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It's hard work when you can't trust your own department. I would know -- when I was employed at one large company, the corporate IT office was known for its incompetence. It would lose orders, miss details, and generally act clueless, while leaving us in the lurch for essential equipment.
We learned to expect the worst and to make alternate plans, but we still had to run each and every IT request through this core group, much to the annoyance of those of us in the branch outposts. Because of their bumbling, even the most basic tasks -- such as ordering a new printer -- became frustrating, epic ordeals.
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In any other office, when your laser printer quits working, you buy a new one and expense it, right? Unfortunately, that wasn't how our system worked. Instead, I had to call the corporate office to request a new unit. I also held my breath, hoping they wouldn't find some way to mess up this simple request.
At first, it looked encouraging. The request was approved, and they sent it out right away. When it arrived, the box looked to be in perfect condition. Then I opened the package.
The printer inside the box looked like it had been crushed, then shredded. It quite honestly was nothing more than little bits of plastic and twisted bits of metal. None of it was usable. This was exactly what I hoped wouldn't happen.
I called the corporate IT office and chewed them out for sending me anything in that condition, and I demanded they send another printer. "Huh? What?" they replied. I told them I needed another printer right away. They promised to send a replacement, along with the shipping labels for returning both the original printer and the severely damaged replacement.
The printer parade
The second replacement printer arrived -- with a damaged paper tray, which was one of the same problems that plagued my original printer. Again, I called and explained the problem and why I couldn't use it. I had them send another printer.
At the same time, I'd thought through a way to get what I needed. When they asked about the return labels and why I hadn't sent the original printer and the first replacement, I replied, "I'm not sending anything back to you until I get a working printer, or enough pieces and parts to build one that works out of the junk you're sending. I am holding the printers hostage until I get one that works. And yes, you can put that in your report."
The next one arrived, and again it didn't work. They asked me to send the other printers back, but again I told them I was hanging onto them until I got what I needed. The next printer arrived, again not working properly but had some pieces that I could use. I did the same with the next specimen. For those keeping track at home, I was now in possession of five faulty printers.
But I was in business by that last unit. I'd finally amassed enough pieces to assemble a working printer out of the tangled messes they had shipped to me. Why didn't I ever receive a printer that didn't need any fixing? That's beyond me and sadly par for the course for this corporate office.
Get the message
Besides getting my department the printer we needed, my multipart plan had another effect on the company. As I held these rather expensive printers "hostage," people in the workflow chain started wondering what was happening and turned their attention to the laziness (these printers hadn't been properly tested and inspected before shipping) and lack of communication (the immediate supervisors were unaware of these failings) that fueled the problem. Supervisors and managers called me to ask what was going on, and they listened to my responses.
This incident rose to the top quickly, and the company took steps to improve operations in the corporate IT office. In addition, I implemented my own measures to make use of my newfound reputation for tenacity and doggedness. I asked one of the IT people to put up a sign that read, "When [location X] calls, just do what he says." They agreed to it, and it saved us all a lot of time and headaches in the future.
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Teen actor Aaron McGrath is the linchpin of this terrific instalment from the consistently impressive suite of short dramas set around Sydney's indigenous heartland. His guarded, watchful performance as Joel, a shy Aboriginal boy who's won a scholarship to a private school, is a revelation for its restraint and subtlety.
This week's script has an intriguing premise: should Aboriginal students be obliged to sing the national anthem at school? The parents and teachers tease out the issue. What's wrong with the song? Can a student embrace the education at a school yet reject its traditions? Does honour trump opportunity?
Buried is a sly critique of indigenous scholarships. Do they really close the gap, as the iron-faced principal argues, or just offer a sop to elite schools' billboards of values?
ABC News, ABC1, 7pm
While 7pm seems like the most civilised time to catch up with the television news bulletin - after dinner, before the big shows start - it's a vexed time for a breaking news organisation to go live: an hour after its commercial television competitors and just before 7.30, a show that breaks many of the major stories of the day under the aegis of its executive producer Sally Neighbour. The daily bulletin isn't getting the loving showcase online that Auntie lavishes on its current affairs programs, either: all the news for radio, TV and online is merged together on the one site.
The news teams at Ten, Nine and Seven are struggling as their executives deliver bad news. Meanwhile, ABC News delivers a reliable, rigorous and professional package that demonstrates that the quality of the news bulletin is not related to the level of promotion its talent receives.
Beyond its anchors' genial presentation, there's the solid, sharp multimedia work of local reporters and foreign correspondents. Because ABC News will tackle stories that do not offer punch-ups, fires or stern police press conferences, they've also developed a knack for slick, strong infographics.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ten, 8.30pm
Isn't it a pity this Law & Order franchise isn't SUV instead of SVU? Imagine Benson chasing down the drivers of suburban utility vehicles for their double-parking, tailgating, road-hogging crimes. Instead, we get 13 series devoted to the nastiest assaults on women the writers can ''rip from the headlines''.
This episode's mystery muddles both its motivation and its follow-through. The writers waft some gravitas around but it's hard to suspend disbelief between the ad breaks.
Meanwhile, Benson's long-lost brother Simon shows up. He's a family man now, he tells his sister. Well, he would be if the kids weren't in foster care. This plot has some dramatic heft, allowing a couple to be both loving and inept, while their lawyer, played by regular guest star Andre Braugher, isn't above playing the race card to score a win.

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After my first video on module creation which can be found here I got so many requests for me to make more of them..... so I did (well one more for now to see if the demand keeps up).
Here is the second one.
In this short video I show you how to create a module from a directory structure, the example I use the rc.0 rc.6 shutdown patch for the eeepc explained in this forum. I chose this as I like my tutorials to have a practical purpose and that it made for an easy to follow example showing the basics that you can build on.
Just as with the other video and because of it's popularity, I am providing both an online link and a downloadable link, as I know that many of you like myself like to have a copy of video tutorials on your HDD so as you can view them anytime or anywhere you wish. I would also encourage you to download the video rather than view the online one, as the monthly bandwith available for online viewing is limited and that the quality is much better when viewed with something like VLC.
Video download. (preferred)
Online Video.
I hope you enjoy the video as much as you did the last one, and that it helps you to understand the basics of the topic covered, and also gives you enough information to go on to making far more complicated modules. I also hope you see past the simplicity of this process and realise just how powerful this simple process can be.


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'Year after year, the Sabres bring up young players for a few games, then return them for more seasoning. Right wing Mark Mancari, left wing Marc-Andre Gragnani and defensemen Mike Weber and Mike Funk are among the prospects who have gotten a taste of the NHL. Clarke MacArthur (56 games) and Patrick Kaleta (47 games) no longer have NHL rookie status, but are other examples of players the Sabres have brought along slowly and who more than likely will wear the Buffalo uniform this season.'
Sabres hope patient approach yields more dividends
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I live in the burbs of Austin, I go to this white ass school and it aint hard to get wasted at all.
Parents are always out of town, leaving there liquor with teenagers and them white kids buy so much chronic and so many whores. Its awesome.
I love the burbs.
Don't get me wrong, I lived in East Los and it aint no picnic there. I love the ghetto but the burbs aint that bad as people make it seem.


