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Ivy League Release
PHILADELPHIA - The Ivy League released its list of student-athletes selected for Academic All-Ivy honors for the fall of 2011. The 80 men and women, 10 of which were from Penn, were starters or key reserves on an officially recognized varsity team with 3.0 or better cumulative grade point averages. Each institution nominated five men and five women from its fall student-athletes.
Christian Barreiro earned his second first-team All-Ivy nod this fall after setting career highs in goals (7) and points (21) - leading the men's soccer team in both categories. One of the most prolific playmakers in recent history, Barreiro led the Ivy League in assists for the second season in a row with seven helpers and finished with 58 career points - fourth most by a Penn player since 1969. Not just a passer, Barreiro took 64 shots, the most in the Ivy League, connecting twice on penalty kicks to finish his career a perfect 5-for-5 on PKs. Barreiro is enrolled in Wharton with a concentration in marketing.
Todd Busler was a two-time team captain for the sprint football team and earned his second first-team All-CSFL honor at the quarterback position in 2011. This past season he threw for 1,681 yards, which was just one yard short of the program's all-time mark that he set as a sophomore. He finished the season with 20 touchdowns passing and a team-high seven rushing. He holds the program's all-time record with 4,423 passing yards and has eight of the top-10 single game passing performances. Busler was also named to the Philadelphia Inquirer Academic All-Area team as a junior. He is an urban studies major.
Senior wideout Ryan Calvert earned first-team All-Ivy accolades. He finished second in the Ivies with 58 receptions and fourth in the league with 641 receiving yards. Calvert combined for 20 catches in his final two games to finish with the eighth-highest single season reception total in Penn history, and the most since Dan Castles caught 71 passes in 2003. Calvert's five receiving touchdowns this season moved him into a tie for ninth all-time in Penn's single-season history books. He is majoring in economics.
Sprint football's Matt Cuccinello led the Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) with 74 tackles, 46 solo, on his way to earning first-team All-CSFL honors as a linebacker. As a defensive captain, Cuccinello had 10-plus tackles in each of the first six games, leading the team in tackles five times this past season. He finished the year with 12.5 tackles for loss, including 3.5 sacks. He also forced and recovered one fumble. Twice he earned the CSFL Defensive Player of the Week award. Cuccinello is majoring in economics.
George Dickson was one of Penn's five scorers on four occasions during the 2011 cross country season, including the Heptagonal Championships in which he was the top Quaker finisher. Dickson began the season finishing 56th overall at the Fordham Fiasco in a time of 27:18. A week later, running the same course, Dickson dropped his time by nearly 40 seconds. He again found his stride late in the year, finishing second on the team and 39th overall in 27:32 at the Penn State National Invitational, before his team-best 26:02 in a driving snowstorm at Heps. Dickson wrapped up his season by competing at the NCAA East Regional where he was 97th overall in the 10k race. He is enrolled in Wharton with concentrations in finances and statistics.
A junior captain for the women's soccer team, Erin Beck helped lead Penn to its best record in program history, at 14-2-1, and was a first-team All-Ivy pick at the end of the season. A starter in all 17 matches at center midfield, Beck finished 2011 with two goals and two assists for six points. She is a visual studies major.
Margaret Diacont was a top-three finisher for the Quakers in every meet this season. Her best two results came at the Fordham Fiasco (18:45 in a 5k) where she was 16th overall and a week later at the Iona Meet of Champions (22:40 in a 6k) where she finished sixth overall. Diacont was the top overall Penn finisher at the Paul Short Invitational on Sept. 30 with a time of 22:32 and finished 47th at both the Penn State National Invitational and the Heptagonal Championships. Battling an illness to close the season at the NCAA East Regional, Diacont still managed to be the third Quaker to cross the finish line, wrapping up her season with a time of 23:57, good for 73rd overall. She is majoring in fine arts.
Mandy Epstein started all 17 games on field hockey's defense that allowed 20 fewer goals in 2011 than the previous season. She was on the field the entire time in 15 of those 17 games, playing all but 14 minutes the entire season. Epstein finished with two defensive saves, tied for seventh-best in the Ivy League. She has been a member of the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Academic Squad in each of her seasons at Penn. Epstein is majoring in psychology.
Adrienne Lerner, a captain for women's soccer, earned first-team All-Ivy recognition after leading a defense that set a program record for shutouts in a season (13) and led the nation in shutout percentage. Penn women's soccer gave up just seven goals in 17 matches this season as the Quakers went 14-2-1 overall and finished second in Ivy League play at 5-1-1. Lerner is majoring in political science.
A first-team All-Ivy selection, Dani Shepherd ranked third in the nation in digs per set (6.16) and finished second in Penn history for digs in a season (579). With 32 aces on the season, Shepherd topped the Ivy League in that category and had a career-high seven aces at Toledo on Sept. 10. She also set and then broke her own school record for digs in a match, first with 41 against Alabama on Sept. 10, followed by 45 against Harvard on Oct. 1. Shepherd appeared in all 24 matches, and played in 94 of 96 sets for the Quakers this season. A sophomore, she has not declared a major yet.


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Fox Contradicts Own Reporting To Deem St. John's Reverend The "Obama Pastor"
Fox News' on-screen text misleadingly identified Rev. Luis Leon as the "Obama pastor" after President Obama attended worship services at Leon's St. John's Church, contradicting Fox's own reporting. The Fox text echoed other right-wing media attempts to attack the president for attending a sermon that referenced political issues, even while Fox News host Megyn Kelly admitted dozens of presidents have attended Leon's services.
Obama and his family attended Easter Sunday services at St. John's Church, known as [1] "The Church of the Presidents." According to church history, every president since James Monroe has attended worship services at the church, which even has a "Presidential Pew" reserved for the president's use when he's attending. The Obamas are not members [2] of the church.
During this year's Easter sermon, St. John's Reverend Luis Leon touched on politics [3] and "the religious right," prompting Fox's Megyn Kelly to host a debate on the appropriateness of Leon's comments. Kelly acknowledged that dozens of presidents have attended St. John's services and noted that Rev. Leon previously delivered the invocations at the second inaugurations of both Presidents George W. Bush [4] and Obama.
But even as Kelly spoke, text aired on screen dismissed her words and deemed Rev. Leon to be the "Obama Pastor":
Fox's text echoes [5]the trumped-up relationship also pushed by Fox Nation and other right-wing media.
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Reggie Bush becomes a dad
Reggie Bush and fiancee Lilit Avagyan have welcomed their first child together into the world! Us Weekly reports that on Monday, May 6th, gave birth to a baby girl, weighing in at 8 pounds, 9 ounces.
The couple couldn't be more happy. Back in April, Reggie opened up about becoming a father on the Detroit Lions' wesbite. He wrote, "It's our first one and couldn't have come at a better time," he shared. "It couldn't have come with a better person. Someone I really love and care about. It's great. It really worked out perfect."
Congratulations to Reggie and Lilit.
Reggie's ex, Kim Kardashian, is expecting her little one to arrive soon too, in July. Will their kids be friends? Sworn enemies? We'll find out soon enough.
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text: I think my opinion of Brad Pitt has changed with the revelation that he had sex with Robin Givens while she was still married to Mike Tyson. They were separated so you don't have to get on Brad about having an affair, but Mike was still going to Robin's house everyday to have sex with her and one day he got there to find Brad Pitt having sex with Robin. In an interview, Mike says that Brad Pitt's face looked like a guy who was about to die. Remember, this was when Mike Tyson was at his prime and he was knocking people out in the first round repeatedly. There you are, naked in bed with his wife having sex. Brad must have really wanted to have sex with Robin. Must have been a Head Of The Class fantasy. Mike also said he was out of his mind on coke when he was filming Hangover and that the cast talked him through everything and were patient with him because of it.


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Italy…in Saratoga Springs – Italian Cooking Classes to Captivate your Culinary Pleasures!
Beat the end of the winter blahs and welcome to Italy…in Saratoga Springs. Mark your calendar for our Saratoga Arms Italian Cooking School Weekend taking place on just one special weekend March 23-25, 2012.
