred Garcia by 10 percent, to $324,500, when she takes the reins at the Fullerton campus next month. (Both she and her predecessor previously made the same amount, $295,000.)
The additional money came from the taxpayers. But going forward, if the board wants to grant raises to incoming presidents, the funds will have to come from campus nonprofit groups known as "auxiliaries," which would gather private donations specifically to augment presidential salaries.
Uhlenkamp defended this flexibility for raises.
"We do have to compete on the national market," he said. "There are presidents outside our system and state who are asking two or three times what our presidents make."
On Wednesday, the student protesters left the board room marching and chanting, but on a few occasions it appeared they might be escorted out by police.
At one point, a young woman wearing a snorkel and carrying a placard that read "swimming in debt" tossed fistfuls of fake money into the air and pretended to swim through it.
Another student protester - one of the hunger strikers - told the board: "I want the record to show that I haven't pooped for seven days.
"We suffer, and none of you know what we are enduring," he said.
Not all of the critics of the board were student demonstrators. Union members also voiced their disapproval. John Orr, vice chair of the CSU Employees Union, said he isn't upset with the presidents themselves.
"My outrage is more reserved for some of the comments made by the trustees," he said. "One of the trustees talked about how hard working the presidents are and how she wishes they could pay them even more. My outrage about that is I've never heard her speak about that when it comes to us."
The strife at the 23-campus system isn't limited to executive pay and tuition. In March, citing the budget crisis, the university closed enrollment for the spring semester of 2013, thereby shedding about 16,000 students. And early this month, the faculty voted to authorize a series of two-day strikes if contract talks break down. If the strike occurs, it would be the largest among university faculty in U.S. history.
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The netbook adopts a 10.1-inch display that supports resolution of 1,366x768 with a weight of only 1.19kg, the company noted.
The netbook is equipped with Intel's Atom N280 CPU along with a 160GB hard drive.
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As of 2013, the 10 ASEAN nations had a total of over 700 million mobile subscriptions, with the CAGR from 2003-2013 reaching 24%. This Digitimes Research Special Report analyzes the various mobile broadband markets in ASEAN and looks at the respective trends in 4G LTE development for those markets.
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I also like to make my mark in the world without most people actually knowing who I am.
I also like to make my mark in the world without most people actually knowing who I am.
for the love of art , and the game itself
I keep doing graffiti coz it's fun and I like it it's as simple as that
Its been said that doing graff is kinda like being a super hero, get up enough and everyone knows your name but know one actually knows who you are. i dig that. And in a way its like being a kid again, doin shit your not suppose to cause you can. I also love the feeling of knowing people will look at something and be like how the fuck did he do that?
The way I started to write was one day when the big homie told me that I'm a bitch if I don't tag up the school. So I tagged it up, and it felt good. Just the rush it gives you and being the best in town. Just evolving, etc... I just like to write in the most extreme places where nobody would think of tagging. Some day I'll tag up the police station. That's my goal for right now. <3
what keeps me into graff are sick ass writers who are still humble like the guy above me not jus that but saw keep was the last post so payin a lil homage
Only Fuck Fat Bitches Crew !!
that's Trane's goal in level 7 of marc ecko's getting up contents under pressureSome day I'll tag up the police station. That's my goal for right now
u should dangle down from a rappel rope and make a big roller on the front of the police station that says "fuckk"
good luck with that goal dude
if i'm walking around the city drunk, why not paint. and also, i feel like when i'm going out painting, it makes my time worthwhile, feels like i'm being constructive. it's really an accomplishing feeling to see your shit running/hear people talking..
Everything I post is somebody else's work. I have never been involved in any vandalism or destruction of property, and I assume no responsibility for what my posts may say.
for me its the game, it keeps me in the constant competition, it is a game with winners but it keeps improving. standards are getting higher all the time and the interest of trying to see the future what will you be and who will we be. the experience and the missions, and reminiscing in grandpa ages who we were and ofcourse what will the game turn into in future
^^^^ if you like
bordem kinda keeps me in it
The music is what its all about.
I love it just like you love it, thats why your here, im here coz i love to play, you dont come i cant play and i love to play.
Yeah, mostly boredom, the fun, and the love of the art.
for a while, when i was out of work, i'd get an all day bus pass, get up at 9 in the morning, bring some weed and some backwoods, get my etch, meanstreak, two mop pens light n dark ink, one rusto can, and a bunch of stickers, and i'd just smoke weed and tag shit all day, most of the time by my damn self. me thinking about those days makes me wish i was a little scrubby graff writer with a backpack again...
the end of every day, my face would be dirty as shit from bus exhaust, hands covered in ink and meanstreak... gettin off that last bus goin' home... i felt like, "damn, i could do this shit til i'm 40"
The freedom and being anonymous.
i keep paintin' cause i aint been caught yet
I started in Middle school well i was living out in hawaii.. i always looked up to people who were standing up for something they believed in you know.. i loved a good debate.. on oahu you pretty much meet everyone on the island because its so damn small and no one leaves the island really.. so i ended up meeting some big names on the island at the opening of a graff store called prototype.. i always loved the colors and styles they would come up with so i wanted to get into it.. do it right you know.. after my first arrest i changed my name & started writing hardcore catching tags like i was a fucking machine.. i guess its just the rush or maybe just the passion.. but its kept me loving it for about 5 years on & off.
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i do it for the love of the art bc to me it seems like its dying out bc noones really down to do it no more and i wanna keep it going and be a part of history... another reason is bc when im walking with friends they look at my art and say "ohh ive seen this dude on the other side of town" or other places andthey say its decent and it shows that im getting noticed around and i just love how some people just love it
I do it to keep progressing every time I spray a piece I want to do a cleaner one on the next wall, I also will continue to write as long as I see the ignorance of the world progressing as well


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ifconfig /all from a dos prompt works for me.
I am a complete newbie so bare with me if this is a stupid question!
How do i find an IP address of Windows 2003 Server that is a server on a LAN but has an internet connection? This server is not the web server, purely a file server.
Any tips & hints welcome!
ifconfig /all from a dos prompt works for me.
Of course, if you really wanted to have some fun, go to Wal-Mart late at night and ask the greeter if they could help you find trashbags, roll of carpet, rope, quicklime, clorox and a shovel. See if they give you any strange looks. --Streaker69


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Better Photos Now! Level 2 with Gregg Cobarr
Samys Camera EDU
Sunday, January 27, 2013 from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM (PST)
This course is designed to teach you skills to be able to adjust quickly in a variety of shooting situations most commonly found while photographing either for personal work or on assignment. You will learn and apply how to constantly change, while shooting, four very important elements: aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance - to create a different look and feel of your photos. These changes will be made while you're shooting so that you can easily adapt to a variety of lighting situations, changing scenes outdoors, as well as different locations with a model, including the inside of a vintage building. Making spontaneous, creative and intuitive decisions are important keys to becoming more proficient as a photographer and at the same time being able to have complete control over your images.
This course will take place in the classroom, then proceed outside for some to get some guided instruction. A model will be provided.
Schedule for those who registered for both Level 1 and 2:
9am to 12pm - Better Photos Now! Level 1
12pm to 1:30pm - Lunch break
1:30 to 5:30pm - Better Photos Now! Level 2
Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate: Attendee should be familiar with the basic functions and menus of their camera. Attendees should have a basic understanding of F-Stop, Shutter Speed, ISO.
Attendance of Better Photos Now! Level 1 is recommended.
What to Bring:
Please bring your camera and lenses. Tripods are not permitted on the streets. Make sure your memory cards have room for lots of images, and your batteries are charged. Walking shoes and water are also advisable.
An email was sent to those who registered for the course as of Friday at 11am. If you did not receive it, please check your spam box, or refer to the information above. Anyone registering after 11am, please refer to the information on your ticket.
Instructors Bio: Click HERE to view Gregg Cobarr's biography
Student Feedback:
"I just love taking photos! I own a Nikon D300s and have RARELY shot in MANUAL mode because I didn't understand it. I had convinced myself that it was way too complicated for me to comprehend, but after taking YOUR workshop I'm shooting in MANUAL for the rest of my photography days... smile! YOU turned the "lights on" in my head. I now see and FULLY understand what MANUAL mode is all about and why it is best to ALWAYS shoot in MANUAL mode. Thank YOU so much, Gregg!"
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Work, Career, Job - all of these can mean different things at different stages of life. Sorting through the possibilities can be overwhelming, and it can be easy to feel frustrated and lost. Sometimes, an objective listener can bring some clarity to the decision-making process. Other times, we need a coach to help encourage us during career start-ups or changes. And sometimes, we just need a hand figuring out what the next step will be. My approach attempts to find clarity and resolve for those wondering about career options, and help take concrete steps in the right direction.


text: Before there was a Jimmy Kimmel Live there was Jimmy Kimmel game show host of the program Win Ben Stein's Money. Contestants would compete against Ben in a trivia contest. At the time, no one had seen him since Ferris Bueller. Over the past month though, the married grandfather has been thrust back in the spotlight over accusations he had an affair with a woman and provided her money. The crazy thing about all of this is that Ben Stein fully admits his part in what he did and says his wife was fully aware at all times what he was doing. The 69 year old Stein started reading the blog of 24 year old Tanya Ma and they began texting and talking over a four month period. She says that at the time she was pregnant from an ex and that Ben gave her money and over the course of the relationship asked for her to send him naked photos. He also arranged to fly her to LA and put her up in a hotel and she says that he wanted to hug and touch her. For his part, Ben says that he fully admits wanting to hug and touch her when she came and sees nothing wrong with that. In an article he wrote last month he asks, "When is there anything wrong with hugging?" Ma, in an interview with the NY Post says he is toxic and that she wants to warn other women about his behavior. As for the nude photos? Ben says that he asked to see some of her performance art pieces and some of them included nude photos. Ben accuses Ma of being an escort and Ma says she used to escort but doesn't do so any longer.


