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Players to watch: Daniela Anastasi (La Jolla), Cara Baker (Coronado), Lauren Bermudez (Brawley), Jamie Binns (Scripps Ranch), Hana Bradshaw (Rancho Bernardo), Sarah Cho (Torrey Pines), Sandy Choi (Torrey Pines), Alicia Clark (Our Lady of Peace), Raquel Ek (Rancho Bernardo), Madeleine Garay (La Jolla), Paris Griffith (Del Norte), Amanda Kahn (Carlsbad), Hannah Kim (Otay Ranch), Marissa Liang (La Jolla), Minjia Luo (Torrey Pines), Mallory Muehlbauer (Mission Vista), Shannon Oh (Carlsbad), Jennifer Peng (Torrey Pines), Michelle Picca (Mission Vista), Manci Rasmussen (La Jolla), Brianna Rodriguez (Sweetwater), Pailin Ruttanasupagid (Torrey Pines), Julia Sander (Vista), Melanie Stark (Christian), Alana Uriell (Carlsbad), Natalie Vivaldi (Rancho Buena Vista), Crystal Wang (Our Lady of Peace).
Season outlook: While Torrey Pines is the overwhelming favorite for the section tile, Carlsbad looks poised to bid for one of the section's two team berths in the Southern California Regional tournament after missing out by two shots last year. Also coming off section tourney showings are returning runner-up Rancho Bernardo and Our Lady of Peace.
After an early summer filled with junior golf tournaments, Torrey Pines High senior Sandy Choi left for a trip to her native South Korea without her clubs. Purposely.
It was time to visit with family and friends for nearly a month and to take a break from golf in a year filled with top high school accomplishments.
"It was really relaxing because I didn't have to worry about anything," said Choi, the reigning San Diego Section individual champion and a member of the two-time defending state title team. "But I was kind of stressed because I knew that I had the golf season coming up after that. Still, that's OK."
Before departing for her homeland, Choi competed in the Wyndham Cup at Bay Hill in Orlando, Fla., among the nation's top 40 boys and girls divided into East and West teams. She was part of two wins over three rounds in a 25-25 team tie.
"That was a really good experience, the best tournament of the year," said Choi, who has committed to Duke for college golf. "Everyone was a top player, and we had a lot of fun."
Choi has entered the high school season prepared to bid for further entries in the record book.
On the way to last season's section crown, Choi set a course mark and a personal best with a 7-under-par 63 in the first round at Escondido Country Club. She followed with a 67 to secure the title and tie the mark of 10-under for the two tourney rounds, set in 2009 by Carlsbad's Rachel Morris, now a USC junior.
Next came a 2-under 70 for the Southern California Regional championship at The Golf Club at Rancho California in Murrieta as Torrey Pines placed second to qualify for the state tourney.
"Before the (postseason), my game wasn't that good," Choi said. "I shot in the 40s over nine holes three times. So I really worked on my game and got prepared."
Such ability to meet challenges has been a hallmark of Choi's play.
"Her course management is probably the best I've seen," Falcons coach Chris Drake said. "If Sandy gets into trouble, she knows how to get out of it without costing herself too many strokes. She plays smart and knows what she wants to do."
For Choi and fellow senior captain Minjia Luo, this season also offers the chance to complete a sweep of section team titles during their prep careers.
"It's an honor to be on a really good team because that's really supportive," Choi said. "Even though we compete against each other, we still hope for each other's best."
For her part, she's both rested and ready.Copyright © 2018, The San Diego Union-Tribune


