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"Enrage your units to make them bigger, faster and stronger! Cast this to create a Ring of Rage! Your units will gain speed and attack power while they are inside this ring."
- The Rage Spell creates a translucent purple ring on the battlefield that boosts the movement speed and damage of any friendly units inside the ring. In the case of Healers, the Rage Spell increases their healing by a similar amount.
- There has been a great deal of confusion regarding whether the 'damage increase' listed is additive (+130% damage) or multiplicative (damage * 1.3). After multiple independent tests, it has been confirmed that the increase is indeed additive, meaning that troops under the influence of a level 1 Rage Spell do 130% more damage than those that are not; i.e. their damage (D) is calculated as follows:
- The Rage Spell increases each individual unit's damage by a fixed percentage (which increases as the spell's level rises).
- Although Healers deal no damage, they can take advantage of the spell as well, as it will cause them to heal faster (and reduce the need for Healing Spells while the Rage Spell is active).
- The most effective placement of the Rage Spell is to position it approximately 3-4 squares toward where your Troops' next target will be; this will give your Troops the maximum amount of time inside the Rage Spell's area of effect as they destroy their current target and move to the next one. If you drop it directly under their feet, they will quickly move out of its range once they have finished with their current target.
- The Rage Spell goes well with the Healing Spell, due to the fact that the Rage Spell makes Troops faster and stronger while healing them makes them much more durable as well.
- The level 5 Rage Spell can cause P.E.K.K.As to destroy a Town Hall within seconds.
- When used on Heroes, they grow to about twice their original size.
- The Rage Spell is substantially less effective when combined with Tier 1 and Tier 2 troops only, as they don't do much damage as compared to the Tier 3 troops. Your primary target should be your highest damage troops, and any Tier 1 andTier 2 troops it happens to affect is simply extra damage.
- The P.E.K.K.A and Balloon are especially well-suited for the Rage Spell, as they normally move and attack quite slowly.
- The Rage Spell's effects do not stack, even if multiple Rage Spells are used on the same location.
- The Rage Spell's ring of rage is significantly larger than a Lightning Spell's ring, and is the same size as the Healing Spell.
- The Healing Spell goes well with the Rage Spell, due to the fact that it makes Troops faster and stronger yet healing them, making them much more durable.
- Although the Rage Spell can be upgraded to level 2 in the level 3 Laboratory, only Troops and Spells that are already unlocked will appear in the Laboratory upgrade interface. The Rage Spell will not appear in the Laboratory until the Spell Factory has been upgraded to level 3 (which requires Town Hall level 7). Most players already have a level 5 Laboratory by that time; if so, the first three upgrades will be available as soon as the Spell Factory level 3 upgrade finishes.
- If a Hero dies whilst under the effects of the rage spell he will still appear at twice their size through until the end of the battle.
- Rage Spells appear to have a gridlock-like pattern on the edges of the spell when you deploy it and it will fade away once the spell expires.
- When a Rage Spell is dropped, it makes a "roar" sound.
- The 3rd July 2014 update made it so that Rage Spells have less effect on the Barbarian King and Archer Queen.
- The Rage Spell is the only researchable item in the Laboratory that can be upgraded to the maximum level at Laboratory level 6. Consequently, it is the only troop or spell that can be maxed at Town Hall level 8 and thus most players have this as their first maxed (flaming) item in the player profile.
- The level 5 Rage Spell costs 3,000,000 Elixir (rather than twice the previous amount, 3,600,000), probably due to the fact that in the earliest version of the game, Town Hall level 8 only had three level 10 Elixir Storages.
- When the Spell Factory was first introduced to the game as part of the 18 Sep 2012 update, all Spells required Gold to create. The 6 Nov 2013 update changed the required resource for all Spells, including the Rage Spell, to Elixir.
- The Barbarian King's Iron Fist ability does not stack with the Rage Spell, nor do the nearby enraged Barbarians that are affected by the ability.
- In the game files, the Rage Spell is named as the Haste Spell. This is ironic to the 1 July 2015 update with the same newDark Elixir Spell called the Haste Spell.
- The 1 July 2015 update reduced brewing time from 45 minutes to 30 minutes.
- A Goblin, Minion or Lava Pup under the joint effect of a maxed Rage Spell and a maxed Haste Spell will move at a movement speed of 106 (13.25 tiles per second).
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Third Generation Gone Crazy at the show!
I was a bit miffed that my bag didn't pick anything up, but i guess I can put it down to the judges lack of taste perhaps?? lol.
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Reports from the New Jersey agents about Hurricane Sandy re-raise the question a lot of people asked in Sandy's aftermath: Is this the new normal? Similarly, as media outlets and the internet count down to the fiscal cliff and the (perceived) inability of Congress and the White House to avert economic disaster, people ask: Is THIS the new normal?
More specifically, since most of the political rhetoric is about taxes, is this the new Tax normal? If so, it's fair to ask what it means for families and businesses using permanent life insurance and annuities to undergird basic financial security. That's because the new normal seems to be that tax revenue is going to go up, some-how, some-way. Unknown is the mechanisms Congress will choose to generate the revenue increases.
President Obama is strongly making the case that high income earners should be subject to higher tax rates, however you define "high earner." GOP congressional tax leaders are suggesting a tax reform way, a way that focuses on limiting deductions, eliminating exemptions or reducing exclusions.
Agents know that families are encouraged to purchase life insurance and annuities to some degree because of the current tax treatment afforded their purchase. How Congress chooses to raise revenue in the tax reform option could have long term implications for the basic financial security of American families.
At the moment, it is not clear which way the fiscal cliff issue is going to go although a lot of insiders think a deal will be done before too long. If Congress and the White House do reach a deal this year it is quite likely much of the details will have to be worked out in the New Year—likely under the banner of "tax reform."
Under almost any deal scenario, the new normal means that NAIFA members will have to continue to make the case that the tax treatment of permanent life insurance and annuities promotes a critical benefit to society--and should be continued. It will not be easy. But, what is crystal clear is that NAIFA members will be equal to the task.


