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Barack Obama and the cost of doing nothing
The German philosopher and political theorist Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel (1770-1831) said that "All that is real is reasonable, and all that is reasonable is real." Frederick Engels, the collaborator and supporter of Karl Marx, took this to imply that "the value of a social or political phenomenon is its transitoriness," as Austin Lewis wrote in the introduction to "Feuerbach: the Roots of Socialist Philosophy" (1919) by Engels.
Wind the clock forward a century, closer to the early days of the Obama Administration — days of financial crisis and fear when Wall Street was "melting, melting" a la the wicked witch in the Wizard of Oz. Economist Larry Summers reportedly advised President Obama that time will heal the wounds of the financial markets and that no further action to restructure the big banks or the housing market is needed. The view of leaving the big banks alone is consistent with the line taken by Summers' political sponsor, former Citigroup Chairman and Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin, who has served as the political protector of Wall Street in Washington for a quarter century.
Writing in The International Economy, "Angela's Amateur Hour," Klaus Engelen notes that Summers has criticized German chancellor Angela Merkel's actions in the euro crisis by supporting the central bankers in Frankfurt, an explicit censure of the EU debate over whether to impose losses on bond holders of insolvent EU banks.
Said Summers: "The European Central Bank is right in its concern that punishing creditors for the sake of teaching lessons or building political support is reckless in a system that depends on confidence." But can we build or maintain public confidence in markets or governments upon castles made of sand?
Both Marx and Engels, as well as free market theorists, suggest that all things in politics and life change. The US economy in the post WWII period is certainly an example of this, with the demographic bulge we call the Baby Boom acting as a deterministic wave in terms of economic policy and financial market performance.
Yet somehow both Rubin, Summers and their minions, such as Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, seem to think that we can ignore these changes and simply continue along without making any fundamental fiscal and financial decisions — especially changes that will inconvenience them or their associates and clients on Wall Street.
But confidence based on mere rhetoric is an illusion. Confidence in the financial markets starts and ends with getting paid, with the ability of counterparties to perform on their obligations, of investors to value financial assets and consumers to purchase or sell homes. So while the arguments of Summers and others — that we should not reduce debt and compel the bond holders of the largest US banks to contribute to solving the problems in the banking and housing sectors may seem attractive today — they ultimately lead us down the road to long-term economic malaise and political instability.
The reason that Chancellor Merkel and her counterparts in the other EU nations have argued for requiring pain from at least some of the holders of bank debt is that there is no longer any choice. Most of the large banks in the EU are book insolvent as we define it in the US. With the ECB already purchasing the debt of member states in the open market and the EU's ability to fund these operations limited to the printing press, Western European states are confronted with the grim task of restoring solvency to their banks and nation states by reducing debt.
"There isn't any bailout big enough to rescue the third largest economy in the eurozone the way there was with Greece, Ireland, and Portugal," notes Engelen with respect to the prospect of an Italian default. "Italy can only rescue itself." Thus, with the endgame for Greece seemingly at hand, the next countries in question are Italy and Spain.
Both in the US and in the EU, politicians such as Barack Obama and Angela Merkel have been struggling to manage an economic problem that is problematic in political terms. The path of least resistance politically has been to temporize and talk. But by following the advice of Rubin and Summers, and avoiding tough decisions about banks and solvency, President Obama has only made the crisis more serious and steadily eroded public confidence. In political terms, Obama is morphing into Herbert Hoover, as I wrote in one of my first posts for Reuters.com, "In a new period of instability, Obama becomes Hoover."
Whereas two or three years ago, a public-private approach to restructuring insolvent banks could have turned around the economic picture in relatively short order, today the cost to clean up the mess facing Merkel, Obama and other leaders of western European nations is far higher and the degree of unease among the public is growing. You may thank Larry Summers, Robert Rubin and the other members of the "do nothing" chorus around President Obama for this unfortunate outcome.
It is still not too late for our leaders to get ahead of the accumulating fear that eats away daily at public confidence in currencies and markets from Los Angeles to Berlin. But the first step to turning things around is to understand that doing nothing, as has been the strategy in both the US and EU since 2008, is no longer a viable strategy. When the public sees government and private institutions acting with purpose to address the core issue of solvency, then confidence will start to recover.
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Let's not insult Herbert Hoover, who had a real record of accomplishment before he took office. And while Hoover also listened to calls for austerity during HIS Depression, worsening it, he also established the powerful and effective Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The closest parallel to the RFC for Obama would be the predatory HAMP, which actually made matters worse for the trusting souls who enmeshed themselves in it.
No, a more correct parallel for Obama would be Warren G. Harding — a pretty face who fronted for corrupt interests and whose campaign slogan, "return to normalcy," was quite similar to, and just as vacuous as, Obama's calls for unity, hopey change, and so forth.
(Stop Corruption And Repression Effective 20.12.2012)
Banks were given a very important privilege to create money in the form of extending credit. This function requires diligence and careful consideration in regard to individual credit risks as well as to overall credit levels in the system. The financial crisis revealed that the banks were operating at too high a leverage and with too much risk. They were used to be saved by the Central Banks and certain that in times of difficulties the Central Banks were there to save them. They were like trained dogs and their master Greenspan or Bernanke would always be there to rescue them when unforeseen difficulties arose.
That may be true but that does not absolve them from their obligation to monitor overall debt levels in the system as well as being diligent in evaluating the debtors ability to not only service a debt but to be able to repay it over time. The banks clearly failed in this function that is the core function of banking but focused mainly on their compensation packages. The way these bankers enriched themselves in the process of driving the financial system into a wall was appalling and the average income earner was never able to comprehend their schemes but preferred to simply ignore them. Of course, the bankers explained their outrages income levels with free market principles of supply and demand, where the best simply could be hired with those kinds of benefits only. In hindsight those superior managers seem to have missed their mark considerably. The most interesting aspect of all of this is the fact that, after we have been more than 3 years in this financial crisis, the bankers continue to loot the system as if nothing ever happened.
True to form the Central Banks "saved" the financial system by saving those great financial institutions without whom the system would have collapsed, as was argued. Hardly were we out of the danger of collapse, the banks immediately went back to their old ways and were certain that this was a problem that would occur just once in a lifetime and now all was clear again. The real problem, however, had not been addressed but had simply been muddied.
In actuality, the losses produced of extending unsustainable levels of credit by the banks have been transferred to the public. Different ways were chosen to achieve this task in the form of free money for the banks, injection of government funds into some institutions, increase of basic money supply and so on.
The threat of system collapse would have been labelled blackmail if it would have occurred in another setting. However the bankers were able to influence the media, the legislators and regulators in their favour with all the financial resources available to them. Nobody was made to take any responsibility and no one was taken to account.
This represents a serious violation of the spirit of the Rule of Law that is the basis of western society. It seems that now the new rule is Might is Right. This changes many parameters in the compass of the social system within the western world. No one can be sure on what level and when one will be subjected to the financial abuse of those elites. Presently, the people in charge are trying to enhance financial repression of which one form is to keep interest rates below the level of inflation which affects mainly those that lived within their means over the past many years; another clear violation of the spirit of the Rule of Law as it transfers losses from bad investments to the innocent and decent part of the population. In addition, the increased level of government debt puts in doubt all those benefits promised by governments the world over.
It is interesting how the banks were able to confuse the public who was/is unable to grasp the actual situation. But considering the banker's great financial resources, it seems not that much of a miracle to influence the media and the legislator and having politicians do their bidding. The question is what the heck can WE, THE PEOPLE do about it.
Usually, we could address such things on a political level as we are a democracy, right? But it seems that the system has been corrupted by all the money sloshing around and it is extremely difficult to find any electable person that will act against those powerful interests. In addition, it will take many years until sufficient numbers of persons with the new thinking and with integrity not to be corrupted by those lobbying efforts will be elected to office that will implement the changes needed. So, what should we do? Start a revolution?
Well, the blackmail used by the banks may be the only way to address the injustices that have occurred over the past few years. They showed us how to leverage one's limited resources to achieve one's goal. Therefore the following proposal to start the movement "SCARE 20.12.2012" should be seen in this context. The idea is that if by that time (20.12.2012) some serious injustices have not been removed from the system, people will start to withdraw their money from all financial institutions driving them into default. And it might work, because those who hesitate to support this threat may be left with no money as the banks will have to close down before all has been paid out.
Now, what demands are made if that scenario is to be avoided.
1. Bankers and past Bankers (all those working in the financial industry that earned in excess of $500k plus annually for more than 2 years during the past 15 years and this without any downside risk i.e. risk of financial losses, except the possibility of losing their job) have to be made personally accountable for their past activities and be removed from any such position that might directly or indirectly have influence on the money creation and lending aspects of the economy (this includes regulating agencies and politics) before 20.12.2012.
2. Present and past regulators have to be made personally accountable for their past activities and be removed from any such position that might directly or indirectly have influence on the money creation and lending aspects of the economy (this includes financial institutions and politics) before 20.12.2012.
3. Politicians that accept any financial support from institutions that are involved in the money creation and lending aspects of the economy will have to face a jail term of no less than 2 years without the possibility of parole.
When these 3 points are implemented before 20.12.2012, we the public will not destroy the financial system but support the way to find back to the RULE OF LAW and away from the idea of MIGHT IS RIGHT.
"This represents a serious violation of the spirit of the Rule of Law that is the basis of western society." I think this is the central point, that has been obscured for over a decade. In fact I place the starting point as President Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon. It's been downhill ever since. The most egregious instance has been President Obama's, "We must look forward, not back." This is the ultimate source of the malaise that is growing everywhere and slowly increasing as people slowly become aware of the many instances of fraud perpetrated by the super used car salesmen who head the TBTF institutions.
Basil O'bama sold his soul for the Health Care Bill at the cost of all other social maladies. His jobs program is perpetual emergency unemployment benefits. If you think the major benefits of health care reform are going to be realized by the masses then you are destined the pathetic disappointment of altruistic idealism. The health care reform bill was passed to benefit the insurance and health care industries. O'bama's legacy will be that of "the ultimate sell-out" ..
Warren Buffett is a parasite for this reason – he has based his being on his insurance business. His insurance business is secondary and parasitic. His main source of income is sucking the life out of people who make money. If he tells you any different he is lying to you.


