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How much does a trip to Hawaii cost? This is one of the questions I get asked the most often. While for many people, Hawaii is the ultimate vacation destination, a lot of people don't even have a vague idea how much a Hawaiian vacation costs. Most conversations go something like this: "I know airfare is really expensive because it's so far away. And all of those fancy beach resorts can't be cheap right? And I've heard the food is really high. Tell me, how much does it cost anyways?"
Well that's a loaded question. There are so many factors that can determine the price of a trip to Hawaii least of which would be: what time of year are you going? Where are you flying from? What kind of place do you want to stay at? And are you willing to do less touristy things to save money?
As you can imagine, there's a pretty large spectrum of what a trip to Hawaii can cost, but here are some general guidelines of what you can expect plus what to budget when you're planning your trip.
Airfare: This is the big one. No matter how you break it down, just getting to Hawaii is usually the most expensive part. As a general ballpark figure, I always assume that a plane ticket to Hawaii will cost me around $1000. That's flying from the middle of the country (airfare from major Californian cities is often MUCH cheaper). Of course, if you're flexible with your travel dates and willing to stalk some of the sites that track promotions and deals then you may be able to get that down to $800-$900. And of course your route also determines the price. Flying through Honolulu (even if you're not staying on Oahu) will often get you a better deal than flying direct from the mainland to Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island. Also, routes that connect through LAX (as opposed to flying direct from Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, New York, or another Californian city like San Diego or San Francisco) are also often a lot cheaper. This is because you'll have to jump through a lot more hoops if flying through LAX (changing terminals, rechecking bags, etc.).
Rental Car: Rental car pricing in Hawaii can seem insane when you're first pricing it out but generally it's anywhere from $40-$80 a day depending on the type of car and how far out you book. Prices during the holiday season can skyrocket but if you're willing to dig around and use Priceline as well as discounts like AAA, AARP, and Costco, I've heard of people getting them for as cheap as $10-$20/day. This of course depends on the time of year and type of car. And don't wait too long to book or during high season you may find yourself with low to no availability.
Taxis and Public Transportation: If you're going to forgo renting a car and try to get around using cabs/Uber/buses (I'd only recommend trying this on Oahu) then you'll need to factor these costs in. I honestly would never go to Hawaii and not rent a car. If you're looking to go somewhere and never leave your resort, save your money and just go to Mexico.
Hidden Costs: Don't forget to add in the costs of checking bags, parking your car at the airport, or taking a cab to get to and from the airport at home.
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This is likely to be the biggest cost variable of your trip. In Hawaii, you can go cheap, middle of the road, or downright lavish. One of the cheaper options is usually to rent a condo through VRBO or find a smaller property to stay at. Hotels on Waikiki (Oahu) are some of the cheapest you'll find. If you're going with a bigger group, even another couple, renting a two-bedroom unit and splitting the cost will usually save a lot more than getting two one-bedroom units. Hawaii also has tons of "ohanas"-small apartments/guest cottages that sit on a larger property-that many locals will rent out for pretty reasonable prices, especially if you're willing to stay off of the beach. If you go this route, you should have plenty of options in the $100-$200/night range.
In the mid price range, ($200-$400/night) you'll be able to start finding rooms at a lot of nice beach resorts, especially chains (think Sheraton, Westin, Hyatt, Hilton, etc.). To find the best prices, you may have to scout around and look for specials or promotions. Also, if you're part of a loyalty rewards program for Starwood Resorts or Marriot, that may be a good option to pursue.
And you can go up, up, up from there. Hawaii has some of the best luxurious beach resorts in the world (Four Seasons, St. Regis, Ritz Carlton, Waldorf-Astoria) and you'll pay through the nose for them. These will usually fall into the $500-$800/night range and up.
Hidden Costs: Many resorts will include a daily resort fee ($25+ that covers things like Wi-Fi, etc.) and it's not uncommon for many of them to charge for parking. Many of the Waikiki properties charge up to $40/day for guests to park, which is why it can be a popular choice to forego a rental car if staying there. Also, if staying in a condo, don't forget to factor in the cleaning fee.
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Food and Drink
This is another category where you can spend as much or as little as you want. Most people make Wal-Mart, Target, Costco, or a grocery store their first stop to pick up some staples and even if you're not going to be cooking full meals, you may want to grab a case of water and snacks to have in your room or pack in your backpack for the day.
As a general rule of thumb, restaurants in resort areas will be pricier than elsewhere and they may not be the best quality for the money either. If you want to go out for a nice dinner, it's worth doing your research ahead of time to make sure you pick a good spot. If you're sticking to resort areas and not sharing meals, you can expect to pay $15-$20/person for breakfast, $15-$25/person for lunch, and $30-$50/person for dinner. If you're willing to veer off the beaten path and go to more "local" places, you can do MUCH better pricewise. And the nice thing about Hawaii is that there are sooooo many places to eat that you'll always be able to find something to suit your tastes and budget. While there's definitely plenty of high priced resort restaurants, that's definitely not all there is.
How much you spend on things to do in Hawaii is entirely up to you. It's possible to keep these costs at basically $0 or spend up to $1000/person. If you're a true beach bum, you won't find better free entertainment. The awesome thing about Hawaii is there's so much nature to explore. Every beach looks different and each island is so diverse that it's possible to spend at least an entire week on each island just driving around, hiking, and exploring.
When you start throwing in excursions is where it can start to add up. There's so much to do in Hawaii! Snorkeling tours, surf lessons, helicopter tours, luau…the list is endless! Pick and choose your favorites or go all out! Since there's so much competition for tourist dollars on the islands, they probably won't cost as much as you might think. Shop around to find the best prices and don't wait too long to book. Depending on length of trip and a bunch of other factors, plan to spend $50-$100/person for these types of activities, except helicopter tours. You'll pay more for those and don't EVER go with a cheap one!!
And then factor in shopping. You'll find it all in Hawaii from tacky souvenir shops to Billabong and Roxy to high-end designer resort wear. The sky's the limit. If you're looking for cheap souvenirs, check out ABC stores or Whaler's Village on Maui.
Now that you know the components that you'll need to factor in to your budget, here's a sample budget for a 7-day trip to Maui for two people. This is middle of the road. You could make it higher or lower, depending on which choices you make.
Like I said, this is a median representation of a Hawaii trip budget and depending on what you like to do and what's important to you, this could go way up or way down. Maybe you're a foodie and you're willing to up your food budget in exchange for cutting back on your accommodations or activity budget. You'll just have to play around with the numbers to see for yourself!
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5 things to know about Angels and Legion
Filed under: Spirit
Many who've come close to knowing me, know I have an affinity to the spiritual.
