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Antigua and Barbuda
Understand[edit]Antigua is perhaps the island which most typifies the modern day view of a small Caribbean destination. With few other natural resources, tourism dominates the local economy of both islands. Stunning white sand beaches abound, and on Antigua there is no shortage of attendant high-end resorts. Barbuda still has the beaches but little tourism-based infrastructure. Investment banking and financial services also make up an important part of the economy with many major foreign banks taking advantage of the nation's liberal banking laws. That may all change though after the 2009 arrest of Antigua-based Texan billionaire Allen Stanford who is accused of perpetrating an enormous fraud which may have bilked investors of some US$8 billion. Cricket is a huge sport here and this tiny nation has produced several genuine all-time world greats of the game. Cricket fans will certainly not be short of locals to chat with. History[edit]The Siboney were the first to inhabit the islands of Antigua and Barbuda in 2400 B.C., but Arawak and Carib Indians populated the islands when Columbus landed on his second voyage in 1493. Early settlements by the Spanish and French were succeeded by the English who formed a colony in 1667. Slavery, established to run the sugar plantations on Antigua, was abolished in 1834. The islands became an independent state within the British Commonwealth of Nations in 1981. Climate[edit]The climate is tropical marine with little seasonal temperature variation. The islands experience hurricanes and tropical storms (July to October), and periodic droughts. Electricity[edit]Officially 230V 60Hz. Most outlets are the standard British type. Generally speaking, U.S. and Canadian travellers should pack adapters for these outlets if they plan to use North American electrical equipment in Antigua & Barbuda. Contact your hotel and ask to be sure. Many places are now built to North American standards. Also in use are non-grounded North American outlets. These require an adapter to work with plugs that have the third grounding plug. Older North American outlets may not be polarized (with one slot wider than the other). To remedy this, the wider vertical blade on a polarized plug may be filed down to match the width of the other. Otherwise, adapters are available which accept a polarized plug and adapt it for use with a non-polarized outlet. Regions[edit]
Other destinations[edit]Get in[edit]All EU citizens can enter without a visa. Citizens of the following countries may also enter without a visa: Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Cuba, Dominica, Fiji, Georgia, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Namibia, New Zealand, Nauru, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, South Korea, Suriname, Swaziland, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Zimbabwe, and citizens of British Overseas Territories. If you do need a visa, you must have a passport valid at least 6 months after time of visit, a completed application form, and 1 passport size photo. A single entry visa costs 30GBP and multiple entry costs 40GBP. Note that if you are of a nationality that normally requires a visa and you are entering Antigua and Barbuda as a port for a cruise ship, you do not need a visa provided the ship will be leaving the day it arrives. By plane[edit]V.C. Bird International, (IATA: ANU) (ICAO: TAPA) located in north eastern Antigua on the outskirts of St John's, is the country's main international airport. The airport serves flights into the United States, Canada, Europe and other Caribbean islands. LIAT (Leeward Islands Air Transport Services), [2] headquartered in Antigua, operates flights to various destinations in the Eastern Caribbean. The following international airlines serve the airport: To the US: American Airlines/American Eagle (Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico) , United Airlines (Newark, NJ), Delta Airlines (Atlanta, GA and New York JFK), US Airways (Charlotte, NC) To Canada: Air Canada (Toronto, Ontario) To Europe: British Airways (London-Gatwick), Condor (Frankfurt, Germany), Livingstone (Milan, Italy), Virgin Atlantic (London-Gatwick) To Caribbean: American Airlines/American Eagle (San Juan, Puerto Rico), Caribbean Airlines (Barbados, Trinidad and Kingston, Jamaica) By boat[edit]Many excursionist come in via cruise ships and enjoy their day in Antigua. Many cruise lines travel to Antigua.
Get around[edit]Tourists mainly get around by taxi or tour operators. However for the tourist on an economy budget the bus service is acceptable, but slow. Unfortunately the nicest spots are only reached by your own transport. But if you stay a week or more, rates for rental cars become quite reasonable(see below). To/From Barbuda: The Barbuda Express offers ferries from Antigua[3]. Car Rental The cheapest car rental you can find is Tropical Car Rentals Antigua: Tropical Rentals Tel: +1 268 562-5180, Fax: +1 268 562-5181, email@example.com. Their cars are in top condition and their prices are way lower than others on the island. They pick you up at the airport and wait for you at your departure, thus avoiding any unnecessary additional taxi rides or such.
Talk[edit]Languages spoken are English (official) and local dialects. There is also an expanding Spanish-speaking migrant population. See[edit][add listing]
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Hunting in Antigua and Barbuda is an interesting spin on the sport, game species include: Antigua: Ducks, Saltwater Fishing Barbuda: Caribbean Fallow Deer, Caribbean Wild Boar, Guinea Fowl. Redonda: Saltwater Fishing Kitesurfing in Antigua Buy[edit][add listing]
Learn[edit]Antigua State College Antigua and Barbuda International Institute of Technology Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute University of the West Indies (Open Campus) University of Health Sciences Antigua American University of Antigua Learn about local heritage and culture. Learn a bit of dialect along the way. Buy a copy of the local newspaper "The Observer": they have a nice cartoon in local creole which helps with the interesting Antiguan Dialect. Work[edit]Working longer than three months requires an official working license, to be filed with the employer. The employer also has to pay for it. There might be good jobs at the tourism sector and the entertainment industry (esp. on-line casinos and sports betting). Eat[edit][add listing]The national dish is fungie (pronounced foon-gee) and pepper pot. Fungie is a dish very similar to the Italian Polenta being made mainly of cornmeal. Other local dishes include ducana, seasoned rice, saltfish and lobster (from Barbuda). Local confectionaries include sugarcake, fudge, raspberry and tamarind stew, and peanut brittle. The various restaurants around the island sell both local and international food.
On Saturday be prepared to find many drive-by barbecues at important road crossings all over the island. They are serving rice and chicken, dumplings, soup, and alike. Sometimes they even have a sound system for entertainment. Sunday is the day when the culture is most reflected in the food. For breakfast one might have saltfish, eggplant, eggs, bacon, sausages, or lettuce. Dinner may include pork, baked chicken, stewed lamb, or turkey, alongside rice (prepared in a variety of ways), salads, and a local drink.
The only american style fast food chains operating on Antigua are KFC with three locations and Subway sandwiches in St. John's. Drink[edit][add listing]
Sleep[edit][add listing]There are many hotels in Antigua so finding one should not cause too much of a hassle.
