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SEADocs – The Southeast Asian Student Documentary Award is a competition to encourage the art of documentary filmmaking in the region as a platform to engage with pressing social and environmental issues.
The 2012 competition invites students aged 18 – 28 in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam to submit a portfolio of their work and a motivational essay (pitch) on making a film under the theme "H2O: Sink or Swim" by July 27, 2012.
A jury of film, television and environment experts in each country will make a selection of three students based on a portfolio of their work and their motivational essay (pitch). The national shortlisted students will then receive expert guidance during the production period of their competition film.
During the production period, the film ideas of the students will be explored and developed under guidance of a consultant and the students will receive a budget grant of $500 to produce a short documentary film (maximum 10 min. in length) in relation to the theme, which must be submitted by November 09, 2012.
The three regional winners are selected by an international jury and receive a cash prize of $500 each. Furthermore, the first place winner receives a grant of up to $5,000 to produce a feature length documentary in 2013.
Theme Outline:
Water is the most abundant compound on Earth. And yet water, as one of our most important natural resources, presents one of the most pressing ecological and social challenges of the 21st Century with growing constraints on the availability, quality, and use of freshwater resources.
The United Nations states that each year more than 1 billion of our fellow human beings have little choice but to resort to using potentially harmful sources of water and up to 1.8 billion people may be living with absolute water scarcity by 2025 with two thirds of the world population potentially subject to water stress. With recent events such as the terrible drought in the Horn of Africa or the devastating floods here in Southeast Asia, it has become acutely clear what severe impact water has amidst our changing global climate patterns. This essential dependency is why the United Nations designated 2005 – 2015 as the International Decade of Water and why it is the focus subject of SEADocs 2012.
Increasingly in recent years, countries in Southeast Asia have been required to cope with the challenges of water amidst sharply changing relationships between societies and the environment, whether through excessive flooding or fresh water scarcity. The factors causing these conflicts are sometimes natural, sometimes human-made, but in all cases they need to be met with creative and sustainable responses by individuals and communities. The time to confront these issues is not in the future, but today – it is indeed time to act, to 'sink or swim' as the expression states.
We are asking students in Southeast Asia to view the diverse and complex relationships with water in this region through their unique filmmaker's eyes. The competition invites aspiring documentary directors to look beyond the obvious and to seek captivating stories under the motto of "H2O: Sink or Swim".
July 27, 2012 Deadline for Submissions
August 10, 2012 Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates
November 09, 2012 Submission of Competition Films by Shortlisted Candidates
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The basic techniques
- The basic techniques
- 1. Controlling the ball
- 2. Running with the ball
- 3. Passing the ball
- 4. Shooting
- 5. Special techniques
- Goalkeeping techniques
- Technical preparation for goalkeepers
- Individual tactical principles
- How to teach tactics
- General principles
- Main individual tactics for attacking
- Main individual tactics for defending
The basic techniques
Ball control is the foundation for all aspects of the game and a source of motivation for young players because it feels good to be at ease with the ball.
The ability to control the ball is the key to many other skills, and juggling is also a very good way to practise ball control, getting familiar with the ball and gaining confi dence. Generally speaking, it is not difficult to master a technical skill, but it does become harder as the game conditions change.
Therefore, a player can only master the technique of controlling the ball if he coordinates the various parts of his/ her body. Furthermore, the learning aspect depends on the number of repetitions, whereas there are various combinations available in terms of the method to be used.
As a young player develops, his/her technical skills will set the foundations for good development and enable him/her to experience all of the joy that football can bring.
In grassroots football, the basic techniques can be divided into four categories:
- Controlling the ball
- Running with the ball
- Passing the ball
- Shooting
1. Controlling the ball
To control the ball is to master it. Properly controlling the ball means that a move will be successful. The control movements to focus on are: directed control and gathering the ball while moving – these introduce speed into the play.
If repeated regularly, juggling develops the skills of dexterity, coordination and balance in young footballers. These skills favour the more rapid acquisition of other techniques.
2. Running with the ball
Running with the ball
This is how an individual moves in free space with the ball. When a player is running well with the ball, he/she is in control of it at all times: this requires good balance and excellent stability. Running with the ball while keeping the head up allows a continuous flow of information to be received and allows movement to be adapted to play.
This is how an individual moves with the ball when faced by opponents/obstacles. Dribbling allows the player in possession of the ball to eliminate one or more opponents by:
- making a manoeuvre and taking individual risks;
- setting up a team move;
- gaining time to allow support from team-mates;
- deceiving an opponent (the concept of the feint).
