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Taylor Swift Admits Harry Styles Inspired 'I Knew You Were Trouble,' Dated Him Again Anyway
Because it's apparently her thing now, Taylor Swift alluded to her relationship with One Direction singer Harry Styles in another interview. This time she did the talking herself instead of hiring someone out to do her dirty work.
In a new piece, Swift admits, in a roundabout way, that 'I Knew You Were Trouble' is about Hazza. If she knew he was trouble, why did she date him … twice?
When a journo asked Swift what goes through her head onstage, she explained, "You're balancing the analytical side of your brain, which is telling you where to go and how to go there, with the other side of your brain, which is saying 'Feel everything you're singing, and show it on your face. Feel everything exactly as you felt it when you wrote the song.'"
The interviewer then asked Swift what she'd do if she had to perform in front of an ex at the BRIT Awards, and Swift's response was telling: "Well, it's not hard to access that emotion when the person the song is about is standing by the side of the stage watching."
Considering Styles and John Mayer are the only exes she recently performed in front of (Mayer at the Grammys, Styles at the Brits), and Styles was the one attending without Katy Perry on his arm, it's safe to assume who she meant.
Not that Styles cares. He's only had good things to say about her post-split. In fact, it's been so boring that we're surprised they couldn't work it out.


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Corporate Assessment and Operating Budget Tweak on NCUA Board Agenda
Federally insured credit unions will learn the size of their 2013 corporate assessment in one week, because the subject is on the NCUA Board's July 25 monthly meeting agenda. According to the agenda, posted on the NCUA's website Thursday afternoon, the board will consider the 2013 Temporary Corporate Credit Union Stabilization Fund Assessment, as well as the reprogramming of the NCUA's 2013 operating budget and the quarterly share insurance fund report.
Previously, the NCUA estimated the corporate assessment would run between 8 and 11 basis points. Through 2012, federally insured credit unions have paid $4.1 billion in annual assessments to cover losses incurred by corporate credit union investments into mortgage backed securities.
Despite a reduction in the amount the NCUA estimates credit unions have yet to pay thanks to improvements in the housing market and performance of corporate legacy assets, the regulator said it does not anticipate deviating from the 8 to 11 basis points estimate.
Other items on the agenda include a proposed rule regarding the electronic filing of financial reports, a request from the $832 million San Francisco FCU to expand its community charter, an interpretive ruling and policy statement on the Minority Credit Union Preservation Program and a board briefing on an interagency proposal regarding joint diversity standards for regulated entities.
The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. EDT at the NCUA's Alexandria, Va. headquarters.

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A Stanford University researcher has combined
biology and video games to create a biotic gaming experience.
Riedel-Kruse, a physicist and assistant professor of bioengineering at Stanford
University, has developed a set of video games that utilize living cells to
imitate classic games like PacMan and Pinball.
The biotic games incorporate
living cells like paramecia, which are single-celled organisms, with video
games in order to allow everyday people to participate in experiments and learn
more about biological processes.
hope that by playing games involving biology of a scale too small to see with
the naked eye, people will realize how amazing these processes are and they'll
get curious and want to know more," said Riedel-Kruse. "The
applications we can envision so far are on the one hand educational, for people
to learn about biology, but we are also thinking perhaps we could have people
running real
experiments as they play these games. That is something to figure
out for the future, what are good research problems which a person could really
be involved in and make substantial contributions. This approach is often
referred to as crowd-sourcing."
The biotic
gaming experience allows the user to control the actions of living
microorganisms in real time by playing video games. There are a total of eight
games that fall into three categories, and the three categories are whether a
user is interacting with processes concerning single cells, colonies of single
cells, or molecules.
The user
controls the living microorganism with a controller, like most video games. In
paramecia-related games, the paramecia is in a small fluid chamber in front of
a camera that sends live images to a video screen with a game board placed over
the image of the paramecia. The movements of the paramecia and the score are
kept by a microprocessor.
Some of
the games include PAC-mecium, which resembles PacMan in that paramecia eats
little balls, Biotic Pinball, Ciliaball, and POND PONG. In Pac-mecium, the polarity
of a mild electrical field is applied across the chamber of fluid, and is
controlled by the user's controller.
games, such as biotic pinball, work by injecting a chemical into the fluid
causing the paramecia to swim in different directions. PolymerRace, which is a
horse race-inspired game, consists of a user being linked to a PCR machine's
output, which is running different reactions at the same time. Users then bet
on which reactions will run the quickest.
are talking about microbiology with these games, very primitive life
forms," said Riedel-Kruse. "We do not use any higher-level organisms.
Since multiple test players raised the question of exactly where one should
draw this line, these games could
be a good tool to stimulate discussions in schools on bioethical issues."
The next
step is to use research from different scientific fields to create new
educational video games.
would argue that modern biotechnology will influence our life at an
accelerating pace, most prominently in the personal biomedical choices that we
will be faced with more and more often," said Riedel-Kruse.
"Therefore everyone should have sufficient knowledge about the basics of
biomedicine and biotechnology. Biotic games could promote that."
This study was
published in Lab on a Chip.


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Jazz musician Branford Marsalis will perform at the Foothills Performing arts center in Oneonta Sunday, with local performers opening the show. Foothills Spokesman Huemac Garcia explains:
(Huemac Garcia 3-28-13)
The doors open at 6:00 PM and performances by the Hartwick College and Oneonta State College's Jazz bands starts at 6:30. Tickets are on sale at FoothillsPAC.org or by calling 431-2080.
3 Walton residents have been arrested in connection with a burglary of a village residence last month. Walton police arrested 25-year-old John Mahler, 32-year-old James Nash, and 28 year old Jason Campbell for 2nd degree burglary, 4th degree grand larceny and 3rd degree grand larceny, Mahler and Nash were also charged with criminal possession of a weapon, and Mahler also was charged with second-degree obstructing governmental administration. Mahler and Nash were sent to DelawareCounty jail on $50,000 bail; Campbell was jailed on $25,000 bail. The stolen property included a flat-screen television, a gaming system and a rifle; most of the stolen items were recovered.
61-year-old Norman Michaels of Katonah has been charged with 2nd degree grand larceny, for his alleged role in an insurance scheme involving the Otsego county Chamber of Commerce. Michaels is accused of taking more than $60,000 in commissions for signing up downstate clients for health insurance through the Otsego county chamber illegally, former Chamber President Rob Robinson is facing charges in connection with the case.
The Chenango county sheriff's department arrested 44-year-old Thomas Bates of Norwich for felony DWI, & driving while ability impaired by drugs. Bates was stopped by officers conducting a road check with an equipment violation, Bates it was found that he was operating the motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition due to narcotics. Bates was taken into custody & faces court action at a later date.


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Bonus Track: 2011 Pitchfork Music Festival
Welcome to The Set List. Here you'll find the latest concert recaps for many of your favorite, or maybe not so favorite, artists. Our bloggers will do their best to provide you with every detail of the show, from which songs were on the set list to what the artist was wearing to which out-of-control fan made a scene. Hey, it'll be like you were there. And if you like what you read, we'll even let you know where you can catch the artist on tour. Feel free to drop us a comment and let us know your concert experience. Oh, and rock on.
By Sarah Mudler
Chicago's Union Park was once again filled with a who's who of the music industry from July 15–17 for the 2011 Pitchfork Music Festival. Drawing more than 18,000 industry insiders and music fans alike each day, the festival is known for bringing together an eclectic lineup of more than 40 artists, many of whom are on the brink of breaking into the mainstream.
Headliners this year included the psychedelic sounds of Animal Collective on Friday, Seattle-based mellow rockers Fleet Foxes on Saturday and festival-favorites TV On The Radio on Sunday. With many of the more talked about bands playing earlier in the day throughout the weekend, it was no surprise that three-day passes sold out in a single day.
In addition to the headliners, the festival's Green stage played host to recently reunited rockers Guided By Voices and the Dismemberment Plan, and ambient punk rockers Deerhunter, while its sister stage (the Red stage) boasted such heavy hitters as hometown darling Neko Case, Australian synth-pop collective Cut Copy and, one of the most anticipated sets of the weekend, the untamable frontman Tyler, The Creator and his hip-hop outfit Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All. But when festivalgoers trekked over to the slightly hidden Blue stage, they were lucky enough to catch some truly buzzworthy acts. Electronic newcomer James Blake played the nicely shaded stage to a tightly packed and dancing crowd on Friday, while concertgoers the following day were wooed by the larger-than-life personality and stage attire of Zola Jesus.
Rounding out the festival grounds, attendees had the opportunity to seek shelter from the sun while perusing the handmade crafts and hard-to-find vinyl at the annual CHIRP Record Fair, as well as browse the one-of-a-kind concert posters from local and national artists at the Flatstock poster show.
In spite of the almost unbearable heat that plagued the Windy City all weekend, this year's installment of the Pitchfork Music Festival was a resounding success for artists and concertgoers alike. And this blogger would recommend that you get your tickets early next year as it's sure to sell out even faster!
Pitchfork Music Festival Sample Playlist
"Summertime Clothes" — Animal Collective (iTunes>)
"The Wilhelm Scream" — James Blake (iTunes>)
"Need You Now" — Cut Copy (iTunes>)
"Def Surrounds Us" — DJ Shadow (iTunes>)
"Hopelessness Blues" — Fleet Foxes (iTunes>)
"Bizness" — Tune-Yards (iTunes>)
"Wolf Like Me" — TV On The Radio (iTunes>)
"Sea Talk" — Zola Jesus (iTunes>)


