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Arlington Community Choice Aggregation starts in August: Program offers price stability, more local renewable energy options. The town of Arlington is rolling out the Arlington Community Choice Aggregation program for all Eversource customers in August. Arlington CCA uses bulk purchasing to offer competitive electricity pricing and rate stability for consumers. The program also offers more local renewable energy options to consumers to reduce reliance on carbon-producing fossil fuels. Arlington will be joining over 60 Massachusetts municipalities, including Somerville, Winchester and Brookline, to take advantage of the state law that allows this type of municipal aggregation. Read the letter and full program details online at http://arlingtoncca.com or call 866-220-5696.
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Tuesday, 05 March 2013 11:22 AM
HSBC Holdings Plc, Europe's biggest bank by assets, agreed to sell a portfolio of U.S. consumer loans for $3.2 billion in cash as it scales back its operations in the country.
The sale to a subprime lender backed by Fortress Investment Group LLC and a mortgage investor managed by the private-equity firm is slated to be completed in the second quarter, London- based HSBC said in a statement. Springleaf Finance Inc. will also buy HSBC's loan-servicing facility in Kentucky, with completion expected in the fourth quarter, the bank said.
HSBC Chief Executive Officer Stuart Gulliver has closed or sold 47 businesses since he took the top job in 2011 as he focuses on markets where the bank is most profitable. The U.K. lender is cutting back in the U.S. after its 2003 purchase of Household International Inc. required it to set aside more than $65 billion for souring loans in the country.
"These agreements accelerate the run-off of the legacy consumer mortgage and lending business and are a continuation of HSBC's strategy to reposition its U.S. operations," HSBC Finance Corp. CEO Patrick Burke said in the statement.
HSBC rose 0.6 percent to 714.10 pence at 3:46 p.m. in London. The shares have gained 10 percent this year.
'Good Deal'
The book value of the assets being sold was about $3.4 billion at the end of 2012, HSBC said.
"They are taking a loss on this but it's not a very big one," said Simon Maughan, an analyst at Olivetree Securities Ltd. in London. "It's a good deal because it frees up capital that would otherwise be tied up backing loans."
HSBC boosted its core Tier 1 capital ratio, a measure of financial strength, to 12.3 percent at the end of 2012, from 10.1 percent a year earlier, it said yesterday.
The lender, which last year agreed to pay $1.92 billion to settle U.S. probes of money laundering, completed the sale of its U.S. credit-card unit to Capital One Financial Corp. for a premium of $2.5 billion in May.
Newcastle Investment Corp., a real estate investment trust run by Fortress, agreed to buy as much as 50 percent of the HSBC portfolio, while Springleaf will acquire up to 50 percent and will service the loans, the companies said in a statement. The portfolio consists of more than 400,000 homeowner and personal unsecured loans, Newcastle said.
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"It is very clear they see market opportunity in the residential-mortgage space and they're aggressively growing to take advantage of it," Jasper Burch, a New York-based analyst with Macquarie Group Ltd., said of Newcastle. "The company is at a critical mass where a spinoff makes sense."
Newcastle plans to spin off a new residential-focused mortgage REIT called New Residential in the coming months. It began adding residential mortgage investments to its portfolio in September 2011 and has invested more than $1 billion since then, according to a company presentation in February.
The real-estate investment trust, which is based in New York, has been partnering with Nationstar Mortgage Holdings Inc., the servicer and lender that was taken public by Fortress last March, on investments in mortgage-servicing rights. Chairman Wesley Edens said on Feb. 28 that it was interested in the non-performing loan market, which has a "robust pipeline."
"It seems like this could be the year where a lot of that does break loose," Edens said. "You have the agencies that own many hundreds of billions of dollars in non-performing loans."
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Before he was tossed out on his backside, Tarquinius Superbus built one main temple to the gods on Capitoline Hill in Rome. It was called the Capitolium, and while the Romans thought it was pretty good, there are some things even great architecture can't save.
The Capitolium housed the big three in Roman mythology, also known as the Capitoline triad. This consisted of head honcho Jupiter, his wife Juno, and their daughter Minerva. Smaller temples, called Capitolia (are you sensing a trend here?) were built on hills throughout the provinces. So basically these gods had a lot of clout. Like all families that don't get along, each of the gods had their own chamber within the Capitolium.
Jupiter was the king of the gods, the patron deity of Rome, and a lightning happy little bastard. Many high school students still confuse him with his Greek counterpart, Zeus. As a sky-god, Jupiter was first associated with wine festivals, and then became associated with war and victory. (Romans eventually learned a more productive order was war, victory, then wine.) Zeus had an official cult which offered him a castrated white ox with gilded horns in order to curry favor. I guess Jupiter enjoyed taking the bull by the balls.
Juno was the queen of the gods and kept an eye on all the women of Rome. Like any modern woman, she did it all and was the goddess of marriage, fertility, and sovereignty. She was also beloved by the military, proving once and for all that all is fair in love and war.
Minerva was the goddess of wisdom and was credited with inventing almost everything crafty. While she was revered throughout the empire, only in Rome itself did she inherit the war-like tendencies of her parents. This probably says more about the Romans than it doesn't. Today Minerva has been appropriated by most universities and Harry Potter.


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DERBY (England) (AFP) - West Indies head into next week's first Test against England facing major problems with their batting line-up after the tourists slumped to a humiliating 10-wicket defeat against the England Lions here on Saturday. Having failed to reach 200 in two of their previous three innings on tour, it was essential for the West Indian batsmen to find some form before the start of the Test series at Lord's. But after conceding a 108-run first-innings lead to the Lions on the third day, they were dismissed for 179, with their last six wickets falling for just 25 runs in eight overs. It left the Lions, a team made up of England's fringe players, with a victory target of 72, which they raced to in just 9.5 overs to win with a day to spare. West Indies, without captain Chris Gayle, whose arrival from playing in the Indian Premier League in South Africa has been delayed until Monday, began the third day hoping to end the Lions' resistance quickly when they resumed 50 runs adrift on 143 for six. But 117 from wicketkeeper Tim Ambrose and 60 from Adil Rashid earned them a significant advantage as the Lions were finally dismissed for 311. West Indies were in trouble immediately in their second innings when opener Devon Smith continued his wretched tour by playing on to Lancashire seamer Sajid Mahmood in the third over. Then Chris Woakes continued his eye-catching first outing for the Lions by claiming two victims in a six-over new-ball spell. The 20-year-old Warwickshire seamer, who claimed a career-best six for 43 in the first innings, captured the key wicket of Ramnaresh Sarwan when he was caught down the leg side, and then surprised Denesh Ramdin with a lifting delivery which he fended to second slip. It was the prized scalp of Chanderpaul that was the catalyst for the West Indies' collapse when he failed to read Rashid's googly and was also given lbw with the tourists just 46 runs ahead. Chanderpaul's demise spread panic with Brendan Nash mis-timing an attempted cut off Rashid to slip and Durham seamer Liam Plunkett wrapping up the tail with four wickets in three overs.It left the Lions with six overs of the day remaining. Lions captain Rob Key then showed the form that saw him selected in England's World Twenty20 squad on Friday by hitting an unbeaten 33 off 29 balls, to complete West Indies' slide to a demoralising defeat.
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Despite mostly targeting established molecules, the psoriasis pipeline is showing a high level of innovation in first-in-class molecules, including novel angiogenic drugs, growth factors, chaperone proteins and cytokines, according to VFrontier Pharma: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Identifying and Commercializing First-in-Class Innovation report
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by Chris Haire
Let it be known from now until the end of time that Election Day 2012 was a snoozer, a nasty-ass vodka tonic and Ambien cocktail. And it's amazing that any of us awoke the next day.
