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Newspaper Article - Time.com
Behind the Rise of the Shi'ites
To understand current issues in the Mideast landscape, Washington must first understand the influence of Shi'ite forces across the region.
The most significant challenge facing the U.S. in an increasingly unstable Middle East today is understanding the rise of the Shi'ites across the region. The U.S. invasion of Iraq unleashed a process of Shi'ite empowerment that won't be confined to that country: From Lebanon to the Persian Gulf, through peaceful elections and bloody conflicts, the Shi'ites are making their presence felt. The headlines of 2006 have been dominated by the likes of radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr and his Mahdi Army as sectarian warfare surged in Iraq; by Hizballah, emboldened by its summer war with Israel to challenge Lebanon's fragile political order; and by Iran's defiance of international demands over its nuclear program.
When the U.S. destroyed the regime of Saddam Hussein in 2003, parties based in the Shi'ite majority — brutally suppressed for decades — were quick to stake their claim to the shape country's future. They embraced the American promise of democracy and, ordered to vote by their most respected spiritual leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, they turned out in their millions at the polling booths to elect the Arab-world's first Shi'ite government. And that inspired Shi'ites across the region to clamor for more rights and influence, challenging centuries-old arrangements that had kept them on the margins.
There has always been a political dimension to the Sunni-Shi'ite split, which originated in a seventh century dispute over who would succeed the Prophet Muhammad as the leader of Islam's faithful. Over time, the two sects developed their own distinct conception of Islamic teachings and practice, much as Catholicism and Protestantism did in the centuries following their split. Shiites are a minority of 10%-15% of the global Muslim community, but in the geographic arc that runs from Lebanon to Pakistan, they are around half of the Muslim population — some 150 million people in all. They account for about 90% of Iranians, 65% of Iraqis, and 40%-45% of Lebanese, as well as a sizable portion of the people living in the Persian Gulf region.
The change in Shi'ite fortunes has been resisted by Sunnis, nowhere more violently than Iraq, where the insurgency that continues to rage unchecked is as anti-American as it is aimed at intimidating Shi'ites who were perceived as U.S. collaborators. For two years Shi'ites showed remarkable restraint in the face of repeated provocations in the form of bloody terror attacks by Sunni insurgents, but the ferocity of those attacks eventually took its toll. And the Shi'ites did not take kindly to the U.S. strategy of wooing reluctant Sunni politicians to join the political process, which they took as a sign of weakening U.S. resolve. Their anxiety turned into anger in February 2006 when a massive bomb destroyed the Golden Mosque in Samarrah, one of the holiest Shi'a shrines. Despite calls for restraint, sectarian militias seeking vengeance stepped into the breach, promising protection to a community rapidly losing its trust in the political process and the U.S. And the character of the war began to change as the U.S. military found itself on the same side as Shi'ite militias in the fight against the Sunni insurgency, but increasingly at odds with those militias as it tried to stop sectarian violence.
Washington pressed Shi'a leaders to rein in their militias, but to no avail. They saw the Sunni insurgency as the source of the violence and insisted the U.S. focus on disarming it. Tensions increased as growing numbers of Shi'ites dismissed U.S. appeasement of Sunnis as a failure: The insurgency was stronger a year after Sunnis joined the political process at the end of 2005.
The sectarian conflict in Iraq has implications for the whole Middle East. Long before Americans recognized sectarianism as a problem it was already shaping attitudes beyond Iraq's borders. Not long after Saddam fell from power, King Abdullah of Jordan warned of an emerging Shi'ite crescent stretching from Beirut to Tehran — emerging Shi'ite power and Sunni reaction to it was on everyone's mind in the region.
King Abdullah's fear appeared to be confirmed by the month-long war in Lebanon in summer of 2006. The war turned Hizballah and Iran into regional power brokers, and brought jubilant Shi'ites into the streets in Iraq, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Traditional Sunni powers such as Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt found themselves pushed to the sidelines, unable to influence events. Even al-Qaeda was caught off-guard as it watched Hizballah steal some of its thunder. The reaction of Sunni rulers and radicals was swift: They denounced Hizballah's campaign as an Iranian-sponsored Shi'a power grab. And even though the war popularized Hizballah on the Sunni Arab street, it did not close the sectarian divide — particularly as sectarian tensions soared in Lebanon after Israel's bombing ceased.
The Lebanon war showed that Iraq has rewritten the rules in the Middle East, adding sectarian loyalties to the equation. But Lebanon — particularly the U.S. refusal to push for an early cease-fire as Shi'ite communities were pummeled — also cost the U.S. much of the goodwill it had gained among Shi'ites following the Iraq war.
For Washington, developments in Lebanon and Iraq now form part of the larger challenge of dealing with Iran. Iran sees itself as a great power, and it is pursuing the nuclear capability that would confirm this self-image. Since 2003, it has shown a more confident but also radical face. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's goal of positioning Iran as the leader of the entire Muslim world requires focusing on hostility to Israel and the West that tend to unite Arabs and Iranians, Sunni and Shi'a, even as it seeks to marginalize traditional Sunni allies of the West. This is the logic behind increasing tensions with the West on the nuclear issue, and through virulent attacks on Israel. Iran's growing challenge has alarmed not only the U.S. and Israel, but also the Sunni Arab governments threatened by Tehran's challenge to their standing at home and regionally. The prospect of Tehran dictating security and oil policy, and most worrisome, intervening on behalf of local Shi'ite populations, has Sunni rulers across the region pressing Washington to confront Iran.
The U.S. sees Iran through the prism of the impasse over its nuclear program, but its importance extends to U.S. concerns ranging from Iraq and Afghanistan to the Arab-Israeli conflict and oil prices. In toppling the Taliban and Saddam, Washington eliminated two of Iran's key regional enemies, and gave it an opportunity to spread its influence. Although the U.S. views Iranian support for Iraq's Shi'ite parties and militias as destabilizing, it can do little to stop it. And last summer's war between Israel and Hizballah showed the reach of Tehran's influence. Iran supported Hizballah and supplied it with sophisticated weaponry, and not surprisingly basked in the glory of its perceived victory to overshadow the Sunni regimes that had condemned the Shi'ite movement. Iran's shadow continues to loom large over Lebanon as Hizballah tightens its grip on Lebanon and the specter of civil war looms large again.
What Iran sowed in Lebanon, it expects to reap in Iraq. Washington is debating the merits of talking to Iran about Iraq at a time when Tehran has hinted that it holds most of the cards. Before the Iraq Study Group argued the case for engaging Iran, Tehran held its own security summit on Iraq, suggesting that it does not need an American invitation to become involved in Iraq, and that if the United States wants to deal with Iran — not only over Iraq but also Lebanon, Palestinian issue, or Afghanistan — it will have to accept Tehran's terms.
The U.S. faces an increasingly fractious Middle East, in the grip of old and new conflicts, each with its own issues and tempo, but all connected to the broader Shi'ite revival that began in Iraq. To get the Middle East right, Washington must contend with this new force and understand how it is shaping the region.
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Author: Brenda Chapman, writer, director and story artist
Feature Film Credits: Brave (co-director and writer), Chicken Run, The Prince of Egypt (co-director), The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, The Road to El Dorado, The Rescuers Down Under, The Little Mermaid, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Oct. 28, 2013
Dear Willie,
I've tried to sit down & write this so many times, but I always feel that what I'm writing either makes no sense or it's too much. I've been in the animation industry for nearly 30 years…and I still feel like I have so much to learn.
When I arrived at CalArts in 1984 (after being rejected when I tried for 1983), I didn't really have a clue. I hadn't been an animation geek – that is…I didn't know who the 9 Old Men were, I had never read an animation book nor had I tried to animate or make my own film. I just loved to draw and watch Bugs Bunny cartoons after school and see the old Disney animated films in the theater. So I was behind when I started at CalArts. Most of my classmates had an idea of how to animate already. So I asked a lot of questions – and I wasn't afraid to ask for help with things I didn't understand. I have a deep gratitude for the patience of the teachers – and the mentoring of the upperclassman (Steve Moore, Kevin Lima, Kirk Wise, Ron Hughart & Dale Macbeth – to name a few).
I was incredibly naive. Good was good. Bad was bad. I'm still learning to cope with all the shades of gray after all these years. I went into the animation world with eyes wide, a smile on my face and a determination to do what I loved to do.
DIC was my first job working the summers while I was still at CalArts. Then I made it into Disney when I graduated in 1987.
Again, I asked a lot of questions & sought help when I was out of my depth… which was often – and still is! I was incredibly fortunate to have wonderful mentors who didn't see me as the token woman in story (for which I was hired by the exec in charge at the time), but as a new young story artist bringing my own ideas to the game. People like Joe Ranft, Roger Allers, Ed Gombert, Vance Gerry, Gary Trousdale and Burny Mattinson. I was truly very lucky.
But the main thing that I feel I've had in my corner for all these years is something my mother taught me… and I didn't even realize it until lately. She taught me resilience. She taught me to get back up when I got knocked down. Giving up was just never an option. I know it has nothing directly to do with the craft/art of animation that we all love. But it's a way to look at life, I suppose, that helps you make it through the hard stuff and achieve whatever your passion is. Things may change direction (sometimes by choice, sometimes out of our control) – and if you're open to it – that change could lead you to a better place. Just don't let the direction change so much that you end up going backwards.
Ask questions. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Look for mentors from whom you can learn. Most importantly, be happy in doing what you love to do. Don't let the struggles, the heartache or politics deter you. Look for the passion, the joy and the satisfaction of your own personal part of the bigger puzzle. Those 3 things combined with the struggle & heartache are what make us artists.
Wish you the best of luck in everything you try!
Brenda Chapman (signed)
P.S. The sad thing is, I don't draw as much anymore – as you can tell by the little sketches. My change in direction has taken me more into writing…and I love that too!


