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Clarkson First Robotics Team Begins To Design & Build "stack Attack" Robot
Now the Clarkson team has six weeks to design and create a robot that collects and stacks plastic storage containers within a designated area of a 24 feet by 54 feet playing field.
We are very excited to get the new game, said Clarkson student and team leader John Vielkind-Neun. "It looks challenging and fun. We have an ambitious schedule ahead of us but about half our team are veterans. They know how much work is required over the next several weeks and they are committed."
Clarkson University's 2003 FIRST Robotics Team, along with more than 800 other teams from around the world, received the instructions for this year's international robotics design competition, "Stack Attack," on January 4.
Division by Zero, the name of the Clarkson team, this year consists of 35 Clarkson students working with 30 high school students from Salmon River and Massena central high schools. Technical advisers include Clarkson Electrical & Computer Engineering Professor James Carroll and high school teachers Bernie Bissonnette (Massena Central) and Chuck Raiti (Salmon River).
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a national program that aims to inspire high school students to pursue college degrees and ultimately careers in science and technology. The annual robotics competition teams high school students with engineers from universities and industry to design and build a remote-controlled robot that competes in a sporting-like event.
Clarkson faculty adviser James Carroll says there is a pressing need for competitions like FIRST Robotics. "The U.S. is experiencing an increasing shortage of young people who are interested in pursuing careers in technical fields. FIRST is an excellent vehicle to spark high school students' interest in science and technology, and to open their eyes to the many challenges and opportunities available to them in technical career fields."
The Clarkson team has been in existence since 1998. Last year, the team had an outstanding season, finishing well in regional competitions and winning the Johnson & Johnson Sportsmanship Award.
Clarkson University also offers FIRST scholarships to graduating high school seniors who have participated on a FIRST Robotics team. Recipients of this merit-based award may enroll in any course of study at Clarkson and may receive up to $6,000 per year for four years, for a total of up to $24,000. Last year, Clarkson awarded 14 full and partial scholarships.


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General Denis Mercier attended the meeting of NATO Defence Ministers, where steps were taken to strengthen the Alliance defence and deterrence posture on Wednesday (10 February 2016).
"NATO Defence Ministers agreed on an enhanced forward presence in the eastern part of our Alliance," Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said. The enhanced forward presence will be "multinational, to make clear that an attack against one Ally is an attack against all Allies, and that the Alliance as a whole will respond," he stressed.
"It will be rotational and supported by a programme of exercises; and it will be complemented by the necessary logistics and infrastructure to support pre-positioning and facilitate rapid reinforcement. Our military planners will provide the advice on the size and composition of our enhanced presence this spring," Mr. Stoltenberg added. The Secretary General welcomed the announcement made by many Allies on how they would contribute and pointed out that further decisions will be taken at the Warsaw Summit in July.
Speaking about NATO's continued adaptation to a changed security environment, Mr. Stoltenberg referred to stronger cyber defences and a robust response to hybrid warfare, including resilience and civil preparedness.
NATO Defence Ministers also reviewed progress in connecting NATO's Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance assets. "This is a key capability for the NATO Response Force. And it enables quick and informed decisions by our commanders and our political leaders," Mr. Stoltenberg said.
Ministers took stock of the implementation of NATO's Readiness Action Plan. "We agreed that we have accomplished a lot," the Secretary General said. "We have increased NATO's presence in the eastern part of the Alliance, - with enhanced air policing, maritime patrols and robust exercises. We have agreed assurance measures for Turkey – with Patriot batteries, AWACS surveillance planes, and an enhanced maritime presence in the Eastern Mediterranean and in the Black Sea. We have tripled the size of the NATO Response Force to more than 40,000 troops, with the new Spearhead Force at its core. And we have activated six small headquarters in our eastern Allies, and are setting up two more," he highlighted.
"Defence and dialogue are complementary. NATO remains committed to transparency and risk reductions," Mr. Stoltenberg said. "That is why we agreed to do all we can to support Germany as the Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE this year and its efforts for a full modernization of the Vienna Document which governs military transparency. This has a direct impact on Allied forces and operations. So I will name a special liaison to the International Organisations in Vienna to improve our dialogue and our cooperation with the OSCE " he stressed.

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You may have had a Pass the Penis game here, where you set up six Mistresses and are passed from one to another every 10 minutes. We drive you nuts with teasing, stroking, sexy talk until you either explode at the end…or you are denied. You . . . → Read More: Pass the Penis Panty Game


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About the Book
Salistarie and Eric are two guards of Green Stone Village who are charged with an important mission: to destroy the Queen Witch Matelda, before she wreaks havoc on their community. With the help of Digory and Misorey, the fairies set off on an adventure that will take them through the dark orx forest, shark-infested waters, the orx maze, and the abandoned natural history museum to the final confrontation at the witch's fortress. Along the way, the fairies learn about courage and valor as they face tough adversaries. Their bonds of friendship deepen over the course of this difficult quest. Inspired by a series of dreams that author Nicholas Michael Grass had, this story shows the influence of some of his favorite writers, including Eoin Colfer, Christopher Paolini, J. K. Rowling, and R. L. Stine.
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- Publish Date Nov 03, 2008
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Nicholas Michael Grass, 13, is just about to finish 7th grade in Tarpon Springs, Florida. He has previously written "Fairy Quest," a fantasy story, and in his most recent book, is showing that he can write poetry and take photographs as well.


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Welcome to the 84th National Headliner Awards
Founded in 1934 by the Press Club of Atlantic City, the National Headliner Awards program is one of the oldest and largest annual contests recognizing journalistic merit in the communications industry. The first National Headliner Awards were presented in 1935. Since then, more than 2,650 Headliner medallions have been presented to outstanding writers, photographers, daily newspapers, magazines, graphic artists, radio and television stations and networks, news syndicates and online outlets.
Membership in the exclusive National Headliner Club is limited to individuals and organizations who have won Headliner medallions and to those men and women who serve as consultants and judges for the annual program. Many journalists have capped long and distinguished careers with a National Headliner Award, and each year the judges have recognized exceptional talent that might otherwise have gone unnoticed.
Individual awards of $1,500 will be made to Headliner Award winners whose work is selected by the judges for "Grand Award" recognition.
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* Online contest entry is open until 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 2, 2018. All entries for all categories MUST be submitted online this year. Entries that are mailed in will not be accepted.
Headliners is open to all material appearing in publications distributed or broadcast in the United States between Jan. 1, 2017 and Dec. 31, 2017. There is no limit on the number of entries that an organization can submit, however each entry may be entered in only one category.
All Headliner entries are judged in Atlantic City by a panel of journalists representing newspapers, wire services, and radio and television stations from around the country. The judges are distinguished professionals who are selected on the basis of the journalistic contributions they have made during their careers.
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An orange tree grows in an empty lot. It wasn't always empty. Not too long ago it was accompanied by a little house. The house was new. A model for a construction company to showcase its ability to put detail into affordable homes. Detailed it was with floor molding and a dusting of gingerbread on the outside. Its first owners were a couple that showed their love for the house by adding to it. They attached to it a large lanai in the back and a shed for their equipment. Heavy railroad ties were meticulously cut and stacked to make a raised bed for a row of roses. Ground was dug for various small ponds and trees were planted for their beauty.
After a few years, they sold the house and moved away. A new couple moved in. Blessed with children this couple didn't have the money to expand or redecorate the house. Instead, they showed their love by maintaining it. They mowed and vacuumed and dusted and polished every weekend. And when they found a little extra money, they did something to put their mark on the little house. They planted an orange tree.
The tree was small, but held promise. The father of the family took care and showed his children the right way of planting the tree so that it would grow strong and live well.
Then one day, they lost the house. Not to the market crashing or loss of a job. No the economy was in a boom when it happened. For some reason the chairman of the county commissioners got the idea that the whole neighborhood and those surrounding it would be an ideal place to turn into a metropolis. Never mind that nobody was asking for one. So with a great pitch of jobs, money, and better economy coming into the county; the board of commissioners agreed with his plan and voted to get the land by Eminent Domain.
There was nothing the family could do. They took the money that was offered and moved away. Soon after other's came in to strip the house of what items could be salvaged and given to Goodwill. The ponds, the shed, the light fixtures, even the proverbial kitchen sink were all stripped from the house until all that remained was a windowless shell of a house. Then the bulldozers came. It didn't take them long to finish up what the strippers started. By the time they were done, all that was left was the driveway. A week later that was gone. Nothing survived, but that little orange tree. There had been no fruit on it at the time and it was so small that nobody could be bothered with it. It stood there silently through all the commotion and was left in silence.
The deleopment never happend. After hearing about the eminent domain of houses, the people turned on the commissioners. The chairman quit and moved away. Various companies came with plans but all quickly resinded them upon hearing the how the land was aquired and the disapproval that came with it. Finally the husing market crashed and no words of builing or development have been uttered since.
It didn't take long for nature to take back what was once hers. Oblivious to it all, nature continued on her way. First with the weeds and then the grass, and finally some shrubs. Without as much as a peep, nature remade the land. Through it all the little orange tree grew. It grew strong, tall and full. And now the tree planted with love provides the food and shelter to those creatures great and small that know where to look.


