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How does an unreleased superphone end up in a flea market? That's the story being reported over at Gizmodo where one lucky guy was able to purchase the Motorola Olympus and found it to be a working unit.
Revealed in the pictures are several details we have been reporting. The Motorola Olympus features a 4.1 inch display, 8 megapixel camera with LED flash, front-facing camera, HDMI port, runs Android 2.2 with Motoblur, and is headed to AT&T.
None of the images confirm the dual-core processor found inside, but Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha already told us he was working on a Tegra 2 phone and this new leak confirms an earlier leak of the system info we posted last month.
It appears that this flea market Olympus is a little dated because it's running only Android 2.2 and an earlier version of Motoblur than what we previously reported. Newer test units have been updated to Android 2.2.1 and we are hoping that Motorola will load Android 2.3 on this device by the time it is rumored to launch in late January.
Expect the official announcement on January 5th when Motorola holds their CES press event.


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We can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Our first glimpse of Ubisoft's adaptation of Robert Zemeckis' upcoming cinematic reinterpreting of "Beowulf" -- shouldn't we just starting calling these LFGs (Lit to Film to Game)? -- occurred all the way back in mid-May during a pre-E3 event. Getting to see an early build was akin to joining a secret society in which we were marked with the blood of a freshly sacrificed... err, anyway. It was very much behind closed doors, and we had to sign multiple NDAs for the demos we checked out. That's Hollywood for you. So, with today's official unveiling of the movie at Comic-Con, we're finally able to unzip our lips and talk about what Ubisoft Tiwak has been hard at work on.
Younger readers might not be as familiar with the old English epic poem of valor, courage, bravery, and (lots of) bloodshed, but most high school grads should remember at least minimal parts of the story. It turns out that you might not see that level of brutality from Zemeckis' film or the game, but there's certainly plenty of combat to go around. The film will feature a star-studded cast, including Ray Winstone as the titular hero, Angelina Jolie as Grendel's mother, John Malkovich as Unferth, and Brendan Gleeson as Wiglaf. At E3 we only saw lots of concept art and a behind-the-scenes video, but it seems that Zemeckis' film will emulate the hybrid animation/live actor technique used in his previous "The Polar Express."
As for Beowulf: The Game, it's under development in Ubi's Tiwak studios, which are in the south of France. Under the hood it's running on the YETI engine, which has powered both of the GRAW titles. In regard to storyline, much of the game will fill in gaps of the film's plot. You'll see Beowulf go from young warrior to respected leader to venerated king and general throughout the thirty-year span of the tale. Although we haven't had the chance to play it yet, it looks a lot like a next-gen hack n' slash title, as one would expect from an epic poem about warfare. Considering that we haven't seen much of the genre on Xbox 360, and Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom didn't exactly fill the void on PS3, this could be a welcome entry for fans of this type of game.
As Beowulf, you'll battle through hoards of monsters in a quest to free Denmark from the clutches of the wicked dragon Grendel (and ultimately his mother, who's even worse). You'll have a loyal group of thanes that will fight alongside you throughout the years. It's a bit reminiscent of some of the squads in GRAW, although perhaps a bit muddier-looking, and likely with larger numbers to manage; you'll have anywhere from four to fifteen thanes within your ranks.
There's a condition to it all, however. Unlike Scott Mitchell and his squadrons, you'll have to deal with morale here. If you're separated from your men on a map and they should encounter a battle, you'll hear them screaming at you to hurry over. If you're a disappointing leader, they'll let you know, and might not be as cooperative with you. You'll also be able to rally your men and hype them up for battle, which will boost morale and increase their confidence in you.
Most of the action seems to center around grabs and slashes. You'll have two attack types, but for a character with the strength of thirty men, it's likely an asset to reach out and touch someone. The grab attacks do significant damage compared to simple sword swings. The game's central experience, however, will hinge upon choice. You can either play as a heroic or a carnal warrior. Despite all of the lofty talk about the dichotomy between good and evil, between selflessness and falling into temptation, it basically means this: throughout the game, you'll build up a meter that gives you temporary bursts of invincibility that will pretty much let you kill anything that moves. Considering that Beowulf has the strength of thirty men, that's awfully powerful. It comes at a cost, however.


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Ford, Egan win literary medals
NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Ford and Timothy Egan, winners of literary medals presented by the American Library Association, both credit libraries for making their work possible.
Ford and Egan are this year's recipients of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence for the best works of fiction and nonfiction. Ford was cited for the novel "Canada," narrated by the teen son of bank robbers. Egan won for "Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher," a biography of photographer Edward Curtis, who compiled an encyclopedic archive of North American Indians.
Egan, a prize-winning author and reporter for The New York Times, noted in a recent interview that libraries were a vital part of his research for the Curtis book. Curtis, who died in 1952, had compiled a 20-volume set of his Indian photographs. Few copies exist today, but Egan managed to look through the pictures at the University of Washington library in Seattle.
"It was really magical," said Egan, winner of the National Book Award in 2006 for "The Worst Hard Time," a history of those lived through the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. "You have to put on these white gloves and look very carefully through this glowing, magical achievement. Libraries, in many ways, are the keepers of our stories."
Ford, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, recalled that he grew up down the street from a Carnegie library in Jackson, Miss. His mother would leave him there at times, considering it a safe place for a child.
"I got an introduction there to what books were, why books were important," said Ford, who now regularly donates books to the library near his home in Maine.
Ford and Egan each will receive $5,000, and finalists each receive $1,500. In fiction, they were Junot Diaz for "This Is How You Lose Her" and Louise Erdrich for "The Round House." In nonfiction: David Quammen for "Spillover" and Jill Lepore for "The Mansion of Happiness." The Carengie medals were established in 2012 and are funded through a grant by the Carnegie Corporation.