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The family flew to Oklahoma for the funeral of West's grandfather, Portwood Williams Sr., who passed away on August 10th. Kanye's late mother Donda West is also buried in Oklahoma.
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In the women's 200 meter dash, Micah LaJoie was eliminated in the preliminaries with a time of 26.30.
In the women's 800 meter dash, Kristen Zerressen finished 10th with a time of 3:21.74.
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In the men's discus throw, Jacob Richardson and Zach Thompson both were eliminated in the preliminaries. Richardson checked in with a throw of 29.56 meters while Thompson's best throw was 29.26.
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Violette Blumen <email@example.com>
 Date: Sun, Jun 17, 2012 at 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: Mediation request regarding Sleeping @ Noisebridge
To: Kelly <firstname.lastname@example.com>

You or Danny are fine.

On Sun, Jun 17, 2012 at 1:15 AM, Kelly <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:

I'm available and pretty neutral with the people involved, and feeling not particularly burnt out, so i'd be up for mediating.

I think (afaik) Tom or Danny would also be reasonably neutral? Maybe Lillian can weigh in if she has a preference.

Kelly

On Jun 16, 2012 5:42 PM, "Wladyslaw Zbikowski" <email@example.com> wrote:

 Hello, I would like to request mediation between myself, Lillian
 Fleurs, and optionally Mark Meves. Thank you.

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 From: Violette Blumen <email@example.com>
 Date: Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 7:31 PM
 Subject: Sleeping @ Noisebridge [drama]
 To: email@example.com
 Cc: Mark Meves <firstname.lastname@example.com>,
 "firstname.lastname@example.com"
 <email@example.com>

 To Jesse -

 Ā Ā I'm not entirely sure why I'm doing this as it will likely prove
 to be a futile attempt at allowing you to see beyond what might just
 be on the surface of a situation. I've seen absolutely no sign that
 you have any sort of human compassion, so trying to show you a tiny
 chapter of my life in order to bring out your humanity is likely out
 of blind faith.