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If you've got a problem with your football club and you're a free-spending billionaire chances are the best way to fix the issue is to throw money at it. Well, alright, not always, but nevertheless Roman Abramovich is sure to attempt to right Chelsea's wrongs by buying in talent come January. In fact, recent reports suggest the Blues are primed for a move for Shakhtar Donetsk star Alex Teixeira in the next transfer window, with the playmaker having confirmed Jose Mourinho is trying to sign him. The Brazilian is Shakhtar's top goalscorer this year and Chelsea need all the help they can get in that department. On the subject of strikers it's also been claimed that the Blues rejected Mourinho's request that they sign Christian Benteke, before the Belgian joined Liverpool. It's said the Special One spoke with Eden Hazard and was sold on bringing Benteke to Stamford Bridge. The powers that be in west London weren't half as keen when it came to the player's £32.5m release clause.
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Artist: Utopia
Album: Adventures In Utopia
The last of the new wave riders
Will be the first of the new age masters
Pick up your arms was the call
So I packed up my Fender and ran down the hall
Back to the fields and forests
Now I am one of them
"Turn on the power" cried the army of sound
And the hum of the amps shook the trees and the ground
And like a single man we cranked up the knobs
And a thousand guitars sang our national anthem
We captured the whole human race
There was nowhere to hide, playing filled every space
Jamming the world back into place
Everyone a star
We hit the supreme overload
And the great amplifier began to explode
The smoke is slowly clearing away
And the whole universe is a giant guitar
(Here comes that silver surfer now)
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Model Integration for Microsoft® Office
Leverage Office Documentation in Enterprise Architect!
Welcome to the MDG Integration for Microsoft Office. This extension to Enterprise Architect enriches your documents and spreadsheets with tools for UML®, SysML, BPMN™ and many other modeling notations.
Key Tools for Integrating Word, Excel®, Visio®, PowerPoint®
- Import requirements, uses cases and more from Word and Excel
- Synchronize model changes back to documents and spreadsheets
- Import process diagrams from Visio into structured BPMN
- Publish model contents to PowerPoint presentations
- Ensure your presentation stays current with the latest model
- Enrich Office documentation with industry-standard modeling notations!
PowerPoint Integration
PowerPoint integration provides easy access to Enterprise Architect's model repository within PowerPoint presentations. You can insert references to the model, use hyperlinked model element names, insert diagrams as images and tabulate package contents on slides.
References can be refreshed when required to fetch the latest model information, automatically updating the PowerPoint slides!
Excel Import-Export
The Excel Importer tool allows users to import contents from Excel workbooks into Enterprise Architect as model elements. This includes importing spreadsheet data as UML Elements, Connectors, Attributes and Operations.
Excel Export allows users to publish Enterprise Architect model contents including elements, connectors, tagged values, attributes and operations, as Excel Workbooks. Users also have the flexibility to generate the model contents to a pre-formatted Excel worksheet.
Word Importer
The Word Importer tool brings Requirements, Use Cases, Processes, Classes and other data from Word documents into Enterprise Architect as model elements. The Word Importer provides a step-by-step approach that helps you map items such as sections, tables and delimited name-value pairs to Enterprise Architect elements and properties – including defining custom tagged values.
The reusable profiles offers a convenient way to allow users to define the configurations once for a particular document structure (template) and reuse it for all documents that follow a similar structure.
Visio Importer
MDG Integration for Office also includes a Visio Importer, which translates Microsoft Visio diagrams (files with .vsd and .vdx extensions) into an equivalent model in Enterprise Architect.
Migrating from Visio to Enterprise Architect helps you to better utilize existing data across the whole enterprise. Read more about moving from Visio to Enterprise Architect.
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- Enterprise Architect 12 (Build 1212 or higher)
- Microsoft Office 2007 or higher must be installed prior to installation of MDG Integration for Microsoft Office
- 40 MB hard disk space
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- Microsoft Office 2010 Primary Interop Assemblies
- Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 2008 Server, Windows 2003 Server or Windows XP Service Pack 2.
(32 bit and 64 bit operating systems supported*)
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Installation Instructions:
- Ensure that you meet the system requirements.
- Run the MDG Integration for Microsoft Office installer by double-clicking on the msi.
- Read the licensing agreement and if you accept the terms click on the next button.
- Read the Readme information, and then click on the next button.
- Enter the user and organization names into the appropriate fields, then click on the next button.
(Optionally determine the users who have access this program by choosing between the all users or only registering users).
- Choose an installation path for the program, and then click the next button.
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Q&A with USA Sevens coach Mike Friday
Mike Friday talks all things 7s
Last Updated: 08/10/14 8:30pm
The former England player and coach, now coaching USA, talks to Sky Sports about his teams chances of qualifying for Rio in 2016, as well as the ongoing issues currently facing Kenya's 7s team.
This weekend the World Seven Series kicks off in Australia with the iconic Gold Coast 7s. Swapping the microphone for the sideline this season is the newly appointed coach of the USA team, Mike Friday, who is the man tasked with ensuring the Olympic giants have their rugby team with them in Rio to add to the medal count.
Friday spoke to Sky Sports about his new team, the work needed to get to Rio, and some of the other contenders for the Sevens World Series.
1. How did you end up coaching USA 7s and what are the main challenges you face? How have you balanced being Director of Rugby with London Scottish and your new role with USA Rugby
I was approached by Nigel Melville who was my Director of Rugby at Wasps all those years ago. He needed to change the direction of the USA 7s programme to try and turn it around. The country was sliding quickly down the 7s rankings, finishing 13th in the World Series last year, and only really participating at that. USA has the goal of reaching the Olympics 2016 in Rio, and I always like a challenge and thought I could maybe make a difference, so I agreed to try and help Nigel in his vision.
The main challenges are the player pool and the rugby age of the athletes. Rugby is still an embryonic game in such a vast nation and is only really played in pockets across the country. Whilst the potential crossover of athletes is huge after and during college, this often means that players are coming to the game in their early 20s. The challenge is to get rugby into high schools so that players experience the game earlier, even if they still decide to play college football and chase the NFL dream or track and field. If this can be established this means players will understand the game from an earlier age and will be further along when they decide to pick it up.
The character and attitude of the side will not be in question. There will be a burning desire to play for each other and the Eagle on their chest.
Mike Friday
The balance of being involved in both setups is going well. My philosophy towards 7s preparation is performance-spike mini cycles which means the two roles complement rather than conflict. I am fortunate that I have assembled strong coaching team at London Scottish in James Buckland, Pete Richards and Tim Harper. In the US I work with Alex Magleby, who drives the talent identification and operational interaction with the stakeholders, leaving me to focus on rugby.
On the coaching side I work with Chris Brown and more recently I have been involving Phil Greening. I am an advocate of ensuring that the chemistry within a coaching environment is challenging and inclusive, with clear roles and areas of expertise, and that all individuals possess a selfless desire to achieve the same goal.
2. Rio2016 has been on everyone's lips ahead the new Sevens World Series. How much is the inclusion of Rugby 7s in the Olympics boosting the sport in the USA?
It's a massive driver in American sports that any sport included in the Olympics boosts importance in the USA. After the NBA, NFL or baseball, the next attraction for an American sportsperson is to be an Olympian. As a result the rugby programme is getting assistance from USOC and the more likely we are to push for a medal the more support we will receive. It's therefore key for USA to obtain qualification to Rio in order to reposition the programme with increased funding and profile.
3. How much more competitive and exciting do you expect the Sevens World Series to be across the board with Olympic places up for grabs? Who will be the big movers this season?
I think this season will be a very interesting one and I am expecting a big improvement from Samoa with the return of Tafau, who is renowned father figure and disciplinarian that the players will run through brick walls for. Australia under Michael O'Connor were close to breaking through and with the added support that Geraint John is to receive from the ARU they will be right up there.
Who knows with France! Will it be the consistent performers of 2012/13 or the erratic performers of 2013/14? Even though it was the same players! If we start to see some players from the 15-man game such as Armitage appearing for a number of legs then that will certainly spice things up.
I am hoping that USA will be one of the big movers and we position ourselves so that we are no longer just participants on the circuit but competitors. I want them to become a team that other sides fear - or at least don't fancy playing. From there we can look to build on that foundation and see where it takes us.
4. What are your personal goals with USA this season? Is Top 4 in the 2014/15 Sevens World Series and Olympic qualification realistic?
We need to be realistic in that we are currently ranked 13th in the world and the rugby nations in the Top 4 are some way ahead of us. We have had to change a lot on and off the pitch to reposition the environment, culture and expectations if as a team we want to be successful. We want to be competitors and then contenders; the question is just how far we get along that journey this season.
Realistically we will be looking to improve as a squad tournament on tournament, recognising that regional qualifier serves as our best opportunity. With that said we will be going all out to make sure that come the second day of each tournament we are in the Cup, which will be a big challenge.
5. What can we expect from USA 7s this season? We've all heard of Carlin Isles. How much more potential for growth does he have?
I am hopeful we will see a USA team who can compete physically with the best of the world. We have some very exciting and talented athletes who need to continue learning and studying the game, all the while ensuring their core skills are technically proficient, which is very much work in progress at the moment. The character and attitude of the side will not be in question. There will be a burning desire to play for each other and the Eagle on their chest and the boys are fast learning that they are able to go to the dark places required to be successful in the game of 7s. As that confidence comes hopefully the power and pace within the side will start to flourish. We will be a physical team who in attack can play with width using our pace, or through the middle with our power. Defensively we are working towards becoming a selfless, connected unit who will be difficult to run through as well as run round.
Carlin is still very young in terms of the game of rugby. He is quick and brave in defence but we have worked with him on being more effective on and off the ball for himself and for his teammates.He continues to work on his basics and we ensure he has the guidance to practice the perfect technique and ensure that it becomes habit. The biggest education is to control Carlin's work ethic as we don't want him to be too busy. Getting him to understand when to go looking for the ball and when to wait for the ball to find him is creating a lot of video homework and study for Carlin. He is embracing this education; he's humble and loves learning so we are hoping that he will kick on this season.
6. You face your former student Simon Amor and his England 7s team in Pool D on the Gold Coast this weekend. What do you make of England's squad? Do they have the Power/Pace balance right?
This will be odd one for me as Simon and I have only ever been on the same side. I mentored him as a player and he took over from me at scrum half in the England 7s team and as captain. Then he was my captain when I coached England and after that I mentored him when he moved into coaching. I know he has been trained well, and I just hope I haven't taught him all I know! All jokes aside, Simon is a pocket computer and knows the game inside out. I thought he did a fantastic job last year at turning the England 7s team around into a consistent team who had discipline and a desire to win.
That sort of mentality is driven from his leadership and will stand them in good stead as they now have to do without Tom Mitchell, the jewel in Simon's squad. Losing Mitchell is a big blow but we are seeing some new faces and it will be interesting how they blend with the others. Simon has bags of pace and some powerful forwards in Rodwell and Burgess but will have to find an alternative carrying option in the side. They are a Top 4 team and will be expected to be there at the end of the season to qualify for the Olympics
7. What do you make of Scotland and Wales 7s programmes right now? Is it a strange season for them with England nominated to qualify on behalf of Team GB?
It is a strange season with England named as the nomination team and personally I think it throws credibility issues on the series as a whole because both Wales and Scotland could influence results to affect that qualification process. Personally I think GB should be playing in the series this year or Team GB should only be able to qualify through the qualifiers.
Scotland and Wales to me need to decide what their direction is for 7s as it appears that they are not committing to the programme. Scotland have shown that when they work with their regions there is mutual benefits and Wales have the best track record in recent years of producing pathway players to the 15-man game. With that in mind I struggle to see why Gareth Williams is not getting more support from Josh Lewsey, as he knows better than anyone what 7s can do for a young player's international aspirations in rugby's expanded format.
8. Are New Zealand, South Africa and Fiji the teams to beat yet again? Who is in the best shape to challenge the Big 3? Is it more like the Big 6 now?
South Africa have huge resources and depth in their programme and New Zealand is a country full of talented rugby players and heritage. Let's not forget Fiji, who arguably have the biggest 7s talent pool with it being their national sport. We should then expect to see England and Australia, who both have established programmes and large resources to draw upon. Samoa are the enigma of 7s but I think they will be part of that Big 6.
9. Contractual disputes mean your old side the hugely popular Kenya travel with a weakened squad to Australia. Two years ago you got them to 5th in the world. How have they fallen so fast? How big a challenge is it for Paul Treu to get them back in Cup contention?
They have lost their way in the last 12 months - that is a fair statement. It was a really tough decision for me to step away as the love I have for the Kenyan players and fans will remain with me forever. They are such great supporters and humble, hard-working players who welcomed me into their culture and even gave me the nickname Otoyo (the hyena). They gave me everything on the pitch - all the time and every time - once I had earned their respect and trust. They knew I would stand strong with them and for them on and off the pitch as we looked to turn heads on the World Sevens Series.
They went away from their attacking strengths of using their power and pace in the wide channels in favour of a narrow, more confrontational game which didn't necessarily suit them. Defensively they sacrificed connection and alignment for line speed. Paul needs his best players first and foremost and he needs to get them to the world class conditioning fitness. Then he needs to tailor his strategy to the strengths of those players. They certainly have the ability and potential to get back up to a Top 5 side that they were in 2012/13.
All that respect and trust seems to have gone between the players and the management/board. The hard facts are that about 12 senior players all signed two-year contracts and feel it is unjust, and not legally possible, to terminate those contracts. That's exactly what has happened as those contracts have been replaced with heavily-weighted performance contracts that offer the players no security for themselves and their families. The players are intelligent and strong in character and as such are making their point to ensure maybe others later down the track don't suffer the same fate. I don't know when it will end but I hope a resolution is reached and common sense prevails so that Kenya can have their best players available for selection.
10. How much of a buzz will it be for you personally to back on the sideline (in a tank top) at the coal face of Sevens rugby?
I am looking forward to the challenge of getting back out there and have a mixture of excitement and nerves as we approach the first leg at the Gold Coast. I love to compete and want the USA to move to that part of the journey as quickly as possible. We have worked tirelessly to try and achieve that but I have no real gauge of where we are. That gauge will hit me head-on next weekend in Australia and I am hoping it's at least a reasonable ride but realise it could well be a bloody nose!
Whilst I love the Sky Sports chair, chewing the cud with Rupert Cox and sharing chocolate with Ollie 'Augustus' Philips, that unknown feeling in the gut at the coalface is the buzz and the competitive feeling that might bring the tank top out! Although I am in real need of some gun work this coming week if it does come back!