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Chili At The Beach
Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District
Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (PDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
6th Annual
Chili At The Beach
Chili Cook Off & Salsa Tasting Contest
Saturday, June 15, 2013
11 am - 6 pm
A fun spirited competition not to be missed! Held on the Saturday of Father's Day weekend, this event includes a marketplace with vendors featuring products and activities geared towards men's interests and gifts for Dad, a Harley-Davidson Trike Show, and musical entertainment on 2 stages and roving street performers. In addition there will be children's activities with kid's games and entertainment, all benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of Huntington Valley. Attendance is free with unlimited chili and salsa tasting tickets at $10 each (pre-sale ticket price).
Tickets purchased the day of at the event are $15 each.
* If you purchase tickets online, please make sure to stop by the BID Info Booth located at the fountain on Main Street to receive your wristband. You will need proper/matching identification as the person who purchased the tickets.
When & Where
Downtown Huntington Beach
1 Main St.
Huntington Beach,
Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (PDT)
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Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News [email@example.com]
Feb 15, 2013 (Vol. 33, No. 4)
"If you get a kick out of beautifully animated scientific movies, then you'll be beside yourself with excitement when you visit MolecularMovies.org, a site that has compiled a large number of science animations from all over the web. Links to the animations can be found on the "showcase" page, where users can sort animations by scientific area, animator, or date added, can search all animations by keyword, or can jump to animations falling within a given scientific topic. There are 22 topics represented, and they range from adhesion/extracellular matrix, to DNA/chromatin, to neuronal signaling, and beyond. The animations are not embedded within this site itself, and there do exist a few problems with some of the links; however, most of the links worked as expected. Beyond the animations, the Molecular Movies site also includes some software animation tutorials and a newsfeed covering the latest in molecular animation."
*The opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and should not be construed as reflecting the viewpoints of the publisher, Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., the publishing house, or employees and affiliates thereof.
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* FTSE 100 ends up 0.3 pct after rebound from 2-month intra-day low * Expectation of Spanish bailout request lifts banks * Chartists await breakout from 5,700 to 5,950 range By Toni Vorobyova LONDON, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 share index closed up on Tuesday, recovering from an earlier two-month low in late trade on renewed hopes that Spain will ask for a bailout, a move which is seen as an essential step towards solving the euro zone crisis. Spanish bond yields fell and its main bourse index rallied on the expectations that Spain will make the formal request for help which is needed to start the European Central Bank's sovereign bond-buying rescue plan. However, there seemed to be no fresh news behind the shift in market sentiment, with traders saying that thin volumes exaggerated the moves. "There is rumour that Spain is getting its bailout," said Steve Larkins, head of sales trading at Seymour Pierce. "They've got to do something, Europe has got to sort itself out." The FTSE 100 finished up 18.98 points, or 0.3 percent, at 5,786.25, rebounding off a two-month intra-day of 5,710.99 points and climbing back above the key technical support level of the 200-day moving average around 5,729.19. Despite being outside of the euro zone Britain has been hit hard by the crisis due to close trade ties and UK banks which have a direct exposure to the euro zone through holdings of sovereign debt reversed earlier losses, with the sector index gaining 1.1 percent. Earlier Vodafone had unveiled a 5.9 billion-pound writedown on the value of its business in Spain and Italy and lowered its full-year outlook. S hares in the mobile phone operator, the third biggest company in the FTSE 100, closed down 2 .5 percent i n m ore than three-ti mes the 90 -day av erage daily volume. "We were looking at some short positions in Vodafone, very short-term," said Jonathan Roy, sales trader at Prime Markets. On the flip side, ITV was the biggest gainer on the FTSE 100, adding 9 percent after the broadcaster said its net advertising revenue for the year will outperform the wider television market. "You had the classic contrast: ITV, which we recommended as a 'buy' last night, looks very impressive and at the same time you've got Vodafone breaking down, and that's in a macro environment which is still very clouded and very troubled, so stock-specific risk is very high." said Tim Parker, technical analyst at Westhouse Securities. "We have lost momentum in the last couple of months (on the FTSE 100). We are in a sideways trading range of 5,950 to 5,700 points ... So it's watch and wait at the moment. If we get a breach of 5,700, then you could argue that there is a series of lower highs and lower lows that could be the beginning of a new downtrend and 5,500 would be the target support."


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Bevacizumab (Avastin®)
Pronounced: BEV-a-SIZ-oo-mab
Classification: Monoclonal Antibody
About Bevacizumab (Avastin®)
Bevacizumab is a monoclonal antibody that binds to and inhibits the activity of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). This prevents the VEGF from interacting with its receptor on endothelial cells (lining of blood vessel). This, in turn, inhibits the formation of new blood vessels, which slows down the growth of the particular tissue. In essence, it kills tumors by cutting off their blood supply.
How to Take Bevacizumab
Bevacizumab is given by intravenous (IV, into a vein) infusion. The treatment is delivered over 90 minutes for the first infusion. If that dose is well tolerated, the second infusion can be administered over 60 minutes. If this is well tolerated, subsequent infusions can be given over 30 minutes. Dosage depends on the person's size and type of cancer being treated.
Bevacizumab is usually given at the same time as other chemotherapy medications. Therefore, this should be kept in mind as the side effects are reviewed.
Possible Side Effects
There are a number of things you can do to manage the side effects of bevacizumab. Talk to your doctor or nurse about these recommendations. They can help you decide what will work best for you. These are some of the most common side effects:
Infusion Reactions
The infusion can cause a reaction that may lead to chills, fever, low blood pressure, nausea and vomiting. You will receive Tylenol and diphenhydramine prior to the infusion to help prevent these reactions. Some patients will also receive a steroid before the infusion to prevent a reaction. Reactions are most common during the first week of therapy, including the evening after the infusion. Your doctor or nurse will tell you what to do if this happens.
High Blood Pressure
Patients receiving bevacizumab can develop high blood pressure. Your blood pressure should be monitored at every clinic visit or every 2-3 weeks. If your blood pressure is elevated, you will be treated with a medication to reduce your pressure. If severe hypertension develops, bevacizumab should be discontinued immediately. In both cases, your blood pressure should continue to be monitored, even if bevacizumab is stopped. Signs of hypertension to report to your team include: blurry vision, nosebleed, headache and fatigue.
Gastrointestinal Perforation
This medication can cause a tear in the intestinal wall, also called a gastrointestinal perforation. Signs of this can include: new or worsening pain in the abdomen, new abdominal swelling, chills, fever, constipation, nausea or vomiting. If you experience any of these, contact your healthcare provider immediately or go to the emergency room.
Patients may experience minor bleeding, such as a nosebleed. Serious bleeding has also occurred in patients treated with this medication, including coughing up blood, bleeding into the stomach, vomiting blood, bleeding in the brain (stroke), nosebleeds and vaginal bleeding. People who have had serious bleeding should not take this medication. These events are uncommon, though if they occur, bevacizumab should be discontinued. While a nosebleed may not seem like much of a concern, you should notify your healthcare team right away if you develop bleeding of any sort.
There are several things you can do to prevent or relieve constipation. Include fiber in your diet (fruits and vegetables), drink 8-10 glasses of non-alcoholic fluids a day, and keep active. A stool softener once or twice a day may prevent constipation. If you do not have a bowel movement for 2-3 days, you should contact your healthcare team for suggestions to relieve the constipation.
Nausea and/or Vomiting
Talk to your doctor or nurse so they can prescribe medications to help you manage nausea and vomiting. In addition, dietary changes may help. Avoid things that may worsen the symptoms, such as heavy or greasy/fatty, spicy or acidic foods (lemons, tomatoes, oranges). Try antacids, (e.g. milk of magnesia, calcium tablets such as Tums), saltines, or ginger ale to lessen symptoms.
Call your doctor or nurse if you are unable to keep fluids down for more than 12 hours or if you feel lightheaded or dizzy at any time.
Low White Blood Cell Count (Leukopenia or Neutropenia)
White blood cells (WBC) are important for fighting infection. While receiving treatment, your WBC count can drop, putting you at a higher risk of getting an infection. You should let your doctor or nurse know right away if you have a fever (temperature greater than 100.4), sore throat or cold, shortness of breath, cough, burning with urination, or a sore that doesn't heal.
Tips to preventing infection:
- Washing hands, both yours and your visitors, is the best way to prevent the spread of infection.
- Avoid large crowds and people who are sick (i.e.: those who have a cold, fever or cough or live with someone with these symptoms).
- When working in your yard, wear protective clothing including long pants and gloves.
- Do not handle pet waste.
- Keep all cuts or scratches clean.
- Shower or bath daily and perform frequent mouth care.
- Do not cut cuticles or ingrown nails. You may wear nail polish, but not fake nails.
- Ask your doctor or nurse before scheduling dental appointments or procedures.
- Ask your doctor or nurse before you, or someone you live with, has any vaccinations.
Kidney Damage
Kidney damage can occur while receiving bevacizumab. Your healthcare team will monitor this by periodically checking the amount of protein in your urine. If the protein levels become elevated, you may require further urine tests to evaluate your kidney function. If your kidneys become damaged, you may need to stop receiving this medication.
