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German investors in Greek government bonds have sued the Hellenic Republic in German courts over losses suffered as a result of the restructuring of their bonds. The Greek debt restructuring which triggered this litigation took place in March 2012. Greek bonds were exchanged for new bonds with lower principal, lower interest rates and longer maturity, resulting in a haircut for investors. A large majority of investors accepted the swap, but some investors did not, and went to court. Continue reading
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Lake In the Sky Air Show
Tahoe has a great Air Show every year. This year it is Saturday, August 29th, 2009 at the South Lake Tahoe Airport. The Airport is only a mile away from the Pistantes Coyote Den, you can see and hear the airplanes practicing for a couple days before the event. It is a great place for all ages. They even have a ground show, Sky Diver Team Show, Rescue Demonstrations, Chili Cook Off, Motorcycle Show and Pancake Breakfast, with many other activities.
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Located in Mayfair, London – Baroque 'The Profumo Affair' is the Playboy Club's latest concept, and is aimed for late night customers looking for a unique environment to enjoy cabaret and live music. Positioned on the ground floor alongside Salvatore's eponymously named bar, is the natural extension for members to continue their evening. As the name implies, old world style and extravagance are back with a vengeance in the Playboy lounge.
Forget the West End theatre, nightclub or gallery – Baroque celebrates drama and arts from the sensual cherry red interior deco inspired by Louis XIV with periodic paintings to stunning live entertainment. The night offers sultry sounds of the live in-house band – The Baroque Big Band with highly-skilled sword swallowers, contortionists and burlesque dancers.


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The Navy Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps. program at Jefferson High School will be brought back to life for 94 cadets next year; however, its fate for the long-term still is uncertain.
The Navy Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps. program at Jefferson High School will be brought back to life for 94 cadets next year; however, its fate for the long-term still is uncertain.
The Jefferson Schools Board of Education at its meeting Monday night voted 4-3 to reinstate the $200,000 Navy program that was cut ? along with several other programs ? due to a budget shortfall.
Board members Ruth Flynn, Russell Terrasi and Richard Kull dissented.
Jason Jones, who led an effort to get a millage on the November ballot to save the program, said he was pleased it passed but surprised at the close vote.
The school board will now pay $134,000, with the Navy contributing $70,000, out of its general fund to support the program next year. As for the program continuing beyond that, the board plans to hold a special election in the spring to ask voters to approve a millage that would fund NJROTC, plus restore other cuts, including teacher positions, a liaison officer and the elementary music program.
The board had talked about establishing a commission to decide which programs will be supported by the millage, and Mr. Jones wants to have a hand in it.
?We want to make sure the NJROTC is funded to the level we want it to be,? Mr. Jones said, who plans to join the commission himself or find a representative.
?At this point, the board is no longer a delaying factor,? Mr. Jones said. ?If they can?t find two instructors ? the program will probably be on hold until they?re provided by the Navy.?
The program lost its two instructors to retirement this year, which precipitated the program?s downfall. The board decided not to continue to fund it to help with its budget deficit.
If new instructors are not hired by Oct. 1, NJROTC will go into probationary status, which means the Navy can end it at any time.
Supt. Craig Haugen said the district is ?hard-pressed? to hire new instructors for the fall, and in order to accomplish that, he said the administration will make a recommendation to the school board.
Supporters and several cadets in uniform attended the school board meeting Monday, clapping after the seven members of the board voted the program back to life.
The award-winning program has seen 700 cadets since it started 17 years ago. Cadets are involved in community service projects, among many other activities. The program has the highest student participation rate of any student program in the high school, according to its Web site.


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WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients' projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.
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- Supporting the field day-to day engineering and operational activities whilst adhering to international codes and standards and HSE requirements
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Nicki Minaj really, really wants you to check out the bikinis she has rocking during her vacation. At least, I think that's the case because how else are you going to explain the sexy swimsuit snapshots she's been taking.
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Tips on selling your items at a flea market
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Maybe because the snowmobile season of 2011-12 was so warm, dry and snowless, an average Maine winter like the one we just had seemed like a gift. Riding began in late December and didn't finish until late March. Snowmobilers and businesses that depend on them were aided by a healthy snowfall and busy season.
"This season was 50 percent better than last year," said Russell Walters, president of Northern Outdoors in the Forks, which rents snowmobiles and offers lodging. "We saw a nice rebound."
Walters said December, January and March were the busiest months. February, traditionally the busiest month for snowmobiling, was slower but still good.
"I think everyone in the Kennebec Valley felt it was a good season," said Walters. "It wasn't one for the record books but it was a good, solid season."
In the Katahdin region, reports were the same. "We had a great winter. There was lots of good riding from late December to the end of March," said Matt Polstein, owner of the New England Outdoor Center in Millinocket. "It was a banner winter with lots of happy guests."
The snow fell steadily and snowmobilers joyfully chased after it on well-groomed trails, thanks to work done by volunteers who are members of Maine's snowmobile clubs. The executive director of the Maine Snowmobile Association, Bob Meyers, had a smile that lasted from December to March and its imprint is still there.
"It was an excellent season. In some places there was above average snowfall. It was an odd season in the fact that I don't remember a time when we had snow all over the state at the same time," said Meyers. "People got out there and it was safe. Statistically it has become a safe sport over the years."
The season had six fatalities, which, compared to the amount of riding that was available, was a relatively low number; other seasons had fatalities in the double digits. The low fatalities were due to snowmobilers following safety procedures, and the educational and patrolling efforts by the Maine Warden Service. In fact, Colonel Joel Wilkinson received the MSA's President's Award for his department's outstanding contribution to snowmobiling. The MSA awards took place in Brewer on April 13. Other awards and winners:
• Snowmobiler of the Year: Sonny Fogg of Penobscot is 82 and still rides an average of 3,000 miles a year in Maine, New Brunswick and Quebec.
• Groomer of the Year: Maber Cronkite of the Sebasticook Valley Snowmobile Club in Newport. Cronkite has groomed trails for decades and has a wealth of information to pass along to the next generation of groomers.
• Club of the Year: Bog Hooters Snowmobile Club of Mechanic Falls. The club has been active, working with businesses and promoting tourism. With the addition of the Oxford Casino, the club has worked with the chamber of commerce to make this new business a snowmobiling destination. The casino has a room where snowmobilers can hang up their gear, and a parking area for sleds.
