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Joined: 23 Aug 2010
Posts: 218
Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:01 pm
Post subject: New Android app: Neongeo
I saw a note in the forums that this is the most recent app to use the new Groundspeak API. At the moment, it costs $4.27. With the Groundspeak app barely functional and more than a little annoying to use, I decided to buy it.
It does everything the GS app does, and mostly better. It launches faster, caches what it downloads from GS, and pulls puzzle final coordinates from your Personal Cache Notes. The buttons are there for trackables, but I don't think that aspect of the API is active yet. The interface is more intuitive than most, and even on AT&T's horrible network it's
. It's got a pretty useful live map, and integrates PQs pretty nicely.
It has a few downsides: it doesn't load PQs very quickly (though it's faster than the GS app), no ability to install on the SD card, doesn't use Google Navigation to help you drive to caches, and the map screen is a little cluttered. I'm hoping that some of these can be fixed quickly, and that this company has a better release schedule than Groundspeak.
Considering the 1.0 version was just released a few days ago, this is an excellent start. I used it today and found four caches (including an FTF!) with no real hiccups except for the horrible battery usage my phone has with the GPSr turned on.
I won't give up my 60CSx for planned outings, but for hey-I've-got-a-few-minutes-maybe-there's-a-cache-nearby moments I think it will do nicely.
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:57 am
Post subject: NeonGeo
I too (upon reading this) bought this.. Have not used it in the field yet - but I hope it will be better than the official app. Bot C:geo and the official app are good but both have their faults. I guess time will tell for the new guy.
It looks like Ground Speak's API is really limited if you aren't a paid member (I am, thankfully). Their API may lead to a sour experience due to its limitations.
I support the people who maintain Ground Speak, and they need to get paid - but it seems like GS is getting greedy and trying to keep a 'strangle hold' on the Geocache market. I kinda hope that Garmins Opencaching takes off. But with little user support, it will be a rough ride for open caching.
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:51 am
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I've gotten two FTFs with it already.
One was a puzzle, and I ran out the door without the final coordinates written down anywhere. Neongeo picked the coords out of my Personal Cache Note while I was driving to GZ.
I'm really impressed with the developer's responsiveness. Tweaks and additions look like they'll take only days to be implemented, instead of months (or never) for the official app.
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Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:36 pm
Post subject: Re: NeonGeo
darkfiber wrote:
I support the people who maintain Ground Speak, and they need to get paid - but it seems like GS is getting greedy and trying to keep a 'strangle hold' on the Geocache market. I kinda hope that Garmins Opencaching takes off. But with little user support, it will be a rough ride for open caching.
Does GS dominate the market? Yep. To classify it as a stranglehold is a bit over the top. There ARE several other geocaching sites afterall and have been for as long as I've been geocaching. It's just that no one chooses to use them because they suck.
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Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 2:42 pm
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Those other sites might get more traffic after today's debacle with Challenges.
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Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2011 11:31 am
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This app went from "extremely promising" to "outstanding" in less than a month. I have uninstalled Geobeagle, GeOrg and the official app; it has replaced them all.
Our own SkyKing likes it too and has put quite a bit of time into the app Wiki.
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Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:59 am
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I have been using Neongeo since Sept 6th, I really like it.
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Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:17 am
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It's my understanding it does not have a compass and I know it will not run on droid 1.5 - I can't run it on mine as I am at 1.5 and don't want to update.
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Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:27 am
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I think the compass depends entirely on whether your phone has one built in or not. If GeoBeagle has a working compass, Neongeo would too. But you are right; the current minimum OS version for Neongeo is Android 2.0.
A new way Neongeo has changed how I cache: I upload field notes directly from the phone as I cache. When I come home, my finds and DNFs are all listed in the order I made them, all I have to do is type up my log and submit them.
It's nice for FTFs too; I have a pre-written log that I can upload with a couple of button presses that creates a placeholder "found it" log. Once I get home I edit it into a real log.
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Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:36 pm
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Well i bit the bullet and installed 2.1 - Eclair on my phone. To my surprise none of the previous ill effects appeared in fact my battery life actually increased rather than decreased.
I now have GeoBeagle, Geocaching, neongeo and C:geo all loaded and working.
I still like the logging and general setup on GeoBeagle the best however the compass is magnetic and flys all over the place.