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If you have any accessibility requirements please call our box office to book tickets, we'll always do everything we can to accomodate you but there are some restrictions due to the layout of our venues. You can find out more using the links below.
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We are an accredited Living Wage employer. This means we pay our employees according to the rates recommended by the Living Wage Foundation - not the lower National Living Wage set by the government.
However, as well has having a commitment to our staff to ensure a fair days pay for a fair days work, we also want to provide the best deal for our audiences and make live comedy as accessible to everyone as possible.
While paying the Living Wage does sometimes mean we have to pass extra costs on to the customer, we still endeavour to keep prices as low as we can. Our Edinburgh club also hosts a completely FREE improv comedy show every Sunday afternoon.
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We're not a massive venue - so usually best suited to couples and small groups of friends. As such we specifically limit the number of larger group bookings we take on any evening, so please get in touch with the box office rather than book individually or in smaller blocks as it can cause problems for you on the door and occasionally we have to turn away groups. We do ask for a bonded deposit for all larger groups - £10 per head payable in cash, by cheque or leave a card with us. If nothing else it's taxi money for the way home!
Our weekend and special shows regularly sell out so it's best to book as far in advance as you can for those events. For most week night shows you are able to buy tickets at the door on the night, but we'd recommend arriving for the doors opening to ensure the best chance of entry.
We don't send tickets, except during the Edinburgh Fringe. We will email you a confirmation of your booking. You can print it off and bring it with you, show the confirmation email on your phone or quote your name and booking reference number to the door staff.
You can buy tickets in person at The Stand Edinburgh box office, which is open 10am to 7pm Mon-Fri and 12-7pm Sat, or at The Stand Newcastle box office bistro, which is open daily from 11am to 11pm. Please note that Glasgow does not have a box office and is only open to the public at the door times stated for each performance.
Concessions apply to the following and we require the following ID:
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No, our venues have unreserved seating and standing room. We recommend that you arrive as close to doors opening time as possible if you want to get a seat. Although the majority of the venue is seated, those who arrive after all the seats are taken stand in the bar area. If you have a disability or are unable to stand for any reason then you must contact us in advance.
No, all our venues have unreserved seating and standing room. It's up to your group to get in early for seats.
It's better to arrive as close to the doors opening as possible as the clubs fill up quickly, especially at weekends.
No, our venues have unreserved seating and standing room. If you are looking to eat in Edinburgh or from the venue menu in Newcastle then we'd recommend you arrive for the doors opening to get seats. If you want to eat in the Newcastle Bistro above the venue you can book a table there by calling 0191 232 0707
We serve food in Edinburgh on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm. The kitchen is also open on Sunday afternoon for our free lunch time show. In Glasgow we have a selection of hot toasted sandwiches available at our evening shows. And in Newcastle we serve meals from 10am daily in the bistro or from 7pm in the club.
If you are coming in a large group to our Edinburgh venue then we recommend you pre-order your food. If you're coming in a small group or to our Glasgow venue then you can just order when you arrive. In Newcastle we take bookings in advance for our bistro on 0191 232 0707. If you prefer you can just order on the night from the menu in the club. Alcohol cannot be pre-ordered and bar tabs are not available, in accordance with licensing laws.
No, we try to keep ticket prices are low as possible for everyone.
If you have reserved tickets to be paid cash on arrival you must be there by 8.15pm as reserved tickets will then go back on sale at the door (this excludes shows outwith normal start times). If you have paid in advance for your tickets you can arrive at any point before the show starts - but we have unreserved seating and standing room so we recommend you arrive early if you want seats.
Most shows run for 2 hours, including intervals, but can run on slightly. Generally week day shows will finish about 10.30pm and Friday and Saturday shows will end around 11.15pm.
No, we want everyone to enjoy their night out and our clubs and aim for a theatre-like environment when the acts are on stage. Some performers encourage audience interaction, in which case feel free to join in when you are spoken to. Please don't be offended if we ask you to be quiet - other people have paid to listen to comedy, not you and your friends.
We can refund any advance purchase tickets to the value of the ticket price. Contact our box office on 0131 558 7272 during office hours (10am-7pm Monday to Friday and 12pm to 7pm on Saturday) to arrange a refund prior to your visit at the club. We cannot refund the 50p booking charge. Please note: We cannot refund tickets on the door on the night.
All our evening shows are over 18s. We also operate a challenge 25 policy so if you're lucky enough to look younger then you will be asked for ID. We only accept a UK or European driver's license, a valid passport or proof of age card bearing a PASS hologram.
Access is via stairs at the front of the building. The stairs are well lit and in good condition. Seven steps down, turn 90deg, then two more steps to gain access. Staff are always available to assist, however advance notice is appreciated - email firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone on 0131 558 7272. Level access to backstage loo. We are happy to book a free of charge carer's ticket and to provide a queue jumping service so you can get in before the rest of the audience if you wish. Due to fire regulations we can only have one wheelchair user in the premises at any time.
Unfortunately The Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow is in the basement of a listed building, and there is a reasonably steep flight of 15 stairs down to the entrance. The staircase is approx. 4Ft wide and has handrails on both sides. The turning circle is 4ft x 4ft at the bottom of the stairs into the club. Once inside, the venue is all on one level, with one disabled access cubicle in each of the ladies and gents toilets. The venue does offer assistance on the stairs into the club, but we are aware that this is not always suitable. With prior warning we can lift a chair and user down and back up the stairs, although would ask that patrons bring as light a chair as possible. We will endeavour to help anyone with requirements covered by the DDA, but please contact us in advance to discuss by email on firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone on 0141 212 3389. We are happy to book a free of charge carer's ticket. Due to fire regulations we can only have one wheelchair user in the premises at any time.
Access to The Stand Comedy Club Newcastle is through our main entrance on High Bridge. The street has a footpath in fair condition and the road is cobbled. We have liaised with Newcastle City Council and installed a purpose-built fully accessible hydraulic lift to allow access to the venue. Customers wishing to access the lift will come through our cafe/bistro and into the courtyard where the lift is situated. This is covered by a weather proof canopy ensuring that anyone using it is kept dry and comfortable.
The lift is designed to hold two persons so if assistance is required it can be accommodated. The lift is an Artico 7000, please follow the link for technical data on style and capacity if required. Once downstairs we have a 1/12 ramp installed to allow customers who require wheelchair access to obtain their ticket from the box office and enter or exit the venue easily. We would be more than happy to provide additional information on any access issues if required. Please contact 0191 300 9700 or email firstname.lastname@example.com for any additional information.
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The Staff, Parents' Association and Student Council at St Brendan's, mindful of the considerable change involved in the movement from primary to secondary have together devised a programme of gradual introduction to life in the college.
Following the Open Night and a decision to enrol, all students in the catchment are invited to a social event in the college, thereby beginning the student familiarity with the building and the rhythms of the college.
Following the February Assessment, students are invited to two further three hour activity sessions in the College. Managed by Parents, teachers and students the layout of the school, reading a timetable, taster elements of subjects, practical information about life in the college, lunch time activities, uniform, behaviour and subject expectations and the extracurricular elements of school life are explored.
Students also work on their hopes and anxieties about the transfer. Supports such as the Base Group, Peer Mentoring and Pastoral Care systems are also discussed in workshop format.