I have to admit when I first saw the trailers for the movie Legion I was a bit taken back.
I was dying to look back at my old studies of Angels and all that I remembered..
Then my brother emailed me concerning the trailer and the films implications.
And this is how it went..
(Q.) so who is Michael?
Michael is an ArcAngel.. higher in rank than other angels.. Known as the the Lord of The Way.
Michael.. was charged to be the sole ArcAngel given rank high enough to do battle with the legions and of Lucifer himself, who lost his name and was given satan as a remembrance of the fall…
And only the Christ and the Creator of all may ultimately
defeat satan's rulers, powers and principalities..
Also important to note.. that satan although removed from rank did not lose any of his stature in power or knowledge or beauty for that matter.. its written that he was as high ranked [being the holder of the light] as the Seriphim who are above the Cheribum who are above the ArcAngels..
*See "All The Angels In The Bible" by Herbert Lockyear…
*Also look at the Edgar Cayce readings regarding such..
(Q.) isn't Legion the another name for Satan?
Actually.. thats from a movie.. the actual account was taken from
scripture when a demon possessed individual was asked of the entity
to reveal itself… Legion is many, which is its true meaning..
Mark 5:9
Then He asked him, "What is your name?" And he answered, saying,
"My name is Legion; for we are many."
Obviously "many" had decided to attach themselves to this person.
When the fall occurred many fell also, or legions fell..
For the Sons of God looked upon the daughters of man and
saw that they were fair, and took them wives…
*See ancient texts from the Apocrypha
This was only part of the fall, but is most noted of the written texts..
The actual fall according to E.C. readings, Lucifer was pissed and jealous that man was higher than the angels and that he & angels were to serve man..
*Is it not written that ye are gods?
"Psalm 82:6
I said, "You are gods, And all of you are children of the Most High."
Who in turn, along-side served The Lord our Creator.
(Q.) Why are the Angels the bad guys and look like demons
Angels/demons may appear before humans in any form they choose to manifest.
And then, again, poetic license on the part of the creators of the film..
It would be best if I'd seen the film to speculate on it in its entirety.
But to return to the question.. demons are what happens to lower angels who aligned with satan and decided to serve him. More than likely after the fall the wrath of tyranny began so they are held there.
(Q.) Is Michael the Fallen Angel?
No Michael is most certainly not the fallen or among them..
(Q.) His entrance sure does look like he is. And if he is, then humanity's only champion is Lucifer?
Again poetic license on the part of the creators of this film.
(Q.)If God has sent them to destroy humanity, then isn't it that humanity is the bad guy?
# 2 Kings 19:35
[ Sennacherib's Defeat and Death ] And it came to pass on a certain night that the angel of the LORD went out, and killed in the camp of the Assyrians one hundred and eighty-five thousand; and when people arose early in the morning, there were the corpses—all dead.
There is no writing anywhere that suggests that The Lord was sending angels to destroy man. But it would be an extremely easy defeat. Nor would it seem correct that He would send demons. Which obviously brings the confusion you mention.
Even in the last, the book of revelation, there is an extreme
mis-interpretation of whats being given.
The revelation was not prophecy of the end of days, but a map of sequential visualized events that occur in the spiritual centers of the body while one ascends through in meditation to get to the holy of holies and return to The Creator.
As to the bad guy, There is only One Creator who created all.. And everything is part of the Creator.
If we continue to deny our birthright, it is the same as aligning with
rebellion and the prince of this world. So the lessons continue until we get it right.
The unborn baby being the only hope for humanity reminds me of the
Seventh Sign with Demi Moore.
I agree they blatantly stole that metaphor from that particular movie.
These movies are meant to subvert God and instill in the audience a sense of dislike of God rather than step back and see that it is we who have fallen from His grace.
I've no doubt there is an alternative motive driving these types of
movies beyond mere entertainment.
I will see it as research into Hollywood's next attempt at culling the
masses into group think.
I personally believe it goes beyond Hollywood's pathetic think-tank.
I'm no theologian by any means, but I know that movies are used to
"teach us" what to think.
I've wanted to consider myself a theologian, but prefer to believe in the experience of application, rather than the study of theory speculation & application.
Better to know because you experienced it, than to say you know because you read/watched/heard it.
Care to chime in? Would love your take on the matter.
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One postdoctoral position in the field of Single molecule research (Ribosomal Translation)
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The project focuses on single molecule motor protein studies with high-resolution optical-force-spectroscopy laser tweezers (in collaboration with FZ Jülich, GER). The molecular motor of interest is the ribosome. We follow synthesis by single ribosomes in real-time and are interested in its interaction with small molecules and protein folding at single molecule level. Our work published in PNAS in May 2017 serves as a starting point. Wruck, F., Katranidis, A., Nierhaus, K.H., Büldt, G., Hegner, M. (2017) Translation and folding of single proteins in real-time Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 114 (22) E4399-E4407; doi:10.1073/pnas.1617873114 (see publications for download)
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A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the School of Physics / Centre for Research on Adaptive Nanostructures and Nanodevices (CRANN).
The interdisciplinary project is funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI, initially for two years). Appointment on salary SFI range will be made commensurate with qualification and experience.
Trinity College Dublin - Located in a beautiful campus in the heart of Dublin's city centre, Trinity is Ireland's highest ranked university and one of the world's top 100. It is home to 17,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across all the major disciplines in the arts and humanities, and in business, law, engineering, science, and health sciences. www.tcd.ie
The candidate must have a PhD in Biology or Physics possibly with preference in Biophysics applications of single molecule techniques. He/she is expected to be highly motivated, focused - with attention to detail, independent, a 'team player' and have a strong background in interdisciplinary biophysical experimental techniques. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and carrying out the experiments and for analysing the data. It is expected that he/she will acquire an in-depth knowledge of the background literature, contribute to the interpretation of the biophysical experiments on the basis of detailed analysis, and integrate the results with those of ongoing molecular biology and biochemistry experiments in the field. Knowledge in molecular-biological preparation of molecules, surface functionalization techniques and optics of laser tweezers is advantageous. Excellent verbal, written (publication (-s) in the field of single molecule research is a big plus), and listening skills including demonstrated ability to work well with other people as part of a scientific collaboration and excellent organisational and administrative skills are required.
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Marriott Signs Deal with Netflix to Bring Service to All US Hotels
Now you can continue your binge watching while traveling: Marriott launched a partnership with Netflix that allows guests to stream the service on the hotel's Internet-connected TVs.
Already piloting at a few locations, including San Jose and New York East Side, Marriott expects all 300 US locations by 2016.