• Business of the Year: Awards, Signage and Trophies of Brewer, owned by Bob Dion. The business has been very active with clubs. Also, unknown to Dion, employees at the business were able to make their own award plaque that was given to him at the awards ceremony to his surprise.
"Compared to last year, this season was nothing short of spectacular," chirped Meyers.
Cathy Genthner is the owner of River Bluff Camps, located off of ITS-83 and is licensed by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to guide snowmobile trips. She can be reached at:
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HOLLYWOOD ACTOR AGENTS (Hit the Ground Running: 18 Agents)
by Dov S-S Simens on August 18, 2015
Hit the ground running: If you are coming to LA and want to be a professional actor then hit-the-ground-running.
Have your headshot ready (it will change), get a list of acting teachers, find a place to live (Culver City, Burbank, Park La Brea, North Hollywood, etc.) where a 2-bedroom with a roommate costs $2,200, line up your waiter gig (doing Uber or Lyft is better), and get your headshot to each and every one of the agents/agencies.
You can get a list of licensed talent agents by simply walking into SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild merged with Association of Film Television & Radio Artists) office and simply ask for one, if you phone (323-954-1600) get ready for voice mail and attitude.
ADDRESS: SAG-AFTRA, 5757 Wilshire Blvd, 7/F, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Now, once you have the list of talent agents, take your headshot (I assume you've printed 100 at a minimum), tape on the back your Name, Phone # & Address (you'll get a new headshot, once you get a talent agent, for they want to create you and this one will have your name & number as a permanent part of the photo) then get in your car (yes, you must have a car in LA especially if being an Uber driver) and just drive from one agency to the other and drop off your headshot….
While at it, if you have a list of Casting Directors, drop your headshot off at their offices also.
To help you hit the ground running I am enclosing a list of 18 Talent Agents in Los Angeles.
How did I pick these 18? Simple, I took the list and just wrote down those that started with the letter " C ".
Why C? Answer: I don't know?
Why 18? Answer: Again, I don't know?
(ONE) CAMERON TALENT, 2500 Broadway, Bldg F, Suite 125, Sana Monica, CA 90404
(TWO) CAREER ARTISTST INTERNATIONAL, 11030 Ventura Blvd, Suite 3, Studio City, CA 91604
(THREE) CARRY COMPANY, 3875 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 402, Los Angeles, CA 90010
(FOUR) CASSELL-LEVY INC, 8032 Wilkinson Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91606
(FIVE) CASTLE-HILL TALENT, 1101 South Orlando Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90035
(SIX) CATALYST TALENT AGENCY, 12424 Wilshire Blvd, 9?f, Los Angeles, CA 90025
(SEVEN) CAVALERI & ASSOCIATES, 178 South Victory Blvd, Suite 205, Burbank, CA 91502
(EIGHT) CENTRAL ARTISTS, 3310 West Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
(NINE) CHAIDEZ AGENCY, 6340 Coldwater Canyon Rd, #214, North Hollywood, CA 91606
(TEN) CHANCES UNLIMITED, 6100 Center Drive, Suite 1200, LA, CA 90045
(ELEVEN) CHASIN AGENCY, 8899 Beverly Blvd, Suite 714, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(TWELVE) CIRCLE OF TEN TALENT, 333 El Camino Real, Suite 200, Tustin, CA 92780
(THIRTEEN) CIRCLE TALENT ASSOC, 520 Broadway, Suite 350, Santa Monica, CA 90401
(FOURTEEN) CLEAR TALENT GROUP, 10950 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
(FIFTEEN) CLER TALENT AGENCY, 178 South Victory Blvd, Suite 108, Burbank, CA 91502
(SIXTEEN) COAST TO COAST TALENT, 3350 Barham Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90068
(SEVENTEEN) COMMERCIALS UNLIMITED, 190 North Canon Drive, Suite 208, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(EIGHTEEN) CONNECT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, 22231 Mulholand Hwy, Suite 112A, Calabassas, CA 91302
Remember… "You are unique", "You are an Original", "You are perfect for a part"…. Now do the legwork.
Hello, I'm Dov Simens and if you desire to be a Producer, Writer, Director or Actor then my common-sense Film Programs (Live, DVD or On-Demand) are perfect for you…
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I am Qiniso Gift Makhoba and a young Teen with the besottedness for Acting…Dramatic Arts pupil at Pinetown Boys' High School in South Africa and I'm certainly driven by this talent
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I have some realistic scripts which I want to share .
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Revenge of the Nerd Ch. 32byrpsuch©
I had met him when I was younger, but I was again introduced to Pietro Cohen. He wasn't as pretty as me, but what a hunk.
When I might otherwise have had the inclination to swoon, what I was thinking was, "Bask in the warmth of your presence as a rose resumes its growth when revived from the chill of the night by the morning sun, and be nourished by the sound of your sweet voice."
Pete who?
Pietro was rich, charming and supremely confident. Even his posture said he could buy anything, get anything, do anything and have anyone he wanted.
His confidence was topped with just a soupçon of arrogance. I recognized it easily. It used to be me. The difference now was I was starting to think perhaps I had earned it.
He was fun to be with. He flirted, he charmed, he flat out hit on me. And he danced as well as Jeff. This time around the party circuit, I could follow.
He was so disappointed I wouldn't leave with him it nearly broke my heart.
Nah, I was just amused. Last summer I would have bestowed on him the gift of my company, not because he deserved it, but because it would have been fun and, why not.
My Father was delighted I was having such a good time. He saw a possible match. He was so seriously deluded.
When I returned to England, I reported in to Jeff. "I met Prince Charming at the ball."
"How fortunate for you, and especially for him."
"Why would I want Prince Charming when I have Beast?" I wrote.
The reply didn't come back quite so fast.
"I'm not really sure why, but I take it that is a compliment?"
Your sister thinks so. I could picture his smile as he wrote it. I had one of my own.
"Oh, my."
Jeff had nothing of particular interest to report. He was working long hours and having the time of his life doing it.
He had not been cut off completely from social contact with members of the gentler gender. He had taken his sister out to dinner a couple of times.
This was pretty unusual behavior for a brother his age, but I understood. It was Jeff. It amazed me that a single action by Jeff could simultaneously be both surprising and expected.
I had my friends and my parents had theirs.
Just like at home, though we lived under the same roof, we didn't cross paths very often.
