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HOUSTON - Three people were hospitalized Tuesday after four vehicles were involved in a crash in northwest Harris County.
The accident happened at Greenhouse Road and FM 529 around 11:15 p.m. Monday when a pickup truck driver heading eastbound on FM 529 ran through a red light at Greenhouse, officials said.
According to investigators, that split-second decision caused a chain reaction that sent several people to the emergency room. The driver of the truck crashed into two cars headed northbound on Greenhouse, and then slammed into a car stopped at the intersection.
When emergency crews arrived on the scene, they rescued three people who were trapped inside of their cars. Crews rushed those victims to a hospital in stable condition.
Police said they tested the driver to see if he was intoxicated at the time of the crash. The driver was also issued a citation. The toxicology results are not yet known.
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"Theater helps build confidence and public-speaking skills," said Meg Fischer, who oversees the Play in the Box program. "We don't expect all the kids in our classes to grow up wanting to be actors, but all of them will need to talk to groups of people at some point. All of them will need to express their thoughts, to think clearly."
Peninsula Youth Theatre started the Play in the Box program five years ago to facilitate drama education for children, Executive Director Karen Simpson said. The program consists of on-site afterschool classes during which a group of children work together to put on a short play for parents and friends at the school, Simpson added.
Other programs put on by the organization are time-intensive for the entire family, Simpson said — but not this one. In a production, children have responsibilities and parents have a 25-hour per play volunteer requirement.
The Play in the Box program earned its name because it relies on a literal box, which contains key props, a costume list, scripts and pre-made backdrops, Simpson said.
"The difference between a drama program and conducting a visual-arts program in school is that you can easily carry art supplies," Simpson said. "But putting on a play requires designing sets, lights, costumes and props. With Play in a Box ... we bring in backdrops and provide the director. In 10 weeks, children will work on costumes and props, and at the end, will perform a short play."
The organization works with children throughout the Peninsula at its headquarters in Mountain View and also at outreach sites as far south as Saratoga and north as Redwood City, Simpson said.
To include East Palo Alto children, Fischer said, Peninsula Youth Theatre customized their Play in the Box program to meet their specific needs. Classes take place at the East Palo Alto Boys & Girls Club, not on a school campus. Instead of a 10-week session culminating in a production like other Play in the Box sites, East Palo Alto students participate in four-week sessions dedicated to different topics, Fischer said.
"We are doing weekly classes," she said, "and every four weeks, we change the subject matter. The idea is to give (the students) a survey of different topics within theater. For example, we will do four weeks of improvisation and quick thinking, and then we'll switch to puppetry or mask making. The goal is to utilize as many of the different intelligences as possible and hopefully find something that each student is excited about."
With guidance from Fischer, Melinda Marks started teaching East Palo Alto Play in a Box classes in September. Though the drop-off model of the Boys and Girls Club creates specific teaching challenges — Marks said she does not know ahead of time how many or which children will attend her class — the program started off well, she said. Marks also said she enjoys the opportunity to develop a curriculum based on community needs.
Donna Finlay's daughter has participated in the Play in the Box program three years at another outreach site of the Peninsula Youth Theatre. Finlay attends Castro Elementary School in Mountain View, which has hosted Play in the Box classes for five years.
"She looks forward to it more than her other extracurricular activities," Finlay said. "She is very excited for theater day."
Children participating in drama also learn the value of working with others, Fischer said.
"(One) thing the kids learn from a program like Play in the Box is responsibility," Fischer said. "When we're working on a performance ... if you don't memorize your lines, everyone else is affected. We all rely on each other. Theater is not just about one person."
Though responsibility to others is not explicitly taught in Play in the Box drama classes, the young participants are aware of the importance of cooperation.
"I enjoy how all the kids get to act; everyone gets a part," said Finlay's daughter, a fifth-grader at Castro. "We get to work together to make a play."
Executive Director Simpson added that drama also enables children to consider what other people might be feeling or thinking.
"Kids who engage in the arts become better students. They are more interested and gain empathy," Simpson said. "Particularly in the dramatic arts, empathy is a big (skill learned), when you start looking at things from another's point of view, when you become another character."
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The problem with the "Definition" of a Stream Enterer is that it is a "Definition" of a Stream Enterer.Sacha G wrote:Hello
Would anyone here declare themselves a sotapanna (or stream enterer) or any near to it?
The definition of a stream enterer ranges from "one who has unshakable faith in the 3 gems" to "one who has had direct experience of nibbâna". Ceasing with cling to rules and observances is also a characteristic of the stream-enterer, as is right view, which means direct understing of dependent origination (not an easy task it seems).
It is the attachment to conventions (Not just rules and observances) that prevents Stream Entry.
This does not, however, include ritual practices which are designed to enhance mindfulness.
By "Conventions", it is referring to the beliefs that we hold that the world around us is as we think it is. That said, to believe in the deterministic models of science, laws, governments, etc, as being a form of "Ultimate" truth is what attachment to Convention truly is.
To assume that "What you see" is what you get, is what attachment to conventions truly are. To believe what you have been told, read, learned in school, without investigating it yourself, is "Attachment" to convention".
To believe that DOING the "Ritual" practices will somehow get you to enlightenment (Like fulfilling an algorithmic requirement) is an attachment to Convention. The practices themselves are just the practices. Do them. Don't do them. That's not what "Attachment" and "Clinging" are referring to. That's just the "Definition you have in your mind of what they are.
The problem with the definition of "Convention" is that it is a definition of "Convention".
The problem with the definition of "Clinging" is that it is a definition of "Clinging".
Start letting go of the "Definitions". The "Definitions" themselves ARE conventions.
To have unshakable faith in the "Three Gems" is not required for Stream Entry. Stream Entry is attainable to all human beings, regardless of religious affiliation. In fact, you are born "Enlightened", and lose it as soon as "Conventions" begin to drag you away from it....
With Faith in the Buddha, you are taking faith that his path was true, and that he in fact discovered a way of "returning" to his own true nature. He re-harmonized himself with the universe. Unfortunately, contrary to the texts, unshakeable faith in the Buddha's path does not, and can not truly occur until after stream entry. And there are some nuances regarding the Buddha's path, as well.... To try to "create" Absolute faith that his path was right, is in itself another convention, and a new problem in itself.
Unshakeable faith in the Dhamma cannot fully occur until you have experienced the Dhamma directly, which occurs after Stream Entry. It is a preconceived notion (A convention) that you must establish these things prior to Stream entry. That's why you find so many unenlightened people who've practiced for 50 years. This is the misconception (Attachment to convention) that there is an "Algorithmic" approach to enlightenment. You're trying to "Get something", to "Buy" your way into enlightenment. But this misunderstanding of what Enlightenment IS, is in itself a block to the very enlightenment you seek.
Unshakeable faith in the Sangha, well, just focus on harmonizing yourself with the world around you. Strive for a symbiotic relationship with this world, strive for balance and compromise. Choose wholesome behavior, over unwholesome behavior and begin to examine your world more closely, the people, the birds, the grass, the stones--See if you can see the "Sangha" in them all, how they interact with one another, how they depend on one another, support one another.... Look into the heart to decide if what YOU are doing is right or wrong--Set the books aside. The books too, are conventions, mostly written by the unenlightened trying to lead the unenlightened. The Heart has all of the answers you need.
You see the birds flying in perfect formations? They understand their true nature very well. You see a bunch of humans fighting, bickering, pushing and shoving in the subway station? This is the result of a non-symbiotic (Non-harmonious, non-balanced) existence.
And if you think the birds fly in such orderly formations because they have "instincts", I recommend, to get yourself started, you drop the attachment to that "Convention/Idea", asap. Try to experience the world more like a bird, yourself. You might be surprised if you suddenly figure out just how they actually fly so neatly.... And science won't have the answer you're looking for, this I promise you.
Stop trying so hard to "Become" something that is not in your true nature. Your true nature is to be a human.
You might be disappointed for many more lifetimes if you fail to come to this understanding before this one is over with....


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As we head into the final week of the 2013 MLS regular season, LA Galaxy Insider Adam Serrano will break down the playoff chase from both conferences each week as we look ahead to the 2013 MLS Cup Playoffs.
CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy are through to the 2013 MLS Cup Playoffs for fifth year in a row and an MLS record 15th time in club history, but just where they'll be seeded is anyone's guess.
LA clinched a berth in the postseason with their scoreless draw against the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday, but were eliminated from the chase for the Supporters' Shield. The tie also helped Seattle Sounders FC qualify for the playoffs, despite their 2-0 defeat to FC Dallas, while the Colorado Rapids are all but assured of rounding out the field in the West.
Joining Seattle and LA in the playoffs will be the Portland Timbers and Real Salt Lake, who were able to clinch postseason berths after playing to a scoreless draw at JELD-WEN Field on Saturday. Portland's qualification is their first in club history while RSL will be in the playoffs for the sixth year in a row, which is the longest current streak in MLS. The Galaxy's draw with San Jose also essentially placed the fifth place Rapids in the postseason as the Earthquakes must win at home to Dallas on Saturday and hope that Colorado lose to Vancouver while also scoring at least 12 more goals than Colorado in order to sneak into the fifth spot in the playoffs.