Marriott is currently the only hotel chain to offer Netflix, though this is slated to become much more common in the near future. "We fully expect this to be standard in the hotel industry very soon, and we wanted to be ahead of the curve," says Michael Dail, VP for global brand marketing for Marriott Hotels at Marriott International.
One thing: you already have to be a Netflix subscriber to use the service, though you can start a free 30-day trial during your stay.
- Netflix, Now Available at a Marriott Near You | Fast Company


text: We are called to Love God, Love Others and Live Sent! At Rock Bridge we know that students' faith will grow when they get involved serving in the church and the community. We give students the opportunity to discover and use their gifts and be an active participant in God's mission in this world. RBSM has many ways for students to serve according to their gifts and passions such as drama, band, tech, missions, prayer, host team, and children's ministry. We also encourage students to participate in local mission projects throughout the year and week-long mission trips during the summer. Opportunities to serve vary by campus. Talk to a leader about how you can get involved.


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DINOSAUR (Buy CDs by this artist)
Dinosaur (Homestead) 1985 (Jagjaguwar) [LP] 2011
You're Living All Over Me (SST) 1987 (Jagjaguwar) [LP] 2011
Bug (SST) 1988 (Jagjaguwar) [LP] 2011
Just Like Heaven EP (SST) 1989
The Wagon EP (UK Blanco y Negro) 1991
Fossils (SST) 1991
Green Mind (Blanco y Negro / Sire / Warner Bros.) 1991 (Rhino) 2006
Whatever's Cool With Me (Blanco y Negro / Sire / Warner Bros.) 1991
Where You Been (Blanco y Negro / Sire / Warner Bros.) 1993 (Rhino) 2006
Without a Sound (Blanco y Negro / Sire / Warner Bros.) 1994
Hand It Over (Reprise) 1997
In Session (BBC / Varèse Saraband / Fuel 2000) 1999
Ear Bleeding Country: The Best of Dinosaur Jr (Warner Archives / Rhino) 2001
Martin + Me (Baked Goods / Reprise) 1996
Live at CBGB's: The First Acoustic Show (Rhino) 2006
More Light (Artemis) 2000
Supermax (Instant Mayhem) 1996
Gas Food Lodging (Mute) 1992
One of the great diplomatic challenges facing underground rockers in the mid-'80s was how to repeal the punk era's edict against guitar heroics (which actually did nothing to undercut the instrument's hegemony, except to shelve it for a brief synth-pop sabbatical) without raising suspicions of cultural revisionism or unseemly nostalgia. In a gambit that proved useful for other iconoclast conundrums of burning desire for things deemed uncool (like major-label funding or vast commercial success), Amherst, Massachusetts, guitarist and singer J (Joseph) Mascis hit upon a solution. (In the shadow of Sonic Youth, who themselves were wrapped in a curtain of radical anti-rock experimentalism, he wasn't the only or even the first one. But he did become the famous and influential archetype that explained, if not excused, all the subsequent claimants.) Mascis, a genuine introvert and slacker at heart, simply turned the toddler's I-didn't-do-it denial into an indolent I-didn't-know-I-was-doin'-nothin' shrug, sending up woolly clouds of stun volume and careless distortion that couldn't possibly indicate any personal effort or conscious responsibility. That he's neither a traditional nor a good lead guitarist (he's actually a hopeless Neil Young wanna- be) and that he can't sing for shit above an enervated mumble/whine backs up the implicit contention of amateurism run amok. That he's kept his process slow and steady, helps out cool bands and is capable of sputtering out a monumental pop song now and then has sustained Mascis as a primo indie-rock god, a prominent lead guitarist in a genre that doesn't generally need or tolerate such overt wankery.
These masters of high-decibel manipulation at one time had difficulty playing more than a single gig per club because of their ear-damaging attack. Prior to forming Dinosaur, J Mascis (originally a drummer) and bassist Lou Barlow played together in Deep Wound (featured on the 1984 Conflict compilation Bands That Could Be God); Mascis switched to guitar and recruited drummer Murph (Patrick Murphy), formerly of All White Jury, to form a new group.
Dinosaur finds the trio sounding like ten different bands on as many songs. Mascis, also the primary singer and songwriter, employs an array of electronic devices to squeeze a myriad of variations from harmonic structures, utilizing a variety of tones from loud to louder to loudest. Meat Puppets, Neil Young and Sonic Youth comparisons are inevitable, but Dinosaur's raucous individuality is beyond dispute. After legal threats from the West Coast summer-of-love vets calling themselves the Dinosaurs, Dinosaur politely became Dinosaur Jr.
The band further reduced its already minimal pop factor on the deafening You're Living All Over Me, which was briefly issued under the original name and then given its Jr for full-scale release. A brilliant, brutal hailstorm of hyper-distorted riffs and pulverizing basslines, it's harder, louder and meaner than nine out of ten heavy metal albums. The multi-sectioned songs change direction so frequently that it's hard to tell them apart, as the power-trio assault is modulated by graceful, looming melodies that rise like mist out of the pedal-mess. The monolithic album is marred only by Barlow's self- indulgent "Poledo." (The CD adds a tone-deaf B-side rendition of Peter Frampton's "Show Me the Way," proof that any cultural atrocity is admissible so long as it's accorded full disrespect.)
Bug was preceded by "Freak Scene," one of J's greatest pop songs and an enduring indie single the band's bruising delivery of such an accessible melody is half of its enormous appeal. Largely a continuation and expansion upon Living, Bug wanders into folkier pastures with the lilting "Pond Song" and experiments with primal scream on the electric axe-murder of "Don't," a lease-breaker if ever there was one. The album was followed by yet another ironic single, this time a cover of the Cure's "Just Like Heaven" (which fits Dinosaur Jr's style perfectly) and two rough B-sides.
Barlow left to concentrate on Sebadoh, and Dinosaur Jr increasingly became the J Mascis Experience. An attempt at an indie-rock supergroup pairing J and Murph with Don Fleming and Jay Spiegel fell apart almost as soon as it was announced (although the ex-B.A.L.L.istics did play on "The Wagon"), and Mascis distracted himself for months with the Velvet Monkeys and Gobblehoof (on whose debut EP he played drums). SST gathered up its Dinosaur Jr A- and B-sides and issued the eight-song Fossils, which is actually a useful compendium of the early years' most colorful souvenirs: "Freak Scene," "Show Me the Way," a cover of the Cure's "Just Like Heaven," Living's "Little Fury Things."
