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Obama To Angry Europeans: Hey, Come On, You Guys Spy On Us Too, Right? Right?
from the what's-a-little-spying-among-friends dept
"We should stipulate that every intelligence service – not just ours, but every European intelligence service, every Asian intelligence service, wherever there's an intelligence service … here's one thing that they're going to be doing: they're going to be trying to understand the world better and what's going on in world capitals," he told a press conference during a long-scheduled trip Tanzania. "If that weren't the case, then there'd be no use for an intelligence service."While I still think that this particular revelation is hardly that surprising, and agree that it's almost certain that various European countries are doing the same sort of thing to the US, I do wonder if that's the most tactful response to the growing controversy. Still, I do wonder if the focus on this will take away from the much larger issue of using intelligence services not to spy on other governments, but on the public via mass dragnet collections of information.
"And I guarantee you that in European capitals, there are people who are interested in, if not what I had for breakfast, at least what my talking points might be should I end up meeting with their leaders. That's how intelligence services operate," Obama added.


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Happy Hour: The Lap of Luxury
I'm not exactly sure why, but I don't really drink gin. I rarely make cocktails with gin as the main ingredient and worry that I may in fact be scared of this manly man's liquor. Usually one stays away from a certain type of alcohol because of an unfortunate experience, yet as I look back through my memory recorder, I can not recall any horrid gin-induced hangovers or embarrassing drunken spectacles. My fear is especially irrational because I find myself sipping on my dad's gin and tonics practically every evening.
So it's time I confront gin. I'll do so by giving it a super feminine makeover and mix up a cocktail called the Lap of Luxury. With a name that fabulous, this cocktail that was favored by Audrey Hepburn, is sure to be an interesting taste sensation. For the recipe,
Lap of Luxury
From Plymouth Gin
2 oz. Plymouth gin (I figured go with what the recipe calls for, but you can use a different gin if you'd like)
1 1/4 oz fresh squeeze Pink grapefruit juice
1/2 oz. Elderflower cordial
1 dash of simple syrup (mix equal parts boiling water and sugar)
1 slice of watermelon
- To a shaker filled with ice add gin, elderflower cordial,
watermelon wedge, simple syrup and pink grapefruit juice.
- Shake
vigorously to break up the watermelon.
- Strain into a tall glass filled
with crushed ice. Garnish with a watermelon ball and a slice of lemon.
Makes one cocktail.
Substitute: Black currant or apple liquor for the elderflower cordial.

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text: It began with her roman a clef, "Postcards From the Edge," in which Carrie Fisher retold the tale of her troubled, starry life. That bestselling novel begat an Oscar-nommed movie starring Meryl Streep. But when Fisher strayed from her own story with "Surrender the Pink," "Delusions of Grandma" and "The Best Awful There Is," Hollywood and book buyers didn't come calling in the usual droves. Wisely, she went back to basics with a memoir, "Wishful Drinking," which included the old stories of drugs, Leia, Debbie and Eddie. Since this movie had already been made, Broadway came to the rescue with Fisher's one-woman show, "Wishful Drinking." Can't wait for the tuner version.


text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Aspiring 19-year-old overseas ESL teacher/assistant: help! Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Aspiring 19-year-old overseas ESL teacher/assistant: help! Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Israel View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message kingmalkaJoined: 09 Jun 2007Posts: 133Location: San Diego - Hong Kong Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:27 am Post subject: Aspiring 19-year-old overseas ESL teacher/assistant: help! Last edited by kingmalka on Thu Jun 05, 2008 3:56 pm; edited 1 time in total Back to top kingmalkaJoined: 09 Jun 2007Posts: 133Location: San Diego - Hong Kong Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:13 pm Post subject: To elaborate a little more, I'm really just looking for a summer to summer "life experience" in a new country and culture; in essence, just something I'd really like to do before returning to school for another 4+ years. I suppose you could say I'm looking to teach English as an excuse to travel. Any personal experiencies and/or advice would be much appreciated! - David P.S. I have roughly $6,000 USD to invest in this 'adventure' ... perhaps a little something to assist in getting situated whilst searching for work. Could I get by on this? Back to top barrypJoined: 31 May 2007Posts: 12Location: Israel Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 2:25 pm Post subject: Hi David It is not that easy finding a temp post teaching English in Israel in the summer. They are few and far between as there are a lot of EFL teachers here who also work during the summer. A lot of the kids who can afford it go off to summer schools in the UK or US. I know that both Berlitz and Wall Street have franchises in Israel so check out their web sites for info. Tel Aviv has just been ranked 17th in a cost of living survey so it is not cheap but if you travel it is cheaper. You may be better off to come to Israel to travel and go on to another country to teach EFL. Hope that helps a bit Shalom Barry Back to top naturegirl321Joined: 04 May 2003Posts: 9041Location: home sweet home Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 2:39 pm Post subject: YOu say that you have family in Israel, could they help you find a job? Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Israel All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


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Note: this is not about the Advertising team survey, which has a very different focus but was inspirational.
When your interaction with other Ubuntu users is entirely made up of developers talking about bugs they need to fix and users seeking support (IRC, forums, bug reports), your perspective changes. It's hard to get a good idea of the big picture. What portion of users are hitting problems in what areas? How do users who've reported bugs feel about the experience? How are the local community teams doing? That kind of stuff is hard to wrap your head around without metrics. Sometimes people get the impression Ubuntu Developers don't care what users think, but it's actually really hard to get a balanced view of things with just bug reports or to tell whether an upset group is a vocal minority or a vocal majority. And unfortunately, massive-scale mind-reading has not yet been perfected.
To that end, I've worked with a bunch of other members of the Ubuntu community (Alan Bell, Lyz Krumbach, Valorie Zimmerman, Joseph Price, and others) to create a survey that'll help those of us working on various parts of Ubuntu understand where we need to improve and how we can do better.
If you have an opinion on Ubuntu, please take 5 minutes to fill out the Ubuntu User-Experience survey.
I would like to repeat the survey in other languages as well, but I don't know any other languages fluently enough. If you would like to translate the survey into your language, email me translations at: maco [DOT] m [AT] ubuntu [DOT] com -- I suggest sending it as an attachment with a message like "here are the translations for $language" so GMail doesn't go "non-English text! Must be spam!"


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Choosing the Right Law School / Re: Is getting a bachelors degree even worth it anymore?« on: February 14, 2009, 03:59:41 PM »
I've always thought that most people don't belong in college. They treat it like vocational/trade school, and it's not. They don't do that in Europe. I went to college because I like learning, and I knew that whatever I ended up in: teaching/research/proffessional degree I would NEED a degree.
If you don't NEED a degree to do something that makes you happy, don't go to college. And stop dumbing it down for the rest of us. sheeesh.
PS: same thing seems to be true for law school. It is not a trade school for lawyers.
i agree with this 100%. it is definitely not the consensus though - especially the postscript.


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Samsung Unveils 7-Inch Tablet, and More
Samsung expands its tablet offering with the new 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3. Apple's i-Pad only slightly edges out competition to top J.D. Power satisfaction survey. Air travel delays ease as furloughed air traffic controllers return to work. President Obama will nominate Charlotte, N.C. Mayor Anthony Foxx as Transportation Secretary. Joanne Po reports. Photo: Samsung
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The Chinese blogosphere is abuzz with excitement over a demo for a new single player first-person shooter. That's right, there is a lot of buzz for a demo. So what exactly makes this demo so exciting for Chinese players? It's a domestically made FPS, done by a one man studio over the course of one summer.
The demo, the first few levels of the game, WarStorm, was released last week, and news about it hit the front pages of Chinese gaming sites such as Sina and netEase. Immediately, Chinese gamers and websites started out on a quest to find out where the game comes from and who's behind it. The only clue that was given was that on the lower right hand corner of the loading screen, it says "created domestically by 'Fei Yan Islands Studios' a one man team" and that it was made with Unreal Engine 3.
Very little is known about Fey Yan Islands Studios, but rumours have it that the creator is only a university student. WarStorm isn't a Call of Duty or a Battlefield, but it's still pretty damn impressive-looking — it's even got loads of destructible objects. From all reviews, the game plays like every other PC FPS; in fact, plot-wise, it's also very similar to modern day shooters such as CoD.
One thing that baffled me and that may have been answered by Chinese gamers, is that the spoken dialogue in-game was all in English. I'm not sure where the voice clips came from or why the characters all spoke English, but I suspect it may have to do with the "anti-terrorism" plot.
The only downside apart from the bugs (since it's a demo) is that the AI is incredibly dumb. According to one video reviewer, the AI just stands there and shoots when it sees the player. It doesn't even move to avoid being shot at.
The free demo is available at the source link, though it requires some knowledge of Chinese to download.