Miracles aside, the five teams in the Western Conference playoffs are set, but with all five separated by just three points, the top spot in the West remains up for grabs.
First things first, the Galaxy can assure themselves a spot in the top three in the West if they earn a victory against Seattle at CenturyLink Field on Sunday. However, if LA draw they'll need a Colorado loss or draw to avoid the Knockout Round game. Meanwhile, a loss to Seattle will see the Galaxy in the Knockout Round for a second consecutive season. If Seattle and Colorado earn victories on Sunday then the Galaxy will head to Commerce City for the Knockout Round as the fifth seed.
Despite the topsy-turvy nature of the season, the Galaxy still remain in the hunt for the top spot in the Western Conference, but would need some help from an unlikely source: Chivas USA. If the Rojiblancos are able to defeat or draw RSL at Rio Tinto Stadium on Oct. 23 and Portland on Oct. 26 at StubHub Center, and the Galaxy defeat Seattle, LA will clinch the top seed in the West as well as home-field advantage throughout the Western Conference playoffs. In case you were wondering, Chivas USA have won two straight games this year once this season, but that was back in late March when they managed victories against the Chicago Fire and Vancouver.
That scenario aside, if Portland and RSL earn victories against Chivas, they'll clinch the first and second seeds respectively regardless of other results. Should either draw, they'll risk being leapfrogged by the Galaxy in the result of an LA win over Seattle as the two-time defending MLS Cup champions would have more wins than both Portland and RSL, with wins being the first tiebreaker when deciding seeding in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Out in the Eastern Conference, it gets far stickier as five teams remain alive for the bottom three playoff spots.
At the summit, the New York Red Bulls continued their push for the Supporters' Shield with a 3-0 victory over the Houston Dynamo at BBVA Compass Stadium on Sunday. They can earn their first major trophy in club history if they can defeat the Chicago Fire this Saturday at Red Bull Arena. Should New York defeat or draw Chicago, it would allow the Dynamo to qualify for the postseason if they're able to defeat D.C. United. Houston can also qualify for the postseason with a victory and losses or ties by the Montreal Impact and New England Revolution.
Currently in third place, Montreal is the club that needs the least amount of help heading into the final week as they can clinch their first ever postseason berth with a win over Toronto FC after they picked up a vital 2-1 victory against the Philadelphia Union this weekend. If Montreal were to draw, they'll need victories from New England, Houston and a Chicago win where the Fire score six more goals than the Impact after Saturday's game to miss out.
For fourth place Chicago, who defeated Toronto FC 1-0 this weekend to move into fourth place, the scenario is a simple one as they must derail New York's Supporters' Shield hopes with a victory in Harrison to qualify. If Chicago draw or lose to New York they'll need some help by virtue of a Houston draw or loss, a New England Revolution draw or loss to the Columbus Crew or a Toronto victory over Montreal to return to the playoffs.
Meanwhile, after eliminating the Crew from postseason contention with a 3-2 victory last Saturday, the Revs need just a win over Columbus at Crew Stadium to earn their first postseason place since 2009. The Union remain alive for the postseason by the slimmest of margins, but will need to earn a victory against second-place Sporting Kansas City and hope for defeats by Houston along with New England.
If the season ended today:
Western Conference Knockout round: Seattle Sounders FC (Fourth seed) vs. Colorado Rapids (Fifth seed).
Western Conference Semifinals:
Semifinal No. 1: Portland Timbers (First seed) vs. Knockout Round winner (Lower seed hosts first leg)
Semifinal No. 2: Real Salt Lake (Second seed) vs. 3. LA Galaxy (Third seed)
Eastern Conference Knockout round: Chicago Fire (Fourth seed) vs. New England Revolution (Fifth seed).
Eastern Conference Semifinals:
Semifinal No. 1: New York Red Bulls (First seed) vs. Knockout Round winner (Lower seed hosts first leg)
Semifinal No. 2: Sporting Kansas City (Second seed) vs. 3. Montreal Impact (Third seed)
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2014 is shaping up to be the Year of the Woman, at least in local arts. Cirque du Soleil's Amaluna opens this week in San Jose with a cast that is 70 percent female, a first for the Canadian-based entertainment complex. Less than two miles away, the Tabard Theatre Company will present the Tony-winning musical 1776 with an all-woman cast, the first time that's ever been done in California, according to Cathy Spielberger Cassetta, Tabard's producing artistic director.
The show will run Jan. 24-Feb.16 at Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. Directed by Diane Milo with musical direction by Brian Allan Hobbs, 1776 focuses on America's founders as they struggle during the Second Continental Congress to hammer out the Declaration of Independence.
The cast of 26, who will be costumed in contemporary clothing, is probably the largest ever assembled by the Tabard. Playing the lead is Mary Melnick as John Adams, who helped Thomas Jefferson draft the document that signaled a split by the original 13 colonies from Great Britain.
By day, Melnick teaches eighth-grade science at Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School in Palo Alto. Somehow she's found the time to appear in many shows for Foothill Music Theatre (including Ragtime and Carousel) as well as TheatreWorks (Into the Woods, Dessa Rose). This is Melnick's Tabard debut, although she's already been in three other productions of 1776. On those occasions she portrayed either Abigail Adams or Martha Jefferson, the only two female characters in the work's traditional rendition.
"When the opportunity came up to play a guy and, better than that, John Adams, I couldn't resist," she says. "Playing a strong male character brings it to a whole new level, because men get to do things women don't. It's very empowering.
"There's a strength about John Adams; he never backs down," she continues. "He has amazing self-confidence. Female characters essentially have to step back or they'll look bitchy."
The dialogue has not been altered in any way to accommodate the gender flip. "We're not trying to make anyone believe we're men. We're storytellers," Melnick explains. "It's so powerful that it doesn't matter" what sex you are.
Tickets are $30 adults (senior discounts available), $12 students/youths. $36 front-row seating at cabaret tables. Available at tabardtheatre.org or 800.838.3006. Advance purchase is strongly recommended.


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Matthew Perry Turns Home Into Rehab Center, Talks Former Addiction + 'Friends' Reunion [VIDEO]
'Friends' star Matthew Perry spent a good portion of his early career dealing with an addiction to alcohol and opiates. Now that he's on the other side of it, he's turning one of his homes into a rehab facility.
Perry, who did numerous stints in rehab himself, told ABC News, "I think I was pretty good at hiding it but, you know, eventually people were aware."
"I honestly recoil," the actor said of photos taken during his addiction days, admitting, "It's scary to look at that. I was a sick guy."
However, instead of attacking the paparazzi for covering his downward spiral, he says they were instrumental in stopping his problem because it put him in the public eye. "I couldn't just walk into a bar," Perry said. "Everybody in the bar would go, 'You, you can't do that. I just read that you can't do that.'"
To help others become sober, Perry donated his Malibu, Calif. home — now dubbed the Perry House — to serve as a stopping point between rehab and a return to normalcy for men in need.
In recognition of his generosity, Perry received the Champion of Recovery award from the Obama administration earlier this month, something the actor said was "a very surreal thing," joking, "We're award-winning alcoholics."
As for a 'Friends' reunion, Perry also denied such a thing being in the works. "It was so terrific," he said of the sitcom that made him a household name. "If we did a movie and it sucked, then it would, you know, blemish it."
But if you're going to Jennifer Aniston's upcoming nuptials to Justin Theroux, take a camera and you might catch an impromptu gathering of the cast. "I would assume I'll be there," he quipped.


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Pious Pandering: Ky. Politicians Are Using Religion To Appeal To Voters
Is being a foe of church-state separation a prerequisite to being elected in Kentucky? How else can you explain all the work Kentucky government officials have done in the past two months to chip away at the church-state wall?
Yesterday, in the latest anti-separation move, the Kentucky Senate passed a measure that would mandate creation of an official Bible curriculum for Kentucky's public schools.


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The Royal Wedding countdown is almost up! Whoop whoop. So, what better way to celebrate the highly anticipated nuptials than with a Kate Middleton inspired edition of Fresh Styles! Yes, I am aware that we aren't all marrying a future king and therefore I have selected some moderately priced pieces, that will have you looking like a princess just in time for summer!
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I have selected pieces that mimic the gorgeous bride-to-be's killer style. Middleton has large shoes to fill in terms of attire, being that Princess Diana's fashion sense was effortless and timeless. In fact, she is still celebrated as a major fashion icon, to this very day!
All things considered, the pending princess has shown an act for class and grace when it comes to her wardrobe. Yet, Middleton knows how to put a modern day twist on sophistication. I have chosen apparel and accessories that mock several of her beloved looks. Including the royal blue sheath she sported at the announcement of their engagement!
First things first, Kate loves a great wrap dress!
In fact, she is often spotted sporting them in both solid shades and patterned prints. Added bonus, this is a super flattering style for many figures, as long as you purchase the correct size. I found a great option by American Apparel for a mere $44.00 – talk about a steal. They offer the frock in several different shade, giving you plenty of options! I happen to love all of them… go figure! You can purchase the Interlock Wrap Dress from their online store.
This edition wouldn't be complete without including a fun take on the classic khaki trench coat.
As you know, I absolutely love ASOS online because they always have totally chic items at a decent price points. Of course, I found an amazing belted trench and you can purchase it from their online store for $152.41. The jacket is a spring essential and will take you through multiple seasons. It offers updated details, including mini puff shoulders and a flirty cut.
