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Cruising with Bill and Danny: Carnival Pride Cruise Review by tuffy0317
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Cruising with Bill and Danny
Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Embarkation: Baltimore
Embarkation - We arrived at the port around 12:30pm after an hour drive from northern Virginia. The process of dropping off luggage and paying for parking was quick and easy. You pay the $15 p/day for parking upfront, which really eased the process when we left. Parking was ample, even though there were still passengers from the previous week's cruise getting off the ship.
Check in once inside the terminal was also relatively quick. The line moved smoothly and since we had completed all of our documents ahead of time, our time at the check in More counter was very short. Something to note: you go through security when you first come in the building. You're able to bring sealed bottled and canned drinks in, but we had an open bottle of water which we had to throw out. Kind of a bummer, since it was $1.50 to replace the water from the vending machine.
Once we checked in, we only had to wait around 45 minutes to board the ship. The boarding process was smooth and done by zones. Once we were on the ship, we went to the Mermaid Grille for lunch, which was crowded, but not impossible to navigate. We wandered around the ship afterward and were able to get in our cabin about 30 minutes early around 3:00 (it looked like other floors were still closed off though).
Ship - We were taken aback at first at the decor when we first walked on the ship. The atrium and public rooms were very dark, with dark woods and dark colored furniture. I commented that it looked like "the Haunted Mansion at Disney." The dEcor grew on me as the week went on, but it still felt misplaced to have a Renaissance themed ship in the middle of the Caribbean. I had heard a lot of talk about the nude paintings. They didn't bother me, but were certainly large and noticeable. We overhead several parents commenting that it was inappropriate. The main dining room was more light and airy though, which was nice. The Butterflies lounge, where we spent some time listening to music and participating in art auctions, had the oddest dEcor - neon, lit up butterflies on the ceilings and walls. It is supposed to be decorated Miami style, I think, but it actually just looks out of place. The LED lights throughout the ship that acted as directional signs to the public rooms also left something to be desired.
Cabin (#7188, 8H balcony, 7th floor, port side) - After having seen the dark public areas, I was nervous that our cabin would be the same way. We were in for a pleasant surprise though! It was tastefully decorated, with a large wooden entertainment unit with a TV, vanity, lots of drawers, a small safe and three large floor to ceiling closets. It also had a couch (which may have folded out to a sofa bed, not sure) and ours had a double bed with charming nightstands, which were perfect for storing books. I had heard a lot about Carnival's version of the heavenly bed and was disappointed to find that the bed was anything but. The linens were nice, but the mattress was HARD. I even like a hard mattress, but this was ridiculously hard. Couple that with the extremely soft pillows, and we had some major neck cramping going on!
The balcony was a great size, with two comfortable chairs that semi-reclined and a small table. We spent many hours out there. The bathroom was a decent size, with a stall shower and a vanity with a lot of shelves. Dining - We choose the late dining, which was at 8:15, since we are used to eating late at home and it worked out great for us. We were assigned a booth for four people and sat with another young couple from Baltimore. I appreciate that Carnival made an effort to seat us with people who we would enjoy talking with (turns out their cabin was also next to ours, but I think that was just coincidence). Putra, our head waiter, was absolutely fantastic. It was his first cruise back after a four month break at home and would never have known it. His food recommendations were always spot on and his service and friendliness were impeccable.
The food overall was good. The baby-back ribs, which we had the last night, were phenomenal - definitely try them! The warm chocolate melting cakes, of course, didn't disappoint. We also had great fish dishes throughout the week. The cappuccino pie was a great dessert and the pumpkin soup was also tasty. We only had wine one night at dinner that we bought at the table, but the bar waitress seemed to be readily available.
We went to David's on Thursday evening (our second formal night). After hearing so many raves, perhaps our expectations were a bit too high. The service was not up to par with the rest of the ship - our nightly service in the dining room was better than the service we received there. The food was pretty good, we both had the 9oz filet mignon, but my steak was overdone (my fault for not sending it back). The desserts were amazing - I had the chocolate torte, which is actually four shot glasses filled with different desserts, and my husband had a generous cheese plate. It's almost worth the trip for the dessert alone! Another disappointment was that an officer of the ship (maybe the maitre d'?) was dining with his wife and young girl (maybe around 8 years old). Despite it being 9pm, they were up and down from the table all night, with the girl hanging off the balcony railing right next to our table. I understand that it is a family cruise, but I was hoping the one place we could avoid children would be David's.
We ordered continental breakfast room service the first morning, but 30 minutes after it should have been there, it hadn't arrived. We called and they said they were running behind. We cancelled our order and went to the Mermaid Grille. However, we ordered room service sandwiches for lunch on Sunday. They arrived within five minutes of ordering. It would be nice if they had hot dishes available for room service.
Entertainment and Ship Activities - We went to two shows in the main Taj Mahal lounge (also decorated a little funky!): the welcome aboard show and the passenger legend's show on the last night. The welcome aboard show left a bit to be desired, especially the comedian. We skipped the comedy shows the rest of the evenings, after we heard nothing but negative things about them. My husband went to the legend's show on the last night and seemed to enjoy it.
Many evenings we went to the Butterflies lounge to listen to the Jafar Curry band. Definitely make the time to go see them! They are fantastic and they play all sorts of music, from Muddy Waters, to Michael Jackson to Maroon 5. Absolutely the best entertainment on board!
Having been on a cruise before, we were excited to see that Park West was holding art auctions on this cruise as well. We went to three throughout the week and bought several pieces of art. The auctioneer, Eddie, made everyone in the room comfortable with the art buying process, and recommended some great pieces to begin a collection with. He also made it fun, with great raffles and giveaways. Even if you're not an art connoisseur, go to at least one auction - there are some very affordable pieces there ($50!) and some great collectors pieces (Peter Max originals for $6,000!).
Staff - The one thing that impressed me most was how wonderful all the staff was. From the maintenance people on up, every staff member smiled and said hello when you passed them in the hall. Our waiter remembered us when we saw him in port and our steward was always warm and welcoming when we saw him (and did a fantastic job on the room).
Debarkation - We chose self debarkation, because we only had two small rolling bags, a suit bag and a shoulder bag. We pulled into port right at 10am and were off the ship by 11:30. It was frustrating, though, to see people struggling with huge suitcases they should have just checked (I actually carried mine and another woman's that was three times the size of mine down the gangway because she was falling over it). The whole process was well organized and we hung out in our room with the door propped open until they called our floor.
