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Just a few months ago, Kobe Bryant appeared in a Sprite commercial with Jay Chou, a Taiwanese pop singer and actor, and it was really dumb. The Black Mamba appears to have also agreed to an extended cameo in Chou's new single, "- 天地一鬥 (Tian Di Yi Dou)." We knew that Kobe was a rather unimaginative marketer with a long-suffering sense of self-perception (see: LA Times Magazine circa May 2010), but this takes it to a new level. The worst offense in this auto-tuned mess is in the very beginning, when Kobe asks Chou, "Do you know how to play b-ball, Jay Chou?" There is, we should think, an unwritten rule against anyone who considers themselves a legitimate basketball player or fan using the term "b-ball." That includes you, Kobe.
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Say: "I seek refuge with the Lord of mankind, the King of mankind , the God of mankind." ( Surat an-Nas, 114:1-3)
The attribute al-Malik means that Allah is the sovereign of everything that exists, the Creator and sole Owner of all known and unknown universes, and the everlasting Sovereign of our universe. All stars, human beings, animals, plants, jinn, angels, demons, and other beings of which we are either aware or unaware are all under Allah's command. Allah, the Lord of all universes, also owns countless universes and regulates their amazing order.
It is unlikely that people who consciously submit to Almighty Allah considers themselves to be aimless beings. Allah is aware of everything, for He sees and hears everything. People who are aware of this also have to be aware that they are responsible to our Creator. Indeed, the consciousness that the universe's all-pervasive order has a unique owner makes believers naturally turn to Allah, Who holds sway over everything and everyone. Below are some of the verses related to this issue:
High exalted be Allah, the King, the Real!... (Surah Ta Ha, 20:114)
Exalted be Allah, the King, the Real. There is no deity but Him, Lord of the Noble Throne. ( Surat al-Mu'minun, 23:116)
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He is Allah—there is no deity but Him. He is the King, the Most Pure, the Perfect Peace, the Trustworthy, the Safeguarder, the Almighty, the Compeller, the Supremely Great. Glory be to Allah above all they associate with Him. ( Surat al-Hashr, 59:23)

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Rolling mill doubles MTBF with SKF engineered gearbox solution
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After an analysis of the gearbox failure, SKF determined that the problem was an unsuitable bearing arrangement on one specific gearbox shaft. The arrangement consisted of a pair of uncommon size taper roller bearings. The reliability of these bearings was very low, and their maintenance and replacement procedures complex and time-consuming. In addition, the bearings were highly expensive, and delivery time could be as long as a year.
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The highly regarded polling firm Public Policy Polling doesn't usually ask survey respondents about pop music but, with the first round of results from their latest poll released May 9, it's clear they're onto something. They created politician-style favorability ratings for some of the biggest names in pop music, and the results were, at least in one case, stark: Justin Bieber was the only artist who tested unfavorably across party lines. His numbers were 23 unfavorable to 54 favorable among Democrats, 17-52 among Republicans and 18-56 among independents.
Other artists who tested unfavorably, not accounting for political affiliation, were Chris Brown, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z and Rihanna. On the other side, Taylor Swift, Adele, Beyonce and Justin Timberlake had high approval ratings. Timberlake also received a winning 34% of votes when respondents were asked who they would vote for for President. (At the same time, 31% of people said, when asked which of his endeavors they prefer, that Timberlake should just focus on playing golf.) Bieber got 8%; fortunately for 92% of Americans, he's Canadian.
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More than half the poll respondents had no idea who Skrillex is or what they should feel about whatever Skrillex is.
A few other intriguing tidbits :
- 75% of Americans have not been to "the club."
- Snoop Lion should return to being Snoop Dogg, say 56% of people.
- 67% of respondents think Rihanna and Chris Brown should not get back together.
While less than half of those polled had a favorable view of "today's popular music," most (77%) had a favorable view of classic music. There's no word (yet) from Public Policy Polling on whether Yo Yo Ma should run for office.


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Grilled Bratwurst with German Potato Salad and sauerkraut
4 cans beer, 12 ounces each
1-1/2 pounds Bratwurst sausage links (2 to 3-ounce links)
2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and medium diced
6 ounces raw bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped onions
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 to 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup whole grain mustard
4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1/4 cup chopped green onions
Drizzle vegetable oil
12 slices or 6 rolls, dark bread, warm
Crock whole grain mustard
In a saucepan, over medium heat, bring the beer up to a simmer. Add the sausages and cook until plump, about 4 to 6 minutes. Preheat the grill. In a saucepan, over medium heat, cook the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove and drain well. Keep warm. In a saute pan, over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Add the onions. Season with black pepper. Saute for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, crispy bacon/onions with fat, vinegar, to taste, mustard, eggs, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Using the back of a spoon, mash the mixture together. The salad should be well blended but with some lumps. Lightly brush the sausages with oil. Place on the grill and cook for a couple of minutes on each side. Remove the sausages from the grill. Mound the potato salad in the center of each serving plate. Lay the sausages next to the salad. Garnish with parsley. Serve with the brown bread and mustard.
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These delectable Portuguese turnovers (rissóis) adapted from my friend, Isaura, can be served as an appetizer, single course, or snack. Although they're usually made with shrimp, a filling of chicken or shredded poached salt cod is tasty as well.
These rissóis can be made ahead and frozen before frying (see Note). When you have unexpected guests, just take as many as you need from the freezer and fry them up. Make them small or make them a bit larger, but make them. Serve with your favorite wine.–Ana Patuleia Ortins
Portuguese Shrimp Turnovers
- Quick Glance
- Makes about 3 1/2 dozen
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- For the rissóis pastry
- 2 cups milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- For the rissóis filling
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro or parsley
- 1 to 2 teaspoons store-bought or homemade hot-pepper sauce, or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, cooked, well drained, and coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
- For the frying
- 3 large eggs, beaten with 1/4 cup water for egg wash
- Fine plain breadcrumbs
- Olive oil or corn oil, for frying
- Make the rissóis pastry
- 1. In a 2-quart saucepan, place the milk, butter, and salt. Warm over medium-high heat until the milk is scalded, not boiling. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- 2. Using a wooden spoon, vigorously stir the flour into the milk. Keep stirring over medium-low heat until it forms a dough. When the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball, remove the pan from the stove.
- 3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work space. Using a plastic dough scraper or wooden spoon, turn the warm dough to knead briefly until smooth and the dough slightly springs back when pressed with your finger. (Don't overwork the dough.) Divide the dough in half, forming two balls, and cover with an inverted bowl. Set aside to cool to nearly room temperature.
