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Revolution lose, 2-0, to Houston Dynamo
Ricardo Clark and Oscar Boniek Garcia scored in the second half to lead the Dynamo to a 2-0 win over the New England Revolution on Saturday night in Houston.
Houston (13-8-10) remained 1 point ahead of Columbus for the fifth and the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Houston extended its home unbeaten streak to 23 matches, with the last home loss coming June 18, 2011, against the Crew.
The Revolution (7-16-8) are winless in their last three games.
Clark gave Houston a 1-0 lead in the 77th minute, taking a chip pass from Brad Davis into the right 6-yard box and one-timing it off the far post and in.
Clark had a chance to double the lead in the 81st minute, but his shot from 14 yards in the middle was saved by Revolution goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth. Cam Weaver hit a shot from 14 yards on the right off the near post a minute later.
Davis had a shot from the upper left box stopped by a diving Shuttleworth in the 89th minute.
Garcia made it 2-0 in second-half stoppage time, taking a cross from Warren Creavalle and volleying it inside the far post.
The Revolution had a couple of chances in the 18th and 19th minutes to try to take the lead, but Benny Feilhaber had a free kick from 25 yards left of the middle batted over the crossbar by Houston's Tally Hall. Off the ensuing corner kick, Darrius Barnes had two shots in front of the net, but Hall knocked both attempts out of the box.
Red Bulls 4, Toronto FC 1 — Kenny Cooper broke out of a bit of a scoring drought, scoring his first two goals since Aug. 19, and New York beat visiting Toronto to solidify its chances to earn an Eastern Conference playoff spot. Thierry Henry scored a goal and set up three others.
Markus Holgersson also scored for the Red Bulls (15-8-8), who pulled even with Chicago for second place in the East — 5 points behind Sporting Kansas City — and improved to 11-1-3 at home.


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April 13, 2009
Just About To Bust My Buttons!!
If I sound a little giddy...
it's only because I AM!
So, I told you a couple of months
ago, that SOMERSET LIFE was
going to use one of my creations
in their next issue...what a long
wait it's has been!
For months I have been looking at
this in my bedroom...so naked and
switch plateless!
But it was worth it to see this in
Somerset Life!!!
I never really thought, as I was gluing
ten million little buttons to a switch
plate, that it would end up in a magazine!
And as if that wasn't fun enough!!!!!
I had absolutely no idea that they were
using another one of my ideas until I
was holding the magazine in my hot
little hands!
My pink teapot! Now that was a surprise!
I know so many of you have been in so
many magazines that this kind of thing
is sort of old hat for you...but little 'ol
me???? HOLY COW! It's amazing!
I truly promise that if it should ever
happen again, I will not be such a
doofus! I just had to get this out of
my system!
Ok, I am done...I will go pour cold
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Oh my...CONGRATS! That is sooo great to be published! That is one of my dreams too ;-) I LOVE all of the Somerset publications...just picked one up today but didn't see 'Life.' Now I must go check it out, tee hee...what a cute teapot and great idea for the switchplate. And no, you aren't a doofus. I know if (& when ;-) I ever get published, I'll be over the moon excited too.
Jamie :-)Yes, it is beautiful, I have had my issues for a couple of weeks, and I am toting it around like my best friend!!! I love everything in this issue, I have already made a few things, inspired by what I've seen in the magazine, and all my Easter gifts got wrapped extra special this year!!! Congratulations!
Margaret BOh puleeze!!!!! You deserve to soar!!!!! I'd be thrilled if it were me and I'd be all over the place about it!!!! I am so happy for you!!!! Now I have to go get my own issue so I can see it with my own little eyes in my own little hands! Congratulations!! And what a surprise with the teapot!! Way cool!
ReplyDeleteSo much new news in such a short time. You probably don't remember me from My thoughts and creations ? I have a new blog of a few months now, and am trying to remember everyone's name from before.
Your blog is just lovely. Love your colors, and content. The cork idea is so clever !
Stop over and see me Memories at the Lake anytime. They only problem I have is no one can find me. It has to do with the feeds and right now I am struggling to remember before. Seems like it wasn't this complicated.
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9:30 a.m.
1. Call to order.
2. Roll call.
3. Disclosure of pecuniary interest.
4 Adoption of minutes of previous meeting held on February 11, 2013 (on website)
5. Delegations. (none at time of mailing)
6. Public Works & Engineering Department
(a) Departmental Report
(b) Infrastructure Division Report
(i) By-Law to Alter Highways in the County of Renfrew
(ii) Cty Rd 22 (Grattan Road) – By-Law to Stop up, Close & Convey Land
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(i) PWO-2013-05 – Two Tandem Trucks & Plow Units
(ii) By-Law relating to the approval of Road Access Agreements
7. Administration Department Report (to be distributed at meeting).
8. New Business.
9. Closed Meeting to discuss litigation, potential litigation, labour relations, the security of the property of the municipality, and for the purpose of educating or training the members and no member discusses a matter that materially advances the business or decision making of Council.
8. Date of next meeting April 8, 2013 and adjournment.
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spazsinbad wrote: So the actual entry is appropriate if one jumps back to the beginning of this thread - page 1 - with above URL.
Gotta love THREAD CREEP!
Eh, not really. It's about the F-35 being on probation (mostly), not old A-4 deployments.
Interesting new development on the likelihood of F-35 procurement.
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Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert make plans to adopt an orphan boy to help with chores on their family farm named Green Gables. On arriving at the train station, Matthew finds instead a little redheaded orphan girl waiting on the platform. Matthew, normally shy and timid around females of any age, is charmed by the little girl and her precocious chatter. The little orphan girl, Anne Shirley, is a great romantic of eleven. Anne delights in the buggy ride and is soon enchanted by the environs of Green Gables. There is no hiding Marilla Cuthbert's dismay when she discovers the mix up. Marilla archly rejects Matthew's suggestion of keeping young Anne Shirley. Only after learning of Anne's hard luck life does Marilla acquiesce to Matthew's wishes to keep the girl.
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Quick Black Bean Burritos Recipe
My husband and I took a batch of these burritos to friends of ours who moved into a new home. It's a quick and easy recipe everyone enjoys.—Emily Miller, Massillon, Ohio
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 16 corn or flour tortillas (6 to 8 inches)
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- Sour cream and sliced ripe olives, optional
- 1. In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add beans and salsa; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Warm the tortillas; spoon 1/4 cup of the beef mixture off-center on each. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with sour cream and olives if desired. Fold the sides and ends over filling and roll up. Serve immediately. Yield: 16 burritos.
Nutritional Facts
1 each: 179 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
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"Brown beans work well, plus I stirred in a Taco seasoning packet with the ground beef, which increases the overall flavor."
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Argentina Making Progress After IMF Censure, Lagarde Says
Charlie DevereuxThe International Monetary Fund is making progress and has received cooperation from Argentina since the government was accused by the lender of misreporting data on inflation and economic growth, Managing Director Christine Lagarde said.
Private economists have questioned economic data and estimated inflation at more than double the rate reported by the government since 2007 when former President Nestor Kirchner replaced senior officials at the statistics agency. Economy Minister Hernan Lorenzino met with the IMF in Washington Sept. 16 after the government said it would unveil a new nationwide consumer price index by year-end.
"We are making positive progress but it's a matter that will be reviewed by the board in a few days' time, and I would not want to prejudge what the outcome will be," Lagarde said in an interview with CNN en Espanol. "I very much hope that the country continues to make progress, delivers on its commitment and comes clear on the inflation number."
Consumer prices rose 10.5 percent in September from a year ago, according to statistics agency data. That compares to the 25 percent inflation rate estimated by private economists in a report issued by opposition lawmakers. The IMF executive board in February censured Argentina, calling on it to "address the inaccuracy" of its inflation index and gross domestic product data under a procedure that can end in expulsion from the fund.