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Marine takes down burglar in his parent's Wash. home
By NICOLE HENSLEY | The (Spokane, Wash.) Spokesman-Review | Published: December 29, 2012
After two dangerous tours in Afghanistan, Marine Cpl. Alex Pohle confronted a new threat on the home front: a burglar in his parent's Spokane Valley home.
Home for the holidays, the 22-year-old Pohle returned to their house after running errands and found the front door open "as plain as a summer's day." The family dog sat in the front yard along the 12400 block of East Desmet Road.
Without hesitation Pohle rushed inside after telling his wife to stay in the car. He stormed into the home, burst into his parents bedroom and took suspected burglar Christopher Schwanke, 43, to the floor.
After a short struggle, Pohle had him in a choke hold and Schwanke pleaded for his freedom. "Let me go, let me go," Pohle's mom heard Schwanke begging before he stopped moving.
Pohle credited his military training for the take down move and pointed out the blood on his pants and shirt that didn't belong to him.
Alex and his parents, Kerrie and Jim, held the burglar down until Spokane Valley deputies arrived within minutes - around 10:45 a.m.
A deputy raced through the front door with a 12-gauge shotgun in hand, Pohle said, and took Schwanke into custody.
"They were like 'Who put the thumpin' on him?'" Pohle said. "I did."
Pohle said his nerves were not shaken, but he quickly smoked a cigarette until his grandparents showed up. "Grandpa says they picked on the wrong Marine," said Pohle's grandmother, Audrey Knottel."He's a strong kid."
Kerrie Pohle, Alex's mother, said: "He doesn't know his own strength."
That strength came in handy during his time in Afghanistan when a roadside bomb hit his convoy in the Helmand Province.
Pohle recalls the ringing in his ears. The blast disabled his vehicle. Nobody died.
Now stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Pohle has four more years to go and hopes to become a drill sergeant for future Marines. His father says he has the voice for it.
Ultimately, Pohle hopes for a career in the Washington State Patrol as a trooper.
As for the ransacked Pohle home, Jim Pohle, Alex's father, is simply glad they had someone there to take care of it. The burglar tried to get away with Jim Pohle's hunting gear and his wife's jewelry.
Deputies described the burglar as a repeat offender with a 27-year criminal record.
Medics took Schwanke to a local hospital for his injuries. He was then booked into Spokane County Jail for residential burglary.
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Beta - Crack | Mediafire
Genre: Action
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Publisher: Valve
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) will expand upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched 12 years ago.
CS: GO features new maps, characters, and weapons and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust, etc.). In addition, CS: GO will introduce new gameplay modes, matchmaking, leader boards, and more.
"Counter-Strike took the gaming industry by surprise when the unlikely MOD became the most played online PC action game in the world almost immediately after its release in August 1999," said Doug Lombardi at Valve. "For the past 12 years, it has continued to be one of the most-played games in the world, headline competitive gaming tournaments and selling over 25 million units worldwide across the franchise. CS: GO promises to expand on CS' award-winning gameplay and deliver it to gamers on the PC as well as the next gen consoles and the Mac."
CS: GO is being developed by Valve in cooperation with Seattle-based Hidden Path Entertainment. The title is targeted for release in early 2012 and will be playable at this year's PAX Prime and Eurogamer Expo.
Installing the game:
1) Install VMware Workstation v8.0.1 Full;
2) Run VMware, in the "File" menu - "Open" to select "Open image format for virtual machines" and import the folder Image \ CSGOBeta.ovf.
3) Start the game with a shortcut on the desktop virtual machine.
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Conflict, Court, or Another Way? Different Ways of Resolving a Family Dispute
Recorded on November 22, 2012 - This webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series looks at a variety of ways to settle issues about children, property, and support, when a woman ends the relationship with her partner. What are the pros and cons of mediation, arbitration, and court, especially when there is or was abuse in the family? METRAC's Legal Director, Tamar Witelson, discusses the issues with Victoria Starr, a specialist in family law practice, and founder of Starr Family Law.
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Here at River Breeze RV Park, the FHU sites are grass and very level. It's been a bit windy here so we did not put out our awning. We didn't even really set up anything but the barbecue and the satellite dish as we are only here for two nights. I love this little park. Lots of green around us. Access to the river, not that we have any water craft with us, but still it is nice. It is quiet. I heard freeway noise from I-10 early this morning but otherwise not at all. There are a fair number of park models and trailers that are for rent. This time of year, they are empty. I imagine in the summer it gets packed and I would probably not enjoy the peace and quiet so much. Plus it would be way too hot for me, so I wouldn't be here anyway.
As I said, then intention was to check out all the RV Parks. We took the Ehrenburg-Parker Highway to Parker. Not much along this road. Some agriculture and some desert/scrub land. You don't get too close to the river once you leave Ehrenburg, until you get to Parker. We drove through Parker thinking we'd check out the RV Parks there on our way back so we did not keep having to cross traffic. Got all the way up to the Cattail Cove State Park, when we realized we had already driven through that park four years ago. We headed back toward Parker and decided to drive over the Parker Dam. Oh oh....so much for checking out those RV Parks in Parker. Oops. If you haven't been over the dam, be forewarned that you can not take big trucks, trailers, MH or anything like that on that road. Even our Ford F250 Extended Cab truck was a tight fit. Speed limit is 5 mph.
Once you cross the bridge, you will see a sign warning about free range burros crossing the road. And they mean it.
The above pictures show the burros free roaming around the River Lodge Resort in Parker Dam, CA. We decided to drive through the resort to check out the spaces. It is a big place, with many of the water front sites now taken up by park models. There are still a few back in spots that look nice.
I stopped to talk with this gal who looked very comfortable, enjoying her stay here. This particular section had a small patch of grass under the trees. The rigs were parked across the drive
The only downfall is that where ever there is an open patch of grassy field, there is burro poop. I guess you just have to be careful in picking your site. Note the RV Parks across the river; someday we will go look at those ones too.
You can't really tell from the picture above, but you would be stepping around piles all over the place. Those burros do wander where ever they want.
We continued down Hwy 62 to Earp. We could drive over the bridge to Parker, AZ and come back via the Ehrenburg-Parker Hwy or AZ 95. Or we could follow Hwy 62 to CA Hwy 95 and drive back through Blythe. We opted for the latter. I started kicking myself before we got to 95. It was 18 miles from Earp to the junction with 95, then 48 miles to Blythe. It was a very long, uninteresting, boring road with no services. And wouldn't you know it, we got stopped at the railroad crossing in Vidal. And all I could see in Vidal was the railroad crossing. Unless you like driving a 2 lane highway with lots of dips, no services, and a boring view, I would advise crossing the bridge at Earp, going through Parker and down the Arizona 95. The view is not much better, but the road is and you will make much better time. I was so glad when we could finally see the semis cruising down I-10 in the distance.
As we head off to Phoenix tomorrow, we decided to get diesel at the Flying J which is the first exit off of I-10 as you enter Arizona. The good new is that we only paid $3.77 a gallon for fuel. That's the best price yet! The bad new is that they are repaving, repairing or expanding the road to access the Flying J, Wendy's and the Best Western Hotel there. The traffic back up is a nightmare, requiring a State Patrol car, and at least 3 flaggers directing traffic. If you are pulling a rig or driving a MH, I would advise finding a different gas station up the road.
For now, I'm off to open a Coronita (7 oz Corona bottles we found in Menifee) and sit outside to enjoy the breeze. It's 82 degrees out which is just this side of warm for us.


