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Hello! We are in the midst of a transmission (?) nightmare with our 2004 4.4 X5. In November we took it in to our mechanic after the transmission crapped out (revving engine, creaking when putting it in gear/park - undriveable). They replaced the transmission. I drove it for 3 days (under 25 miles) and had the same issue and was nearly stranded on a freeway off ramp with my 3 year old in the car. Which isn't important except to express how incredibly annoying and frustrating that was.
SO, had the car towed back to our mechanic. They replaced the transmission a second time (at no charge), thinking it was a faulty transmission. Had the transmission specialist thoroughly examine each instance of shifting (sorry for the untechnical lingo), and weren't happy with the way it was performing. Ultimately, through process of elimination (at least that's my understanding), they decided it was the transfer case. So we replaced the transfer case. After another week of testing, they were still not happy with the way it was performing so had it towed to the BMW dealership where we purchased the car to have their mechanics evaluate it. The dealership claimed that they just needed to reprogram the transfer case, and though our mechanic said they had already done that, we all decided to go with the dealer's rec. Following their work, one of the dealer mechanics drove it home for the night (he lives 40 miles away) and back. After 80 miles of driving they assumed it was good to go. We got it home last night. This morning I drove it 1 mile to get coffee and it broke again as I was pulling into a parking spot. Exact same symptoms. Undriveable, not even holding in park unless the e-brake was set. So now we've had it towed back home and 2 months and $8,000 later, we're in the exact same place we were when we first had the issue.
I can't believe this car is an unfixable boat anchor at this point. It's not even 10 years old and is only at ~90K miles! I understand (via internet research) that it's not uncommon to have to replace the tranny on an X5. I could handle that if it fixed the problem. But at this point no one seems to have any idea what's wrong with the car. I would be so grateful for any ideas.
I understand your frustration
I have 2 E53 X5 4.4 my 2004 X5 has 160,000kms and I have had issues with my tranny too. Whenever I come up to say a stop sign and dont come to a complete stop say. I find the tranny is shifting back to 1st gear quick enough, if I get on the accelerator then the tranny does this clunk thing and aggressive shift and then goes. I brought it to a 4th Top Master Mechanic in North America for BMW and he checked and erased adaptive codes that the DME puts into truck and then it ran properly until months later it comes back again. My other X5 a 2002 4.4 with 238,000kms I have absolutely no trouble with tranny.
Did BMW update the software for the tranny? Our trucks are known for tranny issues unfortunately.
Don't throw it away! It can be fixed.
Sound like you are experiencing intermittent transfer case failure. The park gear is on the output shaft of the transmission and when the vehicle quits moving and will not hold in park indicates that the failure is behind the transmission (transfer case, front or rear differential or axle shafts). There are two differentials and four axles, if one fails the transfer case will transfer power to the other and keep you moving. Most differential and axle failures are not intermittent and are associated with grinding type noises. This leaves the transfer case as the most likely component that is failing. This would be an internal mechanical failure within the transfer case. When you take your vehicle to the shop make sure you mention that when it fails it will not hold park. This is vital information to the diagnosis.
Hey, thanks so much @jhuerter! Great information. The thing is we've HAD the transfer case replaced. So do you think that it's the front differential or one of the axles? I'll mention the car not holding in park to our mechanic today and ask if they can carefully inspect the axles and differentials.
I also have a 2004 X5 4.4i. If your is the same as mine it should have the xDrive. After doing some research I found this transfer case is always connected to the rear differential and does not have an open transfer case like I first thought. This means the front differential, front drive shaft or front axles have nothing to do with park. If it will not hold park it has to be some thing behind the transmission back to the rear wheels (trans output shaft splines, transfer case input shaft splines, internal transfer case failure, rear drive shaft, rear differential, or rear axles. It has to be a mechanical hard part failure not an electrical issue. Not holding park is a serious liability issue. If you park on a hill it may roll away and some one may get hurt! SO let them know when it quits working it does not hold in park.
Replacing parts is a hit or miss solution to fixing the problem. Did they inspect the old trans once it was removed from the car? Are they using the right ATF for the trans? Different trans were used in the X and each trans require a different fluid, so they need to use the correct fluid. Did they clean the trans cooler that is integrated with the radiator? The cooler may have metal shaving from the old trans and if they fail to flush out the fluid you will be adding the bad fluid back to your new trans. Did they inspect the radiator/trans cooler to see that water from the radiator is not getting into the trans cooler? Finally did they replace the Torque Converter?
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In a journalistic coup comparable to Neil Sheehan's 1971 acquisition of the Pentagon Papers, I have obtained an inter-office email packed with confidential information related to what is perhaps the most anticipated promotion of the 2012 Minor League Baseball season.
I am speaking, of course, of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers' "Salute to Toilet Paper," which is scheduled to take place Wednesday evening. Though a salute to such an intrinsically worthwhile product really needs no justification, the Timber Rattlers' extravaganza was born out of a desire to commemorate Wisconsin's paper-making industry as well the history of Minor League Baseball in the region. The Wisconsin State League once fielded a team called the "Appleton Papermakers" in the city where the Timber Rattlers are now based.
But let's get to the good stuff! The email that I have obtained (my source, by necessity, remains anonymous) contains the following information on just how the Timber Rattlers will salute Toilet Paper during Wednesday's contest:
The first 1000 fans in attendance receive travel tissue packs, and they will be entering a stadium that has been thoroughly decorated with toilet paper throughout the concourse. Fang, the mascot, will be carrying a plunger throughout the ballgame and, of course, toilet paper will be perpetually stuck to the bottom of his oversized shoe. Meanwhile, the "ball" used for the ceremonial first pitch will, of course, be a roll of toilet paper.
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The last time the Lowell Spinners gave away a bobblehead featuring local boy turned literary icon Jack Kerouac, the line formed hours in advance and stretched from the main entrance all the way to (not-so) nearby University Bridge. Fans will be queuing up in similar fashion on Tuesday, as the team is giving away 1000 Jack Kerouac "On the Road Bobblethumbs" featuring the peripatetic author attempting to hitch a ride. For those unable make it to the ballpark, the Spinners are selling an additional 1,000 bobbleheads online for $20 (with $10 of each purchase going toward the Kerouac Scholarship Fund.
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An exceedingly brief rundown of other notable promotions taking place this week...
Aug. 1: The Binghamton Mets reach out to the unemployed in their community with their annual "Workforce Night." ... The multi-tasking State College Spikes are "Guys Night Out" on the same evening as a tribute to former Penn State president James Beaver.
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Aug. 5: The Beloit Snappers honor a famous alumnus with a "Prince Fielder Beast Mode" bobblehead. ... The latest (and therefore greatest) Crazy Hot Dog Vendor souvenir will be given away by the Reading Phillies. That souvenir? Bath mats.
Aug. 6: Not all that much is happening, really.
Aug. 7: Cal Ripken gets inducted into the International League Hall of Fame, prior to that evening's Rochester Red Wings game.
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Sanctions to Spur Negotiations: Mostly a Bad Strategy
The Farsi version of this op-ed was first published in IRNA: http://www.irna.ir/View/FullStory/?NewsId=1234794 and reprinted in Tabnak: http://www.tabnak.ir/fa/pages/?cid=109998.
From recent events, it is clear that United Nations Security Council's Resolution 1929 was adopted in order to force Iran to sit down at the negotiating table and accept the West's conditions pertaining to Iran's nuclear policy. From the West's perspective, Iran will only change its nuclear position when it is confronted by meaningful international pressure. Such a view shows the West's—and especially the United States'—lack of understanding of the role and importance of Iran's nuclear program in its domestic and international politics. Contrary to what this misguided policy believes, more international pressure will compound Iran's assertiveness and unwillingness to relent vis-à-vis its nuclear policy.
There are three perspectives regarding the West's aims in adopting this latest round of sanctions against Iran: sanctions in the hope of provoking conflict; sanctions aiming to contain Iran; and sanctions to spur negotiations.
First, the main goal of these new sanctions is to prepare global public opinion for conflict with Iran, as well as to weaken Iran's economy in order to set the stage for a potential conflict. The United States pursued just such a strategy prior to attacking Iraq. Global public opinion remains skeptical of U.S. global ambitions—a hangover from the unilateralism and militarism undertaken in the first term of the George W. Bush administration.
Because of its declared policy of "change," the Barack Obama administration will need to get Security Council authorization for initiating any potential war and building the necessary consensus among the veto-power holders will be neither a straightforward nor easy task. The United States would also find the opening up of a third conflict zone extremely precarious, if not well-nigh impossible with which to cope. The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are far from over, and observers suggest that the United States will never achieve its projected ambitions and therefore will eventually be compelled to withdraw from these two seemingly endless conflicts.