'Serious Reforms'
Argentina's economy will expand 2.8 percent next year, trailing the Latin America average of 3.1 percent, the Washington-based lender said in last month's Regional Economic Update. Brazil, which the IMF forecast in the report will climb 2.5 percent this year and next, is growing below potential, Lagarde said last night.
The extra yield investors demand to hold Argentine debt instead of U.S. Treasuries narrowed 24 basis points, or 0.24 percentage point, to 814 basis points at 10:54 a.m. in Buenos Aires, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s EMBI Global Diversified index.
Brazil requires "serious reforms," she said without providing further details.
The real declined more than any other major currency since Brazil last month posted its widest budget deficit in almost four years, renewing investors' concern the nation's credit rating may be downgraded. Standard & Poor's in June placed Brazil's rating on negative outlook, and Moody's Investors Service last month reduced its outlook to stable from positive.
Lagarde said U.S. officials need to ensure fiscal negotiations aimed at resolving budget disagreements are successful and don't disrupt financial markets in Latin America and elsewhere.
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"Repeated shutdowns or repeated uncertainties would certainly not help global growth because the U.S. is a major part of the global economy and has ramification and connections throughout the world, particularly in Latin America," she said, according to a transcript of the interview. "So we certainly hope that the message has registered and that another threat of a shutdown, threat of a debt-ceiling debate up until the eleventh hour is not going to happen again in January."
Lagarde said she was most optimistic about countries in Latin America that are keeping a close eye on their fiscal situation and have already restructured their economies, such as Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru.
Mexico's economy also will improve next year, Lagarde said.
"There are very strong reforms under way at the moment which have had a slowing effect in 2013 but we see the forecast for 2014 as a significant pickup," she said.
Mexico's GDP will climb 3 percent next year after increasing 1.2 percent in 2013, according to IMF forecasts. President Enrique Pena Nieto has pledged to end the state oil producer's 75-year monopoly on drilling as he increases spending to stimulate growth.
Venezuela's economy is not doing well as the government drains reserves, Lagarde said. The annual inflation rate hit 54.3 percent in October, the fastest pace in 16 years as a shortage of dollars crimps imports and causes shortages of essential goods.
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Looking at the 18 inch avant garde f141 polished lips and outer bolts with mirrored turquoise and matching center bolts can't find any pictures otherwise would post any real issues with avant garde...
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Looking at the 18 inch avant garde f141 polished lips and outer bolts with mirrored turquoise and matching center bolts can't find any pictures otherwise would post any real issues with avant garde...
Just moved here from Hawaii and looking for a reputable shop to have some work done on the gti. Custom headliner, full brake system replacement, stage 3 apr kit, water pump etc
Would like to get some custom headliner work done on my mkv and need to find a shop
Anyone got the hookup with safety inspection not paying 109.99 for alignment that I got done 3 months ago just to fail recon cause it doesn't pass the bounce test
Only going to be on island for a...
Thanks for the help and I know suede isn't performance but it's something I wanted since mine needs help lol
Aloha from Hawaii moving to seattle in sept looking for a good performance shop in the area that can handle airride installs and new suede headliner as well as servicing
that was me lol headed to hin that night
my buddy in the passenger seat was this guy in this truck is staring at your car lol
See Dino almost everyday headed north on kunia
I approve easy on the eyes :) let me know time frame
Love the brewery so 830 there or meet up and head out that way ? And as far as the emblems got min on parts for euro just been lazy on putting the rear one on
Yea Sandy's might not be the best choice cause of parking issues if anyone has a alt site would love input
Maybe in the next few weeks get a cruise going from waikele where we meet up on Friday nights and cruise down to Sandy's to BBQ or something along those lines would like to see as much dubs and audis...
Saw a clean dark blue mk6 on h1 going towards kapolei gave Hume the peace sign and the Shaka got one returned
Anyone meeting up for dinner before hand I r hungry
Will be there round 9-930 finally got my car on coilovers and tweaked :)))))
Glad I made it out last night good crowd and yes a cruise is in order
Agreed lol anyone have the nuespeed inlet piping kit and outlet as well ? Was thinking of ordering that as well
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Useful information Fundación El legado andalusí This route traces the steps followed in 1829 by the romantic North American writer Washington Irving, who was fascinated by the wealth and exoticism of the Spanish-Muslim civilization. A communications artery established many centuries before, which served as a trade route between the Christian south of the peninsula and the Nazarite kingdom of Granada. The trajectory links the capitals of the two traditional Andalusias, the Lower and Upper; two plains, the Open Country and the Fertile Plain, separated by an evocative and rugged journey. The route swings between Seville and Granada, the two obligatory stops on the romantic journey which the image of Andalusia projected in Europe, attracting a multitude of artists, writers, the curious and all kinds of travellers. This itinerary, which forms part of the Routes of the Al-Andalus heritage, has been designated a Major Cultural Route by the Council of Europe.
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I am in need (Want) of a new tactical shotgun. I have not done a lot of research yet and there is a gun show in Greenville SC next weekend. I have a two story home. I have ample Glocks around the house, but would also like another shotgun, for other than hunting animals. What do you suggest?
Tried and true 870 would be my pick. For budget the tactical version is a pretty good buy. If you've got the cash the police version and then outfit to your needs.
First off, if my experience is an indication of what yours might be, don't go to a gun show right now - rediculous prices and massive crowds. An 870 25077 is an excellent starting point for a SD/HD shotgun. You can add an ammo carrier or change sights if preferred, but it's excellent as it comes in the box.
Mossberg 500, 590, or Remington 870 are the most common answers to this question. Then you get into the semi autos. Really need to know what your budget is. posted from my stupid smart phone, please excuse any spelling mistakes.
I went to a gun show here a couple months ago - virtually no line and mostly good prices. It came back last weekend and there was a 45-60 minute wait to get in and items were selling for around twice what they were last time. If you really need/want one right now, you're basically limited to whatever you can actually find/afford.
I had always been a 870 guy but picked up a Mossberg 590A1 and I am glad I did. 20 inch that holds 8 in tube and 1 in chamber and 4 in speedfeed stock. It has XS ghost ring sights and shoot great. I could not ask for more in self defense gun. I got it out the door $510 including tax and I know this was a great deal about $100 less than on gun broker. I know prices have jumped alot the last month!
I'm seriously lookin' at a Stoeger side by side 'tactical' - with practice it can be speed reloaded, though I doubt the miscreants will be hangin' around for a double dose of lead...my next choice (bein' the cheap sum***** I am) would be a used Mossy 500 series.
There is a short barrel SxS with exposed hammers imported from China (I think) which falls into the lower price range. And there are various clones of the Winchester 97, also with exposed hammer. (I like exposed hammers on self defense shotguns.) Posted using Outdoor Hub Campfire


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SkyTroller™: Enroute Air Traffic Control Review
- Publisher: HeavyLifters Network Ltd.
- Genre: Simulation
- Released: 1 Sep, 2009
- Size: 2.7 MB
- Price: $1.99
- Easy to use controls.
- Decent game soundtrack.
- Gameplay is very slow; could use a speed up option.
- No online leaderboard options.
- The serious tone of the game makes it seem like a simulation, not a game.
Unless you dream of being an air traffic controller, you'll want to consider a different game. This game is not worth the current price.
- Full Review
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SkyTroller is a strategy game where players must direct airplane traffic by controlling individual plane heights. Your goal is to get as many planes to their destination as possible by adjusting the planes height and ensuring there are no mid air collisions.
The planes will fly on their air routes automatically, but their height will need to be adjusted constantly. You can do this by tapping on an airplane and swiping up to ascend or swipe down to descend. You can also increase the number of planes that will fly through by tapping on the plane icon at the bottom of the screen.