The geocaching apps is very good except you can't delete caches from the list as you find them - major problem
C:geo has the all time best compass and allows one to query finds same as the geocaching app but C:geo allows you to remove caches as they are found and you can log to a file - I have yet to find where the log is kept though.
Neongeo is also pretty nice but the compass is off, at times 90 degrees off so it's not too good for locating.
Right now I would say the C:geo is the best for accuracy as it uses a gps compass not magnetic
GeoBeagle is best for use and logging but has a poor compass.
I have the same apps on my Galaxy tab 7 and while a bit big it works fine also.
In looking at all the tools one has to find tupperware I can't help but think back on what veteran fishermen must have thought regarding the advent of fish locators and other sonar devices that have come along.
Kind of like using dynamite.
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Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 7:47 pm
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ST11 wrote:
Right now I would say the C:geo is the best for accuracy as it uses a gps compass not magnetic
The Geocaching.com app will switch between either one.
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:51 am
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I guess after running all the apps the best thing for all day planned caching is still the hand held gps units.
For drive by caching the androids work fine and once you try all the apps they all seem to work but each has it's weak and strong points.
I guess this is why I have four motorcycles and 20 putters.
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Discussion in 'Sports Zone' started by MC KAos, Oct 31, 2012.
I agree. Who would take a trade made up of that bunch?
I'd like the trade but only If we keep splitter. I don't care who else we trade outside of the big 3, kawhi and splitter
If we could get Jefferson for Jax, bonner, and either mills or Neal, I'd say thank u very much and make that trade ASAP. Ultimately I doubt anything happens with Jefferson, but I bet we make a small deal around the deadline to improve our bench.
Would that be enough, though? I'm thinking either Splitter or Green would have to be included.
For Jefferson, ya it wouldn't be enough. I'd rather keep splitter unless Jefferson agrees to an extension with the spurs as part of the trade. If not, I'd be ok with parting with green, bonner and Jackson for him, hoping he resigns and sign Anderson back for depth at the wing, he played well for us when Jackson and kawhi were hurt
Honestly, I feel the trade is pure BS. I believe we merely allowed ourselves to be mentioned in the trade discussion as a favor to the Jazz GM and to help him get a better deal.
I dont know why a Spurs fan would want to get rid of Jax......he brings a toughness that this team has lacked for years. Manu has toughness, but he is always injured these days and rarely on the court. So Jax is basically our enforcer, something we definitely need. Jefferson is soft like the rest of our team, he wouldn't stand up for his fellow teammates the way Jax always has.
I like Jefferson as a scoring threat....but he plays almost no defense, doesn't rebound that well for his size, and isn't a great team leader.
Now, if we were trading for ZBo, that would be totally different....the guy plays offense, defense, and rebounds like a beast. I would take ZBo in a heartbeat, but not Jefferson.
Another side to it is, why would Utah want that trade? I get that Al is an expiring, but they're wanting to move him to remove the logjam at center, and get their 2nd year guy, Kanter, into the starting lineup. Trading for Splitter doesn't help that problem...it just creates a logjam with different players.
As a Spurs fan, I don't really like the trade. Al slows down the offense immensely, and the Spurs have been more of an up-tempo team since they started running the offense through Parker, rather than Timmy. Defensively, he's a huge drop off, and Splitter is perfect for the system. I'd take the trade if it were Blair instead of Splitter, and Utah is just looking for expirings.
Keep in mind, Patty also has a no-trade in his contract.
nice win over the bulls tonight without the big 3! we are 3-1 so far on the road trip, just like i thought we would be, however i figured we'd beat the pistons and lose tonight. i kind of think we will prob end up going 3-2 the rest of the way tho. hopefully we can go 4-1
this guy is right less often than a broken clock, but i thought id post it here anyway...
Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard
SA offered D Blair to Detroit but nothing. Hear Boston, Miami, Portland could have interest.
doubt we could get much for him, but you never know. id love to get calderon to back up TP, i wonder if thats what the spurs wanted for blair. if so, i dont blame the pistons for turning it down.
just noticed this one, making me think more that they indeed wanted calderon....
Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard
Will SA finally part with DeJuan Blair? Word is he could be gone before 2/21. SA talked with Toronto wks ago but nothing brewing now.
Saw one twitter link that said the Bulls are interested in DB. Maybe for Nate Robinson, but I doubt it with DRose out.