Stay safe[edit]Though Antigua and Barbuda is a very safe place, secure your purses and wallets. Walk only with the necessary money, avoid street urchins and vagrants and don't be afraid to ask for help. If you rent a car, park in a well-lit area. While in St. John's, be mindful of casino scams. The Keno Palace Casino on St. James street runs a variation on the "Razzle Dazzle" game in which a woman will try to lure you in to the Casino with the promise of free bets. The game they bring you to involves pulling balls out of a hopper, with the ultimate goal being to tally a score over 100. You'll appear to be doing quite well at first, and will be enticed to bet real money to chase the cash pot. Before you know it, you may be out hundreds of dollars chasing a prize that you'll never win. Avoid this scam at all costs. Stay healthy[edit]Avoid taking unusual risks, eat more from packaged goods. However the public market is a great place to mingle and get inexpensive provisions. There are some signs on the road of St. John's, providing you with the ten principles of healthy living:
Respect[edit]The locals are very friendly and respectable. Approach them in a courteous manner and it will undoubtedly be returned to you. Approach them with a smile and remember please, thank you, good afternoon. Contact[edit]


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Flow of Eons
Joy Rector 8/14/2012 4:14:18 AM
awesome #1480341Jack Gaskin 8/14/2012 4:36:18 AM
VERY IMPRESSIVEJack #10275152
Dayna Cain 8/14/2012 5:15:28 AM
I'm guessing you know that this is a winner don't you? LOVE IT!!!!! #10275209Mary Beth Aiello 8/14/2012 6:31:03 AM
This is just incredible, Chris. The beauty of the stone, the comp, the story. Amazing. #10275327Usman M. Bajwa 8/14/2012 6:35:41 AM
Wonderful flow and love that saturated colors, Chris. WOW!!!UB. #10275341
Datha Y. Thompson 8/14/2012 6:46:21 AM
W O W ! ! AMAZING!!!!!!! #10275369Melinda F. Schneider 8/14/2012 8:45:19 AM
Fantastic! #10275493Karen Celella 8/14/2012 9:20:16 AM
Gorgeous, Chris! #10275541Joannie Bertucci 8/14/2012 11:58:19 AM
Natures own abstract! Beautiful presenatation Chris, love the veiling too! #10275680Errick L. Cameron 8/14/2012 8:30:25 PM
Awesome! #10276237Renee Doyle 8/15/2012 1:13:36 AM
Wonderful eye to capture this beautiful abstract! The touch of veiling is perfect Chris!! #10276378Christopher Budny 8/15/2012 6:55:23 AM
Thanks do much; I'm glad I reworked this one! #10276711Harriet Feagin 8/15/2012 2:36:51 PM
This is just wonderful! #10277190Carol Quina 8/22/2012 8:55:56 AM
What a FANTASTIC find! Beautiful! #10285565Lindley Johnson 8/23/2012 4:25:58 PM
So beautiful! I love the color and patterns in the stone and the flowing water. The information is interesting, too. Well done, Chris! #10287342Christopher Budny 8/26/2012 5:50:19 PM
Thank you very much! #10291525Donna LaMattino Pagakis 9/13/2012 7:09:32 AM
A big time favorite Chris, best of luck with this beauty. #10321228Christopher Budny 9/13/2012 9:36:23 AM
Thanks, Donna! One of my favorites from the trip to MA, for sure. #10321365Dr Silly 9/18/2012 12:40:30 PM
Awesome. :O)Christopher Budny 9/18/2012 1:29:08 PM
Thanks, Doc! I really like this one. #10328120JO ANN CLEVELAND 9/24/2012 10:34:10 AM
Congratulations on this awesome finalistjo ann c. #10335935
Leslie McLain 9/24/2012 10:49:55 AM
Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Chris. #10336013Tammy Espino 9/24/2012 12:08:58 PM
Congrats Chris on your beautiful finalist! #10336333Nikki McDonald 9/24/2012 12:32:51 PM
I just love the metamorphic gneiss, Chris - patterns in the rock are great, too :) Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #10336443Terry Cervi 9/24/2012 12:33:48 PM
Exceptional work, Chris! Congrats on your finalist!! #10336448Carol Flisak 9/24/2012 1:30:19 PM
Beautiful image, Chris... love the patterns and colors in the rock and the sense of motion! Congrats on this wonderful finalist! #10336897The Judges at BetterPhoto.com 9/24/2012 2:13:41 PM
Wow! #10337137Dayna Cain 9/24/2012 2:21:12 PM
Congrats on this finalist, next stop GOLD! #10337194Deborah C. Lewinson 9/24/2012 2:33:28 PM
Stunning finalist, Chris!Congratulations!
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The Judges at BetterPhoto.com 9/24/2012 2:49:29 PM
The design on the rocks is incredible, and I love the silky water effect. Nice closeup! #10337373Randy D. Dinkins 9/24/2012 2:56:50 PM
Great composition and colors - Congratulations! #10337433Lindley Johnson 9/24/2012 4:21:22 PM
A beautiful finalist, Chris - congratulations! #10337836Renee Doyle 9/24/2012 6:44:14 PM
Well seen and captured Chris! Congratulations! #10338623Phyllis H. Burchett 9/24/2012 6:57:51 PM
Fabulous Chris, congrats! #10338713Christopher Budny 9/24/2012 7:19:09 PM
Thank you all very much! My aunt will be pleased, too - she took me to this location on my last visit! #10338842Peggy Pfister 9/24/2012 8:01:28 PM
Superb, Chris! Congrats and good luck in the next round! #10339015Donna LaMattino Pagakis 9/24/2012 8:11:25 PM
I love this Chris, but you already know that. Huge congrats! #10339038Reynaldo D. Reyes 9/24/2012 8:15:11 PM
Another great addition to your awards. Congratulations on this amazing finalist. #10339045Michele Peterson 9/24/2012 9:00:14 PM
Beautiful colors! Congratulations on the finalist!! #10339142Naomi Weiser 9/24/2012 10:24:44 PM
wow, amazing shot, it totally makes me want to go see this place! #10339335Katarina Mansson 9/25/2012 3:35:31 AM
Lovely nature, lovely capture. Excellent presentation of static vs motion. Congratulations on another succesful finalist Chris! #10339598Ellen Hodges 9/25/2012 4:35:51 AM
Huge congrats and best luck on your awesome finalists, Chris!!! #10339725Marcy B. Reman 9/25/2012 4:43:58 AM
Wow - amazing colors and textures - love it. Congrats! #10339733Christopher Budny 9/25/2012 6:21:36 AM
Thanks so much! I'm thrilled this one advanced; it was a hard shoot---way too bright for a long exposure, and I didn't have an ND filter to help cut the light. (The original capture is quite bright, but luckily was not totally blown out in the highlights.) #10339939Kathryn Wesserling 9/25/2012 7:21:46 AM
This looks almost like a section of a Chuhily piece of art glass. Thank you for the detailed information about the formations and for mentioning that you didn't use a filter (that helps me learn for my water shots.) #10340058Patrick Rouzes 9/25/2012 9:22:34 AM
AMAZING finalist, Christopher- congrats & good luck!Mitch Spence 9/25/2012 10:47:52 AM
What an extraordinary place. Congratulations, Chris. #10340566Richard B. Hallick 9/25/2012 8:09:12 PM
Spectacular finalist. The feeling of motion is wonderful. #10341564Christopher Budny 9/26/2012 4:02:36 AM
Thank you so much!Errick L. Cameron 9/27/2012 9:42:58 AM
Very well done and Congratulations! #10343618Christopher Budny 9/27/2012 12:50:18 PM
Thanks, Errick! #10343765Merna L. Nobile 9/27/2012 1:12:25 PM
I heard the good news and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #10343813Rona L. Schwarz 9/27/2012 3:21:07 PM
WOWZA - this is truly spectacular, Chris! Amazing graphic designs and patterns in the rocks and the colors are so rich and saturated...the addition of the water veiling sends this over the top! Fabulous abstract...and thanks for all that great info, too! Super Congratulations...bet we see it with Gold next! #10343975Carol Quina 9/27/2012 10:27:34 PM
Congrats Chris! I love this one, glad to see it again! #10344345Christopher Budny 9/28/2012 5:06:50 AM
Thanks, folks! Rona; fingers crossed! #10344650David M. Montero 9/29/2012 1:47:28 PM
The water enhances the color and lines in the rock beautifully. Great composition. (Great info too.) Congratulations Chris! #10346616Debra R. Harder 9/29/2012 6:57:56 PM
I love images such as this, Chris. The composition, exposure, details and colors are beautiful. Huge congratulations on your SUPERB finalist!!! #10346859Christopher Budny 9/30/2012 5:52:06 AM
Thank you both, Dave & Debra! #10347264Julianne Bradford 10/1/2012 9:45:49 AM
What a beauty Chris! Congrats! #10348971Christopher Budny 10/1/2012 6:26:30 PM
Thank you, Julianne! #10349668Terry A. Stoa 10/2/2012 8:25:33 AM
WTG on this Winner, Chris! #10350432Katarina Mansson 10/2/2012 8:39:07 AM
Beautiful in all aspects! Congratulations on your outstanding winner Chris! #10350482Bob Cournoyer 10/2/2012 8:51:29 AM
Good job, Chris! Congrats... :-) #10350514Donna LaMattino Pagakis 10/2/2012 9:27:12 AM
You go Chris, such an incredible gold winner. Congrats! #10350613Monnie Ryan 10/2/2012 9:49:07 AM
Congratulations big-time, Chris! #10350676Julianne Bradford 10/2/2012 9:57:47 AM
Congratulations on your GOLD Chris :-) #10350712Dayna Cain 10/2/2012 10:00:03 AM
Ah heck....I'm just gonna say it....I TOLD YOU SO!!!! LOL Congrats on this awesome winner Chris! #10350723Mitch Spence 10/2/2012 10:04:02 AM
Congratulations once again, Chris. What a trip, what a sight. #10350740Gail Vitikacs 10/2/2012 10:10:20 AM
Y A H O O ! Happy to see this with the gold Chris! Stunning in everyway! #10350768Rona L. Schwarz 10/2/2012 10:10:44 AM
Not surprised to see this beauty again in the Winner's circle, Chris! It's a stunning tapestry and a magnificent image! Super Congratulations for this well-deserved Gold Win! #10350772Leslie McLain 10/2/2012 10:10:56 AM
Congrats on a beautiful winner,Chris. #10350773Stefania Barbier 10/2/2012 11:07:15 AM
GORGEOUS winner Chris, congratulations!!! #10350910Terry Cervi 10/2/2012 11:59:33 AM
Congrats on your beautiful win, Chris!! #10351075JO ANN CLEVELAND 10/2/2012 12:34:02 PM
I thought we would see this awesome image again Chris!Big congratulations on this great 2nd Place Gold winner!