Blood Clots, Stroke and Heart Attack
Bevacizumab can increase the risk of blood clots, stroke and heart attack. If you experience symptoms of these problems, you should contact your healthcare provider immediately or go to an emergency room. Symptoms can include: swelling, redness or pain in an extremity, chest pain or pressure, pain in your arm, back, neck or jaw, shortness of breath, numbness or weakness on one side of the body, trouble talking, confusion or mental status changes.
Wound Healing
This medication can lead to slower or incomplete wound healing, such as a surgical wound not healing or staying closed. Therefore, it is recommended that the medication be discontinued 4 weeks prior to any surgery. In addition, any surgical incision should be fully healed prior to starting or restarting the medication. If you have a surgical wound that has not healed or begins to have signs of infection (redness, swelling, warmth), report this to your healthcare team.
Additional Rare, But Serious, Side Effects
A possible, but rare, side effect is the development of a fistula, which is an abnormal passage between two body parts (for instance, a hole between the lung and esophagus).
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) has been reported with this medication. PRES is a neurological disorder, which can present with headache, seizure, lethargy, confusion, blindness and other visual and neurologic disturbances. Report any of these neurological symptoms to your healthcare team immediately.
This drug may affect your reproductive system, resulting in the menstrual cycle or sperm production becoming irregular or stopping permanently. Women may experience menopausal effects including hot flashes and vaginal dryness. In addition, the desire for sex may decrease during treatment.
Exposure of an unborn child to this medication could cause birth defects, so you should not become pregnant or father a child while on this medication. Effective birth control is necessary during treatment and for at least 6 months after treatment, even if your menstrual cycle stops or you believe you are not producing sperm. You may want to consider sperm banking or egg harvesting if you may wish to have a child in the future. Discuss these options with your oncology team.


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Seahawks move to 9-1 with 33-10 romp over Falcons - Nov. 10, 2013
Golden Tate #81 of the Seattle Seahawks makes a catch for a touchdown against Robert Alford #23 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 10, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) - Russell Wilson passed for 287 yards and two touchdowns, Marshawn Lynch rushed for 145 yards and a score and the Seattle Seahawks pushed their winning streak to five games with a 33-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Wilson had a 43-yard touchdown pass to Jermaine Kearse on a flea-flicker and a 6-yarder that Golden Tate caught with one hand in the corner of the end zone as Seattle (9-1) remained unbeaten since a Week 5 loss at Indianapolis Oct. 6.
The Seahawks quarterback completed 19 of his 26 passes in the first meeting between the teams since Atlanta won their divisional round playoff game in January.
Lynch carried 24 times and Steven Hauschka kicked four field goals for the Seahawks, who outgained the Falcons 490-226 yards and held the ball for 35 1/2 minutes on offense.
"Wow. What a game," said Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. "I think it was our most complete game of the year. We couldn't wait to get out on the football field."
Matt Ryan was 23-of-36 for 172 yards and a 12-yard touchdown pass to rookie Darius Johnson but the Falcons (2-7) continued to scuffle, losing their third in a row and for the sixth time in their last seven games.
"This was a very tough game for us today in all three phases," said Falcons coach Mike Smith. "We couldn't get into a rhythm offensively, we couldn't stop their offense and we really didn't do anything to help us on special teams.
"I do think our guys are playing hard. We just didn't win the line of scrimmage on either side of the ball. It's not the type of football we're accustomed to playing around here."
They had a four-game winning streak against the Seahawks snapped.
"We had plays called up, we dialed up plays that we thought would be successful. They didn't work," said Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez, who had three catches for 29 yards.
Atlanta wide receiver Roddy White was back after missing three games because of ankle and hamstring injuries, but caught just one pass for 20 yards in the first quarter.
It was all punts and field goals before Seattle scored its first touchdown on a trick play.
Wilson pitched right to Lynch, who turned and threw overhand to Wilson on the left side. Kearse was covered tightly by Thomas DeCoud but made the catch in the end zone with the safety draped on his back.
The 43-yard touchdown gave the Seahawks a 13-3 lead with 5:33 remaining in the first half -- time enough for them to score two more times on Hauschka's 44- yard field goal, his third of the half, and Tate's last-second, one-handed catch.
Tate got behind Robert Alford in the back left corner and hauled in the pass with his left hand, squeezing it against his body as he dragged his back foot inbounds. The play was reviewed and upheld as a touchdown, making it 23-3.
"I thought we were clicking very well," said Wilson. "I thought we did a great job in terms of communication, in terms of just being relaxed, of just checking plays and finding guys at the right time.
"I thought we did a phenomenal job. Is it the best game? I hope so. I hope that was the best game we played so far because our goal is to be better than the week before. So if that's the case, that's a great thing and obviously next week we want to be better than we were this week. It's a constant progression."
Atlanta punted five times in the first half, the only bright spot a 53-yard field goal by Matt Bryant in the second quarter.
Hauschka was also good from 39 and 43 yards in the first half and he kicked a 53-yarder on Seattle's first possession of the third quarter to make it 26-3.
The Seahawks had the ball for 7:11 and the Falcons responded with a drive spanning the next 6:47 that ended when Ryan hit Johnson on a 12-yard slant for the rookie's first career touchdown catch.
Lynch capped an 80-yard Seahawks drive with a 1-yard touchdown run around the left side of the line to give them a 33-10 lead with 8:48 left.
Atlanta receiver Harry Douglas was stripped by Walter Thurmond at the end of a 31-yard catch-and-run and the Seattle corner recovered the fumble.
Game Notes
Seattle cornerback Brandon Browner left the game in the second quarter with a groin injury and didn't return ... Pro Bowl Seahawks center Max Unger sat out with a concussion on an already short Seattle offensive line ... Seattle is 5-1 on the road ... Atlanta fell to 2-3 at home ... The Seahawks are home against Minnesota next Sunday before a bye week ... The Falcons play at Tampa Bay next Sunday.


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BREVARD, N.C.- The Brevard College baseball team lost the first two games of their three-game series with SAC foe Newberry College on Saturday at the Smith Road Complex, falling 4-0 in the opener and 6-0 in game two.
Game 1: Newberry 4, Brevard 0
Newberry starter Wesley Camp (W, 7-0) threw a three-hit shutout to help the Wolves to a 4-0 win in game one. The left has allowed just four earned runs in 46.2 innings this season.
The Wolves scored three runs in the 3rd on three hits and two walks against Brevard starter Kevin Hamilton (L, 0-3). The righty threw all eight innings for the Tornados, and settled down to keep it a three-run game until a JoJo Bradley RBI double in the 8th made it 4-0.
Alex McGee knocked a single down the left field line for BC's first hit in the 4th inning but was thrown out trying to stretch the hit to a double.
The Tornados had runners at the corners with one out in the 5th after singles by Kody Spencer and Hunter Donaldson, but BC was unable to score Spencer from third.
Game 2: Newberry 6, Brevard 0
The Tornados managed eight hits and had runners in scoring position in four innings in game two but couldn't get on the board as Newberry's Cole Cromer (W, 3-1) stranded 10 runners in the complete-game effort.
BC righty Zac Joyce suffered his shortest start of the season, exiting in the 3rd after surrendering five runs (four earned) on five hits and three walks. The Wolves made it 6-0 on an Eric Barbieri RBI double against Dustin Haithcox in the 4th.
The Tornados and Wolves complete the series on Sunday afternoon at the Smith Road Complex at 1 p.m.


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A site I built for a designer was targeted by a brute force attack. The malicious ip addresses came from countries in the former Soviet Union, Thailand, and Vietnam. So I blocked ip addresses coming from those countries in the htaccess file. It worked!
I was thinking of doing this routinely for all websites that don't have a reason for traffic from those regions. Are there any negative ramifications of doing this?Could it block search engine bots,etc..?
The only downside is nobody from those countries can access the site. You might want to look at using a WAF service like Incapsula or Cloudflare to protect your site instead.
I have no problem blocking visitors from foreign IPs, especially from countries where a majority of the population doesn't speak English (or whichever language your site is written in). I would rather keep my site a little safer and possibly block a few legitimate users outside of my target audience than risk exposing my site to potential known threats.
Granted, blocking IPs can be a heavy-handed approach since it's probably safe to assume that there are networks of NATed devices behind each public-facing IP address, but it's free, quick, and easy.
On the other hand, this practice is more reactive than proactive.
... and proxy servers can be used to get around the country IP blocks. This may be quick, it may be easy, but it won't deter anything but the simplest attacks.
Security is a trade-off and there are better ways to block bad bots like monitoring IP addresses in real time and blocking specific ones based on the number of requests per time period ... Your host should have better implementations to block these attacks, too!
There are some sites where there could be legitimate traffic from Uzbekistan, but a site for, say, a restaurant in Providence, RI couldn't possibly have a need for this traffic. So it sounds like there isn't really a downside to blocking traffic from these countries for a local site. Though, the peanut gallery thinks this approach is heavy-handed. The site I added the country wide IP blocking to did have other forms of locking out attackers, but I was getting hundreds of lockout notices a day.
Thanks for the other tips.
Yes, if the target audience is local only there isn't much need to fine tune IP blocking for foriegn countries.The only legitimate ones that even remotely might be blocked are expatriots wanting to see what's up in the old stomping grounds.
Oh? Are you referring to me (a "Yank-iwi," i.e., a Yank in NZ)?
Yes, targeting the audience is essential for every website and impacts range from languages (autonegotiation of the language presented or translation engines) to server location (for download speed) to blocking access via requesting IP address. Unfortunately, the latter (blocking access by IP) gets complex (look at the number of IP blocks assigned to the US or China) and CANNOT be successful because proxy servers enable a service request to be originated in the proxy server's country.