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Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Chair, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Dr Fried's research interests are in the realm of technical applications for the improvement of surgery as it relates to disorders of the head and neck. This has included laser applications and safety, computer-assisted and image-guided surgery, and surgical simulation. He has been the principal investigator on grants issues by the Department of Defense, as well as current investigator from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.He is currently investigating the use of sophisticated surgical simulation for training of residents and physicians for endoscopic sinus surgery and its relationship to the improvement of patient safety. He has authored over 150 original reports, reviews, and chapters, as well as books and monographs. He has been the Senior Editor of two editions of a definitive textbook on laryngeal disorders.
His awards include first place award for Basic Research in Otolaryngology as a Resident from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology (1975), the Edmund Prince Fowler Award for Basic Science Research from the American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society (Triologic Society) 1984, the Honor Award of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 1988, and the Mark Award for Contributions to the Advancement of Laser Medicine and Surgery in 1994 from the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. He received the Medal of the City of Paris in 1987. He has been listed in the Best Doctors in America; Best Doctors in New York (Castle Connolly Medical LTD), as well as in "New York's Top 100 Minimally Invasive Surgeons," and "New York's Best Doctors" (New York Magazine). He has been President of the Society of University Otolaryngologists-Head and Neck Surgeons, and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery. He has been President of the American Rhinologic Society, and is the current president of the American Laryngological Association. He has also served on numerous committees for other organizations, such as, the American Society for Head and Neck Surgery, the American Broncho-Esophagological Association, and the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
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Current Preseason Roster (Feb. 28, 2011)
The Revolution currently has 25 players on their preseason roster: 20 players under contract and five non-contracted players
Goalkeepers (3): Tim Murray*, Matt Reis, Bobby Shuttleworth,
Defenders (7): Kevin Alston, Darrius Barnes, Ryan Cochrane, Franco Coria, Didier Domi, A.J. Soares, Seth Sinovic
Midfielders (12): Ousmane Dabo, Shalrie Joseph, Ryan Kinne*, Kenny Mansally, Stephen McCarthy, Sainey Nyassi, Marko Perović, Andrew Sousa*, Pat Phelan, Chris Tierney
Forwards (6): Zak Boggs*, Kheli Dube, Alan Koger*, Zack Schilawski, Ilija Stolica
* non-rostered/non-contracted player
Notes: trialist GK Clint Irwin is was released from training camp following the Orlando, Fla. trip ... prior to training on Feb. 28, Fernando Cabadas, Roberto Linck and Steven Perry were released from training camp … Diego Fagundez remains with the Revs' Under-16 team as the youth program's spring season starts on Saturday, March 5.
Preseason Schedule and Results
- Feb. 18 at Univ. of Central Florida W, 2-0 Kinne (unassisted), Joseph (Tierney)
- Feb. 21 vs. U.S. Under-17 MNT W, 2-0 Tierney (unassisted), Phelan (Tierney)
- Feb. 23 vs. FC Dallas W, 1-0 Nyassi (Schilawski)
- March 6 vs. Columbus Crew 4 p.m.
- March 9 vs. Columbus Crew 7:30 p.m.
- March 13 vs. Houston Dynamo 3 p.m.
International Pair Added
Newly-signed central midfielder Ousmane Dabo, 34, and center back Franco Coria, 22, joined the Revs for training Monday at the Dana-Farber Field House … Dabo joins the Revs following a 15-year career in the top leagues of France, Italy and England and will wear jersey No. 6 … Coria comes to the Revs from Argentina's Chacarita Juniors and we will wear jersey No. 2 … each player will occupy one of New England's eight international spots.
Transition Defense
After surrendering a league-high 50 goals in 2010, the Revs made significant changes to the defensive group and added four defenders in the offseason … with the new personnel, the Revs went 3-0-0 in Orlando, Fla., with shutout wins over the University of Central Florida (Feb. 18, 2-0), members of the U.S. Under-17 Men's National Team (Feb. 21, 2-0) and FC Dallas (Feb. 23, 1-0) … off-season acquisition Didier Domi (left back) and Ryan Cochrane (center back), as well as SuperDraft selections A.J. Soares (center back) and Stephen McCarthy (central midfield) each debuted at back on the trip, while Zak Boggs saw a 213 minutes of action at right back over three games after Kevin Alston picked up an injury to his left hamstring.
Potent Midfield
The Revs scored five goals during their trip to Orlando, Fla., with the midfield unit accounting for all five tallies … leading the group was Chris Tierney with one goal and one assist against the U.S. Under-17s and one assist against UCF … central midfielder Shalrie Joseph scored against UCF, while Pat Phelan tallied against the U17s … right winger Ryan Kinne scored the game-winner against UCF and Sainey Nyassi tallied the only goal in 1-0 win over FC Dallas.
Individual Tickets Now on Sale
Individual game tickets to 2011 Revolution matches are now on sale ... tickets purchased in advance start at $20 for The Fort, and $21 for corner seats … the 2011 season marks the first season in Gillette Stadium history that the West side of the stadium will be opened for Revolution regular-season matches … for more information or to purchase tickets, call 1-877-GET-REVS or visit revolutionsoccer.net.
Conference Calls From Atlanta
A pair of conference calls from the Atlanta trip have been scheduled for regional and national media on Monday, March 7, and Saturday, March 12 … head coach Steve Nicol and selected players will be available on the calls … details for the conference calls will be distributed 36-48 hours ahead of the calls to members of the media.
Media Day – March 16, 2011
The Revolution will hold its annual Media Day on Wednesday, March 16, at Gillette Stadium … every member of the Revolution roster and coaching staff will be on hand and available to media, following a press luncheon and press availability for Chief Operating Officer Brian Bilello and Vice President of Player Personnel Michael Burns.
Off-Season Transactions
November 1, 2010: Promoted Bryan Scales to Director of Youth Development
November 3, 2010: F Taylor Twellman ends playing career because of ongoing medical concerns (concussion)
November 15, 2010: Signed Under-16 M/F Diego Fagundez as first-ever Home Grown Player
December 15, 2010: Selected D Ryan Cochrane (Houston Dynamo) and M Fred (Philadelphia Union) in Stage Two of Re-Entry Process
December 23, 2010: Signed D Ryan Cochrane, Re-signed GK Matt Reis
January 11, 2011: Signed D Didier Domi
January 12, 2011: Re-signed M/D Chris Tierney
January 13, 2011: Selected D A.J. Soares, M Stephen McCarthy, F Steven Perry, F/M Ryan Kinne and F Alan Koger in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft
January 17, 2011: Waived D Emmanuel Osei
January 18, 2011: Re-signed D Seth Sinovic; Selected D/M Hunter Christiansen, M Fernando Cabadas and M Andrew Sousa in the 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft
February 7, 2011: Re-signed M Pat Phelan
February, 11, 2011: Signed M Ousmane Dabo
February, 17, 2011: Signed D Franco Coria
February 18, 2011: Traded the rights to M Fred to D.C. United in exchange for United's 2013 natural second-round SuperDraft selection
Spring Slate Opens Saturday
The Revolution youth teams will train on their normal schedule this week, practicing Tuesday through Thursday, 5-7 p.m., at Forekicks in Marlborough, Mass. … the teams resume game action this weekend, taking on NJSA 04 Saturday, March 5, and Match Fit Chelsea Sunday, March 6, on the Gillette Stadium field … the U18s will play each day at 10 a.m., with the U16s taking the field at 12:30 p.m.
DeNormandie Named Mass. Player of the Year
U18 forward Cole DeNormandie (Lincoln, Mass, Lincoln-Sudbury H.S.) was named the 2010-11 Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year … he is the first state player of the year from the Revs' youth program … DeNormandie plays with the Revs Under-18 team, and scored 18 goals with six assists for Lincoln-Sudbury High in 2010 … DeNormandie has signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer at the University of Cincinnati.
Meet The Coach Tuesday
Members of the team's supporters groups will take part in an exclusive question and answer session with head coach Steve Nicol on Tuesday, March 1 in Cambridge … for more information about the event, or to RSVP, please contact your respective supporters group … this event is open only to registered and paid members of the team's supporters groups … this is not a public event, but is open to members of the media.
Search for the Next Rev Girls
Interested in being a Rev Girl? The squad will stage two public try-outs in the coming weeks – Friday, March 4 at Revolution Rock Bar in Boston and Saturday, March 12, at McFadden's in Providence, R.I. … for more information, visit the Rev Girls page on revolutionsoccer.net (//www.revolutionsoccer.net/supporters/revgirls).


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Android 4.0 is breathing new life into HTC phones across the globe with improvements to the OS and updated version of HTC Sense. We all love the new features packed into Ice Cream Sandwich, but if you own an HTC phone that is scheduled for an Android 4.0 update you might be more thankful for the phone's performance improvements. A few weeks ago, we reported that the HTC Velocity's benchmark numbers spiked after receiving the Android 4.0 update. Now we've received confirmation that it was not an isolated case.
The Android 4.0 update for the HTC Vivid was pushed out last week by AT&T and delivers significant performance improvements as well. VentureBeat ran the HTC Vivid through a half dozen different benchmarks and found performance improvements across the board. The biggest jump was in the HTC Vivid's Sunspider 9.1 (Javascript benchmark that processes the coding language as fast as devices can manage). It showed a 66 percent speed increase over Android 2.3.
Since the HTC Vivid is skinned with Sense 3.6, which customizes many of the features and applications, it's hard to say if the new skin or the updated version of Android should be credited for the increase in handset performance. Either way, we're hoping that all Android 4.0 updates for all manufacturers show similar improvements.


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DailyDirt: Unobtainium Will Save Us!
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Jefferson scores 23, Hayward adds 22 to help Jazz stop Heat 104-97
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SALT LAKE CITY – Al Jefferson scored 23 points, Gordon Hayward added 22 — including a jumper with 40 seconds remaining — and the Utah Jazz held on to beat the Miami Heat 104-97 on Monday night.
The Heat were down 21 points in the third quarter but fought back to pull within two behind a 32-point effort by LeBron James. However, James was called for goaltending and an offensive foul on back-to-back possessions late, then missed a 3-pointer with Miami down six with 2:19 left.
Hayward's fadeaway 14-footer gave Utah the cushion it needed.
The Jazz were shooting 67.6 percent at halftime but made only 4 of 19 in the fourth to let the Heat back into the game.
Utah held a 40-23 advantage on the boards, and 47-26 edge in bench scoring.
Chris Bosh added 16 points for Miami and Rashard Lewis had 13 off the bench.