The visuals are alright, but the game screen is a bit small and can get cramped when there are a lot of planes. The soundtrack features a cool, jazzy track and players have the option to use their iPod during gameplay as well. The game features a main single player game mode only and has no online highscore or leaderboard options.
SkyTroller isn't so much a game as it is a simulation. The gameplay is painfully slow and it will take around 3 minutes for your first plane to clear the screen. The concept is decent enough, but it's a wonder why a game about air traffic control has to be so realistic. If the game were set in a cartoony and far less serious style then some real fun could be had. Unfortunately this is not the case.


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Thoughts from the 2013 National Sports Collectors Convention
Every year, PSA travels to the big show with the understanding that it is going to be one hectic week. While most of our business is done through the mail and during onsite authentication trips, this is the one time of the year where we perform both autograph authentication and card grading at a show. As a result, some hobbyists save their items for the event, which makes for a very busy week.
The Internet has certainly made an impact on the show circuit. There was a time when PSA performed onsite grading at shows over 20 times per year. Now, we only perform that service once per year. To be clear, we actually processed more items during the last 12 months than in any 12-month period in our 22-year history, so business is extremely strong. The business, at least as it relates to shows, is simply changing with the times.
In addition to authenticating and grading thousands of items during our trip, the show is a great time to interact with customers, both old and new. It is also a great time to discuss hobby trends and issues. The show can provide the perfect venue for the ultimate brainstorming session since so many hobbyists and industry leaders are in one place.
This year, there were a few thoughts I wanted to share with the readers, now that I've had the opportunity to return from the show and gather my thoughts.
Here's a short list of observations from the show:
1) Counterfeit Cards - They have been a part of the hobby for decades, with certain time periods seemingly producing larger quantities than others. At the show, a very large hoard of fake 1992 Bowman Mariano Rivera rookies was discovered. It just shows that you always have to be on the lookout because the bad guys never stop trying.
2) High-End Items Are on Fire - It seems that virtually all areas of the hobby are doing well at the top of the market. I know this seems redundant because it is a truth that has always been evident, but it was, in my opinion, more noticeable at this National than ever before. If you talk to most dealers who offered very high quality material (autographs, bats, cards, unopened material, etc.), they posted record sales at the show.
3) Altered Autographs - You have all heard about the issues with outright forgeries and autograph enhancement. Now there seems to be a relatively new twist to the latter issue. Over the past few months, an autograph was sent to PSA/DNA for authentication. After the process took place and the item was returned to the customer, our staff noticed the expensive autograph in an auction catalogue shortly thereafter. This time, however, it had a much better appearance. The good news is that we were able to spot this since every item sent in for a full letter of authenticity is photographed.
It is not uncommon for PSA/DNA to receive altered autographs at the point of submission, but what I am referring to here is quite different. This is where someone submits the item in original condition, but then has it altered after authentication takes place, hoping that the buyer or auction house doesn't pay close attention to the image on the letter or in the online database.
These are just a handful of thoughts after the big event. We saw some terrific items and had a chance to talk with so many great people. We even had one gentleman submit 10 different 1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski cards at one time, ranging in grade from PSA 1-5. It is always an interesting experience and we look forward to next year's summer show.
Never get cheated,
Joe Orlando
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(CNN) — Hobby Lobby filed a briefing Monday asking the U.S. Supreme Court for an exemption to the requirement under the Affordable Care Act that certain for-profit corporations provide contraception coverage to their workers.
Ahead of oral arguments next month, the craft store giant is seeking exclusion on religious grounds from the healthcare law's requirements, maintaining that some contraceptive products, like the morning after pill, equate to abortion.
Oral arguments for the case, Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby, begin March 25. The issue is whether secular, private corporations can claim religious exemption from federal laws.
Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., nationwide chain of about 500 arts and crafts stores with about 13,000 employees, was started by David and Barbara Green, devoted Christians, who maintain that the stores, which are closed on Sundays, remain consistent with their biblical practices.
The Greens' object to contraceptives like the morning after pill, which they say amounts to abortion and, therefore, violates their faith, but are not opposed to all forms of contraception – such as condoms and diaphragms.
The store estimated that they would face $1.3 million a day fine beginning January 1 for noncompliance with the healthcare law after failing to receive temporary relief from the fines from the Supreme Court last year.
Lead attorney for Hobby Lobby Kyle Duncan, of the non-profit Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, announced a press briefing discussing the case after filing with the Supreme Court.
The Becket Fund also represents the Little Sisters of the Poor, a Catholic charity for the elderly run by nuns, which also filed an appeal to the contraception portion of the law.
While churches and houses of worship are exempt from the mandate, other non-profit, religious-affiliate groups, like church-run hospitals and parochial schools, are still required to either themselves provide contraception coverage or have a third part insurer provide the benefits without the employer's involvement.
Companies like Hobby Lobby are not exempt under the law.
President Barack Obama's sweeping healthcare law has been the subject of political and religious controversy, specifically the contraception requirements. Nearly 50 pending lawsuits have been filed in federal court from various corporations challenging the birth control coverage under Obamacare.
CNN's Bill Mears and Eric Marrapodi contributed to this report.


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Update: Johnson jokes, shares photos
Arizona Cardinals safety Rashad Johnson is recovering from surgery to reattach the top of his left middle finger, which was severed in the loss to the New Orleans Saints.
That's right. The tip of his finger somehow became unattached during a routine tackle on Darren Sproles on a punt return.
No one was more surprised to discover this than Johnson, according to the Arizona Republic's Kent Somers, when he took off his glove, looked in it and saw blood. Johnson tweeted that he lost "top portion of [his finger]. Had exposed bone and skin shaved down yesterday and stitched up. Prob most painful injury I've had."
Johnson is being monitored for signs of infection.
Drs shaved bone on Johnson's finger and repaired. Lost about down to first knuckle
— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) September 23, 2013
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In honor of the Madden NFL video game's 25th anniversary, Electronic Arts Inc. and ESPN have put a twist on the cover vote this year.
The online voting will feature two brackets, one comprised of 32 new-school NFL stars and another of 32 old-school legends. The players were unveiled today. The winners of each bracket will face off in the finals for the right to appear on the cover.
In the new-school bracket, the Browns are represented by running back Trent Richardson. He's a seventh seed, and his first-round matchup is against 10th-seeded Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, who is, of course, the son of a Browns great.
In the old-school legends bracket, the Browns are represented by Hall of Fame tight end Ozzie Newsome, who's now the general manager and executive vice president of the Baltimore Ravens. He's seeded 13th and matched up in the first round against former Arizona Cardinals and St. Louis Rams quarterback Kurt Warner, a No. 4 seed.
Fans can click here to vote. The weekly results will be announced on ESPN2's SportsNation every Wednesday at 4 p.m. The winner will be revealed April 24.
Two years ago, former Browns running back Peyton Hillis won the vote and became the Madden cover boy. He went on to have a season plagued by injury and controversy before signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. Hillis conceded his misfortune made him a believer of the dreaded "Madden curse."


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I am no longer, as of October 2008 working as a class teacher at Sandaig, so have moved this blog to another server. If you want to comment on this post, pleas search for it there.
Flowgram is a new web-based tool for giving online tours of sets of webpages or photos. I have hasd a quick play (click the widget to see my creation) and it looks like it could be a very useful tool in the classroom.
Once you have signed up and been accepted for the beta flowgram program you can create your own pretty easily. I just watched one of the flowgrams about flogram and tested it without really reading the manual. It is pretty simple to use although I could not get the create tool to load in Safari.
