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Okay, I've said in the past that I am a hug fan of Glenn Jones but the only tees that I own of his are those that were available at Threadless. I think Rocket Science is the breaking point for me. I need this shirt. It's filled with all kinds of amazingness that I must have it. Glenn, how do you do it? How do you come up with these genius ideas? I want your frontal lobe.
Rocket Science is printed on a black American Apparel blank and is available now from Glennz Tees for $19.95.

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Mikhail Svetin passes away
August 30, 2015
The famous actor Mikhail Svetin died this morning in Gatchina at the age of 85.
"The actor Mikhail Svetin died today at about 6:45 am,'' RIA Novosti cites a representative of the Leningrad region.
A week ago, he was hospitalized with a stroke in Gatchina in the central district hospital. The actor underwent an emergency operation, after which he was placed in a resuscitation department, but all doctors' efforts were in vain.
During his long career Mikhail Svetin starred in such films as 'It Cannot Be!' (1975), 'The Twelve Chairs' (1977), 'Beloved Woman of the Mechanic Gavrilov' (1981), 'The Magicians' (1982) and many others.
SVETIN, Mikhail (Michail Solomonovitch Goltsman)
Born: 12/11/1930, Kiev, Russia, U.S.S.R.
Died: 8/30/2015, Gatchina, Leningrad, Russia
Mikhail Svetin's western – actor:
A Man from the Boulevard Capucines – 1987 (Pharmacist)


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I blogged yesterday about my problem getting my BT broadband sorted out. How hard can it be to switch the account holder of an otherwise unchanged broadband service on the same line? My former employer is, understandably, keen that they should no longer pay for my home broadband, and I'm equally keen to get this sorted out.
Yesterday I got a call from BT customer services offering to upgrade me to BT Infinity. I was assured that my broadband was in my name, that the upgrade could go ahead and we even booked an appointment for an engineer visit (apparently a new socket plate is needed) next week. My fear that the account had not yet been sorted (because I'd not been told so before) was laughed off.
Ha ha.
Today I got another call from BT apologising that they would be unable to fulfil the order since, surprise surprise, my broadband is not a residential account but still in the name of my old firm. Which is what that firm and I have been trying to tell BT, and get changed, for weeks now.
I was given another number to call to sort this out, retold the tale to a series of trying-to-be helpful people (in between tranches of holding music), none of whom, it turned out, were in the right team to deal with my issue. Finally Roger in Customer Options advised me a) that the best thing was simply to switch the existing account from my firm to me and b) that he was enacting this now.
Hallelujah! Let's see if it now happens. Could be the first time we're glad to get the phone bill.
PS to those advising me to switch to another provider… I have had tales of dreadful customer service and/or poor connection speeds from other providers. I don't want to give any more money to Mr Murdoch. The BT broadband itself is good. It's just the handling that's a nightmare. Although BT please note: if there is this much hassle involved in staying with you, don't be surprised if people switch.


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DAYTON, OHIO: Authorities say a Southwest Ohio police officer is in stable condition after being hit by a minivan while trying to deploy a tire-deflation device to stop another vehicle.
WHIO-TV reports that is happened at about 6:20 p.m. Tuesday as the Dayton officer was laying the deflation device to try to stop a driver who was threatening to kill himself and refusing to stop for officers.
The injured officer�s name hasn�t been released.
The driver who was being pursued was taken into custody, as was the women driving the van that struck the officer. Police did not say if either has been charged.


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Readers were given 5 MVP candidates to choose from and here's the breakdown:
- Drew Brees – 23%
- Brett Favre – 22%
- Peyton Manning – 21%
- Chris Johnson – 18%
- Charles Woodson – 16%
Now, so far, only 2300 or so people have voted. I know Woodson is ranked #5, but he's within a few percentage points of the top. While he definitely deserves to be in this discussion and we've posted several times in the past stating the same, it's nice to see other fans on a national level apparently think so too. Imagine if he would have caught those two other bad Cutler passes last week. If he keeps playing this well, I actually think the fact that he was one of few defensive players to win the Heisman (some say he was really the ONLY true defensive player to win it), might make MVP voters think twice about voting against him. He's the rare guy who is talented enough to set new precedents. It's already unusual enough that a cornerback is part of this discussion – think about that historically.


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Alaska Air National Guard Unit Prepares for Larger Role at Elmendorf
By Fred W. Baker III
American Forces Press Service
KULIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Alaska, Aug. 21, 2007 - Air Force National Guard Col. Chuck Foster is going to miss his Tastee Freez.
As 176th Wing here prepares to move to its new home on nearby Elmendorf Air Force Base, the local haunt for ice cream and burgers blocks away will be just one of the emotional ties that Foster and the rest will have to cut.
"This is our home. I have been here since 1990. I like it here. The community likes us here," said Foster, who serves as vice wing commander for the 1,500-airman-strong unit. "The emotional attachment is the thing. We're really going to feel bad about leaving Kulis."
The nearby Tastee Freez is so closely tied to Kulis that it formed the "Ice Cream Support Squadron" in 2005 and provides ice cream sundaes for unit Christmas parties and deployments. Photos of the unit and its history there adorn the diner's walls.
But, the colonel said, the move is needed to expand the mission of the base.
Kulis is located on 129 acres of neatly manicured real estate adjacent to the Anchorage International Airport. Relics of the base's fighter jet flying history jut from the lawn mounted on posts and posed as if still in flight. Behind the armory offices though, is a crowded flight line that is only expected to become fuller.
"We can't grow," Foster said. "If we had to put every airplane we owned on the ramp here, you'd have to get the shoehorn out."
Under the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure recommendations, the base is expected to gain four more C-130 Hercules cargo planes to its airlift fleet. It now has eight C-130s, and four HC-130s. The HC-130 is an extended-range, combat rescue version of the C-130 transport aircraft. The HC-130 can perform extended searches and airdrop pararescuemen and survival equipment to isolated survivors. Also, larger helicopters are being developed for the base's rescue missions. It now has six HH-60s Pavehawks.
In addition, the wing's 249th Airlift Squadron is forming an association with an active-duty counterpart on Elmendorf Air Force Base, the 517th Airlift Squadron, to fly C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on missions worldwide. Collocation is better to accommodate the association and the mission, Foster said. The 249th already is providing pilots and crews to fly the planes.
"Overall, it's a benefit to the state of Alaska," Foster said.
About $143 million in construction is planned, and some ground has been broken on projects at Elmendorf. Most of the projects are slated for fiscal 2008 and 2009, and major moves will begin in summer and fall 2010, when the buildings become available, Foster said.
The move will consolidate the two installations in Anchorage, reduce infrastructure, and create an active-duty and reserve-component association. Elmendorf has room and will not need to expand, and the Anchorage airport will now have land for later expansion, he said.
The 176th provides military airlift and rescue throughout Alaska when civilian agencies cannot manage the rescue due to lack of specialized equipment or expertise. The wing averages about 100 rescue missions a year, ranging from ejected pilots to searching for overdue aircraft or recovering stranded mountain climbers.
Kulis also houses a rescue coordination center, which has Alaska National Guardsmen performing a traditionally active-duty mission.
In one of their more high-profile rescues, Guard members rescued 23 people stranded at sea in July 2006 when the Japanese cargo ship Cougar Ace, carrying about 5,000 automobiles rolled onto its side.
The Alaska National Guard's rescue coordination center assisted the Coast Guard with the rescue mission. The Alaska Air National Guard dispatched two HH-60 Pavehawks, two HC-130s, one C-130 Hercules and about a dozen pararescuemen.
The rescue garnered national attention and was awarded the Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year, which recognizes the Air Force's most outstanding rescue missions. The unit was called in because the Coast Guard could not get there without refueling.
"We've have unique hardware and unique expertise that is found nowhere else in Alaska," Foster said.
The base is also home to an air surveillance squadron, which performs an active-duty mission assumed by the Guard.
When combining the move, transformation and ongoing missions with operational deployments and humanitarian aid missions around the world, Foster likens his task to rebuilding an airplane while it is still in flight.
"There is a war on. We have all of the normal things that we need to do, plus we're fighting, plus we're transforming into a new missions and to a new location," he said.
The former rescue helicopter pilot says his wing is up to the task, but concedes there will be some anxious moments.
"If anybody can pull it off, we can. That doesn't mean that it's not hard," Foster said. "Our future does look bright, but it is turbulent. I believe we will do a very good job for the state and nation."
Alaska Air National Guard Unit Prepares for Larger Role at Elmendorf [ http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=47135 ]