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Kanye West took to Twitter on Thursday morning for a major announcement: "June Eighteen."
And that's it -- no context, no explanation, no additional clues as to what that date might bring.
Is it the release date for his new album, which Pop & Hiss reported Tuesday has been completed? The disc's first single?
Perhaps it's the due date for West and Kim Kardashian's baby. Or a wedding date. Whatever the case, West isn't elaborating (yet).
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As the hip-hop pundit Elliott Wilson tweeted early Thursday, "Ambiguity is the new press release."
Adding to the intrigue, West appears to have deleted his previous tweets to make room for the bare-bones bombshell, which was retweeted well over 10,000 times within an hour of its appearance. The rap superstar's Twitter feed has nearly 10 million followers.
West's last solo album, "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," came out in 2010, followed in 2011 by "Watch the Throne," his collaboration with Jay-Z, and in 2012 by the "Cruel Summer" compilation featuring artists from his GOOD Music label.
He's scheduled to perform on "Saturday Night Live" on May 18.
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Loyola press release - April 13, 2012
Six students in the Department of Physics at Loyola University New Orleans will spend four days at NASA's world-class Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in Palestine, Texas next month to conduct a unique experiment that will measure atmospheric temperature, pressure and humidity.
As part of the Louisiana Aerospace Catalyst Experiences for Students (LaACES) project, students will gain hands-on experience with experimental design and construction, project management and life-cycle, data collection, analysis and interpretation. During LaACES, the students will design, build, fly and analyze the data returned from small experimental payloads carried up to 100,000 feet by a helium-filled latex sounding balloon.
Under the direction of assistant physics professor Patrick Garrity, Ph.D., Team Iggy, consisting of Taylor Kall, Dave Vumbaco, Thomas Slack, John Duhe, Riley Mayes and Cameron McCormick, have been building their experiment over the past several months. The launch will take place at the NASA facility on May 22.
The experience is enhanced through flight readiness reviews, flight operation meetings, team-driven post-data analysis and a final science presentation to be given by the team. The interaction with NASA personnel and the world-class balloon facility is intended to further prepare the students for integration into the technical and scientific workforce.
The LaACES pilot program, run during the 2002-03 academic year, involved students from Louisiana State University and Southern University. During the 2004-05 year, LaACES expanded the pilot program to several institutions across the state. Loyola University, a Louisiana Space Consortium member institution, is now engaged in the annual balloon program. LaACES at Loyola University is funded by a grant from NASA's National Space Grant College and Fellowship program,
For more information, contact Garrity at firstname.lastname@example.com or (504) 865-3644.


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Sabathia returns to Milwaukee, but not former glory
MILWAUKEE -- CC Sabathia's admirable career is in transition.
There are those who would put it more negatively, saying instead that Sabathia's career is simply in decline. But when someone has performed as well as Sabathia has in a Major League career dating back to 2001, he has earned the benefit of the doubt.View Full Game Coverage
MILWAUKEE -- CC Sabathia's admirable career is in transition.
There are those who would put it more negatively, saying instead that Sabathia's career is simply in decline. But when someone has performed as well as Sabathia has in a Major League career dating back to 2001, he has earned the benefit of the doubt.View Full Game Coverage
The New York Yankees were at Miller Park on Saturday night, and Sabathia was on the hill. This was the site of one of the finest stretches of Sabathia's career. Traded by the Indians to the Brewers at midseason in 2008, Sabathia basically put the Milwaukee club on his back and carried it into the postseason. Down the stretch, he pitched on three days' rest, voluntarily and regularly. Sabathia went 11-2 with a 1.65 ERA in 17 starts for the Brewers, lifting them to an National League Wild Card berth.
After that, there was free agency, major money, the Yanks and the 2009 World Series championship. But Sabathia's work here was not forgotten. He received an ovation from the Miller Park sellout crowd of 43,085 when he came to the plate for the first time. And Sabathia received another sustained ovation when he was removed from the game in the sixth inning.
When Sabathia was carrying the Milwaukee franchise in 2008 and being the ace of a championship staff in '09, he was a power pitcher in the prime of his career. His pitch selection could vary, but the big overpowering fastball was at the core of his work.
In a career otherwise characterized by consistency, durability and success, Sabathia has been struggling since midseason last year. Saturday night, Sabathia's fastball topped out at 92 mph, but was primarily in the 89-91 range. If Sabathia had a favorite pitch, it appeared to be a back-door slider thrown to right-handed hitters. He depended in large part on offspeed pitches.
This is a pitcher making a transition, or at least attempting a transition from power to finesse. This is not an unusual career arc, but it is also much easier said than done.
This night was not catastrophic for Sabathia, but it was also not successful. He was not involved in the decision, but the Yankees lost, 5-4. A three-run third inning for the Brewers was not all Sabathia's fault, but he was not able to limit the damage, either, as a 2-1 Yanks lead became a 4-2 deficit.
With two out and none on, Jean Segura hit a chopper toward short. Brendan Ryan, filling in for Derek Jeter, charged but could not field the ball cleanly, and the speedy Segura was on with an error charged to Ryan. Jonathan Lucroy followed with a two-run homer on a 0-2 pitch. On the next pitch, Aramis Ramirez hit a solo homer. All the runs were unearned, but Sabathia had let this inning get away from him.
"It's just frustrating, being within one pitch and not being able to finish," Sabathia said. "You've got to pick your guys up. They pick me up all the time. Unfortunately, I just wasn't able to make the pitch right there."
Yankees manager Joe Girardi said that this sort of thing was at the core of Sabathia's problem.
"I've said all along, I think he's throwing the ball better than he was last year," Girardi said. "I think the sinker has been better. I think the changeup has been better. It's just been a few innings here and there. He needs to figure out a way to stop those innings, and when he does, he'll get on a roll.
"I still maintain that most of the time his stuff is really good. When he makes mistakes, they hit him. I see him making good pitches, but ... his mistakes have gotten hit."
Sabathia gave up three home runs on Saturday night, including a mammoth shot by Carlos Gomez leading off the first. But after the trouble in the third, he did come back to retire eight batters in a row. A walk and two singles in the sixth led to Sabathia's departure, but reliever Dellin Betances bailed him out with two strikeouts.
After giving up one earned run over 5 1/3 innings, Sabathia's ERA dropped, but only to 5.28. He has been hittable, giving up 10 home runs in 46 innings over eight starts.
These numbers do not resemble his typical work. Saturday night, there was encouragement to be taken from the fact that Sabathia pitched well enough to keep his team in the game.
"I feel like I got better tonight," Sabathia said. "It's not going to be overnight for me, it's going to be a process, but I'm building on getting better, and tonight was a step in the right direction.
"I'm not going to sit here and kill myself and be negative. I'm just not doing that this year. We'll go from here and I'll be out there five days from now, and I'll be ready to go.
"Just keep battling, go from here and try to get better."
The one undiluted moment of joy for Sabathia here was the warm reception from Milwaukee fans. They did not blame him for leaving for New York and the money, but they were still grateful for what he had done for their team, six years ago.
"That was cool," Sabathia said. "This is the first time I've been back since '08, so it was cool to get a loud ovation like that."
CC Sabathia was a different pitcher then. Nearing age 34, with lots of mileage on his left arm, he is trying to adapt himself to being another kind of pitcher. It is a process, as he says. It just isn't an easy process.
Mike Bauman is a national columnist for MLB.com.


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Trilobites belonged to the phylum Arthropodalike crustaceans, spiders and insects. They aredivided into three parts from head to tail (head, thorax and tail) and from side-to-side (the central axis and two lateral lobes). The word 'trilobite' refers to the side-to-side partition, not the head, thorax and tail.
The picture shows how trilobites from different periods lived in the sea.
In shallow waters amongst the bivalves 1, crinoids 2, algae 3 and gastropods 4, the faunas were large, but of low diversity, e.g. Flexicalymene 5.
Intermediate faunas were more diverse Selenopeltis 6, Geragnostus 7, Chasmops 8 and Remopleurides 9 lived alongside brachiopods 10 and nautiloids 11.
In the depths of the sea, the trilobites were small and blind with moderate diversity Ampyx 12, Tretaspis 13 and Shumardia 14, with Pricyclopyge 15 swimming above.
Trilobites have long attracted popular as well as scientific attention. The Pahvant Ute Indians of Utah wore specimens of the Middle Cambrian trilobite Elrathia kingii around their necks as lucky charms. It is reported that they were used to guard against sickness and being shot.