However, there was one Election Day shocker, one little blip on the statewide radar that briefly quickened the pulses of political junkies. Katrina Shealy defeated long-time state Sen. Jake E. Knotts, the rotund Midland good ol' thug who called Nikki Haley a "raghead" and who has long been a Statehouse embarrassment, even if you manage to overlook his long-standing bromance with former Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer. But what makes Shealy's victory over Knotts truly remarkable is the fact that she was a petition candidate. Like 200 others, Shealy had been tossed off the ballot earlier in the year. So kudos to her even if she's Tea Partier. Ding dong, the Big Boy bigot is done.
Locally, the Paul Thurmond-Paul Tinkler race seemed like it might get really interesting. On Election Night it was pretty clear that Thurmond had the lead over Tinkler — the race between the two had gotten oddly contentious as we got closer to E.D. 2012 — but Strom's son wasn't declared the winner until the next day, winning 55.74 percent of the vote.
Truth be told, the only other race that was even a little bit exciting was the showdown for Charleston County Auditor. Yes, you heard that right. And in that one the Democrat, Peter Tecklenberg, defeated Republican Paul Gawrych, who had earlier beaten long-time auditor Peggy Moseley in the GOP primary. The choice was easy for anybody who had seen Gawrych's campaign signs which proclaimed that he was for "higher standards, lower taxes." Apparently, nobody bothered to tell him that the auditor sends out tax bills. He doesn't have the ability to raise or lower taxes.
Around the Holy City and the state, most other incumbents cruised to easy victories on Election Day thanks to the Ballotgate candidate purge, with many bringing in impressive voter percentages in the upper 90s, we're talking about guys like Mike Sottile, Wendell Gilliard, Chip Limehouse, Leon Starinakis, Vincent Sheheen, and Larry Grooms.
However, not every incumbent made it through the day so easily. Speaker of the House Bobby Harrell only captured 74 percent of the vote against petition candidate John Steinberger and Green Partier Larry Carter Center. Now, this may have had something to do with Harrell's recent campaign reimbursement troubles or it could've been because Steinberger had a couple thousand buddies who wanted to give him and Election Day participation trophy. Who knows?
Tim Scott squeaked out an even smaller margin of victory against first timer Bobby Rose, who managed to capture 33.52 percent of the vote, giving the Republican darling 62.33 percent of the vote. Of course, this doesn't mean that Scott is in any bit of trouble. With 62.33 percent of the vote, Scott trounced his opponent. It's just yet another example of the Democrats fielding an older sacrificial candidate instead of a young up-and-comer to take on a GOP superstar. (See Vic Rawl in the 2010 U.S. Senate race for Jim DeMint's seat and Alex Sanders against Lindsey Graham in the 2002 Senate race.)
Here's hoping that Election 2014 is a little more fun. Here hoping for a Nikki Haley-Vincent Sheheen rematch.
For more fun, check out these articles:
Katrina Shealy (State Senate District 23)
Shealy says she will vote to loosen gun laws, give tax credits for private schools - The State
Woman breaks into South Carolina's all-male Senate - USA Today/AP
Shealy knocks off Knotts in Lexington to become only woman in Senate - The State
It's the end of the road for Jake Knotts [VIDEO] - WIS-TV
Paul Thurmond (State Senate District 41)
A new Sen. Thurmond? Former Chas. County councilman likely replacing McConnell - Post and Courier
Final Election Day results are becoming clear - Post and Courier
Paul Thurmond reacts to election [VIDEO] - Count on 2
Thurmond defeats Tinkler, wins District 41 seat - Live 5 News
Peter Tecklenburg (Charleston County Auditor)
Tecklenburg to be next Charleston County auditor - Count on 2
Tecklenburg wins Charleston County Auditor post - Post and Courier
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We currently have a beautiful 5 month old baby girl. We absolutely love being parents and from the very beginning have said we wanted to have babies close together in age. Our doctor advised us after 6 months we are free to try again so we've decided in August we will begin TTC.
So why am I concerned? I am SUPER excited, I cannot wait for dd to have a sibling. As crazy as it sounds, I'm ready to have another baby but I don't feel ready to be pregnant again. Part of my fear (irrationally so) is of telling my job I'm pregnant again. Although I've been with the company for almost 9 years, I was basically promoted at the same time I got pregnant with our first. So by the time I would announce a pregnancy (if we get pregnant right away like we did the first time) I would only have been back from mat leave maybe 9 or 10 months and I would essentially go on mat leave twice in my first two years in this position. Part of me feels it's silly to worry about that but I feel almost like I will be seen as unprofessional or like I don't take the job seriously.
I also know it will be a lot of work having two under two but I'm so excited for them to grow up together. I also fear waiting because I know how spoiled our first will be (first grandchild on his side of the family, first granddaughter on mine) I feel the sooner she isn't our only baby, the better she will adjust to the big change.
Am I crazy for wanting to have another so soon?


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Filer's Files
Editor: George A. Filer
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May 1, 2013
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"I feel the scientific study of UFOs is for the benefit of humankind and is an important endeavor. The weekly intelligence report provides you with information on the latest sightings and UFO news that you need to understand the world situation."
In special reports, this week's files cover: Victoria Was a Light of the World, Lights All Over the World, Angels in Starships, USAF First Responders Announce Intent to File Federal Lawsuit, and Lunar Base.
Unidentified Aerial Phenomena sightings were reported over: Arizona, California, Florida, Maine, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Utah, and Virginia.
Sightings of UFOs were also reported in: Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Columbia, Grand Turk Island, India, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, and England in the United Kingdom.
The purpose of these files is to report the UFO eyewitness and photo/video evidence that occurs on a daily basis around the world and in space. These Files assume that extraterrestrial intelligent life not only exists, but my hypothesis is that the over a thousand UFOs reported each month represent technologically advanced spacecraft conducting surveillance of Earth. I personally became interested in UFOs when London Control ordered me to intercept one over England while flying for the US Air Force. Under Project Blue Book, the US Air Force investigated UFOs for more than twenty years; and we continue this research.
I believe the God of the universe has spread life throughout the cosmos and UFO's are visiting us in ever-increasing numbers.
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Special Reports
Victoria Was a Light of the World
My daughter Victoria passed away on April 27, 2013; she was a very special woman and will be missed by everyone. She died when her heart stopped during a three week stay in the hospital. Victoria loved her animals. She had her own horses, her cat Tiapan, fed the birds, and tried to protect the environment. She finished high school in three years and was Miss Philadelphia in the Miss World Beauty Contest.
She graduated from La Salle University and became a Respiratory Therapist. Later she became a Chiropractor, with a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree.
She had a glow about her whenever she walked into a room and was a strong Christian. She was in a terrible auto accident fifteen years ago and unable to practice and lived with us since then. Every night we hugged goodnight.
I looked up just now to see a blue heron fly by slowly with its huge wings spread. It was a beautiful sight and Vicky's favorite and perhaps it sent a message. The thought came to me, God looked around his garden and needed a wonderful, gentle person in pain and flew her on wings to heaven to be with her sister Elizabeth who died March 8. Victoria has left a legacy of her wonderful daughter Anastasia who is attending Johnson and Wales University in North Carolina.
There will be a Memorial Service at 3 PM Saturday May 18, 2013 at the Come Alive New Testament Church, 240 Old Marlton Pike Medford, New Jersey. You are all invited.