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England draw Scotland in 2018 World Cup qualifyingEngland are drawn with Scotland in their 2018 World Cup qualifying group.
Jul 25, 18:01
Result: Australia beat Scotland by seven wicketsCo-hosts Australia lose just three wickets on their way to reaching a victory target of 131 set by Scotland at the Cricket World Cup.
Mar 14, 09:21
Scotland all out for 130Australia will chase 131 after dominating with the ball against Scotland in their World Cup clash.
Mar 14, 06:30
Live Commentary: Australia vs. Scotland - as it happenedRelive Sports Mole's over-by-over updates of Australia's seven-wicket victory over winless Scotland at Hobart as the co-hosts secure second place in Pool A.
Mar 14, 03:00
Scotland captain Preston Mommsen: Majid Haq will "definitely be back"Scotland captain Preston Mommsen insists that Majid Haq still has a future with the international team despite being sent home from the World Cup for social media comments.
Mar 13, 20:45
Scotland bowler Majid Haq sent home from World CupScotland's record wicket-taker Majid Haq is sent home from the World Cup due to a "breach of Cricket Scotland's internal code of conduct".
Mar 11, 14:15
Result: Sri Lanka secure 148-run victory over Scotland in World Cup clashSri Lanka secure a 148-run victory over Scotland in their World Cup clash in Hobart, leaving their opponents still without a win in the tournament.
Mar 11, 11:00
Record-breaking Kumar Sangakkara punishes ScotlandKumar Sangakkara scores his fourth successive one-day international century to leave Scotland with a mountain to climb if they are to pick up their first World Cup win.
Mar 11, 07:35
Kyle Coetzer praises Scotland performance despite World Cup exitKyle Coetzer believes that Bangladesh deserve huge credit for chasing down 319 to overcome his Scotland side in today's pool meeting at the Cricket World Cup.
Mar 5, 14:45
Result: Bangladesh boost quarter-final hopes with win over ScotlandBangladesh record a six-wicket victory in Nelson to end Scotland's slim hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Mar 5, 05:57
Result: Kyle Coetzer century helps Scotland to 318-8 against BangladeshKyle Coetzer becomes the first Scotland batsman to score a century at the Cricket World Cup as the Scots set Bangladesh 319 to win their Pool A clash in Nelson.
Mar 5, 01:56
Scotland's Preston Mommsen baffled by World Cup defeat to AfghanistanScotland captain Preston Mommsen says that he can't put his finger on what went wrong for his team in today's World Cup Pool A defeat to Afghanistan.
Feb 26, 11:06
Result: Afghanistan claim dramatic one-wicket victory over ScotlandAfghanistan claim their first World Cup win with a one-wicket victory over Scotland in a dramatic Pool A game in Dunedin.
Feb 26, 06:09
Scotland set Afghanistan 211 for victoryScotland recover from 144-8 to set Afghanistan 211 to win the Cricket World Cup clash in Dunedin.
Feb 26, 01:47
Scotland captain "disappointed" by 119-run loss to EnglandPreston Mommsen is left feeling "disappointed" after Scotland fell to a heavy defeat at the hands of England in the Cricket World Cup.
Feb 23, 05:48
Moeen Ali relieved as England beat Scotland by 119 runsMatch-winner Moeen Ali urges his England teammates to go on a winning run after they beat Scotland today.
Feb 23, 05:38
Result: England secure comfortable 119-run win over ScotlandA century from Moeen Ali helps England to a routine 119-run win over Scotland in Pool A.
Feb 23, 05:15
Moeen Ali stars as England close in on first World Cup winMoeen Ali stars by grabbing a century as England reinvigorate their Cricket World Cup campaign by setting Scotland a target of 304 in Christchurch.
Feb 23, 01:56
Team News: England unchanged for Scotland clashEngland resist the temptation to make changes for their Pool A clash with Scotland at the World Cup.
Feb 22, 22:04
Live Commentary: World Cup: England vs. Scotland - as it happenedRelive Sports Mole's over-by-over updates of England's 119-run win over Scotland at Christchurch as Eoin Morgan's team finally kickstart their World Cup campaign.
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When I first became single, I thought I'd enjoy seeing different men without getting involved. But as soon as I've had sex with a man, I start thinking about him all the time - even if I'm not that interested. Why can't I have no-strings sex like men do?
Women aren't biologically impelled to have sex with as many different men as possible. We are, instead, physiologically hard-wired to become attached to a sexual partner - in case he impregnates us. The struggle for equal rights is about having choices, and just because a girl can sleep with anyone she likes doesn't mean she has to. If one-night stands don't suit you, don't have them. By the way, men don't get away with no-strings sex either - they're left feeling just as empty by soulless sex as we are. Try having flirtatious fun without having sex. It's just as delicious but doesn't leave you feeling vulnerable afterwards.


