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If you ever doubted that the Democratic Party has become utterly irrelevant in the state of Texas, take a look at the website of leading gubernatorial contender Bill White and see if you can find any mention of the fact that he's running as a Democrat.
You can find him espousing some moderate policies and criticizing Rick Perry while faintly praising Kay Bailey Hutcheson, but good luck finding a mention in his bio or his position statements on the main page or even the header of what party he belongs to. It's like he's embarrassed to be a Democrat. He doesn't want to be associated with a brand which has become tainted with economic disaster, unemployment and socialism.
Like hundreds of other Democrat politicians in Texas who have chosen to run as if they were independents or even switched to the Republican party, White clearly realizes that hitching himself too clearly to the Democrat brand would be the kiss of death for his campaign. In Texas and around the country, association with the Democrats in Congress or with the Obama administration is a fatal liability going into 2010. It leaves candidates like White in the awkward situation of trying to essentially trick voters into voting for them by selling themselves on their own merits and then letting the voters discover what party they are in for the first time when they get to the voting booth.
The bottom line is that candidates want to be elected, and there are only a few ultra-blue areas of the country where they can do it solely on the votes of die-hard Democrat loyalists. Most of them need some independent votes to win. Independents are growing in numbers and now make up almost a third of the electorate. In the recent elections and in current polls independents are voting for Republicans over Democrats by a 2 to 1 margin. That's very scary for anyone planning to run as a Democrat.
Going into the election season I wouldn't expect to see Nancy Pelosi or Harry Reid getting any invitations to campaign for candidates around the country, and candidates are likely to be looking for diplomatic ways to tell the president "thanks, but no thanks" when it comes to the traditional round of back patting and hollow praise expected from a party leader. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Obama White House take on some of the bunker atmosphere of the last days of the Nixon administration by next summer, with a president shunned like a pariah by his own party.
I did eventually find a reference to the Democratic party on Bill White's campaign website. In the blog section there's a cartoon which shows a donkey in it, though the party still isn't mentioned by name.
Can a brand this damaged and discredited recover by 2012?
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He was a writer. He thought he wrote about the future but it really was the past. In his novel, a mysterious train left for 2046 every once in a while. Everyone who went there had the same intention? to recapture their lost memories. It was said that in 2046, nothing ever changed. Nobody knew for sure if it was true, because nobody who went there had ever come back - except for one. He was there. He chose to leave. He wanted to change.
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Category Archives: Sketchbook
Sketchbook Selections (08/13-10/13)
Update from Künstlerhäuser Worpswede
Enjoying the quiet landscape here. Here are a few more portraits of past residents, and the beginning stages of planning for a new series I am working on while in residency at the Starry Night Retreat in Truth Or Consequences, New Mexico beginning in February.
Prints from the Ledge Gallery
I'm currently working on these prints at the Ledge Gallery. I've been using blockprints and etching simultaneously, as well as preparing a 16-page silkscreened book for the reception August 2nd.
Ledge Gallery Residency @ EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
Studies for Science Centre Paintings in the Being Human Hall @ Spark – The New Calgary Science Centre
sketches for Science Centre pieces in the Being Human Hall.


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Print Challenge
Over the next two weeks, we will discuss both the ways that anthropologists present their message in printed media and the way that anthropology is presented by journalists and bloggers "in print." While many scholars are moving beyond traditional research posters and static PowerPoints and getting involved with the more interactive media we'll be looking at in coming weeks, there is still a need to be able to reach an audience through print. We'll take a look at what goes into a printed poster/pamphlet and what makes a bad news story, while generating ideas for best getting anthropological information out through printed media.
- Assignment 1: Do some web-surfing to identify ways that anthropologists are using printed material to explain their research and opinions.
- Assignment 2: Find an example of a good poster and an example of a bad poster (or pamphlet, flyer, etc.). Put links to them on the wiki. Be prepared to explain your reasoning.
- Assignment 3: Create something printed (or print-able; i.e., something we can show on screen) - could be a poster, pamphlet, brochure, flyer, story, osteo/artifact-biography, science news story, PowerPoint/Prezi, etc. Be prepared to present it, justify your design decisions, and take critiques and criticism. If possible, post a link to your printed material on the wiki; otherwise, post a description so others can comment on it.
- Bird, S.E. 2009. Introduction. In: The Anthropology of News and Journalism, S.E. Bird, ed., Ch. 1, pp. 1-20. Indiana University Press.
- Bird, S.E. 2010. Anthropological engagement with news media. Why now? Anthropology News 51(4).
- Boyd, W.E. 1995. Media coverage of an archaeological issue: Lessons from the press release of initial radiocarbon dating results of a possible pre-Cook European ship at Suffolk Park, norther New South Wales. Australian Archaeology 40:50-55.
- Brittain, M. and T. Clack. 2007. Introduction: Archaeology and the media. In: Archaeology and the Media, T. Clack and M. Brittain, eds., Ch. 1, pp. 11-66. Left Coast Press.
- Divale, W. 1976. Newspapers: some guidelines for communicating anthropology. Human Organization 35(2):183-191.
- Kulik, K. 2007. A short history of archaeological communication. In: Archaeology and the Media, T. Clack and M. Brittain, eds., Ch. 4, pp. 111-124. Left Coast Press.