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When Kate and William announced their engagement, her dress received nearly as much publicity as the future nuptials. In fact, the royal blue frock sold out immediately! I selected a similar option but opted to go for a short sleeve cut in order to keep things Summery! I chose a Lauren by Ralph Lauren jersey sheath and you can purchase it from Dillard's online. Kate often sports dresses that offer ruched side detail, which is very flattering. This option offer ruching on the left side, making it the perfect pick!
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Kate is the definition of classic cool when she sports her various hats! Seeing as how were not in London and summer is nearing, I opted for a fedora, which she often wears. I found a perfect option from Urban Outfitters and you can purchase it online for $24.00. The fedora comes in four different shades and it's linen base is perfect for warm weather.
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Lastly, Kate's footwear!
She loves to wear knee high boots throughout the colder months but seeing as how we are prepping for summertime, I opted for a heel. The soon to be princess elongates her legs and keeps things classic by rocking nude colored pumps. The height of her heel is often modest and the shade keeps her looking neutral. Besides, a nude heel will compliment several different looks without drawing to much attention away from your ensemble. I found a great pair by BCBGeneration and you can purchase them from Zappos online for the sale price of $50.96!
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Could the Rays Hook Their Own Marlin Prize?
Just when you thought the Miami Marlins aka the MLB version of Save-a-Lot food stores might have exhausted their goodwill gesture to the rest of the MLB I have heard loud and clear that there might be another nice and tantalizing ballplayer the Tampa Bay Rays might want to kick the tires on and possibly bring into their fold for 2013.
Sure most of the potent 2012 version of the Marlins has vacated the South Beach region, but there is one unique player with some MLB credo that could be had for the right asking price. And an added bonus that should not only tweak but excite the Rays is the fact he is a young player who can play both an outfield corner position and First Base. If you asked the Marlins brass about this player you might be a mixed bag of opinions from him having an attitude problem to possibly not being "MLB material during the 2012 campaign, but this is the same franchise who sent him down a few times in 2012 and eagerly also promoted him as if neither of those situations had materialized.
This was the player chastised by the Marlins top tier who themselves are not even Double-A material after he did not attend a Miami Season Ticket event because he has done a previous event that same Sunday morning for the team and was told by his MLBPA Rep he did not have to make an appearance. He was then ripped inside out by the Marlins upper management then sent packing to Triple-A New Orleans, but seriously, if you are being disciplined doesn't getting a ticket to the Big Easy seem more like a present than a punishment?
I found it kind if ironic Marlins owner Jeff Loria is more carpetbagger than baseball businessman called Morrison "an embarrassment" when what King Loria is currently doing to this South Florida franchise and their fan base is by itself humiliating and totally disrespectful. So if the Marlins top echelon really feels about Morrison like this, you would think a inter-state rival like the Rays could get Morrison for a song.
I can personally vouches for Morrison's character having been around him for half a season doing some part-time gigs with the franchise. The guy was always accommodating, open to suggestion and fan friendly to a "T". He would definitely not only fit into the Rays clubhouse, he could evolve and become a great addition with his zeal and gamesmanship.
"LoMo" as some in the Miami zip code have come to call Morrison is actually an even-tempered, basically good ol' boy who has some pop in his lumber posting 11 Home Runs and 36 RBI during his back-and-forth stints to Triple-A or the Disabled List in 2012. Morrison also could be another left-handed option for Maddon with Carlos Pena possibly not being in the financial cards for the team in 2013. And the Rays truly should look at LoMo's 2012 numbers as a anomaly and instead look at his 2011 numbers that shows his true power (23 Hrs & 73 RBI) over a span of 123 games that season at the MLB level.
If the Marlins front office has such a distaste for the personality of Morrison, you would think their cross-state rival would not being asking for an arm or a leg, but possibly the Rays could offer them just that to secure Morrison. With the Rays having a bit of a logjam in pitching right now, possibly Rays Executive VP of Baseball Ops Andrew Friedman could suggest a nicely packaged offer of a Rays MLB caliber like SP/RP Wade Davis or maybe even SP Jeff Neimann. But if the recent change are any suggestion, the Marlins might want someone more like SP Alex Cobb or maybe bring in some Miami homegrown talent like INF Sean Rodriguez and possibly LHP Alexander Torres to part with Morrison.
I would like to think the Rays will call the Marlins GM Larry Beinfest and find a mutual ground the evolve and transpire some dialog that could end up with Logan possibly wearing a Rays uniform this Spring. All it takes is a first bit of conversation, possibly suggest the package above or another well-suited present the Marlins would salivate over and LoMo might find his way North to Tampa Bay. This situation could solve 2 roster holes currently vacant and needing filled in the Rays 25-man roster. Morrison can either man First Base, play a corner outfield position or be a strong and willing hammer off the bench. I see it as a ++ opportunity for the team, but then again, I have met the guy and know the ruse from 2012 is totally baloney and full of Marlins cheese.


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A representative for Lil Kim is walking back statements that had her criticizing Young Money rhymer Drake for his alleged role in last Wednesday's bottle-throwing incident with Chris Brown.
Yesterday (June 20), the Queen Bee reportedly called Drake "b****-made" and went on to raise questions about the emo-rapper's sexuality.
"Drake's a bottom – y'all know what I mean when I say that," reported the Phoenix New Times. "[He's] an instigator, and a p****. He had no issue stepping to Lil Kim, I'm like five feet tall. But he didn't try stepping to Chris, a man, because he's simply a coward."
Now a spokesperson is claiming that Kim didn't make any of those disparaging remarks.
"As it pertains to the story that was allegedly posted by the Phoenix Times, I would like to inform fans, media, and the general public, that the fictitious editorial is just that," insisted Kim's publicist. "My client did not participate in any interview with the Phoenix Times or anyone else for that matter. As Kim's publicist, I oversee all media matters and have never arranged anything with the Phoenix Times. Please disregard this nonsense and any other foolishness."
While Kim's rep is denying these remarks, she didn't take back Kim's previous comments about the rapper. In 2010, she criticized Drake for siding with Nicki Minaj during their battle.
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Husband-and-wife team Sam and Remi Fargo are intrigued when an archaeologist friend requests their help excavating a top secret historical site. What they find will set them on a hunt for a prize greater than they could ever imagine. The clues point to the hidden tomb of Attila the Hun, the High King who was reportedly buried with a vast fortune of gold and jewels and plunder....a bounty that has never been found. As they follow the trail through Hungary, Italy, France, Russia, and Kazakhstan - a trail that they discover leads them not to one tomb, but five - the Fargos will find themselves pitted against a thieving group of amateur treasure hunters, a cunning Russian businessman, and a ruthless Hungarian who claims direct descent from Attila himself...and will stop at nothing to claim the tombs' riches as his own.
©2012 Thomas Perry and Clive Cussler (P)2012 Penguin Audio
"A great listen!"
I have read or listened all Clive Cusslers books to date and i havent found one i didnt like. Get this audiobook! You wont be dissapointed.
"Very far fetched"
Sorry but this just way too far fetched. I like a good adventure where the good guy prevail but this just takes it too far.
"Another great book"
Keeps you wanting more from start to finish, when is the next one due as I cannot wait very long
"Great Entertaining Read"
Clive Cussler does it again. From the first page of the book, the reader's attention is grabbed and kept throughout the book. Although unbelievable, Clive Cussler entertains the reader with an action packed adventure of Sam and Remi Fargo, taking them from one continent to another as they try to find the treasures of Attila the Hun. I found this book to be an entertaining read that kept my attention throughout all 384 pages. I would definitely recommend it.
"The Fargo's are great!"
I love Clive Cussler. He has long been one of my favorite authros, and he does not disappoint in this book. Sam and Remi are at the top of their game.
The introduction of the dog.
This is the first Scott Brick narrated book. He did a wonderful job
High stakes thrills! Wonderful book.
"Best Fargo book yet!"
Yes. Very entertaining, no dragging parts. Characters were wonderfully amusing, sinister and believable.
We've listened to a couple of other Fargo books. This one was more developed and portrayed the Fargos as being tougher and more capable
I love Scott Brick. I pick books just because he has read them. My husband is German and is terribly impressed with all of his accents. He is the perfect reader!
No. We have a 10 hour commute every weekend and listen to audio books.
"I think you will like this one.."
I so enjoy the Fargo adventures and this book was very fun.. I found it not the run of the mill
Clive Cussler book, I found myself enjoying every moment of this book.
"The Fargos are at it again."
Yes, the story is interesting in a historical and adventure sense. The characters are as with most of Cussler's characters are well defined and developed in a way that pulls you into the story even if you are not normally an adventure book series person.
The fighting scene in which the Fargos are using cannon balls to fight off snipers. The way the Fargos ecape the main bad guys home on horseback after using flour to cause a flash over explosion to set the kitchen on fire.
Yes, in fact while at working doing the stocking at night my co-workers would give me funny looks because of my random outburst of laughter related to the story. I loved having the story going thru headphones as I worked through the long hours in the very early morning
"Starts slow and never really picks up"
No there are to many other books I haven't read or listened to yet.