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Confidence in the housing market and the local economy are on the upswing in Denton County, as home builders in the area are the busiest they have been in years.
While the homes are not as lavish and extravagant as previous years, people are confident enough to build homes after holding off during an unstable economy, said Jeff Wawro, owner of Design Classics in Denton.
"In residential we specialize in some of the higher-end homes, and we've seen individuals ready to spend money again where they haven't had the confidence to do so in the past," Wawro said. "I wouldn't say people are willing to spend freely and they're still conscientious, but they're frustrated with waiting as long as they have."
From January to October this year, there were 2,315 building permits issued in Denton County for single-family homes, up 54.5 percent from the same period last year, according to data from the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.
The growth is to accommodate an incoming population and an increase of new jobs, which builders notice and see as business opportunities, said Phil Crone, executive director of the Dallas Builders Association.
"As a home builder, you see these things and you know homes are where jobs sleep at night," he said. "They see the growth that's happening and they are the industry to accommodate that."
Local builders are picking up the pace as the months' inventory of available homes have dropped steadily since July in the county, according to data from the Real Estate Center. With a lower inventory, builders will have to play catch-up through the winter — a traditionally slow season — and this could mean an increase of building over the next two years, Crone said.
"Until that supply increases, we aren't going to really see things level off and that may not be for a couple of years, given the growth we're anticipating," he said.
The demand is apparent in Denton County, Wawro said. His business works closely with a real estate agent to help clients sell their current homes before moving into the new home and the turn around time now is quick.
"Many of our clients who have put their homes up for sale before they build a new one, have sold very, very quickly," he said. "So much so, we've had to help some people find rent properties to live in while we build them new homes."
Confidence in the market has spread nationwide, according to a survey of U.S. home builders by the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released last week.
The sentiment index released Tuesday climbed to 58. That was up from 54 in November and matched an eight-year high reached in August. Readings above 50 indicate that more builders view sales conditions as good than poor.
In addition, builders' view of current sales conditions jumped this month to the highest level in eight years. And their outlook for sales heading into next year's spring home-selling season also improved.
The index has stayed above 50 now for seven straight months after being below that level since May 2006. This month's reading is 11 points higher than a year ago. It reflects a U.S. housing market fueled by steady job growth and still-low mortgage rates.
The latest index suggests that builders remain optimistic that the housing recovery will endure even though mortgage rates have risen in recent months.
"The recent spike in mortgage interest rates has not deterred consumers as rates are still near historically low levels," said David Crowe, the NAHB's chief economist. "We continue to look for a gradual improvement in the housing recovery in the year ahead."
This article contains material from The Associate Press.
JENNA DUNCAN can be reached at 940-566-6889 and via Twitter at @JennaFDuncan.


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Notes: Granderson stays atop order
Glare only a minor issue; Leyland chats with La Russa
By Jason Beck / MLB.com
When Leyland was asked Monday about keeping the same rotation order for the AL Championship Series that he had for the Division Series, starting with Nate Robertson, Leyland said those were his four starters and the order made sense. In the case of his lineup, it wasn't the options, but the order.
With left-hander Barry Zito on the mound, Leyland could've put his left-handed lineup plan back in place, especially since Placido Polanco entered Tuesday having hit Zito (7-for-11) and the A's (33-for-67) so well for his career. But what works in the top spot can also work in second.
Leyland decided to maintain his batting order, mainly for two reasons, among them the fact that left-handed batters actually hit slightly better against Zito for the season compared to right-handers.
"There's not much difference there," Leyland said, "and one of the bigger factors in that decision today was the fact that Craig Monroe has not done very well, so I didn't want to hit him second."
Monroe was 2-for-21 for his career against Zito before going 0-for-1 on Tuesday. Plus, he was coming off a 3-for-16 Division Series, though two of those hits were home runs. The move also kept Sean Casey hitting third, coming off a 6-for-17 Division Series and a 3-for-5 career record against Zito, before Casey left with a pulled calf muscle in the sixth.
The order isn't likely to change against any of the other A's starters, either, considering they're all right-handed.
"I would imagine that's going to be our lineup," Leyland said.
Granderson, 1-for-2 in his brief career off Zito before doubling Tuesday, found out when he arrived at the clubhouse Tuesday afternoon.
"I'm not too surprised," he said. "At the same time, wherever he did put me, I'd be ready to go, whether it was at the top or the bottom."
Look away from the light: The shadows at McAfee Coliseum have been a question ever since the Tigers knew they were coming here for the ALCS. But hitting coach Don Slaught said there was minor late-afternoon concern -- the glare coming off the windows of the suites beyond center field.
As the sun sets, he said, the sun reflects off the suite windows, which are meant more for use in football games, and then shines back into a hitter's eyes. It's only a concern for about 10-15 minutes starting around 8:40 p.m. ET.
"It's like two spotlights coming down," Slaught said, "so your face looks real bright. The shadows will start behind the pitcher, so there's nothing between the pitcher and the hitter, so it's not as bad.
"I'm not sure how bad the glare's going to be, because you can block it out with your visor and it won't last that long."
The fact that the Tigers worked out Monday around the same time helped them get an idea, though Slaught said it was just a coincidence that they had that time slot.
The glare did not have as much of an effect as feared.
"Surprisingly, it was more defensively," Granderson said after the game, and luckily there wasn't too much going on out there. Other than that, we got through it, and we started hitting the ball after that."
Stay off Joe's case: Leyland's club played a central part in the New York Yankees' latest postseason demise. He has been watching the aftermath from the opposite coast.
While Yankees manager and longtime Leyland friend Joe Torre's job hung in the wind of media speculation, Leyland was watching skeptically until Tuesday's announcement that Torre would be back for a 12th season. He doesn't believe Torre's job was ever in danger to begin with, but he doesn't know.
"I don't think the Yankees had any intention of firing Joe Torre," Leyland said, "and I'm darn glad they didn't. He's an outstanding manager. He's everything right about the game."
When Leyland touted the Yankees and their players as a class organization, he wasn't simply being diplomatic, and they proved him right. Lost in the midst of the Tigers' celebration Saturday night after finishing off the AL Division Series, Leyland said, Torre and shortstop Derek Jeter came to the back entrance of the clubhouse to congratulate him and wish them the best of luck.
"It really personifies what I said about the Yankees all along," Leyland said, "that they're class all the way. You're not going to find a better person in baseball than Joe Torre. I don't know Derek all that well, but you can understand he's just class personified, a great superstar player. That doesn't surprise me at all. That's class all the way."
Leyland knows the expectations that come with the Yankees, and he's amazed at how Torre deals with it. But he believes the standard that anything short of a World Series is failure, that they should win a championship just about every year, has become too much.
"I think it's unrealistic to think that way in the modern game," he said. "I think that was a possibility much more often years ago, when there were fewer teams and you didn't have the playoffs set up the way [they are] and there wasn't a Wild Card. To win 11 games is tough to do in postseason play against the best pitchers. Do they maybe have the best shot going in most of the time? Yeah, but I think that's unfair to the Yankees.
"What it does is, I think it blows all those [people] that think you can buy a World Series, it just blows their theory right out of the water, because you can't do it."
Talking with Tony: Leyland knows a World Series matchup with the Cardinals and manager Tony La Russa is possible, potentially just seven wins away. But he's not going to acknowledge it, and he's pledging now that he's not going to talk about it if it happens.
"We do not discuss that," he said. "Even if by chance that happened, that's not going to be a story. We will definitely not talk about it, but we're putting the cart before the horse here."
As it is, the chance has not prevented the two from talking often during the playoffs, five or six times since Saturday alone.
"He's all fired up. He called me on the way to the park today," Leyland said. "He said, 'Are you ready?' I said, 'Yeah, I'm ready, but I think it's more important that the players are ready.'"
La Russa and Leyland, who were manager and third base coach for the White Sox in the early '80s, have been at this point before. They were both in their respective League Championship Series in 1990 and 1992 when La Russa was managing in Oakland and Leyland was in his run of titles in Pittsburgh. Neither time did they match up, though La Russa's Athletics reached the World Series in 1990.
Speech time: Leyland made another speech to his club heading into the series, but it wasn't anything out of Knute Rockne's book.
"I told them I was proud of them," he said, "but I said, 'I'm not proud because you beat the Yankees. I'm proud because the way you've adjusted and gotten the feel from not [winning] the division and then getting right back into a real tough series against the New York Yankees and realizing the importance of concentration. You really made a heckuva quick adjustment. I'm proud of that.' They've just got to maintain it, hopefully through another series, but it's not going to be easy.
"I've only one [speech] left," he joked, "so hopefully we get to the World Series, because I'm out."
Jason Beck 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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"Sometimes you have to be careful when selecting a new name for yourself. For instance, let's say you have chosen the nickname "Fly Head." Normally you would think that "fly Head" would mean a person who has beautiful swept-back features, as if flying through the air. But think again. Couldn't it also mean "having a head like a fly"? I'm afraid some people might actually think that."
"Except in a few well-publicized instances (enough to lend credence to the iconography painted on the walls of the media), the rigorous practice of rugged individualism usually leads to poverty, ostracism and disgrace. The rugged individualist is too often mistaken for the misfit, the maverick, the spoilsport, the sore thumb."
"The many instances of forged miracles, and prophecies, and supernatural events, which, in all ages, have either been detected by contrary evidence, or which detect themselves by their absurdity, prove sufficiently the strong propensity of mankind to"
"As nightfall does not come at once, neither does oppression. In both instances, there's a twilight where everything remains seemingly unchanged, and it is in such twilight that we must be aware of change in the air, however slight, lest we become unwitting victims of the darkness."
"I owe very, very much to Mozart; and if one studies, for instance, the way in which I write for string quartet, then one cannot deny that I have learned this directly from Mozart. And I am proud of it!"