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Cameron Diaz has been cast in the new film version of the musical "Annie" in the role of Miss Hannigan, which might have some scratching their heads.
Will this mean a sexy villain? Other actresses who have ably filled the role of Miss Hannigan aren't without an alluring side -- Dorothy Loudon, Carol Burnett, Katie Finneran, Jane Lynch, etc. But can you picture them as Charlie's Angels?
Perhaps Diaz will give Miss Hannigan a whole new spin.
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As the Los Angeles Times' Steve Zeitchik notes, Diaz is mid-transformation. On screen, the 40-year-old actress has kicked butt and partied and been both sweet and sultry, but in more recent years she seems to be honing her edge.
Still, Diaz has big shoes to fill. Loudon won a Tony in 1977 for the role. Critic Clive Barnes said: "As the wicked Miss Hannigan, Dorothy Loudon, eyes bulging with envy, face sagging with hatred, is deliciously and deliriously horrid."
And it's hard to top Burnett, who was both boozy, brazen and vulnerable in the 1982 film. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance.
Who was your favorite Hannigan? Tell us in the comments below.
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Rum continues to be a spirit on the rise. There was a time not long ago that when I stopped by a local store to buy a bottle of rum, I had really only two or three choices, and they were all named Bacardi. Now it is not uncommon for me to see up to twenty different rum brands even in the small liquor stores, and some of the large stores will have as many as 50 different brands to choose from. When I talk to the local merchants, they all tell a similar story, more and more people are asking for rum and some of them even come into the stores brandishing my reviews as ammunition.
My Rum Howler Awards are published each year. They represent my yearly proclamations regarding the best rums which I have tasted within that particular year. As is the case each year, all of my Awards are based upon side by side tastings within each category of spirit. I taste the spirit neat, and I also mix a few cocktails. Sometimes I have my friends help me. All rum samples which I receive to review on my website each year are automatically considered for the awards. I do my review, and then I set aside the remainder of the spirit for the end of the year judging. I also receive additional industry samples specifically for these awards.
My side by side tastings are completed, and it is time for me to reveal the recipients of my 2013 Rum Howler Awards for Excellence in the Production of Rum.