There exists of course the issue of an Israeli military operation against Iran's nuclear facilities. Observers inside Iran believe that because of the existing domestic crises such as the inability to adequately deal with Hamas and the sentiments of global public opinion with respect to its disproportionate response to the Gaza flotilla crisis, Israel is not in the position to conduct a military operation against Iran. As in the past Israel prefers to pressure the United States behind the scenes and plead with the latter to conduct a military operation against Iran.
Second, the new sanctions have been adopted to contain Iran's successful efforts in establishing regional and global political coalitions. Because Iran's peaceful nuclear activities are in accord with the Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) rules and regulations and have international legitimacy, Iran can participate in new coalitions with rising powers and the critics of the dominant Western trends in the NPT in order to enhance its nuclear policy.
In this respect, the Tehran Nuclear Declaration (May 17, 2010) and Brazil and Turkey's acceptance of Iran's right to continue enriching uranium on its soil, supported subsequently by other countries, afford Iran the upper hand in future negotiations. It is thus necessary from the West's perspective to contain Iran's power. The new sanctions were rapidly adopted, drawing a fault-line in the sand and allowing the opponents and proponents to take their positions and be identified. And because the West has many economic and political levers of pressure and influence, many countries were forced to accept the West's new policy vis-à-vis Iran.
And finally third, sanctions are necessary in order to negotiate from a position of strength and thus ought to be considered diplomacy by other means. Here the belief is that coercive and meaningful sanctions will change Iran's nuclear policy. They are also essential for preventing a possible war, especially on the Israeli side. Being more effective, the current multilateral sanctions should be advanced further by the unilateral sanctions of states. Accordingly, President Obama signed the gasoline sanctions adopted by the U.S. Congress and a few other Western and European countries did or are currently doing the same.
Challenging the latter perspective, one should argue that no political faction or wing in Iran claims that new sanctions will not impact Iran's economy and as even noted by Dr. Ali-Akbar Salehi, the Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, sanctions will slow the pace of Iran's nuclear activities. But the fact of the matter is that sanctions will not change Iran's nuclear position. Because beyond the issue of energy and technological advancement, this program is an identity-value issue and relates to Iran's regional and global roles and status.
Meanwhile, since sanctions and economic constraints will directly impact ordinary Iranians, they will intensify the current sense of distrust towards the West and especially the United States in all political trends and people, subsequently resulting in national mobilization and unity, thereby strengthening the hand of the Iranian government to resist the sanctions. This is the complete opposite of the result desired by the West. Here even unilateral sanctions by the United States and European countries will have a more destructive effect on the two sides' relations.
The policy of sanctions, not only will not change Iran's nuclear policy at this stage, but in both the short term and long term will bring about negative political-security and economic implications for the West's interests. In the short term, the new sanctions will increase the level of tension in the region. For example, economic embargo and sea cargo inspections will potentially (even inadvertently) increase the peril of military clashes between Iran and those countries willing to implement the sanctions. This issue is particularly very risky with respect to Iran and the neighboring Arab countries in the Persian Gulf. Since these countries are dependent on the U.S. security umbrella, they have to uncritically throw in their lot with the United States. This precarious situation could jeopardize their interests as any sustainable economic growth and development in the region requires the preservation of security and stability.
Meanwhile, new sanctions can escalate the tension of various other regional political-security issues. At present, the United States is engaged in two wars in Iran's neighborhood. The continued complicated crisis in Pakistan and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict remain serious challenges for the United States and the West. Starting another war with Iran, especially if initiated by Israel, will destabilize the whole region from the Mediterranean to the borders of China. Obviously this could have extremely dangerous repercussions for the West and U.S. strategic interests in the region.
Also, the impact of sanctions on banning foreign investments in Iran's gas and oil sectors will have damaging effects on Western long-term interests. A dearth of Iranian oil and gas production or inadequate use of Iran's production capacities on the world energy market may result in a decrease in the international energy supply. This will increase the price of oil and gas in the long term and give the upper hand to rival actors like Russia in supplying and controlling the price of fossil fuels, having damaging effects on Western and especially European economies.
Therefore, although the "sanctions for negotiation" policy may at first glance be seen as a diplomatic success for the United States and its allies, in practice it will have paradoxical consequences for containing Iran or changing its nuclear policy. Undoubtedly, the new sanctions will deepen the existing distrust between Iran and the West and have the potential of leading both sides to a dead-end and lose-lose game over nuclear negotiations and related issues. The West must find a sustainable solution based on a win-win strategy and relative satisfaction of both sides.
Statements and views expressed in this op-ed are solely those of the author and do not imply endorsement by Harvard University, the John F. Kennedy School of Government, or the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs.
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Whole soy is packed full of antioxidant isoflavones, high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals, polyunsaturated fatty acids, fiber, and all nine amino acids essential to human nutrition. Plus, whole soy is low in saturated fat and cholesterol free. All those healthy sounding terms mean that soy, a superfood, is a smart choice for your body. The many nutrients packed into a small soybean help promote healthy hearts, bones and bodies. Whole soy has got a leg up on other legumes when it comes to health. Whole Soy Real Fruit Low GI Gluten Free 0g Trans Fat Frequently Asked Questions How much soy is in a SOYJOY™? Each SOYJOY™ contains 8 grams of whole soy. Are there any animal products in SOYJOY™? Yes. SOYJOY™ contains milk and eggs. Does SOYJOY™ contain trans fat? No, SOYJOY™ does not contain trans fat. Because trans fats are not considered part of a healthy diet, they do not include any hydrogenated oils. What is glycemic index of GI? The glycemic index (GI) is a ranking of equal carbohydrate portions of different foods according to how they affect blood sugar levels. The GI values of SOYJOY™ bars were measured using valid scientific methodology at an Australian University and all SOYJOY™ flavors have a low GI. That means it's a snack that helps keep your blood sugar steady and your energy levels sustained. Does SOYJOY™ contain gluten? No. There are no gluten-containing ingredients in SOYJOY™. Gluten comes from wheat, rye and barley. SOYJOY™ does not contain wheat, wheat derivatives, rye, barley or oats. Does SOYJOY™ contain dairy? Yes. SOYJOY™ contains milk. If I am allergic to peanuts or other nuts can I eat SOYJOY™? You should not eat SOYJOY™ if you're allergic to any nut or seed. SOYJOY™ may contain nuts, seeds or nut/seed by-products. Does SOYJOY™ contain genetically modified (GMO) soy? No. SOYJOY™ is made with only non-GMO soy. Does SOYJOY™ contain any artificial sweeteners? No, SOYJOY™ does not contain any artificial sweeteners. It's naturally sweetened. Is SOYJOY™ a meal-replacement bar? No, SOYJOY™ is not a meal-replacement bar, but more of an anytime snack. Sometimes, our busy schedules make missing a meal unavoidable. SOYJOY™ can be enjoyed as part of a meal on the go. Why whole soy? SOYJOY™ is made from ground whole soybeans to take full advantage of all of the nutritional benefits of whole soybeans. SOYJOY™ does NOT contain soy protein concentrates, isolated soy protein, or any other highly processed soy ingredients. Why does SOYJOY™ contain fat? Fat is an essential nutrient, but one that should be eaten in moderation. Including small amounts of fat in between-meal snacks has been shown to help keep hunger in check and prevent overeating at mealtime. 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The fiber in SOYJOY™ comes from whole soy, dried fruits and nuts, and maltodextrin, which is a natural source of fiber derived from corn. Are all soyfoods healthy? Not all soyfoods are healthy. Just because a food contains soy does not necessarily mean it is good for you. Read food labels and choose soyfoods that are all natural and do NOT contain trans fat and artificial ingredients Is SOYJOY™ a diet bar? No, SOYJOY™ is a snack that helps people maintain active, healthy lifestyles. It is a delicious, nutritious and convenient treat that satisfies and curbs hunger between meals. Why do SOYJOY's vary in color? SOYJOY™ is made from all-natural ingredients and is baked in an oven for a home-baked taste. They may vary in color and texture the same way home-baked goods do. Is soy as good a source of protein as meat, chicken, and fish? Yes. These are all complete proteins. Soy is a source of complete protein because it contains all of the amino acids essential for human nutrition. 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What movies do (or did) you love watching, even though you fully admit it's kind of a crappy movie. Don't be ashamed, we're in the trust tree here :-)
Here are a few of my guilty admissions:
Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift
Hot Rod
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls*
The Room*
What are some of yours?
*If you haven't seen either of these movies, you need to drop every thing right.this.minute and start downloading them immediately. Go get a bottle of some fermented grapes, put on your 'fuck it' pants, and settle in for a night of some of the most entertaining mediocrity you've ever seen.