You add pages to a flowgram by adding a url or uploading a photo. Or you could import a flickr set or RSS feed to create a set of pages. Once you have collected your set of pages you can add audio recorded via your browser (flash based) notes and highlight text. I managed to do all without too much bother although it took me a while to get the highlight work. If you scroll a page during recording and then highlight something it will scroll to show the highlight in sync with the audio when playing back. I found that quite tricky to do and if you watch my flowgram above you will notice a few pauses while I scroll and highlight.
The most amazing thing about flowgram is that the pages viewed in flowgram are live the links etc work for the audience. I am not sure how flowgram deals with changes in the webpage perhaps they store local copies.
I think it might be a bit difficult for primary children to use for creating a tour of websites but they could certainly make a slideshow of photos or pictures without too much trouble. For teachers it could be used to give children instructions on using online tools (or for a set of screenshots) or for blogging sites to other teachers for professional development.
Flowgram could be used as an alternate presentation tool, and feels a little like voicethread, although users cannot audio comment. You can make your flowgrams private but I can't see a way to turn off comments which would sometimes be handy for school use. another one t otest on the nexwork next term.
Hi John this looks great. Have you worked with Espresso? They use a tool called a learning path, that allows users to link together their content to form guided/structured learning activities, using content inside the environment. It seems this tool could be useful to do something similar with web based and personally developed content and using voice to support inclusion. Would be interesting to see how this might work with VLEs and learning platforms, what do you think? Thanks
Simon Mills (Email) (URL) - 05 07 08 - 09:43
Hi Simon,
I've not used Espresso but from your description it sounds like you could do a similar sort of thing with flowgram. I've no experience with VLEs or learning platforms. It might be useful for a guided webquest.
John (Email) (URL) - 05 07 08 - 10:27
What a great tool, thanks for finding it. And auto viewer.
Mike Ball (Email) (URL) - 05 07 08 - 11:38
That was interesting, but that it took a while for some of the flickr pages to load, so I thought you were finished before you actually were.
By the way, you have beautiful countryside – and I want to see a picture of your tidy cupboard – it might motivate me to get going with my own
Dorothy (Email) - 05 07 08 - 12:44
Another great pointer, John. Thanks. This looks like it has great potential for teachers and pupils but it seems I'll have to wait a while for my registration code!!
Looks like half your CPD commitment for next term's done already!!
Alan Stewart (Email) (URL) - 06 07 08 - 10:52
Dorothy, the cupboard id get tidied after a fashion.
Alan, I try not to count cpd hours, would mean I'd have to reflect on work/life balance I've sent you a flowgram invite I've a few more left if anyone else wants one.
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Monica's hitchhiking brings bikers to the garage.
When Della's son Tony arrives with a baby, he plans to borrow money to promote a big deal and leave the child with Della.
With four other girls, Monica opens a car wash in Ed's garage.
Charo's fiance, Antonio, comes to the United States to marry her.
When Raul runs away, Ed goes searching for him in Mexico to bring him home.
Raul runs away to Mexico when he finds out there was a Chico before him.
Aunt Charo becomes an American citizen.
Everyone shows up at the garage when Raul writes in a class composition that Ed fixes cars for free if you're poor.
Ed competes with Aunt Charo for Raul's attention.
Ed lectures Raul about privacy, then is caught snooping.
Ed gives Raul his bed with $700 stuffed in the mattress only to find that Raul has traded it in.
Ed's application for foster parenthood is in jeopardy when he cannot get a third letter of reference.
Ed must make a decision about Raul's future when a social worker arrives at the garage.
Ed discovers that Raul is an orphan while making arrangements for his return home.
Ed and Louie unwittingly transport Raul, an 11-year-old Mexican boy, across the border.
While Ed is away, Uncle Sonny visits the garage and creates havoc when he throws an all-girl party.
Louie decides to go into business for himself when the city retires him from his garbage route.
Ed sells a rooster he won in a poker game only to find out that it was a fighting cock.
In order to convince Ed to attend his own birthday party, Chico has an old friend impersonate God.
When Della needs an escort to a dance, she ends up being escorted by Rosey Grier.
Ed breaks up with Peggy when he learns that their meeting was set up.
Chico's long-believed dead father appears and offers him a wealthy life.
Chico declines an offer to become a professional boxer, much to Ed's relief.
Ed causes such a ruckus when he is elected president of the Better Barrio Business Bureau that the members impeach him.
Ed donates one of Margaret's dresses to a charity sale and a female impersonator buys it.
Left alone on New Year's Eve, Ed spends the evening with Kissy Face, a CBer.
Della and Chico convince Ed to hire a senior citizen in the garage.
Ed is overjoyed when Anita accuses him of being the father of her unborn child.
When Chico proposes marriage to Nancy, an old high school classmate, he is rejected.
When Ed refuses to file his income tax, Chico and Louie fill out a form for him and forge his signature.
While recuperating, Ed hires a practical nurse with only marriage on her mind.
Ed refuses to have a necessary operation when his lucky old hat is stolen.
When she saves Ed's life, Chico's new girlfriend changes her mind about quitting nursing.
When Chico wants his own apartment, he decides to turn the old storeroom into one.
Della, Ed's new landlady, feels sorry for him when he gives up the eviction fight and renews his lease.
Ed is faced with eviction when he quarrels with Della, his liberated new landlady.
When Ed is offered a free face-lift, he almost breaks up Chico's romance with Liz and his own with Flora.
Every crook in town shows up for a handout when Ed gives a would-be criminal some money to get him back on his feet.
Ed and Chico try to convince Aunt Connie not to invest all her money with a fortune hunter she met in Europe.
His blind cousin Pepe tries to steal Chico's girlfriend from him.
Ed borrows from his life insurance policy to enable Chico to pursue his education and start a new life.
Chico falls in love with a girl who won't even look at him because he reminds her of her ex-fiance.
When Chico gives a guest sermon, Reverend Bemis' flock decides they want Chico instead of him.
Under Chico's post-hypnotic suggestion, Ed proposes marriage to Flora.
Chico tries to talk Ed into retiring until Ed's nightmare convinces him not to.
While on jury duty, Chico gets in trouble when Ed tries to convince him that the defendant is innocent.
When they try to market Ed's invention, he and Chico are swindled out of $500.
Chico joins the mechanics' union and is asked to picket Ed's garage.
Ed becomes so taken by a silent screen star that he disrupts her life as well as Chico's and his own.
Chico prevents the bank from foreclosing Ed's mortgage by resorting to the barter system.
A Japanese businessman shows up at the garage and claims that Ed is his father.
When Chico falls in love with a girl, Ed decides to cool the romance.
When Ed begins living in the past, Chico takes it upon himself to bring his boss back to the present.
Ed falls in love with Chico's aunt who offers to take him on a trip around the world.
Ed and Chico have a difference of opinion when they contribute his alley wall to an art contest.
When another Ed Brown dies, Ed becomes despondent because no one has gone to his funeral.
Ed thinks Chico has come by his bankroll illegally.
When Sammy Davis Jr. stops in at the garage to have his car fixed, Chico and Ed drive him crazy.
When a girl refuses Chico's proposal because she will only marry a rich man, Ed helps him rebuild his self-esteem.
Ed finds himself covering up for an old friend and the wife turns to Ed for comfort.
Because Ed refuses to acknowledge his need for glasses, when he sees an accident involving a friend, his testimony is questioned.
Chico and Ed hold a sale when the city demands a cleanup.
Chico reunites Ed with an old friend-turned-enemy.
Ed worries about his own demise after a friend dies.
Chico is torn between an old promise and his desire to stay with Ed.
Chico and Ed apply for business loans under the GI Bill but they are turned down.