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"To be Sold & Let by Public Auction on Monday the 18th of May, 1829." The poster names and briefly identifies both men and women. The image shown here is of a copy of a poster held by the Wilberforce House Museum, Hull (England). However, the WHM poster has been cropped and lacks the coat of arms of the East India Company that appears on the original. An example of the uncropped poster is published in Robin Castell, St. Helena Proclamations, 1818-1943 (St. Helena, 2004). When reproduced in secondary works, the provenience of this poster is not given, or given as the West Indies or the U.S. South; the latter was the case in earlier versions of this website. However, research by Alexander Schulenburg, an historical anthropologist and specialist on St. Helena, demonstrates that the poster was printed on this tiny British colony in the South Atlantic, even though the island is not mentioned on the poster itself. Schulenburg's reasoning for identifying the poster as St. Helena specifies that the reproduction shown here lacks the coat of arms that appears at the top of the original, and that this coat of arms is of the East India Company, identical to other St. Helena public notices from that period. Moreover, the "under the trees" specified on the poster refers to a well-known and identifiable spot on St. Helena where auctions and sales of all kinds were regularly held; "Blucher," mentioned at the bottom of the poster, was a race horse on the island; the "Addison Printer Government Office," at the very bottom, refers to John Addison, who was the colonial government printer; finally, the poster features two common island surnames (see Schulenburg, " 'For sale under the trees-slaves': reclaiming an icon of St. Helena's shameful past," Wirebird: The Journal of the Friends of St. Helena, no. 32 [2006], pp. 13-16). The enslavement of Africans and South Asians (e.g., Goans, Malaysians) had been established on St. Helena by the 1670s, if not earlier. In 1818 children born of slave women on or after Christmas day were nominally freed, and in 1831 or 1832, several years before general emancipation in the British empire, all 614 of the island's slaves were emancipated (E.L. Jackson, St. Helena: The historic island [New York, 1905], pp. 68, 72, 260; Philip Gosse, St. Helena, 1502-1938 [London, 1938], pp. 79, 191-92, 300). For a comprehensive account of St. Helena and its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, see Andrew Pearson, et al., Infernal Traffic: Excavation of a Liberated African Graveyard in Rupert's Valley, St. Helena (CBA Research Report 169, Council for British Archaeology (York, England), 2011.


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How to Make a Succulent Centerpiece
For my upcoming summer wedding I am attempting to make my own centerpieces (!) — succulents are my absolute favorite type of plant so it was a no brainer that they'd be front-and-center for my decor. I decided that practicing putting this together would also make great gifts for my family in the meantime, and so far they turned out to be really easy and inexpensive to make and look great!
What You Need
Succulents — the number of and size depends on the size of container and look you're going for.
Wide neck container — I used glass containers, but you could get very creative with this and use salvaged containers such as coffee tins or other pots — check out this post for inspiration. Just make sure the neck is wide enough to provide proper ventilation for a dry plant environment and enough room to grow.
Cactus soil
Sand (optional but recommended)
Pea gravel or river rock (optional)
Measuring cups or potting tools to scoop sand and soil into containers.
1. Gather your materials on a flat and/or open surface. You will likely get the area dirty so keep that in mind.
2. Mock-up the succulent arrangement — this will make the process much easier than moving the succulents around after they're already in the dirt.
3. Fill bottom of container with a minimum of 2-inches of gravel. You can do more if need the plants to stand higher in the pot, but the key is to ensure there is enough drainage in the pot, especially if there are no holes at the bottom.
4. Next, pour a layer of cactus soil, enough to sufficiently cover the roots of the succulents and allow room for them to grow. Cactus soil, rather than regular soil is key for drainage. If you can't find any, you could also try mixing regular potting soil with sand.
5. Take plants out of their plastic pots and put in soil as you had them arranged in step #2. Make sure they are tucked well into the soil.
6. Pour sand on top of soil, making sure to avoid getting any on the succulents. This step is optional but it makes for a nice finished surface.
7. Cover top of sand with pea gravel or river rocks — you could cover the entire surface or place the rocks in just a few key areas as I did. This is purely decorative and completely optional.
8. Water immediately after planting; then water about every two weeks or so or as needed (more in the summer, less in the winter). It's actually better to be on the side of underwatering rather than overwatering these guys.
9. Make sure the centerpiece will get a decent amount sunlight, this may mean you will need to move it close to a window to get several hours of sunlight each day.
Additional Notes: If you're using a glass container make sure to be very careful when filling each layer of gravel, soil and sand so it looks nice. If you're using an opaque container this is obviously less important.
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Shavon Coleman netted a game-high 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the seventh-seeded LSU Tigers coasted to a 68-56 win over the 10th-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide in the second round of the SEC Tournament at the Georgia Dome.
Tim Quarterman provided the Tigers (19-12) with 12 points in 12 minutes off the bench, while Johnny O'Bryant tallied 11 points, six rebounds and four assists.
Jarell Martin had 10 points, Jordan Mickey posted nine points and 11 boards and Anthony Hickey dealt out eight assists. LSU will play No. 2 Kentucky in the quarterfinals on Friday.
For Alabama (13-19), Shannon Hale and Trevor Releford scored 11 points each. Levi Randolph contributed 10 points in the losing effort.
LSU knocked down 6-of-13 attempts from beyond the arc in the opening period en route to a 35-24 halftime lead. The Crimson Tide missed both of their free- throw attempts and connected on only 37 percent of their shots from the floor in the first half.
Alabama continued to struggle offensively as it was held to just 34.8 percent shooting from the field after the break. The Tigers made good on 52 percent of their field goal tries in the second stanza to keep Alabama at bay.
LSU outscored the Crimson Tide, 26-20, in the paint and enjoyed a 38-31 edge in total rebounds.