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I had a chance to ride a 5'9" or 5'10" during a recent trip to Aquadilla.
The board originally had a twin fin set up with giant fins. I think that is how it comes from the factory. I did not like the look of those giant fins and installed a conventional tri fin setup (fcs).
In waist high or less waves, the board tended to not have much drive, but in surf up to overhead, it did very well for me. Anyone else ridden this model board? I would have liked to try it with two conventional fins in a twin fin set up with a smaller trailing fin, but did not have a trailing fin. Another thing about the board that was unusual (for me), was the deep double concave in the middle of the bottom. I suspect this contributed to bogging down in very small waves (compared to a typical fish), but was not a problem in bigger waves. All in all, for surfing Middles, Secret Spot, Surfer's and even big Wildo's it was pretty fun.


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A House Is Not A Home
I was never so happy as the day I purchased my first house. It was three years ago, just as the market started to turn. People were losing their homes, and by some small miracle, I bought mine. It's a tiny place with barely enough closet space for all my shoes. There was nothing in dire need of improvement—It wouldn't fall down if the termites stopped holding hands while one of them sneezed—but I still changed a few things to make it my own. In the words of Luther Vandross, "a house is not a home." I had to make it a home. Now I have the nicest, tiniest house on the block.
I am so happy and so proud of my home, and even more proud of myself for somehow being able to convince a bank to lend me the money while the rest of the world was defaulting on their loans. I have re-financed twice since then, and now I can almost afford the payments—I can always sell the shoe collection!


