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William Eggleston's photographs are filled with light; he calibrates its differences and qualities. The shadow of a palm tree on a sun-smitten wall; light filtering into an empty shower stall through a faded curtain. Grim, hellish light inside a freezer, the rust-pigmented frost caked to the freezer wall, plastic bags of ice snuggled neatly in the lower gloom. Who else would think to photograph this dreary beauty?
Eggleston's new exhibition 21st Century, selected from work made over the last decade, opens this week at the Victoria Miro gallery in London. (The same exhibition also runs concurrently at Cheim and Read in New York, where I saw it a few days ago.) Increasingly the subject of major retrospectives, where individual works are often subsumed in the arc of a career that has spanned more than 40 years, the Memphis-born photographer's work is both familiar and strange.
This is a small exhibition, and the colour photographs are themselves modest in scale. But what riches they contain, however inconsequential their apparent subjects. Each one is an entry to the world. Many of Eggleston's photographs dwell on fragments of reality that might otherwise go unregarded. One photograph, taken a decade ago somewhere in California, shows a page of windblown newspaper among dry grasses and lumps of concrete. Imagine the photographer stumbling over a patch of waste ground, watching where he puts his feet, his attention lost among the weeds and stones. What he finds there is a parched image, a sunbleached page of the LA Times trapped in a tangle of pale shadows. The newspaper presents an image-within-an-image: a couple of girls looking over a bay towards the city of Shanghai, with its far-off skyline of newly built towers.
Look hard at the newspaper in Eggleston's picture and you can read about an American sports bar in Shanghai, where "a pierced-tongued transvestite torch singer croons Gershwin songs two nights a week". The bar sounds like Eggleston's kind of place – not that the photographer necessarily noticed the text, and perhaps wouldn't care about it if he had. But it is there for us to read. The printed Shanghai sky is a chip of washed-out blue against the California dirt. The world writhes up from the ground, full and rich and complex.
A knack for noticing
What also strikes me about his photograph is the composition, its symmetries and balance, its air of random fixation. That's the thing about Eggleston's work: he tunes your eyes and makes you notice things – a spoon shining on a Kentucky windowsill, a red dumpster against an orange wall in Memphis, a rivulet of water on a dirt road in Mexico (what makes this particular image is a flattened plastic bottle on the ground, next to the puddle of scummy water). Writing this on a winter morning in New York, I step out for a moment and the orange traffic cones surrounding a patch of snow are suddenly too vivid; a roll of tan carpet dumped on the sidewalk looks deliberate and posed, rather than slumped and arbitrary. Passing the same spot a few hours later, in different light, the scene looks desolate and empty.
Colour matters, too. A tearful woman in a black dress crying in a room in Memphis, her face all blotched and red, with green walls behind. On one wall is a poster with the word BLUES printed in orange. How does Eggleston see so much, I find myself asking, and drag such sad riches from the world? The camera sees more than the photographer; the eye sees more than the mind can apprehend. The photograph was the work of a moment, a moment that now goes on and on.
I think some people photograph things the better to see what they look like. Photographs crop and contain reality, but they are as much about focus as the things they represent. Look, say Eggleston's photographs, just look. Juergen Teller recently told me that he was with Eggleston somewhere, sitting on a bench, and the American photographer just raised his camera and shot a picture of a nearby rubbish bin. Teller, who had pretty much the same camera and was sitting at Eggleston's side, cheekily took a picture of the same subject. Eggleston's picture was great, Teller told me, his own picture somehow lifeless and ordinary.
Some people seem to possess an almost uncanny ability to notice things – and not only to notice them, but to invest them with meaning and complexity. Intuition, attention and openness to the world are part of what makes a photographer great, an ability more certain than luck or happenstance. Whatever it is, Eggleston has it. His recent work is described as having become more abstract, although all images are abstractions. When he focuses on nothing more than a stretch of vertical louvered curtains, with their pattern of red and brown flecks, a small gape in the middle giving on to a further, ultramarine geometric pattern that catches hidden light, I am transfixed by the stillness and emptiness of a moment that amounts to almost nothing.
Plaster buttocks and Santa Claus
Other images are full of domestic clutter, or ordered compositions of verticals, horizontals and diagonals. Where another artist – the Canadian Jeff Wall, for example – might contrive an image of a dirty sink and a bar of soap, Eggleston seems to find his images with no sense of artifice at all.While his photographs suggest a grounding in a modernist aesthetic, he is never clever or self-consciously artful. He can also be funny (a transfer of Santa Claus stuck to a window seems to float in the sky beyond); macabre (an arm holds up a paper target in a shooting range, the well-grouped bullet holes piercing the silhouetted head); and formally reserved (rolls of printed fabric, depicting a bucolic pattern of fox-hunters). A photograph that focuses on the plaster buttocks of a statue seen through a smeary window makes you laugh, even as you are distracted by a plethora of textural detail.
A photograph gives you everything all at once, but takes time to unravel. It contains more than what's there in the sheen of the paper, in the chemicals and grain of the printed surface. Eggleston's work makes you want to gaze and gaze again, both at the work itself and the world from which it comes.


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Jordan mulls over nuclear power
Jordan faces a tremendous energy supply challenge, which convinced the Jordanian government to investigate the potential of nuclear power
The Jordanian Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) said it was considering two offers to build a nuclear reactor in the kingdom.
The commission said it was reviewing bids by Russian nuclear company Atomstroyexport and a French-Japanese consortium known as ATMEA.
While there remains significant work yet to be done with respect the project, JAEC is proud of the progress made thus far, which marks a significant milestone for Jordan in its pursuit of a safe, secure, reliable and economically competitive energy source, JAEC Chairman Khaled Touqan was quoted by Jordan's news agency Petra as saying.
JAEC said that Jordan faces a
tremendous energy supply challenge, which convinced the Jordanian government to investigate the potential of nuclear power. An early April attack on a natural gas pipeline in the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt disrupted gas supplies to Israel and Jordan for the 14th time since the Egyptian revolution in early 2011.
The Jordanian government is said to be examining the possibility of getting natural gas from Persian Gulf states or tap into liquefied natural gas from its neighbors, while Israel is examining natural gas supplies in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Last Monday, we bid a fond "Welcome back" to one of Middletown's favorite Italian restaurants, Tuscany Grill. After being around almost 20 years, it was decided that Tuscany Grill needed a slight update. Owner, Brenda Reilly, shared that she felt they needed to "remind Middletown that [they] were still here". Tuscany Grill had become a fixture in people's lives, the place they went to for special occasions, but it needed a new coat of paint.
After a small renovation, some new carpeting, and new paint, Tuscany Grill is back in business. Surprisingly, the whole process took only 5 days to accomplish, with everyone pitching in to get the job done faster. The new menu, however, took over a month to perfect.
We spoke with the executive chef, Ben Gamble. "Ravioli is an art", Ben informed us. Their ravioli, he says, are the most time consuming, but also one of the most popular, items on the menu. In addition to butternut squash ravioli, served especially for fall, visitors can look forward to many other fall dishes, such as pork tenderloin cooked with fennel and red pepper flakes, and served with an apple-brandy cream sauce. Ben likes working with the fall menu because it gives him a chance to make heavy, savory comfort food, after the delicate flavors of summer.
What sets Tuscany Grill apart is that they use their creativity to come up with unique dishes that are still traditional enough not to scare people away – like variations on a theme. Instead of a basic baked potato or rice side, Tuscany Grill serves risotto cakes, fingerling potatoes, ravioli (as a side), mashed potatoes with Gorgonzola or cheddar cheese, and green risotto with basil. It's changes like these that make them stand out, and have the customers coming back for more.
Tuscany Grill tries to buy locally as much as possible. They get a lot of ingredients from the Middlesex Fruitery, and their fish is delivered fresh every day from Connecticut Fish. Their menu is very accommodating to gluten free diets, with a special GF version of the menu, changing small things like substituting gluten-free pasta. This has been really helpful for their guests with celiac, because they no longer have to hunt for dishes they can eat. They also have vegan options, like the eggplant tower (which you can order without cheese).
At the bar, Ruth Shea, who is also general manager, has been experimenting with unusual drinks. She has been making infusions with Onyx Moonshine, from East Hartford. Some of her creations include watermelon jolly rancher, root beer barrel, and jalapeño-citrus infusions. She's also planning special fall drinks like a Maple Manhattan, pumpkin spice martini, and moonshine infused with figs and port or fresh lemon juice and champagne.
At the grand re-opening, we got a chance to sample some of what Tuscany Grill has to offer. We tried a few crostini, which managed to pack a lot of flavor into a few bites. We also tried the risotto cakes, or arancini, which were like the ultimate Italian comfort food: golden and fried on the outside, creamy and smooth on the inside. Their antipasto had an impressive selection of olives, cheeses, and meats, including wrapped asparagus. From the pasta bar, we were able to try penne in a creamy pesto sauce with vegetables and cheese. The sauce was deliciously silky and the vegetables added both texture and flavor. Even the bred and oil was attractive, with long thin pieces of bread for dipping.
This family business is on the 4th generation. Brenda notes that pretty much everyone in her family has worked at the restaurant in some capacity, with the younger members working as waitstaff or hosting. Brenda has enjoyed seeing Tuscany Grill grow to become a presence in the community. She has seen couples go on first dates, get engaged, and then continue to visit with new families. She has made so many friends that there is always someone to chat with. As she puts it, Tuscany Grill isn't "something that we do; it's who we are".
You can try their new menu starting on Tuesday, September 24th.
- Laura '16
Tuscany Grill
120 College St
Middletown, CT 06457