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Fallen Ga. soldier remembered as was one of Augusta's 'best'
By TRAVIS HIGHFIELD | The Augusta Chronicle | Published: July 20, 2013
Army Master Sgt. Annie Woodfork vividly remembers the first time she met the little girl who would become her future daughter-in-law, Spc. Hilda Clayton.
Clayton, who was 12 years old at the time, was on her first date with Woodfork's son, Chase. The young couple were on their way to see a movie, but not before Woodfork could meet Clayton.
"Chase's head was down and looking to the right and Hilda's head was down and looking to the left," Woodfork said with a chuckle, recalling opening the door to her house to let Clayton in. "I said 'How did y'all meet? No one is looking at each other!'"
From that point forward, the couple was practically inseparable, even if Clayton's older sister had to chaperone the earlier dates.
When Clayton's family moved across town, Woodfork said her son would ride his 10-speed bicycle to go see her. Just before Clayton died, her husband was granted his request to change duty stations from Fort Stewart to Fort Meade to be with his wife.
On Friday, many of Clayton's friends and family were at Poteet Funeral Homes on Peach Orchard Road to see her for one last time. The Army photographer was killed after a mortar weapons system failed during a July 2 Afghan army training exercise.
Clayton, stationed at Fort George G. Meade, Md., was a combat documentation specialist and assigned to the 55th Signal Co., a combat camera unit, 21st Signal Brigade, Fort Meade spokesman Chad Jones said earlier this month. Members of her unit made the trip to Augusta to pay their respects.
American flags lined the entrance of the funeral home while well-wishers milled about inside the lobby. Photos of the fallen soldier dotted the interior, all with Clayton sporting her signature smile.
In the chapel, a football jersey bearing No. 12 was on display. It was donated by the Baltimore Nighthawks of the Independent Women's Football League, the team Clayton tried out for before her deployment to Afghanistan. The team's owner, Tanya A. Bryan, drove to the visitation Saturday to personally deliver the jersey.
"She got picked up as a receiver," Woodfork said. "They actually take a long time to get the jerseys made, but they got Hilda's done in three days."
Clayton was assigned jersey No. 12 for her status as the team's "permanent 12th woman." The jersey will be buried with Clayton at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Augusta.
After knowing Clayton for nearly a decade, Woodfork said she still has trouble believing the person she considered one of her own children is gone.
"It hurts a bunch," she said. "She was one of the best that Augusta could produce."
Poteet Funeral Homes General Manager Sean Gillens said the funeral service will be held Saturday at Alexander Hall on Fort Gordon.
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SCREAM! (5)A swedish band rises above the norwegian black metal scene at its peak...Per Ardua Ad Astra (5)...psycho888999 (5)Dissection's crowning glory....kalkal50 (3)For an album widely acclaimed as top-drawer dark metal, I do not find myself in a position...
ExplosiveOranges (5)Ours is the fury....Unhallowed66 (4.5)...
Album Rating: 5.0ShadowsFallen: if you haven't heard this already I'll bet you a million dollars that you like it. :thumb:
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Album Rating: 4.5Frighteningly, I haven't heard it. I know, blasphemy. :upset: I've heard some of their other stuff though. It wasn't too bad, but I've heard this album is earth-shatteringly good. I will get this ASAP. I really like black metal and I love melodic stuff, so melodic black metal should logically be a musical orgasm for me.
Excellent work again Thorstein.
Nicely done kit. If i was into black metal i would prolly buy it. I'll stick to my game though man.
Album Rating: 5.0Shadows I can send you this if you want. I know that you'll like it.
Album Rating: 4.5Hahaha, okay, you can send it to me if you want to. Try for tomarrow.
I haven't heard much by Dissection. Only the songs Night Blood, Anti Christ and Soulreaper. They were pretty good so I'll have to get some more. Good review, but maybe try doing track by track next time.
Album Rating: 5.0I don't like doing track by tracks, they aren't as fun to read.
Not too mention they aren't nearly as useful.
Album Rating: 5.0Agreed. I think non-TBT reviews actually talk about the album, not the individual songs. This website is for ALBUM reviews, not a bunch of songs.
I know, I prefer non TBT reviews too, when they're done right. But the reason I said that was because I've seen you going around telling people to stop doing track by track. That's fine, if you include some about the album or telling what you liked/disliked about the review, but when you just say "stop doing track by tracks" it's kind of annoying. Just try to keep that in mind.
Album Rating: 5.0Nice to see that one of my albums reviews got featured.
Album Rating: 5.0This album is really very good.
Album Rating: 5.0Agreed, it could quite possibly be the best black metal album of all time. Too bad it's not as well known as other black metal greats like In the Nightside Eclipse.
Any chance of anyone sending this? I could trade for it.
Album Rating: 5.0Well I can't right now because the computer that has these files is in the repair shop. I can send it to you when I get it back though.
Album Rating: 4.0I could send.
Thor, your format is awesome.
Album Rating: 4.5never heard of them....can somebody send me a song maybe
Unstable Mind, that would be great. I could send you something for it, just post your email. email@example.com
Album Rating: 4.5will somebody plz send me this at firstname.lastname@example.com
Album Rating: 4.0Toaster, I'll send tomorrow. Same with Destined for.
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The Joy of Life
Michelle Alton 4/6/2010 2:27:40 AMTons of JOY here, without a doubt.
Carol Teal 4/6/2010 2:51:37 AMI feel joyful when I look at this gorgeous image! And if the fish are biting, I'd be even more joyful if I could be there reeling in a big one! #8513606
Jeff Robinson 4/6/2010 3:43:33 AMYou have captured "Joy" perfectly Nick - Great job as always! Jeff #8513728
Jack Gaskin 4/6/2010 4:15:40 AMIt all works from where I'm sitting Beautiful Job
Julie Burnett 4/6/2010 5:56:52 AMStunning composition, color, light and exposure, Nick!! LOVE it!! #8514218
John Rivera 4/6/2010 6:14:37 AMAbsolutely excellent work here Nick! #8514286
Nick Lagos 4/6/2010 6:27:02 AMThanks everyone for stopping by and commenting.... ta #8514341
Carol Flisak 4/6/2010 11:42:38 AMBeautiful image, Nick... love it! Great title too... says it all. #8514935
Shawn Jennings 4/7/2010 11:48:11 AMFantastic image! The lighting is superb and shutter speed just right for the motion in the water. #8517374
Karen Celella 4/8/2010 5:37:51 PMAwesome image in every way Nick! Wonderful sense of movement, life and JOY!! #8520852
Nadia Paul 4/9/2010 12:38:52 AMAnother awesome seascape Nick - certainly brings me joy viewing it - looks a winner! #8521335
Amy M. Wilson 4/12/2010 2:06:01 PMGorgeous capture... love the water motion, light, colors and title; great work, Nick! #8529280
JO ANN CLEVELAND 4/13/2010 6:50:34 PMWhat a fabulous shot Nick, nearly said "catch" but didn't want to confuse it with the fishermen! lol
The veiling is awesome, and the fishermen add so much to this beautiful shot, right into my favorites it goes, a winner in my book
jo ann c. #8533090
Claudia Kuhn 4/14/2010 1:58:07 PMWonderful wave action Nick, love the water flowing around the rocks. #8535054
Lynne Morris 4/19/2010 12:02:06 PMAbsolutely beautiful capture Nick. #8550318
maria Warren 4/20/2010 12:19:40 PMthis is amazing!!!!! great work!!! #8554733
Rolando Rosito 4/24/2010 8:57:08 AMThis is beautiful Nick, fantastic image. #8566580
Lisa J. Boulden 4/28/2010 4:25:05 PMMagnificent, Nick!
Liz blahh 4/29/2010 8:14:46 AMExcellent feel of motion, beautil! #8578206
Phyllis H. Burchett 5/12/2010 9:06:37 AMFantastic shot, love the silky waves! #8606830
Gail Sullivan 5/12/2010 1:16:17 PMAmazing work as always, Nick...a joy to view!! #8607243
Julianne Bradford 5/12/2010 5:51:49 PMA lot of joy in the viewing too Nick! This is marvelous work! #8607726
Dianna Murphy 5/14/2010 9:29:59 AMWow Nick I think this image will bring you a lot more Joy as its gotta be a winner. Magnificent! Love the movement, light, the story it tells. #8611461
Carla Metzler 5/24/2010 3:27:22 PMSo very beautiful! Congratulations, Nick! #8634241
Lester A. Garcia 5/24/2010 3:53:24 PMGreat finalist, Nick. Congrats! #8634524
Melissa G. Meiselman 5/24/2010 4:37:55 PMBig congratulations on this stunning finalist!!! Simply beautiful!! #8634927
Rolando Rosito 5/24/2010 5:36:55 PMwonderful finalist, congratulations Nick! #8635462
Shawn Jennings 5/24/2010 6:12:01 PMCongratulations on this beautiful finalist, Nick! #8635854
Ellen Hodges 5/24/2010 6:14:12 PMCongrats on an outstanding finalist, Nick! Very best luck in the next round!!! #8635875
Phyllis H. Burchett 5/24/2010 6:53:44 PMCongrats on this amazing finalist! #8636300
Fran J. Jagger 5/24/2010 7:37:24 PMAbsolutely Beautiful!! Congrats on your Finalist, Nick! :) #8636620
Carol L. Fowler 5/24/2010 8:55:58 PMAwesome work- the fishermen add so much to the beautiful waterscape! Congrats on this awesome Finalist! #8637278
Bojan Bencic 5/25/2010 12:22:31 AMCongratulations on your finalist, Nick. #8638355
Nadia Paul 5/25/2010 3:23:34 AMCongrats on your gorgeous finalist Nick! #8638706
Amy M. Wilson 5/25/2010 6:13:06 AMHuge congratulations on your stunning Finalist, Nick!!! WTG #8639758
Jane Hirst 5/25/2010 6:57:39 AMWonderful scene with that swirling water and the morning light...great story with the fishermen. Congratulations. #8639977
Usman M. Bajwa 5/25/2010 9:01:50 AMCONGRATULATIONS.
The Judges at BetterPhoto.com 5/25/2010 4:12:49 PMBeautiful scene! #8641888
Donna La Mattino Pagakis 5/25/2010 7:02:31 PMSo excellent Nick! Congratulations on your finalist!!! #8642474
Cindy Bendush 5/25/2010 10:31:49 PMBig congrats on your spectacular winner Nick! #8642890
Bojan Bencic 5/25/2010 10:58:20 PMCongratulations on your win, Nick. #8643040
Renee Doyle 5/25/2010 10:59:51 PMBeautiful work as always Nick!!! Congratulations on going GOLD!! #8643057