- Norman, D. 1990. The Design of Everyday Things. Doubleday. (Read Chapter 1.)
- Perry, S. 2009. Fractured media: Challenging the dimensions of archaeology's typical visual modes of engagement. Archaeologies: Journal of the World Archaeological Congress 5(3):389-415.
- Pollock, S. 2005. Archaeology goes to war at the newsstand. In: Archaeologies of the Middle East, S. Pollock & R. Bernbeck, eds., Ch. 5, pp. 78-96. Blackwell Publishing.
- Gay Caveman / Responses by: CNN, LiveScience, Killgrove, Hawks, Joyce
- Bigfoot / Responses by: Disotell, Hawks
- Arsenic Life / Responses by: NatGeo, The Atlantic, NY Times
- BetterPosters.blogspot.com, for before-and-after attempts to make posters better. Read all.
- Design tips for research posters from the American Anthropological Association
- Impact of Social Sciences blog on integrating academic research and journalism
- Osteobiographical narrative
- MyLifeAsAnObject.com
- Three types of publication that classical studies needs (also applicable to anthro)
- Presentation Tips for Newbies (K. Bell for the AAA)
(As usual, follow our livetweets using #shareanthro on Mondays from 1-4pm central time.)


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This archive, currently consisting of nearly 1,500 digitized images of American architecture (280 buildings) plus explanatory material, was originally constructed as a supplement to my course FA 267 From Saltbox to Skyscraper: Architecture in America. This class surveys the development of architecture in America from the 17th century to the present, with particular emphasis given to local architectural monuments. More on the background of these pages can be read here. There is also a related Archive of European Architecture. |
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Look, my intention was not to piss you or anybody else off. I didn't put any opinion in anything above, it was what was put out by multiple sources.
What is everyone gonna say when they announce next week that Scott Cohen "was the best guy for the job."
What are you telling yourself to rationalize how this will be good going forward?
It is not as if he is a player converting from the CFL to the NFL. Talent evaluation is a skill you either have or you don't and it is universal. I believe his abilities can translate real well. He can also handle the spotlight considering he is in Montreal.
Popp was a finalist for the Colts job last season.
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I agree but math is universal. Sure the rules may differ, but Popp has been considered by the Colts and Panthers already. Clearly he is being targeted for a reason. Also I would rather have a GM who can identify talent but struggles a bit with the cap versus the opposite.
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Worth a look at someone from the Steelers organizationManish Mehta @MMehtaNYDN
Jets will interview Steelers executive Omar Khan for vacant GM job tomorrow, per source. #nyj


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Globalization's Bystanders: Does Trade Liberalization Hurt Countries that Do Not Participate?
This paper uses trade theory to examine the effects of trade liberalization on countries that do not participate in it. These include both countries that fail to participate in multilateral trade negotiations, and also countries that lie outside of preferential trading arrangements such as free trade areas. The analysis suggests that, while it is theoretically possible for excluded countries to gain, through improved terms of trade, from trade liberalization, several reasons suggest that they are more likely to lose.
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July 14 2006, 1:58 PM
President Bush has said that he will veto Rep. Diana DeGette's stem cell funding bill - a move that may put Democrats in a good political position come November. Tom Curry of MSNBC has an interesting take on this:
Sen. Charles Schumer, D- N.Y., the head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, said Tuesday that surveys show significant voter movement to the Democrats due to the stem cell issue. Many scientists say that use of cells derived from embryos offers hope of finding treatments for Parkinson's disease and other ailments. "Protestant non-evangelical Republicans" are shifting, Schumer told reporters. "The elder in the Presbyterian church in the suburbs of Cincinnati," Schumer said with precise specificity, naming his electoral target. "There's a feeling among more affluent Republicans of uncomfortable-ness with where the Republican Party is headed." Such voters, Schumer said, "don't like Schiavo," a reference to congressional intervention last year in the case of the disabled Florida woman Terri Schiavo. "And they don't like creationism being taught in the public schools, and they sure don't like blocking stem cell research. It's an issue that affects lots of swing voter Republicans who will move to the Democratic side…. When they know somebody who says, 'My daughter could be blind by age 20, please allow stem cell research,' they don't see why not."


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Chapter Two
�So all we are going to get from you is your name, yes?� Longinus asked, standing near the bandit who was strapped to the corner of a musty cell. The prison was made of damp, gray stones. Their color had faded in the darkness. A faint, dripping echoed off the walls every few seconds, for the past night had produced a small rain. The smell of the rusty bars filled the nostrils of every occupant in the area, resulting in coughing fits and sneezes. Rodents scurried to and fro, searching for crumbs that might have been left from the prisoner�s meals.
Longinus turned his back on his suspect, sighing in annoyance. He lit another candle and lifted it up to spread its light over the area. �Tacitus, why do you not cooperate? You said so yourself that no one gives you orders. Why then are you defending someone whom you do not care about? Has he threatened you? Do you have a family in danger? We keep records of previous crimes you know. It will be found out. If you save us the trouble of looking, you will be rewarded accordingly with your freedom, a pouch of money, and I�ll even throw in a hot meal for you!�
Tacitus was silent. His hands were raised above his head, fastened to the wall by a large chain. His clothes were ripped and tattered, exposing his bony ribs. The wounds that covered his back and neck were treated carefully but not a word of thanks left his lips. The stringy, brown hair flowed past his nose, concealing any facial feature he might possess. �You will not find the records,� he said at long length. �They were burned.� There was a long pause.