It almost makes you wonder if they're the Big 4 now, or has Kawhi replaced Manu in the big 3. He's on fire recently.
Leonard can hit the three, hit a 15 footer from the free throw line extended and around the same distance from the baseline. He has the ball handling capabilities to run the pnr and drive the fast break. He can post up and has a sweet right handed hook shot.
Defensively he can be picked off but you are not going by him on iso's. He is a tremendous help defender and a plus rebounder.
What really has impressed me is him not only outplaying but dominating matchups with Gerald Wallace and Luol Deng on back to back nights
all that, plus he is only 21! he could be the third best SF in the league in 2 or 3 years! with parker still improving, if we could just get one more guy here once manu and TD retire around that time, we could still be in contention.
come playoff time, we still need manu. Although, i think we have at least developed tony enough now that he is an excellent "closer" he makes clutch shots from anywhere on the floor, and can hit free throws at a high rate now. im so impressed by his development, i remember how useless he was in the 03 title, and how little we used him in the fourth quarter of the 05 title. he has REALLY come a long way! i wouldnt take any point guard in the league over him right now not named chris paul.
kawhi has so much potential, i just hope we can have a great team around him and tony in the future, we already have a really good coach in waiting for when pop decides to retire. We could be good for years to come.
Kawhi F Leonard and the F is fo FINISHER!
First of many game winning shots I hope!
Rumor is SA wants Josh Smith.
I'd imagine the deal would be Kawhi Leonard and Stephen Jackson's contract for Josh if there was any trade.
How would you guys feel about that deal? I'm a Hawks fan, Josh is a guy with all-star talent, and got snubbed the last 2 seasons. He is extremely frustrating but exciting to watch. If he went to SA and had Popovich coach him, I'm confident he'd be one of the best players in the entire league. He has way to much leeway in Atlanta, and hasn't progressed like he should. It's a shame that he has wasted his career in Atlanta, but he is only 27 and has a lot left in the tank.
I think the Spurs should keep Leonard, Splitter and De Colo. They are worth building with for the future.
Ya I'd love to get josh smith, but not at the expense of Kawhi. He is just too valuable to our future and pop LOVES him and all the things he can do. Kahwi is single handedly the reason the spurs have returned to being an elite defensive team. Honestly I'd be more ok with trading ginobili at this point Ina deal for smith, but I don't think that would be a fair trade for the hawks, and Danny ferry is no fool.
I'd keep Leonard over just about anyone that the spurs could realistically get in a trade. I trio of TP, Kawhi and josh smith would be great to build around tho! It's not gonna happen without Kawhi leaving tho

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Complete 3-d stabalizer setup for sale
I have a 3-d stabalizer setup for sale. I purchased this complete about 4 months ago. I just dont have time anymore for 3-d tournaments so thats why i'm selling
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they call this setup scorpion black carbon
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What do we want? Fair Trade! When? Now!
Wednesday June 8th was a sizzling day to be in Times Square, and not just because it was 97 degrees and sunny! Students and others from across New York and even further came together in front of the Hershey store to say "What do we want? Fair Trade? When do we want it? Now!"
In fact, so many people showed up for the "Raise the Bar, Hershey" Rally that we had to expand to both sides of Broadway. We shouted call and response chants from one side of the street to the other to make sure that everyone in Times Square could hear what we were asking for.
Students from Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, New Jersey and others came to the rally as a field trip, since they had been learning about social justice in their classrooms. Many of them had made posters with original messages like "Hershey Tastes Good, Feels Bad". See pictures from the rally here.
Some students shouted cheers into the megaphone as they led their peers in the march. Others came in costume, such as the three girls who wore a chain to represent forced labor, and two students from Elizabeth, NJ wrote and performed an original piece of slam poetry.
Kerry Kennedy, Executive Director of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, and Lee Cutler, the secretary treasurer of the New York State United Teachers Union, delivered passionate speeches, calling on America's largest chocolate company to do something about the use of child labor in its supply chain. See Kerry Kennedy's speech on YouTube. The band Left on Red performed an amazing set of chocolate- and child-themed songs.
The energy of the crowd was electric, and contagious. Passersby were shocked to learn about the issues and enthusiastically signed our petitions. Some even grabbed extra posters to get in on the action.
No one in the crowd was shouting "Don't buy Hershey". No one called for a boycott. Rather, we wanted to let Hershey know that as an American company, we expect Hershey to care as much about the children of cocoa growing communities as it cares about kids here in the US. It's about equality and social justice.