IMHO, hosts do a better job of blocking attacks (they have the resources - $ and apps and knowledge) than any webmaster. Concentrate on the "localization" of your website to suit your target audience rather than trying to block "black hats." The "black hats" have far more tools at their disposal than you can ever hope to block ... and making it a challenge will only encourage them to attack until they beat your blocks (and, likely, deface your website).
You also asked about blocking search engines. Yes, it can be done (again, more trouble than it's worth) but it's rarely done correctly (in the httpd.conf or httpd-vhosts.conf - which are read on Apache's start - rather than .htaccess - which must load and get parsed many times for EVERY request). Moreover, the {USER_AGENT} value is easily spoofed so "black hats" get around this easily and only the "good guys" will be blocked. Please refer back to the "black hat" comment in the prior paragraph.
In summary, Website security is a trade-off between cost, convenience and security (data integrity). Unless you have unlimited funds and your visitors can accept delays in data presentation, concentrate on building a website with good (secure - check and double check any input data from a visitor) code and keeping it behind very strong passwords while hosting with a company which knows how to secure their servers from server attacks.
Within a few days of registering a new domain name and getting a parking page setup on my server I was getting probed by Russian/Ukranian and Chinese bots looking for vulnerabilities in files that did not exist. When I blocked referrer strings containing tlds from those countries on another site my forum spam dropped to next to nothing.
My hope for IPv6 is that blocks of IP addresses will be allocated by country so it will be easy to block anyone coming from regions of the world where law is not respected. As far as proxy servers go, there is not much that can be done about that unless you want to spend the time to see if the requesting IP address allows anonymous connections and if so, block them. It wouldn't be feasible to do that on page requests but on login/registration or posting pages that could be done. Not a complete solution.
"Cloudflare to protect your site instead. "
Thanks for the mention. I just thought I would clarify that our country block would only challenge visitors with a challenge page from a country you "block" in our Threat Control, so human visitors could still enter the site by passing the captcha.


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New members
Add Kawarama, Senju Father and Itama on the infobox.188.8.131.52 (talk) 13:17, February 27, 2013 (UTC)
- They're there, you probably have an old version of the page in your cache. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 15:41, March 16, 2013 (UTC)
Senju Clan Symbol
Ok, I think I may have found what the Senju Clan's symbol is based off of. I think it's a Vajra[1]. (the Wikipedia page doesn't really show it, so here's another link that shows it a bit better [2]) What do you guys think? --Soren7550 (talk) 16:34, March 17, 2013 (UTC)
- It does have a similarity. I'll write up something. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 16:49, March 17, 2013 (UTC)
Wood release is very rare among the clan
Ok, I believe that Wood Release may be their Kekkei genkai but not all Senju display the release, so far Hashirama is the only known Senju to display this Kekkei genkai. Because of the Kekkei genkai only occurring in one known Shinobi, it would be safe to infer that this Kekkei genkai is an autosomal recessive trait, meaning it is a rare occurring trait.
I did not ever state that it is not their Kekkei genkai, I am only saying that it is autosomal dominant, meaning it is a very rare occurring trait like the blue people of Kentucky. Allow me to edit it and put my trivia thing back so we can allow this wiki to be as accurate as possible.
Also my Travia thing is supported by the fact that Tsunada and Tobimaru lacks the wood release.Csfranklin (talk) 22:26, March 21, 2013 (UTC)
Hashirama was merely the only one to awaken it. There's no need to speculate on why or how. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 22:33, March 21, 2013 (UTC)
If it was as simple as awakening it then Tsunada would've done so when she was literally cut in half. You see, Autsomal recessive wouldn't quite mean only Hiroshima carries the bloodline but it would mean he would be the only one that displays the ability. Kekkei Genkai are inherited their blood and what I am telling you is the science if understanding and identifying genes that are passed down by parents, because if this is a Kekkei genkai it would've been passed down by blood which supports my statement, the wood release is a Kekkei genkai and in their blood but not all display this technique, some just carry it in their genes unknowlingly. Csfranklin (talk) 22:45, March 21, 2013 (UTC)
Tobimaru is a hawk, not a Senju Clan member--Elveonora (talk) 22:35, March 21, 2013 (UTC)
I meant Tobirama...Csfranklin (talk) 22:47, March 21, 2013 (UTC)
You aren't telling us anything we didn't know--Elveonora (talk) 23:03, March 21, 2013 (UTC)
Apparently you hadn't known because you removed my trivia question.Csfranklin (talk) 23:08, March 21, 2013 (UTC)
As someone who has had a discipline of genetics at college-level, I'm more aware than how genetics work than the average person, and I can tell you that there's no point in saying why no other Senju has displayed it, as there could be any number of reasons. Just because something is genetic, it doesn't mean it's automatically inheritable in one way or another. You're looking at genotype only, and there's a whole other layer called epigenetics, not to mention phenotypes. All things that become inheritable begin somewhere. Hashirama was merely the first one to have a genetic sequence allowing for that combination, and none of his descendants inherited it. Simple as that. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 00:10, March 22, 2013 (UTC)
You realize Phenotypes are part of Genotypes which makes it up... Like I've been saying, the genotype is Autosomal recessive because the PHENOTYPES are inherited that way. What country are you in? That's only Highschool level where in America. epigenetics is the study of changes in phenotype caused by mechanisms other than changes in the underlying DNA sequence, some of which are heritable. This further supports what I previously typed.Csfranklin (talk) 00:58, March 22, 2013 (UTC)
Phenotype is, in its plainest definition, the set of the individual's genotype added to environmental aspects of which act and interact with it. You really want me to discuss epigenetic changes like in-utero hormonal shifts increasing the translational output of genes, or how differences in acetylation and methylation increases affinity to transcription factors? My point is, it doesn't matter why Hashirama is the only one to have Wood Release, it only matters that he is. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 02:09, March 22, 2013 (UTC)
Lol, I would like to bring to your attention that you're very wrong, Phenotypes are what makes up a genotype, two of which makes a complete genotype. My point is that you're wrong and won't accept reason, you never let anyone make changes to the wiki because you have nothing better to do then try to correct people when yourself are wrong.Accept your wrongness. Csfranklin (talk) 23:28, March 22, 2013 (UTC)
Can you two please respect that some of us in here are mortals as well? As dumb as I feel, I have no idea what the two of you are arguing about.--Elveonora (talk) 12:19, March 23, 2013 (UTC)
- Know that you are not alone in this Elveonora. Any way, I don't think this is something that needs to be mentioned in the article. The way I understand the Senju worked, you could have every tenth person wielding a kekkei genkai that was unique to them, because they were the clan of a thousand skills. That doesn't make the ability any less Senju related/owned. Apart from that I feel like these are the real-world things that will just fly over people's heads. Granted it's a good explanation, but I doubt even Kishimoto was thinking along these lines at all. The furthest he's gone is calling Wood Release a hidenjutsu.--Cerez365™(talk) 12:45, March 23, 2013 (UTC)
Sorry Elveonora... And Cerez, if it was just a Hiden technique then it would've have been passed on to the clones.Csfranklin (talk) 15:35, March 23, 2013 (UTC)
- Drop the "I'm right, everyone else is wrong" attitude. It is a unique technique to Hashirama, nobody else in his clan has ever shown any signs of having it. We don't care about reality and what is meant to happen since this is just a fictional series and Kishi-sensei decides the storyline. Simply put, Kishi has decided that only Hashirama is to have the Wood Release in his clan, with others getting it from DNA injections, so we can't go against what he's decided and put speculation in the article. --Speysider Talk Page | My Image Uploads | Tabber Code | Channel 15:42, March 23, 2013 (UTC)
So, we should remove the Kekkei genkai from the clan's page because that is merely speculation. Yamato and the Zetsu clones all use Wood Release and have the exact same DNA as him, meaning it's his DNA that is unique and he had a rare Kekkei genkai.Csfranklin (talk) 15:57, March 23, 2013 (UTC)
If you look up anywhere, it'll say that phenotype is the product of the genotype, the environment, and the genotype-environment interactions. And for the last time, Wood Release is only listed as their kekkei genkai because Wood Release became highly associated with the clan, so much they became known as "Senju Clan of the Forest". If any other clan became highly associated with a kekkei genkai, despite only one person having it, said kekkei genkai would be listed in the clan's page as well.Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 16:13, March 23, 2013 (UTC)
- I'm guessing you mean wouldn't in which case, you might be wrong. There are a couple cases where the hidenjutsu possessed by some may be genetic-based. Any way, that is not what I meant. Within the Senju, because of the fact that they were not a typical clan i.e. one skill common amongst all members you could've had ten different kekkei genkai unique to different people rather than being common. So that means people could've had X Release, Y Release, Z Release, amongst other non-nature transformation based abilities which would all be listed as kekkei genkai of the clan. As I said before, you've gone outside the realm of relevant out-of-world trivia, to something that will only confuse of disinterest people, so I don't think it's necessary to mention at all.--Cerez365™(talk) 16:20, March 23, 2013 (UTC)
Wood Release is a mutation unique to Hashirama, and since he was a member of the Senju Clan, it's being listed as their KKG. Kimimaro was also the only one with creepy bones, yet it's listed as Kaguya KKG, that's the only and simplified reason, no genetics to justify or disprove it are needed.--Elveonora (talk) 20:27, March 23, 2013 (UTC)
Omibender idk where you learnt that at but you're clearly wrong, the genotype is back up of two Phenotypes and anything else you would say is completely wrong. You could looked it up anywhere and you will discover that the genotype is made up of two phenotype. Also, it was stated that most of the Kaguya clan did have it and not just Kimimaro. Even the Kaguya clan Kekkei genkai is genetics since it is inherited through the blood, remember Kekkei genkai is translated to "a technique limited to inheritance by blood" or "blood limit", both of which involve blood. Did you know that in a few decades we may be able to replicate the Kaguya clan Kekkei genkai with rl people? We've already had a dog's head live without a body for a long time until the mechine got turned off. We even cloned sheep and body parts so Zetsu clones is already almost possible.Csfranklin (talk) 04:21, March 24, 2013 (UTC)
- You should separate your hobbies involving real-life laws and chemistry from those of fiction.--Elveonora (talk) 12:16, March 24, 2013 (UTC)
No Csfranklin, you're wrong. Either you're confusing phenotype for something else, or you were taught it wrong. Here are results that show up in the three first pages of a Google search for "phenotype", all agreeing with me, and disagreeing with you: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 15:12, March 25, 2013 (UTC)