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We were visited in our London showroom by Edna Chiang, who is a contributing columnist, copywriter and Marketing & Brand consultant. With her I had a pre exhibition interview about the Replica Crown Jewels. At this interview I was joined by Louis Mariette who was the judge of Britain's Top Model.
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"I am an artist of Inner Seeing. To me the world does not only consist of
matter. To a greater degree, matter is energy, and I can see this energy and
process it through my arts. I'm painting the invisible world of the angels and all
its elements. It's not just a painting to the viewer, but an experience, also to see
this energy, to feel and to experience it.
Because energy has its own distinct power, the painted creation affects both the
viewer and the room it is in. There are no limits in my creations, no rules and
dogmas - just absolute, limitless freedom. Without pondering too much, I'm
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Golden Almond Cake
I had low-fat sour cream I didn't use from Christmas cooking and decided to put it to some use in a nice cake before my brother left for Japan! So, from his choices, comes a simple almond cake with a buttercream frosting. I tried to fight off the buttercream choice as I have only made it once before and I don't feel like it is that easy to do yet, but he was pretty adament about it and persisted until I agreed and made a recipe from Martha Stewart. :) The cake is from Rose Levy Beranbaum's "The Cake Bible" and the frosting is from Martha's new Baking Handbook and also available on her website. It was originally almond buttercream but I substituted the almond extract for 1/4 tsp of Fiori di Sicilia flavoring I ordered from King Arthur Flour. It's like an orange dreamsicle all in a little flavoring oil..and it matched the almond cake really nicely. The texture of the almond cake was fantastic and was very flavorful. The buttercream was easy to make, which was nice considering how afraid of it I was! But it was the simple italian meringue kind, and not the classic French requiring whisking boiling sugar syrup into egg yolks, which I'm still afraid of since I screwed it up once. But! This was definitely a good step towards achieving buttercream mastery. The cake was light and refreshing and was enjoyed by all! :)
Golden Almond Cake
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2 large eggs
2/3 cup (150 ml) sour cream
1 tsp (5 ml) almond extract
1/4 tsp (1 ml) vanilla
1-2/3 cups (400 ml) sifted cake flour
1/3 cup (80 ml) (finely ground) unblanched almonds
1 cup (225 ml) sugar
1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
12 tbsp (175 ml) unsalted butter (must be softened)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
Grease one 9 inch cake pan, line bottom with waxed paper or parchment, and then grease again and dust with flour.
In medium bowl, lightly combine eggs, 1/4 of the sour cream and almond extract.
In large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients and mix on low speed for 30 seconds. Add the butter and remaining sour cream.
Mix on low speed until dry ingredients are moistened. Increase to medium speed (high if using hand mixer) and beat for 1 1/2 minutes.
Scrape down the sides. Gradually add the egg mixture in 3 batches, beating 20 seconds after each addition. Scrape down sides.
Scrape batter into prepared pan and smooth surface with spatula.
Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until wire cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
Let cake cool in pan on a rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides with small knife and unmold.
Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar, fresh fruit, or a light buttercream frosting.
Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Martha Stewart
Makes 2 cups
3 large egg whites
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature
1/4 tsp fiori di sicilia flavoring (or 1/2 tsp extract of your choice)
1. In the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer, combine egg whites and sugar. Set the bowl over a pan of simmering water. Whisk constantly until the sugar has dissolved and whites are hot to the touch, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Transfer the bowl to the electric mixer. Using the whisk attachment, mix on low speed, gradually increasing to high speed, until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 10 minutes.
3. With machine running on low speed, add butter to egg whites, beating until smooth. Add flavoring, and continue beating on low speed to get out the air bubbles.


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As numerous scientists and governments have assured us, the world will still be here this weekend. But Chinese police apparently want to make that extra clear: State authorities arrested nearly 1,000 members of a Christian doomsday cult after the group persisted in spreading rumors about the coming end of the world on Dec. 21.
Predicting three days of darkness, members of Almighty God urged its members to rise up and overthrow Communism. Followers believe tomorrow will bring earthquakes, tsunamis, and other disasters, and have warned of the second coming of a female Jesus.
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Come run our scenic races in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada. Our Half Marathon course runs right down Collingwood's "Main Street"! It continues out to the rolling countryside towards the Niagara Escarpment. It's fast, downhill and the air is fresh! The 10K provides an equally fast, scenic rural run conducive to setting your personal best!
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The Collingwood Half Marathon and 10K courses are certified with Athletics Canada. Your entry includes a technical running shirt and participation medal.
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The Collingwood Half Marathon & 10K in Support of My Friend's House
My Friend's House is a non-profit agency offering support for abused women and children living in the Georgian Triangle of Ontario. Since opening our doors in 1991, My Friend's House has helped thousands of women get the effective safety and supports they need to rebuild their lives. They serve an average of 600 women and their children each year – 200 through the Emergency Shelter Program and the balance through Violence Against Women Therapeutic Counselling Program, Transitional and Legal Support Program.
Their free and confidential services are available to all women and their children across the Georgian Triangle – from Wasaga Beach and Collingwood to Creemore and Meaford and all parts in between.
The Collingwood Half Marathon & 10K is committed to raise funds for My Friend's House because this is a vital organization that provides a safe haven for abused women & children. Your participation in our race will result in a donation to My Friend's House regardless, however we would love it if you could also make a donation or get sponsored for your run by your friends!
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App Annie adds mobile advertising analytics to its app store data
App store analytics service App Annie has expanded its offerings to include mobile advertising data. At launch, the platform supports integration with many of the top ad networks, including AdMob, Chartboost, iAd, Jumptap, MdotM, Tapit and Tapjoy.
App Annie says its long-term goal for the service is to connect with any ad network. The mobile advertising analytics are linked directly to the firm's existing data, such as app downloads, revenues, rankings and reviews.
After establishing itself as one of the top sources for app store data, App Annie has been expanding into providing intelligence on other forms of digital content. In October, the company announced a new analytics product for tracking ebook sales.
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Hadrat Allama Mufti Pir Sayyad Muhammad Madani Miya Ashrafi al Jilani is Chief caretaker (Sajjada Nasheen) of Makhdoom al Millat Muhaddith al A'zam al Hind (RA). His Silsila is Known as Ashrafia Silsila. He is a Well known Sufi Scholar of Kichhocha Sharif U.P India. He extensively visits foreign countries in order to propagate Islam.
It was in the light of such an Islamic enviroment that Hadrat was born on the 1st of Rajab 1357 A.H.
Hadrat Shaykh al-Islam ("Hadrat") is the son of MUHADDITH AL AZAM AL-HIND Rahmatullahi 'alaih. Hadrat's paternal grandfather was Mawlana Sayyad Shah Nadhar Ashraf Rahmatullahi 'alaih who was a renowned Hakeem, an outstanding Islamic scholar and a distinguished lecturer of the Persian language. He was also well respected for his debating skills and poetry. Sayyad Nadhar Ashraf Rahmatullahi 'alaih had a reputation of being extremely generous, and whatever wealth he ontained was generously distributed among the poor.
This charitable institution of giving alms to the poor and needy is deeply embellished in the 'Silsila-e-Ashrafiya' tradition and to this day continues especially within the family of Kanwada-e-Muhaddith al-A'zam al-Hind Rehmatullahi 'alaih.
It was the heartfelt wish of Sayyad Nadhar Ashraf Rahmatullahi 'alaih to have a son who would be a great Islamic Scholar and Saint and this wish was granted by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala with the birth of Muhaddith al-A'zam-e-Hind Rahmatullahi 'alaih.
Muhaddith al-A'zam al-Hind Reamatullahi 'alaih married Sayyada Fatima Makhdooma in 1915. She was the daughter of Hadrat's maternal grandfather 'Alim al-Rabbani' Sultan al-Waizeen Hadrat Mawlana Sayyad Shah Abul Mehmud Ahmad Ashraf Ashrafi al-Jilani Rahmatullahi 'alaih ("Mawlana Ahmad Ashraf") who was also a Saint and revered all over the Muslim World. Sayyada Fatima was an extremely pious lady and while Muhaddith al-A'zam al-Hind Rahmatullahi 'alaih was away on preaching missions throughout the year, Sayyada Fatima raised all the children and gave them a thorough grounding in education and was the first teacher to all her siblings.
He has written extensively books on Various current a relevant topics of Islam, which have been published at various times during the last thirty five years. Some of the books authored by him are listed below :
› Islam Ka Tassawure Ila Aur Maududi Sahib
› Din Aur Iqamate Din
› Masila Hazir O Nazir
› Islamic Law
› Khutbate Bartaniya
› Islam Ka Nazriyae Ibadat Aur Maududi Sahib
› Farizae Dawat O Tabligh
› Video Aur TV Ka Shari Isatamal
› Tafhim al-Hadith Sarrah Mhiskat Sharif
› Islam Ka Nazriyae Khatme Nabuwwat Aur Tehzirun Nas
› Kanz al-Iman Aur Digar Tarazum-e-Quran Ka Taqably Mutalia
› Asri Takaze
› Kitabatun Niswa
› Muhabbate Rasul Ruhe Iman
› Rasool-e-Akram Kai Tashreehi Iktiyaaraat
› Islam Ka Nazriyae Ibadat
› Khutbate Hyderabad
› Roohai Namaz
› Sharhe Hadeese Jibreel
› Tafheem al-Hadees - Sharhe Shikwa
He was also the architect in publishing Ma'ariful Qur'an which is the translation of the Qur'an al-kareem into Urdu by Muhaddith al- Azam al-Hind Rehmatullahi alaih. This translation was published along with notes in Gujrati and Hindi languages.
He is regarded an outstanding poet[citation needed] writing numerous Naats. When he first started writing naats he sent some of his work for perusal to the Indian poet Shafiq Jaonpuri who after reading his work replied that "poetry this complete and comprehensive does not require rectification or amendment."
He writes poetry under the pseudonym of Akhtar and a compilation of his work was made and published in the sub-continent titled 'Guldasta '.
He acquired the title of Shaykh al-Islam circa 1974 when the Ulema of India started addressing him as such. Among the Ulema present at the time were Mufti-e-Azam al-Hind Mawlana Mustapha Raza Khan Rehmatullahi 'ta'ala alaih of Bareilly Shareef son of Ala'Hadrat Azeem al-Barkat Imam-e-Ahle Sunnat Mawlana Shah Ahmad Raza Khan Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu ; and Hadrat's Pir-o-Murshid - Shaykh al-Mashaykh, Mawlana Sayyad Mukhtar Ashraf 'Sarkar-e-Kalan' Rehmatullahi alaih.
Hadrat was first addressed as Raees al-Muhaqiqin by His Holiness 'Gazzali-e-Doaran' Shaykh al-Hadith Mawlana Sayyed Ahmad Saeed Kazmi Rehmatullahi ta'ala alaih of Pakistan after he had sent for his perusal a fatwa on the Islamic use of television & video. Gazzali-e-Doaran Sayyad Ahmad Saeed Kazmi Rehmatullahi ta'ala alaih was so pleased with


