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lol! I don't know what language he was speaking but that wasn't a language he was speaking at all. It was more like he would say a word and then squabble the rest of the sentence.
lol! I don't know what language he was speaking but that wasn't a language he was speaking at all. It was more like he would say a word and then squabble the rest of the sentence.
Phil Kessel? I mean he probably won't be worth the second overall pick that was relinquished to accquire him. He's only 22 but already has 2 30 goal season under his belt. He ain't Crosby or Ovechkin but the Leafs are king in Toronto and Phil is a close to a superstar as this city has right now.
I think it's understandable that we boo former players. Most left a bitter taste in our mouth and left is a douchebag way. Although it got me wondering why Jays fans boo Scutaro when the Red Sox come to town.
I lost all respect for "STEVE BUFFERY".
I like eggplant. I don't love it, but it can work if you know how to prepare it. Bargnani, the same.
Incredible Standing Ovation for Mats Sundin Return to Toronto at ACC - Feb 21, 2009As for the Raptors, well, it's sad really.
Raptors fans have been some of the best fans in the NBA, when they have a half decent team, and good players, to cheer for.
But increasingly, Raptors fans are becoming known for being haters, fans who boo players.
Especially those who once played in Toronto.
As it is right now, when Toronto sports fans blog, or give their two cents worth on the radio or email sportswriters, there's a lot anger.
Everyone seems pissed off.
There's a lot of hate.
Mind you, with good cause
Maple leafs captain for 13 years, returns after signing with the canucks . Example of a Classy guy leaving Toronto and getting Exactly what he deserves from the fans.
2009-2010 Opening Game Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Anthony parker's first game back in Toronto after Signing with Cleveland as a Free agent.
1:05 Anthony Parker's Introduction
Notice How the crowd cheers for the FORMER raptor who LEFT the team.
at 0:02 there's even a crowd pop for J Moon when he's introduced.
Morris Peterson, (You remember him right) after being traded by the Raps to New Orleans
his article in the star really sums it up
Toronto Loves their players. Don't believe me, ask Danny Dichio of the Toronto FC.
Hell even Roy Halliday (Former Cy young pitcher of the Toronto blue Jays traded to the Phillies) return was the talk of the town and I would have shown it if it wern't for the G20 causing it to be rescheduled for next year.
Toronto fans are just as courtious as any other fans, its just that we get Screwed over as FANS time and time again that everyone including the media generalize us as angry haters even though we love our teams.
Bottom Line if you don't leave the team/city in a D-bag manor as a Superstar (see Carter, McGrady etc) than you get your props.
as for hating VC, i mean i loved the guy but the chant is catchy (0:55)
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Hahahhaahhahaahahhahaahahahhahahahahahahhaahhahaha haha fail italian! He kept on saying three points this is not possible and kept on repeating the score, 100 to 99 100 to 99 hahahhahahahahahahahahahahahaha he repeats the same thing throughout hahahahahahahah
Was he weeping for joy or sadness? Did his team win or lose?
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Memories some so sweet, indeed
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Quote from well known personality who led their high school team to a state championship.As a captain, I played furiously. I drew a lot of fouls, but I brought everything I had to every practice and to every game. I left everything on the court because I simply wanted the team to win
Derozan has a chance this season to overtake everyone as this city's most exciting player.
Bargnani isn't flashy, then again, very few big men are exciting.
As far as I'm concerned, I could give a shit about having particular individuals to revere and love as the face of the franchise. The reality is that we've had such a high turnover rate here that it's probably better not to put all of the hopes and dreams of the franchise on one player. I support the Toronto Raptors as a unit, regardless of who is on the floor. If, one day, this franchise manages to make some noise in the league or even go on a deep playoff run, it will be, in my opinion, so much more satisfying if we do it as a cohesive team where players share equal burden, without an individual star.
Still, I'm not a hater; I've already expressed my opinion on the foolishness of booing players simply because their tenures with the Raps didn't work out. People who go to the games with a mind to boo players they dislike with more zeal than they bring to cheer on the team should be slapped...especially when it's somebody like Carter or Turkoglu who will only try harder to burn the Raps should they be booed.
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Memories some so sweet, indeed
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Quote from well known personality who led their high school team to a state championship.As a captain, I played furiously. I drew a lot of fouls, but I brought everything I had to every practice and to every game. I left everything on the court because I simply wanted the team to win
Only those unfamiliar with the culinary delights can refer to the wonderful aubergine, as unexciting.
Buffery must be used to boiled sausages and spam for his dinners.
This is not an endorsement of Bargnani's skills or personality but rather a defense of the maligned and misunderstood vegetable.
Source: Dime MagLast season offered a 12-game sample. In the time that Bosh missed with injuries, Bargnani didn't definitively prove or disprove anybody's theory on how good (or mediocre) he can be. In a seven-game stretch beginning in late-February, Bargnani averaged 15.2 points, one bucket less than his overall regular season average. In the final five games of the year — which Bosh missed while the Raptors were trying to win a playoff berth — Bargnani averaged 21.4 points and his team wound up in the Lottery. Toronto's record in games with Bargnani as The Man was 5-7; the wins coming over the Knicks (twice), Nets, Wizards and Pistons, the losses coming to Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Oklahoma City, Cleveland and Portland.
The highlight of Bargnani's test drive was a 33-point effort against Detroit in the second-to-last game of the season, a must-win for the Raptors at the time. In that game, Bargnani showed the outside shooting stroke that originally birthed those Dirk comparisons (5-for-7 beyond the arc) and grabbed seven rebounds, but only had one assist. It was a microcosm of what Bargnani should be this year. He will score, he will shoot, he will rebound when he has to, but he won't be much of a playmaker as far as getting others involved. Bargnani can pass and the Raptors have some athletic offensive players surrounding him, but passing is not his role, especially now that the Raptors need to replace the 24 ppg that Bosh provided.
Perimeter-based seven-footers always leave something to be desired, especially when they're deemed the go-to guy on a team. As much success as Dirk has had in the League, between his MVP and NBA Finals appearance and deep playoff runs, he still has a lot of critics who get on him for not using his size to score more inside and get easy buckets instead of taking fadeaways from 18 feet.
According to 82games.com's "clutch time" statistical analysis — compiling numbers from the 4th quarter and overtime, less than five minutes on the clock, neither team ahead by more than five points — Bargnani is about where a second-option on a Lottery team would be. He averaged 24.7 points per 48 minutes of "clutch time" last season, higher than established No. 1's like Danny Granger, Tim Duncan, Deron Williams and Paul Pierce, but below Corey Maggette, Will Bynum and Andrei Kirilenko. He shot 49 percent from the field, 30 percent from three, and 86 percent at the free-throw line in clutch situations. Over 70 percent of Bargnani's clutch time baskets were assisted, likely the result of Bosh being double-teamed in the post or getting open spots around the arc via Toronto's playmakers. Now that he's The Man, Bargnani will have to learn to produce solo buckets. By comparison, 54 percent of Dirk's clutch time baskets involved an assist.
So far, the 2006 draft class hasn't been strong on franchise players. Brandon Roy is the only one who's been The Man since Day 1, while Rudy Gay is just cementing his role as Memphis' go-to guy. Going into Year 5, Bargnani's time is now. As the "backup" in Toronto he was living the relatively stress-free life of a developing talent with potential, but now the spotlight is on. Now he's taking the snaps and calling the plays. And even the most optimistic Raptors fan has to realize he's not going to be Tom Brady right away.
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Lucroy's eighth-inning grand slam overturned
By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com
PHILADELPHIA -- For a few fleeting moments in the eighth inning Sunday, Jonathan Lucroy had homered for the third straight day, this time a grand slam. Then the umpires went to the video tape.
In the first use of replay review this season involving a Brewers batter, Lucroy's slam was turned into a three-run triple by an umpiring crew led by Tom Hallion. Lucroy was eventually stranded at third base, and the Brewers went to the bottom of the eighth inning trailing by three runs in what became a spirited 7-5 loss to the Phillies.
Neither Lucroy nor Brewers manager Ron Roenicke mounted an argument.
"I thought it was the right call," Roenicke said. "They said it has to clear that little fence there, and to me, it looked like it hit the little fence. My eyes aren't that good, but that's what it looked like."
"It didn't go out," Lucroy said.
The Brewers trailed, 7-0, entering the eighth before staging a rally against Phillies starter Cliff Lee. He'd allowed only three hits through seven innings before surrendering four singles and a run in the eighth, exiting in favor of right-handed reliever Justin De Fratus with two outs and two runners on.
Aramis Ramirez walked to load the bases for Lucroy, who homered twice in Friday's series opener, added a key insurance homer Saturday and entered Sunday batting .462 over a seven-game hitting streak that was on the line entering his final at-bat. He fouled off four consecutive two-strike pitches, then connected with a slider and sent it down the left-field line where the ball caromed off the top of the outfield fence.
The initial call was home run, but after a lengthy review, Hallion emerged with a reversal.
"It hit the top of that wire fence and kicked hard to the right back into play," Hallion said. "I had thought it hit the back green [wall beyond the fence], but it hit the top of that fence and kicked right. So once we realized it was not a home run, I had the crew ... put together where the ball went to, who picked the ball up, and then we just put the runners where [their best judgment said they should be]."
The outfield fence at Citizens Bank Park is particularly tricky. It consists of a green padded wall topped by two metal fences with a flower bed in between. A hit that lands in the flower bed is a home run, but Lucroy's struck the railing in front of the flowers and caromed back into play.
Illustrating one of the challenges of instant replay in baseball, Hallion said positioning the runners took time.
"The easy part was seeing where the ball hit and seeing that it was not a home run," Hallion said.
"He ruled it a triple. In our yard, I don't know," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said. "First of all, you can't argue with the decision anyway. At the same time, I look at it and I was hoping it was a double. It would save two runs that way [as opposed to a grand slam]. It didn't happen. It's just the way it went. It turned out OK for us."
Brewers excited about Lucroy's hot streak
PHILADELPHIA -- Two home runs in Friday's series opener against the Phillies and another on Saturday gave the Brewers hope that catcher Jonathan Lucroy is finding his groove at the plate.
Lucroy entered Sunday's series finale riding a seven-game hitting streak, during which he was 12-for-26 with six RBIs and had boosted his batting average from .221 to .259. This weekend marked the first time in his career that Lucroy had homered in back-to-back games.
"It's a nice thing to have him, whether it hitting behind [Aramis] Ramirez in the five-spot or behind [Carlos Gomez] in the six-spot," manager Ron Roenicke said. "Luc, I thought probably a week ago, had started having better at-bats."
Roenicke's eyebrows really raised on Friday, when Lucroy put the Brewers on the board with an RBI double high off the wall in the second inning, drove in another run with a single amid a four-run fourth and homered in the fifth and again ninth as part of a career-high five-hit performance.
"Jerry [Narron, the Brewers' bench coach] and I looked at each other and said, 'Wow, those are nice swings,'" Roenicke said. "There's a difference in him when you see that he's on time with everything; he's not fighting to put it in play. He's at that point right now. Hopefully, this will last for a while."
"It's been tough my first two months, battling it out, not really feeling that well, not really competing as well as I think I should," Lucroy said. "I wasn't striking out, I was having good at-bats, but the balls weren't finding holes and I wasn't hitting the ball as hard as I should when they miss some pitches. Here, this past week, I feel a lot better and hopefully I can continue it."
Schafer works to feel comfortable coming off bench
PHILADELPHIA -- Playing off the Brewers' bench has been much more difficult than Logan Schafer ever expected, but he's discovered a philosophy to help out.
"Comfort is something that you have to create," Schafer said. "Even when you're not feeling comfortable, you have to imagine yourself feeling comfortable. If not, you have really no chance."
Schafer has been a regular starter his entire baseball life, but now finds himself the fourth outfielder on a club with three entrenched starters: Ryan Braun in left field, Carlos Gomez in center and Norichika Aoki in right. Schafer has scrounged 10 starts in the Brewers' first 55 games, and short of an injury, he does not figure to see increased playing time in the near future.
Schafer has been making the most of rare starts, delivering a career-high three hits as a fill-in for Aoki in Minnesota on Thursday and three more while starting for Gomez in Philadelphia on Saturday.
"No doubt [Schafer is making a case for playing time], but how do you do it?" manager Ron Roenicke said. "You've got those three guys who are all having good years. I'll try to get Logan in more, but we're trying to figure out how to do that."