3. Passing the ball
This is the action of giving the ball to a team-mate. It is an essential part of team play. As the core of the game, passing allows a team to:
- keep possession of the ball;
- set up attacks;
- change the direction of play;
- counter-attack;
- provide a decisive or final pass.
Crosses are a type of short or long pass, usually leading to a shot. They serve as the last pass.
4. Shooting
4. Shooting
This is an action with the objective of dispatching the ball into the opponent's goal. It is the logical conclusion, the culmination of an attack. It is what football is all about. Shooting requires technical qualities (striking the ball well, accuracy), physical qualities (power, coordination, balance) and mental qualities (determination, audacity, self-confidence).

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Specific Functions of the County Clerk include:
Administrator of the Court Records and Exhibits: The Clerk receives, processes, and preserves forever all documents presented in a Superior Court Cause of Action.
Quasi-judicial Officer: The Clerk serves a quasi-judicial function. In this function, the Clerk must review court documents for possible errors, perform acts required by law, issue letters testamentary, warrants of arrest, orders of sale, writs of execution, garnishment, attachments, restitution, and set up judgments.
Ex-Officio Clerk of the Court: Under the Constitution of the State of Washington, the Clerk has the title of "Ex-Officio Clerk of the Court." This requires the clerk's presence at court sessions for the purpose of establishing an independent record of each hearing called "minutes" which are available to the public. The Clerk must also be present at every court hearing or trial to receive and keep a record of all exhibits (evidence) entered by the parties.


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In my Calvert country neighborhood, my kitties help me meet the neighbors
I grew up climbing trees and playing with Matchbox cars.
Scary spiders and slithery snakes? I didn't bat an eye. Daddy's girl was tough.
So when the kitty brothers Stripey and Babey bring home squirmy rewards, I'm the one among my family of hubby and two almost-grown boys to take care of it. Two ring-necked snakes have made it inside with kitties' help.
The ring-neck is a smallish snake, growing up to about two feet long. It is bluish-black with a yellow or red ring around its neck and a matching belly.
The ones the kitties bring me — about a half-dozen so far — are about six inches long.
There must be a nest nearby.
Ring-necks usually hide under logs, rocks, leaf litter or matted plants. Because they are sociable, they often hide together. They hunt at night and swallow small creatures whole. Large creatures they suffocate by constriction.
When threatened, ring-necks have a variety of defenses.
First, the snake will coil its body and show the bright underside of its belly to frighten its attacker.
Next, it will release a foul odor.
If these tricks don't work, the ring-neck will bite. The bite is savage but not poisonous.
I had a decision to make when the kitties brought in a ring-necked snake and a plump, tiny mole at the same time.
I had to make it quick, as the dogs were interested in both creatures.
I scooped up the snake barehanded and carried it outside. As I got back inside, the mole scurried into the crevice between the wall and the dishwasher.
Kitties, pups and I waited and watched for much of an hour. Finally, mole emerged into the watching circle, where it stood paralyzed with fear.
Swiftly, I scooped it up and off to freedom.
Maybe this mole and ring-neck will warn the others.


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Shinigamii02 wrote:I personally think its a bad idea to use the actual Drowlove characters at all. This wont work, it will cause arguments, and unnecessarily hard things to explain away later.
I don't mind using the Drowlove setting, like the forest, the docks, and the town. Hell even the Underdark. But I think it best to leave the actual characters out that aren't NPC's.
This is potentially a really nice idea, actually. c: It'd make it *very* easy to get an ambiguously canon feel to it, and then none of us would actually have any obligation to post here, the readers could just go nuts and one of us could pop in with something canonical now and then.
This would also keep the DrowLove characters from feeling like the "stars" and overshadowing potentially cool new characters.


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"Duration of Poor Performance, Fund Flows, and Risk-shifting by Hedge Fund Managers," with Hossein B. Kazemi and Ying Li, Global Finance Journal, forthcoming
"Market Closings and Concentration of Stock Trading: An Empirical Analysis," with P.V. Balakrishnan, James Miller, and Gowri Shankar, Applied Financial Economics, Vol. 23, No. 17, 2013.