When Mascis returned nearly three years later, he was signed to a major label and, like Evan Dando, recording essentially as a solo artist but using a group name. The clear-sounding Green Mind has a surprising measure of propulsive energy and acoustic-guitar diversity (which underscores the Neil Young resemblance), and sets Dinosaur Jr tradition by kicking off with a great single, "The Wagon," the inevitable follow-up to "Freak Scene." The pickings after that, however, are slim. "Water" and "Green Mind" are the only genuinely memorable items in a lackluster bunch; Mascis seems to have expended all his creative energy in learning the syncopated beat of "Muck" and inflating the leaky atmospheric tire that supports "Thumb," which parts previously uncharted waters in the realm of hypnoriff (live dates in early '91 deputised Screaming Trees bassist Van Conner to stunning effect). More than a lazy sound, Green Mind is the sound of laziness.
Accurately billed as "one new single and 7 B sides," Whatever's Cool With Me again starts out fine, with the engaging titular ode to apathy, sung in a just-woke-up croak at a relatively rousing tempo. With one exception, the rest is expendable sliding right on through to awful. Long concert versions of "Thumb" and the older "Keep the Glove" are sloppy and boring; the non-LP studio tracks all cut strictly solo, four of them previously used on the British 12-inch of "The Wagon" slapdash and sung in various states of tuneless disrepair. Only the brisk and tight "Not You Again," in which Mascis marvels woefully at "the mess I made again...how do I do it?," displays the kind of small effort it takes to elevate slack rubbish into slacker art.
The same minimal exertion describes Mascis' 15 minutes' worth of generic contributions to the score of Gas Food Lodging: short, pleasant, simple and restrained song- sketch exercises on acoustic and electric guitar, piano, bass and drums. The rest of the album (co-credited to Barry Adamson, but featuring tracks by Victoria Williams, Nick Cave, Renegade Soundwave and the Velvet Monkeys) is far more accomplished.
Whether Mascis' resumption of the recording process as a collective band effort (with bassist Mike Johnson and Murph) explains the great leap forward of Where You Been or is merely coincidental with a sudden upturn in his creative ambition, the bottom line is that it's the first Dinosaur Jr album that doesn't hinge on sensory overload as its primary selling point. Initiative elevates and articulates material that, in the past, might have been left to moulder under a burial pyre of thoughtless distortion. There's still plenty of fuzzed-out squalling, but that's only one facet of a more rounded effort. The ten- track campaign is characterized by concerted craft, solid songwriting (the standouts are "Start Choppin," "On the Way" and "Get Me," none of them in the pole position) and credible (if creaky) singing. A winsome falsetto, string quartet, piano and tympani increases the Neil Young resemblance of "Not the Same"; the vocal arrangement, acoustic picking and organ bed of "Goin' Home" and the violins on "What Else Is New" are all useful innovative touches. Although Dinosaur Jr remains an odd diversion demanding tolerance and indulgence, Where You Been extends itself as Mascis never before has.
And may never again. Without a Sound, recorded as a duo with Johnson, demonstrates that making peace with old bugbears like accurate singing and considered instrumental complexity is no substitute for inspiration, which seems to have gone missing. Imperceptibly easing off the accelerator, Mascis allows the creative tension to go slack, allowing nearly good songs to pass by like gray- suited paraders with hangovers. The sheepish recriminations of "Yeah Right" (with Thalia Zedek of Come singing along) head past repetition to the ledge of self-parody. Acoustic- based arrangements frame "Outta Hand" and "Seemed Like the Thing to Do" to good effect, but only the latter, a simple refrain repeated endlessly, manages to scratch an irritatingly gentle message into the mental bark. "I feel the pain of everyone / Later I feel nothing," Mascis sings in the leadoff "Feel the Pain" (which has half a hook leading into the chorus and nothing else to recommend it). Point taken. Having completely mastered the art of surging guitar-powered backdrops for his twinned lazy/high vocals, Mascis makes a consistently friendly noise whose pleasing effect doesn't last as long as the album. No gain, no pain.
Considering that Mascis is unlikely to ever be mistaken for a singer, it's worrisome to hear what a crummy guitarist he is. Recorded on a '95 solo acoustic tour, Martin + Me runs through a dubious assortment of Dinosaur Jr oldies ("Get Me" and "Not You Again," but also "Thumb," "Goin' Home," "Drawerings" and other minor album cuts) and a quartet of diverse covers (songs by the Smiths, Wipers, Carly Simon amd Lynyrd Skynyrd) with the nimble fingers of a frostbite victim. Strumming badly with a wavering sense of rhythm, picking fills like a three- lesson amateur who forgot to practice, and generally showing less than no care or concern, Mascis could just as well be any no-talent singing these songs but he's not. There's a lesson about fame and flimsiness in here someplace but it would be too much work to try and think what it might be.
Swish is Murph's trio with singer/bassist Lori Martin and guitarist Joe Boyle. Led by Martin's flexible voice and personal, provocative songs, Supermax (produced and released by Don Fleming) is a strong, tuneful and diverse seven-song debut, in line with various Northeastern bands other than Murph's alma pater.[Ira Robbins / Richard Gehr / Jem Aswad]
See also Buffalo Tom, GobbleHoof, Mike Johnson, Sebadoh, Sonic Youth, Velvet Monkeys, Witch
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Christian Marclay: Festival features multiple daily performances of Marclay's musical scores by individual musicians and ensembles. A veritable "Who's Who" of downtown and avant-garde musicians, these performers will interpret more than a dozen of Marclay's graphic scores.
Please visit the exhibition website for more information about Marclay's scores, along with performers' biographies.
This event is free with museum admission; no special tickets or reservations are required.
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Jerusalem (Apr. 5)
A joint conference of Jewish and Arab railway workers took place at Haifa for the purpose of discussing the question of amalgamation. A committee was appointed to take further steps in the matter.
The trade journal of the Jewish railway workers, "The Locomotive" will from now on appear also in Arabic.
The decision of this conference create a new labor situation in Palestine. Up till now the trade union movement was almost exclusively participated in by the Jewish workers, It is now, however, beginning to spread among the Arabs, who are showing a willingness to co-operate with the Jewish workers.


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Friday, July 31, 2009
'They killed Cornbread!'
By 1976, Fishburne had grown up enough to be cast as a soldier in Francis Ford Coppola's Vietnam epic "Apocalypse Now."
(This one's for you, bklyn6.)
4 comments:
- bklyn6 said...
"They killed Cornbread!" That's about all I know about the movie.
But, wow. All those familiar faces! Rosalind Cash, Bernie Casey, Antonio Fargas, Madge Sinclair, Moses Gunn...and that was just in ten minutes! :-)
And I haven't seen Tyree (sp?) Turner (kid wearing #16 jersey)in ages.
Thanks for posting!
- July 31, 2009 at 8:28 PM
- Undercover Black Man said...
^ You're welcome, bklyn6.