Who doesn't love Italian food? Spaghetti, lasagna and pizza, but oh…there is much much more to know and enjoy. And what do you really know about Italian sauces…Bolognese, Carbonara, Marinara, Ragu, Vodka to name just a few. And then there are the pastas… we all know Spaghetti, Lasagna, Ziti, but there is Vermicelli, Capellini, Fusilli, Fettucelle, Linguine, Cannelloni, Ditalini, Manicotti, Fiori…well you get the picture it can be overwhelming.
Are you intrigued? Sei incuriosito? Do you like to cook? Ti piace cucinare?
Are you ready for some fun? Sei pronto per un certo divertimento?
Our luxury hotel in downtown Saratoga Springs has partnered with DZ Restaurants, Saratoga's finest Italian restaurant group to offer a taste of Italy right here in Saratoga Springs. It will be a weekend extravaganza of wine, food and learning to cook the authentic Italian way.
Join Mama from Forno Bistro for a half day cooking class. You will learn the art of creating an authentic Italian sauce paired with specialty pasta and then, best of all, you get to eat it.
It is a weekend package that begins on Friday night with an evening reception at our Saratoga Springs inn with light Italian style appetizers and specially selected wines presented by the staff at DZ Restaurant group.
Of course a stay at our Saratoga hotel would not be complete without sitting down each morning to one of our sumptuous breakfasts prepared to order by our own top chef, Noel Smith.
The cooking school begins at 11:00 on Saturday and finishes with a completed meal for you to sit down and enjoy.
Included in this fabulous package will be a $40.00 gift card that can be used at any of one of the extraordinary DZ group restaurants and upon your return, you will find an assortment of Italian goodies in your room to enjoy or to take home.
Call your friends, make it a party you'll talk and laugh about it for a long time to come. Call us at 518-584-1775 to make a booking or BOOK ONLINE.
Close your eyes think of Italy…wine, food and amore.
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Rock Hill, S.C. - Brevard's Micheala Watkins and Anna Schlobohm were both selected to the 2011 SAC Women's Preseason All-Conference team, while the Tornados were picked 10th in the Coaches' Poll as announced by the conference office on Wednesday.
Watkins and Schlobohm join BC alum Samantha Winn as the only members of the BC women's basketball program to receive preseason accolades from the South Atlantic Conference, with both Watkins and Schlobohm earning Second Team selections, as the Tornados prepare for their fourth season in the NCAA Division II and the SAC.
Wingate has been ranked No. 1 in SAC women's basketball preseason coaches poll and leads the way with three preseason All-Conference selections, league officials announced on Wednesday.
The Bulldogs finished the 2010-11 season with a record of 19-11, and their 12-6 SAC record was the league's second-best. Wingate was also runner-up in the 2011 Food Lion SAC Women's Basketball Championship, and earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Wingate, which received seven first-place votes, will be led by first team preseason All-SAC selection Kurie Washington. A member of the 2010-11 All-Conference first team as well, Washington averaged 13.6 points a season ago. The Bulldogs also have two student-athletes on the preseason All-SAC second team.
No. 2 in the coaches poll is Lenoir-Rhyne, which is coming off a 14-13 (11-7) season a year ago. The Bears received one first-place vote in the poll.
L-R will be paced this season by preseason first team All-Conference selection Cameron Sealey, who was second in the league in scoring last season en route to earning first team All-SAC honors.
Newberry is third in the preseason coaches poll, followed by 2011 Food Lion SAC Tournament and regular season champion Tusculum at No. 4 and Catawba at No. 5.
Catawba returns 2010-11 first team All-Conference selection Dana Hicks, who averaged 17.2 points and led the league with 11.6 rebounds per game.
Next in the coaches poll is No. 6 Carson-Newman. The Eagles went 14-16 (9-9) a year ago, and will once again be paced by forward Zoriah Williams, a member of last season's All-Conference first-team. Williams finished 2010-11 just shy of averaging a double-double with 12.3 points and 9.9 rebounds per game.
C-N is followed by No. 7 Mars Hill, No. 8 Lincoln Memorial and No. 9 Anderson. Mars Hill and LMU each have one student-athlete on the preseason All-Conference first team, while MHC has one second-teamer as well.
The preseason All-SAC teams are voted on by the league's media relations directors.
The SAC women's basketball regular season gets underway on Friday, Nov. 11. The 2012 Food Lion SAC Basketball Championship will take place March 3-4 in Hickory, N.C.
SAC Women's Basketball Preseason Coaches Poll
Team Points (1st-Place)
1. Wingate 94 (7)
2. Lenoir-Rhyne 82 (1)
3. Newberry 72
4. Tusculum 61 (1)
5. Catawba 58 (1)
6. Carson-Newman 56
7. Mars Hill 45
8. Lincoln Memorial 44
9. Anderson 25
10. Brevard 13
Preseason All-SAC First Team
Zoriah Williams, Carson-Newman
Dana Hicks, Catawba
Cameron Sealey, Lenoir-Rhyne
Dayshalee Salaman, Lincoln Memorial
Taylor Deal, Mars Hill
Kurie Washington, Wingate
Preseason All-SAC Second Team
Micheala Watkins, Brevard
Anna Schlobohm, Brevard
Tyler Carlson, Mars Hill
Shannon Depew, Carson-Newman
Simone Rutledge, Wingate
Janitsha Williams, Wingate


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It was true; but for the army which he and the King had made, all the genius of Moltke and Bismarck would have been unavailing.
Meantime he went out and was closeted again with Moltke and His Majesty.
Bismarck, Moltke and Von Roon rode in one row by themselves.
I felt as Moltke must have felt when he closed the circle at Sedan.
The allusion is to the well-known frail look of Count von Moltke.
It says with Moltke: "Eternal peace is only a dream, and not even a beautiful dream!"
Bismarck often looked with anxiety at Moltke's face to see whether he could read in it the result of the battle.
Moltke named one man after another and the Emperor shook his head.
While she was still here, young Moltke appeared, our compagnon de voyage from Helsingfors to Stockholm.
Then on the return by Hiorn's Reef the torpedo came and the Moltke was hit.


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GPD arrests Jacksonville drug suspect on warrant with $1M bond
Published: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 9:36 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 9:36 a.m.
A traffic stop early Wednesday morning led to the arrest by Gainesville police of a man wanted on cocaine-related charges in Jacksonville with a warrant setting bond set at $1 million, GPD Lt. Mike Schibuola said.
Arrested was Lindsey Wanton, 31. He was booked into the Alachua County Jail about 2 a.m.
The arrest began when officer Aaron Stemen pulled over a car for a traffic infraction at 4100 NW 43rd St. that was registered to Wanton but was not being driven by him, Schibuola said.
Police learned that Wanton was wanted on a warrant for smuggling cocaine and conspiracy to traffic cocaine.
The driver told police that Wanton could be found at the nearby Pinewood Apartments. Police found Wanton there and arrested him. Schibuola said no other arrests were made.
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It was love at first kiss for Tom Reep, but Pat Robinson wasn't so certain.
They were both sophomores at Los Alamitos High School in the early 1970s when Tom first asked Pat on a date.
"She put me off for three or four months, but she finally agreed. On our third date, I kissed her and told her I loved her," Tom said Thursday.
Pat's reaction?
"She said, `Whoa, slow down, this is going way too fast," her husband recalled. Pat was 16, Tom had just turned 17.
They graduated from high school, went off to Cal State Long Beach and grew apart.
But they reunited a few years later, and on Dec. 1, 1979, married and soon became one of Long Beach's most inseparable couples. They celebrated their 32nd anniversary in December, just two days before the wedding of their daughter, Maggie.
"We were never happier," Tom said. But then they were dealt a devastating blow at Christmas when Pat was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder that only occurs in 1,000 people a year.
Pat lost her valiant battle with the disease Tuesday when she died at the USC Norris Cancer Center with Tom at her bedside. She was 56.
Pat's friends were stunned by her passing. Most did not know that she was ill. "She didn't want anyone to worry. It was so like her," Tom said.
Pat was involved with many community organizations, but, after her husband and family, her greatest love was the Assistance League of Long Beach, one of the largest nonprofits in the city, with 900 members.
She was president of the organization two years ago and was serving this year as philanthropic chairman on the national Assistance League board. She was incoming president of Steel Magnolias and has worked with the Long Beach Art Museum, the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Board and other organizations.