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St Katherine's Pier *
St Katherine's Pier is found on the north side of the river, to the east side of London's iconic Tower Bridge. If you are organising a party and looking for the perfect venue then a CPBS boat from St Katherines is ideal, especially if Tower Pier is not available, or you just want to avoid the crowds.
*Please note that additional charges may be applicable at this pier.
On the Thames path at the bottom of St.Katherine's Way, adjacent to Tower Thistle Hotel, SE1
Suitable for:
Family celebrations, office parties, club nights, student parties, and many more boat party events
Can be used by these party boats:
Golden Jubilee, Golden Flame, Golden Sunrise and Golden Star
Transport Links:
Tower Hill Underground station.
Fenchurch Street Rail Station.
Tower Gateway Docklands Light Railway. Nearest bus routes: 15, 42, 78, 100, RV1, X1, X2, X10, X114
Other Details:
Wheelchair access: Step-free access from Thames Path.
Parking: Tower Thistle Hotel underground car park (patrons only) and metered parking in St Katharine's Way.
Drop off point at Tower Thistle Hotel reception. Taxis can be ordered from hotel foyer.
Fascinating fact!
St Katherine's Dock took its name from the medieval St Katherine's by the Tower hospital that used to stand on the site.
*Please note this pier may incur an additional charge, we will confirm this with you once we have contacted the pier with details of your booking.
"Thank you and your colleagues at CPBS for your help in organising the party on the Golden Flame. My committee and I were impressed by the efficient welcome and service we encountered from the crew the whole function ran very smoothly. People I spoke to said that they had enjoyed themselves thoroughly and that they greatly appreciated the boat ride down the Thames. Such a tremendous success!"David from UCL, Golden Flame, 24th March
"I am delighted to say my group's pleasure cruise along the Thames aboard "Golden Star" was a great success, and everything ran completely to plan. All of my guests had a great experience and I didn't hear a single hint of a complaint! The catering was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Thank you for your assistance and advice in helping me arrange my event, and to your Company for the smooth running of the day!"Mike, Golden Star, 29th March
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The Telugu film Kick with Ravi Teja and Ileana D'Cruz in the lead roles was a super hit. The movie is now being made in Kannada and Deepa Sannidhi will be playing the role of Ileana D'Cruz. She has been cast to star opposite Upendra. The remake is supposed to be titledSupero Ranga and is directed by N Loknath and produced by K. Manju. The story revolves round two cops and how they deal with different situations depicted in the film.
Deepa's career is definitely on a role. She has worked with some of the leading stars of the industry like Darshan and Puneet Rajkumar during her short career on the silver screen. She is now working with the golden star Ganesh in the movie Sakkare. The movie is being directed by Abhay Simha. She is also appearing opposite Yash in another movie titled Jaanu. It is directed by Preetham Gubbi. Now she gets to romance a golden star like Upendra. He on the other hand is busy with his work on Brahma and brahmana. According to repports, he has already signed on for Supero Ranga which will be his third movie.


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Latest Weather Blog
Parts of I-10 Basin Bridge closed until early Saturday
WHISKEY BAY- One person was killed in a crash on the I-10 Basin Bridge after the vehicle they were in flipped on the bridge deck and rolled off the side into the swamp Friday night.
There were five children and two adults in the car at the time of the crash. It is unclear as of this post who the deceased person is.
The crash closed both westbound lanes of the interstate but one re-opened nearly an hour after the crash. An alert from State Police advised people to avoid I-10 near Ramah in Iberville Parish until 3 a.m. Saturday at the earliest. Troopers said they will be closing the highway system intermittently overnight Friday.
Witnesses told WBRZ News 2, shortly after the crash the bridge was filled with emergency crews working to pull people from the swamp below. Six people were rescued from the crash and one person was transported to a hospital by a medical helicopter. Others were taken by an ambulance. The seventh person died in the vehicle.
The crash happened at milepost 132.6, just west of where I-10 elevates over the Atchafalaya Basin.
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Happy Anything But a Card Monday!!
I'm not sure about your corner of the world, but in my little corner, it's beginning to feel A LOT like fall. Beginning to smell and look that way too!
The only time of the year I eat fresh apples is when fall arrives and I can pick Michigan apples - so you can bet, we've got LOTS of apples in our house right now - and LOTS of homemade applesauce too! :)
Of course, as usual, I digress....but the reason I mention fall, is when fall arrives, Halloween isn't too far around the corner! :) And with Halloween, there are great treats to be had by all!
Well, today Miss Cheryl First whipped up this adorable little Halloween Treat Jar (I'm going to Cheryl's for Halloween treats!!!)
She whipped up this adorable jar featuring the new Trick or Treat Feet digi and the Halloween Circle Sentiments - Best Witches digi too.
Visit Cheryl First's blog for all the details on this super spooky sweet treat jar!
Happy Craftin'!


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Every student has a different dream for their future—their potential as wide open as their possibilities. With every dream, there's a path waiting to be taken, discoveries to be made and abilities to be realized. And that's where we come in: to inspire, to guide, to challenge and to nurture.
At PVSchools, we believe parents are our partners and we embrace that partnership. Every day, with everything we do, we demonstrate that we are as invested as you are in making sure your child receives a world-class education.


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Foster City, CA joins 26+ California towns partnering with SeeClickFix
Today, Foster City, CA launches "Foster City Access" powered by SeeClickFix to give the public a quick, easy way to report issues directly into the City's workflow. Now, Foster City's 32,000+ population will be able to use SeeClickFix's free, easy-to-use app and web tools to provide city staff with pictures, videos, specific descriptions, and more. This information will be centralized in a CRM to quickly acknowledge these requests, communicate easily, assign work and route requests to the right department and individual. The mobile app is available for download on Android and iPhone. In addition to the mobile apps, residents can send reports to seeclickfix.com. Have additional questions? Our videos might help — feel free to share with neighbors, coworkers, & friends:


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Kentucky Students
An IU Degree at In-state Tuition Rates
A trip across the river can cut your college costs. If you live in Bullitt, Jefferson, Meade, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, or Trimble counties in Kentucky, you're eligible for in-state tuition at IU Southeast. How? It's a great program called Reciprocity.
Kentucky Students: Get started at IU Southeast
Tuition and Cost
For a full-time, undergraduate student, tuition costs about $3,536.16 per semester. For more information regarding tuition, fees, and payment options please visit the Office of the Bursar's webpage.
Our campus is located just off I-265. Get directions from your place to ours.
Distance to IU Southeast Campus
- Louisville:
- Crescent Hill to IU Southeast – 10 mi. (approximately 10 minutes)
- The Highlands to IU Southeast – 10 mi. (approximately 10 minutes)
- St. Matthews to IU Southeast – 13 mi. (approximately 15 minutes)
- Jeffersontown to IU Southeast – 20 mi. (approximately 20 minutes)
- Bullitt County:
- Mt. Washington to IU Southeast – 34 mi. (approximately 30 minutes)
- Trimble County:
- Bedford to IU Southeast – 49 mi. (approximately 45 minutes)
- Oldham County:
- LaGrange to IU Southeast – 31 mi. (approximately 30 minutes)
- Shelby County:
- Shelbyville to IU Southeast – 40.5 mi. (approximately 49 minutes)
- Meade County:
- Brandenburg to IU Southeast – 39 mi. (approximately 57 minutes)
- Spencer County:
- Taylorsville to IU Southeast – 42.5 mi. (approximately 47 minutes)
With more than 2,000 parking spaces, even freshman can park on campus. Parking permits are available for purchase.
Public Transportation
TARC bus service to/from downtown Louisville to IU Southeast is available hourly on weekdays; and roughly every 90 minutes on weekend days, from 7 AM to 9:30 PM, via the Route 71 bus.


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Never stop doing good workAt the same time as being dedicated to constructing an internationally competitive enterprise, BYD cares constantly about social progress and contributes to many charitable causes as part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.
BYD pays close attention to and actively takes part in various public efforts such as disaster relief, support for education, contributions to social welfare, and sponsorship of culture and sports. BYD is very clear about the social responsibilities that companies need to assume and seeks to lead by example. As a result, the company has been constantly recognized by the general public for its efforts to improve the world we live in.