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— Jim Calhoun was still playing basketball when he married Pat 46 years ago and their life together has been defined by the game.
There was his time coaching in high school before he ascended to a college job in 1972. For more than 40 years, the calendar has revolved around Jim's coaching.
So what will this winter be like in the Calhoun house?
"That's the big question," Pat Calhoun said. "That's the question that I keep asking myself. Basketball has always been very much a part of our lives and I cannot imagine what it will be like to not have a season. I have no idea what it will be like. You'll have to ask me that in April."
Pat Calhoun said she has wondered how her husband will handle sitting on the sideline during a game. Jim Calhoun has missed games for health-related reasons in recent years, but this year he'll be watching games with less of a vested interest.
"It remains to be seen," Pat Calhoun said. "He's never been in that position, as crazy at it seems. Of course, it's not the worst position to be in, certainly."
The Calhouns will now have the freedom of retirement. It's something they've discussed in recent years.
"But going back many years ago, he always said, 'I won't coach when I'm 50,'" Pat said. "And I used to always think it was when he was 50 years old. Then I used to say to him, I didn't realize you meant you were going to be coaching for 50 years. I guess I didn't listen.
"So once we got past that 50 years of age, I realized he was never going to stop coaching. Who am I kidding? So nothing surprises me."
The decision to retire, Pat said, was "100 percent his."
"He knew that I supported him," she said. "He actually knew that I would have preferred that he stay coaching forever if that was possible, fully knowing that obviously it wasn't. ... But It's been a wonderful life for us."
Pat Calhoun said her husband has been leaning toward retirement the past few weeks, but she was still unsure. When she left his office at Gampel Pavilion on Thursday afternoon before the press conference, she had one message for him.
"I said to him, 'Do not change your mind,'" she said.
At his press conference, Jim Calhoun introduced his entire family — sons Jim and Jeff, their wives and the grandchildren — but he was emphatic when it was his wife's turn to stand.
"That's the best recruit I ever got," Calhoun said. "Best recruit."
Ollie, Marshall Reunion
Gampel Pavilion had long since emptied out of television crews and reporters when Kevin Ollie approached his friend and former teammate Donny Marshall with the simplest of requests.
"Let me get a hug — before you tell all my business," Ollie said to Marshall.
So there, with no fanfare, just a few feet from where they sparred more 20 years ago as freshman, Ollie and Marshall embraced.
"Go before I cry," Marshall joked.
But it was too late.
Marshall had already started to shed some tears.
"I don't know why I'm crying — I guess I'm just happy," Marshall said.
For both Ollie and Marshall, it's been a long journey.
The pair met on a recruiting trip in Chicago when they were both in high school and later bonded when they tussled as freshman underneath one of the hoops at Gampel Pavilion.
"Right down there, probably six, eight feet inside that three-point line we got into a fistfight, just me and him," Marshall said Thursday. "That was our freshman year. I don't even know how it happened. That's just who we were — we tried to outwork each other. We were working and someone tried to grab him and then grabbed me. Punches were thrown and then next thing I know we were back in the office and Coach said: I love the passion but now I want you to take that same passion and fight for each other."
From that moment on, they were friends. But as for who won that fight, Marshall points to a third party.
"Coach won; UConn won," Marshall said.
And for Marshall that is clear with Ollie stepping into the head coach role.
"I wouldn't be the one to bet against Kevin Ollie," Marshall said.
Marshall, whose contract with Comcast Sports in Boston ends after this season, has also joked with Ollie about working with him in a coaching capacity.
"I said maybe you should make some room on that that bench," Marshall said. "It is something [Ollie] and I have talked about."
Special Guests
Former UConn players Donny Marshall, Scott Burrell, Steve Pikiell (now coach at Stony Brook) and Kemba Walker were at the press conference, along with former Calhoun assistants Howie Dickenman (Central coach) and Tom Moore (Quinnipiac coach).
Ollie went out of his way to point out Walker in the crowd.
"You are what UConn is all about," Ollie said.
Walker said he is confident Ollie is the right choice to replace Calhoun. Ollie arrived on the coaching staff just as Walker was emerging as a star, and Walker attributes much of his success to Ollie.
"KO has been through it all," Walker said. "He's one of the people that you would love to get advice from. Whatever KO told me, I made sure that I was submerged in it and I soaked it all in. That's why I'm where I'm at today."
Walker has been working out in Storrs and has been playing with the current UConn players. Asked to evaluate the 2012-13 Huskies, Walker said he is optimistic.
"They have great guys," Walker said. "Shabazz [Nappier] and Ryan [Boatright], those two guys are going to be the two leaders of the team this year. For me, just being around those guys, I can tell that they're going to be great. They both want to listen, they both want to help this team try to win basketball games. Hopefully those guys will try to lean on me and hopefully [Ollie] to get some advice."
Burrell, who grew up in Hamden and will forever be known as the player who hit Tate George with a beautiful pass to set up "The Shot" against Clemson in 1990, is impressed with the firepower of both Calhoun and Ollie.
"[Calhoun] might coach in a wheelchair if he didn't decide to do this," Burrell said. "He still looks great to me. People say he looks older but I think he looks the same to me. What else could he do? He's won three national championships, he's been successful. He'd done everything he's been asked to do here. He brought UConn to the next level, to the highest level basically.
"I think Kevin's up for the task, he knows what kind of challenge it's going to be and obviously he's taking this job and going right at this challenge. He'll be great at this job. He's a great motivator, knows how to play, knows how to talk to kids and he'll have fun doing it."
Ollie Will Get Help
With Ollie's promotion to head coach, Karl Hobbs was moved from director of basketball administration to an assistant position. Hobbs is a former head coach at George Washington, joining George Blaney and Glen MIller as assistants with head coaching experience.
"We have a very experienced and mature staff," Miller said. "These are all UConn guys. We're a tight-knit group, and we're all really anxious and excited to move forward."
Miller played under Calhoun at Northeastern and began his coaching career as an assistant under Calhoun at UConn before coaching at Connecticut College, Brown and Pennsylvania. He calls Calhoun a father figure who helped shape his life.
And he expects Calhoun to still be involved in the program.
"He's going to be around a lot." Miller said. "He's not going anywhere. To me, this is an outcome that's good and I'm just really happy for him. He still wants to have his handprints on this program and he'll serve as a great asset to the program moving forward, and he'll continue to be a great mentor to all of us."
As for Ollie's ability to fill the head coaching role, Miller said the transition will be seamless.
"We have a world of confidence in Kevin," Miller said. "You know, his 13 years in the NBA ... he played for some of the greatest basketball minds in the game and he's got a ton of experience and he's got a ton of potential. I think he's a star in the making and we're just behind him."
Hobbs is equally optimistic:
"You look around and see all these banners and number of years," Hobbs said. "To play in the postseason that number of years, it's just phenomenal. ... I'm very enthusiastic about having Kevin. I think the beauty is that Coach Calhoun has left a legacy and a foundation and so there is a foundation that can be built upon and Kevin is the right choice, in my opinion, for the simple fact that he's the greatest motivator out there."
Manuel: Observation Tower
So what will athletic director Warde Manuel be looking for as he spends the next six months evaluating Ollie? It may be less about wins and losses and more about the process.
"There's a quantitative analysis," Manuel said. "I like to win and Kevin does, too. There's no doubt about it. Any of our coaches who line up for UConn, they go out there to win. We're not just here to participate in games.
"But it's those qualities. I'm looking to see how he is on the sidelines, how he handles decision-making, how he does the substitutions and the things that are normal in the course of the game. How does he handle a loss with the team? How does he motivate them the next day to come back and play? How's he handling practice and the staff and all the things that come with being a head coach at this level?
"I want to see it because I can't turn to somebody and say, 'How did he do as a head coach?' I need to see that. It really truly is a long-term plan. I want to see where Kevin is before I would extend that long-term contract."
Manuel did say he has developed a strong rapport with Ollie and he has confidence in his ability to take over the program.
"I love Kevin," Manuel said. "I've enjoyed working with him. I see why Jim [Calhoun] believes in him so much. I want to see it myself. ... But the commitment is there and he knows he has the opportunity."
Courant staff writer Matt Conyers contributed to this story.


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While most men have no issues picking up a phone like the HTC DROID Incredible 2 or the new Thunderbolt, we're heard many women complain that HTC phones are far too manly for their taste. We could debate this point for quite a while (I personally know many women who own the EVO 4G, Nexus One, and countless other HTC phones), but it is true that the distinct aesthetics of HTC phones appeal primarily towards men.
So when news broke that HTC may be in the planning phase for a new handset which is targeted specifically at women, we were not surprised one bit. HTC has been holding focus groups with women to see what their take is on a new handset scheduled to launch on Verizon's network towards the end of this year.
The new handset is currently known as the HTC Bliss and will feature hardware and software tweaks that should make it more appealing to women. The HTC Bliss will have a green hue and will feature a soft-touch rubber casing for a better grip (similar to the HTC DROID Incredible 2). The handset will feature both front and rear facing cameras and will be nearly a half centimeter thinner than the HTC Desire Z. Most other exterior features will be similar to HTC's current lineup of Android phones.
*Note: the image above is our concept of what the HTC Bliss could look like.
Software tweaks on the HTC Bliss include "calming" wallpapers along with shopping, and calorie counting apps. We don't have any indication as to which version of Android the HTC Bliss will be running, but our guess is that the phone will be running HTC Sense 2.5 or above with a modified UI skin.
But since women love to accessorize, HTC may be hoping that the accessories for the Bliss will be the key factor in the handset's success. According to the report, HTC is working on a desktop dock with built-in speakers, a speaker which attaches to a car visor which is capable of voice recognition, and a matching Bluetooth headset. If that wasn't enough, the "charm indicator" should definitely get the women excited for the HTC Bliss. This accessory will come with a hook so that is can be attached to purse and will light up when the phone receveis a new message or call.
We certainly like the idea of HTC going out of their way to find out what women want in a phone, but would an Android phone specifically targeted towards women really sell? Maybe HTC should simply focus on creating more accessories for all of their phones or offer their current handsets in a variety of different colors. What do you think HTC should focus on if they really want more women to purchase their phones?