Longtime friend and incoming Assistance League president Kathy Wade said, "Pat was the most accomplished person I've ever known. This is an incredible loss and leaves a huge hole in all of our lives. She was a genuine friend, an extraordinary leader and an amazing wife and mother."
Suzanne Nosworthy, a former Assistance League president, remembered Pat as "an amazing woman, a totally unselfish leader who always went above and beyond what was expected."
Born July 22, 1955, in Birmingham, Ala., Pat moved to Los Alamitos when she was 16 with her older sister, Pam Robinson. Both of her parents had passed away.
Tom remembers that when he was pursuing Pat at Los Al High, he tried to be cool and said, "How's it going Patty?" With that she slammed her locker door and said, "Don't ever call me Patty, my name is Pat!" Tom got the message.
They were married Dec. 1, 1979, in the home of Tom's parents, Austen and Peggy Reep, who became like a second mother to her.
Following her graduation from Cal State Long Beach, Pat started working for First Consulting Group, a successful business founded by Tom and his brother, Jim. Pat began as a staff employee and worked her way up to vice president.
"Pat remembered everyone she met; she never forgot a name," Wade said.
She also had a great sense of humor.
"Pat had the ability to laugh at every crisis and find the good in everything," Wade said. "There was absolutely nothing she would not or could not tackle with a smile."
Wade remembered one time when Pat didn't smile. The couples spent a week camping in Yosemite - and Pat never slept for fear of wild animals attacking them.
"She laid awake in pure fear," Wade said. "At the end of the week we took her to brunch at The Awahnee Hotel and she said, `What? This has been here all along? What are we doing in a tent?"'
More to Pat and Tom's liking was Paris. They loved Paris and everything French. For Pat's installation as Assistant League president, she was hailed as ringmaster of the "Cirque de Reep," a French circus. Her car's license plate reads, "Rue Jacob," a street in Paris with sentimental value to her.
Their first trip to France was in 1992. Tom dragged his feet and really didn't want to go, but, once there, he and Pat fell in love with Paris together. Paris became their favorite place to visit, and they went there as often as possible.
Last Saturday, Pat was in the hospital at the USC Norris Cancer Institute. It was 3 a.m., and Tom was sitting on the side of her bed.
"I held her and hugged her. We were looking out the window at the lights below in Los Angeles. She said it was pretty. I agreed but added that it was not as pretty as St. Germain in Paris. She laughed and agreed," Tom said.
They will always have Paris.
Pat's life will be celebrated at a public service at 11 a.m. today at the Long Beach Yacht Club, 6201 E. Appian Way. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the Assistance League of Long Beach, 6220 E. Spring St., 90815.
In addition to her husband, Pat is survived by sons Tony and Sam, daughter Maggie, sister Pam Robinson and two grandsons.


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"The reason I thought it was a better idea is because it's called management," Ortiz declared on Saturday night, standing inside the Honda Center's cramped media room with a handful of reporters gathered around him.http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/0...s-a-risky-plan"Our deal right now is to fight the No. 2 contender at 145 pounds, who she's fighting, and then she'll fight for the [Invicta] world title," he said. "She wins the world title, and after she wins the title, she'll defend it once. After she defends it once, let's get New Year's Eve, Ronda Rousey vs. Cris 'Cyborg' at 140 pounds. Champ vs. champ. Let's forget about the title. Throw away the title. Let's get one of the biggest pay-per-views in the history of mixed martial arts and history of women's MMA."
risky plan, based exclusively around Cyborg winning every fight. not a bad bet, but what do you think? too risky? or good route?
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Chordee Repair
Chordee repair is a surgery to straighten the penis. It is done to repair a birth defect of the penis called chordee. This defect causes the penis to be curved, which is most obvious during an erection.
A chordee repair is done by a specialized doctor called a pediatric urologist. The surgery is typically done after 6 months of age.
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Reasons for Procedure
This procedure is done on boys born with:
- Chordee
- Hypospadias with chordee—The opening of the urethra is on the bottom of the penis instead of at the tip of the penis. Hypospadias can make it difficult for the child to urinate while standing. It can also affect sexual function later in life.
After surgery, the penis should function normally.
Possible Complications
Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If your child is having the surgery, the doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
- Shortened penis
- Bleeding
- Need for another operation
- Reaction to the anesthesia
- Infection
- Psychological trauma
Discuss these risks with the doctor before surgery.
What to Expect
Prior to Procedure
The following may be done:
- Physical exam, which may include causing an artificial erection to check the degree of curvature
- Blood and urine tests
- A discussion about the anesthesia being used and the potential risks
Talk to the doctor about your child's medications and supplements. Your child may need to stop certain medications before the surgery. Your child may also need to take certain medications to prepare for surgery.
Your child will need to have an empty stomach before the procedure. Ask the doctor when your child will need to stop breastfeeding or eating.
Local or general anesthesia will be used. This will block any pain.
Description of Procedure
Several techniques may be used to straighten the penis. In general, surgery aims to make the longer and shorter sides of the penis equal in length. Techniques may include:
- Removing tissue that is constricting the erection
- Making the longer and shorter sides of the penis equal in length
- Lengthening the urethra if the urethra is short—tissue from the foreskin or another site will be used
An artificial erection will be created using a special injection. This will confirm that the penis is straight. Bandages will be placed around the penis.
How Long Will It Take?
About 1-2 hours—longer if your child is having a more complex procedure
The surgery is usually done in an outpatient setting. Your child will not need to stay in the hospital overnight.
How Much Will It Hurt?
Your child will not feel any pain during surgery. Medication will be given after the procedure to manage pain.
Post-procedure Care
At the Care Center
The staff will monitor your child and give him pain medication as needed.
During your stay, the hospital staff will take steps to reduce your child's chance of infection such as:
- Washing their hands
- Wearing gloves or masks
- Keeping your child's incisions covered
There are also steps you can take to reduce your child's chances of infection such as:
- Washing your hands and your child's hands often and reminding visitors and healthcare providers to do the same
- Reminding your child's healthcare providers to wear gloves or masks
- Not allowing others to touch your child's incisions
At Home
When your child returns home, do the following to help ensure a smooth recovery:
- Your child should only engage in light, gentle activities while the penis is healing.
- Follow all of the doctor's instructions for wound care to prevent infection.
Call Your Child's Doctor
Contact your child's doctor if their recovery is not progressing as expected or they develop complications such as:
- Pain that is not controlled with the medications your child was given
- Redness, increased swelling, or tenderness in the penis
- Bleeding from the penis
- Signs of infection, including fever and chills
- Persistent nausea or vomiting
- Inability to eat or drink
- Difficulty urinating or inability to urinate
- Stitches fall out
If you think you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away.
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- Updated: 05/13/2015
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Chicago Mercantile Exchange Gives College $1 Million Grant for Markets Information Lab
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign was awarded a $1 million grant from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Trust to support a markets information laboratory.
The laboratory, to be housed in the Business Instructional Facility under construction on the southwest corner of Gregory Drive and Fourth Street in Champaign, will conduct research on financial risk and markets and develop course work on the subject.
"The CME grant recognizes the high-quality education provided by the college and the important role it plays in educating the next generation of business professionals," said Avijit Ghosh, the dean of the college.
The four-year grant was part of $4.75 million awarded by the CME Trust to five Illinois universities for education in financial markets. The other recipients are DePaul University, Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, and the University of Illinois at Chicago.
(l-r) Leo Melamed, former Chairman and CEO of the CME, Terry Duffy, current Chairman of the Board of the CME, David Ikenberry, Head of the Finance Department in the College of Business, Craig Donohue, the CEO of the CME, and Avijit Ghosh, Dean of the College of Business
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LL Cool J appears on Brad Paisley's 'Accidental Racist'
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(Yahoo!) - LL Cool J has just gone where few rappers have.
The "NCIS: Los Angeles" star and host of the Grammy Awards appears on country singer Brad Paisley's "Accidental Racist."
The song features Paisley and LL Cool J approaching racism from different perspectives, Paisley from a white man who is proud of his Southern heritage and LL Cool J from a black man who wants to be judged for the content of his character, not his appearance.