I did cross paths with their friends' children every year. We hadn't exactly grown up together, but I had known them for some time. They had not seen a change in me prior to this summer, and probably didn't notice it now unless they were paying careful attention.
It was unlikely they were. Of what importance could it be to them?
I had seen the growing sense of entitlement, the growing ennui. It was difficult to envision these people as the leaders of tomorrow.
The final stop on the Pick-Your-Future-Husband Tour was the Riviera. It featured a different cast of characters playing the same roles.
Etienne Roth was playing the role of Pietro Cohen. He played it brilliantly. He had the money, the looks, the confidence and the presence without the arrogance Pietro had shown. It may well have been there, but his thespian skills were much more subtle.
Or perhaps he was more genuine. He was truly appealing. Why hadn't I noticed before? I probably had. But this time, I was different.
All my relationships before Jeff had been based on what they could do for me. They might get something they wanted, but there was no real reciprocation. My concept of a relationship had not included mutuality. Now that it did, I was able to look at a man differently, even though nothing about him had changed.
Etienne was charming and I could see that with all his qualities, he could be someone it would be possible and even reasonable to care about.
That was it; that was what had been missing. When the entire focus of a relationship is what he can do for me, it isn't possible to develop feelings for someone who is, essentially, a tool. Adding the concepts of what can I do for him and can I care for him, it's not clear you can have one without the other.
Nonetheless, Etienne was not someone I cared for. He was too far behind to ever catch up to Jeff.
If somehow Jeff had not been a part of my life, Etienne would have made a perfectly acceptable husband.
He would cheat on me, he was French, but I would be financially independent of my parents. I would rarely see them which suited me just fine.
I could party to my heart's content. Little would be asked or expected of me.
I would provide him children, though I would only need to be involved to the extent I supervised hiring the people who actually raised them.
I would be admired and praised in polite society. What formerly might have been acceptable now sounded revolting to me.
I danced with the older gentlemen as well. I was really getting into dancing and they had a lot of experience. I even danced with my father a few times after he noticed I seemed to like dancing. It was good to know he would be able to dance with his little girl at her wedding. He just would not be happy with my choice of the groom.
And the night ended.
We returned to England the following day and started to pack. I don't ever remember having this level of anticipation and excitement. I worked very hard to tone it down so I wouldn't attract my parents' attention.
I recall Jeff telling me Sun Tzu said when the enemy knows your plans, you will not be successful. When the enemy does not know your plans, you will be successful.
He seemed to say everything in pairs. Sun Tzu, not Jeff.
As far as my relationship with Jeff was concerned, there was no doubt in my mind my parents would be the enemy.
I probably should have spent more time with Etienne and Pietro and given them more encouragement in full view of the enemy. Maybe it wasn't too late. I could talk them up on the return trip.
I looked forward to telling Jeff about the adventures of General Fine.
The campaign started quite easily.
"Didn't I tell you you'd have a good time on this trip?"
"Yes, Dad."
"You wanted to stay home. Foolish girl."
"It was so nice to see all of our old friends." Mom wanted to tone down the foolish girl reference. "And some of those boys have grown up to be so handsome."
That, of course, would be the quality she prized most since all were of our class.
"That Etienne has grown up to be such a striking young man. And he's very successful as well," offered Dad.
I guess we had reached the point where we were all going to say stuff, but in order to understand the conversation, you need to recognize the subtext.
Etienne was twenty two and had just graduated college. The only extent to which he was successful was the expectation that his father would move him up in the business as quickly as he could without putting the enterprise at risk due to the lack of experience or ability.
"Well, he is very good looking," I stated with reluctance. "It won't come as any surprise if he becomes a big success."
The subtext intended for my parents was that I was attracted to him, but was reluctant to admit it or pursue it because my Father had indicated an interest in him for me. The purpose was to make him think that, so he would not think there was somebody else.
This was a delightful game.
"He told me he's going to be pretty busy for the next few years. Besides, I have to finish school."
Yes, I would really be interested in pursuing him, Dad, but the timing is not right.
"You have that long winter break. I'm sure he'd be delighted to see you," Dad countered. "I do a lot of business with his father. I'm sure they would make you very welcome."
"My goodness," not the way I would have phrased it in other company, "it sounds like you're trying to set up an arranged marriage. How much is my dowry?"
"No need to get snotty."
"That Pietro Cohen is quite the looker himself and I understand from his father he is doing extremely well."
Either Mom hadn't discussed the plan with Dad, or they were offering me options.
"His father says he is an aggressive businessman," she said.
I don't know about business, but he was pretty aggressive trying to maneuver me into isolated locations and I'd had to smack his hands away several times. He seemed to think "no" was shorthand for "keep trying, I love it."
He was 24 and I'm sure he had been showing his father his brilliance for the last two years.
"Any other options? If you're going to marry me off, shouldn't I at least have more choices?"
My Father stopped just short of an angry tone.
"Nobody's marrying you off. You know your Mother and I only want the best for you. We're just saying how impressed we were with these young men."
That was true as long as the best for me coincided with doing what they wanted.
"Well, I'm glad to hear it. I'm only just about to turn 21 and I'm really not very experienced in these matters."
What matters? Was that sufficiently vague? Perhaps I had just suggested I was still a virgin. Could they be that gullible? Sure, if that was what they wanted to believe.
"Well, no one is going to rush you, dear. You know I married your Father when I was not much older than you are now."
Nobody is going to rush you, but time is running out. I'm living proof you haven't much time left.
This exchange of verbal legerdemain continued for a while.
My parents' points were that I was old enough to start my adult life, by which they meant marry someone who would be useful to the family either socially or economically.
These were impeccable young men and I could hardly do better in terms of looks, charm, wealth and something they left undefined.
They could certainly provide additional candidates for me to choose from, though, of course, that's not how they put it.
My position was that I didn't need some other family's money. I was studying for a career and it would be a waste not to pursue it.
Mom said it was important to have the background, but implied it was completely unnecessary to actually use it.
I told them I needed to find myself; to figure out what I really wanted from life.
They said they had taught me who I was and we fill in what we want from life in between our obligations. Children chase after what they want to be when they grow up. Adults do what they must.
I assured them I would think about all they said. I said it with such apparent sincerity I almost believed it myself.
They should have believed it; it was true. I would think about all of it. I didn't know who I was or what was important to me and I would have continued to be quite a fool not to think about it.