"Efficiency in NFL Betting Markets: Modifying and Consolidating Research Methods," with William Dare, Applied Economics, January 2004
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"Inflation and Uncertainty: Tests for Temporal Ordering," Journal of Money, Credit, and Banking, August 1995
"Inflation and Wage Indexation in the Postwar United States," Review of Economics and Statistics, February 1995
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"The Baby Boom and the Housing Market: Another Look at the Evidence," Regional Science and Urban Economics, December 1991
"The Role of the Federal Reserve as 'Lender of Last Resort' and the Seasonal Fluctuation of Interest Rates," with Mark Toma, Journal of Money, Credit, and Banking, November 1991
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Tips for a comfortable contact lens-wearing experience
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Stop topping off your contact lens solution.
The solution to your contact lens issues could be right in front of you -- in your lens care solution! According to a recent survey conducted by Wakefield Research and sponsored by Alcon, a third of contact lens wearers surveyed admit to sometimes reusing contact lens solution. It doesn't take long for bacteria and fungus to grow in your contact lens case if you reuse yesterday's contact lens solution. Clean your contact lens case with new solution every time you use it, and allow the case to air dry. Once it is dry, refill (not top off!) your solution.
Wash your irritation down the drain.
During the day, germs and bacteria gather on our hands. If you don't wash your hands prior to handling your contact lenses, you could be transferring those germs to your eyes. Make it a habit to wash your hands before handling your contact lenses to reduce the chance of getting an eye infection.
Say no to H2O.
Never use tap water directly on contact lenses or put them in your mouth for a quick cleanse. Microorganisms live in water, and saliva is never a sterile solution. Exposing contact lenses to tap water or saliva can result in an eye infection.
Take time to reboot.
Staring at a computer screen for hours can cause strain on your eyes, so be sure to blink more frequently. Add in as many blinks throughout your day as possible so your lenses feel less dry. If your contact lenses feel especially dry, you can also use re-wetting drops.
Get rid of the old and embrace the new.
Using contact lenses longer than directed by the product instructions or your eye care professional can lead to discomfort and complications. Always consult your eye care professional about the proper time to replace your contact lenses.
Taking proper care of your contact lenses and eyes is not only important, but easy! If your eye discomfort persists, be sure to schedule an appointment with your eye care professional.


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The first time I learned a three-chord song on the guitar, at age 11, my world expanded. To the outside world, I was a quiet, reserved, little girl, still grieving the death of her father. But when I played music, I felt ageless, passionate, confident, and happy....As an adult, music has enabled me to conquer lifelong fears, including a fear of public speaking and paralyzing stage fright. When I focus on expression, rather than on judging my own performance, my fear of failure diminishes.I'm excited about Leah's site, which launched this week at the perfect time for my own adventures with guitar. And I agree with her: Learning and mastering new skills (including speaking skills) can give you the confidence to tackle other new experiences. (Perhaps it's my long practice in public speaking that gives me the confidence to tackle the guitar without prior experience.) Have you found that learning another skill has inspired you to conquer public speaking issues? What helped you get started in public speaking? Share your experiences in the comments.
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Would You Report Your Neighbor for Burning Wood on a Spare the Air Day?
In two years, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has collected $800 in fines for illegal residential wood burning.
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Last winter, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District received 3,777 citizen complaints about residential wood burning during the season's 15 Spare the Air days. Those complaints resulted in a total of 346 warnings to wood burners in nine counties and 13 tickets carrying a $400 fine. (Please see table below).
Aaron Richardson, a spokesman for the BAAQMD, said by email that the agency has only collected $800 in fines from the previous two winters, but that the chief point of banning wood fires on certain winter days is about improving air quality, not raising revenue. He added that early studies suggest that wood burning may be down by 15 percent from five years ago.
Here's Richardson on how the BAAQMD enforces wood burning bans:
"We have about 70 inspectors on staff, and though not all of them are dispatched at any one time for wood burning duty, we send out patrols of various sizes on Winter Spare the Air days, depending on the day and availability.
"Inspectors must witness and document a violation to issue a citation. We track all complaints received and use those to help plan neighborhoods to patrol.
"They look for smoke, and are trained in smoke plume recognition and opacity, and they must go to the physical location of the fire to determine and document the source before writing a citation."
Warnings and Tickets Issued for Wood Burning on Winter Spare the Air Days
Winter 2010-2011 (4 days of ban) Winter 2011-2012 (15 days of ban)
County Warnings Tickets Warnings Tickets
Alameda 5 0 10 0
Contra Costa 5 1 57 4
Marin 5 0 48 3
Napa 0 0 51 1
San Francisco 0 0 1 0
Santa Clara 13 1 32 2
San Mateo 2 0 31 1
Solano 0 0 8 0
Sonoma 29 0 108 2
Total 59 2 346 13
Source: BAAQMD
This season, first time offenders, who would have previously received a warning letter, will now be obliged to take an online class on the public health impacts of wood smoke.