- Make the rissóis filling
- 4. Melt the butter in a 1-quart saucepan. Add the onion and saute over medium-high heat until lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
- 5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, pour in the milk, and heat to scalding, not boiling. Stir in the cilantro or parsley, hot-pepper sauce, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- 6. Combine the cornstarch or flour with the water. Stir into the milk and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes. (Don't over cook it or the cornstarch will break down and the mixture will loosen.) Stir in the chopped shrimp, heat through for 1 minute, and remove from heat. Set aside to cool completely.
- Assemble and fry the rissóis
- 7. Take half the dough and roll out to 1/8-inch thickness. Using a cutter that is 3 1/2 to 4 inches in diameter (smaller if making appetizers for a party), cut disks of dough.
- 8. Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the middle of a circle. Fold the dough over to form a half circle, pressing the edges together. Set aside on a sheet pan or tray lined with plastic wrap. Repeat until all the filling is used.
- 9. Dip the pastries in beaten egg, then quickly into the breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess crumbs. Set aside.
- 10. Heat 2 or 3 inches of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat to a temperature of 350°F (175°C) or until a bit of the pastry sizzles when slipped in. Fry the rissóis, two or three at a time, until golden brown. Remove to paper towel to drain. Serve hot or at room temperature.
- Substitute 1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken, rabbit, or shredded poached salt cod for the shrimp. Stir briefly, add 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery, stir, and assemble.
- Note
- To freeze, line a sheet pan with plastic wrap and set the pastries down in a single layer without overlapping. Cover well with plastic wrap, smoothing out as much air as possible. Freeze. They will keep for at least a month, but you most likely will use them before that time.
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Bike and Book
I just have to share this photo of my new book of poems arriving in Daniel Nathan Terry's mailbox. This reminds me of when my son sent me a photo of another book of mine that he found in the stacks of the UNCG library while he was working there. I need to see if that still exists anywhere. Thanks to Daniel for sending this one to me.
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Shoe Burnin News Clip
Here is a news video from the Louisiana Book Festival where The Shoe Burnin' Anthology debuted. The anthology includes one of my poems with fantastic stories from writers and musicians from across the South. This bit of video includes singing as well as interviews about the anthology with Lari White, Joe Formichella, and Chuck Cannon. Fast forward to 16:26 and stay tuned in until 19:40 to get a good sense of the book.
You can still order copies of the book from Rivers Edge Media.
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21 Writers, a Pile of Shoes, and a Fire
What do you get when you blend 21 writers, a pile of shoes, and a fire? Believe it or not, that's not the first line of a joke. What you get is one of the most interesting anthologies that has come out in a long time.
The Shoe Burnin' Anthology and CD available now for pre-order from River's Edge Media (Order here) includes poems, stories, essays, and songs from Chuck Cannon, Susan Cushman, Joe Formichella, Ed Southern, Michael Reno Harrell, Suzanne Hudson, Shari Smith, Scott Owens and a baker's dozen more notable Southern musicians and literati based on the premise that "Any pair of shoes has a story to tell."
The first Shoe Burnin' occurred on a cold winter's night some years ago in Alabama; when the firewood ran out, a box of old shoes provided the assembled group of friends and artists with the fuel they needed to stock the hearth and share stories and songs late into the night. The bond forged that night began a tradition of fireside Shoe Burnin's, and in remembrance, many stories and songs shared since have involved shoes — all the places they trod and the myriad experiences of those who wore them. "The Shoe Burnin', Stories of Southern Soul" is a collection of those works.
Grammy Award winning musician, Rodney Crowell, says "Homicidal librarians, French twisted, stilletto'd and on the lam, flip flop shod Bessie Smith wannabe's and cowboy booted, beauties out to prove that to get gone a woman doesn't need fast footwear; good-ole-boys sporting Red Wing lace-up's and an emergency medical trained aversion to Converse wearing co-ed's pulling volunteer duty on a cat-4 tornado cleanup crew; guilt ridden bird-dog lover's and holders onto of life's half-forgotten keepsakes: all this and more from a coalition of wordsmiths, story-tellers and song-swappers whose whiskey whetted forebears first stumbled onto the notion that on a cold winter's night in the deep south, it's better to burn shoe leather than brave a trip to the woodpile."
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Eye of the Beholder Discount Extended
So, the bad news is that the release date for my new book, Eye of the Beholder, has been postponed to mid-November.
The good news is that means the pre-publication discount will available throughout October. Scroll down through a few recent posts to see what Kay Byer, Philip Dacey, and Sandra Beasley say about the book, or follow this link (Pris Campbell Reflection)to read the first review.
You can order a copy at the discounted price through PayPal by clicking on the cover image below.
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Ridgeline Writers Conference Program
Here is the program for the upcoming Ridgeline Literary Alliance Workshop where I'll be teaching a workshop along with Michael Diebert, Steven Harvey, and Darnell Arnoult. Should be lots of fun!
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Excerpt from Ron Moran's Review of "Shadows Trail Them Home"
Here is an excerpt from Ron Moran's Review of Shadows Trail Them Home (my recent collaboration with Pris Campbell) in the Fall 2013 issue of South Carolina Review. For anyone interested in the book, I still have a few copies of my own, or you can order them from Clemson University Press. You can subscribe to South Carolina Review here
"Shadows Trail Them Home is both a compelling and an important book. Although it is published as a collection of poems in four parts, its characters and consistent plot make it read much like a work of fiction, except for its dynamic and functional use of tropes and, more important, its fluid movement between lines.
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Particularly at the onset but even until the end, sexuality orders this collection, although it is never present to serve prurient ends, but, rather, to demonstrate what Norman and Sara have in common and why Sara led a promiscuous and meaningless life both before and after (for a long time) her interlude with Norman, as well as to illustrate that, despite how physically drawn one may be to another, an abusive past may very well, as it does with Norman, prevent a relationship from going beyond the physical level, even though there is little doubt that each of the partners loves the other."
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On the Cover of Poet's Market
I am thrilled beyond expression to be mentioned on the cover of the 2014 Poet's Market. I have an article and poem inside, along with poems by friends and colleagues Nancy Posey and Helen Losse. Here is a link to the cover on Amazon:
The poem is one of the selected pages available for viewing on Amazon as well.
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Former NC Poet Laureate Kay Byer Endorses Eye of the Beholder
Here is what former NC Poet Laureate Kathryn Stripling Byer says about Eye of the Beholder:
"The eye in Scott Owens' "Eye of the Beholder" is the passionate "I" of the poet, watching every turn and gesture of the beloved and speaking from it, sounding the lineaments of desire in each poem and pulling the reader into its embrace. Over the years, Owens has ranged widely in subject matter and style. This is his most intimate book yet, his voice tender, full of longing and anticipation. He beholds what he loves, whether woman, blossom, or falling leaf, all of it gathered up in the world's body, the ultimate beloved, after all, that he renders in finely tuned lyrics."