"Accidental Racist" appears on Paisley's Wheelhouse album, which is available Tuesday, April 9.
Paisley returns LL Cool J's favor by appearing on the iconic rapper's forthcoming album Authentic, which is due April 30.
Although collaborations between rap and country stars are rare, at least one unlikely cross-genre pairing has enjoyed tremendous success.
In 2004, Nelly and Tim McGraw combined for what is to-date the biggest rap-country collaboration of all time with the hit single "Over And Over."
Nelly featured the song, which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, on his Suit album.
The St. Louis rapper released two albums, Sweat and Suit, on September 14, 2004.
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World War II Veterans of the Lexington Council on Aging
Monthly meeting with a presentation.
Weather Note: In case of questionable or adverse weather conditions, please call the Library (781-862-6288) prior to coming to the program. If the Library has closed, there will be an automated phone message to that effect.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - 1:15pm to 3:15pm
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The curriculum of Earlham's German Program anticipates the future as much as it honors the past. To come to know the rich cultural heritage and the political and intellectual history of German-speaking countries is an educational end in itself. However, our work as teachers is equally intent on presenting the complexities of today's increasingly diverse German-speaking world and its many future challenges.
All of our courses adhere to the nationally articulated Standards for Foreign Language Learning. Our basic language courses focus on both language and culture, while introducing students to authentic texts, literary as well as non-literary. In upper-level literature, culture and film courses, students learn to describe, analyze and interpret a broad variety of texts in social, cultural and historical contexts. In all of our courses students work toward raising their level of proficiency in the three modes of communication: Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational. Through the texts they study, they also learn to appreciate the ethnic, religious and cultural diversity of the German-speaking world.
All of our courses, whether they focus on language, literature or culture, afford students some opportunity to work with others in a group setting. Many upper-level students also work with faculty on collaborative research projects. All students of German may choose to live in German House, where they use the language in an informal setting. Each year an International Language Assistant also lives in German House. Students wanting to spend time in a German-speaking country may choose the semester-long Germany/Austria Program or the May Term in Berlin.
German majors and minors often combine their work with study of another discipline. For example past graduates have majored in German and Psychology, German and International Studies and German and Art. Our minors use German to complement their studies in a number of other disciplines. German also is one of the languages that students may choose as part of the Comparative Languages and Linguistics (CLL) major. Many of our majors, both graduates and undergraduates, receive internships, scholarships or fellowships to work or study in German-speaking countries.
A combination of German with another field has proven to be invaluable to graduates as they have pursued further study or as they have entered into a profession. Recent graduates of our program now work in such diverse areas as art, art history, information science, natural sciences, psychology, education, translating and language testing. Their career successes and personal satisfaction tell us that we prepare our students well for the demands of the global world.
The Program offers three courses that fulfill the Language component of the Perspectives on Diversity Requirement, GER 101, 102 and 201; and three that fulfill the International component of the Perspectives on Diversity Requirement, GER 344, 345 and 346. A number of General Education Requirements may also be fulfilled through off-campus study.
Note: GER 344 New Voices: German Jewish Writers and GER 345 New Voices: Germans of Color are both offered for seven weeks in German and seven weeks in English. Students who register for both seven-week courses in German or in English may receive 4 credits to complete the International component of the Perspectives on Diversity Requirement.
Students may major or minor in German. All majors participate in an off-campus study program in a German-speaking country. Students majoring in German may apply three courses from Earlham's Germany/Austria Program toward the Major. Those who minor in German may apply two courses from Earlham's Germany/Austria Program toward the Minor. Some General Education Requirements can be completed in these programs.
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*GER 101 BASIC GERMAN I (5 credits) Proficiency-oriented language course emphasizes the development of language skills and cultural competence. Incorporates the national Standards for Language Learning: Communication, Cultures, Comparisons, Connections and Communities; and the three modes of communication: Interpretive, Interpersonal and Presentational. (D-L)
*GER 102 BASIC GERMAN II (5 credits) A continuation of German 101. Prerequisite: GER 101 or equivalent. (D-L)
*GER 201 INTERMEDIATE GERMAN (4 credits) Continues to develop language and cultural competence and to improve reading strategies. Prerequisite: GER 102 or equivalent. (D-L)
GER 301 ADVANCED GERMAN (3 credits) Develops a number of competencies, including knowing about text types and discourse genres, developing analytical and critical thinking skills, and using advanced grammatical structures to communicate in culturally appropriate contexts. Prerequisite: GER 201 or equivalent.
GER 302 ADVANCED GERMAN CONVERSATION (1 credit) Concentrates primarily on developing and using students' oral skills to communicate in culturally appropriate contexts. Prerequisite: GER 102 or equivalent. (AY)
GER 343 WOMEN IN GERMAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE (3 credits) Critical reading of representative works. Focuses on the contributions of women to the literary life and cultures of German-speaking countries. Also explores myths and misconceptions regarding women by addressing questions of image and reality. Prerequisite: GER 301 or consent of the instructor. Also listed as WGSS 343. (AY)
*GER 344 NEW VOICES: GERMAN JEWISH WRITERS (2 credits) Examines issues of Jewish identity in Germany and Austria and what it is like to live as a Jew in German-speaking Europe. This seven-week seminar studies the prose, poetry and essays of German Jewish writers who respond to these issues in a variety of ways. Also listed as JWST 344. Offered in German (first seven weeks) and English (second seven weeks). (D-I) (AY)
*GER 345 NEW VOICES: GERMANS OF COLOR (2 credits) Introduces students to texts written by Afro-Germans as well as texts by authors with migration backgrounds. Explores the cultural, ethnic and religious diversity of contemporary German-speaking countries through literary and non-literary texts, films and music. Also listed as AAAS 345. Offered in English (first seven weeks) and in German (second seven weeks). (D-I) (AY)
GER 346 CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY GERMAN FILM (3 credits) Examines films in the historical and social contexts from the Expressionist period of the early 1920s to contemporary German cinema. Also looks at cinema as an art form and film style. Also listed as FILM 346. (DI) (AY)
GER 407 TRANSLATION: THEORY AND PRACTICE (3 credits) Considers a range of issues in translation, which may include comparative stylistics, gender in translation and machine translation. In addition to readings, discussion and research on particular aspects of translation, students design and carry out individual and group translation projects. Prerequisite: GER 301. (AY)
GER 408 CONTEMPORARY GERMAN SPEAKING COUNTRIES (3 credits) Explores cultural, socio-economic and political developments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland since 1945. Prerequisite: GER 301 or equivalent or consent of the instructor. (AY)
GER 454 DRAMA AND DRAMATIC TRADITION (4 credits) Explores drama as an enduring art form and looks at the essential characteristics of a dramatic work. Examines significant works from the Middle Ages to the present. Discusses drama as an art form that depends on and challenges tradition within German and Austrian cultural history. Prerequisite: GER 301 or consent of the instructor. (AY)
GER 455 GERMAN NARRATIVE (4 credits) Introduces students to a number of significant works of German prose and to critical evaluation of those texts. Examines both literary and non-literary texts from the Middle Ages to the present and explores how they reflect the culture and times in which they were written. Prerequisite: GER 301 or consent of the instructor. (AY)
GER 481 INTERNSHIPS, FIELD STUDIES AND OTHER FIELD EXPERIENCES (1-3 credits)
GER 482 SPECIAL TOPICS (3 credits) Topics vary.
GER 483 TEACHING ASSISTANTS (1-3 credits) Reserved for International Teaching Assistants.
GER 484 STUDENT/FACULTY RESEARCH PROJECT (1-4 credits) Collaborative research with faculty.
GER 485 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3 credits) Intended for advanced students. An investigation of a specific topic conceived and planned by the student in consultation with a faculty adviser.
GER 488 SENIOR CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE (3 credits) Designed to serve the broadest possible mix of interests of Junior and Senior majors. Topics vary.
*ART 352 ART HISTORY (3 credits) With special attention to Baroque and fin-de-siècle Vienna, the course introduces the history of western art. Regular museum visits and excursions take advantage of the vast architectural and artistic treasures of Vienna. (A-TH)
GER 301 GERMAN LANGUAGE (6 credits) Intensive language course offered in Marburg and Berlin. Helps students gain language and cultural competence. In-class work is complemented by a number of course-related excursions.