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As a general rule, I don't think cool stuff should happen on a Friday. It should happen on a Monday, when we've lost the will to live. Anyway, 3 rather cool announcements!
Every Monday I will be now organising a give away! (Unless I can't because I'm not here obviously!). That's right! Every depressing Monday there will be a giveaway on Kurbahn!
On Kurbahn Shop, from Monday 2nd March for one week there is 20% off everything! To clarify shipping costs – it's £2 in the uk (recorded) first class and £4.50 internationally (recorded service).
Kurbahn in No. 7 on the top beauty blogs in the UK! I don't know what that means, but it's still cool to know so thanks for reading and making me a lucky no. 7. I think it's time to buy a lottery ticket (and if I win, you won't see me for dust….)
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Patrons who have difficulties using the stairs at the main entrance of Mullen Library may enter through the South rear entrance. Catholic University students who are registered with the Office of Disability Support Services [http://dss.cua.edu] can use their Cardinal Card to open the door. Patrons who have not registered and non Catholic University patrons must use the intercom at the South rear entrance to call library staff for assistance. Circulation desk staff is also available to assist patrons when leaving the building.
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The following software is available at the adaptive computer station in the Computer Lab on the first floor of Mullen Library:
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Drunk Guy Wakes Up on His Birthday Skydiving in Most Unrealistic Prank You'll Ever See
Of all the places to wake up after a night of drinking, the sky is probably not too high on the list.
The star of this video went out and got hammered for his birthday. His friends decided it would be funny to take him skydiving the next morning while he was still unconscious.
It all seems too conveniently perfect, even if the birthday boy signed a waiver a few days beforehand. Still, it seems highly unlikely he remained asleep while being dragged into the car...and then into his skydiving outfit...and then into an airplane.
And while we're not too familiar with the inner workings of skydiving companies, it's very hard to believe any one would let someone who's not conscious fall out of a plane.


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Brown Hares graze on vegetation and nibble bark from young trees and bushes. Hares shelter in a 'form', which is simply a shallow depression in the ground or grasses, but when disturbed, can be seen bounding across fields using their powerful hind legs to propel them forwards, often in a zigzag pattern. They are commonest in grassland and at woodland edges. In early spring, Brown Hares are at their most visible as the breeding season encourages fighting or 'boxing'.
How to identify
Hares are a golden-brown colour, with a pale belly and a white tail. The Brown Hare is larger than the Rabbit, with longer legs and longer ears with black tips.
Where to find it
Widespread, found throughout England and Wales, but absent from northern Scotland and the Scottish Islands.
When to find it
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How can people help
The once common Brown Hare has seen a dramatic decline in numbers due to changing agricultural practices affecting its favoured grassland habitats. Shooting and coursing have also had an impact on it. Working with farmers and landowners to ensure wildlife-friendly practices, The Wildlife Trusts are working towards a Living Landscape: a network of habitats and wildlife corridors across town and country, which are good for both wildlife and people. You can support this greener future by joining your local Wildlife Trust.


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Come to Greystone Auto Center.
Formerly known as North Providence Auto Body, Greystone Auto Center has a combined total of
60-plus years in performing both major and minor repairs to domestic and foreign cars. Through the years, we have acquired the knowledge and expertise to handle insurance claims and skillfully repair your vehicle to its pre-accident condition. We take pride in our workmanship and outstanding reputation, and focus on providing you with the finest quality and safest collision repair.
At Greystone, personal service is our priority. We have extensive experience in the collision repair industry, and our commitment to customer satisfaction will make your experience at Greystone Auto Center a positive one. From the moment you arrive, we will personally handle every step of the process for you – from accurately estimating the damages on your car to negotiating the repairs with the insurance company, arranging rental or loaner vehicles so you are not without transportation, insuring that all damages will be properly repaired and giving your car a final inspection before its delivered to you.
We invite you to get a glimpse of Greystone Auto Center through this website. Better yet, stop by to visit us. We're always happy to make new friends, even if it is by accident.
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ROSES to Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman for giving to charity a raise and back pay owed her because of a clerical error. According to the county salary board, Ferman should have received a raise three years ago but her office never filed the necessary paperwork. Ferman said any back pay she gets will go to charity. While we would prefer the 'charity' be the public coffers from which the raise came, we recognize laws can prevent officials from giving money back. Charity is the next best thing.
THORNS to the Daniel Boone Area School Board and administration for a lack of movement on resolving the district's budget crisis. This week, the board voted to move forward on cutting kindergarten, music, and sports programs, calling the move a lever to get to a balanced budget. There must be some other leverage, like refinancing options, foundation support, or other administrative alternatives that would move the needle. Cutting everything outside the classroom takes balance and enrichment out of the schools. We urge the board to show more leadership in this challenge.
ROSES to Washington Township for stepping in to resolve a fire hydrant crisis in the township before the issue went any further. Township Manager Jason Ganster told residents last week that he would ask the board of supervisors to approve having the township take over the payment and collection of fees for the hydrants before the dispute between Superior Water Co. and developer Richard Mingey caused more problems for residents. The $1,600 cost is well worth the aggravation saved.
In the category of 'we've got bigger problems in Pennsylvania,' THORNS to state Sen. Daylin Leach for wasting our time proposing legislation to sell marijuana alongside liquor and wine in state stores. In this commonwealth where the privatization of liquor stores is a monumental task, we doubt legislation to legalize smoking pot will be taken seriously. There are many more serious issues that should take up legislative time and energy than this one.