�Go on then,� Longinus insisted impatiently. Only silence ensued. Finally the centurion calmly left the cell, giving orders for the jailer to take over. The questioning continued throughout the day with few breaks. Amidst bribes, threats, and starvation, all three thieves faithfully kept their silence. Reluctantly, but with the Pilus� command, Longinus ordered the men to be flogged and beaten to within an inch of their life.
As the criminals were led out to what they certainly believed to be their execution, citizens eagerly gathered to watch the spectacle. Most current gladiatorial games had been disappointingly canceled due to the new Caesar�s dislike for brutality. His words indicated that his money would be better used for �more important matters.� Henceforth, the crowds were desperate for any type of barbaric entertainment, for they knew no other form of joy. Their voices cried in unison, condemning the criminals for the evil crime they committed. (Of which the crowd knew no details.) As the whips cracked against the sore backs of the victims, words of justice and praised escaped the mouths of the people. Coins were thrown along the elevated stage as though it were a choreographed presentation.
Longinus stood behind the stage, observing the �show� with complete satisfaction. Though the bandits would undoubtedly refuse to speak afterwards, he was determined to discover their crime and the true culprit. Cassius had informed him of a perfect strategy to complete his objective. He would make each individual believe that their comrade had talked. Perhaps that would open their mouths! He would only have three chances for success however; therefore his words had to be chosen wisely.
The following night proved to be unfulfilling in rest. Longinus sat near the edge of his cot, his mind reeling as to how he would pull it off. He would need three stories to tell his suspects. He could only hope his acting would be convincing. For hours he spoke to himself alone, practicing his different speeches and movements. Over half the night had passed until Longinus shut his eyes contently.
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The next day proved to be slightly cooler, giving the citizens a chance to quickly complete any errands without fear of heat exhaustion. Merchants smiled pleasantly as customers came and left with merchandise from their stores. Markets overflowed with the voices of men and women haggling for just the right prices. Children ran down the streets, filling their noses and eyes with the smells of fresh produce from the farm and the sights of a Roman living. Litters bearing senators and wealthy Romans were carried from one location to the next, their servants following and fanning behind them. Robberies, arguments, and threats common within the markets were quickly subdued and calmed by armed patrols.
Talk spread from area to area of the news concerning the chariot games to be held in honor of Tiberius. His November birthday fell along the date of the Plebian games and was scheduled to be a time of special magnificence. Though he was strict about keeping combat games cheap, his views of chariot racing were thankfully said to be much more tender. Though it was merely August, anticipation was clearly in the atmosphere. Men, waiting near the corners of the market road gave out notices and flyers of the event.
Near the Forum, far along the same road away from the hustle of the populace, stood the religious center of Rome, Capitoline Hill. (One of the seven hills Rome was founded upon.) Gardens and well-kept forestry covered the perimeter of the bluff and surrounded the three marble temples dedicated to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva. Dusty roads curved inward toward the center courtyards, revealing stone statues of mythological heroes, as though the location was only meant for a tourist attraction. Further down, however, to the foot of the hill revealed a stone staircase leading underground. If one was to light a torch and descend down the twelve foot distance, you would find a bolted door, locked tight. Painful moans would be heard faintly on the other side.
It was here that Longinus stood, facing the wooden door. Gnaeus and a second stood behind, covering their noses at the stench of dampness and death. The darkness around them seemed to beckon them in with a ghostly finger, but immediately vanished as Longinus swayed his arm, lifting his torch higher to remove the bars and locks. With a final swish of his fingers over the last lock, the door slid open. The large dungeon was without a single candle or window. The stones were slippery and appeared to perspire on account of an aqueduct located near the side of the subterranean prison. This was the Tullianum, named after its designer Servius Tullius.
Brutus sat near the far end of the room. Tacitus and the third bandit were no where to be seen. Other chained criminals lined the walls, some either sleeping or dead. The slime and filth from the contaminated area had attracted crawling creatures of all shapes and sizes, with some taking a liking to the recently deceased. Quickly to be over and done with his errand, Longinus strolled up to his prisoner and started his performance.
�Tacitus talked,� he lied forcefully. Though he was unused to use deception, Longinus felt he could grow accustomed to its tactics. �We know all about your crime. Why did you go along with them?�
Brutus lifted his head an inch, eyeing the centurion. Suddenly a painful croak of laughter escaped his lips. �Tacitus is not his real name. If I know him as well as I think I do, he wouldn�t talk for anything. As a soldier, I thought he was a mute the first few days I saw him.�
�Tacitus is obviously a nickname meaning silent. It truly is a shame he did not live up to his title,� Longinus continued. He could only hope this lie would work. �But under the pressure of death he talked. We know all about the assassination conspiracy you were planning. Very well covered I must say.�
Brutus glanced up quickly, his wide as saucers. His opened jaw trembled slowly as he shook his head, waving dirt from his fibrous hair. �Tacitus would never have talked! I know him! I know him! You could never have found out by him!�
Victory! His first guess had proven to be an immediate success! Longinus forced himself to keep a straight face in order to gain as much information as possible. �You apparently do not know him well enough. Why did you stay silent for this long? Fear? Threats of harming your family?�
�One is not safe if he talks openly about an assassination, especially if he approves of the action,� Brutus replied hesitantly as though he were in a distant land. �Our commander obtained our views and ordered us in for a secret job. We were ready to accept the terms of success . . . and failure.�
�I still do not see how this success would have improved your situation or reputation,� Longinus wondered out loud. As soon as the words left his mouth, he cursed himself for asking such an unknowing question. But Brutus continued.