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Dear Santa:
I know it's been awhile since I've written. I'm not even sure you still accept letters. I found you on Twitter and Facebook but I'm not sure it's really you. I tried to text, but I think your service must be spotty at the North Pole. (If you did get it, yes, the "Yo Santa, S'up?" was me). Maybe you are still mad because I asked for some really mean things to be delivered to my x-husband a couple years ago. I'm sorry about that. (It's not like reindeer aren't making that stuff anyways and how many little plastic poop bags can you carry around with you all night)! Do you get a lot of letters from middle aged divorced moms? I don't really need anything for myself. I'm good with all my children being happy, healthy and finally all living on this side of the ocean again. I know they're adults now but there are just a few things they could use. Some of this may be a lot to ask. Even the Big Guy upstairs has not been able to help with all of it, but then he's probably busy with his son's birthday coming up and all.
Santa, for my oldest daughter, if you could do something about getting more legislation passed to help with her students loans. She's so smart and works so hard and is about to finish graduate school. She would really appreciate any good word you could put in for her. For my son, he served in the military for six years and really believed them when they said there would be good jobs for the veterans when they returned. I know, the economy may be beyond your control but again, if you could just whisper in the ears of few folks in D.C. when you are dropping off presents in the middle of the night, I think it would really help.
My middle daughter, she's doing well Santa but if you could help her out with Beverly. Beverly is her very, old, worn out car. If you could just give her a hand to keep it running a couple more winters while she finishes putting herself through school that would be a big help. My youngest daughter has signed up to volunteer in Ghana this spring. If you could just close Ghana please, that would be great but I know that might be selfish on my part. So instead, if you could help her find sponsors and keep her safe that would be the next best thing.
Santa, for my son-in-law, could you find him a job that he really loves that doesn't require him to drive between states all week? I know that would make him very happy! His parents spent a lot of money on college for him and we would really like it if he could keep working in Maine! Finally, for my son "by luck rather than by birth" who is running a small business downtown. Can you please keep an eye out and make sure it continues to be successful. (Then again, he sells beer so it will probably continue to do well all on its own). In fact, stop by on your way through I'm sure he'll give you one on the house, but remember you're driving!
While I'm at it Santa, if you could keep my Mom healthy and give her a few more good years we'd all be very grateful. She worries a lot about her Social Security getting cut. Anything you can do to help with that? For the guy I'm dating, well if you could just bring him a big box of patience because . . . well you know me, Santa! One of my best friends needs a couple good knees and another is looking for a "silver-haired fox" just in case you run into anyone. Come to think of it, Santa, you are just the type. If Mrs. Claus ever gives you the old heave-ho, let me know! I have someone special for you!
Merry Christmas, Love Karen