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MOORHEAD, Minn. -- Running back Tyler Maxwell (FY, Prior Lake, Minn.) scored two touchdowns and tied an Augsburg College single-season school record for rushing scores, and Marcus Brumm (SR, Lakeville, Minn./Lakeville South HS) became the third Auggie quarterback in school history to throw for 6,000 career yards, but the Auggies dropped a 38-26 decision to host Concordia College-Moorhead in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference football game on Saturday afternoon at Jake Christiansen Stadium.
Maxwell rushed 16 times for 51 yards, scoring on a one-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and a three-yard run in the fourth quarter. He now has 11 touchdowns (10 rushing, one receiving) on the season, with the 10 rushing scores tying Augsburg's single-season record for rushing touchdowns, first set in 2004 by Marcus LeVesseur. Maxwell now has 114 rushes for 578 yards on the season. LeVesseur holds the school's single-season records for both rushes (256) and rushing yardage (1,024), also set in 2004.
With 278 yards passing on 18-of-27 with a touchdown, Brumm became the third Auggie in school history to eclipse the 6,000-yard passing plateau, joining Jordan Berg (8,777 yards, 2006-08) and Derrin Lamker (6,624 yards, 1993-97). Brumm now has 6,035 passing yards on 521-of-957 passing with 39 touchdown passes -- ranking third in school history in every career passing category.
Wide receiver Hakeem Bourne-McFarlane (SO, Bloomington, Minn./Kennedy HS) caught nine passes for a career-high 191 yards, scoring a touchdown on a five-yard reception with 9:19 left in the fourth quarter.
Augsburg (4-2 overall, 3-2 MIAC) trailed 21-6 at halftime, but rallied back to cut the lead to five points midway through the fourth quarter, as Bourne-McFarlane's score trimmed the Cobber advantage to 31-26. But Concordia (5-2 overall, 3-2 MIAC) staged a 13-play, 72-yard drive and took 7:25 off the clock to score its final touchdown with 1:54 left, sealing the victory.
Wesley Waytashek (JR, Little Falls, Minn.) kicked two first-half field goals -- a 32-yarder late in the first quarter and a 21-yarder late in the second quarter -- to keep the Auggies in the game.
Concordia controlled the tempo of the ballgame, holding the ball for 36:52 compared to 23:08 for Augsburg. The Cobbers gained 415 yards (220 rushing, 195 passing) on 78 offensive plays, compared to 363 yards (278 passing, 85 rushing) for Augsburg on 53 plays.
Each of Concordia's scoring drives consumed eight or more plays, 52 or more yards and each was 3:38 or longer -- including a 15-play, 96-yard, 7:43 drive in the second quarter that proved to be one of the turning points of the game. Trailing 7-3, Augsburg was poised to take the lead with the ball at the Concordia 2-yard line, but the Auggies fumbled the ball near the goal line, and the Cobbers took over at their own 4-yard line. Fifteen plays later, Cobber quarterback Michael Dunham threw a 19-yard touchdown to Bronson Shepherd, giving the Cobbers a 14-3 advantage.
Brett Baune rushed 26 times for 139 yards and two touchdowns for the Cobbers -- a five-yarder in the first quarter and a five-yarder on the final drive of the game for Concordia. Dunham completed 14-of-22 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing 11 times for 15 yards and two touchdowns -- a one-yarder just before halftime and a one-yarder early in the fourth quarter. Shepherd caught six passes for 81 yards and a touchdown.
For Augsburg, linebacker Bryce Vee (JR, Coon Rapids, Minn./Blaine HS) claimed a career-high 17 tackles (two solo), including a sack and forced fumble, for his fourth double-digit tackle game of the season and seventh of his career. Felix Coleman (FY, Alexandria, Minn./Jefferson HS) tied a season-best with 10 tackles (five solo), while Adam Sonntag (JR, Green Lake, Wis.) and Edmond Smith (SR, Minneapolis, Minn./North HS) had nine tackles each.
Aaron Perry (JR, Lino Lakes, Minn./Centennial HS) and Mitch Gerold (SR, Braham, Minn.) also had quarterback sacks, and Demetrice Whittaker (JR, Cocoa, Fla.) had an interception and returned it 31 yards in the fourth quarter, setting up the Auggies' final touchdown.
For Concordia, Peter Hvidston and Seth Lage had seven tackles each, with Hvidston recording a sack and forced fumble. Reed Hefta also had a sack for the Cobbers, and Tyler Berling had an interception.
Both teams return to action next Saturday (10/22) at 1 p.m., with Augsburg hosting St. Olaf at Edor Nelson Field and Concordia playing at Hamline.


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6mm AMETHYST SUEDED GOLD Czech Round DRUK beads are a good size to use on their own as a substitute for more expensive pearls. These beads are also great to have on hand for any beading emergencies where you need inexpensive, but high quality filler beads to extend a necklace or a bracelet. And of course, the many sizes available makes creating sets with earrings, bracelets and necklaces a snap!
- Druk beads are lead free, pressed glass beads. Colors may vary from one lot to another, so please make sure that you buy enough at one time to finish your project.
- Druk beads are smooth, have polished surface and don't have facets.
- The hole in 6mm beads is approximately 1.00mm wide
- 50 pieces when strung will make approximately 11.25 inch in length.


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Anderson part of 12-man staff for A's in ALDS
Oakland left-hander Brett Anderson is on the roster for the AL
division series against Detroit after missing the last couple weeks
of the regular season because of a strained right oblique.
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Anderson has made only six starts this year – all between Aug.
21 and Sept. 19 – and went 4-2 with a 2.57 ERA. He missed most of
the season recovering from elbow surgery.
The Athletics have 12 pitchers, six infielders, five outfielders
and two catchers on their roster for the division series, which
starts Saturday night. Oakland reliever Pat Neshek, back with the
team after the death of his newborn son, is on the roster.
The A's send rookie Jarrod Parker to the mound Saturday night
against Justin Verlander.