You know who doesn't get enough dap? Antonio Fargas. A skilled actor, and always poppin' on screen. How about that look he gives when he walks away from the shooting?
- July 31, 2009 at 8:36 PM
- Dollar Bill said...
And a killer title cut on the soundtrack.
Movie feels like a after school special though.
- August 1, 2009 at 10:34 AM
- bklyn6 said...
You know who doesn't get enough dap? Antonio Fargas.
One thing I really liked about "Everybody Hates Chris" was that familiar/character actors always had a supporting role. Antonio Fargas played Chris's boss Doc on the show. :-)
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If we are talking in literal sense, I only wear pants. My thighs are too big and they touch more than I would like. I don't like the way my legs look. I feel like the look like an upside down Y. Plus I lack hips. If I did I could even dream about one day having the Thigh gap.
I feel that there is a lot of media and people around me who makes me feel like that looking like me isn't good enough. Yeah people shout out be yourself! Love your body! God made you this way. Of course you are beautiful! And people doing that. Feeling good about themselves. Confidence radiating from them but that doesn't make me feel any better about myself. I see myself and I just imperfection after imperfection. I don't understand why anyone would want to date me or even look at me. I'm a moron. I'm ugly. I'm fat. The worst part of it all is that I know better than to to go anorexic or bulimic and I know that I don't look like that and I know that people don't view me like that but I FEEL IT. I've to a counselor and I ace it every time because I know shouldn't feel this way but I do and I can't seem to escape it.
Do you know what subjective beauty is?
No, I'm afraid not. Explain it too me please.
Well, if ever there is a desire to be beautiful, it would important to know what beauty is, and in this case specifically, what human beauty is. It would be nice if there were this objectively observable reality that we could call human beauty, the same way that we could objectively observe a phenomenon such as the speed of light. But unfortunately for us, we instead have this ambiguous idea called beauty, and the societies within which we live attempt to define this idea through celebrities and the media. The closest we could come to actually observing any kind of objective beauty, would be in finding commonalities in the concept shared by all or most of the societies on earth. If we call objective beauty those attributes which are considered beautiful by most of the societies on earth, then I think it would be safe to say that cuteness, especially that of kittens and puppies, is one form of objective beauty.
Now that doesn't help us humans to be beautiful, so we're stuck in something of a rut. But! we know that in most societies there is a general idea that having a healthy and fit body is attractive—beautiful. But this is where most of the commonalities stop.
All people will have an idea of human beauty that, alongside the biological instincts, is most often derived from what they've been presented with in the media. And even so, there'll be small differences in opinion as to what they think is attractive. Ultimately, it boils down to the fact that every Individual on the planet will have their own idea of what human beauty is, and it will most often be based on both the biological instincts within us, and the media conditioning of societies which attempts to impose a uniform ideal of human beauty on its people.
So! We finally come to the last part. Human beauty is defined be each and every one of us individually. And for you personally, the only thing you need to do if you want to be beautiful is to ask yourself, "who do I want to be beautiful for?" If the answer is for yourself, then just change your idea of beauty to match what you already are. If it's someone else, then you change yourself to attempt to best match their idea of beauty. If it's a group of people, then don't try. It is impossible to be all the different types of beautiful that everybody has defined for themselves. In a cliché, "you can't please everybody."
And that, lizbell888, is subjective beauty.
Personally, I find beauty to be the most superficial thing out there because that's all it is, It's how one looks. If you value yourself or another person based on what you/he/she looks like, you've just insulted them or yourself with one of the greatest insults the human brain can contrive.
Yes, but these are fat jeans. If I can try to give the impression that I'm underweight, I should be able to show fake pudge as well.
Please find my stupidity cute. :)
I think I look better with pants. I'm too embarrassed of my legs. They have childhood scars or dark spots, so wearing skirts without stockings or leggings are not flattering.
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I think Shy is right about the wellbutrin. I believe that it does help you lose weight. Hopefully the weight gain from the other will go away with time. As a lot of side effects do. Another mood stabelizer you could ask about is abilify. My sister started it and lost 8 pounds in one week. I have to see how she is doing now. But she was also on lyrica, which is bad for weight gain, she went off of it when she started the abilify.
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Polls in South Carolina opened Saturday at 7 a.m. with many areas seeing rain coming down. In the northern reaches of the state up to three inches of snow was forecast, which threatened to slow the region to a crawl. A poll manager in Mount Pleasant said it would be difficult to predict what the inclement weather would do to voter turnout.
"My friends, these are challenging times," John McCain told supporters Friday while aboard a World War II aircraft carrier in Charleston's harbor. He was referring to the slumping economy, but he could have been talking about the intensity and the expense of the neck-and-neck fight for the GOP nomination.
To the East, Republicans battled for delegates in South Carolina, home of 6.6 percent unemployment in December after the largest one-month increase in nearly 20 years. Political viability was at stake for McCain, Mike Huckabee and Fred Thompson; Mitt Romney, meanwhile, lowered expectations for his prospects in the Palmetto State by moving on to Nevada.
To the West, candidates of both parties braced for caucuses in Nevada that for Democrats have been mired in legal disputes and exchanges about race. The uncertainty stemmed in large part from earlier-than-usual voting in the nation's fastest-growing state.
Hillary Rodham Clinton and John Edwards ganged up on Barack Obama in the final days, mocking his evocation of Ronald Reagan in an effort to offset Obama's endorsement by the powerful Culinary Workers Union. Obama was thought to benefit from special caucus rules that Clinton supporters tried but failed to overturn in federal court.
Altogether, the contests would determine a hefty delegate haul 25 Democratic, 58 Republican and kick off a sprint through the South to Florida.
Before then, South Carolina Democrats the majority of whom are black will chose a nominee on Jan. 29.
For both parties, Florida's voters go to the polls on Jan. 29. Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has focused virtually all of his efforts on the state.
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"We're going to have to play strong inside and rebound, but when we get the ball, we have to go," senior Josh James said. "We have to be a run 'n gun team because if we slow down against bigger teams, it's going to give them an advantage."
Against the methodical Rams, Stepinac couldn't speed up, but its backcourt depth and overall quickness proved stifling.
The Crusaders forced 21 turnovers and limited Fordham Prep in a 46-26 win.
James, the Monmouth-bound guard, led the way with 18 points. Junior newcomer Walter King added 12 and Murray – the de facto center – chipped in six points, eight rebounds, three blocks and three steals.
Stepinac had 12 steals total and limited the Rams to just two points in the first quarter, two factors which helped negate their 11 offensive rebounds.
"We are small. They killed us on the boards," Crusaders coach Tim Philip said.