Fair Trade is creating a more just world by putting the human face back into trade and building more transparent relationships between producers and consumers. Once people understand that chocolate comes from cocoa, almost 70% which is grown in egregious conditions in West Africa, they don't want anything to do with it. They'd rather see a Fair Trade mark on their chocolate bar, so they know that their sweet treat has not caused children half way around the world to spend their childhoods working in the cocoa fields.
After more than 10 years since signing the Harkin-Engel protocol and committing to end forced and child labor in the cocoa industry, and almost a year since we Green Americans initially called on Hershey to "Raise the Bar," it's about time Hershey made a real commitment to prevent the use of forced, child, and trafficked labor in its cocoa production.
This rally made it clear that when we come together our voices are loud and we are powerful. When we band together as consumers, companies listen.
It is my hope that Hershey will listen to the call of the kids in Times Square and make a real commitment to eliminating child labor in the cocoa fields in West Africa. If it does, the company will be rewarded by children and concerned parents around the country for doing the right thing. The answer here should be easy!
This rally made our expectations clear-we are calling on Hershey to put an end to child labor in its chocolate, and we are asking them to do it now!
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This is Turtwig, he was the most under appreciatted starter in Diamond & Pearl. If you picked Turtwig as your starter, put this in your sig . Started by Dax-360
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It was a great battle but I was really hoping for Dawn to win. But at least she made all the way to the final round in only her first GF.
I loved this episode! It's too bad that Dawn lost by so little though...
Shiny Count: 50
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They just can't ever let a main character win can they?
At least Jessie quit, though, which is good.
I, stickerstaryoshi, am now authorized to use the usertitle "We got 3D: XY!", created by user Cresselia92 and to modify it according to my desires.
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Just rewatched this episode, and I have to say, this episode has my favourite scene in the whole anime, its just something about Dawn handing over the ribbon to her mother, that scene fills me with joy, it really did show us how full circle she came, leaving on her first day with her mom's ribbon, meeting many friends, gaining lots of experiences and her own ribbons, it showed how much she grew, a truly fantastic scene and that BGM, heart-warming, truly heart-warming.
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I loved this episode so much. It really shows how far Dawn has came as a character.
Zoey versus Dawn was wicked cool and I was mad that Dawn lost but she ranked higher than May did in her 1st Grand Festival which was impressive. 7/10
Wow Dawn vs Zoey was so exciting that I was on the edge of my seat. Gallade alone was amazing and seeing Dawn lose was bittersweet, but the Sinnoh Grand Festival arc was still really fun to watch. :]
Ugh Dawn should have won the final match, because there were several times where Zoey didn't lose points when she should have. :/
So for the big part of the match, it was Zoey that had the complete upper hand. Dawn insisted on charging in like an amateur while Zoey predicted each and every move her opponent made.


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A National Geographic expedition is underway now…
250 miles SW of the Pacific Island of Guam…
almost 7 miles below the surface, where one man
will attempt to explore the least known and deepest place on earth.
A daring attempt that’s been compared to landing the first human on the moon…
National Geographic Explorer James Cameron is embarking on a journey to the bottom of the Mariana Trench and back again.
The NEW age of exploration starts NOW.
Follow every moment of the expedition.


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The first person to speak tonight had previously told Osho he had powerful experiences of death in his meditation. Osho had suggested he do the humming meditation.
I am having problems with the humming meditation. I feel morose. I don't feel happy. I used to feel happy before, but now I'm just going into my shell. I don't feel like doing anything.
It happens.. If you have ordinarily been happy and outgoing and enjoying things, it simply means that you have been repressing the other side.
People who laugh go on repressing tears. In fact they laugh so that nobody should become aware of their tears - their laughter is a defense. They are afraid of the tears. So they go on laughing and enjoying, but they remain on the surface. Then they meditate, and whatsoever has been repressed, bubbles up, surfaces. Then one starts feeling morose, sad. But it is a good sign; it simply shows that the other side of your being has been entered.
One has to understand that life is both. The person who is really free and alive, is free to move from one polarity to another. He is not fixed in one pattern; he is neither happy nor unhappy. If he becomes happy, he is happy; if he becomes unhappy, he is really unhappy. If he is loving, he is really loving; if he becomes angry, he is really angry - he lives both the polarities. You can rely on his anger and on his love and on his sadness. He is not inauthentic, he is true.