Misc. - We knew cruising during hurricane season was a risk, we didn't expect the fun of having two storms! Hurricane Bill stayed about 375 miles to the east of our ship on our way down to the Caribbean. We stayed on schedule and fought the 15-foot swells. They made the ship rock from front to back, which was less nauseous, more fun. Tropical Storm Danny stayed right on our tails all the way back and created some pretty choppy seas from about 200 miles away. It was the only time I felt nauseous, but a little Bonine, staying active and hydrated really helped that. Not once did I feel unsafe and always felt like Carnival had our safety and best interest in mind.
- I wished the ship was cleaner. I noticed a lot of trash lying around, especially on deck. Drink umbrella's and orange slices littered the deck.
- While the partitions between the balconies were ample for noise control and privacy, they did nothing to keep out the smoke from our neighbor's balcony when they went out there to smoke several times a day. I wish Carnival would have non-smoking room and balcony areas, although I'm sure the many, many smokers on board would disagree.
- The spa was great, but if you're flexible with time and procedures, wait until you're on board to book. We heard that they were offering massages for $75-$100 less than what we had paid by booking online ahead of time. Zane and Share were great masseuses. And DEFINITELY get the foot and ankle massage - it was worth every penny of the $39! It was one of the highlights of the cruise.
- We posed for several photos on formal night, but I was a little turned off at the fact that they had photography stations set up every single night. If I wanted a picture of myself lying on a fake beach, I'd go to Sears, not pay $20 for one on the cruise. I understand that a lot of people don't get the opportunity to have a good photo taken of them and their kids very often, it was just a turn off that these photo stations dominated the public areas every evening. Oh, and if you want to buy a photo, make sure you check out the price point before you fall in love with it. My husband and I went back and forth for ten minutes about which formal night portrait to buy, only to find out that it was $22 for one 8x10. In this economy and with 400 photos already on our personal camera? No way.
- Ladies, if you have normal to thick hair, bring your own hair dryer!!! The in room one is fine, but it will take you forever to dry your hair.
- Bring your own water bottle. We ended up buying Carnival water bottles the first day on the ship and it was the best $12 we spent the whole time. We were able to fill them up 24 hours a day at the Mermaid Grille and took them with us everywhere. This was especially great on the port days or when laying by the pool.
Half Moon Cay Port Review BEAUTIFUL! I had been told it would be, and it absolutely was the best port. The sand was like flour, fine and powdery and the water was so clear, you could go out up to your chest and see your feet clearly.
We decided to rent a clam shell for $17 for the day, which seemed like a good idea at the time. However, we barely used it, as my husband spent most of the time in the water and I spent most of my time in a hammock in the shade, reading (they're first come, first serve, but I had no trouble getting one). Make sure you stock up on your sunscreen, as there is very little shade on the beach (just a few small palms here or there). The lunch they served was good, although we got there around 1:45 (it ends at 2pm), and they were beginning to clean up. The jerk chicken was good (they also had hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers available), as were the desserts. Take bottled water from the ship, or bring your own water bottle, as you will need it and they ran out of small cups the day we were there.
Walk down a bit before you find your spot. We were down by cabana 10, by the rest rooms, and it was great because there were less crowds.
The tender system took a bit of time, but it wasn't too bad.
Absolutely the best port! A++++! Less
Published 08/30/09
Cabin review: 8H7188
Great cabin. Good location, mid-ship. 7th floor is the way to go, as you can easily take the stairs up to the 9th floor restaurants and pools. Balcony was the perfect size, no extended balcony needed.
Port and Shore Excursions
We poked around the stores and then walked to the beautiful beach which was right off the ship. It was great to have the beach that close! The sand was soft and there were a lot of chairs available, even some in the shade. We walked down a bit to get away from the crowd and were able to find a relaxing, more kid-free area. The water was beautiful and absolutely crystal clear; however, the "floor" when you were in the water was rock, not sand like you might be expecting. But they were smooth rocks and it was still a great beach. You had a great view of the ship when you were on the beach or in the water.
After spending a few hours at the beach, we walked over to Margaritaville to watch the Flowrider and listen to the DJ.
We got back on board the ship around 1pm, and were able to enjoy the view of the beach from our balcony.
Overall, a great port and great beach. We were expecting more ports to be like Grand Turk, with easily accessible beach, so make sure to take advantage of it while you have it!
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Jimmy Page has been regarded as one of the greatest guitarists from quite possibly one of the greatest bands ever: Led Zeppelin. The rock icon stopped by New York's Q104.3 to chat with the station's Jim Kerr.
Jimmy had a lot to say. He talked about his very first studio sessions:
"I think I was 16 in the first session I ever did… maybe it was when I was 17-18 that I became a trusted friend within the recording industry where I was being asked to do sessions day after day after day."
The legendary guitarist also talked about the newly-included master recording of "Whole Lotta Love":
"This is it. This is like the original vocal on it… the breakdown section in the middle… but it's really open, but then it comes back in… but you can gauge that there was a master plan and I knew exactly what it was that was to go in the middle… but when you hear this, even if you've heard it multiple times, when you get to the first chorus, it's a bit unsettling. But you've got this sort of voodoo pulse going on underneath it."
He also talked about being a part of Led Zeppelin:
"It was just the most wonderful thing to be a part of… it was a group that I know all musicians dream of, or in the company of musicians like that. So happy that we were able to stay together for as long as what we did and present so much music to people that gave them great happiness. That's the lifetime legacy for me."
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Get an overview of this hotelContemporary hotel in suburban Long Island
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This Long Island hotel is located in the affluent suburb of Huntington, 35 miles from Manhattan; Walt Whitman's birthplace is within 3 miles.
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The Hilton Long Island Huntington offers a tennis court, two pools, a spa tub, two on-site restaurants, and 30,000 square feet of meeting space.
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The 305 guestrooms at Hilton Long Island Huntington have wireless Internet access, complimentary premium channels, and phones with voice mail. Guests can request refrigerators and microwaves.
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Recreational facilities include a spa tub, seasonal outdoor pool, and indoor pool. The fitness room offers treadmills, stationary bikes, weightlifting equipment, and stair-climbers. Also on site are a tennis court and a volleyball court.
Hilton Long Island Huntington has 30,000 square feet of meeting space, including two ballrooms. Catering and A/V equipment rental are available, and the front desk offers fax and copy services. Onsite Avis car rental is also available.
The onsite cafe serves daily breakfast for a fee, and the restaurant dishes up American classics. In addition, this hotel provides a free shuttle 7 days a week, from 7 AM to 9 PM within a 5-mile radius on the 110 Corridor. Complimentary WiFi is offered, and a 24-hour business center is available.
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that geezer was legit!!! just ask melton bowen - though, don't watch the Ruas fight
I think Alexei has to beat Stu first to become the reserve? What happens if someone drops out without fighting? Does whoever wins out of the reserves have to fight four times? or am i being thick?