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I'm only about halfway through disc three of this, but HOLY SHIT. This is much better than the Bitches Brew set, which I wasn't crazy about anyway, and better than the In A Silent Way set, which I was and am crazy about. This really does top everything. And in the right mood, man, it tops EVERYTHING. It's the best music you've ever heard. I have been listening to it since I popped in disc one, and will not likely stop until I have heard it all. Not a lot of things make me sit still for seven hours. This is insanely good. No, really.
I like Matos' review. Thanks for that.
― kenan, Sunday, 18 November 2007 01:56 (ten years ago) Permalink
Somebody hook a brotha up.
― The Reverend, Sunday, 18 November 2007 02:12 (ten years ago) Permalink
Tall order, brotha... this is a lot of bits to upload. (Checking sizes...) Even at 192, it's about 600 megs.
― kenan, Sunday, 18 November 2007 02:17 (ten years ago) Permalink
If you do, I promise not to start any threads or polls for a week.
― Oilyrags, Sunday, 18 November 2007 02:21 (ten years ago) Permalink
Aiight... check your mail, both of you.
― kenan, Sunday, 18 November 2007 02:33 (ten years ago) Permalink
kenan, I kiss you.
― The Reverend, Sunday, 18 November 2007 03:01 (ten years ago) Permalink
Fuck that, I make sweet love to you, in a platonic way, of course.
― The Reverend, Sunday, 18 November 2007 03:02 (ten years ago) Permalink
gis for platonic sweet love
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Sunday, 18 November 2007 03:04 (ten years ago) Permalink
That looks about right.
― The Reverend, Sunday, 18 November 2007 03:06 (ten years ago) Permalink
Please, both of you, do not bother.
I'm finding that Matos' characterization of disc 4 as "something to stretch out on" is half true -- the first 32-minute track is still pretty hot, but "He Loved Him Madly" is 32 minutes of just niiiice. Not melodic, oh no, never that, but niiiice. Then "Maiysha" at the start of disc 5 eases you back in, before it all goes wonderfully pear-shaped again.
― kenan, Sunday, 18 November 2007 03:10 (ten years ago) Permalink
This is offtopic, but, "pear-shaped" is an idiom I've read on ilx a bit that I don't really understand. Could you take a stab at explaining what you mean by it?
― Oilyrags, Sunday, 18 November 2007 03:14 (ten years ago) Permalink
listening now. only on disc 1 so far. my local store had a 20% off sale and this was sitting there beckoning alluringly. I had only come in to get the new Robert Wyatt but I am probably never going to see this for $96 again. hell yeah the sax on "Rated X" is rockin me.
― sleeve, Sunday, 18 November 2007 03:16 (ten years ago) Permalink
"pear-shaped" is an idiom I've read on ilx a bit that I don't really understand
Britishers use it to mean "not right," and usually "very wrong," like... I dunno... the plan in The Italian Job. But it's an evocative phrase by itself, I think. Not round, not perfect, a bit... pear-shaped. Just a little off. Doesn't have to be a bad thing.
― kenan, Sunday, 18 November 2007 03:22 (ten years ago) Permalink
I've heard it on Doctor Who and never known what the hell it meant. Thanks dude.
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Sunday, 18 November 2007 03:29 (ten years ago) Permalink
further comments on disc 1...
wow that wasn't Rated X but I swear it was similar. Wasn't there an extended single CD of OTC that had some of these longer pieces like the "Helen Butte/Mr Freedom X" unedited master?
― sleeve, Sunday, 18 November 2007 03:39 (ten years ago) Permalink
cranking this right now. geez louise, some of this stuff is INTENSE.
― tylerw, Wednesday, 30 April 2008 18:43 (nine years ago) Permalink
And some of this stuff MEANDERS.
― tylerw, Wednesday, 30 April 2008 18:48 (nine years ago) Permalink
I guess that's what I paid for.
― tylerw, Wednesday, 30 April 2008 18:49 (nine years ago) Permalink
I dunno, I don't hear it as meandering...certainly it meanders a fuck of a lot less than parts of The Complete Bitches Brew Sessions ("Guinivere" fucking defines interminable).
― Sara Sara Sara, Wednesday, 30 April 2008 19:13 (nine years ago) Permalink
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― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Sunday, 29 April 2012 12:23 (five years ago) Permalink
Given that this period of Miles is probably top 2 or 3 all time in terms of importance to my own development as a musician and listener, I'm not entirely sure how I never bought this.
― Naive Teen Idol, Monday, 30 April 2012 04:33 (five years ago) Permalink
maybe because it's crazy expensive? anyway, yeah, i love hearing the uncut jams from the various bands from this era. but in the end, i think it makes me appreciate the albums even more. teo macero and miles were really onto something incredible when they constructed the LPs.
― tylerw, Monday, 30 April 2012 13:50 (five years ago) Permalink
Ordered this used for $85 just a coupla weeks ago, looking forward to seeing it in the mailbox anyday now (except it probably won't fit)!
― Race Against Rockism (Myonga Vön Bontee), Monday, 30 April 2012 23:14 (five years ago) Permalink
Where do people come out on Teo Macero?Listening to this box on Spotify, I'm struck by how little editing there actually seems to have been on On the Corner. Listening to the "unedited master" of the title cut, you're almost ten minutes in before you hear something different from the edited master (McLaughlin soloing, organ noodling, Miles with the quiet introduction when the band brings it down a bit). As a college student when I first heard this stuff, I had been under the impression that Teo was splicing whole rhythm sections under solos from different tracks. What seems to be revealed here is that far more of the magic happened live in the studio (or at an overdub session) -- certainly compared to Bitches Brew anyway, where Teo was looping whole phrases to create melodies and the like.
I'd be interested to see Bob Belden's "tribute" to Teo Macero in the box. Given how disparaging Bill Laswell has been about Teo's work, and Macero's displeasure with these "complete sessions" boxes being released at all, it makes me wonder if Belden's essay was a substantive rebuttal or more a matter of politics.
― Naive Teen Idol, Friday, 15 February 2013 23:18 (four years ago) Permalink
Didn't know Laswell was disparaging about Teo's work!
― Tarfumes The Escape Goat, Friday, 15 February 2013 23:29 (four years ago) Permalink
Where do people come out on Teo Macero?Listening to this box on Spotify, I'm struck by how little editing there actually seems to have been on On the Corner. Listening to the "unedited master" of the title cut, you're almost ten minutes in before you hear something different from the edited master
huh? there's an edit right at the beginning. The album version actually starts at about 0:47 of the unedited master, but it's an alternate mix with the solo turned down. you can hear the bleed faintly in the background. Then at about 0:32 on the album version you can hear the edit where it goes back to what's actually the beginning of the unedited master (about 3 secs in to be precise).
― wk, Saturday, 16 February 2013 00:50 (four years ago) Permalink
― Brad C., Saturday, 16 February 2013 01:24 (four years ago) Permalink
huh? there's an edit right at the beginning. The album version actually starts at about 0:47 of the unedited master, but it's an alternate mix with the solo turned down. you can hear the bleed faintly in the background. Then at about 0:32 on the album version you can hear the edit where it goes back to what's actually the beginning of the unedited master (about 3 secs in to be precise).
Correct you are. The groove seems to obscure them a bit. I'm still stunned when I look at Bob Belden's explanations of the edits to "Pharaoh's Dance" -- in some ways, I was disappointed by that box, because I'd have loved to have heard the actual working tapes of those tracks, which I suspect may not have sounded much like the final product at all.
― Naive Teen Idol, Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:29 (four years ago) Permalink
Also, on the Bitches Brew box, they used a digital remix instead of the original analog masters. This means that they re-created every edit. I haven't noticed any differences myself, but there are those that swear some of the edits are a hair off -- or missing altogether.
― Tarfumes The Escape Goat, Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:50 (four years ago) Permalink
I never even heard the edits on pharaoh's dance before I knew they were there but it's funny how clumsy some of them are.
― wk, Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:56 (four years ago) Permalink
funny in the sense that it's interesting how easy edits are to overlook if you're not listening for them
― wk, Saturday, 16 February 2013 05:57 (four years ago) Permalink
Yeah, totally. I never realized how many edits I missed in In A Silent Way until I heard the unedited takes on the box.
― Tarfumes The Escape Goat, Saturday, 16 February 2013 06:07 (four years ago) Permalink
Yeah, "Shhh/Peaceful" was basically looped from a handful of material culled from a 19-minute track and overdubbed from what I can tell.
"Pharaoh's Dance" on the box is missing loops and so forth. I'm not entirely sure how you assemble a box of that magnitude and miss stuff like that.
I would just love to hear what the Bitches Brew stuff would've sounded like had they done a Jack Johnson-esque box with the working tapes. Obviously it wouldn't have been nearly as listenable -- but far more educational.
― Naive Teen Idol, Saturday, 16 February 2013 18:41 (four years ago) Permalink
Listening to the unedited "Shhh/Peaceful," I was floored when that organ chord happened: it's only there for a couple of seconds near the end, but Macero was brilliant/astute enough to hear it as the perfect starting point.
It's baffling why they didn't use the original mix for the BB box; even the 40th Anniversary edition has the digital remix on the CDs (but the original mix on the LPs). I have no idea what their logic/justification for that was.
― Tarfumes The Escape Goat, Saturday, 16 February 2013 19:22 (four years ago) Permalink
Obvious guess would be that either the master tapes were missing or damaged.
― Naive Teen Idol, Sunday, 17 February 2013 19:47 (four years ago) Permalink
I wondered about that too, especially there were no such issues (iirc) with any of Miles' other (and older) records/reissues.
But this piece by Paul Tingen more-or-less answers the question(s).
(although it sounds like Sony insisted on a remix and "oh, the tapes are no good" was a convenient -- and not easily verifiable -- justification)
― Tarfumes The Escape Goat, Sunday, 17 February 2013 20:36 (four years ago) Permalink
Re-reading passages from the Tingen book now (good book, btw) I love how Paul Buckmaster came in with all these über-"heavy" charts to create some Stockhausen/Sly Stone hybrid only to be in the middle of describing the drum fills he'd composed for the band when Miles cut him off and was like, "Yeah, play that" -- blowing off the rest of Buckmaster's charts and leaving the final groove on "On the Corner" almost comically unfunky.
I still find most of Teo's edits on this one kind of unnecessary btw.
― Naive Teen Idol, Sunday, 17 February 2013 23:10 (four years ago) Permalink
Miles, like Teo, was an incredible genius at editing. "Shhh/Peaceful," in its unedited form, prominently features Josef Zawinul's theme, but Miles and/or Teo knew exactly what to leave on the cutting room floor. I think part of Miles' genius, cruel though it might have been at times, was to say, "That thing you labored on for hours/days/weeks/months? Yeah, we don't need that."
And with On The Corner, I think Teo did some brilliant work. I don't think his edits are unnecessary; I think they add focus and cohesion.
― Tarfumes The Escape Goat, Monday, 18 February 2013 00:35 (four years ago) Permalink
live albums from this era are great, so all of the editing is technically unnecessary, right? It's not like Macero's editing was saving recordings that were otherwise unlistenable in their raw state. He just added that 10% extra structure that makes things a little more interesting. And the opening of On the Corner is a great example of that because the album version begins in a much more exciting way than the unedited track. It's funny because the supposedly unedited track actually sounds like you're dropping into the middle of something that's already in progress while the edited version sounds like a proper beginning.
― wk, Monday, 18 February 2013 01:47 (four years ago) Permalink
I guess I would agree with that. The editing is generally just a lot more subtle on OTC than on Bitches Brew, where whole compositions are rendered from the end of Teo's razor blade. Generally, tho, OTC doesn't really "function" like a composition the same way even BB's cuts did. There are very few variations, the dynamics are considerably reduced and the melody is, "Black Satin" notwithstanding, pretty much nonexistent. As a result, I just feel like Teo's edits tighten it up more than "re-compose" the thing.
Does anyone else think "Bitches Brew" is a thirty-minute "Spinnin' Wheel" variation, btw?
― Naive Teen Idol, Monday, 18 February 2013 03:00 (four years ago) Permalink
the blood sweat and tears song?
― wk, Monday, 18 February 2013 06:32 (four years ago) Permalink
― Naive Teen Idol, Monday, 18 February 2013 13:07 (four years ago) Permalink
Was flipping through John Szwed's (highly recommended) Miles bio last night, and it says that Miles was indeed consciously riffing on "Spinning Wheel" (as well as one of Betty Davis' demos). So I guess that song's existence is finally justified.
― Tarfumes The Escape Goat, Wednesday, 20 February 2013 15:54 (four years ago) Permalink
< pats self on back>
― Naive Teen Idol, Thursday, 21 February 2013 03:24 (four years ago) Permalink
(actually, I figure I must've heard that info somewhere before)
― Naive Teen Idol, Thursday, 21 February 2013 03:38 (four years ago) Permalink
oh yeah, I hear it now. interesting.
― wk, Thursday, 21 February 2013 04:30 (four years ago) Permalink