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At first, you sort of feel sorry for the guy in the Z4 being hounded by a couple of rednecks in a Toyota pickup. And then you're sorta stoked when he begins to get his revenge. And then you begin to wonder, "What kind of dick carries around a gun in his BMW?" and you end up disgusted by the whole thing. Is it funny? Yeah, but the denoument really leaves us needing a shower. Or a banjo. [Thanks to Nick for the tip.]
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The Ultrasone HFI-780 are foldable, closed-back headphones with a very exclusive design and extraordinary sound, offering the highest standard of technologies: S-Logic Natural Surround Sound Plus, MU Metal shielding (ULE-technology), and safer hearing.CharacterThe exclusive design of the HFI-780 headphones is accentuated by the polar-silver color. ... Click To Read More About This Product
The Ultrasone HFI-780 are foldable, closed-back headphones with a very exclusive design and extraordinary sound, offering the highest standard of technologies: S-Logic Natural Surround Sound Plus, MU Metal shielding (ULE-technology), and safer hearing.
The exclusive design of the HFI-780 headphones is accentuated by the polar-silver color. The HFI-780 contains all Ultrasone technologies such as S-Logic Plus, ULE, and safer hearing. The HFI-780 was developed from the studio sector and is distinguished by a frequency response specifically tuned for DVD and gaming. Sophisticated home cineasts and music enthusiasts have been overwhelmed by the impressing sound that appears as though you are listening to speakers meters away. Gamers are impressed by the exact sound reproduction, bringing the gaming world alive. The low frequency ranges are raised to reach the highest possible synergies with DSP-Systems like Dolby headphones and Yamaha Silent Cinema.
To understand what ULE-technology does, you need to know that most headphone drivers produce low-frequency magnetic fields as they convert an electric signal into an acoustical signal that you hear as music. In response, Ultrasone developed a special MU Metal shielding (ULE-technology) to reduce the radiation by up to 98% compared to current headphones. The ULE-technology has stood the test of international review and is recommended by technical surveillance organizations. Ultrasone originally developed the ULE-technology for professionals as they spend half of their lives in headphones. But due to grand requests the, ULE-technology has now been integrated in other Ultrasone headphone lines.
S-Logic Natural Surround Sound
Through the S-Logic Natural Surround Sound the usual headphone sound will be moved out of the head into the room around you. The sound is no longer locked in, but appears broad and detached. Directions and distances can be heard and perceived--it's just like being in a live concert. For this technology, additional equipment is not required. Take a pair of Ultrasone headphones plus your sound device and you will be ready for the 3-dimensional sound enjoyment.
S-Logic Plus
S-Logic Plus is the enhanced version of the S-Logic System. The specific acoustically designed earcups of the HFI models and their stereo tonal fine-tuning of the acoustic reinforcing devices present sophisticated sound and technology. Due to an additional damping, drivers and the bufferboard complement one another with the new spatial-sounding unit. The final result is a most neutral sound impression including optimized distance perception of voices and instruments.
Safer hearing
S-Logic does not only create a Natural Surround Sound. S-Logic allows, at the same time, a reduction of sound pressure levels by up to 40% (3-4 dB) for the same loudness sensation. This may reduce the risk of hearing damage while ensuring hours of fatigue-free listening. However, Ultrasone generally advises not to listen to music at high volumes to prevent hearing damage.
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Ruby's Product Activation (BETA)
Ruby's Product Activation, or RPA, allows you to let your users activate your application online. This extension uses product keys of 25 characters length, divided in five groups: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX. Every product key can only be activated once, but there's more. A user can also deactivate his or her product key, for example when buying a new PC or reïnstalling Windows. This way, they don't have to buy a new Product Key!
Before you start, please register your application and it's Game ID at <LINK REMOVED> This allows you, and only you, to see how many activations there already are, and to generate Product Keys. Because there is no function to generate Product Keys, people who have hacked your app will not be able to activate it, even if they know your security code!
Good luck!
Please note: Credit required. Please give credit to Ruby Software.
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Known bugs
Version history
Version 0.8 BETA (November 2nd, 2007)
- Save key (without activation);
- DLL version for and users;
- Made rpa_check_activated work for limited users;
- No more need of restarting the game after activation or deactivation;
- An activation wizard for those who do not want to make something like that themselves;
Version 0.7 BETA (September 8th, 2007)
- First public release;
- Activate function;
- Deactivate function;
- Check key valid function;
- Check activated function;
- Online registration;
- Only available as Extension for Pro;
The Activation Wizard (NEW)
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Catoctin Veterinary Clinic
112 Dry Mill Road SW
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Phone: 703-777-8447
Fax: 703-779-9778
We will work with you to help decide which diet is best for your pet. Some animals have food allergies that may make it seem impossible to find the right food. In addition to a variety of prescription diets we also carry Great Life kibble and canned foods.
Examinations will generally coincide with your pet's vaccination schedule, however if no vaccinations are due a yearly exam is encouraged. This is especially the case with older pets, to ensure the longevity, well-being and over all happiness of your pet.
Radiographs can help us determine broken bones, hip dysplasia, cancer, bladder stones, and much more. With digital radiographs results can be viewed almost instantly and the doctors can review them with you in the exam room.
Dental health is an important part of your pet's overall well-being. Dental disease can lead to heart disease, kidney disease, and other complications. We offer dental cleaning, scaling, extractions, and polishing, performed under anesthesia.
We offer a wide array of surgical services, including but not limited to: routine spays and neuters, mass removals, bone pinning, and cruciate repairs.
Our veterinarians are trained to use our in house ultrasound machine to quickly assess bladder, heart, and abdominal conditions. If your pet requires a more in depth ultrasound we have access to a traveling Board Certified Radiologist.
Acupuncture is a holistic form of energetic healing. Acupuncture has been successfully used for many ailments including, but not limited to: Hip dysplasia, chronic joint disease, and neurologic disorders.
From the moment you and your pet walk in the front door, our friendly staff is there to make you feel welcome and cared for. We strive to make every pet's experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Your pets are like family to us, and we treat them with the same considerations and passion as our own animals.
With over 45 years of combined experience, Dr. Robbins, Dr. Conway, and Dr. Pruckowski are committed to treating your pets with the utmost care. Our knowledgeable staff is always willing to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have regarding your furry friends.
Laser surgery is ideal for a wide variety of procedures including tumor removals, routine spays, and declaws. Surgeries performed with a laser generally have an improved recovery time and less pain, swelling and bleeding.
We carry many preventative care products such as flea and tick preventatives, heartworm preventatives, and dental products to ensure your pet's physical health. We also advocate routine blood work, fecal screenings, and heartworm tests to help keep your dog or cat healthy and happy.


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An Aurora-based hip-hop artist and her songwriter want to lower the "Boom" on the Black Eyed Peas.
Ebony Latrice Batts, otherwise known as Phoenix Phenom, and Manny Mohr filed suit in federal court this week, alleging that the Peas ripped off their song "Boom Dynamite" for their hit "Boom Boom Pow," which was downloaded 4.6 million times, hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts and stayed there for 12 weeks.
"I felt (like it was) the exact same song," Batts said when she first heard the Peas' track. "It was surreal. I couldn't believe it."
Mohr and Batts made their track in January 2008 and posted it to YouTube. Then they sent the link over to Interscope Records, the "Peas" label, in hopes of getting Stacy Ann Feguson, or "Fergie," to sing on the track, the Aurora Beacon News reports.
The suit targets each of the Black Eyed Peas individually, as well as Universal Music Group and Interscope Records, and seeks damages, a share of the profits and songwriting credit on future pressings of the album.
Batts and Mohr aren't alone in their assertion that "Boom Boom Pow" is a rip-off. Source Magazine and Urban Daily magazine both ran articles accusing the group of stealing the song.
But don't take their word. You be the judge. Listen to both tracks below.