Pretty sure the reason its a fight to be a reserve is so that fight is like their first round so after that fight the winner would have had 1 fights the same as the 4 winners in the tourny. If at that stage someone has to pull out then no-one is at a disadvantage as they all would have had the 1 fight. Its more of an issue if the reserve fighter won in 1 minute and there were no pull outs until the final. Always going to be hard to make it fair to all.
Good luck to all guys, hopefully no-one gets injured and there are some good fights
www.ontoppromotions.co.uk - MMA Promotion/Fighter Management
Just to clarify the rules (very similar to prizefighter)
Alexei Roberts is first reserve
Stu Davies is 2nd reserve
If there is a pull out before event or a fighter fails to make weight Alexei will replace them as first reserve.
Any injuries from the commencement of the first fight of the tournament and a coin will be tossed to decide if Alexei or Stu replaces (the fighter who looses the toss becomes second reserve).
If no injuries to any fighter then Alexei will fight Stu after the 2nd semi final.
The reserve fighter entering the tournament only earns the share of prizemoney for the bouts he participated in.
Winner £4000
Runner up £2000
Losing semi finalist £1000
Losing qtr finalist £500
So yes a reserve could enter the final fresh v an opponent who has in theory done six hard five min rounds.
That is the drama of the tournament format.
It is better than people losing and then still re entering the tournament by default.
I cant wait for this now the weigh inns are a week away.
tickets are available on 0151 263 6633 or www.liverpoololympia.com
In addition to the tourny people might have forgot the great undercard :
AFC am MW Title Lee Williams v tbc
LW Jamie Lee v Danny Welsh
BW Paddy Pimblett v Douggie Scott
WW Dan Rushworth v Russ Smith
BW Mike Wooten v Brent Crawley
FW Saul Rogers v Shay Walsh
Reserve bout
Alexei Roberts v Stu Davies
Round 1:
Bout 1: Martin Stapleton vs. Jamie Rogers
Bout 2: Mihail Kazuku vs. Arnold Quero
Bout 3: Chris Stringer vs. Tommy Maguire
Bout 4: Uche Ihiekwe vs. Phil Flynn
Bout 5: Winner Bout 1 vs. Winner Bout 2
Bout 6: Winner Bout 3 vs. Winner Bout 4
Bout 7: Winner Bout 5 vs. Winner Bout 6
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Helmsley Trust Awards over $15 Million to Salk Institute and Columbia University for Stem Cell Research Collaborative
The promise of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells is about to gather significant momentum, thanks to a $15.15 million grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust that the Salk Institute will share with Columbia University Medical Center. The three-year grant will establish a collaborative program to fast-track the use of iPS cells in order to gain new insight into disease mechanisms and screen for novel therapeutic drugs.
"Stem cell research is of immense importance to the future of biomedical research and will have a major impact in treating and preventing devastating diseases," said Fred H. Gage, a professor in the Salk Laboratory for Genetics and holder of the Vi and John Adler Chair for Research on Age-Related Neurodegenerative Diseases. "The grant from the Helmsley Trust will accelerate and deepen our research efforts in stem cell biology, already an area of strength at the Salk Institute. In addition, this funding allows scientists at the Salk to join forces with outstanding researchers at Columbia University in a synergistic enterprise that will bring stem cell research closer to fulfilling its promise."
The ability to reprogram adult human cells into iPS cells, which by all appearances look and act like embryonic stem cells, creates a unique opportunity to study human disease in revolutionary ways. After taking a few skin cells from patients, researchers can generate iPS cells and differentiate them into the type of tissue where a disease is manifest.
Along with Gage, Salk scientists Inder Verma and Juan Carlos Izpisúa Belmonte will develop a stem cell bank of well-characterized iPS cells derived from patients suffering from debilitating neurological, cardiac and hematological conditions. These cell-based models of disease will allow investigators from both institutions to screen tens of thousands of chemical compounds at Columbia to uncover novel drug therapies for thus-far-untreatable diseases. The grant will create a pipeline of new models and molecules that will start with individual patients and create new avenues back to the clinic.
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Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is an herbal remedy dating back to ancient Roman and Greek medicine. It was used traditionally to stop bleeding, heal ulcers and wounds, and treat tuberculosis and kidney problems. The name Equisetum is derived from the Latin roots equus, meaning "horse," and seta, meaning "bristle."
Horsetail contains silicon, which plays a role in strengthening bone. For that reason, it is sometimes suggested as a treatment for osteoporosis. It is also used as a diuretic, and as an ingredient in some cosmetics. However, very few studies have looked at horsetail's effect in humans.
Horsetail is descended from huge, tree like plants that thrived 400 million years ago during the Paleozoic era. A close relative of the fern, horsetail is a nonflowering weed found throughout parts of Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. The plant is a perennial (returns each year) with hollow stems and shoots that look like asparagus at first. As the plant dries, silica crystals that form in the stems and branches look like feathery tails and give the plant a scratching effect. That accounts for its historic use in polishing metal, particularly pewter.
The aboveground parts of horsetail (fresh or dried) are used for medicinal purposes.
Few studies have been done of horsetail's effect in humans. Horsetail has traditionally been used as a diuretic (helps rid the body of excess fluid by increasing urine output). One study examined the use of horsetail by people who had a history of uric acid kidney stones. The people who took horsetail did see an increase in diuresis (urine output). Other studies suggest horsetail has antioxidant properties and may inhibit cancer cell growth.
Horsetail has been suggested as a treatment for osteoporosis (thinning bone), because it contains silicon, a mineral needed for bone health. However, only one study has examined horsetail for osteoporosis. In that study, 122 Italian women took horsetail dry extract or Osteosil calcium 270 mg twice daily (a horsetail/calcium combination used in Italy for osteoporosis and fractures). Although both groups who took horsetail experienced improved bone density, the study was poorly designed. More research is needed to see whether horsetail has any effect on bone density.
Horsetail is sometimes suggested for the following conditions, although there is no evidence whether it works or not:
Horsetail is available in the following forms:
Horsetail preparations should be stored in well sealed containers to ensure protection from light.
Because horsetail contains traces of nicotine, it is not recommended for young children.
Be sure to drink enough fluids when taking horsetail preparations by mouth.
The use of herbs is a time honored approach to strengthening the body and treating disease. Herbs, however, contain components that can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs, supplements, or medications. For these reasons, you should take herbs with care, under the supervision of a qualified health care provider trained in the field of botanical medicine.
Horsetail remedies prepared from Equisetum arvense are generally considered safe when used properly. Another species of horsetail, however, called Equisetum palustre is poisonous to horses. To be safe, never take that form of horsetail. Be sure to buy products made by an established company with a good reputation. When possible, select products with guaranteed potency or standardized extracts.
Prolonged use of even the safe form of horsetail (E. arvense) is also not advised.