Come on Omni, it's irrelevant in this case who is right/wrong, no need to show off who is the wiser :) the page is being protected anyway, right? So no more adding of that trivia--Elveonora (talk) 18:10, March 25, 2013 (UTC)
The main argument was always the moniker the clan got out of it, we would keep it regardless, but being told off by someone using a simple concept he or she clearly does not grasp and that I do, that is beyond me. Go troll someone else. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 18:38, March 25, 2013 (UTC)
Omni you're such an idiot, all your links just prove you wrong. Unless you cannot understand English or just a plan retard you should know that the links provide the information that prove me right and you wrong. Phenotypes are what makes the Genotypes. Idiot, go back to Highschool.Csfranklin (talk) 14:12, March 26, 2013 (UTC)
- That'll do Csfranklin, that'll do. It's apparent that despite the fact that we've tried to even explain to you in-universe why Wood Release would be listed, your intelligence that reign far superior to ours won't allow you to comprehend the workings of our less developed brains.--Cerez365™(talk) 14:18, March 26, 2013 (UTC)
Cerez, your not an idiot and I do believe your brain is equals to all others, but the only reason I continued this is because he tried proving me wrong in a known fact. He was wrong in what Phenotypes were and he tried supporting his false information by links which further proved me to be right. I'm also sick of Omni thinking he is soul power in this wiki and nobody else can do anything.Csfranklin (talk) 14:24, March 26, 2013 (UTC)
- What you are saying is completely off-topic. Well, what was the point of this topic in the first place?--~ UltimateSupreme 14:25, March 26, 2013 (UTC)
- He wanted in not so few words to note that Wood Release was unique to Hashirama despite the fact that it was a kekkei genkai. Tried to explain that's how the Senju rolled, like Russian Roulette, and then there was a bit about geno/phenotypes which as I said before is too advanced and out of universe to hold any meaning to people.--Cerez365™(talk) 14:29, March 26, 2013 (UTC)
- I want to note the rareness if wood release and that it is a Kekkei genkai but a rare one because it was a recessive trait. Kishimoto is a pretty smart man, probably smarter then anyone of us here, I have complete faith that he thinks of all the details before making a character's DNA be cloned and retain their advanced release. No matter what the Release is blood related but only one known Senju has had it.Csfranklin (talk) 14:36, March 26, 2013 (UTC)
- Ah, got it. Perhaps we could just enter a little sentence saying that: Hashirama is the only known Senju to have awakened the Wood Release.--~ UltimateSupreme 14:43, March 26, 2013 (UTC)
- Yes, that would be surfice, I guess... Sorry the whole discussion I just don't take kindly to people claiming the facts I speak, in this case Phenotyoed being what makes up Genotypes, are wrong. When he presented links to try to prove me wrong they further proved me right. Btw, I thought there was a rule against links to other sites in this wiki? Csfranklin (talk) 14:52, March 26, 2013 (UTC)
- Ah, got it. Perhaps we could just enter a little sentence saying that: Hashirama is the only known Senju to have awakened the Wood Release.--~ UltimateSupreme 14:43, March 26, 2013 (UTC)
- I want to note the rareness if wood release and that it is a Kekkei genkai but a rare one because it was a recessive trait. Kishimoto is a pretty smart man, probably smarter then anyone of us here, I have complete faith that he thinks of all the details before making a character's DNA be cloned and retain their advanced release. No matter what the Release is blood related but only one known Senju has had it.Csfranklin (talk) 14:36, March 26, 2013 (UTC)
- He wanted in not so few words to note that Wood Release was unique to Hashirama despite the fact that it was a kekkei genkai. Tried to explain that's how the Senju rolled, like Russian Roulette, and then there was a bit about geno/phenotypes which as I said before is too advanced and out of universe to hold any meaning to people.--Cerez365™(talk) 14:29, March 26, 2013 (UTC)
No, to scanlation sides and other illegal stuff, there's nothing wrong with google search. EDIT: also you have called Omni an uneducated retard, that's personal. I don't know a sh** about this biology stuff u two are talking about, am I an uneducated retard too? Sorry for not everyone being a professor of genetics--Elveonora (talk) 15:10, March 26, 2013 (UTC)
- No, because you didn't have a long discussion with me about something you were wrong about.Csfranklin (talk) 18:23, March 26, 2013 (UTC)
- Still, you can;t come here and attack Omnibender like that and expect it to go down well. Apart from that it is already mentioned as clear as day that Hashirama is the only one to have the ability: "The most famous member of the clan was Hashirama Senju, whose unique Wood Release ninjutsu that gave the clan the nickname the Senju clan of the forest (森の千手一族, Mori no Senju Ichizoku)". The Wood Release article also makes this clear.--Cerez365™(talk) 23:54, March 26, 2013 (UTC)
- Omni was the one that attacked me, he attacks everyone and automatically assumes he is right even though he was wrong. It is impossible for Wood release to be an advanced nature because it was transered to the Zetsu clones and Yamoto using his DNA. The Kishimoto is odd, he sometimes has characters say things that are debatable to one another, there is no telling after or not it gained it's nickname because if Hashirama or already had it. The Senju clan is based off a rl clan btw.Csfranklin (talk) 01:32, March 27, 2013 (UTC)
- As far as I can see, no-one here has said Omnibender was right because I at least, have very limited knowledge of genetics. What I do have though is a pretty decent knowledge of Naruto while I'm not too sure you completely understand the series. Basic natures are fire, wind, water, earth, and lightning. Advanced natures are created from using two or more of these natures simultaneously, creating a unique nature. That being said, Wood Release is an advanced nature transformation because it used earth and water to create vegetation. The ability to combine basic nature transformations and use them simultaneously is called a bloodline limit or kekkei genkai, which is why it was passed on to Hashirama's genetic clones and Yamato who had his DNA rewritten by Hashirama's. Not because they were not passed down to other Senju (as far as we know because to be honest, Tsunade is the only person who stated that she did not inherit the ability) does not make it any less an advanced nature transformation or kekkei genkai. The same holds true for the Fourth Kazekage and Magnet Release, none of his children inherited the kekkei genkai to out knowledge. As for Senju being based off a real life clan, to my knowledge that has never been said.--Cerez365™(talk) 01:53, March 27, 2013 (UTC)
- Omni was the one that attacked me, he attacks everyone and automatically assumes he is right even though he was wrong. It is impossible for Wood release to be an advanced nature because it was transered to the Zetsu clones and Yamoto using his DNA. The Kishimoto is odd, he sometimes has characters say things that are debatable to one another, there is no telling after or not it gained it's nickname because if Hashirama or already had it. The Senju clan is based off a rl clan btw.Csfranklin (talk) 01:32, March 27, 2013 (UTC)
- Still, you can;t come here and attack Omnibender like that and expect it to go down well. Apart from that it is already mentioned as clear as day that Hashirama is the only one to have the ability: "The most famous member of the clan was Hashirama Senju, whose unique Wood Release ninjutsu that gave the clan the nickname the Senju clan of the forest (森の千手一族, Mori no Senju Ichizoku)". The Wood Release article also makes this clear.--Cerez365™(talk) 23:54, March 26, 2013 (UTC)
- Compromise was reached. Everybody can move on with their lives now. ~SnapperTo 02:08, March 27, 2013 (UTC)
- Kinda pointless to add it to the trivia, when it's already mentioned in the middle of the article, as Cerez has already rightly mentioned. Csfranklin, I've seen the trend with you. In every discussion I've seen you take part so far (this is the third), you either argue for something that goes against everything established in the manga (Minato discussion), or you argue for something that is outright wrong (Uzumaki mask temple location), despite the chapter being perfectly clear about it. Your misunderstanding of how an advanced nature is composed of two basic ones shows how poor of a grasp you have over the manga. Can't say I look forward to any other topic you either start or take part into in the future. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 02:51, March 27, 2013 (UTC)
Call me a speculator, but I believe that perhaps not just Hashirama possesses Wood Release, he might be it's only legit user. But I doubt (unless such was stated) that advanced nature KKG users are born with the knowledge as how to perform the two natures that make it up. In other words, I believe Hashirama had to learn Water and Earth releases before he discovered that he could combine them and use Wood. Perhaps even Tobirama has it, he just simply knows not how to transform the nature of his chakra into earth's for it to be possible. For Zetsu, they are wood release creation, it's part of their beings. Orochimaru thought all his hash-dosed children to have died a failure, meaning that Yamato didn't show the power right after the experiment was done. Danzo is questionable, perhaps he knew water and earth, not just wind. A little more about Hashirama, during the flashbacks as a child, there's not even a hint of anyone being aware that he is a Pinocchio, nor himself shows such. His father or brothers weren't like: "omg, ur unique, u must be protected at all costs, we will use ur power to take down the uchiha" etc. meaning it has likely manifested during his later years or he actually wasn't the only Senju with it and they were well aware about their power--Elveonora (talk) 11:18, March 27, 2013 (UTC)
As for the off-topic argument regarding phenotype and genotype: Omni is correct, and this coming from a holder of a degree in biology, concentration in physiology, having had plenty of genetics classes to obtain said degree. Phenotype is, in laymen terms, the physical sign of the genotype (genotype being the code that makes the phenotype -- the instructions that can lead to a phenotype; such as AAaa of a genotype leading to, say, brown eyes (phenotype), but so does AAAa (Mindful these are not the actual genotypes) resulting in two genotpes making up the same phenotype). The links Omni provided only support his case and not the opposite; in fact the wiki link providedd alone should suffice. If you do wish to further argue the point, I can pull out one of my old genetics text books from uni and take a picture of it, highlighting the portions. Or take Stanford University's link and review it. Pheno/Geno(type)
As for the on-topic: There is nothing wrong with changing the information to reflect that Hashirama is the only known user to either have or to have awakened Wood Release. But until more information is provided or release, we shoudl err' on the side of caution and simply state Hashirama is the only known user, as the latter suggests that others have it yet simply have not awakened it. And while it is possible to have a KKG such as that in several people, it also requires (to my knowlege, though I may be wrong) for the person to have an affinity of both elements; something where it cannot be learned. But as it stands, the wiki's pages already reflect that. I know others have concluded the discussion, but I felt the need to agree to further support the ideas presented. --220.127.116.11 (talk) 12:42, March 27, 2013 (UTC)
- 126.96.36.199 I was the one saying it the phenotype is the physical sign of the genotype... Like a female with the genotype of AA mates with a mlke that has aa, they offspring will have Aa. The Phenotypes A and a. Csfranklin (talk) 14:51, March 27, 2013 (UTC)
Could someone make a section on their abilities.--Shotcolla (talk) 20:16, April 7, 2013 (UTC)
Already mentioned in the article. Read the second paragraph in the History section.Umishiru (talk) 20:29, April 7, 2013 (UTC)
Mito a Member?