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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Congratulations Stairsy!
Also soul-warming - Shitske edition
Watching Eric Hinske - tubby disappointment that he is - wave weakly at a Brad Lidge off speed pitch to end the game, series and season. We're sure that he'll get over it after a getting his tip frosted and eating a 10 pound wheel of Wisconsin cheddar in one sitting.
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What a nasty swing by Shitske. He went down like the bitch he is.
I love that pic of Stairsy. What a smile.
And how about Lidge? That was a great reaction when it was over. He just sunk to his knees. Much better and more genuine than Papelbon's. But I'm just bias, because I hate Papelbon, that mother fucking jackass.
- October 30, 2008 at 12:43 PM
- eyebleaf said...
Jacobs to Kansas City
- October 30, 2008 at 1:12 PM
- The Ack said...
so much for Jacobs. I'm just wondering why Dayton Moore hates Billy Butler so much, and how he would look in a Jays uni. Hmm?
- October 30, 2008 at 1:50 PM
Eyebleaf, I knew that already but what a wasteful trade......Gillick might come home to TC now. Can you imagine Gillick doing what he did in Philly in Toronto? JP is the AL version of Ed Wade. The Phils could never make it to the playoffs with Wade then Gillick came.....get rid of JP and bring back HOMEBOY PAT!
- October 30, 2008 at 1:53 PM
Ahhhh... everyone jumps on the i hate hinske bandwagon. are u fuckers honestly that pathetic. The man hit 20, yes 20 fucking hr's this year and a bomb in the world series. Did I see Vernon or rios or rolen do any of that or even sitting on the bench in the PLAYOFFS!!! Hinske was simply a product of JP's shittiness. Remember that was his guy.
- October 30, 2008 at 2:22 PM
Yes 20 home runs, obviously an big part in the season and world series run of the Rays... Except... oh wait, he sat on the bench for most of the playoffs didn't he.... that's right. If he was so fucking great Maddon would have played him.
- October 30, 2008 at 2:26 PM
- Darren Priest said...
I have an Eric Hinske ROY bobble head doll. Let's start the bidding at one MILLION dollars!
- October 30, 2008 at 2:45 PM
- The Ack said...
Interesting, I just read through a KLaw chat and the topic of Billy Butler came up....and he thinks the Jays would be a great fit, and 2 mid-level prospects would probably get it done. Hmmm.
- October 30, 2008 at 2:55 PM
- eyebleaf said...
The White Sox have declined Griffey Jr.'s option.
So, how about him in a Jays uni?
- October 30, 2008 at 3:41 PM
- Tao of Stieb said...
@ eyebleaf
Griffey? Let's hope the Jays have learned their lesson about aging sluggers padding their HoF resumés.
@ Ack et al
If Billy Butler is crapped out with the Royals, then you really have to ask yourself if he's the answer for the Jays.
You know who Billy Butler is? He's a 22 year old Jack Cust. So we've got years before he actually gets his shit together and finds a regular spot in someone's lineup.
- October 30, 2008 at 4:11 PM
- The Ack said...
throw down time with Tao....
nah, Billy Butler is a guy who was highly touted as a big bat no glove DH....who hasn't yet produced at the major league level for a perennial loser. I'm attributing that partially to subconscious shittiness seeping into the lifestream of these kids....look at Alex Gordon - seen as the ultimate can't miss prospect, he hasn't done fuck all thus far. Youth aside, he's still performed below expectations.
Aaaanyway...I figure if the Jays can get a cheap, controllable DH, with a pretty good shot at breaking out, in exchange for 2 mid level prospects from a team suddenly down on him....then why not? We won't need Justin Jackson after we deal for JJ Hardy this winter....
In my mind, Butler breaking out is at least as likely as Milton Bradley or Jason Giambi lasting a full season and producing at last year's levels. And I'm not buying the Butler = Cust comp.....Cust is ultimate all or nothing bomber, Butler is (supposed to be) a good all around hitter.
I'm with you on Griffey though. Baaaarrrrf. Strangely, I'm not as down on Renteria, who finds himself in the same boat as Jr.
- October 30, 2008 at 4:25 PM
- eyebleaf said...
Holy fuck, it's like I completely forgot about Frank Thomas. What a brutal suggestion (Griffey). Thanks for the bitch slap, gentlemen.
- October 30, 2008 at 4:34 PM
eyebleaf, that was a brain fart , no? BTW, forget about Butler et al. Go for Manny. He is an asshole but he can hit, the Jays need to find that elusive bat and Butler ain't the answer.
For all those pricks ripping Hinske, what the fuck has Vernon or Rios done lately? Gimme a fucking break.
Darren, I will start that bidding at 1 dollar US! It's cool that you have a sense of humor about this. And unlike Doc, Wells, Rios, Overbay , Hill etc al, Hinske has a ring and has played two World Series in a row. If Doc stays in Toronto he might never even make the playoffs(he's leaving next year after wanting out).Who has had the last laugh?
Bruno Von Rottweiller
PS Fuck you to all the Hinske haters,BEFORE you come up with some witless retort .
- October 30, 2008 at 5:53 PM
- Dave said...
Because Hinske was a crucial part of Boston's World Series run.
- October 30, 2008 at 7:11 PM
- Darren Priest said...
The funny thing about my Hinske bobble head is my wife got it for me and before she brought it home, she said, "I have this 'Roy' Blue Jay bobble head from work. Do you want it?" Naturally, I assumed it was a Roy Halladay Cy Young award bobble head and nearly shit myself. (Because I have very low expectations for my life.) It turned out to be the Hinske bobble head. Ah well, better than nothing.
- October 30, 2008 at 7:35 PM
- The Ack said...
DOn't shortchange yourself, Priesty. A Roy Halladay bobblehead would be epic. I'd pay $1,000 for one if they incorporated the DJF-inspired cyborg design.
- October 30, 2008 at 8:08 PM
Yes 20 home runs, obviously an big part in the season and world series run of the Rays... Except... oh wait, he sat on the bench for most of the playoffs didn't he
That's 20 more than you, fuckhead!
- October 30, 2008 at 10:18 PM
- fantasybaseballmacbookpro said...
Go for Manny??? Really...the money he seeking with his agent Boras might make Toronto go bankrupt.
Ok, if the Jays do land him he could easily sell seats just because Manny is Manny. But if we could find a player of his calibre that we can add into our lineup, it would be nuts. A Rios/Manny/Wells trio would be deadly.
If we could find a way to solidify our starting rotation as well as add a hitter, things would be rosey. Having Halladay, AJ, McGowan, maybe Litsch, and then have BJ close out.
Having those 3 hitters and that starting rotation plus that closer...dam...that's all I have to say!
- October 30, 2008 at 11:44 PM
- Brendan said...
Didn't JP at some point say he never wanted to deal with Boras? Am I imagining this?
And Macbookpro...your scenario would be pretty cool...as it would be pretty cool for me to drive a corvette and be sleeping with Megan Fox(or at least turning down her advances, since I'm married).
- October 31, 2008 at 9:52 AM
I cannot believe all of the fucking Hinske defenders. Unbefuckinglievable. Seriously? I mean come on.. Seriously?
This is a guy that was booed while here, cast off from the Jays, picked up by Sox to help warm their fucking bench and spitshine Varitek's cup during a world series run, cast off again. And picked up by the Rays. In which I will admit he had a decent season hitting 20 dingers. He found a good thing in Tampa but fuck if it did him any good, he is still regarded as a fucking backup as proven by his lack of playing down the stretch and into the fucking playoffs.
Fuck Hinske and his tubby ass. He wouldn't be playing on this version of the Jays much the same as he doesn't deserve to play on the Rays or Sox or the previous version of the Jays when he was cut.
- October 31, 2008 at 10:20 AM
You fucking idiots, the playoffs are all about match-ups. Hinske sat on the bench because tampa simply went for someone with speed (PEREZ). Hinske had to fill in big time during the season for guys like crawford, longoria, and cliff floyd. Thats's a back up with 20 hrs and one world series home run. A didn't a certain right fielder in toronto play a whole season and not hit 20 jacks and was sitting in puerto rico in october.
everyone blames hinske for his horseshit play, but place the blame on JP for setting expectations waaay to fucking high for hinske when he gave him that contract.
- October 31, 2008 at 11:31 AM
If we could find a way to solidify our starting rotation as well as add a hitter, things would be rosey. Having Halladay, AJ, McGowan, maybe Litsch, and then have BJ close out.
Having those 3 hitters and that starting rotation plus that closer...dam...that's all I have to say!
- October 31, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Fuck Hinske
- October 31, 2008 at 3:31 PM
I understand the trepidation about Griffey because of Thomas, but the risk isn't nearly as big. There's just no way Griffey is going to command a 2/20 sort of deal, he's old, broken down, and isn't coming off a great season where he almost won the MVP. Griffey has still been very capable against RHP these past few years. I'd love to see him as the LH side of a DH platoon, which would allow Snider some time to develop in AAA and give Lind a chance to prove he's actual an every day MLBer and not destined for a Cattalanatto-ish career. The right one year offer for Junior would be a great idea, imo (and a far better one than having to spend a lot of $ bringing in Giambi or Ibanez).
- October 31, 2008 at 5:31 PM
Just because Hinske was the last out, you're calling him a shitbag? Dude was a bench player, who when called upon in the world series had two at bats, and in those two at bats, he struck out, and also hit a home run. Holy fucking high expectations people.
This is NY city hate-on A-Rod type bullshit. I thought Toronto baseball fans were better than this type of garbage.
- November 1, 2008 at 2:23 PM
Fuck Off Park... errr... Hinske
- November 1, 2008 at 3:38 PM
- Darren Priest said...
not to mention one of his check swings was called a strike when it wasn't. They were just scared of Philly phans.
bring on those bobble-head bids!
- November 1, 2008 at 4:12 PM


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Wheat Belly Cookbook - by William Davis
This cookbook companion to the New York Times bestseller Wheat Belly serves up 150 great tasting wheat-free recipes to help readers lose weight and beat disease.
Wheat Belly shook the foundations of the diet world when author and renowned cardiologist William Davis revealed that an epidemic of adverse health effectsranging from minor rashes and high blood sugar to the buildup of stubborn belly fat (so-called "wheat bellies")could be banished forever with one simple step: Saying goodbye to wheat. The Wheat Belly Cookbook takes readers to the next level with over 150 fresh and delicious wheatless recipes, including Breakfast Quesadillas, Braised Pot Roast with Vegetables, velvety Peanut Butter Pieand surprising wheat-free hits like Blueberry French Toast, Bruschetta Chicken on Angel Hair, Spaghetti Bolognese and velvety Scones.