Citizen Hearing on Disclosure
Citizen Hearing on Disclosure – April 29 to May 3, 2013 – Washington, DC
"The Citizen Hearing on Disclosure will attempt to accomplish what the U. S. Congress has failed to do for forty-five years."
Stephen Bassett
Lights All Over the World
A thousand UFOs are reported each month and are usually seen with lights or as bright orbs. They often appear to be signaling their presence. I have been told by high ranking personnel that UFOs definitely have a religious aspect involved in their presence. Most are friendly but some have their own agenda. The Ten Commandments has instructions for mankind to abide by rules or laws that mankind should use when they travel in space such as do not kill and steal.
The Bible frequently mentions lights.
"You are the light of the world. Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Mathew. 5:14-16: The Bible promises life after death. Are these ships here to pick up human souls as they die? People's bodies are known to lose less than an ounce at death.
Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, "The soul comes from without into the human body, as into a temporary abode, and it goes out of it anew ... it passes into other habitations, for the soul is immortal."
Angels in Starships
There are thousands of books about angels and first hand contacts with humans. The book Angels in Starships tells of Angels or aliens in Italy. The book states, "And now the facts: Giorgio, Tina, Paolo, and other friends have a number of 'eye-to-eye' contacts with space brothers, with rides in starships, and with conversations, in which it is revealed to them that they are the so-called 'angels' of the Bible, or mediators and messengers of those who served God's will, and still serve, to reveal the truth to men of Earth, and to guide them on the path toward higher development. During the encounter their car received tremendous heat and the engine was severely damaged.
In the course of such meetings, the group received important revelations and messages of utmost seriousness, which concern all the inhabitants of this afflicted planet. The invitation to follow paths to a better way of life is well advised, for the time of great catastrophes and dreadful happenings about which the Apocalypse speaks is coming nearer; the day in which "one will be taken away and the other left behind."
On the occasion of one of these unusual meetings, the Earthly friends, who had been entrusted with messages and teachings, and had been guests on the flying saucers and the starships, were allowed to have the wonderful experience of visiting a distant planet.
Understanding of this work is important and perhaps decisive for every person.
A few examples of UFO encounters are: In Indian Sanskrit, space vehicles are generally called 'Vimanas.' Cicero, in the 43rd chapter of his "De Divinatione", writes of 'balls in the heavens'; Julius Obsequens, in "Prodigia", writes of 'flaming shields', and these descriptions occur likewise in Aschylos, Plutarch, Seneca, and Valerius Maximus. and Xenophon. Dio Cassius related that, at the first landing of the Romans in Great Britain under Aulus Plautus in the year 43 B. C., a round object flew like lightning from east to west. Roman soldiers had UFO like objects on their shields.
'Dark globes' were seen over Basel in the Middle Ages, and similarly, there were 'airships' in the skies of the United States toward the end of the 19th century. During World War II, 'balls of light' and so-called 'foo-fighters' followed both the Allied and the German aircraft.
USAF First Responders Announce Intent to File Federal Lawsuit.
A bombshell exploded at the Citizen Hearing on Disclosure on April 30, 2013, in Washington, D.C., when retired USAF Tech Sergeants John Burroughs and James Penniston announced their intention to bring a federal lawsuit against the Veterans Administration (VA) in an effort to obtain medical benefits and to remedy injuries sustained in the line of duty at Bentwaters RAF Base in December of 1980.
If the lawsuit comes to trial, the Sergeants who witnessed a UFO at RAF Bentwaters will bring out the significant series of events. All those shown testified at the Citizen Hearing on Disclosure. The career United States Air Force veterans claim the government is denying them information that would allow proper treatment for injuries sustained in the line of duty as base security NCOs at the US airbase at RAF Bentwaters. Photo Left to right Nick Pope, James Penniston, John Burroughs and lawyer Patrick Frascogna, Esq
Sergeants Penniston and Burroughs were the first on-scene responders to a potential base incursion by a UFO Penniston actually touched the UFO and both have been denied access to their military medical records that may show the effects of the UFO on their bodies.
The UFO incident has been denied by the government despite the release in 1983 of a memorandum by the then-Deputy Base Commander Lt. Col. Charles Halt to the British Ministry of Defense confirming the incident. The VA has utterly denied benefits to the pair and further obfuscated any release of medical records on the incident without reason preventing any proper treatment.
By filing a federal lawsuit, the pair intends to force disclosure of the details known to their chain of command pertaining to the incident that would prove useful in treatment of their respective conditions. The pair has made repeated inquiries as has Arizona Senator Jon Kyl to obtain their classified records. Watch their testimony at Thanks to Larry Lowe.
Lunar Base
NASA wants to establish a lunar base, but would like to have private enterprise do it. The U.S. space agency has contracted with Bigelow Aerospace to plan a design for a permanent outpost on the Moon. David Weaver, NASA's associate administrator, announced that NASA would conduct a planning phase study with Bigelow Aerospace. Bigelow Aerospace worked closely with MUFON investigating UFOs several years ago.
Bigelow Aerospace was founded and is operated by Robert Bigelow a strong UFO advocate who is financing his aerospace company from money he made from his successful Budget Suites of America hotel chain.
Sightings in the United States
Arizona Rectangle
PHOENIX -- I was traveling south on I17 on my way to work with a co-worker on April 25, 2013. We were just past Happy Valley Road and before Pinnacle Peak Road. On the west side of the interstate floating above the ground about 100 feet was a black rectangle about 30 to 50 feet long and about 10 feet in height. The black sides were smooth and dark, like blackened windows, along the sides of it as far as I could tell. On the bottom where white round circles about 3 feet in diameter, that covered the entire bottom. My co-worker said "Those things must be how it stays up there." As we passed by we went under the Pinnacle Peak Road overpass. We turned back to see if it was still there and could not locate it. When they went on down I17 to work. It was about 6:30 AM.
I am thinking that this happened about April 24/25 2010. My co-worker and I laughed at the time saying, "Now we saw a UFO and it was sort of small and lame." I didn't take a photo, but this what I saw and found on the internet. Thanks to MUFON CMS
California Disc
SAN DIEGO -- My wife and I were having a glass of wine looking south out our picture window from our hillside home in La Jolla on April 26, 2013 and saw twelve orange orbs slowly ascending. At 8:30 PM, the orbs ascended slowly and gracefully about ten miles away over the South Bay of San Diego Bay. They climbed in a slow continuous, upward direction separating into three groups, and formed two triangles and one rectangle. The orbs slowly disappeared from view when they were high in the air, and 15 to 20 degrees up. They did not appear to be drifting, as if driven by the wind. Thanks to MUFON CMS
Florida Orb
Lake Park -- I'm a crewmember on a private yacht out of Palm Beach on April 26, 2013. We were headed out to Riviera Beach to fuel up. As we passed a "super yacht" Marina I snapped a picture of the yacht designed and owned by Steve Jobs. Later I downloaded picture to my computer and noticed something in the sky, zoomed in and it is not a plane, helicopter, or the Goodyear Blimp. Pretty interesting but I can't figure this one out. I am not a stranger to sightings and have contacted MUFON on a few occasions. Last sighting was at Christmas of 2012 in Rhode Island when a huge saucer shaped object passed VERY low right over my friends and I. Thanks to MUFON CMS
Illinois Lights
ALGONQUIN -- My wife and I were taking the trash out during the evening of April 26, 2013, I saw three orange lights coming from the southwest; I pointed them out and she immediately saw the lights, and wondered what it was, as I did. The lights were spherical in shape with changing colors every two seconds from red, yellow, orange. As they flew over head there was no sound. The objects proceeded east over us with all but one staying on their path. Then one more showed and I grabbed my camera and ran outside with my son who also saw them and was able to get this video of their departure. Thanks to MUFON CMS
Maine Light
Exeter -- I was in my garage listening to the radio when my son yelled for me to "Come see this!" I went outside and my wife, son and I looked up to what appeared to be a fireball in the sky on April 27, 2013 at 8:15 pm. It appeared to be moving and wasn't aircraft landing lights. My thought was it may be an aircraft on fire coming into Bangor International Airport, so I yelled to my son to grab my camera. He came back outside seconds later, and I started snapping pictures of the object.