They were also impressed with how upbeat and cheerful I was after what they had thought would be a difficult intervention.
I'm sure they felt they had succeeded beyond their wildest dreams.
In a way they were correct. My motivations were well beyond their scariest nightmares.
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Chim Chimney! What to Know on Chimney Sweeping
By William May
Published: 01/01/16 Topics: Vacation Rentals Comments: -
It's that time of year to curl up around a warm fire - New Years has just happened, the weathers getting a little chilly, maybe there's a light dusting of snow on the lawn. You open the flue, light your kindling, and wait for the romantic crackling to start.
But then you start wondering: when was the last time you got the chimney swept?!
It may sound like something of a Dickens novel, but modern chimney sweeping is something every homeowner needs to do. Soot deposits can clog your flue, smoking out your house, or worse, soot can create a fire hazard.
Sweeping also alerts you to any maintenance needs, and boy is it easier to repair a brick than replace the whole chimney!
So how do you go about getting your chimney swept? Well, this is something best left to the professionals. The last thing you want to do is wedge a ladder up your chimney and track soot all over the house.
Find a local sweeper who's certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America, or the National Chimney Sweeps Guild. These groups ensure their members know what they're doing with a brush, and can help diagnose any repairs that need to be made.
Professional chimney sweeps will set up tarps that capture failing soot, and will first inspect the flue to make sure there's no major damage. Cleaning is done with brushes (not boys climbing up!) and high powered vacuums.
Cost typical depends on how many flues you have. While you may only have one firebox, other appliances in the house may have their own flues, such as dryers, heaters, and anything that needs to vent to the outside air.
Average prices should start around $150 and go up to $200 if video equipment is used. Video better enables diagnose of damage. For a more thorough inspection, ask for a Level II inspection.
So this winter before you pick out the movie and butter up the popcorn, make sure your fireplace is ready to go by getting it professional swept. And remember, it's lucky to see a chimney sweep!
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If the purpose of the vacation home is for personal use only, then a homeowner's insurance policy will be sufficient to cover the property. But if you rent your home to guests on a nightly, or week basis that insurance is insufficient. Read more
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I think I took a look at it about a week after that, and I haven't looked back since! I am still a little surprised when I talk to someone who is completely clueless about what Pinterest is, how can they not have this wonderful tool part of their lives?!? Well if you are one of these people. Let me enlighten you...
Pinterest is as I mentioned above: A place to create virtual pin boards. Do you remember when you used to get catalogs and tear out the pages of things you liked, to save for later? I used to have folders of these for my home, fashion, etc... now you can clean out the clutter in your house and keep it all nice and tidy in your virtual filing cabinet. Create boards for whatever you want! Your dream house, a virtual walk in closet, recipes, the sky is the limit! I have over 50 boards, and I use what I pin all the time! It has seriously revolutionized party planning! So many people are willing to share their DIY ideas, those little details that make all the difference between a party and a PARTY!
I have even created temporary boards for things such as planning for a vacation. It helps you organize your ideas. I like to pin a bunch of ideas for what to pack for vacation, then come back a couple days later and keep what I still like, delete what I changed my mind about.
Recently they have added a new feature, Secret boards! Essential feature for party planning.
I was planning a baby shower for a friend who was not on Pinterest yet, this was also before secret boards were added, so I had a board called 'Amber's Baby Shower'... see where I'm going with this?... I received an email on my phone while at work saying "Your Friend Amber T just joined Pinterest!" I'm thinking "Oh yay! She'll love it!" then the dark cloud rolled in... "Oh no! she'll see her party board!" I immediately called my husband, who happened to be home at the time, frantically telling him to save the photos to the computer and delete the board quick! before she got a glimpse of it. whew! that was close. True Story.
Needless to say, I LOVE Pinterest! It helps me liven up my wardrobe with different color combos I never would have thought of. I have become more adventurous trying different hairstyles. I am hopeless with my hair. Makeup I've got covered, but my hair seems like a wild animal I have never managed to tame, so I pretty much gave up, but with so many ideas to try, hopefully it looks like I'm trying again.
One word of advice though. Break out your boards into categories! For example if you want a style board, break it up into jewelry, shoes, hats, scarves, winter, summer, etc... obviously you don't have to break it up that much, just giving you an exaggerated example. Or if you love to cook, break up your boards into breakfast, dinners, snacks, breads, drinks etc. Eventually your boards will grow and with so many pins in one board it will become more tedious than useful trying to find what you want.
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As professional disk encryption software safeguarding data on any type of drive, Cryptic Disk will be a reliable defense for your files regardless of where they are located. The program can create virtual encrypted disks as well as encrypt physical hard disks (in their entirety or just certain partitions), USB drives and memory cards.
What is new in this release:
- Added the basic support of containers and physical drives encrypted with TrueCrypt.
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- The demo version of Cryptic Disk Professional has only one limitation now: a free 30-day trial period. During this period, all program features are available without limitations. After the expiry of this period, the program will continue to work, but all encrypted data will be available in the read-only mode.
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Monday, February 25, 2008
Fair Isle Fun
I have been working on a little fair Isle hat.
I did the sweater many years ago, and thought it was charming. This was one of Dale of Norway's most popular patterns ever. The book went out of print. They just republished it in a collection of "all time best sellers" And they changed the colorway. (I am not as fond of the turquoise. But you be the judge.) I thought I would work up a hat for the shop.
I used the Yarn Guide for the first time. I liked it, but it did mess with my tension a little bit. Because there is plastic over your finger you can't just gauge by feel how tight your yarn is. It was an interesting exercise.
It is every bit at charming as I remember the sweater. Dear.
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Saturday, February 16, 2008
Finished booties
These lovely booties are knit from a free pattern on line. Saartje Knits shared her pattern.
Mine are made from Rabbit Ridge hand died yarn. I was pleased with how the multicolored yarn knit up in this pattern.
And here are her beautiful originals.
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Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Knitted Icons
A clever little book came out recently: Knitted Icons
It just tickles me.
First you knit a basic "stick man" form, and then, they have oh so cleverly given options to dress or decorate the dolls to resemble Icons.
I am working on the doll form right now.
I did make some changes. The pattern calls for wool cotton. that would involve knitting on TINY needles. So I moved up a little to Cascade 220. I'm basically doing the same number of stitches the pattern calls for, so my Icon will be bigger.