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HARRISBURG, Pa. – After going scoreless through 90 minutes, the New England Revolution and Harrisburg City Islanders combined for six goals in extra time before the City Islanders triumphed in a penalty shootout to eliminate the Revs from the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday night at Skyline Sports Complex.
The Revs – playing with 10 men following the 36th-minute ejection of Diego Fagundez – raced out to what appeared to be an insurmountable 3-0 lead in the first extra time period through goals from Kelyn Rowe (95'), Lee Nguyen (100') and Benny Feilhaber (103'). But that advantage was wiped away in a remarkable second extra time period as Harrisburg responded through Brian Ombiji (111'), Sainey Touray (117') and J.T. Noone (120') to level the score at 3-3 and send the match to penalties.
New England goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth stopped the first penalty kick of the shootout to hand the Revs an early edge, but Rowe hit the crossbar and Feilhaber's attempt was stopped by Harrisburg goalkeeper Nick Noble to send the City Islanders into the Open Cup's fourth round for a meeting with the New York Red Bulls.
It's the fourth straight year in which the Revs have been eliminated in the early rounds of the competition, including 2009 when they were knocked out at the same stage by the City Islanders.
Three days after suffering a 3-2 loss to D.C. United in league play, the Revs used an entirely different starting lineup against the City Islanders. Fernando Cardenas, Jose Moreno and Rowe all started after seeing substitute action at RFK Stadium.
Rowe almost got the Revs off to a perfect start in just the second minute, rattling the crossbar with a curling drive from distance. The Revolution rookie received a short corner kick and whipped in a shot from the edge of the box but Noble got a fingertip on the effort and directed the ball onto the woodwork.
The visitors continued to press and it was Rowe who was involved again in the 25th minute, bursting through the middle and delivering a clever pass to spring Moreno into the right side of the box. Moreno was clean through on goal but scuffed his shot, pulling the ball wide of the far post.
Ten minutes later the Revs were reduced to 10 men when Fagundez was issued a straight red card for a tackle on Harrisburg defender Tom Brandt as the players arrived simultaneously to a loose ball.
Shuttleworth was beaten in the 48th minute but was saved by the woodwork. Morgan Langley's right-wing cross was headed back across the face of goal by Ombiji and Touray pounced on the loose ball, but the Harrisburg forward got under his shot and skimmed the effort off the crossbar.
Ombiji was involved again in the 68th minute, receiving a short corner and whipping a low cross into the box. Noone stooped to get his head on the service but his effort skipped just wide of the right post and the attempt proved to be the final quality chance in regulation.
Rowe finally made the breakthrough in the 95th minute to set the stage for a wild 30 minutes of extra time. Nguyen was the creator, weaving through midfield before slipping Rowe in behind the City Islanders backline. After taking a few touches toward goal, Rowe used his toe to poke a rising shot past the onrushing Noble.
Nguyen put his own name on the score sheet in the 100th minute, converting from the spot after Feilhaber was chopped down inside the box. It was a clinical finish from Nguyen, who drilled his shot low inside the right post as Noble dove the wrong way.
The 10-man Revs continued to pour on the pressure and made it 3-0 in the 103rd minute. Second-half substitute Blake Brettschneider did well to work his way down the right wing before switching the point of attack to Feilhaber, who rounded a defender before blasting a shot into the roof of the net.
Harrisburg began its improbable comeback in the 111th minute when Ombiji finished off a left-wing cross from Tom Mellor to give the City Islanders a lifeline with less than 10 minutes to play.
Touray cut the Revolution's lead to 3-2 in the 117th minute, finally getting on the board after seeing numerous chances go begging throughout regulation. Harrisburg thought it had scored during a mad scramble in the box only to see the referee allow play to continue, but Touray eventually pounded the ball into the right side of the net just moments later to erase any doubt.
Still trailing by a goal with three minutes to play, the City Islanders threw numbers forward and were rewarded with the game-tying goal on virtually the last kick of the game. Noone was the hero, placing the ball low inside the left post with a 20-yard drive.
Shuttleworth stopped Noone's penalty kick to begin the shootout, but Harrisburg scored on its next four attempts and earned the victory when Rowe hit the crossbar and Feilhaber's fifth and final attempt was stopped.
The Revs return to their regular-season schedule on Saturday, June 2, when they host the Chicago Fire. Kickoff from Gillette Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m.
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup
New England Revolution (MLS) at Harrisburg City Islanders (USL PRO)
May 29, 2012 – Skyline Sports Complex (Harrisburg, Pa.)
New England Revolution 3, Harrisburg City Islanders 3 (Harrisburg wins on PKs, 4-3
Scoring Summary:
NE – Kelyn Rowe (Lee Nguyen) 95
NE – Lee Nguyen (penalty kick) 100
NE – Benny Feilhaber (Blake Brettschneider) 103
HAR – Brian Ombiji (Tom Mellor) 111
HAR – Sainey Touray (unassisted) 117
HAR – Joseph Noone (unassisted) 120
Penalty kicks:
HAR – Joseph Noone (save)
NE – Lee Nguyen (goal)
HAR – Stephen Basso (goal)
NE – Kelyn Rowe (miss)
HAR – Bilal Duckett (goal)
NE – Mike Roach (goal)
HAR – Drew Yates (goal)
NE – Blake Brettschneider (goal)
HAR – Andrew Marshall (goal)
NE – Benny Feilhaber (save)
New England Revolution:
Bobby Shuttleworth (GK), Tyler Polak, John Lozano, Darrius Barnes ©, Alec Purdie, Mike Roach, Fernando Cardenas (Benny Feilhaber 79), Kelyn Rowe, Jeremiah White (Lee Nguyen 63), Diego Fagundez, Jose Moreno (Blake Brettschneider 70)
Substitutes Not Used: Tim Murray, Stephen McCarthy
STATS: Shots 10, Corner Kicks 5, Saves 6, Fouls 12 Offsides 5
Harrisburg City Islanders:
Nicholas Noble (GK), Stephen Basso, Tom Brandt (Tom Mellor 100), Andrew Marshall, Bilal Duckett, Jason Pelletier, Andrew Welker (Drew Yates 64), Joseph Noone, Morgan Langley (Garret Pettis 76), Brian Ombiji, Sainey Touray
Substitutes Not Used: Dustin Bixler, Bryan Holt, Adrian LeRoy, Colin Zizzi
STATS: Shots 17, Corner Kicks 6, Saves 2, Fouls 20, Offsides 4
Misconduct Summary:
HAR – Sainey Touray (caution) 11
NE – Jeremiah White (caution) 17
NE – Diego Fagundez (ejection) 36
HAR – Jason Pelletier (caution) 45
HAR – Brian Ombiji (caution 89)
Referee: Ayodeji Obisesan
Assistant Referees: Albert Calise, Eric Weisbrod
Fourth Official: Jaroslaw Werel
Weather: Rainy and 80 degrees
Attendance: 441
- With the loss, the Revs' overall U.S. Open Cup record is now 11-11-3 … the Revs are now 3-8-1 in Open Cup games on the road
- Tonight's match marked the third-ever meeting between the two clubs in U.S. Open Cup play … with the loss, the Revs are now 1-1-1 against the City Islanders
- The Revs will resume MLS play at home on Saturday, June 2, taking on the Chicago Fire in the first of three regular-season meetings this year