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You'll Like The 2008 Ford Mustang If...
If you're a fan of the affordable, powerful, rear-wheel-drive vehicles that have defined the American muscle car, you'll find the 2008 Ford Mustang a properly refined version and thoroughly satisfying.
You May Not Like The 2008 Ford Mustang If...
Although the 2008 Ford Mustang is noticeably larger than the previous generation, it still lacks much of the practicality -- like a roomy rear seat -- some people may need.
What's New
High-Intensity Discharge headlamps (HID) and an ambient interior light package are offered as options, while side airbags are made standard on all models. Two new Shelby Mustangs, the GT and GT500KR, are made available for 2008.
Interior Features
If the 2008 Ford Mustang's exterior puts you in a retro state of mind, the interior will transport you like a time machine. A steering wheel with three metal-look spokes teams up with a speedometer and tachometer that rest deep in their own chrome-ringed wells to deliver a driver's-seat view as retro as any. On the flip side, this throwback's instrument panel features a modern illumination system, color-configurable with 125 different lighting combinations. Seating is comfortable and the new car's added exterior dimensions allow for a noticeable increase in headroom and legroom. A few less hard-edge plastic surfaces would go a long way to turning a good interior into one that's great.
Exterior Features
By borrowing liberally from the Mustang's past, the new car's designers have created a vehicle that wholly captures the essence of the original. The long hood and short rear deck that have defined the Mustang from day one are joined by the return of round headlamps and vertical "tri-bar" taillamps especially reminiscent of the 1967 model. The Mustang V6 features nifty multi-spoke wheels with real three-point spinners and both the V6 and GT offer plenty of room for aftermarket customization.
Driving Impressions
The 2008 Ford Mustang fires up with the satisfying snarl every red-blooded American expects from one of the country's most identifiable vehicles (although the growl is more pronounced with the V8). On the road, the Mustang's chassis and suspension deliver both an insulated ride and controlled handling. Road irregularities are less jarring than in previous generations, and the car corners more confidently. While increased power from the V6 and V8 engines is part of the Mustang's appeal, the refined suspension is the car's most valuable improvement.
Pricing Notes
The Mustang Deluxe V6's Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starts just over $20,000, while the Premium coupe is about $1,000 more. The GT Deluxe has an MSRP of around $27,000, while the GT Premium starts close to $28,000. The Shelby models start around $44,000, but don't be surprised if demand pushes prices well above MSRP. A look at the Fair Purchase Price shows the transaction price for the Mustang V6 to be slightly below MSRP, but this may drop more over time. To avoid paying too much for your Mustang, be sure to compare pricing with the current Fair Purchase Price, which shows what others in your area are paying for their vehicles. Kelley Blue Book expects the Mustang V6 to retain a slightly better-than-average residual value over time. The GT version is projected to do even better, holding a significant advantage over the V6-powered car.
Notable Equipment
The Mustang V6 Deluxe includes a 4.0-liter SOHC V6 engine, five-speed manual transmission, four-wheel disc brakes, cloth sport bucket seats, 16-inch painted cast aluminum wheels, AM/FM stereo with CD and auxiliary input jack, manual air conditioning, one-touch up/down power windows, power mirrors, remote keyless entry, rear-window defroster, tilt steering wheel, front side airbags and cruise control. The GT Deluxe adds a 4.6-liter V8 engine, anti-lock brakes (ABS), traction control, fog lamps, rear spoiler and 17-inch cast aluminum wheels.
Notable Options
Features available only on select trim levels or as stand-alone options include the Pony Package (V6 only), the California Special Package, the GT Appearance Package (GT only), five-speed automatic transmission, 500- or 1000-watt audio system with six-disc CD/MP3 changer, leather seating, navigation, sport bucket seats, heated seats, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with traction control, HID headlamps, ambient interior light package, rear spoiler, 18-inch aluminum wheels, a 125-color instrument panel and the Warriors in Pink package, with proceeds going to help raise funds for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation.
Favorite Features
Front-End Styling
With or without the GT's two additional grille-mounted headlamps, the new Mustang's front end defines it as both a modern muscle car and a tribute to the car's celebrated heritage.
Rear Suspension
The Mustang's suspension includes a newly designed solid rear axle that delivers improved ride and handling while still allowing for impressive smoky burnouts.
Under the Hood
For those not bothered by the lack of V8 growl, the V6's output is more than sufficient to get your blood flowing. Originally designed for use in the Ford Explorer SUV and Ranger pickup truck, the Mustang's V6 demonstrates a noticeable amount of vibration and harshness, and the single exhaust note just doesn't quite cut it---but the performance is surprisingly peppy. The GT is clearly faster and more refined, and its V8 is one feature many male buyers wouldn't dream of sacrificing. Ford's three-valve per cylinder technology allows the big V8 to breathe easier, producing better low-end power without sacrificing fuel efficiency. The true powerhouse, however, is the limited-production Shelby model, which features a 500-horsepower supercharged V8.
4.0-liter V6
210 horsepower @ 5250 rpm
240 lb.-ft. of torque @ 3500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/26 (manual), 16/24 (automatic)
4.6-liter V8
300 horsepower @ 5750 rpm
320 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 15/23 (manual), 15/22 (automatic)
5.4-liter V8 Supercharged
500 horsepower @ 6000 rpm
480 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 14/20
Editors' Notes
The 2008 Ford Mustang shows not only Ford's commitment to keeping alive a legendary name, but the public's underestimated love of the traditional American muscle car. Shortly after its introduction, rivals Chevrolet and Dodge were sent scrambling, spending much of last year showing off revitalization plans for their own muscle car greats, the Camaro and Challenger. But show cars are no cars when it comes to sales and, for the time being, the Mustang is the only game in town. Unlike the terminated Pontiac GTO, the Mustang is blessed with iconic good looks, a choice of V6 or V8 engines and, most importantly, a really affordable sticker price. Make no mistake, serious competition is on the way but, for now, look for Ford to make the most of the Mustang's solo success.


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On CampusCharter Convocation Features Address by 1962 Alumnus Harold W. Burlingame
Muskingum University held its Charter Convocation on August 25 in the Recreation Center on the campus. The event, which was Muskingum's first as a university, featured an address by 1962 alumnus and Board of Trustees Chair Harold W. Burlingame.
Harold W. (Hal) Burlingame '62 has created an eminent legacy of global leadership and service. In 2004, he was named a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources, receiving the highest recognition of his profession. Only nine other individuals have been so honored, including two United States Secretaries of Labor.
As Executive Vice President of AT&T, Hal played a seminal leadership role in the historic transformation of the Bell System from a collection of regulated monopoly organizations into a competitive player in the burgeoning global telecommunications marketplace. He joined Ohio Bell in 1962 and in 1977 became the director of AT&T's corporate policy initiative, helping prepare senior executives for the seismic industry shifts that were on the horizon.
During the 1982 Bell System dismantling and the demanding years that followed, he led the communication process with hundreds of key officials and more than one million employees. His innovative programs guided the human dimensions of this unprecedented structural change, creating a constructive "workplace for the future" and furthering AT&T's goals of attaining a world-class, diverse workforce. Among the many legacies of his forty-year AT&T career are his recruiting and retention initiatives, including then-novel corporate programs for child-care, elder support, and sabbatical leave. Since retiring, he has continued to share his expertise as an executive coach of choice for CEOs and other senior executives.
Hal serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of ORC Worldwide, on the National Advisory Board of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, and on the Board of Directors of eCornell, the distance learning subsidiary of Cornell University.
Since 1994, Hal has served Muskingum as our Chair of the Board of Trustees. He has been recognized for his tremendous impact upon the lives of others with a Doctor of Humane Letters degree and an Alumni Distinguished Service Award.
During his undergraduate years, Hal founded WMCO, the Muskingum radio station. He and his wife Susanne (Sue) Hussey Burlingame '63 reside in Chatham, New Jersey, and are the parents of Marjie Burlingame Hancock '91 and Betsy Burlingame Wood. A true Muskingum legacy family, the Burlingames are linked in The Long Magenta Line to many family members, including their mothers Martha Elizabeth Pickens Hussey '32 and Elsie Wagner Burlingame '60.


