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During week seven of her capital murder trial in Phoenix, Arizona, Jodi Arias went back on the witness stand in her own defense. Jodi Arias is on trial for the 2008 murder of her ex-boyfriend, Travis Alexander. She claims she stabbed Alexander 29 times, shot him in the face, and slit his throat from ear to ear in self-defense.
Note: We want to warn you that the testimony detailed in this article is extremely graphic, but it is central to the defense's case in that they are attempting to portray the victim as an abusive sexual deviant.
Bombshell allegations against victim
Monday, defendant Jodi Arias discussed lurid details about Travis Alexander's alleged sexual desires.
Arias described one disturbing incident that occurred in January 2008, when she claimed she walked in on Alexander pleasuring himself to a photograph of a young boy in his underwear.
She told the jury she felt so sick afterwards that when she got home she threw up in the bathroom.
PHOTOS: Jodi Arias breaks down on the witness stand
However, Arias said the alleged incident helped her make sense of Alexander's alleged desire to have anal sex with her while she was wearing juvenile Spider-man underwear.
Despite her disgust, Arias said she was not ready to end their relationship. Arias told the jury she wondered if Alexander might have been violated as a child, and she decided to continue fulfilling his sexual fantasies in an attempt to help him overcome his alleged deviance.
"It's hard to describe because it's very embarrassing. He seemed ashamed with himself," Arias testified.
"He didn't want to be that way. It was something he struggled with. It was not what he wanted to be in the future," Arias added.
Arias testified Alexander preferred to have sex with women because it made him feel "more normal."
PHOTOS: Jodi Arias, others who took the stand
They had broken up on June 29, 2007, after Arias said she learned Alexander had been unfaithful.
Despite their break up, Arias said they continued to have secret sex encounters between three and four times a week. The following month, Arias went forward with her move from California to Mesa, Arizona, where Alexander lived.
However, when Arias moved to Mesa, she testified her relationship with Alexander became increasingly violent.
The day after she discovered Alexander's alleged sexual interest in children, Arias testified they got into an argument when she refused to loan him $200.
During that fight, Alexander allegedly called Arias "selfish," threw her on the floor and kicked her twice, she testified. She claimed the second kick broke her finger, which she held up so they jury could see.
Arias told the jury she kept the incident a secret because she was embarrassed.
"I felt ashamed and I didn't want people to know we had this kind of drama," Arias said.
Phone sex tapes played in court
Tuesday, Arias appeared embarrassed, often covering her face, as the jury heard a recording made on May 10, 2008 of Arias and Alexander engaged in phone sex.
By that time, Arias testified that she had moved back to California, in an attempt to end her damaged relationship with Alexander.
LOOK: Jodi Arias' road trip to Arizona
She described two more violent fights that allegedly occurred before she moved: one in March of 2008, when Alexander allegedly struck her across the side of her face, and another in April of that year, when he allegedly choked her until she lost consciousness.
Despite that alleged brutality, Arias testified she was still open to the phone sex call she had with Alexander that May.
During the call, they discussed what Arias said were Alexander's sexual fantasies, which included tying her to a tree and having anal sex with her.
"That is so debasing. I like it," Arias said in the recording.
"I'm game with everything you come up with," she added.
During the call, Alexander encouraged Arias to pleasure herself. At one point, Arias appeared to climax, but she later testified she was faking it.
"That was hot. You sound like a 12-year-old girl having her first orgasm," Alexander said in response.
When asked why she continued to crave positive attention from Alexander, Arias testified, "When he was nice to me, he made me feel better."
Regardless of the way he allegedly treated her, Arias said she continued to love Alexander.
"You wanted to get away from this man, why are you still acting as his booty call?" defense attorney Kirk Nurmi asked Arias.
"I was making a string of bad choices in my life," Arias answered.
Text messages, e-mails revealed
Wednesday, the defense introduced text and email messages Arias and Alexander exchanged just weeks before the killing.
PHOTOS: Travis Alexander's last moments alive
In a lengthy text message dated May 2, 2008, Alexander fantasized about photographing her in the role of "Little Red Riding Hood" while they were having sex, Arias testified.
"I haven't stopped thinking about it, the pictures I'll take, the progressiveness from the very clean to the very dirty and everything in between. It will tell quite a story," Alexander wrote in the text message.
Alexander also wrote, "You are the ultimate slut in bed…you'll rejoice in being a whore, whose sole purpose in life is to please me any way I desire."
In another text message dated May 26, 2008, Arias testified Alexander wrote she "looked like a pure whore."
Arias went on to describe how Alexander allegedly pressured her into ending her friendships with two men she had dated after she and Alexander broke up.
Arias testified she would have never asked Alexander to do anything of the kind, and she denied that she was upset when she learned he was dating Lisa Andrews and Marie Hall while sleeping with her.
"Why was it okay with you to have sex with him while he was with Ms. Hall?" asked Nurmi.
"I knew it was unhealthy but I was making unhealthy choices at that time," Arias said.
LISTEN: Jodi Arias reads poem she wrote for Travis
Arias also explained a lengthy email she sent Alexander on May 16, 2008.
In the e-mail, Arias testified she wrote that she was disappointed in Alexander for not acknowledging the work she had done on a book he was writing and for giving credit to another woman who contributed less.
She also testified that she was "bugged" that he persisted in keeping their friendship a secret.
Arias closed the email by saying, "I love you and I will always be your friend and confidant."
"Travis and I had been through a lot. I wanted things to be cordial between us," Arias testified when asked why she didn't end things.
Jodi Arias will be back on the witness stand Tuesday. Live coverage of her testimony begins at 1 p.m. ET on HLN.


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OCEAN CITY – As the Ocean City budget cruised through the second and final reading unanimously, you could almost hear a communal sigh of relief throughout City Hall.
After what was called "the toughest budget process I've ever dealt with in my 26 years with the town" by City Manager Dennis Dare, the City Council approved a $112.6 million budget for fiscal year 2010, after months of heated deliberation, healthy cuts and departmental sacrifices.
"I think this is a really good budget, and we ground it down as much as we could," said Councilman Jim Hall. "When it comes down to it, this process gets better and better each year because Jennie [Knapp, budget manager] and Dennis [Dare] can explain everything to us down to the very last penny."
Mayor Rick Meehan was equally pleased with how the months of budget hearings and cuts, which started back in September, panned out in the end, citing the sacrifices made by everyone in the process.
"I think everyone took a real rational look at where we were this year, and realized that it is what it is, and we had to make some tough decisions and sacrifices," he said.
Despite the poor economy, and a year in which property assessments plunged $1.1 billion, the resort found a way to bring the tax rate per $100 of assessed valuation to 39.5 cents rather than the proposed 41 cents from the city manager.
Although the tax rate is technically raised from last year's 38 cents, the reduction from 41 cents to 39.5 cents was considered quite an achievement nonetheless.
On Monday, however, there was a slight change to the budget itself, as outlined by Budget Manager Jennie Knapp.
"Since the first reading, I discovered that Worcester County had eliminated the pass through grants ($116,000) to municipalities including Ocean City, and I received a letter from the State Highway Administration decreasing their estimate of revenue for highway user fees next year by about $77,000," she said.
In order to make up that money, Knapp discovered that she had budgeted for $65 per ton in tipping fees paid to the county for solid waste removal, while Senior Project Manager Dick Malone had reported in the budget savings from a $60 per ton estimate, creating a "wash" according to Knapp, and the additional savings will make up for the pass through money that was eliminated by the county, and the loss in highway user fees as well.
Malone reported that the contract for the solid waste removal by East Coast Resources (ECR) would save the town upwards of $550,000 a year, and that bid award was cited as a way to pay back the $500,000 the town chose not to fund into the retired employee health benefit actuarial in order to get the tax rate down to 39.5 cents.
Meehan said in a phone interview on Thursday that $450,000 of savings from the solid waste removal contract was figured into the budget, and that any additional savings from that aforementioned number would go directly into the general fund and be available to make up the $500,000 needed by next July for the retired employee fund.
The conversation took a turn at one point, notably after Knapp announced that the county eliminated the $116,000 in pass-through funds, as several council members, including Mary Knight and Doug Cymek, asked Knapp to reiterate the exact number that Worcester County has cut from the town of Ocean City this year, which totals almost $300,000.
Some have argued that Worcester County has balanced its budget on the backs of the municipalities, cutting Berlin, Ocean Pines, and Ocean City almost 10 percent across the board, and although there is no law that requires the county to disperse the pass-through-funds they receive each year from the state, Knapp said the county has always done it with the exception of this year.
It should be noted, however, especially if some council members are trying to vocalize just how much the county chose to eliminate this year, that the town's decision to have their trash removed from the resort by ECR rather than haul it to the county landfill will knock $1.5 million off the county's budget.
Council President Joe Mitrecic said he was pleased that the budget passed unanimously, but noted that he was hesitant to use the word "done" to describe the budget process.
"It's a living document, so we aren't just going to walk away from it now that it has passed," said Mitrecic. "We still have to find some savings for next year and if we have a good spring like we've been having and a strong summer, we might see larger revenues and find other money from additional cuts."
The town seemingly stayed conservative on many revenue projections and cost saving measures according to Dare, which essentially make any additional revenues, such as in the case of the new solid waste removal contract, which is expected to save the town more than $100,000 than what they budgeted for, be a bit of relief in what is expected to be another rough budget process next year.
In the end, Dare, who along with Knapp received accolades for their work on this budget, said that he was relieved that this part of the process was over.
"I think I might even go out to restaurant week and get three courses for $30, enjoy a glass of wine and help out the local economy," he said.