�Well obviously if one was to assassinate a Caes . . .� Then he stopped suddenly upon noticing the guard�s eyes behind Longinus widen in realization. It was then he knew Longinus� confidence was merely an act.
�No!� he cried, raising to his feet in a fury, �How could you trick me?� His shout echoed of the stone walls and jerked sleeping prisoners back to consciousness. The chains held him fast but Gnaeus nevertheless stepped back as the prisoner charged repeatedly against Longinus. �What of your honor as man? As a soldier?� Brutus moaned. �Rome would have been a better place if we succeeded!�
Longinus stepped closer to the bandit and reached for his face. Pulling Brutus closer he whispered, �Rome is my honor! And I will use any means to keep it honorable! You will however gain back your position if you continue to help us. Choose wisely.�
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�Gnaeus, you fool! Why did I take you along to the prison in the first place?� Longinus spat angrily as he stomped up the set of stairs two at a time, leading to the Forum. All three soldiers squinted as the light of day covered their bodies. Though they had spent only minutes in the dungeon, it had felt like hours. After touring the sight of the cursed cell, the Capitoline now seemed dull and forbidding. Its once welcoming ambience felt like a delusion, covering its real purpose as a jailhouse. The mood of his surroundings only intensified Longinus� unsatisfaction. �He was going to reveal everything; the officer, the mission, the reason, and whatever else they planned, but you had to give us away!� He turned and pointed an accusing finger before continuing. �All we have is the knowledge of an assassination attempt against either Caesar Tiberius or Augustus. We don�t even know which one!�
�Conspiracies are not uncommon, sir,� Gnaeus defended hurriedly, trying to catch up to his master�s pace. �There will always be some disagreeable senator or officer in Rome.�
Longinus turned again in a fury. �But what if that conspiracy is a success? Take a guess who receives the blame? Me, of course!� He tapped his breastplate hard. �And since our traitorous commander is still in office, he will obviously try again. I do not want Rome to be without an emperor, but more importantly, I do not want to be punished because of something my assistant has done! Now go back and report what we have heard to Cassius.�
�Right away, sir.� Gnaeus retreated with an audible sigh of relief, which Longinus chose not to pursue. For now, his mission was to inform the Senate of his current status. It was awkward, for a centurion was not always known to report directly to the council, however a conspiracy was to be dealt with unanimously. Longinus was fearful, for his speaking skills with unknown superiors always triggered a nervous emotion in his mind, consequently enabling him to stutter and forget his words. Nonetheless, Longinus was grateful he was merely there just to provide information.
�Sir,� the soldier behind him said waveringly, �You know that Cassius will be in the Senate House about now. Gnaeus will not find him at the headquarters.�
�Exactly,� Longinus muttered as he passed under an arch, leading to the square of the Roman Forum. The inscription along the arch read, "Caesar Augustus, First Caesar of Rome". A great, marble statue stood upon the squared gateway depicting a chariot of two horses. Augustus stood along the car, raising his hands to his people as though he were about to embrace all of Rome. Two smaller arches covered each side, leading to an overseeing balcony of the plaza.
The courtyard was large and held a multiple number of monuments. The first statue Longinus passed illustrated a wolf, nobly looking ahead as two small children sat to her side. A great tree rose behind the statue, its leaves and branches reaching out to provide shade to many thankful citizens. This tree, the Ficus Rominalis, was said to be the very location where Romulus and Remus were raised and nourished by the she-wolf. As he passed, Longinus noticed a new, unfinished construction towering above the neighboring structures. A plague, already engraved into the stone labeled the monument The Arch of Tiberius
Slightly further down the road stood an assembly of pillars. By their positions, one could notice that the architecture was meant to point towards the Curia, the Senate House. The courtroom was purely of white brick. Columns, spiraled with portraits of elaborate, vivid architecture supported the upper half of the house. Carved directly out of the top building stood an assembly of royal senators, all conversing together as though in a case of extreme importance.
It was here Longinus stopped and gazed in awe. The double, wooden doors leading inside seemed too immense for one person to open. Walls surrounding the house were covered in carvings of the gods and their symbols of blessing. The fountain before him tickled his nose as water sprayed his face, immediately bringing him back from his reverie of amazement. As he strolled towards the entrance, nervousness quickly overtook the poor centurion.
Inside however, the great house was ordinary and plain. Elevated rows of benches and chairs were lined in a semicircle about the room. Sunrays peeked through the faded windows, giving mild light all around. The temperature was hot due to the number of persons crowding the area. It was not long before someone demanded a door be opened to let in fresh air.
Cassius stood in the center of the chamber, eyeing each senator and giving his smiles and compliments. His fingers thumbed through a stack of old records lying on a neatly polished table. The old Pilus smiled anxiously as his eyes raised to see Longinus enter. His grin widened as he noticed the soldier�s eyes squinting even harder, trying to locate a vacant seat. �There�s one two rows above you Longinus,� Cassius aided, purposely lowering his voice. Longinus signaled his thanks, but to the wrong person, sending the old Primus into a silent laugh.