Why is Mito listed as a member of the Senju Clan? If its because she was married to Hashirama, shouldn't it be noted she's only a "Senju" by marriage?--The Zeitgeist (talk) 14:12, June 14, 2014 (UTC)
- Yes, it's because she's married into the clan. Don't think that annotations work with the clan parameter, but I think most people can reasonable assume her listing as a Senju is through marriage. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 14:45, June 14, 2014 (UTC)
- The infobox isn't the end all of the article. If you even see that there and read the article, you would realise why she's listed as a Senju.--Cerez365™(talk) 14:49, June 14, 2014 (UTC)
- Good point.--The Zeitgeist (talk) 16:53, June 14, 2014 (UTC)
- The infobox isn't the end all of the article. If you even see that there and read the article, you would realise why she's listed as a Senju.--Cerez365™(talk) 14:49, June 14, 2014 (UTC)
Does the new databook tell what happened to the Senju clan?Cloudtheavenger (talk) 23:40, December 5, 2014 (UTC)
- You will probably get a better answer to this question by posting a thread here. Translators check the board daily and will make it easier to refer to later. --Sajuuk [Mod] Talk Page | Contribs | Channel 23:45, December 5, 2014 (UTC)
I know she is a decedent of the Senju clan, but why is she listed as part of it? --Bio havik (talk) 05:50, December 9, 2014 (UTC)
- Because she was born into it.--Elve [Mod] Talk Page|Contribs 21:52, December 9, 2014 (UTC)
- If thats the case then why isnt she a member of the Uzumaki Clan like one of her parents was? --Bio havik (talk) 21:57, December 9, 2014 (UTC)
- We don't know if her parents were Uzumaki, only her grandmother was and married into Senju Clan--Elve [Mod] Talk Page|Contribs 10:21, December 14, 2014 (UTC)
- If thats the case then why isnt she a member of the Uzumaki Clan like one of her parents was? --Bio havik (talk) 21:57, December 9, 2014 (UTC)
Wood Release
I decided to start a new topic on Wood Release. Since Hashirama alone has Wood Release, would it not make sense to remove Wood Release? The clan's known for their superior lifeforce and stamina along with the Uzumaki Clan due to being Asura's descendants. If this wikia is based on facts, why list a Kekkei Genkai only one member has shown to display? Danzō had the Sharingan, doesn't make the Shimura Clan Sharingan users.Cloudtheavenger (talk) 18:48, December 15, 2015 (UTC)
- Try to read previous discussions about this topic. The whole point of Kekkei Genkai is the fact it's literally a Bloodline Limit, so it's passed down genetically. There's currently no facts denying this general rule. WR must be a genetical trait all members of the Senju clan posess, although it manifested only in Hashi's case, yet there's no clue to say it's exclusively his own unique ablility cause it's still clasified as KKG, bloodline limit. For example, we're sure Kaguya clan KKG is Shikotsumyaku, but the only known user is Kimimaro. Also the Senju clan nickname is "the clan of forest". I should remark you've chosen very poor example with Danzo - his Sharingan is an artificially gained KKG (via transplantation) and bears no connection to his genetics at all. Ravenlot 27 (talk) 19:06, December 15, 2015 (UTC)
Is there a reason the Senju Clan's history and abilities sections are merged unlike most clan's pages? Shouldn't they be separate? It should also be stated that the Senju inherited Yang Release from Asura. --Legendary Super Saiya-Jin 4 (talk) 19:46, May 5, 2016 (UTC)
The trivia says their fame as the "Senju clan of the forest" is in relation to Wood Release. Was that straight out said, or is this an assumption? --Shrek4chan (talk) 06:20, August 21, 2016 (UTC)
- Found the chapter and there was no mention of Wood Release. Tree's aka wood aren't the only thing found in forests and from Hashirama's flashback, the clan was shown to be surrounded by forests. --Shrek4chan (talk) 06:33, August 21, 2016 (UTC)
- I believe chapter 398 only shows the nickname, while a more in-depth entry on the clan in the third databook explained the Wood Release connection. That's the same databook which revealed a lot about them, like Tobirama's name. Might have been Hashirama's entry. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 16:37, August 21, 2016 (UTC)


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What Advice/rules should the referee specifically go through when talking to all the fighters before the fight card starts?
What Advice/rules should the referee specifically go through when talking to all the fighters before the fight card starts?
There are various things to cover, all professional fighters under the unified rules should know the rules already, in that case it is going over the major sticking points to clarify, such as the definition of say, downward elbows or downed opponents, just to be clear. Any professional fighter not knowing the rules should not be fighting under professional rules.
Amateur events and smaller events usualy there is more actual explanation of the rules as they vary from event to event at the moment. Hopefully in time there will only be Pro rules and 1 set of amateur rules, this will be much better for everyone.
Fighters should be allowed to ask questions about rules, handwraps etc etc if they are not sure and the Referee should also talk about procedure/behaviour of the fighters and cornerteams. There should be mention of restrictions on the use of vaseline, padding etc.
This is only a basic overview, did you have any specefic part/s of the Referee's talk in mind you wanted more information on?
Professional MMA Referee www.mmaofficials.co.uk
Hi Neil,
No you have answered most part of my question but just wanted to know more about refs telling fighters about fouls, does a fouled fighter always have 5 mins to recover, for instance if somebody gets poked in the eye accidently do they get 5 mins to recover just like a groin shot?


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Grennan, Conor. Little Princes: one man's promise to bring home the lost children of Nepal
Conor Grennan didn't set out to be a hero. In fact, the only reasons he volunteered to spend three months helping out in a Nepalese orphanage was that 1) it would be a great way to pick up women (Who could resist that resume item?) and 2) it made him sound less selfish to his family and friends as he outlined his plan to blow through his entire savings accumulated over 8 years in the working world since college graduation.
Before arriving at his post, Conor didn't know anything about children, Nepal, or about the heartache that accompanies caring for children plucked from disastrous circumstances. His life changes when he finds out that these children are not orphans, but rather the victims of child trafficking whose parents believed they were being taken from a war zone to safety. Conor made a commitment to return these children to their homes, and soon moved to Kathmandu to start reconnecting these children with their families.
A little reminiscent of Three Cups of Tea, Conor's self-effacing manner and humor makes him stand out as a reluctant hero to the world's smallest victims.


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BALTIMORE (Stockpickr) -- The S&P 500 fell 2.11% between Monday's open and Friday's close last week, dropping in what was the worst week for stocks of 2013. But let's put that in context: This year's worst week didn't even completely erase the gains we saw in the big index just the week before. And the S&P is still up more than 9% for the year.
Even though volatility is clearly coming back into stocks in April, this market is still hanging in there. More specifically, it's holding the trendline support level that got put in back in November. Even though this rally has seen its fair share of tests in 2013, so far it's managed to pass them all.
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2013 has been a good year for shareholders of Gap (GPS). Consumer-driven spending has buoyed shares of the $17 billion apparel retailer this year, sending shares up nearly 20% since the calendar flipped over to the new year. That means that Gap is outperforming the broad market's already impressive upside by more than double.
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Gap's success this year has been thanks to an attractive portfolio of apparel brands. The firm's labels include Old Navy, Banana Republic, Piperlime and Athleta in addition to its namesake Gap brand. In total, the company owns more than 3,000 stores spread across the world, with another 450 franchise locations in emerging markets. The firm's model of franchising its locations in volatile areas is attractive, giving Gap access to high-growth markets without requiring high growth from its capital expenditure budget.