Taking horsetail by mouth may cause levels of vitamin B1 (thiamin) in the body to drop. If you take horsetail on a regular basis, you should also take a quality multivitamin or at least a B complex supplement daily.
People with heart or kidney disorders, diabetes, or gout should not use horsetail.
Do not drink alcohol regularly while taking horsetail, because horsetail may cause levels of thiamin to drop.
Horsetail may flush potassium out of the body so people who are at risk for low potassium levels should not take Horsetail.
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not take horsetail.
The effects of horsetail may enhance the effects of certain medications. For this reason, people taking prescription medications should not take horsetail without first consulting a health care provider.
Alcohol -- People who are chronic drinkers may have low levels of vitamin B1 (thiamin). Because horsetail can also cause low levels of thiamin, you should not take horsetail if you drink heavily.
Nicotine patches or gum -- Horsetail contains some nicotine, and should not be used if you are also using nicotine replacement patches or chewing gum.
Digoxin (Lanoxin) -- Horsetail may cause low levels of potassium (hypokalemia) in the body. People with heart arrhythmias and those taking digoxin should not use horsetail.
Diuretics (water pills) -- Horsetail may have weak diuretic properties, meaning it helps rid the body of excess fluid. People who take diuretics should not take horsetail due to the risk of dehydration or low potassium (hypokalemia).
Lithium -- By interfering with the body's ability to get rid of Lithium, taking Horsetail with Lithium may result in a dangerous build up of Lithium in the body.
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Do Monte FH, dos Santos JG Jr, Russi M, et al. Antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory properties of the hydroalcoholic extract of stems from Equisetum arvense L. in mice. Pharmacol Res. 2004;49:239-43.
Dos Santos JG Jr, Blanco MM, Do Monte FH, et al. Sedative and anticonvulsant effects of hydroalcoholic extract of Equisetum arvense. Fitoterapia. 2005;76:508-13.
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Gibelli C. The hemostatic action of Equisetum. Arch Intern Pharmacodynam 1931;41:419-429.
Graefe EU, Veit M. Urinary metabolites of flavonoids and hydroxycinnamic acids in humans after application of a crude extract from Equisetum arvense. Phytomedicine 1999;6(4):239-246.
Henderson JA, Evans EV, McIntosh RA. The antithiamine action of Equisetum. J Amer Vet Med Assoc 1952;120:375-378.
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Maeda H, Miyamoto K, Sano T. Occurrence of dermatitis in rats fed a cholesterol diet containing field horsetail (Equisetum arvense L.). J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 1997;43(5):553-563.
Mimica-Dukic N, Simin N, Cvejic J, Jovin E, Orcic D, Bozin B. Phenolic compounds in field horsetail (Equisetum arvense L.) as natural antioxidants. Molecules. 2008 Jul 17;13(7):1455-64.
Nitta A, Yoshida S, Tagaeto T. A comparative study of crude drugs in Southeast Asia. X. Crude drugs derived from Equisetum species. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 1977;25(5):1135-1139.
Perez Gutierrez RM, Laguna GY, Walkowski A. Diuretic activity of Mexican equisetum. J Ethnopharmacol 1985;14(2-3):269-272.
Safiyeh S, Fathallah FB, Vahid N, Hossine N, Habib SS. Antidiabetic effect of Equisetum arvense L. (Equisetaceae) in streptozotocin-induced diabetes in male rats. Pak J Biol Sci. 2007 May 15;10(10):1661-6.
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' "I take a lot of pride in the fact I've been able to survive, go on," said Ruff, who is an exception to the NHL coaching carousel that sees so many changes each year behind the bench. "If you look at our team now, how it's changed to the level we play at now to maybe the level we were at four, five years ago, really as a coach just trying to utilize the strengths, what you have for players, utilize their strengths."'
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Uplifting the Coast Inaugural 3 Mile Off the Road Race
Bobbi Jo Guerin
Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
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Event Details
ATTN RUNNERS: Runners who have not pre-registered will have an opportunity to do so on Saturday, June 8, from 10am-5pm. Look for the Race Registration and Checkin Tent at the Festival Entrance Gate. Race is at 6:00 pm sharp. See you there!
Join me & the rest of the Baton Rouge running circle on Saturday evening June the 8th for the newest in summertime races, a fast 3 Mile Off the Road Race at the Baton Rouge Fairgrounds. As always it's for something worthwhile, something dear to all of us- Louisiana coastal conservation awareness. In it's third year, we will celebrate Louisiana with a weekend of education, entertainment, and good 'ole Louisiana delicacies. What more can you ask for except for an evening race. Just for participating you will receive a free entry to the festival, adult beverages, great food, awesome entertainment, also an inaugural visor & finisher's medallion. So save the date for me & this worthy cause. There's no better place to be on a Saturday night than south Louisiana especially when you're with your running buddies. See ya at the fairgrounds!
PACKET PICK-UP: Runners will be able to pick up their packets the day of the event at the Baton Rouge Fairgrounds. There is a check in area that will be set up from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.
When & Where
Baton Rouge Fairgrounds
16072 Airline Highway
Baton Rouge,
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(Washington, DC) -- Federal investigators are reportedly questioning a person of interest possibly connected to suspicious letters sent to President Obama and senators. CNN reports the man was acting suspiciously in the area of the Senate Hart office building and had a backpack containing sealed envelopes. Sources say the letter sent to the president initially tested for the poison ricin.
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Your a Genius's Genius (MartinBishop) Maurizio Schmidt, i would"nt have done the video any better.... Thankss
Link to the Video -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC0Levkk-bc
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Based on peoples earnest request, very fast , a new version is out, this version supports WIFi emulation and client redirection features
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Looks good, looking forward to giving it a try thanks.
Im' sorry i have tried your solution to fixing the view on your program the only mode i have on my net book wont let me see the bottom of your program can you make it where you can re-size it by clicking and dragging please for all the people that are using net books
I have included a font setting option on 1.1 download the new, then change the font till it get balanced
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There are a few misspellings in the application.
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Woman charged with wiretapping because she dared to record the cops
A Massachusetts woman with the good sense to record her cop encounter on her cell phone is now facing felony wiretapping charges because she did not inform the officers that they were being recorded–something state law requires.
Karen Dziewit was drinking outside an apartment building in Springfield, Massachusetts on Saturday night. Residents complained that she was yelling at them and refused to calm down. They called the police. (RELATED: Lawsuit: Cops Shoved A 'Sharp Object' Down Teen's Throat, Killing Him)
The responding officers decided to arrest 24-year-old Dziewit for causing a disturbance. Just before she was taken into custody, however, she activated the recording feature on her phone. Eventually, police searched her purse and discovered that the phone was recording.
Dziewit will now be charged with felony wiretapping, according to masslive.com.