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City Calendar
Board of Health Meeting
- Date: 11/08/2017 5:15 PM - 7:00 PM
- Location: Health Department, County Government Center, Ground Floor Room 302
720 Second Avenue
Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703
- Introduction: The board meets at 5:15 pm; see annual calendar for meeting dates and general topics.
The Board of Health shall have authority to enforce such rules and regulations as may be adopted by the department under the laws of the State. It may adopt such rules for its own guidance and for the government of the Health Department as may be deemed necessary to protect and improve public health, not inconsistent with State law nor with rules and regulations of the department. The Board of Health has complete and exclusive control over the management and operations of the Health Department. The Board of Health prepares the budget, determines how the budget allocations made by the city and the county are reflected within the Department's operation or programming, appoints the City-County Director/Health Officer and determines employee compensation.


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Scientists create batteries out of wood
Digital Reporter
Monday, July 8, 2013, 4:05 PM -
When wood and tin are combined, they can create an low-cost and sustainable battery, according to researchers at the University of Maryland.
Researchers hope the battery -- which was created using components more than 1000 times thinner than a sheet of paper -- will one day be used to power large-scale devices, like solar energy panels.
"The inspiration behind the idea comes from the trees," said Liangbing Hu, an assistant professor of materials science at the university, in a statement.
"Wood fibers that make up a tree once held mineral-rich water, and so are ideal for storing liquid electrolytes, making them not only the base but an active part of the battery."
Standard rechargeable batteries cannot withstand the swelling and shrinking that occurs from storing and expending electrons, but researchers say their wooden battery is flexible enough to hold up for approximately 400 charging cycles, making it one of the longest lasting nanobatteries to date.
The full paper on the findings can be found online at ACS Publications.


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Michael Clayton - Review
Review by Jack Foley
EVERYTHING about Michael Clayton smacks of quality, from the classy performances of its first-rate cast to the tense, twisting script from writer and first-time director Tony Gilroy.
George Clooney once again serves notice of why he's one of Hollywood's richest talents, while Gilroy combines the same kind of moral complexity with expertly staged confrontations that he brought to the screenplays for all three Bourne movies.
And rather like Bourne, Michael Clayton (Clooney) is a conflicted soul, a burnt out product of his environment who suddenly finds his life threatened by the very people he was trained to serve but has come to question morally.
Clayton is a corporate fixer, the "go to" guy when things threaten to become messy for the corporations he represents. Yet his own life is a mess – impeded by gambling debt and wracked with self recrimination over the failure of both his marriage and, in relative terms, his career.
When his long-time friend, mentor and colleague Arthur Edens (Tom Wilkinson) suffers an apparent breakdown while defending an agro-chemical corporation against a class-action suit, Clayton is called in to exercise some damage limitation.
But his loyalties are swiftly called into question when it emerges that Arthur is attempting to sabotage the case for the benefit of the victims, a ploy that places both of their lives in danger.
Gilroy's film begins with a bang (almost literally) as Michael Clayton is called from a gambling session to 'fix' an apparent hit-and-run. Moments later, while pausing to consider things by the roadside, his car explodes.
The film then swiftly cuts back to the events leading up to the attempt on his life and proceeds to deliver a richly compelling morality tale under the guise of a taut class action thriller.
Clooney holds centre stage throughout and wears the look of a haunted soul with mesmerising ease, thereby providing a nice contrast to the smooth-talking charisma he's usually associated with. It's a performance of simmering intensity that could easily place him in the running for more awards.
But he's matched by the likes of Wilkinson's guilt-ravaged former hotshot and by Tilda Swinton's uptight legal eagle, who is not afraid to resort to even dirtier tricks than Clayton to preserve her position on the corporate ladder.
Gilroy's script may be complex and requires attention but it rewards viewers with some fantastic pay-offs.
A murder midway through is chilling in the extreme, especially in terms of its cold-blooded efficiency, while the final confrontation between Clooney and Swinton gives rise to some spine-tingling verbal fireworks.
And keep seated, too, for the tracking shot of Clooney in the back of a cab during the end credits, which brings its own subtle rewards for anyone patient enough to stick with it.
It's an unspoken moment of genuine quality that firmly underlines the overall excellence of what has just come to pass.
Certificate: 15
Running time: 120mins