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Why, for example, President Donald J. Trump, who swore to defend the laws of my United States and to protect our Constitution, is glowing about two Confederate generals?
During the bloody civil war of 1861-1865, the Union of northern states declared loyalty to the U.S. Constitution, while the southern Confederacy fought to destroy my country and keep the savage slavery going. So how can a U.S. president praise the two major traitors, who fought against everything we stand for and against the U.S. Constitution?
|Donald J. Trump
Humans are large omnivores, whose ecological niche is to reset (remove mass from) the environment in which they roam. A human requires about 4 square km to roam freely in small egalitarian bands in their natural settings.
Humans are ultra-social animals, like bees or ants, and together they form a superorganism. However, unlike the social insects, humans told stories, and wrote and read records (later books). These qualities made humans super-successful. They started multiplying and burned through their natural habitats.
And so humans became sedentary, and most had to work very hard in exchange for unhealthy food, and short and sickly lives.
Hence humans invented science and technology to free themselves from the boring labor and make more time for what they really like: do nothing but play.
Mostly northern humans invented technology and science because of their latitudinal misfortune: To stay alive, they had to work 3-4 times harder than their southern cousins.
With the superior technology, these northern humans have always had better weapons and armies, so they conquered the world.
Technology quickly exchanges energy and matter flows into things we like, so domesticated humans invented money and credit to speed up these exchanges.
More humans and more exchanges meant more fossil energy acquired, and mass mined as raw materials, water and food. The human superorganism has acquired an insatiable thirst for energy and matter. This thirst is now impossible to quench because there are too many of us. Unfortunately, our superorganism just cannot stop.
By now, the myriads of humans have been reduced to under 100 square meters of practical range, have little meanigful labor, and technology might eliminate what remaining labor there is. Humans are then even more stressed and need more happiness. Alas, how?
With the superior communication technology, we have developed social media and created massive happiness in the form of virtual tribes, each with their own, shared narrative. Now, that's being happy!
But the present electronic money and credit have become disassociated with the underlying energy and matter exchanges, and both must fail.
Will the virtual human tribes be able to overcome their towering global superstructure and reset their many narratives of more to a narrative of less?
Well, today has arrived. Now my story becomes a prediction and it splits:
Alternative 1 (and an epitaph): Humans will not be capable of drastically changing. Thus, Kaboom!
Together, the human tribes have written a few good stories while we lasted. Not to worry though, many humans will survive the global Kaboom, and we will write the new, perhaps quite different stories. Unless we won't.
Alternative 2 (and my best wishes): Given the global dangers we are facing, we will stumble into a different narrative that will appeal to enough humans. We will prepare the governments and societies to live with less and realize the being happy requires a lot more than stuff. It requires us to be what we truly are: the super-social large animals that live in families and small groups (our neighborhoods), and feel warmth of other humans.
Hey, you, unpredictable wonderful humans! You have surprised me again. I wish you a long happy life, humanity.


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Iannetta starts; Morillo's Twins debut a success
Los Angeles – Clint Hurdle's keeping the faith in catcher Chris Iannetta.
Iannetta is back behind the plate for today's game against the Dodgers, despite a deep early slump that's left him hitting .048. Iannetta insists he thisclose to breaking out.
For the first time in the early going, Todd Helton will start for the third consecutive day. The hot weather in L.A. – it's supposed to climb into the 90s today – helps loosen up Helton's back. Plus, the team is confident that his back is holding up well.
"It's something we have been working toward," Hurdle said. "I also want to give him some regularity in at-bats, I think that will help him in the long run. I think we saw a much better swing yesterday."
Helton, hitting just .188, was 1-for-3 Saturday.
Making his first start in left is Ian Stewart. The Rockies, obviously, are trying every way possible to get his bat into the lineup. However, he's going to have to be careful with the sun this afternoon at Dodger Stadium. The light-colored seats and the high, pale-blue sky makes tracking fly balls an adventure.
Ex-Rockies fireballer Juan Morillo, picked up on waivers by the Twins last week, made his American League Saturday night.
Here's a report from the St. Paul Pioneer Press:
Wildness has made it difficult for him to remain at the major league level despite three auditions for the Colorado Rockies over the past three seasons. The first five hitters he faced in his 2006 big-league debut against Atlanta, for instance, went walk, walk, walk, hit by pitch, grand slam.
"It's all mechanical," said Morillo, who arrived in Minneapolis on Friday night after being claimed off waivers. When he runs into trouble, "I try to throw harder and harder," which makes the problem worse. "But I've already started working on it."
The Twins, in need of someone who can get a critical strikeout in late-inning situations, are willing to work with him. They would like to get him a couple of low-pressure appearances first, but "the way things have been going, I don't know if that's possible," Gardenhire said.
Actually, he found a way, thanks to the Twins' 9-2 victory Saturday. Morillo pitched to four hitters in the ninth and registered as high as 96 mph with his fastball. He struck out one and allowed only a harmless single in his American League debut.
"That was nice," Gardenhire said. "He was relaxed, (threw) strike one to almost every hitter. We wanted to get him in, get him acclimated, see a smile on his face."
Finally, here are the lineups for today's Rockies-Dodgers game:
CF Dexter Fowler
LF Ian Stewart
1B Todd Helton
3B Garrett Atkins
RF Brad Hawpe
SS Troy Tulowitzki
2B Clint Barmes
C Chris Iannetta
RHP Ubaldo Jimenez
SS Rafael Furcal
2B Orlando Hudson
LF Manny Ramirez
RF Andre Ethier
1B James Loney
C Chris Martin
CF Matt Kemp
3B Casey Blake
LHP James McDonald