jo ann c. #10351190
Lisa J. Boulden 10/2/2012 1:09:45 PM
Such a lovely winner!JudyAnn Rector 10/2/2012 1:12:59 PM
Stunning work, Chris... CONGRATULATIONS! #10351372Tammy Espino 10/2/2012 1:23:51 PM
Congrats on your win :) #10351407Renee Doyle 10/2/2012 1:53:19 PM
BIG congrats to you Chris on this excellent winner!!! #10351526Ann Coates 10/2/2012 2:38:31 PM
Congratulations on your beautiful Gold winner. #10351633Kathy Salerni 10/2/2012 2:49:22 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful win, Chris! #10351670Linda D. Lester 10/2/2012 2:58:20 PM
Beautiful winner....Congratulations on your win! #10351687Melinda F. Schneider 10/2/2012 3:02:35 PM
So happy to see this favorite of mine go gold!! #10351692Lindley Johnson 10/2/2012 3:18:15 PM
Congratulations on your gorgeous winner, Chris! #10351723Lydia Williams 10/2/2012 3:48:21 PM
Congratulations on your fantastic winner! #10351763Joannie Bertucci 10/2/2012 4:04:05 PM
Congrats on your gold badge Chris! #10351802Patrick Rouzes 10/2/2012 4:06:35 PM
CONGRATS on this incredible WINNER, Christopher!Michelle Alton 10/2/2012 4:22:54 PM
Another magical creation--well deserving of the gold badge it has earned! Congratulations! #10351848Claudia Kuhn 10/2/2012 4:37:24 PM
Wonderful water Chris, congratulations on your gold winner!! #10351890R. J. Laudenbacher 10/2/2012 6:24:31 PM
Congrats on this beautiful winner, Chris. #10352176Phyllis H. Burchett 10/2/2012 6:35:14 PM
BIG congrats Chris on this fabulous winner!!! #10352214Jeff E Jensen 10/2/2012 6:43:50 PM
Congrats, Chris! This is pretty fantastic. #10352256Claudine Grove 10/2/2012 7:44:30 PM
congrats! Interesting #10352362Ellen Hodges 10/2/2012 9:20:57 PM
Huge congrats on a gorgeous winner, Chris!!! #10352467Christopher Budny 10/3/2012 3:40:38 AM
Thank you all very much! A nice treat to come home to, after all the anticipation! #10352718Carol Flisak 10/3/2012 6:45:35 AM
Glad to see this one again. Huge congrats on your beautiful winner, Chris! #10353035Christopher Budny 10/3/2012 7:42:56 AM
Thank you, Carol! #10353150Monika Sapek 10/3/2012 2:07:49 PM
The patterns are so eye-catching! just beautiful! Many congratulations on your Winner, Christopher! #10353678Christopher Budny 10/4/2012 3:36:41 AM
Thank you, Monika! #10354510Susan M. Smith 10/5/2012 5:20:29 AM
This is truly gorgeous Chris! Thanks so much for the interesting back story as well. Congratulations on your Winner! #10356335Christopher Budny 10/5/2012 5:30:10 AM
Thank you very much, Susan! #10356347Christine Czernin 10/5/2012 12:46:30 PM
Big congratulations on your gold win, Chris.Gail P. Sullivan 10/6/2012 4:30:31 AM
nA striking swirl of colors, Christopher! Cograts! #10357705Christopher Budny 10/6/2012 4:42:01 AM
Thank you both, Christine & Gail! The rockbed there is really unusual, both in colors, and in shapes. #10357727Mary Beth Aiello 10/6/2012 1:47:11 PM
Stunningly gorgeous, Chris. Huge congrats. #10358284Peggy Pfister 10/6/2012 4:00:43 PM
Congrats on this fantastic winner, Chris! #10358505Christopher Budny 10/7/2012 4:58:26 AM
Thank you both! #10358867Usman M. Bajwa 10/8/2012 4:15:44 AM
WTG Chris, Huge CONGRATZ on striking Gold!UB. #10360141
Christopher Budny 10/8/2012 5:27:46 AM
Thanks, Usman! #10360239Karen Bacon 10/20/2012 7:18:27 PM
So beautiful! Congratulations Chris! #10378030Christopher Budny 10/21/2012 5:31:50 AM
Thank you, Karen! #10378293David M. Montero 10/27/2012 1:56:31 PM
A belated congratulations on your win for this marvelous capture Chris! I love the lines of the rocks and soft water. #10386870Christopher Budny 10/27/2012 2:08:55 PM
Thanks a lot, Dave! #10386891Joe Weeks 9/9/2014 10:00:31 AM
neat! #11129953Christopher Budny 9/9/2014 6:11:44 PM
Thanks, Joe! #11130289Amanda D. Austwick 9/9/2015 10:28:46 AM
Missed this gorgeous capture, so belated Congratulations! #11356921Christopher Budny 9/9/2015 10:45:07 AM
Thanks, Amanda! #11356926The Shelburne Falls during flood; the beautiful swirling stone is metamorphic gneiss, pushed and pulled under high pressures and temperatures
during tectonic plate collisions some 480 million years ago (early Paleozoic), when this part of MA was an island mass not yet part of the continent.
