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Topped with faux marble trim, this sleighbed in a dark merlot finish adds a classic look to your bedroom. The curving Louis Philippe silhouette is an enduring style for your bedroom's decor. The moulding trim throughout extenuates the beautiful design. This bed is available in queen and king sizes.
The Esmarelda Queen Sleigh Bed with Faux Marble Trim by Signature Design by Ashley at VanDrie Home Furnishings in the Cadillac, Traverse City, Big Rapids, Houghton Lake and Northern Michigan area. Product availability may vary. Contact us for the most current availability on this product.
Add timeless elegance to your master bedroom with the Esmarelda bedroom collection. A rich dark merlot finish flows elegantly over the deeply shaped Louis Philippe style moulding. High gloss thick faux marble accents the headboards and footboards of the sleigh and storage panel beds as well as the tops of the bedroom storage pieces. Stylish nickel color bail hardware with rosettes to capture a sophisticated atmosphere. Side roller glides for smooth operating drawers. You will have a traditional classic for your bedroom with the Esmarelda collection.
The Esmarelda collection is a great option if you are looking for Transitional furniture in the Cadillac, Traverse City, Big Rapids, Houghton Lake and Northern Michigan area.
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How to remove Search.myweatherxp.com Browser Hijacker
What is Search.myweatherxp.com:
Threat Classification: Browser Hijacker
Search.myweatherxp.com is a browser hijacker, which is capable of installing silently on your computer, without asking you for permission. Once installed on the victim's computer, is starts making changes to the browser configuration, making the removal and the recovery even harder. When you run it on a computer, the Search.myweatherxp.com will change the browser settings and will set itself as a default home page/start page and it will tamper the default search engine as well. When the victim performs a web search, his browser will start showing altered results from http://Search.myweatherxp.com/. Most likely the search results might have being compromised, and they contain SPAM and other 3rd party advertising, which could bring up even more infections to the victim's computer.
Usually, Search.myweatherxp.com comes packed with other free software products and is getting installed by default, when the user accepts the bundle EULA. The possible distribution of the Search.myweatherxp.com browser hijacker varies but is not limited to – installing third-party toolbars, torrents, other free software products, downloading e-mail attachments, clicking on ads or banners etc..
Search.myweatherxp.com redirect hijacker would fill your screen with unwanted advertising, trying to attract more users to the advertised webpages to generate income from the online traffic. Search.myweatherxp.com may keep track of your browsing activity and could retrieve valuable personal information like login names, passwords or other sensitive information. This information might being sent to other third-party companies, which then could use it for their own marketing purposes. That is why this infection should not being left unattended, and it needs to be terminated immediately, as it is a serious threat to your online identity.
!!! Please note that these infections could potentially bring up other malware to your computer and even cause a loss of data. Please do not underestimate such threats.
Removal Process:
There are two ways to remove this infection. It is totally up to you to decide which way you want to go:
1. Automatic Removal Method (recommended for regular or novice users) using a Professional Malware Removal Software.
2. Manual Removal (recommended for PC Experts or Enthusiasts).
Automatic Search.myweatherxp.com Hijacker Removal:
We recommend using SpyHunter Malware Security Suite.
You can download and install SpyHunter to detect Search.myweatherxp.com and remove it, by clicking the button below. Once installed, SpyHunter will automatically scan and detect all threats present on your system, but in order to use it as a removal tool, you need to purchase a subscription.
SpyHunter will automatically scan and detect all threats present on your system.
Learn more about SpyHunter (EULA). You can find Install Instructions here: (LINK) SpyHunter`s free diagnosis offers free scans and detection. You can manually remove the detected files, processes and registry entries by yourself, or do what we are suggesting – to purchase a subscription, which will allow you to perform an automatic removal and will give you free unlimited professional help by one of the highly trained technicians, for any malware related issue.
Manual Search.myweatherxp.com Hijacker Removal:
!!! Please note: You can remove Search.myweatherxp.com hijacker manually, however, you should proceed at your own risk, as any of the interventions might render your system inoperable. Therefore this manual removal method is highly recommended for PC Experts or Enthusiasts. For regular users, MalwareKillers.com recommends using SpyHunter.
1. Remove Search.myweatherxp.com Uninstall Entry:
First, you can try to go to Control panel and click on Programs and Features (Windows Vista/7/8/10) or Add/Remove Programs (Windows XP) and check the Uninstall Programs` List for any entry related to Search.myweatherxp.com Search/iLivid, Torch, Search.myweatherxp.com Search for Internet Explorer, Search.myweatherxp.com Search for Firefox, Search.myweatherxp.com Search for Chrome, BrowserProtect, Search-Results Toolbar, Youtube Downloader HD or any third-party add-ons, extensions and toolbars. If you find such, double-click on it and try to remove it. Although, please keep in mind that this is an actual infection and you might not being able to remove it directly from the list.
*(Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features or Add/Remove Programs) or""Win + R" keys to open "Run" and type in "control", then hit enter.
2. Remove Search.myweatherxp.com from your browser:
Internet Explorer:
Go to Tools -> Internet options -> Advanced Tab and click the Reset button (make sure to select the Delete Personal Settings checkbox).
*please note that in order to save your favorites, you need to export them before resetting the browser as you will lose all personal settings.
After IE completes the operation, click the close button and then close IE in order for the changes to take effect.
Google Chrome:
Go to the following path (you can copy-paste it) and delete the entire folder "Chrome" with all the folders and files that are in it.
For Windows XP: %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\
For Windows Vista/7/8/10: %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Google\
Alternatively, you can navigate to these folders by following these steps:
For Windows XP:
1. Click on "Start" in the bottom-left part of the screen.
2. Choose "Run". 3. Type %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\ and hit Enter.
For Windows Vista/7/8/10:
1. Click on the Windows logo in the bottom-left part of the screen.
2. Type %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Google\ and hit Enter
Mozilla Firefox:
1. At the top of the Firefox window (upper-left corner), click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. Click the Reset Firefox button in the top-right corner of the Troubleshooting Information page.
3. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens.
4. Firefox will close and be reset. When it's done, a window will list the information that has being imported. Click Finish and Firefox will reopen.
3. Check for arguments added by Search.myweatherxp.com in any Browser shortcuts or links to web pages:
Search.myweatherxp.com might also hijack your web browser shortcuts to force-load its home page. This causes the Search.myweatherxp.com`s web page to open up when you launch a hijacked shortcut.
The argument that Search.myweatherxp.com uses to hijack shortcuts looks like or is similar to the one below:
You can remove it manually by editing the shortcut`s target line.
4. Delete any folders related to Search.myweatherxp.com by checking the following locations:
Look for a folder named Search.myweatherxp.com in:

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15 Fresh (and Unexpected!) Ways to Serve Up Spaghetti
Spaghetti is the first thing many of us learn how to make in the kitchen (aside from toast). Do you still rely on marinara to make a meal with this standard pantry pasta? Check out a few more ideas to add to your repertoire, including spaghetti pie, spaghetti tacos and even spaghetti baked inside a loaf of bread!
It doesn't matter if you like meatballs or bright tangy flavors to go with rich spices, we have a spaghetti recipe for you. Check out some of our favorites below and tell us which one you'll be trying this week in the comments below!
• Spinach & Lemon Spaghetti Frittata from In Sock Monkey Slippers
• Spaghetti with Clams from Martha Stewart
• Spaghetti with Ricotta and Pea Pesto from MyRecipes
• Fiesta Spaghetti Tacos from Betty Crocker
• Braided Spaghetti Bread from Rhodes
• Chicken and Mushroom Spaghetti from Martha Stewart
• Spaghetti with Zucchini and White Beans from MyRecipes
• Spaghetti with Braised Kale from Bon Appetit
• Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil, and Chili Pepper Flakes from Yum Sugar
• Spaghetti Carbonara with Pork Belly from Bon Appetit
• Spaghetti Pie from Martha Stewart
• Spaghetti with Chicken and Beans from MyRecipes
• Spaghetti and Meatballs All'Amatriciana from Bon Appetit
• Shrimp, Lemon, and Herb Kamut Spaghetti from CHOW
• Spaghetti with Savoy Cabbage and Breadcrumbs from Martha Stewart
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GXC: "It seems that some game companies are set on continuing the ever-increasing trend of crossover games. When it comes down to it, it's good fan service. For a while, it was a novel idea. Yet, now I feel like I'm a little tired of crossovers. At least I'm a little tired of crossovers that are fighters. I think it's time that publishers mix it up a bit more – If they want to make a crossover game, make it something fresh and amazing."
Square-Enix in particular has some great crossover possibilities. DLC in Sleeping Dogs has shown just that. It would be interesting to play Sleeping Dogs 2 and have Agent 47 appear throughout the game. I just think Sleeping Dogs is gritty enough to pull it off.
ive always wanted a tomb raider /uncharted,but theres a huge issue it would be on PS only,and i dont think square may do it, and halo/metroid can never happen for obvious reasons,heres crossovers id love to see
uncharted/tomb raider
sly,ratchet,jak,a real one not PSABR or that move bs
prince of persia/assassians creed
crash/spyro,a real one not the GBA bs,though it will never happen now
Some crossovers were already made that weren't fighters.
A perfect example is Namco X Capcom. It was a rpg for the PS1. One of many never released outside of Japan though
Isn't the next crossover game the Fire Emblem x Shin Megami that's coming to Wii U? I doubt HIGHLY that it's a fighting game.