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WATCH: Daughtry, Weird Al, & more audition for 'Star Wars' band in College Humor clip
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Chris Daughtry is no stranger to auditions. But the former "American Idol" contestant's recent try out for a spot in the Star Wars Cantina Band didn't go quite as planned, despite a strong start.
Daughtry plays a red-faced, dual-guitar-wielding rocker known as "Chris Darthtry" in the new video from CollegeHumor.com. The clip also features a bad audition from Ben Folds, who bums everyone out with his piano ballad about shooting an Ewok.
Liz Phair doesn't have much luck either with her acoustic protest ballad about the Death Star, while Mark McGrath fails to convince anyone that his fellow Sand People are really all about hanging at the beach.
After running out of options, the band leader reluctantly gives the job to Rick Springfield, a.k.a. Rick Forcefield, who can play an out of tune guitar solo using only the Force.
Check it out below!


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convivium wrote:it seems important to distinguish between dogen zen and soto zen in general. i prefer the former, while i don't resonate with a lot of the teachings that fall under the wider umbrella of 'soto'. in the suzuki roshi lineage, they are open to satipatthana practice. however, the jhanas are not taught. certain teachers within the lineage will sympathize with jhana practice while others won't. however, if you 'do' jhana without making distinctions or maps (in general) and just by way of anapanasati (in it's minimalist forms) then it's essentially zazen. that's what i gathered from my three months at tassajara.
I have read and heard that dogen used koans, what are the other differences between dogen and soto ? I thought dogen was revered as the founder of soto zen and that was where soto looked for its methodological grounding, ie "just sitting".


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Sheriff's detectives are seeking help in identifying the person who shot and killed a San Bernardino man at an apartment complex Monday.
Michael Shupe, 56, was pronounced dead at the scene in the 24800 block of Fourth Street, San Bernardino County sheriff's officials said.
Deputies came to the complex at 2:01 a.m. on a report of shots heard in the area. Shupe was found suffering from a gunshot wound inside an apartment.
Anyone with information may call sheriff's Detective Gary Hart, 909-387-3589 or WeTip, 800-78-CRIME.
Reach Melissa via email or call her at 909-386-3878.
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3rd April 2012 10:08 PM #1
Breastfeeding in pregnancy: tender nipples
My nipples are starting to feel quite tender during breastfeeding (and just after breastfeeding) since I became pregnant. Is this simply due to the breasts being more tender in pregnancy? Did anyone else experience this? Is there anything I can do to make it more comfortable?
Many thanks.
7th April 2012 01:52 AM #2
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I did experience this. I became pregnant with my second child whilst still breastfeeding my first. The nipples did become more tender, as a result of the pregnancy. I also noticed a decrease in my milk supply. I did have to start limiting breastfeeding times. I was not trying to fully wean my son, but I did start telling him that he could only breastfeed for a certain time and sometimes I would count. He was still pretty young, so he didn't quite understand that. I started giving him a drink or something to eat before breastfeeding, so he wasn't so hungry that he breastfed for a long time. If we stopped a breastfeeding session early, I would also offer him a snack or a drink. He just loved to breastfeed and would have breastfed all day, so I did have to try and limit the times when he could (I did feel bad about that, but my nipples were pretty sore at one point.). After my second child was born, he went back to breastfeeding regularly for almost a year, so limiting his breastfeeding times during the pregnancy did not seem to affect him wanting to breastfeed later or make him want to wean. I have also read that applying ice to the nipples can help prevent it from being as painful when the baby latches on.
11th April 2012 11:15 PM #3
Thank you for your insight Jessica.
This is really interesting that your son went back to breastfeeding regularly after the birth of your second child. My son totally loves breastfeeding and I don't like to stop a session earlier but sometimes I get too uncomfortable and need a bit of a break. I also feel that my milk supply has reduced a bit because he seems to want to feed for longer (than before I was pregnant).
At the moment I am predominantly breastfeeding him: when he wakes up in the morning and to go to sleep for naps/ at night. I also feed him if he gets distressed in the daytime/ is feeling unwell but this doesn't happen very often. I'm wondering if/ how things will change as I become more pregnant and have my second baby. I would like to ideally stop the morning feed so I am only breastfeeding him to go to sleep by the time the next baby comes. I feel this will be manageable but I will see what happens and try to do the best for them both!
Thanks again.


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Kendrick Lamar & Miguel among Soul Train nominees
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Kendrick Lamar will look to add to his trophy collection at tonight's Soul Train Awards. The up-and-coming rapper has earned nods in six categories, including Best New Artist.
Kendrick's debut album, good kid, m.A.A.d. city will also go up against albums by Justin Timberlake, Miguel, Jay Z, Fantasia and Rihanna for Album of the Year.
Among the other multiple nominees are Miguel, Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke, Chris Brown and Tamar Braxton, who each have five nominations.
The night is also set to feature a star-studded lineup of performers. Among the artists on the bill are Jennifer Hudson, Tamar Braxton, Wale, Chrisette Michele, K. Michelle and Smokey Robinson.
Hosted by actor and comedian Anthony Anderson, the 2013 Soul Train Awards will take place at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas. While the ceremony will be recorded on November 8th, it won't air on BET and CENTRIC until December 1st.
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Gang Green: 21 Hip-Hop Artists Who Love Smoking [PHOTOS]
More often than not, rap music and drugs go hand in hand. For one reason or another, marijuana in particular, seems to be the choice high for many of our favorite MCs.
While some use it to draw in a more creative influence for their music, others have used it as a means to bolster their success.
Wiz Khalifa, for instance, has built from the ground up a career made lucrative thanks to a solid fan base of cannabis enthusiasts.
That said, weed – for better or worse – has encouraged some of our most celebrated Hip-Hop artists. In honor of 4/20 (national weed-smoking day), peep our 21 most prolific weed smokers in the slideshow on the following pages. Weigh in on who you think we left out in the comments at the bottom.
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How excellent that we are in the End Times, and how excellent that we are being tested. And how excellent that Allah has shown us the truth about matter. We might not have known it. We have learned a most important miracle. And what a miracle! Surely the stipulations in the Qur'an are beyond this, but in my view the greatest miracle is to know the truth about matter. That is really stupendous. Allah has created the signs of the age of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) one after the other in the End Times. Yet there might have been only three signs regarding Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh). Or Allah could have produced him without any portents at all. Or there might have been just one sign. There might have been two. But it is wonderful how there have been so many signs prior to the coming of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh).
When I described to our brothers how we are now in the End Times, teachers stood up and said, "There is no such thing as Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)." Most of us used to believe in that as children. When told he did not exist, we used to wonder whether it could possibly be true. People used to wonder whether it was an Israelite-originated account, and if we had been going along with that. Some people said, "We have made a terrible mistake and unwittingly been going along with Israel." And some people would say, "He will certainly be coming," but subconsciously they still wondered whether he would really be coming, or whether he was just a pleasant fantasy. But we saw that the way of the Mahdi was completely true. And how! Miracles have happened one after the other. And we have given thanks to Allah. Alhamdulillah.