While Thursday is not a Spare the Air day, the BAAQMD is asking people to voluntarily forgo wood fires.
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The introductory courses, considered the pre-requisites for the more advanced classroom courses, familiarise students with basic terms and offer basic training on subjects such as bearings, lubrication, thermography, and more. These courses are self learning and are taken at an individual's own plant through SKF's web-based Reliability Maintenance Institute online modules and interactive computer media training known as SKF Self-Learning Tools. The RMI On-line E-learning modules are delivered on-line, 24/7, at SKF @ptitude Exchange.


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Expert Reviews
2007 Chrysler 300
Smooth, quiet operation, tight handling, space, luxury: The Chrysler 300 sedan has it all, at attractive prices. Yet what the 300 has more than anything is bold styling that appeals to a lot of people.
The Chrysler 300 line offers a wide range of engines and amenities. The base model comes well-equipped for less than $25,000, with a frugal V6. The Touring model adds leather, amenities and a more powerful V6 for about $28,000. The 300C offers a truly powerful Hemi V8, with Chrysler's fuel-saving Multi Displacement System, and it can be equipped with most of the gizmos and luxury features available today.
The 2007 lineup includes new long-wheelbase models. Aimed primarily at the chauffeur-driven executive class, they may also appeal to families. The longer wheelbase turns the 300's roomy back seat into something past cavernous, with more leg room than just about anything on the road. Great for tall folks or anyone who likes space and convenience. These long-wheelbase models can be equipped with custom features such writing tables and foot rests.
The Chrysler 300 marked a return to rear-wheel drive for large American sedans, and we consider that a benefit. Rear-wheel drive adds to the driving pleasure, which is partly why luxury sedans and sports car have traditionally used it. The traction and stability electronics are well sorted and effective on this car, delivering good all-season performance. All-wheel drive is an option for those who live in the snow belt. With the big-torque V8, it also allows something buyers have been seeking through sport-utility vehicles: enough towing capacity to pull a lightweight trailer.
The Chrysler 300 models are comfortable. They're also responsive for large cars. The 300C delivers thrilling acceleration and the SRT-8 true high performance in civilized fashion. Think of it as Detroit's answer to the BMW M5 or the Mercedes E63 AMG, for about $30,000 less.
Then there's the styling, inside and out, where this car makes no apologies. It won't be mistaken for any other sedan the road. It can be trimmed with chrome, mono-chrome and various wheels to look stately and elegant or downright mean.
The Chrysler 300 delivers impressive value, but emphasizing the cost/benefit ratio may minimize its other strengths. The 300s are good, appealing cars, and they've set the benchmark for Detroit's car builders.
Model Lineup
Chrysler 300 ($24,320); 300 Touring ($28,320); 300 Limited ($31,005); 300C ($34,975); SRT-8 ($40,420)
Walk AroundThe Chrysler 300 has collected a host of design awards around the world, and we'd call them well-earned. A handful of detractors claim the 300's styling, particularly its Bentley-esque front end, is derivative, but we think that's a superficial view. Certainly the 300 respects tradition and draws inspiration from the past, as many beautiful designs do. But it has also redefined what a Detroit sedan can be, more clearly and thoroughly than any automobile in recent years.
With its rear-wheel-drive architecture, the Chrysler 300 might be a case of back to the future. Yet there's little about it that's retro, except maybe the giant grille, which clearly draws on 300s from the past. The first Chrysler 300 was introduced in 1955 with an engine having hemispherical combustion chambers, called the Hemi. It had two four-barrel carburetors, and it achieved early fame as the most powerful engine built by Detroit, winning the NASCAR championship in its first year and setting top speed records on the beach at Daytona.
The current Chrysler 300 is just as bold, and cool, too. Its styling makes no apologies. Curiously, maybe magically, it appeals to young and old.
The Chrysler 300 looks dramatic in profile because its rear-wheel-drive layout allows a distinctive shape. The wheel-well cutouts, wrapping around rims up to 20 inches in diameter, are striking. The wheelbase is long but the overhangs are short, offering a visual sense of power. The roofline, a sort of '30s gangster tease, beautifully complements the long, low lines, which appear to be carved from a big horizontal block of metal. The roof rakes thickly down to a short deck, and the sides are like large slabs. The long hood glides forward and drops off a cliff whose face is the massive grille, framed by wing-like double-beam headlights.