This is one of those wonderfully gratifying moments a writer can only hope happens: when a poet whom you admire almost beyond words endorses your own work with a perceptive and intelligent evaluation. One of my goals as a writer has been to avoid limiting myself in regards to subject matter or "voice," and I am thrilled that Kay comments on that very element in my writing. I am also thrilled that what I hoped would be the underlying feeling of the book is as it reflects how I feel about the world is perceived and stated so clearly in Kay's words.
If you haven't already ordered a copy, you can still get the pre-publication discount by ordering with PayPal at http://mainstreetrag.com/bookstore/product/eye-of-the-beholder/, but since the release date has been moved up to mid-October, it won't be available at that rate much longer. Please give it a shot. For $9 how could you go wrong?
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Liberty students aid Brazilians on missions trip
A group of 16 Liberty University students joined three Liberty University Center for Global Ministries [CGM] staff members for two weeks of missions and adventure on the Amazon River in May.
Their base of operations was a two-story river barge equipped with a kitchen and space for 30 hammocks. They ate, slept, and used the docked boat as a medical clinic for villagers with the help of Word of Life in Belem, Brazil.
In all, Liberty students assisted 468 patients with everything from parasites to small cuts. They also pulled 141 infected teeth, building upon a dental ministry initiated by CGM director Don Fanning on a previous trip.


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'Furious' Ray Horton demands his release from Cardinals
From the moment the Arizona Cardinals chose Bruce Arians over Ray Horton as their new head coach, it was inevitable Horton would be leaving the organization.
It took less than a day for that to happen. Horton, the defensive coordinator, has been released from his contract and is now a free agent, according to a person informed of the team's decision.
The person, who spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the Cards aren't confirming the firing, said Horton was furious about losing out to Arians.
Arizona's defense ranked 12th in the league in yards allowed this past season, which is impressive because the offense didn't give Horton's players enough chances to rest.
The person informed of Horton's firing said Arians wants to bring in Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Todd Bowles to replace Horton, who was on the Steelers' staff with Arians from 2004-10. Bowles played for Arians in college at Temple and was on the Cleveland Browns' staff with him from 2001-03.
A person briefed on Bowles' status with the Eagles said he has been informed he will be let go by new head coach Chip Kelly. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak for Bowles.
Horton, meanwhile, was hired Friday as defensive coordinator in Cleveland. The Browns, who interviewed him as a head-coach candidate, were hopeful Horton would join Rob Chudzinski's staff.
"We are truly excited that we were able to get someone of Ray's caliber as our defensive coordinator," Chudzinski said, according to The Associated Press. "He possesses a great deal of experience as a player, position coach and coordinator in the NFL and has been part of some of the top defenses in the league throughout his career. He is an extremely talented coach and I know that he will work very well with the young nucleus of players we have on defense."


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Recently I've seen an increase in out of the box thinking on Ustream – Comics drawing new strips on camera, cooking shows, screen casts of new video games, the list is endless…
Now we have music lessons. The teacher, singer-guitar-player- extraordinaire, goes by "Walt".
Every weekday Walt goes in front of his camera and gives music lessons to 200-300 people. Using our co-host feature he encourages willing viewers come on and perform their various musical talents – giving them a chance to have some one of one time. His show is well produced, consistent, and he posts on Twitter whenever he goes live – Walt gets it.
According to his bio Walt started playing guitar at the age of 16. He has an associates degree in Jazz Performance and a Bachelor's in Music Composition. Over 50,000 total Ustream viewers and 750+ YouTube subscribers. Walt's audience is growing rapidly and shows no signs of slowing down – at this speed he's going to teach the entire world to sing and then he'll have nothing left to teach!
Walt – Ustream commends you on your expertise in music and your ability to captivate an audience and handle a class of over 200. Keep it up.
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Photo: Marvin Bracy pulls away in his 60-meter semifinal heat. (Courtesy Razorback photos)
Bracy Wins 60 In Nation-Leading Time; Winslow Leads Mile Charge
Track 'Noles make significant progress at Razorback Invitational.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Marvin Bracy isn't the kind of person to sneak up on anyone. Usually the music blaring from his Beats headphones gives him away. Of course, so does his prowess as one of the most decorated high school sprinters of all time.
Bracy won't be sneaking up on anyone on the collegiate scene either, not after announcing his arrival as the next great Florida State sprinter with a victory in the 60-meter dash finals Saturday at the Razorback Invitational. The freshman from Orlando, Fla. blitzed the field at the Randal Tyson Track Complex in a nation-leading time of 6.61 seconds.
"I was really nervous because of my hamstring, and I hadn't competed since last May," Bracy said. "It's very exciting to go out there and do what I said I was going to do. This gives me something to build on."
Bracy's hamstring, which has been a problem both on the track and the football field for the dual-sport Seminole, gave him no reason for pause. He navigated all three rounds – preliminaries, semifinal and final – without issue and was clearly the class of the field. He followed Friday's preliminary round win in 6.64 with an identical time in Saturday's semifinal before rolling in the final. He finished a full .10 ahead of the runner-up, while teammate Dentarius Locke was fourth in 6.73.
"Marvin was very impressive," said FSU head coach Bob Braman, who was especially pleased with how the freshman handled the rounds and came away healthy. "It was great for him."
"I've got all of my encouragement back, now that I've got one under my belt … I can go out there with a clear head the next time," said Bracy, who even admitted he was surprised with how well his fitness held up through the rounds despite just three weeks of practice. "It actually did (surprise me) because I was behind most people, who had been training since football started.
"I've just got to play catch-up."
Bracy wasn't the lone winner Saturday for the Seminoles.
Senior women's distance standout Amanda Winslow led a dominant performance by the Seminoles in the invitational section of the mile run, winning in 4:33.22. Sophomore Colleen Quigley was third in 4:37.55, followed by freshman Colleen Quigley in fourth (4:40.55).
"Man, did Winslow look like a million bucks," Braman gushed. "She didn't look like she was slowing down at all."
To provide some perspective to what the trio accomplished, they came away from the meet with the nation's second, fifth and ninth fastest times nationally. All three were significant personal bests.
Senior Jessica Parry added a personal best in the 3000-meter run, placing seventh in 9:25.28. Women's distance coach Karen Harvey also received a fifth-place performance from freshman Natalie Concepcion in the invitational 800 (2:12.68).
Briana Cherry-Bronson rounded out the scoring for the Seminole women by placing fifth in the weight throw with a hurl of 18.02 meters (59-1.50).
In a field that included eight nationally ranked teams, the unranked FSU women placed seventh with 46 points.
The 21st-ranked Florida State men placed eighth out of 11 teams. The Seminoles' middle distance runners chipped in with Darrin Gibson placing fifth in the 800 with a season-best time of 1:50.09. Michael Fout was eighth in the mile run (4:05.47).