Look at this miracle. "That is why We have halted the Day of Reckoning. The Day of Reckoning is stopped for Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh). But the world is opposed to him. But so what? He still rules the world. He cannot be stopped. But howcome such a person is loved after that? He becomes the person most loved by the world. Look at Allah's miracles. The smallest and the greatest all happen. A tiny sperm gives rise to a great human being, for instance. A fig seed, no bigger than the head of a pin, turns into a 30-meter fig tree. It produces tens of thousands of fruits. From a seed the size of a pin head. It grows, and there you have a 30-meter tree. Producing not just one or two fruits, but tens of thousands. This is the artistry of Allah.
What does Almighty Allah say in Surat az-Zukhruf?
Verse 56 of Surat az-Zukhruf; "We made them a thing of the past, an example for later peoples."
Verse 57: "When an example is made of the son of Maryam," When people discuss Jesus, the son of Maryam,"your people laugh uproariously." At the Prophet Jesus (pbuh). I say that "the Prophet Jesus (pbuh) will come down from the sky, and people laugh. Look, Allah says, "When an example is made of the son of Maryam your people laugh uproariously."
Surat az-Zukhruf, 58: "They retort, 'Who is better then, our gods or him?' They only say this to you for argument's sake."
And now they argue and say, "The Prophet Jesus (pbuh) will not come." They say it is an Israelite-originated account. "There is no such person as the Prophet Jesus (pbuh)," they say, may Allah forbid. "They are indeed a disputatious people," says Allah.
Verse 59: "He is only a servant;" Jesus the Messiah (pbuh) is only a servant, he is not Allah. "...on whom We bestowed Our blessing and whom We made an example for the tribe of Israel."
Allah says He created him as an excellent role model for people.
Verse 60: "If We wished We could appoint angels in exchange for you to succeed you on the earth."
In other words, "I would have created angels, not human beings. But I created human beings," Allah says.
Verse 61: "He", Jesus the Messiah (pbuh), "is a sign of the Hour. Have no doubt about it." And we have no doubt at all. "But follow me. This is a straight path."
Verse 62: "Do not let satan," the dajjal, antichrist, "bar your way [keep you from Allah]. He truly is an outright enemy to you,"says Allah. The way of the dajjal.
Verse 63: "And when 'Jesus" the Messiah "came with the Clear Signs, he said, 'I have come to you with Wisdom..."How will he come? He will come with wisdom, he will say that he has come with the Qur'an, insha'Allah. "...and to clarify for you some of the things about which you have differed."People are currently divided into sects, aren't they? He will come to resolve that division. He will tell them how unnecessary it is. "Therefore have fear of Allah and obey me."
This is what he will say when he comes, insha'Allah.
Surat az-Zukhruf, 64: "Allah is my Lord and your Lord so worship Him. This is a straight path."
Look what Jesus the Messiah (pbuh) says. "Allah is my Lord and our Lord ." He is my Allah, and your Allah. "..so worship Him." Serve Allah, not me. Serve Him. "This is a straight path."
Verse 65: "The various factions among them differed."They will go astray toward the End Times. "Woe then to those who did wrong on account of the punishment of a painful Day!"The Day of Reckoning. He refers to the coming of Jesus the Messiah (pbuh) and then immediately moves on to the Day of Reckoning. This can be understood from that progression, insha'Allah.
(In response to the question, "I want to get married? What should I do?")
First, learn the Qur'an, learn about Islam, become deeper in faith. Surrender yourself to Allah. Strive for the path of Allah. Nobody will take mousey women. Women are the spirit of Allah, a blessed and wondrous manifestation of Allah, each and every one. You are not taking a slave on. It is not enough for you to like her. She has to like you. For one thing, women look for a superior intelligence. Women like intelligence, and profound faith, and depth, and passion and consideration. The woman you want to marry will ask you. "Are you a Muslim?" she will say. And you will say, "Alhamdulillah, I am a Muslim." "What have you done?" she will ask. And you will say, "I pray and fast and gives alms and have gone on the hajj and I profess the faith." "Do you spread the faith? Have you preached Islam?" "Er... I mentioned it to the janitor's son, or the grocer's apprentice." That is no good. If you are a true Muslim, then you must dedicate yourself to Allah, just like Bediüzzaman. You must serve Islam with all your might. Only then are you acceptable. Otherwise you are deficient, only half formed. So what good are you to that woman? Why bother with you? She is looking for her companion in the hereafter. The man she will live with for all time. But if she senses you are putting on airs and do not really attach importance to Islam and the Qur'an, if she feels you are not a man with a cause, then how can she want you? Why should she want you? Why make a rod for her own back? What good are you to her? You will keep trying to turn her from Allah. She is looking for someone to draw her closer to Allah. But your behavior will turn her from Him. That is no good. You must know the purpose behind marriage. When you get married you are choosing a companion on the hereafter. You are choosing the person you will spend all the time with. So marriage is a very important act of observance. The woman is choosing her companion in paradise, insha'Allah. Why did they choose the Messenger of Allah (pbuh) at that time? He was around 60 then. Why did those young women choose him? Because they selected him as their companion in the hereafter, due to his faith. Now, let us imagine that you are young and strong and fit. How old are you? Say you are 25. When you are 35 or 45 you may have a heart attack. A lot of people die at 45. Many people collapse at 45.