"But, defensively, we're scrappy enough to force them to play faster and turn the ball over."
Stepinac improved to 3-0 after an 0-3 start last season. Although the competition hasn't matched that of last season, the Crusaders are pleased. King and fellow junior Boz Bernstein have both started strong, filling the void left by graduation and the absence of returning guard Naim Thomas, who is out with a stress fracture in his ankle.
With league rivals like Cardinal Hayes, Mount St. Michael and Iona Prep ahead, Stepinac understands the importance of building confidence.
"It should be always a building process for us and we need to continue to strive forward," Murray said. "As the season goes on, it's going to get harder and harder. Even though we're small, we're going to have to play hard to win."
Against Fordham, that meant chasing a ball-control offense around for much of the shot clock.
Fordham guards Patrick Quirke (Buchanan) and Connor Murphy (Hartsdale) kept Stepinac busy until fouling out in the fourth quarter.
Murphy, a senior, led Fordham with just six points. The Rams never managed double digits in a quarter and were whistled for 25 fouls.
After last season's start at eventual Archdiocesan champ St. Ray's sparked an inconsistent season, Stepinac won't complain.
"It's a confidence booster starting off the year 3-0," James said. "Last year we were 0-3. This year we're 3-0 and we just want to keep it going."
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Back at CES, Samsung introduced a new chip called the Exynos 5 Octa which promised to bring better performance and help on power consumption, which in turn means a battery lasting longer. This is mainly aimed at tablets which are expected to run for hours on end yet people want to use them for all sorts of heavy tasks like watching movies and playing 3D games. The Exynos 5 Octa uses the concept of Big.Little computing, which is the idea that the main processor is actually two separate sets of cores, with a total of height cores. In the case of this particular system, four of which make the Cortex A15 and is the 'big' part, the other being the Cortex A7, or the 'little' part.
This ARM chip is fairly ingenious because with the right software, a tablet could switch which cores it would use based on the performance that it needs. If the user is doing a resource intensive task such as playing a demanding video game, the big cores would be used. If you simply browse the web then you do not need as much power, and then the little cores would be used. This is a great way to save on battery power yet still have the ability to provide enough performance for the most demanding tasks.
Now Samsung has built a reference tablet that uses this new chip and is showing it up at the Mobile World Congress. Engadget has a video which illustrates how the two sets of cores work in real life situations. This technology has been researched for around two years now and is only recently being put into actual hardware. Soon, all tablets may start moving to this model.


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Having a greater understanding of the Tracks will enable you to achieve better results.Please read parts 1-6.
Allow 25/30 minutes for your tracks. I am often asked when is the best time to listen?
No particular time is best as long as you get into the habit of listening.
Each track starts with a countdown from 5 down to 1 to prepare you to gently close your eyes and ends with a count up from 1 up to 5.
The less you try the more effective the process will be, just think of it as a relaxing catnap with a purpose. This is exactly what I tell my clients in 121 sessions. Words are only 30% of any routine the voice is much more important and counts for 70%.
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This is a test for access to the sub conscious mind by way of hand levitation. There is no logical reason why one hand should feel heavier than the other and the other lighter. If you hand floats it means that the suggestions for programming will reach the sub conscious. If you hand does not float immediately there is no need to worry as sometimes it takes practise to be able to relax. No other download on the market tests for this. They basically rely on lightweight suggestions for relaxation and music.
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More movies like "American Sniper" should be made to help bridge the gap between civilians and veterans. It is nearly impossible for the average civilian to imagine or understand what life in a war zone is like for our veterans. There is an old saying, "A Picture Speaks A Thousand Words". Moving pictures such as movies, along with their dialog, have an impressing and compelling ability to help people understand feelings and complex situations.
With more movies like "American Sniper" being directed and produced, the gap between veterans and civilians could be slowly eroded. These war movies show civilians what the military life is like. Civilians don't normally get to see how war, or even military life in general, affects veterans. By seeing more movies like "American Sniper," more civilians could see what the life of a veteran is really like.
We don't go to movies anymore because there isn't anything good out there to see. We only go see movies with Dinesh D'Souza puts something out, or Ann Rand has another movie released. American Sniper was a good movie because it drew in people who don't like going to see the typical movie. That is a good start and there should be more movies like it.
Movies like this are simply for entertainment purposes and do not show the reality of what happens, especially when the entire story is fictional to begin with.
Documentaries are a better means of reaching the objective of bridging this gap between veterans and civilians, but there will always be a gap because civilians will never understand the realities of war unless they are directly part of it. Being in America, a secluded nation from the wars of the world, our civilians are not directly impacted by the wars.
Civilians would understand war if, for example, the US went to war with Canada and the majority of the conflict was fought on US soil.
As a veteran movies like American Sniper should only be made to tell extraordinary stories of valor and grit. If we get watered down by these types of movies it will take away from what movies like this are trying to show. Also as a military member you shouldn't be serving our country in hopes of gaining fame and adoration. The service is for a cause that is greater than ones self.


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The Exorcist
by Geoff on Oct.29, 2010, under Daily Review
Tubular Bells. That's what this one is all about. Many films have catchy theme tunes, but this one is about as haunting as it gets. Mike Oldfield's perfectly crafted score echoes through the film as we witness the possession of a young girl by an obscene spirit. The mother is at the end of her tether as any parent would be in this situation. The score is not only the sound of the movie, but the theme of their lives, we see a breakup of a household, a cry of help to medical science and finally religion, which seems to run the course of the film. But is it religion that saves Regan and takes the spirit or pure dedication on behalf of a guilt ridden man?
Let me break down the plot. A young girl, Regan (Linda Blair) becomes antisocial to the point of her actress mother Christine (Ellen Burstyn) having to seek medical help. Agitating the problem, uncovers a deeper problem, possession by the devil. Meanwhile, a local priest Father Karras (Jason Miller) is at conflict over his demented mother, haunted by the loss and the incarceration which leads to her death. His Father questions his son's choice of career, hinting with a better vocation, his mother wouldn't be in this situation. An instant question of faith. Karras is asked into the lives of Christine to help with Regan. I should have also mentioned the devil hunter, Father Merrin (Max Von Sydow), a priest dedicated to the art of exorcism.
The film is beautifully shot, very sterile and documentary for the most part with a cold wintry feel, low on colour, which allows the actors to truly take centre stage. This film is about people, interaction, emotion and loss. Christine is a single parent, wealthy, but lonely with only her daughter, Regan as any form of real company. Regan is without father desperate for attention. Father Karras is battling with his faith over the loss of his mother. He's determined he's made the correct vocation although still blames himself for his family's hardship. The relationship between Karras and Christine is reflective in sex, wealth but reversal in the mother sibling role. It's this connection which gives us the final conclusion, making a choice for a mother.