Schafer is above average at all three outfield positions and is the Brewers' emergency third catcher, even though he throws left-handed. He uses a Roenicke glove from the early 1990s, when Roenicke was on the Dodgers' coaching staff and would occasionally catch pitchers' bullpens.
Looking to further increase his versatility, Schafer asked director of clubhouse operations Tony Migliaccio if he had any left-handed first baseman's gloves. Migliaccio rummaged through a trunk at Miller Park and came up with one that once belonged to Bob Hamelin, the former American League Rookie of the Year who played his final Major League season with Milwaukee in 1998.
The black leather glove is barely broken in, probably because the gold stitching is missing an E and reads, "Bob Hamlin." Schafer began to break it in Sunday morning when he took ground balls at first base during the Brewers' batting practice.
"We just keep them because, you never know," said Migliaccio, who has a Brian Shouse and a Tom Lampkin among his collection.
The Brewers have gotten little production from first base this season, and Corey Hart is still working back from knee surgery. But Roenicke and Schafer both characterized the experiment as "just in case."
"It's just 'super emergency,'" Schafer said. "It's not something anyone is thinking about doing."
Schafer was 6-for-25 (.240) as a pinch-hitter entering Sunday and has received counsel from a number of veterans, including former infielder-turned-front office man Craig Counsell. Schafer's mindset is the same it was when he batted leadoff in the Minor Leagues: get on base.
"It's been a new role for me, coming in and being a bench guy here, helping out and getting much fewer at-bats than I'm typically used to," Schafer said. "It's not an easy role. It's harder than I thought it would be coming into the year. But I enjoy the challenge. It's fun."
Roenicke follows up on missed pick-off call
PHILADELPHIA -- A day after the Brewers' most fortuitous break of the season, manager Ron Roenicke had seen a video replay of the pickoff that wasn't. But he disputed the notion that umpire Mike Estabrook's missed call on Saturday gifted the Brewers a victory over the Phillies.
The play came during the bottom of the ninth inning when, with the Phillies trailing by a run and pitcher Kyle Kendrick pinch-running at second base, Brewers reliever Francisco Rodriguez wheeled around and fired a pick-off throw to shortstop Jean Segura covering the bag. Estabrook called Kendrick out, unable to see amid the tangle of bodies that Segura had never caught the baseball.
That call looked even bigger when the batter, Cesar Hernandez ripped a double to right field. Rodriguez ultimately escaped, sealing a 4-3 Brewers victory.
"Yeah, it changed the game, but that also changes the way you pitch, too," Roenicke said. "If that runner is on base, I doubt that Frankie makes the same pitch to the next guy. All of a sudden, a base hit is going to score that run. Instead, with nobody on, you can go at a guy more. So things change completely. It's hard to just say, 'The next guy gets a double so this guy would have scored.'
"You look at the game and, gosh, it shouldn't have been that close. We had a lot of missed opportunities that we should have had more runs."
Estabrook was not the only one who missed the call. From the mound, Rodriguez had no idea that Segura did not catch the baseball. Ditto for Roenicke in the dugout.
"And the baserunner never said anything," Roenicke said. "I certainly couldn't see it from the dugout, not that I would have run out there and said, 'Hey, he dropped it.'"
Last call
• As Roenicke forecast the day before, Segura got a day off Sunday. He is "banged up," the manager said, including a sore left hand from being hit by a pitch last week.
Third baseman Aramis Ramirez also sat out, following a trend of resting for most day games after night games. He continues to play at far less than full strength after missing a month with a sprained right knee, and he was tested Saturday when Ramirez was thrown out at home plate trying to score from first on a double.
"Any time he slides, there's a little issue there," Roenicke said Sunday morning. "Yesterday was a pretty safe slide, and we've talked to him going home, just sliding outside and trying to tag [the plate]. Any time there's [a slide], there's a little setback. I haven't talked to him yet today to see how he's doing, [but] during the game, he was fine. But he felt it."
• Class A Brevard County placed pitching prospect Drew Gagnon on the disabled list Sunday, but Brewers assistant general manager Gord Ash said the matter was not serious. Gagnon was struck on the right wrist by a line drive, but he suffered no broken bones and is scheduled to pitch again Thursday.
Taking Gagnon's spot on the active roster was another right-hander, Cody Scarpetta, who is coming back from Tommy John surgery. He was a top prospect before getting injured.
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brew Beat, and follow him on Twitter at @AdamMcCalvy. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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An Iranian scientist has registered a time machine that he says will work with 98 percent accuracy.
He said the machine would use algorithms to predict the future of any individual, between five and eight years into their future.
"My invention easily fits into the size of a personal computer case and can predict details of the next five-eight years of the life of its users. It will not take you into the future, it will bring the future to you," he said.
"The reason that we are not launching our prototype at this stage is that the Chinese will steal the idea and produce it in millions overnight."
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Ribby Race Filly
Q. My question regards my 2011 American Quarter Horse Association race filly. She is a recent stakes winner and is running well. She has always been a "nervous Nellie" when stalled and greets anyone who approaches with ears laid back, although never bites and comfortably accepts treats. She is not a cribber or weaver, but is a stall walker. My concern is her weight. Her ribs show. I believe she should carry at least another 100 to 150 pounds. Her bloom is good, however. She eats well and receives pelleted grain and good alfalfa hay. My trainer gives her ulcer medication (not sure of the exact kind), Adequan, Bone Builder and Gastroease.
Do you have any suggestions for tests or other potential treatments for her? Some of this problem could be hereditary because I'm told her sire had some of these same issues.
Jim Lynn, via e-mail
A. The first thing I would recommend you do is have your veterinarian perform a physical exam to make sure an underlying condition is not causing some of your filly's problems. Things the veterinarian might check include blood work, including a complete blood count (CBC), chemistry panel, and fibrinogen level. Your veterinarian might also want to complete a fecal float to ensure your horse is not carrying a parasite load that might contribute to her low body weight, although from your description it doesn't sound like this is an issue.
The ulcer medications are a good preventive plan, especially for an athletic horse that is receiving a higher amount of grain and must be stalled, but I would check with your vet that the ones you are giving are the most effective ones to use. There are some on the market that do not change the stomach's pH level sufficiently to help ulcers.
Fillies are notorious for being more "nervous" than their male counterparts. You might find that adding a fat source to her diet will help both with weight gain (because it is a very concentrated source of calories) and her demeanor. Several studies have shown that replacing a diet that gets its calories mostly from grains with one that gets its calories from fats can have a "calming" effect on behavior.
You did not mention what brand of feed you are using, but most companies produce a feed with a higher fat content (8-10%). I would consult with your feed company's nutritionist to see what diet will best suit your needs.
Congratulations on the success you're had with your filly and good luck in the future.
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Janice L. Holland, PhD, PAS is an associate professor of Equine Studies at Midway College in Midway, KY. Her main academic interests are equine nutrition, pasture management, and behavior.
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THE 1940s RADIO HOUR Opens at Farmington Players, 11/30
The 1940's Radio Hour, a musical comedy by Walton Jones (based on an idea he hatched with Carol Lees,) takes you on a trip to Christmas season, 1942. Members of the "Mutual Manhattan Variety Cavalcade," are preparing a final holiday broadcast for the troops fighting World War II. It's getting close to airtime at WOV in New York City, and the zany group is coping with backstage drama that threatens to botch their broadcast. Will they be ready in time?
Rachael Rose of Waterford Township directs this exciting musical comedy loaded with 1940's songs, dancing and old-time sound effects. The show, sponsored by Weinstein Jewelers of Novi, runs November 30 - December 22 at The Farmington Players Barn in Farmington Hills. "It truly is an ensemble show in that every part is important and almost everyone is involved in the action almost all of the time," says Rose. "From the moment the actors set foot on stage, the action and conversations never stop." Tickets are available now at www.farmingtonplayers.org or by calling the box office at 248-553-2955.
Colorful Characters & Audience Participation The musical deals with colorful characters, like the harassed producer whose leading singer is often drunk; the delivery boy who wants a chance in front of the microphone; the second banana who dreams of singing a ballad; and the flustered sound effects man who chooses a fighter plane over Glenn Miller. Audience members even get a chance to participate in the fun as the live radio studio audience. "By the time we go 'on the air,' the music overlays the already chaotic, comedic conversation, which makes it all the more frenetic," says Rose. "Basically it's like Noises Off set in the 1940's and to music."
Speaking of music, Rose is also proud of her Orchestra led by Music Director and her longtime friend Jose Reyes of Royal Oak. The score includes more than 20 toe tapping tunes like: "(I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo," "Love Is Here to Stay," "Ain't She Sweet," "Blue Moon," "Strike Up The Band," "I'll Never Smile Again," "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," "Jingle Bells," and more.
Rose is a military veteran herself, so her musical tribute to the troops in this holiday season holds a special place in her heart. She says she hopes audiences will enjoy "a feeling of family, camaraderie, support for the good ole U S of A and a spirit of patriotism that hearkens back to another era."
On Opening Night Opening night, Friday November 30th the Barn will transform into a vibrant scene from the 1940's, with the 17-piece "Swing City Big Band" playing "oldies" dance tunes at an afterglow party for all audience members. The Farmington Players will team up with show sponsor Weinstein Jewelers to throw the USO-type festival. The USO (United Service Organization) began entertaining troops during World War Two, and the Barn Party will attempt to capture some of that excitement with its special trip back in time. Additionally, hosts and hostesses wearing vintage clothing will work the lobby serving appetizers to patrons.
Show Dates & Times
Friday, November 30, 8pm
Saturday, December 1, 8pm
Sunday, December 2, 2pm (Senior Sunday $2 Off For Seniors)
Friday, December 7, 8pm
Saturday, December 8, 8pm
Sunday, December 9, 2pm
Friday, December 14, 8pm
Saturday, December 15, 8pm
Sunday, December 16, 2pm
Thursday, December 20, 8pm (Thrifty Thursday $2 Off)
Friday, December 21 8pm
Saturday, December 22, 8pm
Tickets are available at both www.farmingtonplayers.org and the box office at 248-553-2955. Adults: $18. Students: $2 off any performance. Senior Sunday: Dec 2 2pm ($2 off). Thrifty Thursday: $2 off ONLY on December 20. Group Discounts: $2 off any show with a group of ten or more people.
The Farmington Players Barn is located at 32332 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills Michigan 48334. It's the big white barn on the north side of 12 mile between Orchard Lake and Farmington Rd.
Director Rachael Rose (Waterford)
Asst. Director Mary Ann Tweedie (Novi)
Assistant Kristi Schwartz (Canton)
Musical Director Jose Reyes (Royal Oak)
Co-Producer Mary Winkler (Farmington Hills)
Co-Producer Marilyn Zerlak (Farmington Hills)
Choreographer Jarrod Henderson (Farmington Hills)
Pops Bailey Jeffery Nelson (Farmington Hills)
Stanley Joel Mapes (Livonia)
Clifton Feddington Jim Moll (Farmington Hills)
Wally Fergusson Michael Rose (Waterford)
Lou Cohn David Reinke (Novi)
Johnny Cantone Steve King (Farmington Hills)
Ginger Brooks Taylor Alfano (Livonia)
Connie Miller Grace Muawad (Grosse Pointe)
Neal Tilden Keith Firstenburg (Livonia, but grew up in New York)
Ann Collier Amy Lauter (Farmington Hills)
B.J. Gibson Joel Hunter (Commerce Township)
Geneva Lee Browne Brittany Davenport (Ann Arbor)
Zoot Doubleman Jose Reyes (Royal Oak)
Biff Baker Nick Simmonds (Livonia)
You can find The Farmington Players at www.farmingtonplayers.org and also on Facebook. The Barn began as an off-shoot of the American Association of University Women. Their first production, The Torchbearers, was performed at a local church. After performing in various city and educational locations, The Farmington Players moved into an old dairy barn located on the site of their present facility on West Twelve Mile Road. Initially, productions were staged downstairs on a dirt floor. Over the years, improvements to the original Barn transformed it into a more finished space, with the theater itself eventually moving upstairs into a traditional and finished setting. Since 1953, The Farmington Players have staged more than 192 different musicals, dramas, mysteries and comedies, all as a community theater with 100% volunteer membership. People from Farmington, Farmington Hills and beyond have come to recognize the group as a true community resource. Since the completion of its state-of-the-art facility in 2003, The Farmington Players Barn Theater has expanded its mission, serving as the site for city-sponsored events such as youth theater camps in the summer, concerts with groups as varied as Blackthorn and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and as a meeting place for various groups. The Farmington Players have been saving money over the years to enhance the onstage experience at The Barn. In November, 2009 they installed a new rigging system in the vast fly space. Show Directors are thrilled to finally have the ability to fly in flats and use drops to set scenes in a matter of seconds.
Pictured: Brittany Davenport (Ann Arbor), Grace Muawad (Grosse Pointe), Taylor Alfano (Livonia), Amy Lauter (Farmington Hills). Photos Courtesy Jim Kelly.