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MARSHALL, Texas (6/10/13)- East Texas Baptist University announces two faculty members, Robin McClaran and Laci McRee, have received their doctorates during the past academic year. The two professors are also alumnae of ETBU.
Dr. McClaran earned her Ph.D. in Education Sciences with an emphasis in Mathematics Education in May from the University of Kentucky. Dr. McClaran taught at Marshall High School for 27 years before joining the mathematics faculty at ETBU this past fall.
"I was elated and greatly relieved when I finally finished with my Ph.D. work. Being part of the ACCLAIM doctoral program was a life changing experience for me," Dr. McClaran said. "Completing my dissertation marked the end of an amazing six-year journey and also marked the beginning of future research and work in mathematics education."
Dr. McClaran graduated from ETBU in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in Education-Secondary Mathematics and her master's degree is from the University of Texas-Tyler.
"I have to admit, I was initially at a loss as to what to do after defending my dissertation. For three years my focus was completing my dissertation, and it seemed that every waking moment while not teaching was spent thinking about it, working on it," shared Dr. McClaran.
Dr. McRee received her doctorate from Texas Woman's University in Kinesiology with emphases in sport management and business administration. She compares the dissertation process to running a marathon.
"Much like a marathon, you have to make a decision to start, and make a decision to finish. I couldn't have done it without the support of my family, friends and co-workers cheering me on," said the Hallsville native.
After earning her master's degree in Kinesiology with a specialization in Sports Psychology from the University of North Texas, Dr. McRee came back to her alma mater as an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Exercise Science in the fall of 2011.
"I get asked by my students about going from ETBU to having a Ph.D. I encourage and reassure my students by saying 'If I can do it, you can do it. I am not smarter than anyone else.' I just chose a professional path that required extra years in school," said Dr. McRee, who graduated from ETBU in 2006.
"I am honored to be teaching next to the many professors who shaped me in my early educational years at ETBU. My hope is to give back to ETBU and contribute more to students so that they will go further and do more than they ever knew they were capable of doing," concluded Dr. McRee.
ETBU provides a Christ-centered education that emphasizes the integration of faith and learning. The ETBU experience is known for "Embracing Faith, Engaging Minds, and Empowering Leaders." The 100-year- old Christian university offers a challenging curriculum in more than 40 areas of study. For information, visit www.etbu.edu.


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The first time I went to a gay bar was after my senior prom. My friends and I were tired of seeing our classmates drunkenly grind on each other and decided to go to the gay clubs in Nashville since they were 18-plus.
Right when we walked in, we headed straight to the dance floor. A few minutes into dancing to the Pussy Cat Dolls' "When I Grow Up" club remix, I noticed a guy sandwiched in between a blonde girl and slick gel-headed boy. I remember thinking, "Wow, a bisexual!" (I was still very new to being gay.)
Suddenly, I saw his face: It was my "straight" best friend. After kissing his male dancing partner's neck, he looked up to catch me staring and then ran to away to the bar. f I have learned anything since that moment, it is that he isn't an anomaly. There are lots of "straight" men at gay bars ... all of them for different reasons. And you should get to know three of them:
The Doorman
Gay bars are notorious for hiring straight men to work the door. I think that by hiring them, owners think they won't have to worry about them sleeping with a majority of their clientele, thus not getting involved in any potential drama. Plus, there also seems to be this exotic factor to having shirtless straight men at your local gay bar checking IDs. Through my years, I have learned that these guys are some of the nicest you'll meet at the bar. I have also learned they are the quickest to flirt with gay men just for the hell of it. (Oh hai, Chandler at Minibar! *waves*)
The Roommate
Since I have been in Chicago, I have figured out that the cool thing for straight men to do isn't playing sports or marrying a supermodel, but instead it's living with a gay dude.
Exhibit A: My roommate. He is a great--too great, actually—and all my gay friends love him. They bring him up incessantly. Over the years, he has become fluent in all things "gay" and, as a result, has become comfortable—sometimes too comfortable—accompanying me to Boystown bars.
The reason? He's learned that sometimes, the one thing some women love doing more than dancing with a gay guy who doesn't want to sleep with them is dancing with a straight guy who does—right in front of a group of gays who want to sleep with him.
The Closet Case
This is the guy who comes in with his girlfriend who just loves all her gay friends and casually flirts with all the guys, all for "fun." Flirting is all nice and dandy, and it doesn't mean one is gay. But The Closet Case is the guy who has one hand on his girlfriend's shoulder and the other on some random guy's butt, which is not OK.
Recently, I was out with some friends and this straight couple befriended us. After a few drinks and an hour of the boyfriend giving me all the attention, he announced that we needed to have a "hug fight." He reached across the table and embraced me while his girlfriend laughed. He even invited to me to lunch the next day with a wink.
The girlfriend pulled me aside before they left, asking, "Isn't he great?" I responded, "Oh, yes! Totally!" because I heard, "Isn't he gay?" I didn't realize my mistake until it was too late and they had left.
I am sure I will get my chance again, because the one thing more abundant than vodka in Chicago's gay bars is a good ol' closet case.
Zach Stafford is a RedEye special contributor.