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– The Associated Press
NEW YORK – Ichiro Suzuki homered off Tanner Scheppers with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the New York Yankees to a 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night.
Suzuki's drive to right-center was the Yankees' fourth home run of the game, three coming off Japanese ace Yu Darvish, and it helped New York improve to 4-3 on a homestand that ends after two more games against the Rangers.
Travis Hafner, Brett Gardner and Jayson Nix each homered off Darvish, who hasn't won in seven starts. Leonys Martin connected twice off Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda.
Mariano Rivera (1-1) worked a scoreless ninth for New York, which ended the Rangers' five-game winning streak.
Scheppers (5-1) pitched a perfect eighth before being touched up by Suzuki in New York's first walkoff win this year.
The anticipated matchup between Darvish and Kuroda, Japanese aces with ERAs under 3.00, fizzled on a hot and sticky night when a four-inning stretch produced five home runs.
The 11th major league matchup between starters from Japan got off to a sharp start.
Even when the Yankees loaded the bases in the first on three straight singles that just cleared the gloves of leaping infielders, Darvish easily got out of the jam with a strikeout and an easy grounder.
RAYS 5, BLUE JAYS 1: Matt Moore overcame control problems to allow one run over six innings in Tampa Bay's win over visiting Toronto.
ORIOLES 6, INDIANS 3: Chris Davis and Alexi Casilla homered in a five-run seventh inning as host Baltimore ended a four-game losing streak.
ANGELS 14, TIGERS 8: Albert Pujols doubled, singled, scored a run and drove one in — all in an eight-run fifth inning — and Los Angeles routed host Detroit.
The Angels have won seven straight against Detroit by a combined score of 48-17.
C.J. Wilson (7-5) allowed five runs and seven hits in five innings for Los Angeles.
BREWERS 9, CUBS 3: Rickie Weeks homered twice and drove in four runs as Milwaukee won at home.
NATIONALS 7 DIAMONDBACKS 5: Adam LaRoche hit a three-run homer and Gio Gonzalez won for the first time since May 5 as Washington topped visiting Arizona.
MARLINS 4, TWINS 2: Marcell Ozuna drove in two runs and Derek Dietrich homered to help Miami beat visiting Minnesota.
BRAVES 4, ROYALS 3: Jason Heyward hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning as Atlanta won at Kansas City, Mo.
WHITE SOX 5, METS 4: Alexei Ramirez singled in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth after Chicago committed a costly error in the top half of the inning, and Chris Sale struck out 13 batters in eight innings to lead the White Sox at home.
The Mets scored the tying run with two outs in the ninth on a defensive miscue.
CARDINALS 13, ASTROS 5: Allen Craig homered and had a season-high four hits with three RBI, and Carlos Beltran and David Freese both added a homer as St. Louis won at Houston.
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Very good boy gets his diploma
Surge in injured owls tied to abundance of their favorite food – rodents
Letter to the editor: Rise up against CMP's burdensome rate increases
Letter to the editor: Beauty pageants should focus more on natural-looking women
Letter to the editor: Right-to-die laws seem humane, but risk unwanted consequences


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|Strawberry and Cream
Or Strawberry Dream? I'm still not sure of the best name for this dessert but one thing I'm certain of: it tastes freaking amazing!
And no, it is not yet strawberry season but luckily some nice people worked on importing this pretty red berry to my usual grocery store and that's how it end up finding it's way to this dreamy cream. THAT and the fact that in merely 10 days the world (or part of it any way) will be celebrating Valentine's Day... and what's more "valentiny" than strawberry?
Strawberry and Cream of course! ...And maybe sparkling wine...
|Strawberry and Cream
|Strawberry and Cream
Preparation time: 30 min
Yield: 4 portions
Level: Easy Peasy
- 250g of Strawberry
- 1 cup of Whipping cream
- 1 cup of Yogurt (low fat)
- 3 tbsp of Sugar
- 1 tsp of Vanilla
- 1 tsp of Gelatin (or 3 gelatin sheets)
- 1 1/2 cup of Amarettini (or Amaretti)
Start by whipping the cream and when it starts to stiffen, sprinkle 2 tbsp of sugar over it - while still whipping.
In the meantime, mix yogurt with 1 tbsp of sugar, vanilla and dissolved gelatin (according to package instructions). Fold in whipping cream until everything is very well incorporated. Set mixture aside.
Cut strawberry in slices and save a couple of them for decoration. Crush amarettini so you end up with amarettini crumbles.
To assemble, place 2 tbsp of amarettini crumbles at the bottom of a glass, followed by 3 tbsp of the cream mixture, another 2 tbsp of amarettini, strawberry slices and finally another 2 tbsp of the cream mixture.


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Many of you know what I am talking about when I say that it is hard to believe what is taking place in Charlottesville, Virginia. Self declared KKK, Alt-right,White supremacy protesters marched and clashed with anti protesters. It was a picture of some movie of a nation gone crazy. The hatred, violence, prejudice was really hard to watch. The real issue is for someone to think they are better than others or anyone else simply due to skin color or ethnic background. Sadly it has lead to deaths and many injuries.
I am grateful that at the SBC this year in Phoenix that Steve Gaines, the President clarified after some confusion, and led us to make a clear statement on never supporting any kind of movement that sets itself up to be racist or supreme to another human being. The ground at the cross is level. We are all sinners in need of Jesus, our great Savior.
It seems that in America we are set on fixing ourselves. I believe scenes just like we have witnessed is a tragic commentary on self help and the effects that sin has.
As believers we are not to hate anyone. Period! According to 1 John 4:7-11
7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
For us to not speak up against this kind of hatred is to make the world somehow think that we support it. We sound a clear signal here at FSB Camden, the Corner of Hope that this kind of racial hate and prejudice is anything but Christian. It doesn't speak for Christ, and it isn't Bible. As a conservative evangelical christian, I oppose these groups that set themselves us as supreme over anyone else. May the church send a clear signal from the Word of God.