Many things may happen. Why should a woman ruin her eternal life for a few years here? What is the point? What good will your youth and strength be? What good are your flesh and bone to her? If you say you have money, what use is that? You can buy a plate of something to meat. But a second plate will be too much. It will just make you ill. You may say you are famous. But I walk by the cemeteries and see such and such a general, this or that doctor, some professor of surgery. They are all written on their headstones. The grave is no respecter of fame. It sucks people in, and the land down below is always being filled up. So that is no good, either. So what good are you to that woman? I mean, what are you going to offer her? Tell me. If you offer flesh and bone, they are available everywhere. You can get flesh and bone at the butcher's. But if you are going to offer faith, you must talk about that first. You must have a cause, mustn't you? I want to marry such and such a lady, or I am looking for a woman to marry. You must first acquire renown through your faith. Then Allah will produce that woman for you. You cannot look for a woman as if you were seeking an address out on the streets. But if you have faith, Allah will produce her for you, insha'Allah. He will bring you together in destiny. Allah says He will bring you together, no matter where in the world you are. There is a verse of the Qur'an to that effect. If you say, "I am handsome," what good is that? You are still helpless. If you do not blow your nose it will become full of filth. Your ears will still be filthy if you do not clean them. You know what will happen if you do not brush your teeth. You know what will happen if you do not wash all over. You see your own weakness and wretchedness every day. You see it when you get up in the morning, and when you go to bed at night. So what good are you to that woman when you are so helpless? When you are so wretched? Blood is flowing just a millimeter beneath your skin. Lift the skin off and there is blood everywhere. Then you have the internal organs. You are an entity that stays alive with great difficulty. One can quickly die from just a lung infection. These superinfections develop. Not even antibiotics can save one. A tiny tumor develops in the lung. Then it spreads. Even if you treat it you do not recover. May Allah forbid. You bend over to pick something up and a blood vessel in the brain gives out. You collapse and the blood flows from your nose and mouth. You die on the spot. So many people die as they bend over to pick something up. They have a stroke and die on the spot. As they mop the floor or bend over to pick something up. Or they sneeze. A sneeze may be all it takes. And a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. They sneeze and die. They enter a coma as they sneeze. You are a totally helpless being like that, and yet you say, "I am looking for a wife." "What is special about you?" I ask. And you say, "I am totally empty." So fill yourself up. And fear Allah. What did our Prophet (pbuh) do? He lived as a single man, Then he married our mother Khadija. But she was an elderly lady. Years later, he married at Allah's command. Allah said, "We have made halal for you: .. the daughters of your paternal uncles and the daughters of your paternal aunts and the daughters of your maternal uncles and the daughters of your maternal aunts ..:" So how could he marry anyone else apart from his aunt's daughter? Allah says He has made them all lawful for him. All his aunt's daughters marry our Prophet (pbuh). There is a verse about it. Allah says He has made them all lawful for him. You get some types who put on airs and say they want such and such a kind of woman. But why should she want you? What is special about you? With all your weakness and wretchedness you are still just an image forming in a space the size of a lentil. Allah creates you as an electric current. As a being whose whole identity exists in a space no bigger than a lentil you must give yourself over totally to Allah. And when you give yourself up to Allah, He will give you goods, opportunities and a wife, everything. But otherwise, what good are you to a woman? What can she do with you? You are utterly helpless from start to finish. If you don't wash your hair, it will smell, if you don't wash your face it will be grubby. If you don't blow your nose or brush your teeth they will become filthy. And as for your armpits.... Human beings are wretched entities, in need of care at every moment. But they can only be properly clean through reason and faith. Allah makes them clean. Allah tells us that believers are pure. How does that happen? He purifies them through reason and faith. No young girls will ruin her eternal life for the sake of a young man with but a short time to live. All you have to offer is your own helplessness. The weakness of your nose, your mouth, your ears and everywhere else. That is all you have to offer. But you will have seen how helpless you are now that I have told you. So what is the greatest blessing? Faith in Allah, loving Him with a passion. If you love Allah with a passion, then the lady in your destiny will appear before you. You imagine she is walking around like at the market and you can say, "I like that woman, let me have her." But there is no such system. Allah will produce that lady if she is in your destiny. Otherwise, you can jump and down or dig down anywhere you like, but she will still never appear. Even if she does, she will be repelled by you, and you by her. Allah will not bestow her on you. Things do not work as you think they do.
Surat al-Anfal, 9 "Remember when you called on your Lord for help..."
Muslims seek assistance by saying, "O Lord, help me." "and He responded to you: 'I will reinforce you with a thousand angels riding rank after rank'."
Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) will be helped by 3000 angels. Look, when it says "rank after rank," that means at least 3000. Three thousand angels will help him. Allah knows the true number, of course.
Surat al-Anfal, 10 "Allah only did this to give you good news and that so your hearts would be at rest. Victory comes from no one but Allah."
Are 3000 angels visible here? No. Angels can never be seen. "Allah is Almighty, All-Wise."Allah constantly and deliberately emphasizes this. Since people are always falling into weakness, it comforts their hearts to know that Allah is Almighty and All-Wise, and they rejoice. You say, "Allahu Akbar [Allah is the Greatest]," don't you? You say, "Lord, You are very great," and that eases your heart. Because Allah is great. Human beings are weak. "Subhanallah [Exalted is Allah]," you say. You are helpless, but while you are asleep, Allah still manages the entire universe, the countless worlds, all atoms, protons and neutrons and everything. All the nervous networks and the flow of nerves to the brain and everything, all the worlds, one by one, while we are asleep. For example, we eat and forget ourselves and lose concentration. But at that moment Allah is still managing the lives of all the angles in all the worlds. He causes the destiny of them all to continue flowing in the finest way. That is what Subhanallah means. "We are weak, O Lord, but You are unfettered by weakness."
Allah wants us to look at everyone with love and affection. Love is the healing medicine of the world. The beauty of paradise. Being loved is most delightful. Hatred leads to troubles and sickness. People and societies collapse under it.
There will be hard times, but we must place our trust in Allah. People are embarrassed afterward. For example, Allah sends troubles, and sickness, but things always work out for the best in the end. One must always think well of Allah right to the end. Doubting him ruins one. Doubting Allah is a most painful thing, may He forbid. It is a most foolish way of behaving. One must think the best of Allah all one's life. One must always think favorably of Allah, that He is beautiful and true. And when one thinks like that, one indeed sees how true He is. Doubting Him just ruins one at the end of the day. One must always think positively. If one's arm is broken, one must still think positively. Or if one falls ill. It is always for the best. There is always wisdom behind it. Either Allah is protecting one against a worse evil, or He will do something better. Or someone is martyred. Go and ask the martyrs. People throw themselves on the ground, weeping. Bu go and ask a martyr. See how unhappy that will make him. He will be amazed. "What are you weeping for?" he will ask. Almighty Allah tells us they are given blessings in the Presence of Allah. They are quite happy and content. That person has moved on to a better life. And there you are, weeping. People should weep for themselves if they have to weep at all. For their wretched state in this world. Go and ask the people of paradise about this well. "They are utterly wretched there," they will say.
The markets of paradise are very modern. People imagine them to be made of vine branches, but they are ultra-modern. You know those very modern malls we have in Turkey? Well let me tell you they will seem really primitive in comparison. There is no comparing them. The malls of paradise are ultra-modern. Whether it be the escalators, the design, the decorations or the materials used. You can go and eat and drink there, but you do not have to pay anything. You go there and there is a place like a coffee house. You enter and drink something. Lovely maidens serve you. But they never come and bring you a bill on a little plate. Nothing. "May Allah be pleased," you say, and leave. Because they are servants commanded by Allah. Allah shows us malls here so we can recognize them.
Cancer is specially created. Allah commands the cancer cells. Almighty Allah tells the first cell, "Begin, in the name of Allah." You look inside the cancer cell and it is like a big hall. Packed to the brim. They also recite the names of Allah. They begin with the name of Allah. Then two, three five appear. Allah has now created drugs against cancer. The drug goes up to the cancer cell hand says, "Hello, I am here." "Why are you here," asks the cancer cell. "I have come to kill you. Bismillah [In the name of Allah]." The drug attacks it and the cancer cell dies. Who gives life to the cell? Allah. To the cancer cell. And who gives the drug the power to kill it? Allah. The molecule goes and kills it. It leaves not one cell alive. It even attacks stomach cells. And the cells of the aorta. But it does not cause such serious injury in them, of course. It does nothing to impair a person's quality of life, but it destroys the cancer cell. This is a law and the might of Allah. What is the aim here? To remind one of Allah. The servant is amazed here. He is well able to prepare himself now. He could only prepare himself a little. Allah makes it His instrument in lengthy preparation, when He so desires.2012-01-30 20:41:55


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The museum marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of Barings Bank, a U.K. institution with a storied past (it eventually went bankrupt when an employee lost $1.3 billion in bad investments in 1995). Featuring documents and other items from the Barings archive, the exhibit traces the bank's contributions to historic developments such as the Louisiana Purchase and the construction of the U.S. railroad system.