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The rooms are modern furnished and offer an impressive range of facilities for your enjoyment. Room Facilities: Balcony, View, Telephone, Satellite Channels, Safety Deposit Box, Air Conditioning, Seating Area, Tiled / Marble floor, Bath, Hairdryer, Toilet, Bathroom, Refrigerator, Wake Up Service Room Size: 16 square metres Bed Size(s): 1 Double Or 2 SingleПОДРОБНЕЕ
The rooms are modern furnished and offer an impressive range of facilities for your enjoyment. Room Facilities: Balcony, View, Telephone, Satellite Channels, Safety Deposit Box, Air Conditioning, Seating Area, Tiled / Marble floor, Bath, Hairdryer, Toilet, Bathroom, Refrigerator, Wake Up Service Room Size: 18 square metres Bed Size(s): 1 Double, 1 Single. Or 3 Single.ПОДРОБНЕЕ
Consisting of 2 separate bedrooms with interconnecting door, this air-conditioned room has a balcony, a fridge and a satellite TV. Please note that this room type can accommodate an extra guest up to 15 years old. Room Facilities: Balcony, View, Telephone, Satellite Channels, Safety Deposit Box, Air Conditioning, Seating Area, Interconnecting Rooms available, Tiled / Marble floor, Bath, Hairdryer, Toilet, Bathroom, Refrigerator, Wake Up Service Room Size: 24 square metres Bed Size: 1 Double, 2 Single. Or 4 Single.ПОДРОБНЕЕ
May Beach Hotel is 200 metres from Missiria Beach and 4 km from Rethymnon. It offers breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Rooms feature a furnished balcony overlooking the palm-tree garden and pool.
Guests have access to the tennis and volleyball courts. There is a children's pool and a playground. Hotel staff organize Greek nights with music and dancing.
The hotel restaurant serves a breakfast buffet and dinner with Greek specialities. Guests can have drinks and light meals such as salads at the pool bar.
Charming small family hotel owned by Youloundas family. The hotel with its modern architecture is enveloped in vast gardens, where palm trees provide welcome shade from the warm sun.
The friendly service and family atmosphere offers to the guests, of all ages, the idyllic holiday that brings them back year after year. Famous Arkadi Monastery is at 10 km. The scenic Venetian Port of Rethymnon is a 5-minute drive away. Free private parking is possible at the hotel. Hotel Rooms: 76
If cancelled up to 14 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled or modified later, 30 percent of total price of the reservation will be charged. In case of no-show, 50 percent of total price of the reservation will be charged. Prepayment: No deposit will be charged. Breakfast is included in the room rate. Dinner costs 12 Euro per person per night.
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival. Prepayment: No deposit will be charged.
One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a baby cot. One further child from 2 to 12 years is charged 50 % of the room stay per night and person in an extra bed. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1. Any type of extra bed or baby cot is upon request and needs to be confirmed by the hotel. Supplements will not be calculated automatically in the total costs and have to be paid separately in the hotel.
Breakfast is included in the room rate. Dinner costs 12 Euro per person per night.
Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. Free private parking is possible on site. Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges. Services: Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Car Hire, Fax/Photocopying
Rethymno is surrounded by mountains. East of the prefecture is mountain Psiloritis (2456m), the highest and most famous of Crete. Southwest of Psiloritis is the mountain chain of Kerdos (1777m). At the northeast end of Rethymno is situated mountain Kouloukounas or Talea Mountains, while southwest of the prefecture is mountain Kryoneritis (1312).
Rethymno is mostly mountainous with relatively little alterations of morphology. The lowlands are located in the north shores of Rethymno. From the endless vineyards is produced the fine cretan olive oil. During your tour around the prefecture you will see the olive groves, where the famous wine and tsikoudia (cretan grape spirit) are produced.
|NancyFri 20 Jul, 2018
Hotel okay but some improvement necessary
- food was okay but often not warm enough - facilities: table tennis table, tennis court in very poor condition (as in not useable) - bathroom too tiny - nice swimming pool - very helpful staff - close to the beach - close to bus station
|MarceloTue 29 Sep, 2015
Older than pictures on the website
The local team was wonderful. But the hotel facilities, especially room is much older than the pictures available on the internet. Room smells like old, not good for allergic people.
|Sat 12 Sep, 2015
We will come back
Very nice hotel, with friendly staff, great garden around the swimming pool and close to the sea. Nice location with easy access to the National road if you want to visit the area. Fore sure, we will come back in this hotel if we come back in the area
|SandraMon 29 Jun, 2015
Perfect Place
Wenn man ein kleineres, mit viel Liebe gef?hrtes Hotel sucht, ohne auf einen hervorragenden Swimming-Pool zu verzichten, dann ist das May Hotel eine prima Wahl. Der Pool und die Gartenanlage sind in jeder Hinsicht einmalig sch?n. Die Angestellten des Hotels sind ehrlich freundlich und immer hilfsbereit. Auch die N?he zum Strand ist perfekt. Dort findet man bei der River-Taverne Sonnenliegen und Sonnenschirme gratis, wenn man etwas zu trinken bestellt. Der Ort hat viele Tavernen und Rethymno ist nicht weit. Beim Fr?hst?ck kann man sch?n drau?en sitzen. Das Abendessen k?nnen wir nicht beurteilen, hatten wir nicht gebucht. Selten fiel uns ein Abschied vom Urlaubshotel so schwer.
|juliaMon 16 Sep, 2013
Thank you Very much MAY HOTEL for the very nice ? weeks of summer holidays!Thank you Sofia, Maria and all people who works there!!!!!Very cosy an quiet family hotel with nice territory and delicious food;Very helpful personnes are working there!We will reccomend this hotel to our friends!!!Really great hotel!
|AlexandraSat 07 Sep, 2013
Old-fashioned Hotel for matured
-very loud street in front of the balcony, even my second rooms on the side was not better (in contrast to the "garden" rooms I felt very disappointed) -dishes were unhealthy, very oily, simple, even the beverages (e.g., no original coca cola) -I`ve never had such a bad breakfast (everyday the same, very limited variety, no scrambled eggs [the one I saw stunk awful], no pancakes, delicious bread, very cheap jam) -I prefered to eat at the River Taverna on the beach (very delicious food!) - I wasn`t allowed to have my dinner on the terrace which I liked more than the dinning hall in the cellar I think May Beach is an appropriate place for matured people who want to enjoy simple all-inclusive plain fare. I wouldn`t recommend it to young, modern singles like me. But the garden was really great. It was the best place to relax ever!!
|MounirMon 29 Jul, 2013
We strongly recommend this hotel to anyone, and especially the top quality receipt, and the behaviour of the staff.
|GeorgMon 17 Sep, 2012
Great hotel!
Nice and clean room with air condition and fridge. Large garden and extra large pool! Very friendly personnel!
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|TatyanaSun 23 Oct, 2011
Good location, good service
Hotel has no own beach, but a direct connection to it. One does not have to cross any big streets and needs only a couple of minutes to reach a calm part of a long beach starting by Rethymnon. This part is situated between two more populated parts of the beach, so one can relax or go further and be among people. Hotel also has a pool area, big and nice and not directly near the road, but in the backyard. The bus stop is in ca. 100 m from the hotel door and has a sign for it, not like ones in Platanias. One can also book excursions in hotel, some of them are cheaper, than the same ones in Platanias.
|KatarzynaMon 03 Oct, 2011
Very nice hotel with a nice location, worth to be recommended.
|MichaelWed 21 Sep, 2011
Urlaub bei Freunden
Wir Haben uns im May Beach Hotel sehr wohl gefuehlt! Super nettes Personal (Maria, Aphroditi, Vasilis), genialer Pool, tropischer Garten, ungezwungene Atmosphaere, reichhaltiges und leckeres Fruehstueck und sueffiger Retsina vom Fass. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder (in 2012). Liebe Gruesse an alle. Michael & Sabine


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The Persistence of Vision Raytracer (POV-Ray).
This is the legacy Bug Tracking System for the POV-Ray project. Bugs listed here are being migrated to our github issue tracker. Please refer to that for new reports or updates to existing ones on this system.
FS#20 - render window behavior
Opened by Tim Attwood (TimA) - Sunday, 10 May 2009, 02:44 GMT
Last edited by William F Pokorny (wfpokorny) - Friday, 21 April 2017, 11:17 GMT
When changing the behavior of the render window, "Keep above main", requires restarting the POV editor to take effect. It would be nice either to get a warning to restart, or to get it to work without restarting.
Interestingly, restarting the POV-Ray editor is not strictly necessary: It suffices to start a new render at a different resolution. Therefore, obviously it must be possible to accomplish this.
At the time the code was written (windows 95 was then current), it was, and I recall being fairly frustrated about it at the time;)
I suspect things have improved since then. I'll update the code as needed.
- Field changed: Status (Assigned → Tracked on GitHub)
- Field changed: Due in Version (3.70 release → Undecided)
Now tracked on github as issue #278.


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Affordable Comfort in Onalaska
Near Myrick Park Zoo and the University of Wisconsin La Crosse
Book a great room for a great rate at our Microtel Inn by Wyndham Onalaska/La Crosse hotel. Our location is within easy driving distance of great shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and the historic downtown area. Our clean and accommodating guest rooms were designed with your comfort in mind, featuring thoughtful amenities to brighten your stay.


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In Tokyo, sixteen-year-old Nao has decided there's only one escape from her aching loneliness and her classmates' bullying. But before she ends it all, Nao first plans to document the life of her great grandmother, a Buddhist nun who's lived more than a century. A diary is Nao's only solace — and will touch lives in ways she can scarcely imagine.
Across the Pacific, we meet Ruth, a novelist living on a remote island who discovers a collection of artifacts washed ashore in a Hello Kitty lunchbox —possibly debris from the devastating 2011 tsunami. As the mystery of its contents unfolds, Ruth is pulled into the past, into Nao's drama and her unknown fate, and forward into her own future.
Full of Ozeki's signature humor and deeply engaged with the relationship between writer and reader, past and present, fact and fiction, quantum physics, history, and myth, A Tale for the Time Being is a brilliantly inventive, beguiling story of our shared humanity and the search for home.
About The Author
Ruth Ozeki is a novelist, filmmaker, and Zen Buddhist priest.
Her first two novels, My Year of Meats (1998) and All Over Creation (2003), have been translated into 11 languages and published in 14 countries. Her most recent work, A Tale for the Time-Being (2013), was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and will be published in over thirty countries. Ruth's documentary and dramatic independent films, including Halving the Bones, have been shown on PBS, at the Sundance Film Festival, and at colleges and universities across the country.
A longtime Buddhist practitioner, Ruth ordained in 2010 and is affiliated with the Brooklyn Zen Center and the Everyday Zen Foundation. She lives in British Columbia and New York City.
"An exquisite novel: funny, tragic, hard-edged and ethereal at once." — David Ulin, Los Angeles Times
"Ozeki takes on big themes . . . drawn into the stories of two 'time beings,' Ruth and Nao, whose own fates are inextricably bound." — The New York Times Book Review
"Ozeki's profound affection for her characters makes A Tale for the Time Being as emotionally engaging as it is intellectually provocative." — The Washington Post
"As Ozeki explores the ties between reader and writer, she offers a lesson in redemption that reinforces the pricelessness of the here and now." — Elle


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Omega's S Series of sanitary thermowells accepts 1/4-inch- or 3/8-inch-diameter stems, and a 1 1/2-inch Tri-Grip (Tri-Clamp compatible) (cap size) connection size is standard. Other Tri-Grip sizes are available on request. This 316 stainless steel product is 3A-certified, and custom wells are also available in special materials.