Your happiness was not true - you were managing it, manipulating it. If it were true, meditation would deepen it, because meditation deepens whatsoever is true. Your real situation inside was morose - but you had been wearing a face, a mask. We all learn how to be happy and to go on laughing and joking; that's how the whole society goes on, a merry-go-round. But everybody is carrying a deep dark night within them, and nobody is even aware of it.
When you enter a meditative state you will first enter this dark night of the soul. If you can pass through it - and there is no difficulty in passing through it - then for the first time you will become aware that your happiness was not true. False happiness will go and real sadness will come, and only after real sadness will real happiness surface. Then you will know that the false happiness was even worse than the real sadness, because at least in that sadness there is a reality. If you are sad - but truly and sincerely sad - that sadness will enrich you.
It gives you a depth, an insight. It makes you aware of life and its infinite possibilities and the limitedness of the human mind, the smallness of human consciousness encountering the infinity all around; the fragile life always surrounded by death. When you are really sad you become aware of all these things. You become aware that life is not just life.it is death too.


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Tornados edged by Carson-Newman, 5-4March 4, 2009
Brevard, N.C. - The Brevard College women's tennis team put forth a valiant effort, but in the end was outlasted by Carson-Newman, 5-4, Wednesday afternoon. Kayley Duval (Redding, Calif.) and Kim Dixon (Charlotte, N.C.) were stars for the Tornados (4-3, 0-2 South Atlantic Conference), winning in both singles and doubles play.
The Tornados took two of three points in pairs action. The top-flight BC duo of Dixon and Lindsay Shaeffer (Perrysburg, Ohio) took down Amanda Bartlett (Powder Springs, Ga.) and Elizabeth Sneed (Kingsport, Tenn.), 8-5, and Duval teamed with Lindsay Hostetter to beat Kylie Elliott (Maryville, Tenn.) and Taryn Cappadonna, 8-4. The only Eagle point of the doubles portion went to the No. 3 team of Emily Sorah (Bristol, Tenn.) and Cassie Moulton (Maryville, Tenn.), 8-6, over Sara Douglas (Houston, Texas) and Merek Slagle (Hendersonville, N.C.).
Carson-Newman (1-0, 1-0 SAC) took the top three flights in singles action. Bartlett got past Shaeffer, 6-2, 6-3, and Sneed took down Hostetter in the final match to finish, 1-6, 7-5, 6-2. In the No. 3 match, Elliott slid past Jennifer Nyman (Morganton, N.C.), 6-2, 6-2.
Duval took down Cappadonna in the fourth flight, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 and Dixon beat Sorah, 6-2, 6-4 at No. 5. The final flight belonged to the Eagles, as Moulton beat Douglas, 6-1, 3-6, 6-2.
"Our girls played their tails off today," Brevard coach Paul Thomson said after the match. "I am very proud of their effort."
The Tornados return to the courts on March 8 against Wheaton College in Hilton Head, S.C. The Eagles play North Greenville Friday at 2:00 p.m.


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Final Results
PRINCETON, N.J. - The University of Pennsylvania women's rowing team put five boats out at the three-mile Princeton Chase Sunday.
In the collegiate 8+, Penn's A boat had the best finish of the Quakers' four boats, placing 12th in a time of 14:30.015. Penn's B boat was 43rd in 15:34.453, the D boat was 52nd in 16:36.021, and the C boat was 55th in 16:49.967.
In the novice 8, Penn's A boat was 11th in 17:49.830.
Penn ended up scratching its fours on Sunday.
The Quakers will complete the fall portion of their season on Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Rivanna Romp in Charlottesville, Va.