I did get several pictures of the object as it faded, but then came back getting brighter and larger. It was coming right towards us as I snapped a few more pictures as it split and disappeared. I'm 43 and worked nights for nine years so I'm familiar with everything in the night sky, but this sends shivers down my spine. Thanks to MUFON CMS
Michigan Disc
Olivet -- A friend of mine lives on campus over at Olivet College on April 27, 2013. I saw on a social network some photos he posted. He said that he was one of the only people, not the only person, to see this UFO. He said that it was moving around when he took photos of it. I later researched about Olivet and found that Olivet is known for supernatural things happening but more like Ghosts and things like that happening. Thanks to MUFON CMS
Montana Cow Mutilation
Browning -- I called the witness regarding a sighting of "strange lights" in the sky that occurred on April 19, 2013. She said that these strange behaving lights have recently been noted on many nights and have been witnessed by family members.
The witness was assisting her brother-in-law and sister with calving" operations five miles south of Browning and all cows were checked and fine at 4:30 AM. At 7:10 AM, after sunrise the animal was found mutilated and her calf was also dead. The only blood found was around the mouth where precision cuts had been made. Predators would not touch the animal. The witness snapped several photos a few hours after the mutilation was noted. No "UFO" activity was noted at the time of the mutilation but unusual nocturnal lights had recently been noted on several nights. Thanks to MUFON CMS
New Jersey Sighting
RANDOLPH – A couple called on April 25, 2013, they had seen a Mothership and seven to eleven craft flying with jerky movements. Three in sky with light shoot through northwest. 20 degrees two tiny lights on both sides drifts towards, just spoke to an Astronomer from the Morris Museum.
He described much of what we are seeing, but he could not explain the jerky-motioned "star" that circled and bobbed the other "star" - for lack of a better term. He thought the orb streaking across the sky might have been a satellite, I guess there is a lot of reflection...some makes sense, but not all. Anna in Randolph, NJ
Multicolored lights; lights dipped down and radar shut off, no air contact. CBA 31
USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) Richard F-4 disappeared flying from Da Nang, Nothing heard from craft.
New York Disc
MASSAPEQUA – It's a hobby of mine to record and review video taken with a webcam from on top of my roof. I've been doing this for over a year now and have never captured anything even close to this before. You might not be able to tell but the object moved across the skyline in less than a second on April 20, 2013. The camera itself captures 30 frames a second. I really don't think it's a bird. Thanks to MUFON CMS
Ohio Pilot Witnesses Strange Objects
ALLIANCE -- "I am a retired pilot and the reason I was startled is that I initially stared at the lead object that resembled a turbo-prop aircraft with an engine fire on April 21, 2013. I was facing north when I noticed on the horizon three objects flying in formation 30 degrees above the horizon at an altitude of 2500 feet AGL "The lead craft was in the middle and the other two craft a mile behind."
The craft were heading due west (270 degrees) making no sound." The witness described the objects.
"They resembled an orange-yellow fireball with no discernible sharp edges. The fiery glowing light they emitted was no aircraft lighting as this light came from the entire craft. It was not light being projected onto say the fuselage or vertical stabilizer as pilots turn on below 10,000 feet when landing to light the logo or name on an airplane.
I got my binoculars and saw a fourth object trailing the three, completing a tetrahedron formation as the fourth craft was trailing the lead craft by five miles." "The craft were traveling at roughly 125 KTS. The witness is a longtime sky watcher and has never seen anything like this before.
"I am 50 years old. I grew up flying with my father and then at the age of 17 obtained my ratings and went on to have a career in aviation with tens of thousands of hours of flight time and this is the first time I saw something I cannot explain. NOTE: The above image is a rendering. Thanks to KEN PFEIFER WWW.WORLDUFOPHOTOSANDNEWS.ORG
Utah Orb WEST VALLEY CITY -- I got a strong urge to go outside, if I did that I'd see UFOs. It was like a voice in my head telling me it would be after 9:00 PM. The numbers 9:02, 9:08 popped into to mind and others times, but I only remember the first two. I have not gone out to look for a long time. I have been just noting I was being summoned, but refused to go outside.....refused to corporate with them. Anyway I decide to go outside and corporate this time. I take my binoculars and cell phone. My 10X50 binoculars are mounted on a tripod, which enables steady clear viewing.
The first one at 9:02 PM..... I see it up high as told. It was maybe 12,000 feet in altitude? It was going very fast, it crossed half the sky in about 5 seconds. It was heading north and appeared to be bright white round sphere. As usual nothing blinked on it, just one solid round lit sphere.
The second one was moving much slower, it was heading North-northwest. It went on the west side of the valley at about 9,000 feet altitude at 9:08 PM. It was a bright white round sphere with no FFA markings, no sound, just a bright round glowing ball.
The third one was slowing coming over the valley from the west. It turned and headed towards me for a few moments. I was thinking great! It's going to come right over me! Then as I thought of videoing it or photographing it. It then turned once I thought of doing this. It seemed to turn on purpose for me thinking this. It seemed this was not pleasing to them. So they turned and headed South-southeast. It was only about 6,000 feet or less in altitude. Bright white round sphere with no FFA marking lights. I could not hear any sound. As close as it was, I could have got good video footage. However, I have tried this a few times and got foiled for my efforts.....hahaha. I also knew if I don't do this, then they will come more often and get much closer next time. So I did not bother to try and did not want to irritate them. I know this sounds crazy to most everyone, but a few people will know exactly what I'm saying here. So I added this in the report for those select few that will identify with what they have experienced with UFOs too. The time for this one was 9:13 PM. I watched it for about 4 minutes? These bright white round spheres have a black small spot on the bottom of them, which is only visible up close and once they are over you. It cannot be seen from a side view, only from a bottom view of this craft.