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The same Senate farm bill bottled up by House Republicans last year was re-introduced Tuesday by a group of senators that included Colorado's Michael Bennet.
The five-year spending plan for programs such as food stamps, farm subsidies, crop insurance and research costs about $500 billion. The Senate plan cuts about $23 billion from projected spending. Last year, House members wanted $35 billion in cuts and allowed the Senate bill to expire.
Congress extended most of the provisions of 2008 farm bill until September in order to try again to pass a farm bill this year.
Bennet is a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee.
"Coloradans across the state helped write key provisions in this bill, and I will fight to make sure their voices are heard," he said in a statement Tuesday. "Let's hope this bill passes Congress quickly this year. Colorado's farmers, ranchers and rural communities have already waited too long."


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It was a quiet weekend at the box office as the usual end-of-summer doldrums began to set in. There were two wide release newcomers and one expanding release for audiences to dive into, but none of them managed to make more than $7 million or break into the top five.
This weekend the reigning box office champion The Expendables 2 was looking close to getting pushed out by a documentary that I, here in New York, had never even heard of. But while the polemical documentary 2016: Obama's America is doing much bigger business than most docs
It's been a traveling summer and This Rotten Week comes to you overlooking the beaches of the Outer Banks. I've had a rough prediction time of it the last few weeks and need a little R&R to rejuvenate my Tomato juices. This week we've got some weak films with ghosts, bike messengers and witness protection
Dax Shepard and David Palmer, the same duo behind the 2010 comedy Brother's Justice, are back with Hit and Run. This time Shepard, who writes and co-drects with Palmer, has brought his real-life partner, Kristen Bell, along for the ride. The action comedy from Open Road features the couple playing a couple on the run from some some shady characters including a ridiculous looking Bradley Cooper.
Last week, we shared some photos from the upcoming Dax Shepard and David Palmer-directed action comedy Hit and Run, and today the trailer has arrived online. Starring real-life couple Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, along with a host of other notable names including Bradley Cooper, the trailer gives us a look at the humor and plenty of action in store for us.
Kristen Bell is so overcome with emotion in the video that she breaks down in tears. It's funny and it gives us an adorable look into the life of the couple. The photos from Hit and Run, a movie that also happens to be directed by Dax Shepard, paints a very different picture. Think, less tearful and more occasionally-cuddly/occasionally-bloody. There's also one that may not be safe for work, so scroll down with that in mind!


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[Verse 1: J. Cole]
Fast lane, looking bad thang with them brains
From the passenger side of the ride while I drive
And I swerve, vision blurred, make it hard to observe
Blame the liquor I absorb and plus I'm high as God
Why is it Lord that I can't seem to slow the whip down?
The same boy standing up when them teachers told him sit down
Look now, I done growed up and still don't follow rules
Carter blues, nigga hold up, y'all still don't got a clue
Yeah, all the cool niggas from high school that still ain't doing shit
'Member when y'all used to fuck niggas till they blue and shit?
Now your ass broke as a joke and them niggas doing it
Funny how the tables turned and life, nigga, you ruined it
Three kids that never see they daddy 'less he need a dollar from his baby mama
And y'all still don't wear a condom, is you stupid nigga?
Falling in love with these hoes, is you Cupid nigga?
You better learn 'fore you burn boy, see me stay on top of my game, David Stern boy
Did this dirt like worms, now my mom was more concerned with the future
Y'all niggas stuck in neutral, this a city where police tryna shoot ya
The army tryna recruit ya, I'm here to get ya higher baby so this here the booster
I'm tryna be the king, this that Martin Luther
Shit is crucial, now let me introduce ya to the real
From the 'Ville, still pourin' liquor 'fore my niggas killed
[Verse 2: XV]
Look, it's too bad that he's too good
Never giving up but it's sad that you would
My crew like a couple of clansmen, too hood
And when it came to putting on Kansas, who would?
Vizzy, no trying, couple figures on and I'm sitting on Bryants
Game started buzzing so I'm sitting on hydrants
Nah Joe, I'm highjack, you can call me a Somali pirate
All black wallet, inside Irish, mean it's all green
Yeah, I'm mean with this fly shit, they buzzing like bees in a high nest
Girls getting on they knees for your highness
And I'm running these streets, no bright vest
Stick to the paper, damn, I'm a fly catch
I'm tryna live more, die less and if you tryna get yours, holla X, XV
You should OD off of this rhyme 'cause I'mma change minds like cold feet
In store for a meal, groceries but they be like "We don't normally come out at night mostly"
Go and get your rosaries 'cause I'm about kill this, no halo like Sony
And if your girl a little horse like a pony, ahem, well of course, start pointing
Fly Boy Club, well of course I'm soaring, always gonna
Always be in the air like Jordan
And they always gonna stare, just ignore 'em
Now you with the X man, I'mma call you Storm
I'm touring her, under that hood and um it's foreign up under that hood and um
I feel like a dude this cool should feel so I guess I feel good and um XV, J.Cole, we in
[Verse 3: J.Cole]
Busting, I'm going off, sting like a bee, float like it's Noah's ark
You know it's hard, flow is sharp like I'm blowing darts
Niggas bear with me, these hoes out here looking like some spare kidneys
They give it up, how gracious, ass outrageous
Up in the club, you could spot her, a Dalmatian
Said she found God but to me, she found Satan
She only getting hotter, what's good with the Ramada Inn?
Got a game tighter than them jeans her ass hiding in
I got that D baby, ain't talking vitamins
She said "That's cool nigga but can you buy the Benz?"
She playing niggas like a violin, I hit that ass just a little more violent
She hitting notes, then I'm ghost like it's Shaolin
I'm on the prowl maybe soon I'll throw the towel in
Until that day's found, this is my playground
[Verse 4: XV]
Look, I'mma spit it from the top of the dome, don't normally do this
But I'm feeling real cool, I am ruthless, like Eazy-E was, I am toothless
Like that one fiend was, I am killing shit like I never do this
I never do this but I'm gonna spit it straight from the top oh
And I know niggas done heard about Kansas but I'm about to do this motherfucker
I done ran shit since '02 and I was like oh and y'all niggas don't know
I'm about to prove man what everything that I'm doing is about to do a movement
X to the V, who you booing? Look, I don't even do this normally but I'mma do this
Accordingly, cordially, I am dope, yes dude
I have never wrote this shit down in my head
I have spoke shit you that never ever said
'Cause I'm dope, y'all niggas dead, fresh, chill nigga, I am gonna get this
X to the V, y'all niggas witness, I'm about to throw 'em back, ruler this
Y'all niggas doing this, y'all niggas know that I'm moving shit
And if you don't know it right now, google it, I'm about to be on every blog
Doing shit, I'm about to do this shit like E told me do, look, look, I don't know
[Verse 5: J.Cole]
What do I gotta do to prove to you I'm not the dude for you to just try to fool with?
Niggas ain't got a clue bitch, niggas wanna bullshit
Don't know that my crew thinking that these cute bitches we normally knocking boots with
Too slick to grip, my nigga should stop that
That verse was so old that I done forgot that
But now I come off the top with the hot raps
Niggas know you better stop that
Coming through, got the Glock cocked back
Nigga I ain't even got one
Nigga, I'm aiming at your face with the shotgun
Lyrically, spiritually
Niggas tryna mirror me but I'm vampire and I'm so damn higher than the average nigga
Can you get witcha ya? I just signed with Jigga, nigga how high you figure?
Damn, I'm slipping up on my words but my verbs so sick that I never slip
Niggas know uh-uh, please save me XV
[Verse 6: XV]
They be like Vizzy on some other shit, on his MCDs 'cause they loving it
Pockets fat like the Klumps in it, my flow is something sick, no asking
Proactive couldn't stop bumping it, nowadays I be on some other shit
Ladies think I'm gone kinda like my upper lip, wrong
Like a broken condom, pause, 'cause Hoff go raw
It's something you really shouldn't be fucking with
Came through whipping, paint still dripping
They say like Sheneneh, oh no you didn't
Know that one saying when your palm start itching?
Well mine do some much, I had to start to wear mittens
And you think that I'm kidding, if I don't slow down
They gon' think that I'm driven, if I don't go down, she gon' think I hate fishing
Chill for a minute and I was like listen, Vizzy, gettin', gettin', gettin'
Y'all motherfuckers know I'm about to spit it straight up off the top of the dome again
How this nigga doing that? He be going in, I don't even know shit
I be just blowing shit, I don't even smoke and shit, how you know this?
By enrolling it, I don't even know I got a backpack on
If you see me, take a flick of me and you niggas gonna blow the shit
'Cause you were pointing at me like he gonna blow and shit
And them niggas be knowing it, if I be doing this shit all around the world and shit
All around the globe with it, man y'all niggas spit it in, I just get it in
Flow out here and manager from Switzerland, nigga from Kansas
And y'all niggas whipping it, how you motherfuckers doing it?
A freestyle done by both XV and J.Cole over three instrumentals before their rise to fame.