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XI have to admit, when liberals fight amongst themselves, it cracks me up. The Hillary/Obama row during last night's South Carolina debate was no exception. Mostly, I get a kick out what passes for an insult among liberals. For example, Obama said he was helping unemployed people in Chicago when "you [Hillary] were a corporate lawyer sitting on the board at Wal-Mart". Only in liberal la-la-land would being a lawyer for a highly successful corporation like Wal-Mart be reason for an insult. Us folk out here in the real world would call that "a really good job". For most of us, if we landed a job like that, our parents would be calling all the relatives and telling them how well we were doing. Not in la-la-land. In la-la-land, working for a corporation is B-A-D, because corporations are E-V-I-L. Never mind that corporations give millions and millions of americans a J-O-B. In la-la-land, being a lawyer isn't really bad as long as you are a civil rights lawyer or a lawyer that sues doctors or businesses, like John Edwards was, but corporate lawyers are scum. It's in the la-la rule book.
Shortly after Obama's insult, Hillary returned fire, saying that she was fighting against misguided Republican policies "when you [Obama] were practicing law and representing your contributor ... in his slum landlord business in inner city Chicago". That's proof of what I was saying about la-la attitudes towards lawyers. Hillary was saying Obama was the WRONG kind of lawyer, because one of his clients was a landlord (a corporation). Apparently, la-la's don't think corporations are entitled to legal respresentation. It's part of their respect for the Constitution, I guess.
I have an aside here about that "35 years of experience" that Hillary always claims to have. Wasn't she a student at Yale Law School 35 years ago ? I'm thinking that doesn't count. If I knew we were allowed to claim time being a student as politicial experience, then I have 16 years experience myself. Da King in 2012 !
Obama also claimed Bubba was telling lies about him on the campaign trail, and when Hillary objected to that because Bubba wasn't there to defend himself (as if that matters. Obama isn't there when Bubba slams him either), Obama replied, ""Well, I can't tell who I'm running against sometime". Barack, you are running against the Clinton corporation. There's no difference between them, so that doesn't matter either. This is Team Clinton 2.0.
John Edwards tried to get his two cents in between the battling frontrunners. "Are there three people in this debate, not two?" he asked. Actually, John, there are only two. You are over. Drop out, and try to buddy up to someone for the VP slot.
Edwards continued, "We have got to understand, this is not about us personally. It is about what we are trying to do for [to] this country". The audience applauded this, even though it's inaccurate. There is no difference between Hillary and Obama as far as how they would run the country. They are cookie-cutter big government liberals. They have the same policies on virtually everything. There is no independent thought allowed in the Democratic party. If you vary the least little bit, you are out. That's why the three remaining candidates are all the same. As I said before, the differences are about style, not substance. It IS about them personally. Women are voting for Hillary. Blacks and independents are voting for Obama. Bitter mill workers are voting for Edwards. The rest of the Democratic vote is split between Obama and Hillary. Whoever insults whom the most effectively from here on out will get the Democratic nomination.
One area in which Hillary should have scored big time was when she highlighted Obama's nearly invisible voting record, but the audience actually booed her for making a valid point. Remember, this is la-la land. Logic does not apply. Hillary said "Senator Obama, it is very difficult to have a straight-up debate with you because you never take responsibility for any vote". Edwards teamed up with Hillary on this one, criticizing Obama by saying,
"Why would you over 100 times vote present?...What if I had just not shown up to vote on things that really mattered to this country? It would have been safe for me politically. It would have been the careful and cautious thing to do, but I have a responsibility to take a position even when it has political consequences for me." Mr. Edwards, I think you released a cat bag full of truth with that statement. However, Hillary's senate record isn't particularly distinguished either (but at least she commits), and Hillary has never taken responsibility for her Iraq war vote. She lies her butt off about that every time. The real truth is, both of those two had an eye on the presidency from the minute they set foot in the Senate. The Senate is just a means to an end.
In reply to the dual attack from Hillary and Edwards, Obama made up an answer that sounded good, but just isn't true. "Don't question, John, the fact that on issue after issue that is important to the American people, I haven't simply followed, I have led", Obama said. Really, Barack ? Name ONE issue on which you have led. I can't think of one. Name one piece of significant legislation where you have led the way. I can't think of one of those either. However, that false statement by Obama does make THIS one true: "I have been troubled ... the degree to which my record is not accurately portrayed."
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WASHINGTON -- Even as the international effort to destroy Syria's vast chemical weapons stockpile lags behind schedule, a similar U.S.-backed campaign carried out under a cloak of secrecy ended successfully last week in another strife-torn country, Libya.
The United States and Libya in the past three months have discreetly destroyed what both sides say were the last remnants of Moammar Gadhafi's lethal arsenal of chemical arms. They used a transportable oven technology to destroy hundreds of bombs and artillery rounds filled with deadly mustard agent, which U.S. officials had feared could fall into the hands of terrorists. The effort also helped inspire the use of the technology in the much bigger disposal plan in Syria.
Since November, Libyan contractors trained in Germany and Sweden have worked in bulky hazmat suits at a tightly guarded site in a remote corner of the Libyan desert, 400 miles southeast of Tripoli, racing to destroy the weapons in a region where extremists linked to al-Qaida are gaining greater influence. The last artillery shell was destroyed on Jan. 26, officials said.
As Libya's weak central government grapples with turmoil and unrest, and as kidnappings and assassinations of military and police officers accelerate in the country's east, U.S. and international weapons specialists hailed the destruction of the Libyan stockpile as a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy security environment.
Ukraine leader returning
KIEV, Ukraine -- Ukraine's president will return today from a short sick leave that had sparked a guessing game he was taking himself out of action in preparation to step down or for a crackdown on widespread anti-government protests.
Viktor Yanukovych's office made the announcement about the president's return the same day as protesters seeking his resignation held one of their largest gatherings in recent weeks. About 20,000 people assembled at the main protest site in Kiev's central square on Sunday.
The protests, which are heading into a third month, began in late November after Mr. Yanukovych backed away from a long-awaited agreement to deepen ties with the European Union. They quickly grew to encompass a wide range of grievances after police violently dispersed some of the early gatherings.
Pakistan negotiator sought
DERA ISLAMIL KHAN, Pakistan -- The Pakistani Taliban want five well-known political and religious figures including, ex-cricketer Imran Khan, to represent them in peace talks with the government, according to a statement from the militant group Sunday.
Mr. Khan's party said he was unlikely to accept the role. But the Taliban statement is one of their clearest signs to date welcoming the negotiations proposed by Pakistan's prime minister.
Journalist acquitted
CAIRO -- An Egyptian court on Sunday acquitted an Al-Jazeera journalist and 61 other people who had been charged with a variety of offenses after being arrested in July during clashes with security forces.
Egypt came under strong criticism from press freedom and human rights groups last week when it brought charges against 20 Al-Jazeera journalists for allegedly aiding a terrorist group. It was not clear whether the man acquitted Sunday, Mohamed Badr, was part of the group charged last week.
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Bear | |
Brown bear (Ursus arctos) | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom Information | |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum Information | |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class Information | |
Class | Mammalia |
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Order | Carnivora |
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Family | Ursidae |
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Genera | Ailuropoda Helarctos Melursus Tremarctos Ursus |
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Bears are eight species of the family Ursidae, among them the largest living terrestrial carnivores.
A bear is a stocky mammal, ranging in size from 59 pounds (sun bear) to well over 1,000 pounds (brown and polar bears). All bears walk plantigrade, i.e. with the soles and heels fully on the ground. Each foot has five digits bearing large, non-retractile claws; unlike dogs, bears have no dewclaws. The tail is stubby.
The thick, shaggy fur is generally brown, black, or white, depending on species; however, color variants occur within species. The American black bear is known for having brown, tan, cinnamon, or even white variants.