Lynne Morris 5/25/2010 11:07:55 PMHuge Congratulations on your beautiful win Nick. #8643089
Corinne M. Thompson 5/26/2010 12:19:42 AMOutstanding, congrats on your win! #8643204
Usman M. Bajwa 5/26/2010 1:40:47 AMHuge CONGRATZ. on your beautiful Theme Gold, Nick!
Guy D. Biechele 5/26/2010 4:07:51 AMSo dramatic! Congrats on your win Nick! #8643637
Amy M. Wilson 5/26/2010 4:53:51 AMBig congratulations on your excellent Second Place win, Nick!!! #8643878
Lisa J. Boulden 5/26/2010 4:59:02 AMAn outstanding WINNER!
Shawn Jennings 5/26/2010 5:17:09 AMCongratulations on your gold win, Nick! #8643968
Judy V. Kennamer 5/26/2010 5:36:52 AMCongrats on your beautiful WINNER Nick!!! #8644074
Renata Gusciora 5/26/2010 5:50:49 AMCongratulations on this awesome winner,Nick!!!:-) #8644158
Renata Gusciora 5/26/2010 6:10:12 AMCongratulations on your outstanding Gold Award Nick. A very well deserving win for a very well deserving photo and great photographer.
Have a great day.
Brian #8644273
Linda D. Lester 5/26/2010 6:33:26 AMCongratulations on your outstanding 2nd place win, Nick!!!!!!!!! #8644430
JO ANN CLEVELAND 5/26/2010 8:57:23 AMCongrats on this awesome Winner Nick!
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Rolando Rosito 5/26/2010 9:00:58 AMGreat winner Nick, congratulations!! #8645058
Ken Smith 5/26/2010 10:17:39 AMAwesome work, Nick. Congrats to you!! #8645265
Randy D. Dinkins 5/26/2010 1:29:02 PMBeautiful shot. Well deserved winner. Congratulations! #8645690
Karen Celella 5/26/2010 3:40:33 PMHuge congratulations on your exceptional winner, Nick! #8645962
Claudia Kuhn 5/26/2010 5:06:57 PMWonderful winner Nick, congrats! #8646092
Sharon Sawyer 5/26/2010 5:44:12 PMWTG, Nick!! HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved Second Place Win!!! #8646279
Carol L. Fowler 5/26/2010 7:52:51 PMCongrats on the Win! #8646527
Jennifer L. Alder 5/26/2010 9:37:59 PMReally an amazing winner. Congrats, Nick! #8646751
Datha Y. Thompson 5/27/2010 8:37:11 AMYes AMAZING!!! Everything you do is!!!
Nadia Paul 5/27/2010 11:30:01 PMCongrats on your stunning winner Nick! #8648668
Dominick M. Dimacale 5/28/2010 9:42:53 AMCongratulations Nick on your Win!!!
Dominick #8649620
Craig W. Myers 5/28/2010 10:41:02 AMCongratulations, Nick. #8649734
Gina Cormier 5/28/2010 2:09:50 PMHmmmmm....why am I not surprised!!! lol Huge Congrats Mr. Nick!!!! #8650016
Ian M. Hill 5/29/2010 8:03:39 PMCongrats Nick,another beauty!! #8652192
Debra R. Harder 5/31/2010 5:34:12 PMWOW, Nick...this is truly magnificent! Congratulations on your SUPERB GOLD WINNER! Deb #8655963
Dianna Murphy 6/4/2010 2:07:10 PMSo deserving,congratulations on your outstanding Winner!!!! #8665779
Liz blahh 6/4/2010 11:36:12 PMBeautiful and well deserved Winner! #8666551
Rod Partington 8/19/2010 5:03:07 PMThis is an amazing image Nick!
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text: Korean Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - korean University Freshman: a teachers nightmare! Speak Korean Now! Korean Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in korean University Freshman: a teachers nightmare! Goto page Previous 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> FAQ View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message KwangjuchickenJoined: 01 Sep 2003Location: I was abducted by aliens on my way to Korea and forced to be an EFL teacher on this crazy planet. Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2004 7:57 pm Post subject: katydid wrote: Wow...are they doing that because they realize the quality of the class would improve with smaller numbers, or is it due to a lack of enrollment, I wonder? Hmmmmm.... I can't believe you're saying that school is the best one you've taught at at all unis. Wow. Are they going to shrink the staff size as well? Rememeber this is my first Uni. When I was at the college on Koje Do, I had classes almost non stop m-f 9am to 11 pm. And there, a class of 40 students (actually present) might be one of the smaller ones. That is why the first thing I learned in Korean was "mitchigetta". Then when I was at the college in Pusan. Class size and teaching load was about 1/2 that of job before. So, still a lot. And, the dorm room was closet size. And, in spite of the fact that the owner is said to be one of the richest woman in Korea, we only had heat and hot water one hour a night in winter MY FIRST YEAR. When we complained, to punish us, the second year we had 0 heat in winter and never any hot water. Also, they were very anti foreigner. So, why did they hire us? For example. All of the korean professors got brand new Butane heaters for their offices. We got nothing. When we complained, we were given karosene (sp?) heaters that were rusty, falling to pieces and had holes in the tank. Straight from a junk yard. They put them in the hall in front of our doors. And they filled them. I think they filled them to add insult to injury. Because they were all rusted and full of holes, the fuel ran out and over the floor. And man, how horrible is the smell of kaeosene. Our students were so ashamed of what they did to us, that they took them out of the building for us and thru them in a pile in the yard in front of the building. Now here, about 1/2 as many classes as job #2, so 1/4 as many as job #1. And class size also smaller that #2 and much much smaller than #1. And all the heat and hot wanter I want in my huge studio appartment with a huge glassed in patio that is my year round rose garden. And they did some work on the dorm AC and last summer it was freezing. And that is good. I could open the windows and have fresh air and not get too hot. And this semester I have NO classes on Teusday, and only 1 on Thursday. And the kids classes and "continuing edu" adult classes, as you know, might only have from 2-7 students. NOT the huge crowds I had in similar classes at the other 2 places. Got to go. But you know Kate. With this thread being in the faq forum, whoever is the last poster gets their name at the very top. So, now it is me. PS: But, then, one bad thing is that you are not here. . Back to top HollywoodactionJoined: 02 Jul 2004 Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2004 8:05 am Post subject: Re: korean University Freshman: a teachers nightmare! Medic wrote: The Korean Professors hate there freshman as well. On the other hand you have to see where these students are coming from. They have slaved their guts out for the last three years in either academys or in cram sessions organized by their schools with no opportunity to be creative or to think independently. They have had to study during vacations, and on Sundays and Saturdays, so is it any wonder that they let their hair down and goof off a little when they attend colleges or university. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Maybe they should try getting excellent grades in highschool while going to work every night and weekend like most North American kids. Back to top LemonadeJoined: 04 Jan 2006Location: South Korea Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 6:31 am Post subject: JennyJJ wrote: I'm not at a top-tier university - but I do have a different sense about my students. And personally, I think a lot of how they behave depends on your attitude. I don't agree that Korean university professors hate freshmen either. I'm just trying to take an opposing view here as it is YOU who sets the tone in the classroom. Realistically though, I've taught in Africa and Asia and there is (in almost any country) a population of about 1/3 who don't care, 1/3 are waiting to be convinced (this is where you come in!) and 1/3 who really want to take a crack at it (unless you turn them off somehow) and 5-6 WHO are really super interested. The bottom 1/3 you can't do much about - so DON'T let them shape your attitude. Construct your attitude from that top 1/3 and the five or six who really care. Then you will see your whole experience at the university change (just my opinion). I hope I don't sound pissy, but there is really nothing to be gained from a jaded, burned-out, "the students s*ck" attitude. I've always taught for the five or six in the front that really really want to learn. They are a delight - and make it all worthwhile. If I can keep the top 1/3 with me and convert the middle 1/3 - then we really have something going. If you wish to be a professional, put on a professional attitude, it is more than half the battle. This is the best advice I have ever seen on this site! Talk about turning lemons into lemonade! JennyJJ, where are you NOW? No longer in Korean anymore? Back to top smJoined: 23 Apr 2012 Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:08 am Post subject: Thanks Good advice, definitely. 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The latest news story represents even more fun for the company. Apparently, a group of DirecTV technicians in Florida (who work for an outside contractor) have blown the whistle on the fact that the company set up incentives that forced them to lie to customers, in order to get people to hook their telephone lines up to the DirecTV boxes. Technicians were told to tell users that it was required, or the device wouldn't work -- even though that's false. In order to enforce this, the company would fine installers any time a box was set up without a phone line connected. Unfortunately, the article isn't entirely clear whether it's the contracting firm or DirecTV who was directly responsible for the fines or the directives to lie to customers. DirecTV was contacted by the reporter doing the story, and they made it clear they plan to continue the practice of pushing installers to hook up phone lines, because users who do so are more likely to order fee-based content and can be more easily tracked by DirecTV. It's easy to see why DirecTV would want this -- and they could obviously turn around and say it wasn't about "fining" the installers, but simply paying them extra if they hooked up a phone line -- but, the fact that installers were encouraged to lie to customers and "do whatever it takes" to get phone lines hooked up is a problem. Especially from a consumer standpoint, it doesn't make DirecTV look very trustworthy -- even if the ultimate fault is with the contractor.