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Chemistry Ph.D. Study at Hunter College
Top-Flight Faculty, Generous Benefits & Great Location
The Hunter College Chemistry and Biochemistry Department offers doctoral candidates a stellar faculty, generous benefits, an outstanding record in placing graduates and one of the world's most exciting locations. Hunter College is the perfect choice for CUNY Ph.D. candidates.
A Distinguished Faculty, Cutting-Edge Research
Nanotechnology: Hiroshi Matsui, C. Michael Drain
Organic synthesis and chemical biology: David R. Mootoo, Akira Kawamura, Wayne Harding, Shengping Zhen
Theoretical chemistry: Joseph Dannenberg, Louis Massa
Inorganic chemistry: Lynn Francesconi
Polymer and environmental chemistry: Spiro Alexandratos
Biomolecular structure and function: Dixie Goss, Nancy Greenbaum, Frida Kleiman, Yujia Xu
Chemistry education: Pamela Mills, William Sweeney, Karen Phillips
Extra support for first year graduate students
The first year of graduate study can be overwhelming because it involves many transitions in your life. In order to make these transitions as smooth as possible, Hunter's Chemistry Department provides close guidance to all first year students. For any questions related to the first year study and transition into your new life, contact the first year advisor, Prof. Akira Kawamura.
Rotation Requirement: First year Chemistry Ph.D. students who intend to join a group in the department must complete two rotations. For more information, contact Prof. Akira Kawamura.
Application Information
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8 Ways to Upcycle Your Old Metal Spoons
Whether you decided to upgrade your silverware or you received a new set as a gift, you are faced with a couple options for your old spoons: you could sell them, donate them, hoard them, give them to your college-bound friends and family OR you could get crafty.
Spoons are a little easier to manipulate than forks (spiky prongs!) and a little more interesting and safer to play with than butter knives. Sure, these aren't the easiest DIYs, but if you're feeling bold and creative, then why not?
- Spoon Hangers - Hutch Studios
- Spoon Hook Rack - The Wood Grain Cottage: This would be great for hanging coats, pictures, etc.
- Spoon Curtain Tie Backs - My So Called Crafty Life: Super simple, elegant thing to do with a vintage spoon.
- Spoon Garden Markers - Practically Functional: You could also just paint the vegetable name on the spoon if you're feeling lazy or don't want to spend the extra money.
- Spoon Cuff Bracelet - Thistlewood Farms
- Spoon Earrings - A Smith of All Trades
- Stamped Spoon Handles - Thistlewood Farms: This is my favorite spoon DIY — serious bonus for printing what was in the cupboard on the spoons.
- Spoon Rings - Kirsten Erickson: UGH I want one for every finger.
I saw a decent amount of spoon light fixtures and chimes on Pinterest as well - but most of them were to buy versus DIY. Do you know any good tutorials that you've either seen or tried out? Let us know in the comments.
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Yamaha YDP 163 Digital Piano, Black Walnut
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To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 48, 36 or 24 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!
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To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:
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3 Month Flowkey Premium Offer
Yamaha and the piano tutorial app Flowkey have collaborated for a limited time offer to give you 3 months of premium learning. Simply download the Flowkey app on to your smartphone or tablet, register your instrument and begin your subscription. The user friendly interface allows you to learn each song in both a sheet music format as well as a play-along video. Thanks to the adjustable difficulty settings, Flowkey can be used by complete novices and developed musicians alike. Premium Flowkey members have access to over 500 songs covering major hits from pop, classical, rock and more. This intuitive app can even track your playing and offer instant feedback to help improve your skills. Any Yamaha digital piano purchased between 15th July 2016 and 31st March 2019 is now eligible for three months of premium Flowkey access.
For more information, please click the link here
Pure CF Sound Engine
The custom sound engine from Yamaha is the result of years of piano-making expertise and state-of-the-art technology, producing exceptionally accurate and natural piano tones. The Pure CF Sound Engine utilises the latest digital piano technology to deliver unparalleled quality and accuracy, reproducing the sound of the renowned Yamaha CFIIIS 9' concert grand piano. The technology and the original sound of the CFIIIS grand piano results in an articulated and natural response, capturing the sound of the CFIIIS piano perfectly; so you hear every nuance of the sound with exceptional clarity. As well as the Pure CF Sound Engine, the YDP 163 also features a built-in powerful 20W + 20W amplifier and speaker system, delivering a high-output and exceptional detail.
Graded Hammer 3 Piano Action
As well as the Pure CF Sound Engine, the Arius YDP 163 features fully-weighted keys, reproducing the touch of an acoustic piano for natural playability. The Graded Hammer 4 (GH3) 88-key piano action recreates the natural feel when touching the keys, reacting accordingly to velocity changes and providing that 'heavy feel' in the lower register. The piano action also features a three-sensor configuration which analyses and interprets the behaviour of the keyboard, providing a natural response and feel. This lets you hear ever nuance of the sound, providing authentic expressive control with the synthetic ivory key tops only adding to its natural feel.
Built-In Recording Function
As well as the natural sound and authentic feel, the YDP 163 features a range of features that adds to its versatility and functionality. One of the most unique features of this digital piano is the ability the record your performances with a single touch of a button. This recording function allows you to record up to 2 tracks for simultaneous playback, allowing you to record both hand separately or allowing you to overlay different voices and parts. Recordings are created in the Standard MIDI file (SMF) format, which can be played back on a computer using compatible software (not included).
Digital Connectivity
Expanding on its integrated recording functionality, the YDP 163 also features a range of digital connections for connecting your digital piano to devices such as your computer or an iOS device. The Digital Piano Controller app is available for all iOS touch screen devices and it adds a new level of functionality to your instrument. The app lets you access features, adjust settings, select voices and record performances all from your chosen device at the touch of a button. The YDP 163 can also be connected to your computer or mobile device via a standard USB cable. This enables the instrument to be used in conjunction with other software such as Digital Audio Workstations, allowing you to use the digital piano as a controller for software and VST instruments.
Stereophonic Headphone Optimiser
A great feature of digital pianos is the ability to practice in silence using headphones. The YDP 163 has catered to this feature with the Stereophonic Optimiser. The Stereophonic Optimiser works by adjusting the spacing of the sound and the separation from the instrument, resulting in a natural and spacious, surround sound quality, immersing you within the pianos natural tones. This helps to perceive the sound of the piano as coming from the body of the instrument rather than the headphones, providing a more realistic and natural playing experience.
Upgrades from YDP 162
- Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) keyboard with synthetic ivory key tops
- Improved Pure CF Sound Engine
- Polyphony increased to 192 notes
- Improved reverb
- Stereophonic Optimizer
- Compatible with apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch
- New colour options: white and white ash
- Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) keyboard with 88 keys and synthetic ivory key tops
- 192 note polyphony
- Pure CF Sound Engine
- Damper resonance
- 10 voices
- 4 reverb types
- Dual function and Duo mode
- 2 track recorder (1 Song)
- 10 voice demos and 50 preset songs
- Stereophonic Optimizer
- Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC)
- Acoustic Optimizer
- Keycover
- USB-to-Host; 2 headphone connections
- 20W + 20W amplifier
- Available in dark rosewood (YDP-163R), black walnut (YDP-163B), white (YDP-163WH) and white ash (YDP-163WA)
Standard Courier Delivery
When you add this product to your shopping basket, you will be provided with our standard courier delivery option. This will deliver the piano to the ground floor of your house or building. Please note that if there is not a ground floor entrance we may not be able to deliver there. You may also need to help the delivery driver as this product comes packaged in large boxes.
This may not be suitable if you are unable to help the driver if required, or if you need the piano delivering upstairs. Please consider whether this is the most appropriate delivery service for you, as other delivery options are available at an additional cost.
Delivery and Installation Service
This service can be arranged on an ad-hoc basis via a specialist piano delivery company. Delivery times cannot be guaranteed until we have made arrangements with the delivery company. If you would prefer a delivery and installation service, please contact our sales team on 0330 365 4444 who will be happy to set up a quotation for you and provide you with more information on this service.
The product price includes 6 years' warranty and 180 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
- Warranty is extended to 6 years from the date of delivery.
- Our Money Back guarantee is extended from 30 days to 180 days (terms apply after 30 days)
- Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years
- Claim 50% cash back on the cost of the policy after 6 years if it has not been used!
- Warranty is transferable if the item is re-sold
- Loan or replacement equipment will be provided if the product isn't repaired within 30 days
- If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered
- The policy can be cancelled within 30 days, and at any time after that for a pro-rata discount
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
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Opulent central Paris hotel with stunning views of Palais Garnier
Intercontinental Paris - Le Grand
Offering historic charm in central Paris, this luxury hotel's sumptuous rooms and suites have superb views of the world-famous Palais Garnier, home to the esteemed Paris Opera. Culinary delights await at two acclaimed restaurants, Café de la Paix, with its rich cultural history, and La Verrière, set in a beautiful winter garden. With an illustrious history hosting Paris's most exclusive events, our spectacular Salon Opera ballroom has been magnificently restored to reach new heights of elegance.
CHECK IN: 2PM (Early check in available)
CHECK OUT: 12PM (Late check out available)
Languages Spoken By Staff
- Arabic
- Dutch
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
- Service Animals Allowed
- Our hotel is entirely accessible to people with disabilities, from the main entrance on street scribe to the restaurant Café de la Paix, to the Ispa and also to the club lounge, located on 5th floor
- Guestroom Accessibility Details
- Wheelchair Accessible Closets
- Wheelchair Accessible HVAC & Light Controls
- Furniture can be rearranged for added space
- Wheelchair Accessible Rooms & Routes
- Grab Bars/Adequate Maneuvering Space/Tall Toilets
- Adequate Turning Space
- Padded Plumbing/Clearance Beneath Vanity
- Elevator Accessibility Details
- All Level Elevator Access
- ADA Elevators
- Wheelchair Accessible Elevator
- Elevator Near Accessible Rooms
- Public Area Accessibility Details
- All Entrances/Doorways
- Public Restroom: Padded Plumbing/Vanity Clearance
- Public Restroom: Wheelchair Accessible Stalls
- Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Entrance
- Wheelchair Available
- Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom
- Restaurant Wheelchair Seating
- Public Facilities Accessible
- Parking Accessibility Details
- Flat Terrain Between Parking/Entrance
- Wheelchair Accessible Curb Cuts/Street Parking
- Wheelchair Accessible Parking/11 Spaces
- No pets allowed except guide dogs, for people with disabilities
- Paris Charles De Gaulle (CDG)
- Paris Orly (ORY)
- Estimated taxi Cost : 50.0 EUR
- Estimated time by taxi : 50 minutes
- Car parking is available
- Parking Spaces/12 Spaces
- Valet parking is available
- Daily valet parking fee : 40 EUR
- The hotel has 12 parking spaces, costing €40 per night.
This review was written in English. Translations have been provided by a third-party service.
Executive Room or Suite?
Suitable for intimate business meetings or gala dinners, the hotel has more than 2,000 square metres of events facilities. The impressive Conference Centre offers 13 rooms with high-tech equipment and natural lighting. We also have two grand ballrooms.