�Please now everyone, take your seats. We are beginning.� Cassius announced. �As all of you know, our first order of business is to solve the problem of the three thieves. Before we begin however, I must add in that I would prefer that Tiberius remain out of this case. He has much to work on at this time and it should be rude to deter him. Now let us start. I am calling Longinus to stand and give his account.�
Longinus unbuckled his helmet and stuffed it under his arm. He quickly made his way to the table and cleared his throat. �Upon first interrogation of all three men,� he began expertly, �I was unsuccessful at obtaining any view as to what they could have done. I was thinking of dismissing the entire case and have them executed until Cassius,� he gestured to his mentor, �provided a possible solution which I will explain the details after this council.
For the moment, I merely wish to present my report.It has come to my knowledge that these men where involved in an assassination attempt. A Roman military officer, who is unknown at this time, gave out their orders. When I encountered the criminals during my patrol, their backs were covered in irregular bruises, resembling what could only indicate a military flogging. My understanding of that type of punishment can
only result from a failure of a job. They did not deny my accusation that their past affairs involved soldierly work, hence they must have been banished.� Longinus paused to catch his breath and calm his nerves. �The one named Brutus fell for Cassius� plan and informed me . . . that his job was to assassinate Caesar.�
It was here that senators jumped and raised their heads in surprise. Suddenly the sound of Longinus� voice was drowned out as the entire Senate House erupted in a frenzy of questions. Temporarily, regulation was abandoned while senators discussed the evidence of Longinus� testimony. Solutions were offered immediately and views were voiced loudly. Order came quickly as Cassius shouted for silence. �If the Senate does indeed have solution for this problem, speak one at a time. Otherwise this case will go to me and a military council,� he warned. Immediately the voices died down.
Longinus proceeded as though nothing had happened. �I do not know if Augustus or Tiberius was the target, however I do believe that our officer is still on the loose. If you want evidence of my accounts, speak to my witness here or my assistant Gnaeus. I am here to ask you to find an answer to this today. If this officer wants Tiberius dethroned, he will try again. That is all.� With trembling hands, Longinus set his helmet back on and marched back to his chair.
�I believe I might be able to come to a conclusion!� a voice rang out near the exit door. All faces turned to see Tiberius standing nobly with two Praetorians behind. A blue breastplate covered his torso and clanked with every step as he made his way to the table. All occupants wasted no time in jumping to their feet in honor, however, on noticing the Caesar�s face suddenly grow grave, some sat quickly. �You should not have to do that,� he remarked easily. �Now, what is it I have missed? I was passing along to observe how my arch was being constructed when suddenly I heard shouting. What is this about an assassination?�
Longinus felt someone nudging him in the side, telling him to stand. Reluctantly he rose and explained the situation briefly, all the while fidgeting with the carvings on his breastplate. Tiberius swayed one step to another until the story was finished. There was clearly no sense of worry in his eyes.
�I believe,� he started, �that a committee should be recruited to investigate each officer in Rome. In the meantime, I would increase the number of guards at my side and the search group can accurately complete their job without rush.�
�Who should we nominate?� a senator asked. �Surely not one of us. We are needed here.�
�Indeed,� Tiberius resolved as he walked around the table, �A senator would be unused to having the knowledge of military affairs crammed in their heads. Therefore, I should think to nominate someone who knows this case inside and out; someone like him!� He pointed at Longinus. �He can choose whomever to assist him, and I shall also appoint my personal Commander of the Guard, Lucius Seius Strabo. Are there any objections?�
Finally another senator stood. He was older than those around him, and had visibly been through many council meetings. �I believe we are all in agreement, Caesar, that your suggestion is to be carried out without any resistance,� he said with many others nodding their heads in agreement.
�Excellent!� Tiberius clapped his hands once in relief, �We shall discuss the details after our meeting. Now let us carry on with the next set of business.�
As the voices of Rome conversed in other matters, Longinus leaned forward in his seat, invading Cassius� space. �Caesar was pointing at you when he spoke of recruiting a search committee wasn�t he?� He asked in a tone below a whisper. Cassius� chuckle did not settle well.
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�Gnaeus, meet the director of the Praetorian Guard, Strabo,� Longinus introduced, stepping back so his assistant could see the great captain. Strabo was older, nearly in his early fifties. His beard was short and covered his entire chin lightly. The quality of his armor illustrated years of loyalty not only Rome itself, but to Tiberius. His height and muscular arms were intimidating to the short, stocky form of Gnaeus. His voice however, leaked only kindness and courtesy.
�It should be an honor to serve with the legion in this event,� he spoke deeply. His hand engulfed Gnaeus� shoulder as the guard patted it in greeting. �Allow me to also introduce my son, Lucius Aelius Sejanus. It is he who shall be the captain after I am gone.�
Gnaeus could barely hold his surprise at the comparison of the father and son. Sejanus held a thicker beard across his face, nevertheless his eyes retained a similar glint of loyalty. His frame was of the same noble statue, indebted to his position as a Praetorian and to his father. His giant hands also patted Gnaeus, who now felt weak in the knees.