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COMBINE the biscuit crumbs and butter. Press into the base of a greased and lined 28cm x 18cm slice pan. Chill.
BEAT the PHILLY and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the gelatine and chocolate and mix until combined. Fold in the cream.
POUR the mixture over the prepared base. Top with the sliced BOOST and then chill for 3 hours or until set. Slice and serve immediately.
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The Georgia Avenue Window Walk is a temporary public art project that engages residents, businesses and visitors to the community by placing art installations in existing and vacant storefront spaces along the lower Georgia Avenue Corridor. The works on view will comprise of visual art and educational installations by local artists and organizations.
The project is a collaboration between The Georgia Avenue Community Development Task Force, Pleasant Plains Workshop, and a group of Pleasant Plains residents.
Our Objectives:
- Improve the look of Georgia Avenue
- Connect residents and visitors to historical and cultural aspects of Georgia Avenue
- Provide local artists with an opportunity for exposure
- Engage community members in a process resulting in positive change
- Attract visitors to the area to dine and shop at the existing businesses
- Attract new retail to Georgia Avenue
Artwork on display will tie back to the Georgia Avenue community, culture, or its history in some way. For more information on the history of Georgia Avenue click here>>


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I didn't have anything planned for today, so I thought I would share a simple fun thing I did for Fathers Day. It didn't make the first cut. But, I am sure you can take the idea and apply it to your own ideas, a man LO or a card. Please note the photos will be of a different project, but, the method is the same.
1.} Assemble your choice of precut pattern peel off, glitter in several colors, wide double sided tape.
Start with a good sturdy piece of white card stock, cut to the size you want to work with.
2.} Cover the entire background area with wide double sided tape working left to right.
Remove the protective backing from tape.
NOTE: save the protective piece's, we will be using them.
3.} Next carefully remove peel off stencil of your choice and position it where you want it on your
background. Be sure to leave all the little pieces in place {this will be the last part we work on}
If you are having trouble smoothing into the tape, use a piece of the backing
over the top of the stencil and tape.
4.} Take your tape parts and tear them horizontally to form the back ground. Start at the top of the
piece and lay the jagged edge facing down, layer the rest to the bottom slightly overlapping
each piece.
I marked the W to indicate the white or silver areas that have to be glittered
last. You should leave all the lightest glitter till the end to stop transfer
of the darker shades to lighter areas.
NOTE: For the sun/moon effect, I made sure and rounded the tape over that area
5.} Start with your darkest color, in this case, the bottom of the piece. Position your first protective
edge to just touch the bottom of your design. Use your darkest 'brown' glitter to cover the exposed tape
rubbing in firmly to completely cover the ground part. Gently shake excess off the bottom.
I wanted to outline the moon with a thin layer of red,so I gently moved
the tape back to allow a line of red glitter. Then as below I added the
layers of black, grey, purple
I was feeling adventurous, so I layered and continued to layer
leaving the moon behind the witch and the silver cloud protective
tape on till the very last glitter. I took the loaded piece to the garbage can
and quickly flipped it so the glitter would fall into the can and not on the
areas that needed to be light.
6.} Continue glittering in this way, varying your colors till the entire background is done.
If you love to glitter my one huge tip is for you to buy
a 'GLITTER CLOTH' They last a very long time and you can
see from the photo how great it picks up the residual glitter .
7.} Study your stencil piece, gently remove the portions you want to glitter and apply the glitter.
NOTE: For the motorcycle I went with a straight silver, you could mix the colors. Just be sure to
plan before you remove the protected areas. For the witch it was just the moon area.
Here is the finished sample. Give it a whirl, you will love it !!
If you don't have a peel off on hand, you can experiment by
punching pieces of the protective backing in different shapes and then
using them as your temporary stick on pieces to glitter around.
I would like to take a moment to say that even though I continue to post. My thoughts and prayers are with the residents of Calgary and surrounding area that have been devastated by the floods.
Suggested Supplies:
Scor Pal Double Sided Tape 1-1/2" or larger
Hot off the Press Dazzles Peel Off
Glitter Clean Up Cloth- this is a must have item for working with glitter
This is the Elizabeth Craft Design Sticker sheet I used