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1pm and HUNGER strikes!
It's always a good idea to keep a couple of cans of your favourite vegetables (or a bag in the freezer) if you're as busy as I am. That way you won't go into a complete panic or end up eating something really bland and unsatisfying when you're hungry and haven't had the time or energy to go to the supermarket. As opposed to popular belief, canned vegetables are still packed with nutrients as they are usually canned soon after harvesting when the nutrient content is at it's peak. It is better to use canned vegetables than vegetables which have been boiled to death.
Recently I came across really thick and delicious udon noodles, which are ready cooked and can be added straight to your stir fry. Score! A really useful quick food that tastes great and is a good alternative to pasta, rice or regular noodles.
For today's recipe you'll need:
- pancetta cubes or bacon
- baby corn (the canned ones are already cooked, but the fresh ones will need a longer cooking time)
- mushrooms
- sweet chili sauce
- udon noodes/regular noodles
Instructions: Throw pancetta, baby corn and mushrooms into the pan. There's no need for any oils as the pancetta will quickly provide it's own. I use the 1 calorie spray just to be sure, but I use about 5 calories :p
The trick with a stir fry is too cook it long enough for the vegetables to soften up a little bit and for the flavours to start fusing, and not a minute more.
When your vegetables have started to soften add about 2 tablespoons of sweet chili sauce and leave that to cook for a couple of minutes. Finally add your noodles, stir well and enjoy..


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(GLOBALINTELHUB.COM) 2/10/2017 — One of the most important points in the new "Trump System" of doing business, is that of the US Dollar, which currently is used by world's central banks as their reserve. Also, it's used by peasants in many parts of the world including Russia – as an alternative to their domestic currency. Practically, there isn't a clear alternative to the USD for the time being, with China's economy mostly built on ponzi frauds – but it should be noted by all that it is only a recent phenomenon that the USD is the world's reserve currency, and it can change with the blink of an eye. The Trump Administration should consider the political element of FX – namely, that 'trade' is actually 'FX' – let's provide an example.
In an extreme scenario, let's imagine that in one day, the value of the USD went up by 100%. This is impossible but let's just imagine this for a small thought experiment. Let's take a common European import – Mercedes. Let's say that the high end model Mercedes is $100,000 USD, before this big jump. EUR/USD moves from 1.00 – 2.00 in our one day hypothetical. So, the result would be – Mercedes cost now $50,000. In reality, the market is not so efficient, because of tarrifs, transport costs, and local pricing rules (companies will sell their products in a region for a certain price, regardless of FX). BUT – what would happen, and it always does – if there's a big difference between the dealer price and FX, there'd be entrepreneurs loading boats with Mercedes and selling them for the discounted 50% off, minus their fee, and other various costs involved. It's legal, it happens every day. Let's not call it arbitrage, because of all the moving parts. Let's call it Currency Rate Exploitation.
What has allowed the United States to be a net importer, and to buy cheap products – has been a combination of a strong USD and the fact that manufacturer nations like Japan and China, manipulate their currency. The circumstances with China are particularly hairy if one doesn't understand FX. It's true, they are a currency manipulator. Every central bank with a fiat currency is a manipulator! The Fed manipulates the USD via interest rate policy, Quantitative Easing, and market operations (yes, the Fed does engage in direct market operations, in many markets, and in FX.) So do other central banks. So what?
So if China's currency increased by a huge value, companies like Wal-Mart wouldn't have a source of cheap products. The point is, the reason everything in China is cheap, is mostly due to the currency discrepancy. FX is the real driver of global trade, not taxes, not rules. If the Yuan was 1.2 to the USD you can bet this massive US-China trade would decrease by 90%. It would still exist, like anything – but it would be completely different. What enables the US to live with such high debt loads, and to be a net importer, is the status as a world reserve currency. Without this, managing trade would be no different than in countries like Italy.
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TO CHEW ON:"Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful." 1 Corinthians 4:2
In Paul's day a steward was an important part of wealthy households. It was the steward's job to oversee particularly the feeding of the household. He was in full charge and accountable only to the owner.
A steward in our time has no less responsibilities. He is, by my dictionary:
1) One entrusted with the management of property, finances, or other affairs not his own — an administrator.
2) One in charge of buying provisions, managing servants etc.
3) One with a unique role in various settings:
- on a ship, in charge of food and the guests' comforts.
- on an airplane or bus, one who waits on the passengers.
- in a union, a shop steward is the intermediary between the workers and the union leadership.
When Paul was calling himself a steward he was identifying himself as a person who dedicated himself to the spiritual nourishment needs of others. Whatever his role (and he had many: explainer of God's word, teacher, preacher, church planter, mentor) he lived it under the overarching principles of being a "servant of Christ" which included being "a steward of the mysteries of God" (1 Corinthians 4:1).
Though we may not have an official position of leadership, all of us have those in our lives to whom we can be spiritual stewards. Whether those who look to us are our children, or friends, or members of our Bible study class, or whole churches, let's take personally Paul's challenge to be faithful stewards of the things God has entrusted to us:
- God's word - the Bible, in our country freely available in multi-translations with an accompanying embarrassment of riches in the Bible helps and commentaries department.
- Time, talents and opportunities (from internet access to an opening in conversation with our local barista).
We could make the faithful steward in the story Jesus told, our model (Luke 12:42-43).
PRAYER: Dear God, what a privilege to be a steward of the eternal truths of the Bible. Help me to be faithful. Amen.
MORE: "Servants think like stewards, not owners
"Servants remember that God owns it all. In the Bible, a steward was a servant entrusted to manage an estate. Joseph was this kind of servant as a prisoner in Egypt. Potiphar entrusted Joseph with his home. Then the jailor entrusted Joseph with his jail. Eventually Pharaoh entrusted the entire nation to him. Servanthood and stewardship go together, since God expects us to be trustworthy in both. The Bible says, 'the one thing required of such servants is that they be faithful to their master.' How are you handling the resources God has entrusted to you?" - Rick Warren, The Purpose-Driven Life, p. 266-267.
Unless otherwise noted all Scripture quotations are taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.


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I can barely force myself to say it, but I think
I'm pretty much… done! My manuscript is turned in and although
there are a few things outstanding and there will be more work down the
line, I'm calling it. DONE! It's taken me about 3 days to be able to
even utter the words. My shoulders are slowly sinking back down, my brow is unfurrowing, my head is clearing and I feel my self creeping back into
place. I'm thinking about summer plans with the kids, gardening, and even
sewing. And getting back in the swing of blogging. I miss everybody! I'm going to drink a few more margaritas, see a few movies,
catch up with friends. Heck I might be able to salvage some of this
Summer after all.
When I got this calendar in January I was just starting work on the
book. I've been waiting all year to turn the page to
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Friday, November 01, 2013
NOW THAT'S A SPLASH PAGE: Jack Kirby's Thor Goes Cosmic
Splash pages, you gotta love 'em. A blank canvas where the artist can hit you with a large dose of illustrated 'wow'. This week, while many point to The Fantastic Four or Captain America as Jack Kirby's best work, I think 'The King' was his electric best on The Mighty Thor, 'marvelising' the Norse pantheon with pages like this one;
Sure, you can modernise them all you want, but Thor's classic set of duds are some of comics best. Yellow zebra boots included. Here Kirby literally whips up a storm in the hopes of a prevailing Thunder God - just like I'm betting Hollywood are currently hoping for too!
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Thanks Karl - yes The King did have a bad run of being drawn over. Worst of course at DC. I mean who gets the biggest artist in comics to do his take on Superman, then after the pages are submitted gets an artists to redraw the title character in the panels and make him more Curt Swan like?ReplyDelete
And then still tries to sell the book to fans as 'Kirby's'. Of all the used car salesmen techniques in comics, that has to rank right up there.
Kirby's Thor is my favorite of all time. And yes, that includes Chris Hemsworth. ;) To me, if something in the drawing of Thor by any artist doesn't scream "King" then it just could be any random Norse guy doing cosplay.ReplyDelete
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October 13, 2017
The US and British police have launched investigations into
The New York Police Department is looking into an allegation dating from 2004 and is reviewing whether there are any additional complaints, BBC reported on Thursday.
London's Met Police received an allegation of sexual assault in the London area in the 1980s.
Weinstein has "unequivocally denied" any allegations of non-consensual sex.
The New York Police Department said it was "looking to speak" to an individual who had made an allegation dating from 2004.
Assistant Commissioner J. Peter Donald said: "Based on information referenced in published news reports, the NYPD is conducting a review to determine if there are any additional complaints relating to the Harvey Weinstein matter.
"No filed complaints have been identified as of this time."
The force also appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
The Metropolitan Police, meanwhile, said it had been passed the allegation of sexual assault by Merseyside Police.
A Merseyside Police statement said it "can confirm a report was received on Wednesday of an alleged sexual assault in the London area in the 1980s".
The investigations come as more women publicly accuse Weinstein of inappropriate behaviour, sexual harassment or assault.
British actress Kate Beckinsale is one of the latest, saying she had an encounter with him aged 17, at the Savoy Hotel in London.
She said on Instagram she was told to go to his room, where he "opened the door in his bathrobe".
"After declining alcohol and announcing that I had school in the morning I left, uneasy but unscathed.
"A few years later he asked me if he had tried anything with me in that first meeting. I realised he couldn't remember if he had assaulted me or not," she said.
British actress and model Cara Delevingne also said he tried to kiss her as she tried to leave a hotel room.
Emma Thompson told BBC Two's Newsnight programme she found him to be a "bully" when his company Miramax owned the rights to her film Nanny McPhee.
She said she did not know about the allegations of sexual impropriety but added: "They don't surprise me at all and they're endemic to the system anyway.
"I don't think you can describe him as a sex addict. He's a predator. That's different."
Thompson said there are "many" others like him in Hollywood. "Maybe not to that degree. Do they have to all be as bad as him to make it count?"
US actress Jane Fonda told the BBC's Hardtalk programme that his alleged victims did not come forth sooner "because he's powerful, because they're scared".
"Most of these women were in their 20s when it happened. Vulnerable. Afraid that if they say anything or do anything that it'll ruin their career," she said.
She added that she wished she had been "braver" by going to the authorities when she first heard the allegations "about a year ago"