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Propulse Commercial Clean 4,000 PSI 3/8" x 50' Grey Rubber "Mark-Less" Hose. Rubber construction throughout, with a single layer of steel wire braid, the hose of choice for manufacturers of commercial duty pressure washers
ProPulse, a Schieffer Company, backed by more than 90 years of innovation
Features: • Assembled in USA with high quality components • Suitable for commercial pressure cleaning applications • Rubber construction throughout• Reinforcement: One layer of high tensile braided steel – R1 Rating• Cover: Wrapped finish, "Mark-Less" with embossed lay line• Burst (Minimum): 3:1 working pressure • Impulse Life: 200,000+
Specifications: • Hose Inner Diameter: 3/8" ID• Length: 50'• Working (Maximum): Up to 4,000 PSI• Burst (Minimum): 12,000 PSI• Color: Grey• Maximum Temperature: 250° F.• Ends: 3/8" MPT (1 solid & 1 swivel)• Permanent heavy duty black bend restrictors on both ends• Weight 10.4 lbs
This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.
Features: • Ball bearing snap connection• Precision machined parts • Click lock design
Specifications: • Quick connect plug• Material: Zinc coated steel• Inlet: 3/8" Male NPT• Outlet: 3/8" Male quick connect• 4,200 PSI working pressure
Specifications • Fits all standard 1/4" quick couplers• Material: Buna• Max. Temperature: 210° F• Color: Black
Specifications • Fits all standard 3/8" quick couplers• Material: Buna• Max. Temperature: 210° F• Color: Black
Features: • Disconnects with a simple pull to retract socket sleeve• Ball bearing snap connection• Precision machined parts • Click lock design
Specifications: • Quick connect coupler / socket• Material: Brass• Inlet: 1/4" Female NPT• Outlet: 1/4" Female quick connect• 5,500 PSI working pressure
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February 01, 2011
Mark Wielaard: New GPG key.
Finally created a new GPG key using gnupg. The old one was a DSA/1024 bits one and 8 years old. The new one is a RSA/2048 bits one. I will use the new one in the future to sign any release tarballs I might create. pub 2048R/57816A6A 2011-01-29 Key f...
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Andrew Hughes: [SECURITY] IcedTea6 1.7.8, 1.8.5, 1.9.5 Released!.
We are pleased to announce a new set of security releases, IcedTea6 1.7.8, IcedTea6 1.8.5 and IcedTea6 1.9.5.
This update contains the following security updates:
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Unified Storage has emerged as one way for IT managers to reduce the complexity of storage implementations while improving the business flexibility and total cost of storage. Get the IDC white paper.
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There are a lot of ways to waste your money. That investment in your second cousin's side project that was sure to make millions; those markers to write over the scratches on your car but never seem to work; that last-minute trip to Atlantic City, N.J. But a good infomercial-watcher knows the best way to throw away a couple of bucks is in the kitchen.
There is a gadget for almost everything. And if you're lazy, you can find a way to justify all of them. Well, almost. To save you from public humiliation, and to save a little dough, we put together a list of the 11 most useless kitchen tools in the entire world.
And until chefs and home cooks are replaced by robots in metallic aprons that say Magic Chef 5000, we'll keep reaching for a good ol' spatula and knife.
Kitchen Art Ham Dogger
This plastic contraption is for the indecisive BBQ guest. It's used for taking hamburger meat and shaping it into a one-fourth-pound hot dog. A burger press is bad enough, especially if you have two hands. Just eat a hot dog.
Compac Mayo Knife Spreader
This item is billed as being shaped to the contours of a mayonnaise jar. It's for when you can't seem to get that last bit of mayo out of the jar. Hmmm, you could use your finger or, here's an idea, stop stressing over that last tiny not-even-worth-a-lick bit of mayo and open another jar. Oh, and the handle includes a hole for hanging storage in case you'd like to put this baby on display next to your copper pots and pans above the kitchen island.
Roll N Pour
Because everyone needs a rocking, mini baby carriage made of plastic for their jugs of milk and juice. It's advertised as "no more weak wrist problems" and "great for kids and seniors." I'd rather break both my wrists than roll-pour juice out of this thing. And no word on how Great-Grandma is going to haul that jug of juice from the fridge and get it into the Roll N Pour.
ChopStirTM cooking tool by Walter Drake
This nylon tool claims to chop and stir at the same time. Are you kidding me with this thing? In no world will you be punished for having ground beef pieces that are not of uniform length.
Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer
Unless you have a medical condition that actually makes you afraid of sharp objects, there is no acceptable reason to buy this banana slicer. Use a dull butter knife. Use the edge of a plastic cutting board. You can even use your shoelace! If you find one of these in someone's kitchen run far, far away.
Zyliss Sandwich Knife
Word on the street is, if you use this knife for anything other than a sandwich, your head will explode. Needless to say, keep it away from small children and people who don't like sandwiches.
Fox Run Butter Spreader Stick
Don't eat so much butter where you find yourself annoyed that it's messy to keep spreading it on everything. It's bad for you.
Dreamfarm Scizza 12-Inch Pizza Scissors
It's a pizza slicer and spatula in one. Because it's way too much extra effort to go through all the trouble of cutting up an entire pizza. A who can really stomach putting down the pizza cutter to pick up all the slices? Lazy.
Rollie Eggmaster Vertical Grill
Why should eggs be eaten in the shape of a roll? Just seems so limiting. Why not in the shape of an octagon or a triangle? Kitchen tools that discriminate don't deserve a place in your drawer.
Evriholder HDH Hot Dog Slicer
No. No. No. No.
XOXO Steel Double Jigger
If you're not working in a bar where you have to regulate how much liquor goes into each drink, than who cares how much you pour? You're at home. Learn the however-many-seconds-I-feel-like pour.
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To produce our award-winning ready-mix concrete, Chaney Enterprises employs the latest production mixing and testing technology. Our mixes range from fifty to ten thousand-plus PSI — and with more than eleven hundred different concrete mixes, we can meet the mix requirements of any specified job!
ChaneyCrete is our exclusive brand of concrete mixes, ChaneyCrete mixes improve workability, are more durable than regular concrete and provides better value for your construction dollar.
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New York City's One57 is a prime location on Billionaire's Row, rising 90 stories above Manhattan with stellar panoramas of Central Park. Earlier this month, developer Extell Marketing Group announced its newest sky castle, 61B, a three-bedroom residence with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the skyline of the famous city. Interior design is the work of interior design firm Jeffrey Beers International. The fully furnished unit spans 4,193 square feet.
Located on the 61st floor, it offers sweeping views of Central Park to the north and city views to the east and south. The design of the unit is both elegant and modern. A separation of space between public areas [the living room and dining room] and the private spaces [bedrooms and bathrooms] has flooded the residence with natural light and created open-plan living. The clever combination of layout, materials, and art, has resulted in fluidity between the kitchen, dining area, and living room.
Warm furnishings and luxurious finishes complete the look of the oasis, which was designed for entertaining. Custom millwork by Elephants Custom Furniture and handmade slipper chairs by Elliot Eakin pair well with Minotti and Kagan sofas.
In the living room, there is a showstopping blue art piece by Christina Watka, slides away to reveal a television screen. A custom dual-sided fireplace separates the living and dining spaces. Black glass mirrors sit on either end of the fireplace to create the illusion that the fireplace continues on in the reflection. The horizontal fireplace is clad with ivory onyx slabs to add warmth to the open space without inhibiting the flow.
The asking price for the modern apartment is $29 million and it comes with access to the amenities available exclusively to the residents of the building. These include 24-hour concierge, indoor pool and SPA, chauffeur and butler.