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BTReceive uploads to my brick over bluetooth no problem, but when I run BTSend on my PC, I get the following output:
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BTSend Log.listener: Error: Exception connecting to NXT.
BTSend Log.listener: Caused by lejos.pc.comm.NXTCommException: Open of NXT failed.
BTSend Log.listener: at lejos.pc.comm.NXTCommBluecove.open(NXTCommBluecove.java:136)
BTSend Log.listener: Caused by javax.bluetooth.BluetoothStateException: BlueCove library bluecove not available
BTSend Log.listener: at com.intel.bluetooth.BlueCoveImpl.loadNativeLibraries(BlueCoveImpl.java:381)
BTSend Log.listener: Failed to connect to any NXT
Failed to connect to any NXT
pccomm.jar and bluecove.jar are both in the classpath of the project. Further, I the 32bit Java priority over 64, but still no luck.
I'm using java 1.6, leJOS 0.9.1, and Mac OS 10.7.3
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Is this like a game? OK.
The Wacky Flailing Can't Finish A Drive Man
I seriously think now that casey is just trying to shove AB in brian's face. I feel like that would be the only way to show how idiotic his obsession with bargnani is.
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from the standpoint of putting back in during the 4th quarter, i can understand. he was sitting for a while about 10 minutes below his average and maybe he learnt a lesson and would bring it. but by the 5 or 4 minute mark if he hadn't stepped it up i would have had ed back in there really fast.
of course if he comes back and hits a couple big shots and we win then bc is a genius and we complain about how bargs got lucky and it should have been ed anyway. that didn't happen though
The saving of our world from pending doom will come, not through the complacent adjustment of the conforming majority, but through the creative maladjustment of a nonconforming minority. - Martin Luther King
Come hell or high water will cost Casey his job. A couple more weeks like this and he's gone. Hopefully he takes Andrea with him.
You know I had to get a twitter account because of you Matt. As soon as I figure out how to use it I will be all over this trade bargnani thingy you got going.
This has certainly been hell to watch. They are setting a high water mark for frustrating their fans. So they have satisfied both conditions of an OR statement. Time to move this guy on.
Maybe Casey is overplaying Bargnani in pressure situations to prove to BC how bad he really is, and that he should leave the franchise immediately. It showcases his crap to the fans, thus putting pressure on a trade. So far, with these trade rumors, Casey has done a formidable job of building his culture. Sometimes you have to trim the runts. Hell or high water was to shove it into BCs face.
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She has a very Monica from Friends in the earlier seasons vibe in a lot of these photos. She looks very pretty.
KStew is so lovely, she has a timeless look to her beauty like Audrey Hepburn...a beautiful shape and balance to her features along with a gorgeous jawline.
Stew's face is flawless.
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I was out squashing bugs on my 90/6 today and went to see a friend who has a new GTL. He wanted me to ride it, I didn't want to hurt his feelings so I obliged him. My first impression is that this seems much higher quality and much more compact, and much less clunky than my ex Goldwing. It's ride is absolutely smooth, much like my GS. Handling is effortless. I felt like I was doing about 50 on a curvy road, when I looked down I was doing more than 70! This thing could really collect tickets.
Some folks say it isn't a touring bike like a Goldwing or an LT. I have owned both and I couldn't disagree more. If your idea of a touring bike is riding behind a barn door size windshield with your feet so forward you are forced to install a backrest to be comfortable, you might not like the GTL. If your idea of a great touring bike is one that rides ultra smooth, and that you can look over the windshield, and that doesn't require a backrest, this may be the ultimate tourer (except for my GS of course).
The only thing I saw that needs improving is the seat. It felt a little low and the seat was a little too narrow, but my butt is accustomed to Russel daylong saddles on my GS and /6.


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Among the students who have participated in the weekend march include those from the University of Florida, Florida A&M University, the University of Miami, Florida State University, and Atlanta's Morehouse College.
The students held a rally Sunday evening at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Sanford, followed by a worship service.
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Coffee shop owners say consistency key in somewhat flooded market
Denton has a lot to offer when it comes to coffee, from Jupiter House on the Square to Big Mike's Coffee near the University of North Texas to Banter Bistro just off the Square.
And while each takes a slightly different approach, they all agree the key to succeeding in a somewhat flooded market is to offer a consistently good cup of coffee.
Amy and Joey Hawkins, who own Jupiter House, shut down its second location, Jupiter House Europa, at the end of October because business wasn't good.
"We put three years into it," Amy Hawkins said.
But the couple is excited about their next venture — Royal's Bagel and Cinnamon Roll — which they hope to open in January.
They will turn the Europa location into this new shop to offer bagels as well as a variety of sandwiches. It is a market that is untapped in Denton, Hawkins said. It also will reach the lunch crowd, she said.
Jupiter House on the Square opened on Locust Street seven years ago. When the couple took over the coffee shop five years ago, there were three or four other coffee shops in town, Hawkins said. Now there are closer to 10.
"I honestly feel like we're all just splitting dollars," she said. "There are a lot of us."
Coffee shops are going to have to do things to set themselves apart, Hawkins said.
Mike Sutton got into the coffee business three years ago after being the owner of Voyager's Dream, which was also on West Hickory Street across from UNT. The shop sold eclectic gifts. Sutton said what helps his business is that it's the only coffee shop on that side of the UNT campus.
Before Sutton opened his coffee shop, the Subway a couple doors down was selling a lot of coffee, he said. When he noticed that, he realized there was a need in that area.
He offers fair trade and direct trade coffee.
It's not about making money for Sutton. It was created to build a community, he said.
"I grabbed the best baristas," Sutton said. "And I gave them a
livable wage."
Angelo Fesperman, manager of Big Mike's Coffee, said the difference between coffee and quality coffee is like the difference between fast food and a home-cooked meal.
It's about more than coffee beans — it's about caring, Fesperman said.
It's about "having people that love to do their job," he said.
Fesperman calls the shop, which is open 24 hours, a destination rather than just a location.
The area near Fry Street has changed considerably in the past year, with the addition of Sterling Fry Street, a student apartment development that offers several food options, such as Chipotle Mexican Grill and Potbelly Sandwich Shop.
The new development has brought in a younger crowd, Fesperman said, which the baristas enjoy teaching about coffee along with the other customers.
"We try to teach customers about what's good and what's bad," he said.
Besides the several coffee shops in Denton, there are also several restaurants that offer a variety of coffee.
Banter Bistro isn't a coffee shop, but it offers an array of coffee similar to that of a coffee shop, including espresso, mochas, lattes, cappuccinos and hot teas.
"Everyone thinks we're a coffee house," said Ellen Ryfle, co-owner of the bistro, which opened in 2005. It offers paninis, sandwiches, chili and soup, as well as a selection of beer and wine. It sells 45 types of beer, she said.
"Part of it is probably the kind of restaurant we are," she said. "Coffee is definitely important here."
The coffee offered at the restaurant is either organic or fair
trade, Ryfle said.
She thinks it would be difficult to just be a coffee house because of the shops that already offer coffee in Denton, she said.
The bistro's approach to coffee is to be consistent.
"We don't want it to change from drink to drink," Ryfle said.
For Jupiter House, it sets itself apart by offering fresh coffee, good customer service and a fun atmosphere, Amy Hawkins said.
The shop on the Square also recently added a juice bar that offers fresh carrot juice and orange juice, as well as smoothies.
Another new development is the addition of new cups. The shop is testing a design that is expected to keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold — no need for a sleeve, making it environmentally friendly — and not sweat.
"I feel really good about where we are; can't beat the community that's in our shop," Hawkins said.
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Bergen Record - League sources have told Steve Adamek of the Bergen Record, the 76ers have approached the Knicks about a trade for Chris Webber, but weren't satisfied with Isiah Thomas' offer.
Quentin Richardson, who has $33.8 million over four seasons left on his contract and Maurice Taylor,whose $9.75 million contract expires after this season, were the starting points of the Knicks' offer.
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CARSON, Calif. – LA Galaxy Assistant Coach Curt Onalfo knows Andy Riemer.
When Riemer was in his early teens, he met Onalfo who was serving as the Technical Director of McLean Youth Soccer and the veteran coach took an interest in the young midfielder. Once Riemer moved on to Georgetown University, Onalfo offered a helping hand to the youngster during the Hoyas' offseason.
"He came out and lived in L.A. for the last two summers and played [with the PDL's Orange County Blue Star] then the infrequent times that we had reserve team training, we'd invite him out to that," said Onalfo. "At one of those sessions, Bruce [Arena] was there and he made a positive impression. His biggest strength is his determination and work ethic and he's just improved every year."
"Basically, his determination and desire is to become a professional player," Onalfo added. "From the two years that I really got to see him in the summer until now and watching him and scouting him in college, you can see that he's progressed tremendously and getting him in an environment will only contribute to his development."
Throughout his four years at Georgetown, Reimer appeared in 82 games, scoring 21 goals along with eight assists. It was as a senior in 2012 that Riemer came into his own, starting all 25 of his team's games and finishing third in scoring with a career-high nine goals and two assists as the Hoyas reached the College Cup Final for the first time ever.
Riemer may not have been invited to the 2013 MLS Combine, but the Galaxy coaching staff did not forget about him and eventually selected him with the sixth overall pick in 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft.
"It was kind of hard to going in [to the Draft] because no one had me going anywhere and I didn't know what I was getting myself into," said Riemer. "But Coach Arena called me the night before and said that they were basically choosing between me and another guy but leaning towards me and that was a huge relief. I wasn't going to count my chickens before they hatched but luckily on draft day, he chose me."
READ: Galaxy bolster wide depth with selection of Riemer
Riemer has made four appearances so far in the preseason, all of which have come as second half substitutes. Throughout his performances, Riemer's energy and tenacity has shined through as he has been stationed in central midfield, on the right wing and even up front on Wednesday against UCLA.
Now, the 22-year-old rookie is now setting his sights one earning a spot with the Galaxy for the 2013 season.
"It's an unbelievable opportunity," he said. "When I've come out of here the past two summers and when I explain it to people they ask if they'll pick me up and I tell them 'hopefully but it's a long shot.' Now to have the opportunity to train with this team and the guys that are on the team [is unbelievable]. This is going raise my level of soccer and I'm hoping to help [the Galaxy in] whatever way I can."
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The Downtown Parking Committee includes Pope County justices Doug Skelton and James Kusturin Jr., Russellville aldermen Spence Roberts and Richard Harris and downtown master plan steering committee chair Jimmy Streett.
Committee members met Thursday with representatives from Crafton Tull to determine what should be included within the feasibility study.
"The bid specs for for the feasibility study is the biggest thing right now," Skelton said.
Streett said the engineering firm can provide needed expertise, but will have to submit a bid if they want to conduct the study itself.
The purpose of the study will determine what the need is for parking downtown, how many spaces could benefit the area and whether some office space frontage should be included on the ground floor of the project. The committee also hopes to gain insight into what the economic impact of a parking deck would be.
Streett said since the committee's meeting last month, he has heard from several current and prospective downtown business owners who are in favor of constructing a parking deck downtown.
He said some prospective business owners are hesitant to locate downtown because of a lack of parking.
Crafton Tull will help develop some possible draft request for proposals (RFP) for the feasibility study, and the committee will vote next month to finalize language of the RFP to submit to the county and city for approval.
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This issue features a special article -- our second-annual reader survey. Over 2,000 IT professionals answered the call of our survey this past summer, and we're sharing the results with you. From what it sounds like, IT folkas are afraid of what might happen if they lose even one more co-worker, and they see their career paths stalling. Despite that, however -- optimism prevails.
In addition, our editors take a look at the merger of wireless LANs and voice over IP, our workshop examines SAML -- or the Security Assertion Markup Language, and much more!
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When it comes to GM, it's hard to remove its financial predicament from news of its tech developments. However, assuming that it can survive, GM has approved production of the Cadillac Converj according to a recent report.
Though some have poked fun at the name, the Converj has been quite popular ever since it was introduced as a Volt-derivative plug-in Cadillac concept at the North American International Auto Show 2009 in January. The model seemed a logical move -- the Volt's production price is well above that of an average Chevy, but closer to that of a luxury brand model -- like a Cadillac. By essentially re-releasing the Volt with luxury styling, the cost of deploying the Volt could be offset somewhat with an even pricier model under the Cadillac umbrella.
The vehicle has received official go-ahead from GM according a report from Motor Trend. GM reportedly plans to unleash it on the roads in 2011 making it a 2012 model year vehicle. Sources say that the Converj could even be the first profitable electric vehicle -- a major victory for GM, and a big boost in getting federal approval of their revised restructuring/bailout proposal, due June 1.
The source at GM says that the Converj will be followed up by a people-mover/crossover utility based on the Voltec (Volt) architecture.
A GM spokesperson denied both comments, saying that no changes had been made with the Converj or other models. However, Motor Trend stands by its source, stating. The publication points out that the drivetrain (lithium-ion battery pack and 1.4L four-cylinder engine) could be largely reused from the Volt, with more battery mass added to give it more power. The main work would be working an all-new sheetmetal and interior.
The new production model will reportedly be a two-door coupe, like the concept. This is different from the 4-door with hidden handles version that retiring product chief Bob Lutz suggested. The height of the production vehicle will also have to be tweaked to make production financially feasible.
The source says that they believe the Buick brand is a likely target for the people-mover. GMC is another branding possibility. The Voltec CUV would have two to three rows of seats
GM is continuing to make efforts to grow its profitable brands as it reluctantly agrees to kill other ones, as part of its restructuring -- including Saturn, Saab, and Hummer, according current expectations and reports. GM has also entered into a partnership with Segway to release new light electric two-wheelers for urban streets.