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who do you want to win?
With all the arrogant knicks fans, I was initially rooting for the celtics. But after brian scalabrines awful commentary the other day against the raptors I was really hoping the celtics would be knocked down a peg or two.
I think Boston is going to surprise in this series, they have a big size advantadge over knicks if you look at the starting lineups.
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I have Win 7 32 bit, with ZA 10.2 installed, with Office 2010. Whenever I am in Excel and I drag and drop some data, i get an error message that says the clipboard cannot be emptied.
I have searched for help generally and found nothing. However, there are reports of this error with Excel generally in the past. If I shut down ZA, I don't get the error. It is unquestionably related to ZA.
I have uninstalled and done the clean file to remove all settings and reinstalled.
I had ZA 9.x installed before on the same computer and there was no issue.
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By Ben Golliver
Heat forward LeBron James doesn't expect a hard fall and a sore right shoulder to cause him to miss time.
The NBA's reigning MVP hit the hardwood during a Tuesday night loss to the Warriors. With roughly five minutes remaining in the second quarter and the score tied, James attacked the paint off the dribble and rose to elevate in traffic. Before he could shoot, James was knocked out of the air by Warriors forward David Lee, who was whistled for a flagrant foul for shoving him with two arms. James briefly writhed on the ground in pain before picking himself up and continuing to play. James finished with 31 points, five assists and three rebounds in 42 minutes against the Warriors.
The Sun-Sentinel reported that James was feeling sore even before the fall but he doesn't expect to sit out.
"It's sore," James said. "It's a little banged up. I kind of re-injured the shoulder. It's been lingering throughout the season. That fall definitely didn't help the cause."
"I guess my body is able to recover faster than other guys," James said. "I guess I got that Wolverine trait. As soon as I get stabbed or whatever the case may be, it just heals right up."
The Heat will host the Wizards in Miami on Saturday night.
The Heat have had James for all 20 regular season games so far this season. Last year, he missed just four games last season, including a Jan. 5 win over the Hawks, which he sat out with an ankle sprain. The other three DNPs came during the regular season's final week, as the Heat prepared for the playoffs.
James, 27, is averaging 25.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.4 steals in 38.0 minutes per game this season. He ranked No. 2 on the Point Forward's first quarter MVP list this week, trailing only Thunder forward Kevin Durant.Video via YouTube user justin Bogart


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Voters want joint ticket for governor, Lt. governor
Area voters are casting ballots in line with statewide counts that indicate people don't want to vote separately for a lieutenant governor.
By 59-41, Jasper County's voters favored a constitutional amendment that would link the governor and lieutenant governor together on a single ticket, rather than requiring each to run for office separately. For Beaufort County voters, the margin is 57-43, with 75 of 84 precincts reporting.
Statewide, voters appear almost as enthusiastic. A vote in favor of the constitutional amendment is at 55-45 percent, with 30 of 45 counties reporting. The change is the only one on Tuesday's ballot and, if voters approve it, will not take effect until 2018. Under the new structure, the lieutenant governor would not preside over the Senate, as the officer currently does.
In Jasper County 70 percent of the 14,455 registered voters cast ballots. In Beaufort County, which has only 75 of 84 precincts reporting, turnout for the 106,882 citizens who are eligible to vote has reached 51 percent.
On Tuesday turnout of South Carolina's nearly 2.9 million registered voters has reached 44 percent with only 30 of 45 counties fully reported. In the 2008 presidential election South Carolina's voter turnout was about 76 percent. In the 2000 presidential election 63 percent of voters cast ballots.


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After serving in the state Senate for eight years, Simitian announced his candidacy for supervisor in November 2011 at Lucie Stern Community Center in Palo Alto. He won the election last June, replacing former supervisor Liz Kniss.
Simitian represents District 5, which includes Cupertino, Saratoga, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, the northwestern half of Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Palo Alto. This is the second time he has served as county supervisor, having first been in office from 1997 to 2000.
But Palo Alto is where his political roots are.
Simitian is a longtime resident whose political career can be traced back to Palo Alto High School, when he was elected student-body president in 1969.
At 23 years old, Simitian became the youngest person to challenge an incumbent for a school-board seat. He lost that year but won when he was 30. He served on the Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education from 1983 to 1991, including a stint as president.
His next venture was the Palo Alto City Council, on which he served from 1992 to 1996, including a year as mayor. He spearheaded various low-income housing projects for the elderly, homeless and developmentally disabled.
Simitian was next elected to the state Assembly in 2000 and state Senate in 2004. As a legislator, he was an education advocate, helping to re-appropriate $1.3 million in federal funds to the Ravenswood City School District in East Palo Alto and fighting the state on $220 million in cuts to basic-aid school districts.
The Sunday and Tuesday events will each include a brief swearing-in ceremony, the film screening and a Q&A session with Simitian and "The Waiting Room" producer Bill Hirsch.
The oath of office will be officially administered by U.S. Rep. Anna G. Eshoo in Palo Alto and by Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors President Ken Yeager in San Jose.
The Palo Alto ceremony will be held at the Palo Alto Children's Theatre at 1305 Middlefield Road at 11 a.m. The San Jose event will take place at the County Government Center Board Chambers at 70 West Hedding St. at 11:15 a.m.
Both events will be free, but seating is limited. Reservations can be made at: http://DistrictFive.eventbrite.com.
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My ZA Internet Security has suddenly told me that I have fifteen days remaining on my "TRIAL" version! Then when I try to go through the round about way of fixing the problem, through clean install, as instructed by the Check Point crew, it gives me forward slashes to add to a zauninst executable file. Of course, that won't fly, as Windows unceremoniously informs me with a warning panel and a groan from my speakers. Since that's part of the fix, I can go no farther.
I have been fairly happy with my ZA suite for many years. However, if this can't be fixed, I will forced to move to another security solution. Has anyone else had this problem... and what is the corrective instruction for the forward shashes in the zauninst.exe instruction file from ZA, or do I even have to do that correction to fix this problem? The explicit instruction is to add a space, and then "/clean /rmlicense". Should I just ignore this and just to a regular clean install?
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New York Mets 5, San Francisco Giants 4: God intervenes on behalf of Brandon Belt and other wackiness
Giants fandom has been squealing all season about how Brandon Belt must be starting at first base for the Giants, even as the young first baseman has been hitting below the Mendoza Line and Aubrey Huff was having success at the plate.
But now Belt is hitting above the Mendoza Line … and Huff is not.
Belt is now hitting .238. Huff is hitting .182 after a 1-for-16 skid that included an 0-for-4 day reminiscent of the 2011 Huff (two infield pop ups and two ground balls to the right-side of the infield).
And as if that were not enough to compell manager Bruce Bochy to start Belt on Sunday, the Lord intervened on Saturday in New York.
With two on and two out in the top of the ninth and the Giants down 4-2, Bochy sent Belt to the plate as a pinch hitter.
After falling behind in the count, Belt hit what appeared to be a game-ending pop up to shortstop.
But as shortstop Ruben Tejada drifted out into the outfield, it looked as if maybe Belt's hit could drop between Tejada and center fielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis.
Then as Nieuwenhuis came charging in, the ball inexplicably fell behind the Mets center fielder. In the scorebook, it was a two-run, game-tying double for Belt.
If that is not divine intervention, I don't know what is.
But in the end, it didn't matter much because the wackiness didn't end there.
Bochy's penchant for making move-upon-move — a strategy that paid off with a victory Friday night — ending up biting the Giants manager on Saturday.
First, in the top of the ninth, Bochy had his backup catcher, Hector Sanchez, hit for his shortstop Brandon Crawford to avoid having the lefty Crawford hit against the lefty Tim Byrdak. It was a risky move considering that the Giants' lone backup infielder, Ryan Theriot, was still not available because of illness.
And the move didn't pay off when Sanchez struck out.
Then Bochy had Brett Pill pinch-hit for the pitchers' spot. Now, it's worth noting that Pill actually had some experience playing second base last year at Triple-A Fresno and took some grounders at second prior to Saturday's game.
But after Pill was announced as the hitter, the Mets brought in right-hander Jon Rauch. So Bochy then had Belt hit for Pill, taking Pill out of the game.
That move worked — because God decreed it to be so.
But in the bottom of the inning, it forced Bochy into a most unusal defensive alignment. Emmanuel Burriss went to shortstop, Belt went for first and Aubrey Huff went to second.
Yes, we said Aubrey Huff at second base.
Now, in 1,234 games in 13 major-league seasons, how many times, prior to Saturday, had Huff played second base?
Even in 339 minor-league games, he had never played second.
And it showed.
After a leadoff single, a sacrifice bunt and a walk put runners on first and second with one out, Mike Baxter hit, in normal defensive alignments, what should have been a custom-made double-play ball to shortstop. But in this defensive alignment, it should have at least produced a force out at second.
One problem, though. When Baxter hit the ball directly at Burriss at short, Huff broke toward first base. He actually broke toward first base.
By the time Huff realized he was playing SECOND BASE, Burriss had to adjust quickly and throw to first. But the throw to first was late and Baxter was safe (even though replays indicated he was out).
Now, we have the bases loaded and one out.
Nieuwenhuis followed by hitting a grounder to Belt, who threw to home to force out Scott Hairston.
And this is where Buster Posey, who made two great defensive plays to bail out the Giants in the eighth, made a bad decision.
Posey tried to throw back to Belt at first to double up the fast Nieuwenhuis. When Scott Hairston's slide home clipped Posey in the foot (another questionable call by the umpire to allow that), Posey's throw sailed into right field and the Mets won.
Tim Lincecum hopes to get things figure out when he faces Dillon Gee in 10:10 a.m. Sunday.