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Davis named Player of the Week; Mitchell tabbed Newcomer of the Week
MACON, Ga. (Jan. 4, 2011) - Senior Tara Davis (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) and freshman Destiny Mitchell (Bluffton, Ga.) were key pieces in the Lady Bucs' two victories this past week, and on Tuesday afternoon the ETSU scholar-athletes were recognized for their efforts as they swept the Atlantic Sun Weekly honors. Davis was named Player of the Week and Mitchell was tabbed Newcomer of the Week.
Davis helped guide the Lady Bucs to a pair of wins in three tries this week as she exploded for 20 points, five assists, and 2.7 rebounds in 31.7 minutes of action in those three contests. The Murfreesboro, Tenn. native also knocked down an astonishing 56.3 percent of her shots from beyond the arc - going 9-of-16 - as well as tying her career high with a 5-of-9 effort in the 15-point win at Mercer Monday night. Davis began the week with 16 points, six assists, and four rebounds in the 90-68 win versus Holy Cross in the first round of Marriott Cavalier Classic on Tuesday, Dec. 28. Then, the following night, Davis poured in 21 points (10-of-12 at the free throw line) and dished out four assists in the 83-66 loss at Virginia in the championship game. Davis continued burning down the nets Monday evening in Macon as her 23-point, 4-assist effort helped guide the Lady Bucs past Mercer, 83-68. Davis' 23 points at Mercer marked her sixth 20-plus point performance this year, which leads all players in the A-Sun. In addition to her solid shooting stats, Davis shot 81 percent at the free throw line (17-21) for the week.
This marks the third career player of the week honor for the nursing major and the second this season.
Meanwhile, Mitchell picked up her second piece of hardware in as many days. Mitchell, who averaged 19.0 points and 10.0 rebounds for the week, was also named to the Marriott Cavalier Classic All-Tournament Team after recording 17.5 points and nine rebounds in two games in Charlottesville. Mitchell kicked the week off with a team-high 20 points, six rebounds and four assists in the victory over Holy Cross. On Wednesday, in the Marriott Cavalier Classic Championship, the Bluffton, Ga. native finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds against Virginia. Mitchell then rang in the New Year with a bang after registering her fourth career double-double (second straight) at Mercer. The freshman sensation tallied 22 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists in the win over the Bears. For the week, Mitchell also shot 51 percent from the field (25-49) and 7-of-8 from the free throw line.
Like Davis, this marks the second weekly award for Mitchell - who is currently majoring in criminal justice.
Davis and Mitchell look to guide the Lady Bucs to a Georgia sweep as ETSU gears up to take on Kennesaw State Wednesday evening. Tip is scheduled for 5 p.m. inside the KSU Convocation Center.
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One of the four founders/houses of Snogwarts, a Mary Sue variant of Hogwarts of the Harry Potter fandom. Suethors usually dreate a Bitchiwitch Sue when they've got a chip on their shoulder, because this Oringinal Charachter sure as hell does. A Bitchiwitch Sue is usually in Slytherin, is a misunderstood Goth/Emo, listens to an "enchanted" CD player, bitches at people and has a terrible attitude, yet manages to get every boy at Hogwarts to want to get into her little black bondage pants. Bitchiwitch is one of the most annoying charachters a Suthor can write: Bitchiwitch Sues are mean, hatefull and are generally ass holse who, in a cannon story, would get the crap beaten out of them for being such a jerk. Common Bitchiwitch names are Ravyn, Katrina, Kat, Ashlee/Ashleigh and even, *snort* Belladonna.
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Religion Calendar
Eckankar: 2-3 p.m., Tobin Library, 4134 Harry Wurzbach. Discussion of the Spiritual Experiences Guidebook. 210-737-6863, www.eckankar-texas.org.
Steinway artist: 3 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 510 Belknap Place. Nicole Narboni. 210-736-3132.
God Movement: 5:30 p.m., Woodland Baptist Church, 15315 Huebner Road. Al Staggs, Clarence Jordan and the God Movement. 210-493-4501, www.woodlandbc.org.
Prayer gathering: 9:30-11:30 a.m., First Baptist Church San Antonio, 515 McCullough. 20th anniversary citywide women's prayer gathering. 210-651-4696, www.citywidewomensprayer.org.
Health and faith: 6 p.m., University United Methodist Church, north campus, 5084 De Zavala Road. Orientation for First Place 4Health, 12-week faith-based weight-loss program. 210-696-1033, email@example.com.
Liturgical music: 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 623 E. Commerce. Chorgemeinschaft Unterturkheim to perform. www.saliederkranz.org.
Youth revival: 7-9 p.m., TriPoint, 2333 N. St. Mary's St. REV 7.9 will feature Boss Ton and Kelly Litvinskas. www.progod.org/rev79.htm.
May 4
Flea market: 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Jefferson United Methodist Church, 758 Donaldson Ave. Food, health fair, space for rent. 210-735-5221, 210-414-8307.
Open house: 1-3 p.m., Randolph Area Christian Assistance Program, 307 Pfeil St., Schertz. Nonperishable food donations. 210-658-1613.
Centennial gala: 5:30 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 618 S. Grimes St. $50. 210-532-7031.
May 5
Bella Italia: 7 p.m., Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, 1715 N. Zarzamora. San Antonio Mastersingers. $20. 210-900-2455, www.samastersingers.org.
May 7
Boychoir: 7 p.m., St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles, 511 Barilla. Chapel Boychoir of San Antonio concert. 210-241-5589.
Caregiver support group: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., second Thursdays, CHRISTUS Sister Mary Hospice, meditation room, 5131 Medical Drive, Suite 300.
Submit items by 3 p.m. Tuesdays to Religion, Express-News, P.O. Box 2171, San Antonio, TX 78297, or email@example.com.