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300 Chicago Yacht Club Racers to Set Sail for Mackinac
The Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac is always an interesting adventure for Lloyd Karzen.
Whether it was during his 25 years sailing in the race or as his present duty of manning the finish line, the excitement of the first boat sighted on the horizon and the constant elemental battle keeps the seasoned boater interested each summer.
"It was always a different feeling when you're going on the boat and you're going underneath the [Mackinac] Bridge and looking up and saying, 'Well, we made it,'" said Mr. Karzen, who is the Island coordinator of the Chicago Yacht Club's Mac Committee.
Although he won't be sailing this year, Mr. Karzen will have the pleasure of watching about 300 sailboats approach Mackinac Island's finish line at Windermere Pointk, as he has had since 2000. He still feels a rush.
The 105th Race to Mackinac will commence from Chicago Saturday, June 13, bringing boaters into the Straits of Mackinac as early as Sunday evening. What started as a five-boat gentlemen's bet in 1898 has become a tradition, and the longest running freshwater boat race with more than 300 entrants annually, race chairman Lou Sandoval said.
This year, Mr. Sandoval expects 300 starters. There were 320 participants last year. Boaters Jerry and Greg Miarecki finished first overall in 2012 on the yacht Providence in 37 hours, 28 minutes.
Mr. Karzen said choosing favorites in the race is merely a guessing game, dependent on variables such as weather conditions and crew performance. Typically, larger boats come in first, but that's still not guaranteed, Mr. Karzen said.
"There really is no favorite," Mr. Sandoval said. "As Mother Nature has shown us, and many Mac sailors can attest, you can have the best plan and execute at a high degree, but she has the final word."
Some cruise boats will embark Friday, July 12, with the majority of divisions leaving Chicago's Navy Pier Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to about 1 p.m. The first boats could come in as early as Sunday evening, with the majority of the fleet coming in early Monday through Tuesday morning. Winds, storms, and other weather conditions could affect race times.
"A good southerly our southwesterly breeze would be great for that," Mr. Sandoval said Monday, July 8. "That's what the forecast is saying, (but) a lot of things can change between now and then. Of course, if history's consistent, if they forecast that today, it could be dramatically different on Saturday."
The record race time is 23.5 hours, Mr. Sandoval said. Most boats come in between 30 and 72 hours.
Lynn Linch of the Chicago Yacht Club manages docking the racers at Mackinac Island. She said they will be able to accommodate the nearly 250 boats that have asked to dock at Mackinac Island. Ms. Linch has directed the boats in the harbor for six years.
"Last year was our lowest [water levels] I've ever seen," she said. "Boats that normally go into slips couldn't get in," but she noted that water levels will not cause a problem this year.
Ms. Linch said the Island gets very busy with approximately 3,000 crewmembers and more than 1,500 family members, race observers, and race committee workers.
The sailor celebration for participants will be held at approximately 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at Grand Hotel Tea Garden.
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Sunday, October 23, 2011
10 Minute Pears
This is my response to the Daily Paintworks weekly challenge, to set a 10 minute timer and paint what you can in that time. I had a lot of fun with this challenge and learned a lot too! I will admit that three of the pears were over the 10 minutes, but not more than 5-7 extra minutes and usually for the background and shadow.
A very worthwhile exercise and I hope to remember to practice this again.
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This is great, Staar! I love the interest created by repositioning each one.ReplyDelete
What a nice new blog. I'll be back to see your progress. Love the 'Good Morning Marble' piece. Lighting is exquisite.ReplyDelete
Beautiful! I just can't understand how it's possible to paint such beauties in under 10 minutes. You must truly be a pro! Im hopping by from Art Blog Hop.ReplyDelete
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text: Spirit Spine- "Ocean of Sand" March 28, 2011New Musicadmin2 Comments Spirit Spine is the home-recorded journey through the outsider sounds of psychedelia, kraut rock, ambient music, minimalism, and dream pop. The sounds on "Ocean of Sand" sort of remind me of Parts & Labor's previous album Receivers, but this project's influences run much deeper than that--just look at them listed on bandcamp. And though the sounds on this LP may jump around a bit, the storyline is pretty consistent. The only member of Spirit Spine explains via e-mail: "The album was conceived as a kind of narrative soundtrack to an imaginary film about a preacher whose airplane crashes in the desert where he must wander seeking civilization. "Ocean of Sand" is the part of the story when the preacher crashes into the desert." With that image in your head, dig on "Ocean of Sand" below: MP3: Spirit Spine- Ocean of Sand -


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Consumption also appears to undercut effect of cancer-prevention drug…
Heavy drinking, especially when it's beer, increases the risk for highly aggressive prostate cancer, a new study finds.
The researchers did not set out to determine the effect of alcohol consumption on prostate cancer risk but rather to test the effectiveness of finasteride (Proscar, Propecia), a drug prescribed to prevent prostate cancer.
And they found that heavy drinking reduces the cancer-preventing effect of finasteride. But the researchers did not stop there.
"Within the data in that trial, we could address a large number of questions," said Alan R. Kristal, associate head of the cancer prevention program at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and an author of a report on the study published online July 13 in Cancer.
One question was the possible relationship between alcohol consumption and prostate cancer risk. The study, which included more than 10,000 men, found that those who drank heavily — 50 grams (1.7 ounces) of pure alcohol a day, the amount in four shots of hard liquor, five or more days a week — were more than twice as likely as less heavy drinkers to develop what is called high-grade prostate cancer. There was no difference in prostate cancer risk between nondrinkers and those who drank moderately.
"The majority of [prostate] cancers are low-grade," explained Kristal, who is also a professor of epidemiology at the University of Washington. "They grow very slowly, and 100 percent of men with it live for 10 years. Most men die of something else. With high-grade prostate cancer, survival at 10 years is only 60 to 70 percent."
Most heavy drinkers in the study drank beer, Kristal said. "They are six-pack-a-day drinkers," he said. "But there is no logical reason to think there is anything special about beer that increases the risk that does not apply to other forms of alcohol."
True, said Dr. Len Lichtenfeld, deputy chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society. The number of men in the study was too small to establish a relationship between prostate cancer and overall alcohol consumption, he said, but the finding might be enough to put prostate cancer on the list of malignancies that are affected by alcohol intake.
"Certain cancers are commonly associated with alcohol — head and neck cancer, esophageal cancer, breast cancer," Lichtenfeld said. "Similar consistent information in regard to prostate cancer and alcohol really doesn't exist. But this was a well-defined and carefully developed study, an excellent opportunity to help answer that question."
The study provides "what is probably the best information we have on the possible relationship," Lichtenfeld said. "And one of the take-away messages we have is that drinking a lot of alcohol is a risk factor for developing aggressive prostate cancer."
It's not possible, Lichtenfeld said, to say anything about heavy drinking of wine and hard liquor because of the small number of such drinkers in the study. But people who drink equivalent amounts of alcohol in wine or hard liquor should not take comfort from that lack of statistical significance, he said.
"To reduce the risk of prostate cancer, it is best for you to reduce your intake of large amounts of alcohol," he said.
Source: Ed Edelson, HealthDay Reporter


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With the increasing pace of scientific discovery and growing public demand for reliable information, there has never been a greater need for immediate, universal, access to the latest research findings. But with many scientific journals behind paywalls not everyone can get hold of this knowledge. 'Knowledge is power' and I firmly believe that free access to all scientific publications from publicly funded research is a moral right of citizens. Two years ago, on 27 May 2016, all Member States of the European Union committed to achieve this goal by 2020. It is one of the most important political commitments on science of recent times and puts Europe at the forefront of the global transition to open science.
Today – with the launch of 'Plan S' and 'cOAlition S' – a coalition of national research funders, with the support of the European Commission - have committed to accelerate this transition to open access. I very much welcome and support this initiative, which was developed under the auspices of Science Europe and with the support of the Commission's open access envoy, Robert-Jan Smits, and contributions from the ERC Scientific Council. The majority of public funding for research in Europe is controlled at Member State level, and so it is only through a concerted and coordinated approach across national funders that the necessary progress can be made. I congratulate those national funding bodies who have already committed to Plan S and strongly encourage others to follow as soon as possible.
Faster progress is badly needed. Large numbers of scientific articles continue to be published in journals that are only accessible to those able and willing to pay subscription fees. Various barriers – from costs, to research training, to the way we evaluate research outputs – still need to be addressed. I therefore encourage the funding organisations to put the principles of Plan S into practice.
Some of the principles set out in Plan S are already present in Horizon 2020, where all projects are obliged to provide open access to publications. The Commission is taking steps to ensure this obligation is met, both through providing guidance and support, and when necessary we will apply reductions to grant payments. Through the Open Science Policy Platform, we are working with stakeholders to understand and overcome the range of barriers.
Further actions will be needed under the future Horizon Europe programme to complete the transition to Open Access in line with Plan S, and I would urge the European Parliament and Council to support this approach. And as we start preparing for the implementation of Horizon Europe, the Commission will be working in a concerted effort with national funders to ensure a consistent European approach.
Europe has made a political commitment to open access. Now is the time for us to act collectively to make this a reality.
ERC Scientific Council joins new effort to push for full open access