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Halibut Pellets; Something a little different?
In a sport dominated by boilies, many carp anglers often overlook the most simple of baits which carp find irresistible. What's more, by offering an alternative bait to the norm, you could well find yourself bagging more fish than the angler in the next swim! Halibut pellets have accounted for the downfall of some monster carp in recent years, and in addition, specimen barbel and catfish are also extremely partial to a nice bed of Halibut pellets!
Also known as Marine pellets, Halibut pellets are high in essential amino & fatty acids, pre-digested fishmeals, and minerals. They are a rich nutritious bait with a protein content of around fifty percent and an oil content of around 25 percent. Most Halibut pellets also contain Betaine; a natural extract of sugar beet which has long been popular with fish farmers due to its qualities as a feeding stimulant aiding the digestion of nutrients. The Halibut Pellet is a versatile bait which can be used on waters where boilies are not allowed, and can also prove highly effective when used as a stalking or winter bait. Presentation could not be easier as the Halibut pellet can be fished in exactly the same way as a boilie.
With a controlled but constant breakdown, Halibut pellets offer the perfect carpet feed approach. By presenting a selection of different sized pellets you can create a complete bed of bait which is all breaking down and giving off attractors and oils at different levels – perfect.
Many anglers favour a PVA approach when fishing Halibut pellets. Once you have attached a pellet to your hook link, you can place it in a PVA bag and fill it up with a selection of different sized pellets. Funnel Web is another great way of presenting pellets. Just fill and tie off a small bag so it's shaped like a little ball (about the size of a golf ball) that fits in the palm of your hand, then simply attach the bag to your hook and cast it out – simple as that. Many anglers who fish this method tie up a number of little bags in advance of the session which saves time when you are out on the bank. I've used this method to great effect when I'm 'roving' on a water, as you can cast to showing fish with minimal disturbance and have a perfect little bed of bait placed right under their noses.
Halibut pellets are quite oily in their own right, but I also like to add extra oil to my pellets. As oil does not melt PVA, you can either tip some straight into your PVA bag before casting, or just dip the hook bait before you cast it out. As well as offering an immediate release of attractors, dipping the hook bait will also help slow the breakdown of the pellet to prolong your time between casting. I like to use a good quality Salmon or Hemp Oil with my pellets but I've recently been experimenting with a fantastic Chilli Oil which has brought impressive results.
You can buy pellets with pre-drilled holes for attaching onto hook links but I much prefer to drill my own as normal pellets are a fraction of the price. Also, I think a hook bait which is exactly the same as the free offerings will arouse less suspicion from cautious feeding fish. You can use any size pellet as a hook bait, and I use anything from 12mm to 17mm. The larger ones are much better if you want to leave them out for a while as obviously they take longer to break down - Most pellets over 14mm will go soft after about half an hour but the body of the bait remains stable on the hair for up to 15 hours, so they can easily be left out overnight.
The trick to drilling the pellets without splitting them is to hold the pellet firmly between your thumb and forefingers and exert heavy pressure to the pellet before attempting to drill through the core, as this stops it from breaking apart. Then just drill at a slow pace until you have made a hole right through.
If I am fishing pellets at range I favour a stiff link, which ensures there are no tangles on the cast. My preferred hook link is ESP Ghost Fluorocarbon which is a 100% pure Fluorocarbon and has great refraction properties. It is available in a range of breaking strains and diameters, and I tend to use the 12lb or 15lb depending on the severity of snags or weed within my chosen swim. Of course there are plenty of other brands and types of stiff link material out there, so it's just a case of using whatever you are confident with. I use a simple knotless knot approach and mount the pellet off the back of the shank.
This hook link is ideal when using the funnel web 'ball' approach highlighted above, as you avoid getting any kinks on the hook link which can greatly reduce the refraction qualities of Fluorocarbon.
For all my stalking and close range work I prefer to use a braid over any other hook link material. My favoured braid for pellets is Rod Hutchinson's Edge 2000 HPPE braid in green (High Performance Poly Ethylene), as It possesses all the suppleness required yet retains enough rigidity on the cast to avoid major tangles. Again, there are various types available and I tend to go for a 10lb or 15lb breaking strain depending on the swim.
Using a knotless knot, I fish the pellet just off the back of the shank and find in most cases this approach brings the greatest rewards. You can also use this hook link to offer a popped-up approach. By using a slightly longer hair and a piece of foam (presented above the pellet on the hair) you can fish the pellet off the lake bed and anchor it with a split-shot or a little tungsten putty.
In addition to carp, Halibut pellets are a great bait when targeting barbel and catfish. A barbel set up would be virtually identical to either the stiff link or braid set-ups above, with perhaps a slightly lighter breaking strain. However, with catfish, you'd need to go the other way.
When targeting catfish abroad you would usually use braid hook links of up to 100kg breaking strain and hooks as big as size 4/0. A common presentation when targeting catfish is to use several halibut pellets tied together as the hook bait, by sliding them onto a link and making a loop of baits.
Using the above methods to present Halibut pellets, I've been lucky enough to bank many specimen carp from waters all over the UK, so why not give Halibut pellets a try yourself?
I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
Tight Lines…
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Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev has thrown forth Moscow's latest rephrasing of a call for nuclear missile limits in Europe -- wording which, if taken literally, could signal a major shift. But Monitor correspondent Ned Temko reports that diplomats here say the reformulation, made at a dinner for West German Social Democratic Party chairman Willy Brandt, is vague enough to make reliable interpretation all but impossible.
In February, Mr. Brezhnev called for a "moratorium" on deployment of medium-range nuclear missiles in Europe, including the European part of the USSR. He said this would include "all preparations for the deployment of . . . additional weapons," explicitly counting in NATO plans to base new US missiles in Western Europe starting in 1983.
In his latest remarks, the President said only that the US must "tell us that during the talks [on missile limits] it will not build up its medium- range nuclear means in Europe." This could allow NATO to hold firm on its decision to deploy new missiles as long as none was introduced during the talks -- a safe bet at least until 1983.
Western diplomats have watched with growing skepticism a series of what they consider decorative reformulations of the February proposal. Some suspect the comments, like earlier Soviet rephrasings, might be geared largely toward piquing Western -- particularly West European -- curiosity and thus increasing momentum toward earl y talks.