More importantly, the pattern calls for you to knit about 64 different pieces and sew them together. I don't mind seaming, but there is a limit to what I will do. So I have done several pieces together, and done them in the round on double points. (for instance the head and body were supposed to be "front & back" and then joined together, and then stuffed, and THEN joined to each other. That is about 8 seams too many right off the bat!)
We are all having fun thinking of icons of our own.
Who would YOU like to see?
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Abstract: Yeepgame recently announced that there would be a new browser game Dragon's Call II ready to release on February 21, 2013 (Thursday). It is a western-styled side-scrolling turn-based MMORPG which is a perfect combination of 2D technology implementation and turn base online game.
Yeepgame recently announced that there would be a new browser game Dragon's Call II ready to release on February 21st, 2013 (Thursday). Here let's have an overview of the game world first.
Dragon's Call II story unfolds in one of these worlds, StilLand, a magic world accommodating various creatures, including humans, elves, dwarves, giants, orcs, dragons, animals and evil forces with tremendous power. There was a short period of quiet time after the worlds came into being, when all forms of life lived in peace and harmony. However, as powers and desires swelled, struggles and conflicts, declared or not, came one after another, numerous wars bestowed different destinies upon the races. Some races vanished, while others rose; some allied with each other, while others continued endless fights; some dwelled atop high mountains, while others lurked into abyss seas…
Dragon's Call II does not follow the conventional leveling system, but introduces a brand new leveling system which adds much more fun to the process of level-up. In the game, players will enjoy a rich variety of splendid combat modes and skills, such as astrology system, advancement system, friend system, potion system, guild system, chat system, quest system and meditation system, together with humanistic storyline, a lot of tough stages, and the aesthetic western-styled architecture, this game will make you be fully integrated into the fantasy game world.
Yeepgame has been fully prepared for the new Dragon's Call II. Just waiting for the February 21st Server 1—Epoch.
About Dragons Call II
Dragon's Call II: Revival of the Giant Dragons is a western-styled side-scrolling turn-based MMORPG. There are as current three classes in Dragon's Call—'Warrior', 'Mage', and 'Assassin'. Warriors have the highest hp of all the classes overall, and the ability to hold shields. They are therefore often used in the 'tank' position when exploring instances. Mages have very low hp, but they can do the most damage out of all the classes. They have skills that let them ignore armor, and debuff attacks like 'fireball'. Assassins dodge more often, and occasionally double-attack. They use two daggers to deal a decent amount of damage, and they have debuff and poison abilities.
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Residents and visitors using Wascana Centre's network of walking and ski trails may notice coyotes also utilizing the Centre this winter.
Coyotes have existed in Wascana Centre during the winter for decades without issue. They are a natural part of the prairie ecosystem and help control rodent populations in the park.
Wascana Centre would like to advise park patrons how to continue to positively coexist with these urban coyotes.
- If a person finds themselves in close proximity to a coyote, do not run away; raise your hands above your head, yell and clap at the coyote to scare it.
- Never feed or leave food for coyotes in the park, as this will lead to the animal losing its fear of humans and result in a potential problem-animal.
- Dogs should always be on leash in the Centre. In a coyote encounter, small dogs can be viewed as a possible prey item if running free.


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Whipping up Support for Transmission
Nov 7, 2008 - Ken Silverstein - energybizinsider.org
Supporters of wind power are whipping up support for new transmission. Without a notable increase in the capacity to carry such energy, the optimistic forecasts for more renewable power will never happen. Ken Silverstein EnergyBiz Insider Editor-in-Chief Read Ken's Blog Respond to the editor.
While the number of transmission miles is projected to rise in the United States over the next 10 years, the expansion will not occur at a sufficient pace to handle the anticipated growth in wind capacity. The expected congestion will assuredly impede utilities as they try to work more renewable energy into their portfolios. Such power facilities are often based in remote locations, requiring high-voltage transmission systems to ensure their energy supplies make it to population centers.
"There would be negative consequences if we cannot get the transmission we need," says Rick Sergel, chief executive of the North American Reliability Corporation that released its annual state of the utility industry. "We are already seeing that. We are operating the grid closer to the edge than ever before."
According to NERC, new generation supplies are forecast to outpace transmission development. That constrains wind development. Of the 145,000 megawatts of wind energy planned in the next 10 years, only a portion will get built -- due in some measure to limited transmission. The matter necessitates more involvement from state and federal lawmakers, the group adds, emphasizing that a better cost-sharing formula must be introduced to pay for the expansion and upgrade.
The nation may look to Texas, which leads the country in wind generation with 5,300 megawatts of installed capacity. The three-member utility commission there has approved the construction of electricity transmission lines that will transport wind power from remote sections of the state to major metropolitan areas that include Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. The roughly $5 billion project, which will be able to transmit about 18,500 megawatts of wind power, is expected to cost consumers an extra $4 a month when the lines are complete in four years.
According to a study performed by the grid operator in Texas, ERCOT, expansions are economical after factoring in the cost savings from using wind power. Conservatively speaking, it estimates the use of sustainable energy sources will save utilities there $1.2 billion per year in fuel costs.
Altogether, the U.S. Department of Energy says that wind energy could provide 20 percent of the generation mix here by 2030. The cost, it adds, would be $60 billion spread over the life of the undertaking. A bigger and more modern grid not only would relieve congestion but it would also diminish the nation's reliance on fossil fuels. A cramped system, by comparison, forces utilities to rely on base load coal and gas facilities that are nearer to customers they serve.
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To be sure, utilities have other pressing needs. As recession hovers, they are focused on cutting debt and strengthening their cash positions. Such prudence comes atop a regulatory structure whereby companies must fight vigorously to win the permits necessary to build transmission. Major expansions take years.
The reality now is that the nation's generation capacity is expected to exceed the pace at which transmission is getting constructed. While 1,700 circuit miles are supposed to be added over the next 10 years -- about 10 percent growth -- the reliability council says that new generation supply is projected to grow by 21 percent during that time frame.
It's a predicament that has been in the making for decades. The Energy Department says that in the 1970s, investment in new transmission totaled about $5.5 billion a year. That outlay then fell to about $3 billion a year in the 1990s. It attributes that decline to electricity restructuring and open access laws that left grid owners uncertain as to which entities would be responsible for financing future fixes.