text: Ok everybody has been doing pretty much the same thing over and over. DT/OL/S in rounds 1-3 with no real surprises at all. Now, I'm not arguing that it doesn't make the most senes, but when does Jerry ever do the things that seem the most obvious? So I'm going to switch it up and go off the wall a little while still filling needs and getting some good talent. Round 1- Alec Ogletree OLB Georgia- 1st, I would like to point out that we have no clear 3rd starting LB on the roster to fit the scheme right now. Now, I know people are going to argue that its not the most important position, but why pass on a talent like Ogletree who can make an impact from day 1? Ogletree is 1 of the most talented defenders in this draft with a rare blend of size and speed. Could easily be the highest rated player on the board at #18 which makes it an easy pick. Round 2- Kyle Long OG/OT Oregon- Ok the positoin isnt so much out of the norm, but the player is. I can see Jerry falling in love with an athlete like this on the o-line. Long is still very raw, but he's got a huge frame to continue to pack on weight and he is 1 hell of an athlete for a lineman. He fits into the zone blocking scheme as a gurd very well with his foot quickness and fluid athletic ability. His ability to play RT isnt out of the question even though I now a lot of people were turned off by his arms being on the shortish side. Round 3- Jordan Reed TE Florida- Not just saying it because they played the same position at the same school but Reed reminds me A LOT of Aaron Hernandez. Fits the mold of "joker"/d-coordinators worst nightmare perfectly. Can line up in the slot and run smooth routes to create space while also having more than enough size to be a mismatch for just about anybody defenders in the secondary. Jason isnt getting any younger and Reed could easily become Romo's new best friend getting open on intermediate routes. Round 4- Devin Taylor DE South Carolina- Quite frankly a guy this big shouldn't be this athletic. At 6'7 with 36 inch and 275 LBS he is a lot to deal with for offensive tackles. Has a quick 1st step to beat RT's around the edge and more than enough strength to play the run. Its very possible that he doesn't fall this far if he tests well at the combine, but I think he is a day 1 contributor at strong side DE. Round 5- Robert Lester S Alabama- Isn't going to be the flashiest guy on the field but does his job well. Hes a bit of a tweener at S, not sure if he fits at FS or SS better. Has very good size for the position and enough athleticism to play a zone affectively. Not a man coverage type of safety which is why hes stil available in the 5th, but I think hes solid enough in all aspects to develop into a starter. Good depth andf special teams guy at the very worst. Round 6- Josh Boyd DT Miss St- Yeah I know, way to late for the 1st DT taken, but if Rat isnt cut we also have Hatcher, Lissemore, and Crawford who can play the position. There are also a few good 1's available in FA if we do cut Rat....Not a whole lot to say about Boyd, he has good size and a nice burst for an interior pass rush. He was pretty darn good when playing next to Fletcher Cox last year, but struggled this year. Worth a shot to see if he can play with more talent around him than what was at Miss St this year.


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I, Claudia
Claudia is an ex-exotic dancer who has managed to marry a wealthy man, and in ancient Rome this has not been an easy task. She has claimed that her family was wiped out by plague far away, and she has no other relatives, so when her gambling activities threaten to get out of hand, she sets about trying to earn money in a rather unsavory manner, until someone starts bumping off her clients. Rather than have her own secrets brought out, in which case sh...
Man Eater
Claudia Seferius is making a trip to her vineyard to investigate an arsonist. After an accident and the desertion by her cat, Drusilla, Claudia is forced to spend the night at a villa where men and animals are trained for gladiatorial competitions. During the night, a man is killed and placed in front of her door. Unfortunately for Claudia, this man is her arsonist....
Virgin Territory
Claudia Seferius escapes from Rome to Sicily, on the run from her creditors. She is in the company of a fake Vestal Virgin and joins up with the woman's bizarre family once they reach the island....
Wolf Whistle
Five slave girls, all bearing the same tattoo have been murdered in Rome. Claudia Seferius, after a reckless escape from an irate money-lender, finds a young boy and takes him in--after all, she can't leave him on the street with a murderer loose. Her want-to-be lover, Marcus Cornelius Orbilio, tries to find the identity of a murderer and the truth about a family secret. Book 4 in the series....


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What can we do with history and heritage today? There are hundreds of small and mid-sized history and heritage organizations in Southeastern Pennsylvania, and they face many similar challenges—a lack of funding, inadequate marketing resources, and a need to attract more visitors, members, and volunteers. To support these organizations in addressing these challenges and do excellent work in their communities, the Historical Society of Pennsylvania created the History Affiliates program which is funded by The Barra Foundation. Explore the resources that we offer and contact us.
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I AM A BRASS-A-HOLIC Album Release Party
Brass-A-Holics Go-Go Brass Funk Band
Tuesday, October 29, 2013 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM (PDT)
Event Details
If you've attended any of our gigs in the past then you already know what to expect.