GER 350 AUSTRIAN LITERATURE (3 credits) Focuses primarily on works from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Examines both literary and non-literary texts in the context of the powerful political and social changes taking place in Austria and Europe.
*GER 355 AUSTRIA AND THE EUROPEAN UNION (3 credits) Introduces the history of Austria and examines the European integration process after World War II. Examines the structure and role of the European Union; the challenges of EU enlargement; the relationship between Europe and the U.S.; and the role of Europe on the global stage. (D-I)
GER 360 CONTEMPORARY GERMAN CULTURE (2 credits) Examines issues confronting 21st-century Germans. Topics vary but may include migration and population changes, Germany as a multicultural society, and Germany's role in Europe and in the European Union.
GER 362 ETHNOGRAPHIC PROJECT (1 credit) Students examine in detail one aspect of German or Austrian culture in which they have a particular interest. Students are not expected to do extensive library research for the project but instead are encouraged to interact with Germans or Austrians and to develop good listening and observation skills. Learning to become effective participant observers is central to the success of the project.
GER 318 MAY TERM IN BERLIN (3 credits) Examines ethnic, religious and cultural diversity in Berlin. Focuses on four of the many communities living in the city: Afro-Germans and Germans of African descent, Turkish Germans, Jewish Germans, and Berlin's Muslim population. Explores first, how Germans define diversity, multiculturalism and intercultural living; and second, how Germans respond to their own diversity and address its attendant issues. Examines the historical context of Berlin's multiculturalism and considers its implications for all of Germany and for greater Europe. No prerequisites. Course offered in English. (AY)


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Fox News whitewashes another Republican front group
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In a story on conservative efforts to win support for President Bush's proposal to partially privatize Social Security, Fox News chief Washington correspondent Jim Angle identified Progress for America (PFA), a conservative lobbying organization with strong Republican ties, as simply "an outside group." PFA, which has launched a $20 million campaign in support of Bush's Social Security plan, is regularly identified as "pro-Bush" or "conservative" on other news outlets. Fox has recently provided similar cover for another pro-privatization Republican front group, USA Next.
Angle labeled PFA "an outside group" as he introduced a clip from a new ad produced by the Progress for America Voter Fund, PFA's "conservative issue advocacy organization" that operates as a 527 group. In addition, PFA is registered as a 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(6) nonprofit group.
From the March 8 edition of Special Report with Brit Hume:
ANGLE: An outside group called Progress for America made its biggest national ad buy thus far.
PFA AD [video clip]: Some people say Social Security is not in trouble, just like some thought the Titanic was unsinkable.
ANGLE: The ad argues that with fewer workers paying in and more workers in retirement, the system will get in deeper and deeper financial problems and is headed for trouble.
PFA AD [video clip]: President Bush wants to rescue Social Security now, before we hit the iceberg. The Bush plan: voluntary personal retirement accounts.
In contrast, CNN and NBC (the only other TV news outlets to mention PFA in the past month, according to a Nexis search) identified the group as "conservative" or noted that it spent "$45 million re-electing President Bush."
Despite the group's claim to be "nonpartisan," PFA has close and longstanding ties to the Republican Party. Tony Feather, PFA's founder, was the political director of the 2000 Bush-Cheney presidential campaign before founding PFA in 2001. An August 25, 2002, Washington Post article called Feather "a close ally of Karl Rove" and detailed the "strong ties" PFA has "to the Republican establishment":
It has raised millions of dollars, which it uses to promote Bush's agenda of tax cuts, energy legislation, conservative judicial appointments and free trade. ... Its spokesmen include Ken Adelman, the top arms control officer in the Reagan administration. White House operatives, such as Rove and political director Ken Mehlman, have addressed private PFA briefing sessions at the Hay Adams Hotel.
Feather left PFA in 2003 "after receiving legal advice that his involvement with PFA and the Bush-Cheney campaign could violate federal laws barring coordination between the groups," [The Washington Post 5/25/04]. The Post also noted that his firm, Feather, Larson & Synhorst (now the DCI Group), "has already been paid at least $1.6 million by the Bush-Cheney campaign," and called Tom Synhorst, a partner in the firm, "a key strategic adviser to PFA." Media Matters for America has previously outlined DCI Group's ties to the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth smear campaign against Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) and noted Synhorst's involvement in a controversial "push polling" scheme against Senator John McCain (R-AZ) during the 2000 South Carolina Republican presidential primary.
Further, Republican media adviser Chris LaCivita, a consultant for USA Next and a former DCI Group employee, is also executive director of PFA, according to progressive watchdog group Public Citizen. And Benjamin L. Ginsberg, a PFA consultant, was national counsel for the 2000 and 2004 Bush-Cheney campaigns, a position he resigned in 2004 after news reports revealed that he was also providing legal counsel to the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth. Though PFA claims to be nonpartisan, a May 2004 Washington Monthly article reported that PFA's website "used to describe its purpose as 'supporting Pres. George Walker Bush's agenda for America,' but that slogan, apparently too brazen to pass legal muster, has since been changed."
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IQ stands for intelligence quotient and is a mental capability score that is determined by the ability to reason, solve problems, think abstractly, and recognize patterns such as the relationships of elements in a configuration.
Types of Intelligence
Fluid Intelligence includes such abilities as problem-solving, memory, learning, and pattern recognition.
Crystallized Intelligence is more static, consisting primarily of acquired knowledge.
Instant IQ Report
Access to questions & answers.
Percentile Rankings
Analytical Report
Measure multiple areas of cognitive ability.
The IQ test as we know today began with the Stanford-Binet test. Theodore Simon and Alfred Binet devised the IQ test in 1905. Their post test analysis was used to indicate a need for more teaching and didn't necessarily imply an inability to learn. This philosophy is still held today with professionals and researchers.
IQ, an abbreviation for "intelligence quotient", is a score used to measure general cognitive ability derived from a set of standardized tests. It is expressed as a number normalized so that the average IQ in an age group is 100 -- in other words an individual scoring 115 is above-average when compared to similarly aged people. The distribution of IQ scores is more-or-less Gaussian, that is it follows the famous "bell curve".


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This is a business game in which players manage their virtual farms in the Wild West - they grow crops, raise cattle and make investments. Individual games involve 1-15 players at a time and last for 6-17 turns, with turns calculated every 4 or 8 minutes, 12 hours or 24 hours. It is a basic simulation of business skills and how economies and markets function. Farmersi is entirely browser based and does not require the downloading of any software.
Simulations in Principles of Microeconomics
Iowa Electronic Markets (IEM) is an online futures market where contract payoffs are based on real-world events such as political outcomes (including the US Presidential election), companies' earnings per share (EPS), and stock price returns. It is run as a non-profit educational and research project by faculty at University of Iowa, Henry B. Tippie College of Business. Most of the markets use real money, although there is a free practice market. The site includes instructor resources, research papers based on their experience and a trader's manual.
A set of configurable, graphically appealing, online interactive games that work across laptops, iOS (Apple) and Android devices. Instructors can customise the games, or use default settings, and students join by entering a class code. The instructor gets a graphical analysis of outcomes immediately at the end of the session, for use in class discussion. The site has course guides that suggest how to sequence the games in different Economics courses, and each game has references to relevant papers. The site's apps can also be used to administer individual survey or assessment questions online.
A set of interactive games that are played in the browser. The tutor selects a game and chooses the number of players, then is given unique logins to distribute to learners. One game - an airline pricing game - is played against the computer: in the rest, learners play against each other.
A free stock market simulation, designed for secondary education, in which participants trade a virtual $100,000 on the US stock market.
Ad-supported site providing a fantasy share-trading game, with supporting materials. Participants have a virtual 100,000 pounds to invest in shares which are priced using real data from the London Stock Exchange. It has already been used by thousands of learners in UK schools and universities.
Beat The Market Online contains simulation games and exercises designed to teach Principles or Introductory level Microeconomics as well as Managerial Economics. The goal is to maximize profits in one or more of the market structures including Perfect Competition, Monopoly, Monopolistic Competition or Oligopoly. Accompanying exercises cover a range of topics including market equilibrium, demand, elasticity, production, costs, and revenue maximization. The simulation games and exercises are all automatically graded and provided to the Instructor online with progress reports. An online consultant helps guide students. Students may compete against each other or computer managed firms as individuals or in teams. The simulation manages the entire process for the Instructor. Learning levels enables the Instructor to teach either principles or introductory economics by limiting the number of decisions to four or less. Data from the simulation, both cross sectional and time series, can be exported to Excel.