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Things to consider before settling for a real estate investor.
Whether you are selling your house for the first time or have done it a couple of times before, it is always a thrilling experience. And if one is not prepared well in advance, it may become expensive too. This is why many choose to list their house with agents. Besides, working with an experienced agent have its own rewards. For one, they have the ability to attract interested buyers. Second, they can guide the seller through the whole process and third and foremost they have good experience in handling legal contracts and settlements. But before you call the first signboard that says we buy houses Virginia Beach, here are a few things you should consider.
How qualified and experienced he is?
Your state licensing authority can give you insights on how qualifies and experienced the agent is. Whether they know about the locality and local market. An experienced agent will be able to guide you the path of making your first sell a success. Besides being experienced, the agents should be able to present references. Ask your friends or neighbour who has recently sold their house through an agent and help you sell yours fast.
Is he licensed?
Check whether the agent is authorized to make real estate dealings. If he has all the licenses required by the state's law to carry his business.
Safeguard your financial interest
Urges like 'I want to sell my house fast', 'how to get the best deal on my house' will often make you act in hast. Don't fall into it and rely on the agent who has best interest for you in his heart. Be transparent on what you are looking for from the deal, what are your expectations and needs. Negotiate on points like prices, renovation requirements to come to any conclusion mutually.
Choose an agent who is willing to work for you by working with you. Even though going for an agent who is experienced, go with the one with whom you are comfortable, after all you both will need to work closely for next few weeks. Choose an agent who is relatable and open about negotiation and agreements.
Is the agent passionate to get you the best deal?
Dig into the past works of the agent. Find out what deals he had cracked in the past and how. Look for passion and honesty in your agent.
Can they mitigate risks?
Don't go with the agent who talks flatteringly. Your agent should be straightforward in pointing out the potential risks you might undertake upon buying or selling your house. He should be realistic and able to mitigate risk.


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Time To Give Some Blood
Blood..it's the gift of life and officials at the Yakima office of the American Red Cross are hoping you're in the giving mood this month. The office is joining a Nationwide push to pump up blood supplies. Contact the office today to make an appointment at 457 1690.