 Ā Ā ĀI haven't been given the best deck of cards in my life. I don't
 see myself as special or anything because of this, most people are
 given a few lemons, and going into detail with you about my life isn't
 quite on my priority list. Let's just say certain conditions I have,
 haven't allowed for a very easy transition into adulthood. I'm
 currently trying to get myself out of my current situation, albeit
 difficult, by seeking help and a case worker at Larkin Street Youth
 Services. Last night in fact, I went to their youth (18-24) housing
 shelter (Lark Inn) in order to get a bed for the night.

 Ā Ā When I arrived there, I saw a large group of young adults in
 similar situations also trying to get an emergency bed for the night.
 Before we can get more permanent housing, we're put on this list where
 we have to wait as long as 6 weeks. With the large amount of people
 already there, I didn't think I was going to be getting an emergency
 bed for the night. I went inside anyways while I waited for them to do
 a head count of who was already there. As soon as I got inside, one of
 the workers approached me to say that my TB test was expired and I had
 to get a new one before I could stay in one of their beds again. Their
 clinics would not be open until Monday, and if I go at that time I
 won't get the results of my test until Wednesday. What a fucking
 bummer. That means I'm not just out of a bed for last night, I'm out
 of a bed until I get the results of my TB test, and that's IF I don't
 test positive. It didn't seem like a big deal last night, I usually
 haveĀtemporaryĀshelter on friends couches, and the only reason I'm
 trying to get a permanentĀsituationĀis for the stability I haven't had
 my entire adult life. I rode from the TL down to Noisebridge so that I
 could make some phone calls to see if any of my friends were around to
 give me a place. I didn't expect to stay at Noisebridge overnight. I
 called and texted all of my friends with no avail. I couldn't get a
 hold of anyone with a couch for the night. I then weighed my options.
 I sure as hell wasn't going to put myself in danger on the streets, so
 I decided risking some fat bearded lard waking me up with the sound of
 his unauthorized photography was the safest option.

 Ā ĀSo here's my apologies, sorry if I'm being a bit too dramatic. I'm
 so very sorry I broke the cardinal rule of the AnarchistĀHackerspace
 in order to prevent myself from getting mugged, raped, attacked or
 even killed from sleeping on the streets. I'm sorry that my interest
 in technology died when I was in high school and that I lack an
 attention span that allows me to enjoy any hobby for more than a
 couple of weeks. I'm sorry I'm not a 1337 h4xx0rrr, and I'm sorry I
 found programming, while relatively easy, extremely unrewarding,
 boring, and mind numbing. I'm sorry for intruding upon your culture
 Jesse, and I'm sorry for not tolerating bullies with superiority
 complexes. Honestly Jesse, shouting homeless pejoratives and waving a
 very bright light in someone's eyes while they're minding their own
 business on their computerĀreally says a lot about your own character.

 To Noisebridge-
 Unless Jesse wishes to discuss this further, it is of no interest of
 mine to bring this up at a meeting. I said everything I wanted to say
 right here.

 -Lillian Fleurs


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Mistrial announced in Rick Springfield injury trial
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In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, Ever Merciful.
Muslims who believe in the Messiah, Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani (as)
Arabic Translation of An in-depth explanation of Quranic verses 5-6 of Surah An-Nisa, by Hadhrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad, Khalifatul Masih IV (ra). Session no. 10, recorded on 1 February 1996.
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This oversized audio book plays the songs and calls of every breeding bird in North America--747 in all--recorded in the field by the renowned Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The most comprehensive book of avian species ever published for North America, it helps dedicated birders or curious novices differentiate between songs and calls to identify each species' unique audible characteristics, such as the zee-zee-zee-zreeeeee of the Black-Throated Blue Warbler or the distinctively loud THREE BEEERS! of the Olive-Side Flycatcher. Much more than a typical field guide, it provides each bird's distribution, habitat, and behavior. Scientifically accurate maps display species' breeding, year-round, and wintering ranges while brilliant color illustrations display species' unique crests, plumage, bills, beaks, claws, and spurs. Hardcover. 536 pages. Includes three AAA batteries. 14 1/4" H x 13 1/4" W x 2" D.
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So many birds!
By Terry the birdwatcher
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Its a great product, just wish they had said how big and heavy it was. I guess with 700 variety of birds maybe I should have assumed!
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Great book to learn what the birds soundlike.Perfect for Birders.
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Oceanic Alpha 9 CDX-5 Regulator, DIN
Now includes FREE a 30" (76.2 cm) MaxFlex Braided Hose
Now includes FREE a 30" (76.2 cm) MaxFlex Braided Hose
The Alpha 9 CDX-5 features effortless breathing in a compact design that is extremely tough yet easy to maintain and service, and is paired with a compact over-balanced diaphragm first stage. The CDX5 first stage is made of Chrome Plated Marine Grade Brass and is a Balanced Diaphragm Design. With this design water doesn't enter the first stage, which means the CDX5 is excellent for ice diving (it won't freeze up) or diving in waters filled with contaminants or sediment (it won't corrode). Environmentally sealed, the diaphragm membrane transmits the pressure changes to the internal mechanism eliminating the need for the surrounding water to enter the intricate mechanism. The benefit of this type of first stage design is that none of the internal parts are exposed to contaminants such as salt, sand, chlorine or pool acids. These environmental contaminants cause corrosion and mineral deposits to form on the internal mechanism deteriorating regulator performance. As is the Alpha 9 CDX-5, comes ready to use with air or nitrox mixtures up to 40 percent. Two high pressure and four low pressure ports assure a place for all your necessities and accessories.
The Alpha 9 Regulator Second Stage has a Patented Orthodontic Mouthpiece for exceptional comfort and Reduced Jaw Fatigue. The Mouthpiece accommodates the natural Overbite of the human jaw. In Addition the 30" (76.2 cm) Max-Flex Hose with its extreme Flexibility further reduces any Jaw Fatigue, making this one comfortable breathing regulator.
The Alpha 9 is classified as being suitable for use with nitrox breathing gas mixtures containing up to 40% oxygen by volume without the need for special preparation, cleaning or component parts. Regulator weighs 35 oz (992.23 g) and the front profile dimension is only 2.9" (7.4 cm). Regulator comes with a Comprehensive Owner's Manual.
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I've been buying all my diving equipment from leisure pro for the last 4 years and so far it is the best customer service you could find online and anywhere, Just ask for Aaron on sells department and you will see what I'm talking about.I am really pleased with the quality of products, conditions, and delivery times.