�Gnaeus, these are the men who will help with the investigation of our disloyal officer,� Longinus informed cheerfully. His anger at his assistant had been forgotten, his mind to occupied with the future. �They have been called personally by Tiberius himself to assist the military department. The orders are to make a careful sweep of every high ranking officer and use whatever resources to complete the job.�
�Does that mean our field in this conspiracy is over?� Gnaeus muttered hopefully so only his master could hear.
�Not at all, friend!� Longinus laughed, putting an arm over his assistant�s already aching shoulder. �We are scheduled to meet with Tiberius personally to receive the details of the mission, and you and I are to lead the search group. We are far from over!�
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Your Lions have made some very good personel moves the last few years. Personally I hate your owners and hope they never see a championship while they own the team so here's hoping they sell soon.
In our first meeting we were still jelling on the O &D-Lines. We've faced great D-Linemen for a long time, Julius Peppers, Jared Allen, John Abraham just to name a few and I don't think Shu will give us that much trouble, and if he does, we'll just alter our drops and passes and mix in some runs to slow things down. We didn't have Ivory playing the first time around either and he's better than Ingram, also, if I'm not mistaken we didn't have Colston either and we'll have both this time around. Defensively, we've gotten better at stopping the run and tackling in general. We've also begun to get some signifigant snaps from Dunbar, Martez Wilson, Isa Abdul Quddus, Johnny Patrick, and even Patrick Robinson has picked up his play over the last 4 games so I think our coverage will be even better than the last time we played. Malcolm Jenkins has been out a while and will be rested and ready to get after it so it'll be pretty much all hands on deck. Not saying you don't have a good team but the Saints are on a mission and I don't believe they're going to let anyone stand in their way. |
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No, I don't think our CB's will have any problems coming back. If you can't be on your game for the playoffs, they need to not be in the game.
We don't do alot of double coverage. Graham and Sproles are scary. The thing about trying to take megatron out of the game, is our young QB will find other players. Last time we faced each other, Matt threw to 10 different guys, for over 400 yards. If I remember correctly, the Lions sacked Brees 3 times WITHOUT Suh in there, and Fairley had one, and he was only in the game for about a quarter. I'm not worried about it, we will get our pressure on Brees. How has he done against top 5 OL? He didn't play against you guys, and against the Falcons and Raiders, he had a sack a piece vs them. You don't think he's going to take it easy during a playoff game, do you? Suh is a freak, I don't care how much weight the guy has against him. My bet is on Suh. No, our O-line has not had injuries, not sure what they use for "stats" for o-line, but if how well we run is in there, that's why we're 17th. We don't have a running game. none, nada, zilch. |
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Some time ago, I "polled" this community regarding some changes I was considering with my 1988 750iL. After much thought and careful consideration, I weighed keeping it original vs. modifying it, or any degree in between. What I have decided is detailed below. First, I decided to announce what's OUT (as in "out of the question, so don't ask.") What's OUT: Selling it. Parting it out. Sheetmetal modifications. I'm done with my Alpina conversion fantasies and Frankenstein E32/E38 body mod fantasies. Powertrain modifications deviating significantly from its original configuration (i.e. not swapping in a different engine or any non-M70 engine, or doing any conversions to a stick shift [it's been done already, thank you Sanjeev for showing us the way]). What's IN: Any modifications that are not sheetmetal-related and do not change the car's identity as an E32. This leaves OPEN the possibility of swapping to a later model E32 front bumper at some point in the future. Updating the car's electronics to make it more functional, more attractive, or more efficient. I'd like to keep the car's original aesthetics if possible. Rather than having to decide between a completely original restoration at the expense of functionality, or functionality at the expense of the car's originality, I've decided to explore the limits of expanding the car's abilities without detracting from the car's identity as an E32. Under those definitions, even tasteful upgrades to the car's interior and exterior lighting are possible. I will also be exploring my car's drivetrain durability, opting to keep the car's engine and transmission as factory original as possible. 296 horsepower is plenty for me, but I wouldn't mind increasing the engine's performance if it doesn't mean a compromise in its longevity, stability, or reliability. At any rate, I just wanted to thank everyone for their input and inspiration.
Yes - Dinan is gradually phasing out parts for the M70. Dinan is a really great organization, but considering that they moved on years ago from this engine, there have been other providers since who have been able to provide comparable parts at a smaller profit margin than what Dinan requires to stay profitable.
I perused over their website after my post. I saw some suspension pieces and chip upgrade that would be good for a pretty good HP boost but that was about it.
I examined it also, but it primarily just remaps the fuel tables & removes limiter. All in all, a pretty antiquated and simple upgrade. Later chips duplicated Dinan's efforts at lower cost. I'm quite happy with the car's ride as it is, and Dinan's suspension upgrades tend to firm up the handling at the expense of ride comfort. That's going a little further in my ride preferences than I'd like, and in the wrong direction. Fresh factory shocks can optimize the ride without hardening it.
I'm still waiting for you to type what you actually decided on doing instead of just giving us what you would and wouldn't do. lol
Then you must not have read my whole post. I ruled out the Alpina parts, both the body parts and the wheels. First of all, the Alpina parts are way too pricey. Secondly, it's not an Alpina, and I didn't want it looking like an Alpina-wannabe. What I didn't rule out was going to the updated bumper at some point in the future. As far as I am concerned, that covers all of the mods I addressed in my earlier post without backing myself into a corner by making any premature commitments now. My priority now is making all necessary repairs and upgrades now to complete its restoration. I'll worry about the other stuff later.