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JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Arkansas agencies have been called in to help those stranded on icy roads.
Arkansas National Guard soldiers are assisting Arkansas State Police and other law enforcement to accident scenes on Interstate 40 and Interstate 55. They are also doing route assessments there.
Matt Sneed with the Arkansas National Guard said 54 soldiers are involved. A unit from Searcy has been called to the Forrest City area.
State Troopers will be checking on motorists in case of a health emergency, according to a statement from Gov. Beebe's office. Arkansas State Police is also working to clear damaged vehicles.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is helping to transport fuel to those who have run out of gas.
Soldiers in 13 locations are on standby in case they are needed.
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There are plenty of high quality Android music players without paying a single cent. In fact, just a few weeks ago I wrote about Rocket Player Take a Break From the Mainstream Music Apps and Try Rocket Player [Android] Take a Break From the Mainstream Music Apps and Try Rocket Player [Android] When it comes to Android music players, there are a few big names that everyone likes to throw around - e.g., Winamp and doubleTwist - but popular isn't always the best. Recently, I heard about... Read More , which is currently my favorite free music player available. But, you know, sometimes you have to pay a bit of cash in order to get something truly extraordinary – like n7player.
Prior to writing this article, I'd never heard of n7player. MakeUseOf reader, Nevzat, recommended it to me and, to my great pleasure, it surpassed all of my expectations. I'm the kind of guy who will put up with good-but-not-great free apps, but n7player has entered into my list of paid apps that I think are worth the purchase You Should Buy These: 5 Android Apps That Are Worth Every Penny, And Why You Should Buy These: 5 Android Apps That Are Worth Every Penny, And Why There is a vast ocean of Android apps on Google Play and it can be daunting to browse, especially if you're new to Android in general. Free apps are great and all, and there are... Read More .
When you first open up n7player, the app lets you know immediately that this is a free trial version of a paid app. It's not the first app to do this sort of thing but I find it tactful and considerate so I can close it and uninstall it right away if I don't intend to spend any money. Thankfully for me, I stuck with it because the n7player Android music player is awesome.
As you tap the Next button, n7player takes you on an introductory tour of five slides that explains how to use the app to its fullest potential. Having to learn a new app's interface – even if it's something as generic as a music player – can be frustrating, so mini-tutorials like this are always great.
And at the end of the tour, n7player offers to search and download album art for all of the songs/albums that are currently on your device. Personally, I don't really care about album art too much, but the option was so convenient that I went with it anyway.
n7player is a local music player that's made up of all of the songs on your Android device. But unlike most music players, the interface uses a tag cloud layout instead of the traditional list after list after list. What does this mean? Yes, the artists are ordered alphabetically, but the size of their names is proportional to how many songs you have for that artist.
The music library also implements a pinch-and-zoom feature that causes the tag cloud interface to change into an album grid if you zoom in close enough. The grid view is nice but it's really only useful if you can identify albums at a glance – a skill that I haven't fully developed since I rarely bother with album art.
I love the way that n7player handles the actual music playback interface. Other Android music players 5 Free Apps for Managing & Playing Your Music [Android 2.2+] 5 Free Apps for Managing & Playing Your Music [Android 2.2+] Whether you're a tech-geek fanatic or a tech-illiterate layman, there's at least one thing that resonates between both groups - a love for music. Regardless of genre, whether it's country, metal, classical, or dubstep, most... Read More have utilized drawer-based players in the past, but n7player is the first music app where I've felt that there is a high quality mixture of performance, aesthetics, and practicality.
First of all, the design of it all looks modern. The icons and buttons share a sort of minimalism that alleviates much of the potential for clutter. There's just enough three-dimensionality to it so that it doesn't fall flat but not so much that it becomes an eyesore. n7player's interface is the best one I've seen yet.
n7player comes with a built-in equalizer that works exceptionally well. There are a dozen different presets that each produce a unique sound and you can even create some of your own presets if you'd like.
As for options and customization, n7player offers just enough settings so that I don't feel like I'm stuck with an out-of-the-box setup and no means of personalization. However, most of the customization options are simple toggles, so there's no real way to change themes, fonts, layouts, etc. Not a big deal to me but just something to keep in mind.
Other features that may entice you to give this bad boy a try:
- Built-in tag editor so you can organize your library with ease.
- Search your library and file system for songs.
- Lock screen interface with direct unlock support.
- Sleep timer that will automatically close n7player after a set period.
- Last.FM scrobbling.
I mentioned before that this was a free trial for the paid version of n7player. The free trial lasts 14 days from the time of installation and the full version costs $3.49 USD. There is a separate version of this android music player called n7player 1.0 that is fully free but hasn't been updated since December 2012. Feel free to check that out if you don't want to pay.
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Amazon underground has a free and a up to date version..
Does anyone know if n7player integrates with iSyncr? I use playcounts and ratings for dynamic playlists in itunes and isyncr is the only one I can find that syncs both if the player also supports it. I've been using rocket player and player pro for some time because of that.
n7player looks nice, but for me to use it it has to support iSyncr.
In case no one here knows, you might want to ask this question on MakeUseOf Answers.
Hi Joel:
Thanks for the article! Curious... I am using PlayerPro right now. How does n7player compare?
For me I thought that n7Player was laggy in it's scrolling, lacked some high end features like a section indexer (although there is apparently a bug in Android Framework that prevents this) and although very visually appealing, I thought that the artist "list" was very convoluted and more annoying to use than a list. It's also a lot busier. Lastly, anytime I contacted the developer I never received any response. I contacted the developer of Shuttle+ last night and had about 10 emails back and forth with him. Each reply came within minutes of my replies to him. I like developers that take the time to address people that gave them their hard earned money.
There are far better players out there and some that are free. Shuttle player, Now Playing, UberMusic (even though it hasn't been updated in 2 years but it works perfectly so...), and PowerAMP. Rocket Player is good as well and I actually get their test builds early to test them (although I haven't in awhile) because I love Shuttle+ right now.
FREE - might be a trial only though
n7player frequently joins in Play Store promotions, if you think that it's expensive for you, just wait a little and you might have it for 0.99$ just like me :)
I'm glad that my fav. player is featured here, thanks Joel. I love n7's sound quality and effects.