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An assembly bill that would prevent police from impounding vehicles driven by unlicensed motorists met with dissent this week as the Fontana police chief wrote a letter in protest of the bill to its author.
Assembly Bill 335, introduced by Assemblywoman Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) in February, would prohibit police from impounding vehicles that can be parked legally or released to a licensed driver, according to Brown's website.
"A driver should never operate a vehicle without a license, but they shouldn't be forced to pay thousands of dollars in towing and impoundment fees as a result of a mandatory 30 day hold," she wrote on the site.
Brown said that the bill will especially help working-class drivers, who may end up losing their cars due to high impound fees.
Fontana Police Chief Rodney Jones said the bill will increase injury and fatal car crashes.
In a letter sent to Brown on Monday, Jones cited statistics that say unlicensed drivers are 4.9 times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash.
"I can appreciate that many people are precluded from obtaining a license for a variety of reasons which may cause a hardship for them and their family," Jones wrote in the letter. "However, the answer is not legislation that will increase the number of people hurt or killed by people who are untrained, unqualified and unlicensed to operate a motor vehicle on our roads."
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As we ring in 2012 in a few weeks, we will begin our sixth year of the downturn in the construction materials industry, despite a recession that was supposed to be over a long time ago.
Officially, at least, the recession began in December 2007 and ended in June 2009. I wish someone had told us that because by all appearances, we are still deeply mired in it. Looking at put-in-place construction numbers, we are down fully one-third since the 2006 peak of more than $1.2 trillion, as we are experiencing a current run rate of around $800 billion.
But the numbers in the ready-mixed concrete industry look worse, with peak-to-trough declines of 45%. Production totaled 458 million cubic yards in 2005 compared to about 258 million cubic yards in each of the last three years.
As I travel, many people ask me why things have been so bad for so long. Yes, if you have been in the industry for a few decades, this is no doubt the longest and most difficult recession we have experienced. For construction, it is the worst since the Great Depression of the 1930s. So here is why this painful construction slump is lasting so long.
According to one U.S. Federal Reserve member, we are now experiencing a long-term structural problem in our economy known as a balance sheet adjustment. We experienced this during the Depression, as Japan has over the last 20 years. Many global economies have experienced this, which is the accumulation of debt over 10 to 30 years that resulted in a massive asset boom. This was followed by an associated financial crisis when the bubble burst.
The response is to nationalize private debt, and what follows is a decade-long period of low growth and high unemployment. This is punctuated by sovereign debt crises as a result of the increased debt that was accumulated during the initial crisis to smooth out the problem.
The recession of the 1980s was a good example of the unemployment challenge. Unemployment climbed to more than 6% in December 1979, and did not fall back below that number until September 1987, almost eight years of higher-than-normal unemployment.
Remember, there are four key structural problems that converged to create this balance sheet recession:
- Public sector debt, which is growing and exacerbating the problem
- Debt in the household sector
- The housing bubble hangover
- Very high unemployment
Those key drivers have resulted in considerably muted consumer spending, which accounts for 70% of the U.S. economy.
Fixing the problem
So what is the solution? We have to tackle each of those four problems, but it will take time and hard work. And Washington needs to get its own fiscal house in order, along the lines of the Simpson-Bowles plan that spells out at least $4 trillion in debt reductions. This will bring the primary debt in balance, while reducing our overall national debt over time.
Make no mistake, it will take a lot of hard thought, hard work, and courage to muscle through these problems and bring the economy to anything resembling health. And it will start with our political parties, who must work together, rather than trying to score political points.
I agree with many of my colleagues that 2012 will be better than the last two years, and we will steadily climb from there. The good news is that the industry is leaner and meaner. A recovering economy will bode well for future profitability.
Pierre Villere is president and managing partner of Allen-Villere Partners. Contact him at email@example.com.