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Debbie Hoogesteger
Great Lakes Region
Greetings of Peace and Joy! I'm Debbie Hoogesteger, the UCC Women's Ministry Consultant for a portion of the Great Lakes Region, serving the Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio Conferences. What does that mean exactly? It means that I'm here to help enhance women's ministry programs in the local churches, associations, and conferences in the UCC's Great Lakes Region by providing resources and support!
My hope for this new program is that we create a network of diverse women who are called to share experiences unique to women. My vision is that in this witness, collaboration, sharing, networking and embracing, we will be transformed, empowered and encouraged to go out into the world in service.
I'm a long time member of First Congregational UCC of Wisconsin Rapids WI, at present serving the adult education, care and hospitality ministries of the church. As a student of faith and ministry, I'm in my 4th year of the Wisconsin Conference Lay Academy Program.
I've been an advocate and supporter for Back Bay Mission of Biloxi MS for many years. Mission and justice issues sit next to the core of my soul. If I had a dog, its name would be Micah (do justice, love kindness, walk humbly). Micah...or perhaps Samwise (Frodo's trustworthy companion).
I'm a member of a local book club (Changing Chapters) and a local writing community (Pen 2 Paper).
My husband, Jim, and I are empty-nesters and new grandparents! All three children are married and out of the area (Raleigh NC, Denver CO and Johnson Creek WI). I've also taken on a family caregiver role for my mother who has a multitude of chronic health problems. On the Women In Mission webpage I'm blogging about caregiver issues - hoping to share insights on my struggles and discoveries while I am on this caregiver journey with my mom.
Peace and blessings to you!
Debbie Hoogesteger
1730 Bob O Link Court
Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494
Mid Atlantic Region
…Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow, our area of activity among you will greatly expand, so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. 2 Corinthians 10: 15-16 (NIV)
Greetings! My name is Deborah Dee Brayton and I am the Mid Atlantic Region Women's Ministry Consultant. I am a long time member of St. Albans Congregational Church UCC in St. Albans, Queens New York; where the Rev. Dr. Henry T. Simmons is the Senior Minister. At St. Albans I am a Church School Teacher, Convener of the Agape (Counseling) Ministry), Coordinator of Children's Ministry, serve on the Stewardship Development Ministry, in addition to being a member of the Women's Fellowship and North Carolina Club.
As a lay leader in the New York Conference I am a Partner In Education and Coordinator of the New York State Youth Committee. I am an Our Whole Lives trainer. On the National level I serve on the Board of Directors of the United Black Christians.
I attended New Brunswick Theological Seminary in pursuit of a Masters of Divinity Degree. I am a Licensed Social Worker working for the last 29 years in a municipal hospital. My passion is reading, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
My goal as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Consultant is to engage all women
particularly our younger women in women's ministry and to serve as a resource for workshops and training events.
I look forward to sharing in ministry with you.
Deborah Dee Brayton
917 375-9846
Willie Mae Hawkins
Southern Region
Greetings! My name is Willie Mae Hawkins and I am the Southern Regional Women's Ministry Consultant. My mission is to empower women to be the best God has called them to be. In doing so, I aim to provide resources UCC offers and use my spiritual gifts as a speaker, coach, or workshops/seminar presenter.
As your consultant, one of my goals is to learn more about the present activities within and among the churches, and participate in them if possible. So call me if you need me! In addition, it is my hope to gather information on women events that each church conducts and share it with other women in the region. If you are in the Southern conference, please log onto www.soc-uccwomen.com to enter your information. Others in the region may enter their information at http://www.communityministries.net/UCCSRegionWomen.html. These websites enable us to stay in touch about future UCC Women events in our area.
I continue to be excited about working with the women in the United Church of Christ! Presently, I am an associate minister at Maple Temple UCC, Raleigh NC, under the leadership of Pastor-Teacher K. Ray Hill. I am an advocate for single parents and the founder of Spring, Inc.-A National Single Parenting Ministry (www.spring-inc.org). I am a proud parent of W. Rayvon Hawkins.
I have obtained training as an intentional interim pastor, a Masters of Divinity from Virginia Union University, and presently completing a Doctor of Ministry from Regent University. My ministerial skills consist of serving as a mental therapist rendering counseling services to adults and children; an adjunct religion instructor, hospital chaplain providing pastoral care and counseling as a hospital chaplain, received three clinical pastoral education (CPE) units. In addition, I am the author of two books: She Builds a Vineyard: A Single Parent Struggles to Survive & the Journal. What do I do for fun? I go to the movies and workout in the gym.
Please let me know how I can serve you. I look forward to working together!
Rev. Willie Mae Hawkins
(252) 445-5258
Rachel Chapman
Namaste! I am blessed to be one of the two Women's Ministry Consultants for the UCC Western Region. I am looking forward to working with the southwest, Northern California & Nevada, Southern California & Nevada, and Hawaii Conferences.
My hopes are that the Women's Ministry Consultant Project will enable women to connect and build relationships, allowing us to explore and grow in our spirituality as well as expand on the purposes God has for us. I believe that through sharing our experiences with our sisters we are better able to gain an understanding, unity and recognition that no matter what our ethnicity, culture or backgrounds, a concern for one woman is a concern for all women. As demonstrated throughout history, when women come together literally and figuratively we create a strong force. I am hopeful that this project will reach, uplift and encourage all women to feel connected and empowered to make a difference in the name of Jesus Christ.
I live in Chula Vista, California a few miles from downtown San Diego and even less from the US/Mexico border. We can be at the beach, the desert and the mountains in less than an hour. Originally from Pennsylvania, my husband and I have lived in this area for over thirty years. We have three children and three grandchildren. My hobbies include traveling, photography, crafting and cooking. I have recently become differently abled so I've become very interested in raising awareness about inclusion for people with mobility challenges.
My education and experience have lead to a focus on women's issues and relationships. As a consultant, I can be your resource for information and materials on women's topics, Bible Studies, Mission Projects, Church Office Programs and more. Please let me know how I can be of service to you. You can reach me at 619-216-3222 and email@example.com.
Lizette Merchán Pinilla
West Central Region
Saludos to all ~ Greetings to all,
My name is Lizette Merchán Pinilla from the UCC Women's Consultant West Central Region.
I live in Tulsa, Oklahoma and belong to the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference. I am a newly ordained clergy in the UCC more exactly, May 18, 2008!
I am originally from Bogotá, Colombia (South America) and have been in the U.S. since 2001. I am the Director of Religious Activities & Education at my home church Community of Hope, UCC in Tulsa, Oklahoma. My church does a lot of Education & Outreach inside and outside the walls of our own church. At Community of Hope, UCC we strive to have our doors open to welcome all (We are an Open and Affirming Church) ~http://www.ucccoalition.org/
As a UCC Hispanic/Latina Women's consultant clergy my hope is to become the link/the bridge between your local church/association/conference levels, and bring your talents, ministries, and interests to light as well as to share them in such a way that we can learn from one another, and work for the betterment of our beloved church and the world of the 21st century...
I serve as member in the UCAN Leadership Team (United Church of Christ HIV/AIDS Network) http://www.ucc.org/ucan. Also I serve as Co-Chair of the Justice & Witness Commission of the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference http://www.uccjustice.org/
I am part of the Hispanic/Latin@s authors initiative and Liturgical year of Local Church Ministries ~ http://www.ucc.org/espanol/
So as you see I truly believe that thinking globally and acting locally can make of this, yours and mine...a better world...one ministry and talent at a time!
I look forward to making dreams happen...together,
Rev. Lizette Merchán Pinilla
2545 S. Yale Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114
(918) 747 6300
West Central
Actor, Storyteller, Writer, Nurse, Chaplain
Elaine studied theater at Lambuth College in Jackson, TN and earned an associate degree in nursing from Union University in Jackson. She is a certified parish nurse. She worked for twenty years in acute care settings; ten years of that time she worked with people recovering from addictions. She earned a BS from UT Martin in 1992, with a double major in English and philosophy. She earned her Master of Divinity from Memphis Theological Seminary.