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The Alberta
Genealogical Society has over 700,000 names on computer. These names
are mainly from burials in Alberta cemeteries, compiled from grave
marker inscriptions and any records that have been located. This name
list represents only a little over half the cemeteries in Alberta that
have so far been recorded. The list does not include the major
cemeteries in Edmonton and Calgary, which have a reasonably complete
card file system. Some of these names have been compiled from births,
marriages and deaths in newspapers, or certain local history books. And
a few of these cemeteries are actually just across the border on the
Saskatchewan side, or in the Peace River Block of British Columbia.
For $2.00 per page
plus postage, the Society will do a computer name search and print a
report of names found. This will generate a report of up to seven names
per page and includes any data that may be in the file such as the
person's name, birth and died date, age, name of cemetery or other
source, nearest town, plot number at the cemetery and any remarks
copied from the marker or records that may be of a genealogical nature.
See AGS Research Services for details.
The researcher must
be aware that there may be errors in the spelling of the names and the
dates in this file. Many of the grave markers have deteriorated and are
difficult to read. Some of the hand-written records are also difficult
to read. Sometimes the name in the records has a slightly different
spelling than that on the grave marker. In most cases the spelling on
the grave marker is considered to be correct, as that is presumed to
have been given by the next of kin.
When asking to search
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result in printing a lot of pages and be costly. If you should ask for
John Smith, you will find there are about 100 listed. Then if the name
was actually John William Smith but the name was erroneously entered as
William Smith you would also find about 100 listed. Better to come to
the library and do the actual searching for these common surnames
oneself. The library staff will take about 2 minutes to show you how to
do the search. You can then mark the names you want printed, and pay
the $2.00 per page.
The recorded
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With Eddie Wineland (18-8-1 MMA, 0-2 UFC) scratched from the card, UFC newcomer Mitch Gagnon (8-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has taken his spot on next month's UFC on FOX 2 card.
He now meets fellow bantamweight and Wineland's original opponent, Johnny Bedford (18-9-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC), in a preliminary-card matchup, officials today announced.
UFC on FOX 2 takes place Jan. 28 at Chicago's United Center.
The night's main card, which features three bouts, airs on FOX. Prelims, including Gagnon vs. Beford, air on FUEL TV.
Gagnon vs. Bedford initially was slated as Wineland vs. Demetrious Johnson. However, Johnson was forced off the card earlier this month and shifted to the UFC's upcoming championship flyweight tournament, and Wineland scratched earlier this week due to a knee injury.
Gagnon, a Canadian fighter who's competed mostly at featherweight with regional promotions such as XMMA and Ringside MMA, enters the UFC on the strength of a six-fight win streak. In fact, all of his career wins have come via submission (five via guillotine choke). His lone defeat came via decision in 2009 to William Romero, who later went on to fight in Bellator.
Bedford, who was knocked out of the "TUF 14" bantamweight semifinals by eventual show winner John Dodson, returned earlier this month on the undercard of the show's live finale, where he scored a vicious third-round TKO beatdown of fellow cast member Louis Gaudinot. The onetime Bellator fighter is now 7-1 over his past eight pro fights, and five of the wins came via stoppage.
The latest UFC on FOX 2 card includes:
- Phil Davis vs. Rashad Evans
- Mark Munoz vs. Chael Sonnen
- Michael Bisping vs. Demian Maia
- Johnny Bedford vs. Mitch Gagnon
- Evan Dunham vs. Nik Lentz
- Michael Johnson vs. Cody McKenzie
- George Roop vs. Cub Swanson
- Jon Olav Einemo vs. Mike Russow
- Chris Camozzi vs. Dustin Jacoby
- Joey Beltran vs. Lavar Johnson
- Charles Oliveira vs. Eric Wisely*
* – Not officially announced
For more on UFC on FOX 2, stay tuned to the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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Q & A with Dr. Ink
Dear Readers:
Dr. Ink is a life-long baseball fan and a news junkie, but he has not understood the issues central to the labor negotiations between the greedy players and the monomaniacal owners.
Until now, thanks to Murray Chass of The New York Times, and thanks to an old war horse of a news form, a genre so reliable it is too often overlooked. Call it Q & A, and credit Plato, with help from Socrates, for inventing it.
Here's the first question and answer from Chass's Aug. 13 story:
Q. Wasn't the union expected to set a strike date yesterday?
A. Yes, but the union decided it could afford to give negotiations a few more days to reach a deal. Chass proceeds to explain the issues, offering 19 questions, none more than a sentence, with each answer no longer than a paragraph.
Perhaps Dr. Ink should give it a try.
Q. Why do you like the Q & A format?
A. There's something oddly erotic about the letter Q. Beyond that, it allows the writer to anticipate the readers' most important questions.
Q. What kinds of stories work best in this form?
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Side Suggestions: Rosemary-roasted Red PotatoesPreheat oven to 375°F. Cut 4 small red potatoes into eight sections and arrange on a cookie sheet. Toss potatoes with 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary leaves, and ½ teaspoon lemon zest. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until lightly browned. Season with ¼ teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Nutrition Info (for ½ of recipe): 185 calories; 34 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 4.5 g fat (0.5 g sat); 2.5 g fiber; 298 mg sodium. Exchanges: 2 starches; 1 fat.
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Created by Canon and originally introduced into its broadcast ENG lenses, Internal Focus is a multi-group technology that uses a floating optical system to optimize control of chromatic aberrations and reduce focus breathing effects. Designated as "IFpro" in the new YJ20x8.5B KRS long-zoom portable 2/3-in. lens and new YJ13x6B Series wide-angle portable 2/3-in. lenses, Internal Focus enables the front end of the lens to remain stationary as the internal elements move during focusing. IFpro technology enhances optical performance and provides multiple user benefits, according to Canon, including improved performance in changes in object distances, decreased lens flare with the use of a square lens hood, a higher level of creative filter options, and the ability to use optical accessories attached to the front end of the lens.
The new YJ20x8.5B KRS IFpro lens and the new YJ13x6B Series lenses also incorporate Canon's newly developed optical materials in combination with new lens-element design innovations and multilayer coatings. The new YJ20x8.5B KRS long-zoom portable lens and the new YJ13x6B Series wide-angle portable lenses feature a horizontal field of view of 54.7 degrees and 72.5 degrees, respectively. The company says that the optical optimization strategies of all three lenses achieve an excellent MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) profile over their entire respective image planes, minimizing chromatic aberrations and maximizing image contrast.
Canon says that the new YJ20x8.5B KRS long-zoom portable IFpro lens offers the widest focal length (8.5mm) and highest zoom ratio (20x) of any lens in its class, in addition to the fastest servo zoom speed (1.2 seconds, end to end). Designed to achieve a compromise between the demands for high sensitivity (the lens' maximum relative aperture is f 1.8) and mobility in lightweight hand-held cameras, the new YJ20x8.5B KRS weighs 2.58 lbs., 11 percent lighter (and 5mm shorter) than its predecessor, the YJ19x9B KRS.
The new YJ13x6B KRS portable IFpro lens delivers the highest zoom ratio (13x) and widest focal length (6mm) of any Canon lens in its class. It also features a 1.2-second, end-to-end servo zoom speed. The alternate YJ13x6B IRS model, meanwhile, has a 2x Extender that facilitates a focal range of from 12mm to 156mm. The YJ13x6B Series balances sensitivity (this lens' maximum relative aperture is f 2.0), mobility, and a wide field of view for use with lightweight hand-held cameras. The YJ13x6B KRS weighs 3.39 lbs., which is 11 percent lighter than the YJ12x6.5B KRS that it replaces.
The YJ13x6B IRS weighs 3.83 lbs., which is 9 percent lighter than its predecessor YJ12x6.5B IRS. In addition to decreased size and weight, Canon reports that they have engineered additional ergonomic design innovations that further improve the price-performance advantages of its three new IFpro lenses. All three lenses feature a new, smaller drive unit that is designed to not only fit into the palm of the user's hand more comfortably, but also improve the feeling of unity between the drive unit and the lens. These drive units, featuring a grip support and ribbed surface, are tilted at a particular angle to order to achieve a better balance and to provide more comfort and reduce operator fatigue. The new drive units featured in the new lenses also help make possible greater levels of precision and control, including control of the exclusive Canon Shuttle Shot feature, which facilitates zooming back and forth between any two focal length positions. Control of Shuttle Shot can be allocated to three different buttons using a DIP switch, depending on the preference of the user.