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- A Minor League season is a grind. There are ups, downs, lefts, rights, (B A start?)
- From April to September, a player acquires a horde of important information. (hope you remembered 60-day notice on your apartment)
- Players learn essentials, like: what kind of a player he is, what it takes to endure a full season, and which shower head has the best water pressure at every stadium.
- But the count down to the last and final game is also jam-packed with excitement!
Good Season? The end of a Minor League season could be just the beginning. With Major League rosters expanding September 1st, some players could be rewarded with a well deserved Call-Up. Tired? Nope. Ready to play? 100 percent! ("Hundred P!")
Bad Season? At the end of a nightmare summer, players just want to go home. After all the battling physically and mentally, the perfect remedy could be just a hug from a family member. (and napping for a week)
"Playoffs? You kidding me? Playoffs?" Playoffs are special. Some guys play ten years in pro ball, and never get the chance to step into a playoff atmosphere. It completely starts over from the beginning. It's like the RESET button on a Nintendo. Everything is fresh, the mind is rejuvenated, and nothing that came before it matters anymore. Playoffs are special.
"¿Estás jugando pelota invernal?" If you can read this, the answer is probably "yes". The end of a Minor League season for Latin players just means break time or tiempo de descanso. Winter League baseball is another season right around the corner. Donde? Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and… Australia?
Prospect? Congratulations you're a prospect! Now, go pack for Arizona. The Fall League is for players "on the radar" who get to show their talents. GM's, scouts, and other front office members get a first hand look at the next wave of future Big Leaguers. The competition is tough, but makes great players even better.
"Will you marry me… in the offseason?" The baseball life is definitely a challenge. That's why there's a plethora of offseason weddings for baseball players.
- "How about a spring wedding?"
- "Sorry honey, we have spring training."
- "Okay, what about September?"
- "Well, what if the team makes playoffs?"
- "When's a good time?"
- "How about somewhere between… November and February? Glad that's settled. Love you. Gotta get on the bus now, call you later."
"Friends Forever." For over half a year, teammates have been a close-knit family sharing everything. The walk-off celebrations, the nightmarish defeats, long travel days, apartments, meals, clubhouses, equipment, hotels, stories, dugouts. The tendency for the last game of the season is a time to pack-up, bro-hug, and then… NOT speak to each other for 6 months. No texts, visits, calls, letters. (who sends letters anymore?) The reason for the total-cut-off from your baseball family is simple:
In spring training, you gotta have something NEW to talk about.
"Brothers don't shake hands. Brothers gotta hug!"
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2007 Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom
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2007 Harley-Davidson XL 1200C Sportster Custom
XL 1200C Sportster® 1200 Custom Model Overview
A powerful performer that goes the distance in style, the XL Sportster 1200 Custom features a 4.5-gallon fuel tank and fuel-injected XL Evolution 1200cc engine. New gauges include a clock, low-fuel warning light and two trip set odometers, while longer handlebar wires provide more customization options. Reduced clutch and break lever effort make the XL Sportster 1200C that much more fun to ride. Chrome Laced Steel 21-inch front wheel, Chrome Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum rear wheel, forward controls and a riser-mounted pullback handlebar take to the street in style. Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum wheels are an available option. Eight solid and four two-tone color options are offered for 2007, plus three two-tone custom color combinations.
XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom features:
Rubber-mounted XL Evolution 1200cc engine
Black powder-coated engine with chrome treatment
Standard Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
New lighter clutch effort
New gauges with odometer clock, low fuel warning light and two trip set odometers
4.5-gallon fuel tank
High-compression, high-flow cylinder heads
High-performance cams
Chrome, Laced Steel 21-inch front wheel and Chrome, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum 16-inch rear wheel
Forward foot controls
Chrome pullback handlebar riser
Chrome bullet headlight
Length 90.3 in. (2293.6 mm)
Overall Width 32.7 in. (830.6 mm)
Overall Height 45.7 in. (1160.8 mm)
Seat Height:
– Laden2
– Unladen
26.5 in. (673.1 mm)
28.0 in. (711.2 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.4 in. (111.8 mm)
Rake (steering head) 30.1°
Fork Angle 30.1°
Trail 4.7 in. (119.4 mm)
Wheelbase 60.4 in. (1534.2 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson Series, blackwall):
– Front – D402F
– Rear – D401
Fuel Capacity 4.5 gal. (17.0 L)
(warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3.6 qts. (3.4 L)
– As Shipped
– In Running Order
– Gross Vehicle Weight
562 lbs. (255 kg)
589 lbs. (267 kg)
1000 lbs. (454 kg)
Engine Air-cooled, Evolution®
Valve Train Pushrod-operated, overhead valves
with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters;
two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.50 in. x 3.81 in.
(88.85 mm x 96.82 mm)
Displacement 73.20 cu. in. (1200 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Fuel System3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Air Cleaner Paper cartridge type
Lubrication System Dry-sump
Primary Drive Chain, 57/38 ratio
Final Drive10 Belt, 68/29 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 5-speed
Gear Ratios (overall):
– 1st
– 2nd
– 3rd
– 4th
– 5th
9.315 9.004 9.004
6.653 6.432 6.432
4.948 4.783 4.783
4.102 3.965 3.965
3.517 3.400 3.400
Frame Mild steel tubular frame; circular sections;
cast junctions
Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections,
stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Fork 39 mm
Rear Shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable
Wheels4 (Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum option):
– Front
– Rear
Chrome, Laced Steel
21 in. x 2.15 in. (533.4 mm x 54.61 mm)
Chrome, Slotted Disc Cast Aluminum
16 in. x 3.0 in. (406.4 mm x 76.2 mm)
– Caliper Type
– Rotor Type
(diameter x width):
– Front (floating)
– Rear
Dual-piston front, single-piston rear
Patented, uniform expansion rotors
11.5 in. x .20 in. (292.1 mm x 5.08 mm)
11.5 in. x .23 in. (292.1 mm x 5.84 mm)
Suspension Travel:
– Front Wheel
– Rear Wheel
5.6 in. (141.0 mm)
2.4 in. (61.0 mm)
Engine Torque (per SAE J1349)5:
– North America 79.1 ft. lbs. @ 4000 rpm
(107.3 NM @ 4000 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168):
– Right
– Left
Fuel Economy9
(EPA urban/highway test)
42.4/57.1 mpg (5.55/4.12 L/100 km)
Battery (per Battery Council
International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V,
12-amp/hour, 200 cca
Charging Single-phase, 30-amp system
(357W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 405W max power @ 13.5V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter
motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
– Headlamp
(quartz halogen)
– Tail/Stop Lights
– Turn Signal Lights
– Indicator Lamps
55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
28W (21W) self-canceling
High beam, neutral, low oil pressure,
turn signals, engine diagnostics, low fuel
warnings, security system6 (optional)
Styling / Convenience
Engine Trim Black powder-coated with
chrome treatment
Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty duals
Foot Supports
and Controls
Forward-mounted rider footpegs with
brake and shift levers; standard
passenger footpegs
Handlebars Stainless steel, low-rise
Seat One-piece, two-up Sportster classic
Instruments Electronic speedometer with odometer,
time-of-day clock on odometer, dual
resettable tripmeter, fuel gauge with
low fuel warning light, low oil pressure
indicator light, diagnostics readout,
LED lights
Hazard Warning Integrated into turn signal controls
Smart Security System Optional, next-generation hands-free
security fob; operates based on proximity
to vehicle
Vivid Black, Black Cherry Pearl, Fire Red Pearl, Deep Cobalt Pearl,
Pacific Blue Pearl (new), Pewter Pearl (new), Yellow Pearl/White Gold
Pearl (new), Olive Pearl/Vivid Black (new), Black Cherry Pearl/Pewter
Pearl (new), Fire Red Pearl/Black Pearl (new), Deep Cobalt Pearl/Pewter
Pearl (new), Jake Blue Sunglo/Elwood Blue Sunglo (new), Burgundy/
Crème and Gold Pearl (new), Dark Green Envy Pearl/Light Green
Envy Pearl (new)
Warranty7 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 km),
every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter8
1 Harley-Davidson reserves the right to discontinue models or change specifications at
any time without incurring any obligations. Vehicle specifications may vary by country
and region depending on local laws. Some models are not available in certain countries.
2 Measurement reflects 180 lb. (81.7 kg) operator weight.
3 Recommended 91 octane or higher fuel (R+M)/2 (87 octane or higher for XL 883 models).
Standard and optional fuel systems may vary by country and region.
4 Standard and optional wheels may vary by country and region.
5 Values shown are nominal. Performance may vary by country and region.
6 North America security system includes immobilizer; outside North America the security
system includes immobilizer and siren.
7 See motorcycle owner's manual for complete details.
8 Inspections of certain systems and components are required at 2,500 mile
(4,000 km) intervals.
9 Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle from the corresponding
family conducted by Harley-Davidson under ideal laboratory conditions. Not all
motorcycle models undergo fuel economy testing. Fuel economy and mileage may
vary among motorcycle models within a family. Your mileage may vary depending on
your personal riding habits, weather conditions, trip length, vehicle condition and vehicle
configuration, and other conditions. Break-in mileage may vary.
10 Availability may vary from dealer to dealer, and is subject to change without notice.


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The new DermaTOP-HE is arrived!
New technology, more resolution, more performances, larger fields of view!
Replaces formal DermaTOP Bleu.
The new DermaTOP also called DermaTOP-HE combines stereometry and fringes projection technologies for a better accuracy, stability, and less sensitivity to movement and ambient light.
The DermaTOP-HE/VisioTOP-300 solution is state of the art for local zones measurements:
• Topology study of the micro relief, the pores
• Wrinkles and folds studies (wrinkles and fines lines, forehead
wrinkles, nasolabial folds)
• Volumes studies (lips, eyes bags, sagging)
• Replicas studies
• High measurements resolution (2 x 5 Mpixels cameras)
• Less sensible to ambient light and movements


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Volunteers Clean Up Tennessee River
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - The Tennessee River Rescue will be holding a community-wide clean-up of the Tennessee River and its tributaries on Saturday, October 6th between 9 am. to 1 pm.
This project has grown over the last 24 years to include 20 different "zones" that cover locations in Bradley, Hamilton and Marion County. Today, the annual event draws close to a thousand volunteers to waterways all over the Tennessee Valley.
"People want a clean, safe place to take their families and enjoy nature. We don't just pick up trash out of the river, we try to educate the next generation so that hopefully someday we won't have nearly as much trash to pick up," said Christine Bock, Tennessee River Rescue organizer.
The one-day event is open for anyone to participate. Volunteers will be provided with working gloves and trash bags for the clean up. Participants will also receive an official Tennessee River Rescue T-Shirt on a first-come, first-serve basis.
It is recommended that volunteers wear old clothes and tennis shoes that they do not mind getting dirty. Cleanup will be along the shores of the river and chances are pretty good that participants will get a little wet and dirty.
Boats are also needed to help with the cleanup at Suck Creek boat ramp, Hales bar marina, Shellmound campground, Booker T. Washington State Park, Harrison Bay State Park.
There is no need to register in advance, but a phone call or email will help event coordinators be more prepared.
For more information on the zone nearest you and how you can become involved in the Tennessee River Rescue, please call the River-Rescue Hotline Recording at 785-4177 or visit www.tennesseeriverrescue.com