SPOILER ALERT: The most interesting aspect was that they were hunting for the tomb of Atilla the Hun and after finding treasure cashes and clues all over Europe and Asia he winds up being buried in the Roman catacombs behind a false wall.
The least interesting aspect was that the bad guys in the book are about as smart and scary as 1st graders and their henchmen are even worse, and then the Fargos are like Einstein in comparison. Then they wait till the very end for the Fargos and the bad guys to have a shoot out .... IN CALIFORNIA AFTER THEY FOUND THE TREASURE AND PUT IT IN MUSEUMS. Just when i thought it was over there were four more chapters that were completely pointless.
He needs to put a little more enthusiasm into the characters the way he read it made it seem like the characters were bored all the time
Absolutely not as it was it took me most of a month to get through it.
This is the second Fargo Adventure I've listened to and the other one wasn't any better. Its kind of a mix between romance, adventure and mystery that failed miserably, and should be covered in bacon and thrown into a kennel full of trained German Sheppard attack dogs.
"Fargo's, Part 4"
Remi Fargo, she sounds like a great wife.
His voice is easy to listen to and his foreign accents aren't bad.
Yes, I am a Fargo Adventure fan.
I enjoy the interaction between Sam and Remi Fargo, you can tell that they are married.
"My first audio book"
I liked that the speaker used different voices to distinguish the different characters.
The story was a typical Clive Cussler. I have always been a fan of his so I wasn't disappointed with this one. There was a little bit of mystery, action, and suspense.
No. I generally don't have the time to listen to a book in one sitting.
I have to admit that as an avid reader, I had a bit of difficulty concentrating on a book that was being read TO me. I'm used to being the one reading the book. When I usually read, I can sit down and concentrate on the story. With an audio book, I tend to want to do other things and end up missing some of the story if I'm concentrating on a different task. That's not to say that the concept isn't a good one. I think if I got used to it, I wouldn't mind having a book read to me on occasion.
"Enjoyed the story, but was typical of his books"
No, I don't think I would change anything. Then I'm a reader, not a writer.
As usual, the main characters jump right into and out of trouble.
I do enjoy his reading for these action adventure stories
"Huge Letdown"
Quality of writing and plot flow was not even in the same league as all of the other Fargo adventures. I love and have listened to every single Fargo book as they are released, and I didn't even finish listening to this one. The plot flow makes sense, but contains no sensory details or attempts to really make you feel like you are there, which I think has been present in all of the previous Fargo books.
Yes, of course. Lifelong Cussler fan, and love every other book he has written / co written except this one.
I already 'know' Sam and Remy, but the character development of all the new characters was slipshod.
Very disappointed with writing quality in general. Scott Brick, as always, is one of the best narrators on Audible.
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A Change for the Better
Eisenhower Bariatric Center
Bariatric surgery refers to a variety of surgical procedures that are performed to treat serious, health-threatening obesity. When an individual is morbidly obese, the accumulation of fatty tissue in the body can interfere with and injure the body's organs. Obese individuals are at high risk for Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, stroke, impaired immune response, orthopedic conditions and seriously impaired mobility. Obese individuals also frequently suffer from sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.
For people who are extremely obese, it can be very difficult to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. In such cases, bariatric surgery has been shown to be extremely effective. Last year, Eisenhower Medical Center introduced its new Bariatric Center to the Coachella Valley. The Center is directed by Board Certified Surgeon Bobby Bhasker-Rao, MD, FACS.
The Eisenhower Bariatric Center offers two surgeries: gastric lap banding, which limits food intake by using an adjustable band to decrease the size of the stomach, and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, which bypasses a small portion of the digestive tract. Both are performed laparoscopically.
According to Bariatric Program Coordinator Elaine Prescott, RN, MSN, both procedures are effective in helping patients lose weight. She says which is best comes down to personal choice, based on a patient's consultation with his or her physician.
"The lap band restricts how much food you can take in at one time," Prescott says. "The Roux-en-Y procedure is more restrictive, because it actually prevents you from eating certain foods.""Having bariatric surgery at Eisenhower was the best decision I've ever made-I might not be alive today without it."—Rocky Moore
Prescott herself had the lap band procedure soon after the Bariatric Center opened in 2008.
"I have lost more than 46 pounds, just three months after surgery," Prescott says. "I chose the lap band procedure because I didn't need to restrict the kinds of foods that I ate. For instance, I am not a big sweets eater. I needed to reduce the quantity of food I ate to successfully lose weight and keep it off, so the lap band met my needs." Prescott works with patients to develop nutrition and exercise programs that help them adapt to the changes to their digestive systems, and to ensure thatthey keep the weight off. She says it is important to remember that surgery is only the first step…losing weight and maintaining the loss also requires lifestyle changes.
For Rocky Moore, a 56-year-old businessman from Twentynine Palms, bariatric surgery was the push he needed. Last year,Moore weighed more 350 pounds. He suffered from sleep apnea, gout, high cholesterol and borderline diabetes. He had a cardiac stent and was taking nine different medications every day.
"I was extremely unhealthy,"Moore says. "I had such severe back and knee pain that I couldn't exercise, and I could walk only a few steps before losing my breath. I attended Eisenhower's first seminar on bariatric surgery last year, and signed up immediately."
Moore had Roux-en-Y surgery in October 2008, and says it changed his life.
"I've lost 175 pounds,"Moore says. "I run 10 miles every day. I have no more pain, and I've gotten rid of all my medications.My blood work is normal,my blood pressure is normal. I feel like I have a new lease on life."
Moore says the surgery jump-started his journey back to better health, and that the support groups Eisenhower provides help keep him on track, ensuring he remains committed to a healthy diet and daily exercise.
"I had great expectations, but I never believed I could come as far as I have. Having bariatric surgery at Eisenhower was the best decision I've ever made — I might not be alive today without it."
For more information about the Eisenhower Bariatric Center, please call 760-837-8490.
The Eisenhower Bariatric Center offers two surgeries, and both procedures are effective in helping patients lose weight.


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Equine Sarcoid Treatment Recommendations, WEVA 2008
- Apr 23, 2009
- Topics:
The equine sarcoid is an unpredictable skin tumor capable of wreaking havoc on a horse's body. While not technically a "cancer" (neoplasm) in the pathological sense, sarcoids are often considered as such because they are a potential career- and even life-ending condition.
"Even the most benign-looking small lesion can erupt into a potentially catastrophic mass in a short period of time," reported Derek Knottenbelt, OBE, BVM&S, Dipl. ECEIM, MRCVS, from the Philip Leverhulme Hospital at the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom at the 10th International Congress of World Equine Veterinary Association.
Despite the availability of multiple surgical, medical, and even holistic/alternative therapies, the sarcoid remains a clinical challenge because:
- The cause of sarcoids remains undetermined;
- There are six distinct clinical types of sarcoids each with different presentations;
- Obtaining a definitive diagnosis via biopsy is not widely embraced because interfering with a sarcoid in any way can cause a massive and uncontrollable expansion of the lesion, and;
- A myriad of treatment options exist, yet the prognosis is always "very guarded" and serious complications can arise secondary to treatment.
"Current treatment options include various surgical, medical, and alternative therapies," relayed Knottenbelt. "It should be noted, however, that the sheer number of therapies available is indicative of their success--no one treatment is invariably effective."
Knottenbelt even suggested that "no treatment is currently very effective at all."
According to Knottenbelt, factors to consider before selecting a treatment option are value of the animal, cost of treatment, site of the sarcoid on the body, previous treatment history, and what facilities and treatments are available locally.
A detailed description of "everything sarcoid" is available in Knottenbelt's research abstract titled, "The Equine Sarcoid" available for free from the International Veterinary Information Service.
|Treatment Options
|Treatment Option
|Nylon thread or rubber elastrator band can be placed around the base of the lesion to cut off the blood supply.
|Surgical Excision
|Removal of the lesion using a scalpel.
|Freezing the entire lesion without significantly damaging adjacent or underlying tissues.
|Laser surgery
|CO2-yAG or diode laser is used to remove the lesion.
|Cytotoxic/antimitotic compounds
|These compounds are applied topically to destroy the sarcoid.
|Chemotherapeutic infiltration (cisplatin/5-fluorouracil)
|When injected intralesionally, can be used to remove the sarcoid on its own or in combination with surgery or electrochemotherapy.
|Vaccines can be created using pieces of the sarcoid. Not recommended.
|Proteins from bacteria such as Propionobacterium acnes are injected into the sarcoid.
|Radiation therapy
|Widely considered the most effective treatment, various forms are available to treat various sarcoids.
|Homeopathic and Other Therapies
|Typically applied topically to the sarcoid. Little evidence to support their use.
About the Author
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
Stacey Oke, MSc, DVM, is a practicing veterinarian and freelance medical writer and editor. She is interested in both large and small animals, as well as complementary and alternative medicine. Since 2005, she's worked as a research consultant for nutritional supplement companies, assisted physicians and veterinarians in publishing research articles and textbooks, and written for a number of educational magazines and websites.
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Rays Possible Draft Prediction and Notes
So here we are on the day of the 2009 MLB Draft, and the Tampa Bay Rays for only the third time in their history are picking in the lower levels of the draft board today. People forget that this is not the first time the Rays have actually picked near the bottom of the First Round of the Draft. Sure we have had our share of non-winning seasons, but prior to our first professional game in Tropicana Field as the Rays, we had a few lower level (pick 29-32) draft picks.