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The week of April 28th, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) highlighted its supercomputers in what they call "Supercomputing Week 2011" (ECHO, Echo, echo).
NNSA's three national laboratories house some of the world's fastest supercomputers: Roadrunner, Cielo, BlueGene/L, Dawn/Sequoia, and RedStorm. I was intrigued when I came across an article on a recent project preformed by the Advances Simulation and Computing (ASC) program that modeled space debris. Do we really have that much junk up there that we can model it?
Over two years ago, a defunct Russian satellite and a privately owned American communications satellite collided near the North Pole. The incident produced clouds of debris that quickly joined the orbital parade of junk that includes hundreds of active and inactive satellites, bits of booster rockets, and even lost astronaut tools from the more than 80 countries that have joined the space community. Needless to say, we are running out of space in this orbital… well, space.
As a child, I always thought a great solution to dumps here on Earth would be to launch it into space. Childish, I know. Yet, it appears that 50 years of launching "stuff" into orbit adds up. Various nations have already collectively polluted space, without ever purposely firing a single one of my ill-conceived "trash-hauling" or "dump-truck" rockets. The NNSA, Sandia National Laboratory (SNL), and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have put together a team of computational physics and engineering experts to better understand the impact of such space debris.
Will old junk in slow-decaying orbits someday rain down fiery molten balls of metal? It appears that we shall soon know. A crack crew of scientists and engineers has developed the Testbed for Space Situational Awareness (TESSA). It is designed to enable them to simulate the position of objects in orbit and detect objects by telescope and radar systems, helping to prevent a space disaster (a.k.a., a fiery death from above).
This geek truly hopes that his first trip into space isn't reminiscent of a trip to the dump with his father or, maybe I do. I always did find some pretty cool stuff to geek out on there! Heck, I even have colleagues who still go "dumpster diving."
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Alberta Ferretti Spring 2013
Backstage at Alberta Ferretti, just before the show started, it was easy to spot her, and the clues weren't just the camera crews, boom microphones, and an interpreter conveying every word
the petite designer spoke to the reporters surrounding her. It was Ferretti's dress, black, sleek, and understated, that made her stand out a mile amidst the watery palette (silver, aqua, azure, teal, lilac, and the deepest oceanic blue imaginable) that provided her color story for next spring.
Her own dress clearly said "I mean business," and, you know what, she does. Those Ferretti ateliers have vaulting ambitions as to what they want to achieve, and never more so with this beautifully elegant and refined collection. It eschewed the typical Milan approach of here-come-the-trends-big-and-bold-as-you-like, in favor of an ethereal reflection, if you'll excuse the pun, on how the liquidity of water can be drawn into her clothes. This is where those nimble-fingered ateliers of hers come in: the intricate piecing of lace into what she called a "tattoo" effect on bias-cut wispy nothings that slip and slide around the body; iridescent embroideries that wave and undulate over organza blouses and shifts, the latter layered over the likes of a fringe-tassel slip dress; and gorgeous 1930s-feeling black-and-nude chiffon and lace evening dresses that, through the interplay of the delicate fabrics, suggested the sea-shifting color at night as moonlight falls on it.
This was as good a meditation on the idea of soft, romantic evening dressing that we've seen so far. In fact, correction: It's the only rendering that we've had the pleasure of watching. It's often the case that in any given season Ferretti provides a corrective to some of the excesses that might be seen elsewhere, and that's definitely the case for next spring. With so much harder, graphic, intensely colored, sixties-influenced looks playing loud and strong, this collection's refined spirit only seemed to play that bit louder and stronger. Just don't go flicking through the runway images searching for clothes that will go to work. (If anyone knows of a chiffon-friendly office, we'd love to hear about it.) But that's hardly the point. The workmanship elevates these looks to the level of event dressing. Not that that has to mean grand. Ferretti also presented one of the most alluring takes on the decorative-top-over-lean-pants combo that started a couple of weeks back in New York, with hers contrasting the likes of an ivory chiffon pieced and patched dress over shantung trousers.


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Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:12 am
Post subject: GC EXCLUSIVE - ERNIE SIMS
Here's the transcript of my interview with Ernie Sims. I hope you guys enjoy it. I want to thank Ernie for taking the time to talk with me. If you enjoy these interviews, please support us by heading over to
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LE: What have the last few months been like for you?
ES: Theyve been exciting. Ive been moving around a lot. I did the Combine and everything, and that was pretty nerve-racking. Right now Im traveling around, visiting with teams. I just visited with Detroit, Chicago, Baltimore and Indianapolis, and then tomorrow Ill be visiting Washington and Tampa. So, right now were just getting ready for the Draft and everything.
LE: What are you most looking forward to about Draft Day?
ES: My name being called out in the top 10, really. Thats something Ive dreamed of. Ive been watching players get drafted in the top rounds since I was a little kid. Its something Im excited about, for my family and me, and we cant wait for it.
LE: Is there a specific team youd like to play for, maybe a team you rooted for growing up?
ES: Probably Tampa Bay. I always watched them when I was younger. Another team that Ive grown to love watching is the Baltimore Ravens, mostly because of Ray Lewis.
LE: A lot of people are talking about you fitting well into the defensive system used in places like Tampa Bay and Indianapolis. What type of defensive system do you think you would fit best in?
ES: I think the teams that Ive been visiting like Detroit, Chicago and Tampa Bay. Teams that run that Cover 2 defense, where the Will can pretty much run around and make a lot of plays. I think thats the type of defense that Im best suited for. Basically, the type of defense that Derrick Brooks has been so successful in.
LE: What do you say to critics who question your size?
ES: You know what, I just tell them Im a football player. I cant control what my size is. I just go out there and make plays. Im not as tall as some linebackers, but Ill tell you one thing, I can play just as hard, or even better, than they can.
LE: You are an NFL scout. Break down Ernie Sims. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
ES: I think my main strength is that Im very explosive. I hustle to the ball a lot and I give great effort. I think I need to take better angles to the ball. Some coaches might think that I might be too small for their defense, but other coaches may love it, and see that my speed is my biggest asset, and that I would fit their scheme perfect. So, it really depends.
LE: A lot of people are comparing you to fellow FSU star Derrick Brooks. How do you feel about that comparison?
ES: Ive seen him several times on film, especially at Florida State, and the main thing we have in common is our speed. I think thats what a lot of people see when they compare the two of us. You cant really say, This player is like that player, because every player is different, but again, I think the reason people compare myself and Derrick Brooks is because of our speed.
LE: What did it mean to you to play at FSU, with such a great tradition of playmakers, especially on defense?
ES: It was a great privilege. To play for a team thats had so much success, and especially playing for Bobby Bowden, it was a real privilege to be a part of a tradition like that. I mean, with all the players that have come through there like Derrick Brooks, Deion Sanders, Warrick Dunn, Samari Rolle, and it just keeps going. All these great names who played there, and if you think about it, its never going to end. Theres always going to be great players coming through Florida State. Its really a privilege.
LE: Because of the NFL success of players like the ones you just mentioned, do you think that your time at FSU gives you any kind of advantage over some other prospects?