text: I signed up for a beginner MSF course which started today to learn how to ride, and much to my surprise I was so unlucky to receive the MSF instructor from HELL. I was in a class of 8 people. There was an extra person in the class that had not signed up prior to. I think he was a friend of the instructor because he came in late and did not get dismissed as the rules say. The course was not at all as I expected. I have alway been a passenger on bikes and had no riding experience. When I paid for the class, I confirmed that the class was for beginners who had no riding experience and was told that was correct. The first part of the class today was supposed to be class instruction but consisted of the class finding answers to the review questions in the back of the MSF book and watching a few videos. It was not exactly a detailed, informative session as I had expected. After lunch, we went out to get on the bikes. The instructor proceeded to fly through the controls and the process of cranking the bikes. He then had us to briefly practice with the clutch and do the power walk, After doing the power walk a few times, he informed me that he did not feel I was learning the process. I explained that I signed up for a beginner course but was made to feel like I was holding the class up. Instead of patiently working through the process with me, the instructor was a very impatient jerk. I was one of two people in the class that had no riding experience. All the others had riding experience. He was letting the ones with riding experience determine his class. I feel like only BEGINNERS should be allowed in the BEGINNER class. This was a very bad experience for me, but he did not break my spirit of learning to ride. Not sure if I will learn through another MSF course. My tolerance for jerks gets lower as I get older.


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ORANGE, Carol Bonnema: I was deeply saddened to hear that Chris Kyle and Chad Little were killed as they volunteered to help a returning veteran who may have been suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ["Iraq vet charged with murder," News, Feb. 4]. So many of our veterans are experiencing PTSD.
|View of buildings on the property of Rough Creek Lodge photographed Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013. Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield were found murdered at the gun range on the property. (AP Photo)
I just finished reading the book, "Until Tuesday," written by former Capt. Luis Carlos Montalvan, which chronicles his battle with PTSD after two tours of duty, the battle for care and how his service dog, Tuesday, has been a lifesaver for him.
The disorder didn't go away. There isn't a "cure," and it took years, but he has finally been able to cope and successfully received a journalism degree and reconnect with his family. It was so enlightening to read of his struggles.
We need to be aware of all the veterans (and those close to them) who are affected by PTSD and advocate for the kind of care that these veterans need. It was heartening to see that "Wounded Warriors" was one of the charitable organizations chosen for support by Register readers. "Wounded Warriors" paired Montalvan with Tuesday.
Climate change data doesn't lie
DANA POINT, Larry Hamlin, retired Southern California Edison vice president of power production, former state energy construction czar under Gov. Gray Davis (2001): Letter-writers Chris Roth and Bill Campbell miss the mark on what proves climate-change science ["Climate change is real," Feb. 4]. When trying to prove climate science, it does not matter how many scientists or studies claim that man-made actions are driving climate change. What matters is the actual empirical data about these claims. The real-world empirical data shows that global temperatures are not increasing as climate models project.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's increasing temperature claims derived from climate model projections have failed to occur. The models are flawed. The actual change in measured global temperatures during the period from 1990 through 2012 is well below all projections provided by climate models and are in line with increased rates consistent with past, pre-climate alarmist history.
Appeals to authority do not prove or advance science. Scientific advances are made by evaluating empirical data that can make determinations. The empirical data says model projections based on man-made-driven climate-change assumptions are wrong.
Scout leaders in Vietnam
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Mike Nally, media director and board member for the Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce (1994-2007): Regarding the Boy Scouts of America's national divide on gays: Vietnam is the largest country in population to have scouting that is not recognized by the World Organization of the Scout Movement. While Hanoi is closer to accepting same sex couples, the influence of religion is still poison in this officially atheistic nation.
Still banned in North Vietnam, there are some 50 scout groups across southern Vietnam. Vietnamese Scout Masters in exile inform me that this scout group is the great hope of reform within Vietnam, and the goal is to produce leaders – gay or straight – and productive citizens.


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IC in the Media
A sampling from media accounts that reference Ithaca College or quote members of the college community.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Syracuse Post-Standard Meet one very tough hombre named Adam Peruta: He swims! He bikes! He runs! He's . . . Ultraman!
Posted by Shannon Mazourek at 10:59AM
Adam Peruta, assistant professor of strategic communication
In honor of his second Ultraman competition in one year, the Syracuse Post-Standard sat down with Peruta to ask him about his motivation. "I'm just one of those people," Peruta said, "who truly believes anything is possible. You just have to figure out what to do and then make it happen....