Elaine began her ministry in the United Methodist Church, serving as a local pastor for Methodist congregations from 1989-1994. Elaine has been engaged in effective ministries on the local, association and conference levels of the UCC since 1994. Following her ordination in the UCC in 2000, she continued serving in authorized ministry until 2008. Currently she works as a chaplain for Aseracare Hospice in Memphis.
Elaine's first book, Help Me Remember, was published and recorded by Pilgrim Press in 2005. Her short fiction has won Honorable Mention in the 2008 Memphis Magazine Fiction Contest, and her nonfiction has been published by Christian Century magazine. To hear her read her original work, go to www.PorchSwingStories.com.
Elaine has been trained in nonviolent conflict resolution through Marshall Rosenberg's Center for Nonviolent Communication www.cnvc.org. She is licensed as a Rule 31 Mediator for family mediation, and is currently a Regional Consultant for Women's Ministries in the West Central Region of the United Church of Christ. www.ucc.org.
Elaine facilitates an ongoing class at Shelby County's prison for women. The class meets twice a week. Over a four month period each class of twelve participants builds trust, shares stories and creates a dramatic staged production for the entire prison population. She teaches a weekly HIV Education Class at the city jail for women and preaches at the TN State facility.
Elaine writes the stories of people who can no longer tell their own stories, people living with Alzheimer's and dementia. She interviews family members to create these "I Am Stories."
Elaine co-wrote the play, For Goodness Sake, with David Prete. It is a one-woman performance. "For Goodness Sake" is a story about oppression and redemption. The show is currently touring and available to be booked in your area. For information about Elaine's performances go to www.ElaineBlanchard.com and go to the Face Book fan page, For Goodness Sake.


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First impressions of Costa Rica
Trip Start
Aug 16, 2007
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We took a taxi from the airport to Pension Alajuela, which was just a short 5 minute drive away. This hostel was basic but clean and secure. We relaxed for most of the first day and later booked a tour for the following day.
On October 3, we took a day trip to a coffee plantation, the Poas volcano and a stunning waterfall. The coffee plantation was so lush and green. They served us a traditional Tica breakfast called 'gallo pinto'. Next the guide took us to Poas volcano. We hiked to the lookout where we were able to see the crater for a few minutes before the clouds rolled in. It was a surreal experience, like looking at the moon! Our third stop was at a waterfall followed by a short visit to a cafe with tropical birds and tarantulas in captivity. The guide picked up a tarantula so we could get up close and personal!
We were suppossed to carry on to the Sarapiqui rain forest in the afternoon but the only highway to that area was blocked by a semi truck that lost his load of bricks and rolled over several times. We heard that the poor driver was badly injured and we just hope he is ok now. So we turned back and on the way back to Alajuela, the driver spotted a grey three-toed sloth in the trees. He was so well camoflauged that pictures don't do justice. But it was neat to see him lounging in the trees.
With our afternoon free, we wandered around the main square in Alajuela and attempted to visit the museum but it was closed. We dined at Pizza Hut and then headed back to the hostel to book a bus to Monteverde for early the next morning. Hopefully we'll see a lot of wildlife in the cloud forest!
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When 26-year-old Jamaican singjay I-Wayne emerged in the reggae world two years ago, it was for his highly regarded Lava Ground debut, which somehow instantly gave him next-to-blow-up status among reggae artists. After a solid year of radio spins and moderate touring, the prediction by most music critics that I-Wayne would proverbially blow the fuck up has mostly fallen well short of initial expectations. The talented alto singer has an easily recognizable voice and crafts one-drop reggae tunes on par with Jah Cure, but fame has continued to elude him.
That should change this week with the release of his follow-up album, Book of Life, as his long-awaited takeover of reggae finally has some new music to keep those dreams alive. With a knack for crafting surefire nyabinghi anthems more suitable for countrymen in the hills than hard-core dancehall fans, I-Wayne brings his songwriting A game with Book of Life. His high-pitched, sexier-than-thou voice also sounds more confident and ripe on this second effort as he tackles social issues on tracks like "Politics and Religion" and "No Unnecessary War." Sometimes the production seems lazy and oversimplified, yet it's during these times when I-Wayne's vocal style stands out most. Call it a blessing and a curse, but Book of Life, even with its shortcomings, casts I-Wayne in the best light he has seen thus far.
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Home values are up nationwide and are expected to keep climbing, according to new data. The same holds true for homes in the Pittsburgh area.
Zillow's second-quarter Real Estate Market Report found that home values increased 2.4 percent from the first quarter of 2013 to $161,000.
In Pittsburgh, home values were up 1.5 percent year-over-year to $112,200, according to the data.
Pierre Khoury, a Realtor with Prudential Preferred Realty in Cranberry Township, said he has seen listing prices increase in his area.
"We usually see 2 to 3 percent appreciation over a year," Khoury said, "but we're seeing more than that already."
Khoury said he expects housing prices to continue to rise.
"The housing market has a conservative nature here, where growth is steady and we don't see extreme highs and lows," Khoury said.
The Zillow report said that markets that had been slow to turnaround, such as Atlanta, Chicago and St. Louis, also saw home prices appreciate.
In the Renaissance City, home values were up 14.3 percent year-over-year to $89,600. Home values are expected to increase 5 percent over the next year, according to the report.
One projection shows home prices rising nationwide 8 percent, though Khoury said he doesn't think Pittsburgh will see that kind of increase.
"I don't think we will see that here in Pittsburgh, but by the end of the year we will be pleasantly surprised," Khoury said.
He added that if you're a homeowner and want to sell your house, now is the time.
"It's really become a seller's market," he said.
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¶ In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying, |
The LORD hath been sore displeased with your fathers. |
Therefore say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will turn unto you, saith the LORD of hosts. |
Be ye not as your fathers, unto whom the former prophets have cried, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings: but they did not hear, nor hearken unto me, saith the LORD. |
Your fathers, where are they? and the prophets, do they live for ever? |
But my words and my statutes, which I commanded my servants the prophets, did they not take hold of your fathers? and they returned and said, Like as the LORD of hosts thought to do unto us, according to our ways, and according to our doings, so hath he dealt with us. |
¶ Upon the four and twentieth day of the eleventh month, which is the month Sebat, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying, |
I saw by night, and behold a man riding upon a red horse, and he stood among the myrtle trees that were in the bottom; and behind him were there red horses, speckled, and white. |
Then said I, O my lord, what are these? And the angel that talked with me said unto me, I will shew thee what these be. |
¶ And the man that stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, These are they whom the LORD hath sent to walk to and fro through the earth. |
¶ And they answered the angel of the LORD that stood among the myrtle trees, and said, We have walked to and fro through the earth, and, behold, all the earth sitteth still, and is at rest. |
¶ Then the angel of the LORD answered and said, O LORD of hosts, how long wilt thou not have mercy on Jerusalem and on the cities of Judah, against which thou hast had indignation these threescore and ten years? |
¶ And the LORD answered the angel that talked with me with good words and comfortable words. |
So the angel that communed with me said unto me, Cry thou, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; I am jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with a great jealousy. |
And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction. |
¶ Therefore thus saith the LORD; I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith the LORD of hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem. |
¶ Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; and the LORD shall yet comfort Zion, and shall yet choose Jerusalem. |
¶ Then lifted I up mine eyes, and saw, and behold four horns. |
And I said unto the angel that talked with me, What be these? And he answered me, These are the horns which have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem. |
¶ And the LORD shewed me four carpenters. |
Then said I, What come these to do? And he spake, saying, These are the horns which have scattered Judah, so that no man did lift up his head: but these are come to fray them, to cast out the horns of the Gentiles, which lifted up their horn over the land of Judah to scatter it. |
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One of the best things I've made with phyllo dough. If I did it again, I'd tip the filling ratio in favor of the peppers.