New for 2007 are optional outside mirrors with supplemental turn signals and courtesy puddle lamps. These cast a useful halo of light on the ground beneath the doors when the 300 is unlocked with the remote key fob. This feature adds some security in dark garages and is very useful if you happen to drop something as you're getting into the car.
The high-performance SRT-8 may be the coolest-looking 300 of all. Its unique features include body-color front and rear bumper inserts, mirrors and door handles, and the modifications are more than aesthetic. The front and rear ends direct air flow through unique ducts that cool the brakes, while a specially designed rear spoiler increases rear downforce by 39 percent, helping keep the rear tires firmly planted at high speed without increasing drag. Yet the coolest thing about the SRT-8 might be its 20-inch, forged aluminum wheels and asymmetrical high-performance tires. These maximize that visual power, and they're staggered in the classic track-performance tradition, with the rear tires slightly wider than the fronts.
The Executive Series package, or long-wheelbase version, is new for 2007. It adds six inches to the standard wheelbase and provides more than 46 inches of rear legroom inside. Outside, it gives the 300 a stately, limo look.
InteriorThe stylish theme set by the 2007 Chrysler 300 body carries through inside, although the style in the cabin is even more clearly defined by purpose. There's a definite form-follows-function approach, with little superfluous decoration. In this interior, you'll also find the roots of a trend among sedans.
The Chrysler 300 was among the first to adapt an increasingly popular high seating position, with seats that rise several inches above those in the typical sedan before it. This blueprint was no doubt a response to the booming popularity of sport-utility vehicles. It's probably the thing to do nowadays because buyers like to sit high, and because the high door sills add a feeling of security. The windshield rake is relatively modest, so visibility forward is enhanced over the 300's long hood. Visibility to the rear is excellent, without much intrusion from the roofline.
Still, those who prefer a lower, leaned-back seating position can find it inside the 300. The up-down travel of the driver's seat bottom is significant, and the driving position easily adjusts for all sizes and tastes. Our loaded 300C featured power-adjustable pedals, which move back and forth with a button on the dash. The adjustable pedals were welcome in this car, because the steering wheel also telescopes. The pedals add another tailoring tool to the mix, rather than simply replacing the telescoping wheel as they do in some vehicles so equipped. The seats themselves are on the firm side, but comfortable. They could use more side bolstering in the 300C, which has the engine and tires to corner harder than the seats might like.
The dash and instruments are both very clean. Our 300C had a satin silver center stack, elegantly functional with almost nothing decorative about it. It was a pleasant surprise not to have to play games with the controls and switchgear to get them to work. There are two horizontal rectangular climate vents on either side of an analog clock, above the sound system and a climate system controlled by four simple knobs. The four gauges are round, clear and pleasing to the eye, almost Italian-looking, in a balanced layout with black numbers and needles on a white background. From the driver's perspective, it's all good.
Overall finish and material quality don't quite live up to the standards set by the design, but they're not bad, either. There was nothing so cheap or crude inside the 300 that it would keep us from enjoying the car. The 300C steering wheel is a nice four-spoke design with tortoise shell wood trim making a gradual arc along the top, like a Mercedes wheel. California walnut trim is an option. Our leather interior was a subtle gray-beige two-tone, and again, Mercedes-like. Suede inserts on the SRT-8 seats raise the richness meter a notch, and more prominent bolsters keep the driver centered in fast turns.
In general, the 300 interior is marked by spacious silence. Chrysler engineers have made noticeable progress toward reducing interior and wind noise in all their recent vehicles, and the flagship sedan leads the way.
The space comes courtesy of the efficient exterior shape. The wheels are pushed to the corners, and the long wheelbase leaves 106.6 cubic feet inside. The door openings are extra large, making climbing in and out easy.
The Chrysler 300 models offer a relaxing 40 inches of rear legroom and outboard passengers will find plenty to like, including a folding center armrest with integrated cup holders. Of course, rear-wheel drive means a prominent driveshaft tunnel down the center of the car, so anyone sitting rear-center must straddle the tunnel or sit with knees pushed up toward the chest.
The rear seat in long-wheelbase 300 models is cavernous. These cars are aimed at the chauffeur-driven executive class long dominated by European makes. It remains to be seen if they succeed from the marketing perspective, but they certainly succeed in the practical sense.
Driving ImpressionsFrom the driver's seat, the Chrysler 300 is one of the better big American sedans we've tested, and certainly the most interesting. To be sure, that view is colored by a preference for rear-wheel drive. Yet more than that, the 300 has created a new definition for Detroit Sedan. With its size, styling and design features, it retains characteristics that might be described as uniquely American. But it also has an international quality, measured by its responsiveness and efficiency.