Junior All-American Phillip Young made his season debut in the triple jump and finished fifth in a loaded field with a strong opening leap of 15.44m (50-8). Junior transfer Owen Cain was eight in 15.13 (49-7.75).
Florida State's 4x400 relay team of Alonzo Russell, Gibson, Young and Ricardo Roy used a season-best time of 3:14.75 to place sixth and round out the scoring.
"There were a lot of positives," said Braman. "It's definitely a glass half full. We're starting to show progress."
While the FSU coaching staff did not place any emphasis on the team scoring, they were especially encouraged by a host of new personal or collegiate bests. Russell finished out of the scoring in 10th place in the 400, but set a new career best in 47.43.
All four FSU women in the 400 - Sage Watson (54.36), Elizabeth Ichite (56.13), Sarah Chandler (56.38) and Marsha Ariol (57.21) – set either personal or season bests. So did Kayleigh Tyerman in the 3000-meter run (9:39.52), which was only good for ninth.
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AK_Brickster wrote:Let's not add any more "official" towns to the map at this point. If everyone added a town, the map would soon become so cluttered it would be unreadable. You are welcome to use your new town in your MOCs, as may others, but adding another town to the overview is too much, I think. Perhaps if we ever do more detailed sub-sections of the map, then you'd be able to add your town at that point.
AK_Brickster wrote:I think we previously have encouraged people not to draw maps of things that haven't been built. For example, if you draw the map a certain way, but then you or someone else decides to build something that doesn't agree with your preexisting map, then what?
I don't see any reason why you couldn't draw a map for yourself to help you plan your MOCs, but let's avoid restricting ourselves with stuff like that on this site so that there is more freedom for you and everyone else to just build as you see fit.
(This is actually the same reason that the map is not overly detailed with too many towns and landmarks. It's more fun to leave things open to imagination, and since this is a MOC-based fantasy world, not a MAP-based one, I think that is good advice)
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A first Nokia Android phone could be on the cards after a job application released by the Finnish phone manufacturer appeared to seek the services of an expert in Google's mobile OS.
With the Android OS being built around a Linux based structure, Nokia's recently posted, and hastily deactivated job posting called for a "Principal Software Engineer" for work in "Embedded Linux Middleware."
Although Nokia has focused its smartphone efforts on the Windows Phone platform in recent years, from the Windows Phone 7 brimmed Nokia Lumia 800 to the recently released and Windows Phone 8 launching Nokia Lumia 920, the former handset giant has been rumoured to be planning its first Android phone in a bid to reverse its fortunes and regain traction in the smartphone market.
The job listing, which appeared on the business orientated social site LinkedIn, revealed that the desired Linux expert would be based in a "start-up environment," focusing their efforts on "mobile phone technology" and "exciting new products."
With the Windows Phone OS having made only marginal gains into the global smartphone market dominated by Apple's iOS platform and the Google Android OS, Nokia has previously been tipped to be joining the Android revolution with the company reportedly targeting the lofty heights of the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S3 and HTC One X.
Given that Nokia has failed to confirm its rumoured Android based intentions, further speculation has suggested that the company's new Linux personnel could be tasked with transporting the Nokia Drive mapping app to the much loved Android platform.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Oregon coach Chip Kelly took his team to see "The Fighter" Thursday night. Before they ever entered the theater he told them all, "I know that guy." He'll prove it, too.
Micky Ward, whose rise from club fighter to world champion was depicted in the movie, will visit the Ducks before their national championship game Monday. Ward grew up in Lowell, Mass., about 20 miles from Kelly's hometown of Manchester, N.H.


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Eva Longoria, Rosario Dawson, and Wilmer Valderrama are using their star-power to speak out against Arizona's controversial immigration law and are encouraging young voters to storm the polls on election day in November.
"I haven't made it a secret that I'm strongly opposed to the Arizona law and I've been pretty vocal about it," said the Desperate Housewives star, reported Us Magazine. "It's unfortunate that this immigration issue has been on the national agenda for the past three administrations."
Longoria-Parker added that Arizona's immigration law could support racial profiling and that a common misconception is believing that because someone has a dark or darker complexion, he or she was born somewhere else.
"I'm ninth-generation American. I'm more American than a lot of my Anglo friends," said Longoria-Parker to Us Magazine. "If my father got pulled over because of the color of his skin, I could guarantee you I would be outraged."
Dawson brought together Longoria-Parker, Valderrama, musician Common, and actress Jessica Alba to stand against the immigration law and to support Arizona citizens' civil rights in a PSA (public service announcement) for the Voto Latino "United We Win" campaign that will air in September.
"We're really trying to inspire our younger community, of any demographic or culture," said Valderrama about joining in on the PSA. "If we don't inspire them to understand the platform they have today, we're going to have two or three more presidencies and we're going to be playing catch-up to other mistakes. It's now or never."
Dawson said that the PSA isn't just about the Arizona law or Latinos, its about taking action.
"We recognize that this isn't just a Mexican issue or a Latino issue," she told Us Magazine. "There are people blogging and tweeting for everything, from the BP spill to education and health care . . . we're all buzzing about these things, but unless we're actually marching to the polls, nothing is going to actually change."


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iPad Kit for Musicians
If you're a musician, composer, or even a student of music, and you own an iPad , there are certain apps and accessories that will make the device all the more relevant to you. Sure, Apple's own GarageBand app is one such indispensable piece of software, but there are plenty of others, from stellar headphones that won't short-change your audible experience to MIDI controllers and docks.
The whole concept of the iPad is that it's highly portable, even more so than a laptop PC, letting you drag it onto the bus just as easily as to the coffee shop or the recording studio. Because it's so portable, it can be with you whenever musical inspiration strikes, so you can record an idea for a sound or a sound itself on the spot.
Several of the apps that earned a mention on this list of iPad gear for musicians are for recording and mixing, and while you may not need to buy all of them, you should at least know what competing apps offer so you can choose the ones that will best meet your needs. For example, one sound creation app that we like offers a creative sandbox-like experience, while another is specific to synthesizer sounds. Additionally, for hardware accessories, we just happen to mention two different MIDI controllers: one that's fairly robust and a second that's smaller but manages to get the job done if your needs are modest.
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Kevin Alexander Uses Mad Science On His '65 Belvedere
The old adage "Speed costs money; how fast do you want to go?" still rings true. If you want to play, you're going to have to pay. For Kevin Alexander, or "Feets" as he's known on Moparts.com and Pentastarpower.com, there were several performance options he wanted out of his '65 Plymouth Belvedere II, with economy to boot.
"The idea was to get three things out of this project," says the 30-year-old Dallas native. "I wanted it to top end at 130 mph in the quarter, I wanted an engine that could make 650 horses, and it needed to run on pump gas. Here in Texas, it gets real hot in the summer, so big cams and big fuel systems are out the question. Forced induction was the only choice."