Living species
- American Black Bear (Ursus americanus)
- Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus)
- Brown Bear (Ursus arctos)
- Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
- Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus)
- Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus)
- Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)
- Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus)
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Perfection comes to us from community pillar SGDjames channel, 5 Star Hidden Gems. Here's what Craig (AKA SGDjames) has to say about it:
A fun zen-puzzle game from the maker of Sling It! It's worth checking out.
And yes, Perfection is about chopping stuff up -- but this isn't another Fruit Ninja. Nothing is flying around the screen, there are no bombs to avoid, and even if you don't make the perfect move, you can still pass the level.
The entire Perfection playing field consists of two polygons, one on top of the other. One is just a hollow frame, and the other is filled with color. Also, it's too big -- the "filled" polygon doesn't fit in the frame. Your job is to figure out how to chop up that shape so that it fits into its mold.
At the beginning of each level, you get a maximum chop count: In other words, to solve the level perfectly, you must cut up the big shape using no more than that number of chops (usually just one). Fortunately, it's not all that hard -- and you can always undo and try again. Best of all, if you don't feel like chasing perfection, you can just keep chopping to your heart's content: Even if the game says you should solve a level in one chop, you can solve it in fifteen chops and still move on (it'll just say "Success" instead of "Perfection").
In keeping with the austere aesthetic and relaxing gameplay, there are no scores, no leader boards, and basically nothing other than that core mechanic. Oh, and there are two other game modes, too: One lets you rotate the shape, and the other lets you both rotate it and change its size. Of course, as soon as you bring that level of flexibility into the game, solving a level does become quite a bit harder (there are more variables).
The game itself is just pleasant to play. Since it's so low-stress, it's almost toy-like: It's nice to just sit there and craft the shape into what it "should" be.
The graphics are simplistic and vector-based. You can tap a button to change the color scheme, but in keeping with the simple look, you don't get a dialog for specifying anything: The colors just change randomly, and you can just tap, tap, tap, until you get a color scheme you like. The buttons and other interface elements are pleasantly large, but don't get in the way.
The soundtrack sends conflicting messages: The background music is a soothing drumbeat loop, but the sound effects are chirpy and energetic. An interesting combination, but the game pulls it off.
All in all, Perfection is a simple concept, executed well. I don't think it'll keep you engaged for days, and it lacks many of the annoyingly addictive mechanics other games boast (leveling up, getting gear, all that jazz). It's just a fun toy, and a good way to while away a few idle minutes. It's also very kid-friendly, as you don't even need to know how to read to play it. A lovely game.


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Your a Genius's Genius (MartinBishop) Maurizio Schmidt, i would"nt have done the video any better.... Thankss
Link to the Video -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QC0Levkk-bc
Just some Basics.
edited cause BugTube couldnt show the video in HD with the Old direct Link and without HD reading the txt is very hard...
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Your a Genius's Genius (MartinBishop) Maurizio Schmidt, i would"nt have done the video any better.... Thankss
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Saviour Emmauel Ekiko
Based on peoples earnest request, very fast , a new version is out, this version supports WIFi emulation and client redirection features
Saviour Emmauel Ekiko
Looks good, looking forward to giving it a try thanks.
Im' sorry i have tried your solution to fixing the view on your program the only mode i have on my net book wont let me see the bottom of your program can you make it where you can re-size it by clicking and dragging please for all the people that are using net books
I have included a font setting option on 1.1 download the new, then change the font till it get balanced
Saviour Emmauel Ekiko
Tested this and it works great!
There are a few misspellings in the application.
1) The exit prompt title - phisher is spelled wrong
2) on your about tab, there a few in the description
I am curious, did you incorporate some type of DHCP Exhaustion into the utility, so we can force clients to use our DHCP server if there are multiple ones on the network?
My bad.. did not notice those mistakes in the texts but ill fix those on the next version + update... basically , with multiple dhcp server on a subnet, the ghost dhcp actually competes withe the other dhcp servers on the network for which gives a lease first... but im currently planning on writing a tool that could take down those legitimate services ,thereby allowing evil applications of the backtrack asernal takeover.
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Nice work on the airbase-ng update, that was added faster then expected
option of airbase-ng or hostapd would beneficial but I am only going on the fact I find hostapd faster and more reliable as an AP
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Sleek and very funky. The two are seldomly coupled in one sentence. But the way to describe the camera is the two words. - Phil Melugin
In Brief; Museo Silver Rag; A Photographer's Printing Paper
Part of the fun of making inkjet prints is the wide variety of printing surfaces and weights from which you can choose. You can go the budget route and have some fine papers to work with, or choose papers that have brand cachet and a price tag to match. That cachet generally pays off in a level of quality and durability that many printmakers both admire and hope to discover in their printing paper of choice.
Museo Silver Rag is a competitively priced fine art paper (in 25-sheet boxes, street price $1.60 per 8.5x11" and $4.00 per 13x19" sheet) that those who worked in the darkroom will recognize as double-weight glossy dried matte, or non-ferrotyped. We used to get this look by first soaking Kodak Medalist or Agfa Brovira double-weight paper in Photo-Flo and then drying it face down on the ferrotype drum dryer. Those who have not worked in the darkroom can rest assured that this paper is as close as you can get to producing silver emulation prints using pigment-ink printers.
The paper is made by Crane & Co. and has no optical brighteners and is made with a 100 percent cotton base. It is listed as a gloss finish on the packaging, but to me this is closer to some premium luster surfaces, but not quite as matte. It is certainly not a hard sheen gloss surface, like some printing papers that go under that label. In short, it is a fine, smooth surface with adequate weight that is a dead ringer for double-weight silver paper. The base tint is white (brightness: 90) but not a cold white. It's certainly not warm, and if you put it between a warm paper and a cold white one seems like it's pretty close to dead center between the two.
Museo has a good support website (www.museofineart.com) that offers obligatory ICC profiles and recommended printer settings. PC owners need only right-click on the supplied files, while Mac users can drag it into the Library/ColorSync and be all set to go. When you open the print dialog box the company rightly suggests using Perceptual and No Color Adjustment as an option. I generally use 1440dpi, as I have yet to see much of a difference in 2880dpi (except in time expended) on 13x19" prints. When you get the paper setup the company suggests Premium Luster, which in most printers will trigger use of photo black ink.
Deep Values
These recommendations are not in any way different from what I normally use for printing, so I felt quite at home using the paper. I chose to work mostly on black-and-white prints, choosing images with lots of black and then those with a "silvery" look to check dark ink density and firmness of tone. While it might seem to some sacrilege to print color on Silver Rag, I did so for the sake of this test, and using the suggestions for setup and the Luster profile, I was able to get subtle, true colors that matched what I saw on screen, though I do confess that for color prints I prefer a colder paper that has less of a warm undercoat wash than this Silver Rag. I printed some fall scenic shots and they seemed just right for this paper cast, as I imagine would portraits.
Silvery Tones
Black-and-white printing is where this paper really comes to the fore, and just about every image I worked with came out with excellent highlights, smooth transitions among gray values and especially in the deep, rich blacks, to me the hallmark of a fine inkjet printing paper. I experimented considerably with middle value variations (using Levels) and found that I could keep the blacks deep even though the gray and, to an extent, lighter values could be played with to a fairly great extent in the image. One of the real treats is what I call the "thumb" test, where I "feel the material" and get a sense for its strength and durability. The surface of Silver Rag shows proper resistance and gives off the right sound. This may sound a bit wacky, but those who are into paper might know what I mean.
Color, Too
Museo Silver Rag comes in sheet sizes from 8.5x11" to 35x47", and in 50-foot roll sizes up to 60" wide. For complete specs and profiles, etc., visit www.museofineart.com.