The fourth was coming from the east side of the valley and heading North-northwest. It was moving slow. It then slowed down, appearing to stop and started to dim down slowly. It was soon not visible. It was bright white and I think it was at about 7,000 feet AGL. The time was 9:29 PM. I waited until almost 10:00 PM, but did not see it again or any others. After this one I did not observe anything other than a satellite, so I went back inside. Thanks to MUFON CMS
Virginia Thermo Camera
Surry -- On April 17, 2013 at around 2053 hours I was scanning the skies with a thermo imaging camera I notice an object that appeared to be a boomerang coming from the west to east. I notices the boomerang slit off in 4 circles object and became a tight formation. I grabbed my cell phone and started to record the screen while tracking the objects. I could not see these objects with the naked eye. They were not there. The thermo camera was the only thing picking up the three objects moving right to left. Thanks to MUFON CMS
Worldwide UFO Sightings
Argentina Flying Triangle
Martín Coronado -- On April 5, 2013, I saw from my house witness with my wife and kids flying triangle object with 12 light around the edges which was moving throw the night sky after a while the shape of edges moves, and looks like it was 12 light balls moving to same direction, then appears another one.. and after ten minutes appears another one with really disorganized shape, after 1 min or less, the light the last one , come to a line and move to the down town direction.. I saw also too many choppers around the area. We live near a military base and I think they saw the lights as well. I'm sure this wasn't any type of glob, object done by humans. They fly very fast and move the direction very smoothly. Hope somebody else show in my area. Thanks to MUFON CMS
Australia Lightning UFO
Manly, New South Wales – The witness was lying near the water on Sydney Harbor with two others on March 17, 2013, enjoying a relaxing Sunday, looking up to the sky. Witness saw two objects fly out from behind a cloud and disappear. The other people present also saw a white/metallic object that other appeared green. Then three more objects were seen flying in formation and also quickly disappeared from view. The witness phoned me and asked me if I could see them. I responded, "Why are you calling me, why aren't you filming?" The witness saw two more objects and began filming the high flying objects. Locating the objects on the screen was difficult, but three objects were in the footage. Thanks to MUFON CMS
Darlington -- These are hundreds of "UFOs" that a biochemist-turned-school teacher says he captured on his $600 digital camera from the veranda of his home in the Perth Hills. Rob Hartland has taken more than 20,000 photos of the day-time sky in the past six months and analyzed them on his computer. It began when he was taking photos of clouds to test out a new camera when he noticed a "smudge" that, when enlarged and enhanced, "had some structure to it, suggesting it could be some sort of craft in the sky." He has identified a dozen different UFOs including round, square and saucer-shaped craft, posting the photos to his website wispyclouds.net for extra-terrestrial buffs and skeptics to ponder.
This UFO was photographed at 12:32 PM on November 17, 2012, over Darlington, WA. Picture: Rob Hartland. It comes after The Sunday Times last week revealed more than 400 West Australians had sought advice or counseling through the Australian Close Encounter Resource Network after claiming to see UFOs or meeting extra-terrestrials. "I take about 30 shots at a time. In ten minutes I'll take 300+ images. Then I connect the camera to the computer. I zoom in and enhance any little thing I note on the images and you get these craft in anywhere from 2 per cent to 20 per cent of shots," Mr. Hartland said.
"Some of them appear to have transparent canopies and in some shots it looks like there could be occupants inside." I always say 'could' rather than 'is'. There is always doubt. But UFO stands for unidentified flying object and as far as I'm concerned these aren't identified. "There's no way it is a bird or insect or plane they look totally different and these craft move much faster."
Mr. Hartland has completed a PhD in biochemistry, said he had no history of mental illness or drug taking and that he never altered his photos. The Sunday Times picture editor Jackson Flindell said Mr. Hartland's images did not appear to have been tampered with, but dust on a digital camera's image sensor could cause anomalies, while powerful magnification could also distort images. Thanks to Mary Rodwell http://www.perthnow.com.au/
Bulgaria Glowing Object
Kozloduy – On April 7, 2013, a sunny day, as we were travelling with my husband back to Kozloduy, I was taking pictures with my camera. Suddenly I saw a glowing object on the picture. It was really surprising for me, because the sky was almost clear. There were only little, white, fluffy clouds. But the object doesn't look like them, as you can see on the picture. I actually didn't saw it really. To make sure that it isn't some defect on my lens, I made some more pictures, but the object didn't showed again. After we saw that picture, we joked "What would aliens be searching for in a small village like Butan?" Thanks to MUFON CMS
Canada Disc
Aurora – About 22:20 hours driving NB on Highway 400 north of King Road I noticed an object pass over my vehicle on April 22, 2013. Object was travelling northwest at a very high rate of speed. All that could be seen was two rectangular more square than rectangular emitting and bright orange light. There was a space between the two rectangles. The rectangles were side by side. The object was travelling at a very high rate of speed not lowering or lifting in the sky. It was out of sight in about 5 seconds. It made no sound what so ever. The only way I could describe the speed is to liken it to a jet fighter doing a fly by at a very high rate of speed very low to the ground. Except this object was probably about 5000 feet in the air or more. It had no other lights of any kind. Just to the west was a plane with strobes about same altitude heading in a southeast direction. The objects flew so fast that no other description was noted. Thanks to MUFON CMS
Columbia Lights
Medellin -- My nephew called me tonight to tell me about lights in the night sky. I went outside my house, the night sky was cloudy but I saw some lights that were moving from south to west spreading and crunching, creating clouds that surrounded them. When they reached de west at 40 degree above the western horizon, they turned towards east as following an equatorial orbit. Then I couldn't see them any longer. Thanks to MUFON CMS
Grand Turk Island
CAICOS -- My husband and I took a cruise to the Caribbean and we saw a UFO as our ship pulled away from Grand Turk at 8:30 PM on December 14, 2012. It was a goldish tan egg shaped object that flew directly above our balcony towards the open ocean. My husband looks and says "It's probably a satellite." I say "That's not a satellite." It's too low and close and it's not lit up."
All of the sudden it stops and zips straight back to the ship right in front of us looking like a white ping pong ball with a vibration blur around it. Silently it darts back to where it originally stopped and darts back to the ship again a little higher up. It darts back out again and turns back into a gold egg again. We were able to follow it until it disappeared due to darkness as it was not illuminated. I created this Photoshop image of what we saw. Thanks to William Puckett, Director http://www.UFOsnw.com
India Bright Cylindrical Hovering Object
VARANASI, Andaman and Nicobar Islands -- My son and I were on the roof of our house when my son pointed out the hovering cylindrical object in March 2013. The object was cylindrical in shape with no wings; and left no gas trail if it were a rocket. It was bright and shiny and our sighting lasted for three minutes. It quickly changed directions, while maintaining the same general direction. I am very much sure it wasn't a conventional craft. Could be a manned/unmanned alien object just commencing its surveillance voyage before sunset. Thanks to MUFON CMS
Ireland Orbs
CORK -- A three-minute video, captured on a cell phone in Southern Ireland has started a debate on UFOs. The recording, which shows three bright orbs flying erratically, has sparked discussion over the existence of little green men and spurred criticism from skeptics.
The clip was recorded in December 2012 but was uploaded in March by the YouTube user Natkis. It shows three bright lights flying in the sky, in some sort of pattern. These lights are then joined by others on the right hand side of the screen.
Read more: http://www.irishcentral.com/news/UFO-sighting-in-Cork---mysterious-video-sparks-debate-over-glowing-orbs-in-the-sky Follow us: @IrishCentral on Twitter
Israel Two Triangles Photographed
KFAR BIN-NUN -- It was on my birthday, and I came home after 6 PM, on March 14, 2013, and noticed something in the sky. At first I thought that those were airplanes, but there was no noise and they circled too long above my village. Each object had three lights circling every minute that would almost touch each other and then continue circling again and again. Those lights would go on and off in both craft fading in and out perfectly synchronized. I have a Canon 40D and a Canon 70-200 2.8 IS lens.
I started taking photos. For 90 minutes they were circling around the village and then suddenly they started drifting west. Thanks to KEN PFEIFER WWW.WORLDUFOPHOTOSANDNEWS.ORG
New Zealand Light
Auckland -- Two units of orange to red in color both within 30 seconds both went vertical on April 26, 2013, and 7:45 PM Thanks to Peter Davenport, Director National UFO Reporting Center http://www.UFOcenter.com
Pakistan Orange/Red Flaming Object
Karachi -- We were at the roof of our friend's home when I sighted an orange/red flaming object floating and moving in the sky on March 30, 2013. I informed all my friends to look at that thing and we all saw the object. It was there for one minute then it was gone in front of our eyes. Thanks to Peter Davenport, Director National UFO Reporting Center http://www.UFOcenter.com
Puerto Rico Fireballs
CAGUAS -- My husband and I saw seven red fireballs on the night of March 22, 2013, about 8:35 PM. We were driving in the city when I first spotted two red lights in the sky fairly low. I asked my husband if he knew if there were any new "antennas?" Then I noticed the lights were moving slowly and going up. Then I knew I was watching strange very red, close and parallel fireballs. They were about 500 feet high and took a course to the northeast.