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How many times can you re-use the brass? When you buy commercial ammo is there anything to be aware of to be able to re-load it easier or do you purchase the brass seperately from everything else rather than re-loading commercial stuff?
I'm not really planning on re-loading anytime soon but I'm starting to shoot more and I thought maybe I'd save the brass just in case I wanted to re-load in the future. Currently shooting 9mm and .25-06. For all I know those rounds may not be very friendly to re-loading anyways. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks.


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Discussion in 'Science Fiction & Fantasy' started by MacLeod, Jan 3, 2013.
They list all the Enterprises (Even the damn B!) except for the Enterprise C?!
That is simply a crime.
While I like the Excelsior class, I like the Ambassador class too, and the refit look of the B has always seemed kind of pointless to me. Its weird they didn't put the C on there, especially since some of the ships on the list look pretty stupid.
Well, they're certainly British. The list...meh.
Excelsior class was always may favorite as well - big surprise look at my avatar.
Has anyone ever looked at the scale of the largest federation ship compared to a super stardestroyer?
Please remember that the next time you start a thread it needs a decent amount of content beyond simply posting a link.
I also like the Excelsior class, but hated the 'pot belly love handles' they gave to the B. It really mussed it the design.
Here's a video on the design evolution of the Enterprise ships (sorry, don't mean to hijack the thread by focusing on Trek ships, but the CGI shown here is impressive for each class).
A plucked chicken and big blue box number 1 and 2? I don't think so.
Kudos to whoever found the starship pics though, some of the best I've seen.
Trotting out the latest list from back in May:
1. Ambassador Class E-C-STNG
2. Leonov-2010
3. Minbari Cruiser-B5
4. Vorlon Dreadnaught-B5
5. V'Ger-STTMP
6. Nihydron ship-Voyager
7. Super Star Destroyer-SW:ESB
8. Dominion Battleship-DS9
9. Cheyenne Class-STNG
10. Romulan Warbird-STNG
11. Relativity-Voyager
12. Icarus II-Sunshine
13. Borg Cube-STNG
14. Shadow Ship-B5
15. Earthforce Omega Class Destroyer-B5
16. Alien Mothership-CETK
17. Prometheus-Prometheus
18. S'ona Battleship
19. Alien Solar sailer-Outer Limits
20. Bajoran Solar Sailer-DS9
21. Companion Cruiser-Earth:FC
22. Akira Class-STFC
23. Saurian Cityship-Voyager
24. Battlestar Galactica-BG
25. Gomtu-STNG
26. Brittania-Lensman
27. T'Plana Hath Vulcan-ST:FC
28. Enterprise D-STNG
29. Basestars-NuBSG
30. Narada-ST09
31. D'Kyr Class cruiser Vulcan-STENT
32. X-Wing-SW
33. Argonaut-Heroic Age
34. Mars-1-Red Planet
35. Nightingale 229-Supernova
36. Alien ship-B5 Thirdspace
37. Explorers ship-Explorers
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39. Enterprise Refit-STTMP
40. Tie Fighter-SW
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43. Explorer Class-B5
44. Lectroid ship-Buckaroo Banzai
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47. Antares-Defying Gravity
48. Mars 2-Mission to Mars
49. Alien ship-Alien
50. Sphere/machine-Contact
Well given that SFX is a British Magazine, that's to be expected.
Please, a Top 50 list? Is there any iconic ship that wouldn't be included in a list that big?
Any list that doesn't have the Enterprise at number one and the Falcon at number two just isn't worth my time.
The Enterprise C.
The War of the Worlds ships weren't on there, or the Planet Express.
Well maybe, considering there are 100s of ships from some of the more well known shows.
Only two or three ships per page? That's fucking annoying, I found more interesting things to do after the first three pages.
I liked the Leonov, as well as the Discovery and the ship in Avatar. And the Enterprise, the real one, from Star Trek, still counts as the most innovative attack on phallic symbolism and pointless streamlining that still incorporates a saucer motif. Babylon 5's Earth warships almost make it for the rotating midsection but the weird armaments cause too much cognitivie dissonance.
All the rest may be pleasing or not to the eye, but there's nothing beneath the surface. And therefore don't really belong on an all time list, I think.
So, they throw in images these ships supposedly look like. Why didn't they have an image of an Akira class ship as the Enterprise NX-01's doppleganger?
I like the C, but its a TV show one off.
Technically, the Enterprise B is a one-off as well. Surprised they didn't go with the Excelsior instead. It's more recognizable.
Just remember the first sentence in the article:
Or a hamburger with a pickle for the Falcon as that is the idea for its design?
No SDF-1=invalid list
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Give Detroit's newspapers some credit. They may no longer publish print editions seven days a week, but they still are producing enterprise journalism of a high order. Last February the Detroit News, after an exhaustive search of the city's tax rolls, that 47 percent of Detroit property owners did not pay their property taxes in 2011. The amount of revenue lost to the city was $246 million. It was a fine illustration of not only the feckless incompetence of the city government but also of the fact that real estate values have been declining. Many of the delinquent property owners evidently calculated that their property was worth far less than the assessed value — so let the city take it if it wants.
Today the Detroit Free Press released another excellent story, showing how the city government's debt rose to its current levels, requiring the city to declare bankruptcy. The Free Press analyzed the city's finances going back to the 1950s, when its population was 1.1 million more than it is today, and it presents a series of well-designed graphics showing the city's finances over the years in 2013 dollars.
The story makes a number of interesting points. One is that the city's debt skyrocketed under Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, mayor from 2002 to 2008 and now a convicted felon. A second point is that the city's revenues currently are less than half what they were in 1960. That's measuring them in 2013 dollars; it's possible that they're using a number that overstates inflation, but the decline is still remarkable even if it might be a bit overstated.
A third point is that the article portrays Coleman Young, mayor from 1974 to 1994, as fiscally much more conservative than many have thought. He didn't send the city toward bankruptcy, the Free Press (pronounced with Free rather than Press stressed) suggests. I think they're right, but their argument is undercut by another graphic, which shows the decline in property values. They declined (again in 2013 dollars) from $30 billion when he took office to $10 billion when he retired.
Part of the decline represents abandoned industrial property. But it also reflects a decline in real estate values -- a decline, I believe, which can only be explained by Detroit's enormous crime rate during the Young years. Essentially, housing prices never went up in nominal dollars, which means that they sharply declined in real dollars. One example: In 1948 my parents bought a two-bedroom, 1,000-square foot house, newly built, in northwest Detroit for $11,500. In 1989, for an article in U.S. News & World Report, I went back to Detroit and found that the house was worth about $15,000. Neighbors told me that if the house was abandoned, as several on the block were, it would be worth only about $3,000 -- about the same as the salvage value of the building materials and fixtures. Land in Detroit had become essentially worthless.
In the 1990s, and especially after Dennis Archer became mayor in 1994, city property values increased to about $15 billion, as the Free Press article shows. Those were also years of some decline in crime. But they were back to $9.6 billion in 2012. As a result, property tax revenue declined from a high near $1 billion in 1960 to about $200 million in 2012.
Since 1960 the city government has passed and raised its income tax, and in 1999 it passed a casino gambling tax. But income tax revenues have been falling, and total revenues, which peaked around $1.4 billion in 1972, fell to about half that in 2012. I continue to believe that crime played a bigger role than fiscal improvidence in sending Detroit toward bankruptcy, as I argued in my Aug. 14 Washington Examiner column.
Congratulations to the News and the Free Press for some excellent journalism. These articles took a lot of work and made a real contribution to understanding Detroit's plight. Journalism prizes should be in order.