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This is the voice recorder that organizes verbal reminders and to-do lists with the touch of a button. Large buttons labeled groceries, notes, and family instantly store voice memos in separate digital files, allowing users to quickly check shopping lists, upcoming doctor appointments, or forthcoming family commitments. A built-in condenser microphone captures clear audio with minimal background noise and voice memos can be played back at three different speeds to ensure optimal clarity. The device has 2GB of built-in memory that holds up to 560 hours of recordings and a 1 3/4" LCD screen allows you to easily locate voice memos, change recording settings, and delete memos. Requires two AAA batteries. 7 2/3" L x 4 1/2" W x 1 1/2" D. (12 oz.)
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Very handy gadget!
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This is easy to use, which is my main reason for buying it. The audio quality is fine, and the buttons are easy to find even when multi-tasking. A very practical gadget for anyone who wants to add extra memory to their brain...
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It's a really great item. I have had a little difficulty learning it but, once you do know how it's fine. I do wish the volume would be higher. But, on a great note, this has helped me with mymemory.
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THIS IS A NICE RECORDER. I think it's a little pricey but, HS guarantees this for life which makes the price a little easier to pay. I had a previous product of theirs which went bad yrs later and they DID replace it for free. I do like HS products.
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Product OK, but playback volume is low
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The product basically does what it says, but the playback volume is to low.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Better than expected
By sfldogs
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quick notes without the expensive PDA costs
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This product was not what I expected
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I was planning to use it for grocery shopping, but it is too cumbersome for that. I have to turn off the append feature so I can list items in separate files, which slows down the process. Also, I would have to write a list on paper, then organize the list in the order in which the items appear in the store. So why write a list on paper, then do it again on the recorder? I will be returning it.
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It worked pretty well. good audio
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I wanted it for notetaking in the car. Unfortunately it required looking at the recorder to make sure it was recording, not a good thing.
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The current health care reform debate has not only caused tension, but it's also raised a question within the Christian community: How does the Bible bear upon issues like these?
An upcoming conference hosted by New Wine, New Wineskins will address this question and explore other dimensions related to health care. The conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, October 19, at Multnomah University. Read the rest of this entry »


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Dear all,
I recently finished my Ph.D on the philosophy of perception from Oxford. With a team of people from Stanford and Cambridge, I've just launched a website,
www.academia.edu, which does two things:
– It shows academics around the world structured in a 'tree' format, displayed according to their departmental and institutional affiliations.
– It enables academics to see news on the latest research in their area – the latest people, papers and talks.
We are hoping that Academia.edu will eventually list every academic in the world — Faculty Members, Post-Docs, Graduate Students, and Independent Researchers. Academics can add their departments, and themselves, to the tree by clicking on the boxes.
Academics are joining the tree rapidly. More than 15,000 academics have added themselves in the last two months. Some professors on the site include:
– Richard Dawkins – http://oxford.academia.edu/RichardDawkins
– Stephen Hawking – http://cambridge.academia.edu/StephenHawking
– Paul Krugman – http://princeton.academia.edu/PaulKrugman
– Noam Chomsky – http://mit.academia.edu/NoamChomsky
– Steven Pinker – http://harvard.academia.edu/StevenPinker
We're trying to spread the word about Academia.edu as much as possible. It would be terrific if you could visit the site, and add yourself to your department on the tree. If your university is not there, you can add it by clicking on the arrows coming out of the university boxes.
Independent researchers – if you are a researcher that is not associated with a university, I encourage you to add yourself to the "Independent Researchers"
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it's normal it's done with backtrack.........
the guy who done the video is MUTS !!! one of the creator of backtrack !!!
and yes it's so easy, i bet that microsoft will reduce privilege of this utility , that have no point to be run with system privilege !
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I had the same problem, looks like the 3.8 version got some bugs, i fixed it this way: deleted metasploit totally, then downloaded 3.7 minimal version, downloaded postgresql and libpgsql-ruby.
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root@bt:~$ postgres
postgres@bt:~$ createuser " your user" -P
Enter password for new role:
Enter it again:
Shall the new role be a superuser? (y/n) n
Shall the new role be allowed to create databases? (y/n) n
Shall the new role be allowed to create more new roles? (y/n) n
postgres@bt:~$ createdb --owner=bt metasploit3
postgres@bt:$ exit
msf > db_driver postgresql
msf > db_connect bt:[password]@127.0.0.1:5432/metasploit3
msf > db_workspace -a MyProject
msf > db_nmap 192.168.1.1
msf > db_autopwn -p -e -q
root@bt:~$ cat > ~/.msf3/msfconsole.rc
db_driver postgresql
db_connect bt:[password]@127.0.0.1:5432/metasploit3
db_workspace -a MyProject
*** it toke me long time to figure this out, but it works and updated itself to 3.8 ! hope it works for you as well, the 3.8 full version dosnt seem to work for me.
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In this class there are now 400 volumes, but about 130 of these were added from the Rawlinson collection.
Rawlinson reported that Capper with two brigades was still in Ghent.
This was no other than Mr. Rolleston or Rawlinson, who, it appears, has a box and some land here.
Was it Rawlinson, for example, whom an anxious mother was confiding to his care?
During these days it did not appear that Rawlinson in the north was ever heavily pressed.
Dr. Rawlinson possessed a painting of him, which was engraved by Vertue.
Rawlinson's suggestions were not at the time supposed to commend themselves to the Government of India.
Rawlinson hesitated, and glanced round at each of us in turn.
But if she is no bigger than the other, I suppose we shall leave her behind, too, Mr. Rawlinson?
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THE BRIDGE TO HOLY CROSS continues the story of Tatiana, a new mother, as she commences a new life as a widowed Russian immigrant in America, and of Alexander, who just prior to his arrest by the NKVD, left Tatiana with two words: �Remember Orbeli�. Why did Alexander chose to send Dimitri, the person who betrayed him to the NKVD, away with Tatiana, and how does he learn of the outcome of this decision? Why did Alexander ask his commander, Colonel Stepano...
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Red Leaves is the story of four friends who attend Dartmouth College in New Hampshire: Kristina Kim, Albert Maplethorpe, Jim Shaw and Constance Tobias. They are a close-knit group, and share all their secrets with each other, or do they? Suddenly the body of Kristina is found buried under the snow, having been there for nine days. Who killed her? And why didn't her friends report her missing? Enter Detective Spencer Patrick O'Malley of the Hanover Po...
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Tatiana Metanova is a 17 year old native of Leningrad, where she lives with her family. On the Sunny, May Sunday that the Russian citizenry finds out about Hitler's German armies attacking Russia and the same day that her twin brother Pasha is sent away from the city for his own protection, Tatiana meets Alexander, a soldier, not knowing that they are tied together through her sister, Dasha. The novel moves through the story of the seige on Leningrad, wh...