I asked my husband to stop the car and we got out as the first two fireballs disappeared slowly. Then I saw three higher, around 900 feet ASL. They kept the same track, as four more appeared and took the same route. Thanks to Peter Davenport, Director National UFO Reporting Center http://www.UFOcenter.com
UK/England Orbs
WEM -- Shropshire Star reports, "Two girls, who are both aged 14 and in year nine at Thomas Adams School in Wem, were playing in the town's Lowe Hill Park when they spotted the object moving diagonally across the sky on Friday afternoon."
Lydia Arrowsmith, left, and India Griffiths looking out for another UFO. Lydia said: "We were taking pictures of each other on the swings and my friend saw something in the corner of her eye and quickly took a picture. It passed reasonably fast diagonally upwards into the sky."
The girls rushed indoors and showed the picture to Lydia's dad Paul, 55 and Mum, 51. The father-of-three said: "They were very excited, I had a look at the picture and tried blowing it up on the computer. I can describe what it is not, but I can't describe what it is. It is nothing familiar."
Mr. Arrowsmith, who creates cleaning products at Gre-Solvent on Wem Industrial Estate, said he plans to show the picture to his work colleagues. Did you see the mysterious object in the sky over Wem? Call the Shropshire Star's newsdesk on (01952) 241421.
Special Events
I'll be speaking at 9:00 AM EST Friday May 3, 2013:
Pilot Sightings
Citizen Hearing on Disclosure
Citizen Hearing on Disclosure – April 29 to May 3, 2013 – Washington, DC
"The Citizen Hearing on Disclosure will attempt to accomplish what the U. S. Congress has failed to do for forty-five years."
Stephen Bassett
An event with historical implications is being held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC from April 29 to May 3, 2013. I'm scheduled to speak at 9AM on May 3, 2013. As many as forty researchers and military/agency witnesses will testify for thirty hours over five days before former members of the United States Congress.
o Stephen Bassett
o Sgt. John Burroughs (USAF, ret.)
o John Callahan
o Grant Cameron (Canada)
o Alejandro Chionetti (Argentina)
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o Dr. Robert Wood
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NORFOLK (NNS) -- The commander of Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT), cut the ribbon to the command's new building Nov. 1, officially recognizing the relocation of his headquarters from Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads to Naval Station Norfolk.
"I want to thank everybody for their hard work," said Rear Adm. Pete Gumataotao.
"Really, it took all of you [SURFLANT civilians and Sailors] to accomplish the move. I know it was a lot of work and it took some people out of their comfort zone, but the move really puts us in a better position to support our ships.
"The move brings our 'ohana' [family] closer together."
The previous SURFLANT commander, Rear Adm. David Thomas, initiated the move to Naval Station's Building D-29, with the intent of positioning the headquarters and its staff much closer to the waterfront.
Former headquarters of U.S. 2nd Fleet, the building received a nine-month renovation project to better support the SURFLANT staff. Led by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command and contractor Archer Weston, the effort resulted in modernized conferencing facilities, upgraded audio-visual equipment, and computer and telephone lines. It features a more open design to enhance face-to-face communication between different work centers.
The six-week move-in period saw more than 600 Sailors and civilian personnel move their files, gear and supplies to the new headquarters. The transported equipment included more than 700 computers, 27 printers, and countless boxes of files, paperwork and miscellaneous items.
SURFLANT was located in its previous headquarters since it was established in 1975 as a consolidation of the Cruiser-Destroyer, Amphibious, and Surface Forces in the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. The command is one of six U.S. Naval Type Commands and supports more than 70 ships as well as special mission and fleet support units that make up nearly 30 additional commands of the Force.
SURFLANT ships maintain constant readiness to engage enemy land targets, aircraft, ships, and submarines. Naval Beach Group 2, consisting of the Amphibious Seabees (PHIBCB 2), Beach Master Unit 2, and Assault Craft Units 2 and 4, provide essential pre- and post-landing support to our Amphibious Forces.
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text: I am looking to gain fans on AC so if any of you guys want to exchange links to our accounts, we can become each others fans, for those who need it. Or you can just become my fan and help me, lol . Anyways PM me with your AC url and I will send mine. I don't want to expose my AC username/account as AC does not like this forum. NO offense blackhat, but trying to protect you guys here at blackhat, we don't need our account closed! Thanx


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scotland wrote:Now that the Switch is out, there are some complaints. What do you think on these?
(And lets keep in mind none of these are even in RROD ballpark)
No web browser when the WiiU and 3DS have them - would be nice to have, but indifferent
Overheating - Huh? How about stop covering the vent!
No Netflix or other high interest apps - Netflix would be nice, but indifferent
About a 3 hour battery life - It's basically a portable Xbox One! Three hours in impressive! Get a portable battery pack if you're outside of civilization.
Save data locked to the hardware storage - Indifferent for now, but a solution will be needed when future Switch iterations emerge.
Nintendo saying a small number of dead pixels don't qualify as a defect - Common issue with LCD technology, and being more selective in the display manufacturing process would've driven up the price of the Switch. IMO anything more than 5 is a defect.
The dock scratching the screen - Clean your dock!
The joy con losing connection momentarily - This sucks. Seems like a signal interference issue, but I've only experienced it with the Left Joy-Con in docked/console mode.
Not being able to charge in tabletop mode without buying yet something else - A valid complaint, but changing the location of the port would've negatively impacted the simplicity of the docking mechanism. Stick the USB-C port on the top, then docking upside-down would've risked overheating due to the location of the vent. Stick the vent on the bottom, then the heat would be directed towards the player in portable mode, not to mention that the vent would be covered in tabletop mode.
The flimsy kickstand - Valid complaint, though it's also common among kickstands of that type. Hopefully replacements will be available for sale in the near future.
Lack of Bluetooth headphone support - Unfortunate, but also understandable considering the Joy-Con connection issues. Adding BT headphone support would've introduced yet another threat to Joy-Con connectivity.
Overheatjng would be my biggest concern (and screen issues), and it might not become apparent how much of an issue that is for months, if it is an issue at all.
Copied and pasted straight from NintendoLife, eh?
My personal takes are in your quote.


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In Arkansas, district courts were formerly known as municipal courts before the passage of Amendment 80 to the Arkansas Constitution in 2000. Act 3 and Act 627 of 2009 created 25 pilot district judgeships in the state, two of which are in Saline County. The Saline County District Courts exercise countywide jurisdiction over misdemeanor criminal cases, preliminary felony cases, and in certain types of civil cases in matters of less than $25,000. There are no jury trials in district court. In a district court trial, the judge makes both findings of fact and rulings of law.
A small claims division of the Saline County District Court (Benton) is presided over by The Honorable Mike Robinson. The small claims division provides the citizens of Saline County a forum in which citizens may represent themselves to resolve minor civil matters. No attorney may take part in litigation in the small claims division.


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#carloan #autoloan #zerodowncarloan
Know about Auto Finance – Six Ways to Observe When Financing a New Car or truck
If you are organizing to buy a new or a used car, the first thing you would demand is right auto finance at a reasonable fee. Even so, in get to get the best deal, it is really necessary to do the essential exploration and homework prior to getting your car financed. Subsequent are six techniques you must adhere to when financing a vehicle:
Move one:
Assess and distinction all the accessible designs from various auto manufacturers and decide on the a single that best fits your pursuits, requirements, as perfectly as your spending budget.