I think based on the thread title, this is what was expected... perhaps something in the form of "I'm going to put [this particular item, this brand, this model] and [that particular item, that brand, that model] on the car. Nevermind then... carry on.
The license plate frame I'd probably consider... ... but I think I will pass on the slip on seat covers. Thanks though!
No thank you... ... and by the way, I'm going to skip the fuzzy dice and the pink fleece dash upholstery too.
I'm in agreement with Botond on this one, Satch I'd also add that if you could see the beautiful paint on this 23 year old 7-series, you'd both be inclined to agree.
at 4,200 pounds, my car is a lot of things, but "empty" isn't one of them. It's no more an empty canvas than your white E28 is. Somehow I don't think flames would do your car justice either.
There's always room for Jell-O and there's always room for flames. Some cars just demand a greater degree of artistry to pull it off.
Flames posts are getting off topic. No flames on my car. Thank you. Thanks all. Also, don't be a hypocrite. Don't advise someone to do something to their car that you haven't (or wouldn't have) done to yours. I'm surprised by the number of people advising flames for MY car don't have them on theirs.


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SAN JOSE, Calif. (April 11, 2012) - Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today announced that Dragon Ball Z® for KinectTM will be coming to the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft this October. All of the classic action and intensity of the Dragon Ball Z universe will be felt with an unprecedented sense of immersion when players learn to deliver over 100 moves, including the legendary Kamehameha with their own fists as they charge their way to victory in this ultimate evolution of the classic franchise.
Developed by Spike Chunsoft Co. Ltd, players will be entering the Dragon Ball Z universe in an entirely new way. Featuring iconic characters, famous attacks, and epic battles authentically created from the original manga series, Dragon Ball Z® for Kinect lets players unleash their inner Super Saiyan with no controller in the way! Fans will also be treated to new anime footage debuting in the US and Europe for the first time, along with over 50 playable characters and an entirely new character. Leveraging the Kinect sensor, Dragon Ball Z® for Kinect will also support QR code functionality, allowing fans to hold up special QR codes to unlock characters and power-ups in the game.
"There's going to be no better feeling in the world for fans of the Dragon Ball Z series than standing in front of their screens and unleashing their own fists and raging blasts upon enemies with this game," said Carlson Choi, Vice President of Marketing, NAMCO BANDAI Games America. "The Kinect sensor has truly enabled the development team to finally realize the dreams of millions of fans of both the classic games and the timeless original anime. This game will truly represent the next generation of interactive entertainment in the Dragon Ball Z universe."
Choosing between 'Story Mode' and 'Score Attack' mode, players will enjoy battles and events following the story ofDragon Ball Z in first-person view for the first time. Dramatic battles use anime-style camerawork and require the player to move in the same way as their character and perform the same attack or movement from a particular famous scene, combining CG demo scenes and battle controls to experience giant boss battles like never before! In 'Score Attack' mode, defeat opponents in 1-on-1 battles to get the highest score!
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Traditional acupuncture as practised by members of the BAcC is based on Chinese medicine principles that have been developed, researched and refined for over 2,500 years. Traditional acupuncture is holistic, not focused on isolated symptoms. It regards pain and illness, whether physical or mental, to be a sign the whole body is out of balance.
Different schools of traditional acupuncture vary slightly in needling style and diagnostic techniques but all concentrate on improving overall wellbeing by treating the root cause of an illness as well as relieving symptoms. All styles of acupuncture spring from the same Chinese medical roots. Within traditional acupuncture there are several specific techniques which can be used as stand-alone treatments. All BAcC members are familiar with these techniques and use them when appropriate, usually as part of an overall individualised treatment plan. In addition to needling acupuncture points, a traditional acupuncture treatment may include other Chinese medicine techniques such as:
Auricular acupuncture uses acupuncture points located on the ear. Often used with other styles of acupuncture or on its own.Medical acupuncture is practised by osteopaths, doctors, and physiotherapists. Basic needling techniques are used within the framework of a western medical diagnosis to relieve symptoms such as pain and headache.
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On February 1, 2013, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register to amend the Rules under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 regarding the withdrawal of a premerger notification filing. The amendments would add a new §803.12 "Withdraw and refile notification," to the HSR Rules.
When will a party be allowed to voluntarily withdraw a premerger notification?
Under proposed §803.12(a), an acquiring person or, in non-tender offer transactions, either an acquiring or an acquired person may withdraw its premerger notification at any time by notifying the FTC and the Antitrust Division in writing. Doing so will nullify the filing and, if the parties wish to pursue the acquisition at a future date, new notifications will be required.
When will a premerger notification filing be automatically withdrawn under the new rule?
Proposed §803.12(b) provides that a notification will be deemed to have been withdrawn automatically if any filing that publicly announces the expiration, termination or withdrawal of a tender offer or the termination of an agreement or letter of intent is made by the acquiring person or the acquired person with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The acquiring person or acquired person must notify the FTC and the Antitrust Division of the SEC filing in writing and the withdrawal is deemed effective as of the date of the SEC filing.