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2014 Mazda 3 review
2014 Mazda 3 driven in UK, available with a range of petrol and diesel engines in both hatchback and saloon bodystyles, and priced from £16,995.
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The Mazda 3 has a seriously tough job on its hands. While it's not quite as well-rounded as rivals such as the Seat Leon and VW Golf, its looks and efficient engines will be enough to tempt more than a few buyers away from the mainstream family car contenders.
The 3 gets the company's lightweight Skyactiv underpinnings, and a range of efficient engines and gearboxes that give it agile handling and excellent fuel economy.
A six-speed manual gearbox is standard across the range, but a six-speed auto is available as an option on the diesel and lower-powered 2.0-litre petrol.
What's the 2014 Mazda 3 like to drive?
We've already tried the 99bhp 1.5-litre and 118bhp 2.0-litre petrol models, the latter of which is expected to be the biggest seller across the range. Now we've driven the 163bhp version of the 2.0 engine, which is only available in range-topping Sport Nav trim and with a six-speed manual gearbox.
The 1.5 and 2.0 engjnes have similar characteristics. Unlike many rivals – such as the VW Golf 1.4 TSI – the Mazda's motors are not turbocharged, so you need to rev both engines fairly hard to get anywhere in a hurry.
Oddly, while the 163bhp version of the 2.0-litre develops the same amount of torque as the 118bhp version, so while it has a slightly more flexible delivery, you'll only really notice any extra pace if you go much higher up the rev range – and the motor gets pretty thrashy if you do this.
Around town the difference between the 1.5 and 2.0 engines is fairly hard to discern, aside from the larger engine's greater willingness to pick up cleanly from low revs.
Emissions and economy for the lower-powered motors are identical, but the 163bhp unit has noticeably higher CO2 emissions, so it'll cost a fair chunk more in VED and company car tax.
The difference between the engines is much more apparent out of town, where the extra pulling power and power of the larger 2.0-litre engine translates into more relaxed overtaking and fewer gearchanges, regardless of whether it's making 118bhp or 163bhp.
For owners spending most of their time in town, the 1.5-litre engine might look like the more tempting prospect, but with a mere £300 separating it and the lower-powered 2.0 at the SE trim level, and no road tax or fuel economy advantages, it looks difficult to justify. It will be a fair bit cheaper to insure, though.
Again, the most powerful 2.0-litre makes the least sense. It's available only in range-topping Sport Nav trim, which is an eye-watering £4625 more than the entry version of the 118bhp 2.0-litre.
The six-speed gearboxes fitted to all three are a major positive, with a smooth and precise shift action. We've still yet to drive the automatic version.
The lightweight Mazda handles well, too; it changes direction eagerly and stays remarkably flat through tight twists and turns. The only slight disappointment is the steering, because although it's light and accurate around town, it doesn't always weight up quickly or consistently enough at faster speeds.
No matter what speed you're doing, you're always aware of the UK's scarred roads passing beneath the car – the ride is particularly firm with the 18-inch alloys fitted (entry-level models get 16s and are a fair bit smoother). However, no matter the wheel size, the 3's ride never becomes too uncomfortable.
Unfortunately, refinement isn't so good; there's a fair bit of road noise at motorways speeds and you can also hear the wind whistling around the door seals. Still, this is another area where wheel size makes a big difference, and on 16-inch alloys less noise comes through the wheel arches. The 165 petrol edition gets the larger wheels as standard, though, because of its pricey Sport Nav trim level.
What's the 2014 Mazda 3 like inside?
Drivers of all shapes and sizes should have no trouble getting comfortable, thanks to the wide range of adjustment to the seat and steering wheel, and the generous head- and shoulder-room.
The dashboard layout is also fairly logical, with clearly labelled buttons and dials for the air-con system, and easy-to-read instruments. This uncluttered layout is largely down to a new infotainment system, which encompasses everything from the sat-nav to the stereo.
The various functions can be accessed using the seven-inch colour touch-screen that sits on top of the dashboard, or via a BMW iDrive-style controller mounted between the front seats.
The latter method is much easier when you're on the move, because you simply rotate a big dial to scroll through the on-screen menus and press the dial to make a selection. There are also some handy shortcut buttons to take you directly to specific functions, although it's a shame the menus themselves aren't more intuitive.
Trim quality hasn't always been Mazda's strongest suit, but the 3 impresses on this score, too, with dense, soft-touch plastics covering most of the dashboard and solid-feeling buttons and switches throughout the cabin. In fact, only the centre console lets it down, being a little lightweight and flimsy.
In the back, there's plenty of headroom for a couple of six-footers, although the dipping roofline and rising windowline can make you feel a little hemmed in. Legroom in the rear is adequate, but the scooped seat-backs force rear passengers to keep their knees in one place. That space quickly runs out when the driver is over six feet tall.
Boot space in the hatchback is roughly on a par with a Seat Leon's (the saloon has slightly more room, but a narrower opening), and the rear seats fold almost completely flat and lie flush with the boot floor, making it easy for you to transport longer loads.
Entry-level SE models get 16-inch alloys, air-conditioning, Bluetooth, two USB sockets, steering wheel-mounted stereo controls and a tyre pressure-monitoring system.
Stepping up to SE-L gets you dual-zone climate control, privacy glass, automatic xenon headlights, rain-sensing wipers and front foglights, while Sport Nav models also add keyless entry, electric leather seats and satellite navigation on the central display.
Should I buy one?
The Mazda 3 is a decent car and worthy of a place on the shortlist of anyone in the market for a Golf-sized hatchback. It's stylish, good to drive, cheap to buy and run, and even reasonably practical.
It's hard to recommend the 165 Sport Nav edition, mind you; it doesn't feel that much faster than the 2.0 120 in everyday use, only comes in the priciest trim level, and its CO2 emissions are noticeably higher.
The Seat Leon 1.2 TSI SE is just as good to drive and cheap to buy and run as the better 3s, though, plus it's more refined. True, the Mazda is ultimately slightly faster, but the Seat counters with better in-gear flexibility, greater rear space and more standard equipment.
Alternatively, if space really is a priority, a Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI S offers a much bigger boot and similar amounts of kit for £1000 less, even if it doesn't feel quite as classy inside.
What Car? says...
Mazda 3 1.5 Skyactiv
Engine size 1.5-litre petrol
Price from £16,995
Power 99bhp
Torque 111lb ft
0-62mph 10.8 seconds
Top speed 113mph
Fuel economy 55.3mpg
CO2 119g/km
Mazda 3 2.0 Skyactiv
Engine size 2.0-litre petrol
Price from £17,295
Power 118bhp
Torque 155lb ft
0-62mph 8.9 seconds
Top speed 121mph
Fuel economy 55.3mpg
CO2 119g/km
Mazda 3 2.0 Skyactiv
Engine size 2.0-litre petrol
Price from £21,920
Power 163bhp
Torque 155lb ft
0-62mph 8.2 seconds
Top speed 130mph
Fuel economy 48.7mpg
CO2 135g/km
Mazda 3 2.2D
Engine size 2.2-litre diesel
Price from £19,645
Power 148bhp
Torque 280lb ft
0-62mph 8.1 seconds
Top speed 130mph
Fuel economy 68.9mpg
CO2 107g/km


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Olivia Newton-John is celebrating her 40th year in music and she shows no signs of slowing down. She called into the Dan Taylor show on WCBS-FM/New York this morning to talk about her new healthy living cookbook, LivWise, surviving
cancer, her new movie A Few Best Men and much more.
Olivia just returned to the states after a tour of Asia with stops in Singapore, China and Malaysia. Also, she was recently given the prestigious National Living Treasures award in her native Australia. She says "it's better than a buried treasure!"
Olivia is a breast cancer survivor and her lifestyle after beating cancer was a big inspiration for LivWise. She says it "came about… as a fundraising idea for my hospital. Because I'm building a cancer and wellness center in Melbourne, Australia, that I'm very excited is opening in June… and it's done really well for us."
Regarding her recipes, Olivia says "The food is amazing. The picture of me on the cover, I'm at Gaia Retreat and Spa, which is my spa in Australia" she continued. "We grow our own organic food there so it was really inspirational. We used a lot of the recipes from Gaia."
Olivia was given her breast cancer diagnosis 10 years ago, on the same day her father passed away. She says she had to "make a very strong decision that [she] was going to be OK because your mind is an incredibly important tool in healing. We're just not a brain and a body, we're all one and we need to think positively to help the cells regenerate and think positively towards health."
"As strange as it sounds, I'm grateful for the experience. I'm very grateful that I survived it and that now I can do things to help other people."
Aside from her healthy living, Olivia has been busy creating as well. She's been recording, writing and now she has a new movie out: "A Few Best Men." "It's so funny," she says. "I play the mother of the bride, the kind of mother you never want to be at a wedding." Behind the scenes, Olivia was very active in the soundtrack for the film. "There's a lot of music in the movie, '60s and '70s music" she says. "So they asked me if I would re-record it and there's now dance mixes of it – so now I have a dance CD also!"
Listen to Olivia chat with Dan Taylor
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Justin Bieber's Management Team Really Needs to Get Over This Whole Pot Thing
Justin Bieber made his team angry when he was photographed at a party smoking the ganja, despite explicit signage that should've prevented that sort of thing. Womp womp.
Now his entourage is concerned that the whole thing will affect his reputation with his fan base. But we're kind of failing to see the problem here.
"Bieber's team is absolutely livid that Justin would be so stupid," an insider claims. "In particular, his manager Scooter Braun is really up in arms over it. Everything Justin does directly effects Scooter's career and his success. He feels like Justin should know better than to get caught up in all this."
If Scooter Braun's career ever ends, we blame it on being a grown man named Scooter — not over Justin Bieber almost making us like him by proving he's a normal human being.
The source claims that all the bad decisions Bieber has ever made are solely the fault of his terrible father, saying, "Justin got his piercings and all the tattoos because of his dad, and while his camp can't tell him to stay away from his father, they're gently trying to limit [his] influence on Justin."
An 18-year-old who has piercings, tattoos, and smokes weed? What's next? Is he having premarital sex too?
Look, Bieber Management Team, you've been busting your ass lately to make him more interesting to an audience beyond the training-bra-and-learner's-permit set. He may have done you a favor here. Between this incident and his willingness to make light of it, even the adults around here are finding him far more likable than we ever have before.
Relax already. It's not like he has "baked" tatted on his forehead or anything.