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I have used Backtrack 2 live cd in the past with a laptop that I no longer own. I am now trying to use the Backtrack 2 live cd with another machine. I would like to stick with Backtrack 2 since I know the commands already.
The cd is known to work and my bios allows booting from cd-rom.
When I get to the "boot:" prompt, I press enter. My monitor has a message that says "video mode not supported"
After waiting a few minutes, I'll type "root" and "toor" and it sounds like the disc spins up. I'll try to type "startx" and it looks like the disc is loading, but then drops me back to the error message.
What should I enter or change to enable my video mode? The video card is integrated and an unknown make/model and my monitor is an LCD Samsung 152N (both work with my ubuntu and arch installations).
Hey bionnaki,
when it runs under Ubuntu , than you can figure out your video card.
Do that and search the net for compability or other solutions.
Maybe your graphic chip is not supported under BT.
That should not mean you won't be able to use it, maybe you have to update your life cd with drivers.
ARgh... same signature.. think you had it before me, so i've to look for a new one
greez & gn8 (de)
Be sensitive in choosing where you ask your question. You are likely to be ignored, or written off as a loser, if you:
* post your question to a forum where it's off topic
* post a very elementary question to a forum where advanced technical questions are expected, or vice-versa
* cross-post to too many different newsgroups
* post a personal e-mail to somebody who is neither an acquaintance of yours nor personally responsible for solving your problem
but anyways, here is the output of lshw and lspci: pastebin com/m769d9dcd
for future reference:
boot with btsafe
run xconf
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The Mozilla project
The Mozilla project leads many Free software, the best known being the Firefox web browser.
Free Software
- Firefox, the Mozilla's web browser
- Thunderbird, the Mozilla's email client
- Sunbird, the Mozilla's calendar project
- SeaMonkey, the Mozilla's Internet suite
Hack the Source Code
Browse Sources Repository
- mozilla-central contains current Firefox and Gecko development. Releases branch off of this repository. Also known as "Trunk".
- comm-central contains current Thunderbird, SeaMonkey and Calendar development. Also contains a mirror of mozilla-central. Releases branch off of this repository.
- mozilla-1.9.1 contains Branch development on Firefox 3.5 and Gecko 1.9.1.
- comm-1.9.1 contains Branch development for Thunderbird 3, SeaMonkey 2 and Sunbird 1 with Gecko 1.9.1. Also contains a mirror of mozilla-1.9.1.
- mozilla root contains the 1.9 branch code, like seamonkey, but indexes a bigger part of the repository and is updated less often.
- Mozilla 1.8 root contains Firefox, Thunderbird 2.0.0.x, and SeaMonkey 1.1.x
- Mozilla 1.8.0 root contains Firefox, Thunderbird 1.5.0.x, SeaMonkey 1.0.x
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Jonathan Edwards on the Lord's Supper - For Believers Only
Dr. Mark Dever, Senior Pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, in the W.H. Griffith Thomas Memorial Lectureship, discusses Jonathan Edwards' view that the church should be composed of regenerate, communing members, and that Communion should be for believers only. (Speaker Disclaimer)
W. H. Griffith Thomas Memorial Lectureship (Spring 2014)
- Jonathan Edwards on the Lord's Supper - For Believers Only
- Richard Sibbes on the Right Preaching of the Word
- John Bunyan's View of Baptism within the Spiritual Church
- Six Reasons a Right Ecclesiology is Important for the Church Today
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just woke up and still didn't get my funk on yet, so excuse the sloppiness:
just woke up and still didn't get my funk on yet, so excuse the sloppiness:
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I dig your "R" on "Cred"
Boxed A's with curvy letters =
Some of them are pretty shitty, was using a brush tip marker that is about as close to dry as you can get... made the strokes kinda rough and sloppy.
Actually, they're all pretty shitty... not a big fan of any markers that aren't a chisel tip... can never get my letters to look any good with a rounded tip.
Regardless of any previous posts, I do not condone nor take part in the act of vandalism. I simply document the work of others.
The name seak has been used a lot.... No worries. A good handy has a solid base. Just like anything else. If you really want to explore and develop your hand try checking out a typography book. Study basic caligraphy. I'll post up some pics of the style i'm working on once i get my phone back from htc.
thanks for the advice peter. im going to just think of another name beside seak...still cant decide though
awww you're so adorable when you pms dankz
dank i dont think he was insulting you. it seriusly looks like a turd.
Optik : DMA
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dope and dope.
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I was so drunk on time i sat in a Urinal and pissed with my pants on.
Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand. Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.
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and yeah i am a girl which doesn't change a thing
Been focusing on my handstyles a lot lately. Maybe some improvement. Don't mind the effect, just some photoshop fun.
Really digging that four eyes tag. propitos
that 4eyes is clean as fuck...i like it alot, you should try it with an uppercase R too maybe, dont get me wrong i like the lowercase R as well
yeah diggin the hand mues has a nice ass flow...


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WATCH: Nine Inch Nails Song Makes Baby Stop Crying
Listen to Nine Inch Nails Radio on iHeartRadio
Many Nine Inch Nails albums come with a "Parental Advisory" warning, but one parent is ignoring that sticker in an effort to keep his little girl happy.
A dad with the YouTube username Gary Kennedy recently posted a video of his baby crying. But when he starts playing the Nine Inch Nails track "Copy of A," her tears almost immediately turn into giggles. She even starts to dance as Trent Reznor's industrial rock really gets going.
Kennedy captions the video with a "thank you" to Reznor for turning his "crying child into a smiling dancer."


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Dianne - from Farmington Hills, MI
Whipped topping will not hold up much better in summer heat than whipped cream. You can certainly combine raspberries with buttercream icing to create a raspberry cream filling; it will not, however, be light and airy like mousse. Another option would be to make a non-creamy Raspberry Filling .