A long track record as a specialty apparel retailer has proven Gap's ability to stay the course, particularly in the highly fickle fashion market. Because Gap targets attractive mass affluent and aspirational demographics, both of which are ravenous consumers, it can lay claim to some hefty growth and profitability numbers when times are good. With ample cash on hand and a valuable collection of brands, Gap is in good shape to keep capturing apparel spending growth for the foreseeable future.
Kroger (KR) is another name that's seen stellar relative strength in 2013. The firm is up nearly 30% year to date, its share price hoisted by exposure to the consumer non-cyclical sector that's been on fire in recent months. The 130 year-old firm is well-positioned to keep its throne as the best-in-breed grocery store stock.
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The rally in consumer staples can't get all of the credit for Kroger's ascent this year. The firm has generated significant growth internally as well, grabbing share from rivals and achieving comparable sales growth in an environment where its peers are getting challenged mightily by encroachment from big box stores' grocery offerings and rising prices. Kroger's diversified collection of store marquees is a part of its success; in addition to Kroger stores, the firm operates grocery and convenience stores under close to 20 different signs, including Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Kwik Shop and Turkey Hill. In total, Kroger operates close to 2,500 stores across the U.S.
One secret to Kroger's success has been gasoline. The firm uses fuel as a loss leader to pull in customers at nearly half of its locations. While many peers have copied that strategy, the existence of gas infrastructure at such a large percentage of its locations gives Kroger some built-in advantages. Rivals don't have the option to add fuel to as many of their own stores.
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Boston Properties
Office REIT Boston Properties (BXP) owns some hugely attractive commercial assets spread across major metropolitan areas in the U.S. The firm's portfolio includes 40 million leasable square feet spread across 125 office buildings, as well as a smattering of one-off assets that includes a hotel, two apartment buildings and a few retail properties.
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Boston Properties didn't get defensive during the Great Recession. Instead, it took depressed real estate prices as an opportunity to build out properties at lower prices. The firm's stellar geographic positioning in Boston, New York, San Francisco and Washington D.C. greatly mitigated the firm's downside as property valued dropped; as a result, it's maintained high levels of profitability in 2008 and beyond.
In many ways, REITs are more like income investment vehicles than a play on the real estate market. Because commercial REITs such as BXP rent properties through long-term "triple-net" leases, they're able to collect reliable surprise-free revenues as long as tenants don't go bust. And since REITs have to pay out the vast majority of their incomes to shareholders in the firm of dividends, they offer some true benefits in an environment in which interest rates are scraping the floor. Right now, BXP pays out a 2.37% yield.
It's been a more tumultuous year for McGraw Hill (MHP). Shares of the $14 billion publishing firm got hit with a sledge hammer back in February when it was announced that the Justice Department was suing the firm over inflated mortgage bond ratings that helped lead to the financial collapse of 2008. Shares have since rebounded, but there's still a lot of hate for MHP in the market right now. A lot of it looks misplaced.
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McGraw-Hill isn't a conventional publisher. Instead, its focus is in providing higher-value content and research through subsidiaries like J.D. Power and Associates and Standard & Poor's (the firm sold its educational publishing unit back in November for $2.5 billion). That focus on creating valuable content in-house has helped fuel consistent double-digit net margins at MHP vs. much more tenuous profitability at more conventional publishing firms.
In spite of some headline risk, the deep economic moats around MHP's main businesses should provide ample protection for investors, even if the firm encounters some hiccups along the road. With analyst sentiment on the upswing for McGraw-Hill again in April, we're betting on shares of this Rocket Stock ahead of today's earning release.
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines (LUV) has turned an innovative model into the largest air carrier in the U.S. -- an impressive feat that's even more jarring because the firm has managed to remain profitable through it all. While legacy carriers went bankrupt amid travel industry headwinds, LUV just built its customer base by snatching up lucrative bases at a bargain price.
Southwest's success hinges on its position as the low-cost leader. The firm's point-to-point network to nearly 100 destinations eschews the hub and spoke approach seen at legacy carriers, and as a result consumers looking for direct flights at non-hub locations get considerable convenience by booking with LUV. A unique strategy, including a fleet comprise solely of Boeing (BA) aircraft (resulting in more streamlined maintenance), has helped keep costs minimized for Southwest, but ultimately, the firm's fuel hedging program has been one of its most prescient cost-savings tools.
The firm acquired rival value carrier AirTran Airways in 2010, with plans to integrate the carrier's operations into its own by the end of next year. The move added attractive routes (including some international destinations) to LUV's map, and ultimately, the discount price paid for AirTran should make the acquisition look especially well-timed. The firm expects to find nearly a half-billion dollars of cost savings by integrating the two airlines.
LUV's stellar track record of good execution should continue to pay off for shareholders in 2013.
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Bob Revere (Marshall R. Teague) is a patriotic pharmacist who takes care of a band of benevolent patriotic bikers in rural small-town Mt. Columbus, somewhere in the Rocky Mountains, USA. His newly married son goes off to war, leaving his pregnant wife, Kari (Nikki Novack), behind. When the young man is killed in action, Kari takes her newborn son, Christian, to Los Angeles.Fast-forward 14 years. Kari brings Christian (Hunter Gomez) to the Reveres' for Thanksgiving, and they stay … [Read more...]
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What I Love About the Sugar Bowl...
By Kirk Herbstreit
What I love about the Sugar Bowl, is that it's more than just a football game. It's an event furthered by the uniqueness that is the city of New Orleans.
I've covered four of these games now and each time I have walked away with memories and moments that made each experience a unique one. And look forward to the next time another one will be added to the list.
But my memories of the Sugar Bowl predate my covering the game in person. It was watching Herschel Walker and Notre Dame. It was watching Bear Bryant and Alabama with a dramatic goal line stand against Joe Paterno's Penn State team. Todd Blackledge leading Penn State to a win and a national title. It was a New Years Day staple that your day was planned around. Never would I have thought I would have the opportunity to take part personally in this event and see similar things.
It seems like yesterday I was in the Hyatt on New Year's Day 1997, covering my first Sugar Bowl, watching Ohio State play Arizona State in the Rose Bowl. And when Joe Jermaine found David Boston for a winning TD with just seconds left, the place erupted with a roar that traveled up the center of the hotel - as Florida fans so desperately needed Jake Plummer's Sun Devils to lose in order to have a shot at winning the national title against the Seminoles. The buildup was now unprecedented. FSU had just beaten the No. 1 Gators in Tallahassee and Heisman winner Danny Wuerffel had taken a pounding. Now it was about winning a national title in addition to revenge. It was on - and it was all Gators and the "Fun 'N Gun". Seeing firsthand the excitement on the faces of Steve Spurrier and his players and staff after winning the national title was something to remember.
GameDay was at the Sugar Bowl for the Virginia Tech-Florida State BCS Championship Game. It was millennium New Years. And it turned out to be one of the most special times of my life. Sitting there in Jackson Square as the countdown to midnight was on - my wife told me she was pregnant with what turned out to be twins - our twin boys Jake and Tye. New Orleans will always have a special place in my heart for giving me that moment in my life.
The game itself was a treat to cover. Seeing Virginia Tech fans so excited to have a magical season with a special player in Michael Vick. Hokies fans dominated the scene inside the dome and when Tech took a 29-28 lead into the 4th quarter, it was as electric of an atmosphere I have ever felt at a football game. Here was Virginia Tech, 15 minutes from beating mighty Florida State and winning a national championship. But it wasn't to be. The Seminoles converted a key 4th down and Peter Warrick and the FSU defense dominated the final period, pulling away to win.
Flashback to the 1993 Sugar Bowl. Here was defending national champion Miami, carrying a 29-game winning streak into the game as a heavy favorite over SEC champion Alabama. Now I wasn't there for it, but people tell me they walked into that building and saw, oh, 60,000 or so Alabama fans, and knew Miami was in trouble. Boy, were they ever, it turned out.
Fast forward to the 2004 Sugar Bowl. Here we were again. In came Oklahoma to face LSU of all teams. It was basically a home game to win the national championship! And that's what happened. From the time Justin Vincent ripped off a long run on the first series to the time the clock winded down, there was little doubt what the outcome would be. Oklahoma now knew how Miami felt a decade earlier and I saw it first-hand. The crowd has more of an effect in this game more than any other bowl, that's for sure! And that's a good thing. Atmosphere adds immense value to the game. And the Sugar Bowl does it better than anyone.
You would have thought I learned my lesson when covering the 2007 BCS Championship Game - and second one in New Orleans with LSU in the game! But here we were again in a wild 2007 season that ended in controversy and an LSU-Ohio State matchup in the BCS Championship Game. Again we saw how important the home field advantage and crowd support can be in the Superdome. Ohio State jumped to an early lead, but LSU wouldn't be denied, buoyed by big plays from their defense and special teams and driven by their home fans, the Tigers won their second BCS Championship Game in the Superdome.
But as I said earlier, the Sugar Bowl is more than a game. It's an experience. It's things uniquely New Orleans. It's Bourbon Street and hordes of fans showing their spirit. It's the culture of the city and region. And if you know me, most importantly, it's about food!
Combine the quality of the game, the people and city of New Orleans, Sugar Bowl personnel and the overall atmosphere and you have the definition of a great bowl experience. You have the Sugar Bowl.
Kirk Herbstreit has been an analyst for ESPN since 1995. Since 1996, Herbstreit has joined Chris Fowler and Lee Corso each Saturday morning on the Emmy Award-winning pregame show "College GameDay." A former QB and captain at Ohio State, Herbstreit also serves as a color analyst for ABC College Football on Saturday night.