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OCEAN CITY – An alleged
drunk driver slammed into the back of two vehicles on the Route 90 Bridge early
last Friday morning, causing two of the three vehicles involved to burst into
flames during an incident that caused the span to be closed for over two hours.
Shortly after midnight
last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) and Ocean City Fire Department
personnel responded to a reported three-vehicle accident on the section of the
Route 90 Bridge between Isle of Wight and the resort. By the time police
arrived on the scene, two of the three vehicles involved in the crash had
caught fire and were completely engulfed in flames, according to police
For safety reasons,
Ocean City Police closed the Route 90 Bridge in both directions so the Ocean
City Fire Department could extinguish the vehicle fires. According to police
reports, no one was injured as a result of the crash of the vehicle fires,
The investigation revealed
one of the three vehicles involved experience a mechanical problem that forced
the driver to stop near the apex of the bridge. A second vehicle came along and
stopped to assist with the disable first vehicle. Finally, a third vehicle,
driven by Michael Joseph Delaney, 38, of Ocean City, came across the bridge and
struck the disabled vehicle and the second vehicle attempting to assist it.
Based on initial
contact, OCPD officers suspected Delaney had been driving under the influence
of alcohol. He was administered several field sobriety tests and later placed
under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol and other
traffic-related offenses.
The bridge remained
closed for over two hours so Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA)
officials could thoroughly inspect it to ensure it wasn't damaged during the
crash and subsequent vehicle fires. The bridge was re-opened around 2:30 a.m.


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But to make it even easier, I just committed a patch to the Perl core that adds a note to "perl -h" about running "perldoc perl" for more help.
In perldoc perl [perl.org] (the same thing you'd get from "man perl"), it now mentions perldoc right away, advises users to see perldoc perlintro [perl.org] if they are new to Perl, and points users to perl.org for online reso


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For some 9-year-olds, getting a hundred dollars in the mail from someone other than a rich relative might seem odd. For Kamrie, who has been making and selling ribbons and bookmarks for charity for nearly half a year, getting letters from strangers is becoming the norm.
Kamrie's craft-making has been so successful that a teacher from California recently asked Kamrie to be a guest speaker for her high school humanities class, which will be conducted through a Skype video call.
"I said, 'you realize she's 9, right?'" Melanie said with a laugh.
"The teacher said that [Kamrie] will be the best speaker she's ever had," Melanie added. "And that just brought tears to my eyes."
The charity started in July with fairly innocent beginnings — a mother trying to find a productive activity for her daughter to do over the summer to keep her busy.
"I came up with hair ribbons for her to have something to do so she wouldn't be fighting with her brother," Melanie said.
Melanie saw the craft as an opportunity for Kamrie to make some extra spending money over the break. But when she asked Kamrie what she would like to buy with the potential money, she got a selfless answer. She wanted to give it to an orphanage.
Melanie was so surprised by the answer that she asked Kamrie the same question again, thinking she had misunderstood. Her daughter gave her the same answer.
Melanie and her husband gave some money to Kamrie to buy some spools of thread, ribbons, and ponytails. "We really didn't think she would sell very many, maybe a few to some family members and friends," Melanie said.
Kamrie began selling them at her brother's baseball games in the mid-summer heat. The job came easy to Kamrie, who her mother describes as gregariousness and friendly. The first Friday night, she sold $100 worth of hair ribbons, which she sold for $3- to $5 apiece. With such quick success, Melanie realized that they would have to find somewhere to donate the money.
While selling ribbons at the game, Kamrie learned of an 11-year-old girl who had recently been diagnosed with cancer. Kamrie had found a cause.
They set their first goal for the fundraiser at $300. Kamrie met that goal in 10 days.
They set the second goal at $500. "We thought it was unreasonable, we really did," Melanie said.
Six weeks later, they had raised $1,000.
They gave the money to the girl's family, and while they were pulling out of the driveway, Kamrie told her mother, "I want to do it again."
But with the beginning of school approaching, finding time to make and sell the ribbons became more difficult. But with the help of local businesses and salons that offered to sell her ribbons, Kamrie raised another $1,000 over the course of the fall semester.
"I thought, okay, we're done," Melanie said after raising another $1,000. "I'm grateful and humbled to raise this money, but at the same time, I'm wondering: where is this leading? You just don't know."
But yet again, opportunity presented itself to the Ewing family.
While in church, the pastor mentioned an orphanage in Morrilton that the church was going to help. "If you can't help a hundred, then help just one," the pastor said. These ten words inspired both Melanie and her daughter.
"When he said 'orphanage,' I knew we weren't done," Melanie said. "[Kamrie] said, 'we have to help that orphanage.'"
Wanting to branch out and do something new, Melanie remembered a letter they had gotten in the mail in July from a teacher she knew in Northwest Arkansas. The letter included a bookmark made from paper clips and ribbons.
"She said it reminded her of Kamrie," Melanie said. "And she said that if we made these she would buy bookmarks for the whole class."
Last week, they began a program called "Operation Bookmark Happiness" in an effort to raise $100: for $20, a person can sponsor a teacher's class, and Kamrie would make every kid in the class a bookmark.
They didn't just surpass their goal of five teachers, they crushed it.
In five days, over 100 teachers were sponsored, including classes from schools in Mississippi, Iowa, and California. Melanie found the proliferation of the program bittersweet: They had raised roughly $2,000 to give to the orphanage, but they also had to make over 2,500 bookmarks.
Luckily, they found help from people inspired by Kamrie's story. 24 volunteers, both students and adults, worked for five hours over the weekend and made 2,800 bookmarks.
In the wake of the shooting in Connecticut, a teacher messaged Melanie on Facebook in hopes of sending bookmarks to the elementary school there. This started their newest idea: If people sponsor half of Sandy Hook's 27 classes, Melanie and Kamrie will make and send bookmarks for the whole school.
After raising $4,000 to donate to charity in less than half a year, it's safe to say that Kamrie isn't your average 9-year-old. But the story begs the question: what makes her so selfless?
Melanie attributes the giving attitude they instilled in their children. Every year, Melanie and her husband take Kamrie and her brother to Wal-Mart to buy a toy and donate it to the Main Street Mission.
"I just try to remind [my kids] what they have and what other people don't have," she said.
And her parenting has paid dividends, as Kamrie has continued to inspire people throughout the community.
"Even in a recession, people are donating that I don't know," Melanie said. "A nurse came in whose husband isn't working and donated $60. She said that Kamrie inspired her to help a patient."
"Kamrie is helping people find the good within themselves," she added.
To make a donation or help contribute, visit www.kamriescolorfulcreations.wordpress.com and click on "Make a Donation" in the righthand column.


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Investors hammered shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) after it posted earnings and revenue that missed quarterly forecasts.
For the third quarter, Chipotle said it earned $72.3 million, up 19.6% from $60.4 million in the same period last year. EPS came in a $2.27, which fell short of analysts' forecasts of $2.29 a share, the Los Angeles Times noted.
The restaurant chain recorded quarterly revenue of $700.4 million, up 18.4% from 2011. But that narrowly missed the $704 million that Wall Street had anticipated.
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill plunged about 14% in Friday morning trading.
Company officials noted that rising food costs had raised the possibility of menu price increases in the coming year, though none were currently planned.
This isn't the first time Chipotle investors haven't been satisfied with higher earnings and revenue. In July, CMG shares plummeted 22% after the company announced second-quarter earnings that rose 61%, beating estimates, but missing revenue forecasts despite posting sales up 21% over the prior year.