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A British trade union is denouncing a low blow from the host of the popular TV show "Top Gear."
The UNISON union on Thursday demanded the BBC fire Jeremy Clarkson after the opinionated TV presenter said striking public sector workers should be shot.
Clarkson apologized Thursday afternoon, saying he had not meant anyone to take him seriously when he said strikers who had participated in Britain's largest public sector walkout in 30 years on Wednesday should be executed "in front of their families."
"I'd have them all shot," Clarkson said on BBC television's "One Show" on Wednesday. "I mean, how dare they go on strike when they've got these gilt-edged pensions that are going to be guaranteed while the rest of us have to work for a living?"
The BBC apologized for the remarks Thursday and said it had received around 4,700 complaints.
And Clarkson said he was sorry _ sort of.
"I didn't for a moment intend these remarks to be taken seriously _ as I believe is clear if they're seen in context," he said. "If the BBC and I have caused any offense, I'm quite happy to apologize for it alongside them."
UNISON, which represents more than 1 million public sector workers, said Clarkson should be fired immediately. It said it was seeking legal advice and considering referring the comments to police.
The union's general secretary, Dave Prentis, said Clarkson's comments "were totally outrageous, and they cannot be tolerated."
The furor even drew a response from Prime Minister David Cameron, who branded the comments "silly."
"It was obviously a silly thing to say and I am sure he didn't mean that," Cameron _ a friend of Clarkson _ told ITV television.
The BBC in the past has fielded complaints over irreverent quips by Clarkson, one of the hosts of the popular car show, which is broadcast in more than 100 countries.
Clarkson's jokey machismo and gibes about environmentalists, cyclists and the perceived forces of political correctness are part of the show's formula for success, but have landed "Top Gear" in trouble before.
The BBC fielded complaints after Clarkson made a joke linking truck drivers with prostitute murders and when he described former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a "one-eyed Scottish idiot."
Earlier this year the BBC apologized to Mexico's ambassador after Clarkson and his co-hosts described Mexicans as lazy and oafish.


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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — New federal rules approved Thursday could help save lives at dangerous mines with a pattern of safety violations and put more responsibility on companies to find and fix hazards, the U.S. Department of Labor said.
The changes were first proposed less than a year after the Upper Big Branch mine exploded in April 2010, killing 29 men. It was the worst U.S. coal mine disaster in four decades, and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said her agency has since undertaken "a serious and comprehensive evaluation of mine safety practices."
The Mine Safety and Health Administration said the new rules could help prevent a disaster like Upper Big Branch.
"This rule is long overdue, and it will, over the long term, serve to make mines safer for those who choose to be miners in this country," MSHA director Joe Main told The Associated Press.
Among other things, the rules let MSHA designate a company a pattern violator without a prior warning. They also eliminate the requirement that MSHA can consider only final orders; previously, the agency could not impose the designation until the operators finished appealing violations, which could take months or years.
Although MSHA has technically had the power to designate pattern violators since the passage of the federal Mine Safety and Health Act since 1977, Main said it didn't happen until 33 years later.
"MSHA should not be prevented from taking action to protect the lives of miners for months, or even years, while we await the final outcome of citations and orders that a mine operator can easily contest," said Main, who took over the agency in October 2009.
But the National Mining Association, which had objected to the rule when it was proposed in February 2011, said its concerns remain. It argues that because unsafe conditions must be fixed under current law, "no miner is put in harm's way if a citation is appealed."
Stripping the appeal from the current system denies operators their due-process rights, the association contends.
MSHA has said that until 2007, its pattern of violations screening was "decentralized and lacked a consistent, structured approach."
That changed after back-to-back disasters in 2006 at the Sago and Aracoma mines in West Virginia, and at the Darby No. 1 mine in Kentucky. MSHA developed new screening criteria and a scoring system to produce new computer-generated lists.
Main said the numbers show the new system is working: In 2010, 53 mines were identified during the screening process, and 17 received letters they could be labeled pattern violators. Last year, only 20 mines met the screening criteria, and only four received such notices.
That shows the new rules "will not affect most of the mines in this country," Main said. "And those who have problems have opportunities to fix those problems."
The National Mining Association, however, said the rule means some operators will "unjustifiably" be put on a pattern of violations list, "the agency's most severe enforcement tool, with little or no protection."
Operators and the public have been able to view violation data online since April 2011, and Main said it is up to the companies to check for any potential problems.
There is nothing in the Mine Act, Main said, that requires MSHA to warn the operators. But those who see they have a problem developing can submit an improvement plan to MSHA, which can consider that as a mitigating circumstance in its review.
The rule is the third regulation MSHA has issued to try to prevent coal dust explosions like the one at Upper Big Branch.
In June 2011, it passed new standards for rock dusting, or the application of pulverized limestone to render coal dust inert. Last year, it passed rules related to problems at Upper Big Branch, including ventilation, methane, roof control and accumulation of combustible materials.
U.S. Rep. George Miller of California, the senior Democrat on the House Education and the Workforce Committee, praised the Labor Department for closing loopholes that he said some mine operators have "exploited to the detriment of workers' lives and limbs."
But both Miller and Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., called on Congress to do more and vowed to reintroduce the Robert C. Byrd Mine and Workplace Safety and Health Act this year.
The legislation was first introduced in 2010, a month after the death of its namesake, the late Democratic senator from West Virginia. It was reintroduced in 2011 and revised by Rockefeller in 2012 but has languished in the Republican-controlled House.
Among other things, the bill would strengthen whistleblower protections for miners who report safety concerns, increase MSHA's oversight and accountability, and give the agency tougher enforcement tools.


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Most recently eliminated Bachelor contestant Corrie Adamson had some strong words during her recent exit interview from the show.
Corrie, who said she wasn't surprised at her elimination, reveals she doesn't believe any of the remaining four women would be a great fit for Jake Pavelka. "I just, either way, didn't see him with anyone, long-term, in all honesty," Corrie told reporters.
However Corrie believes out of the four women remaining, Jake has a stronger connection with two of them. "But I think that him and Vienna and Ali all had a really strong connection and I think Tenley is a really great girl and he'd be lucky to have her. And I loved Gia to death, she was one of my good friends while I was there — but I don't see her and Jake together at all."
When asked about her thoughts on Jake's rumored pick – Vienna, Corrie said, "They had a strong connection and I won't be surprised to see that. [But] I will be surprised if they last."
And on the Vienna topic, she has been taking a lot of heat in the press lately for a few reasons. One — she is Jake's rumored final pick, and two — she seems to have a lot of skeletons in her closet. The 23 year old former Hooters waitress and Orlando native, has an ex husband and ex fiance all at the age of 23.
Her ex husband, Josh Riley, and former mother-in-law recently came out in the press accusing her of cheating on her ex-husband with his friend while he was deployed in Iraq. Her ex mother-in-law even accused her of draining her ex-husband's bank account to pay for her breast implants.
Her friends are now coming to her defense (the women on the show aren't allowed to do press until they are eliminated or done with the show). A close family friend spoke to RadarOnline denying all claims that Vienna cheated on her ex, and that she stole money from him.
According to this friend, "Vienna was a straight A student at school and got an academic scholarship to go to college." Apparently, Vienna's family was devasted when she decided to leave college and marry Josh. She would later complete her college degree after her divorce. Vienna's father helped the couple financially, said the close family friend and Josh was the one who called her from Iraq to call off the marriage.
The account she took money from was a joint account for the couple and Vienna left $5,800 in the account for Josh according to the friend. The friend goes on to say Vienna is a "good" and a "really sweet person."
According to our recent poll, most readers believe Tenley is the best match for Jake, with Vienna being the worst match.