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Tailback Chris Polk has decided to enter his name in the NFL Draft. He leaves the University of Washington as the second-leading rusher in school history with 4,049 yards on 799 carries.
The fourth-year junior rushed for over 1,000 yards in each of his three active seasons; his 2011 total of 1,488 yards ranked second in school history, more than enough for him to earn first-team All-Pac-12 honors.
Out of high school, Polk was a blue chip prospect and considered one of the five-best running backs in the 2008 class.
Most draft boards list Polk as the fourth-best back who could enter the draft, behind the likes of Heisman finalist Trent Richardson and speedster Lamar Miller. Polk most probably will go in the second or third round.
At 5-foot-11, 222 pounds, Polk's a pure power back, small enough to run through the tackles and can force his way through elite defenses, lowering his shoulder and breaking free. He averaged five yards per carry this season and against Nebraska back in mid-September, he rushed for 130 yards on 22 carries.
Polk possesses excellent hands too. He protects the ball on contact, can work off receptions in the backfield and is a great route runner.
What set him apart from other power backs are his legs. He keeps his legs churning on contact, can burst through holes and has the ability to cut back in the open field. On long runs, once he hits the secondary, he can put it into second gear and get into the end zone (See 56-yard TD run in the second quarter against Baylor in the Alamo Bowl). He won't beat anyone with just his speed, but definitely can with the power of his legs.
The best part is that he returns kicks and knows a complex pro-style attack front-and-back. Versatility is a plus point. Likewise, a running back accustomed to style of play is a huge benefit.
The only concern is his durability. He's already undergone two shoulder surgeries, and experts are concerned that his body might break down with so many carries at the next level.
During the next few months, expect Polk to work on his speed and conditioning, but will also strengthen up. He's already gained over 20 pounds over four years of college and improving his durability will be at the top of his checklist. The NFL combine at the end of February will provide better analysis of Polk as well as all the other running backs entering the draft.


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Lily Allen threatens to post Katy Perry's phone number on Internet
Apparently, Lily Allen and Katy Perry have a little feud going on after Katy called Lily fat. So, like two adults, they've taken their tiff online to Facebook FTW. The Sun reports:
Writing on her Facebook page, Lily said: "I have Katy Perry's number, someone did me a favour. I'm just waiting for her to open her mouth one more time then it hits Facebook."
Lily also joined two groups on the networking site. One is called "I hate Katy Perry and her dumb-ass song I Kissed A Girl". The other is "Katy Perry? Who in the hell does she think she is?"
Oh my God, she joined a Facebook group that disses Katy Perry? I don't know how you recover from that. Seriously, that's hardcore right there. Hard fucking core. If I were Katy Perry, I wouldn't even leave the house. Or wear clothes. Or even better; Not wear clothes at my house. Oh snap! What now, Lily Allen? Put that in your SuperWall and Friend Request it, bitch! *drops microphone*
Wait, that was my coffee mug. Little help?


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Recent data paint a cautiously optimistic picture of a gradually, but steadily, improving job scene nationally, in Colorado and in Southwest Colorado. The actual numbers have to be taken with a boatload of caveats, but the trend seems unmistakable. We are finally ridding ourselves of the Great Recession.
A report released Friday by the state office of Government, Policy and Public Relations showed Colorado's unemployment rate dropped from 5.8 percent in May to 5.5 percent in June. That is not a huge change, but still a significant one for a single month. The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics showed Colorado's unemployment dropped by 1.4 percentage point over the last year, from 6.9 percent in June 2013 to 5.5 percent last month. That is compared to 6.1 percent for the nation overall.
The federal BLS breakdown by county is current only through May. It shows La Plata County at 4.3 percent unemployment, beating the statewide rate of 5.8 percent, while Montezuma County was a tenth of a percent point higher, at 5.9 percent.
On the surface at least, those are not bad numbers. Historically, economists have often held that 4 percent unemployment represents "full employment." The idea is that even in a booming economy, individual choices and circumstances will keep that many people out of work at any given moment.
The problem is that, in and of themselves, unemployment numbers do not always convey enough information to be meaningful. Are they seasonally adjusted? (The above numbers are not.) How do we measure the number of workers who have given up and are no longer looking for a job? How many people are working but underemployed – skilled or white-collar workers making do by flipping burgers? Does a drop in the unemployment rate also mean folks are getting better jobs or higher pay?
Then, too, how many of these numbers simply may not mean much of anything? In May, Hinsdale County – Lake City – had an unemployment rate of 3.1 percent, meaning all but a handful of that county's slightly more than 800 residents had jobs. That is no doubt good, but does it really tell us anything about Colorado?
At the same time, two of the priciest places on the planet, Aspen and Telluride, are in counties tied for second place with May unemployment rates of 9.8 percent. The highest in the state was Costilla County in the southern San Luis Valley. The oldest county in Colorado, and one of the poorest, it had an unemployment rate of 10.6 percent.
What has to mean something, however, is the overall trend. And in that the data show change that is both clear and hopeful.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' website has graphs depicting the U.S. labor force, employment, unemployment and the unemployment rate during the last 10 years. The effect of the Great Recession of 2008-09 is not only dramatic, the graphs drive home the idea that the situation was worse than first thought. While the recession officially ended in 2009, things really began to turn around in 2010, and from there, the graphs show steady improvement.
But just as it was hard to see the full effects of the recession as it unfolded, ongoing improvement in the employment picture is hard to perceive on a day-by-day basis. For that, the BLS graphs come in handy.
Or we could rely on a traditional Southwest Colorado measure of economic vitality and simply count the cars with out-of-state plates.


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Band-Off threads
I don't know... who cares.
But it got me banned alot so I stopped.
"Stillborne" was mine too.
I don't think I invented anything. I may have stolen (oh, "re-purposed") some of your ideas, though.
My presence here did invoke the terms "lady hampurette" and "hampress" though I'm not sure how flattering the latter was supposed to be.
Who invented Pfail Jam? Probably RJF or Yellin.


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ROYAL OAK, Mich. - Jury selection will being Monday in the trial for two people charged with the killing of an 80-year-old Royal Oak woman.
Nancy Dailey was found tied up, beaten and stabbed to death in her home on Trafford on Nov. 20, 2011.
The suspects, Alan Wood and Tonia Watson, were arrested days after Dailey's death in Canton Township trying to use of Dailey's bank cards.
Wood is charged with first-degree murder in the case.
Watson took a plea deal on a lesser charge of second-degree murder in exchange for testifying against Wood.
The two face other charges for stealing and using Dailey's bank information.
Suspects accused of breaking in, attacking woman
Police said Watson told them she knocked on the door of the victim, while her accomplice broke into a side door.
"Watson stated that Wood threw Nancy Dailey down to the floor and began punching, stomping and kicking her," said Royal Oak Detective Carl Barretto. "Watson then stated that Wood then also attempted to break Dailey's neck. Watson stated that Wood pulled out and unfolded his knife and told her, 'You know what I have to do.'"
Investigators said the couple had been hired by Dailey to do work around her house just days before her killing.
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The Denver Broncos kept their free agency focus on defense as they agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with pass rusher DeMarcus Ware.
Ware didn't fully intend to agree to a deal right away with Denver when he flew into town Wednesday morning, but was persuaded by Broncos boss John Elway. The Hall of Fame quarterback turned executive stressed to Ware the Broncos' commitment to defense even with a prolific offense led by Peyton Manning.
It was backed up by agreements with defensive backs T.J. Ward and Aqib Talib to open free agency on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Ware says the Broncos are "trying to make a statement a statement we're a team to be reckoned with."
Ware was let go Tuesday by Dallas in a salary-cap move.
Bucs cut Revis
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have parted ways with cornerback Darrelle Revis, releasing the five-time Pro Bowl cornerback after being unable to trade him and his $16 million annual salary.
The move saved the Bucs a $1.5 million bonus that Revis would have been due if he remained on the roster. It also freed additional space under the salary cap, which the team intends to use to continue an overhaul of the roster under new coach Lovie Smith and general manager Jason Licht.
Revis was obtained in a pre-draft trade from the New York Jets last spring, a deal that cost the Bucs a first-round draft in 2013, as well as a fourth-rounder this year.
Also …
Derrick Fox, the agent for wide receiver Steve Smith says the five-time Pro Bowl selection has played his final snap for the Carolina Panthers. "I just don't know when that transaction is going to take place," Fox said. … The Detroit Lions have acquired wide receiver Golden Tate, their top target in free agency. He got a five-year deal is worth $31 million with $13.25 million guaranteed, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. Tate was the Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks' top receiver last season. … Former Indianapoluis Colts safety Antoine Bethea has finalized a $23 million, four-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers, becoming a key new presence in the secondary after Donte Whitner's departure to the Cleveland Browns. … The Browns have released quarterback Brandon Weeden. A first-round pick in 2012, Weeden never panned out in Cleveland. He passed for 5,116 yards and went 5-15 as a starter in two seasons. … The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with running back Pierre Thomas on a two-year contract extension. … Wide receiver Jacoby Jones agreed on a four-year contract to remain with the Baltimore Ravens.