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Ok, I've been putting this off for ages but this has now gone past the stage of being a joke & people are getting treated like shit! John I like you, but business is business and people take time off work to compete & work on your show & rely on the money they are due so get put in a difficult spot when you dont pay.
First off, this is regarding the Cage Contender 16 show headlined by Paul Daley on Feb 23rd. I was fighting on the bill so a friend of mine asked me to get him on the card, his name is Chris McDonald and to this day still has not been paid. Chris paid his own flights from Jamaica & the only thing that John had to pay was the hotel & fight purse like every other fighter on the card. For the past 3 weeks John has been telling us he has transferred the money but there is no sign of it! I have had numerous calls & texts to John about it & he has been saying its transferred it should be there, he done it last week etc. Both Chris & myself have text him and he has had various excuses saying he doesnt sort it out until 2 weeks after the show. We both got told we would be paid within 2 weeks, its now been over a month! 2 weeks ago John said it was done & I asked him why did you only transfer it now when you told us last week you had done it, his reply was 'I dont do it, someone else does' (I have kept all texts to upload as proof) Its now the 5/4/13 and I think we've gave him enough time to explain himself. John told Chris he transferred X amount, which was actually £35 short, now I know £35 isnt a lot of money but Chris took time off work in order to prepare for the event so his actual purse didnt even cover what he lost, so even £35 off his purse is still a sly move.
Part 2 - Chris' opponent 'John Redmond' has not been paid at the time of posting. I have been talking to his coach & told me this morning that there is no sign of the money.
Part 3 - Myself (Chris Stringer) did get paid however not without complication. I fought on feb 23rd & was promised pay within 2 weeks of the event. I received a cheque dated the 10/11th so got him to change it as that was too long, he changed it to the 2nd, I put it in the bank 2 days before hand in order for the cheque to clear. The cheque bounced & I rang John to tell him, he told me it was my fault I put it in 2 days early. I got him to transfer the money but it was £50 short. I said about it & he said he'd get charged for the cheque bouncing, I said it wasnt my fault so he said he'd sort it.
Another thing that happened was John actually cost me £100 from a sponsor, I was being sponsored to walk out to a certain track, I asked in advanced was it OK before I said yes, he assured me it would be. I gave the DJ my music the day before. Im standing there about to walk out & do my lil routine for the cameras when some mad shite comes on that was nothing like my track. I said to John after & he had told me that someone broke into the music van & cleared everything out. Now I find this hard to believe as the DJ was still there playing music & most other fighters got theirs. My fight was on live TV so I assume John didnt want to pay the rights for the song to be used & gave me anything. He said he would sort me out after we sorted the pay to compensate for it....I dont think I need to explain the rest.
So in total I am £150 down, now I know its not a massive amount, but I trained full time for this fight & didnt actually have any work before the fight so I needed every penny in order to survive that month!
Part 3 - David Jones one of the referee's has still not been paid, he got a cheque, it bounced & got told last thurs it would be done as a bank transfer. The guy who wrapped hands Joe Clifford & his cut team have still not been paid & the announcer Barry Oglesby have still not been paid. I am not sure about others but this in the information I have been given.
As I said I tried to sort all this out in private but got told so many different things & the fact that its dragged on well over a month is now behind a joke. I can safely say I will never fight on another Cage Contender card again in my life.
And to add insult to injury, John is now promoting his next show yet still hasnt settled his debts from his last one. Just thought the UKMMA should know this.
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Noise pollution has become a significant issue in communities across the nation. Naturally, it follows that more money than ever is being spent on decorative concrete soundwalls to play a greater role in noise abatement near airports, commercial developments, and in residential neighborhoods.
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Concrete walls that look like rock
The concrete wall system by Custom Rock is built with formliners molded from natural rock faces. It is durable and environmentally friendly. The formliners provide a wide range of natural patterns and textures as a cost-effective, easy-to-attach, lightweight alternative to using natural stone. The system can be used to build poured-in-place, precast, or tilt-up walls typically used for bridges, retaining walls, soundwalls, and water control. Custom Rock Formliner. 800-637-2447. www.custom-rock.com.Circle 16.
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Using its CNC router, these formliner molds duplicate any image precisely and efficiently while also being able to create custom designs to meet complex liner specifications. The router can be used on a variety of materials, including wood, hardened urethane, and Styrofoam. Concrete Accessories by Dayton Superior. 800-745-3700. www.daytonconcreteacc.com.Circle 17. WOC Booth #C4281
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Flex-Liners are flexible and durable formliners made of elastomeric urethane. They are ideal for producing detail in customized or standard multiple forming applications. Used for precast and poured-in-place forming systems, you can manufacture any size, shape, and pattern. Patterns are available in stone, fractured, wood, flute, low-profile, and block categories. Scott System Inc. 303-373-2500. www.scottsystem.com.Circle 18.
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The Stone-Crete reenforceable structural wall system duplicates the look of hand-laid stone. The cast-in-place wall system is versatile, durable, and strong enough to be used as retaining walls, foundation walls, bridge abutments, and dams. It's available in more than a dozen patterns at a fraction of the installation time and cost of natural stone. Increte Systems Inc. 800-752-4626. www.increte.com.Circle 19. WOC Booth #C4381
Custom form panels
Dura-Pour architectural form panels are custom-made and feature a chemically inert polyethylene face, which is resistant to moisture and chemicals. As they create concrete finishes that replicate the appearance of polished stone, travertine, or glass, use them for cast-in-place or tilt-up projects. The panels improve control of surface density, finish, texture, and color of formed walls and columns. Sylvan Industries. 800-842-1990. www.sylvan-products.com.Circle 20.


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Bobby Petrino "Excited" For First ACC Schedule
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Bobby Petrino is reacting to the Cards first ACC schedule.
Petrino says he is excited for the chance to play teams like Miami and Florida State and says his team will be ready. He says the transition isn't that much different than when Petrino led the Cards from Conference USA to the Big East.
Petrino says he is not opposed to seeing the Cards in their black alternate uniforms in one of the their marquee match-ups.


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'Fat-Shaming' Fork Zaps You While You Eat
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(NEWSER) – Since you probably don't feel awful enough while eating chocolate cake, the HAPIfork is here to make you feel worse. At least that's the general consensus about the high-tech, bulky utensil that vibrates and flashes when you eat too fast, the Los Angeles Times reports.
The weight-loss gadget is being criticized for "fat shaming" the hungry by tracking each "fork serving," the time between each bite, how many taken per meal, and how much time spent eating. If you eat too fast, you get a nice little shock, or "gentle vibrations," as per the company website.
The Kickstarter-funded device—which is a bit pricier than your average fork at $99—stores the data and tracks eating habits by plugging it into an app.
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FCW Top 100 Lists GSA Administrator, Five Associates
March 16, 2004
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WASHINGTON – U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Stephen Perry, along with five other GSA information technology (IT) leaders, will be recognized this evening at the Federal Computer Week (FCW) 15th annual Federal 100 awards gala in Tysons Corner, Va.
Candidates are chosen by the readers of FCW of Fairfax, Va. An independent panel of judges selects the winners, based on their 2003 calendar year contributions to federal IT development, acquisition and management. The GSA associates who are among the 2004 Federal 100 winners to be honored at the Ritz-Carlton, are:
- Stephen A. Perry, GSA Administrator, who showed strong, steady leadership during a busy and eventful year for GSA, which, among its multitude of responsibilities, manages five of the president's 24 E-Government initiatives.
- Timothy Burke, E-Gov Program Manager for E-Travel, was responsible for launching a travel management solution for 93,000 federal, civilian employees, whose business travel generates $5 billion in airline sales each year.
- Martha A. Dorris, Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Solutions, has successfully led GSA's government-wide USA Services initiative and other national and international E-Gov efforts.
- David Drabkin, Deputy Associate Administrator for Acquisition Policy, finds solutions to complex, government-wide acquisition problems, including, in 2003, leading the development of an upgraded computer system to track federal procurement information, increasing understanding of the Clinger-Cohen Act procurement reforms and leading the effort to promote performance-based contracting.
- Beverly Godwin, Director of FirstGov, the U.S. government's official Web portal that links to more than 129,000 Web sites. In 2003, the number of FirstGov.gov page visits exceeded 176 million. In the same year, FirstGov developed FirstGgov en Español, a Spanish Web portal to meet the needs and preferences of 28 million Spanish-speaking U.S. residents.
- Teresa Sorrenti, Program Manager for Integrated Acquisition Environment, the E-Gov initiative that promotes sharing of information and services across government acquisition offices. She was instrumental in setting up the IAE's governance process.
GSA is a centralized federal procurement, property management, and policy agency, created by Congress to improve government efficiency and help federal agencies better serve the public. It acquires, on behalf of federal agencies, office space, equipment, telecommunications, information technology, supplies and services. It also plays a key role in developing and implementing government-wide policies. GSA's 13,000 associates provide services and solutions for the office operations of more than one million federal workers located in more than 8,000 government-owned and leased buildings in 2,000 U.S. communities.