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Old Chat With Manning May Be New Trouble for Assange
The Justice Department has long viewed Julian Assange as a menace, but it might soon officially view him as a criminal.
Federal prosecutors are preparing criminal charges against the WikiLeaks founder in order to seek his arrest, reports CNN. The possibilities range from the most serious one of espionage to lesser ones such as theft of government property, reports the Washington Post.
Top officials such as Attorney General Jeff Sessions must still sign off on any charges, and that hasn't happened yet. The Obama White House also considered criminal charges against Assange after his group published classified information obtained by Chelsea Manning, but ultimately decided against it on freedom-of-the-press grounds. But now prosecutors think they can make the case that Assange went beyond the role of mere publisher.


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The Bella Voce consists of around 35 women, from advanced vocalists to beginning singers. They sing a variety of songs and styles, including folk songs, gospel, Vivaldi, 20th-century compositions, and more.
The conductor for the Bella Voce, Dr. Benjamin Kornelis, has experiences including directing music and teaching at several schools, and singing professionally with Seattle's Choral Arts Northwest, the Seattle Symphony Chorale, and the Sioux County Oratorio. He also conducts Chorale, Concert Choir, and Kantorei.
Recent repertoire includes:
- Yonder Come Day, based on the traditional Georgia Sea Islands Spiritual
- Barbara Allen, Mountain Ballad
- Yo le Canto Todo el Dia, Venezuela
- Shenandoah, American Folk Song
- Missa Brevis in D, Benjamin Britten
- Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, arr. Metis
- Somebody to Love, Freddie Mercury, arr. Jetse Bremer
- The Alley Cat Love Song, Paul Carey
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The salinity of the waters in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries varies from season to season and year to year depending largely on the amount of freshwater flowing into the Bay. The salinity of these tidal waters has an effect on such things as fish spawning habitat, bay grass species distribution, oyster distribution and the likely distribution of the oyster-killing parasites Dermo and MSX.
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Alexey KornilievAffiliation:
Bolshoi Theater of Russia
Moscow State Conservatory
Artist's BiographyArtistic experience
The laureate of Dokshitser competition, Moscow International Trumpet Festivals in 1995, 1997.
In 1998 Alexei graduated from the Academic Musical Vocational School of the Moscow State Musical Conservatory. In 2003 he became a graduate of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Musical Conservatory, where he studied at the class of professor V.A.Novikov.
In 1999 Alexei Korniljev began his artistic work at the Russian Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.
In 2000 he became the soloist of the orchestra of Moscow Bolshoi Theatre.
Additionally to the main artistic activity at the orchestra of Bolshoi and to the educational activity at the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory Alexei Korniljev participates in various competitions and festivals as a soloist or as an ensemble artist.
Educational activity
Beginning with 2005 Alexei Korniljev is a teacher of the Academic Musical College of the Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory.
In 2006 he became an assistant to the professor V.A.Novikov at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Musical Conservatory.
Since 2007 Alexei Korniliev has been working as teacher of trumpet at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Musical Conservatory.


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Hi mate,
To be honest your problem regarding the Alfa AWUS036H card seems to me a little odd. I'm using BT 5 since R1 and despite the one particular aspect about some specific Atheros driver the Alfa went smoothly anytime.
I'm not sure if in this point there's something easy that can be done to restore your system in a right order.
However, If I will be you I'll try to do the following:
1. REINSTALL the BT r3. I really didn't got the point why you've compiled some drivers for Alfa as long the BTr3 contains exactly what you need.
2. Try to connect using both wifi cards, one by at the time, to a wifi AP. Firstly try the most easy scenarios, no encryption. If both will work then upgrade the AP encryption to WEP and try again. And so on...I think you got the point, actually.
If at some moment something goes wrong then at least you'll know exactly the hot point and eventually some logs as /var/log/messages and maybe others can be checked up for additional details.
The easy step by step diagnostic will give more hints and knowledge than compiling drivers blindingly.
Have fun..


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We were tired and scared as we left the hospital each night, especially those first few days. Torn between a desperate need for sleep and a deep fear of leaving our son. Not sure how to process everything, how to love our son fully, trust God completely, and prepare ourselves for what the future might hold for Caden. We pulled out of the parking garage, and popped in the cd that Elijah's parents made us. And the first two songs both immediately reduced us to tears. It was like they had been written just for us. Like someone had climbed inside our heads and hearts and put our emotions to music.
It turns out that those songs were by Matt Hammitt (the lead singer of Sanctus Real), and the reason it seemed like they were written just for our situation is that Matt's son (Bowen) was also born with a congenital heart defect. I read Bowen's story, and listened to those songs again and again, encouraged and strengthened by the knowledge that we weren't alone in what we were going through.
I truly feel like the song "All of Me" opened my eyes to the fact that I was holding Caden at a distance for the first day or two of his life. It was easier for me to try and protect myself and to prepare myself for the worst, if I didn't give myself fully to loving Caden. And we couldn't hold him, making it even easier to do so. But when I heard the song (and wrote this post through my tears) I realized that my son, my beautiful son, was worth all the pain and fear. I realized just how much I loved him. Just how much I needed to surrender to the situation, to surrender him to the Lord.
We put both of these songs on a special cd we made for Caden, and we played it for him while he was in the CICU. The first song on the cd was "Holding You." We were grateful for the reminder every time we heard it that even when we couldn't hold our son, God was holding him safely in His loving arms. And we needed something to hold onto in the midst of the craziness and fear, and the Truth that Matt proclaimed in that song helped to sustain us.
We still listen to that cd in the car sometimes. And from the very first chord, I am transported back to the CICU. To the many nights spent sitting at Caden's bedside, hoping and praying and crying. I can hear the bubbling of his chest tubes and the beeping of the machines. I can see his open chest and his heart beating. And I am reminded anew of the grace we have been shown. Of the miracle we've witnessed. And while my own heart aches a little at all we've been through and all we still have ahead, I am also flooded with gratitude and joy.
Today, Matt Hammitt's complete CD, Every Falling Tear, is released. Every song is inspired by Bowen and everything their family has been through. And a portion of the proceeds from every sale will benefit the Whole Hearts Foundation, "a movement toward hope for families with children suffering from congenital heart defects." I would encourage every single one of you to listen and download his CD. Seriously, it's beautiful music with life-changing lyrics and you wont regret it.
Every Falling Tear to one of y'all. I just want you to know how grateful I am to each and every one of you for walking alongside us on this journey and for all your prayers and encouragement. You have blessed us immensely and we would love to bless one of you with this cd. All you have to do in order to be entered is leave a comment on this post. I'll pick a winner on Friday.
*PS -Matt Hammitt has no idea who I am and no one has asked me to write this, I just believe in it and like sharing things that make me happy.