A note for buyers who are wary of rear-wheel-drive sedans for everyday driving, and particularly those who live in the Snow Belt: We tested a 300C in typical Detroit winter slop, and found it well suited to the season. Chrysler has done an excellent job tuning the traction and stability electronics. With all-season tires, the 300C was no more of a challenge in snow and slush than the typical front-wheel-drive sedan. A decent set of snow tires would eliminate the smallest doubt.
The Chrysler 300 base model drives nice. The dual-overhead cam 2.7-liter V6 engine delivers 190 horsepower, enough to handle big-city rush-hour traffic. It's a frugal choice, both in terms of fuel costs and the purchase price. Some drivers may find themselves working this engine hard, however, and wishing for a little more power. Also, the four-speed automatic transmission lacks the responsiveness and flexibility of a five-speed automatic.
The 3.5-liter V6 in the 300 Touring and 300 Limited will work better for most buyers. We found the power better than adequate, even after driving the powerful 300C. We also liked the five-speed automatic, which is based on a Mercedes design, though it's built in Kokomo, Indiana, and shifts smoothly and quickly. At idle, we could feel the pulse of the engine.
On the road, the Chrysler 300 feels as solid as it looks, having inherited significant mechanicals from Chrysler's parent company, Mercedes-Benz. From a handling standpoint, the 300 is heavily and positively influenced by a design borrowed from the Mercedes E-Class: five-link rear suspension mounted to a subframe, and the short-arm/long-arm front suspension, modified for the 300's longer wheelbase, wider track and bigger wheels.
The ride is smooth, but solid enough to prevent wallowing. We wouldn't change much. This is a large car, to be sure. It has a longer wheelbase (120 inches) than the Chrysler 300s from the 1950s, yet its overall length is shorter, and it doesn't feel balky or cumbersome. In short, it doesn't drive big. It feels a bit heavy, but also very secure, confident and responsive. It rides well, even the sportier 300C.
It's reasonably easy to park despite its size. We wish all models came with rear Park Assist or, better yet, a rearview camera, because it is a big car. Only the upper models have Park Assist, which beeps an audible tone, increasing the frequency as you back toward an object.
The 300C handles quite well for a car this size. Tossing a 300C from side to side through switchback turns, it beautifully maintained an even keel. In other words, it offers good transient response. Body lean is minimal, especially considering this 300 is geared more toward family or luxury buyers than sports sedan buyers. The cornering is good enough that the all-season tires don't really do it justice. Depending on where we did most of our driving, we might choose some summer performance tires. Maybe even put some winter tires on a second set of wheels.
Chrysler has gotten the rack-and-pinion steering right. It's just the right amount of weight, and delivers a secure feeling. We like its accuracy.
The brakes are excellent. Driving the 300C hard over some twisty mountain roads, the big Bosch-built brakes really did the job, inspiring surprising confidence in a car that weighs over 4000 pounds. The front brakes on the 300C are bigger and better than those on the V6 models; antilock brakes with brake assist and elec
The Chrysler 300 delivers bold styling, but it's quiet and smooth, with a great ride and tight handling. Getting in and out is easy, and it's roomy inside. Models are available for all tastes and budgets. Its traction and stability electronics work well, but buyers who want to be prepared for bad weather can opt for all-wheel drive. The base 300 is a lot of car for the money, with a proven V6 that has adequate power for many drivers. We prefer the Touring and Limited models, with their more powerful V6 and higher level of features. The 300C comes with a Hemi V8 that can dust expensive luxury cars in performance and value. The SRT-8 delivers outstanding performance in civilized style at a price that's hard to beat.


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GoodHabitz: Today is a good to to upgrade yourself
Challenge: Produce a strong, distinctive and internationally relevant identity in line with the brand's new positioning.
Insight: As an e-learning company you not only compete with other (e-)learners, but with all possible ways the target audience can spend their spare time, such as watching Netflix or scrolling through Instagram.
Idea: Instead of wasting spare time, one can decide to start e-learning virtually any day. In order to express this, we built a campaign around the dynamic construct "Today is a good day to...", reminding the target audience that starting today is as good a time as any.
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Clark School Launches New LinkedIn Page and Clark Store
The Clark School of Engineering has introduced two new ways for you to expand your network, connect with the University of Maryland community, and share your Maryland spirit.