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I wanted to update the BIOS of my Z90D7 but it turned out not to be a straight forward task - my first attempt being greeted by a 'Security Key' error thanks to the underlying change of the model hardware at some point. (See the firmware tab for further details). So I thought I'd start with reloading some standard firmware and move on from there. This is what I did...
My Z90D7 has the part number 909587-02L. It's fitted with 4GB of flash and 2GB of RAM. It was manufactured in August 2011 and was running BIOS 1.0F. Whilst it was running Windows Embedded Standard 7 it looked like it was a generic installation of the operating system rather than a specific Wyse build. I couldn't see any mention of Wyse anywhere and the utility "Wyse Client Information.exe" was missing.
From my quick go at updating the BIOS it was obvious I needed to establish a proper base line as my starting point.
I already had V126.96.36.199 of the Wyse USB Firmware Tool that I had downloaded from https://www.technicalhelp.de/downloads/
NB: If you need more detail about using the USB Firmware Tool I covered this here in the Wyse SX0 section.
The first step was to go to the Wyse support pages and look at the downloads available for the Z90D7. One thing that was obvious was that all the current software is for hardware fitted with 8GB or 16GB of flash. My unit only has 4GB and so I moved on to the archive section.
Item 9 in the list of download options was BZB0_827_4096.exe. This was was the final image that should be compatible with my Z90D7 prior to applying the 2nd Generation Compatibility Kit upgrade. So a (lengthy) download of the 2.71GB package followed by a run of version 1.19 of the USB Firmware Tool created the pen drive update. I used a 16GB pen drive which meant the utility took a long time to run as it starts off by formatting the pen drive and it is remarkably slow in doing this. (Maybe I need to play again with the Windows compatibility settings?) In fact I could have got away with using a 4GB pen drive and saved a lot of time.
At this point I also downloaded item 7 - The 2nd Generation Compatibility Kit - ready to take the next step once I had Build 827 installed.
I plugged in the pen drive, reset the Z90D7, held the P key down to get the boot menu and booted the pen drive. The software duly ran and overwrote the flash, then updated the BIOS, and finally booted into Windows Embedded Standard 7. Another long wait (50 minutes?) whilst Windows Embedded started up and went through an extensive configuration process. Finally I had a definitive Wyse version of Windows Embedded Standard 7. Also the BIOS had advanced to 1.0L.
The 2nd Generation Compatibility Kit is a ZIP file that contains a couple of read me files and three further compressed files, two of which are of interest to us. There is BZB0_BIOS_B02C0.exe and WES7_Flash.sys_C0.exe. Each of these expands to the typical Wyse file structure with a RSP file for use with the USB Firmware Tool
However, in the case of the 'Flash' one, we are just interested in the file flash.sys which we will install by hand. The other one we will use in conjunction with the USB Firmware Tool.
flash.sys: Copy this file onto a pen drive and then follow these steps:
Next fire up the USB Firmware Tool and select the options to push a BIOS image for Windows Embedded Standard 7. Then navigate to where the file BZB0_BIOS_B02C0.rsp is. This time I used a 2GB pen drive. Running in XP SP3 compatibility mode on my Windows 10 system it took just over 7 minutes to format the drive. After that it was maybe another 30-40 seconds to copy over the necessary files.
Next reboot the Z90D7 with the prepared USB drive plugged in. Hold down the P key as it starts up in order to get the boot menu.
In my case I found that it did not recognise the 2GB USB pen drive as bootable and it didn't appear as a boot option. I found this strange as the drives work perfectly if I set them up for Tiny Core. Anyway, as it is a long process to create a new image on a different pen drive, my solution to this was:
LABEL wyse MENU LABEL Wyse reimage KERNEL /kernel/vmlinuz INITRD /initrd/initrd.pxe APPEND rw root=/dev/ram ramdisk_size=131072 vga=785 quiet splash=silent ide_generic.probe_mask=0x03
The pen drive produced by the Wyse utility uses grub as the boot loader. The boot parameters can be found in the file /grub/grub.conf. All I did was take those parameters and alter them to suit the syslinux structure.
Anyway, however you do it, once the pen drive booted it went through the update process and I was now running BIOS 2.0C.
Note: I subsequently ran into the 'non-bootable USB drive' again after I'd loaded the final BIOS. It took a few minutes for me to realise what was going on.... Having loaded a new BIOS it transpired that that the 'Boot From USB' option in the BIOS had been reset to 'Disabled'. I advise you to have a quick look through the settings whenever you update the BIOS.
Returning to the Wyse archive download list we find item 2 - 0855_CommonStructure.exe - weighing in at a 2.82GB download. Here are a few highlights from the accompanying release notes:
....Minimum configuration 4GB Flash, 2GB RAM. **** Please Note: This will be the last image that can be deployed to devices with 4GB flash size. **** **** Future images will require a minimum of 8GB. **** Requirements/Pre-requisites: -Builds can be pulled and pushed using Dell Wyse USB Firmware Tool 220.127.116.11 or higher. -To push to legacy Z and X devices with build numbers prior to build build 830, please update unit to build 830 and the 2nd_Gen_Compatability kit before attempting to deploy this image to those devices. The following components are included/updated in this build: BIOS Common Bios (D/Z) 3.0D Notes: - The Image capture and deployment will not work with 4GB flash as the flash space is less than the recommendation. It's recommended to use 8GB/16GB flash for installation of additional software packages. - On 4GB flash, space left over after image deployment is approximately 360MB, depending on wireless module in use. - Due to the above, some devices will show the flash space in red due to reduced space. To remove this warning, uninstall unused applications.
So that looks like it is a goer and gets us as far as BIOS 3.0D. However the release notes do say under prerequisites: please update unit to build 830 so that's another download/flash cycle to be done - item 8 in the download section - BZB0_0830_4096.exe (2.70 GB).
FYI: Build 830 - 42 minutes to prepare a 4GB flash drive of which the first 35 minutes were spent formatting it. Watching paint dry is more entertaining.....
So I finished off by installing build 830 and the just updated the BIOS from the 0855_Commonstructure.exe download.
For the really dedicated you can try downloading item 1 in the 'Active' list (7.13GB!) and use the USB Firmware tool to just update the BIOS. (I haven't gone that far).
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Read this: Licence fee shake-up 'will cost BBC £500m' - TV Radio - Media - The Independent
Summary: The sum would be required to cover the cost of introducing a new system to cut off television signals to non-payers, which is seen as an inevitable consequence of reforms that would make licence-fee offences civil rather than criminal matters. Management has been shocked by the potential impact of the proposals, which are outlined in an amendment to the forthcoming Deregulation Bill, and backed by ministers, on its future income. It has calculated that a probable rise in non-payment would cost 200m in lost income each year, equivalent to the combined annual budgets of Radio 2 and CBeebies. - independent.co.ukRead full article: Licence fee shake-up 'will cost BBC £…
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Trying on some swimming wear @lindex. oh god, swimwear and summer sandals selection here in Tartu is terribly small.. or I'm just too picky.
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But clear cases need to be light-weight and they definitely need to be somewhat sturdy. Having a clear case just for the looks doesn't really mean much. If you want to have cover your iPhone 5s/5 with a clear case, it better be strong too.
Here's a collection of some of the best iPhone 5s clear cases available now:
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Luvvitt's Clearview is a complete clear case for the iPhone that covers both the front and the back of your iPhone 5s/5. In a way, this is the perfect clear case for an iPhone. It is also probably the lightest clear case on this list at 0.5oz. The case has a 0.4-inch thickness which is considerably thin. Some of the reviewers pointed out that the case does indeed protect the iPhone even from drops. Seems like a tough case to go.
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Wydan's iPhone 5s/5 ultra thin case is clearly one of the most stylish yet minimalist iPhone clear cases in the market. Accented rounded-corners add all the style to an otherwise normal clear case. The snap-on case covers the back and comes with a raised-front bumper which protects the screen if you drop the iPhone. With cutouts for all the buttons and ports, the case makes sure the iPhone is completely accessible.
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Snugg's ultra thin clear case for iPhone 5s is a part of a multi-color/patterned series of cases. Two things that define the case is the thickness (along with weight) and the toughness. Snugg designed the case to be almost invisible not just visually but also to the person using the iPhone. With Snugg's clear case on your iPhone, you protect it from scratches, bumps etc.
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Case-Mate's clear case for iPhone 5/5s is a very popular, high-quality transparent case. The package comes with a clear bumper. Instead of cutouts for the volume buttons, you have button caps on the bumper. The case is pretty good in terms of protecting your iPhone even from rare, accidental falls. The case, at 2.5mm, is decently thin and lightweight. The case and the bumper come separately (packaged as one) and you'll need to fix it on the iPhone 5s.
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Upcoming 2-door coupe sports car 6C isn't the first Alfa Romeo with this nameplate. Moniker has been used in olden times, between 1927 and 1954, and this is the perfect time to reintroduce it. 2016 Alfa Romeo 6C will be a part of Italian maker's strategy and brand's revival in U.S. market. Furthermore, coupe will be twinned with Maserati's own Alfieri roadster which is certainly promising.
Alfa Romeo 6C Engine
It seems that power will come from 3.0L twin turbocharged V-6 engine, and there will be plenty of it. Early signs suggest a power output of 410 horsepower, but some models might offer even more than that.
Alfa aims to offer only rear and all-wheel drive, and we certainly wouldn't expect anything other than that from a sports car. We still don't have anything on its transmission, but we wouldn't expect nothing less than 6-speed manual and optional, more advanced dual-clutch automatic.
There are some leaks which suggest that 2016 Alfa Romeo 6C is going to look beyond gorgeous. Maserati cues usually do that to a car. However, 6C will get special Alfa's frontal fascia with different grille.
Triangular beak will adorn the front, while flared fenders are supposed to house thin, angular headlamps. Expect a number of air inlets as well. both upon the hood and behind the fenders, and expect especially protruded rear wheel arches. Rear end will also house dual exhaust pipes and contemporary tail-lights on an upright-executed overhang.
Interior of Alfa Romeo 6c
We still don't have anything firm about 2016 Alfa Romeo 6C's interior. Of course, it will be far less prolific than Maserati's own Alfieri, but it still should get some luxury features of its own. Most models, if not all will offer some kind of leather upholstery, including suede and Alcantara inserts. In similar manner, 6C will most likely offer aluminum, or even carbon fiber accents.
Even though dashboard will most likely remain on the small side, imagining high-end car without a touch screen infotainment system is really hard. Together with modern infotainment cluster, Alfa Romeo will offer all standard connectivity options and premium sound system to go with them. Other than that, it's still too early to tell how comfortable and spacious will 6C be, and how much room (if any) will rear passengers get.
Don't expect 2016 Alfa Romeo 6C to perform admirably in fuel efficiency department as well. While this still isn't a hypercar, twin-turbo engine takes its toll nevertheless. However, we don't think that future 6C owners will mind that too much. 3
2016 Alfa Romeo 6C Price
They, however, might not sympathise with car's hefty price tag which could end up anywhere between $50,000 and $150,000. These are all wild guesses at this point, but we still don't know which strategy will Italian maker adopt for the car.
2016 Alfa Romeo 6C is supposed to become one of, if not the most prolific car in manufacturers' lineup. Sporty coupe executes a dashing design, full of Italian signature lines and just astonishes with its look. Furthermore, it is supposed to perform admirably as well, but it might receive way too large price tag.