Increased attention to the matter, particularly in the aftermath of the 2003 blackout, then forced Congress to give more incentives to transmission owners and to provide greater assurances to those lines considered to be in the country's national economic interest. That focus has led to an upsurge in transmission investment -- an amount that the Energy Department says will be $8 billion annually for the next couple years.
Southern California Edison is expanding its transmission system to accommodate 4,500 megawatts from an array of generation sources. It's a $1.8 billion high-voltage pursuit that can move renewable energy sources from remote areas to city centers. Xcel Energy, meanwhile, is constructing transmission lines to carry wind power from 137 wind mills into Minneapolis and St. Paul. The utility says that the added lines will ultimately be able to transmit 800 megawatts of wind energy.
The increased capacity, in all cases, is supposed to give utilities a chance to access more renewable energy sources in a cost effective manner. A study by the Midwest Independent System Operator, for instance, concluded that adding 5,000 miles of new, high-voltage transmission lines so that wind power could travel from the Dakotas and into New York City is economical. While the cost to build the line would be $13 billion, the grid operator said that consumers would save about $600 million a year because utilities could buy more predictably priced power.
"Investing in new transmission for renewable energy not only increases our electricity supply, it reduces carbon emissions from power generation and applies downward pressure on electricity costs," says Randall Swisher, head of the American Wind Energy Association."
Expanding the transmission grid will remain a formidable task. But the utility industry has joined forces with its wind energy counterparts, who understand implicitly that a constrained system stifles both the economy and wind's promise.
More information is available from Energy Central:
* The Costs of Failing Infrastructure - Tallying Up Disasters, EnergyBiz, Sept/Oct 2008
* Focusing on Smart Transmission Investment - Kansas Project Launch, EnergyBiz, Sept/Oct 2008
* Infrastructure Needed - Steps to Encourage Building, EnergyBiz, Jan/Feb 2008
* Continental Grid Vision Needed, EnergyBiz, Nov/Dec 2007


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Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 17th December 2013 Written Episode Update
Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 17th December 2013 Written Episode, Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 17th December 2013 Written Update
The episode starts with Neha telling Priya that I will talk to Ram if he is stressed about Sammy. Priya assures her that their friendship won't be effected by Sammy's decision. Priya says it is a promise. Neha thanks her. Pari and Maya ask Sammy, did you come after Pihu. Sammy says no, I came with a friend and excuses himself. Pihu asks Suhani to open the suspense and tells about the guy. Sammy sees them together. Suhani says I will tell you some other day when my problems are solved. Pihu wonders who might be he? She thinks he is Khush and thinks to warn him. Sammy goes after Suhani. Neha tells Vikram that I forget to serve khulfi. Priya asks her to bring 3 khulfi. Ram asks,why? Priya says because you shall not eat it. Ram says nothing will happen if I eat it for
While it is raining heavily, Sammy tells Suhani that I have changed for you and asks her to look at him. He asks, don't you think I love you. He confesses his love. He asks, you have two options. One, you want to get marry now or wants to work with finest doctors in the world. Suhani says I am very sure about you.
Ram tells Priya that you are upset with me as I had one khulfi. Priya says I am upset as you have spoken about Sammy. Sammy says I needs time to think about marriage. Suhani asks, what you will tell to Pihu. Sammy says I will tell her that I don't love her. Suhani and Sammy eye lock while the song kyunki tum hi ho….aashiqui tum hi ho plays….Sammy and Suhani hugs each other passionately. Ram stops the car and says I need to sort out this issue. Priya says, I thought you want to enjoy the rains. Ram says, we will get ill. Priya says, let it be as you shall not do at this age. Ram asks, what is the connection? Priya says old guys don't like rains. Ram says I have many ideas for romance. Priya asks him to sit and says I will enjoy the rain. Ram and Priya sees Sammy and Suhani engaging in a passionate hug. Ram thinks he is Sammy, but Priya says you see him in everyone. Ram starts the car while BALH song plays.
Ram and Priya comes home and Priya starts sneezing. Ram calls Suhani. Priya says she might have went with her friends. Ram asks her to change her clothes and says I will prepare soup for you. Ram asks for the tab. He checks the recipe on the tab and starts preparing the soup with much difficulty. Priya comes and smiles looking at his struggle. Priya says I am seeing how a successful businessman fails in kitchen. Ram says I didn't know who you prepares this vegetable. Ram says I will prepare soup fast. Pari and Mayra tells Pihu that Sammy was here. Pihu wonders why he didn't pick her call. Suhani asks Sammy to leave her as she needs to give medicine to Priya. She asks him to think about their marriage. Pihu leaves for home. Suhani leaves. Pihu comes and asks Sammy, why you are not answering to me and who is this girl? She asks, why you refused to marry me? Sammy says, we both are just friends, love or marriage came from where? Pihu says you said that you want to grow old with me. Sammy says I love you as a friend. Pihu asks, are you angry on me but don't say that you don't love me. She says I will give you time as you wants to make your career. She shows off her ring. Sammy says, I got bracelet for you. And ring was ordered by Ram uncle for Priya aunty. He says gifts was swapped by the shop.
Pihu says I know you love me and will marry me. Sammy says I don't love you, I love someone else. Pihu is shocked and teary eyed. Sammy asks her to listen to him and says don't complicate the things. Pihu leaves unable to take it any longer. Priya comes to Pihu's room and sees the room jumbled. Pihu starts the car in a fit of rage and drives rashly. She recalls Sammy's words. Suhani is walking on the middle of the road, Pihu tries to horn but in vain. She met with an accident inorder to save Suhani. Pihu's photo falls on the floor. Priya picks it up. Suhani goes to check and sees pihu unconscious. She is shocked.
Ram tells Priya that you are strange. Priya says I am feeling strange. Priya gets Neha's call and she asks her not to panic and informs her about Pihu's accident.
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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
- n. An acronym for file transfer protocol, a standardized protocol used to allow transmission of files between computers. It consists of a set of coded signals which are transmitted between computers, and which inform the receiving computer of the nature of a packet of information to be transmitted, and inform the transmitting computer when a packet has been successfully received.
- transitive v. To send from one computer to another by means of the standard file transfer protocol (ftp).
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- n. protocol that allows users to copy files between their local system and any system they can reach on the network
- v. use the file transfer protocol to transfer data from one computer to another
Sorry, no etymologies found.