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Cowlishaw: Eagles' Andy Reid's seat could be even hotter than Jason Garrett's
It is surprising on two fronts that Jason Garrett has a better chance to secure his position as an NFL head coach than Andy Reid does in Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon.
The first is that, hard as it may seem to believe, the 3-5 Cowboys appear to be superior to the 3-5 Eagles, if it's even practical to rate such mundane half-season performances. At the very least, the Cowboys have one unit (the defense) that is performing up to or beyond expectations.
The Eagles have none.
The second and greater part of the surprise is that we are talking about job security for either of these men. And by "we" I mean practically everyone connected in any way as fans or viewers of the Cowboys and Eagles.
In Reid's case, I understand the growing frustration in Philadelphia. The disgruntled can point to no Super Bowl victories in his first 13 seasons and almost certainly a 14th in the process of being added. Then there is the crazy, pass-oriented play-calling in an offense that could feature LeSean McCoy more prominently while saving the hide of his quarterback, Michael Vick.
I would point to six NFC East titles and five NFC championship games as reason to still consider Reid a valuable commodity — if only he would make those offensive adjustments that seem so obvious to everyone else. Of course, there's also the mishandling of the defensive coordinator position which he already has tried to redirect this season, so Reid's being on the hot seat is largely of his own doing.
In Garrett's case, Season Three begins Sunday afternoon which means that, yes, the Jerry Jones clock is very much ticking. With a Cowboys franchise that defined coaching stability for almost three decades, only Jimmy Johnson has lasted five seasons in the Jones era. And even he was politely dismissed on the heels of consecutive Super Bowl victories.
(It still surprises me when Cowboys fans express any degree of dismay about Jones' handling of the team, including his reluctance to look outside for a general manager. An owner-GM who will go out of his way to make things not work with a two-time Super Bowl champ is clearly capable of any level of craziness).
Johnson has been followed by Barry Switzer (four years), Chan "We Hardly Knew Ya" Gailey (two), Dave Campo (three), Bill Parcells (four) and Wade Phillips (31/2). Garrett's .500 record and the declining performance of the unit he coordinates puts him squarely on the hot seat despite disclaimers issued by almost all members of the Jones family this week (not sure Charlotte weighed in).
And yet I think Garrett stands a better chance of reversing course and keeping his team's wild-card chances alive because he's less likely to be undermined by his quarterback at Lincoln Financial Field.
Yes, this has been an awful and regrettable season for Tony Romo, the NFL leader in interceptions. But let's not forget for a moment he is Mr. November (19-3 record, hey, it must mean something). And the Eagles defense has been only average at best this season and downright awful in pressuring the passer.
Only Jacksonville has fewer sacks than the Eagles' 11. Romo should be far less harried than has been the custom in 2012. If he can develop only the most rudimentary skills with his wide receivers, a productive day should be in store.
And while the Cowboys' sack total of 16 is nothing special, the Eagles are now missing four of five projected offensive line starters. Vick looked like he was fighting off the 49ers defense, not the Saints, on Monday night as he suffered seven sacks and a considerable number of hits.
It is no surprise that the job security of both coaches is attached to quarterbacks who, while not far short of elite status, have yet to establish themselves consistently at that level. At the same time, Vick and Romo have had stretches of success that elevated them to Pro Bowl performers.
A half-season is enough time for either to rebound, and one surely gets started at least in the winning direction Sunday afternoon. Logic says it's more likely to be Romo … if his head coach can help make it happen.
Follow Tim Cowlishaw on Twitter at @Tim Cowlishaw.


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After switching mains, I found that it made more sense to collect on two toons instead of just one. Now when I look at my profile with "All Characters" selected it tells me "You've collected 179 of 173 pets!" It seems to be telling me how many pets total (which is correct) against how many pets ONE character is collecting.
My toons are of different factions, and one is a few years newer than the other, so they aren't collecting the same pets. I also don't see a need to collect pets I have on my older toon on my newer one as it will all be merged soon anyway.
I guess I'm asking if we can have one list of what we are collecting, and then both characters count towards that? Both characters can show their collected pets individually of course, but for the total collected it would be a bit clearer. I think that would solve the problem of having more pets than I'm collecting. It would also prevent me from excluding pets on my new toon that I have on my old one.
I'm sorry if that's a bit confusing, I'm not quite sure how to explain it in a clearer way.


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Hopefully someone can steer me in the right direction (pardon the pun ;))
I'm trying to code something from a paper to get the future position of a car i.e. p(I, Tc + delta t) the position of car I at current time Tc + delta t. Delta t is only one second.
The paper is telling me that I need the following:
v(I,T): motion vector of node I at time T
p(I,T): position vector of node I at time T
with relationship:
p(I,Tc)=p(I,Tr + v(I,Tr)*(Tc-Tr)
The paper then says that the accuracy of the motion vector is vital and says "Let m denote the motion vector accessed from GPS. Mold and Mnew are the reported motion vectors at the last time and this respectively. Mnew = alpha * Mold + (1-alpha)*m, 0<=alpha<=1 with alpha being 0.3 if the car is in a junction and 0.7 otherwise.
Basically I'm confused as to information I need exactly to code this. I have the vehicles current (x,y) position, its old (x,y) position one second ago and can therefore calculate its speed. I don't know how I'm supposed to determine its direction or what form that is supposed to take. I also don't understand the distinction between 'm' in comparison with Mnew and Mold.
Very stuck so any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.