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-- A 12-year-old Orlando girl was raped on her way home from a teen nightclub early Sunday, police said.
Police investigators said the seventh-grader was either picked up or abducted between 1 and 2 a.m. by two men in their late teens or early 20s. Investigators said she was on her way home with a girlfriend from the downtown Orlando nightclub.
The girl was released by her assailants about 5:30 a.m. on South Ivanhoe Boulevard. She was released after treatment at Orlando Regional Medical Center.


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Ixalan is a tribal set, right? Well, that doesn't mean that every single deck you draft will have a tribal component. Maybe there's a W/G aggro deck that doesn't really care about Dinosaurs! It's hard to tell by just looking at the set, so we'll have to really iterate over each archetype multiple times to figure out the different versions of each.
With that in mind, let's take a look at the first pack:
Pack 1, Pick 1
The Pack:
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While both the gold cards, Belligerent Brontodon and Call to the Feast, are good, I don't think they're good enough to justify first-picking a two-color card. I could be wrong about this because green has fixing and black has Treasures, but for now I'm going to try to read the table and end up in the correct lane. In a format with such an abundance of synergy, I think that will have a very high reward.
Fathom Fleet Firebrand is a really solid two-drop. Some of you may be surprised to see it here, but look at it this way: it's a two-drop that scales into the late-game and can trade up! While I don't think I would be happy to first-pick Fathom Fleet Firebrand, it's a great card and I will play it often. I currently have it as the second-best red common after Firecannon Blast. I could see it being worse than I have it, but I could also see it being better depending on how premium two-drops end up in this format.
Commune with Dinosaurs is great even in a deck that isn't built around Dinosaurs. If my deck has at least eight green sources, the first copy of Commune with Dinosaurs can replace a land. In a 40-card deck with sixteen lands, Commune with Dinosaurs is 93.5% to hit at least one land. I will play Commune in all my non-aggressive green decks with two or more Dinosaurs. I'm not happy to first-pick it, but hey, it's a card I'll play frequently and won't take a spell slot!
And here is the first card I'm happy to first-pick: Territorial Hammerskull. This card, in my opinion, is in the top five commons in the set, and it could even be the best one. While a 2/3 for three isn't great on its own, the ability is game-breaking. Ahn-Crop Crasher was one of the best cards in Amonkhet. Now, that card had more power and haste in a blisteringly fast format. I don't expect Territorial Hammerskull to be that good, but it is certainly a must-kill threat on a lot of battlefields. I can't wait to cast it on turn 2 thanks to Kinjalli's Caller and laugh as my opponent can never ever block. I'm snapping it up here.
Pack 1, Pick 4
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The Pack:
The Pick:
You've heard it here first: Bright Reprisal is straight-up bad. I think this card is going to end up in my sideboard more often than my maindeck. Five mana is way too much mana to hold up for a conditional removal spell that's easy to play around.I expect the card to be much better at the beginning of the format before everybody is aware of it, because once you get got by Bright Reprisal, it won't happen again. I don't care that it's a two-for-one. It's only a two-for-one if I get to cast it.
Wanted Scoundrels is better than it looks. We learned from Bloodrage Brawler that a 4/3 for two with a downside should not be overlooked. And the downside of this card scales beautifully with the game. In the early-game, giving your opponent two Treasures is a pretty big downside, but luckily this set has only a few removal spells cheap enough for this to be a large problem. And later in the game, the downside really doesn't matter all that much. I look forward to first-picking this card and beating people to death with it.
Otepec Huntmaster is a really interesting card, but is probably best in R/G. That doesn't mean it's bad in W/R, just not as powerful. If W/R is as low-to-the-ground aggressive as usual, they can't use the mana advantage to a huge degree. And while the haste is pretty great when combined with cards like Territorial Hammerskull, it's nothing to write home about as a whole. Don't get me wrong, I think this card is good and I would play it in W/R, but it has some stiff competition.
The reason this pick is close has to do with archetypes. W/B is supposedly a Vampire deck, and the cards for that archetype look more on the midrange side. Almost all of our cards slant aggressive and none of them are Vampires, so it's possible that Wanted Scoundrels can't be paired well with our white cards. That being said, I'm not committed to white. I could certainly end up in B/R Pirates aggro too!
For now, I'm going to take the Scoundrels. I think it's too much better than Otepec Huntmaster, but I could see this being incorrect, depending on how the archetypes in the format line up.


text: School Finance May 22, 2013 Strong showing for public education in school budget vote Source: NYSUT Media Relations Caption: At the polls at Shaker Road Elementary School in South Colonie. Photo by El-Wise Noisette. ALBANY, N.Y. May 22, 2013 - New Yorkers once again signaled strong support for their local schools, voting overwhelmingly across the state to protect essential programs that serve students. Voters adopted 95 percent of school budgets, a preliminary count by New York State United Teachers showed today. BLOG: School budget votes add up to wins and losses Voters approved 555 school budgets in Tuesday's voting, while 29 budgets went down in defeat, the NYSUT count showed. Of the 27 school districts which sought to override the property tax cap through a super-majority vote, just 7, or 26 percent, succeeded. Budget vote results were not immediately available for about 110 districts. PHOTOS: Voters go to the polls NYSUT President Richard C. Iannuzzi called the successful voting day "a resoundingly positive message about public education. "New Yorkers understand that the critics are wrong and that the vast, vast majority of public schools are succeeding. They see that investing in public education and students' futures is the right direction for our state, and they voted to support what teachers and children need to be successful," Iannuzzi said. NYSUT and more than one dozen education, community, civil rights and religious organizations will carry that message to Albany June 8, when thousands will rally to fight for the future of public education. Iannuzzi said that while this year's state aid increase stopped the hemorrhaging of programs, teachers and staff, public schools will still have less state aid overall in 2013-14 than five years ago, even as the undemocratic property tax cap cripples local control and the ability of communities to make their own decisions about how much to invest in supporting local schools. "Nearly every school board feared alienating voters by going above the arbitrary tax cap, even when they knew that ensuing budget cuts would hurt students in their communities. Although this year's school budgets stabilized compared to the past few years, we still see class sizes increasing; communities closing schools; sports, music and art programs cut, and Advanced Placement and other electives eliminated from course catalogs," Iannuzzi added. "In some communities, voters clearly wanted to protect the strength and reputation of their schools and came out in droves to support students and override the tax cap." He added, "Tragically, the undemocratic supermajority override required reaped havoc on those districts that needed to pierce the cap but could not overcome the 60 percent needed. The Legislature or the courts must address this injustice." The average property tax levy increased 2.9 percent this year, while districts used about $262 million more in reserves than last year to balance their budgets. NYSUT, the state's largest union, represents more than 600,000 teachers, school-related professionals, academic and professional faculty in higher education, professionals in education and health care and retirees. NYSUT is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers, National Education Association and the AFL-CIO. -30-