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On Monday, MLS awarded Jack McBean with the first assist of his professional career for his role in Mike Magee's goal in the 16th minute of the LA Galaxy's 2-2 draw with Toronto FC.
The 18-year-old forward was able to hold up play and find Marcelo Sarvas, who connected witth Magee for the opening goal.
McBean now has two goals and one assist in six career appearances since joining the Galaxy in 2011.
The highlight of McBean's first career assist is below...


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Regan Smith will run the full Nationwide Series schedule for JR Motorsports in 2013, the team announced Wednesday.
Smith, who was released from Furniture Row Racing's Sprint Cup team earlier this month and substituted for team co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. the last two weeks at Hendrick Motorsports, will drive the No. 5 Nationwide car.
"This is an extremely good opportunity for me," Smith said in a news release. "Dale Jr. and I first started talking about the possibility of me driving for his team several years ago, but the timing never matched up to where we could make it happen.
"Now it's time. I'm happy to be a part of this organization. I don't want to just win races. I want to be the team that dominates races and contends for the championship."
The organization did not announce sponsorship but said it plans to field two full-time Nationwide cars — one for Smith and one hopefully for Cole Whitt, who is driving the team's No. 88 car this season. It previously announced a 17-race sponsorship with TaxSlayer, which included Earnhardt in a car at Daytona.
Whitt is seventh in the standings as a rookie. His teammate, Danica Patrick, is 10th.
Patrick is moving to Stewart-Haas Racing to drive a Sprint Cup car next year, and Smith will replace her as the team's other full-time driver.
Whitt would drive the No. 7 if he and the team come to an agreement for next season. The No. 88 would become a part-time car, including for those races where Earnhardt Jr. races in the series.
"We feel it is important for our sponsors, our fans, and even Dale to keep his Nationwide Series number consistent with his Cup number," said JRM co-owner Kelley Earnhardt Miller, who also handles her brother's business affairs.
"His brand is associated with the No. 88. That's what makes him distinguishable on the racetrack, so it's only natural that he drives the No. 88 all the time. To do that, we are making our No. 5 Chevrolet our full-time entry. We hope to have Cole in the No. 7 full time in 2013, and we are working hard on securing sponsorship for that."
Smith, who drove for Dale Earnhardt Inc. earlier in his career, will compete in the No. 5 JRM car in the Nationwide season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway as a teammate to Whitt and Patrick.
"Regan has always impressed me," Earnhardt said. "He gets the most of his car, no matter what he's driving or who he's driving for. He takes care of his cars and gets good finishes. With his experience and ability, we feel he can excel in our equipment.
"He has a super personality, and his ability to work with everyone here at JR Motorsports and Hendrick Motorsports will be important in getting us back to the winner's circle."


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Polaris Scales Back Dogpatch Labs as Startup Environment Evolves
Polaris Venture Partners is scaling back Dogpatch Labs, a three-year-old program to provide workspace and support for startups, closing operations in New York and Palo Alto, Calif.
The Cambridge, Mass., Dogpatch will continue, but daily operations are being handed off to a service provider. The fourth and newest Dogpatch, in Dublin, will continue as is.
The firm said the changes are in response to an evolving landscape that has seen the flowering of similar operations in Silicon Valley and New York. It also comes as venture and angel investors take a harder look at the future of the wave of consumer Internet startups launched in the last few years. Indicative of this reassessment is startup accelerator Y Combinator's decision to cut the size of its next class by about 40%.


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It all began when one homeowner wanted to take justice into his own hands. He got his friend, a retired Detroit police officer, to help look for the guys who invaded and stole from his house.
Then the pair got a tip from a neighbor, who pointed out one of the guys who was believed to have broken into the home. They tracked him down, but the teen took off down the streets.
The pair was relentless though, and stayed on him. That's when the suspect went back into a home, grabbed a gun, and turned it on the retired officer.
The officer began struggling with the teen, trying to disarm him. The officer eventually succeeded, despite the two other suspects joining in on the fight. Finally, the two were able to hold the three suspects until police arrived.
Two suspects were taken to the hospital for some injuries gotten in the fight. The other two also have injuries from the fight.