The Rays did have some lower picks prior to our first ever game against the Detroit Tigers on March 31, 1998. How many people remember that we picked 29th in 1996 when the Rays selected their first amateur player in the draft, outfielder Paul Wilder. The Rays actually did get a bit snake bitten in that years draft. Marc Topkins of the St. Petersburg Times wrote about Wilder in 2005, "Wilder was a big man who was supposed to be capable of doing big things. But the attention that came with being the Rays first first-round pick in 1996 far exceeded the production. Wilder couldn't stay healthy, never made it out of Class A and was released in 2002."
Be he was not the latest pick the Rays ever had in the Amateur Draft. That honor will go to former Alabama native pitcher Jason Standridge who was selected with the 31st pick in 1997. Unlike Wilder, Standridge did make it to the major leagues with the Rays and made his major league debut on July 29, 2001 when Standridge came on in relief for 1/3rd of an inning during a 2-0 loss to the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. He did end up pitching in 21 games for the Rays before leaving the team In 2009, Standridge was assigned to the Florida Marlins minor league camp on March 19th, but is not currently on the roster of their Triple-A affiliate, the New Orleans Zephrs.
But the late First Rounds selections that the Rays have gained from trades with other teams actually worked out great for the Rays. Russ Johnson, who the Rays obtained in a trade with Houston was the 30th pick of the 1994 draft. Johnson ended up a valuable utility player for the Rays, basically a clone of Ben Zobrist from 2000-2002 for the team. Johnson last played in 2007 for the New York Yankees for 22 games.
Pitcher Nick Bierbrodt, who was acquired by the Rays from the Arizona Diamondbacks was the 30th selection of the 1996 draft. He ended up pitching for the Rays at the major league level only in 2001. Most people who follow the Rays know that he started to have some control problems and he was sent down to the Class-A Charleston Riverdogs for some mechanical work. While down with the Riverdogs, Bierbrodt and some friends went to a local drive-in for some late night food and he was shot in the chest and right arm by a man on a bicycle in the drive-through line. He did rehabilitate from the injuries suffered in the encounter, and last pitched for the Texas Rangers in 2004.
And the last traded player in the later part of the first round to play for the Rays is current reliever J P Howell, who was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the 2004 draft. Howell has developed from a leftie starter to one of the most proficient members of the Rays Bullpen in 2008, and is continuing that tradition in 2009. He currently is the youngest member of the Rays Bullpen and 14 of his last 16 outing have been scoreless. He is currently riding a streak of 12 straight appearances with a strikeout in 2009. And his 2.17 ERA is second only to Lance Cormier on the Rays Bullpen staff.
But picking that low in the first round of the player's draft can have its advantages. Some teams might be scared away from certain agents representing clients, and some players might be leaning towards maybe attending college for a few seasons before finally deciding to play professionally in the major leagues. For that reason, sometimes the lower section of the First Round can bring about bargains and also can make some of the better athletes fall towards the Rays pick at 30th today.
Some of the players that are being picked by the Rays in mock drafts vary, but the team has said it is going to focus on either a catcher, or the best athlete available at the pick. So the team will be able to do a lot of checking and double checking before they make their section about two hours after the draft starts in Secaucus, New Jersey today. After their pick at 30th, the Rays have to wait until the 78th pick of the draft to again select a player unless a trade can be worked out during the draft. Rays Scouting Director RJ Harrison has a bevy of 16 possible names that might fall into the Rays lap at the 30th pick.
"We have a pretty good target group," he said to the St. Petersburg Times. "You hope like heck (the other teams) leave us a couple of the names toward the top of our list." Baseball America most recently projected them to take Bonita (Calif.) High shortstop Jiovanni Mier. Catchers Tommy Joseph (Horizon, Ariz., High) and Tony Sanchez (Boston College) and Midway (Texas) outfielder Todd Glaesmann have also been suggested. But several mock drafts conducted online have the Rays looking for other options at this spot. MYMLBDraft.com has the Rays selecting Wil Meyers, a 6'3″ catcher/3B out of Wesleyan Christian Academy with their first pick.
But then you have other sites like MVN.com have the team selecting left-handed pitcher Andrew Oliver out of Oklahoma State University with that first selection. That pick looks more like the site is thinking of the best athlete available for the team at that point in the draft selection process. But then again, the site MLBDraftSite.com has the Rays selecting another player entirely from any of the players listed above. They have the team taking A J Pollack, a Outfielder/2B out of the University of Notre Dame with the first pick. This site also goes so far as to pick the second selection (78th) as Robbie Shields, a shortstop out of Florida Southern College. This pick is a bit unusual as the Rays picked a shortstop, Tim Beckham with the top selection in 2008.
but let's let one more website make a guess at the possible Rays selection at about 10:15 pm on Tuesday night. ProspectInsider.com might be the closest so far to the Rays wish list as they have the team taking Tommy Joseph out of Horizon Arizona HS with the first pick. This is also one of the players that the Rays have circled in their books that could still be available at their section spot. the spot is purely speculation until maybe five minutes before you select because you can see the type of players who might have slipped a bit because of injury concerns or maybe functionality for the teams above the R
But I am going to try this speculation thing out for the first time in the MLB draft. I actually have three guys who are staying in my brain right now as possibly falling to 30th and right into the Rays laps. The first is Boston College catcher Tony Sanchez who is from South Florida, but his availability will depend on if the Boston Red Sox want to take the local B C catcher, or maybe float down a bit and take someone in another round. But Sanchez has some great comparisons to his catching style that might entice either club. He plays a lot like Kelly Shoppach, who the Red Sox were grooming for years before he got away and is a success with the Cleveland Indians.
But there is another catcher, even if he is a High Schooler who might be wetting the Rays whistle right now. He might not even fall this far, but it might be based on what the Red Sox do with the 28th pick if this catcher is even still on the board when the Rays name is called. California prep catcher Matt Stassi has been labeled as a clone of the rockies current catcher Chris Ianetta. He is a great hitting catcher who has a fluid swing and his demeanor behind the plate is impressive . He would be a great addition to any team that selects him. But I am not sure if he will fit the Rays bill at 30th. I still have questions on his stamina and his ability to control a pitching staff, but those skills can be learned also on the job.
I am going to go out on a limb and agree with the Baseball America pick of Wil Meyers for the Rays at the 30th pick of the First Round. The North Carolina High Schooler might have one of the truest swings in the draft at his current level. But along with his possible catching skills he could also be converted into an outfielder or maybe even a future corner infielder for the Rays. He is a solid runner who has some speed and should be sitting there pretty for the Rays to select him. The one thing that might separate him from the other two catchers is his versatility to maybe adjust to another position based on his speed and ability beyond just behind the plate. Because he is such a great athlete, he might just be the perfect fit for the young aggressive Rays.
The biggest advantage the Rays have this year is the fact they are noting going to have to pay the huge signing bonuses out that they have in the past to their First Rounders. Meyers will still get a good lion's share of some bonus money, but it will not be like the money given to David Price in 2007, or Beckham in 2008. This should help the Rays financially be able to maybe entice some other great players down in the later rounds of this years draft. This picking of a player who might or might not be there with the 30th pick is like a Las Vegas Roulette table. But I am putting my money on the Carolina Blue and holding my breath that the team selects Wil Meyers tonight.


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Since updating to version 8.0.065 I've been having problems with lack of internet access and also with trying to shut down/restart PC. I took the advice in the post by 'Fax' which was intended for someone else with the same problem (see the bottom of my post) but only got as far as...
"* Make sure hidden files and folders are shown. To do so open Windows Explorer. Depending on your OS click Tools or View and then Folder Options > View.
Choose Show hidden files and folders, uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Windows 2000/XP/2003 only) and click OK."
(I run Vista so didn't uncheck 'hide protected operating system files' as it didn't mention Vista in the instructions.)
"* Next go to Start > Search > Files and Folders. Make sure the location box is set to search your Local Hard Drive (usually C:\ ) or All Local Drives. Also make sure the Advanced Search Options are set to search subfolders and hidden files. Now copy the entire line below, paste it into the search box and click Search Now."
When I ran the search it didn't find anything so I couldn't go any further. Zone Alarm seemed to have been removed anyway so I then followed the second link posted by Fax which automatically installed the latest version of ZA which was the version I was having the problem with!
Is uninstalling the program using the normal add/remove program sufficient seeing as my PC can't find any of the files mentioned meaning that I cam't go any further in the removal process?
How can I choose the 'old' version of ZA to install once I've removed the latest version?
Thanks in advance for any input
see here below how to remove ZA, you will need to boot in SAFE MODE and remove all files/folders detailed in the document:
Download the downloader from here:
When asked choose: Zonealarm FREE firewall and NOT ZA free firewall with trial of ZA Suite.
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Since you don't have a system for co-authors, would it be alright if i advertised for one in the beta section? Or maybe you could tell me where i should advertise it?
Since you don't have a system for co-authors, would it be alright if i advertised for one in the beta section? Or maybe you could tell me where i should advertise it?
magyk001, the beta forums is probably not the most appropriate place to ask for a co-author. Perhaps the best place, if you already have a plot idea, would be the Skele-Gro Plot Potion forum or in your House forum. You should contact the moderator in charge of the forum before you make any posts to make sure it is okay.