ES: Like I said, if you think about it, Florida State is always going to have athletes coming in, and we always have so much depth on our team, and we have all-stars coming in here every year. The idea of competing is like second nature to us. Every day in practice, we compete. We know what it takes, and we know that youve got to earn your position. You cant just walk in and have a starting spot given to you, like in high school. Its not a cakewalk.
LE: Tell me about your high school football experience at North Florida Christian, a Class 1A school (smallest class in FL), and the success that they had while you were there (4 state titles). Also, did anyone ever question your ability because they thought you werent playing against good enough competition?
ES: Well, thats always going to be the case. People are always going to look at what class you play in, and say that, Oh, youre only in Class 1A. The thing that I would tell them is that the players in Class 1A are very gifted. Weve had several players go to college, and on to the next level. It proves that Class 1A wasnt a cakewalk. We played bigger schools, several times. I remember when we played Lincoln (Tallahassee, Class 4A), and Lincoln will tell you that they had the utmost respect for us because we played them so tough, even though we may not have had the amount of athletes that they did. People always talk about how I went to a Class 1A school, but we won 3 state championships while I was there, so it couldnt be that bad.
LE: What were some of the key factors in your decision to leave FSU early?
ES: The main thing for me was it was just a great opportunity. A lot of players pass up that opportunity, and I didnt want to do that. Also, a lot of players want to see if they have a good chance to go in the 1st round, and thats the thing that I was really thinking about, Do I have a great chance of going in the 1st round? Everyone I talked to said I had a great chance, so I wanted to take that opportunity.
LE: What would be your ideal situation: Getting picked higher and possibly making more money, or maybe going at a lower pick to a team who could best use your skills, and possibly be a playoff contender?
ES: Everyone wants to be picked high and make more money, and dont get me wrong, I would love that. But, Im hoping that the team that picks me picks me for the right reasons. At the same time though, I hope that team picks real high. Im not a normal linebacker. Im smaller than a normal linebacker. A team isnt going to pick me just to pick me. Theyre going to pick me because I fit well with their scheme.
LE: Who are some past or current players you try to emulate on the field?
ES: Derrick Brooks and Ray Lewis are pretty much it. I really like watching LaVar Arrington, too. I like the way he plays. Pretty much, any linebacker that plays with a lot of intensity, and is very aggressive, hustling to the ball a lot. I like watching Brian Urlacher play, too. Those are the type of guys that I love to watch.
"Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize." - 1 Corinthians 9:24
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nice interview man, thanks for posting it. Im a big Ernie Sims fan.
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Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 3:52 am
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Ernie come to the cards young one...Great interveiw GC....i think detroit is really a big option but with boss and teddy???who knows Minny could be the place or tampa.....so many questions.....thats why i love the draft
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Nice stuff man. Awesome.
Yeah, awesome cool! Denver Broncos rock the world!
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Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 11:50 am
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khodder wrote:
who knows Minny could be the place
He better get used to the cold, because that's where he's going!
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Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:04 pm
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At this point, I'd be very surprised to see him last to Minnesota...
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I didn't realize he visited with Baltimore. I love him, but I am not sure if I would want the Ravens to pick him because Scott and Thomas are already at OLB, along with Cody filling in.
Good interview.
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Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:02 pm
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disaacs wrote:
khodder wrote:
who knows Minny could be the place
He better get used to the cold, because that's where he's going!
Yea, he better ask for a mint coat and for someone else to take care of the gas bill
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Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 1:43 pm
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I wanted Ernie to come to Tampa, but after this.......
LE: Is there a specific team youd like to play for, maybe a team you rooted for growing up?
ES: Probably Tampa Bay. I always watched them when I was younger. Another team that Ive grown to love watching is the Baltimore Ravens, mostly because of Ray Lewis.
I want him EVEN MORE!!!!!!!!1
props on the interview...
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It amuses me... that so many NFL types seem surprised by Adrian Peterson's success... do you people not watch college football?
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At this point, I'd be very surprised to see him last to Minnesota...
Even with the issues regarding his concussions? Couldn't that possibly play an effect in some of the others that could be interested in him?
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Bravo! Nice job GC! I can't wait for the Pope and Ryans interviews
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Great job man i am surprised that he hasnt been to STL but stuff happens
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great stuff! besides pope, sims, and ryans are you interviewing any other draft prospects?
yea i did lose to him
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I know this may be hard to believe (and after what happened with NFL Draft Blitz, I don't expect you to, lol), but Reggie Bush's agency called me back tonight, and said they were delivering my interview request to him tonight. This would be quite the interview...
Other names that are likely to be interviewed include:
DJ Shockley
Stanley McClover
Andre Hall
Anthony Mix
Other players that I have contact info for include:
Matt Leinart
LenDale White
Winston Justice
Mario Williams
Vernon Davis
D'Qwell Jackson
Antonio Cromartie
Brodrick Bunkley
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Well If you get ahold of Vernon Davis Let him know we would love to have him in Jacksonville
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Reading Level: Grade 6-8
13-year-old Sarah, a new scholarship student at the exclusive Glades Academy, is miserable. In a school where kids judge each other by the amount of money and things their parents have, Sarah the daughter of the lunch lady doesn't stand a chance.
Teachers are no help. Sarah wouldn't even be on this stupid overnight field trip if Mr. Vickers hadn't insisted the trip would help her make friends. Surprise, surprise...the four other girls on the trip spend their time snubbing Sarah and talking behind her back.
After a morning of cruelty, Sarah has had it. She pretends to be sick enough to stay behind...but not need a doctor. Sarah has no intention of spending the afternoon in her musty bunk. Instead she agrees to join on a joy ride through the Everglades 15-year-old Andy, son of a local fisherman, on his air boat. He even lets her drive!
When the boat runs aground deep in the heart of the Everglades, far from any cell phone reception, Sarah and Andy must save themselves...or die.
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Nick Flynn: The Reenactments Reading & Signing
Beyond Baroque Literary | Arts Center
Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PST)
Event Details
Saturday, January 26
at Beyond Baroque Literary Arts | Center
NICK FLYNN Reading & Signing
The Reenactments: A Memoir
Hosted by Carlye Archibeque
Special guests: Melissa Alvarado, Billy Burgos, Corrie Greathouse, and Doug Knott.
7:00 PM Reading in the theater.
8:00 PM Signing in the bookstore.
General admission tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite.com for $8.00 (plus a small fee), or they may be purchased at the door the night of the event for $7.00.
Students and seniors can purchase their tickets at the door for $5.00.
Beyond Baroque members get in to the event for free.
About The Reenactments:
For Nick Flynn, that game we all play—the who-would-play-you-in-the-movie-of-your-life game—has been resolved. The Reenactments chronicles the surreal experience of being on set during the making of the film Being Flynn, from his best-selling memoir Another Bullshit Night in Suck City, and watching the central events of his life reenacted: his father's long run of homelessness and his mother's suicide. Flynn tells the story of Robert De Niro's first meeting with his real father in Boston and of watching Julianne Moore attempt to throw herself into the sea. The result is a mesmerizingly sharp-edged and kaleidoscopic literary tour de force as well as a compelling argument about consciousness, representation, and grief.