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New Campaign Helps LGBT New Yorkers Access Health Care
A new campaign was launched on June 20 to reach the estimated 25 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender New Yorkers who have no health insurance. The campaign by the LGBT Task Force of Health Care for All New York (HCFANY) is the first of its kind to focus on providing information to LGBT people about more affordable health plans that will soon be available through the New York State Health Benefit Exchange.
"For LGBT New Yorkers, those benefits cannot come soon enough," said David Sandman, Senior Vice President of the New York State Health Foundation, which hosted today's briefing for LGBT advocates and media. "Numerous studies have found that LGBT people are uninsured and experience health disparities at disproportionately high rates."
More than one million New Yorkers are expected to gain coverage through the Exchange, which has been created under the Affordable Care Act. Starting Oct. 1, low-income uninsured New Yorkers will be able to use the Exchange to apply for free or low-cost health insurance through an expanded Medicaid program, while uninsured people with moderate incomes will be able to apply for financial aid to help them purchase private health plans.
"Health reform will create desperately-needed access to care for the members of the LGBT community," said Jay Laudato, executive director of Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in Chelsea. "Providing information on the new coverage choices will better prepare people to make smart choices about their health insurance come October."
LGBT Task Force Co-Chairs Lois Uttley and Mark Hannay said outreach will start at the June 30 PrideFest in Manhattan, and will continue throughout the summer and fall. The campaign was piloted earlier this month at Rockland County Pride and reached more than 1,000 people. Those who sign up will be contacted with more information just before Oct. 1.
Kellan Baker from the LGBT Health Exchanges Project at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C., provided a national overview at the briefing.
"LGBT health is an LGBT equality issue," he said. "The health reform effort in New York and nationwide offers an unprecedented opportunity for LGBT advocates, consumer health advocates and policymakers to work together to address LGBT health disparities and to make sure LGBT people and their families can get the health care they need."
Representatives from Empire State Pride Agenda and The Center said the new coverage options would help about 130,000 uninsured LGBTs in New York City, and about 230,000 individuals.
"Increasing access to health care for some of New York's most underserved citizens will significantly improve health outcomes for LGBT New Yorkers," said the Pride Agenda's Jonathan Lang. "We must continue to work closely with New York State to ensure LGBT culturally competent care is made readily available all across New York State."
The Center's Megan Fisk estimated that 17 percent of same-sex couples in the greater New York metro area were raising children. These families are twice as likely to live in poverty, and some work for companies that do not offer coverage to same-sex partners and their families. The ACA will help provide better options for these people, she said.
LGBT people disproportionately lack health insurance coverage and experience health disparities. The ACA promises to cover more than 1 million New Yorkers, many of whom will be LGBT people. As New York moves forward with implementation of the ACA, particularly with the creation of the new health insurance marketplace known as the New York State Health Benefit Exchange, LGBT communities will have new opportunities and challenges to get people enrolled in new coverage options. Enrollment in New York's exchange opens on Oct. 1, 2013 for coverage that starts on Jan. 1, 2014.
"Health Care for All New York is really excited to be leading this new outreach initiative in New York's LGBT communities," said Mark Hannay, Director of the Metro New York Health Care for All Campaign, a statewide coalition of more than 150 consumer advocacy organizations dedicated to bringing the consumer voice to the health policy conversation. "Joining forces with our allies in the LGBT Task Force, our goal is to get as many uninsured LGBT New Yorkers as possible into good, affordable coverage by 2014."
For more info on the outreach efforts, visit www.hcfany.org


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Formed in the Westside area of Los Angeles in July of 1979, Classic Lowriders Car Club has been Lowriding nonstop ever since. The club celebrated their anniversary with friends and family on a perfect Saturday night in November 2010 by hosting an anniversary party at the Marriott in Marina Del Rey, California. Fellow car clubs Lifestyle, Pharaohs, and Viejitos came out to join the club as they celebrated this milestone.
The night started off with a cocktail hour and a live band. Dinner was served and after dinner, the club presented awards of appreciation to their members, along with a souvenir bottle of wine. Some of the long time members shared stories with the guests that chronicled the early years of Classic Lowriders. After the award ceremony, the deejay turned up the music and the guests partied until the early morning.
Congratulations to Classic Lowriders Car Club on their accomplishment. Thirty years together as a club is not something that many car clubs can claim, but The Classic Lowriders Car Club of Los Angeles California can; and they plan on going strong for another thirty years. n


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By Kevin Murphy
(Reuters) - A rare fierce October snow storm rolled out over the central Rocky Mountains on Friday, downing trees and forcing closures of state offices and more than 200 miles of Interstate 90 across parts of Wyoming and South Dakota, state highway officials said.
Up to 30 inches of snow was forecast to drop in parts of the Black Hills region of western South Dakota from the storm, the National Weather Service said.
"It's not normal this time of year, but it is not unheard of," said Cory Martin, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in North Platte, Nebraska. "But this amount of snow for an October storm is on the higher end."
Heavy rain, golf-ball sized hail and winds of 60 to 70 miles per hour were forecast later Friday in Oklahoma along with severe storms in Kansas, the National Weather Service said.
The National Weather Service, which is running on a reduced staff because of the federal government shutdown, issued blizzard and severe winter storm warnings across the Upper Plains through Saturday morning.
The Black Hills of South Dakota had seen up to 19.5 inches of snow on Friday morning and up to 10 inches had fallen in Wyoming, the National Weather Service said. The heavy snow had caused some power outages in the Casper, Wyoming area.
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard ordered state offices closed in the Black Hills and six counties in the southwestern part of the state and said further closures are possible.
Interstate 90 was closed for about a 220 mile stretch from Sturgis, South Dakota, to Sheridan in northeastern Wyoming, according to transportation departments in both states.
The National Weather Service was forecasting from 8 to 18 inches of snow in northeast Wyoming and the western South Dakota plains, and 18-30 inches in the highest regions of the Black Hills and up to a foot of snow in Nebraska.
(Additional reporting by Heide Brandes; Editing by David Bailey and Diane Craft)


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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A judge has granted Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli's request to withdraw from the politically charged embezzlement case against a former Virginia Executive Mansion chef.
Circuit Judge Margaret Spencer on Thursday deferred until May 14 a motion by defendant Todd Schneider to dismiss the four-count indictment.
Spencer appointed Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney Gregory Underwood to prosecute the case.
Schneider, meanwhile, is demanding the state provide information about the relationship between Gov. Bob McDonnell and Virginia businessman Jonnie Williams, who also has given thousands of dollars in gifts to Cuccinelli.
Schneider also says in court papers that he gave investigators evidence a year ago of alleged wrongdoing by McDonnell and his family.
Cuccinelli said Schneider's attempt to implicate McDonnell required him to withdraw because the governor is his office's chief client.