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If Lin isn't our starting PG next game then I'm going to be pissed.
OMG D'Antoni calls a timeout when we're on a run to take a lead??? What else is new, classic Dumbtoni! All he had to do was let us take the lead and NJ would of called the TO. Dumbass.
Think we might be hearing some Lin chants by the end of this one...awesome.
What ever he can do to stop our momentum..lol
D antoni do you ****ing see what Lin is doing??? He is bringing this team back dont be a idiot and make the same mistake last night keep him as PG for 2nd half please i beg you
An assist from Imam? Wow, LIN is motivating people.
OK...Lin just got the starting Job...awesome lob to Chandler---
This Jeremy Lin guy is amazing, hes the next Nash. Its Official
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RGIII, Coples I'm not being a homer I just think he's in the best position to succeed, and he might have a chip due to all the questioning of his motor.
RGIII, Coples I'm not being a homer I just think he's in the best position to succeed, and he might have a chip due to all the questioning of his motor.
Robert Griffin III: 4 votes.
Trent Richardson: 3 votes.
David Wilson: 1 vote.
Michael Floyd: 1 vote
Quinton Coples: 2 votes.
Melvin Ingram: 1 vote.
Luke Kuechly: 1 vote.
Bruce Irvin: 1 vote.
Courtney Upshaw: 1 vote.
Mychal Kendricks: 1 vote.
Dont'a Hightower: 1 vote.
Tavon Wilson: 1 vote.
RG3 and Coples lead the way as of right now.
The reason why I can't picture RG3 winning this award, is because as already mentioned, Cam Newton set the rookie bar so high in regards to being a dual threat type of QB. RG3 now has big shoes to fill. Not only that, but look at the D's he'll be facing behind an offensive line in which ranked 21st in sacks allowed. The Giants x2, talk about facing a monster front 7. The Cowboys x2, will become much improved during it's 2nd year under Rob Ryan with a full offseason. The Eagles x2, with all that talent on the defensive side of the ball, it's hard to imagine this unit doesn't bounce back this up coming season. The Steelers. The Ravens. The Bengals. Even the Saints. It's going to be extremely tough for RG3 to succeed behind that Redskins offense this up coming season.
I just love Trent Richardson's chances. The feature back of Cleveland's offense. He'll carry the entire work load, and could picture him putting up 1,500-1,300 yards with 10-15 rushing TD's. Not only that, but he's the closest thing I've seen to Adrian Peterson since AP himself coming out of school. The kid murdered the SEC, which is home to some of the fastest, strongest, best overall Defenses in the Nation; I feel he's the most battle tested of any RB coming out.
You whine about insults in a post there was none, you tell me the adults are talking, and then respond "go pick your nose."
Like I said, you trolls can't help yourselves, and on top of that, you all rode the short bus
The quote in your signature is pretty funny too...
So which part of "go pick your nose," "the adults are talking," and "stay at the kids table" does this comply with?Please debate somebody's point of view in a respectful, non-confrontational manner.
Getting back to my questions, since you originally assumed this was a serious football discussion thread, before quickly diving back to grammar school smack, why is Coples a high risk? What rookie is a "sure thing?"
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Offense: Trent Richardson
Defense: Luke Kuechly
2012's SLEEPER TEAM's
I'm going with the KC Chiefs to win the AFC West.
Why? Because on offense, they're now featuring playmakers at (just about) every skilled position. Picking up Eric Winston at RT will become a difference making for that offensive line. Now that they're on the verge of getting Jamaal Charles back, a player who missed all of last season after rushing for 1,467 (6.4 yards per carry) back in only 2010? Watch out, because their backfield is loaded after the return of Charles along with the addition of Peyton Hillis during the offseason. Perfect explosive/powerful 1-2 punch in Charles/Hillis. They're truthfully featuring a 3 headed monster rushing attack once you include Dexter McCluster. They could be on the verge of featuring the NFL's most dynamic/dangerous backfield. Look for McCluster to have a special season both rushing and receiving out of the backfield. KC's coaching staff will line that kid up everywhere as a dual threat. Getting a very solid TE in Kevin Boss should also help Cassel as a quarterback. They have, in my eyes, a top 10 talent at the WR position in Dwayne Bowe. Kid can simply feast on the outside. A 6'4/230 pound 2nd year WR in Jon Baldwin who's ready to come into his own (development wise). Seen a lot of promise out of Baldwin during his rookie season of 2011. Steve Breaston is the perfect slot WR as well, he's coming off a 61 reception, 785 receiving yard type of season. This offense is young, it's blazing fast and it's explosive. All Matt Cassel has to do, is get the ball out to these guys in open space; and watch them run to daylight. The'll put points on the board without question. Too much talent on one side of the ball not to.
The true reason on why I'm going with KC as my sleeper team, is because I've became very impressed with their defense. I loved how they've upgraded and transformed their entire defense over the years. Their front 7 is loaded with impact defensive lineman/linebackers. Their secondary is being led by a blue chip prospect/talent in Safety Eric Berry. Flowers and Arenas (from what I've seen) are also decent CB's. They have three animals at LB to say the least in Derrick Johnson (IMLB) along with a great pass rushing OLB in Tamba Hali. Can't forget about IMLB Jovan Belcher either, who's only 26 years of age while coming off consecutive seasons of 84+ tackles. A tackling machine. Landing Brandon Siler (Chargers) as a backup MLB during the offseason was a solid move for this defense, gave them solid depth behind Johnson/Belcher at IMLB. I simply love what they've done with their defensive line over the years, it's re-vamped, being led by Glenn Dorsey and Tyson Jackson (two top 5 draft picks). Both Dorsey and Jackson are starting to come into their own. I almost forgot to mention, that KC just drafted a DT by the name of Dontari Poe with the 11th overall pick of the 1st round. Just solidified their defensive front with this draft pick. It's truthfully scary what type of potential this defensive front now has. Those guys are monsters on the defensive line. Also picked up Ropati Pitoitua after being released by the Jets. He could provide solid depth for their defensive front.
I love the potential of their offense and am amazed at what they've done with that defense over the years. It's top 5 legit heading into 2012. Yes, I know that the Broncos have added Peyton Manning and the Charges are always tough to beat, but I believe they're on the verge of taking home the AFC West this up coming season.
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How many articles and blog entries have you read about what's different this year than last? Is it the team's identity? The injuries? No longer being the underdog? Well, maybe. But if I had to choose the most significant difference between the 2006 and 2007 Mets, I'd have to say it's Momentum. Meaning, this year, we just can't seem to harness it. In any factor of our game.
According to that vast font of knowledge, Wikipedia, "In general, the momentum of an object can be conceptually thought of as how difficult it is to stop the object." This year, the Mets are stoppable. Plain and simple. We have been lucky, however, that the rest of our division has been more stoppable.
The team gets one or two great wins under our belts, and then we lose 9-2 against the Phillies. It looks like we're going to sweep the Pirates, and then they embarrass us. ****–we get a man on base, or we load the bases, but then we're stopped before we can plate a dang run.
Mets. Our dear, beloved Mets. Now is the time to become unstoppable. Gather momentum. Maintain the good play. Hit in the clutch. Let one win carry to the next. Can you get to the postseason without finally harvesting some decent momentum? Sure.
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Characteristics of Races of Honey Bees
Italian Bees
Probably the most common race of honeybees in this area.
Colonies are usually large and winter well.
Very good honey producers.
Usually gentle and non-aggressive.
Swarming instinct is not especially strong.
Minimum propolis.
Keep a clean hive and are quick to get rid of the wax moth.
Queens lay all through the summer, so a large amount of stores are used for brood rearing.
Italian bees have a strong tendency to rob.
Yellow coloring with bands on the abdomen.
Caucasian Bees
Very gentle bees.
Do not swarm excessively.
Brood buildup is later in the spring.
A good honey producer, not exceptional.
Caucasians produce and use a good deal of propolis.
Brown in color.
Carniolan Bees
A very gentle race of bees.
Probably the best wintering bees.
Little use of propolis.
Builds up very rapidly in the spring.
Summer brood rearing depends on pollen and nectar flow.
Usually not inclined to rob.
These bees tend to swarm more. Probably due to rapid spring build up.
Not as productive as Italians.
Buckfast Bees
Developed by brother Adam at Buckfast Abbey, Devon, England.
Very rapid spring build up.
Very gentle bees.
Low tendency to swarm.
Low consumption of winter stores.
Well adapted to areas with damp cold winters.
Excellent honey producers.
Inclined to rob.
Midnight Bees
Hybrid bee.
Very gentle.
Developed for hobbyist beekeepers.
Not as productive as the Italian or Starline races.
Starline Bees
Hybrid bee based on Italian stock.
Rapid spring build up.
Winter well.
Good honey producers.