It all goes down at Republic New Orleans on South Peters St. Joining us will be DJ Diagnosis on the 1s & 2s. Also, none other than Partners N' Crime and the Big Easy Bounce Band will be in the building! As you know, parking can be limited and we expect a line. GET THERE EARLY!!! Oh... and we hope you don't mind taking pictures, so get ready for your close-up on the red carpet. We are looking forward to seeing you all. And, as always, thank you for your continued support. We owe our all to the B-A-H Nation and the city of New Orleans!!!
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Yes. The age limit for Republic New Orleans is 21 and over.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please contact Kari Baltimore at firstname.lastname@example.com with any additional questions.
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
No. With the purchase of your ticket, you will receive a B-A-H T-Shirt and CD. In order to make sure you receive the correct size, we will have these items pre-packaged with your name. Also, there will be an itemized list at the door where your name will be matched to your ticket or iPhone Passport.
Can I pay at the door?
Of course you can. However, we've also made advanced tickets available to guarantee prompt entry and a minimal wait to obtain your merchandise. With the buzz surrounding this event and the amount of the B-A-H Nation participating, we wanted to make your experience as convenient as possible. We highly suggest you purchase a ticket NOW!
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Republic New Orleans
828 South Peters Street
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Tuesday, October 29, 2013 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM (PDT)
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Brass-A-Holics Go-Go Brass Funk Band
In the year 2010, a brand new sound was born. The Brass-A-Holics Band and the Go-Go Brass Funk genre joined the ranks of the time honored traditions, culture and music that have come out of the city of New Orleans.
Our ensemble consists of the core New Orleans brass elements – add in a full drum set, percussions, keyboard, and an electric guitar, and this kick ass "Go-Go Brass Funk" band called the "Brass-A-Holics" comes to life before your eyes and ears. The Brass-A-Holics Go-Go Brass Funk band has transcended the traditional world of brass band music. Where else can you hear Miles Davis, Nirvana, John Coltrane, Wham, Cyndi Lauper, Kanye West, and Louis Armstrong all in one set?
The band was conceived in the mind of the renowned Trombonist Winston Turner, whose roots stem from the St. Augustine High School Marching 100, the Jr. Pinstripe Brass Band, the Southern University Human Jukebox, and the Soul Rebels Brass Band. He created the "Go-Go Brass Funk" genre with the goal of merging the unrivaled New Orleans brass sound with Washington DC's Go-Go groove and topping off his instrumental gumbo with a personal touch of keys and strings. This uniquely diversified band consists of 8 members: Winston Turner, Tannon Williams, Matt Clark, Jason Slack, Keiko Komaki, Robin Clabby, Ricky Caesar, and Dwayne Muhammad. Although there are differences in culture, style, and swagger within this band, the members of the Brass-A-Holics collectively bring to you a unique sound that is unparalleled to anything you have ever heard!
Be warned that this sound is a powerful substance both addictive and intoxicating. It is guaranteed that you will find yourself addicted to that Brass-A-Holic sound and profess that you too are a Brass-A-Holic!


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AmeriCorps is a network of National Service programs working to address various compelling community needs across the nation. JusticeCorps is one program in the AmeriCorps Network with a focus on increasing access to justice for Californians coming to court without lawyers.
No. JusticeCorps members are enrolled in a variety of majors.
Yes. Prospective members are asked to demonstrate a GPA of at least 2.5 at the time of application.
No. Working on another internship while participating in JusticeCorps is not permitted, as our program is a serious commitment.
No. JusticeCorps is a full academic year commitment and members must be able to serve consistently the entire year.
Full-Time JusticeCorps members receive a $20,000 living allowance throughout the service year. JusticeCorps Student Members do not receive a living allowance.
All members are eligible for a Federally funded education award ("Ed Award") upon successful completion of their service year. Currently, minimum time members receive an Ed Award ranging from $1,300-$1,700. The Ed Award for full time members ranges from $5,500-$6,000.
Many minimum-time Student Members work at a paying job while completing their JusticeCorps service. During the interview process you will have a chance to reflect on whether the balance of coursework, a part-time job, and JusticeCorps service is the right fit for you.
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Sometimes. JusticeCorps members are based in self-help legal access centers, although they do spend time observing in court and explaining orders as necessary to assist litigants whose cases require them to appear before a judge.
During the application process, you will be asked to list your service site preferences and program staff does everything they can to accommodate members' selections