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HICKORY, N.C.- The Brevard College Tornados resumed South Atlantic Conference play with a 41-0 loss to the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears on Saturday afternoon at Moretz Stadium.
The Bears remained undefeated in conference play with the win, improving to 4-1 (3-0 SAC) on the year while BC falls to 1-4 (0-2) in 2013.
The Tornados played L-R tightly in the first quarter, surrendering only a field goal in the first 15 minutes of play.
Sophomore defensive back Jacob McCleery intercepted a pass from Bears quarterback Miles Freeman at the Brevard College six yard line to halt Lenoir-Rhyne's opening drive.
Following a three-and-out on BC's first possession, L-R kicker Zach Neumann capped an 18-yard drive with a 27-yard field goal to give the Bears a 3-0 advantage.
The Bears scored on their opening drive of the second quarter thanks to a 73-yard touchdown pass from Freeman to Jarrod Spears to make it a two-score game.
The Tornados struggled to move the ball offensively against the Bears, giving L-R ample opportunities to pad their lead. BC collected only six first downs and 83 yards of total offense on the afternoon.
L-R added another touchdown two drives later and a field goal on their final possession of the first half to take a 20-0 lead into the half. The Bears found the end zone on their first drive after halftime, and never looked back on their way to the win.
Freeman threw for 172 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and the Bears rushing attack collected 350 yards on the ground.
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Why cant you predict the waves better?
Last night you predicted head high, and this morning it is flat...
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Why cant you predict the waves better?
Last night you predicted head high, and this morning it is flat...
you ****ing suck
Where do you live? Maybe your break just sucks...or you suck!!
And it said chest to shoulder high, building to head high.
And get off you ass and go check it because it is coming up a bit..
Swell info is great, get off your ass and check with your own eyes, you suck!
LOL... Lumpy we said the same thing and posted a minute apart :D.
Sorry to hear about your frustration but wave and swell patterns have alot of factors that can distrupt them. I went out last night hoping for the swell to start in. I could see the swells rolling and breaking over the shipping channel but nothing was making it to land. The swells were out of the south, the wind was out of the south and west so nothing was bringing them in.
Mabe you should find another hobby that will not piss you off so much. Go out and paddle and find some serinity. Sufing not always just about thrashing it and being pissed becasue the swell was not that great or some cook cut you off.
you guys need to hop off my d.ick.
you'll have to remember he is 14 or something
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Jocks get the goal. All set up for heroism/brave defeat later on then.
Jocks get the goal. All set up for heroism/brave defeat later on then.
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ECB - you are a complete ****ing disgrace
So a 1-0 hammering it is.
Scotland travel to Spain, Czech Republic to Lithuania. Jocks 'only' need to match the Czech result to go through to the play-offs.
Ha, Greece relegate Croatia to the play-offs. Good. ****s.
Czechs 2-0 up too so Scotland are buggered. No way they're winning in Spain.
Cricket Web's current Premier League Tipping Champion
- As featured in The Independent.
"I don't think that they'll come close to us to be honest."
- Steve Smith before the Ashes
Apt analogy. Got one now though.
The luck of the Irish was out in full force tonight, rather stumbled our way into the play-offs. Have to fancy our chances against some of the sides in the play-offs but we have a long, painful history of putting in big performances against the top sides before ****ing up against the Estonias and Montenegros of the world.
Spain are just too good. Can't see anyone beating them next summer apart from themselves.
No doubt the redtops will claim England will win it though.
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"All are lunatics, but he who can analyze his delusions is called a philosopher." - Ambrose Bierce
Langeveldt: I of course blame their parents.. and unchecked immigration!
GingerFurball: He's Austrian, they tend to produce the odd ****ed up individual
Burgey: Be careful dealing with neighbours whose cars don't have wheels but whose houses do.
Uppercut: Maybe I just need better strippers
So Rooneys ban set at 3 matches.
Which means he'll sit out the group stage, that England should get through without him, and be fit and fresh and raring to go for the Quarters.
In other words, FIFA doing England the favour they need to stand a chance in the competition. Don't ****ing complain!
The likeliest scenario is that the final group game will be vital. If Rooney is one of four strikers in the squad and two of the other get injured or suspended for that game, then we have problems. I couldn't blame Cappello for leaving him behind.
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hello i heard of reverse engineering an encryption so for example u have hash how to do the encryption prosses backwards to crack the password, i have three questions:
1) is it illegal, i heard there something about copyright?
2) second were can i learn about reverse engineering google doesn't say much but i'm still searching?
3) third are there any tools on backtrack that do this?? (didn't see anything on the forums)
in regards to legality, i believe if you are reversing anything with an expressed educational intention than you should be alright, but just to be on the safe side, try reversing open sourced applications so as not to land yourself in a sticky situation.
in terms of tools and tutorials, while the backtrack forums are usually my goto, in this case i'm going to recommend a site called tuts4you, they have a number of tutorials in all aspects of reversing, also some of the old RECON videos in their archives and there are a number of reversing + assembly/programming primers on securitytube, that should be enough to get you started, don't forget to goto the library and check out as many books as they will let you on any of the related subjects. also in terms of encryption, reading through patent applications and the NIST papers wouldn't hurt either. rest assured that you have your work cut out for you.
backtrack specifically has multiple tools ie. "ida" "evans" and "gdb" to help you with your pursuits. just check your backtrack menu.
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The term "reverse engineering" is not usually used in the context of breaking encryption - cryptanalysis is the correct term. You may however, be able to reverse engineer a product that implements encryption, but then you are usually not focused on weaknesses in the cryptography but weaknesses in the way its implemented. Most decent cryptographic algorithms (AES, RSA, etc) are considered to be strong enough that an experienced cryptanalyst would be required, and a lot of them have already been banging away at the major ones ever since they have been made public. I wouldnt expect to make progress there unless you are skilled in that area.
If a hashing algorithm used to create a password hash is even barely competently designed, you wont be able to recover the plaintext from the ciphertext, because hashing algorithms are designed to be irreversible. Arbitrary length input produces fixed length output, which should tell you that the hash does not contain the required information to reconstitute the original input. The only way to "break" a hashing algorithm is via brute force - take a possible input fro a list, run it through the hash algorithm, compare it to the target hash value. If it does not match, repeat with the next value on the list.
1) The copyright thing you have heard is probably related to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DCMA), which applies in certain jurisdictions to reverse engineering certain products, of which software is one. IANAL, so Im not going to comment any further on what exactly this says regarding legality of reverse engineering.
2) This is a good resource. Other than that... Google.