Move 2:
Once you have chosen the vehicle you would like to buy, glimpse out for reductions and distinctive financing rates accessible on it. Typically, most of the manufacturers present interesting interest rates, this kind of as 2.9% for 5 decades and % for up to 3 decades, on their new designs to lure consumers. The latest incentives and rates provided on various will make and designs of cars can be effortlessly uncovered on the web on well known automotive internet sites.
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The subsequent phase is to determine the length for which you want to finance your vehicle. Even so, this determination mainly relies upon on your spending budget and present income. If you can afford to pay bigger quantities as monthly repayments, it is constantly recommended to decide for shorter compensation length. On the other hand, if you cannot afford massive monthly payment quantities, you can lessen them by getting the auto financed for a for a longer time period of time. Even so, bear in brain that with for a longer time compensation durations, you would have to bear the stress of auto finance for a much for a longer time period, and in owing program of time, you would owe much additional on your auto loan than it is worth in the open up sector.
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The fourth phase is to determine the sum of the down payment you want to make on your new car or truck. In this article are a couple pointers to assist you take this determination:
– If no distinctive incentives are provided by the maker on the product you are focusing on, it is recommended to make a massive down payment as it will assist you help you save massive by reducing the total sum of interest essential to be paid on the total loan sum.
– Even so, if distinctive interest rates are provided on your vehicle, it is greater to place as tiny money down as doable. In this kind of a circumstance, it is recommended to invest any down payment and get the overall car financed at % or 2.9%.
Move 5:
The best way to obtain auto finance is to get it from a car dealership. Even so, prior to you get in touch with neighborhood auto dealers, it is not a bad strategy to get pre-approved to finance it via a neighborhood financial institution, credit union, or an on the web financial institution. This will assist you in two strategies:
– It would prompt the dealer to present you a fee lesser than the a single that you have presently been quoted.
– It would give you an estimate of the interest fee you qualify for and therefore assist you negotiate a greater deal.
To get pre-approved, get in touch with a neighborhood fiscal service or an on the web loan officer and negotiate a low offering price.
Move six:
Opt for the most reliable, neighborhood car dealership that has the vehicle you want to buy on its list. Get in touch with the dealer and try to negotiate a fee reduce than the a single you have presently been approved at by the fiscal service. If the dealer agrees at a reduce fee, get your vehicle financed via him without the need of a second believed. If you could not negotiate a greater deal, get back again to the financial institution that you are presently approved with.
Thus, in get to get the best deal, you must adhere to the over six techniques when financing your new vehicle.
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Well, I never thought I would be doing this, but here I go... hope you likey.
A majority of the stories on this site include cousins, which actually prompted me to write this down somewhere.
It was the summer of 2001, what a wonderful time it was, at the time my cousin (let's get creative here, ummmm...Dick! ha!) was 13 he was a bit more developed than me, but hey, who cares? We had just finished talking as we did when we would sleep over each others houses and it got really quiet around 11:00. as I was about to go to sleep when I felt the bed slightly shaking and it was creaking. 'What the HELL are you doing up there?!' I say quietly... 'Jackin' off' Dick says. I say in return...'huh?' 'you don't know what jacking off is?' 'nope' I reply, so Dick says, 'do you know what an orgasm is?' I say 'oh course I do'
Before I can even wonder what jacking off is Dick is sliding down the bunk-bed ladder and is under the covers at my torso. Without me protesting he slides my boxers down to my knees, he grasps my cock in his cold hands and begins to pump it up and down. It immediately becomes rock hard at a long five inches (for that age). For around a minute he pumps up and down under the covers without a whisper said.
I start feeling some tingles and jingles in my leg like I'm about to you know... This feeling was way too new to me so I started to freak out and pushed him off...
'what?' Dick says, 'stop, dude... getting wierd' I say, so Dick makes the climb of shame to the top bunk..
Now I can't remember for the life of me whether or not it was the same night or one the next weekend, but he took another shot at it but after not too much convincing, he slid down the ladder once more and assumed the position.
This time he pumped and this made it feel ten times better. Within maybe three minutes the tingles and jingles started to come back and I remember saying to myself... 'it's ok what harm could 'cum' (pun) out of this good feeling' so I just let it happen... as it came I arched my back and Dick went even faster than before. I could have sworn I let out a small little moan. I ejaculated nothing, considering I was young but the contractions were intense.
We have never done this again... it was not spoken of again. I am so hooked on jacking off, I am constantly looking for new ways to do it. Thanks for reading my story


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Hi all,
Last week Microsoft Switzerland's App conference called Shape took place in Baden. As every year, the best Windows 8 and Windows Phone apps have been rewarded with the App Award. So today i like to present you one of the winners: The Energy Radio app, a Swiss Windows 8 App.
Energy Radio plays over 20 web radio channels with different music genres. There are some Swiss channels too 🙂 Arrange the order of the channels in your own order by touch. You can always see current song playing. The app is free and has music for everyone. The high user ratings are definitely well-earned.
To give you a preview:
My conclusion: Nice App, good Music! Nothing more to say 🙂
For more information visit the official site, where you also find the link to download this app from the Windows Store. The website for this product is http://www.energy.ch/.
Kind regards,
Raphael Bösch
Lead Student Partner Fribourg
The App of the Week blog category is an initiative of your local Microsoft Student Partners in Switzerland. Feel free to contact us, send us your proposals for an App of the Week or drop some lines below if you want to share ideas, feedback or just want to comment.


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Following on from the post about the Model 4 FreHD installation, here are a few pictures showing the installation of a FreHD Hard Disk Emulator in my TRS-80 Model 4P.
The mounting chassis is the frame from a dead Miniscribe 8425 hard drive. The FreHD is mounted on a piece of plastic attached in the drive frame.
The FreHD is connected to the Model 4P expansion connector with a long 50 way ribbon cable. Installation required a lot more disassembly of the machine than for the Model 4. The ribbon cable routes from the expansion connector across the 4P motherboard and comes out at the front of the chassis (but inside the plastic case) before it can get into the drive bay.
An SD Card extender (available on eBay) was used to make the SD Card accessible outside the Model 4P case. In this installation the SD Card socket is accessible in the modem port bay at the back of the 4P.
FreHD in recycled Miniscribe Drive Chassis
4P front view replacing a 5.25" Floppy
4P rear view showing SD Card slot and expansion cable


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Local Amenities in Muskoka
To help you find our more about the area, we have included an easy to use directory of local amenities.
To begin your search, select an amenity on the left.
Ahimsa YogaAhimsa Yoga
Arrowhead Provincial ParkArrowhead Provincial ParkIce Skating, x-Country Skiing, Skate Skiing, Snow Shoeing
Bigwin Island GolfBigwin Island GolfGolf Club
Once billed as North America's largest and most luxurious summer resort, Bigwin Inn's history is inextricably entwined with the history of Bigwin Island itself.
Named for the noted Ojibway warrior and hunter, Chief Joseph Big Wind, the island attracted both native hunters and white traders back in the 19th century… both groups drawn by its rising cliffs, beautiful bays and golden sand beaches, located mid-channel in Lake of Bays.
The island's first European settlers appeared in the 1870′s. With no soil for farming and limited logging potential because of its rocky terrain, some settlers opened their homes to tourists. These first "wilderness hotels" soon turned into a burgeoning hotel and hospitality industry by the turn of the century heralding, and what soon would become, the glory days of Muskoka.