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Van 4 December tot en met 9 December
FIS discipline since 2003, the Skicross is a ski competition in which a group of skiers (usually four) start simultaneously atop an inclined course with jumps and woops, then race to reach the finish line first.
Its recent accession to the Olympic status, promise a bright future for this spectacular and media-related discipline. A lot of Alpine skiers are now going for Ski Cross to find, beyond a technical ski, a direct confrontation in a Freestyle culture.
Come admire the Ski Cross French and International elite is going to compete on the chalet Boardercross.
Results : http://www.fis-ski.com/freestyle-skiing/ski-cross/events-and-places/results/


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Who didn't cringe when they read a Post story about the detailed journal kept by a former preschool teacher who chronicled how he tickled, squeezed and hugged his young charges at Paddington Station Preschool?
Excerpts from the 800-page journal were read during a four-hour federal court hearing over David Moe's request that he be allowed to post bail. He talked about his contact with young girls, in one instance writing: "I couldn't keep my hands off her and it was fun."
Moe faces federal charges of possessing and distributing child pornography. In addition, there are disturbing allegations that school officials failed to report to police or human services an incident a decade ago in which a 3-year-old girl repeatedly indicated to her parents that Moe had touched her genitals.
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The Trasimeno Music Festival Association was formed by the happy fruition of two beautiful but originally distant things: on one side the world-renowned Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt, and on the other, the Umbrian town of Magione, on the shores of Lake Trasimeno. When Angela, regarded as one of the greatest living interpreters of the music of J.S. Bach, first discovered this area of great natural beauty, she fell in love with it immediately. Then, with her unique blend of charm and passion, she decided to bring her music to the region in the form of an annual music festival. For a week each summer, she presents concerts in the magical atmosphere of the Castle of the Knights of Malta in Magione using international artists of the highest level. To accomplish this, and thanks to the interest and passion of local friends and collaborators, the Trasimeno Music Festival Association was formed.
During the past years, concerts took place in such ravishing settings as the Castle of the Knights of Malta in Magione, and also in Gubbio (Palazzo Ducale, Church of San Domenico, Church of San Pietro), in Perugia (Basilica of San Pietro) and in Assisi (Basilica Superiore di San Francesco).
Such venues welcomed on stage the most renowned interpreters of the classical music world, as well as talented young musicians, in a calm, serene atmosphere appreciated by an attentive audience from around the world.
In 2017, we presented the thirteenth edition of the TMF, from June 28 to July 4. Concerts were held at the Castle of the Knights of Malta in Magione, at the Basilica of San Pietro in Perugia, in Trevi and in Cortona.
The Trasimeno Music Festival has been rated by the national and foreign press as "one of the most prestigious festivals in Europe" and as "one of the best music festivals in Italy."
With this happy union between local and international elements, the life of the Association is diverging into more widespread activities, with lecture-demonstrations held in schools, discussions with authors who write about music in their work (Ian McEwan, Vikram Seth, Julian Barnes, William Fiennes, Madeleine Thien), masterclasses with young pianists (Perugia, Spoleto), and Friends Associations being formed around the world - a reflection of the worldwide attention that characterizes both Angela Hewitt and the festival.
On this website, to which we welcome you, you may find all the information on the initiatives of the Trasimeno Music Festival Association. We look forward to welcoming you to a concert or another event with Angela Hewitt.
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The fourteenth edition of the Trasimeno Music Festival will be held in Umbria, Italy, from June 29 to July 5, 2018.
If you have any enquiries concerning the event, the booking of tour packages (Packages page on the present site), reservations and purchase of tickets for concerts (Booking page on the present site), please contact the Festival Office:
Phone: +39 075 5153024
Mobile: +39 393 9458554
FESTIVAL OFFICE: Via Firenze, 28 - 06127 Perugia, Italy
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Never too early to start mocking, even sans rookie class.
Just like the Draft Forum's NFL mock draft, I figured we could do a FF mock daft. Same rules, first come first served, no duplicates, based on no specific format. Draft ends after top 60 players.
Just pick the best FF player left. Bookmark this page so you remember to regularly contribute a pick. 1 pick per person, per day.
I'll repost again after the NFL draft, increasing in frequency as FF season approaches. I'll keep track of the aggregate top 60 as we go.
We should have a decent "Top 60" cheat sheet by the time we're done.


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Carnival, Smash Cake, Alice & More
Kids know how to party! Check out these festive celebrations from the Apartment Therapy Family channel, which posts kids' parties every day. We'll be bringing you a roundup of these inspiring parties every week.
• Carys' Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
• Rex's Smash Cake Luncheon
• Gunnar's Carnival Party
• Clementine's Orange and Yellow Party