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medical devices such as pacemakers, insulin pumps and
defibrillators have made life not only possible for those who use them, but
convenient as well since there are no cords to mess around with. On the other
hand, there are dangers associated with using such equipment: hackers.
Hackers are commonly associated with computer systems, where websites are
broken into and private information is sometimes stolen. In 2011 alone, cyber
criminals have attacked and stolen information from Sony, the Pentagon, Bank of America and
many more. But in this particular case, hackers could move from traditional
mediums to the hacking of wireless medical devices.
Jerome Radcliffe, a security researcher, is a diabetic who uses an insulin pump
and a glucose monitor at all times to control his blood sugar. He has become
increasingly interested in the security of the medical device that is saving
his life, and set out to see if proprietary wireless communication could be
reverse-engineered while a device launches an attack that could manipulate a
diabetic's insulin, potentially leading to death.
Computer scientists have already proved that pacemakers
and defibrillators can be hacked wirelessly through the use of radio
hardware, an antenna and a PC. This research was published in a 2008 paper,
which described how an attacker could send a lethal shock to an implantable
cardiac defibrillator.
Now, Radcliffe has found that a lethal attack is possible against those with
insulin pumps/glucose monitors as well. According to Radcliffe's research, an
attacker could intercept wireless signals with a powerful antenna and
"broadcast a stronger signal," which would cause blood-sugar levels
on the monitor to change. This causes the person wearing the pump to adjust the
insulin dosage, and constant adjustment (when it is unnecessary) could cause a
severe "high" or severe "low" in the diabetic's blood
sugar, possibly leading to death.
Radcliffe added that an attacker could accomplish this within a couple hundred
feet of a victim, but with a stronger antenna, it can be done up to a half-mile
"My initial reaction was that this is really cool from a technical
perspective," said Radcliffe. "The second reaction was one of maybe
sheer terror, to know that there's no security around the devices which are a
very active part of keeping me alive."
One has to wonder what would cause a person to want to hack a wireless medical
device and put a person's life at risk. Dr. William Maisel, an assistant
professor at Harvard Medical School, offered some perspective on the matter.
"Motivation for such actions might include the acquisition of private
information for financial gain or competitive advantage; damage to a device
manufacturer's reputation; sabotage by a disgruntled employee, dissatisfied
customer or terrorist to inflict financial or personal injury; or simply the
satisfaction of the attacker's ego," said Maisel.
Radcliffe is sharing his research in a presentation called, "Hacking Medical Devices for Fun and Insulin: Breaking
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By that i mean has there been times when members can't get a tent site?
This will be my first rally, but i may not know i can go until July 1st. Is that too late to register?
Can you cancel and get a refund?
By that i mean has there been times when members can't get a tent site?
This will be my first rally, but i may not know i can go until July 1st. Is that too late to register?
Can you cancel and get a refund?
2015 R1200RT; 2011 R1200RT RIP; 2000 Triumph 900 (sold)
There will always be somewhere to camp. Thats not a problem. I don't believe you can get a refund if you pre register. You can just pay when you get there.
Lifes too short to ride an ugly Motorcycle
I have worked at the registration tent at three rallies and have never seen anyone turned away. Folks always seem to find a spot to pitch a tent. A couple of times I've had other commitments arise forcing me to miss the rally. I never considered asking for a refund on my prepayment of $35 or so. Lot of people show up without preregistering.
Retired and riding my RTs, the '87 K100 & the '98 R1100 !
Niagara Riders #298 & Knights of the Roundel #333
I recommend you preregister. I preregistered for two of us last year. The poor girl's bike was hit in the parking lot at her work and she could not make the rally. I notified the good folks at the registration table and a refund for her was processed on my credit card.
Preregistration helps everyone; especially you. Trust me, filling out all that crap in a hot tent when all you really want to do is unpack and have a beer, is not that much fun.
There is ALWAYS room for more campers.
Jerry Dockery
309 N. 3rd. Ave.
Kure Beach, NC 28449
2009 R 1200 RT,1996 R1100RT, 1985 K100RS...too fast to believe.
You do get a discount for prereg, but also risk losing your fee if you can't make it to the rally. Preregistrations are not refundable. A few exceptions have been made in individual cases where a rider is injured or their bike damaged on the way to the rally, but we really can't provide refunds because we commit to supplies and resources based on the preregistration sales - that money is spent.
As to your camping space question - there is no end of camping space at Sedalia - you will not have a problem. Hope to see you there!
Greg Feeler
Ambassador & amateur K-Bike collector, it seems
I'll never pre-register to another rally after the Bloomsberg fiasco. I'll check the weather and make a last minute decision.
.........here have a piece of cheese to go with your whine...
IBA #44567 Pres. Springfield BMW Roadriders
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the the universe."
-Albert Eienstein
We have been to 22 of the last 24 rallies, never filled up yet!
Ambassador BMW MOA Ontario Canada
President Niagara BMW Riders #298
Knights of the Roundel #333
1977 R100RS, (Retired) 1993 R100GS (just getting started)
Or like you said, make your decision at the last minute. Personal choice.
'12 R1200GSA for solo rides
'10 R1200GSA with Hannigan dual sport sidecar for rides with Tulliver
2015 R 1200 GS Adventure
'You can say what you want about the South, but I almost never hear of anyone wanting to retire to the North.
R1200RT. Previous K1200RS, K1200LT, R80RT, R100R, R75/5
I like to preregister since I don't tolerate very well standing in long lines in hot tents. I only got bitten once so far in 2009 when I tore a hamstring a week before the rally. I didn't even consider asking for a refund "Ya pays your money & ya take your chances."
[QUOTE=Doubleplay;744061]I'll never pre-register to another rally after the Bloomsberg fiasco. I'll check the weather and make a last minute decision.[/QUOTE
I sure do wish I had that kind of time on my hands, sitting in the garage on the bike full ATGATT waiting for the weather to grace my comfort zone.
Bloomsburg was great, guess you were at a different rally than the rest of us.
I would just preregister for the rally and then plan on going.
I didn't preregister for Bloomsburg unlike the cool people. No really - they were cooler because they didn't have to stand in the non-registered line.
See you in Sedalia!
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That's the way to do it! Suck the head as he cums. That way you don't spill a single drop. I never let the guy jack off. It's always in my mouth when it cums!
Yeah! I agree with Becky and Sara, why do guys think it's a negative thing if they make noises?? Nothing gets me more wet than a guy talking dirty and moaning while he fucks me and cums.. I get soooaakkked! It's soooooo hoootttt!!!!!!!! Pay attention boys!:: Guys + Moaning & Dirty talk = WET GIRLS!
I dont know is he cumming it didnt get clear But the Chick WAS so F ing Good mmmmmm
She is so preety,i want to mery her
I blew in likee 2 seconds once she had the cum
I would have swallowed every last drop of that load. I just love the taste of cum!!!
mickey mouse orgasm !
I wish someone would give me a bj my previous girlfreinds would not and I am only 18 it sucks
Takes it like a champ
Is very real and soo good
If only they could have shown the full thing.
stared right at the camera the whole time HOLY SHIT THAT WAS HOT
I agree with Becky!
Loved her, hated her fingernails!
Don't believe in wasting it. Love when a guy cuts way down my throat. That's hot!
Tara Tainton your welcome
Suck me off anytime.
Bailey is so gorgeous, I'm so in lust with this chick
I love how she starts moaning and keeps sucking his dick while he nuts in her mouth!!!!!!!! So hot!!!!!!!
Love the way she moans when he starts nutting in her mouth!!!!!!!!
I would Love to feed her another load if she is still hungry
I could poke around in that mouth for days. perfect slut.
This guy is my hero! I've watched him cum in about 20 hot whores mouths now but this one is the best!
Here name is Bailey. This scene is from P.O.V. Suck Off.
can i be next pls
She is so cute with a great attitude -
Now this guy can even die in peace
very nice video and cute girl her nationality is british i think
Does anyone know the third girl and were can I see more of her!!!!7
the girl is cute but this guy sound like a girl
this is what i call to get the cum and hide it!! i've had some cunts that love to taste cum, but these girl is so voracious, like that, want to do it with my girl!!
Ah Leah stop ur licking my pusdy to fast guy moans like a bitch!
there is nothing better than getting your cock sucked while u r commming
That guy needs some help
whats her name?
I did much better on my girlfriend's quiz this time.
I swear its Adam Sandler...WTF!!!....stuck in his Billy Madison role
Since we can't experience your wetness, but we do have to listen to his caterwauling, I choose silence for the guy!
But he should at least take his fingers off his nose first!
Is somebody rubbing his back with a cheese grater at the same time or something????
Loved her; hated him.
asa mama
please uploadher new videos i love her i want to marry her i love you bailey .... with my heart
Becky and Sara, why don't you two horny girls do a tag team on on my cock and balls, and then a cum swap with my cumload on your faces?
00:54 best bit, taking the cock in her mouth. She loves it, what a total babe. She was born to do this, and she obviously loves it.
Why do so many people complain when the guy makes so much noise? I love it when my baby cums hard and can't keep quiet, my thighs ALWAYS get soaked...but she should have swallowed every drop.
please please please suck my cock youre so sexy and great :*
Bayley , that's her name !
y a t il une francaise ici qui serai partante pour une petite party
she is so hot i want her
more of her :)
made me hard when he put his hands and fingers in her cum filled mouth !
vody eh!!!
She's beautiful, but this guy is a tool. Anyone know who she is?
what's her name?
c.q.d. if you want i can fuck you and hear me strongly I know what you like
bailey. no last name. went to highschool with her
I love to see foot of a girl sucking... she has very nice
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In a previous post, I mentioned how one needs to be very cautious in how one responds to police requests for information, unless it is clear that you are being called upon as a mere witness, say of an accident. If there is the slightest chance that you may be a possible target, then you should invoke the Fifth Amendment and get a lawyer. It is not that you should never cooperate because after all the police need the assistance of law-abiding people to solve crimes. But you usually have plenty of time to do so. There is nothing to be gained and a lot to be lost by being in a hurry to be helpful.
The main risk is that your words may be used against you, even if you are totally innocent. This implies bad intentions on the part of the police and this is something that middle class people, especially white, are reluctant to believe. My own rare encounters with the police have always been extremely cordial. And it is true that most police are not interested in messing up the lives of innocent people. But a few are not as scrupulous and the problem is that you don't know who fits into the latter category.
Jonathan Turley recounts the story of a 60-year old woman who was accused by two police officers of felony obstruction and DUI. But the woman's cell phone that had fallen during the encounter had continued to record the conversation and it revealed that the two officers had lied about her behavior. If not for that, the woman would have had no chance in having her word taken over the sworn testimony of two police officers.
Turley says that this episode emphasizes the importance of citizens recording their encounters with the police.