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Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Description: The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have 'US9377' stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.
Defect: A failure of the timing belt may cause the engine to shut down, potentially increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.


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Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
Bryan A. Schneider, Secretary
Bruce Rauner, Governor
Agency Quick Links
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Consumer Tips
Auto Title Lending Pamphlet
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NOTE: The attached worksheet is intended to be used only as a guideline to assist in preparing your budget.
Budget Worksheet
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Before signing for your loan, make sure you read the entire contract.
Do not sign the contract if it contains any blanks.
Make sure the annual percentage rate is the rate quoted to you.
You must make payments on time or you may be subject to penalties and/or legal action.
Make sure you understand the loan contract.
Title Insurance Consumer Tips
Title insurance is recommended on all real estate transactions to protect all the parties involved.
Charges for title insurance and related services vary and are competitive. Shop around for the best price and service available.
Remember to always carefully read what you are signing.
Credit Union Consumer Tips
If you would like to be a member of a credit union, you should do some shopping between different credit unions for services offered, hours of operation and location.
Remember, you can only join a credit union if you are part of its field of membership.
Make sure you read all account agreements carefully prior to signing.
Carefully read the disclosures of all loan documents to determine how much interest you will pay over the entire life of the loan.
Obtain the credit union's annual report to assess the financial condition of the institution.
Make sure you review all newsletter notices mailed to you by the credit union to be informed about potential increases in fees assessed, or changes in the credit union's rates of interest on loans, credit cards, or the date and location of the credit union's annual members meeting.
For further information concerning the credit union you can also request a copy of the credit union's bylaws.
Currency Exchange Consumer Tips
Have proper identification such as a drivers license, state-issued identification, passport or military identification.
Instruct the teller to completely fill-out the money order, i.e. remitter and payee.
Save your yellow money order receipt or receipt stub.
Count your money before leaving the window.
Secure your money before leaving the currency exchange.
Consider obtaining a "Safety Money Order" such as a money order made-out to yourself.
Ask about the fee before initiating the service.
Check that fee against the fee chart posted in the lobby.
Save all stamped, paid bills and receipts showing the currency exchange's name and date.
Bring all your license work receipts, including the window receipt, when picking-up license work processed by the currency exchange.
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About Sierra FoothillsView a map of Sierra Foothills wineries
Called gold country since the mid-1800's, the Sierra Foothills, located between Sacramento and the Nevada border, was a hot spot for those seeking a gold rush fortune. Some of these settlers brought some European vines with them and somewhere in that mix was the Zinfandel grape.
Notable FactsZinfandel remains the grape of choice here, followed by Rhone Blends. Volcanic rock & granite-based soils give their wines a robustness that make them unique, and highly sought after, particularly from the two best-known counties, Amador and El Dorado. Zinfandels here are spicy and structures, with brambly fruit and excellent backbone. Once a well-kept secret, wine from the Sierra Foothills is now on the national wine map.
About California
The most famous of the California wine regions is Napa Valley, and these wines are certainly outstanding – but it's not as broad and diverse as its larger neighbor, Sonoma County. Down south, Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley is well-known for its Rhône blends, as well as cool-climate varieties like Pinot and Chardonnay. The Central Coast, the largest California AVA, has many different microclimates that lead to a wide range of wines with many sub-AVAs.


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A Barbra Streisand movie I am actually going to watch gets the top spot. During the movie, Barbra was in Vegas and playing the blackjack tables at 3am and played for two hours and no one recognized her. Wasn't in a special area or blocked off. You could have played with her. She was all alone.
Her step-son, Josh Brolin and his wife, Diane Lane showed up. No punches were thrown the whole night. Win win.
Beyonce off to watch her sister perform.
Crystal Harris shows off her rent payments for the next year when she breaks up with Hef again.
Claire Danes and a very angry Hugh Dancy who really should be Hugh Darcy to keep things easier.
Chloe Moretz and her new bag.
Apparently Drew Barrymore is willing to sell photos of her new baby. I thought she was above that.
Emma Stone and her mom take a trip. Emma's mom looks like someone who would be fun to party with.
Anne Hathaway looks at Hugh Jackman and tells him she did remember her panties this time.