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BySarah E. Needleman
Musician Dave Carroll made headlines in 2009 when he posted a video to YouTube complaining about how his guitar was broken during a United Airlines flight and the airline company's poor response.
Now the man behind one of Time Magazine's "2010 Top Ten Most Viewed YouTube Videos," United Breaks Guitars, is working on a startup that aims to help connect disgruntled consumers with businesses so they can work out their differences.
Gripevine.com is a free website where consumers are invited to post complaints, or "gripes," about shopping and customer-service experiences. For example, a consumer recently posted a gripe claiming that a national bus company failed to dispatch a bus to a scheduled stop or provide assistance in finding an alternative route. Users can also post compliments and reviews.
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After finishing last season with a 1-7 record, Dolores High School football players vowed to improve. Those same players then spent the next nine months working hard in the weight room and on the field.
Now just a few days away from the start of a new season, the dedicated group is eager to see their hard work pay off.
"We want to be better than we were last year and win a few more games," said second year head coach Chris Trusler. "We definitely have a young team this year. Our younger guys are going to have to fill some roles and learn quickly."
Offense looks to improve
Just as important as young players stepping up will be the Bears ability to improve an offense that was shut out in six of eight games last season. According to Trusler, the Bears will once again run a "spread offense" this year.
Piloting the offense will be sophomore quarterback Tristan Medina, who, according to Trusler, has improved since his freshman season.
"(Medina) led the charge last year and got a lot of experience under his belt," said Trulser. "I think he will play well this year."
Complementing Medina will junior running back Branden Donaldson, who played for Aztec High School last season, and senior fullback Guy Wallace. Both players agreed that developing a solid running game will be key to the Bears success this season.
"I expect we're going to be doing a lot of running," said Wallace. "I hope we do good at it."
Other players likely to aid the offense are sophomore receivers Tristan Holgate and Keegan Elliot. Seniors Kellen Gatzke, KC Davis and Wyatt Jones.
"Every day during summer practice, we hit the sled to get better at opening holes for the running backs," said Davis of the line. "We want to give (Medina) more time than he had last year."
Defense expects to be strong
On the defensive side of the ball, the Bears will look to improve with the help of several new players and an entirely new scheme.
Leading the defense will be Gatzke, who will play middle linebacker after garnering all-conference honors as a defensive end last season. Also looking to make an impact at the linebacker position will be sophomore Riley Syra.
Wallace and Donaldson will anchor the Bears defensive backfield while Davis will look to solidify the team's defensive line.
"Our defense is going to be strong," said Gatzke. "We don't have a weak spot on the field, so we're going to shut it down this year."
As usual, the Bears will face a challenging schedule that includes road matchups against Centauri (Sept. 26), Center (Oct. 9) and Ignacio (Oct. 24). Home games include a matchup against Monument Valley (Sept. 12), John Mall (Oct. 3) and Monte Vista (Oct. 17).
The Bears will open their season at home on Aug. 23 against Montezuma-Cortez High School's junior varsity team. The game will begin at 6 p.m.
"A lot of us know those guys, so it's going to be a competitive game," said Gatzke. "We're going to go out looking for a (win)."


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The Yell County Retired Teachers will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Western Sizzlin' in Russellville. The program will be on community service. For more information, call Phyllis Rankin at 229-4172.
Outreach offices closed Monday
The administrative and all outreach offices of ARVAC, Inc. will be closed Monday.
Habitat For Humanity's next build
Habitat for Humanity of Pope County Arkansas is accepting donations for the upcoming build. Habitat is a nonprofit organization and is 100 percent tax deductible. To make a donation, make checks payable to Habitat for Humanity of Pope County Arkansas, Inc. and mail to HFHPCA, P.O. Box 1863, Russellville, AR 72811.
Want to volunteer? Visit the website www.hfhpca.org/, click on volunteer information, fill out the form and mail or email back to the address at the bottom of the form. Keep checking for updates on the Facebook page Habitat for Humanity of Pope County, Arkansas or the website www.hfhpca.org.
Electronic waste drive scheduled
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Accepted items will include computers/monitors, printers/scanners, digital cameras, stereos, A/V equipment, cell phones/telephones/fax machines and VCRs/DVD/CD players. Non-accepted items include microwaves, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators and toasters.
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Acid grind is an inline skating term.Originally Posted by bmo
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Don't get your shorts (i.e., underwear) in a bunch (i.e., in knots/twisted all out of shape) means, don't get upset.
Note that, there are two possible origins: 1) placing one's hands in one's pockets so as to stabilize one's hands from reaching out at whatever is upsetting that person. b) muscles in the legs and buttocks may contract when a person is upset or nervous, causing one's 'shorts' to bunch up.


text: Yesterday morning a cop shows up and asks me if I hit something(Yes a deer in 2012. Truck is a piece so of course not worth the fix it.) I said yes and explained the situation. Asked him what the problem was as I was asked about it 2 months ago when I was pulled over for a headlight out. Anyhow, today he damn near beats my door down, but I slept through it. He leaves his business card so I call him later. Meet him at Polk County, puts me in his car and reads me my rights. Starts showing me pictures of a mailbox that got knocked down the other night. I of course told him where I was and let him know that I had about 10 witnesses to prove it. So he takes me inside where a detective grills me for about 10 minutes before she gives up. Says they will press charges and I walk out the front door and go home. Should I be worried or were they just trying to scare me to get me to admit to a crime I didnt commit or do they really have something here? Should I lawyer up? They say the tracks match my truck and it happened 2 blocks from my house. I have somebody with me from 6:30 til the next day. Not sure when the crime happened.


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Hello, my long lost blogging buddies!
I hope you have all been well.
Time has flown by since I became a mommy. I stay busy and preoccupied by the love and affection of my little man (who is growing like a weed). Can you believe he will be 7 months old on February 4th?!
He is still the best baby ever! He constantly has a smile on his face.
He's amazing.
I hope you are all doing wonderfully!