C.O. Shaw, a wealthy Huntsville tycoon purchased Bigwin Island, and set out to build the finest resort on the continent, realizing the steam boats that brought tourists to the area would continue to tempt vacationers in ever greater numbers.
In 1915 he hired designer John Wilson and began building on the natural curve of the south-east shore of the island. The Inn's design was a uniquely eclectic combination in which Wilson mixed elements of Classical, Mediterranean, Tudor and Victorian architecture.
Bigwin Inn opened its doors in June of 1920, the decade that "roared" in its prosperity. It quickly became the resort of choice for socialites and the upper class who congregated in the grand hall known as the Indian Head Room and the Rotunda with its huge stone fireplaces and large open verandahs. The temptations were all plainly evident – the fine dining and entertainment… the water sports and summer recreation… all with the rugged beauty of the Muskokas as a backdrop.
In 1922, Stanley Thompson carved out the first 9 holes of the original Bigwin Island Golf Course, with the back 9 following by 1930.
In the 30′s the unique octagonal Dining Room was joined by a second, and the Inn's Pavilion became a popular venue for performances of big bands including Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians.
In the 40′s, Bigwin Inn welcomed a retinue of stars and celebrities, from famous Hollywood couple Clark Gable and Carole Lombard to such illustrious writers as Ernest Hemingway and H.G. Wells. It was a favorite haunt of the Rockefellers, Princess Juliana of the Netherlands stayed for a visit, and Canadian Prime Ministers including John Diefenbaker often summered there.
The golden era for Bigwin Inn started to fade with C.O. Shaw's death in 1942. The Inn went through an ownership change, some cosmetic improvements were made, and then the property was sold again in 1948.
A succession of owners tried to revitalize the island by adding a 3,000 ft airstrip, housing the newly formed Lake of Bays Sailing Club and converting the East Lodge into a condominium, but economic conditions and changing vacation patterns conspired to doom these efforts. By 1970, the rest of the Inn was closed although the Tea House continued to operate as a privately run restaurant until 1976.
The property languished for a long time. In 1969, the East Lodge was converted to a small enclave of condominiums…
Fast forward to 1986. Enter a new development team that had recently acquired the land, and began to dream of creating an intimate island community with services and amenities for families who would share the dream of this Muskoka Paradise. This group was soon joined by Jack Wadsworth, an American, who had recently purchased Port Cunnington Lodge. Wadsworth's passion for golf spurred the group to resurrect the course on Bigwin. In 2008 Wadsworth and his company Eagle Landing became the sole investor and developer of Bigwin, setting a clear course and solid foundation for the future.
80 years after the Inn first opened, Bigwin's glory days are back again. Members and guests to the island can play on a sensational new golf course… savor a fine meal in the new restaurant-clubhouse housed in the inn's historic original dining room… and take advantage of a new opportunity to make Bigwin Island their summer home.
The glory days of Bigwin are back… and the future has never looked more exciting!
Canada Summit CentreCanada Summit Centre
Capitol TheatreCapitol Theatre
Deerhurst Lakeside GolfDeerhurst Lakeside Golf
Deerhurst ResortDeerhurst Resort
Embracing Peninsula Lake, Deerhurst Resort is your year-round retreat to Ontario's famous "cottage country" lifestyle in Muskoka, one of National Geograhic Traveler Magazine's "Best of the World 2012″ recommended places to visit. Find your ideal mix of modern accommodations, value packages, year-round activities and special events at this Muskoka resort, perfect for everything from family vacations or a weekend break to a interactive meetings with 45,000 sq. ft. of meetings space.
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It turned out that five different perspectives on RBI Baseball were not nearly enough. In a special bonus post, Kim Landrigan demonstrates the impact the game could have on you, even if you never picked up a controller.
Read all the essays in the series here
The Mysterious Allure of RBI Baseball
My third year of college I scrapped a plan to spend spring semester studying abroad and ended up living with four of my guy friends: Conor, Derek, Greg, and Richard. (My sister, a year behind me at UVA, also had an empty room but reasoned that living together would be bad for our relationship.) I saw a lot that semester – and not just because the adjoining door to Greg's room refused to fully close (before it became permanently stuck). While we already knew each other pretty well, having all gone to high school together and survived experiences such as AP European History, living together inevitably added a new layer to our friendships. I learned what DVDs would prompt the adjoining door to Greg's room to slowly swing open so he could watch too (Sex and the City); the culinary joys of Hamburger Helper; how to blithely ignore a growing mountain of dirty dishes even as the kitchen became impassable; where to walk on the lawn to avoid broken glass from bottles exploded with fireworks; and a deep appreciation for YouTube sensation "Money Funny" (coincidentally, also my breaking point, on its third repeat next door at 3AM). But it surprises me now, given how often it was played and how much I loved hanging out with those guys, that I never learned to play RBI baseball. I don't even remember ever wanting to watch it being played, much less to play myself.
The mysterious appeal of RBI baseball was always beyond me. The graphics are terrible, the game seems to move at a snail pace, and sure it was 2002 but there had to have been better options. The brief obsession with Super Nintendo's Mario Party the year before when we all lived in Preston Place was more comprehensible, Mario Party was fun. (I may just have betrayed that I myself have terrible taste in video games.) Yet it was—and is—RBI baseball that inspired the fiercest devotion and most intense emotion among my male friends. Therein lay its sole entertainment value for me: you've read about the whipping bets and I can exactly picture Danny's face when, in his own words, "I could look away from the screen and stare right at Conor's face, press A, and listen for the whistled strike call or missed swing." Risking a whipping was not something I was personally interested in but it was amusing to watch the aftermath of RBI baseball tournaments, even as my eyebrows rose in disbelief as they actually whipped each other.
Regardless of my inability to understand the obsession, RBI baseball was a constant in our lives, as was its attendant extreme reactions. I learned to sleep through the shouts of victory, cries of disbelief, and of course, the inevitable yelps of pain. Waking up to find a pie upside down on our living room floor and the game on pause was perfectly normal. The very mention now recalls good times at UVA and that house on Rugby Road. That's why, regardless of still wanting to roll my eyes slightly at its very mention, I manage to have an enduring fondness for RBI baseball.
But even to me, RBI baseball is more than just a set of fond memories. A few years after we graduated, Conor created a short video reenacting the end of Game 6 of the 1986 World Series with RBI baseball. Some of you may watch this video and think, "genius!" I wondered how long it took him to create. The video ended up garnering some attention, getting picked up by ESPN.com for instance, and landing Conor a job in film editing – so clearly fans of RBI baseball are not limited to my former roommates and our extended circle. This is one of my favorite stories of my friends' post-college successes (another being Greg's victory in the Jimmy Kimmel "Laziest Man Alive" contest) and I have told it often. On the one hand, it's nice to know some things don't change. But mostly, I am proud—and admittedly somewhat incredulous—that Conor managed to translate his enduring passion for RBI baseball into a great opportunity. This is the American Dream.
This is why, as I await the birth of my own son and wonder what new mysteries of the male mind I will have to endure, I know I will never discourage him from finding his own RBI baseball. Clearly from their essays, RBI taught my roommates new dimensions of friendship, determination, creativity, sportsmanship, and even offered rare insight into the human psyche. So while I may not understand this particular passion for some archaic Nintendo game or its future equivalent, who knows where it could lead? Just as long as no one asks me to watch them play.


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Our board certified OB/GYN has offered this therapy for over 10 years. Almost all of his patients are repeat clients and continue to refer their friends and family.
Over a decade ago, Dr. Morgan saw the needs of many young women who desired effective and permanent removal of hair. These patients expressed their frustration with the time and effort it takes for waxing, shaving and plucking.