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Draft's later rounds a relief to Giants
Much of San Francisco's 'pen plucked after fourth round
By Chris Haft / MLB.com
1 WAS: S. Strasburg
2 SEA: D. Ackley
3 SD: D. Tate
4 PIT: J. Sanchez
5 BAL: M. Hobgood
6 SF: Z. Wheeler
7 ATL: M. Minor
8 CIN: M. Leake
9 DET: J. Turner
10 WAS: D. Storen
11 COL: T. Matzek
12 KC: A. Crow
13 OAK: G. Green
14 TEX: M. Purke
15 CLE: A. White
16 ARI: R. Borchering
17 ARI: A. Pollock
18 FLA: C. James
19 STL: S. Miller
20 TOR: S. Jenkins
21 HOU: J. Mier
22 MIN: K. Gibson
23 CWS: J. Mitchell
24 LAA: R. Grichuk
25 LAA: M Trout
26 MIL: E. Arnett
27 SEA: N. Franklin
28 BOS: R. Fuentes
29 NYY: S. Heathcott
30 TB: L. Washington
31 CHC: B. Jackson
32 COL: T. Wheeler
36 LAD: A. Miller
72 NYM: S. Matz
75 PHI: K. Dugan
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Bodley: Nats must be patient
Giants closer Brian Wilson was selected in the 24th round in 2003, 723rd overall. By the way, he made last year's NL All-Star team. Other Giants relievers drafted late, either by San Francisco or other clubs, include Bob Howry (fifth round, 144th overall, 1994), Justin Miller (fifth round, 162nd overall, 1997), Brandon Medders (eighth round, 248th overall, 2001) and Sergio Romo (27th round, 852nd overall, 2005).And where would the Giants be without infielder Rich Aurilia, a 24th-round draftee (678th overall) in 1992? Aurilia is the last link to the club's most recent stretch of success, 1997-2004. After 111 picks on Day 1 -- including Round 1, Compensation Round A, Round 2, Round 3 and Compensation Round B -- and Rounds 4-30 on Day 2, the Draft will resume with exclusive coverage on MLB.com with Round 31 at 8:30 a.m. PT on Thursday.
MLB.com's coverage will include a live pick-by-pick audio stream, expert commentary and the exclusive Draft Tracker, a searchable database of every Draft-eligible player, featuring statistics, scouting reports and video highlights.
Fans will not only be able to follow along every minute of the way online, but they'll be able to interact directly with Draft-eligible players and MLB.com Draft experts, among others.
The Draft Tracker will also feature the addition of Twitter and the participation of "tweeters" such as MLB.com Draft expert @JonathanMayoB3, who will also be serving as on-air talent for all three days of the Draft, and reporter @LisaWinstonMLB, who will be writing the up-to-the-minute coverage for MLB.com.
In addition, MLB.com has created a Twitter account devoted to the Draft, where you can stay updated on every piece of info as it becomes available (@MLBDraft).
Other Giants who proved that Major League dreams can come true despite being a late-round selection are catcher Eli Whiteside (sixth round, 173rd overall, 2001), infielder Kevin Frandsen (12th round, 370th overall, 2004), and left-hander Jonathan Sanchez (27th round, 852nd overall, 2005).
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I haven't been as posty as I'd like lately. As some of you know, I have recently gone back to school. That means I have a lot of reading, and a bit of getting used to classmates who occasionally make me feel like this:
I remind myself that I am old enough to be mommies to some of them. So without further ago, shorties.
Social Media: It's embarrassing that social media is now little more than yet another way to send me ads.
Social Security: There's only a crisis if you want there to be one.
Too much Social, too little work: Up to 80% of a worker's internet time might be spend "cyberloafing." It's easier to hide that you're doing nothing at the computer than at the water cooler.
Bad Association: Turns out that Countrywide kept doing "business as usual" after B of A took over. I hope this surprises none of you.
Social Promotions for Educational Reforms?: I still like Kevin Drum.
Social Studies: The Avengers and The Breakfast Club.
Fitting in to Society: On immigration reform.
Vegas: Visitors are at a record high despite reduced convention traffic.
Reducing the deficit without slashing our own throats: From the progressives. But it won't happen because the conservatives really want to make the majority of us into modern serfs by slashing the safety net instead.
Speaking of modern serfs: A third of student loans are subprime. They can't be discharged through bankruptcy. They are creating a generation that may always be in debt.
Obesity is bad for you: even if you are the Governor.
On Republicans: From a Republican woman (endangered species, I know).
Gee, you don't say!: Global climate change might adversely effect agriculture. Who knew?!?


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Lyme Disease and Foxes
Lyme disease is an emerging infectious disease caused by at least three species of bacteria. It is generally transmitted to humans from a natural reservoir among rodents by ticks that feed on both sets of hosts. A continued increase of Lyme disease in the United States, once linked to a recovering deer population, may instead be explained by a decline of the red fox, UC Santa Cruz researchers suggest in a new study. The team's findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reveal that although deer populations have stabilized, Lyme disease has increased across the northeastern and midwestern United States over the past three decades. The increase coincides with shrinking populations of the red fox, which feeds on small mammals, such as white-footed mice, short-tailed shrews, and Eastern chipmunks, all of which transmit Lyme disease bacteria to ticks.
Dwindling numbers of red foxes, the authors suggest, might be attributed to growing populations of coyotes, now the top predators in some eastern regions where wolves and mountain lions are extinct.
"A new top predator has entered the northeast and has strong impact on the ecosystem," said Taal Levi, a recent UCSC Ph.D. graduate in environmental studies. Levi is the lead author of Deer, Predators, and the Emergence of Lyme Disease. Coyotes can and will kill foxes and more significantly, Levi said, "foxes often don't build dens when coyotes are around."
More significantly is that fewer coyotes will inhabit an area once populated by more foxes, Levi said. The greater number of foxes would have consumed a larger number of small, tick-bearing animals than the coyotes that replace them.
The study used an extensive dataset from five states as well as mathematical models to determine why Lyme disease continues to rise despite stabilized numbers of deer, long known to act as reproductive hosts for adult ticks that carry Lyme disease bacteria.
The loss of red foxes can result in an increase in the abundance of the smaller animals that serve as hosts for bacteria-carrying ticks. Red foxes may have once kept those populations under control.
"We found that where there once was an abundance of red foxes there is now an abundance of coyotes," said Levi.
Lyme disease was first reported in Old Lyme, Connecticut in 1975. Lyme disease can affect multiple body systems and produce a range of symptoms. Not all patients with Lyme disease will have all symptoms, and many of the symptoms are not specific to Lyme disease, but can occur with other diseases as well. The incubation period from infection to the onset of symptoms is usually one to two weeks, but can be much shorter (days), or much longer (months to years).
For further information see Lyme and Foxes.
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Report of K-Rod domestic dispute surfaces
By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com
Milwaukee's CBS TV affiliate reported the news on Friday and said the incident involved Rodriguez and his girlfriend in the Town of Wales, west of Milwaukee. Waukesha County District Attorney Brad Schimel told the station that he was still reviewing the case.
Brewers vice president of communications Tyler Barnes told MLB.com on Saturday that the club was aware of the incident. He issued a statement:
"While we are aware of the arrest report, we have no knowledge of charges being filed. To that end, it would be premature for us to offer any additional comment."
Rodriguez, who turns 31 in January, will be a free agent after the World Series. He made 109 appearances for the Brewers with a 3.65 ERA after a July 2011 trade from the Mets.
He was also arrested in August 2010 and charged with third-degree assault after an altercation with his father-in-law outside the family lounge at Citi Field. Rodriguez later plead guilty to a lesser charge and underwent anger management classes.
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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Sony Handycam HDR-XR520
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- Review Price: £909.99
No camcorder purchase decision should be made without considering what Sony has to offer. But unfortunately we haven't seen anything new from the company since the HDR-TG3. Now the drought is over, and we have in our hands Sony's current consumer flagship, the HDR-XR520. So if you've been pondering whether to buy Canon's LEGRIA HF S10 or Panasonic's HDC-HS300, don't make up your mind until you see what Sony has on offer in the same class as well.
Sony has clearly thrown everything in its extensive arsenal at the HDR-XR520. For a start, the sensor is a healthy 1/2.9in CMOS. Although this isn't quite as big as Canon is using in its LEGRIA HF S10 or JVC in its Everio GZ-X900, Sony also incorporates its Exmor R technology, which has proven highly effective in its professional models. This places the CMOS wiring behind the photo diodes, theoretically letting more light through, for better performance in poor illumination.
The CMOS has a gross 6.6-megapixel resolution, although only 4.15-megapixels are used in camcorder mode, or 6-megapixels in still image mode. Sony adds some interpolation to provide 12-megapixel images with a 4,000 x 3,000 resolution. However, when shooting video at the same time the maximum still image resolution is 8.3-megapixels.
Video is recorded to an enormous 240GB hard disk in AVCHD format. Unlike Canon and JVC, Sony hasn't switched to H.264 High Profile 4.1, instead remaining with Main Profile 4.0. This means that the top data rate is 16Mbits/sec, not 24Mbits/sec, and there is no sign of a progressive mode either. The maximum video resolution is 1,920 x 1,080 Full HD, although all the lower settings use 1,440 x 1,080. The XR520 can also shoot standard definition with MPEG-2 compression at up to 9Mbits/sec. But with the massive amount of storage, you will probably only ever want to use the top quality setting. Even in this mode, there's space for over 30 hours of footage.
The most unusual feature, however, is the built-in GPS. Geotagging pictures is becoming increasingly popular, but the XR520 also contains reasonably detailed maps of a large proportion of the world. Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand are mapped with major roads, although South America, South-East Asia and India have no features included. Assuming the camcorder's GPS is getting a signal, coordinates will be stored with your footage, so you can see where the video was shot, and browse clips alongside a map showing this. Although we can see useful applications for the GPS features, it's mostly a gimmick in its current form.