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BELLEVUE, WA -- Coinstar Inc. is officially Outerwall Inc., following stockholder approval of the name change on June 27. The company began trading under the new name and Nasdaq ticker symbol OUTR on July 2.
The company proposed the name change last month, explaining it is intended to convey "pushing the walls of retail out into a new dimension through current and future automated retail solutions." It also reflects Coinstar's evolution from a single coin-counting kiosk business into multiple automated retail businesses, including its Redbox DVD rental machines and, most recently, Seattle's Best-branded Rubi coffee vending machines. | SEE STORY
PHOTO: Outerwall Inc. rang bell to open Nasdaq market on July 2. Here, Outerwall chief executive Scott Di Valerio and some of the Outerwall team gather for a historic photo outside the exchange in New York City's Times Square.
In line with its strategy of diversifying its automated retail solutions, the company has agreed to acquire ecoATM for $350 million. EcoATM's self-serve eCycling kiosks allow consumers to trade in their used mobile phones, tablets and MP3 players for cash. The kiosks use electronic diagnostics and artificial intelligence to evaluate electronics to establish a price value and pay consumers on the spot. Outerwall already held a 23% ownership stake in ecoATM, which will remain headquartered in San Diego, CA.
Outerwall estimates that 175 million new mobile devices are sold annually and only 20% of used mobile phones are collected, with more than 50% being discarded or stored, representing a significant market opportunity. The company also said that demand for refurbished mobile phones continues to accelerate, due largely to growth in emerging markets.
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2013.
"With ecoATM, Outerwall will advance its evolution into multiple automated retail businesses and increase our exposure to the growing demand for refurbished products and mobile devices across the globe," said J. Scott Di Valerio, chief executive of Outerwall. "As evidenced by our growing investment in ecoATM over the last four years, we are confident that ecoATM's innovative, environmentally minded business model will continue to resonate with today's technology savvy consumers."


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Caz wrote:Jikan wrote:Caz wrote:For me it is simple.
Vajradhara said that in degenerate times he would appear in the form of an ordinary spiritual guide.
Does this mean that any ordinary spiritual guide is, ipso facto, an emanation of Vajradhara? I ask because I'm trying to understand your answer, not because I'm intentionally dense!
The person that is a qualified Spiritual guide can be viewed as Vajradhara
Seeing as there will come a time when we view everything purely and all beings as Hero's and Heroines there is no reason why we should not view our own spiritual guide purely now.
Thanks for the clarification, Caz!


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The campus of Harvard Kennedy School is situated on the banks of the Charles River in Cambridge, MA, just steps away from Harvard Yard. The roots of the Kennedy School reach back to 1936, when the Graduate School of Public Administration (GSPA) was created. But the school's current campus and buildings on the banks of the Charles River date to the 1970's.
The architectural vision behind the campus is described in the 25th Anniversary edition of the Kennedy School Bulletin (Autumn, 2003): "To plan the building itself, [then Dean Graham] Allison walked around Harvard Yard with the architects, looking for distinctive features common to Harvard buildings constructed over three centuries. Such elements included red brick, chimneys, slate roofs, and gabled ends of buildings.
To make a strong statement of Harvard identity, the design incorporated modern versions of these elements. Another feature looked much further back into history. In late-night conversations, Allison and Associate Dean Ira Jackson MPA 1976, who managed the construction project, mulled over ancient architecture. Jackson admired the Roman forum, and Allison spoke of the Greek agora, an open marketplace alive with both commerce and politics. They visited New England town meeting halls for more inspiration. The upshot was the new building's most distinctive feature [the Forum]."