Weighing the options, Kevin knew Roots-type blower systems would rob a lot of horsepower and dump large amounts of heat into the boosted air, and the modern centrifugal units were a bit better but still make plenty of heat. Turbocharging seemed to be the way to go. Unlike the others, turbos are driven by exhaust forces, meaning they don't rob horsepower off the crank except by creating minor backpressure. The silent running nature of turbos is a big bonus for a street-driven car. Since the 440 in the big, black Plymouth was mildly tweaked, Kevin researched what it would take to rig a set of cast-iron hair dryers to the motor. He obtained most of his information from the book Maximum Boost by Corky Bell, published by Cartech.
"There isn't a lot out there on doing turbochargers on an engine this big," says Kevin. "I read as much as I could to get an understanding to make good choices. Turbo science, especially on a motor with this much displacement, can be a hit-or-miss proposition."
Kevin says the idea is to get a large-enough turbo that won't restrict flow, yet small enough to quickly spool up to maximum boost pressure. If the turbo was too small, the engine would choke because it couldn't push exhaust out quick enough. If it's too big, the exhaust gases could past the turbine instead of spinning the turbine wheel quickly enough to get boost at an usable rpm (turbo lag). The result of this mental deduction came via Garrett Research Products through Majestic Turbo in Dallas, where Kevin specified a T3-sized turbine housing (which handles the exhaust charge action) coupled to the larger T4-style compressor (which pressurizes the intake side). The turbine for the exhaust and the impeller for the compressor are mounted on a single shaft; this is how the turbocharger makes power. After he finished, Kevin admitted he was probably a little too conservative on the turbine side, though the idea was to get units that would reach peak efficiency by 98,000 rpm (many won't get to peak efficiency until 130,000-plus rpm). Low efficiency means high heat in the intake charge and big detonation problems.
Next was the carburetor problem. Metering fuel/air for forced induction into the carb throat can be a little trickier than having a blower draw air from below the carb. Kevin tried several different carbs, with a modified 650 Holley being the best so far. The fuel metering system needs to react quickly to changes in air pressure, and a vacuum line is routed directly to a diaphragm-type Mallory fuel regulator on the firewall, increasing fuel pressure as the boost increases. Kevin says he is still experimenting to find the best solution in this area and fuel injection would be a much easier way to run turbos in many regards.
A few additional modifications include stainless oil lines coming from the two oil-sending unit holes in the block that now route engine oil into the turbos, returning it to the oil pan when finished. Without lubrication at high rpm, these units are capable of explosive problems. The air plumbing for both the compressor side (up to the carb) and the turbine side (exhaust gases from the headers, through the turbine, and out to the mufflers) is bulky, but was installed in a few days by a local muffler shop. Auto Meter gauges allow Kevin to watch air/fuel ratios, oil pressure, and other vital signs. On the dyno, even this early in the experiment, the engine made 359 horses at the rear tires with only 6 pounds of boost.
This is Kevin's first project involving turbochargers; he had a turbo-equipped Shelby Charger a decade ago, but little of that science will platform directly to the big-inch V8 environment. The photos show this car is no trailer rig; still in progress, it doesn't even have the replacement hump for the new four-speed trans welded to the tunnel yet. However, Kevin gets an A+ for ingenuity; he invested less than $6,000 in the entire project, and the engine program set him back a mere $3,500, including a bucks-down rebuild on the 440 mill.
The engine is a .030-over '68 block with 8.7:1 pistons installed. A set of later -452 heads were used, including a custom-ground Comp Cams bumpstick with .488 lift and 10 degrees of overlap. For timing accuracy, a Pete Jackson geardrive was added. A pair of twin electric fans round out the package. Kevin, who has a '92 Cummins D250 pickup that makes 527 lbs.-ft. of torque at the rear tires, plans to add an intercooler to the '65 as soon as possible. This is an air-to-air type unit, which routes the incoming charge from the compressor into the carburetor and produces power by reducing the charge air temperature.
The rest of the car speaks for itself: the type of machine that'll literally blow unsuspecting 5.0 and GM-F-Body guys into the weeds.
After corresponding with Kevin for several weeks on the Moparts' Web site, he brought the car up from the Lone Star State to the 2001 Mopar Nationals so we could get an eyeful of the beast. Speed still costs money. How much may well have its answer here.


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Partnership with Special Olympics
Partnership with Special Olympics
Increasing Funding, Member Activation and Programming to Benefit Those with Intellectual Disabilities Worldwide
HAMBURG, Germany, 8 July 2013 –Lions Clubs International Foundation is pledging $7.8 million to Special Olympics, expanding worldwide efforts to support the inclusion and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.
Building on the organizations' 14-year history of collaboration, this pledge is part of a new multi-year partnership plan that will strengthen ties between Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International at the country and the community level. The partnership is providing health services, engaging youth and encouraging family support to benefit the global population of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
The announcement was made on stage during the 96th annual Lions Clubs International convention in Hamburg, Germany, by Special Olympics Board Member Yao Ming, Special Olympics Chairman and CEO Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics Australia athlete Ben Haack, Special Olympics-Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes Founder Dr. Paul Berman and Lion Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) Chairperson Tam Wing-kun.
"Just five months ago at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Korea, Special Olympics convened world leaders for a Global Development Summit focused on ending the cycle of poverty and exclusion that people with intellectual disabilities face around the world. Lions Clubs did more than participate in that gathering --they committed to action," shared Yao Ming. "With this remarkable commitment, they're putting the funding and strength of their global grassroots organization in direct service for one of the world's most marginalized populations. There's no greater service organization than Lions, and the athletes, families, volunteers and fans of Special Olympics worldwide are proud to stand with their members in service to others."
Lions Clubs International has been supporting Special Olympics with a focus on health through the Special Olympics-Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes vision screening program. Now, this five-year renewal and increased support will create leadership opportunities for Special Olympics athletes, increase the health work of Special Olympics, conduct outreach to families for additional support and allow for both organizations to reach more young people through inclusive sports and advocacy programs in an effort to achieve full acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in their communities.
"Lions Clubs International is honored to serve as a global partner of Special Olympics," said Chairperson Tam. "For many years, we have worked side by side in the field of vision care for those with intellectual disabilities, and we are so excited to expand the scope of our collaboration to meet additional needs in our communities. This expanded global partnership provides an opportunity for our Lions and Leo members to engage in new service opportunities like hearing health, family support, inclusive sports, membership development, and much more."
As part of the partnership announcement, Lions Clubs International Foundation Chairperson Dr. Tam Wing-kun made Yao Ming an honorary Lions Clubs member for his dedication to serving children throughout China.
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In addition to empowering people with intellectual disabilities to achieve their best both on and off the playing field, the partnership is designed to highlight the global and community leadership offered by Lions Clubs International, the largest service organization in the world, and a global leader in humanitarian service.