3) There are reverse engineering tools in BackTrack, yes. There is a "Reverse Engineering" submenu item in the BackTrack menu... as for tools for cracking password hashes, theres a few of those as well. My favorite is John the Ripper.
Capitalisation is important. It's the difference between "Helping your brother Jack off a horse" and "Helping your brother jack off a horse".
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Before attempting cryptanalysis, you should have a good hold on math. Especially a good grasp on set theory. I'm not a professional cryptanalysis, but in my mild voyage in the cryptology field, most of my personal experience had me doing a lot of theory and such.
As for reverse engineering, I am currently reading "Reverse Engineering Code with IDA Pro and it's fantastic so far. As for learning assembly, I have been watching the videos on SecurityTube and other NASM tutorials on YouTube concurrently with the book. I like having many explanations. Be advised, the videos on SecurityTube use AT&T syntax which is not that bad to understand, but it gets confusing if you're new.
Good luck!
I guess your success will really depend on the targets you're setting yourself: if you'll forgive my saying so, it's clear you don't have a background in cryptology or in reverse engineering, so it's unlikely that you will have much success in finding a way to break an enciphered message without "taking lots of time and running it through tables". Those techniques are used simply because the design of the particular cryptosystem leaves the cryptanalyst with no other option. There are all kinds of brilliant minds with decades of knowledge and experience in the industry looking for alternatives every day, so I'm sorry to say that I don't believe that you will have any luck without first getting a PHd in Cryptanalysis.
On the other hand, I've seen plenty of cases where a (bad) software developer has "implemented his own encryption" to protect sensitive company information instead of doing what a good developer would do, which is to link in a crypto API like OpenSSL and use an industry recognized crypto algorithm such as AES or SHA or whatever.
This kind of thinking was particularly prevalent a decade or so back when there were laws restricting the export of encryption software, and you still encounter it from time to time in legacy applications.
In some of the "bad developer" and "legacy" cases, I've managed to crack the encryption in a few hours - usually because their "encryption" ends up boiling down to a simple substitution cipher and some XORs. If these are the targets you're setting yourself, then there's a good chance you'll have some success once you've spent the time learning the fundamentals of cryptanalysis.
The important question to ask yourself in this scenario is if you're supposed to be doing what you're trying to do.
Unless you have management approval before you get started, you might find that your employer doesn't react warmly to learning that you're trying to crack the security of company data.
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if you look around you can find a haxked up ollly called DeFixed Edition has lot of plugins you can mess with
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Fight Only For Freedom _.-Reversing Team-._
OllyDBG 1.10 FOFF's Edition v.2
wow good luck with that, I have no patience for that type of thing, its all consumed by my learning python.. Other than that, I'll stick to eating bananas...


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Long Beach State's women's basketball team is headed to the postseason for the first time since 2000.
Jody Wynn's team was invited to the Women's National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) Monday and will host Utah of the Pac-12 on Wednesday at the Pyramid.
Game time will be announced later today.
The 49ers went 16-15 this season and finished fifth in the competitive Big West, which is sending four teams to the WNIT. Cal Poly earned the automatic NCAA berth by winning the Big West tournament, but regular-season champ Pacific, Hawaii, UC Santa Barbara and the 49ers received slots in the WNIT.
"It is an honor and absolute thrill to play in the postseason," Wynn said. "We are thankful for the opportunity to play in the WNIT. It will be a terrific experience for our young team, and we are looking forward to taking the court together again."
The invitation gives the 49ers a chance to end the season on a higher note a week after dropping a first-round Big West tourney game to Cal State Fullerton. The 49ers had an off night shooting on an evening when the Titans were emotionally charged in memory of former assistant coach (and one-time 49er) Monica Quan.
Utah went 18-13 this season and finished sixth in the Pac-12. The 49ers beat two Pac-12 teams this season, Washington and Arizona, and the Huskies also are in the WNIT. If the 49ers beat Utah, they will face the winner of the University of San Diego-Hawaii game on the weekend, with time and place to be determined.
Elsewhere at LBSU
Men's volleyball (16-6, 12-5 MPSF): Head coach Alan Knipe gave several starters time off in last weekend's nonconference wins against George Mason and IPFW. They remain third in the MPSF behind No. 1 BYU and No. 2 UC Irvine and host Cal Baptist on Thursday at the Pyramid (7 p.m.) and top-ranked BYU on Saturday (7 p.m.) in the ancient Gold Mine gym.
Softball: (18-12): Kim Sowder's team plays a nonconference game against Colorado State on Tuesday (1 p.m.) and then starts the Big West season with three games at Cal Poly next weekend.
Sand volleyball (4-0): The second season of sand volleyball has started with a bang, with the No. 2 49ers going 4-0 with wins over three top 10 teams. They host Nebraska today (1 p.m.) and No. 1-ranked Pepperdine on Thursday (1 p.m.)
Others: The women's tennis team (11-3, 4-1 Big West) plays two more nonconference matches at home this week, Iowa on Wednesday (noon) and Wyoming on Friday (2 p.m.). ... The women's water polo team (17-3, 0-1 Big West) plays a conference date at San Diego State on Friday (4 p.m.) and a pair of nonconference games Saturday, also in San Diego. ... The track teams will compete in the UCI Spring Break Invitational this weekend.


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Drabkin Named GSAs Acting Chief Acquisition Officer
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced Monday that David Drabkin will serve as the agency's Acting Chief Acquisition Officer. His appointment is effective immediately.
"David brings invaluable experience and expertise to this critical position," said GSA Administrator Lurita Doan. "His energy and dedication are precisely what we need as GSA and the federal government continue to confront a number of challenging procurement and contracting issues." Mr. Drabkin currently is the Deputy Chief Acquisition Officer and will serve as Acting Chief Acquisition Officer until a permanent appointment is made.
GSA's Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer (OCAO) is responsible for developing and reviewing acquisition policies, procedures and related training for GSA and federal acquisition professionals through the Federal Acquisition Institute, Civilian Acquisition Advisory Committee, Federal Acquisition Regulation and GSA's acquisition manual and training programs.
OCAO was established on June 4, 2004, to strengthen GSA's acquisition activities and assure that best value acquisition services are delivered to federal agency customers in support of their missions of service, while balancing an emphasis on compliance, ethics and integrity.
Mr. Drabkin, a native of Mount Vernon, New York has served GSA for more than seven years and most recently completed a detail to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. He was appointed by the President to be a member of the Acquisition Advisory Panel. In addition, he served as Deputy Program Manager, Pentagon Renovation Program and as the Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition Process and Policies), Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition Reform).