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To bridge the gap between historically slow technology adoption and the need for innovation within the internal audit function, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced the general availability of the SAP® Audit Management application powered by SAP HANA®, an new solution dedicated to meeting the needs of internal audit teams. SAP Audit Management streamlines the auditing process by providing a cost-effective alternative to spreadsheets and manual tools while integrating into the powerful SAP Fraud Management analytic application and the SAP Risk Management application, creating a synergistic relationship to fulfill overall management needs. The announcement was made at the Institute of Internal Auditors' 2014 International Conference, being held July 6-9 in London.
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Boardwalk empire started saturday.Its gonna be a good series.
Strictly Conscious Business Everytime.
Pawn stars is decent on history.
Strictly Conscious Business Everytime.
Caught last 20 mins of 1st ever game of thrones last night.Saw Cersei Lannister(Lena Headey)getting nailed on all fours,Started twitching & thought aye up.From there I downloaded full series.Crawled into bed at 6am this morning.
Cant wait for mrs to go bed so I can watch the rest.She`s abit touchy about tits & arses(well other womens)
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The new season of Dexter is absolutely fucking epic as always! How many shows have stayed at such a high standard for so long?
Need to pick Dexter back up as not seen anything past season 3.
Got 3 episodes left of Entourage now - gutted as loved every minute of it, need something to replace it, think might give Its Always Sunny In Philidelphia a go...
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Democrats were cock-a-hoop because U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu's chances of re-election got a boost when she came out against putting deadly weapons in the hand of criminals and lunatics.
Polls showed that the vast majority of Louisiana voters applauded her common sense.
But wait. The Republicans are celebrating because pinkos who try to emasculate the Second Amendment are anathema in these parts. Pollsters have determined that Landrieu's assault on the constitutional rights of unoffending citizens could rule out a fourth term next year.
Only two weeks after 85 percent declared themselves on Landrieu's side, she is suddenly toast? Louisiana voters must hang their heads in shame for being so fickle.
Or maybe they should wonder which side is cooking the books. The smart money says both of them. It is remarkable how many polls vindicate the politicians who pay for them.
The latest brouhaha comes after Landrieu voted for a bill requiring background checks for gun-show and online gun sales. A more-modest proposal could hardly be imagined, but it doesn't take much to get the NRA up in arms, and Landrieu faced a ticklish decision. She evidently hemmed and hawed right up to the end. Most of her colleagues voted yea too, but filibustering Republicans carried the day.
Not only had Landrieu's vote been in vain, but she had handed the GOP a stick to beat her with in next year's election. Her only excuse for the vote was that she hoped to "reduce gun violence," and she rushed to proclaim her devotion to the Second Amendment from the rooftops.
But the main challenger for her Senate seat, Bill Cassidy, Republican Congressman from Baton Rouge, announced he would have voted against expanding background checks, and we can look forward to campaign commercials listing wishy-washiness on guns among Landrieu's sins. If the accusation were to stick, Landrieu would indeed be toast.
To judge from Democratic polls, however, it hasn't stuck so far. In fact, the vote for more background checks made a lot of sense to the heavily armed electorate back home. No fewer than 45 percent of registered voters were now more likely to vote for Landrieu.
Republicans did not like those numbers, so they came up with their own. Defend Louisiana, a group headed by state Rep. Jeff Thompson, R-Bossier, and characterized by an enthusiasm for guns that borders on the rabid, produced a rival poll. It reached the opposite conclusion, almost exactly at that. This time, because of her vote for background checks, 48 percent of voters were less inclined to vote for Landrieu.
There is no telling which side is right, if indeed either is. Trust nobody is the best policy. It is unlikely that any mathematical sleight of hand occurred, however, for the great art of tendentious polling lies in how the questions are framed.
When Republicans and Democrats can adduce data to prove they both won on the same issue, we have strayed far beyond the realm of science. The parties are best left to bicker on their own. The election is too far off for the public to pay attention.
A GOP spokesman has already declared that Landrieu faces "an uphill battle for re-election in 2014," but his evidence for that is the Thompson poll. Democrats can predict a breeze with equal confidence.
Democrats in statewide office sometimes seem headed for extinction in Louisiana, and the GOP will be licking its chops over the Senate race. But that is what it does every six years. Landrieu is always prominent on the list of Democratic senators ripe for ousting, but keeps squeaking by regardless.
It is true that she couldn't have faced weaker challengers if she had chosen them herself, and maybe Cassidy won't be such a patsy as he tries to hang gun control and Obamacare around her neck.
After 16 years of studiedly centrist votes in the Senate, however, Landrieu has a pile of campaign money and host of powerful friends, even in the upper reaches of the state GOP.
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The Honda CR-Z is based on the Insight platform, and Honda bills it as the "world's first sport-hybrid." Styling is reminiscent of the much-loved CRX of the 1990s, but updated to Honda's current design language and beyond, with an aggressive nose and sweeping angles. Power comes from a 130-horsepower, 1.5L engine and Integrated Motor Assist (IMA), a DC brushless motor that adds another 13 horses.
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We're not convinced, or even reluctantly persuaded, that the CR-Z has clinched its mission. Certainly it demonstrates that a hybrid doesn't have to be a one-note player that exists for efficiency's sake, but it breaks no ground when it comes to performance per gallon.
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Powering all models is a 1.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and electric motor that together produce 130 horsepower. A 6-speed manual transmission with hill-start assist is standard, making the CR-Z the only hybrid on the market that you can shift yourself. All models offer three driving modes: Normal, Econ, and Sport.
The CR-Z has been with us since 2010, but looks the part of a new car thanks to exterior freshening for the 2016 CR-Z lineup. Up front are revised air intakes and a more angular grille. The side trim and wheels are also new. Inside is a larger infotainment touchscreen, and blind spot monitoring is available for the first time.
With its unique layout and hybrid power, the CR-Z has few direct competitors. For buyers most interested in efficiency, the Toyota Prius C could be a compelling alternative. If handling is a chief concern, we recommend looking at the gas-powered Ford Fiesta ST. The charming MINI Cooper offers equally expressive styling.
Model Lineup
Honda CR-Z LX ($20,295) comes with cloth upholstery, automatic climate control, rearview camera, and a six-speaker sound system. CR-Z EX ($22,140) adds LaneWatch blind spot monitoring system with visual display, along with a more powerful sound system and upgraded exterior lighting and interior trim.