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Be well and keep posting! When all dogs with riding "owners" have their own side car it will be a good day! Your weather is up and down but it's that time of year. I may be doing my first ride tomorrow. Take care.
Be well and keep posting! When all dogs with riding "owners" have their own side car it will be a good day! Your weather is up and down but it's that time of year. I may be doing my first ride tomorrow. Take care.
The Chinati Hot Springs and more! TX
And more... Only because as the days are getting longer, so are the rides and so are the destinations without Internet. Ah! The Internet... it comes down to sometimes only posting a Journal entry as it's writing and photos are laid out off line and it takes only a couple minutes to, if lucky borrowing a connection, publish it. Such as now, a couple entries later we are back at ÔÇ£The OasisÔÇØ. I wanted to document our gear before leaving, which I somehow did realizing it would take hundreds of photos to accomplish it all.
I wanted to mention our presence in Amado, Arizona, on April 16th attending ÔÇ£Overland ExpoÔÇØ where a VIP tag is awaiting Spirit and myself will be part of a panel on questions on how to travel alone. Then on our destination was ÔÇ£The Chinati Hot SpringsÔÇØ through ÔÇ£Pinto Canyon RdÔÇØ which could have been a mistake for us due to it's roughness at the present time. It says something when even the locals avoid such a road. We are on the verge of Spring break and all was still very quiet, we had the place to ourselves actually including the communal kitchen, the giant tub, one of them. A bit of excitement also as a forced fire on the Mexican side jumped the river, the winds kept the smoke away from us up to the day we left which was yesterday. I hope this will entice for others to go and spend a few days just being. Truly a great getaway within this present getaway...
Be well...
Ara & Spirit
At ÔÇ£warÔÇØ with myself. TX
When immersed within such isolated areas, pretty much spending much time by ourselves, the personal thoughts never stop grinding the gears, daily, hourly and often constantly. That is just how it is for me and in words they transfer on the pages of my Journal. Their volume become intense as being more or less in familiar surroundings, they lessen as we go on to then unfamiliar spaces as we will very soon. Early April becomes as another ÔÇ£startingÔÇØ line and as harsh as winter has been for us, comparatively speaking with the previous ones, time has flown away as a vanished calendar.
With the days getting longer I am finding myself with much less sleep and yet at the same time energized by much sunshine forcing myself eventually to get some shut eyes. Soon the time will again change, it is amazing how temperament can switch in accordance to the amount of daylight and weather.
We have to stay local this week, more Dentist calls coming up this Friday and more likely Monday again, it is getting old, I can't wait to be done and feel with no ties to be anywhere at any time.
The past winds and fire even so hundred or more miles away provided an incredible Sunset. The colors different from any time before. Enjoy the photos on the Journal.
Be well...
Ara & Spirit
Only a Phone Call away. TX
We all know, should, the proposition of riding a motorcycle. It is of a dangerous one, no doubt. On two wheels the patches front and rear of two tires is infinitely of a small surface, area, than a car or other vehicles. Quite too often it happens, more or less severely, one of us loosing that grip and the results are often not of or anyone's liking. My Friend Tyler went down that path over last summer, severely, very severely, and yet a couple nights ago as the phone rang her voice was the sweetest sound I could have ever heard. A ÔÇ£miracleÔÇØ of Life no doubt, but also the tenacity of a Human Being just not ready to get off the path we are all on. The scars acquired throughout our existence come in many forms and shapes as hers and mine. We are not unique, the scars are a side of a coin so many experience, unfortunately. The support toward Tyler has been incredible and yet, as for all of us, the reality is truly that at the end of the day we are just one and it is throughout those moments acquired we have to build up the strength to go on, a strength that needs to come from within us. That is what separates the true survivors from others as we cannot give up the gift that has been loaned to us, the ÔÇ£one more chanceÔÇØ to go on. It was truly an ÔÇ£HonorÔÇØ to speak with my ÔÇ£Kindred SpiritÔÇØ and even if we did not say it all, we saved some for the next time and the next time. Human relationships... all part of this Journey.
Be well, and always enjoy and ÔÇ£liveÔÇØ the moment.
Ara & Spirit
A full plate. TX
One would think we are suddenly at a Resort here. Friends dropping by with two huge RV's and the main ingredients for a couple well deserved dinners, breakfast also for that matter. Fresh Tuna, yes, freshly caught, it was a big hit, Dutch Oven Chocolate Cherry Cobbler, same with homemade bread, grilled vegetables, you name it, we had it.
Mother Nature must have known of it as for those two days it was short sleeve T shirts and comfortable presence sitting around the campfire till the eyes were heavily shutting down needing some rest. Suddenly all is so different with the longer days and much less sleep, so different that I am tired needing to re-balance it all up again. It includes some preparations to leave soon for Amado, ÔÇ£The Overland ExpoÔÇØ, which will be our first destination. We hope to meet some faces we have never seen, only have known their names. I feel a certain trepidation within me, the call of the road is making it's mark. A pull so strong, an attraction for the times to come.
In the meantime also was another Dentist visit in Valentine, one more on the 30th and that will be it... I want to use the word ÔÇ£freeÔÇØ... Free to go and savor the new Adventures awaiting for us, the new Friends not yet met and that includes new buddies for Mr Spirit!
Enjoy my Friend's visit...Be well, always.
Ara & Spirit
The Dugout Wells, our Desert. TX
Ready to roll on a bit North of here to visit a few ÔÇ£roadside attractionsÔÇØ as they call it. Mostly on paved roads. The weather however is not going to cooperate for a few days, including snow 400 miles north of here! So... we are staying put for another few days till this front also passes by. With Spring Break in full sequence the Park is full, not a single campsite is available, I imagine so are the Motels everywhere, even in nearby towns. The one space I can count on however to be and stay secluded, calm and serene, is the Dugout Wells. It is after all an ÔÇ£OasisÔÇØ where the water presently trickling in from a well forced by a wind mill has designed a lush green sanctuary, not only for us but also for much wildlife as again the red tail fox did take a glance at us, curious more than anything else. No photos! I was not fast enough...
It is an odd stage, only atypical because of it's location surrounded by thousands of acres of Desert, what I call ÔÇ£our DesertÔÇØ. A couple cars came by, did not stay, I don't think they appreciated the environment present as much as we did, including some very cool temperatures under the trees, in the shade. Not much else is new, trying to put away the couple projects from my ÔÇ£to do listÔÇØ away before we head out toward Arizona, Utah and most likely California probably by June.
Enjoy the photos...Be well, Ara & Spirit
On the road to healing. TX
Amazing how one can get sick in one day, bronchitis in this case of mine, and yet takes forever to even start feeling half human. Spirit however is back up and running, incredible healing power. We are a week away from departure to first Northern Arizona, where we will be joining an off road Expedition called ÔÇ£The Carbon Neutral ExpeditionÔÇØ, it will be then on to Overland Expo in Amado. It will be time to turn on the SPOT soon which I have intentionally lately turned off due to, I would not say unpleasant surprises but... how would you like to be 100% public about your whereabouts 24/7/365? That share web page brought in some unforeseen phenomenons to say the least. In the meantime it is a couple leisurelyy rides to Terlingua, bumping into the owners of ÔÇ£MotoQuestÔÇØ, a Motorcycle Tour Company, some search for healthy food and here a visit from some of the riders from San Antonio. The energy just has not been there, but down or not, there is never a dull moment, dull is not something I care for these days as I am internally really excited about new horizons, roads and scenery laid out ahead of us. We are only a tire and oil change away from it all, another final visit to the the Dentist, and that will be it when we can say our good byes to our Dear Friends surrounding us.
Till next time...
Be well, Ara & Spirit
I am sure by the time you depart for Arizona you'll be up to speed! One morning you'll awaken and feel your old self. Have a great trip!
Thanks... it is betting better by the day...
From my ÔÇ£hideawayÔÇØ on River Rd, Big Bend. TX
I keep watching this video we made (yes... we!) riding some back roads around here and I cannot help thinking how crazy this Dog named Spirit is! I sure would never sit in that car as it goes. He loves it and actually it is interesting to see what he really is doing while I am chauffeuring him around. So it hit 100 today and now I am wondering what to do! I forgot what heat was. If it goes up to 104 it will be a ÔÇ£100 degreeÔÇØ difference from just a few weeks ago. Shade and water are again our main ingredients throughout these times. Such was the case yesterday as taking our last ride to River Road while still here. Many ride it, I personally like to find my little hideaways, hike to the bank and with a bit of shade, some water with us, just be listening to the Rio Grande travel by on his own Journey. It is and has been quiet, one could at times hear a car go by, but mainly all is undisturbed, the flowers are up, I thought I was going to miss them, just a beautiful setting when one takes that time to be within. Besides it all just getting ready to take off, taking care of the little ÔÇ£fixingsÔÇØ, better to do it here than there!
Some thoughts about my Friend Bill, some Photos and a video of Spirit riding...Be well, always.
Ara & Spirit
Departure. Reminiscing on photos and words. Tx [video]
I think we are leaving at the proper time with the temperature up scaling all the way up to 107 a couple days ago and turning into a normal 100 every afternoon. The time has come, I don't know if Spirit is excited or not, I know I am, even if still in the midst of packing up, making sure we will not be stranded from any inattention only a few miles from here. Strange winter? Short... long... Who knows at this point, what I know is that we made it here another season and the road calls as strong as ever as if we had not gone anywhere lately. Big Bend sure has become a destination, we have met more Friends here than ever on the road, we think it is at the ÔÇ£end of the worldÔÇØ but it is not stopping many from incoming and having a good time within this space. There are still more to come that have e mailed me, we will not be here, I hope they can find some good shade.
Strange enough I know where we are going! Bisbee first through El Paso. Then on to the north shore of Lake Powell to meet the ÔÇ£Carbon Neutral ExpeditionÔÇØ and drop back down to Amado for a few days of ÔÇ£Overland ExpoÔÇØ. As usual the last days of April in Valley of the Gods where the balloons fly the last weekend, Muley Point, push on north for more destinations. New ones, old one, seen and unseen.
Till next time, you be well...
Maybe we will see you on the road.
Ara & Spirit
Up to El Paso. TX
We left a bit early from the heat getting to us. I think spring is bypassing Big Bend and decided to get right into the summer 100's on a daily basis. We have by now also gone through El Paso and sitting for a couple days at the ÔÇ£Silverado RanchÔÇØ in between Douglas and Bisbee. Spend one more night in Alpine, last minute errands and on for the ride that should last months. Besides a fearful head wind which seemed to turn around with us every which way we went, the road was magnificent, specially once off highway 10, taking 80 southbound toward Douglas. Old stumping grounds... For some reason the traffic and the noise and the races on going where not a shock this time to my system. I had no vision for anything else but that. The masses are traveling east and west on this southerly a bit warmer route, Freeways are never my choice, but I think we are off of them for a long time now. Trying to find a good route to Lake Powell as I know that will also be difficult specially if we want to avoid the paved roads. Will try.
One last look at Alpine... it already seems a distant memory.
Be well...
Ara & Spirit
On to Bisbee on a ÔÇ£yellowÔÇØ Highway. AZ
I cannot recommend enough to get on Highway 80 from Lordsburg to Douglas via Rodeo off of 10 in New Mexico, even with a detour to Portal. I know the ÔÇ£other sideÔÇØ of the Mountain with names such as Benson and Tombstone is a decision clincher, but... there will never be a regret on 80. Parking was a bit rough as the shoulders are very narrow and the adjacent dirt road is used by the Border Patrol, and yet we managed as we always do to stop here and there. I would have preferred to walk it honestly. A new space to hang our helmets for a couple of days, ÔÇ£Silverado RanchÔÇØ with enough animals running around for me to qualify it as a Zoo! Because of the Overland Expo commitment, for the first time I feel a bit under a schedule, also meeting the ÔÇ£Carbon Neutral ExpeditionÔÇØ in a couple of days on the North Shores of Lake Powell, we can then go on to Valley of the Gods and resume our snail speed like travels. All I can add is that it feels good, busy or not, it is a different pace then what winter was as I am just realizing that fact, the huge difference between camping at ÔÇ£The OasisÔÇØ and on ÔÇ£The RoadÔÇØ. Enjoy 80... we did.Be well, always.
Ara & Spirit
"On the road again." Just like Willie you're out there once more on the highways. Arizona sure enough has some purty scenery. Nice photos!
Overland Expo days. AZ
There has been no shortage of excitement for the past week, there has been a shortage of time. I was even stumbling when opening up my laptop last night for the first time in days, it seemed foreign to me, a concept left behind but quickly re-emerging throughout our time resting in Phoenix in, I feel, a well deserved Motel room. It was first joining the Carbon Neutral Expedition toward an incredible off road destination: the South Rim of the Grand Canyon through Navajo Reservation. The next day on to some BLM land that felt and looked as we were in the heart of the African Serengeti, and finally arriving at Overland Expo in Amado, Arizona. There, it was busy busy! Classes, off road vehicles and trailers, camping gear, gadgets and the main ingredient: people. Surprised as to many have known about our own Journey most of the time was spend chatting and Spirit posing for photos... (not me!). Sunday night ended with the icing on the cake in a form of an incredible buffet dinner where my diet totally and well worth it went out of the window. Overall, I am looking forward to the next year's event and quickly realized that the compromise of changing our traveling ways for a few days was so much worth meeting the so many incredible others present. A few photos made their way on our Journal...Be well, always.
Ara & Spirit
More of Overland Expo. From Page. AZ
An overload of good memories is an understatement and yet even "good" has taken us a few days to balance out again our nights and days on the road. Sifting through the cards received, the photos taken, putting faces again behind names, one more look at all the vehicles, the vendors booths and thinking deeply about the ones met themselves never slowing down from a forward motion supporting more than worthwhile causes. Overland Expo is indeed not to be missed. It is all about the people, their knowledge shared through the many classes, it is about the vehicles, but the emphasis remains on the souls present, the ones for us that extended their hands and conversations as them being old Friends of our Journal meeting us for the first time, as ourselves for the first time going through such an experience. Some mild hiking around Lake Powell with Spirit off his leash brought us back to our partnership throughout this Journey, his tail was wagging all day loosing this look he has had these past days in consternation of a crowd surrounding him. It's all good and more. Getting ready to head out tomorrow morning for a short ride and sit for a while at Valley of the Gods. More photos on the Journal I hope you will enjoy.
Be well... always.
Ara & Spirit