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Cerritos College's Re-Entry Resource Program will host the fifth annual Community Resource Fair Thursday.
Representatives from local social service and community resource agencies will be on hand with information and to answer questions about the services they offer. A variety of agencies will be participating in the free event, including child care, health care, legal aid, credit counseling, services for the disabled, shelters, social services and treatment programs, among others.
Free parking is available in lot C-10 in white stalls only.
A map of the campus is available at cerritos.edu/guide or http://cerritos.edu/google-map.
The event will take place 10 a.m to 1 p.m. on the library sidewalk, 11110 Alondra Blvd., in Norwalk.
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We discovered that Moores Cancer Center operated like a factory on strict rules and no discussion. After the cancer was removed there, we fled and found Dr. Duggan. Her office is smaller and runs with a human face. She is approachable, very knowledgable, willing to discuss and even read papers found by us and to permit unconventional techniques and nutritional ones. We have never had a better doctor and we love her dearly. Finding her office to oversee the chemo may have saved my life.
I am not sure why there are bad reviews on here because this is one of the best doctors I've ever been to. The staff is always super nice to me and the most I've ever waited was about 10 minutes. I'm always able to get an appointment when I need one. Most importantly Dr. Duggan did my surgery and did an amazing job. I work in the industry and asked other surgeons what type of work she does. All of them gave her excellent reviews and said she does amazing work. I agree with them. I've been very pleased with this office and the doctor. I had my surgery at the surgery center and I would highly recommend going there as well. Bottom line you won't find a better doctor than Dr. Duggan.
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Three individuals were recognized for their significant contributions and service to the people of the Pee Dee area on Wednesday, Feb. 27 in a ceremony held at the FMU Performing Arts Center.
A fairly new award, the Marion Medallion, was presented to former Florence Police Chief Ralph Porter, executive director and founder of CHOiCES Charter School and Bill and Olive Timberlake of Hartsville.
The medallion is awarded on or about Feb. 27—Francis Marion Day — every year, and was given, FMU President Dr. Fred Carter said to three people who have made "sustained and significant contributions" to the improvement of the Pee Dee and its people.
It was in 2009 that a report released by Francis Marion University presented the contemporary challenges of the region, along with recommendations for addressing them. While there are numerous areas of concern, FMU and the Morning News found it appropriate to acknowledge that there are many who have made significant positive contributions to the community. In that spirit, FMU and the Morning News initiated a new recognition. Beginning in 2012, and continuing annually in perpetuity, the two community institutions present the Marion Medallion to select residents of the Pee Dee region.
About the recipients:
Ralph Porter
His background in police science, criminal justice and management and human services, prepared Porter for 30 years of work in a variety of law enforcement positions in Florida, Colorado, New Mexico, and South Carolina. After leaving his position as Chief of Police for the City of Florence in 2000, he founded the CHOiCES Charter School, which boasts an 85% success rate in helping youth who are unable to continue in their assigned schools for a variety of reasons.
Bill and Olive Timberlake
Bill and Olive Timberlake of Hartsville are well known for their dedication to mission work, both at home and away; during the First Presbyterian Church's recent trip to Piedras Negras, Mexico, a "Casa Timberlake" home was dedicated in honor of the Timberlake's previous nine years of mission work. Locally, the two are actively involved with the Scouts, Hartsville Food Bank, Hartsville Interfaith Ministries, First Presbyterian Church in Hartsville, Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center and a myriad of other organizations throughout the community. Married 65 years, the couple still finds pleasure in helping the less fortunate – together.


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The tour is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 15, noon- 4 p.m. during CT&W which will be held at the New Orleans Hyatt Regency Tuesday-Thursday, Nov. 13-15. CT&W is the single largest education and networking event for coffee, tea and water service operators nationwide.
According to its history, New Orleans has been a center for international trade since the early 1700s when it was founded by the French. Today, the Port of New Orleans' state-of-the-art facilities are at the center of the world's busiest port complex, Louisiana's Lower Mississippi River. The Port of New Orleans is the port of choice for moving many cargoes including coffee because of its proximity to the Midwest via 14,500 miles of inland waterways, six class I railroads and the interstate highway system.
"The Port of New Orleans is the nation's leading coffee-handling port with 14 warehouses, more than 5.5 million feet of storage space and six roasting facilities in a 20-mile radius along with packaging facilities," said Ana L. Menes, Port of New Orleans marketing manager, Latin America/Caribbean.
"All the added value services are provided at one stop for this industry, making us the port of choice, in the Gulf area, for coffee imports," said Gary LaGrange, Port president and CEO. "New Orleans understands the importance of the coffee industry being here. Expanded shipping services are now offering importers new opportunities at the Port of New Orleans. We want to thank our loyal customers that continue to make us a top-notch coffee port and at the same time reach out to new customers."
One of the modern bulk processing operations located at the Port of New Orleans is Dupuy Storage. "Dupuy was started in 1936 by my Great Grandfather, John Dupuy, as a traditional coffee and tea warehousing firm," said Janet Colley Morse, business development director for Dupuy.
"Over the years, however, we have developed into much more. We now operate facilities in four port cities including New Orleans, Houston, Jacksonville, and Miami. Currently, we like to think of Dupuy as more than just a warehouse. We continue to grow and expand on a daily basis, and strive for being 'ahead of the curve' with regards to value added services dependent on the needs of the coffee and tea industries," she said.
Concluded Stewart, "CT&W is all about strengthening and supporting the operators and our industry. This tour of the second largest port of entry for green coffee and one of the leading coffee and tea warehousing companies should be an exciting educational adventure for all."
For additional information and to register online for Coffee Tea & Water 2012, visit namacoffeeservice.org and click on the 2012 logo.