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Addressing Violence against Women and Girls in Education Programming: DFID Guidance Note
Download (English): Part A - Rationale and Approach | Part B - Practical Guidance
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Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is the most widespread form of abuse worldwide, affecting one third of all women in their lifetime. VAWG limits progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), violates women and girls human rights and can have a negative impact on long term peace and stability. In line with its international and national commitments, preventing VAWG is a top priority for the UK Government and DFIDs Ministerial team.
This two-part guidance note is part of a series of DFID guidance notes on VAWG. It focuses specifically on how to address VAWG in education programming, where DFID aims to make progress towards two key impacts:
- Girls and boys gain valuable knowledge and skills through education in gender-responsive environments free from all forms of violence, neglect and abuse or the threat of such; and
- Education systems through formal and informal settings actively contribute to the development of more gender-equitable societies where VAWG is not tolerated.
This guidance note aims to provide practical advice and tips to support DFID advisors and programme managers and other UK government departments to strengthen the impact of education programmes on preventing and responding to VAWG. It is based on international good practice from bilateral and multilateral donors, UN agencies, international and national NGOs, and DFIDs own programme experience, as well as the latest academic research on education and VAWG.
Part A sets out the strategic rationale and broad approach to addressing VAWG in education programming and covers the following:
- Introduction to VAWG;
- Rationale for education programmes to address VAWG
- Addressing VAWG through education programmes: the challenges;
- DFIDs vision and key outcome areas to address VAWG through education programming;
- Principles to guide education programming related to VAWG; and
- Calculating Value for Money (VfM) of VAWG interventions (see Annex).
Part B provides specific guidance on designing programmes for each key outcome area:
- Outcome-specific challenges;
- Developing an engagement strategy;
- Options for intervention;
- Case studies of promising practices and lessons learned;
- Mini theories of change for each outcome; and
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Federated Grails plugin
compile "org.grails.plugins:federated-grails:0.6.0"
For application developers Federated environments can be somewhat daunting and complex.This plugin allows Grails applications (particuarly those protected by Shibboleth service providers http://shibboleth.net/products/service-provider.html ) to easily integrate into federated authentication.The plugin utilizes Shiro as its internal authentication and access control layer.
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Federated GrailsAllows Grails applications to easily integrate to federated authentication sources particuarly those served by Shibboleth service providers.Utilizes Apache Shiro as an underlying mechanism so serves managing access control requirements equally as well. I recommend you read the Shiro documentation before continuing to get a feel for how this plugin operates - http://www.grails.org/plugin/shiro
- Subject - Security specific view of an entity capable of being authenticated to an application. It can be a human being, a third-party process, a server etc. Also referred to as 'user'.
- Principal - A subjects uniquely identifying attribute. This is generally mapped to the federation attribute eduPersonTargetedID. For non federated applications this is commonly referred to as a 'username'
- Credentials - Data used to verify identity at session establishment. For integrators this is the associated SAML assertion and is represented by a unique internal sessionID. For non federated applications this is usually a 'password'
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Parametric Cartesian equation:
x = a(3cos(t) - cos(3t)), y = a(3sin(t) - sin(3t))
Click below to see one of the Associated curves.
|Definitions of the Associated curves
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|Inverse curve wrt origin
|Inverse wrt another circle
|Pedal curve wrt origin
|Pedal wrt another point
|Negative pedal curve wrt origin
|Negative pedal wrt another point
|Caustic wrt horizontal rays
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The nephroid has length 24a and area 12π2.
Huygens, in 1678, showed that the nephroid is the catacaustic of a circle when the light source is at infinity. He published this in Traité de la lumièrein 1690. An explanation of why this should be was not discovered until the wave theory of light was used. Airy produced the theoretical proof in 1838.
R A Proctor was an English mathematician. He was born in 1837 and died in 1888. In 1878 he published The geometry of cycloidsin London.
The involute of the nephroid is Cayley's sextic or another nephroid since they are parallel curves. To see the nephroid as an involute of itself see Involute 2 above constructing the involute through the point where the nephroid cuts the y-axis.
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Life has been happening as usual... busy and nothing out of the ordinary.
I'm actually thrilled at the arrival of fall this year. I'm all about the chill in the air, putting on thick socks and curling up with a hot cup of coffee. Now winter, I'd be happy if that stayed away forever.
Is it just me, or has this year flown by?! I honestly can't believe that it's almost October. It will be next year before we know it!
The house is still in progress... maybe I'll actually get new pictures up before we've lived here for two years! The big stuff is done, but there is still really nothing on the walls. We made a list of projects that we
Not much else is going on... Steven & I did take a vacation, and I'm working on that post! Lots of pictures to sort through and stories to write.
I hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of autumn as much as I am. :)
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Graduate Studies
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs 2011-2012
Gainful Employment Information
*African and African Diaspora World Studies
Literary Studies
Professional Writing
Teaching Writing
Health Services Administration
Instructional Design and Technology
Distance Learning
Educational Technology Specialist
Graphics Application
Technology Integration in Education
Training Development
Police Executive Administration
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
*Program offered in Macomb only
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Western Illinois University offers post-baccalaureate certificates in several disciplines. The certificate programs are administered by the various academic departments as indicated.
Admission to Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Programs
Applicants for admission to post-baccalaureate certificate programs must hold a bachelor's degree from an institution that is accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting agency. Some certificate programs have additional admission requirements or prerequisites. Application for admission must be made on-line at wiu.edu/grad. Applicants must request the Registrar of the college or university granting their highest degree to send a statement of degree or official transcript showing the degree and date it was conferred. Verification of degree must be sent by the Registrar directly to the School of Graduate Studies. Transcripts on file in the Registrar's Office at WIU will be obtained by Graduate Office personnel.
Academic Requirements
Students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA for all course work required for completion of the certificate. A post-baccalaureate certificate will not be awarded to a student who earns more than three semester hours of C, D, F, or U grades in the graduate level courses required for the completion of the certificate. No course for which a student has received a grade of D or less may be used to satisfy certificate requirements. Transfer work or course substitutions are not allowed in certificate programs.
The work required for the certificate must be completed within three calendar years. Students may petition the Graduate Council for an extension of time for outdated courses. Evidence must show that such courses have been revalidated by examination or some other means as determined by the department.
If approved by the specific academic department, courses taken to satisfy certificate requirements may be used to satisfy post-baccalaureate degree requirements at the University.
All students must file a formal application for post-baccalaureate certificate completion. Deadlines for submitting the application for graduation are as follows: Spring Semester, March 10; Summer Session, June 10; and Fall Semester, October 10. Applications received after these dates will be automatically moved to the next semester. Application forms can be found at wiu.edu/grad.
Table of Contents
- General Information
- Campus and Facilities
- University Services
- Special Programs
- Admission
- Academic Guidelines
- Graduate School Policies
- Costs and Financial Assistance
- Programs of Study
- Integrated Baccalaureate/Master's Degrees
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificates
- Other Departments Offering Courses for Graduate Credit
- Index