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Mistress Workaholic Shop Apron
Added Mar 23, 2010
by lash
Dresser, Wiscons...
I made this apron for the Sewing Republic Two Toned Apron contest. I used black vinyl which is so hard to sew with but I think it turned out well and with only minimal cursing :) I had so much fun and had never done a sewing contest before so I went all out and made the dress, hair bow, earrings and arm cuff to match! The apron has tons of pockets to hold all your much needed goodies. There is a pen pocket and three large pockets on the front and a huge hidden pocket on the back! The back is lined with a thick lightly textured black fabric I found at the thrift store and the pockets are all lined with slippery black nylon. I used the three panels like the two toned apron but I used all black and added decorative straps and silver buckles on the middle panel. Instead of the wrap around tie for the waist I attached one of my wide funky style belts with a large silver buckle. I shortened the apron so it's more of a mini skirt length and curved the bottom edge slightly. I shot the pictures in my shop I put together in an extra room. I had to use my industrial sewing machine to make this due to the thickness and use of vinyl. I would have preferred leather but, alas, it was not in my budget. Hope you all like it, thanks for checking out my work!
Want to see more check out my website!
Material Notes
Vinyl, nylon thread, thick vintage black fabric, nylon, buckles
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Other
- Style
- Business, Goth/Gothic Lolita, Other, Punk, Rock
- Material
- Blends, Other, Polyester
- Photographer
Carl Huck
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Apr 21, 2011, 06.36 PMby Amor Allure
Jan 5, 2011, 05.41 AMby redhands3
Extremely briliant, very goth scene dress up, and whimper inducing, especially since I collect aprons. And your work on this is refreshingly unique. :)
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Jan 9, 2011, 05.22 PMby lash
oh my gosh Thank YOU!!
Dec 26, 2010, 09.07 PMby kelepso
Wow! What inspiration. I am looking to make a sewing apron from myself, but this one hits the charts. Awesome!
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Oct 12, 2010, 04.24 AMby 00001
I want one! <33
Mar 25, 2010, 02.09 PMby briyell
WOW! Shocking, sexy, scandalous, and superbly sewn! props.
Mar 24, 2010, 01.55 PMby wendymichelle1015
So Kitch! I LOVE!
Mar 24, 2010, 11.02 AMby loyl8
different but I like it!!! great job!! Good twist!!
Mar 24, 2010, 12.35 AMby olystyrene
This is so strange and excellent!
Mar 23, 2010, 11.00 PMby twoboos
I love it… well done. You could easily sell these I think!
Mar 23, 2010, 10.23 PMby guerillaembroidery
Looks fantastic and very well made. Very sexy!
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WQ452, New November 1998
NoteMention of companies does not imply recommendation or endorsement by MU over other companies not mentioned.
Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers provide a method for determining location anywhere on the earth. Accurate, automated position tracking with GPS receivers allows farmers and agricultural service providers to automatically record data and apply variable rates of inputs to smaller areas within larger fields.
A GPS receiver can be compared with a simple AM or FM radio. A GPS receiver "listens" for the signals that are broadcast from the satellites of the United States Department of Defense (DOD) Global Positioning System. Orbiting around the earth at an altitude of 12,550 miles, these satellites are in predictable locations; hence, we refer to the system of satellites as the GPS constellation.
Each satellite broadcasts almanac information containing the position of all satellites in the constellation. GPS receivers use the almanac to determine the position of the satellites. Minor variations in the orbits of the satellites occur due to gravitational forces from the sun and the moon. The DOD continuously monitors the satellites and adjusts the almanac information to represent the actual orbits of the satellites.
The broadcast signals also contain a precisely timed predictable code that a GPS receiver can use to determine how long the signal required to reach the receiver. A microprocessor within a GPS receiver uses these delays and the position of the satellite to calculate the distance to each satellite, and then uses this information to determine location through triangulation.
Triangulation is a mathematical method for locating points on a plane in three-dimensional space. If the distances to each of three satellites and your approximate location on the earth are known, the GPS receiver can calculate its terrestrial position. If information from four satellites is available, elevation can also be determined.
Each GPS satellite continuously broadcasts two radio signals on separate L-band frequencies (the L-band is from 1,000 to 2,000 MHz). The L1 signal (transmitted at 1575.42 MHz) carries two codes, a Coarse/Acquisition (C/A) code and a Precision (P) code. The L2 signal (transmitted at 1227.60 MHz) carries only the P code, which is encrypted so only the military and other "authorized" receivers can interpret it. The use of both the L1 and L2 signals and their P codes produces what is called the Precise Positioning Service (PPS) and is available to the U.S. and allied military, U.S. government agencies and authorized civilian users. The system available for all civilian use accesses only the L1 signal and the C/A code and is known as the Standard Positioning Service.
The accuracy obtained generally depends on five factors.
GPS antennas should be mounted on the centerline of a combine, tractor or truck and above any part of the machinery that might obstruct a line of sight to a satellite. If the cab is centered and the top of the cab is above other portions of the machine, a cab-top mounting may be the best location. However, on a steep side slope, a high mounting point will result in an error in position calculation due to the offset in horizontal position.
GPS and DGPS receivers may have separate antennas but usually there will be a combination antenna so that both are centered at the same location.
A delay of several seconds often occurs in agricultural applications such as yield monitoring, spraying and fertilizer application.
ExampleIf the antenna on a sprayer traveling 10 mph is mounted 30 feet ahead of the booms and a rate change at the controller is effected at the boom two seconds later, the rate change will occur when the booms reach the location of the antenna where the change was made. At any other ground speed, the rate change at the booms will not occur at the same location as the controller. A time adjustment must usually be factored into the system to compensate for time delays in sensing or product application.
Electrical interference can result from electrical storms, power lines, 2-way radios, nearby radio transmitters, electric motors, microwave towers, cellular phones, vehicular electrical equipment such as alternators and ignition systems on spark-ignition engines, and other sources. Changing the position of the antenna or adding noise suppression kits may reduce interference problems from alternators and ignition systems. Follow the instructions for installation of the GPS equipment, making sure that all connections are tight.
Low-cost receivers receive signals from one satellite at a time and require more time to determine the location than a receiver capable of receiving four signals simultaneously. Usually, seven to 10 satellites are in view at any one time and more sophisticated receivers will produce the most accurate location.
Reacquisition time is the time it takes to get an accurate position fix after a short-time loss of satellite signals; this may occur for a variety of reasons, including traveling near trees or buildings and losing the 'line of sight' to satellites. Reacquisition time is important for most agricultural applications and, especially, for guidance with applicators and aircraft. New technology in GPS receivers has shortened reacquisition time. Receivers that can track 8 to 12 satellites are less susceptible to acquisition loss.
Using triangulation to calculate position, small errors in distance can cause large errors in position. The error in calculating position through triangulation increases when the satellites are close together. The best accuracy is produced when the receiver can pick up signals from many widely dispersed satellites (Figure 1).
Figure 1Good satellite geometry (widely and evenly spaced satellites) yields more accurate GPS position estimates.
To prevent an enemy from using GPS satellite signalsfor determining locations on earth, the DOD "scrambles" the signals sufficiently to introduce an error of about 100 meters in an uncorrected location calculation. The term for this is "selective availability" (SA). Atmospheric, tropospheric and ionospheric conditions, however, also cause distortions or errors in calculating distance; natural errors due to these conditions are not easily or reliably predicted. Hence, even in the absence of SA, differential corrections will still be required to accurately calculate position.
Multipathing, the phenomenon that creates distorted television signals is caused by signals that bounce off of other objects before reaching the antenna (Figure 2). Multipathing cannot be corrected by differential corrections.
Figure 2GPS signals can somtimes "bounce" off of objects in their path and cause the signal to reach the receiver on a different path. This is called multipath error.
Stationary GPS receivers are used to calculate the total error due to SA, variable atmospheric conditions and other factors. The concept is simple. A stationary receiver always has a known location; because the actual positions of the satellite and the receiver are known, the true range (distance) is known. The distance calculated by the receiver using the broadcast signals is known as the pseudorange, which is generally in error due to the combined sources of all errors. The difference between the true range and the pseudorange is the error and is known as the differential correction (Figure 3).
Figure 3A stationary receiver (base station) measures its distance from each satellite (pseudorange) and then calculates the error. This error is called the differential correction.
Differential correction data can be purchased and used at a later time in a process known as post processing to correct the errors in recorded data. However, the most common approach is to connect a differential corrections receiver to a GPS receiver to provide real-time corrections (Figure 4).
Figure 4In real-time DGPS, the stationary receiver transmits the differential correction to the moving receiver via another radio signal.
Many units incorporate GPS receivers and differential corrections receivers into the same unit. These are often referred to as differentially-corrected GPS (DGPS) receivers. Differential corrections signals are available from the Coast Guard or Army Corps of Engineers and through commercial sources, which, for a fee, will provide signals from a satellite or a land-based tower. Where these sources aren't available, or for special applications, a private differential corrections source can be installed.
Some of the newer DGPS receivers combine the capability of receiving differential signals from both the Coast Guard beacons and from a satellite service. Refer to Table 1 for a comparison of features of Coast Guard and satellite-based differential corrections sources.
Table 1Comparison of Coast Guard and satellite differential correction sources by feature.
The Coast Guard signals are broadcast in the frequency range of 285 to 325 kHz (just below the usual AM-radio band) where radio waves travel as ground waves and are not limited to line-of-sight reception like FM-radio stations.
The signals are series of pulses similar to those of the GPS satellites. Referred to as Minimum Shift Keying modulation, the signal is less sensitive to electrical interference and noise than AM-radios.
Missouri has free access to correction signals from Coast Guard beacons located near St. Louis (@ 322 KHz), Kansas City (@ 305 KHz), Tulsa (@ 299 KHz), Rock Island (@ 311 KHz), Memphis (@ 310 KHz) and Omaha (@298 KHz).
The range of the Coast Guard beacons is approximately 150 miles in good weather (electrical storms cause interference). Accuracy decreases with distance from the transmitter. This service is expected to become the choice of many agricultural users, especially in Missouri where several signals are available.
A disadvantage of the Coast Guard differential corrections signal is the rate at which the beacon transmits or repeats messages. Most Coast Guard sites broadcast at 200 bits per second. At this broadcast rate, the age of a satellite's differential correction can be as old as four seconds. For some applications, such as guidance, this update rate may be unacceptable. For guidance applications, update rates of two to ten times per second may be required.
Typical Coast Guard beacon receivers have two channels. One channel receives the differential correction and the other is searching for the best incoming signal. This helps to ensure against loss of a DGPS signal if at least two beacons are within range.
For the user, one of the simplest types of differential corrections signals is transmitted from a geostationary satellite. Companies such as Omnistar, Accqpoint and Racal provide this service.
The typical annual user's fee ranges from $500 to $800. The correction signal is available throughout most of North America. The accuracy of high quality receivers is generally considered to range from one to three meters RMS. Interference from man-made sources is minimal.
Satellite-based signals may have an advantage for operation around trees and buildings since the satellite is nearly overhead at most locations and within the DGPS receiver's line-of-sight.
Several commercial land-based correction signal services are also available for a fee. Some companies put up their own transmitters to broadcast correction signals; these include SatLoc, Mobile Data and CSI.
Some commercial service providers piggyback correction signals onto commercial FM radio station transmitters. These sub-carriers include Pinpoint Communications, DCI and others.
GPS users not covered by Coast Guard or commercial sources of differential corrections can install a stationary receiver and transmitter to provide their own differential corrections source. Few users in Missouri will choose to buy and install their own fixed GPS receiver and transmitter since the Midwest has other choices available.
The accuracy attainable with GPS depends partly on how much you are willing to spend, ranging from approximately $100 to $100,000. A low-cost (from $100 to $500) GPS receiver without DGPS capability may be sufficiently accurate for some crop scouting applications, for navigating highways or for locating your favorite fishing spot on a lake. The RMS horizontal accuracy may be about 50 yards.
The cost for a basic DGPS receiver suitable for most agricultural applications is about $3,000 to $5,000 and provides RMS accuracy of at least three meters with a typical accuracy of one meter, which is sufficient for yield monitoring and grid soil sampling.
If you need a GPS receiver for guidance (for spraying, fertilizer application, etc.), the cost may be up to $25,000. Such systems provide accuracy down to a few inches. Since sprayers and fertilizer spreaders can travel fairly quickly, lower quality GPS equipment may not update position quickly enough to be used for guidance or control, although GPS systems with high update rates and accuracies in the range of one foot or less are becoming available at lower prices.
The annual subscription cost for some differential correction services varies with the level of service (accuracy). Some providers offer three levels of service, e.g., one provider has a premium service for better than 1 meter accuracy, intermediate service for accuracies in the range of 5 meters and a basic service for accuracies in the range of 10 meters. Typical approximate costs may be $600, $250 and $75 per year, respectively, depending on the level of service.
Accuracy of GPS units may be stated in a variety of statistical terms, which one is used may not be specified. Most statistical definitions of GPS accuracy assume that position errors are random in nature and follow a normal distribution. One measure of accuracy is the Circular Error Probable (CEP). This term applies to horizontal position estimates. A CEP of 1 meter is interpreted to mean that 50 percent of the position estimates will be within 1 meter of the actual position; the other 50 percent can be anywhere in the universe.
Two frequently used accuracy terms are the RMS (also known as one sigma) and 2DRMS (also known as two sigma). The acronym RMS stands for root mean square and is approximately equal to the standard deviation (SD). If the calculated positions were normally distributed about the true position, then 68 percent of the computed positions would be within +/- one standard deviation and 95 percent would be within +/- two SD's of the true position (2DRMS).
When comparing the accuracy of GPS units, make sure that the accuracies are specified in the same terms (CEP, RMS or 2 DRMS).
Several coordinate systems are in use for mapping and may cause problems with compatibility between software systems. Users frequently need to transform position data into a plane (flat) coordinate system, either to merge them with another data set, to plot a map of the GPS results, or to perform further calculations for such parameters as area, distance or direction (plane coordinate systems are usually easier to work with than geodetic coordinates). When using data and maps from several sources, coordinates must be based on the same datum. The coordinate system differences, which are caused by a different reference frame, ellipsoid and data adjustment, are significant (up to several hundred meters) and cannot be ignored.
Several commercially-available software programs produced by well-known GIS vendors treat the coordinate shifts incorrectly. The National Geodetic Survey provides software (LEFTI and NADCON) at a nominal charge to compute datum shifts. Boundary coordinates on older paper copies of soil maps should be converted to the preferred datum (probably WGS84) before they are digitized.
GPS receivers can usually report position information in more than one format. The most common format is lat/lon (latitude and longitude). Lat/lon coordinates are recorded in angular units of degrees, minutes and seconds. One second of latitude is equal to about 30 meters. GPS receivers may display lat/lon in degrees plus minutes to four decimal places (instead of minutes and seconds). Most geographic information system (GIS) software is capable of using more than one format and may automatically convert lat/lon coordinates to a coordinate system such as Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) or State Plane Coordinates (SPC) to calculate distances in meters or feet.
UTM and SPC systems project portions of the earth's curved surface onto a flat map and report locations as actual distances from a reference point in meters and feet, respectively. Hence, no conversions are necessary to calculate distance or area.
Commercial software available from several GPS vendors will compute UTM or state plane coordinates from GPS data. These coordinates are usually based on the WGS-84 datum and thus are in the NAD-83 system. If these must be transformed to NAD-27, it is advisable to do the NAD-83 to NAD-27 transformation in geodetic coordinates, and then make the conversion to plane coordinates as the final step.
The UTM coordinate system is a worldwide system originally adopted by the U.S. military in 1947, and since has been widely used by civilian mapping in many countries. The UTM system is consistent throughout the world and one set of equations will allow calculation of coordinates at any location. The world is divided into 60 zones each spanning 6 degrees in longitude and extending north and south from a latitude of south 84
In the 1930s, the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey established a plane coordinate system for each of the 48 states. One to five zones were established in each state with a Lambert Conformal or a Traverse Mercator projection. The specific projection and the size of the zone was selected to fit the geometry of the state and to keep distortions at or below one part in 10,000.
Together, the Global Positioning System and GPS receivers provide the means for determining position anywhere on the earth. Developed by the U.S. DOD and used for many purposes, GPS has also made precision farming a reality. A typical configuration for on-farm agricultural applications includes a GPS receiver and antenna, a differential corrections receiver and antenna, and cables to interface differentially-corrected GPS data from the receiver to other electronic equipment such as a yield monitor or a variable rate controller.
GPS can provide accurate position data when installed and operated properly, but can produce false readings under poor conditions. Use similar statistical measures for comparing the performance characteristics of various receivers. Few, if any, receivers will provide accurate position estimates 100 percent of the time. Even in the absence of intentional dithering of signals known as selective availability (SA), differential corrections receivers are necessary to account for other sources of error to provide the accuracy required for precision farming.
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Miami Heat are heading to China.
Heat management announced Monday that the team would play the Los Angeles Clippers, on October 11 at the MasterCard Center in Beijing and October 14 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai.
This marks the sixth edition of NBA China Games and the first time the reigning NBA Champions will compete in the event. The two teams feature nine players who have been NBA All-Stars, three NBA Finals Most Valuable Players, and five Olympic gold medalists.
"We are coming off one of our strongest seasons ever and we're pleased our fans will have the opportunity to watch two of the NBA's most exciting teams compete," said Heidi Ueberroth, NBA President, International. "The NBA China Games will feature several of the best and most dynamic basketball players in the world and we're excited to tip off next season in Beijing and Shanghai."
Following the announcement of NBA China Games, eight NBA teams will participate in a total of eight international games this October as part of the league's 2012 marquee international preseason schedule, which also includes NBA Europe Live presented by BBVA and the first-ever NBA Canada Series.
The Dallas Mavericks will play games in Barcelona and Berlin and the Boston Celtics will play games in Istanbul and Milan against top Euroleague Basketball teams as part of NBA Europe Live presented by BBVA. NBA Canada Series will feature the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks playing in Montreal and the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons playing in Winnepeg. To date, the NBA has staged 107 preseason and regular season games in 17 countries and territories across Europe, the Americas and Asia since 1988.
In 2004, the NBA became the first American professional sports league to play games in China, with two games between the Houston Rockets and the Sacramento Kings in Shanghai and Beijing. Following NBA China Games 2012, the league will have hosted 13 games in China since 2004.


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From Openmoko
The collection of information useful for biking with a Neo
Secure it to the bike
André Gaul documented a complete mounting kit [1]
It's just a prototype :) but with some foam around the handlebar and careful positioning to avoid bumps, a basic attachment like this might work [2] and makes it easy to "pinch" the screen when you need to finger tap something.
Crank up the charge
If you want to keep the GPS running and have the screen always on or staying on with a long timeout, you'll need a way to supplement power.
If you decide to try solar, it's recommended to get a flexible panel and attach it to your backback or something like that. It's unlikely anything below 10 watts will keep things running. (todo: add some data points). One nice advantage here is it might also charge even when you're not moving.
The alternative is to steal energy from the crank. You can do this with a hub dynamo or possibly with an induction generator like the one on the reelight [3] (warning... overuse of flash)
The regulator will have to be a do-it-yourself project regardless of the power source. See [4] for one approach. If you do want to try this with a switching regulator, there's a nice little pre-built module in the form factor of a linear regulator that should pop right in: [5]
Charging via hub
Connecting a hub ("Nabendynamo" [6]) like the SON [7] to a self-made or prebuilt charger could supply your device while biking.