Have questions about Nick Flynn: The Reenactments Reading & Signing? Contact Beyond Baroque Literary | Arts Center
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Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PST)
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Beyond Baroque is one of the United States' leading independent Literary/Arts Centers and public spaces dedicated to literary and cultural production, contact, interaction, and community building. Founded in 1968, it is based in the Old Town Hall in Venice, California, near the Pacific Ocean. It offers a program of readings, new music, free workshops, publishing, bookstore, archiving, and education. Learn more at beyondbaroque.org.
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Where do i Find Free Audio Loops to Prepare Video Presentations ? I did a search on google but did not find any best site. If you have know any site which offer free audio loops for commercial purpose please let me know. Thanks in advance.
There's some useful stuff on freesound.org, but you'd be better off paying the small sums on audiojungle or istockphoto for better quality and more easily found tracks
flashkit.com is another source. However, I found over 17 million results in .17 seconds from doing a Google search. Wonder if you have tried that? :-/
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"Free Audio Loops" that is just a program to make music in right?. In that case. Why don't you download "FL Studio" - also know as "Fruity Loops" it is comletely free.


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The University of South Carolina's Lab Theater has changed its venue from Booker T. Washington to Longstreet Theatre for its Feb. 5 – 8 staging of "Sylvia."
A fire at the Booker T. Washington building precipitated the change.
Show times are 8 p.m. each night. Tickets are $5 each and available only at the door of the theater. The production is directed by David Britt, university acting instructor and production manager for the Lab Theatre.
For information on the play or any other Lab Theater productions, contact Kevin Bush at 803-777-9353.
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'This is the first chance for the Flyers to see Daniel Briere in a Sabres sweater. He was traded to Buffalo from Phoenix last week for center Chris Gratton. New owner Thomas Golisano has taken over the club from the NHL and hints the team will return to its original blue and gold color scheme and original logo. The Sabres have lost three in a row.'
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Those at the event included KPF associate principal Michael Cluff, Russell Unger and Yetsuh Frank of the Urban Green Council, and sponsors and exhibitors at the week's expo.
Among the expo sponsors at the networking event was MechoShade Systems, an international manufacturer of window-shade systems—which, like KPF, also happens to be in the middle of seeking LEED Gold certification, for the renovation of its own headquarters in Long Island City.
KPF also designed Citigroup's Court Square Two—one of only two other LEED Gold projects in Long Island City—which is visible from MechoShade Systems' doorstep, according to Dan Silver, MechoShade Systems' manager of marketing and communications.
"It's always interesting to see what our colleagues in the architectural community are doing," notes Silver. "But seeing what KPF is doing at their headquarters is particularly interesting to us, seeing as how they also did the work for a LEED Gold project that's right down the street from us."
About the Urban Green Council
Each year, the Urban Green Council, U.S. Green Building Council of New York, presents Urban Green Expo, the Northeast region's premier green building conference and trade show. More information can be found at http://urbangreenexpo.com.
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From the energy, excitement and adventure of a 24 hour casino to the colonial charm of a deluxe hotel, the Treasury Casino and Hotel encompasses the best of both worlds, providing more choices in entertainment, dining and relaxation!
Situated in the heart of this sparkling river city, this magnificent hotel and casino occupies two of Australia's oldest and grandest heritage buildings, which have been meticulously restored to preserve the historical integrity.
Formerly known as the Treasury Building and the Lands Administration Building, they were constructed in various stages between 1886 and 1928.
Boasting a virtual restaurant district, the Treasury Casino and Hotel offers six restaurants, including the multiple award-winning lab bar and restaurant, Marco Polo and Cafe 21. In addition, live music is provided every night and there are seven bars to choose from when it's time to relax with a drink.
The old-world charm of the Treasury Heritage Hotel has also earned many awards for service and quality. With 130 rooms, the hotel has a distinct boutique style appreciated by both the corporate guest and the holiday maker.
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(Baton Rouge, LA) -- An Auburn University lacrosse player is in big trouble after police say he went on a "Grand Theft Auto"-inspired crime spree in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Zachary Burgess was nabbed early Sunday morning after cops say he stole a parked and running truck with a passenger inside, and began to drive in an "erratic and dangerous" fashion. The passenger says it was a dangerous situation.
Burgess is accused of striking nine vehicles while he was behind the wheel of the stolen vehicle. When questioned by detectives, Burgess reportedly told them he "wanted to see what it was really like to play the video game Grand Theft Auto." He faces a slew of charges including auto theft, kidnapping and hit-and-run.


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Female Dog Diapers and Male Bellybands
Yes, potty training is oftentimes a big issue to pet parents. What do you do if you try and try to potty train them or if you do not have the heart to crate train and you have to leave your dog at home while are away from work or need to feel comfortable having them roam around your house? We suggest pet diapers or potty training bells.
What exactly are they you ask? These are cloth dog diapers that you can put on your dog, female dog diapers for your little girls that are not potty trained or those that are in heat, or male belly bands. These dog diapers work like a charm. Great for puppies, dogs, or senior dogs, simply put one on your dog, add a feminine pad, change as needed, and wash the diaper after several wear. We suggest having a few pairs of the dog diaper or belly band just so you can launder them as needed, so that you are not washing them all the time. The great part about these cloth puppy diapers is that you are not constantly buying disposable diapers, both costly and bad for the environment. These dog diapers are such a big hit with our customers and works out really well.
On the other hand, if you prefer to potty train your pet, use a potty bell. If you are having trouble training your dog to communicate with you when they needs to go out to potty? Proven effective method to hang these bells on your door and your dog will enthusiastically notify you when they need to go out! 95% effective rate! Easy to train and recommended and endorsed by dog trainers, breeders and training manuals! This pet bell comes with instructions. Made of extra reinforced bells that ring louder than normal bells, these bells are snapped and looped safely in place so they cannot be pulled off; hung on heavy duty ribbon. The bells are strategically placed at various height for small or large dogs to easily reach. For a puppy 10 weeks - 20 years old dogs!
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The mission of The Department of English is to provide instruction and conduct research in writing, linguistics, and literature in order to promote better reading, writing and cultural literacy among Coastal Carolina University students as well as the larger university community.
The Coastal Carolina University Department of English is a dynamic student-centered learning environment made up of teachers, scholars, writers, and support staff who are dedicated to high quality teaching and engaged learning in the field of English studies. To that end, we offer instruction in literature, creative writing, composition, professional and technical writing, critical theory and linguistics so as to help students acquire knowledge of literature and language and to develop the skills necessary for professional careers or graduate programs. In these courses we mentor students in collaborative research and creative opportunities.
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TROY, Ohio (AP) -- An Ohio man is asking to delay his trial Tuesday on charges that he raped the adopted son of a man who has pleaded guilty to raping three boys in his care.
The attorney for 30-year-old Jason Zwick asked for the delay, alleging possible witness tampering. The trial court judge was hearing arguments on the motion Monday afternoon.
Attorney Joe Stadnicar (STAD'-ni-cahr) alleges that a visitor to the jail took photos or video of Zwick, apparently meant to help identify him. The motion says Zwick's defense will contend that he has been misidentified as the perpetrator in the case.