Hi, I don't know if I should ask this here or in the 'I didn't get a rejection letter.' I'm just getting a little anxious because my (first ever) story that I submitted on the 10th (over two weeks ago) still hasn't been rejected or validated. I know that you have been swamped with submissions, but do you have an estimate on when you think I might be able to get a response?
Hi. I have a rather strange problem - the preview button doesn't work on the boards. Actually, it's pretty random: I tried it in different forums, and it works fine in the Gryffindor Tower and TTB, and it works for this very post as well. In Dean's Corner it previews if I write a short text, but gives HTTP 501/505 error when I try to preview a long post with links and images. Unfortunately this poses a huge problem for me because I have to post a lecture in my fan-art class which is already late, but I cannot preview a post or submit it. I cleared all cookies and history, but it didn't make a difference. You'd understand that I need links and images in that class so I'm not sure what to do at the moment.
It would really appreciate some help or a temporary solution to post the lecture if it takes a while to be fixed. Many thanks in advance.
Edit: I discovered the oddity. There's certain passage that the site won't preview and funnily enough, it doesn't even admit me to post it here. O.o Should I PM it to one of the mods? It's not big deal, seeing as I can try to paraphrase the passage, but it's really very strange.
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I submitted a new Chapter as soon as the queue opened (10th Oct I think). I realise you're very busy so I'm not asking about that. Problem is I've just noticed an error so have gone back in and corrected it. Will this mean it goes to the back of the queue? I'd just like to know so I can stop hanging around my inbox
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kehribar, go ahead and PM the passage to me. It could be that there is something in it that our forum filters do not like and that is why it can't be posted.
Equinox Chick, if you edit your chapter that is currently in the queue, the date will change to the date you edit it and not your submitted date. I know that those submissions submitted on the tenth are up next for moderation in the Marauder Era category so your should be done soon. If it's not done in the next day or two, please contact me and I will go ahead and moderate it.
Ookay, I'll try rephrasing my question.
It's been over 20 days. My fanfiction hasn't been validated and I haven't gotten a rejection letter or anything of the sort. Do you have an estimated time when I might be able to know if it was validated or not?
It's a Post-Hogwarts fic, if that helps.
EDIT: I sent you a PM
quidditchgirl, PM me your username on the archive (if different) and the story title, and I will see what I can find out. I just looked in the queue, and there is no chapter there with your username, and the oldest story in PH in much less than 20 days old.
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I just submitted the second chapter for my Post-Hogwarts fic, and someone told me that you cam't sumbit two chapters to the same category at the same time.
Somehow, both my stories are Post-Howarts, so I can't submit the second one anywhere else.
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A group of Chinese passengers aboard the plane that crashed at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday was headed to a summer school program in the Los Angeles area.
Thirty-five students, of which two died in the fiery crash, were scheduled to arrive at West Valley Christian Church and Schools in West Hills for three weeks, according to the school's website.
The students were going to be hosted by families in the San Fernando Valley.
"We are unsure what their next steps will be," the website said, "but we are certain that God knows and will help us care for them in this time of crisis."
The two students killed were identified Sunday as Ye Mengtuan and Wang Linjia, both 16 and students at Jiangshan Middle School in eastern China.
Shock and sadness filled the church's Sunday service as members realized their students were on the plane.
"We were just devastated. Is this really happening?" said Derek Swales, the school's administrator.
Swales said the school did not know how many in his group were injured or the extent of their potential injuries.
The school said it planned to hold a prayer vigil for the victims at 7 p.m. PT at the school's campus at 22450 Sherman Way (map) on Thursday.
The school also said it was collecting gift cards, sympathy cards and other gestures of care for the students.
West Valley regularly hosts international students and is due to host another group from Korea later this summer.
Asiana Airlines Flight 214, which originated from Shanghai, China, and stopped in Seoul, South Korea, was carrying 291 passengers and 16 crew members when it crashed and burst into flames upon landing. SFO officials said 182 people were transported to hospitals, 49 with critical injuries.
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SANDY, Utah — Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis has proved so far this season that if a player is on the roster and training well, he will probably get a chance to prove himself on the field.
Newly acquired defender Brandon McDonald, who was traded from D.C. United to RSL last week for a 2014 MLS SuperDraft third-round pick and a conditional 2015 selection, will likely be in uniform on Saturday when RSL travel to face the New York Red Bulls, but it isn't very likely this will be the time when he gets his chance to show what he can do on the pitch.
"To be honest, I don't know," said McDonald after training Wednesday if he thought he would play. "I'm just out here taking it day by day, trying to get my fitness back one day at a time. If he calls on me, it's my job to be ready to get in."
McDonald, who was a regular starter and the Defender of the Year for D.C. United last seaosn, fell out of favor this summer in D.C. and has played in only one game since the beginning of June.
"It's tough, especially coming up here in this altitude," said McDonald on working to get back up to game-level fitness. "I thought the first couple of days, 'Oh, it's not that bad.' And then it finally hit in and I'm like, 'Holy hell.' I'm out here breathing pretty tough, to say the least. But for the most part, it is coming along, slowly but surely."
Outside of his wind, McDonald feels he is adjusting well to being with the club and fitting right in. He already had a couple of connections with the team, playing youth-level soccer with forward Robbie Findley growing up in Phoenix, and playing with midfielder Khari Stephensonin San Jose during the 2011 MLS season.
"I've been around a little bit, so I kind of know the ins and outs,"McDonald said. "Obviously, growing up with Robbie helps. Khari was my roommate in San Jose. We lived together for a year-and-a-half. They accepted me with open arms. It's been great how they've been treating me from the front office to the players."
But that fitting in was exactly what the front office expected when they made the trade.
"With the injuries we have had to our center backs we felt it was important to add a talented experienced center back and we got that with Brandon," Real Salt Lake general manager Garth Lagerwey said in a press release. "We expect him to be a good fit for us both on and off the field as we continue to try and improve our team."
So what does McDonald think of his move to Salt Lake?
"It's beautiful. I'm actually moving to Park City, so I'm excited to see what the adventures are," he said.


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Ahh that was fun. Went out for a nice refreshing walk – to Parliament Hill then east on Laurier and along the canal and then back here. Pitch dark but all the nicer for that.
Last night we went to the Museum of Nature for nibbles and PZ's talk on chance in evolution and then we got to wander around in the bird and dinosaur galleries. After hours! Cool or what?


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with d'antoni's offense, its been said its not completely about speed and more about how one can pick up their speed and make the right decisions at the right time, i think duhon looks deceivingly slow. he doesnt move quick all the time, but he's always got a spot to go to and gets there. he can also turn the corner, which is pretty important to me in terms of guard handling and all that nohomo
annnd can't wait to see galo in action


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Have had this issue for a while now and have done all I can with the Rhapsody support and their forums. Problem is that if I launch Rhapsody while Zonealarm is up, then a few seconds after the splash screen comes up for Rhapsody my computer is hosed. If I shutdown ZA and then launch Rhapsody, I'm good to go and everything works fine.
I have the latest version of ZA and Rhapsody as well. Problem started maybe 3 months ago, so the 9 versions have been the issue, except this latest one causes the freeze. Prior ones program would still load, but I couldn't see certain pages in rhapsody. Have searched the forums and see that some also had problems with itunes, but not finding anything here on this. Have done clean installs on both programs as well. On Win7.


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I am pleased to see the city of Durango is finally serious about recycling, with its new single-stream system.
When the new bins are delivered, the city should also include a placard describing acceptable items that can be recycled in the bin.
Because we will no longer have the convenience of curb-side glass recycling, I surmise it will be inevitable more glass will be tossed in the landfill trash container. If the city were to add a few more strategically placed recycling drop off points, even more recycling would be encouraged, e.g. East Eighth Avenue near Sonic, Roosa Drive at El Paso Street (away from the river), and South Durango near Walmart.
Another item for consideration by the city: Empty food and drink containers emit odor.
Residents of Florida Road and west-side Durango residents should receive recycling bins that are bear-proof. Any additional costs incurred should be billed to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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#25 Loyola Marymount Tops Pepperdine
Katie Messing surpasses the 900 career kills milestone with 16 vs. LMU on Saturday. Her career tally now stands at 912.
2013 Pepperdine Women's Volleyball Season Outlook
The Waves open the season with back-to-back home tournaments beginning the weekend of August 30-31.
Dozens of Student-Athletes Make WCC Commissioner's Honor Roll
59 of Pepperdine's student-athletes that compete in the WCC had at least a 3.0 GPA.
Domme, Honeycutt, Hettick to Join Waves Next Fall
Head Coach Nina Matthies welcomes three more to the Pepperdine ranks.
Waves Suffer Heartbreaker to Dayton in First Round of NCAA Tournament
Pepperdine concludes 2012 season with a 20-12 record after falling in the first round of postseason action.