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text: DOI-USGS-HVO-2013-03-31T07:23:12-10:00 HawaiianVolcanoObservatory@vulcan4. 2013-03-31 07:23:12 Actual Update Public Geo Seismicity - Deformation - Volcanic activity - Gas emission - Thermal Anomaly Unknown Minor Unlikely 2013-03-31 07:23:12 2013-04-01 07:23:12 Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Kilauea Daily Update Activity Summary: There were no significant changes. Kilauea continued to erupt at its summit, where stability reigned, and in the middle east rift zone, where the Pu`u `O`o vent fed two lava flows: the Kahauale`a lava flow, which extends more than 4 km to the northeast and continued to be active over older Pu`u `O`o flows, and the Peace Day flow, which extends more than 10 km to the southeast and was entering the ocean in two main locations spanning the National Park boundary. Gas emissions remained elevated. Recent Observations at Kilauea summit: The summit tiltmeter network recorded no significant deflation or inflation. The lava lake level remained stable with minor fluctuations. The most recent (preliminary) sulfur dioxide emission rate measurement was 600 tonnes/day on March 29, 2013; this value is an average of emissions during a period where the spattering started during the measurement; IOW, the last measurements were higher than the first and spattering resumed midway during the measurement set. A very small amount of ash-sized tephra (mostly fresh spatter bits and Pele's hair) was likely carried out of the vent in the gas plume and deposited on nearby surfaces. Seismic tremor levels were low - tremor values and SO2 concentrations near the vent sporadically dropped to near-zero values when spattering was largely absent. Eight earthquakes were strong enough to be located beneath Kilauea Volcano in the past 24 hours: 1 within the Ka`oiki Pali area, 1 beneath Halema`uma`u Crater, 1 south of Halema`uma`u Crater, 1 south of the middle east rift zone, and 4 on south flank faults. Since mid-February, the GPS receivers located on either side of the summit caldera have recorded short periods of extension and contraction across the summit area mimicking the summit DI tilt events, but no significant longer-term trend; between early 2010 and mid-February 2013, these same GPS receivers recorded over 30 cm of extension. Background: The summit lava lake is deep within an ~160 m (520 ft) diameter cylindrical vent with nearly vertical sides inset within the east wall and floor of Halema`uma`u Crater. Its level has varied from about 25 m to more than 200 m (out of sight) below the floor of Halema`uma`u Crater. The vent has been mostly active since opening with a small explosive event on March 19, 2008. The surface level of the lava lake has remained mostly below the inner ledge (~31 m or 100 ft below the floor of Halema`uma`u Crater on October 29, 2012) and has risen above and flooded the ledge in October, 2012, and January, 2013. The lake level responds to summit tilt changes with the lake receding during deflation and rising during inflation. Recent Observations at the middle east rift zone vents: Within the Pu`u `O`o crater, the usual four spatter cones on the crater floor continued to glow overnight. The tiltmeter on the north flank of Pu`u `O`o cone recorded minor fluctuations with a period of positive change coincident with afternoon rains. Seismic tremor levels near Pu`u `O`o remained low. The most recent (preliminary) sulfur dioxide emission rate measurement was 500 tonnes/day on March 29, 2013, from all east rift zone sources; these values have typically been between 200 and 300 t/d from November through January and 200-400 t/d through February. Two lava flows (Peace Day and Kahauale`a) were fed by lava tubes extending from Pu`u `O`o: Peace Day lava flow activity on the pali and the coastal plain continued in several areas with no significant changes - a patch of active breakouts just above the pali about 5 km (3 mi) southeast from Pu`u `O`o (visible in occasional satellite images and from the Kalapana Viewing Area but not in our Webcams), and several branches on the coastal plain. The main branch of the Peace Day flow continued to enter the ocean at two locations (inside and outside Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park). A narrow flow branch to the west was active as scattered breakouts extending close to the coast within Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. HAZARD ALERT: Lava entering the ocean builds lava deltas. The lava delta and adjacent areas are some of the most hazardous areas on the flow field. Frequent delta/bench collapses give little warning, can produce explosions capable of throwing both dense and molten rocks hundreds of meters (yards) in all directions (inland as well as out to sea), and can produce damaging local waves. The steam plume produced by lava entering the ocean contains fine lava fragments and an assortment of acid droplets that can be harmful to your health. The rapidly changing conditions near the ocean entry have been responsible for many injuries and a few deaths. The Kahauale`a flow remained active along the north base of the 2007 perched channel over older flows from the 30-year ongoing eruption with scattered activity to the northeast from Pu`u `O`o more than 4.4 km (2.7 mi) across the Kahauale`a NAR and into Wao Kele o Puna Forest Reserve. Over the past several days, the flow has advanced very slowly, if at all, but was visible in the PNcam expanding its northern margin over older Pu`u `O`o flows yesterday. Background: The eruption in Kilauea's middle east rift zone started with a fissure eruption on January 3, 1983, and continued with few interruptions at Pu`u `O`o Cone, or temporarily from vents within a few kilometers to the east or west. A fissure eruption on the upper east flank of Pu`u `O`o Cone on Sept. 21, 2011, drained the lava lakes and fed a lava flow (Peace Day flow) that advanced southeast through the abandoned Royal Gardens subdivision to the ocean within Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park in early December 2011. Since late December 2011, the flows have remained intermittently active on the pali and the coastal plain and finally re-entered the ocean starting on November 24, 2012. The Kahauale`a flow started from the spatter cone/lava lake at the northeast edge of the Pu`u `o`o crater floor in mid-January, 2013, and advanced north to the base of the cone before turning to the northeast and splitting at the base of the 2007 perched channel. In general, activity waxes with inflation and wanes with deflation. Hazard Summary: East rift vents and flow field - near-vent areas could erupt or collapse without warning with spatter and/or ash being wafted within the gas plume; potentially-lethal concentrations of sulfur dioxide gas may be present within 1 km downwind of vent areas. All recently active lava flows are within Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, adjacent State land managed by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, and private property; the lava flows do not pose a hazard to any structures not already within the County-declared mandatory evacuation zone. Lava deltas, which can collapse into the ocean without warning, are extremely hazardous and should be avoided (see HAZARD ALERT above). Kilauea Crater - ash and Pele's hair can be carried several kilometers downwind; potentially-lethal concentrations of sulfur dioxide can be present within 1 km downwind. Viewing Summary: East rift zone flow field - Most of the flow field is within the closed-access Kahauale'a Natural Area Reserve (NAR) and the abandoned Royal Gardens subdivision and can only be viewed from the air. A small part of the western flow field near the coast in within Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park (see below for access info). Under favorable weather conditions, active flows-when present-can be seen from the County Viewing Area at Kalapana (Lava hotline 961-8093). <u>Pu`u `O`o Cone and Kilauea Crater - these areas are within Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park; Park access and viewing information can be found at http://www.nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/lava2.htm. http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov Volcano Alert Level=WATCH Aviation Color Code=ORANGE Kilauea volcano Hawaii and Pacific Ocean HI 19.421 -155.287 CAVW=1302-01-


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i want to get hut m dick
i like girlz i like.........kissing & anal...........
This vid really turned me on. I love it when the little one sits on the milf's lap :P
hi.......sexy ladies
I want to share your bed
Wow I want want to sex like that
That red haired slut has beautiful pussy lips, I'd love suck her pussy all day long.
I only wack it to lesbian porn because I love women.
this redhead is absolutely gorgeous
Потрясающее видео... Я тоже хочу такую взрослую соблазнительницу... Класс...
Wooh, there are morge girls watching this then i expected. I just thaught that only guys watched porn lol
It's so hot ... I love
the mature one is the tall red head the young one is the short girl
nicce kissing
this make my pussy wer!!!!!! ;)
I just turned lesbian.
Accepting a drink from the woman who's tryign to molest you? Brilliant...
Omg I'll love too wank over the girl read dresses knivkers
very sexy ladies, very hot, i love these ladies !!!
I Want someone to lick me like that some pussy sounds good
lorelei lee
oh no
Look at the comments there mostly ALL THE SAME
oh simon mucho chigon videos guys
This is an incredibly hot scene. Both girls are fucking delicious and my cock was throbbing
xxx sex
xxx sex
xxx sex
oh , soooooooooo sexy
These women are a pair of sexy Gorgeous smoking Hot Busty attractive mamas!
I'd so love a 3 way with 2 lovelies like that.
looks very good i am not sure thats a movie i want make a movie Dr.MatthewGDerhammer
where should i move
no comments since 2010? nice scene--they werent "drunk" great labia on the milf
At the end I would of smashed her ass with my face I would have sex with her every day
I would fucking make her faces it me I'll never move out the short girls ass never
Beautiful, need more women to teach the younger for the pure love.Great make out.
Id love to fuck both of them
The redhead needs to seduce my wife. lol
excellent video
Redhead your pussy is gorgeous ...mmmmoh
buy them a bed....it is more confortable .....and better for your back and knees
My upset is wet and tingly! I'm a lesbian and I love it!!!
I wish i had someone to fuck like these girls
Awesome ladies........
hi i love that fuck 2 girls
i want to fuck young girl ass
My boyfriend does that to me he just sits his hand on my vagina and we make out xx
Quite a nice clip actually. Yummy to watch. Made me horny! Unfortunately the constant fake moaning by the young girl took away from the essence. Why is it that young things ooooh and aaaaaahhhh and older chicks totally get into it without the dramatics? gimme an older chick any day. YOung women are all plastic and fake these days.
It's my favourite film!
Great video - very sensual lesbian sex - I love the fact that they kept their panties on and licked and fingered around them. Both have lovely fleshy lips - areally sexy video
its ok with me!
video was good,but could have been better if the kissing was longer in duration and more intense.!! open mouth deep kissing with close up saliva swap* it is so sexy to watch pretty woman kiss with great passion!!!! **lesbian video expert-girlyspit**
someone wanna fuck?
I love these Ferro lesbian vids! Soooo hot!
@Matthew, just 'cause the younger girl looked classy it doesn't make her old or look specially older.
They should change the title from seduces to intoxicates
Jeez, took the girl long enough. Man im so horny, its crazy. God im jealous...:/
They both seem to live in my country... Muah :))
now that was somewhat believable...um, except for that ending, of course. 2 GORGEOUS women, especially the "older" one. When the blonde's inhibitions started to melt & her passion took over, I got rock hard..& stayed that way the whole time
Thats not a mature.Its a MILF!
I can't help but feel a little mis-lead by the title... really wasn't expecting to see two 40 year old trannies!
How is the name of the young girl?
The chick in red dress has a perfect ass. AWESOME
tres belles sexe
I just love this video...she gets what she wants!
What language is this?
how the fuk can dey jus sit down and carry on drinkin ? if dat was me id be like cya later love. musta been bare akward.
i would like you makeup me disguized into a real woman please
porque no hay videos de chinitas
me gusta la joven
Which one is the mature and which one is the young one? They both look like old busted hoes.
very good
they both got there ways.
Shame she had to be drunk...
shes gonna get her way, one way or another.
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text: Hey all. I know this has been discussed on this forum before in the past, but I was looking for a little more information on the topic of minimalist shoes for tennis. And the vivobarefoot shoes just aren't an option for me unfortunately It's kind of a unique situation in that I can't wear the vivobarefoot shoes... they don't come in my size. The vibram komodosports don't either (I'd wear a size 38 if they did). I wish those did come in my size, as my size 38 KSOs are awesome! I'm a small guy, with size 7 (US) shoes, so finding shoes in my size is difficult enough.. finding minimalist shoes in my size is really difficult... now finding minimalist shoes that are good for tennis in my size.. well... You get the picture So I'm looking for any recommendations of shoes that are good minimalist tennis shoes, last long enough on the courts, and are good for lateral movement on the courts. Anyone had any good experiences with any particular types or have any suggestions?