Dick Smith creates amazing effects here. A veteran in the art and here does a sterling job. I love Regan's neck swelling up, but the full possessed Regan is very hard to beat. As far as scares goes, this one allows a slow build up through it's clinical style to allow a sudden killer shock. Christine walking along the corridor towards Regan's room is one of the first big hitting moments, opening the door to see the bed bouncing all over the place.
It's been said that Director William Friedkin and writer William Peter Blatty had a difference of interests and artistic differences with the finished result of this film but it's hard to fault and seems about as perfect a movie as could have been made. This is a big film, clever, deep, questioning and thinking at all times. It's a great film with a very difficult subject matter; child possessions are always tricky through walking the balance of decency and believability. This was back in '73 and as terrifying today as it was back then. Many have tried to recreate and nearly all fail. This is the original possession masterpiece.


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I completely forgot about this thread. Anyone got any interesting stories/cool pics?
There must be giant spiders somewhere, on some unchartered island.... Or underground.
Originally posted by Krono
Thank you for your replies. I think scientist have already de-bunked this. They state that spider can't become giants (when I mean giants I don't mean 100ft tall!) due to the low oxygen levels in the air. They said if they were big, they wouldn't be able to breath in enough oxygen to survive.
So I thought to myself...how do giraffes, elephants, crocodiles, humans, well large animals breath? how are we able to breath if the oxygen levels are low?


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Austria give witness of his art. Reflections of his life, art and his
influences on violin playing of the 20th century are the round-up of
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Vedic Interpretation of earthquakeApril 27, 2015 Health Care Comments Off
The current earthquake incidence can be interpreted on many levels.
As per Deepak Chopra, there are seven types of people with different consciousness levels.
The first level is people with Fight and Flight response, who either fight or flight an adversity. Second level is people with reactive response, who are fault finders when an adversity comes.
Third, fourth and fifth levels are people with restful alertness, intuitive, and creative responses respectively. These people treat every adversity as an opportunity to do something different and work in the interest of the community.
Finally sixth and seventh levels are the people with visionary and sacred responses. These people are people with wisdom who understand consciousness and treat the microcosm within the body and the macrocosm of the nature as one.
People who share the fight, flight or reactive response, they would interpret it as if the God is punishing us for our sins.
Those who are in the restful alertness, intuitive or creative response, would think of earthquake as a creative opportunity to create a globalization-based new humanity on the culture or compassion instead of exploitation. Finally those who are with visionary or sacred response might see a link between the turbulence in collective consciousness of the people and the turbulence in nature.
Many theorists propose that the earth is a living biological organism. This is known as GAIA hypothesis. We and other biological organisms are just patterns of behavior in this living biological organism that we call Mother Earth. When we are agitated and turbulent our extended body or Mother Earth reflect that turbulence. In other words, the turbulence in nature and the turbulence in human beings co-arise inter-dependently.
We all know that during full moon, the mind is more agitated than during the new moon. The high tides in the ocean influence the high tides (vata function) in the human body and the human mind.
Many intellectuals have suggested that turbulence in nature can be managed by collective meditation (more than 1% of the population together at the same time) or through rituals by introducing intentions in the field of pure potentiality. This uses the principles of dharna, Dhyana, and samadhi of Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. This was the original purpose of yagnas which unfortunately today have become as empty rituals as they are not based on basic methodology of true consciousness.
Earthquake can be considered as a localized pralay involving the element of earth. The classic pralay will involve all five elements. If an earthquake like instance occurs affecting the whole earth, it will be the pralay mentioned in Purans.


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During PM magazine, tunnel is found on CompajAt least 300 inmates would use the tunnel to escape this weekend.
A tunnel over 2 meters high was found in the cell 8, from wing 1 pavilion 3 the Penitentiary Anísio Jobim (Compaj) closed system, during a preventive magazine on the morning of Thursday (28) by the State Department of Penitentiary Administration (SEAP). According to information from the Department of Penitentiary Intelligence (dipen), the detainees were intended to facilitate the escape of more than 300 people during the weekend.
The action was supported by the police command Specialized (CPE). Total, an effective 160 people, between the SEAP servers, military police and correctional officers in Umanizzare Prison Management participated in the magazine.
The Secretary of State for Prison Administration, Pedro Florencio, explained that the Dipen received information of a possible tunnel in Compaj and that the attitude of the internal wing 1 pavilion 3, raised suspicions that the tunnel was in one of the cells. "Earlier in the week the Umanizzare attempted to perform a thorough search in the pavilion 3 and internal created difficulties for the workers to enter, which gave us direction to search for the tunnel and with the help of military police was found in the last cell of the pavilion ".
Pedro Florencio also pointed out that in the pavilion where it was found the tunnel live 329 of 1.268 internal Compaj. Detainees who lived in the area where the tunnel was found were housed in other unit spaces. "We had information that the flight would take place this weekend, so we act fast. It was a whole work of SEAP which has sought to improve the prison system ".
According to the secretary of the SEAP, the site had not yet been used for lack of permission from the leaders of a criminal gang. "The tunnel would only be used now because the goal was to remove the new bosses for fear that there was a new operation of the Federal Police (PF)".
The commander of the 1st Shock Battalion, major Cledemir Silvca, stressed that the military police (PM) It was activated to ensure the safety procedure. "We act to prevent the detainees would block the work of all. We act within the law and we succeed at work ", said.


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I'm a tad apprehensive, tell the truth. Readers are a funny lot and their perceptions, thoughts and questions never fail to have me rethinking things from a totally different perspective. I suppose I'm lucky in that so far (touch wood) people have generally played nicely, even my protesters have been gentle in their remonstration.
I'm not expecting any protests about Shemlan, although I can't say I was necessarily expecting the controversies of Olives. The book was championed in the year's first edition of Dubai Eye Radio's 'Talking of Books' earlier this month, which was all very nice (the podcast is linked here for your listening pleasure) and the genteel members of the TOB team seem to have enjoyed the read. It'll be interesting to find out what the booky twits all made of it.
If you want to come along tomorrow, I'm assured you're more than welcome. I'll have a couple of copies of Shemlan with me if anyone wants to buy 'em, too! The TwitBookClub meets at 11am Saturday the 18th January (and every third Saturday each month) at Coffeol Emaar Boulevard, Boulevard Plaza, Tower 1, Ground Floor - here's a handy map. There's even 50% off food and 20% off drinks for book club attendees. Yes, you did hear that right. 50% off! Where are you going? Wait for me! Sorry, Dubai radio ad scriptwritis.