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"People are very complacent with their animal models. But this begs the question of whether there exists a good model of cancer." — Andy Maniotis (University of Iowa), American Journal of Pathology, 1999
Cancer! The modern Grim Reaper, today's Black Death, a dark and terrible health threat and destroyer of lives. We hear about it, read about it, and fear it more deeply than any other present disease. Ominously, projections indicate that one in every five of us will die of cancer, and 40 percent of us will have a diagnosis of cancer sometime in life. Considering that there are more than 200 different forms of human cancer alone, the hope for a "magic bullet" that will cure all is just pie-in-the-sky.
The disease first went political in 1971, when the Nixon administration declared the "War on Cancer". We all know the war has not yet been won, even with billions poured into it every year. In fact, cancer deaths have increased steadily.
This defeat is in large part due to our addiction to animal experimentation.
It is an open secret in scientific circles that animal-modeled biomedical research yields results that can't safely and reliably be applied to humans. Yet it's practitioners stonewall and stubbornly persist, misleading doctors and diverting research grants that should be going to clinical (human-based) methods of curing disease.
Dr. Albert Sabin, famed developer of the polio vaccine, had this in mind when he said: "The cancer research bodies cause pain and suffering to hundreds of thousands of animals every year by inducing in the animals, through chemicals and irradiation, large cancerous growths in their bodies and in their limbs. Inflicting cancer on laboratory animals has not and will not help us to understand the disease or to treat those persons suffering from it…laboratory cancers have nothing in common with natural human cancers. Tumorous cells are not unrelated to the organism that produced them. Human cancers are greatly different from the artificial tumors caused by the experimenters in the laboratories." (Vivisection Unveiled, by Tony Page [Jon Carpenter Publishing, 1997])
Repeatedly, distinguished outspoken authorities such as Dr. Sabin—respected, vested scientists—have insisted that assuming similarities in physiological and pharmacological response in different species is wrong, unscientific, and irresponsible. Nevertheless, testing chemicals for carcinogenicity in animals drunkenly persists, as governments and charities continue lavishing money on those trying out new anticancer medications on animals.
The years are filled with uncounted hope-inspiring "miracle drugs"—such as interferon, interleukin, and taxol—that worked well in animals, mostly mice. They were hyped to the public with great hullabaloo and promise, but when actually given to human patients they did not live up to expectations. Dr. LaMar McGinnis, an oncologist and medical consultant to the American Cancer Society, stated: "We thought interferon was 'chicken soup' in the early '80s. I remember how excited everyone was; it seemed to work miracles in animals, but it didn't work in humans." Johanna Dwyer of Tufts University agreed: "The major problems of animal studies are the validity of cross-species comparisons and relevance to the human disease." (Fundamental and Applied Toxicology, 1983)
Commenting on a media pronouncement of yet one more "fantastic breakthrough", G. Timothy Johnson, medical editor for ABC News and WCVB-TV news in Boston, wrote in a letter to the editor of the Boston Globe, on May 22, 1998: "My own medical perspective is that animal cancer research should be regarded as the scientific equivalent of gossip—with about the same chance of turning out to be true, i.e. truly effective in humans. Some gossip turns out to be true, but most of it does not…and gossip can cause great anguish for those affected, in this case millions of desperate cancer patients worldwide."
Animal experimentation can't cure or prevent cancer, but personal responsibility can—people taking control of their destiny through prevention. Prevention isn't glamorous and is viewed by some as not even scientific. We as people prefer to continue in our less healthful habits knowing that "Science" is at work on a cure for our dissipated systems. Plus, it must be said that prevention doesn't finance the charities, the universities, and the institutes as animal experimentation does.
It is pointless and dangerous to continue following the old, worn-out paths, for the difference between animals and humans is so great that vivisection leads us mostly into error. The high standard of medical care we enjoy today was made possible not by animal vivisection but by clinical observation and research; antisepsis and hygiene; in vitro research with human tissue; post-marketing drug surveillance; serendipity; mathematical modeling; autopsies; computers; epidemiology; pathology; specialization of medical care; technology; genetics; basic science research in fields such as chemistry, mathematics and physics; and prevention.
But the momentum of non-human experimentation has such thrust, such habit, and such money behind it that it will die hard. For this reason, legislation banning animal testing will probably be required to halt its havoc. Only outlawing of animal research will have the force to contain the experimentation contagion.
See: http://vivisectionresearch.ca/VISF/page.1.htm


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Contested races for Dover mayor, council, school boardBy JOHN QUINN
Union Leader Correspondent
November 04. 2013 9:58PM
DOVER — Residents across the city will decide today on a new mayor and who will serve as members of city council and the school board.
School Board Chairman Rocky D'Andrea and at-large City Councilor Karen Weston both hope to serve as the next mayor when Dean Trefethen completes his term at the end of the year.
Meanwhile, five city councilors seeking re-election are being challenged: In Ward 1, John O'Connor is vying with incumbent Ed Spuler while Ward 3 Councilor Mike Crago is facing off against Deborah Thibodeaux. Councilors Bill Garrison and Catherine Cheney are running unopposed to represent Wards 2 and 5, respectively.
Thomas Seiler is challenging incumbent Dorothea Hooper in Ward 4; incumbent Michael Weeden is competing against Jason Gagnon in Ward 6. There are three candidates seeking two at-large seats on the council: Anthony McManus, Fergus Cullen and incumbent Robert Carrier.
Meanwhile on the school board, all seven seats are up for contention. Four incumbents are seeking re-election — Doris Grady, Betsey Andrews-Parker, Amanda Russell and Sarah Greenshields.
They are facing off against 10 other candidates, including Donald Andolina, Michael Castaldo, Daryl Marma, David Martin, Matthew Mayberry, Carole Soule McCammon, Rob McCrory, Carolyn Mebert, Kathleen Morrison and Michelle Diane Muffet-Lipinski.
Residents will also vote for moderators, ward clerks, supervisors of the checklist and selectmen from each ward.
The six polling places are: Ward 1 — St. Mary's Church Hall along Chestnut Street; Ward 2 — First Parish Congregational Church at 218 Central Ave.; Ward 3 — Langdon Place at 60 Middle Rd., Ward 4 — Elks Lodge at 282 Durham Rd., Ward 5 — St. John's Methodist Church at 28 Cataract Ave. and Ward 6 — Riverside Rest Home at 276 County Farm Road.
For more information, contact the City Clerk's Office at 516-6018 or visit www.dover.nh.gov/ccelection.htm.


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Singler leads No. 23 Oregon past WSU 79-77 in OT
Feb. 17, 2013
PULLMAN, Wash. (AP) — Oregon's E.J. Singler was prepared for a lot of possible scenarios as he dribbled the ball up the court with the Ducks and Washington State tied in the final seconds of overtime.
What he didn't expect was WSU's Dexter Kernich-Drew to reach out and foul him.
Singler sank both free throws with 3.8 seconds left in overtime as No. 23 Oregon escaped with a 79-77 win over slumping Washington State on Saturday.
"Some of the guys were calling 'foul,' so I don't think he knew what the score was," said Singler, who finished with 25 points. "I was shocked."
Washington State players and coaches rallied around Kernich-Drew, saying one mistake did not cause the defeat.
"It was just a mistake," WSU's Brock Motum said. "It's in the past now. He needs to keep his head up."
"If not for him we wouldn't have been in the game," Washington State coach Ken Bone said of Kernich-Drew, who had several key baskets.
Carlos Emory added 20 points for Oregon (21-5, 10-3 Pac-12), which held on to first place in the conference.
Royce Woolridge scored a career-high 36 points for Washington State (11-15, 2-11), losers of six straight. Woolridge missed a half-court shot as time expired.
Washington State built an 18-point lead in the first half, and led by 11 at halftime. But Ducks erased that in the early minutes of the second half and the score was tied at 71 at the end of regulation.
DaVonte Lacy's free throw put Washington State up 72-71, but Johnathan Loyd replied with a basket and then Emory stole a pass and slammed the ball home for a 75-72 Oregon lead.
Motum sank two free throws to bring WSU within one.
Singler made a free throw to give Oregon a 76-74 lead. After a WSU miss, Emory was fouled on the rebound and made his first free throw but missed his second. Oregon got the rebound but turned the ball over with 29 seconds left. Woolridge made a long 3-pointer to tie the score at 77.
But Dexter Kernich-Drew fouled Singler with 3.8 seconds left and the senior made both free throws for the winning points.
"Throughout my whole college career I have never seen a game like this," Emory said.
Washington State's first four field goals of the game were 3-pointers as they took a 13-11 lead.
Oregon center Tony Woods was called for a flagrant foul for elbowing Motum, WSU's leading scorer, in the head and was ejected from the game with 9:55 left in the first and Oregon trailing 19-13. Motum was on the floor for several minutes holding his head but returned quickly. Woods averages 10 points and 3 rebounds per game.
Washington State scored six consecutive points after that foul to take a 25-13 lead.
Oregon managed only one field goal over a 13-minute span to fall behind 32-15.
The Ducks clawed back behind three baskets by Emory, but Washington State led 38-27 at halftime. Woolridge had 22 points in the first half, besting his career high of 20. Oregon shot just 33 percent in the first, to 46 percent for WSU.
"We were dead, just standing around with no energy," Oregon coach Dana Altman said of the first half.
Oregon opened the second half with a quick 15-5 run, nine of the points by Singler and six by Damyean Dotson, to cut WSU's lead to 43-42.
Then Waverly Austin's basket gave Oregon its first lead since early in the game at 44-43 with 14:17 left.
"We all just got together and the chemistry started flowing," Emory said.
Two 3-pointers by Kernich-Drew put WSU ahead 52-47.
The teams traded baskets, and Austin's layup brought Oregon to 56-55. Woolridge hit a 3-pointer for WSU, but Singler replied with one for Oregon.
Emory's dunk and free throw put Oregon ahead 61-59 with 5:54 left.
Arsalan Kazemi's layup gave Oregon a 67-64 lead. After Motum made one of two free throws, Emory sank two free throws to put the Ducks up 69-65 with 1:58 left.
Washington State missed several 3-point tries. Then Woolridge was fouled going for a layup, and sank one free throw to bring WSU to 69-66 with 32 seconds left.
Washington State fouled Singler, who made both for a 71-66 lead with 28 seconds left. Motum was fouled shooting a 3 and made two of three to cut Oregon's lead to 71-68 with 18 seconds left.
Loyd was immediately fouled and missed both.
Washington State's D.J. Shelton rebounded and, after a timeout, DaVonte Lacy sank a 3-pointer from the left corner to tie the score at 71 with 5.3 seconds left.
Dotson and Singler both got off shots for Oregon, but missed and the game went into overtime.
"I'm really proud of my teammates," Woolridge said. "We went out there and we fought. ... We may not be winning every game, but we fight."
Oregon has won five in a row over Washington State, including the game earlier this season in Eugene. They swept both Washington schools for the first time since 1990.
Washington State is 0-5 against ranked opponents this season.