text: JSC2012-E-103025 (16 July 2012) -- The Orion team loads a test version of the spacecraft into a C-17 in preparation for a parachute drop test at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. The main objective of the latest drop test is to determine how the entire system would respond if one of the three main parachutes inflated too quickly. Photo credit: NASA


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The Festive Season is fast approaching and with it an enormous plateful of holiday hungerlust. But why waste stomach space on turkey and potatoes when there's a whole world of flavour to explore? We're talking sizzling Thai stir-fry at a street market stall, ceviche classes from a top Peruvian chef or a hands-on intro to Venetian cheese making.
These are real-world experiences with a foodie twist: one part culture, one part adventure and three parts delicious. From bite-sized trips to gastronomic odysseys, we'll get you munching, sipping and slurping the local way.
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- Authentic home-cooked feasts with local families
- Behind-the-scenes food tours to meet artisanal producers
- Beverage tastings; from mezcal to malbec
- Plenty of included meals at authentic local restaurants
- The perks of travelling with a bunch of fellow food enthusiasts
- All the cultural highlights and action-packed adventure of our regular itineraries
Our Food Adventure trip styles
Real Food Adventures
8-15 days
These are cross-country food tours designed to fully immerse you in a destination's food scene. Taste the freshest market produce, meet artisanal producers, find the best street food and learn the subtle changes in regional cuisine. But although these trips are packed with flavour, we haven't left out the essence of Intrepid travel: each real food adventure is filled with cultural exploration, historic highlights and plenty of grassroots travel. They're just seasoned to perfection - food travel at its best!
Bite-Sized Breaks
2-3 days
If you're looking to take a bite from a particular region and don't have a lot of time to do it, Bite-Sized Breaks are for you. They're more focussed food itineraries, usually 2-3 days each, which dig down into the heart of a specific area. Whether it's Beijing's street market scene, Lima's distinct local flavour or the cooking techniques of Northern India. They make a tasty add-on to a longer itinerary, delving a little deeper into what makes a region's cooking unique. While these food tours may be a little shorter, they pack a punch.
Urban Appetisers
2-6 hours
These are our compact food tours, carefully designed to pack the most flavour into the shortest time. When you arrive in a new city, it's always a challenge to unearth the most authentic local cuisine. But with Urban Appetisers, we'll give you a quick 3-4 hour intro into the hidden gems and secret bars that really make a place tick. Cook up a storm in a local family's own kitchen, kebab crawl your way through Istanbul, or find the trendiest eats in the backstreets of Brooklyn.
Our Food Adventure trips
Expect to eat the local way. We didn't call these trips 'food adventures' for nothing. Forget Michelin stars and 20-course degustations – our local leaders will help you get behind the scenes of a local food culture, track down the freshest street food, discover the most authentic local restaurants and reveal the traditions and techniques that make these destinations so deliciously mouth-watering. From lining up with locals for fresh tortillas in a Mexican market to hopping between Logrono's thriving tapas bars, they'll show you local food from the perspective of those who eat it every day.
All of our food trips have been designed with one thing in mind – experiencing the best local food on the planet. But we all know that there's much more to food than just eating it – so whether it's browsing markets for fresh produce, sizzling up a storm in a cooking class or meeting a local street-food legend, we've stuffed your plate to the brim. And once you've devoured all the local food you can handle, we've made sure our Food Adventures are rolled up into a burrito with the lot so you won't miss out on the iconic sights and authentic cultural experiences that are found on all our Intrepid trips.
Like all Intrepid itineraries, we've made sure our food trips provide free time between activities, allowing you to digest a destination either with your group or on your own. You might spend the morning exploring a buzzing local market with your guide and cooking a delicious local dish with your group before heading off on your own to wander the marbled halls of a museum or cycling through ancient alleys. We've also left plenty of mealtimes free of organised activities, which gives you the flexibility to 'get your gourmet on' at a fine dining restaurant or simply seek out your own 'real food' adventure. Needless to say, your leader will be there every step of the way with suggestions and recommendations.
Sometimes, the best way to eat like a local is to travel like one too. That could mean jumping on a boat to discover the flavours of the Mekong Delta, riding the Tokyo subway to a sake bar or rattling along in a rickshaw in pursuit of Agra's finest chaats. We love to use local transport because it gives us a chance to experience everyday local life from a new perspective.
Whether you're spending the night in an ancient fortress or in the home of a local family, most of our trips include a memorable overnight stay that is designed to make your trip extra memorable. When we do choose to use hotels, all of our accommodation options are in our Original style, which means a mix of 2-3 star establishments that are safe, clean and comfortable.
It goes without saying that by eating in local restaurants, buying things from street-side sellers and using local guides, our trips help support local economies. But that's just the start of it. Many of our itineraries incorporate visits to community projects and we offer carbon offsetting on all of our food trips. Above all, we are committed to a style of travel that is culturally, environmentally and socially responsible.


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Steadily, the number of households that can view Time Warner Cable's newest sports networks is growing.
On Thursday, Time Warner reached a deal with Bright House Networks to carry both Time Warner Cable SportsNet and spanish language station Time Warner Cable Deportes.
"Our partners at Bright House Networks value Southern California sports as much as we do and we're excited to work with them to bring Lakers, Galaxy and Sparks games and programming to our viewers," said David Rone, President, Time Warner Cable Sports in a statement. "We're extremely happy to work with Bright House Networks to bring sports fans in Southern California Time Warner Cable SportsNet and Time Warner Cable Deportes."
Bright House is the sixth largest owner and operator of cable systems in the U.S. and is one of the predominant cable operators in the Bakersfield, California area.


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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA CIVIL DIVISION CASE NO.: CA07-1243 CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, vs. JEAN-JACQUES CAROUL, et al., Defendants. NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated the 12 day of Feb., 2008, and entered in Case No. CA07-1243, of the Circuit Court of the 7TH Judicial Circuit in and for St. Johns County, Florida, wherein CITIMORTGAGE, INC., is the Plaintiff and JEAN- JACQUES CAROUL; TAMMY LYNN CAROUL; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS UNKNOWN TE- NANT(S) IN POSSESSION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY are defendants. I will sell to the highest and best bidder for cash at the FRONT DOOR OF ST. JOHNS COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER at the St. Johns County Courthouse in St. Augustine, Florida, at 12:00 NOON on the 13 day of March, 2008, the following described property as set forth in said Final Judgment, to wit: LOT 18, BLOCK 8, SANTA ROSA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 3, PAGES 146 THROUGH 149, INCLUSIVE, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FLORIDA. ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY OWNER AS THE DATE OF THE LIS PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE. Dated this 14 day of Feb. 2008. Cheryl Strickland Clerk of The Circuit Court By Linda G. Barton Deputy Clerk ATTENTION: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Mary Bratos, Court Administration 904-827-5617, 4010 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084. If you are voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8770. THIS IS NOT A COURT INFORMATION LINE. L470-8 Feb. 19, 26, 2008
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Corporate Media
Censor Ron Paul's Debate Success
Ron Paul won the debate hands down - all the polls show it - but the establishment media are loathe to report it, because if a tree falls in the forest and the corporate press choose not to report on it then it doesn't make a sound.
After several days of voting, the online MSNBC poll has Ron Paul leading in every single positive category, proving that the vast majority think he won the debate. In an ABC News poll, well over 7,000 voted for the Congressman with Giuliani and Romney receiving a paltry 100 votes each. In a CSPAN poll, 69% voted for Ron Paul, with his nearest contender garnering just 9% of the vote.
Many would attribute this to be a reflection of focused online activism rather than overall national opinion, but the fact is that Paul was way ahead of the other candidates in the hours after the debate ended and before the polls had been widely publicized by websites supportive of the Texas Congressman.
This tells us that the American people are crying out for a real conservative and Ron Paul would be a serious contender for the White House if the media afforded him equal coverage with the likes of Romney, McCain and Giuliani.
However, as Alex Wallenwein points out in his OpEdNews.com article, the establishment media completely ignored public sentiment and handed the victory to either McCain or Romney, barely even mentioning Ron Paul's sterling performance and popular approval.
"Unsurprisingly, not a single report of the actual political news story of the decade, namely, that a virtually unknown "dark horse" beats even the media favorite Romney handily - and utterly crushes the rest of the field," writes Wallenwein.
Readers tell us that ABC didn't even include Ron Paul on their original list and his name was only added to the poll after furious calls to ABC's head office. This website also claims that comments on ABC's message boards expressing outrage at the fact that Paul had been censored were soon deleted.
Even the usually much vaunted Keith Olbermann and his MSNBC co-host Chris Matthews ignored Ron Paul's clear anti-war stance in claiming that none of the Republican candidates opposed the occupation of Iraq.
As if we needed a reminder, the aftermath of the GOP debate has taught us that the path to the Oval office is off-limits to any candidate who is not bought and paid for by special interests and the corporate media. Barely a handful of pre-approved identikit lackeys are selected and lavished with dominant media coverage while anyone who stands for real issues or offers a viable alternative is shunned and censored.
Ron Paul's message of getting government out of our personal lives, destroying the IRS and returning to a founding father foreign policy of avoiding foreign entanglements is clearly evergreen and craved for by a huge chunk of informed, engaged and active American citizens.
Trust in mainstream media has rapidly eroded for the best part of a decade and their credibility is shot. We need to continue to use the Internet to create synergy with the burning desire of the people to restore constitutional values and ensure that the corporate press can censor Ron Paul no more, save they expose the fact that they are complicit in completely undermining the democratic process in America.
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text: I guess this will be a recurrent them for many weeks this season but it definitely works here. First up Washington. Terrible record and we play them 3-4 more times this year but they've improved a lot as of late with the return of Wall. How we handle them will play a big part in this season's story. Next up Memphis. 'Nuff said. Getting nostalgic seeing big Ed on all the early Open Gym shows. And then a rematch with the Knicks who will be a bit more aware of us now. The fun never stops. Wish us well.