I'll let you know how it all goes... In the meantime, if you want to get your own copy, you'll find all the links to buy Shemlan as an ebook or paperback right here.


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Fasten your seatbelts, proprietors of the Nintendo 3DS.
Boingo Wireless, a provider for Wi-Fi at 42 airports in North America, is now providing free hot-spot Internet access for the 3DS gaming console.
Traditionally, getting on a Wi-Fi connection at an airport through your laptop or tablet is depressing. Many of you have had that experience of wasting dozens of dollars on a mediocre Internet connection only used for a few hours at best.
I always groan when I have to pull out the credit card and type in my financial details into the antiquated wireless authorization system, especially after spending a small fortune at Sbarro or the sports bar.
With the latest Nintendo 3DS system update, gamers can play online hassle-free at Chicago's O'Hare, New York's JFK, Houston's George Bush Intercontinental, and other major hubs. Nintendo is serious about providing free Wi-Fi for 3DS owners--it now offers access at 28,000 locations in North America.


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FreeCell for Free
When you have a bit of time to kill, what do you do? Games are the best, most popular method of entertainment when you've got a lot of free time or a long wait. FreeCell is one of the most classic games in the world and has been played by millions of people.
What Is It?
FreeCell is a card game that is based on solitaire. You can play it online or download it. What makes it different from most solitaire games is that most hands are completely solvable and it just takes patience. A lot of people play FreeCell as a way to "brain train" – people believe it can actively improve your patience and logic skills.
This game can be played for free at home.
How To Play
The FreeCell game includes one deck of 52 individual cards. They are dealt in eight columns, and from these columns you will need to draw your cards to build four stacks of thirteen cards. Each of these stacks has to be built right from the ace to the king. The order goes: Ace, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen, King.
At the top left, there are four free cells. You should use these cells to store cards while you play. Next to the free cells, there are the home cells – this is where you build your stacks.
In order to be a true FreeCell pro, you might need a few tips. Luckily, there is usually a "hint" button in the FreeCell game which can help you when you get stuck. This will light up your next move. If you think a card is hard to see clearly, usually you can right-click it and it will become visible. To release it back to its original position, just release the right-click.
You should also think strategically, so you should always think ahead. Clear the columns and put the aces to the home cells as soon as you can. If you can see a low card somewhere in a column, it's best to move them to the home cells early on so you get yourself set up right.
Always aim to leave a free cell empty so you can shift your cards around a lot more easily. This will make it a lot easier for you to actually play FreeCell and will stop you from getting frustrated. Sometimes it might be a good idea to clear an entire column and fill it again so you can start from a really high card. Obviously, kings are the best but you can do this starting from at least 10.
Save Your Progress
If you have to leave your game half way through, you don't have to worry. In a lot of free FreeCell games, there is an option to save your game. When you next open the game to play, you can choose to continue from your saved game. This means you will never have to lose your progress!


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Frieze New York 2012
By Nilani Trent | Published: May 11, 2012
When I first heard that Frieze was landing in Randall's Island this year I joked with a colleague, "great, should we book a room in the Bronx for the weekend?" I was pleasantly surprised by the easiness of travel, although I did have a cab take me, against my protest, to Roosevelt Island one morning. [...]
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Obama's support of gay marriage will help him politically. This is because gay marriage is a right that is inevitably going to be validated by the government. Most people are starting to see why marriage should be right for all people, including gays, and so this will help Obama politically if he supports it.
President Obama's support of gay marriage will help his party politically. As of now, he can't benefit personally from it because he's already in his second term and can't be re-elected. Democrats will be helped by gay marriage as momentum builds towards more states' approval of such measures. However, social issues such as gay marriage aren't as important on political agendas as the economy.
Obama wants to appeal to the far left of the political spectrum, and what better way to do that then endorse same sex marriage? Besides, it is the right of the individual to choose who they want to be married with. Long gone are the days of traditional marriage, Obama cares for all individual rights.
Yes, Obama's support of gay marriage definitely helps him politically. There are a lot of gay citizens who are not going to support someone who does not view them as an equal and wants to deny them certain rights. I would not support someone who was hindering my rights as an individual based on something that was out of my control. I would believe that he gets a good majority of votes from individuals who identify as gay.
I feel that Obama's support of gay marriage will help him politically because many progressive voters are encouraged by his willingness to take a stand on such a controversial issue. His stance on gay marriage certainly won't hurt him politically, since the vast majority of those opposed to gay marriage aren't likely to support or vote for him anyways.
There is a large group of people in support of gay marriage in the USA today. With intolerance decreasing in our country everyday, it can only work to his advantage. If not today, then in the future.
Now more than ever I believe people are beginning to rediscover the meaning of the words " Civil Liberty."
I believe Obama strongly believes in the rights of his people. This will work to his favor in strongly democratic communities and even in the younger Republican societies. Eventually this will not even be up for debate, but looked upon as the Salem Witch trials are today.
Obama coming out and supporting gay marriage will most likely harm him politically. People are still on the fence in many states and countries about gay marriage. Obama's term is coming to an end and he wants to make one final impact to end out his presidential career. This is that attempt.
Nobody that is a supporter of Obama is going to stop being one because of his support of gay marriage, and nobody that dislikes him is going to become a fan. You can draw a pretty accurate line between the two groups and their stances on the issue are going to be consistent, those that dislike him probably dislike gay marriage, those that like him probably support it. There are exceptions, but not enough to matter.
At this point in Obama's presidency there is nothing he can do politically which will be helpful to his career in politics after he leaves office. There will always be opponents who throw this and other contentious decisions at him in a political arena and there will always be people who hate Obama and are willing to blame everything which is wrong with the US on him.
Given that Democrats support marriage equality and Republicans generally do not, I do not see any expressed support for gay marriage gaining him any new voters who didn't already support him. If anything, the fact that his position on it had to "evolve" may indicate that his views on the subject are disingenuous and solely for political posturing.


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There's just something about a man in uniform that will turn most any woman's head, and there was a lot of head turning from both genders Saturday night, as well over 150 people attended the semi-formal Fireman's Ball at the Historic Sheridan Inn.
The fireman in their dress uniforms and the ladies in their finery, the community event says Debbie Dudrey, wife of Captain Chuck Dudrey, was a fun way to put a face to the firemen.
Vicki Grooms' husband celebrated his 10-year anniversary with the department the end of January. She knows, first hand, the dangers of a fireman's job.
The ball was also a way for the wives and do a little team building of their own.
This was the 4th Annual Fireman's Ball to benefit the Sheridan Fire/Rescue Local 276 Firefighters. The Teka Brock Band provided the music for the evening.