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Re: Luther 1984 and MacSword?
When I switched to OS X I found that my Windows-Bible-Programs didn't work even with wine.
And the few Mac-Bible-Programs like Accordance are not to cheap.
Then I found MacSword!
Which made me happy.
Unforunately there's no Luther 1984 text.
From a long time ago I still have this text as an ASCII-file on my HD.
I wonder if it is possible to make a module out of it - and how to do it.
Any hints?
To make a module with a text still under copyright would be likely breach of the same. We would want to have nothing to do with that.
Why don't you instead approach the copyright holders and ask them whether they would be interested in allowing us to use their text or indeed whether they would be interested in selling a module for CrossWire. Hoffnung fuer Alle is available in this fashion.
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The Seahawks have been Super Bowl Champions for just under a week, but that wasn't stopping new odds from being placed for the 2014-2015 season. Here is a look into what teams are expected to do and how they can bolster their chances to improve in the off-season.
Seahawks: 5-1
The Seahawks have only five players on their prolific defense that is under contract for next season. That being said, they remain the odds on favorite to win it all again for the second year in a row. The bright spot for the Seahawks is that Russell Wilson now has another year of experience under his belt. One more off-season means that he likely is only going to get better, making the Seahawks a tough match-up next year.
49ers: 7-1
The 49ers lost to the Seahawks in the NFC Championship this year, but they are expected to give Seattle another run next year. At 7-1 odds, they have the second best odds in the league. The key for the 49ers will be that it doesn't take as long for Collin Kaepernick to get things rolling like he did this year. They also need to figure out if Frank Gore and Vernon Davis both have anything left in the tank, and if their defense can stay out of trouble. Talent-wise, the 49ers will be tough to beat. But if they can't keep on the straight and narrow, they may have issues.
Broncos : 10—1
Despite getting blown out by the Seahawks in the Super Bowl, the Broncos are favored to come out of the AFC. However, there is a lot that is likely to happen in the next few months for Denver. Mainly, what will happen with Peyton Manning after getting a evaluation on his neck. Another key factor could be what happens with Champ Bailey and the defense of the Broncos. 10-1 looks good, but things could quickly make the Broncos less favorable if anything happens to Manning.
Patriots : 14-1
Tom Brady may have proved as much last year, as he has any other season throughout his career. With tons of injuries, departures and legal troubles that saw the likes of Rob Gronkowski, Wes Welker and Aaron Hernandez, Brady was still able to make lemonade out of the lemons he was given. He'll hope that Gronk is back in 2014, and that combo is enough to change any NFL game that comes down to the red zone. After losing to the Broncos in the AFC title game, the Patriots will likely yet again have another year where they should be one of the top teams in the league.
Packers : 16-1
The Packers haven't been nearly as successful in the last few years after Aaron Rodgers led them to a Super Bowl in 2011. However, they looked extremely tough to start the season in 2014, before Aaron Rodgers was hurt and they struggled to find a solid replacement. Despite the injury to Rodgers, the Pack were still able to win the NFC North and make the playoffs, before eventually losing to the 49ers in the divisional round. The NFC is obviously going to be tough next year, but Rodgers is in an elite class that makes the Packers a contender.
Saints : 18-1
Teams that lose to the eventual Super Bowl Champions have to find a sense of accomplishment in what they did. This is the exact boat that the Saints should be in, considering the successful year that they had, despite it being ended by the Seahawks in the divisional round of the playoffs. The truth is, anytime your led by someone as talented and as intelligent as Drew Brees, you have a chance to win. And with Sean Payton now being back for his second year coming off a suspension, the Saints will look to be even better. The NFC South should be tough as nails next season, but the Saints still have plenty of pieces that could put them on top.
Colts : 25-1
In his second year, Andrew Luck was able to lead the Colts to an AFC South division title. Along the way, the Colts had some huge wins, including one over a Broncos and Seahawks, both of whom were undefeated at the time. They also were able to beat the Chiefs in the Wild Card, before losing to the Patriots in the divisional round. Luck only seems to get better with each snap that he takes in the NFL and they are beginning to place other keys around him to build up the rest of the team. Look for the Colts to look for supplementary players in the draft to give Luck more support. With the troubles of other teams in the AFC South, the Colts are likely to win the division in 2014 and make another playoff push with more experience under their belt.
Bears: 25-1
The Bears will look to get Henry Melton back in 2014, which will be an added bonus to a team that started 3-0 and looked impressive on both sides of the ball. However, when Melton went down in Week 3, the Bears looked defeated on the defensive side of things. Alshon Jeffery was another huge bright spot for the Bears on offense, which also allowed Brandon Marshall to have a resurgent season as well. With Jay Cutler now having plenty of options to throw to, the Bears could be a tough team to beat in the NFC North. But they'll need him to stay healthy throughout if they want to make the playoffs after missing them in 2013.
Panthers : 25-1
2012 was a tough year for the Panthers, especially after the success that Cam Newton had as a rookie in 2011. And when the team started 1-3 in 2013, things certainly didn't look good. However, the Panthers were able to turn things around and win 11 of their last 12 games, which put them ahead of the Saints for an NFC South title. Despite losing to the 49ers in the divisional round, the Panthers should plenty of hope in 2013, which they'll hope to carry into 2014. Sure, the Panthers are known as a defensive team; but Newton will need similar success next year like he had in 2013.
Falcons : 25-1
Aside from the Texans, no team in the league had as disappointing season as the Falcons. After making the NFC Championship Game in 2012, Matt Ryan and the Flacons laid a massive egg in 2013. Their 4-12 record was equaled only by the Bucs in the NFC South, but they certainly have much more talent than the squad in Tampa. The Falcons still have Matt Ryan, Roddy White and Julio Jones. With those three Pro Bowlers on their team, there is no reason that they can't turn things around in 2014. They'll look to avoid the slow start that they had in 2013 in order to get back in the mix of things in the NFC South picture. Don't let the 2013 fool you, the Falcons are just as much a playoff contender in 2014 as any other squad in the NFC.
Bengals : 25-1
Despite all of the success the Bengals have had in the regular season the last two years, their playoff performances have been less than desirable for Cincinnati fans. Another Wild Card loss last year was their third in a row, which is something they'll want to avoid in 2014. Andy Dalton appears to have things locked up as quarterback, but pressure certainly continues to grow with his win-less playoff record. The Bengals have plenty of resources on both sides of the ball, but they'll need Dalton to be more clutch in times when it really counts.
Eagles : 25-1
The Eagles had high hopes at the start of 2013 with Michael Vick as their quarterback. But when he went down, nobody would've guessed that Nick Foles would step in and have the success that he did. In his first year, Foles threw 27 touchdowns and only had two interceptions. He was also helped by LeSean McCoy, who led the league in rushing. Between those two, the Eagles were able to win the NFC East and make the playoffs, before they lost in the Wild Card round to New Orleans. Since the other NFC East teams still have a lot of work to do, the Eagles may have the biggest advantage for 2014. They sit at 25-1 odds and have high hopes for the future with Foles.
Chiefs : 25-1
After being one of the worst teams in 2012, the Chiefs started 2013 with a 9-0 record. However, many people said that the strength of their schedule would show in the second half of the season, which it did as they finished by losing five of their final six. They also lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Chargers, which didn't make things look any better. Nonetheless, the Chiefs sit at 25-1 favorites with legit threats all over the field. Jamaal Charles was in the race for the MVP in 2013 and might've won it had it not been for Peyton Manning. It also looks like Alex Smith is good enough, assuming he gets a few more options to throw to. The AFC West is tough, but the Chiefs should have repeat success in 2014.
Cardinals: 33-1
The Cardinals were arguably the best team in the league to not make the playoffs this year. This is a Cardinals team that went on a seven-game winning streak that quietly put them into contention in the hardest division in the league. Larry Fitzgerald, who led the team with 10 touchdowns last year, restructured his contract in hopes of freeing up salary room to bring in more talent. It'll be interesting to see if the Cardinals look to bring in someone to challenge Carson Palmer at QB, as this could be one of the biggest spots to improve upon.
Chargers : 33-1
First year coach Mike McCoy was able to surprise a lot of people when his Chargers squad lucked into the playoffs in 2013. Maybe it's because the AFC West already had two other teams going with the Broncos and Chiefs, or maybe it was because the Chiefs had such a tumultuous up and down season. Either way, part of their season included huge wins over both of those divisional opponents, two of which were in the final weeks that got them that playoff spots. Like him or not, Phillip Rivers remains a top quarterback who proved he can keep his team alive like he did this past season. The Chargers also got a much-appreciated boost from Keenan Allen, the rookie who helped in multiple close games. The Chargers will have their work cut out for them in the AFC West, but they already proved this year that there is plenty of room for three teams to make the playoffs.
Steelers : 33-1
The season that the Steelers had was almost unimaginable. After staring 0-4, there were even some talks of whether or not Ben Roethlisberger was going to remain a part of this team in the future. However, after finishing the season 8-8, the Steelers will look to wash away this past year and move forward in 2014. They still have Big Ben at quarterback, which is enough to swing the odds in anyone's favor. And they'll also hope to add a few defensive elements in the draft to help out when Roethlisberger isn't on the field.
Lions: 33-1
With Jay Cutler and Aaron Rodgers both getting hurt in 2013, the NFC North was the Lions to loss. Unfortunately for them, they did lose it with a horrid second-half of the season. Their 7-9 record that resulted in missing the playoffs was enough for Jim Schwartz to be fired as the head coach, while also putting plenty of pressure on the rest of the organization. Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson still lead an insanely talented offense, but the Lions will need more team-oriented wins if they want to come out of what looks like it'll be a much tougher NFC North next year.
Cowboys : 33-1
Give the Cowboys credit for being consistent. Albeit, it's not the type of consistency they probably want. For the third year in a row, they missed out on the playoffs by losing important games in the final weeks of the season. Maybe the reason they lost in Week 17 of this past year, which was the reason they didn't make the playoffs, was because Tony Romo was injured. But an optimist would say that Romo should've performed better earlier in the year so that it didn't come down to the last game of the season like that. Romo will need to do better throughout the entire season next year if the Cowboys look to make the playoffs. And it seems like it's said every year, but next year truly could be a make or break year for the boys in Dallas.
Giants : 33-1
Like the Steelers, nobody would've guessed that it would take Eli Manning seven weeks before he got the first win of the season for the Giants. However, after starting 0-6, many of the issues were coming from Manning's performances. The Giants were able to win 7 of their last 10, but they still missed the playoffs in a year where the NFC East was wide-open. The Giants have proven time and time again that it's the playoffs that matter and that's when they turn it on. But in order for that to happen, you have to at least get to the dance. The Giants should be able to turn things around in 2014, assuming Manning can get off to a better start and stop turning the ball over.
Rams: 40-1
The St. Louis Rams have their work cut out for them this offseason. They had a few runs in them last year and had some exciting upsets, but they obviously have holes to fill if they want to compete in the toughest division in football. Sam Bradford should return next season, but you have to wonder what lingering effects his injury will have on him. Another highlight to keep an eye out for with the Rams will be their defensive coordinator, Gregg Williams. Williams was involved with Bounty-Gate in New Orleans a few years ago, and hasn't been on the sideline for a single snap since being hired by St. Louis in 2012. The biggest key for the Rams next season will be their start. If they can get out of the gates quickly, it'll be much easier for them. But if they fall behind too quickly, it's unlikely that they'll be able to catch up with any of the other elite teams in the NFC West.
Texans : 40-1
The Texans started the season as favorites to win the AFC and potentially even the Super Bowl. And after a 2-0 start, everything was looking right on path. That is until they dropped their final 14 games and the entire franchise all but collapsed. Matt Schaub is out as quarterback and Case Keenum likely didn't do enough to nab the open spot. Therefore they'll look to pick up a quarterback in the number one pick in the 2014 Draft. The Texans will also get Arian Foster back next season, which will help split the load for a rookie quarterback.
Ravens : 40-1
The 2012 Super Bowl Champions had an 8-8 mark in 2013 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008. A lot of people pointed the finger at Joe Flacco, which is ironic considering he was the Super Bowl MVP in 2012 and became one of the highest paid quarterbacks in the league subsequently after that. Maybe 2013 was just a hangover year for the Ravens and they'll be able to get back into form for another run in 2014. However, they'll need much more production from Joe Flacco and equally matched contributions from Ray Rice if they want to do so.
Redskins : 40-1
After winning the NFC East in 2012, the Redskins followed it up in one of the worst ways possible with a 4-12 record. Along the way, turmoil ensued inside the clubhouse, mainly between Robert Griffin III and head coach Mike Shanahan. Now that Shanahan has been ousted, more pressure will be on RGIII in 2014. If he's anything like the RGIII we saw in his rookie campaign, he should be fine. But if he gets injured or fails like last season, the Redskins could be looking at another long year. Then again, the NFC East is about as volatile as it comes, and every year it's up for grabs.
Titans : 50-1
The Titans pushed all year and simply had a couple bad weeks to end the season, which was enough to edge them out of the playoffs. Jake Locker looks to be the go-to guy for the team, though he has been injured often during his first two seasons. Another huge change for Tennessee could be that they may not have Chris Johnson with them next year, as he has proven that despite being as electric as he is, his work ethic isn't enough to help rebuild a team. Jurrell Casey and Alterraun Verner lead the defense, so look for the Titans to try and get role players for Locker to spread the ball around to. A few teams in the AFC South have their work cut out for them, so if the Titans can put together a good off-season they could become playoff contenders.
Jets : 50-1
It might be inconceivable to believe that they did it, but somehow the Jets managed a .500 season last year with an 8-8 record. However, despite some late surges at the end of the season, it still wasn't enough to make the playoffs for yet another year. The season started out rough for the Jets when Mark Sanchez went down for the year and Geno Smith came in as a rookie. However, Smith did well enough to likely keep his spot for next and give hope to Jets fans. However, the Jets have been one of the most sporadic teams in the NFL in the last decade, which could likely continue in 2014.
Dolphins : 50-1
Also at 50-1 and also in the AFC East, the Dolphins will look to try and continue on some of the successes they had in 2013, without the headaches that came along with it. In the midst of an 8-8 season and being on the verge of making the playoffs, the Dolphins were at the center of a bullying scandal that separated the locker room. If Ryan Tannehill has a successful offseason, the Dolphins could push themselves to above .500 this next season, which would likely get them into the playoffs.
Buccaneers : 50-1
There were a lot of teams that people expected to struggle at the beginning of last year. Although not many would've guessed that the Bucs would start the season 0-8. Although they did have a short streak where they won four of five, the season ended on another three-game slide. The biggest highlight for the Bucs in 2013 was Mike Glennon, a rookie quarterback who may have done just enough to earn himself a spot as the starter next season. He will have to work with a new coaching staff and style of play, but there is plenty of talent on the Bucs roster to turn this team around.
Browns : 66-1
There was a point in the season where it looked like the Browns might've had a chance to win the AFC North because of how badly the other teams were playing. At Week 9, they were 4-5 and at the top of the division. Unfortunately for fans in Cleveland, they wouldn't win a game the rest of the season and found themselves once again in the basement of the AFC. Josh Gordon emerged as a stud on offense and Joe Haden holds things in the backfield. But Brandon Weeden became unfavorable as a potential leader at quarterback and Brian Hoyer doesn't have superstar written all over him. Add the Browns to the list of teams that will hope for a quarterback in the draft to turn around their luck.
Bills : 75-1
The Bills find themselves in the same sentence as the Raiders, Rams and Lions. All of these teams have potential, but are fighting uphill battles with the level of competition in their divisions. Things looked bright for the Bills with EJ Manuel, before he was hurt and had to sit out a handful of games. They also had one of the best defenses in the league along with CJ Spiller running the ball on offense. If the Bills can stay healthy next season, they might be able to edge out the Jets or Dolphins for the second spot. Look for them to continue bolstering their defense and find more play makers on offense during this off-season.
Vikings : 75-1
Despite making the playoffs in 2012, the Vikings flopped in 2013. One of their biggest problems was the quarterback carousel that included alternating between Christian Ponder, Matt Castle and Josh Freeman. None of them were able to get anything going and this led to plenty of frustrations from Adrian Peterson. Speaking of Peterson, there were a lot of talks about the likelihood of the Vikings trading him to begin rebuilding the franchise, which could be a bigger possibility in the offseason. The Vikings will start next year with a new coaching staff, and they'll likely look to find a quarterback in the draft to help try and get back to the playoffs.
Raiders : 100-1
Things started out all right for the Raiders in 2013, but it quickly deteriorated with confusion on who should be the quarterback of this team. Terrelle Pryor was the man to begin with, but then they went with the un-drafted Matt McGloin to finish out the year. The Raiders lost the final six games of the season, many of which were against tough divisional opponents. They have a challenge being in an incredibly tough division, and they'll need to evaluate both sides of the ball to get better.
Jaguars : 100-1
Jacksonville finished their season by winning four of eight. However, the 4-12 final record is anything to celebrate. Just like in plenty years past, the Jags look like they'll be going back to the drawing board. They have missing keys all over the field, especially at quarterback. With the future of Maurice Jones-Drew uncertain, the Jaguars need a quarterback who can be the face of the franchise and a leader of this team. After all, look at what guys like Russell Wilson and Collin Kaepernick did for their respective squads. Both of which were drafted lower than Blaine Gabbert, who is likely out in Jacksonville.