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Most short-term breakout methodologies, such as the opening-range breakout, worked well until 2008, but then fell apart because of aspects of electronic trading. All is not lost, however. We may be able to identify a new breakout point, defined by the stretch formula, for today's electronic markets.
Our solution will address problems associated with a reference point breakout method that keys off the open. This traditional approach has two major issues. The first is defining a stop level that takes into account enough market noise to allow for a valid breakout. This is necessary to ensure that we take a breakout in the right direction. The second issue is subsequent retracement — simply whether the breakout takes hold.
We first must define an appropriate noise level to identify valid range expansion. This allows us to test a given reference as a breakout anchor, how well a given breakout holds and the effects of different filters on the breakout. We will research this by studying the next bar's high and low and comparing it to the current bar's close. This current close will be the anchor for our breakout.
Our methodology measures the relevant stretch, or breakout threshold, off the current bar's close. We will use the minimum of the next bar's high minus the set-point, or the set-point minus the next bar's low. Our goal is to find the set-point that produces the best profit for the research period. Next, we will identify a known factor to help us predict the direction of the breakout and the noise level of the market.
We'll begin by using the close as the set-point. The code references daily bars, so only one breakout can be taken per day. The direction of the range expansion is known, and a breakout can be taken only in that direction.
Sub PerfectBreakout(Hold,Direct)
Dim TomorHigh As BarArray
Dim TomorLow As BarArray
If TomorHigh-Close>Close-TomorLow Then
If Direct>=0 then
End if
If Direct>=0 then
End if
End If
If barssinceentry>Hold then ExitLong("","",1,0,CloseExit,Day)
If barssinceentry>Hold then ExitShort("","",1,0,CloseExit,Day)
End Sub
We calculate the noise off the previous close. It is defined as the minimum move off the previous close for the next day. We then take the trade in the other direction. (We don't know this ahead of time, but here we are studying this tendency as a research tool.) If we did not use future results, we would not be able to tell whether a losing trade was because of a breakout's retracement, or if the breakout was in the wrong direction because of incorrect analysis of the noise level.


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NEW YORK (Reuters) - A grand jury did not indict a New York police detective who fatally shot an unarmed U.S. Army reservist following a car chase near La Guardia airport last fall, authorities said Thursday.
Detective Hassan Hamdy shot Noel Polanco, 22, in the pre-dawn darkness on a Queens highway on October 4 after pulling over Polanco's car for erratic driving. Police said Polanco cut in between two police trucks and declined to respond to orders to pull over.
The detective's attorney has maintained Polanco ignored police orders to put his hands in the air and instead reached down with both hands to the car's floorboard. No weapon was recovered from the car, police said.
A witness sitting next to Polanco in the front seat said Polanco's hands never left the wheel as police approached the car with their guns drawn, yelling for the pair to put their hands up.
Diane DeFerrari, a bartender whom Polanco was driving home from a night shift, said the detective fired on Polanco without provocation, according to her attorney Sanford Rubenstein, who is also representing Polanco's mother.
The sharply conflicting accounts had prompted New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly to call for a grand jury investigation into the shooting.
Polanco's family was "extremely disappointed" by the grand jury's decision, Rubenstein said.
"The family will in the near future meet with their advisers to determine the best way to move forward in their quest for justice," Rubenstein said.
Hamdy was "extremely relieved" by the news, his attorney, Philip Karasyk, said Thursday. "No police officer ever wants to be faced with a life or death split-second decision. It stays with them forever."
Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said the grand jury met on nine occasions over five weeks to deliberate.
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What If Sandra Bernhard Had Played Miranda Hobbs In Sex And The City?
According to a recent interview on Howard Stern, Sandra Bernhard revealed that it was she, not Cynthia Nixon, who had been originally offered the roll of Miranda Hobbs in the franchise that won't die, Sex and the City.
Despite the fact that the show went on to become a pop culture icon (we'll disregard the second movie that really destroyed it for most of us), Bernhard claims that she has zero regrets in turning down the role. Her choice to snub it was due to what she claimed was a "terrible" script and a low paycheck. She went on to say it wasn't a matter of selling out and simply because the project "wasn't any good."
The acid-tongue comedienne also took the opportunity to slam Sarah Jessica Parker who, had she accepted the role, would have been her co-star and was also the executive producer of the show.
"I would have had to play third or fourth fiddle to Sarah Jessica Parker and put up with her shit. It would have been hideous to work with her."
It looks like Bernhard dodged a bullet then if that's how she really feels about Parker.
It's hard not to try to imagine how the role of Miranda Hobbs would have evolved if the brash, unapologetic Bernhard had played the somewhat conservative, Harvard educated attorney. Could she have been able to put her strong personality on mute just enough to have kept the role as we all know it, or would it have ended up being a completely different character and show all together?
In an attempt to put an end to such mystery, let's match up some of Bernhard's real life quotes with some of Miranda Hobbs' situations on the show just to give us at least some sense of how things could have possibly gone down.