NCAA Tournament: Pepperdine vs. Dayton
NCAA Tournament: Pepperdine vs. Dayton (Photos by Eric Evans)
Pepperdine vs. Gonzaga - Senior Day
Pepperdine vs. Gonzaga - Senior Day - Photos by Martin A. Folb
Pepperdine vs. BYU
Pepperdine vs. BYU on Nov. 15, 2012 Photos by Martin A. Folb
Pepperdine vs. Portland
Pepperdine vs. Portland, Sept. 22, 2012, Photos by Jeff Golden
Pepperdine vs. Colorado State
Pepperdine vs. Colorado State
Victoria Adelhelm Career Statistics
CAREER: Finished indoor career ranked sixth in career hitting percentage (.331), second in career blocks (455), eighth in blocks/set average (1.05) and second in sets played (433) ... In four seasons has totaled 889 kills, 117 assists, 229 digs and 1,206.0 points ... Averaged 2.05 kills ... Appeared in 119 matches and 433 sets ... Left Pepperdine ranked fourth in sand program history with 59 wins ... Produced a record of 59-13 over three seasons ... Won the AVCA Collegiate Sand Volleyball National Team Championship in the spring of 2012 while playing in the No. 4 spot in the lineup alongside Kellie Woolever ... Won the AVCA Collegiate Sand Volleyball National Team Championship in the spring of 2014 while playing in the No. 5 spot in the lineup alongside Sophie Asprey.
SAND 2014: Partnered with Sophie Asprey .... Went 17-2 overall, including 12-1 in duals, all at No. 5 ... Produced a 2-1 record at the AVCA National Championship ... Won the Bronze Bracket of the USAV Collegiate Challenge in Hermosa Beach, topping teammates Emily Cook and Katie Messing in the finals ... 16-1 in two set matches ... Only went three sets twice in 2014, outlasting Nicolette Martin and Allie Wheeler of USC 15-21, 21-16, 17-15 in the season opener before dropping a 12-21, 21-16, 15-9 decision vs. Hawaii's No. 2 team of Katie Spieler and Nikki Taylor in pairs play at the USAV Collegiate Challenge in Chula Vista ... Credited with five blocks in a 21-19, 23-21 victory over Sierra Sanchez and Hailey Luke of Florida State during the national championship team finals ... Tallied eight blocks vs. Bakersfield's Lisa Bartsch and Julia Bowen (3/16) ... Dished eight aces in a two-set win over Anne-Sophie Bauer and Jessica Diederich of Pacific (4/19) ...Season-high in kills set at 16 in a 21-8, 21-18 triumph over Ciana and Morea Wagner of Long Beach State (3/18) ... Pepperdine Scholar-Athlete.
SAND 2013: Partnered with both Jazmine Orozco and Taylor Racich ... Went 16-3 overall alongside Racich, including 14-2 from the No. 4 spot in the lineup ... Posted a 5-3 record with Orozco, including 3-2 at No. 5 ... Opened partnership with Racich part way through the season with 13 consecutive wins ... Defeated Hawaii's No. 1 team of Jane Croson and Ashley Castl 22-14, 21-17 in pairs play in Malibu on April 6 ... Went 2-1 with Racich at the AVCA National Championship ... Clinched the dual, 3-2, vs. Florida State (5/4) during the semifinals of the national championship with a straight-set victory over Mallory Kiley and Fatma Yildirim ... Tagged down a season-high 17 kills versus Lauren Minkel and Jocelyn Neely of Long Beach State (5/4) ... Posted eight blocks against Ali Longo and Karlee Riggs of Hawaii (4/6) ... Averaged a team-high 1.97 blocks/set.
INDOOR 2012: Earned All-WCC honorable mention accolades for the third season ... Ranked fourth in the conference and 30th in the NCAA with a .373 (262-56-553) hitting percentage ... Hitting percentage ranks fifth in the Waves' single season rally-scoring era record book ... Totaled 132 blocks in 2012 which ranks the third most by any Pepperdine player in a single season (rally scoring era only) ... Blocks average of 1.12 ranks ninth in program rally-scoring era history ... Nailed down 262 kills for a 2.22 average as a senior ... Saw action in 118 sets and started in all 32 matches ... Reached double-digits in kills on nine occasions ... Set a new career record in hitting percentage against Cal State Fullerton (9/1) with a .714 (10-0-14) clip ... Followed that up with an errorless 12-for-22 effort against Arizona (9/1) for a .545 hitting percentage ... Subsequently named MVP of the Pepperdine Asics Classic .... Handed out a career-high seven assists vs. Florida State (9/14) ... Tagged down a season-high 15 kills vs. San Diego (10/6) ... Totaled 28 aces ... Tallied a season-best nine blocks vs. Loyola Marymount (10/25) ... Credited for at least two blocks in 30 matches this season ... Hit .500 or better in 11 matches ... Voted to the all-tournament teams at the Dayton Flyer Classic and the Flo Hyman Collegiate Cup ... Other season totals include 68 assists, 81 digs and 360.5 points ... Earned WCC Commissioner's Honor Roll "bronze" honors.
SAND 2012: Partnered with Kellie Woolever ... Went 21-5 overall, including 15-1 in dual play ... Saw action from the No. 3-5 spots in the lineup ... Played primarily at No. 4, where the pair went 11-0 ... Reached the semifinals of the pairs competition at the USC Tournament, before suffering a loss to teammates Caitlin Racich and Summer Ross ... Opened the season on an eight-match win streak ... Went 2-0 at the AVCA Collegiate Sand Volleyball National Team Championship ... Went 8-3 in three-set matches and 8-2 in two-set matches ... Tallied a season-best seven service aces against Mercer's Zoe Becton and Madison Petsos ... Posted five blocks versus Elizabeth Blake and Ginger Long of Hawaii at the USA Volleyball Collegiate Challenge ... Tacked down 23 kills against USC's Kirby Burnham and Kelly Irvin.
INDOOR 2011: Finished season seventh in the WCC with 1.04 blocks/set and 10th with a .286 hitting percentage ... Averaged 1.29 blocks/set at the NCAA Tournament ... Matched a career-best with 10 blocks at Santa Clara (10/13) ... Those 10 blocks tie for sixth in the single match rally scoring era Pepperdine record book ... Established a career-best nine digs vs. Dayton (9/9) ... Reached double-digits in kills twice with 11 vs. Florida State (9/10) and 10 vs. USC (12/10) at the NCAA Regional Final ... Hit 1.000 against Air Force (11/22) with a 7-for-7 showing on the attack ... Dished a career-high five assists vs. Michigan (9/10) ... Served up three aces at Portland (9/22) in addition to recording eight blocks ... Averaged 1.73 kills/set and 0.72 digs/set ... Totaled 125.0 blocks which ranks tied for fourth in the Pepperdine single-season rally scoring era record book ... Went errorless on the attack four times ... Averaged 1.19 blocks/set in conference matches ... Earned WCC Commissioner's Honor Roll "bronze" honors.
INDOOR 2010: Made All-WCC honorable mention team for the second-consecutive season ... Finished fourth in the WCC with a .329 hitting percentage and third in blocks (1.10) ... Named WCC Player of the Week on Sept. 6 and was subsequently named Player of the Month for September ... Averaged 2.29 kills and totaled 222 ... Started in all 28 matches and appeared in 97 sets ... Eclipsed double-digit kill totals on eight occasions and blocks once ... Tallied 10 blocks vs. New Mexico State (9/17) to rank tied for sixth in the single-match rally scoring era Pepperdine record books ... Had career highs of 14 kills vs. UC Santa Barbara (10/6) and a .667 hitting percentage (12-0-18) against Rice (9/3) ... Went errorless on the attack four times ... totaled 107.0 blocks ... Earned WCC Commissioner's Honor Roll "bronze" honors.
INDOOR 2009: Made All-WCC honorable mention and the WCC All-Freshman team ... Finished fifth in the WCC with a .330 hitting percentage and seventh in blocks (0.93) ... Also averaged 2.01 kills and 0.41 digs ... Started all 27 matches and appeared in 98 sets ... Had double-figure kills eight times, including the final five of the season ... Had season highs of 16 kills and a .652 hitting percentage (16-1-23) vs. Portland (11/5) ... Other season highs were nine blocks at San Francisco (11/21) and seven digs and three service aces at Saint Mary's (10/31) ... Part of a freshman class ranked #12 by prepvolleyball.com ... During spring 2010, took first place in the "bronze" bracket of the USA Volleyball Collegiate Challenge, a sand event, with Kelli Branning ... Earned WCC Commissioner's Honor Roll "bronze" honors.
CLUB: Played with Wave 18-1s and 17-1s, Coast 16-1s and Solana Beach Volleyball Club 16-1s and 14-1s ... Won a bronze medal at the Junior Olympics with the Wave 17-1s ... Played on the Southern California High Performance Team in 2007, which traveled to Italy and Slovenia.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Santa Fe Christian High School, located in Solana Beach, Calif., in 2009 ... Played three years on the varsity ... Made the All-CIF San Diego Section first team as a junior and second team as a senior ... Helped team to two Division IV state championships and was on the all-tournament team both times ... Six teammates are also playing college volleyball ... A member of the San Diego Union-Tribune's all-academic team as a junior and senior.
PERSONAL: Born in Scottsdale, Ariz. ... Daughter of Ron and Heather Adelhelm ... Has two siblings, Stirling and James ... Majored in integrated marketing communications with a minor in Spanish as an undergrad ... Working towards MBA as a grad student ... Has traveled to 13 different countries ... Chose Pepperdine because "the university's location, coaching staff and international program are all outstanding."