"Thank you Lions Clubs for your continued support, but more importantly for your belief in people like me," said Ben Haack, Special Olympics Australia athlete. "Your support will allow us to reach more young people and empower our athletes to be leaders. We are so excited to work closely with Lions Clubs throughout the world to bring your mission, 'We Serve', to every corner of the Special Olympics Movement. These actions will help build understanding and break down barriers and bullying and will create communities of acceptance everywhere."
In 2001, Lions Clubs International Foundation awarded Special Olympics the first grant in a multi-year, multi-million dollar commitment in the expansion of the Opening Eyes vision screening program. Since then, the Foundation has provided over $15 million to provide vision and health-related services for a population long denied access to quality health and social services.
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Lions Clubs International Foundation is the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International, the largest service club organization in the world with 1.35 million members in 208 geographic areas and countries. Through LCIF, Lions have helped to save or restore the vision of more than 30 million people worldwide. Learn more online at www.lcif.org.


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Just weeks before the world championships in Moscow, the sport of track and field has suffered a major blow with three marquee sprinters testing positive for banned substances.
American 100-meter record holder Tyson Gay and Jamaica's Asafa Powell and Sherone Simpson all acknowledged Sunday they had failed drug tests.
Gay, who owns the fastest 100-meter time in the world this season, plans to withdraw from the championships. That would deprive the meet of its most-anticipated event, a showdown with six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt.
"I don't have a sabotage story. I don't have any lies," Gay told the Associated Press. "I don't have anything to say to make this seem like it was a mistake."
The veteran athlete did not identify the banned substance that was found in his system. Officials also declined to comment on specifics but expressed dismay.
"It is not the news anyone wanted to hear, at any time, about any athlete," Max Siegel, chief executive for USA Track & Field, said in a statement. "As we approach the world championships, we will remain focused on the competition at hand and winning the right way."
Sunday's announcements came just a month after another Jamaican star, Olympic champion Veronica Campbell-Brown, tested positive for a banned diuretic.
In a statement sent to The Times, Powell confirmed officials found traces of Oxilofrine in his system but denied intentionally ingesting the stimulant.
The Olympic 400-meter relay champion from 2008 said he will cooperate with authorities and that his advisors have launched an investigation into how he came in contact with the substance.
"I am not now — nor have I ever been — a cheat," he said.
Simpson, a three-time Olympic medalist, also reportedly tested positive for Oxilofrine.
As for Gay, he vowed to "take whatever punishment I get like a man," but at the same time suggested he had ingested the banned substance without his knowledge.
"I basically put my trust in someone and I was let down," he said.
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency notified him last week that a sample from out-of-competition testing in mid-May had tested positive. He planned to fly to Colorado Springs, Colo., to be present for testing of the "B" sample.
That could take place as early as this week.
"In response to Mr. Gay's statements, USADA appreciates his approach to handling this situation and his choice to voluntarily remove himself from competition while the full facts surrounding his test are evaluated," a USADA statement read.
American anti-doping officials also said "all athletes are innocent unless or until proved otherwise through the established process, and any attempt to sensationalize or speculate is a disservice to due process, fair play and to those who love clean sport."
The World Anti-Doping Agency declined to comment.
Gay won the 100 and 200 meters at the recent national championships, suggesting he had overcome a history of recurring injuries. He finished fourth in the 100 at the 2012 London Olympics after recovering from 2011 hip surgery and failed to medal in the 2008 Beijing Games while dealing with a hamstring injury.
Throughout his career, he has promoted himself as an honest athlete and was featured in USADA's "My Victory" anti-doping campaign.
"I compete clean because I really believe in fairness," he said on the campaign's website. "And besides that, my Mom would kill me!"


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The Department of Planetary Sciences and the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) seek answers to big questions: how do planetary systems form and evolve? Why are planets so different from each other? Is there life on other planets? These investigations require a broad perspective, merging physics, chemistry, geology, biology, astronomy, engineering, and computer science. LPL has earned a reputation for world-class research and graduate education, pursued through spacecraft missions, laboratory-based research, theory, and astronomical observations. LPL has also played a significant role in the spectacular success of the nation's solar system exploration program. Undergraduate students share in this rich intellectual environment. LPL also conducts significant public outreach programs.


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- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté 3-4 minutes, until tender. Stir in curry powder, cumin, crushed pepper, and bell pepper, and continue cooking for 3 minutes.
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How Islamic State wins supporters
The siege by Islamic State on Mount Sinjar has apparently been broken but an enduring reversal of the terrifying advances of the militants across Syria and Iraq remains highly uncertain.
Even as the US air strikes paved the way for large numbers of Yazidi to be evacuated this week, Islamic State - formerly known as ISIL or ISIS - captured eight villages in Syria and engaged the Lebanese military in the Bekaa Valley.
Meanwhile, it has consolidated in Iraq's second city of Mosul. It has a huge arsenal of weapons seized from Iraqi troops and assets of up to $2 billion, including an estimated $3 million in daily revenue from seized oil and gas fields.
According to some estimates, Islamic State has up to 50,000 fighters, including some 10,000 to 12,000 foreigners, with the rest locals who are ideological supporters or those coerced into joining.
There is, however, something of a template for achieving success - the routing of the predecessor of Islamic State, Al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI), in 2006 and 2007.
Like Islamic State, AQI controlled swathes of northern Iraq and formed alliances with disenfranchised Sunni tribal leaders.
By turning the Sunni leaders away from AQI and deploying a surge in US troops, the US and Iraq were able to prevail.
Assisting them was widespread community revulsion at the sheer brutality of the AQI forces and its extreme brand of Islam.
As evidenced by the gory images posted on social media by Australian Islamic State fighter Khaled Sharrouf of decapitated heads being held by his children, Islamic State is similarly barbaric.
It executes opponents, crucifies religious minorities and forces entire communities from their homes.
But, says terrorism expert Greg Barton from Monash University, Islamic State has, in its own way, learned the lesson about the "hearts and minds" campaign.
It provides food, medicines and make-work programs for unemployed youth in areas it captures.
A New York Times report from the recently captured Syrian city of Raqqa detailed how local businessmen praised the rapid drop in crime and reported an orderly system of tax collection that was far more affordable than the bribes paid to the Assad regime.
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LONDON, Ont. — Victoria Stafford's fate was decided in a desolate Ontario field — where the eight-year-old girl was killed with multiple crushing blows from a hammer.
Now, more than three years after her death, the fate of her accused killer, Michael Rafferty, lies in the hands of 12 jurors in a London courtroom.
The nine-female, three-male jury was sequestered around 5:40 p.m. Thursday following extensive instructions from Ontario Superior Justice Thomas Heeney.
The jury will deliberate from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day until they reach a decision.