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Living in Jacksonville has many advantages that newcomers to the city discover each day. With the city's beautiful weather, variety in housing options, job opportunities, and recreation opportunities, someone who selects Jacksonville as a new home is sure to find joy in the city.
Jacksonville's Climate
One of the best reasons to live in Jacksonville is the area's weather. Jacksonville's typical temperature hovers in the high 70s to low 80s. Nearby waterways such as the Atlantic Ocean and the St. Johns River typically lend a cool breeze to the city. As for snow, the city has never had more than a few flurries, so newcomers don't have to worry about salting sidewalks or shoveling snow when living in Jacksonville.
Nonetheless, along with Jacksonville's beautiful weather is the frequent rain storm that cools off the city on hotter days. Residents and newcomers often use Jacksonville's weather to their advantage by visiting the nearby beaches or boating down the river—they just make sure to bring an umbrella.
Variety in Housing
Are you looking for a condo? Town home? Historic bungalow? One of the greatest discoveries for many new Jacksonville residents is the variety of the housing available. Historic neighborhoods such as Riverside and San Marco have turn-of-the-century homes with historic architectural features. Other areas of the city, such as Southside and Bartram Park, have newer homes, condominiums, and townhomes to rent or own.
The city also boasts diverse neighborhoods. But no matter what neighborhood a newcomer selects, the residents are sure to be full of southern hospitality.
Job Opportunities
Jacksonville is home to some major corporations such as Fidelity, CSX, Haskell Corporation, and Landstar. Additionally, other large corporations such as Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Vistakon, and Winn-Dixie have a presence in Jacksonville. Many retail shops, schools, and health care centers also serve as potential employers. If a newcomer moves to Jacksonville without first securing employment, many places in Jacksonville have open positions.
Things to Do
Newcomers to Jacksonville are frequently surprised to find an array of things to do when the work day is over. Jacksonville has its own NFL team, the Jacksonville Jaguars. It also has a zoo, parks, and recreation complexes as well as yearly events and social activity groups. The beach lines the eastern part of the city, and the St. Johns River cuts right through it, making it a great city for water fun.
Nearby, there is plenty for newcomers to discover. The nation's oldest city, St. Augustine, is about 20 miles south of Jacksonville. Jacksonville is also a short drive from Savannah, Georgia and other nearby beaches.
Whether you're a potential newcomer or have just moved to the Jacksonville area, you're sure to find plenty to do, many job opportunities, and the right home to fit your buying or renting needs.
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G-5 Expert Pro Rest - Designed for advanced archers who are looking to super tune their setup,
G-5 Expert Pro Rest - Designed for advanced archers who are looking to super tune their setup, the Expert Pro connects on the upward buss cable, eliminating tension and avoiding the risk of pulling the bottom cam out of synch effecting the timing of let off. Reverse spring technology keeps the arrow up 5 times longer than traditional drop-away designs providing extended arrow guidance adding superior accuracy and improved arrow fights.
Sealed ball bearings for added durability and smooth performance
Attaches to upward buss cable improving cam synchronization
Will not affect cam timing or bow let-off
Reverse technology supports arrow 5 times longer
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The Cure July 30 2018 Episode ...
July 30, 2018
Pinoy Tv Shows and Pinoy Tambayan Lambingan:Pinoy Tv: One of the most famous and entertainment channels that is work amazingly for all of the television is the Pinoy TV, especially it works in the Philippines household work. You can make a very close interaction between their friends and family member you can use the best entertain Pinoy TV. In the Philippines areas it made a rapid progress for the first time it was only issued in the Pilipino but as the time passes and people also get some awareness about it then it was announced broadcast of this TV should be done by different areas of the world. It is the source that takes a step to close their family and the people can consider it a source of harmony and happiness while you are watching your favorite Pinoy TV shows.
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2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class: New Car Review
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class shows just how far the brand's AMG division has come in a few short years and how close this model is to bowing out of the supercar scene.
First introduced as a range-topping homage to the 1950s-era 300 SL, the gull-winged SLS was the first time Mercedes-Benz's in-house tuning shop was tasked with designing and building a production car from the ground up. The choices AMG made reflected a disciplined approach to weight savings, performance and balance. By opting for an aluminum chassis, a front-mid-engined layout and a frisky V8 instead of a regal V12, the SLS model's functional priorities made it a surprisingly rational purchase compared to its more exotic counterparts from Bentley, Lamborghini and McLaren.
But as you'll read below, that rationality can deliver a seriously emotional driving experience.
What's New for 2014?
The SLS gains the GT moniker for 2014 and features tweaks to suspension, transmission shifting and engine, offering a 20-horsepower gain and a more committed, stiffer ride quality.
What We Like
Iconic gull-wing doors; inspiring sounds from naturally aspirated V8 engine; understated looks combined with extroverted performance.
What We Don't
Despite jaw-dropping doors, it isn't pretty from most angles; getting in and out is inherently awkward; limited storage space for long road trips.
How Much?
Fuel Economy
If you're shopping for a 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class, you're not here for the fuel economy. As such, its naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 produces 583 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, yielding 13 miles per gallon city/19 mpg hwy in both coupe and roadster forms -- and that's when they're being driven mildly. Mercedes doesn't publish fuel economy figures for the higher-performance Black Series variant, but suffice it to say those numbers aren't any higher.
Standard Features & Options
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class comes in GT Coupe, GT Roadster and Black Series coupe variants.
The SLS GT ($201,500) is well equipped with the standard slew of luxury items -- as well it should be, given its 6-figure starting price and with exterior cosmetic options ranging from a variety of wheels to carbon-fiber side mirror caps ($1,900). Aluminum trim is standard inside, while carbon fiber can be added for $2,750. If you don't mind extensive use of the stiff, lightweight stuff, the Extended Interior Carbon Fiber Package ($7,250) should suffice. A 1,000-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system adds $6,400 to the price, while an AMG Performance Media package ($2,500) delivers performance-based instrumentation and data logging for lap info. A carbon-fiber engine compartment cover runs $5,400, while virtually fade-free brakes can be had for $12,500.
Essentially the same options can be applied to the SLS GT Roadster ($208,000), except for the carbon side mirrors.
The SLS Black Series ($275,000) squeezes 622 hp and 468 lb-ft of torque out of the V8 and adds a more aggressive shift pattern with the 7-speed dual clutch transmission. Also included is an electronic rear differential and higher-performance brakes and suspension, not to mention several rather racy body mods including a large rear spoiler. Though Mercedes doesn't publish the cost of options on the limited-production Black Series, those items include a Bang & Olufsen sound system, an extended carbon-fiber interior, additional bodywork and the ability to delete the COMAND nav system for greater weight savings.
While it has no shortage of standard safety features, the latest SLS-Class has not been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Behind the Wheel
If you think the SLS is not compelling compared to flashier exotics, driving it may change your opinion of this low-slung coupe. Yes, it's a bit of trouble to get into the car, as its gull-wing door arrangement sometimes makes for head-banging, tail-wiggling awkwardness. Once inside, there's an ergonomic, no-nonsense approach to how the instruments and interfaces are laid out. Think less blingy jewelry, more functional race car, with several nice high-end finishes throughout.
The naturally aspirated V8's burble is a welcome alternative to the relative silence of comparable turbocharged engines, and merely putting around town is an aurally rewarding experience that makes this dramatically styled grand touring sports car all the more alluring. Doing so in the Roadster version with the top down adds an even deeper layer of auditory intoxication, but the SLS model's biggest visceral draw comes from its gut-wrenching acceleration (0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.6 seconds) and incredibly quick, direct and glued-down handling, which lends it an air of unflappable tenacity.
Opt for the Black Series and you'll take one more step closer to race-car territory. It's stiffer, about 100 pounds lighter, even quicker to 60 mph and more accomplished about how it transfers power to the rear wheels thanks to the electronic differential. Brakes are also commensurately more effective, making this an incredibly potent package ready to take on the most challenging tracks.
Other Cars to Consider
Aston Martin Vanquish-- This $278,295 British super coupe tops the Aston Martin lineup, and feels quite special thanks to its beautifully bespoke details and elegant design. Undeniably quirkier than the SLS, it appeals to a different crowd that's equally interested in performance and style.
Lamborghini Gallardo-- The $191,900 Gallardo is the flashier alternative to the SLS. And like the Benz, this V10-powered Bull is enjoying its last moments in the sun before it's replaced with an all-new model. Strong, secure types may prefer the SLS's Teutonic solidity, but wild-child showoffs will be drawn to the Gallardo.
McLaren 12C -- It's hard to argue with McLaren's technological tour de force, which boasts dihedral doors that offer a strong counterpoint to the SLS model's famous gull-wing arrangement. The 12C makes a strong case for itself compared to the SLS, but you'll pay a steep premium starting at $239,400 for 12C.
AutoTrader's Advice
If you're looking to get in on the legend of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, you'd better act fast: The Final Edition of this already limited-production vehicle was recently announced, signaling the end of the line for the modern Gullwing we've come to know and love. While the standard SLS already feels special, the $275,000 Black Series is rare and exceptional enough to be one of those cars that will someday merit a spot in the world's great classic-car shows, such as Villa d'Este and the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. It may be out of reach for most, but the SLS inspires enthusiasts everywhere with its forward-thinking engineering and outrageous performance, making it hard for well-heeled buyers to ignore -- especially just before it heads off into the supercar sunset.


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British police have arrested a man after a parent's finger was bitten off during a fight before a school's Nativity play.
Northumbria Police say a 39-year-old man was detained after a brawl broke out when parents at Harton Primary School in the northeastern English town of South Shields, outside the city of Newcastle, gathered for a traditional festive performance by their children.
A 32-year-old father was taken to a hospital for medical treatment after his finger was bitten off. Police did not disclose if medics were able to save the digit.
Police said the 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault.
Teachers say children didn't witness the attack because they were preparing to begin their performance.


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[thread started by F.C. Bayern Tampa on Sat 8/1 19:08 ET]
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Bayern didn't look very impressive losing the German Super Cup to Wolfsburg on penalties. Vidal got a yellow in his first match. Hopefully not a sign of things to come. They need to crush Hamburg in week 1.
Fox Sports is carrying Bundesliga games this year so I am really looking forward to it. Being a Bayern fan, I still hope that they aren't going to show the Bayern game every week. I would like to see the other teams as well. Good thing about the German teams is that they have German players, so we can see the up and coming players.
Not like some other League I won't name, but in which practically Every Player has to Learn the language.
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We all know what league that is.