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Born in Kentucky in 1814, William Wells Brown had a father who was a white plantation owner. His mother was a black slave.
Brown eventually escaped slavery in 1834 and became a conductor on the Underground Railroad. Working on a Lake Erie steamer, he helped ferry former slaves to freedom in Canada.
The abolitionist became a prolific author and orator. In 1853, he wrote Clotel, the rumor-based story about Thomas Jefferson's relationship with slave mistress Sally Hemings. It should be considered the first novel published in the United States by a black person. But technically, this is not correct because it ended up being published in England.
I thought of Brown recently because of one enduring quote of his: "People don't follow titles. They follow courage."
It's true. It doesn't take an impressive title to prove you are good at what you do. A title describes what you do. Beyond that, it's up to you to live up to your title and to prove that you've earned it. Your title could be dispatcher, outside sales representative, truck driver, or even company president. A company cannot function without all of these people doing their best in their jobs.
Women say they have to work harder to prove themselves in a man's industry. When they do prove themselves, customers and co-workers give them the respect they desire.
At a recent customer conference for Systech, a Woodridge, Ill.-based manufacturer of dispatching software, some women attended a Women in Concrete session. There, they explaned that even though it sometimes takes women longer to earn the respect that some men get automatically, once they get it, their customers are more apt to turn to them instead of their male counterparts.
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Women said they felt it takes them a little longer to get past that "new kid on the block" syndrome. But when they did prove themselves, there was no turning back. They were trusted and they were relied on.
It's a good feeling to reach that point where others exhibit confidence in you. Sometimes though, the women at the Systech conference mentioned that you can get into situations where you have to prove yourselves to male counterparts over and over again. While this is frustrating, it also is an opportunity.
Often women have great ideas and skills that men lack. If you are placed in a situation where you have to prove yourself over and over again, then you can show off your ideas and put your skills on display. Even if your males counterparts don't show it, they are bound to be impressed, and probably someone higher up will be also. Working harder, being more innovative, and not giving up benefits you in the long-run.
The misconception may be that women aren't good at certain jobs such as sales or dispatching. But that false notion doesn't have to remain as long as women keep working to change it. The women at the Systech conference believe that their hard work is paving the way for next generation of women.
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Welcome to Francis Marion University's School of Education. With a degree in education, you will have the opportunity to influence future leaders in education and other careers.
We have teacher certification programs in early childhood, elementary, middle, art, secondary math, and secondary English. All programs include extensive clinical practice in area schools, culminating with a 12-week student teaching experience. Our graduates are well-prepared to become highly effective educational leaders.
At the graduate level, we have advanced programs in Instructional Accommodation (M.Ed.-IA) and Learning Disabilities (M.Ed.-LD). We also have the Master of Arts in Teaching-Learning Disabilities (M.A.T.-LD), which is an initial certification program for individuals who have a non-education bachelors' degree.
All programs received recent accreditation through 2019 from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), which is currently transitioning to the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). We are proud that all standards were met and no areas of improvement were noted. This achievement was a collaborative effort among the entire FMU administration, faculty, staff, & the Pee Dee area school community. We also appreciated the strong support from our alumni.
The School of Education's faculty have wide-ranging public school teaching experience and are actively involved in local, state, and national research and presentations.
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ROCK HILL, S.C.- Brevard College forward Darius Moose has been voted South Atlantic Conference men's basketball Player of the Week for his performances against Tusculum and Catawba last week, the league office announced Monday.
Moose scored a career-high 33 points and matched a career-best with 18 rebounds in a 101-90 BC win over Tusculum on Wednesday, and followed that with 32 points and five boards on Saturday in an 85-79 loss to Catawba.
The Salisbury, N.C. native collected his fourth double-double of the season in Wednesday's game and shot 64.7-percent from the field in the two games.
On the season, Moose ranks third in the SAC in scoring, averaging 21.1 points per game. The junior has scored in double figures in all 12 of Brevard's games this season.
The Tornados gear up this week for road conference games at Carson-Newman and Newberry.


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Osho,I've heard that in Europe the threat of terrorism is striking fear in everyone. Airplanes are delayed by extraordinary security measures, many of the seats are empty, and some airports are closing. People are even thinking twice about going out in the evening. And all this is more prevalent since the recent bombing of Libya. Is the rise of terrorism over the last decade in some way symbolic of what is happening to society in general?
Everything is deeply related with everything else that happens. The event of terrorism is certainly related with what is happening in the society. The society is falling apart. Its old order, discipline, morality, religion, everything has been found to be wrongly based. It has lost its power over people's conscience.
Terrorism simply symbolizes that to destroy human beings does not matter, that there is nothing in human beings which is indestructible, that it is all matter - and you cannot kill matter, you can only change its form. Once man is taken to be only a combination of matter, and no place is given for a spiritual being inside him, then to kill becomes just play.
Nations are irrelevant because of nuclear weapons. If the whole world can be destroyed within minutes, the alternative can only be that the whole world should be together, now it cannot remain divided. Its division is dangerous, because division can become war any moment. The division cannot be tolerated. Only one war is enough to destroy everything, hence there is not much time left for man to understand that we should create a world where the very possibility of war does not exist.
Terrorism has many undercurrents. One is that because of nuclear weapons, the nations are pouring their energy into that field, thinking that the old weapons are out of date. They are out of date, but individuals can start using them. And you cannot use nuclear weapons against individuals - that would be simply stupid. One individual terrorist throws a bomb - it does not justify that a nuclear missile should be sent.
What I want to emphasize is that the nuclear weapon has given individual people a certain freedom to use old weapons, a freedom which was not possible in the old days because the governments were also using the same weapons.
Now the governments are concentrated on destroying the old weapons, throwing them in the ocean, selling them to countries which are poor and cannot afford nuclear weapons. And all those terrorists are coming from these poor countries - with the weapons that have been sold to their countries. And they have a strange protection: you cannot use nuclear weapons against them, you cannot throw atom bombs at them.
They can throw bombs at you and you are suddenly impotent. You have a vast amount of atomic bombs, nuclear bombs in your hands - but sometimes where a needle is useful, a sword may not be of any use. You may have the sword; that does not mean that you are necessarily in a superior position to the man who has a needle, because there are purposes in which only the needle will work - the sword will not be of any use.


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Angus T. Jones: Finished with "Men" After Current Season?
It has been an interesting week for "Two and a Half Men" fans, as the "half" man Angus T. Jones has been busy making quite a mess for himself.
The 19-year-old Jake Harper actor publicly called the show "filth" and urged viewers to stop watching it in a religious video, and now it seems he may not return after the current season wraps up.
An insider revealed, "He won't be in every episode. How much they use him will be up to [creator] Chuck Lorre. The intention wasn't ever for him to be in every episode this year anyway. Now it might be less."
"Part of the reason Angus is so wary of the [TV] industry and so involved with the church is that he's seen what's happened to Charlie [Sheen] front and center. He doesn't want to end up like that. Who would?"
Another source added, "Angus expects to report to work after the holiday break in January. He intends to honor his contract through the end of the season."
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