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If the SHTF
by M.D. Creekmore
As a group, we survivalist/preppers don't always agree and that is a good thing. The occasional disagreement on the how to and what if's increase our chance of survival, because it gets everyone involved thinking and looking at their preps and making adjustments if needed.
Over the past few month's, we have had several such thought-provoking debates here on The Survivalist Blog – three come to mind, "What Do You Do When You're Given The Deadline For Teotwawki?" "TEOTWAWKI: Vote Yes or No This Week Only" and recently "The Most Probable Ending " by Chris F.
After posting Chris's article, I was bombarded with email from readers giving their thoughts on the possibility of War on US Soil. Many said there wasn't a chance in hell while others agreed with his theories, and while China probably won't be invading our shore next week (but who knows what could happen) one thing is certain his post stirred up debate.
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A solution for all people bugged by a long OpenOffice.org startup. This module preloads a OpenOffice.org process and holds in in the memory. So all OpenOffice.org documents are opened really fast. It only comes with the cost of some memory consumation.
It's only needed to load the module to activate it. Placing it on the shelf is not needed for the feature. But later some options and easy application starters may be available from the icon. So it doesn't hurt to place it in a shelf.
Available in E-SVN trunk/E-MODULES-EXTRA/eooorg.
Check out as anonymous:
svn co http://svn.enlightenment.org/svn/e/trunk/E-MODULES-EXTRA/eooorg


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Laser Experts has striven to become a leading government toner provider though customer service and pricing. As a government purchaser you can rest assured that when you place an order with Laser Experts you'll receive it quickly and as you ordered it.
Some sellers package remanufactured cartridges as new. With Laser Experts you can always be assured that when you order a new cartridge, it's brand new from the manufacturer.
Try purchasing from Laser Experts today, your satisfaction is guaranteed.


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Admit it, you know exactly who you think of when you hear the name "Hillary." But before the Clintons went to Washington, Sir Edmund Hillary went to the top of the world. His now-famous ascent to the summit of Mt. Everest serves as an inspiration to anyone looking to conquer the unknown.
Notebook: The Other Hillary
Notebook: The Other Hillary
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Radio Orphans Podcast 188
Welcome, episode 188 of the Radio Orphans Podcast contains the following independent music for your listening pleasure:
"Wen" from Chopshop.
Strong modern rock from New York.
"Blank Test" by Smothered In Hugs.
Out of Prince Edward Island, CA, with friendly neighbor to the north indie rock.
"Deep Breath" by Esteban.
From the UK, with some alternative funkified pop flavored rock.
"Till The Wheels Fall Off" from That Was Something.
Alternative indie rock from the great state of Michigan, USA.
"Osiris Star" by Jana Mashonee.
Connecticut based singer-songwriter with some world pop music.
"The Light In Her Hair" from The Last People On Earth
Featuring mellow, melodic pscyhedelia from the UK.
"Peaceful Coexistence" from Radio Orphans.
An experimental rock tune from your hosts the Radio Orphans out of Minneapolis, MN, USA.
We thank you for listening!
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I tried to make this picture more appealing, but I was working with bad dining room light and I was hungry and wanted to be like the rest of my family and devour this yummy breakfast. Yes, for Father's Day we had a giant breakfast feast and it was delicious:) I have been making these blueberry pancakes a lot lately since blueberries are so yummy and cheap right now. This is just the basic pancake recipe I use with the addition of blueberries (I have done chocolate chips or a 1/2 tsp of cinnamon too).
Blueberry Pancakes (makes about 12-13 pancakes)
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp white sugar
1 tsp salt
3 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp melted butter
1 egg
1 1/4 cup milk
pint of blueberries
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, white sugar, salt, and baking soda. Add in vanilla, egg, butter, and milk and stir to combine.
2. Using a 1/4 measuring cup, pour the batter onto your skillet heated over medium heat. Sprinkle blueberries on each pancake before you flip it.
**You may have to work with the heat level. I usually do the first batch at medium high heat and then the next couple batches at a little less than medium heat.


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Herbs For Erectile Dysfunction
Companies have profited billions from promising erectile dysfunction treatment that is expensive, and riddled with side effects. With more and more people looking for a natural solution, millions of maturing men turn to herbal supplements to cure them of their affliction. Guys take herbs, vitamins, or any other natural substance they think might help with their ED.
However, many men don't know that there are natural supplements specifically designed for erectile dysfunction. Some of the best herbs for erectile dysfunction are horny goat weed, tongkat ali, and ginkgo biloba. Finding the proper combination of these herbs and vitamins can be difficult to do on your own, which is why natural male enhancement supplements were invented. Click here to check out a supplement that contains all of these herbs and more.
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Many men who encounter erectile dysfunction at some point in their life have also been known to experience one or more of the following as well:
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● low testosterone
● diabetes
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● hormonal fluctuations
● nerve damage
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Herbs that Promote Blood Flow and Circulation
The herbs that help promote blood flow and circulation the best are:
● Horny Goat Weed
● Tongkat Ali
● Ginkgo Biloba
Horny Goat Weed
The active ingredient in horny goat weed is a flavonoid glycoside called icariin. Icariin is responsible for relaxing muscles and stimulating blood flow and circulation. PDE5 is a type of inhibitor that does not allow the influx of blood into the main veins of the penis. Icariin is responsible for blocking the release of PDE to promote increased blood flow into the penis, allowing you to achieve an erection.
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Tongkat Ali
For ages, tongkat ali has been widely regarded as a natural aphrodisiac and has been used to give struggling men and women a healthier libido. Tongkat ali benefits men and women alike by promoting muscle growth and shortening recovery to your intense workout routines. Tongkat ali has been known to increase quality, motility, and concentration of sperm, as well as increasing overall male fertility. Tongkat ali has also been known as a testosterone booster by increasing natural hormone levels in the body.
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo biloba is another natural remedy for erectile dysfunction that works by increasing blood flow and promoting better circulation throughout the body. Maintaining an erection is directly tied to your body's circulation and ability to pump blood to your genitals. Implementing ginkgo biloba into your diet is a good step in fighting erectile dysfunction.
Herbal Supplements
There are ways to take these herbs naturally that involve teas and raw digestion, and for many, it is a very feasible way to do so. However, nowadays there are blends and mixes that are scientifically calculated to contain the proper dosage of each herb to ensure the best results.
Supplementing these herbs is a great way to fight off symptoms of erectile dysfunction and help prevent the potential of ever dealing with erectile dysfunction again.
Taking these herbs in too high of doses has been shown to cause mild side effects that you do not need to experience by experimenting yourself. There has been much research done in order to know how much of which herbs you need to be at your peak potential.
Certain herbs have shown great benefits and given guys with erectile dysfunction amazing results. Herbs like horny goat weed, tongkat ali, and gingko biloba have all been shown to increase blood flow, help circulation, increase libido, and be extremely helpful overall for erectile dysfunction.
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Refurbished hospice to provide quality care to Peninsula region
Media Release
24 February 2017
Joint release with:
Chris Crewther
Federal Member for Dunkley
Rachel Bovenizer
Chief Executive Officer for Peninsula Home Hospice
- Newly renovated hospice will increase palliative care services to the wider community.
- The new facilities include dedicated space for innovative healthcare programs.
- Delivered by a $500,000 investment from the Coalition Government.
The community of Mornington in Victoria will have better access to palliative care as the newly refurbished Peninsula Home Hospice reopened to the public today.
Minister for Regional Development Fiona Nash said the $1.2 million refurbishment of the Peninsula Home Hospice will ensure the best services are provided to patients and their families during what can be a very difficult time.
"I am proud to invest in vital services in regional areas that improve access to quality palliative care," Minister Nash said.
"The fit out of new offices, a multipurpose room, lift and disabled facilities and new heating and cooling systems all provide a better level of in‑home care for patients," Minister Nash said.
Federal Member for Dunkley Chris Crewther said the much needed refurbishment will allow the hospice to run new innovative healthcare programs.
"The Hospice's new programs for patients and the wider community will include education and wellness programs, and massage and therapeutic consultancies which will enhance their quality of life and allow for carer respite," Mr Crewther said.
"I am thrilled that the Hospice is on track to deliver services that are on par with some of the world's best palliative care service providers."
Chief Executive Officer for Peninsula Home Hospice Rachel Bovenizer said it is heartening to see the value and importance the Australian Government places on facilities such as ours.
"What we do is worthwhile and meaningful and, with this funding support towards the new PHH building, we can continue to deliver this service both now and into the future," Mrs Bovenizer said.
"It is imperative we give people the opportunity to live well until death. We need to talk about dying to become advocates for good palliative care and a comfortable death for all Australians."
This project was funded by the Coalition Government providing $535,790 and Peninsula Home Hospice providing $678,792 towards the project.