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Retraining Racehorses
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Raising a racehorse is a gamble, and the majority of horses bred for the sport never reach the winner's circle due to lack of speed, injury, or a temperament not suited for track life. But many of these horses that are lackluster at the track become stars in other disciplines, from eventing to barrel racing. And with many racetracks now implementing a zero tolerance policy on owners shipping ex-racehorses for slaughter, rehabilitating these animals for second careers is becoming even more important.
"We try to educate owners and trainers to maybe retire a horse a little bit early, sell them, and make some money. Don't run them to the end when there's nothing left of them," says Laurie Lane, executive director of ReRun Inc., a nonprofit Thoroughbred adoption program.
But racing is a physically demanding sport, and even with the best intentions many racehorses end up with an injury that forces them into retirement from the track. And while some horses have serious enough injuries to warrant euthanasia or full pasture retirement, many horses, with proper treatment and time, can be rehabilitated and go on to second careers.
It's these horses that interest many outside the racing world who are looking for a special project, a cheap show horse, or just to give a comfortable retirement home to an equine that has literally been around the track a few times.
"We've seen a spike in adoptions, and I believe it's because people can't afford a $15,000 show jumper anymore," says Lane. "If you're willing to put the time into these horses, it's a very good decision to go with adoption."
For those who are contemplating giving a home to an ex-racehorse, here are some health, behavior, and training issues to consider.
Chips and Fractures
"Ideally you want the horse that was just too slow for the track, but has nothing else wrong with it," says Alan Ruggles, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.
But if you are considering a racehorse that was retired due to injury, it's important to think about your future athletic plans for the animal. For owners who are looking for a horse to function well in another athletically demanding sport, such as show jumping or eventing, Ruggles says minor bone chips without arthritic changes, minor ligament problems, and minor tendonitis are injuries where it is realistic to expect the horse can be rehabbed.
But if the animal has significant cartilage damage or has already developed degenerative joint disease, the chances of that horse coming back as an eventer or jumper are low, says Ruggles.
"Logic says that the less you plan to do with the horse, the more likely it will be successful," he adds. "So if you're looking for a school horse or trail horse, you can get away with more significant injuries."
Sesamoid (bones found at the back of the fetlock) fractures are the most common injury that Lane sees in horses admitted to the ReRun program. Ruggles says for this or any type of injury, the best outcomes are in the horses that have smaller fractures or bone chips that aren't associated with large amounts of damage to the cartilage or significant soft tissue injuries.
Given time and rest, some of these racing career-ending injuries might heal on their own. In some cases, however, surgery might be necessary, says Ruggles.
Certain cases are best treated with arthroscopic surgery, a minimally invasive procedure in which the surgeon inserts a small scope through an incision to visualize and perform the procedure. Using this type of surgery, bone fragments can be removed from around the joint.
"Not every chip has to be removed, though," says Ruggles. "You have to judge each case individually and base it on what you want to do with the horse in a secondary career."
If there is a lot of cartilage damage, this type of surgery might not even be successful, according to Ruggles. "In those cases, when you take out the chip, you help the situation, but you may not solve the problem because the cartilage damage is so extensive," he says.
Costs of this type of procedure vary widely based on the complexity of the surgery and the veterinarian performing it, but Ruggles says typical arthroscopic surgery will run between $1,800 and $2,500.
Another option is to treat the injury symptomatically with intra-articular injectable treatments such as polysulfated glyco-saminoglycan (Adequan), although Ruggles says this is just a short-term solution. "Symptomatic therapies make the least sense, in my opinion, because when you're in it for the long haul, it may be more cost-effective to remove the chip that's causing the problem."
Horses with bone chips generally need eight to 16 weeks of rest, says Ruggles. After this time, and pending an all-clear from a veterinarian, they can resume work. "After they've healed, you bring them back into work just like you would any other horse that has been laid off for an extended period of time," he says.
Soft Tissue Problems
Soft tissue damage is another common career-ending injury for racehorses. However, depending on the area and extent of the damage, horses with these injuries can be rehabilitated into secondary careers.
"You see a wide breadth of problems and severities when it comes to tendon injuries," says Ruggles. "You could have a minor tendonitis to a complete disruption of one of the tendons or suspensory ligaments. The prognosis varies on the location of the injury and the degree of damage."
When evaluating an ex-racehorse for any kind of career in jumping, hind suspensory ligament injuries are something to be wary of, says Ruggles. "Horses used for jumping, dressage, or cross country, although not traveling as fast as they are racing, place high stresses on their hind limbs," he notes. "Significant injury to the hind suspensory region should be a red flag for these endeavors. At least a prospective owner should be aware that rehabilitation time may be extensive."
For minor bowed tendons or other low-grade forms of tendonitis, a six month to yearlong layoff is often enough to bring an ex-racehorse back for another job.
Rehabilitating an ex-racehorse from a bowed tendon is something that Elizabeth MacDonald has experience with. MacDonald, the director of the North Carolina chapter of ReRun, owns two Thoroughbreds that came from Monmouth Park racetrack in New Jersey with bowed tendons. To rehabilitate both she limited their turnout and hand walked them. Her first horse, named Echo, had a more severe bow and needed a year to recuperate, while her second, Colonial Times, had six months off before she started training him.
"I just let them have a small paddock during the day and brought them in at night; they really didn't need much else," she says. Today, both horses have made full recoveries and MacDonald uses them for foxhunting.
While time and rest can help many tendon injuries, some need more aggressive treatments if the horse is to compete in a demanding sport, such as eventing. Treatments including check ligament desmotomy, platelet-rich plasma injections, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, or stem cell therapy are available options to consider and discuss with your veterinarian.
"The general idea is to improve the quality of the repair tissue," says Ruggles. "These types of therapies are aimed at preventing re-injury."
In check ligament desmotomy, a veterinarian cuts the ligament that attaches to the bowed tendon. This allows the muscle and tendon to relax more, as the injured tendon is less elastic than one that has not been injured. Allowing the tendon more flexibility helps prevent re-injury, according to Ruggles. "This may be an appropriate treatment for horses that are to be used for some other purpose," he says.
Platelet-rich plasma injections are another option, in which blood platelets are injected into the injured area to promote tissue regeneration.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy also aims to aid tissue repair through the use of high-pressure sound waves.
Stem cell therapy can be used to promote healing, but it can cost several thousand dollars and might not be practical or affordable for some potential owners.
Prepurchase/Pre-Adoption Exam?
While the old saying is you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth, horse owners need to know what they are getting ¬into when adopting or purchasing a retired racehorse.
Before taking on any retired racehorse, Ruggles recommends a thorough prepurchase exam that includes, at minimum, a careful physical examination and perhaps some radiographs.
"People tend to think of what they spend on their prepurchase exam in relation to the value of the horse, but that's penny-wise and pound-foolish," he says. "They're trying to save money because the horse is inexpensive and they have plans of turning these horses into show horses, but you have to make sure the raw material is there, otherwise any expenditure is a waste of money.
"If you're diligent, you'll save yourself heartache and money by making the right decision for you and the horse," he adds.
Both of MacDonald's Thoroughbreds were only three years old when they arrived at her farm, and as a result she was able to take their training slowly. "I didn't have a deadline, so I took my time," she says.
When MacDonald's horses were ready, she began lunging them to build a training foundation slowly. "Because they are raced in one direction, they tend to be a bit one-sided, so lunging in both directions gets them thinking about bending and just putting their feet in the right place," she says.
MacDonald would also ride her horses along a fenceline to encourage straightness and practice basic dressage movements, such as leg yielding.
While MacDonald had few difficulties retraining her horses, she stresses that people looking to start an ex-racehorse in a new career need to take their time with retraining. "These horses are very sensitive and need time to develop; rushing them into something they're not ready for can really blow their minds," she says.
And although Lane is an ardent supporter of Thoroughbreds, she admits the breed isn't for everybody. "I've steered some people in a different direction. These horses aren't for your kid who's been taking lessons for two years," she says.
For those individuals looking to obtain an ex-racehorse through an adoption agency or directly from the track, Lane says honesty and patience are key. "I always tell people, 'If you're not in a big hurry, the right horse will come,' " she says.
"Most adoptions that go sour, we find out later there were a lot of mistruths. Be brutally honest about your abilities, and if there isn't a horse to suit your needs, move on or wait for a suitable match to come along," she says.
Take-Home Message
Careful evaluation of an ex-racehorse for a second career is essential to ensure a good match. A thorough prepurchase exam, complete with basic radiographs, will help determine if the horse will be able to perform in another athletic endeavor. With injured racehorses, rehabilitation can take a significant amount of time and finances; however, the rewards can be great.
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Just rebuilt the computer after a HD crash and having this problem now that wasn't there before. When I start up a program stream for a radio station it doesn't play. Funny thing though, the 15-30 sec advertising stream does play, then the content stream does not! At any rate, if I turn off the ZA firewall then the stream starts up immediately. Sometimes, I can re-start ZA after the stream is up & running, and it will continue to play. Sometimes it does not.
Is there something I can configure in ZA to permit this streaming?
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OCEAN CITY — For the fitness minded on Delmarva, S.W.E.A.T (Speed, Weight, Endurance, Agility, Training) promises a professionally crafted workout that routinely produces results no matter the starting fitness level.
"It is really designed to take the individual to the next level no matter what level they are standing on," said Powerhouse Gym and S.W.E.A.T owner Tony Taghipour.
The idea behind S.W.E.A.T is relatively simple. Classes consist of a variety of exercises at several stations that cover everything from aerobics to isometric moves and strength training. The key, said Taghipour, is that classes are constantly evolving to keep participants from hitting plateaus.
"We want to keep things fresh," he said. "We want to hit different muscle groups."
According to Taghipour, "exercise has become a science" and S.W.E.A.T is the end result of years of experience and planning. It is a "multi-functional fitness program" that was designed to work for anyone at any fitness level. It is also meant to combine individual attention with group energy.
"Basically, you get personal training for a fraction of the cost of a personal trainer," said Taghipour.
The 10- to 15-member classes will often have more than one instructor, he explained, and a careful eye will be kept on each participant. At times, the instructors will even work one-on-one with students to help them tackle difficult exercises or find the right pace. At the same time, students, which Taghipour said are called "athletes," will be able to "feed off of each other's energy" because of the group setting, which he claimed has been shown to be the strongest motivation available.
By combining individual training with a class atmosphere and the ability to rotate around stations, S.W.E.A.T is flexible enough for a first-time workout or a lifelong fitness enthusiast, said Taghipour.
"It's designed for people totally out of condition all of the way to elite athletes," he said.
Another important point, added Taghipour, is that S.W.E.A.T is also built around the idea of high-payoff with low-impact and strives to eliminate or reduce any chances for injury or burnout.
"Workouts change daily but the program changes weekly," he said.
First opening in Seaford in September, S.W.E.A.T facilities have spread out across the Eastern Shore, with a location opening in Salisbury in early January and a new grand opening in West Ocean City at Ocean Creek Plaza off Route 50 planned for this Saturday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. At the event on Saturday, interested parties will get a chance to explore the facility as well as interact with those experienced in S.W.E.A.T. as well as instructors.
Taghipour revealed that new locations are under consideration for the near future.
"We are aiming at taking this to a national level," said Taghipour. "I do see a high energy and structured program here with S.W.E.A.T. that I wouldn't be surprised seeing it mature itself to a national level."
For those who are not able to make it into a S.W.E.A.T facility, there's still good news: workouts will be mobile.
"We're in the process of putting these programs on smart aps that you can simply, on a daily basis pull up the exercises that are supposed to be done in the classes if you don't have time to go to the classes," he said.
Currently, about 300 of the approximately 1,000 S.W.E.A.T exercises that Taghipour plans to include as video apps have been recorded. Further workout and class information will also be available on the program's website and Facebook page.
While S.W.E.A.T is designed to be approachable by anyone at any fitness level, Taghipour emphasized that people who want to see results will have to literally buy them with sweat.
"There's no magic pill to take you to the next level," he said. "You have to work for it."
For more information on S.W.E.A.T visit www.sweatone.com or any of the S.W.E.A.T Facebook pages, including S.W.E.A.T in Salisbury and S.W.E.A.T in Seaford.