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Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center Recognized
Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center recently earned a full Three-Year Approval with Commendation from the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Commission on Cancer (CoC). The highest level of accreditation given, the approval is awarded to cancer centers that comply with all CoC standards and receive a Commendation rating for one or more of the eligible standards that represent the full scope of the cancer program. Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center received Commendations for nine standards, more than any other cancer facility in the Coachella Valley.
In receiving this level of accreditation, Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center was eligible for evaluation for an additional award—the CoC Outstanding Achievement Award. Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center was the only facility in the state of California and one of only 31 in the United States granted the Outstanding Achievement Award.
The core function of the CoC includes setting standards for quality, multidisciplinary cancer patient care; surveying facilities to evaluate compliance with the 36 CoC high patient care standards; collecting quality data from approved facilities; and using the data to develop effective educational interventions to improve cancer care outcomes at the national, state and local levels.
Receiving care at a CoC-approved cancer program ensures: Comprehensive care, including a range of state-of-the-art services and equipment A multi-specialty team approach to coordinate the best treatment options Information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options Access to cancer-related information, education and support A cancer registry that collects data on cancer types, stages and treatment results and offers lifelong patient follow-up Ongoing monitoring and improvement of care Quality care close to home
Since its opening in February 2004, the Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center has stood apart from other cancer care providers. It was the first in the world to offer on-site IsoStrand™ seed stranding with cesium combined with radiation therapy for prostate cancer treatment at the Arnold Palmer Prostate Center. The Eisenhower Schnitzer/Novack Breast Center was the first and only in California to obtain Breast-Specific Gamma Imaging technology, a state-of- the-art advanced screening tool for breast cancer detection. Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center was also the first to offer Stereotactic Radiosurgery, three-dimensional, computer-guided radiation that aims highly focused beams for radiation directly into a tumor. Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center's BIGHORN Radiation Oncology Center also was the first in the Coachella Valley to offer the MammoSite™ Radiation Therapy System for breast cancer, a high-dose technology that delivers radiation treatment in five days versus six to seven weeks. In addition, the Center is a participant in the International Early Lung Cancer Action Project (I-ELCAP), a seminal study detecting lung cancer in which only four facilities in California are participating.


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Tropical Storm Hermine slams into far northeastern Mexico
Tropical Storm Hermine slammed into northeastern Mexico near the Texas border on Monday, dumping heavy rain on a region still recovering from Hurricane Alex's visit in June.
Hermine, the eighth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, was expected to weaken as it moved ashore but could trigger deadly flooding and tornadoes, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Authorities in Tamaulipas state where the storm made landfall evacuated 3,000 people from high-risk areas but had no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The storm's forecast path kept it away from major oil and natural gas installations in the Gulf of Mexico, and energy companies said there had been no affect on their operations.
The Miami-based hurricane center warned the storm could dump heavy rain on the coastal region and would pack a 2-to-4-foot (0.75-to-1.25-meter) storm surge that could cause deadly flash flooding and mudslides.
Hermine made landfall at about 8:30 p.m. CDT (O130 GMT) around 40 miles south of the Texas border city of Brownsville. After moving inland, its winds diminished to 60 mph. The storm was forecast to weaken further on Tuesday as it kept moving over land.
Hurricane Alex hit northeastern Mexico in July, killing 12 people and causing heavy flooding in the business capital of Monterrey. Damage from the storm was estimated at $700 million.
Hermine was expected to dump 4 to 8 inches of rain over northeastern Mexico and south Texas, with isolated maximum amounts of 12 inches possible, the hurricane center said.
Image shows projected path of the storm. Credit, NOAA, National Hurricane Center.
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Braylon Edwards, Bart Scott, and a few others aren't hanging Mark Sanchez out to dry; they know the deal. We didn't have players. Forget 'playmakers'. We didn't even have players on offense.
Give the kid some support, give him a second look, why not.
And yes, he's the best option today (vs. Tebow and McEljoke). Till we aquire someone better, he's the #1. Like it or not.
You had 3 QB's play at an elite level today, Brady wasn't one of them and his team got spanked.
dude Flacco BALLED today and Kapernick literaly had one of the greatest playoff games of all time last week and played ridiculously well today ...
Kaep is a little bit different because the Falcons were terrified of him today. They ran read option about 12 times and he never kept it but it was a huge run every time because they were so scared he would keep it
The use of the word ELITE is overrated.....it's proven that if a team has balance and a QB thats not going to screw up then they have a chance...Flaco had a fantastic game but his overall season was nothing to get excited about....the most important factor was his LACK of mistakes....unlike some others QB's.
I think this weekend proves two things :
1 - there is no single set formula to get to the Superbowl. Elite QB, play maker WR's / RB's / TE's, shut down D ... you could even have all of these and still not make it. There's no need to follow a model you don't believe in just because it works elsewhere.
2 - getting to the Superbowl is a mighty achievement in itself. Even getting close is a major achievement, and one that teams should be proud of and build on.
It may not be the "best" teams that make it, but it's the team that plays the best. Both Balt and SF fell one game short last year, but both were good enough to take that next step and get there this year.
Both teams made big decisions during the year - Balt changed OC, SF changed QB - and made it to the dance. How many teams stuck with the status quo out of fear of making a change and missed out?
Flacco moved ahead of Ryan in my rankings, but neither of them is some hugely transcendent player like Peyton, Brees, Rodgers, or Brady. They both need substantial support at skill positions. Which both Ryan and Flacco need. If the Niners win the Super Bowl, I don't think it will matter anyway. It will stick to the formula that's been used since the Bucs won their SB with Gruden.
Kaepernick is young, but the toolset is unmatched.
Slightly slower than RG3, bigger arm than Cam Newton, but slightly smaller in size.
I can't in good faith call him elite right now, but the jury's still out.
If groomed properly by Harbaugh this kid will be one of, if not the, top QB's in the league.
Essentially take Aaron Rodgers, make him a faster runner and a bigger guy.
Kaepernick's numbers in the round 1 game were elite though. 444 total yards of offense with 4 TD's is essentially ridiculous against Green Bay.
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The elite thing gets dumb. As soon as a new QB wins the thing they call him elite. Alex smith could've won it last yr. especially if they did not drop 2 easy picks in the NFCCG. He would've been elite.
No. Whatever team wins the Super Bowl this year that's what we need...and then whatever team wins the Super Bowl the following year that's what we need....and so on and so on....For example say a team wins a Super Bowl by playing rugby style football people would say we need to mimic that...
Bottom line: There a different ways to win in this league...