FAVORITES: Enjoys cooking, going to the beach and learning foreign languages ... Lists her sports hero as LeBron James ... Favorite pro volleyball player is Matt Olson ... Favorite pro sports team is the Cleveland Cavaliers ... Favorite book is Be More Chill ... Favorite movie is The Shawshank Redemption ... Favorite TV show is America's Next Top Model ... Favorite musical artist is 311 ... Favorite sports other than volleyball are basketball and football ... Favorite things about volleyball are "the energy and the team aspect."


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Smith Rock Crags > Smith: Monkey Face > Climber's Log
Smith: Monkey Face Climber's Log
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|West Face Variation
Date Climbed: May 2, 2016
|West Face Variation to summit in 4 pitches. Did the direct 2 pitch line to Bohn Street. Led P1 & P3 (bolt ladder). After climbing 5 pitches in the morning, long day!
|Posted May 3, 2016 9:13 pm
|Original Route
Date Climbed: Mar 12, 2014
|Made it up the bolt ladder and into the mouth. Very cool climbing and easy aid
|Posted Apr 1, 2014 9:44 pm
|west face var
Date Climbed: Aug 10, 2013
|rain and thunder didn't stop us but my butter fingers almost did
|Posted Aug 11, 2013 10:38 pm
|Good times!
Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2011
|With Shaner. Bolt ladder was cool enough. Blistering hot outside. Got to tyrol across to the diving board.
|Posted Sep 4, 2011 11:18 pm
|Pioneers route
|Did this route a couple of times. Along with Zebra-Zion one of my favorites in the park.
|Posted Dec 28, 2010 9:30 am
Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2010
|One amazing climb.
|Posted Jul 2, 2010 5:09 am
|fun times
|I think the first time I did this was with Corey and Alex (about 6 at the time- went on to be a competitive climber). really neat place and great first bolt ladder for me : )
awesome exposure. I get the willys thinking about the tightrope walk option.
|Posted May 28, 2010 12:13 pm
|Great Exposure
Date Climbed: Aug 9, 2009
|Great exposure stepping out of the mouth! Great climb.
|Posted Mar 18, 2010 2:40 am
|Mr. Clam
Date Climbed: Mar 31, 2008
|A great climb, did the bolt ladder with no aiders and had a bit of trouble but not too bad.
|Posted Apr 1, 2008 12:40 am
|Pioneer Route
Date Climbed: May 6, 2006
|Climbed with Brian F. Got a bit off on the first pitch and lowered down to the start of pitch 2 LOL. What a blast coming over the notch then out the mouth. Good stuff. Not a single soul seen the entire climb...on a nice Saturday!
|Posted Jul 20, 2007 3:35 pm
|West face + Pioneer
Date Climbed: Aug 19, 2006
|Very cool climb... did draw pull-ups on the way up the A0 pitch, no need for 'aid gear' as there are lots of footholds and the bolts are really close together. Awesome double rope rappel!
|Posted Aug 19, 2006 6:11 am
|Dow Williams
|West Face Variation
Date Climbed: Aug 18, 2006
|We pulled on our draws instead of aiding...goes easy and fast. Definitely better than the Pioneer route. Those bottom two pitches are great. Not Utah, but still fun.
|Posted Aug 19, 2006 5:16 am
|Scott Dusek
|Pioneer Route
Date Climbed: Jun 21, 2006
|Awesome to finally climb the monkey face. The bolt ladder was interesting. We did some kind of variation out of panic point that traversed right and took us all the way to the top, prolonging the crazy exposure. I'd rate the variation as 5.8 with a healthy 25ft plus runout at one point, totally worth it, must've combined a few routes.
|Posted Jul 17, 2006 8:22 am
|M and N Denyer
|Route Climbed: Pioneer Route/Monkey Off My Back Date Climbed: October 16, 2005
|Enjoyed another climb up the Monkey on a beautiful fall day at Smith. The Monkey Off My Back pitch was exciting and definitely highlighted the exposure well. As always, fun rappel.
|Posted Oct 31, 2005 1:41 pm
|Brian Jenkins
|Route Climbed: Pioneer Route with Monkey Off My Back finish variation Date Climbed: October 16, 2005
|Whew, finally stood on top. With M and N Denyer. First pitch easy. Second Pitch no problems. We were the third party of 4 this day to do the Big Primate. Weather was sunny and about 70. Aid pitch went off pretty quick without a hitch. Didn't even get cold in the Mouth. I made Mark tell me he was just doing the easy route up to the Nose but of course, he did not. So, not only did I get the pucker of Panic Point, had to do the 5.8 traverse while gripped out several hundred overhung feet off the deck. Many profanities later....................... I was standing on the top. Then, the long twisting free air rap. Was glad to get this one done and thanks to the Denyers for the great weekend at Smith.
|Posted Oct 16, 2005 10:52 pm
|Route Climbed: Pioneer Route Date Climbed: September 3rd, 2005
|Climbed this awesome spire with Dirk on an extended trip to OR to climb the 3 Sisters. I expected that I could just jug up the aid pitch, but instead I had to learn how to aid climb on the spot (and in the dark) to clean the pitch! I never realized how exausting aid climbing was until then :-)
I tried to wimp out at the cave, but Dirk insisted on finishing, and I'm glad we did! The views were wonderful, and the rappel in the dark was freaky, especially as the wind began spinning me!
|Posted Sep 17, 2005 7:19 pm
|Route Climbed: Pioneer Route Date Climbed: 3 September, 2005
|Awesome formation, enjoyable climb! First attempt at aid.
Having driven in from NorCal the night before, got a late start, leaving the parking lot at 15.25. Started the climb at 17.20.
First 2 pitches were easy but fun. Bolt ladder pitch took awhile, but not overly difficult except for that piece of shit adjustable daisy chain that I just could NOT figure out how to use correctly- whenever I weighted it, it would slowly start extending! Panic point was aptly named- knowing the rope ran over a reasonably sharp edge from the belay cave, & the deep, sucking void directly below me in the dark, had me clinging to those buckets for dear life (not to mention sitting around in a cave getting chilled and cramped for an hour or 2 also beforehand!)- definitely the most psychologically taxing 5.7 I've done! Final 'pitch' was short, easy, & enjoyable. Finally topped out @ 12.37. Seeing the lights of Terrebonne & Bend below & being under the stars was really cool.
Free-hanging rappel in the dark was sweet!
|Posted Sep 8, 2005 12:15 pm
|Route Climbed: West Face Variation Date Climbed: June 11, 2005
|This was simply an awesome climb. This was my third attempt (all from different routes) and finally standing on top of this pillar was incredible. Climbed with Jim first the 3-pitch West Face Variation to Bohn street. These additional 3 pitches are definitely well worth the effort. Aiding the bolt ladder instead of jumaring was much easier. The long rappel and hanging free in the air was also quite exciting. Great climb, thanks Jim!
|Posted Jun 15, 2005 7:39 pm
|Route Climbed: West Face Variation Date Climbed: June 11, 2005
|After our failure last fall, it was great to finally stand on top of Monkey Face. The West Face Variation is an awesome route by itself, but even more fun when combined with the bolt ladder and the summit. Unless you're skilled at jumaring, it's definitely faster to have the second simply aid the bolt ladder also. I had been looking forward to the "Panic Point" pitch for almost a year - ever since the last attempt - and this time it was much easier and more enjoyable. This is a route I wouldn't mind doing again.
|Posted Jun 13, 2005 11:45 am
|Route Climbed: Pioneer Route Date Climbed: May 29, 2005
|Wow - that's one of the toughest "easy" climbs I've ever done. At 5.7 A0, the rating suggests fairly straightforward climbing, but you really have to earn this one. The mix of trad, sport, and aid requires some well-thought-out strategy if you want to complete the route in reasonable time. Moving out of the mouth cave and onto the face was the hardest 5.7 climbing I've ever done. All technique went out the window and I had a death-grip on the holds.
All-in-all a spectacular climb that I can't wait to repeat!
|Posted Jun 1, 2005 1:34 am


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The NCUA now maintains a map that features key financial indicators on a state-by-state basis for federally insured credit unions. Credit Union Times has taken that map and will enhance the sharing of key performance metrics across the nation with state-by-state analysis and by updating the map each time the NCUA Quarterly U.S. Map Review is updated by the federal regulator.
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I recently downloaded and installed an application called Convert Files For Free. I had also done some other tweaking of my computer at the same time. The next time I turned on Firefox 12.x or IE 11 every time I opened a new tab or entered something in a form the browser would get hijacked and sometimes invoke the "Attack Web Page or Phishing Page" alarm. Sometimes several ad tabs and windows would open. Zone Alarm Security Suite found nothing when I ran a complete scan after updating!
I ran two other security programs, Spybot Search and Destroy and Malwarebytes both found lots of adware, and each found a virus which they neutralized respectively. I am disappointed that the newest Zone Alarm Security Suite did not detect any of this!
The ads kept coming even after all the other junk was removed. It was just by chance that I discovered the culprit: Convert Files For Free! I uninstalled it ran Desktop Mechanic Registry Clearner to insure that all traces of it were gone. It's smooth sailing.
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