New Clark School Store
New LinkedIn Page
Even more importantly, if you are an alum, you can be fully included in our community by adding the Clark School of Engineering to your educational profile. See the following directions to enhance your LinkedIn experience:
1. Click on the 'Profile' link located in the top navigation area of the home page. This will take you to the 'Edit My Profile' tab.
2. Click the 'Edit' link next to the University.
3. Click the 'Change School' link next to existing University name.
4. Type in "University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering." When the name appears, be sure to hover over and click on "University of Maryland - A. James Clark School of Engineering" to ensure proper selection.
5. Fill out any additional fields as prompted. (Website address is not required.)
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Do you have an ancestor who has made a significant contribution to his or her community, field of business or profession? Were they an inventor or artist or civic leader of note? Then consider developing a biographical sketch for them — using encyclopedia format — and add it to Wikipedia.
Why is this a worthwhile step in your family history? First, you will need to organize many details about your noted ancestor in a thorough and coherent way to share with others. Second, it will go onto the website well known for being the place to turn for information on all important topics.
Of course, most of our ancestors are not likely subjects for Wikipedia, no matter how good they were as citizens and family members. But if there are distinctive and influential features to their lives and careers, you should consider taking this step. To do this, you should sign up for a Wikipedia account and learn the basic formatting steps for a Wikipedia entry. Or find someone to help you.
Some years ago, I visited the Benjamin Church House that today is a pioneer museum in Estabrook Park, Shorewood, north of Milwaukee. It was built in the early days of Milwaukee, 1843-1844, not far west of the Milwaukee River by my third great-grandfather for his family. He used the distinctive Greek Revival style for the house, one of the reasons it was rescued and turned into a museum. I wrote a Wikipedia article about the Benjamin Church House because it is on the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public in the summer.
Sometime later, I wrote a Wikipedia entry about Benjamin F. Church himself. He was one of the earliest white settlers in Milwaukee, was a carpenter and builder, filled several public offices in the early city — and of course built the Benjamin Church House that still stands today.
Recently, I had time to write a Wikipedia entry on William George Bruce, a Milwaukee publisher, historian and influential civic leader. I had done considerable research about him as he was the oldest brother of my great-grandfather Martin P. Bruce. I had the details on his career, public service contributions and family, as well as his many recognitions and awards including being called "Public Citizen No. 1" for Milwaukee. I also had many sources, very necessary for the References or Notes section of a Wikipedia entry. Luckily I had found a copy of the book I Was Born in America: Memoirs of William George Bruce that helped me with my family genealogy as well as the Wikipedia entry.
Of course there are other places to post such biographical sketches, including your own family history website. But if you have an ancestor whose contributions are influential and distinctive — and if they don't yet have a Wikipedia entry — consider doing it. You will add to the store of knowledge we all share through Wikipedia.
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Participating in research transforms the college experience into a richer, more involved academic process for both students and faculty. It sparks creativity, opens doors to new ideas, and helps forge mentorship relationships that nurture a lifelong love of learning.
The undergraduate research center (URC) helps students set themselves apart from their peers, improve their resumes and gain real-world experience. Opportunities include the undergraduate research symposium, grant opportunities, internships, mentor opportunities, and more.
Faculty can benefit from our services as well. By volunteering to be a research mentor, you can work with a student to pursue your research interests while demonstrating your commitment to the pursuit of scholarly achievement.


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Byte Craft Publications
Byte Craft's Fuzzy Logic in Embedded Microcomputers and Control Systems introduces C programmers to fuzzy logic. It's a free download from Fuzzy Logic in Embedded Microcomputers and Control Systems (PDF).
Internet Resources
Organizations, conferences and other useful links.
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eTPU support for hybrid vehicle developmentSubmitted by Walter Banks on Wed, 2010-07-21 15:33. eTPU_C | eTPU_C | eTPU_C Product
Byte Craft has for the last several months been developing new eTPU
support tools. The eTPU C Code Development System will continue to be
supported for use primarily in automotive engine controllers with
continuing support for eTPU2, new releases and updates.
The last few months we have be visiting customers and outlining some
directions we are adding to our support for the eTPU. Byte Craft is in
the release process of a separate eTPU based tool set that focuses on
other eTPU based applications. Essentially we have been looking at
Fixed point types and sine wave generationC6808 | MPC | RS08
We've found that the variety of data types offered by the compiler is
of paramount importance to the ease and effectiveness of embedded
programming. Having lots of data types makes implementing your
programming solution easier. It also removes a big source of error:
the hand-optimization needed to encode data in assembly programs.