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LONDON (Reuters) - Santander is considering making a 2 billion pound bid for National Australia Bank's UK business to accelerate its British expansion, the Sunday Times reported citing unnamed sources.
The British newspaper said executives in London and Madrid have been looking at a deal since the collapse of talks to buy a network of 316 branches from Royal Bank of Scotland last October.
Santander declined to comment on the report. A spokesman for its British business said the bank was expanding organically.
NAB scrapped plans to sell 337 Clydesdale and Yorkshire bank branches last April, having struggled to attract a buyer, and instead announced plans to shrink the business, cutting 1,400 jobs.
NAB's Chief Executive Cameron Clyne has come under pressure from shareholders to sell the loss-making business, which has been hit by rising bad debt charges in its real estate portfolio. However, he has maintained that he will not resort to a "fire sale" of the assets.
The Spanish bank is keen to bulk up its British arm ahead of a planned listing of the business in London. The Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks may be an attractive target because of their strong position in small to medium enterprise lending, where Santander is keen to expand.
Santander UK could afford the acquisition, having saved $2.7 billion from the collapse of the RBS deal. Santander pumped 4.5 billion of equity capital into its UK business in August 2010 to fund growth.
In an interview with the Sunday Times, Santander UK's Chief Executive Ana Botin said the planned IPO of Santander UK - which could value the business at about 10 billion pounds - may be launched with months.
However, she cautioned the bank would require more clarity on Britain's proposals to make banks ring-fence their retail banking operations form their investment banking activities.
Reporting by Matt Scuffham; Editing by Louise Heavens


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Rand Paul, Still Mum, Lays 2016 Groundwork
Senator Hires Experts in Three Key States, Raises Funds Aggressively
Sen. Rand Paul hasn't said whether he will seek the 2016 GOP presidential nomination. But his aggressive groundwork seems to point to no other outcome.
In recent weeks, the Kentucky Republican announced political hires in quick succession in Iowa, New Hampshire and Michigan— states key to winning his party's nomination. Staffers mention a future...


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So glad I found this forum, and after lurking for a while, decided it could really be a help to keep me on the right path.
One day at a time. I have a lot to talk about, and there seems like a lot of cool people here, so anyways, hello!
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Discussion in 'Science Fiction & Fantasy' started by Obiwanshinobi, Jan 30, 2011.
148 minutes of potential awesomeness Interesting. "Batman Begins" was 141 minutes.
You know all this superhero costume change discussion makes me wonder...
Does anyone know why they changed Batman's outfit from the one Morrison gave him, I mean I don't think he even had it that long so it feels like that changed it then changed it again. It was kind of weird.
Or is it some kind of general everybody gets a new look for the reboot thing except apparently Flash and Green Lantern.
When God closes a codpiece, he opens a boob window.
House of UIster or someone else can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe Jim Lee is responsible for the all of the redesigns of the characters in the New 52 relaunch. I don't think we ever got a proper explanation for Batman's suit change, except that it was just a general widespread change. What's funny though is that now in flashback stories (even in Batman Incorporated) he's shown to be still wearing his "Tron" outfit as I like to call it. We know Bruce has all these suits...I think even the suit vaults have shown in the cave still...but they kept have shown him wearing this one particular design lol.
Which is why they all have the same Nehru collar.
He's an awesome artist. Designer, not so much.
Agreed. Also not a very good plotter either.
I like the Nehru collar, but every hero having one doesn't make much sense.
They were redesigned somewhat as well.
Of course, Hal's outfit had already been revamped as part of the "Rebirth" storyline by Geoff Johns. The redesign was mainly to eliminate the green crotch area of his outfit that made it resemble a leotard over tights - the equivalent of getting rid of Superman's red Speedo.
That was about nine years ago and no, of course the design hasn't reverted to the so-called "classic."
Off-topic, but I just ran across this trailer for the old Republic Captain Marvel serial and was struck by how much better the flying effects at the end are than anything in the Superman serials or the 1950s TV series were:
I actually like a lot of his redesigns. The problem is he's about the only one who can draw them right.
I'm a huge fan of the new Superman costume when Lee draws it, but somehow everyone else makes it look awful and ridiculous as hell.
Some news from a WB MoS screening
Well that certainly sounds promising. Especially after the early rumor that the movie wasn't turning out so well.
Can't wait for this one. Easily my most anticipated movie of the year.
Sounds like a plant. But I actually don't think it's a plant. I'm willing to believe this is for real.
I actually think the so-called "plants" out there would know better by now than to describe something as "the best movie of the year." That would usually be a pretty big tip-off.
^Yeah. I think it's a genuine piece of gushing! And I'm willing to believe that the gushing is merited!
So far I haven't been disappointed by anything I've seen, so I can see where this praise could very well be appropriate.
The more I see about this movie, the less I want to see it. I guess Nolan got his brooding, dark idiot type of hero into a fourth movie. The Dark Knight 4: Man of steel. I just hope the guy playing Superman has a better superhero voice. Maybe he'll go super high pitched, to counter Bale's idiotic voice. Even better, a large part of the movie seems to be used for his origin. Thats great, because Superman is such an obscure character that he really needs his origin told, because who besides super comic fans know the origin of Superman I have the feeling that Superman 4: The Quest for Peace is no longer going to be the worst Superman movie.
Some but not all it seems.
Nah. I'm pretty confident that Superman IV will ALWAYS be the worst Superman movie.
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Am installing the Kisan Signalminder SM-5 module. Having trouble installing the connecting plug from the wiring harness. I have verified that the Kisan receptacle is identical to the BMW turn signal relay I took out. The harness connector has a cam lock.
My issue is it goes in for 1/8" or so then stops. I don't want to force it and break something so am wondring if there is a trick to getting this thing to set in correctly. I have unlocked the camlock and rotated it back, which is how I got if off. Any tips on this or am I just not pushing hard enough?


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This Saturday night, May 5th, 2012 will be regular point racing in all six classes sponsored by Cooling Solutions, Inc. (CSi) in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Racing is scheduled to start at 7 PM. The weather looks like it will be a perfect night for racing on the legendary high banks in Pocola, Oklahoma.
There is also a "bounty" that has been placed on H Palmer and his X-15 Economy Modified. H (Harry) has won the last three "A" features in a row with a very strong and fast machine. Track promoter Tim Adams said: "Let's put a little extra money on the line and see if any one can take the win away from H." With the area's leading Economy Modified payouts, an "A" Feature win, for any other driver, in the class on Saturday night will get them a $425 paycheck.
CSi provides cooling system sales, service and repair for all makes of vehicles, as well as industrial and oil field applications. Don't lose time and money waiting for parts and equipment. If they don't have the radiator or part you need, they can usually have it shipped to your location overnight. Call them first with all your cooling needs.
They specialize in: Core Repair, Custom Tank Manufacturing, Fabrication of out-of-production replacement units, Complete radiators, Charge air coolers service, and Fuel tanks.
No one in the area offers a larger range of radiator service and repair. Be sure to check out their web site at www.ArkansasRadiator.com for more information. Stop by their location at 3204 Wheeler Avenue in Fort Smith and tell Eric and Tim that Tri-State Speedway sent you!


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The Houston Dynamo and New York Red Bulls will meet for the second match in little more than a month in a crunch match in the Eastern Conference when the clubs face off Sunday afternoon at BBVA Compass Stadium. The Dynamo can clinch a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs with a win and the right combination of other results, following their scoreless draw at Sporting KC last week. The Red Bulls have already booked their ticket to the postseason – but are now chasing the Supporters' Shield – coming off a late 2-2 draw with the New England Revolution two weeks ago.
Broadcast Info
TV: CSN Houston / UniMas (Channel listings)
Radio: 1560 AM / 850 AM
Starting Lineups
Dynamo: Hall; Sarkodie, Boswell, Taylor, Ashe; García, Creavalle, Clark, Davis ©; Barnes, Bruin
Subs: Deric, Weaver, Carrasco, López, Brunner, Cummings, Driver
New York Red Bulls: Robles; Holgersson, Olave, Sekagya, Barklage; Alexander, McCarty, Cahill, Steele; Luyindula, Henry
Subs: Meara, Kimura, Miazga, Lade, Sam, Akpan, Wright-Phillips
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Title: STOP Motion Animation is a GO
STOP Motion Animation is a GO is a hands-on technology-based project that can be interdisciplinary connecting to science, math, history, literature, or another arts area depending on the theme selected by the instructor. Students create a moving visual story that can be a work of art, a teaching tool, or an entertaining analysis of material learned.
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blamed Yahoo, Yahoo
blamed Microsoft. It was another embarrassing episode for the pair,
which had previously conducted a rocky courtship before tying the knot with a big
business deal in June 2009.
The incident in question was the mysterious case
of "phantom data" usage on the Windows Phone 7 platform.
Microsoft zeroed in on the culprit -- an overactive Yahoo! Mail app.
From there it was off to the blame game races.
But with a patch to its IMAP mail servers, Yahoo
has fixed the issue, sparing users battery life and data allotments.
Of course this news will only truly impact those
who use the Yahoo! Mail app on their smart phones -- a moderately
small group. Still, putting this embarrassing fight behind them is in the best
interest of both companies.
After all, Microsoft has bigger and better things
to focus on -- like rolling
out its first major Windows Phone 7 update later
this month, which will add copy and paste and performance enhancements.
As for Yahoo, it can now get back to quietly
riding off into the sunset of search engine obscurity, as Bing
and Google eat up it's remaining market share (though in affect this is
zero-gain for Microsoft, as Bing code has already replaced Yahoo's search
engine in everything but the name).