The warm cheese over salad was good, but they were also nice cold as leftovers!
This makes a lovely 1st course salad. It's a nice combination of tastes and textures. I did not find it difficult to make at all. The phyllo sheets can be a pain to work with but I find keeping them covered with plastic wrap and a damp towel on top (not directly on the phyllo) works very well. Be sure to thaw the phyllo in the refrigerator before using.
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Our Manchester man Clancy is back with a brand new EP entitlted "Overdue". An aptly titled EP – regardless of how prolific a producer Clancy has become, it always feels like we're due for more. The title track along with another original, "Can't You See Me", are exactly what we've come to expect from Clancy: dark pulsating Deep Electro/Deep House that will rattle the foundation & the melt the dance floor of any club they're played in. Toss in a Deep House pumper from GDD homeboy URULU and you've got yourself one fantastic EP.
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Considering all his mistakes at COR he had about 7 falls worth of mistakes and still very nearly beat a clean Verner who was one of the top skaters in the World at the time. Had he just had those 4 falls and not the other problems he would have won easily. At Skate Canada he won easily with 4 as you mentioned. Other events his margin of victories speak for themselves. So I would estimate he had 6 falls worth of errors to be safe to win, and needed a 7th to be in danger of losing if one of the other top skaters skated perfectly for about 2 years. Dont agree with me, I dont care, in hindsight alot of people came around to see I was right on that all along like I tend to be right on pretty much everything (the 6 or 7 fall rule isnt that way anymore, thank goodness, but it was reality for the longest time, and will be a large part of his legacy, of the negative sort, after he is gone).
What is "fall worth of mistakes"? A fall has 1 point deduction. Is a mistake worth of one point deduction called a fall worth mistake? I could find many many one point worth of mistakes, or even a couple of points more to go with the "falls", in many many skaters, including Takahashi. Are they having double, triple... amount of their actual falls too?!
If you want your idea to be legitimate, double standard should go away.
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I feel the same way, but I knew this day would come. Dai has been in the forefront of men's figure skating
for such a long time and I will miss him for sure.
Why is Patrick relevant to a thread about Dai's retirement announcement?
It would be nice to visit a thread without any negativity for a change. Just saying.....
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A fall on average under the current rules is on average 3.25 points. The very hardest elements are 3 falls lost in GOE and 1 point for the fall, while most are 2.1 lost in GOE and 1 point for the fall. That plus the possible lost GOE and PCS, but that is a seperate category and impossible to calcuate exactly. So 7 falls worth of mistakes is roughly 22 or 23 points. Chan at that Cup of Russia had:
Fall on downgraded quad- 7.1 points
Fall on triple axel- 4 points
Fall on 2nd triple lutz, downgraded to a sequence (two triple lutzes with no combo)- 4.42 points
double axel-triple toe late in program discounted (Zayak rule)- 8.14 points lost
Fall on triple axel in short program- 4 points
Total points lost directly by mistakes (excluding the possible lost GOE and PCS which no doubt in his case at the time was plentiful)- 27.66 points
Wow I actually undervalued. On average it is probably more like between 8 or 9 falls worth of mistakes he had at that event, so maybe I should instead be saying he was guaranteed to win any event for 2 or 3 years with only 7 falls. Basically land 4 of your 11 jumping passes over the 2 programs and you are 100% certain to win even if everyone else skates cleanly. Or stumble out of all 11 but dont quite fall, dont violate any combination or Zayak rules, and you are still 100% certain to win if everyone else skates cleanly. In any case there shouldnt be anymore questions from you now.
As I said that phase thankfully seems to be over, and thank goodness for the sport which was almost being killed entirely by Chanflation, even greatly offending Canadian skating fans who usually have a rooting interest in the sport but could never get behind Chan or skating in general at the time for that reason, that plus his loud mouth and disrepesct for his peers. Unfortunately for Chan the embarassing phase which was a disgrace to the whole sport will always tarnish his legacy in the sport, alot of which will be one of the most held up skaters of all time, based on those few years alone. Something even his most ardent fans are painfully aware of, hence their defensiveness whenever the topic is mentioned.
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Kamal Haasan was all set to release his magnum opus on DTH for the first time, but things got delayed due to protests by theatre owners.Earlier, Kushboo backed Kamal, saying that his move will result in a new revenue model for producers. Now Prakash Raj has declared his support for the Ulaga Nayagan. "We (the industry) should have allowed Kamal to experiment with the DTH premiere. It is a different idea. Opposing a proposal without testing it is not good," he says.
Prakash Raj said Kamal wanted to 'door deliver' movies. "Because many people these days are not ready to travel all the way to cinema halls, Kamal came up with an idea that's brilliant," he added. According to recent updates, Kamal has planned to release Vishwaroopam on DTH by February 2.


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Here we go again. Not even a day after Colin Trevorrow put rumors about his involvement in the "Star Wars" sequels to an end with the revelation that the Disney project he's working on is a remake of "Flight Of The Navigator," it looks like there's even more to talk about when it comes to George Lucas' franchise.
About a week ago it was reported that series veteran Lawrence Kasdan ("The Empire Strikes Back") and Simon Kinberg ("Sherlock Holmes," "This Means War") had been hired to write "Stars Wars: Episode 8" and "Star Wars: Episode 9" respectively (Michael Arndt is writing "Star Wars: Episode 7"). But now it seems that might not quite be the case. THR reports that their sources are now saying that the pair aren't necessarily writing 'VIII' and 'IX,' but instead, "their scripts could turn into official 'Episodes' in the main Skywalker storyline, or they could form the basis for spinoffs focusing on side characters."
Wait, spinoffs already? Well, it's not that surprising given that Disney wants movies from this universe every two to three years. And this is actually particularly interesting given the recent retirement of longtime "Star Wars" steward Rick McCallum. As you might remember, he had been talking up a "Star Wars" TV series for a while, and over the summer revealed there were 50 completed scripts. Could Kasdan and Kinberg be overseeing those scripts and trying to shuffle and connect them into the new trilogy? It's a big, broad guess, but we can't imagine Disney or Lucasfilm are going to let three-and-a-half years of work wither away. And it's certainly one way a spinoff can go, emulating Marvel's developing "S.H.I.E.L.D." series.
So, yes: a new trilogy, possible spinoffs and continued silence from the official folks who won't be talking about anything until they feel like it. But with the first movie due in 2015, talk is only going to continue.


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RadioShack and Wal-Mart are slashing their prices for Apple's iPhone 5C to under $50, with the help of gift cards. Both stores are reducing prices on the iPhone, which goes for $99 from Apple with a two-year wireless contract or $549 without one. From Saturday, RadioShack customers purchasing the iPhone 5C in-store will receive a $50 gift card that may be used towards their $99 iPhone 5C purchase, according to a spokesman for the company to MarketWatch. That offer ends November 2.


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Plenty of Indian prospects, current players and rejects, value the India cap. That includes Sanjay Bangar and Yusuf Pathan. Not Jadeja, who tried to use his India cap to bargain for a bigger IPL contract. This bloke was given loads of chances, and an unquestioned place in the national side, compared to the number of times Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Ishant Sharma, Irfan Pathan and Amit Mishra have been in and out of the side. He is still used with protection, in timing as well as field setting- you'll never see him facing two set batsmen, or bowling with a new ball, or closing the innings. Not different from your usual part-timer. Guess what, the part-timers are good enough for the top six.