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Along with themed tracks from the combatants on the starting grid there'll also be a plethora of extreme Earache classics making up the soundtrack of the game from such luminaries as Napalm Death, At The Gates, Cathedral, The Haunted, Hate Eternal, Cult Of Luna, Beecher, Urkraft, Anata, Mistress, Severe Torture and many others.
Earache artist confirmed as racing "teams" :
- Mortiis
- Deicide
- Morbid Angel
- Akercocke
- Decapitated
- Biomechanical
- Municipal Waste
- The Berzerker
- Linea 77
- Society 1
Ashley Mortimer, Marketing Manager, Earache Records says: "Earache prides itself on innovation. As an independent label we've been on the cutting edge of unique and groundbreaking music for 15 years and we relish every opportunity, particularly a new or unusual one. We don't know of any other labels who have released their own game and the cross-marketing possibilities are really exciting. Culturally we don't think music and gaming are so far apart, many music fans play computer games, and nearly all gamers listen to music so we have teamed up with DDI and Metro3D to produce Earache Extreme Metal Racing. Your car shreds the opposition, the soundtrack shreds your ears - what a great combination!"
Earache Extreme Metal Racing uniquely was conceived and created by 17 year old Gothic metaller Sky Nash and all started as a possible way to not only keep her amused but potentially to dissuade her from following her overworked father into a gaming career.
Frazer Nash of Frazer Nash Communications describes how his daughter created the game during work experience at developer, DDI: "Sky, then just 15, was given a huge responsibility to design her own (tongue in cheek) game. By the end of the first week, she had created a Gothic-looking game, complete with drafted levels and an awesome soundtrack. 12 months on and with professional development courtesy of Sam King and Mike Rooker (art), Mark Gemmell (production), Karl White and Julian Salter (Programming) at DDI. Aimed to appeal to Goth / Rock music fans the world over, Metro 3D have created Earache Extreme Metal Racing - a monster of a game."
Stewart Green MD of Metro 3D says:"In a very male dominated industry you tend to think in stereotypes so when I heard that Sky, our latest girl on work experience had some design ideas to improve an off road racing game. I initially thought I was going to hear 'make it pink with rainbows' but I was very pleasantly surprised to hear she thought we needed the ability to mow down zombies, more carnage with chainsaws and metal spikes, and it just had to have an extreme thumping heavy metal sound track… and so Earache Extreme Metal Racing was born"
"The game is frantic, mad as hell fun, oh and in the end there was some pink … on the headless corpse bride! We have been working with Sky for the past year and the school has already booked her back for next year - to work on the sequel."
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama on Thursday praised ally Australia as a trusted military partner whose cooperation is providing the U.S. with added reach in the Asia-Pacific, but questions lingered about their differences on climate change.
Obama spoke to reporters after a one-hour meeting with Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who thanked Obama for the deeper engagement by the U.S. in the Asia-Pacific region. He said Australia will be "an utterly dependable ally of the United States."
It was Abbott's first White House visit since he was elected in September. The two leaders also discussed world security hotspots, their two countries' involvement in a proposed trans-Pacific free trade pact and maritime disputes between China and Southeast Asian neighbors in the South China Sea.
"Obviously, both the United States and Australia have enormous trade relationships with China, and we both agree that it's important to continue to see China prosper and rise, but what's also important is that as China emerges as this great world power, that it also is helping to reinforce and abide by basic international law and norms," Obama said.
Australia is hosting a new deployment of U.S. Marines — a concrete outcome of the Obama administration's so-called Asia pivot. The two sides announced Thursday further defense cooperation and the possibility of Australian contributions to missile defense in the region.
Obama said he and Abbott were improving the military relationship between the two countries that is giving the United States "additional reach throughout this very important part of the world," and he noted that under Abbott, the Australian government has increased its defense budget.
Obama described Australia as one of a handful of countries that the U.S. can always count on. "And Aussies know how to fight, and I like having them in a foxhole if we're in trouble. So I can't think of a better partner," he said.
The two leaders appear less in step, however, on the issue of climate change.
Neither leader mentioned it in their brief comments to reporters. But White House spokesman Jay Carney said they did discuss climate change in their private session and that Obama emphasized the need for countries to adopt "ambitious domestic climate policies as the basis of a strong international response." He said Obama believes climate change should be discussed in November's meeting of the Group of 20 industrialized and developing countries. Australia, which currently chairs the group, will host the meeting.
Last week, Obama announced bold plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by nearly a third by 2030 from 2005 levels. The U.S. policy is intended to galvanize the response to global warming and spur emerging economies like China to take action.
Abbott has described those as sensible steps but has made clear that he doesn't view the fight against global warming as a top priority and is set against action that could crimp Australian business. He plans to scrap Australia's carbon tax on polluters and instead provide taxpayer-funded incentives for polluters to reduce their emissions.
In remarks to reporters Tuesday after visiting the New York Stock Exchange, Abbott said: "Is it (climate change) the most important issue the world faces right now? I don't believe so. It is one of a number of significant issues that the world faces, and we will do our bit."
Australian media have reported that Abbott is seeking to forge an alliance among right-leaning governments such as Britain and Canada — where he visited before arriving in the U.S. — and push against global moves to introduce raising costs of carbon emissions.
Australia is one of the world's worst pollution emitters per capita, largely because it relies heavily on abundant reserves of cheap coal for electricity. The U.S. is the biggest source of global carbon dioxide emissions after China.
Associated Press writer Rod McGuirk in Canberra, Australia, contributed to this report.


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Earth : Europe : Iberia : Spain : Andalusia : Cadiz (province) : Algeciras
Algeciras is a city in the Andalucia region of southwestern Spain.
Most travellers come to Algeciras for its numerous ferry connections to Morocco and don't spend more than a few hours in the city. A shame, given the town's quiet charm.
The north-south coastal road, Avenida de la Marina, is Algeciras's main artery. The tourist information office (Calle Cervantes), is well signed from this road.
Get in
By train
The Algeciras train station is located 300 metres west of the port entrance. Just walk outside the station and straight down Calle Cervantes (the street in front of you) until you reach the Avenida de la Marina. You will see signs from here to the port. From Algeciras there are daily train connections to Madrid. Three a day on the picturesque route to Ronda and Granada.
By bus
The central bus station is just up the road from the tourist office, heading away from the port.
By boat
The ferry terminal is the heart of Algeciras and is well-signed from most roads in the city. Services from the following destinations arrive at the port:
There are many fast hydrofoils daily on FRS Ferry Serice from Tangiers for about 37 Euros one way or 67 Euros round-trip (as of November 2010). As you go through customs, there are free buses waiting in the parking lot to Algeciras.
If you are headed for the bus station, you have to leave the port and walk about 7 minutes up the hill (opposite of the ocean).
Get around
See the beautiful Plaza Alta and the nearby San Isidro district. Getares beach and Rinconcillo beach.
You'll also find plenty of cheap cafes and restaurants along the Avenida de la Marina, Calle Alfonso Once and around Plaza Alta. They stay open long into the night. Often not closing until past 11pm.
If you're stuck in Algeciras after the last ferry or bus has left town, you'll find plenty of budget accommodation options in the neigbourhood around Avenida de la Marina. In the busy season, you can expect to get a double for 18 Euros a night.
The Hotel AC on the eastern edge of the city centre is a fantastic brand new hotel with very friendly staff. Rates can be as low as 65 Euros per night.
There are a couple of basic hotels opposite the ferry port entrance - I'd suggest the Hotel Al Mar (35 Euros per night single, 65 Euros twin)
Get out


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FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Sierra Leone's main opposition party is calling on its 42 deputies in Parliament to boycott proceedings in protest over the recent presidential election, which gave an overwhelming victory to the ruling party.
The Sierra Leone People's Party, or SLPP, said in a statement issued Tuesday that the party calls on its lawmakers, as well as its mayors and councilors in local government to abstain from taking part until further notice.
The party says it wants to have an independent international assessment of the electoral process, which gave a resounding victory to incumbent President Ernest Bai Koroma in the Nov. 17 election.
The statement deplores what the party says is the election commissions' unwillingness to address electoral irregularities that undermined the credibility of the results.


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Principle Parts of a Verb - And How to Use Them Properly
I been wanting to do a lesson on Verbs since I joined FW, but after I met my cowboy and after writing "The Wrote-Off Writer," I wanted to do this lesson even more... so here it is.
I do understand that using the wrong verb tense is sometimes part of your particular "dialect," and that is fine. For my cowboy, it's the vernacular; it's his language, and to me, it's rather endearing. It's also okay to use for story dialogue. But for formal essays, and in general, for your fiction writing, it is NOT fine.
Verbs have three Principal Parts: Present, Past, and Past Participle.
I ask (Present)
I asked (Past)
I had asked (Past Participle)
I jump
I jumped
I had jumped
I love
I loved
I had loved
Get the idea?
Now, it's all fine for regular verbs, which are the ones that you make into the past or past participle by adding "ed." The trouble begins when you use irregular verbs... and knowing when to use the auxiliary verb "HAD."
This is where my cowboy (real name = Dan) and the story "The Wrote-Off Writer" comes in. (And also a few of my other trapper / cowboy / farmer-type characters in a few of my stories.)
Because those people (and some of you) LEAVE OUT the auxiliary verb when using the PAST PARTICIPLE form of the verb
ADD the auxiliary verb when using the SIMPLE PAST TENSE.
I had saw a bear. (Incorrect)
I seen a bear. (Incorrect)
(My eyes are bleeding just typing that out for you.)
The most common mistakes I hear - in public - from people who SEEM to be otherwise well-educated are:
She HAD WENT to town.
He HAD BROKE the cup.
The dog HAD TORE up the flower bed.
The cowboy HAD already RODE all over looking for the lost steer.
All the above are examples of ADDING an auxiliary with the PAST TENSE.
Here are some more:
The horse RUN around the field.
They BEGUN the concert at 7 p.m.
The choir SUNG four songs on Easter Sunday.
These examples show using the PAST PARTICIPLE WITHOUT an Auxiliary VERB
How do you know what to use?
YOU HAVE TO LEARN IRREGULAR VERBS. Yes, memorize them.
BOOKMARK this list as a reference.
Irregular Verbs
Anything in the third column (Past Participle) MUST USE an auxiliary verb.
I don't even want to mention totally wrong forms of verbs, but I will because it is just as common.
drug (As in: The farmer DRUG the plough through the dirt.)
Those words are FINE - IF you are writing AUTHENTIC dialogue, but even real cowboys or farmers wouldn't use some of those words). And they are great if your four-year-old is learning to talk.
So... write me some sentences... incorrect AND correct... just let me know which are which.


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