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Historic Elegance, Memorable Events
At The Homestead, you will find a venue that is distinctive and unique, offering rustic elegance and all the amenities you would expect from a premier location. From our historic barn to the spacious grounds, The Homestead 1835 is more than a wedding venue - it's an experience that will stay with you and your guests long after the bouquet has been tossed.
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Blog Tour - Working Girl by A.E. Woodward ~ Derna's Review, Excerpt, and Giveaway
I received a copy of this book in exchange for honest review*
"Life is meant to be scary…But you've gotta take the chance every now and then"
Presley Adams hasn't had an easy life her mother was a prostitute. She hates the life she has been dealt, but she deals with it. She is doing all she can try and live a normal life, and not follow in her mother's footsteps. She's a fighter; she's independent, but at the same time there is still a vulnerability about her. She has dreams, but also her demons that lead to self-doubt and insecurities. Presley is scared of love, and what it may bring! Her walls are up, and she is afraid of letting someone get close.
"I'm just a girl. A girl with hopes and dreams. Just craving to be loved"
Until she meets Emerson Williams the guy with the cute smile, and those dimples. He's smart, confident; he intrigues her, something about him is familiar, but at the same time mysterious. He slowly gets under her skin; he makes her nervous, but most of all hopeful, and something that she thought she would never be. Emerson sees something in her, something that makes him want her, a deep feeling that they could be good together.
"There's got to be a reason Emerson is pursuing me. After all, there is nothing special about me"
"I don't know what your story is, but I want you to know that I'm not going anywhere. You are worth fighting for"
Presley and Emerson are two different people from different worlds/ life. They both have baggage, but they share a common ground. From the moment they first meet they both feel a connection, and somehow the balance each other out. He's honest with her makes feel safe, slowly breaks down her walls. And she makes him feel nervous, but alive.
"Make no mistake….Emerson has become my Kryptonite"
"I know you because you're the missing piece. You're everything I'm not, and when you're not around I choke. I've been choking Presley"
Told from both POV. A.E. Woodward does a wonderful job of pulling into Presley and Emerson's story. A.E has created such incredible heartfelt characters I was captivated from the very beginning. Their journey is emotional, raw, painful, and not easy to read at times, but also heartwarming, funny and moving.
"I don't give a shit about your baggage. I'm strong enough to carry yours …..and mine"
Presley best friend Chrissy is her rock!! And I just loved their relationship, and all that she does for Presley, so supported, and protective of her. She's the best friend that every girl needs.
"Let him in. Cut the shit, and let life happen. It's time"
Overall, I loved this book the storyline was about hope, love, friendship, taking a chance and learning to live. Loved the poems, the characters, the emotions, twists that kept me on the edge of my seat, and one left me shouting no way!!! I'm a fan of A.E I like her writing style it never fails to pull me in from the very first chapter. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend that you add this book or any of her others to your TBR list.
"Chrissy!" I whine.
She laughs and lies down next to me. "Stop thinking, Pres. Live. Let him in. You deserve to have someone else on the inside. You have way too much beauty locked up in there to not share it. Whether or not you want to believe this, you have so much to offer someone if you would just take the chance and let someone else in. Trust me, I know what is behind those carefully constructed walls, and it's amazing."
If it were possible to look more like a goldfish I'd be stunned. Living this life has made Chrissy hard-faced, and although she is forever telling me she loves me, and that I'm worth more than I believed, I've never heard her speak with such conviction before. The problem with keeping yourself locked up tight and spending most of your time alone is that the thoughts and opinions you have about yourself fester. They fester and grow and seep into every aspect of your being, until one day, you wonder how it is that you even managed to get one true friend. Even then, I managed to convince myself that had we not been born into the same life, that there's no way Chrissy would have wasted her time on me. She thinks so, but up until now I haven't been so sure. We're just so different. She exudes confidence, whereas I shy away from life. She walks into a room and commands attention; I am more than happy to sneak in via the fire exit, just to make sure no eyes are on me.
Chrissy's eyes shimmer with tears and I know that she not only means what she is saying, but that it means something to her that I believe her. This beautiful broken soul has believed in me for so long that I owe it to her, and to myself, to allow her words to take hold of me. I reach for her hand, unable to form words eloquent enough to tell her how much she has done for me, how much she has given me. I look into her eyes and I try, with everything I am, to convey what I feel burning in my chest. I am enough.
A moment passes between us; a moment too special to mar with anything but silence. When Chrissy sniffs and shifts in her seat, I know she's ready to move on. And I know just how.
"He's asked me out for coffee tomorrow," I say quietly. "What should I do?"
"Meet him. Meet him tomorrow, and every day after that."
"But . . ." I start to argue. Getting involved with Emerson is dangerous for both of us. Someone is bound to get hurt.
Chrissy reaches out and softly places her hand over my mouth preventing me from talking anymore. With her free hand she snakes underneath my pillow and grabs my cell phone before handing it over to me. "Stop thinking, and just say yes."
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Adil Rami is on the verge of completing his permanent move to AC Milan, Rossoneri vice-president Adriano Galliani announced.
The French defender spent the second half of last season on loan with the Rossoneri after falling out of favour at Spanish side Valencia.
Milan had an option to make the deal permanent this summer but were unwilling to pay the asking price set by Los Che for the 28-year-old.
After weeks of negotiation, both clubs have reached an agreement that will see Rami move to Milan for a reported fee of 4.25million euros (£3.375million).
"The player will be at (Milan's headquarters) Milanello with the rest of the squad on Friday," Galliani told Gazzetta dello Sport. "We don't have the signature yet, as the president is busy, but the agreement is very close to completion.
"We improved our offer to Valencia, as the difference was paid by the player to ensure the transfer.
"He deserves a lot of credit for that."
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Masterlink business is repairing computers. It doesn't matter what brand, model or operating system. We do it all.
When you bring a computer tower into us. Only bring the tower itself, we don't need cables unless you suspect they may be faulty. We attempt to complete repairs within 3 days. But in most cases, we get them out in less than this and always try to have your job completed before a weekend. However, there are some exceptions:
All computers are given a "general service". There are a lot of different tasks involved in a general service, which we're quite happy to explain when you book the job in. However, essentially it all means you'll get your computer back, cleaner and faster.
If you live out of town, then please let us know. If at all possible, we will attempt to have the job completed before you head back home.
If your computer is used for business, it is automatically assigned a priority status. However, please realise our services are under great demand. Therefore, although your computer may have a priority status, it may still take a little time. Consider paying just that little bit exgtra for our "RED" priority. A technician will stop what they're doing, and pick your job up immediately. It may still take a little time to fix, but you won't get a faster service anywhere
If you're unable to bring your computer into us, then we can come to you or arrange to pick it up. Please note that for clients within Hervey Bay city who do not have a vehicle or a disability. We will consider picking your computer up at no additional charge. However, this is at the managers discretion, so please enquire when you call.
Assistance is always available if you need someone to carry your computer when dropping it off, or picking up. Just let us know. Although there is no marked disability parking at the Crown Street complex, there is usually ample parking right outside the door. and a customer marked parking bay at the end of the building.
When you bring your laptop into us, we prefer you to leave the power supply. But don't need the bag and other accessories unless they are involved in the repair.
Business Clients and Travellers automaticaly get a priority service, and you can purchase a "RED" priority ticket which means we drop what we're doing and give your job our full attention. If you're staying at a motel or don't have transport readily available. We can organise pickup and drop-off.
You can help us by bringing your laptop power supply in with you. Although we have our own, we sometimes run short as there's so many different types and this can hold up repair.
Broken Screens and keyboards are the two most common repairs we see on laptops. For these, what we usually do is see if we have a refurbished part in stock. These parts usually range from $65 to $120 including labour to install. It's important you bring your laptop into us, so we can match a part. Giving us the model number over the phone, usually isn't sufficient as often makes and models are interchangeable.
Batteries are another common purchase which generally have a 3-4 year life span. We don't carry batteries in stock, due to the number vast number of models available. To purchase a battery, you need to bring your laptop in for us to check (we prefer not to do this off a model number provided to us). Once we've checked the laptops details, you can take it back home. We will provide a quote for the battery before ordering and give you a call when it arrives. Generally this process takes 3-10 working days.
A failed power socket is common fault in laptops. It really doesn't cost that much to have us strip a laptop down and resolder or replace the socket or failed component. For seriously damaged laptops, aged machines or where parts aren't available. You also have the option to get the power supply "hard wired" to the mainboard. Although this means the power supply is permanently attached and lessens portability. It will get you up and running, and is sometimes the preferred option.
We specialise in All-in-One computers. Usually we don't need the power cable, unless it has a power supply attached.
All-in-One systems are very different to standard towers. Often the parts aren't available in Australia as many are directly imported by national chains, without taking into account the availability of parts for repair. There are also other unique aspects to these systems, such as the compact design and cooling requirements.
In most cases printers aren't worth repairing. Due to the non-availability of parts, the cost of purchase and the inferior quality. However, we will have a look and see what we can do.
In most cases we will only charge a diagnostic fee if we are unable to repair the unit.
Security Systems:
We don't supply security systems. If you're interested in purchasing a DVR, Cameras or monitored system, then we would direct you to our affiliate Chris Jones Security Systems.
However, we do repair and configure these systems, including the setting up of remote access.
Electronic Components:
In general we do not repair individual electronic components. However, we will do small soldering jobs etc., or direct you to the most appropriate repairer.
Tablets and Mobile Phones:
We no longer repair Screens on Tablets or Mobile Phones, as the market has been flooded by inferior cheap parts. We do however fix software and operaional issues. If unsure, give us a call.