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Except one time, you see, except one time—he was elated because he met Mikoyan in Mexico.
Mikoyan gave a few figures on the production of household appliances.
And Mikoyan said, "Thank you very much, some day I will come and see you."
In other words, you wouldn't have anything to do with Mikoyan?
He proudly displayed the Mikoyan Noiseless which he had holstered under his left shoulder.
Now, the occasion when Mikoyan was in Mexico was some other occasion?
He began gushing the advantages of the Mikoyan before they were well out of the hotel.
And we heard—I don't know from whom we heard—that they met Mikoyan.
Here was the Russian plane, and Mikoyan was making a speech.
And then one day, Mikoyan was with that group—the rest of them were technicians.


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The capital city of Chile, Santiago is an inspiring and diverse place to visit, and the Tulip Inn Presidente is the perfect base from which to discover it. Centrally located close to both the vibrant downtown district and the busy business district, the hotel is ideal for both leisure and business travellers alike, offering a unique 4 star hotel experience in Santiago.
At the Tulip Inn Presidente, guests will find themselves just a short stroll away from the city's much-lauded Providencia financial, cultural and shopping district, where they will find a dazzling array of restaurants, bars, boutiques, markets and more. Further afield, all the many attractions of Santiago are just waiting to be discovered, with everything from beautiful parks and bustling plazas to world-class museums and galleries, grand historic palaces and beautiful architecture wait to delight and amaze even the most seasoned of travellers. In the evenings, guests can sample delicious Chilean cuisine, relax in cool jazz bars or visit one of the city's many nightclubs before retiring to the comfort of their room. For those that like to indulge in outdoor pursuits, mountain climbing, skiing and bicycling tours are available nearby, while the area's many wineries and vineyards provide the perfect opportunity for a fun and refreshing day out of the city.
Our business guests will also be delighted to discover that the hotel is located just a few minutes' walk from the business district, where many key financial and cultural institutions are based.
At the Tulip Inn Presidente every care has been taken to ensure that our guests enjoy a stay that they will never forget. Easily accessed by public transport with an underground station just half a block away, the hotel combines traditional charm with modern comfort and facilities, with a cool cocktail bar and international restaurant offering outdoor terrace dining adding to the appeal. So whether you are just stopping by for a few days or making the Tulip Inn Presidente your home for a while, you can be sure to experience the very best of Santiago when staying with us.


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Hanwang Technology, which markets its products under the Hanvon brand, is showcasing several e-book readers, including the latest WISEreader N618 at Computex 2010.
The Wi-Fi-enabled N618 is the first Hanwang e-book reader featuring built-in wireless connectivity. It uses a 6-inch E-Ink EPD with 16 grayscale.
The device supports e-book formats of txt, htxt, HTML, PDF, doc and xls.
- Wireless broadband developments in Southeast Asia markets
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.
- 2015 global tablet demand forecast
This Digitimes Research Special Report provides a 2015 forecast for the global tablet market and analyzes the strategies of key market players such as Google, Apple, Intel, and Microsoft.
- 2015 China smartphone panel trend forecast
This Digitimes Research Special Report analyzes the strategies of key China-based major panel makers BOE, Tianma and IVO for attacking the different market segments through technology and pricing, and their relationship to local vendors Huawei, Lenovo, ZTE, Xiaomi and Coolpad.


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A deep respect for tradition is found within all of Chinese
art. Formulas have been copied from the masters for centuries and passed
on to successive generations as a way to honor master artists, and also
for study and practice. In contrast to much of the work created by Western
artists, originality is not emphasized in traditional Chinese art. The
artist does not wish to violate the "qi" or inner spirit of
the artwork by adding too much individual expression.
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100 contestants were chosen during 22 "recruitment" events throughout the US and all regional winners were invited to the National Finals at the Franklin Family Ranch, near Austin, Texas. Weekly shows feature national celebrities "coaching" horse and riders to be the best they can be for America's viewers!
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JJ Hickson's tenure with the Trail Blazers came to an end on Sunday, when the free agent forward/center agreed to a three-year contract with the Denver Nuggets.
Hickson, 24, started 80 games for the Blazers last season in what was the best season of his career. He averaged 12.7 points per game and set career highs in rebounding (10.4 per game) and field goal shooting (56.2 percent), which ranked sixth in the NBA. He also recorded 40 double-doubles, the seventh-most in the NBA.
The Blazers initially acquired Hickson off waivers near the end of the 2011-12 season and heinstantly endeared himself to Blazers fans with relentless energy and rugged rebounding. After watching their dreams of acquiring center Roy Hibbert dashed by the Indiana Pacers last July, the Blazers brought Hickson back to Portland on a one-year deal before last season and he won the starting center job in training camp. He willingly played center all season despite being undersized at 6-foot-9.
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Best Of :: Shopping & Services
When future generations look back at 2015, they will no doubt label it "The Year of the Vape." You can't shop at Publix without looking four stores down and seeing some ironically named vape store next to the frozen yogurt place. VaporFi is different, however. Located in Sawgrass Mills Mall, Vapor-Fi is to vaping what Starbucks is to coffee. VaporFi allows customers to sit at a bar, try different flavors, and eventually choose a kit that suits their budgets and lifestyles. They have more than 30,000 flavor combinations to pick from. Looking to kick smoking cigarettes? If so, they have flavors that mock the taste of the bad stuff, so your body can't tell the difference after a few pulls. They also have marshmallow and Raspberry Razz.
Homelessness was at the forefront in Fort Lauderdale this past year, what with the city enacting an ordinance that restricted people from sharing food with the homeless outdoors. Officials said the ordinance was put in place to make sure that public feeding of the homeless was sanitary, but the new rule blew up in their faces as an avalanche of national scorn buried the city, which was seen as discriminating against the needy. Enter Food Not Bombs, like Batman with a plate of food and love. As things got hairy, Food Not Bombs was there, calling the ordinance what it was: a "homeless hate law." Members rallied angry citizens at City Hall, went on hunger strikes, and even sued the city. The group has held feedings every Friday at Stranahan Park for years — and probably will for years to come, stupid laws be damned.
Someone once said that the soul of a city is its bookstores. Well, odds are, someone at some point said something like that — and they weren't wrong. Unfortunately, the independently owned bookstore has largely gone the way of the dodo bird, run into the ground by soulless big-box bookstores, and, of course, Amazon. But indie stores are not all gone, and the ones that have managed to hold on this long must be doing something very, very right. Big Apple Bookstore is one such establishment. Established in Oakland Park in 2005 and relocated to Fort Lauderdale in 2012, Big Apple is primarily a used-book store. While some local shops have survived by specializing (like Murder by the Beach in Delray), Big Apple has remained a generalist, offering fiction, romance, science fiction, children's, self-help, business, etc., as well as CDs, DVDs, and even vinyl records. To top it off, everything in the store is $4 or less. A self-described "quaint" shop, Big Apple invites you to browse the aisles at your leisure. And it's got to get those used items from somewhere, so it buys and accepts trade-ins, but always call ahead when you've got something to unload.
Readers' Choice: Murder on the Beach Bookstore
Like bookstores, brick-and-mortar comic book stores are a dying breed. That's why Zaldiva Comics is appreciated by so many avid comic-book collectors in South Florida. Zaldiva lets you sell comics, come in and buy new or used ones, or just browse the new releases every Wednesday. The shop is also a licensed auction house, so staff here can help you find a buyer for your old titles or list them on eBay. Zaldiva knows that comic-book collectors in 2015 are some of the most technologically savvy people around, so it offers numerous services to capitalize on this, including a grading service that helps you determine if your comic is salable. Comic-book collectors in South Florida can't ask for much more.