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SAN FRANCISCO—Statewide court filings in the California superior courts decreased in fiscal year 2012–2013, continuing a trend that began the prior year, according to the Judicial Council's 2014 Court Statistics Report (CSR). The 7.7 million case filings represent a 9.7 percent decrease from the previous year.
Most of the decline occurred in limited jurisdiction cases—misdemeanors and infractions in the criminal case category and small claims and limited civil (less than $25,000) in the civil case category. At the same time, some complex case types—including felonies, probate and mental health cases, dependency cases, and certain unlimited civil cases concerned with personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death—continued their increase from last year. For example, felony filings increased by 7 percent, dependency filings increased by 7 percent, and filings involving mental health were up by 3 percent. Cases involving personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death were up by 2 and 3 percent, whereas other types of unlimited civil cases were down by 9 percent, resulting in a 6 percent decline overall in unlimited civil cases from the previous year.
"The trend in court filings is worrisome," said Justice Douglas Miller, chair of the Judicial Council's Executive and Planning Committee. "It coincides with two other trends that have occurred as result of budget cuts to the judicial branch: the increase in court filing fees to offset General Fund budget cuts and closure of courthouses and/or the reduction of hours at our courthouses. It's something that we in the judicial branch are very concerned about."
The CSR provides detailed statewide caseload data for fiscal year 2012–2013 and 10-year trend data on a wide range of court business in the Supreme Court of California, the Courts of Appeal, and the superior courts in the state's 58 counties. Comprehensive county-level data for the most recent fiscal year are published in the online version of the report, along with a summary of the major filings trends, on the California Courts website.
Article VI, section 6 of the California Constitution requires the Judicial Council to survey the condition of business in the state courts and to report and make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature.
A snapshot of the court caseload data in the CSR for fiscal year 2012–2013 follows.
Supreme Court*
* Since 1996, the California Supreme Court has issued additional workload statistics using a reporting period of September 1 through August 31 of the following year. This time frame best corresponds to the filing of the Supreme Court's opinions. View the court's September 1, 2012–August 31, 2013 annual statistics.
Courts of Appeal
Superior Courts
Superior court case filings across all case categories totaled 7,726,025. A total of 9,480 jury trials and 469,646 court trials were recorded across all case types. The following filings totals were recorded by case type:


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http://www.cagepotato.com/aleksander...a-moscow-cafe/Russian police have detained mixed martial arts star Alexander Emelianenko on suspicion of beating up a man in a Moscow cafe, an official said Thursday.
The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries, police said, after a dispute Wednesday in a cafe in southeastern Moscow. A hunt was launched for the 31-year-old fighter, who was subsequently taken in for questioning, police said.
Speaking Thursday, Emelianenkos lawyer denied the allegations. There was no assault, there was just a conflict that ended in a fight, he said.
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Try to run startkde from the commandline.
Hello, I have experienced this problem after I use flux command to see what fluxbox looks like. After that I reboot my backtrack 2 (installed in my HD), and I want run KDE, so I type startx and it still run fluxbox, I reboot several times, startx can't run KDE. What should I do?
It doesn't work. When I run startkde, there are some errors which I forgot (I just remember "couldn't connect to X server", and some errors are related to kdesplash, kdeinit). Then back to main screen (I don't know what name for this screen, after you login as root) again.
Well without the proper error messages it's hard to give you any more answers.
Not sure what you exactly did but that is not a normal behaviour.
Tiocfaidh ár lá
Ok, this the error message:
xsetroot: unable to open display ' '
can't open display (null)
xset: unable to open display ""
xset: unable to open display ""
xset: unable to open display ""
xsetroot: unable to open display ' '
can't open display
startkde: startingup.....
ksplash: can't connect to X server
kdeinit: aborting, $DISPLAY is not set
warning: connect() failed: :connection refused
ksmserver: can't connect to X server
ERROR: couldn't attach to DCOP server
startkde: shutting down
warning: connect() failed: :connection refused
ERROR: can't contact kdeinit!
unix_connect: can't connect to server (Unix: /tmp/ksocket-root/btexample.net-14b5-47d836e7)
startkde: running shutdown scripts....
startkde: done
or try this:
then run startxCode:mv .kde kde
if it's still not working, try
after all, I think creating a new user is the best way to go.Code:mv .fluxbox fluxbox
I've had the same problem with BackTrack3 Final HD installation. Once I typed "flux" to start the fluxbox I can type "startx" as often as I want and the command starts the fluxbox. I've solved this problem via a reinstallation of BackTrack3.
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"Rolling In The Deep" ... No One Can Say it Better! So my darlings GOZO is moving on. Liberation complete. Time to separate from the never ending frustration that is Newsvine. I am currently in process of reinventing my column (just not here) so stay tuned. LOVE YOU! We Could Have Had It All!
Music video by Adele performing Rolling In The Deep. (C) 2010 XL Recordings Ltd.
Thank You Whitney ...
Music video by Whitney Houston performing Greatest Love Of All. (C) 1985 Arista Records, Inc.
I'm gonna miss the crazy Whitney .... Dedicated to Whitney Elizabeth Huston (1963-2012) and Carol Ann Underwood (1949-2012)
Whitney Houston Funeral" 2/18/2012!"
Her Life Her Music!"
Just Stand .....
Lyrics: [Verse]
What do you do
when you've done all you can
And it seems like it's never enough?
And what do you say
when your friends turn away,
you're all alone?
Tell me, what do you give
When you've given your all,
and seems like
you can't make it through?
Stand and be sure
Be not entangled in that bondage again
You just stand, and be sure.
God has a purpose.
Yes, God has a plan.
Tell me what do you do
when you've done all you can
And it seems like you can't make it through
Child you just stand
You just stand
Don't you give up
Through the storm , through the rain
Through the hurt , through the pain
Well, you just stand
When there's nothing left to do
You just stand
Watch the Lord see you through
Yes, after you've done all you can
You just stand
Don't you bow, don't bend
Don't give up, don't give in
Hold on, just be strong
God will step in and it won't be long
Tell me,
how do you handle the guilt of your past?
Tell me, how do you deal with the shame?
And how can you smile
when your heart is broken
and filled with pain?
Tell me what do you give
when you've given your all
Seems like you can't make it through?
After you've done all you can
After you've gone through the hurt
After you've gone through the pain
After you've gone through the storm
After you've gone through the rain
Prayed and cried,you've prayed and cried
Prayed and cried, prayed and cried
After you've done all you can, you just stand.
Child you just stand,
when there's nothing left to do
You just stand
Watch the Lord see you through
Yes, after you've done all you can
You just stand.
They may leave you outwardly, but they never leave you inwardly. (T.D. Jakes)
This segment shows Bebe and Debbie breaking it down towards the end of 'Lost Without You', and they've got the 'call & respond' thing down! The performance has obviously been rehearsed so it comes across as really polished yet so natural and effortless.
The video clip is taken from the DVD "Bebe Winans - Live and Up Close".
The original song can be found on the Bebe & Cece 1988 album "Heaven".
Love Will last Forever Because God Is Love (T.D. Jakes)
Music video by Whitney Houston performing I Believe In You And Me. (C) 1996 Arista Records, Inc.
It's Been A Long Time Coming
Hey Mima!
alicia keys singing "send me an angel" watch my other videos of whitney please look at my video of Memories of Whitney Houston
Music video by Whitney Houston performing I'm Every Woman. (C) 1992 Arista Records, Inc.
Whitney Houston-Heartbreak Hotel FEAT Faith Evans AND Kelly Price
Music video by Whitney Houston performing I Wanna Dance With Somebody. (C) 1987 Arista Records, Inc
Live and studio.
God's Coming Back .... Better get ready! (Stevie Wonder)
What is the one thing you will do if you know you will not fail....fall in love.
In The Church with Whitney - and all of the other Angels.
love this song but couldnt find a complete version on here by BEBE and CECE so here it is!
You Brought The World to Church. ((Pastor Marvin Winans)
I made this video to accompany the song. I try to make all my vids look VERY OFFICIAL.So please ENJOY. Rate & comment also:-)
God leading us along the way .... because you were there .....
This is Whitney's powerful and soulful version of a great hymn. I hope you all enjoy and stay encouraged!!!!
Seek Ye First The Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.
I directed this music video much like Kirk Franklin - Imagine Me. It tells a story.
This story shows a recovering addict who nearly dies in the allies of Baltimore, Maryland. It wasn't until near death that she realized how critical salvation in Jesus Christ is in her life.
It's inspired by one true story and represents the lives of millions of others.
With this video, I was selected as one of eight finalist in an international contest on TBN. I didn't win; they said it was too graphic for them.
What do you think?
King David Productions
God Has Spoken ....
Let the Church Say Amen
Love You Whitney ....
R.I.P Whitney. This video's for you and your fans. You will be missed. All rights of this song and clip to their rightful and well-respected owners. This video is purely as a dedication to the deceased Whitney Houston.
See The World More Clearly .......
Timothy Saccenti, previously known for directing videos for the likes of Battles, Flying Lotus, Chairlift & Animal Collective, amongst others, has teamed up with Alan Bibby to create a beautiful short visual piece for 'Eyes Be Closed'.
It's the first single to be taken from 'Within and Without', the long awaited debut album from Washed Out.
More details below.
Album out now on Weird World (Domino) internationally and Subpop in the US.
Timothy Saccenti + Alan Bibby, directors
Brian Graf, producer
Coco Young, actress
Ivan Abel, Director of Photography
Andrew Borin, editor
Russell Mack/Hectic, Flame Artist + Colorist
Andrea Huelse, Production Designer
Alice Bertay, Fashion Stylist
Copyright By GOD