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For three years, IUCN worked with SNV-Netherlands Development Organisation and WWF-Mediterranean Programme Office on the implementation of the Environment for People in the Dinaric Arc cooperation programme.
The programme was designed to improve transboundary environmental conservation and governance in the Dinaric Arc – a region of South-Eastern Europe encompassing a large portion of the Western Balkans between the Adriatic Sea and the Pannonian Plain. Stemming from the Dinaric Arc Initiative, and most recently from the Big Win for Dinaric Arc joint statement, this programme proved to be an important step in bringing countries closer to finding solutions for increasing environmental challenges.
The Environment for People in the Dinaric Arc programme was not the first project to promote transboundary cooperation in the region but it was one of the first to focus on nature conservation and local communities including on-the-ground work in six transboundary sites in each country of the Western Balkans.
After the separation of former Yugoslavia, relations between the countries have been maintained, yet over time differences in management, governance and development processes have grown. The long isolation of Albania has created a strong divide in people's mind and has separated the country from its neighbours, although the country is currently getting closer to its neighbours.
The Environment for People in the Dinaric Arc programme re-established and strengthened the links between the countries at local level in order to foster sustainable development of rural communities on the basis of the conservation of biological diversity and maintaining traditional landscapes. The programme created a solid basis for cooperation in its six programme sites and increased the understanding of the benefits of transboundary cooperation urging local institutions to take leadership in the cooperation process. The stakeholder meetings organized in each site were a crucial step in this process leading to bilateral agreements for future cooperation according to a transboundary sites' joint vision.
The programme supported the implementation of site action plans that led to a number of outputs such as a tourist map of Sutjeska National Park, a marked and signposted trail in Durmitor National Park; biodiversity field studies in the upper part of Dinara Mountain, cross border festivals, etc. Small scale initiatives with local ownership are a powerful tool for developing a spirit of collaboration, sharing know-how and building skills for the implementation of larger cross-border actions. Concrete joint actions and initiatives implemented by local stakeholders built the trust, cohesion and created the foundations for further cooperation among actors at local and regional level.
A major regional conference within the project helped the networking process in the region and promoted other international initiatives fostering transboundary cooperation. A sound capacity building programme was developed in the form of trainings, workshops, study visits and environmental awareness campaigns targeting key issues and key actors. All this, combined with the production of high quality publications, has increased the knowledge and understanding of the concept of transboundary coopertion, the application of international criteria in nature conservation such as the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM and the IUCN Protected Area management categories system, the planning and development of sustainable tourism in protected areas, civic engagement in nature resource management and maintenance of traditional land use practices.
Thanks to the programme, local communities became aware of the value of the cultural and natural heritage, cross-border initiatives at different levels were initiated, and countries received support on the implementation of European Union legal frameworks with the creation of two local action groups within the EU Rural Development LEADER approach.
IUCN believes that this programme has been an effective instrument to influence change, behaviours and interactions for long-lasting transboundary cooperation and will continue to work towards this goal.


text: I've just watched again the second season episode "Cardassians" paying closer attention to the boy's fate than I did the first time round, and I still can't get my head around how the decision was reached to send him "home" to Cardassia. We don't know how old Rugal is supposed to be but he looks about fifteen. He was orphaned at the age of four. He has never even seen his home planet as he wasn't born there. So Cardassia isn't his home in any meaningful sense of the word, and the only close familial bonds are those forged with his adotive parents. Of course you have to sympathize with Pa'Dar, but after all that time he simply has no right to claim Rugal like a possession. Well, according to his own understanding, he does, since one assumes in Cardassian society, the blood claim trumps all others, and the technicality of biological relation can't be denied. However, Rugal was legally adopted under Bajoran law, which was the only law applying at the time, and he is now on a joint Bajoran-Federation run station where Cardassian law also has no authority. Most importantly, what about Rugal's feelings in the matter?? Surely these should be considered above all else, and it is obvious where he wants to stay. We're not shown how the final decision is actually reached, but Sisko's justification for it in his logbook entry sounds lame and unconvincing. Rugal has been "the victim of a conspiracy" - true - and it is "time for his healing to begin". Excuse me?? How does it help the boy to be ripped out of the only familiar environment he knows, to be taken away from people who care for him and have shown him nothing but love and affection? The conspiracy has nothing to do with anything as far as his wellbeing is concerned, and there can be precious little good to come out of a relationship with a father who shows up in your life like an officially sanctioned kidnapper. According to the much vaunted Federation ethic, Rugal's welfare and therefore his own stated wishes should have been the prime consideration and guiding principle here. The Federation certainly doesn't subscribe to Cardassian notions of right and wrong in matters of jurisdiction. That's why I can't for the life of me understand this judgement. It seems to go against the Federation's own ideals - i.e. no coercion, no individuals made to suffer intentionally. Was Rugal just used as a kind of diplomatic bartering chip, a goodwill gesture,as it were, to an uneasy ally? ... ...Certainly, Rugal should have learned something of his heritage beyond the crimes that his people committed, and it would be good for him to get to know some of his blood relatives. However I believe this should have taken the form of arranging visits by them on Bajor, or on the station. Simply taking him off to live with effective strangers in a strange place can only be traumatizing and there's no reasonable justification for it.


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nyk_nyk....what is horrible that showed bad instinct of understanding the game is we (Knicks) have been outscored in all 8 quarters vs the Miami Heat....all the combination of lineups headcoach Woody put out on the court fail to outscore the Heat in every quarter of this postseason series.
We have 4 decent double-diget scorers on this Knicks team in "Novak, JR, Melo, and Stat", our PG Davis, Bibby, and Shump could not get our 4 scorers to outscore the Heat in any of the last 8 quarters.
If u dont know how bad it looks to be outscored in 8 straight quarters....
Stat's home is just a couple hour drive away from Miami stadium, Stat committed an act on himself, where he will not be flying back with the team, or be at practice on Tuesday or Wednesday, or play in Thursday game.
Why coach Woody never put Tyson Chandler & Jefferies in the same lineup after their great crunchtime performance within Lin-Sanity 7 game win streak? The two frontcourt players co-exist to gell well for 8 & 10 minute straight in a quarter. Tyson & Jefferies had Shump change all his foolish decision-making while on the court with them, when u look what Tyson/Jefferies leadership did for "Novak & Lin", u should know they couldve done the same for Toney Douglas foolish Dantoni ways.
Now Woody is force to put Tyson & Jefferies in the same lineup with Melo leadership....how it will turnout depends on Melo, after Tyson/Jeff/Douglas outscore the Heat in a quarter???
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It looks like Steatoda bipunctata ,sometimes called a false widow spider .
It could be one of the other Steatoda species ,but the markings seem to fit with this species.
Thanks for the help! I googled steatoda grossa and found a matching picture on the San Diego natural history museum website. So looks like this is the answer!


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Dear friends
I am new into programming. I have some questions if you can help me to write a programming code for me. i will be very thankful to you !
Q1. Write a program that prints the sizes of the fundamental types, a few pointer
types, and a few enumerations of your choice. Use the sizeof operator.
Q2. Write a program that prints out the letters a .. z and the digits 0 9
and their ASCII values (in decimal).
Q3. Modify the previous program by writing a function for printing the characters such that
a. it accepts three arguments; the first argument is the first character to be printed and the second is the last character to be printed. The third argument is an integer value, which controls the printing mode (Character or ASCII).
b. Use an enumerated type to specify the printing mode values.
c. Create a header file to declare the function and the enumerated type and a source file for implementing the function. Write your main function in a separate file and properly include the header file.
Q4. Write a function that swaps two floating point values.


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