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White Oak is a popular hardwood. Some say it is suitable for waterholding and outdoor projects because it's very dense and its heartwood is resistant to decay. Historically it has been used for boat building.
The color of the wood we carry ranges from beige to creamy tan. It distorts some as it dries, but is stable once cured. In order to bring out the figure in our White Oak, we generally quarter-saw it to show off the medullary rays and open up the flecks.
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I'm not sure when the thought first occurred to me, maybe it was as I was perusing the latest set of topless Jennifer Aniston photos, or perhaps the umpteenth PG-13 pictorial featuring another Z=level celebrity (almost) getting her goodies out, but I finally reached my saturation point. The ubiquity of celebrity cheesecake, to say nothing of the sheer tonnage of online pornography catering to every possible deviant (and hilarious) fetish, has jaded me to the point where I'm frankly no longer interested.
Now (uh, hang on a second, let me close these browser tabs) I'm not saying Aniston can't take her shirt off whenever she wants to prove -- once again -- that her self-esteem is 100% recovered from her marriage to Brad Pitt, or that anybody isn't free to flash their implants to boost ratings for their reality show. It's a free country, and I expect that to remain the case until President Obama installs his sinister Muslim caliphate, I'm just asking those up-and-coming Kardashians and Montags to consider taking a different route. One involving more clothes.
The idea first came to me after I read Patton Oswalt's cultural landmark essay, "Leave Playboy Magazines in the Woods:"
You know why I know how to delay gratification? Or how I know how to hunt for, track down, and uncover the truly twisted porn sites that tickle my fancy? It's because of the older kids, the adults, back in my Virginia suburb, discarding their old Playboys in the wooded area behind our development. Or leaving them in abandoned forts when the summer ended, for us younger kids to find, and hide, and treasure.
I started making a documentary about a similar subject (namely, the manner in which we become acclimated to pornography) many years ago. The project fell apart due to lack of funding (and talent). The point is, men of...a certain vintage (born before, say, 1985) are intimately familiar with the phenomenon Oswalt describes.
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My own first glimpses of naked femininity were a direct result of "found filth." The first: a Oui magazine left under the bed at a Ramada Inn my family stayed at in 1978 (quickly snatched from this ten-year old's querulous hands by my mother), the second: the August, 1980 issue of, yes, Playboy. It was one of a few dozen of Hef's finest strewn for blocks in front of our house on Dominik Drive in College Station. Surely this could be nothing other than the result of someone deliberately spreading pornography for the younger generation to appreciate. I mean, not even in Aggieland would someone accidentally leave a stack of skin mags in the back of an uncovered pickup.
The point is, Kids These Days (TM) don't even pause to savor the clumsily airbrushed Playmate anymore, much less read her Likes and Dislikes. Instead, most 15-year olds have no trouble accessing the most explicit examples of perversion and degradation found outside the U.S. Senate. Exposure to the wonders of depravity should be a journey of tentative discovery, not a total immersion before the kid gets his learner's permit. Teens should at least have to endure the boot camp of the brassiere section of the Sears catalog, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and the library's collected volumes of Papua, New Guinea National Geographics before moving on to 2 Girls, 1 Cup.
This is all of society's fault, and we all need to do our part to rectify (heh) the situation. For the nascent starlets out there; is it too much to ask that you wait a few microseconds before agreeing to that Maxim/FHM/Stuff photoshoot? How about some tasteful yet understated pictorials in turn-of-the-century bathing suits? Or a sartorial tribute to Queen Victoria? Make 'em work for it, at least. For it is only by planting the seeds of sexual frustration early can we help turn the youth of today into the sexually frustrated, erectile dysfunctional adults of tomorrow.
This entry is dedicated to Playboy Playmate of the Month for August, 1980: Victoria Cooke (NSFW). Thank you, for everything.


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Google will be using "Key Lime Pie" as the name of the next version of Android, reports The Verge.
Their tip comes from the same source that told them the previous version would be called "Jelly Bean," so it seems pretty reliable.
The Verge speculates that Key Lime Pie could land in users' hands in 2013, especially considering that Google has slowed down its developmental pace over the last few versions of Android.
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bert wrote:Samk89 wrote:Bit of a long shot here but is there anyone that could do me a massive favour as I'm unable to attend thoughtbubble. if anyone is going and is also visiting Matt fergusons table would you be able to pick me the the blade runner enamel pin and post it to me. I am Uk based too and can transfer the money beforehand with postage added in etc.
Hey there - I'll grab you one if he has any left when I get to his table. I'll PM you if I have success (no need to transfer money until afterwards).
benjo09 wrote:So this year's Thought Bubble will be my first ever convention so has anyone got any tips? Is it recommended to bring your own tube(s). Any help or thoughts would be great. Thanks
rballard84 wrote:Any chance someone could pick up a Jock Big Boss for me, had to miss this year, as we've just had a little girl.
fitz wrote:rballard84 wrote:Any chance someone could pick up a Jock Big Boss for me, had to miss this year, as we've just had a little girl.
sorry, would have done if I had seen this - pretty much everything has moved over to facebook (look for poster buddies and mondo trader) - maybe when the site gets the revamp it might pick up again
DamnedDemonOfDespair wrote:Hello,
I need somebody to help me out here.
A venue in Manchester won't mail a poster I asked for, to Canada. But they will mail it to another location in England.
Is there somebody here who can receive a poster for me and then mail it to me in Canada?
This is quite an important poster for me, and right now I am kind of stuck.
Or if there is somebody in Manchester who can pick it up for me, that would be good too.
Thank you.
deestar wrote:Chenley123 wrote:Yeah, looks great
Wowza, its benn a while dude. You good?
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The four strategies for putting the scientific approach to work in a total quality setting are:
The scientific approach involves making decisions based on data, looking for root cause of problems and seeking permanent solutions instead of relying on quick fixes.
(i) Collect meaningful data,
(ii) Identify root cause of problems,
(iii) Develop appropriate solutions and
(iv) Plan and make changes.
These strategies are briefly discussed in the following paragraphs.
(i) Collect meaningful data:
Meaningful data are those which are free from errors of measurement or procedure and they have direct application to the issue in question. Decisions based on meaningless or erroneous data are bound to lead to failures. Before collecting data, decide exactly what is needed, how it can best be collected, where the data is available, how it will be measured and how you will know that the data are accurate.
(ii) Identify root cause of problems:
Root cause identification is fundamental to total quality approach. Too many resources are wasted by organisations attempting to solve symptoms rather than problems (by understanding the root causes). The total quality tools are helpful in separating problems from causes.
(iii) Develop appropriate solutions:
The scientific approach involves collection of relevant data, making sure that it is accurate, identifying root cause and then developing a solution which is appropriate to remove the causes. With the scientific approach, the problem identified is often much different from what would have been suspected based on a hunch or intuition. Correspondingly, the solution is also different.
(iv) Plan and make changes:
Deliberate planning enables the decision maker to look ahead, anticipate needs and what resource will be available to satisfy the needs and anticipate problems and consider how they should be solved. Reliable performance indicators are established and used to measure actual performance.