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The MGA driver should auto-detect all supported hardware so you needn't have anything other than the Identifier in the Section "Device" of the XF86Config file. When running the XF86Setup or xf86config programs one merely needs to select a Matrox card so that the correct server will be used. One need not and should not specify a RAMDAC, clockchip or allow the setup program to probe for clocks. The driver will auto-detect the amount of video ram present, however, due to some hardware problems this is not detected for the MGA2164W (Millennium II) or G100/G200. In this case users should specify the amount of video ram in the Section "Device" of the XF86Config file. eg:
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as appropriate so that the server doesn't have to probe for it.
The following Section "Device" options are supported by the MGA driver:
Will disable the hardware cursor on the Millennium and Millennium II.
Will disable all hardware acceleration (oh my!).
Will disable caching of pixmaps in offscreen video memory.
Will enable syncing on green for sync-on-green monitors (these are typically fixed frequency workstation monitors).
This will allow the MGA hardware to generate a pci_disconnect based on accelerator FIFO status. This can yield large performance boosts for some graphics operations but has a tendency to hog the PCI bus so it is turned off by default.
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Coach Profiles
David Ridler
Year Joined:
- FA Youth Module 1
Projects worked on for LFC:
- LFC IA Egypt Head Coach
- Lead Coach Soccer Schools
- Pre Academy
- Coaches Recruitment Drives
- Coach Education In-Service Training
- Partner Events
- LFC Community Coach
What it means to represent LFC:
"To represent LFC in Egypt full time has fulfilled part of a dream and it makes me very proud. My ambition is to make the LFC International Academy as successful as possible here in Egypt. Representing LFC for me is a life time ambition and dream come true."