A lot of sex happens here in South Florida, but apparently not enough. There's a reason the Fuck Me Silly Masturbator ($502.39) exists. And a reason Rock Hard Love Stuff stocks ten varieties on its website. Inside its brick-and-mortar store, you'll find a buttload of butt plugs and penis enlargers, plus more sex-positive toys for women who love women than any other store in South Florida that we've visited; trust us, we've looked. And if you can't find what you're looking for in Wilton Manors, the staff will source it from its sister store, Booby Trap Love Stuff. On the hunt for a clit cuddler? Rock Hard has you covered. Not sure what a clit cuddler is? That's OK; neither are we. But ask and you shall receive a detailed sexplanation from the staff. And if you're shy about showing up during daylight hours, Rock Hard Love Stuff never closes before midnight on Sundays through Thursdays and stays open until 3:30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Go ahead, get freaky.
It's not easy to find a men's clothing store that isn't built around suits and business wear. Not that bros don't need to suit up every once in a while, but it's hard to find stuff that's not for work yet not from Old Navy-Macy-Penney's. Women have endless boutiques filled with all kinds of unique threads that you can't stumble upon at the mall. Men? We gotta search. The Archives is the solution to that problem. A quick rundown of requirements: Shirts and hats with logos stripped? Check. Boots, running shoes, and skate shoes in every color of the spectrum? Check. A sideways obsession with and stock of records and music equipment because it's as important as clothing? Check. Ignore the references online to it being for hipsters. That word is meaningless now, and this place has stuff for everybody.
Readers' Choice: Pink Slip Threads


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In this debate, Lewis represents 'mere Christianity', Kennedy modern humanism, and Huxley 'Eastern pantheism'.
Thus Wordsworth shrank back into Toryism, as it were, from a Shelleyan extreme of pantheism as yet disembodied.
The passage from pantheism to epicureanism is not a long one.
His view of the relation of God to his creatures is held to foreshadow the pantheism of Spinoza.
I think myself that it is easy to make too much of Goethe's pantheism.
This theodicy of Cousin laid him open obviously enough to the charge of pantheism.
The Stoic system of physics was materialism with an infusion of pantheism.
Different modifications of this belief are found, some approaching very close to pantheism and others to complete theism.
It is closely allied to pantheism and the fate of the Stoics.
As we recede from anthropomorphism we must go either to the Trinity or pantheism.
"belief that God and the universe are identical," from pantheist (n.), which was coined (1705) by Irish deist John Toland (1670-1722), from Greek pan- "all" (see pan-) + theos "god" (see Thea).
Toland's word was borrowed into French, which from it formed panthéisme (1712) which returned to English as pantheism "the doctrine that all is god" in 1732 (no evidence that Toland used pantheism).
Greek pantheios meant "common to all gods" (see pantheon). Other words used at various times for similar notions include panentheism, "philosophy founded on the notion that all things are in God" (1874), from German (1828), coined by Karl Christian Friedrich Krause (1781-1832).
The belief that God, or a group of gods, is identical with the whole natural world; pantheism comes from Greek roots meaning "belief that everything is a god."


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LONDON -- Sega Amusements reports that Giant Key Master, the latest development in its popular prize-vending lineup, is shipping again. The first production run sold out in March.
Optimized for bigger locations and larger, higher-value prizes, Giant Key Master targets bigger locations like malls and theaters. "Our first production run sold out before it even arrived," said Sega sales manager Vince Moreno.
Giant Key Master offers the same gameplay as the original Key Master, with higher capacity and visibility because it's twice the size. The game is two-sided, with a playfield and prize chute configured to handle bigger prizes accessible from the left side, while the right side closely resembles the original Key Master.
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Why you need 1000 keys or 100 keys when you only need for wpa a 4 way handshake?
Today, I discovered sth strange. OK here we go:
I installed bt4 beta on a macbook pro (not the latest unibody but the latest 17" before unibody version). I benchmarked a wpa attack with aircrack-ng
and got about 1000 Keys/s. I did the same with cowpatty and got about 100 Keys/s.
For THIS benchmark I didn´t used any FPGA.
But how can this huge difference between aircrack and cowpatty be explained?
Am I missing something?
Why you need 1000 keys or 100 keys when you only need for wpa a 4 way handshake?
Funny, i thought i asked something.
Anyone can answer my question?
@Joerg: Perhaps compiling cowpatty from source on your macbook results in optimized performance, you should also ensure you have the openssl libs installed as far as I remember.
@cob4lt: I think you missed the point, of course you need the handshake but the cracking itself requires running aircrack or cowpatty. In the best case the essid is very common and you have a precomputed cowpatty table for it.
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kdshapiro Posts: 5,751Have you taken both cars for a test drive? I think the TL would win for fuel economy, but the G35 is more oriented toward sport. If it were me, I would get the TL.
Hello: I compared/contrasted both cars. Both winners, depending on your criteria, which, sound a bit like mine. The better choice for me was the TL: Smoother, quieter ride, better style inside and out with better materials in the interior (imho, of course). Better fuel economy (both EPA and in discussing with a co-worker who drives an '04 G35x).
Yes, the TL has bi-xenon (HID) headlights with a 4yr/50k miles warranty.
You must drive them both as extesively as possible to make your best decision.
Good luck, have fun and let us know which was the best car for you.
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I am in the market for a used version of one of these types of cars. I cannot afford a BMW 330i after all the bells and whistles I want are added so for me it is between an 05 or newer TL and G35.
From my research and test driving both cars I have found that the interior of the TL is superior to the G35, minus the poor quality of leather in the TL. I am not a huge fan of the auto tranny in the TL as it seems to not shift fast enough when I want it to. The G35 is more fun to drive, but the interior does not seem any better than a regular Nissan. Also, I will have semi-poor road conditions to contend with in the winter and I would have to spring for the X version of the G35 while the FWD of the TL would be fine.
If anyone owns either of these 2 cars could comment on the lasting quality, interior quality (especially the leather quality), winter handling, automatic transmission performance, ground clearance issues for the TL, and overall "It" factor for each I would appreciate it. Thanks
I have an '05 auto Tl (you are aware you can get a 6 speed manual in the TL, of course...). I have no issue with the leather in my now 19 month old TL, it looks almost new. I treat it with McGuires Leather wipes every so often.
If you live in a snow belt (I'm in Boston area), the TL with the standard tires will not be great in the snow. The larger footprint of the Bridgestone's on my TL combined with the fact that they are just not good in the snow has presented me with some challenges the past couple of winters. If I was using the TL to head to ski country, snows would be mandatory. I won't be a repeat Turanza EL42 customer...
I, too, considered (among others) the G35 and the TL and here is why the TL was the winner for me vs. the G:
Better styling both inside and out.
Better materials and layout of the interior.
Smoother, quieter ride (coming from a Chrylser 300M, great car btw, I wanted quieter...)
Better mpg.
FWD vs the added weight/complexity of AWD.
I enjoyed the Infiiti's power and handling. But I lean towards the luxury side of the luxury/sports sedan equation.
Good luck, let us know which turns out to be the best car for you!
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I am not a huge fan of the auto tranny in the TL as it seems to not shift fast enough when I want it to.
My TL 6-speed shifts just fine. Nice short throws that are nearly as precise as my former S2000 and much better than the G35 6-speed I tested in 2004. But I am also not at all impressed with the performance of Acura's automatic transmissions. They fall well behind BMW and Mercedes, and even Infiniti and Lexus, IMO. We would gladly have paid extra for a TL style 6-speed in our MDX, had that been an option.
I've heard every excuse why people claim they need an automatic. Most are lame. My wife and I have each been driving 30+ years, live in traffic unfriendly DC and still, with the exception of the MDX, neither of us has ever owned an automatic. If wives can take up golf and tennis, they sure as hell can learn to drive a stick. Heck, my youngest daughter could shift my S2000 from 1st to 2nd and back from the passenger seat when she was 5 (with her left hand). She would tell me when when to push in the clutch. We never went over 20 mph, but that's beside the point.
Unless you have a physical disability, you really ought to consider the TL 6-speed. In addition to a manual transmission, it has exceptional Brembo brakes and a sportier suspension that makes it tighter handling. Just don't order the high performance tire option. The Bridgestone Potenza's are great on dry pavement, but a bit squirmish in the snow.