The line-topping EX-L Navi ($24,440) adds heated leather seats, HD radio, and a full-feature navigation system. (All prices are MSRP before destination charge.)
The optional ($650) continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) comes with paddle shifters and increases efficiency a bit.
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Even without the badges, you could probably guess where the CR-Z comes from. The aggressive wedge shape and nearly vertical rear drop tell us this is a Honda with eco-sport aspirations. We've seen this design theme on the brand's past two-seaters, the Insight hybrid and CRX. The look is undeniably distinctive and aerodynamic, if not everyone's idea of beautiful.
The hood and doors are long for a car of this size, which makes the CR-Z seem more substantial than it really is. While most economical two-seaters have a toy-like appearance, the Honda looks a car for grown-ups, albeit ones just out of college.
Interior Features
You won't find a back seat in the CR-Z, but at least there's a handy parcel shelf with individual bins. With the various dividers folded down, you're looking at 25 cubic feet of flat load space. That's far less than you would get in a conventional hatchback (such as Honda's own Fit), and yet quite good when compared to other two-passenger cars. And you can haul a set of golf clubs if need be.
Cargo space would be better if not for the battery back located under the load floor. As it is, lift-over height is inconveniently high, and the narrow hatch opening doesn't help matters.
The seats offers plenty of support, but the limited range of adjustments could make it hard for taller drivers to get comfortable, or simply fit inside without bashing their knees. We expected greater seat travel since there's no backseat.
The CR-V retains Honda's old-spec two-tier dashboard, which has been phased out elsewhere in the lineup. Controls are bright and easy to read, and the new touchscreen looks and operates like it belongs in a more expensive car.
Perhaps the most original feature is the CR-Z's instrument panel lighting. Gauges are lit blue during typical operation, and automatically switch to green when driving becomes more efficient. It's a novel way to learn how to drive more efficiently. The gauges are continuously red when driving in Sport mode.
Driving Impressions
Compared to other entry-level hybrids, the CR-Z is downright quick, but that's not saying much: Zero to 60 mph takes 8.8 seconds with the manual transmission, or 9.2 with the second CVT, which is slow to lethargic by modern car standards.
The CR-Z is EPA rated at 36/39 mpg City/Highway, or 37 mpg Combined with the CVT; and 31/38 mpg City/Highway, or 34 mpg Combined with the manual. That might sound impressive until you consider that the leader in this segment, the larger Prius C, is EPA rated at a whopping 50 mpg Combined. The CR-Z does have an efficiency edge over gas-powered sporty compacts, just keep in mind that those cars are considerably faster.
We found the Normal driving mode to be accurately named. It delivers a balance of efficiency and performance that's appropriate for everyday driving. The Econ mode makes the CR-Z perilously slow. We don't recommend pressing that button outside a school zone. The opposite is true of the Sport mode. It adjusts the throttle, transmission, and steering for enhanced performance that's closer to what we expect from a spunky hatchback. While in Sport mode, you can hit the Sport Plus button on the steering wheel for a 5-second burst of juice from the battery pack, charge permitting.
The CR-Z's small footprint means it's easy to maneuver in bustling traffic and a cinch to park, even on city streets. Rear visibility is poor. The rearview camera helps when backing up. The Lane Watch system displays a view of the blind spot onto the rearview camera screen whenever the driver signals to change.
The CR-Z is fairly entertaining to drive on backroads, especially in Sport mode, but is not to be confused with a sporty hatch such as the Volkswagen GTI or a sports car like the Mazda Miata. This is, after all, an economy car with the styling of something much sportier.
The Honda CR-Z is stylish, fairly efficient and mildly interesting to drive.
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ACen '17 plans: Gijinka Blue Eyes White Dragon (Yugioh), Princess Zelda (Legend of Zelda), Someone from FMA, Gijinka Houndour (Pokemon)
Posted 05 April 2009 - 02:15 PM
My name on there is Katon Kitsune_Inuko. If you add me, just say you're an ACen buddy in the message. : 3
~ACen 2013 Cosplays~
Korra ~ Avatar: Legend of Korra
Kiri the wolfdog ~ My fursona
Posted 05 April 2009 - 03:03 PM
Don't laugh at the URL, I made it freshman year -.-
Ahhhh, the sweet taste of highschool regrets.
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~ACen 2013 Cosplays~
Korra ~ Avatar: Legend of Korra
Kiri the wolfdog ~ My fursona
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Hotel~ Dunno
Favorite Anime~ Death Note
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Edit..tehe..I took the link outta my sig so I'll just post it here....^__^
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Posted 08 April 2009 - 07:54 PM
Scary thing? I made the intro post FOUR YEARS AGO.
I barely use MySpace anymore due to my undeniable love for Facebook, but you guys can still add me on there! I do still check it regularly, so you won't get ignored! Just make sure to drop a line saying you're from the ACen forums!
I've lost a lot of free time over the years, and sadly have not had the opportunity to post regularly on the forums anymore. But I'm making a valiant effort! Can't wait to see you all next month! <3
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Dragon Ball Z-Piccolo
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3rd cosplay:Either Zoro(One Piece),Sazh(Final Fantasy XIII), or Gintoki(Gintama).
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I changed my url, so there it is. Yaaaay<3
I like myspace more than facebook (I got the Facebook first, and then the myspace, and I am super slow on getting both... <.<;; ), because I am a super-duper music ADDICT, and all my favorite bands have myspaces, and I find a ton more good artists from there... xD;; Myspace is best for music. Facebook don't got nuthin' on myspace when it comes to music discovery points.
Like I would never have heard of Blood On The Dance Floor if not for Myspace, and I LOVE BOTDF... xD;; And where else can I keep up to date with all my favorite bands' tours and blogs and what not? Most bands just have myspaces now, unless they're pretty big, they don't have their own websites, because those cost munnies...
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Korra ~ Avatar: Legend of Korra
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I'm the Emperor of the Left Half of the Universe. I also have cool non-con pics here ---> http://voice0freason...t.com/gallery/?
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ACen 2016: ???
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GOLDEN, Colo., May 7, 2010 – James Mulva, chairman and chief executive officer of ConocoPhillips, will present "Passing the Torch of Responsibility" during the 136th annual commencement ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m. on May 14 on Kafadar Commons, 1500 Illinois St. in Golden.
The Mines Board of Trustees will award 549 bachelor of science degrees, 139 master's degrees and 20 doctorate degrees. During the ceremony, Mulva will be awarded an honorary degree.
Mulva has served in his current corporate position since the merger of Conoco Inc. and Phillips Petroleum Co. in 2002. Prior to that, he was chairman and CEO of Phillips Petroleum. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for General Electric, is a member of The Business Council and serves on the Board of Visitors for the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
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