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Murray not worried about the past
Andy Murray does not believe his poor record against Tomas Berdych puts him at a disadvantage heading into Saturday's US Open semi-final at Flushing Meadows.
Aside from Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, Murray has a winning record against every other member of the top 10, with the exception of Berdych. The pair have met six times before, with the big-hitting Czech winning four of those matches, including their only previous grand slam clash in the fourth round of the French Open two years ago.
The 25-year-old told Press Association Sport: "It's about who plays the best tennis on the day. I've got great respect for Tomas and he's got a big game and I'll need to be at my best in the semi-final if I want to have a chance of winning."
Murray did beat Berdych in Dubai this year for his first victory over the world number seven in six years, but he lost their most recent match on clay in Monte Carlo in April. The threat of Berdych was all too clear in his stunning four-set victory over Roger Federer in the quarter-finals, but Murray is confident he has done everything to prepare in the right way.
Murray added: "But I've had a couple of days on the practice court now with (coach) Ivan (Lendl) and we're working hard on a gameplan. I'm happy with the preparations and am in a good place.
"I've had close matches with Tomas and he's a very good player who's just beaten Roger Federer. But all I can worry about and focus on is my game and make sure I'm ready for the challenge on Saturday."
Murray began working with Lendl at the start of the year and the partnership has clearly borne fruit. As well as winning the biggest title of his career at the Olympics, Murray has improved various things in his game, and particularly his demeanour on court, and appears closer than ever to a first grand slam title.
Lendl, in his first coaching job, sits stony faced in the stands watching his charge but, having also lost his first four grand slam finals, the eight-time slam champion appears to know just the right things to say to Murray.
The Scot said: "He's made a big difference. Going into grand slams, I've started to understand certain things better and how to go about my business not just on the court but off it as well.
"To conserve energy, to go into the matches with the right mindset and attitude. I think I have improved since I started working with him. I think I'm playing better tennis and understanding how best to play the big points in the important matches."


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Well, it has been a busy few weeks for us!! The last week of July, we had a graduation party/going away party for our daughter Courtney who moved back to WI., then the following week was Fair week & our youngest daughter Grace entered a painting and a drawing for the first time, and won 1st & 3rd place ribbons!! This last week was spent shopping for all of the 'back to school' things for the youngest 2 girls, who went back to school today.
I am hoping to get all of my shop orders caught up & out the door next week, and somehow manage to get some things together for an update the 1st week of Sept. sometime. I have so many new things I am wanting to do....it's just to find the time to do them all. BUT~~~Derek has been getting a few new things done out in the shop, & if you would like to see what he's been up to, please stop over at our Picture Trail! He has an awesome new Salt Box done (another one should be ready to list tomorrow) a pumpkin colored candle shelf, & some of his hand made wooden geese are ready!! He also will have a few more pieces ready for me to list tomorrow, and will be starting his little feather trees again soon. Okay....that's about it for now, I really have to get back at my orders!! Have a wonderufl afternoon!! Blessings~~Jackie