To arrive at their verdict, the judge urged them to use "common sense" when reviewing the overwhelming amount of circumstantial and direct evidence presented during the high-profile trial.
"It is my job to help you make a decision, not to tell you what decision to make," said Heeney in his instructions.
Since beginning on March 5, trial participants have heard from 62 witnesses and viewed 190 exhibits entered as evidence.
Rafferty, 31, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, sexual assault causing bodily harm and kidnapping.
Two years ago, Rafferty's ex-girlfriend, Terri-Lynne McClintic, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in Stafford's death. The 21-year-old was sentenced to life in prison.
Stafford vanished outside an elementary school in Woodstock, Ont., on April 8, 2009.
Her badly bludgeoned body was found on July 19, 2009, wrapped in garbage bags and buried under a rock pile in a field near Mount Forest, Ont., more than two hours north of where she was last seen.
The little girl was found wearing a Hannah Montana T-shirt and no pants or underwear.
Heeney cautioned jurors that their decision should not be based on the horrific nature of the crimes or any sympathy they might feel for the young girl or her family.
"It is your duty to rise above emotional considerations and dispassionately decide this case based solely on the evidence," he said.
Much of the judge's charge was spent explaining the options the jury has before them.
He told them they could decide if Rafferty is guilty of first-degree murder, second-degree murder or manslaughter if they believe he was the one who wielded the hammer, or helped or encouraged McClintic to kill the child.
Rafferty can be found guilty of first-degree murder only if the jury believes Stafford's murder was planned and deliberate, or occurred during the course of a sexual assault or abduction.
They also must decide if Rafferty raped Stafford, which McClintic alleges, and whether he was aware he was participating in her confinement, said Heeney.
Rafferty also could be acquitted of all or some of the charges against him if the jury does not feel the Crown have proved his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
The intricate legal reasoning behind these conclusions were laid out in "decision trees" or diagrams that were passed out to the jury to help them reach their verdict.
From the start, prosecutors have contended that Rafferty and McClintic were part of a "murderous duo" whose "calculated" decisions led to the death of the bubbly, blond girl.
During six days on the stand, McClintic testified in disturbing detail for the Crown against her former lover.
She told the court she was the woman in the white ski jacket seen walking with the girl on surveillance video after school on April 8, 2009.
That day, she said she was dropped off at the school by Rafferty and told to get someone young, because they would be easier to manipulate.
Stafford was the first girl she saw.
That day was supposed to be the first time she was to walk home by herself.
McClintic approached the girl and asked her if she liked dogs, and whether she was interested in meeting a Shih Tzu named Precious.
As the two walked towards Rafferty's car, which was parked down the street at a nearby nursing home, McClintic told the girl to call her "T." As they crossed the street, McClintic said the child grabbed her hand.
When they got to the car, she shoved Stafford inside and made her crouch on the floor of the vehicle, covered her with a black pea coat.
"Keep her f---ing covered," Rafferty allegedly yelled at McClintic as they drove out of Woodstock along Highway 401.
When they arrived in Guelph, Ont., Rafferty went into a friend's house to buy drugs.
They then drove to a Home Depot where McClintic got out buy an hammer and garbage bags.
Surveillance video played in court showed the young woman walk idly in the aisles of the construction store, and casually pays for an orange handle hammer and box of green garbage bags at a self-check counter.
They then made their way to a secluded clearing near Mount Forest.
Up a dirt laneway, and away from the main road and homes, it was there where Stafford was repeatedly raped, according to McClintic's testimony.
"I knew what was going to happen and I didn't want to be there for what was going to happen," she told the court in a wavering voice.
McClintic said she heard screams coming from the car as she stood about 10 to 15 feet away in the snow.
At one point, Rafferty called her back to the car and took the girl away from him so she could use the washroom. She testified that she saw blood drip onto the snow from the young girl's privates.
When she was done, the girl begged her to stay with her. McClintic brought the girl back to the car and tried to hold her hand as the sexual assault continued, she told the court.
It was too much for bear and she left, abandoning the girl.
But the screams forced her to look back and recall her own childhood molestation.
"I realized I needed to do something," she testified on March 13, her low voice breaking.
"When I turned to the vehicle, when I saw what was going on, all I saw was myself when I was that age and all the anger and hate and rage that I had . . . that I built up towards myself came boiling out of me."
After Rafferty was finished, Tori was "tossed" on the ground outside the car.
That was when she decided to put a garbage bag over the little girl's head before wielding the hammer. At the time, Tori was only wearing a Hannah Montana T-shirt and did not have on any pants or shoes.
Rafferty had already told her that Tori was going to pose a problem for them.
"We can't just keep her and we can't take her back," McClintic recalled him saying.
Until January 2012, she had maintained that it was Rafferty who had kicked, stomped and fatally struck the girl multiple times in the skull with a hammer.
The defence argues there is no evidence to prove that Rafferty urged McClintic to take the child for his sexual pleasure or that he knew he was literally driving the girl to her death.
McClintic was repeatedly attacked by the defence for being a drug-addicted, troubled young women with a propensity for violence. Both sides have agreed that parts of her testimony may have been fabricated.
Justice Heeney reminded jurors that Rafferty's character should not be a factor in the case. This was presented in court when more than a dozen girlfriends testified about his behaviour in the days and weeks following Stafford's death.
"No jury will ever be in a better position to decide upon the facts of this case than you," he told them.


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One of many boats that can be seen everyday in Lompoul. Very close to the desert, Lompul has also a fishing village that is usually full of life, as fishing is one one the main activities in the area. The sea is a little dangerous here and not the best place for a bath, but the place is usually very interesting, specially the moment the boats arrive with the fish.
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lousat (121085) 2013-10-19 4:10
Hi Ana,really beautiful,remember me a lot the boats and the gambian baeches,clean sand,clean water,and the blue and black flag Inter Milano football club,i'm sure that Silvio will like this..ehehe...have a nice weekend and thanks,LUCIANO
Didi (61569) 2013-10-19 4:14
Bonjour Ana
Belle luminosité ambiante et un bon cadrage du bateau prêt à partir
J'apprécie cette image
Romano46 (18472) 2013-10-19 4:27
Ciao Ana
Semplicissima ed eppure assai efficace nella composizione per la semplicità e l'uniformità degli elementi che si contrappongono alla barca e le fanno da ottimo complemento.
Splendida come luce e difinizione e per gli accostamenti di colore.
Una foto di gran classe.
Ciao e buon fine settimana
Sergiom (115702) 2013-10-19 4:54
Bonjour Ana,
J'aime beaucoup la construction de cette image.J'aime comment tu as coupé la barque en son milieu pour faire le focus sur le drapeau. Rien de superflus et d'inutile dans cette composition.