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A Fly in his CoffeeSituation puzzles (sometimes called lateral thinking puzzles) are ones where you need to ask lots of yes or no questions to figure out what happened in the situation. These are good puzzles for groups where one person knows the puzzle and answers the questions.
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A man found a fly in his coffee and sent his coffee back to the kitchen. When the waiter returned with a new cup of coffee, the man took a sip and immediately knew that the waiter had just removed the fly and given him back the same cup of coffee. How did the man know that he wasn`t served a fresh cup of coffee?
AnswerBefore the man had noticed the fly, he had added sugar to his coffee. When the waiter returned with the supposedly new cup of coffee, the man took a sip, noted it was sweet, and knew that the waiter had just removed the fly and served him the original coffee.
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Is this the low-priced Apple iPhone or just a sales pitch for an Android flavored knock-off?
Some of the differences with the Apple iPhone 5 are seen with the front glass, which sticks out a tad above the body with the cheaper unit, and there are thinner bezels on the budget model. Before we go any further, it has been pointed out that the so-called rear shell for the low-priced iPhone does not include any cutouts for power controls and where openings should be for the volume controls, you will find two small drill holes. The lining of the shell has cutouts where the power and volume buttons should be. But it doesn't line up with the small holes on the outside of the shell.
This all could be a way to bring attention to Techdy's Basic Bear which is an Android powered phone made to look like the low cost iPhone with a 4 inch display with 640 x 1136 resolution, a quad-core 1.7GH Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor under the hood, 2GB of RAM and 8GB of native storage. There is an 8MP rear facing snapper that takes video in 1080 x 1920,and a 2MP front-facing camera. The 2300mAh battery can recharge using Qi compatible wireless technology. Android 4.2.2 is installed. The phone comes in 5 colors and is priced at $199.
The sales pitch sort of makes us dubious about Techdy's claim that it has the low-priced Apple iPhone in its grasp, so we'll simply pass the salt and move on. Techdy's claim to fame is that it sells an open-source game controller for the Apple iPad mini, which doesn't necessarily mean it is privy to inside information. Nonetheless, we will let you decide whether or not what you are seeing is the real thing. To help you in making that decision, you might want to check out the video below.
source: Techdy via AppleInsider
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1. geetam (Posts: 18; Member since: 15 May 2013)
TROLL alert !!!
2. Jason2k13 (Posts: 1329; Member since: 28 Mar 2013)
"a quad-core 1.7GH Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor under the hood, 2GB of RAM and 8GB of native storage. There is an 8MP rear facing snapper that takes video in 1080 x 1920,and a 2MP front-facing camera. The 2300mAh battery can recharge using Qi compatible wireless technology. Android 4.2.2 is installed. The phone comes in 5 colors and is priced at $199."
wow this iphone clone has impressive specs for its price.
6. Commentator (Posts: 3722; Member since: 16 Aug 2011)
Most likely better specs than whatever the low-cost iPhone will feature, in all honesty.
Minus the screen resolution, it fits right in with current-gen Android flagships.
16. BillyG (Posts: 305; Member since: 24 Sep 2012)
probably better spec, but iphone still more useful and got better performance... it happens with all android devices, those high end such as gs4 , htc one etc only better in spec, but still not better in pic/sound/phone quality than old iphone5
20. tedkord (Posts: 15731; Member since: 17 Jun 2009)
Not so much.
I didn't even bother adding the HTC One reviews showing it has a better screen and sound than the iPhone 5, there are so many I'm sure you've read some.
28. stealthd (unregistered)
Nor did you add reviews that found since HTC doesn't have the One's screen calibrated, it isn't really any better that the 5's (which is calibrated).
30. CanYouSeeTheLight (Posts: 1122; Member since: 05 Jul 2012)
Every, and i repeat every display is calibrated, some have better calibration but there is no such thing as "doesn't have the One's screen calibrated". Does Apple say "calibrated screen" as a selling point now? Or do you think "retina" is the only calibrated display on the world.
31. tedkord (Posts: 15731; Member since: 17 Jun 2009)
Can't add what I haven't seen. I haven't seen a single review that didn't call the One's screen as good as, usual better than the iPhone's. Haven't seen a single one that even put the iPhone's sound equal to the One.
22. weinerslav (Posts: 126; Member since: 31 Jul 2012)
Go take your medication you're clearly delusional...
25. ardent1 (Posts: 2000; Member since: 16 Apr 2011)
weinerslav, there is a saying in life: It takes one to know one.
I take it you're an expert in being delusional because.....
29. Commentator (Posts: 3722; Member since: 16 Aug 2011)
Well then it's a great comfort to know that all doctors that diagnose people with terminal illnesses are themselves riddled with terminal illnesses. If I ever get one I know who to identify and turn to.
3. daddysbeenabadgirl (Posts: 157; Member since: 26 Jul 2012)
o_O That's fugly.
4. Droid773 (Posts: 49; Member since: 22 Dec 2012)
Fuk appppple. Just get whatever you like and be happpy.. Im a Sammy and Sony family.
5. tiara6918 (Posts: 2145; Member since: 26 Apr 2012)
iFake iMitation
7. wendygarett (unregistered)
As long it has Apple logo in it, iTake it :)
12. zuckerboy (banned) (Posts: 898; Member since: 22 Dec 2011)
you take my... forget it ;)
14. MartianMe (unregistered)
B!tch i thought you liked Samsung and hated apple????? .. You are one confused human being ...Aren't ya??
23. PapaSmurf (Posts: 10457; Member since: 14 May 2012)
You must be new here.
24. bucky (Posts: 3398; Member since: 30 Sep 2009)
Most women and technology are
27. CanYouSeeTheLight (Posts: 1122; Member since: 05 Jul 2012)
Not sure what he/she is, in the pic that is not the person, that is iJustine from youtube..
26. ardent1 (Posts: 2000; Member since: 16 Apr 2011)
It's her attempt at iSarcasm, which as you noticed is an iFail.
8. Igneel (unregistered)
Man, this is a better deal than the cheapest iPhone..
9. iushnt (Posts: 2577; Member since: 06 Feb 2013)
This is even better deal that the ip5..i just doubt the camera's quality..
10. MachidoDen (banned) (Posts: 202; Member since: 30 May 2013)
Better than nokia su-mia
11. dexter_jdr (Posts: 1163; Member since: 28 Jun 2012)
i choose the bear!!!
13. anirudhshirsat97 (Posts: 408; Member since: 24 May 2011)
That is a fake? Specs speak otherwise
15. Atlas (Posts: 158; Member since: 15 Apr 2012)
Budget iPhone only £449.99.
17. rallyguy (Posts: 620; Member since: 13 Mar 2012)
Isn't the iPhone 4 and 4S considered the budget cell phone? You can get them for free on contract. Can't get any lower price than that.
18. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)
Probably have a crappy battery life. They just make it more curve like
19. Sharky (Posts: 248; Member since: 24 Jun 2008)
Specs on the android version as suspect. Says you can use it on Verizon yet the bands listed are GSM. Also says that it has wifi AC available. Really? Wouldn't be surprised if it didn't have a Snapdragon 600 processor. It's probably a quad core MediaTek processor or Tegra 3, which would be the two cheapest quad core processors available.


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>Running 101>Picture will not save to my avatar!!
Just got mine working... I was making the same mistake at first.
My hair isn't this long anymore. It was just a phase, I got it cut recently.
levitation specialist
Sure, the Biebs phase? A lot of people got infected. Thank god for antibiotics! Whew!


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Friends of the Sarofim School of Fine Arts Fall 2013 Kickoff Event
On Sept. 18, 2013, Friends of the Sarofim School of Fine Arts heard Southwestern students talk about how money from the Friends had enabled them to travel to various venues in the past year - everything from an opera training program in Sicily to a behind-the-scenes tour of the San Antonio Museum of Art. Students who had benefited from these travel funds also performed for the group. (Photos by Lucas Adams)