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Spoilers ahead, of course!
Last week's crazy episode ended with the Liars all getting a text message at the same time. Of course, we're not sure who sent it, only that the sender has upgraded from the letter "A" to a creepy devil emoji.
We open with the aftermath of the first ever #Spaleb hookup (sorry…still not on board with this, and probably will never be on board with this. It is weird.) Spencer checks her phone for the first time in 12 hours and has, like, a hundred SOS messages from the girls, naturally.
Cut to the Liars at Radley, discussing the mysterious text. Emily is still convinced that Sara sent the text, while Hanna suggests that it's a techie at the phone company. (Um, Hanna? Have you watched this show before?) In a display of bravery, Hanna decides to reply to the text (which, like, is the first time anyone on this show does this.)
Hanna: Do I know you?
Uber A/Devil Emoji: Yes.
The girls are soon distracted by the fact that Mr. Byron Montgomery is walking through the lobby of Radley. He gets in the elevator and gives the girls a sinister look (ugh not creepy Byron again. Haven't we already been down this road?) We then hear the musical symphony of all their phones going off at once again, this time it's a picture text of a 9-iron golf club with the caption, "I found what they're looking for." So...Charlotte was killed with a golf club? Who has time to play golf on this show?
Aria heads over to the Brew and tries to sweet-talk Sabrina into letting her into Ezra's apartment. She's like, "Nice try, but I don't want to get fired." Meanwhile, Spencer goes back home to continue working on her mom's campaign with Caleb. Things continue to grow increasingly awkward when Caleb casually mentions that he's going to go on a drive to see Toby, and then insinuates that he's thinking about moving in with Spencer. Well, that escalated quickly. Spencer is looking through a file on the opposing candidate, and we see a photo of the opposing candidate's daughter: Yvonne. It's pretty obvious that Caleb knows more about this Yvonne girl than he's letting on. (Caleb's lying skills are about as sharp as Aria's.)
We don't have to wonder for long because when Caleb goes to visit Toby at his construction site, Yvonne is there. I'm pretty sure millions of light bulbs went off over all of our heads as we collectively realized: Yvonne is Toby's new girlfriend. TOBY IS BUILDING A HOUSE FOR YVONNE. I have so many questions about this, but my biggest one at the moment is: What will their shipper name be? Yoby? Tovonne?
Anyway, one half of Yoby leaves, and the other half immediately begins to question Caleb about his love life. Oh boy. This might get uncomfortable, and fast.
Sure enough, Caleb blurts out that he and Spencer have gotten together, and it is painfully obvious that Toby is not happy about this. He pretends to be cool, but it's clear that he's anything but, and then he makes a fast exit by saying that he "has to go change." This is the guy equivalent of a girl saying she needs to go fix her hair. Can someone on this show just articulate their actual emotions please? This Spencer/Caleb mess is a disaster but everyone is pretending it's completely fine.
Over at Lucas' swanky loft, Hanna is FaceTiming with Jordan while Emily hangs out (BTW, Emily's miniskirt is perfect). After Hanna hangs up, Emily starts hounding her about why she hasn't set a wedding date yet. Ooh. Interesting. Hanna drops the bomb about Spencer and Caleb, and Emily is like, "Wait, WHAT?!" Finally, someone with an appropriate reaction. Emily gets an "I need your help" text from Aria, and the two girls meet up to talk.
Aria is having a five-alarm freak-out and insists that she needs access to Ezra's apartment to check his golf clubs for the supposedly missing 9-iron. (Sidebar, Aria is wearing the most Aria-ish outfit of the season so far: a bright yellow sweater with a huge zebra splashed across the front.) She convinces Emily to distract Sabrina so she can sneak into Ezra's apartment.
Although reluctant to participate in another scheme, Emily seems happy to hang out with Sabrina. (Do we sense some sparks between these two? I mean, they seem way too excited about cappuccinos.) Aria manages to get into Ezra's apartment and she rummages through his golf clubs, relieved to find that he has a 9-iron in his collection.
Before she leaves, Aria decides to listen to his voicemail...and there's a message from her dad (?!) saying, "I need to talk to you about what you think you saw that night."
Okay, can we pause for a sec here? If anyone is seriously suspecting that Byron Montgomery killed Charlotte DiLaurentis, you need to go back and re-watch Seasons 1 through 3 right now.
That said, Aria herself might need to load up Netflix to revisit the beginning of the series, because she immediately runs downstairs to exclaim to Emily, "I think my dad had something to do with Charlotte's murder!" Aria, girl, you have no chill.
While Aria is having a total meltdown, Spencer is continuing to pour over Yvonne's file, where she reads that Toby is Yvonne's boyfriend and he bought an engagement ring for her. This is way worse than seeing your ex's engagement on Facebook. Later, Spencer gets a mysterious text from this new villain, which reads, "I guess she is better than you. He will never put a ring on your finger." The text is accentuated with a diamond ring emoji, to really drive that point home. What's next? Hashtags?
Hanna's guilty conscious is getting the better of her, because she decides to confess to both Ashley and Jordan that she erased the security footage at Radley. Ashley reacts the way you'd expect: disappointed and upset, and she reminds Hanna that there's always back-up footage. Jordan, in a scene that seems too good to be true, assures Hanna that he doesn't think less of her. He knows that she was just protecting her friend. He then suggests that he call his parents for their "connections." Um, okay, this is the second time Jordan has made a suggestion like this. Are his parents royalty or something? While Jordan is off calling his dad, it's Hanna's turn to get another mysterious emoji-filled message, warning her not to tell the cops about the texts.
After learning that Hanna has received a new message as well, Spencer decides to tell Caleb about the texts, but she conveniently deletes the one about Toby and Yvonne.
Of course, since Caleb's a professional hacker now, he sees this text anyway. (Caleb, can you tell us how to bring back Snapchat best friends?)
Because this episode didn't have enough awkward scenes already, Spencer has to run into Yoby on the street. Spencer and Yvonne make small talk, and I know we're supposed to hate Yvonne because of #Spoby and all that, but...she's kind of not terrible. She seems genuine, and she has really good hair.
In case you were wondering, Aria is still panicking about her dad. She and Emily are back at the Montgomery household...where it looks like a mailman is spying on Emily through the window? Seriously, I had to pause my DVR and squint at the scene here because why the heck is a mailman creeping on Emily?
Aria tries to call Byron, but he brushes her off, and we realize that he is sitting in his car, talking to someone. "I think she knows," he says ominously. Knows what?!
We then get an amazing flashback of Aria eavesdropping on her parents fighting. Apparently, Ella had gone to visit Charlotte in Radley after her arrest. Byron could not understand why Ella would sympathize with someone who legit tortured their daughter for years.
Byron: Charlotte will walk the streets of Rosewood over my dead body!
PLL Army: Oooooh snap.
After sharing this memory with Emily (but, like, why is she just thinking of it now?) Aria tears apart the house and Byron's car to look for his golf clubs. Sure enough, he's missing a 9-iron. (Whatever, I still don't think he did it.)
Hanna is down at the police station with Jordan and a lawyer. She is ready to confess to deleting the security footage when Lorenzo tells the lawyer that she is free to go. Apparently, the back-up drive had been lost. We later see Ashley coming home late at night, and of course, she pulls the back-up drive from her purse. Mama Marin, taking care of her own once again.
Meanwhile, Spencer and Caleb are working together to find the source of the text messages. They trace the texts to a garage in the middle of nowhere. Inside the garage is...a trash can. I'm getting mega #WhatsInTheBarrel flashbacks, but luckily, this time we get to see what's inside: several black hoodies, gloves, and another cell phone. Spencer picks up the phone and immediately reads a message: "I don't lurk in the shadows, I hide in plain sight."
As the episode nears its end, Spencer and Yvonne are working together to lead a Young Voters' Rally. It's actually super cute that they are bonding, despite, like, their moms running against one another and the minor fact that Yvonne is dating Spencer's ex-bf. The other liars aren't paying attention to Spencer's speech, because they're too busy analyzing the picture of the golf club from a few days ago. After studying the floor in the photo, Hanna realizes that the photo had been taken right there in Radley.
The last 30 seconds are filled with plot bombs. Byron calls Aria and demands to see her alone, immediately. However, before we can speculate what he wants to discuss, we see that creepy old mailman again…but this time, he's dressed as a hotel employee.
He gets into a car outside where he removes his glasses...his hat...and then his face. Yes, the creepy mailman/hotel worker was wearing a mask the whole time. Perhaps...made by the same man who made the Ali masks?!?!?!
Ugh, how will we wait another week?
Burning questions from tonight's episode:
1. Is Jordan hiding something? No one can be that perfect, right?
2. Who was Byron talking to in the car?
3. Will Sabrina be Emily's new love interest?
4. Who is under the old man mask?!
5. Wait...DID UBER "A" ORDER MAILMAN UNIFORMS LAST WEEK?!
6. Can I have a time machine so it can be next Tuesday right now? Thx.
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Ronaldo sees red as United beat City in the Abu derby; Van Persie earns Arsenal a vital win at Chelsea; Everton halt Spurs' upturn; Rovers fall to another defeat