I understand that different tires come on the navi vs non-navi models. Are the Michelins on the navi models any better quality than the Bridgestone ones you guys have? On my budget I am looking for a 2005 or 2006 once the 07's come out and it is pretty hard to find a manual trans TL out there. I'd like navi, but it is not a must for me since I bet I would use it less than 5% of my driving time. I am pretty sure that given the quality of build for Acuras buying a couple years used isn't a problem. I am trying to stay away from 04 TLs since it was a redesigning year and usually those are trouble spots.
Do you two have any problems with the low clearance issue? Some reviews have said that they scrape their TLs on the pavement when going up abrupt inclines and on curbs.
I have a 2004 6-speed w/ navigation. When I bought, there was no difference in tires between navi and non-navi models. All automatics got Bridgestone Tourenzas. The 6-speed had an option for "HPT" (high performance tires), which, for an extra $200, replaced the Bridgestone Tourenzas with much better Bridgestone Potenzas. I'm not sure what they are using currently.
I found large dealers in DC had at least 1-2 6-speeds to test drive. My small hometown dealer had to order a 6-speed (in reality, swap allocations) to get a navi in my exact color choice. But it only took a few weeks. They are in western PA, within a couple hundred miles of the Acura factory in Ohio at whcih the TL is ade, so that may have helped.
I don't have problems with low clearance over speed bumps or up and down ramps. You can't drive your wheels right up to a 7-8" high concrete wheel stop in a parking lot, but I think that's the case with almost all cars today. If the front apron on the TL is any lower than my 1995 Maxima, it's only by an inch or less.
Regarding the 2004 model, I have 23,000 miles on mine and have a couple of friends that have 35,000 and 40,000 miles respectively. I am not aware of any new model bugs, so I wouldn't avoid the 2004 model year, if that gets you what you want at the right price. My 1995 Maxima and 2005 911 were also first model year redesigns without any problems.
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306 HP - was just announced..
Oh yea! I'm trading my 05 in for an 07.
To address the TL and G35 shopper, take CR's advice. If you want luxury with a little sport, get the TL. If you want performance with a little luxury, get a G. 306 ponies are bound to kick something!
0-60 in about 5 seconds! Yikes!
goodegg Posts: 905Get the TL. Fun to drive, 32 mpg highway, looks better, priced lower, less aggrivating issues (check out problems and solutions on this board for both cars and you'll see what I mean), MORE ROOM (I felt a bit cramped in the G35), better standard electronics (Hands Free Link for bluetooth phones,etc.) and American made! (doesn't hurt to pump our econonmy)
avs007 Posts: 100Get the TL. Fun to drive, 32 mpg highway, looks better, priced lower, less aggrivating issues (check out problems and solutions on this board for both cars and you'll see what I mean), MORE ROOM (I felt a bit cramped in the G35), better standard electronics (Hands Free Link for bluetooth phones,etc.) and American made! (doesn't hurt to pump our econonmy)
Better electronics? The G35 also has bluetooth hands free. The G35 also has things the TL does not, like power tilt/telescoping steering wheel with memory, keyless/intelligent locks/ignition, MP3 support, RDS Display on radio, etc.
So I am still thinking about an 05 TL as my car of choice right now. I just test drove a 2003 BMW 330xi and it felt alot better on the road than the TL, but the interior was pretty skimp on a $30k car. I don't have the money to buy a brand new car and obviously a Japanese car will hold its value better than a German one, but I just wanted to see what people thought on this...is there a huge difference over an 04 TL and an 05 TL? Consumer Reports says 04 is a trouble-spot year for the TL bc of the redesign and they rate the body integrity pretty low for that year. I figure if I wait for the 07 TL to come out I will be able to find a cheaper 05 with navi for the same price as an 05 is currently. Does anyone have an opinion on a solid reason to get an 05 over an 04 other than it just being a year newer? Thanks.
pat Posts: 10,421Let's discuss the difference in the ride quality between the 530Xi and 330Xi here: BMW 3-Series AWD vs. BMW 5-Series AWD.
dleshine Posts: 2Since I have both, I can tell you, the TL is heavier, gets ecellent gas mileage. For the type of driving you say you do, the TL wins. PS, the Infiniti is considerably noisier, and the shifter noise is very noticeable.
kman007 Posts: 1I think the intelligent key system is buggie. You will read about the issues on other sites. The computer chip that controls all the funky tech is unstable.
gooddeal2 Posts: 750I think the intelligent key system is buggie. You will read about the issues on other sites. The computer chip that controls all the funky tech is unstable.
I had the G for about 8 months now and never had any problems with the key. I think the problem is minimal. People don't know how convenience it is until they have it.
I agree.
Mine is 5 months old and no problems to speak of.
Yes, there is a known issue with the codes in the fob getting scrambled if you allow your fob to sit directly on your cell phone and the phone receives a call... but this is being corrected and we should all have new keys by the end of Sept.
This is my first car with a keyless ignition and with my experience so far, I hope all of my future cars have the option as well.
Keyless ignitions! Nuts! Just when I was figuring out the complexities of using a key/ignition combo!!! Let's see:
1. Insert key
2. Turn key
Thank goodness we're getting rid of this bit of mechanical Rube Goldberg-ism. I hear there's something called I-Drive that greatly enhances the driving experience too!
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It's not the complexity of the process, it's the process itself.
Go a few months without having to stick your hand into your pocket, pull out the keys, unlock the car, insert key into ignition and turn.... you'll understand.
It did take some getting used to though.
I'd get to my destination and then reach up to the steering column, my hand searching for keys that didn't exist.
That took some time to reprogram my brain.
I like not needing keys to get into the car.
Want in? Touch the handle.
Need something in the trunk? Touch the button.
I think it'll be nice in the winter.
Wearing gloves, carrying my laptop bag and not needing to fish for keys.
Yes, even though using a key to unlock and start the car is not a huge hurdle to clear, I really do wish my '04 TL had keyless entry. If you think about it, I'm sure when key fobs that unlock doors and pop trunks first came out, some people questioned their value ("insert key, turn, open door"), too.
Furthermore, it's one of those items that I don't think you can do after-market (you can get an autostart kit, but I don't think you can set it to open doors and trunks keyless).
Navigation systems can clearly be had aftermarket, and they are so good that I don't think I could pay the extra $2,000+ car companies continue to charge for the built-in system. Now I see all the bluetooth options that can be added, too. My parents aftermarket GPS that sticks on the windshield also has bluetooth to allow for speakerphone.
I think "rain sensing" wipers and light-sensitive mirrors are other items that we don't need, but they're great conveniences and I don't think you can get them done aftermarket.
Navigation systems ~ I don't think I could pay the extra $2,000+ car companies continue to charge for the built-in system.
True, but being built in goes a long way for some people.
I personally don't want to spend 35-40K on a car and then stick some add-on device to my dashboard.
I love the built in seamless look of the stock navi.
Also, that 2K does buy other things as well.
Take the G for instance... along with the Navigation & Live Traffic, it also adds goodies like XM Sat Radio, The Music Box MP3 Harddrive system w/ added compact flash slot and also includes Voice Recognition for climate control, audio, information and navigation systems.
The 2K goes a little further than just buying the Navi itself.
Also, that 2K does buy other things as well.
Take the G for instance... along with the Navigation & Live Traffic, it also adds goodies like XM Sat Radio, The Music Box MP3 Harddrive system w/ added compact flash slot and also includes Voice Recognition for climate control, audio, information and navigation systems.
You are absolutely right. B/c my L came with nav, it also came with voice recognition for the climate control and the radio. I'd just weigh the pros and cons more closely than before.
As an aside, the aftermarket nav that my dad just bought is wireless (it retains its charge through 8 hours of use), so it has a cleaner look, even though it does sit on the dash or get stuck on the windsheild, has bluetooth technology to let you use it's speakers for your cell phone, and it has a built-in MP3 player.
What brand did your father get? How big is the screen? cost?
I'm thinking of resurecting my 1995 Maxima for more frequent use and a portable Nav might make sense.
it was one of the "c" series (the newest ones are the "nuvi" series) - he got it from costco
At this point, I don't know whether 1 co is better than another, so please don't think I'm specifically recommending a certain unit, but now that I know that they can be had with an 8-hr battery and bluetooth, I wouldn't get one without!!!
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