Yusuf Pathan won the Duleep Trophy with a double century. Nobody noticed. Yusuf Pathan scored a 150 and took ten wickets in a match. Nobody noticed. Yusuf Pathan's century in an ODI changed that ODI and India won. Once more. Still, twice over, nobody noticed. Ashwin has a Test average of 42 with the bat. Nobody seems to notice.
While Jadeja's two triple centuries are a significant achievement, that doesn't suggest he can win matches for India, or even make a difference in the Indian side. Rather, you now know how cheap runs can get in that area. Instead, we need to encourage the likes of Pankaj Singh, Parvinder Awana, Sandeep Sharma, Bhuv Kumar and Rishi Dhawan, who are getting plenty of wickets, and can make a difference in the national side.
Express pacers make a difference. All-rounders who are strike bowlers make a difference. Batsmen scoring runs in difficult conditions (Delhi, Ghaziabad, Lahli) make a difference. Not two triple centuries in Gujarat and little outside of that- at least JJ Singh, Paras Dogra and Yashpal Singh get runs regularly.


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Nick Markakis has logged a .367/.412/.400 batting line in 34 July plate appearances.
It's nice to see after Markakis limped to a .229 average in June. Owners are no doubt a little disappointed by Markakis' power output in 2013, as he's hit just one home run since June 1 and logged only eight on the season. He's slugging 49 points below his career average.


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IN 1943, THE BRITISH, Canadian, and American governments descended upon the city of Quebec, capital of la vieille province, for an intergovernmental conference to plan the invasion of France — surely one of the greatest military tasks ever undertaken in the modern era. The site proved auspicious due to a peculiar combination of factors: Quebec City enjoys a certain European cachet but with both the geographic safety of North America and the more spacious accommodation usual to that continent. The three governments held a second conference there in 1944, and in 1945 the International Labour Organisation met in the city, followed a few months later by the Food & Agriculture Organisation of the nascent United Nations.
With this track record of indisputable experience, the ville de Québec, lead by its mayor Lucien Borne, put in a bid to be the permanent seat of the United Nations Organisation. Borne commissioned the architects Adrien Dufresne and Édouard Fiset to design a Palace of the United Nations which would be sited upon the Plains of Abraham, where the Battle of Quebec took place.
The Gazette reported on the design:
The palace, in the architects' idea, opens with a vast front Court of Honor on the enlarged St. Louis boulevard, and this is axed on the immense meeting hall capable of containing 4,000 delegates and spectators, and is preceded by rotunda (Salle des Pas Perdus) and surrounded by council rooms. On each side of the rotunda, two large open porticoes would connect two different services; the office of the secretariat of the League on one side, and the Library and various administrative services on the other. This ensemble looks on the St. Lawrence river and encircles, on the north, the front court. …
In front of the palace, on the city's side, a monumental avenue would be lined by large hotels and embassies, the mould of which would regulate its aspect, according to the plan.
It would have proved a suitably dramatic location for the United Nations, overlooking the St Lawrence River, but the Preparatory Committee decided not to include Quebec City in its final list of candidates. Wary of the possibility of American isolationism, the majority of the United Nations preferred siting the permanent headquarters in the United States; European countries argued for New York or Philadelphia, while Australia, New Zealand, China, and the Pacific nations argued for San Francisco. Eventually, the Rockefellers bought the district of slaughterhouses in Murray Hill on Manhattan, and the United Nations has been headquartered there ever since. Quebec later offered to host the FAO, but was turned down yet again in favour of Rome in 1949.
Apparently, another interesting contender for the UN headquarters at some stage in 1945-1946 was Navy Island on the Canadian side of the border in the Niagara River. Although inhabited at one point, it's now a national park.
The island was considered ideal because of its location between two peaceful and sovereign countries, although in the 1830s, a band of Canadian rebels instituted a short-lived Canadian Republic there under the real or imagined protection of the United States government.
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Luckily I have a whole iPad full of obscure academic papers to help me survive the parliamentary lockdown. Thanks… twitter.com/i/web/status/84462…
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text: The Year in Arrows Starts Right Now!Owen Good12/14/12 2:51pmFiled to: Year in Review2012 Year in video gamesarrow20EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink On Feb. 12, 2012, Kotaku introduced "The Kotaku Network," which brings you the best that TV has to offer: regularly scheduled programming. We hatched segments like Off-Kilter, Melodic, Sportaku, and Panel Discussion, and dedicated blocks of time on the site to their topics. But soon into this idea, a problem emerged: How do we let people know when their favorite "shows" are on? From this, we developed a solution. A ridiculous solution, a misunderstood solution, a pain in the ass of a solution. But it was the best solution: The Kotaku Arrow. Advertisement Advertisement Beginning Feb. 13, 2012, Kotaku posted 284 arrows, a record for publishing images of pink arrows by a video game publication. Some were thought-provoking, even powerful. Others simply pointed to something above it, the arrow's centuries-old task, yet one still done with straight posture and basic dignity.This is how they changed. This is how they changed us. This is the Year in Arrows. The First ArrowBrian Ashcraft, February 13, 2012. Kotaku's longest-tenured writer ushered in the Arrow Era with this accurate report on the time Kotaku East would appear. The Traffic MonsterOwen Good, March 30, 2012. As you all know, we only do it for the clicks. This Arrow, which gathered 8,076 views for some reason, is by far the most efficient use of my time in four-and-a-half years with Kotaku. By comparison, I spent 17 hours reporting this 1,500 word NCAA Football feature, which raked in 3,642 clicks. The Great CommunicatorMike Fahey, Feb. 13, 2012. I swear Stephen Totilo told us at least nine times to deactivate comments on our Arrow posts. Did we listen to him? Hell, do we ever? When we left them open, most of the comments were like "WTF is this?" and "I click on the arrow and only see a bigger arrow??" and "I'm commander shardik and this is my favorite show on the kotaku." The record for most comments was set early on, Feb. 13, when Zavios popped in to ask "What's the safeword!?" which was entirely on-topic considering both Off-Kilter and Mike Fahey were involved in the creation of this Arrow. When the dust settled, there were 32 comments, for which ImmaLion helpfully provided an appropriate soundtrack. AOTYOwen Good, May 31. Most everyone else said something like, "[Block name] starts now," but not me. I try harder than my co-workers. And my barbed wit symbolized both the Arrow and its creative purpose with "Any Rebroadcast of Sportaku Without the Express Written Consent of this Arrow is Prohibited." As this console generation draws to a close, this Arrow boldly stood apart from its design-by-numbers brethren and left an emotional mark on video game website arrows for all time to come. The Final Wordcrunks (Kotaku commenter), July 17, 2012. Crunks was severely disturbed by The Walking Dead's issue No. 100, but Evan Narcisse wasn't talking about that in his Panel Discussion on this day. In the last Arrow with comments enabled, Crunks managed to decompress with commenters Remember and willroyboy. The Kotaku Arrow: When you've got nowhere else to turn, it's always there. Pointing up. The Arrow Era EndsEvan Narcisse, Aug. 7, 2012. By July most of us had given up on posting arrows. I just started phoning mine in like they were a roster update or something. ("Sportaku is above this arrow," was my last. I mean, really?) Evan was the final holdout, bravely firing off arrows as the rest of us abandoned him.Reply20 repliesLeave a reply


text: Wii Fit Going For Silly Prices, To Silly People, On EbayLuke Plunkett5/20/08 11:20pmFiled to: Wii FitNintendoNewsOriginalWii49EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink It's official: the US is in the grip of Wii Fit fever. And it's overriding some people's common sense. Consider this: as of today, copies of Wii Fit are selling for $130-$170 on eBay, even though the game will be out on store shelves tomorrow. And will retail for $90. Shame it won't exercise brains like it does your balance.Reply49 repliesLeave a reply