Elektronowe skręty (znajome też jak elektroniczne papierosy) to najświeższy owoc na rynku. Stanowią zielona karta usa one opracowane, iżby wypatrywać i wykonywać jako przenikliwe papierosy. Wysyłają również apokryficzny kurzże, atoli w rzeczywistości nie wizy usa brzmią tytoniu. Konsumenty elektroniczne skręty wpoją pary nikotyny, które reprodukują fajczże ograbiony podstaw karcinogennych, jakie stanowią szkodliwe gwoli palacza i nieodrębnych postań.
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Trim the stalks from the aubergines, then cut each into 6 slices lengthwise. Lay them in one layer on a grill pan and lightly brush with oil and a little seasoning. Grill until lightly browned, turn them over, brush with oil again, then grill until browned and tender.
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Digital Tablets Improve Speed and Ease of Reading for People With Moderate Vision Loss
Report on Devices' Potential as Visual Aids to Be Presented at the 116th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Nov. 11, 2012 09:00 AM
CHICAGO, IL -- (Marketwire) -- 11/11/12 -- People who have eye diseases that damage their central vision can regain the ability to read quickly and comfortably by using digital tablets, according to a recent study. The research found that people with moderate vision loss could increase their reading speed by 15 words-per-minute, on average. Using a tablet with a back-lit screen resulted in the fastest reading speeds for all study participants, no matter what their level of visual acuity. The research is being presented today at the 116th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, jointly conducted this year with the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology. Loss of central vision affects millions of people who have eye diseases such as macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy, which damage the light-sensitive cells of the eye's retina. The retina relays images to the optic nerve, which transmits them to the brain. When treatments such as eyeglasses, medications, or surgery are no longer effective, ophthalmologists -- eye medical doctors and surgeons -- help patients maximize their remaining sight by using low-vision aids. Before digital tablets came along, reading aids were limited to lighted magnifiers, which are cumbersome and inconvenient by comparison. In the study, which was conducted at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey, researchers found that all of the 100 participants gained at least 42 words-per-minute (WPM) when using the iPad tablet on the 18-point font setting, compared with reading a print book or newspaper. A more modest gain of 12 WPM, on average, was achieved by all subjects when using the Kindle tablet set to 18-point font. Patients with the poorest vision -- defined as 20/40 or worse in both eyes -- showed the most improvement in speed when using an iPad or Kindle, compared with print. The researchers believe the iPad's back-illuminated screen is the key to the significantly improved reading speed achieved by patients with moderate vision loss. The vision factor involved is called contrast sensitivity, which means being able see an object as separate and distinct from its background and to discern shades of gray. Loss of contrast sensitivity is common in people with low vision. The high word/background contrast provided by a back-lit screen is a big plus for such patients. The original Kindle, which was used in this study, does not have a back-lit screen. The study also assessed low vision patients' comfort while reading and found that their preferred mode was linked to their degree of vision loss. People with the worst vision found the iPad most comfortable, while those with the best vision preferred print. This information will be useful to ophthalmologists in advising patients with various degrees of vision loss. "Reading is a simple pleasure that we often take for granted until vision loss makes it difficult," said Daniel Roth, M.D., an associate clinical professor at Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine who led of the study. "Our findings show that at a relatively low cost, digital tablets can improve the lives of people with vision loss and help them reconnect with the larger world." The 116th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology is in session November 10-13 at McCormick Place in Chicago. It is the world's largest, most comprehensive ophthalmic education conference. More than 25,000 attendees and 500 companies gather each year to showcase the latest in ophthalmic education, research, clinical developments, technology, products and services. This year's meeting is being held jointly with the Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology. To learn more about the place Where All of Ophthalmology Meets, visit http://www.aao.org/meetings/annual_meeting/ Note to media: Contact Media Relations to request full text of the study and arrange interviews with experts
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A MAN who was tasered by Isle of Wight police on Sunday has been charged with affray and burglary.
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Mario Vargas Llosa Papers (mostly 1958-1995) 1944-2010
Search Tips | How to Browse this CollectionSubseries 2C: Screenplays/TV Scripts
portions of 3 boxes
This collection is stored at Firestone Library and Firestone Library.
This collection is stored onsite at Firestone Library. Box 86, folder 25 and box 89, folders 14-15 are stored in special vault facilities.
Requests will be delivered to Manuscripts Division, RBSC Reading Room .
Collection Creator: Vargas Llosa, Mario, 1936-.
Dates: 1972-1984.
Extent: portions of 3 boxes
Languages: Spanish or Castilian.
Access Restrictions
The letter by Luis Loayza dated June 30, 1964, shall remain closed to the public until 20 years after the death of Luis Loayza; the letters of Abelardo Oquendo dated November 11, 1958, August 2, 1962, February 14, June 6, July 3, August 18, September 1, October 13 and 29, December 14, 1964, and January 20, 1965 shall remain closed to the public until December 2018.
This sub-series consists of drafts of the film script "La guerra de Canudos" (also titled "Los perros del infierno" and "Los perros de la guerra"), material which served as the basis for the novel La guerra del fin del mundo ; first and later drafts for the film script of Pantaleón y las visitadoras ; notes and drafts for ¿Donde está la novia? ; a draft of A City within a City , and notes and drafts of scripts for the television program "La Torre de Babel."
Not arranged according to any arrangement scheme.
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Rock ReadsAmerican Nightmare(Why your music editor hates herself)Touch and Go: The Complete Hardcore Punk Zine '79-'83Little over a year from now I'll have endured three decades of carbon-based livin'. Approaching this mortal milestone, more and more I'm beginning to recognize the old hippie dictum—Don't trust anyone over 30—to be a valid, if not troubling, piece of advice. Last week I found myself talking all fuckin' punk about America's teeming population of brainless youth who pass the time sucking from television's homogenizing teat, living generally mundane, unconcerned lives. Andrew Click Music NewsStepbridge Ignites StarsOne man's quest to bring decent post-production to New MexicoHidden at the back of dead-end road off a tiny side street in Santa Fe is Stepbridge Studios. The only indication of any musical virtue is a painting of John Lennon on the driveway wall. Entering the sound room, however, offers a different perspective. Flyer on the WallPeppermint WonderlandWith headless abandon and in slimming vertical stripes, a performance by Shoulder Voices, Grand Canyon and The Chimpz is announced. Those of legal drinking age can see the local acts for free at Atomic Cantina (315 Gold SW) on Friday, Sept. 10. (Jessica Cassyle Carr) Song RouletteRandom tracks from Bodies of Evidence frontman Pietro BerardinellPietro Berardinelli is frontman and rhythm guitar player for ass-shredding Burque metal band Bodies of Evidence. On Saturday, Sept. 11, the four-piece releases its first album, titled A Time to Rise. The party takes place at the Launchpad (21+, $5) starting at 9 p.m. with opening performances by The Ground Beneath, Caustic Lye and Tetelestai. Below is a five-song sampler of Berardinelli's diverse listening material. | Today's EventsCaroline Reese • country, folk, rock at Tractor Brewing TaproomBuckley • country, rock at Mine Shaft TavernI See Stars • electronicore • Echoes • post-hardcore • Painted Promises • Scarless • metal at LaunchpadMore Recommended Events ›› | |||||
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American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Climate Energy, LLC have earned a 2006 new product Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics magazine for their collaboration in producing the micro-sized combined heat and power system (Micro-CHP), a unique and innovative new form of heat and power technology.
Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Awards recognize revolutionary ideas and industry leaders in two groups: new products and technology innovators. This year, ten new products and ten leaders in innovation were honored with this prestigious award at a ceremony held on October 4 at the landmark Hearst Tower in New York City.
"The Breakthrough Awards represent the best in new thinking and technology, creating new ways to solve problems and meet challenges," said Popular Mechanics' Editor-in-Chief, James Meigs. "We honor those companies and visionaries that demonstrate significant strides in varied categories of innovation."
Climate Energy's Micro-CHP System combines today's proven space-heating technology with an MCHP engine/generator unit supplied by Honda. Climate Energy's residential combined heat and power technology achieves a combination of thermal comfort, energy efficiency, environmental benefit, and affordability that is well beyond anything yet achieved for residential energy systems. The ultra-quiet unit produces up to three kilowatts of thermal output and one kilowatt of electricity, allowing homeowners to reduce utility bills and curb carbon dioxide emissions while improving overall efficiency. Specifically, the complete system results in more than 85 percent efficiency in converting fuel energy into usable heat and electric power.
"We are truly honored to have received a Breakthrough Award from the editors of Popular Mechanics," said Steve Bailey, vice president of power equipment for American Honda. "Honda has an ongoing commitment to environmentally responsible technology, and our collaboration with Climate Energy allows us to continue to work towards that end."
Honda is the world's preeminent manufacturer of engines for automobiles, motorcycles and power equipment, selling more than 21 million units globally in 2005. Honda engines are characterized by the same clean, quiet, fuel-efficient technology that is the cornerstone of the company's unrivaled reputation for durability, reliability and quality.
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He stopped at three small apartments, one of them home to Mihoual Abdel Karim, a Muslim immigrant from Morocco who lives there with his wife and three children. "It was very emotional. It was like having a friend in the house," said Karim, who works at a pharmaceutical factory and whose wife wears the veil.
The problem for many Christians is that instead of asking themselves, "What would Jesus Do?" they ask, "What does the Bible say is permissible?" At first glance these two questions don't seem radically different, but the applications are often contradictory to each other.
We are awakening now to at least some of the consequences of devoting our dollars toward death. As we contemplate the toll that endless war is taking on education, the environment, housing, and healthcare, may our hearts expand in empathy — not only to our immediate neighbors, but to our neighbors around the world. None of us can afford to lose any more.
Where our treasure is, there our heart will be also. Let us invest our treasure in building one another up — here, and around the world — that we may mend our hearts and resurrect our humanity.
After a week of scrambling, House Speaker Paul Ryan and President Donald Trump reportedly failed to secure enough votes to pass their long-promised repeal and replacement of the Obama administration's Affordable Care Act. Friday afternoon, the House pulled the bill, reports Politico.
A U.S. federal judge in Virginia ruled on March 24 that President Donald Trump's travel ban was justified, increasing the likelihood the measure will go before the Supreme Court, as the decision took an opposing view to courts in Maryland and Hawaii that have halted the order.
U.S. District Court Judge Anthony Trenga rejected arguments by Muslim plaintiffs, who claimed Trump's March 6 executive order temporarily banning the entry of all refugees and travelers from six Muslim-majority countries was discriminatory.
The 16 counts represent the 16 times Van Dyke shot McDonald in the fatal encounter. The new indictment adds to Van Dyke's existing charges of six counts of first-degree murder and one count of official misconduct.
The battle for Mosul, Islamic State's last major stronghold in Iraq, is now in its sixth month with Iraq forces backed by a U.S.-led coalition, air strikes and advisers now controlling the east side and more than half of the west.
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A U.N. report issued last month, based on interviews with 220 Rohingya among 75,000 who have fled to Bangladesh since October, said that Myanmar's security forces have committed mass killings and gang rapes of Rohingya in a campaign that "very likely" amounts to crimes against humanity and possibly ethnic cleansing.
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Bipolar Disorder Type 2 and Getting Pregnant05/16/2008 |
I am currently on Lamictal 100mg twice a day, and Seroquel XR 300mg at bedtime. My boyfriend and I are trying to concieve, and at this point I have some concerns. I know the best answer would be to speak to my psych doctor, but before I do so I would like to form my own opinion based on asking some questions. That way I know what is best for me and my baby. Is it safe to stay on these meds while I am trying to concieve? I am afraid to stop/switch to a new med because it could take a while to get pregnant. Thats too long to be stopping or switching meds. I have also heard that as long as I find out I`m pregnant ASAP, and then speak to my psych doctor I should be safe. I have also heard that if I start taking a folic acid supplement, it will help decrease my chances of hurting my baby between the time of conception and finding out. Whats the norm in regards to this concern? Any information would be helpful. Thanks
The best information we have to date suggests that you should stay on your medications when you become pregnant. Getting enough folic acid in your diet as well as taking a supplement decreases the risk of birth defects. The American College of Obstetric and Gynecology in an April 2008 publication states that Lamotrigine (Lamictal) is the best drug to treat bipolar disorder during pregnancy. So, if you are well controlled on Lamictal and Seroquel, it is best that you stay on this therapy.
Debra K Gardner, PhamD Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy College of Pharmacy The Ohio State University |


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Ranking the 2012 Draft Prospects by Position – 4-3 Defensive Tackles
Posted: January 25, 2012 Filed under: 2012 Top Players Available | Tags: Baker Steinkuhler, Brandon Thompson, Brett Roy, Delvin Johnson, Derek Wolfe, Devon Still, Fletcher Cox, Jared Crick, Jaye Howard, Jerel Worthy, Kawaan Short, Kendall Reyes, Kheeston Randall, Logan Harrell, Marcus Forston, Michael Brockers, Mike Daniels, Mike Martin, Nebraska, North Carolina, Sylvester Williams, Tony Jerod-Eddie, Travian Robertson, Tydreke Powell, UNC Leave a commentEarlier in the day I looked at the Nose Tackle class and now I will look at your more traditional DT, that plays in a 4-3 scheme.
1. Devon Still, Penn State – Still is the best DT prospect in the draft and I already described him in the 3-4 DE post. Look for a Player Profile on him within the next couple weeks.
2. Michael Brockers, LSU – Brockers, along with being the #2 3-4 DE, is also the #2 4-3 DT. As with Still, look for a Player Profile on Brockers within the next few weeks.
3. Brandon Thompson, Clemson – Thompson had a very good season and has a lot of potential at the next level. He is an above average pass rusher and is very strong against the run. He has a late first round to early second round grade.
4. Jerel Worthy, Michigan State – Worthy came into the year with an early first round grade, but after a tough start to the season, he has seen his stock fall to the second round. However, he still has loads of potential and could become a huge steal.
5. Fletcher Cox, Mississippi State – Cox had incredible season this year. He has above average pass rushing skills and is pretty strong against the run. I like his potential as a long term starter but not a pro-bowler.