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Dave Grohl's wife is pregnant with couple's third daughter
Dave Grohl's family is expanding.
An insider tells "Us Weekly" the Foo Fighters frontman and his wife Jordyn Blum are expecting their third daughter together.
The couple, who wed back in 2003, are already parents to eight-year-old Violet and five-year-old Harper. Grohl has talked a lot about passing on his love of rock music in general and the Beatles in particular to his daughters.
During the recent Beatles tribute "The Night That Changed America," he told the crowd he was proud to say the Fab Four are his mom's favorite, his favorite, and now his daughter's favorite.
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Learning how to use the Glycaemic Index could help you to overcome food cravings and avoid overeating and
possible weight gain.
What is the Glycaemic Index?
The Glycaemic Index (GI) is a way of ranking individual foods according to the effect they have on blood-sugar levels, that is, how quickly they are digested. The rate at which foods are digested depends on the total amounts of fat, protein, carbohydrate and fibre they contain, with the carbohydrate component in particular affecting blood-sugar levels.
How will I benefit?
Foods with a low GI ranking cause a slow, steady rise in blood-sugar levels, and high GI foods cause a rapid rise. If you eat a low GI food at the same time as a high GI food, the overall effect will be a combination of the individual effects - a moderate rise in blood sugars. Rapid rises and falls in blood sugar affect energy levels and cause cravings, so can trigger overeating.
Processing, refining and cooking food makes the carbohydrate more digestible, and also raises the GI ranking. High-fibre and natural wholefoods (whole grain or whole wheat) take longer to digest and so have a lower GI. These foods raise the blood-sugar level slowly, making them the best choice for people with diabetes and those seeking to manage their weight and improve their overall health.
Achieving a balance between high and low GI foods helps us to select a healthier diet. Including more low GI foods in your diet will provide a feeling of fullness and control post-meal highs and lows in blood-sugar levels.
Why are carbohydrates an important part of a balanced diet?
Carbohydrates form an essential part of a balanced diet. They supply glucose, which is the preferred energy source for the brain. They are also an important source of vitamins and minerals, vital for good health.
The carbohydrate food group includes sugars, starches and fibre. Dietary sources of carbohydrate include bread, cereals, rice, pasta, fruit, legumes, potatoes and other root vegetables - these are starchy carbohydrates. Foods containing higher levels of sugars - such as cakes, biscuits, pastries, sugary drinks, ice cream and confectionery - should be eaten only in moderation and not every day.
Diabetes and GI
Understanding how different types of carbohydrate affect blood-sugar levels is particularly important for people with diabetes. This is a condition in which the amount of sugar in the blood is too high due to insufficient insulin production. For this reason, people with diabetes are advised to cut down on sugary foods. Some scientific studies have shown that meals containing low GI foods are helpful for managing diabetes by improving both blood-sugar levels and the rate of fat metabolism. Studies have also identified that diets favouring low GI foods are an important factor in preventing the onset of Type II diabetes.
How to incorporate GI into your eating plan
Because we eat many different types of foods over the course of a day, it is the overall balance of foods that is important, not just individual GI rankings. Examples of low, medium and high GI foods are given below.
How the GI is measured
Pure glucose has a value of 100 because it produces the greatest rise in blood-sugar levels.
All other foods are ranked from 0 to 100 according to their effect on blood-sugar levels.
High GI - 70 or more:
White bread, baked potatoes, highly refined breakfast cereals, French fries, mashed potatoes, white rice.
Medium GI - 56 to 69:
Basmati rice, bananas, rolled oats, sweetcorn, pineapple.
Low GI - 55 or less:
Noodles and pasta, lentils, apples, pears, oranges, grapes, baked beans.
Low GI breakfasts
- Add sliced fruit to whole grain breakfast flakes
- Milkshake made from semi-skimmed milk and fresh fruit
- Fruit such as peaches and raspberries, sliced and mixed with low fat natural yogurt
- Porridge with raisins
- Mixed grain bread with avocado or Marmite
Low GI lunches
- Flatbread with houmous and tomatoes
- Fresh fruit salad with natural low fat yogurt
- Green salad with cooked pulses and whole grain bread
- Jacket potato with baked beans and a sprinkle of cheese
Low GI suppers
- Spaghetti Bolognese served with a green salad
- Stir-fried chicken breast with mixed green vegetables and noodles
- Grilled steak with new potatoes, sweetcorn and peas
- Spicy dahl with rice and chutney
For more information
Nutrition Advice Service
Waitrose Limited
Tel: 0800 188884
Email: email@example.com
Other useful contacts
Find GI values of common foods at Australia's University of Sydney Human Nutrition Unit website www.glycemicindex.com (this link opens a new window).


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To the PRESIDENT:
SIR: Upon recommendation of the Lieutenant-General commanding the Army, I have the honor to request that the following-described tract of land in the Territory of Wyoming, embraced within the limits of the Wind River or Shoshone Indian Reservation, created by treaties of July 3, 1868, and June 22, 1874, may be duly declared and set apart by the Executive as a military reservation for the post of Fort Washakie, viz:
Commencing at a point 58.5 chains south 20 degrees east of the flagstaff of Fort Washakie, Wyo. T., and running thence east 25 degrees north 185.5 chains; thence north 30 degrees west 128.5 chains; thence west 27 degrees south 228.5 chains; thence south 14 degrees west 89 chains; thence east 2 degrees 30 seconds north 49 chains; thence east 10 degrees south 74 chains to the place of beginning. Area 1,405 acres, more or less.
A tracing showing the proposed military reservation, as surveyed in January, 1887, by Lieut. E. E. Hardin, Seventh Infantry, is inclosed herewith.
The Acting Secretary of the Interior states that there is no objection, on the part of that Department, to the use of the tract in question for military purposes (the selection of which is the result of a mutual agreement between the two Departments), provided it be understood that the same be subject to such right, title, and interest as the Indians have to and in said land, which shall be vacated whenever the interest of the Indians requires it.
I have the honor to be, sir, with great respect, your obedient servant,
Secretary of War.
The within request is approved and the reservation is made and proclaimed accordingly; provided, that the use and occupancy of the land in question be subject to such right, title, and interest as the Indians have in and to the same, and that it be vacated whenever the interest of the Indians shall require it, upon notice to that effect to the Secretary of War.
The Secretary of the Interior will cause the proper notation to be made in the General Land Office.


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Jean Dujardin Wins 2012 SAG Awards Best Actor Prize
A favorite to take home a little more hardware for his quickly growing collection, Jean Dujardin turned up for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday (January 29).
The 39-year-old French actor suited up for the red carpet affair being held at the Shrine Exposition Center before hitting the entrance ahead of the annual Tinseltown celebration of cinema.
Among those tapped to grace the stage, Mr Dujardin had the important task of presenting an award, with fellow trophy passer-outers including George Clooney, Michelle Williams, Brad Pitt, Zoe Saldana and Natalie Portman.
Meanwhile, Jean also ended up claiming the Outstanding Performance By A Male Actor In A Leading Role award for his work in "The Artist" while beating against a tough lineup including George Clooney, Demian Bichir, Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt.


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The Khayaro-Hagoran alphabet was created by David Hunt to write a constructed language he created also called Khayaro-Hagoran. The language has somewhat of an Arabian and Indian feel, and the alphabet is made to be written with a brush or calligraphy pen.
Khayaro-Hagoran is the lingua franca of the lands East of the Khash Desert. Everyone from North Khayar to Iraam speak it as their first or second tongue. It orginated in the ancient Ohal River civilization, and spread with the Early Hagoran Empire. With the fall of the Late Hagoran Empire and the subsequent rise of the High Kingdom of Khayar, it merged with the Khayarid tongue and became the language known today. At first, Khayaro-Hagoran was written with the runes of the Hagorans, but under the king of the Middle Khayarid Kingdom Azhurangi II the runes were developed to better cope with the new Khayaric words and pronunciations.
"Quarya Sashrüskithar bhäya,
ki Ûzhatkithar hüdush teletka."
"Khayar sashrütwak"
"Where the Wise-among-Men falter,
the Foolish-among-Men safely tread."
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