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Notice Number: NOT-AI-09-049
Key Dates
Release Date: July 9, 2009
Receipt Date: September 30, 2009
Issued by
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) (http://www.niaid.nih.gov)
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) supports research related to the basic understanding of microbiology and immunology leading to the development of vaccines, therapeutics, and medical diagnostics for the prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of infectious and immune-mediated diseases. The NIAID, Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases has an interest in identifying innovative approaches to effectively treat bacterial infections with antimicrobials that minimize the development of drug resistance.
This BAA targets infectious diseases where improved treatment strategies could reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance and preserve the effectiveness of existing antimicrobials. A central goal of this solicitation is to target disease areas experiencing the greatest antimicrobial selective pressure, and within these areas, develop strategies that test the safety and effectiveness of different therapeutic approaches/regimens that reduce the probability of the emergence of drug resistance by minimizing unnecessary drug exposure.
Contracts to be awarded under this BAA will support the design and conduct of Phase III and/or Phase IV clinical trials of new strategies for the use of licensed, off-patent antimicrobial therapies to reduce the risk of antimicrobial resistance in selected infectious diseases.
For the purposes of this BAA, the disease areas that may be supported under this BAA are limited to the following: acute otitis media; pneumonia; and bacteremia.
Both community-associated and hospital-associated infections in these disease areas are eligible.
Eligible strategies may include, but are not limited to: different dosage or frequency, supported by PK/PD data, where optimal treatment is well defined, e.g., the use of penicillin in penicillin-resistant pneumonia; or withholding of antimicrobials (altogether) for certain diseases and identifying eligible populations for this type of strategy; or shorter treatment duration for the disease areas listed above.
It is anticipated that multiple cost reimbursement, completion type contracts will be awarded for a 5-year period of performance beginning on or about June 30, 2010.
The NIAID estimates that the total cost (direct and indirect costs combined) for a single award is approximately $20 million. However, it is anticipated that the total cost for the award(s) may vary depending upon the scope of the project and the technical objectives of the award(s). The length of time for which funding is requested should be consistent with the nature and complexity of the proposed research. In no event shall the period of performance proposed by an offeror exceed five (5) years.
All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Agency. BAA NIAID-DMID-NIHAI2009058 will be available electronically on/about June 30, 2009 and may be accessed through FedBizOpps http://www.fbo.gov/. This notice does not commit the Government to award a contract. No collect calls will be accepted. No facsimile transmissions will be accepted. Responses to this BAA will be due on/before September 30, 2009.
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Garden Talk: August 17, 2006
From NGA Editors
Unusual Variegated Spurge
Variegated plants are hot, but sometimes they can be finicky to grow. The new variegated-leaved spurge sets a new standard, with its unique shape and interesting flowers combined with drought tolerance and pest resistance. Its only requirement is excellent drainage. The Tasmanian Tiger Mediterranean spurge (Euphorbia characias ?Tasmanian Tiger?), which was discovered in a garden in Tasmania, Australia, produces pale yellow blooms with green centers in early summer. The stems are sometimes tinged purple, providing a nice contrast with the variegated white and green leaves.
This perennial -- hardy in zones 6 to 10 -- grows 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, and thrives in a full sun to part shade location. Take care when working around this plant because broken stems exude a milky sap that can irritate the skin.
For more information on this new spurge, go to: Wayside Gardens.
Plant Misting Made Easy
During the hot days of summer, plants benefit from a misting of cool water, just like we do. The Plant Mister makes spritzing plants a breeze. It?s ideal for misting outdoor or indoor plants to keep the foliage clean, raise the humidity, and prevent insect pests such as spider mites.
The Plant Mister features a 16-ounce container that only needs pumping a few times to apply minutes of continual mist. It comes with a carrying strap and a 48-inch-long hose, enabling you to reach hanging plants and window boxes. A small brass nozzle helps deliver a gentle spray that?s perfect for orchids and ferns. You can even turn the mister on yourself during those hot, late-summer days.
For more information on the plant mister, go to: Lee Valley.
A Quicker, Cleaner Oil Change
It's recommended that homeowners change the oil in lawn mowers, tillers, and tractors at least once during the growing season. Changing the oil regularly prevents engine overheating and wear, helping to prolong the life of the machine. But it can be a messy chore.
Now there?s an easier way. The LiquidVac Oil Changing System suctions the engine oil directly from the dipstick hole into a self-contained holding tank that can store 2 gallons of oil. It takes only 1 minute to empty a lawnmower oil tank, using the suction created by pumping the tank. No electricity is required.
To learn how to change your oil more simply and cleanly this summer, go to: LiquidVac.
Using Willows to Root Roses
Late summer is the perfect time to take softwood cuttings of roses and other woody shrubs to create new plants for spring. While the timing and technique is important when propagating woody shrubs from cuttings, a little assistance from nature can make a difference too.
It?s widely known that willows root quickly from cuttings. Willow bark contains a water-soluble compound (or group of compounds) called rhizocaline, which stimulates root formation. This substance can be used to help other shrubs root, too. Here?s a simple way to use willow water from willow cuttings to aid the rooting of rose cuttings.
To create willow water, take a handful of willow twig cuttings from this year's growth. Remove the leaves and cut the twigs into 1-inch-long pieces. Place the cuttings right side up in a glass, add 1/2 inch of very hot water, cover with a plastic bag, and let sit 24 hours. Then remove the twigs.
Steep your rose cuttings in this willow water solution for 24 hours. Then dab the cut ends with a rooting hormone powder and stick your rose cuttings in a pot filled with moistened potting soil. The willow water can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for three days.
For more information on using willow water to root rose cuttings, go to: Texas Rose Rustlers.


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Zoe Saldana Curly Formal Updo Hairstyle - Black Hair Color
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These naturally black tresses are dressed in waves then the back pulled up and pinned to the head to create this upstyle that is best suited to compliment a round face. Loose pieces are left the front to soften the face and completes the over-all look and perfectly. This hairstyle is easy to re-create with the right tools and needs product to keep it place all day or night.
- Hair Category: Formal
- Hair Length: Updo Long
- Hair Elasticity: Wavy
- Gender: Women
- Face Shape: Round, Oval, Heart, and Triangular
- Hair Density: Medium/Thick
- Hair Texture: Fine/Medium
- Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, and 41 - 50
- Height: Any
- Weight: Thin/Average/Large
- Glasses: Suits with and without
- Styling Time: 30+ minutes
- Styling Tip: Allow up to 2 hours styling time for hot roller setting, teasing, pinning and spraying. This long lasting style is great for all occasions and all weather conditions.


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What are the job responsibilities of a Fundraising Director? What does an individual in this position get paid in Missouri?
Here is the position summary for Fundraising Director as found in BLR's Salary Finder:
Plan and direct public relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for employer or client; or if engaged in fundraising, plan and direct activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects and nonprofit organizations.
In Missouri, the midpoint of salaries reported for the position (50th percentile) is $85,439. The 75th percentile (the rate below which 75% of salary data falls) is $108,348. The 25th percentile (the rate below which 25% of the data falls) is $66,438.
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Compensation.BLR.com, a leading provider of compensation data, scores this job as exempt (not entitled to overtime). According to Compensation.BLR.com's rate ranges, grade 37 has a minimum of $63,755. The midpoint is $85,006, and the maximum is $106,258.
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Please bear with us as we move servers. There's some wackiness already going on, but we're working to correct it. Thanks.
MmmMM, Bear. I haven't had bear in years, bear stew I think it was. NO, that wasn't it, it was Panther Stew. Or at least some large cat, you never really knew with ol' Cousin Joey.
I didn't think the wackiness had spread that badly. Clearly I was mistaken...
The scary thing is that isa true excerpt from about 1980. Some friends and I drove up to Garberville California for a weekend to visit Ed's family. When we went fishing, we had to stick to the creek ONLY. Why? Because the growers of a special type of ... let's just call it grass, would have shot us. So, we hunkered down on the rocks catching tiny little trout for dinner. It was the next night for the panther stew, we were tired of ditching the guardians.


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The Cuckoo's Calling is a 2013 crime fiction novel by J. K. Rowling, published under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.

A brilliant mystery in a classic vein: Detective Cormoran Strike investigates a supermodel's suicide.

After losing his leg to a land mine in Afghanistan, Cormoran Strike is barely scraping by as a private investigator. Strike is down to one client, and creditors are calling. He has also just broken up with his longtime girlfriend and is living in his office.

Then John Bristow walks through his door with an amazing story: His sister, thelegendary supermodel Lula Landry, known to her friends as the Cuckoo, famously fell to her death a few months earlier. The police ruled it a suicide, but John refuses to believe that. The case plunges Strike into the world of multimillionaire beauties, rock-star boyfriends, and desperate designers, and it introduces him to every variety of pleasure, enticement, seduction, and delusion known to man.

You may think you know detectives, but you've never met one quite like Strike. You may think you know about the wealthy and famous, but you've never seen them under an investigation like this.


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Sam Shacklock
Sam Shacklock Is Locked In To Nashville's Electronic Scene
DJ/artist/producer Sam Shacklock aka SOSA was a performer at the recent GRAMMY Block Party & Membership Celebration hosted by The Recording Academy Nashville Chapter. During the event, Shacklock participated in an interview with GRAMMY.com to discuss his first concert experience, the Nashville electronic music scene and his advice for aspiring artists, among other topics.
"[My advice is] listen to people who have been around the block," says Shacklock. "You should always be willing to take advice and be open."
Within the last decade, Shacklock has emerged as a force on the Nashville music scene, producing, mixing and engineering tracks of his own and for other artists. Sam & Tre, SOSA's "electro glitch hip-hop" duo with Tre, released a 12-song self-titled album in 2011. That same year, he partnered with KDSML to release a six-song EP, Shack Attack. In 2012 Shacklock collaborated with Yelawolf, producing the track "Satellites."


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text: In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Messenger of the Covenant Messenger of the Covenant- Appendix 2 of the authorized English translation by Rashad Khalifa, Ph. D. Criteria for God's messengers Do Messengers of God come with proofs? Messenger of the Covenant-Human Aversion to God's Messengers Give Me One Good Reason by Rashad Khalifa, Ph.D Why Did Rashad Khalifa Announce His Messengership? The Difference between Prophet and Messenger Killing God's messengers Expected Messaiah, Imam Al-Zaman, Mahdi/Mehdi or Jesus' second coming Quran Alone & New Satanic Tricks Dr. Rashad Khalifa, the man, the issues and the truth The 38 appendices of the Authorized Translation of the Quran by Dr. Khalifa