After the jump, see the rest of the very deep defensive tackle class
6. Derek Wolfe, Cincinnati
7. Kawaan Short, Purdue
8. Jared Crick, Nebraska
9. Kendall Reyes, Connecticut
10. Logan Harrell, Fresno State
11. Brett Roy, Nevada
12. Mike Daniels, Iowa
13. Kheeston Randall, Texas
14. Baker Steinkuhler, Nebraska
15. Marcus Forston, Miami
16. Mike Martin, Michigan
17. Tydreke Powell, North Carolina
18. Sylvester Williams, North Carolina
19. Tony Jerod-Eddie, Texas A&M
20. Delvin Johnson, Marshall
21. Jaye Howard, Florida
22. Travian Robertson, South Carolina


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Well one thing that never changes, a core belief in the customer and a commitment to cultivating long relationships. Sitting down with the owners, we discovered that it's been a dialog of one on one conversations, help, and oversight from idea to the final stages of the finished product that have created loyal customers, some for as long as fifteen years or more. As a quick test; a phone call to the toll free line: 1-800-747-7447 and you'll most likely end up talking to one of the owners. Customers love to drop in and share a chat, show a new project get samples and see the products in the showroom. A quick tour and guests can see the printing through a special window into the production facilities. The shirts seem to fly off the automatic press, while other presses are set up for manual printing. Most of the printing staff has been with Century Graphics for more than five years and a few for over ten. It takes special skill to get the right feel, and handling of a perfect printed shirt. While watching, the shirts are inspected as a job is in production on the press, then while processed for curing and before being packaged. The production area always hums with activity and when all is done; paperwork is processed for immediate invoicing and customer notification. A jovial staff handles all customer requests, special instructions, artwork mockup and approvals. While we were at Century Graphics for our interview - we saw a customer come in for a press check. With everything looking perfect, the customer gave the thumbs up and was told the shirts would be ready by the end of the day. Perfect timing, as the event would be the next day in the afternoon. After asking, we found out that particular customer had put the order in on Monday, just 3 days before and already everything was lined up, shirts ordered, artwork on the screens and ready to be completed. We talked to one of the full time graphic designers on staff and she shared with us that most customers enjoy the convenience of being able to email their art in and send in all their orders by email. With a customized order database, all special requests and shirt varieties can be handled in a single order - no problem. Customers are happy not to have to work with a temperamental online system - they just shoot an email into email@example.com and hours later, confirmation paperwork is emailed back for approval. Any questions, and the staff jumps on it immediately. Anticipation is a customer service trait - not an exception. We also saw that promotional orders for mugs, pens, journals, water bottles, backpacks, flash drives, cameras, and cases were being handled. Many of them were rushes for trade show events that were happening that weekend. These customers also needed company apparel for the marketing staff personnel that were going, so embroidered polos, button downs, jackets and hats were also being produced. We flipped through one of the catalogs and saw many fashionable products, American Apparel, Bella, Devon & Jones, Port Authority, Cutter & Buck just to name a few. We were told it was easy to see what was available by going to the Century Graphics website: Visit http://www.cgshirts.com To see about Corporate Apparel - follow this easy link to get things going asap: Visit http://www.cgshirts.com/? We asked about promotional items and many are easy to find on the left hand side navigation by category like Games, or Key Tags and Mints. There were so many choices it was almost too overwhelming. We were assured that the customer service reps, were eager to guide the customer to the best choices fast. With the phones ringing and life jumping at Century Graphics - we let them get back to what they do best - helping customers. # # # We handle SEO, SEM by creating content and images, blogging, creating backlinks, submitting to directories, handling Google Places, PR releases, Google Analytics, and Social Media. End
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Big Finish is delighted to announce that its licence with AudioGO to make Doctor Who on audio has been extended up to December 2015. "I'm so excited that we can continue our voyages with the Doctor for at least another three years," says Big Finish executive producer Jason Haigh-Ellery, "and so pleased that AudioGO and the BBC continue to trust us with the telling of these stories."
"It's been a privilege and a pleasure for me to have worked on the Doctor Who audio range since 1999," adds executive producer Nicholas Briggs. "I'm looking forward to continuing the excellent relationship we have with AudioGO and the BBC – and, of course, to the many exciting adventures for the Doctor I'll be working on over the next three years or more."
"We're already making plans for 2015," says line producer David Richardson, "which will be the sixteenth year of Doctor Who audio productions from Big Finish and include our landmark 200th main range play!
"In addition to the Doctor Who main range and Companion Chronicles, we are working through ideas for an exciting new range which we hope to announce during 2013."
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Many prescription and nonprescription medicines and supplements can cause headaches. A few examples are:
Often, if you stop taking the medicine or take a smaller dose, your headache will go away. If you suspect your headache is caused by a prescription medicine, talk with your doctor about your side effects. Do not stop taking the medicine until you have spoken with your doctor.
Think about whether nonprescription medicines, alcohol, or caffeine are causing your headache. Try limiting the use of these to see if your headache goes away. Use caution with alternative therapies. Some alternative therapies may cause headaches. Talk to your doctor about any alternative therapies you are using.
Rebound headache is a type of chronic headache that can result from overuse of pain medicines. This is often a problem for people who have frequent, severe headaches. A pain medicine may work for a limited period of time, but as the effect wears off, the headache returns, often worse than it was before. The person then takes more pain medicine, the effects again wear off, and the headache returns (rebound headache). Medicines that can cause rebound headaches include:
If you think your headache may be caused by a nonprescription medicine and you feel you need to continue taking it, talk with your doctor.
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OS X Mountain Lion confirmed to support Fusion Drive on legacy Macs
A developer on Wednesday revealed that the Fusion Drive support built into OS X Mountain Lion is compatible with a makeshift hybrid storage device, proving the technology can be used with Macs which didn't come preconfigured to take advantage of the feature.In a post to Tumblr, developer Patrick Stein unofficially confirmed that Mountain Lion provides Fusion Drive support for current Macs, as he was able to "build" a hybrid drive compatible with Apple's new storage technology.
When Apple announced its new Fusion Drive hybrid storage solution alongside the redesigned iMac earlier this month, it noted that OS X Mountain Lion would be able to operate the system without the need to update. This prompted some to question whether existing hybrid drives would work with current Macs not configured with Apple SSD and HDD combination, as the statement suggested support for the technology was already embedded in the operating system's code.
Using the Terminal version of disk utility, Stein was able to setup a solid state drive and a separate hard drive so that OS X recognized both as a single logical volume, which is basically what Fusion Drive promises. Just as Apple's Fusion Drive configures an SSD and an HDD into a single volume, Stein used an SATA-connected 128GB SSD and USB-attached 750GB HDD in his working solution.
In order to build a single logical volume, the developer used Core Storage, the OS X feature that links two separate storage units into one volume group, to join the SDD and HDD. Next, Stein created a 466GB HFS+ volume, otherwise known as Mac OS Extended, to facilitate file creation and transfer.
"Now in DiskUtility the individual disks no longer show, but the Logical Volume (LV) shows as one disk," Stein said. "Part One is finished, weve created a single Volume consisting of a SSD and a HDD."
To test whether the jury-rigged setup was being operated as a Fusion Drive, Stein created a number of directories with files equating to 140GB of data by using the
and mkfile
commands. During the process, data was funneled to the SSD until the 120GB mark, at which point the remaining files were written to the HDD in directories 11 to 13. Point at which files begin to be written to HDD. | Source: Patrick Stein (jollyjinx) via Tumblr
Next, Stein used the
command to force reads of the data located on the HDD, an activity that Fusion Drive uses to determine which files are heavily accessed and should thus be relocated to the faster SSD. After stopping the read process, Stein used iostat
to monitor whether any files were transferred to the SSD. Immediately following the
process, the system began dumping data from the SSD to the HDD, stopping after about 14GB of copying. Stein then attempted to readout data from directories 11 to 13, and at first found they were still located on the HDD. However, after about an hour of reads the files were being accessed from the SSD, meaning Fusion Drive had transferred the data successfully.First reads show no HDD to SSD file transfers (top). After an hour the SDD is being accessed (bottom),
confirming that Fusion Drive is active.
While the informal test does prove that Fusion Drive is active and usable on older Macs, the process of configuring the hybrid storage devices is definitely not plug-and-play. It remains to be seen if Apple will offer Mac owners an easy way to configure their own components without having to run Terminal and command line code.