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Patsy, I don't know whether you are a Green peace plant on here or not, but your insistence on oversimplifying and playing daft on a lot of issues will soon begin to test the patience of many here, myself included.
1. People in the West don't get a lot of TB, firstly, we are generally vaccinated, and have generally sound health which is a great help against a lot of diseases, not just TB. Most of us were jabbed at a young age and are again jabbed in our teens (of course they skin test you first to see if you have it). Where TB will still appear though, is in people with poor health for whatever reason, or those who live in harsh conditions, even if they have been vaccinated. This is one of the diseases which unfortunately usually puts the curtains down on a lot of AIDs or other serious chronic disease sufferers. So the BCG isn't a cure all, and I doubt they bother to vaccinate older people for the reasons others have eluded to above.
2. You can't vaccinate a whole heap of wildlife, with the BCG vaccine, since although it is usefully effective in humans, how the hell you would vaccinate, test or even monitor a load of possibly uninfected or possibly hideously infected wildlife, is anyones guess. You also of course, need to find yourself some people who are of course prepared to handle and deal with a load of potentially hazardous animals carrying a zoonotic disease- you can see how Defra deal with such cases when it comes to similarly infectious diseases in poultry, pigs or cattle-IE destroy the lot.
The answer is plain and simple. Allow free culling in TB areas. Do not allow culling in areas where there are A no badgers or B no cattle. The tax payer is funding this bloody nonsense and has been for decades. Enough is enough. Continue testing and destroying cattle, by all means, but leaving cohorts of infected badgers across the land to reinfect farms again and again is absolute nonsense.
You could even selectively test a portion of the culled badgers and when no TB is found, you could cease culling in that area. I see in the Vet journal my other half reads, that one guy who was part of the pilot cull paid for every carcass to be tested himself, and every one was riddled with it.
What you anti nutters do not understand is that the badgers as a whole population would benefit from culling themselves.


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Product: 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5
Functionality: 5 out of 5
Price: $25, CherryCulture.com
Would I recommend? Yes
As Beauty Editor for CherryCulture.com's Insider Picks, they were graciously kind to let me do a review on some of NYX's newest products! So I will be posting about each product separately, but here is a sneak peek of product reviews to look forward to: NYX Makeup Remover with Green Tea Extract and NYX The Runway Collection Eyeshadow Palette in "Velvet Rose".
But for this post, I will focus and review the nifty NYX Carry All Beauty Bag. I love a good makeup/travel bag that is multi functional with many compartments, as well as being light enough to tote around, whether you are doing a weekend getaway or getting on an airplane, it's nice to have something that isn't bulky or heavy, but can hold all your essential items.
Meet the NYX Carry All Beauty Bag.
It's such a cute sturdy little black bag with a handle and can hold a lot of your makeup and travel goodies. The material feels nice and smooth, like faux leather and it has 7 brush holder compartments covered by a flap to hold your essential makeup brushes or mascara, and the flap that covers it is great for protecting your brushes from getting dirty or ruined. The flap itself has a deep zippered pocket to store things such as eyeshadow applicators or Q-tips, and also has a little pocket to store business cards for makeup artists on the go.
It also has 2 removable zippered pouches, each having one mesh side and one clear side so you can easily identify your items; they are held in the beauty bag by two snap-on buttons so you can easily remove and attach as you please. I think these removable pouches are great to store travel items such as a toothbrush/toothpaste, Q-tips, so you can easily take with you to the bathroom, or ideal great for holding blushes, pigments, and more. The other end of this nifty beauty bag is a large mesh zippered pocket which I use to store my NYX Green Tea Oil makeup remover, as well as other items such as my primer and moisturizer. It's also a great sidekick for your current makeup bag or case, or for makeup artists who can use this bag to carry extra items such as bobby pins, makeup wipes, etc.
This will definitely come in handy when I go to Washington for Christmas to visit my parents and sisters!


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Oil prices have risen over the last 24 hours following Israel's offensive against Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip, while Israeli stocks and the shekel have weakened, but one analyst told CNBC that markets shouldn't worry unless Iran becomes involved.
On Thursday, Hamas fired dozens of rockets into southern Israel, killing three Israelis in retaliation for the Israel's assassination of Ahmed Al-Jaabari, Hamas' military chief. Israel also launched numerous air strikes across the Gaza Strip and threatened an invasion of the enclave. Iran condemned Israel's attack as "organized terrorism."
"These things aren't uncommon, there are always occasional flair-ups between Israel and Palestine. I think the only worry would be if Iran gets involved and the oil supply becomes affected," Daniel Morris, Global Strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management told CNBC.
Worryingly for markets concerned about oil supply disruptions, Iran condemned Israel's attack as "organized terrorism" on Thursday.
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair who acts as representative for the Quartet (the U.S, European Union, Russia, and the United Nations) to the Middle East told CNBC it was important that Egypt and other countries tried to calm tensions between the two sides.
"If the rockets keep coming out of Gaza, and in those circumstances Israel will retaliate, if that continues to happen … this could escalate in a very, very serious way indeed."
Andrew Su, CEO of Compass Global Markets told CNBC that the military action could trigger a spike in U.S. crude prices past $90 a barrel if the fighting worsens.
"There's a possibility of a $5 spike in premium over the next week if there's escalation...if there's ground movement, if the Israeli army moves its infantry into the Gaza Strip," Su told CNBC Asia's "Squawk Box" on Thursday.
Brent crude gained 14 cents to $109.75 a barrel on Thursday morning after settling $1.35 higher in the previous session, while U.S. crude edged up 2 cents to $86.34, after ending 94 cents up. However gains were limited by data showing the euro zone was in recession for the second time since 2009 and as worries over the U.S. "fiscal cliff" continued.
David Hartwell, a Middle East analyst at defence and security intelligence firm IHS Jane's told CNBC that it was unlikely that Iran would get involved
"These events have happened before between Israel and Palestine and though neighboring states provide rhetorical support for Palestine, it's very unlikely that this would be followed by action to defend Palestine," Hartwell said on Thursday.
"These events tend not to impact on foreign investment or oil prices too much as people see them in isolation rather than part of an ongoing conflict."
"Iranian involvement in the Palestinian cause is very hands off. Most of Hamas' relationships are with the Gulf states rather than Iran."
In a note issued on Thursday, Hartwell said that although the scene is set for a major escalation of violence in and around Gaza, with Israel apparently ready to deploy ground forces, it was unlikely in the immediate future.
"More likely is a period of Israeli airstrikes and Palestinian rocket exchanges, perhaps presaging limited ground operations in the future."


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Today Verizon Wireless announced that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 would be available beginning August 17 for $349. Highlights of the device include Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 3.2MP rear camera, VGA front camera, 8GB of internal storage, microSD slot and support for 4G LTE.
Samsung normally sells the WiFi-only version of the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 for $249, so Verizon customers will be paying a $100 premium for 4G LTE access. Since Verizon now allows free mobile hotspot with their Share Everything plans, we think it might be wiser to just get a WiFi-only tablet and tether it to your phone when needed.
Having said that, the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is still a solid Android tablet and it's now the cheapest 4G LTE tablet on Verizon. If you absolutely need a tablet with 4G LTE connectivity, then this is the way to go for now.


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a pimp on the low walking the streets, attending your school, going to your parties and you'd never know because he's playing your girl right under your nose and walks out cool without a scratch on him (except those on his back from your girl's nails)
Marcus-"Damn, Wes is a pimp on the sneak. He's slangin' all the hoes because his game is so fly, but on the low for real. If you turn your neck, your dame will go missin'!"
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1425-C South Airport Road
WestTraverse City, MI 49686
Quilt-n-Bee is this month's moda bake shop featured store. They sent us
in pictures of their moda bake shop displays. Adorable!
Sharon wrote in to us the following: Our shop is in Traverse City, Michigan, the cherry capital of the world! We are currently celebrating National Cherry Festival and of course
Moda fits in perfectly for our cherry display.
They featured Me & My Sisters, Oh Cherry Oh! collection of fabrics.
We tell our customers that Moda has given them the extra time they need
to create by doing the boring part for them with pre-cut fabric.
If you are going to Traverse City, be sure and visit their store.
bring me back some cherry pie!
Oda May
Pre-cut Guru at Moda Fabrics/United Notions
The Moda Bake Shop is a division of Moda Fabrics that provides online recipes which you can use with the wide range of Moda Pre-cuts. All sizes and types of projects will be featured from various designers and shops. Tutorials for various Moda projects sheets will be illustrated with step by step pictures. Some techniques and products will also be featured throughout, so check back often for what is "baking" here at Moda Fabrics.
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