Founded in 1949, GSA serves as a centralized procurement and property management agency for the federal government. GSA manages more than one-fourth of the government's total procurement dollars and influences the management of $500 billion in federal assets, including 8,600 government-owned or leased buildings and 205,000 vehicles. GSA helps preserve our past and define our future, as a steward of more than 425 historic properties, and as manager of USA.gov, the official portal to federal government information and services. GSA's mission to provide superior workplaces, expert technology solutions, acquisition services, purchasing and eGov travel solutions and management policies, at best value, allows federal agencies to focus on their core missions.
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After 13 years of playing the same set of numbers every month in the Idaho lottery, a group of 33 University of Utah workers finally hit pay dirt, winning $1 million.
But buying the winning ticket turned into a bit of an adventure. Steve Hughes left his truck running to keep his dog Stella warm while he went inside a gas station near Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, on Jan. 6.
When he returned to his truck, his miniature pincher had locked him out by putting her paw on the manual lock. Hughes, 29, planned to buy the ticket elsewhere, but instead he had his girlfriend buy it there while he tried to pick the lock with a slim jim.
He eventually coached Stella to put her paws on the electronic window button in the back seat, allowing Hughes to get in the truck.
The group who work on heating and cooling university buildings discovered Wednesday night that they had won second prize in the Idaho Powerball, and say that Stella's ordeal somehow tipped the hand of fate.
They announced the great news during a meeting Thursday morning at the HVAC shop at the U. Hughes thought it was a joke.
"It was pretty exciting," said Richard Tison, 50, the supervisor.
About 25 members of the group made the 5.5-hour trip on a charter bus to Boise, Idaho, on Friday to turn in their winning ticket and collect their checks.
It was a raucous ride on the bus, with the crew making it a "party bus" type atmosphere as they celebrated their good fortune. Tison and Hughes say they will each get about $20,000 after taxes, or as Hughes said, "A nice little bonus during the year."
Stella didn't get to go on Friday's "party bus," but the lucky winners had previously made sure the dog was rewarded.
"She got a couple of big surprises when I got home," Hughes said. "She got 18-inch rawhide bones."
The group began buying the tickets in February 2001 with just three people. The pool grew to 33 people, but the philosophy of using the same numbers never changed.
Recently, some in the group suggested they change the numbers fed up with 13 years of futility. But Tison, one of the original three, insisted they stay the course. Hughes estimates that they've each put in $200 to $400 over the years, depending on how long they've been in the group.
Tison said they plan to keep playing the Idaho Powerball, taking turns making the monthly 1.5 hour drive to Millad, Idaho to pick up a ticket.
And yes, Tison says they'll keep playing the same numbers: 11-16-33-40-41.
"There is no need to change them," Tison said. "It worked once, why wouldn't it work again."
Associated Press writer John Miller in Boise, Idaho contributed to this report.


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You know how much I love talking about Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, right? I love it so much that I gave an hour long presentation to the AIA Austin Chapter for their Summer Conference in August. I thought afterwards that I should boil down my hour into a 20 minute version and present the slides on YouTube. I turns out that Keynote (Mac's Powerpoint App) makes that process super simple! So, here's my HVAC 2013 update presentation as recorded on my couch last weekend:
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Falafelgate 2? Shockingly Racy Lawsuit Rocks Murdoch's New York Post
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Huffington Post's Sam Stein reports (emphasis added):
The New York Post editor fired after speaking out against a cartoon depicting the author of the president's stimulus package as a dead chimpanzee has sued the paper. And as part of her complaint, Sandra Guzman levels some remarkable, embarrassing, and potentially damaging allegations.
Guzman has filed a complaint against News Corporation, the New York Post and the paper's editor in chief Col Allan in the Southern District Court of New York, alleging harassment as well as "unlawful employment practices and retaliation."
As part of the 38-page complaint, Guzman paints the Post newsroom as a male-dominated frat house and Allan in particular as sexist, offensive and domineering. Guzman alleges that she and others were routinely subjugated to misogynistic behavior. She says that hiring practices at the paper -- as well as her firing -- were driven by racial prejudices rather than merit.
And she recounts the paper's D.C. bureau chief stating that the publication's goal was to "destroy [President] Barack Obama."
The most outrageous charges, however, involve Allan. According to the complaint:
"On one occasion when Ms. Guzman and three female employees of the Post were sharing drinks at an after-work function. Defendant Allan approached the group of women, pulled out his blackberry and asked them 'What do you think of this?' On his blackberry was a picture of a naked man lewdly and openly displaying his penis. When Ms. Guzman and the other female employees expressed their shock and disgust at being made to view the picture, Defendant Allan just smirked... [N]o investigation was ever conducted and the Company failed to take any steps to address her complaints."
Guzman's complaint goes on:
"On another occasion, upon information and belief, Defendant Allan approached a female employee during a party at the Post, rubbed his penis up against her and made sexually suggestive comments about her body, including her breasts, causing that female employee to feel extremely uncomfortable and fearing to be alone with him."
And finally: "... [W]hile serving as the top editor at the Post, Defendant Allan took two Australian political leaders to the strip club Scores in Manhattan..."
Guzman alleges that while at the paper, misogynistic and racist behavior was directed at her specifically. According to the complaint, she was called "sexy" and "beautiful" and referred to as "Cha Cha #1" by Les Goodstein, the senior vice president of NewsCorp. After doing an interview with Major League Baseball star Pedro Martinez, she says Allan asked her whether the pitcher "had been carrying a gun or a machete during the interview" -- a line Guzman said was racist and offensive.
When she would walk by certain offices at the paper, Guzman alleges, editors would routinely sing songs from West Side Story -- a nod to her Hispanic heritage -- including the tune: "I want to live in America."
Guzman also makes the following allegations to supplement her case that the Post harbored an environment that was offensive to women and minority employees.
"A White male senior editor sexually propositioned a young female Copy Assistant, telling her that 'If you give me a blowjob, I will give you a permanent reporter job.'"
"The last five employees who were recently terminated by Paul Carlucci, the Publisher of the Post.... Have all been black and/or women of color."
Read Stein's entire piece and the compliant in full here.
Politico's Ben Smith picks up an interesting angle to the story:
The New York Post and New York Daily News, for a time, complemented their fierce competition for circulation with bitter attacks on each other's staff and on their owners, Rupert Murdoch and Mort Zuckerman.
But Murdoch and Zuckerman, as has been reported, reached a truce of sorts, and they've been reported to be in sporadic talks about some sort of merger of -- at least -- the paper's back ends. And the clearest signal I've seen in a while of that rapprochement came this week, when a fired Post employee, Sandra Guzman, filed suit against the paper and its brawling Australian editor, Col Allan.
The Daily News offered a sanitized version of the story: "A New York Post editor sacked after complaining that a cartoon likened President Obama to a monkey sued the paper on Monday, claiming rampant racism and sexism in the newsroom," but detailed none of the actual allegations.
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