Manchester City 0 – Manchester United 1 (Premier League, November 30, 2008) (Longer highlights here.) (MOTD highlights here.) After a tentative opening, Wayne Rooney had the first real chance of the derby with a shot in the box that was saved by Hart. United then began to turn up the pressure, Ronaldo sending a header over the bar before Dimitar Berbatov forced a fine one-handed save from Hart with another header moments later. And United continued to turn the screw with Patrice Evra lifting a shot just over the bar. But after dominating possession, United then suffered the biggest scare of the match as Stephen Ireland's shot scraped the outside of the post. Just as it looked like that half would end goalless City found themselves penned in their box, Carrick's shot was only parried by Hart and Rooney scored from close-range. (First half highlights here.) Garrido sent a free-kick just wide just after the hour mark, but the second half came to life when Cristiano Ronaldo made a huge error in judgment by handling a cross in the City box and receiving his marching orders after collecting his second yellow. At the death Wayne Rooney tried to score from 50-yards but Hart managed to scamper back and save the ball off the line.
Chelsea 1 – Arsenal 2 (Premier League, November 30, 2008) (Longer highlights here.) (MOTD highlights here.) 20 minutes in at Stamford Bridge and Frank Lampard forced a save from Almunia with a header. On the half hour the Arsenal goalie was at fault for Chelsea's opener, Almunia carelessly threw out the ball to lose the Gunners possession and Bosingwa's teasing cross was turned into his own net from Johan Djourou. (First half highlights here.) After soaking up a lot of pressure at the start of the second half, Arsenal sucker-punched the Blues with a powerful right-footed strike from Robin van Persie (offside), which left Cech grabbing thin air. The Gunners then stunned the Bridge with a second moments later, Adebayor won a header from a free-kick, and van Persie picked up the ball and hit a low shot on the turn. (Second half highlights here.)
Tottenham 0 – Everton 1 (Premier League, November 30, 2008) After a goalless first half at White Hart Lane, Tottenham having the better of the limited chances (first half highlights here), it was Everton who moved ahead after the break as Steven Pienaar broke the deadlock with a shot that deflected off Corluka.
Portsmouth 3 – Blackburn 2 (Premier League, November 30, 2008) (MOTD highlights here.) Blackburn plunged further into the relegation mire as Paul Ince's side lost at Fratton Park. After a goalless first half (highlights here) Rovers had drawn level through Matt Derbyshire and Tugay after goals from Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe had put the hosts 2-0 ahead at Fratton Park. But Sean Davis claimed his first goal since March 2006 with 11 minutes remaining to leave Blackburn second bottom.
Swansea 2 – Cardiff 2 (Championship, November 30, 2008) Darren Pratley gave the Swans the lead after 19 minutes before Joe Ledley blasted home Wayne Routledge's corner. Ross McCormack put Cardiff ahead from the spot after Fede Bessone fouled Michael Chopra. Cardiff had captain Stephen McPhail dismissed for a second yellow before Pintado hit the equaliser and Leon Britton saw red in injury time.
Preston 2 – Bristol City 0 (Championship, November 29, 2008)
Millwall 3 – Aldershot 0 (FA Cup, November 29, 2008) Gary Alexander struck a double for the Lions to put them in the third round.
Recreativo Huelva 1 – Villarreal 2 (La Liga, November 30, 2008) First half goals from Santi Cazorla and Ariel Ibagaza saw Villarreal move into a comfortable lead at the break (first half highlights here), and the Yellow Submarine never looked in danger of relinquishing the three points despite a late reply from Adrian Colunga.
Valencia 3 – Real Betis 2 (La Liga, November 30, 2008) Valencia took the lead when David Villa volleyed home after a well-worked attack from the home side. Mata doubled the lead after 20 minutes with a fine solo goal. After the break Betis got a foothold in the match with a Juanma strike that went in the near post. And after Marchena was sent off, Emana drew the visitors level from the spot, only for Rubin Baraja to restore Valencia's advantage in the 73rd minute.
Almeria 0 – Deportivo La Coruna 1 (La Liga, November 30, 2008) Negredo was sent off on 52 minutes for Depor before Verdu hit a 67th minute penalty against the bar. But Verdu quickly made amends with the winner on 75 minutes.
Espanyol 0 – Sporting Gijon 1 (La Liga, November 30, 2008) Carmelo smashed a 29th minute shot into the top corner to earn Sporting a win at Espanyol.
Malaga 4 – Osasuna 2 (La Liga, November 30, 2008) After a scoreless first half, Malaga went in front on 56 minutes through Apono's penalty after Javier Calleja had been brought down by Juanfran. Nabil Bahar headed home Adrian's cross for 2-0 on 62 minutes before Osasuna drew level through headers from Javad Nekounam and Miguel Flano on 79 and 81 minutes. But Albert Luque restored Malaga's lead on 84 minutes and Apono played in Eliseu to clinch the win two minutes into injury-time.
Athletic Bilbao 2 – Numancia 0 (La Liga, November 30, 2008) Bilbao lifted themselves out of the bottom three in the table as Fernando Llorente scored both goals over Numancia, who now slip into the relegation zone.
Valladolid 3 – Mallorca 0 (La Liga, November 30, 2008)
Atletico Madrid 4 – Racing Santander 1 (La Liga, November 30, 2008)
Palermo 3 – AC Milan 1 (Serie A, November 30, 2008) In the 25th minute Palermo's goalie Marco Amelia clattered into Pato on the edge of the box, with the ref pointing to the spot. Ronaldinho stepped up to convert the spot-kick but Amelia went from villain to hero saving the shot from the bucked-tooth Brazilian. And after the break Palermo may the Rossoneri pay as Fabrizio Miccoli fired home a brilliant opener after cutting in from the left hand side. Nine minutes later it was 2-nil as Edison Cavani headed home a second. The men in pink killed the game when Simplicio hit a third, Ronaldinho netting a late consolation from the penalty spot,
Inter Milan 2 – Napoli 1 (Serie A, November 30, 2008) Ivan Cordoba hooked Inter Milan into the lead against Napoli at the San Siro. Inter scored a brilliant second, Julio Cruz played a beautiful backheel into the path of Maicon, the Brazilian hit a cross-cum-shot and Sulley Muntari provided the deft finish to score. But Napoli got themselves back in the game when Ezequiel Lavezzi scored with a fine chip after a superb backheel from Marcelo Zalayeta.
Roma 1 – Fiorentina 0 (Serie A, November 30, 2008) The Giallorossi continued their superb recent form by beating the Viola, captain fantastic Francesco Totti scoring yet again to claim all three points.
Cagliari 1 – Sampdoria 0 (Serie A, November 30, 2008) A header from Jeda at the start of the second half was enough for the hosts to take all three points.
Genoa 1 – Bologna 1 (Serie A, November 30, 2008) Giuseppe Sculli headed Genoa in front on 55 minutes, but Marco Di Vaio's close-range header eight minutes later clinched a draw for Bologna.
Udinese 0 – Chievo 1 (Serie A, November 30, 2008) Udinese, who had top striker Antonio Di Natale sent off, lost their fourth league game in a row when a late Felipe own goal gave bottom side Chievo a crucial away win and ended a six-game losing streak.
Siena 1 – Torino 0 (Serie A, November 30, 2008) Massimo Maccarone scored the only goal of the game with a low shot on 19 minutes as Siena won at home.
Atalanta 2 – Lazio 0 (Serie A, November 30, 2008) Jaime Valdes broke the deadlock on 54 minutes and Sergio Floccari added the second on 68 minutes from Simone Padoin's pass.
Bochum 1 – Hamburg 1 (Bundesliga, November 30, 2008) Bochum's Stanislav Sestak hooked a lovely shot into the roof of the net, with his back towards the goal, after Hamburg failed to clear their lines from a free-kick. Ivica Olic equalised for Martin Jol's men, scoring from a tight angle in the 70th minute.
Stuttgart 2 – Schalke 0 (Bundesliga, November 30, 2008) Jan Simak ran on to a hopeful long ball and lobbed it over the keeper for the Stuttgart opener in the second half. Mario Gomez finished off another swift break a few minutes from time to secure Stuttgart's first win in six league games.
Borussia Dortmund 0 – Wolfsburg 0 (Bundesliga, November 30, 2008)
Lyon 0 – Valenciennes 0 (Ligue 1, November 29, 2008) Valenciennes shocked Lyon with a goalless draw at the Stade Gerland.
Sochaux 0 – Bordeaux 0 (Ligue 1, November 29, 2008) Bordeaux missed the opportunity to close ground on Lyon with a disappointing goalless draw.
Le Mans 2 – Caen 0 (Ligue 1, November 29, 2008) Modibo Maiga (51) and Yao Gervinho (61) got the goals to help secure only a second win in seven games and lift the club into the top half of the table.
Lille 1 – Lorient 1 (Ligue 1, November 29, 2008) Michel Bastos gave Lille the perfect start, handing them the lead after only eight minutes, but an own goal from Abil Rami on 35 minutes ensured the game finished all-square.
Ajax 1 – FC Utrecht 1 (Eredivisie, November 30, 2008) Miralem Sulejmani equalised Sander Keller's 35-minute opener for the visitors.
Trofense 2 – Rio Ave 0 (Superliga, November 30, 2008)
Pacos de Ferreira 1 – Estrela Amadora 0 (Superliga, November 30, 2008)
Galatasaray 3 – Hacettepe 1 (Super Lig, November 30, 2008) Sandro put the visitors into a surprise lead, but it was all-square at the break as Milan Baros pulled Gala level. Baros netted from the spot in the second half before Baros completed his hat-trick with an opportunist header.
Olympiakos 4 – Panionios 1 (Greek Super League, November 30, 2008)
Hajduk Split 3 – NK Osijek 1 (1. HNL, November 30, 2008) Andric hit a brace and Ibricic netted the third as Hajduk won yet another match at a canter.
Newcastle Jets 1 – Adelaide United 1 (A-League, November 30, 2008) Matt Thompson gave the Jets the lead in the 56th minute with a powerful low drive after good lead up work from Jason Naidovski, before Sasa Ognenovski scored with the last kick of the game to earn Adelaide a point.
Flamengo 3 – Goias 3 (Campeonato Brasileiro, November 30, 2008)
Ipatinga 1 – Gremio 4 (Campeonato Brasileiro, November 30, 2008)
Boca Juniors 2 – Racing Club 1 (Apertura, November 30, 2008) Juan Roman Riquelme's double kept Boca on course for the title.
Tigre 3 – River Plate 1 (Apertura, November 30, 2008)


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