(If you use them, then you know who I'm talking about, because chances are your website/email/ftp is not working either.) Hopefully it won't come to that.
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If you are not sure, ftp to ucbarpa. berkeley.edu, login as anonymous password ftp and get ftpd. shar.
Now we create a database called ftp and a MySQL user named proftpd which the proftpd daemon will use later on to connect to the mysql - u root - p create database ftp;
The only box that remains checked is ftp, which is not needed, since safari does not do it anyway.
When you get the 'ftp' prompt back, you can then say 'get msdos. crclst'.
To start, give the command 'ftp wsmr-simtel20. army.mil' from your shell prompt, or 'open wsmr-simtel20. army, mil' from the 'ftp' prompt.
You should then shortly get back the 'ftp' prompt.
The service is 20-40/mo (can be more depending on if you get a media package, which I assume you'd need) but it's real easy to use (has ftp, which is a GODSEND) and is compatible with all browsers (for management, doesn't mean your site is gonna work just depends on what you build it in).
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This is resulting in strange behaviour such as ftp timing out and high load on the mysql node.
This starts to venture into the "mildly geeky" realm in that most of these types of storage are accessed by what's called "ftp", one of the oldest internet file transfer protocols around.
I'd say FTPing. There are a whole host of other words I would use if I had to write it out, but if I had to transcribe it, that's what I'd do.
I use FTPing. The caps make all the difference.
Sounds like a personal problem. ;-)
would the gerund form of the verb 'to ftp' be 'ftpeeing'?


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SPECIALISTS in bringing the very best alt.country and Americana artists to the Capital, Lonesome Highway hits 2007 running with the eagerly-anticipated appearance of Kentucky singer/songwriter Chris Knight.
Knight grew up in the small western Kentucky mining town of Slaughters. Which is rather apt, as his songs explore the darker side of life - murder, death, fights, boozing and slipping around. You know, the usual.
Confederate Railroad, John Anderson and Randy Travis have all recorded his songs, but it's Knight's own interpretations that make the biggest impact.
He writes brutally honest material and his music exudes emotive imagery. His sound is acoustic, but it rocks with some great electric lead and slide guitar.
His songs are four-minute novels, mainly about his native Kentucky upbringing and characters he knew.
Hillbilly music lives and thrives in the hard-working hands of Knight. Most Nashville singers would wish that they could impart half of the emotion he does.
While working on his fourth and latest album, Enough Rope, Knight admits that he had one ambition in mind - to write and record at least one solitary song that would get him on the airwaves and transmute into mainstream success.
"I kind of had the idea of doing something that was gonna be a little bit outreaching to the general public," says Knight.
"You know, give me a little boost, a little bump. Something like a hit, something that might get played on the radio was the original intent." Finding the hit single lark easier than he had anticipated - it took him just one attempt - Knight then went full circle in his thinking and decided to go back to making the sort of music he had done since his 1998 self-titled debut album.
"After the first recording session, I just said, 'That ain't me. I'm gonna do this the way I want to do it', " he remembers. "That's what I did for the rest of the record. I'm too close to the music and I can't record a song that I don't like or don't believe myself when I'm singing it.
"I've found if I try to do that, it don't work. If I lean toward cutting a song that country radio might be interested in, I don't give a s*** about it, and I don't have any faith in it."
As is the norm with singer/songwriters as they mature, Knight says that the sort of thing he is inspired to write changes the older he grows. "When I started, I had my whole life to write about," he says.
"I had a real good raising growing up. It was interesting to me, growing up in a rural area in a big family in a small town. So, I got a lot of inspiration.
"Now, it's harder to dig and find those things to write about because I don't want to keep rewriting ideas.
"It's the here and now - I gotta look out the window and pick something to write about. Things that inspire me now are the everyday things.
"And I can write a song around a hook now, which I didn't used to be able to do."
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Def Leppard To Re-Record All Of Their Hits
Crazy story here from Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott. Last month he announced that the band would re-record as much of their original music as possible. This comes after a failed agreement between them and their former record label over digital releases.
Elliott tells NPR:
I've done it myself: I've looked for a certain song where I accidentally bought the re-record and it's been awful. It's just been lousily, quickly done for a quick buck. We're not trying to make a quick buck – we're actually trying to maintain some kind of dignity in this.
He goes on to say that he doesn't believe the band will be able to create new versions of every song they ever recorded, but some of the big hits like 'Bringin' on the Heartbreak,' 'Photograph,' 'Hysteria' and 'Love Bites' are well worth the effort.


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Editor's Note: EarthTechling is proud to repost this article courtesy of Greentech Advocates. Author credit goes to Steven Castle.
You've heard the expression "there's more than one way to skin a cat"? The same applies to energy management: there's way more than one way to sell it. Because few us remember to do things like set our thermostats or turn off the lights to be more efficient, many electronic manufacturers are building energy saving functions into both housewide systems and individual products. Sell those, and you're selling energy management in some form or another.
By incorporating energy management into products, manufacturers are making it easier for your clients to be more efficient at home—and without them even trying. You could call it a new age in energy automation. Everything from home control, motorized shading systems, power conditioners and even powerful amplifiers are becoming hidden energy managers. More obvious energy devices like thermostats and smart plugs are being integrated into larger systems.
These products go way beyond the energy-saving features found in TVs and even some video projectors—by actually managing, controlling and sometimes monitoring our energy usage and by shutting off devices when they're no longer in use. Here are just a few spotted recently at the CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) Expo in Indianapolis.
Touchpanels Show Energy Widget
High-end lighting and home control company Vantage's new Equinox line of LCD touchpanels (also pictured above) provides a cool-looking, user-customizable set-up, but it also makes monitoring and managing your energy use sleek and easy. An Energy Widget allow users to dig down to see energy consumption of the whole home and all devices on the Vantage network—and make adjustments to dim lights or turn off products based on energy usage. The system can also show gas and water monitoring as well. The light-switch-size Equinox 4 without widgets will be available in November, the larger Equinox 7 touchpanel in December and the Equinox 4UX with widgets in March. IPad control of the interface is available as well.