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(1) if the initial waiting period has expired without the issuance of a request for additional information or documentary materials (a "second request") and without an agreement with either the FTC or the Antitrust Division to delay the closing of the transaction (a "timing agreement"); or
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For years, the FTC has informally permitted an acquiring person to voluntarily withdraw a pending premerger notification and resubmit it within two business days without paying an additional filing fee in order to restart the waiting period. This benefits the filing parties by providing an additional waiting period for the Antitrust Agencies to review the transaction without issuing a second request. Through new §803.12(c), the FTC proposes to formalize this procedure.
Under proposed §803.12(c), the acquiring person may use the procedure only once and only under the following circumstances:
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In connection with the new §803.12(c) rule, the FTC also proposes to add a new §803.9(f), which will provide that no additional filing fee will be required for a transaction subject to the provisions of new §803.12(c).
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Kevin Greenhorn, Managing Director, Airtricity (right), and David Blood, President, Football Association of Ireland (left), present Waterford football legend Johnny Matthews with the 'Airtricity Legend' Award at the opening match at the Aviva Stadium, the Airtricity Challenge clash between the Airtricity League XI and Manchester United.
The award was presented in recognition of Johnny's exploits with Waterford in the 1960s and '70s when the former Blues hero's goalscoring prowess helped the Blues to six league titles between 1966 and 1973.
Although born in Coventry, Matthews moved to Waterford in 1966 and soon established himself as a fans' favourite at the old Waterford stadium at Kilcohan Park. His goals helped the Blues to six league titles between 1966 and 1973. He also won a league title with Limerick, as well as guiding Waterford to the First Division title as manager.
His goal tally of 156 league strikes put Matthews in seventh position in the all-time top goalscorers charts. The 'Airtricity Legend' remains heavily involved in junior football in Waterford, having managed Tramore, Waterford Crystal and Newcastle West, as well as having refereed for 15 years in the local leagues.
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I found Chip Chain in Rune Jensen's channel, Tried & True Apps, where he describes it as follows:
A very well designed puzzle game. It is challenging and addictive, and since the roll out of the Google Play Games service, it has had achievements and online leader boards. Try it out.
Once I noticed Chip Chain reviews by other community favorites such as Droid Flash and App Junkie, I knew I just had to give it a go. I did, and I can tell you this is one addictive game.
The core concept: It's a match-3 game with power-ups and a casino theme. Got it? Okay, I'll elaborate: You get a board with poker chips, each carrying a number. When three chips with the same numbers touch, you can tap them. They then converge into a single chip bearing a higher number. So, let's say you tap "1-1-1", you'll get a single chip that says "2" (which you can then use to match other 2-chips). Here's a video that explains it a bit better:
Along the bottom of the screen, you'll find a bunch of cards with power-ups. These let you do things like subtract the value of a given chip by one (so a 1-2-1 chip sequence suddenly becomes 1-1-1), move chips, remove them, and so on. You earn power-ups by playing well, and you can unlock new types of power-ups using diamonds. You earn diamonds while playing, but you can also buy them for real money -- classic Free to Play.
Replay value is very good, in part because of the different game modes offered: Short games with a 40-chip limit, a Daily game where everyone gets the same set of chips, Timed games where you have only two minutes, and Long games with unlimited chips. Every day, two of these modes are locked (unless you unlock them all for 40,000 gems), which means you'll get a slightly different experience tomorrow.
There are no enemies to beat, and you don't have to log-in to play. There are no nags, and the whole experience feels mellow and low-key in just the right way. If you do enjoy social gameplay, Chip Chain supports Google+ login, which is always nice.
The visuals are simple, yet beautiful. Going with a poker-chip theme is a great idea, because these chips are symbols in themselves -- when you think about it, poker chips are sort of like icons, only in real life. When you make a particularly good match, the screen shakes in a pretty satisfying way. The game is responsive and smooth, with chips collapsing into one another swiftly once you match them.
Unfortunately, I can't gush in the same way about the soundtrack. It's a pretty grating saxophone loop, and I really wish it would just be off by default. To be fair, that's a pain point for many Android games.
If you like match-3 games, Chip Chain is one you should install and play right now. That's all there is to it.


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A Winter Indie Next List Pick, 2013
Dive in to the suspenseful first of four books from the New York Times bestselling author of the Wake trilogy.
If what you see is what you get, Jules is in serious trouble.
Jules lives with her family above their restaurant, which means she smells like pizza most of the time and drives their double-meatball-shaped food truck to school. It's not a recipe for popularity, but she can handle that.
What she can't handle is the recurring vision that haunts her. Over and over, Jules sees a careening truck hit a building and explode—and nine body bags in the snow.
The vision is everywhere—on billboards, television screens, windows—and she's the only one who sees it. And the more she sees it, the more she sees. The vision is giving her clues, and soon Jules knows what she has to do. Because now she can see the face in one of the body bags, and it's someone she knows … someone she has been in love with for as long as she can remember.
In this riveting start to a gripping series from New York Times bestselling author Lisa McMann, Jules has to act—and act fast—to keep her vision from becoming reality.
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Allyson Ryan is a voice actress who can be heard in commercials, promos, animation, and audiobooks. She received an AudioFile Earphones Award for her narration of Kaya McLaren's On the Divinity of Second Chances. She also has extensive experience on stage and television and has appeared as "Mom" in several television commercials. Advertising Age nominated her for a Bobby Award in the best actress category for her work as the Duracell mom.
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