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2nd Place at USARA NationalsWritten by Matt Hayes Created Date: Thursday, 10 October 2013 16:04
The top adventure racing teams in the US (and a few Canadians!!) gathered in Indiana on October 4th for the USARA National Championships. Nice fall colors greeted the racers, but a heat wave turned up the temperature and humidity for the weekend.
The day started early with maps being handed out at 6 a.m. Teams quickly plotted checkpoints and determined a route strategy before gathering at the start line. The order of events was to be: 1 mile prologue run, 15 mile flagged mountain bike, 15 mile mountain bike, 10 mile paddle section (with 2 short treks), 14 mile trek, 8 mile mountain bike, 6 mile orienteering, 12 mile mountain bike, and 9.5 mile trek.
A small cannon provided a big boom to start the race and we ran hard on the 1 mile prologue run. For the next section, the first team to finish the 15 mile flagged mountain bike section would win the "King of the Mountain" award, and RVG took off like a rocket. We were 4th out of the transition, passed one team on the road before the single track, another in the first few miles, and then finally caught up to IMOAT. They were riding fast and the narrow, windy trails made it hard to pass. One of the IMOAT team members crashed on a tight switchback and we were able to sneak pass, only to get passed back a few miles later when Mari's seat bag came loose and fell into her rear wheel. We quickly re-attached it and rode hard to catch back up to IMOAT. Just as we caught up, one of their team members took a hard crash while riding over a downed tree. We made sure they were okay and then continued to push the pace. Soon a giant Red Bull arch came into view as we claimed the "King of the Mountain" award. The chasing teams were not far behind and we saw many of them as we continued on the navigation portion of the ride, with a variety of route choices and strategies to get the remaining check points. We were first into the transition to paddling, but Tecnu was close behind and arrived before we left.
The first 3 miles of the paddle were more of a portage than a paddle. The creek had very little water and almost no flow, so we were in and out of the canoe constantly, doing whatever it took to keep the boat moving. As we got closer to Lake Lemon, the river got deeper and we were able to paddle consistently. We struggled to keep the canoe running straight and Tecnu soon passed us. After a couple short treks to get CPs, we arrived at a CP expecting to pick up an inflatable raft. The raft was to get us back to the same CP after dropping off the canoe on the other side of the lake. The race staff gave us 2 extra CPs here and said we could split up, so Matt ran to get the 2 trek points while RVG and Mari dropped off the canoe.
Next was a 14 mile trek back to the start of the canoe section. After a few miles of road, we traveled on a network of trail and overgrown roads that we connected with short bushwhacks to find the CPs. The heat was turned up on this section and hit us hard, slowing our pace quite a bit. While running through Helmsburg we visited a common adventure racing stop, the laundry mat, to spruce up a bit or maybe just to fill up on water.
After a short bike ride, we arrived to the start of the next orienteering section just as Tecnu was finishing up. They had a significant lead, but the knowledge that anything could happen and that there was a hungry pack of teams just behind us kept our pace up as we worked through the technical orienteering section. Our Light and Motion Stellas lit up the forest and made it easy to see the terrain and faint trails.
A foggy bike ride brought us back to Brown County State Park. We quickly dropped our bikes and unnecessary gear, picked up new water bladders and food, and headed out on the last trek section. The navigation was technical in several areas leading to a few mistakes. The worst error was following the wrong trail at a 5 way intersection and going almost a kilometer on a nearly parallel trail. Fortunately, we were able to bushwack to our intended trail and lost only a few minutes. We knew the teams behind were chasing hard, and sure enough, at the second to last checkpoint we saw headlamps in the forest. However, as soon as we saw them, they turned around and ran the other way. At the same time, a heavy rain storm moved through and limited visibility to just a few meters. The trail turned into a river as we ran up one of the final hills. The last checkpoint was a lookout tower, and we assumed that the tower would be similar to one of the two story towers we had seen around the park. The trail ended in a campground and park facilities area, and we looked around for one of the short towers until RVG shined his light to the top of a 100+ foot tall tower and saw the CP reflector. After a climb to the top of the tall tower we had just a few kilometers to shuffle run into the finish to claim second place.
Congratulations to Tecnu for a great race, we will be cheering for them at the AR World Championships in Costa Rica in a few weeks.
DART-nuun would like to thank Brian from the Dino Series races for putting on an excellent race – awesome course, well organized, and a good format for the USARA National Championships. Many volunteers helped put on the race and provided lots of support and encouragement. And, of course, we want to thank all our amazing sponsors for making it all possible. Congrats to all the other teams for a great race on a tough course. We had a wonderful time visiting with all our old and new friends at the awards ceremony.


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100 Years and Counting
Webster University was founded in St Louis, Missouri in 1915 and has built its strong academic reputation on a long tradition of teaching excellence.The university was awarded accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission in 1925. This accreditation includes undergraduate and graduate levels at all locations where the University offers programs.
The first international Webster University campus was established in Geneva in 1978. The genesis for the university's decision to develop a global network can be traced back to a conversation between a U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and a college professor who taught part-time at Webster. Ambassador Francis Dale convinced John Rider, a Mass Communication Professor about the potential for a Midwest institution to establish a campus in Geneva.
Key Historical Landmarks
|Humble Beginnings: Loretto College founded and opened with five female students
|New Name Reflects Growth: Loretto College change its name to Webster College
|Recognition: Webster College awarded accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission
|Diversity and Inclusion: First two African American students admitted
|Broadening access for co-education: First male students attended Webster full time
|Expanding to Europe: First European campus opened in Geneva, Switzerland
|European Expansion: Campus established in Vienna, Austria
|Another Name Change: Webster College formally renamed Webster University
|European Expansion: Campus established in Leiden, The Netherlands
|European Expansion: Campus established in London, United Kingdom
|Entering the Web: First Webster University website debuted
|Expansion to Asia: Campuses established in China, in Shanghai and Chengdu
|Asian Expansion: Campus established in Cha-am, Thailand
|Expansion to Africa: Campus established in Accra, Ghana
|European Expansion: Campus established in Athens, Greece
|Centennial Celebration: Webster University officially celebrated 100 years of existence
Expansion Overseas
In 1978, Webster University established its first international campus in Geneva, Switzerland. Since then, Webster had opened residential campuses in Austria, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Thailand, Ghana and most recently Greece. At all of these locations, Webster provides higher education programs based on the American liberal arts system.


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Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Gold Label
Wine Details
Chianti Classico › Superiore › Chianti › Tuscany › Italy
Wine Description
The ripe, luscious nose shows intriguing hints of violets and iris, berry fruit, chocolate and smoke. In the mouth, it is rich, complex and elegant, with excellent fruit-acid balance and remarkable depth and length. The overriding impression is of velvety richness. Ruffino Riserva Ducale Gold is a ""vino di meditazione,"" a wine so compelling that it deserves the singular attention of the taster, undistracted by food. But, it is also an excellent wine to accompany richly flavored foods such as ro...


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If you live in Brooklyn, you're probably familiar with the bright yellow stores — and patties — of Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery. The Jamaican-owned chain, which also has locations in the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, is the biggest Caribbean chain in the country, and is hoping to get even bigger.
The founder and CEO, Lowell Hawthorne, left his job as an accountant with the NYPD to start the company 20 years ago. Golden Krust now has 120 stores in nine states and, per the Jamaica Observer, is planning to open another 250 locations within the next five years. The company is eying cities in Canada and Europe with large Jamaica communities.
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While we're not expecting iPhone-like round-the-block queues for it, Samsung's latest and (arguably) greatest smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S5, goes on sale around the world today. It's had a mixed, but mostly positive reception. Expect to pay around £570 for the phone SIM-free, or upwards of £40 a month with the phone free on two-year contracts.
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