Motorized Honeycomb Shades
Motorized shades defray energy costs by being raised to let in sun in and heat a space in the winter and lowered to keep cooler in the summer and reduce air conditioning needs. Lutron goes one step further with its affordable battery-powered motorized cellular shades that start at $299 each. The honeycombed-shaped shades are effective insulators by creating a layer of air between the fabric membranes. The latest Lutron honeycomb shades also feature cable guides to prevent shades from swaying. The cable guides can be especially useful in French doors, areas of heavy airflow and in skylights. They should be available in January 2013.
Thermostat Doubles as A/V Controller
Apple-based home control company Savant is adding to its energy management capabilities with a thermostat that has a similar look and feel to its lighting control keypads. The thermostats can even control lighting and A/V via a small LCD readout— and contain humidstats for humidity control. One very cool aspect is separate control of set temperatures by sliding and pinching on a touchscreen like an iPad. An eight-zone central processing unit can be connected to thermostats and ganged to provide many zones of control, and can be connected to in-wall sensors to keep a thermostat-free look.


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Ethan: Super Bowl XLI has come and gone, and although the Colts won, it seems to have left people with more questions than answers. Will Indy repeat? Will Rex keep his job? And, most importantly, STILL FEEL LIKE DANCIN', NORBIT?!
Amir: Go Bears indeed. Go and find a new quarterback. Honestly, I'm getting a little angry at people who are blaming Rex. Yes, he had a mediocre game. Yes he decided to play "Three Flies Up" in the fourth quarter. But what about the Bears "amazing defense?" The Colts gained 430 yards on offense! Not even Brian Griese could compete with that. Would you give Rex another season? Or is this it for Gross Man.
Ethan: The Bears' D was already thinned by injuries, and then the offense couldn't keep them off the field. I think you gotta drop Grossman. He misplayed snaps all season long, and that wasn't just because of the rain. He's a walking turnover, and not like the delicious apple kind you buy at Arby's. Well, those aren't delicious, but the anti-simile works. I think if they go out and find a relatively competent QB, they can send Rex to the Island of Misfit Toys. Jeff Garcia's available, and he'll never miss practice because he's getting a haircut. Is the monkey now off of Peyton's back? How did he win the MVP over Dom Rhodes? Were Archie and Eli the only two voters?
Amir: They weren't going to give Rhodes the MVP and not Addai. It wouldn't be fair, so they chose Peyton. I think it's fine. Peyton was much more valuable than Rhodes was. To argue otherwise would just be idiotic. You're not an idiot are you? I agree with your Rex sentiment. You know what I'd love to see, is my boy Drew Bledsoe at the helm. I'd also love to see Edgerrin James watching the SuperBowl. What could possibly be going through his mind?
Ethan: The Cardinals are only a player or two away, and he knows it.
Amir: "Whatever man. We practically beat the bears, too!"
Ethan: The Edge isn't upset yet. When you can afford to sleep on a bed of gold teeth at night due to your huge contract, you're not that depressed. Wait, Bledsoe? You want to replace a turnover-prone QB with a turnover-prone completely immobile QB? That's your plan? Am I talking to Matt Millen here? The important question, though, is what did you think of the ads?
Amir: Like the game itself, the ads started out pretty nice (home made doritos commercial, rock paper scissors) then fizzled away into mediocrity. If it were up to me it would be a Peyton only commercial fest. Which, after his MVP PERFORMANCE, I'm pretty sure is what is going to happen next year. Let's change gears here, the Pro-Bowl is almost starting and the Cowboys still don't have a coach. Wouldn't everybody want to coach America's team!? (no, not the AFC squad.)
Ethan: But the Redshirts can't lose this year! There's not a real wealth of good candidates. They're seriously considering Norv Turner, who was downright awful as a head coach. Why are NFL teams so idiotic as to keep bringing out these retreads? Denny Green, Norv Turner, and Art Shell aren't suddenly going to become great coaches. They'll still stink. Why not take a risk with a guy like Mangini or Payton the way the Jets and Saints did? Those definitely worked. Cowboys have the makings of a Super Bowl team, though, so it's a plum job. In the NBA, still like the Suns even with an injured Nash?
Amir: I have NBA League pass, so i was privileged enough to watch the Leandro Barbosa show, and let me tell you, it was better than the Magic Johnson Hour. This guy is probably the best backup Brazilian in the NBA. They looked fine, though it did take overtime to beat the Blazers.
Ethan:The thing with the Suns is, can they beat good teams? Can they win in the playoffs? They're 0-3 against Utah. They're like the Colts. They can win in the regular season but not in the playoffs You know what? I have to go put $100 on the Suns winning the whole thing. Hold on a sec.
Amir: While you're there, see if you can make a prop bet on Duke going out of the tournament in the second round this year. They've got 4 ACC losses already!
Ethan: And that's about all we need to say on college hoops for the week. Got an interesting fact?
Amir: What do the Kansas City Cheifs, the Detroit Lions, the Oakland Raiders and the Boston Celtics have in common?
Ethan: They're all hoping to draft Kevin Durant?
Amir: Yes. And, they all haven't won since the NFL playoffs started. Celtics are the first team to go from Wild Cards to SuperBowl without winning a game since 1998. And the way they're playing I can see them keeping this streak alive until the NFL Draft.
Ethan: On the plus side, Rajon Rondo's got really big hands. Well done, Danny Ainge! You've built a winner in Beantown.
Amir: I'm glad Red Auerbach is dead so he can be rolling over in his grave.
Ethan: That's it for this week. Um, catch Pro Bowl fever or something!
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Wednesday, April 13, 2005
used to run the Meetup.com Buddhist group but
I sent this out...
look you all that lurk and do not show up... i understand life is a whirl wind of things to do and all... however, because Meetup is going to charge the 'organizer' $19 a month to have a group up... and because no one shows here....
I will be leaving.
I welcome folks to go to my BLOG at http://houseofmead.blogspot.com/ and we can have a running commentary on stuff about being buddhist and practice etc. I will put up topics and you all can add talkback and comments, you all can email me and I can post stuff like 'ok let us get tea at "x" place at "y" time and talk live!'
Sorry to you folks out there looking for a soft way to start in a buddhist thought and mindset... that this venue is most likely going to go the route of slow death...
join me at my BLOG http://houseofmead.blogspot.com/ and we can talk about it... or email me at justinthered-earthlink.net and put the word 'buddhist' in the subject line. I have my spam filters on high alert so... make sure you put that subject line in!
Blessings to all true seekers
Justin Mead :: Loveland Colorado ::
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