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Can I get a mortgage loan if I am only employed for 1 year.
Quite possibly, depending on a few variables. Were you in school studying a certain field and have now graduated and begun your working career? If so, a year would usually be enough history. Are you an employee with a salary or steady hourly wage (and work week), versus someone who is on commission or self employed? If the former, you'll probably be OK. If the latter, a year will not be enough. In general, the more reliable your income is judged to be, the less time on the job an underwriter may require. Your best bet is to outline your complete history to a loan officer who can give you more specific guidance.


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Ok, well I have basic knowledge in both of these languages. Should I learn C or C++?
C++ is more needed to do Half-Life 2 (game) modifying (code-wise) but I hear if you learn C, you can learn C++ VERY quickly and also have understanding in all other languages basically.
I am 15 and would like the easier one. Any help is much appreciated.


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Espinosa opts out of World Baseball Classic
Nationals slugger wants to continue rehabilitation process on shoulder
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
VIERA, Fla. -- Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa has decided not to play in the World Baseball Classic for Team Mexico.
Espinosa, who is recovering from a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder, said he needed to take his time and continue to rehab the shoulder, which he has done most of the offseason. Espinosa, 25, hopes to get the chance to play in the World Baseball Classic in four years.
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"It seems like a better decision. I'll get ready [for the season], I feel good, I feel strong," Espinosa said. "It would have been cool to play for Team Mexico, being from an all-Hispanic community.
"I know a lot of people from the community said something to my mom, dad and even to me. There were places I grew up eating where [the people] heard the news. They were so excited. It would have been a great experience to play against other countries. … [But] you realize you don't play that many games and you don't play all the time. I'm not going to get the reps that I want in order to get ready [for the season]. I really want to get the reps [in Florida]. I know my shoulder feels fine."
Espinosa hurt the shoulder Sept. 8 while making a diving play against the Marlins. It was originally diagnosed as a bruise, but after the season ended, he still felt the shoulder wasn't right. So he went home to see Dr. Lewis Yocum in California, and it was revealed that he had a torn rotator cuff. Espinosa did not swing a bat again until Jan. 1.
Espinosa currently works on both of his shoulders three times a week, and he said both shoulders feel great. Espinosa said if he had surgery, he would have missed the first two months of the regular season.
"My shoulders feel way stronger than they have in the last few years just because of all the rehab stuff -- muscles that I've never worked out before. They just feel better," Espinosa said. "I feel stronger at this point that nothing is going to hold me back. … I'm not going to be afraid to do anything. It's already torn. It's not going to get worse. My shoulder is stronger now than it was when it was healthy."
Despite having the injury late last year, Espinosa played in a career-high 160 games last season, hitting .247 with 17 home runs, 56 RBIs and a career-high 189 strikeouts. Espinosa expects those numbers to improve now that his shoulder is much better.
"If I maintain it, I'll be fine," Espinosa said. "As long as I continue to do my stuff, I take care of myself -- which I have always done -- I'll be perfectly healthy."
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, All Nats All the time. He also could be found on Twitter @WashingNats. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Before launching into her song "Wrecking Ball" at a secret show at London's premiere gay nightclub, G-A-Y on Friday night (May 9), Miley Cyrus had a few choice words for her ex-fiance Liam Hemsworth.
In her own Kanye-esque rant aimed at the Hunger Games star, she let him know using a few rather choice words that he will never be able to truly get rid of her. Ever.
"Every time you get in your car, you're going to hear my f–king song on the f–king radio, you piece of s–-t," she shouted. "That's right. And then I'm gonna take all my clothes off, I'm gonna sit on a big, giant d–k—sometimes two—I'm gonna swing around, and then I'm gonna hold the record for the most-watched music video on Vevo."
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Miley was obviously talking about the part in her show where yes, she does ride around on inflatable male genitalia and how her clip for "Wrecking Ball" broke the record for most views in 24-hours on Vevo.


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Nate,Your pizza looks very good!Norma
Thanks Norma. Got some great blistering on the crust that may be hard to see in this photo. In gonna have to toy around more with this recipe I think. The dough flavor was easily as good as a 2 day dough.
Really C'mon Nate...please spill the beans on this formula. I want to try it right now. Thanks!
Yields three 14in pies.3hr room temp poolish:280g hi gluten flour383g "warm water"1/2tsp IDYAfter 3hrs then add:330g hi gluten flour12.35g salt12.35g sugar12.35g olive oilCombine all ingredients then knead for 2-3minutes and then ball.Put into well oiled containers with lids and let them rise for 4-5hrs at room temp (mine was 73F).Let me know how it turns out Bob. I thought this one was a but better than Mikes emergency one. The poolish really adds another factor to the taste.
Thank you Nate! I got a jump on this exactly 2 hrs. ago when I first posted. Got your preferment going but with not knowing your hyd. # I mixed 10oz. of water with the recommended 1/2 t. yeast and 280 grams of All Trumps. It's cooking real good....I guess I'll be adding the other 3.5oz. of water I am lacking in an hour from now when I incorporate everything together.Do you think I should add the other 1/2 t. IDY?Looking forward to baking this tonight; thanks dude!
Do not add anymore yeast if doing room temp rise.
Didn't think I should ...I'm doing outside rise in SS kitchenaid bowl sitting on top of SS grill...she's cook'in man!
Nate,Technically, your preferment is not a poolish. A poolish is elaborated by using equal weights of flour and water. There is no name that applies to your mixture other than "preferment". However, that doesn't detract from the fine results you achieved.Peter
I'm making two more tonight. Prosciutto on one and spicy sopressata on the other.
Nate, did you do the numbers on this dough of yours yet....looks like about 58% hydration and the salt etc are around 1.5%, no? This is just my general observation, haven't actually done the math yet. This dough is looking beautiful though so far, satiny smooth....very impressive.


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Intel is looking to diversify into more markets in addition to its core PC chip business. To do this Intel is looking at four different markets that it feels will be worth about $40 billion.
Intel CEO Paul Otellini said at the annual investor's day that Intel would target low cost PCs, mobile Internet devices, consumer electronics and the embedded systems space. Otellini claims each of these markets are worth $10 billion.
"It's not just the 1 billion people that have access to the Internet now. It's the next 2 billion people," said Otellini. "It's not just about selling more PCs, but bringing new devices and new price points to bring those people onto the Internet."
The common unifying factor in all four of the new target markets is the recently released Intel Atom processor, also known by the codename Silverthorne. Intel officially launched its Atom processor earlier this week. The purpose-built CPU is built on the 45nm manufacturing process and designed to be able to operate on less than one Watt.
"We are not talking about repurposing old silicon, but designing new silicon
for each of these different areas," Otellini added.
Silverthorne-based Atom processors fit in thermal envelopes ranging from 0.6W to 2.5W making it perfect for targeting the four markets Intel is aiming for. The Atom processor is the key to these four markets as it will allow OEMs to build hardware and software for these markets without having to make drastic changes to the platform.
Otellini says devices using the new Atom processors will come to market by Q2 2008. Using the Atom processors should provide for what Intel calls "netbooks" in the $200 to $300 price range. The embedded market is very diverse ranging from cell phones to cameras and much more.