Bon samedi
No_One (4) 2013-10-19 5:38
hi Ana,
A lovely scene, the sand is so smooth and golden, and the waves are crashing at the perfect moment that you took this. What really grabs my eye here is the designs and art on the boat, it looks a little like Egyptian hieroglyphics!
Beautiful colors and result.
All the best
dta (95576) 2013-10-19 5:41
Ola Ana ,
a simple , but beautiful composition . I like especially the pastel tonalities , and the feeling of purity .
Corry (4508) 2013-10-19 5:52
J'aime bien cette photo d'une partie de ce bateau sur le sable doré et qui est prêt à affronter la mer. Jolies couleurs. Belle composition. Salutations.
Silvio1953 (191323) 2013-10-19 9:33
Ciao Ana, lovely composition with beautiful flag on old boat, wonderful colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, have a good week end, ciao Silvio
cornejo (61222) 2013-10-19 10:40
Oi Ana, muito boa imagem desta composição bonita e interessante, muito bem capturada nesta imagem bonita, com boa nitidez, cor agradável e leve. Muito bom e interessante trabalho bem feito, parabéns meu amigo. Obrigado por compartilhar este belo trabalho.
Boa noite e domingo feliz.
Saudações do sul da Espanha.
jjcordier (79299) 2013-10-19 22:57
Bon cadrage de cette barque de pêche joliment décorée attendant sa mise à l'eau. Le flet de pêche vert, vaporeux, est un élément intéressant dans la composition.
krzychu30 (15512) 2013-10-20 2:05
Hello Ana,
beautiful and evocative composition.
Just the boat(which by the way looks beatiful with all these paintings,even if they´re a little bit faded) and beauty of the Ocean!
I like your composition and excellently chosen POV.
Have a nice sunday
macjake (92637) 2013-10-20 2:09
Hi Ana
such a sweet collection of textures.
the gritty sand which actually looks smooth, the little waves, the green netting and the rustic boat.
well captured in this soft light
dekanski (6557) 2013-10-20 3:05
Hi Ana,
I look forward to every your photo. A little piece of art, again!
Nicou (188540) 2013-10-20 6:05
quelle compo la vague tourne à l'excellent moment et cett eau pure et quelle doucur dans les tons avec ce bâteau et le drapeau sueprbe captage et ensemble.
Bravo et amitié
ricardomattos (12139) 2013-10-20 15:03
Oi Ana,
Uma bela e suave composição. As cores e a nitidez estão perfeitas. Ótimo trabalho. Dá prá inspirar uma pintura.
Parabéns e boa semana!
marabu61 (11587) 2013-10-21 7:01
Ola Ana
I just do hope that there remains enough fish for the local fishing communities, as so many around the world suffer from the commercial over fishing from the industrial countries.
Pleasant view with the beautiful boat leading the way to the open sea.
have a great day
mvdisco (17798) 2013-10-22 20:49
Hi Anna, bonjour,
Nice composition and beautiful tone of colors,
Beautiful contrast and light in a sharp details,
very well done.
abmdsudi (81652) 2013-10-22 21:29
Hi Ana
This to me is stunning. Just by it's sheer simplicity alone and you see the beauty within the small viewfinder. Three layers of appealing and contrasting colours and textures sandwiching the cute native fishing boat. Touch of white surf clinches the shot wonderfully. This is truly excellent deserves to be seen much larger, I hope this gets the recognition it truly deserves. Delightful and tfs
Best regards
jcpix (14030) 2013-10-23 19:13
Hi Ana,
Is that really a beach, sand?? Wow, it looks so smooth and pristine...I'd be afraid to walk around and disturb the perfectly settled grains. :)
Love the colors rendered here, rich and natural with a soothing fade from front to back. Even without a cloud in the sky, this is most inviting, the bright sun and well controlled exposure has everything seen in great detail. The textures on the boat are the "icing on the cake." Beautiful result! Have a great day ahead.
Friendly regards,
ikeharel (98856) 2013-10-24 5:27
Part one of two photos on the same colorful boat, with green net ready to sail for its fishing mission, Ana.
Nicely combine the sea in view with the boat off-center and partial view on.
The calm sea might be deceiving, and you write about how dangerous this beach in open ocean area, but on pic. we see no under-currents naturally.
Fine shot, full of info., inspit of a humble look.
Boa tardes,
williewhistler (16606) 2013-10-24 8:26
Hello Ana,
you have included just enough in a masterful composition to produce a beautifully well balanced image.
The colours are perfect for the subject whilst the clarity is sublime.
A lovely image that will have to join my favourites.
Kind regards Les.
jemaflor (125791) 2013-10-24 11:25
Hi Ana,
Well composed with boat and sea, beautiful light, perfect to give pleasant colors,tfs.
Valensiaa (244) 2013-10-24 20:44
Ah, i like this one much more than another one.
This photo is so unique, it's hard to believe that it's sand - wonderful texture captured. The line of sand and water is surreal and light soft fluffy net makes this photo even more special.
Wonderful colors composition and moment. Great shot.
Thank you for sharing it.
josepmarin (59383) 2013-11-13 3:55
Olá, amiga Ana,
me gusta la sencillez y la fuerza visual de tu composición.
El encuadre cerrado sobre la proa de la barca tradicional, donde podemos ver sus hermosas pinturas, y la belleza de esta playa y del mar, bajo una gran luz, y con bellos colores naturales, dan un gran resultado, creando una composición muy atractiva y muy gráfica.
Precioso trabajo.
Pili e Josep
Bergenphotos (3310) 2014-08-29 2:48
Hi Ana!
I especially like these pictures from the coast and the people. And seems like the spirit of Africa is the same all over the continent. Open people and beautiful spots and culture almost untouched from tourism. A good note and a fine image that conveys the atmosphere of the place in a good way. Thanks for sharing.
fritzi007 (14698) 2018-02-04 5:20
Hello Ana,
great photo and ornament, beautiful colors, well done!
Have a beautiful Sunday


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following up jskura's theory, i change my mind and i think i have a breakthrough on the letters clue....the clue card showed that the letters look like this:ABCBBACCBCAi was looking at some screen shots for the seating arrangement in episode 2 for the elimination and the seating arrangement is as follows: Bobby Craig Kristen Alex Mark A B C B BClay Nicole Liz Victoria Ali Paul A C C B C Abased on that, we can see that clay, bobby, and paul had the highest grades on the quiz. Also, you can see that Liz had one of the lowest, and therefore, gets voted off.if this concept is correct, we can assume that clay, bobby, or paul is the mole. Thanks, jskura, you were right on the theory about them being grades, i think.
That would explain the 4 C's, and the reason Liz got the axe.But if this theory is correct, Craig only got a B, while there were a number of others who received an A
They never refer to a group of people. Although one clue to be applied to more than one person, there has never in the course of all 5 seasons been a clue that just narrows it down to a group. Not an actual clue anyways. And this is an actual clue.
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