Starting in 2007 we're offering a large variety of fixed point data
types in new releases of our compilers. Fixed point data types handle
fractional values ("Fractional" types) and occasionally types with
Li-ion Battery ChargerC6808 | MPC | MPC | RS08
This reference design demonstrates the new thread-based programming style that we created to complement the RS08, but it's used on an HC08.
Freescale eTPU Standard Function Libraries and Function Sets.Submitted by Walter Banks on Tue, 2010-06-01 14:51. eTPU_C | eTPU_C | eTPU_C Product | Freescale eTPU
The Freescale eTPU standard library and eTPU function sets were developed using Byte Craft tools. Copies of these tools are available as part of Byte Craft eTPU support.
RS08 Interrupt supportSubmitted by Walter Banks on Tue, 2010-03-30 13:18.
Contact Byte Craft for headers for the new RS-08 part headers.
9RS08KB8.h 9RS08KB4.h 9RS08KB2.h 9RS08KB12.h 9RS08LE4.h 9RS08LA8.h
The RS-08 parts that support interrupts (9RS08KB8.h 9RS08KB4.h 9RS08KB2.h) may also be programmed as event driven processors.
Checking eTPU_C generated codeSubmitted by Walter Banks on Wed, 2010-01-27 22:47. assembly | eTPU | eTPU_C
Byte Craft's eTPU customers generally use several different tools in their eTPU toolchain. The eTPU has a microcoded instruction set that may display the disassembly of the eTPU's instruction in several ways. The following example came from a conversation with a customer about instruction display formats of various tools that support the eTPU.
Byte Craft chose to display the instructions in the listing file as a functional representation of the instructions. In the following example an add with one side of the alu complimented and incremented is displayed as a subtract in our listings which is both functionally correct and a more compact representation.
ParallelismSubmitted by Walter Banks on Fri, 2009-10-09 20:54. C | IEC 61131
In the comp.arch newsgroup, we've been following a heated discussion about Parallelism. It's focused on the question of designing software to run on multiple cores, either with shared memory or message passing.
We're of the opinion that the compiler can assist the developer in this task. After all, the compiler knows what is (or could be) in memory at any one moment.
Byte Craft Limited support in China
Byte Craft Limited and our chinese distributor Qast Software Group have produced an introduction to Byte Craft Limited and our products in simplified Chinese.


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Florida was the state with the second highest amount of the "hot spot" restaurants on the Open Table 2013 Diner's Choice Award winners for the top 100 hot spot restaurants in the United States.
The state had 18 restaurants on the list, most in the Miami and South Florida region, but some from Tampa, too. No Sarasota-area restaurants made the top 100 list. The only state to outrank Florida was California with 26 restaurants on the top 100 list. New York was third with 14 named restaurants.
The hot spot titles are awarded based on the opinions of more than 5 million reviews submitted by diners who use the OpenTable website's rating service. More than 15,000 restaurants in all 50 states and Washington D.C. are listed.
Click here to see the full list of restaurants.
For more shopping news in Southwest Florida, follow reporter Justine Griffin on Twitter and Facebook or email her at email@example.com. Read What's In Store in print on Tuesdays.


text: Róza El-Hassan (b. Budapest 1966) is one of the most prominent representatives of contemporary Hungarian art. Over the past twenty years, the artist's drawings, objects, installations, and actions have earned her international renown. Drawing is a constant companion of her art and at times its central element. In the earlier works, a conceptual approach predominates; since 1999, she has created diary-like drawings and collages. Her works on paper are always light and delicate, remaining open and tentative. For the artist, who has Syrian as well as Hungarian roots, drawing as a research technique always also implies a quest for her own identity. Between ornament and protest, her drawings negotiate fundamental issues of artistic autonomy, political relevance, and aesthetic aspiration.


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hanskainz necessitava di un nuovo design di logo e ha lanciato un contest su 99designs.
È stato scelto un vincitore tra 172 design presentati da 43 designer.
I´m a 29 years old blogger from Austria/Europe. I need a new logo for my blog at http://iwatchblog.com. Their will also be a new bloglayout (something like this: http://hanskainz.com/testblog). My blog is about web 2.0, social media and technology.
Desired Style:
clean, crisp, contemporary, professional
Accepted File Formats:
Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai)
The Basics
Please see my blog at http://iwatchblog.com but keep in mind that my new blog layout after the redesign will look something like this testlayout. (but don´t let you influence to much by the colors, maybe i like the colors of your logo design better)
- The logo should represent myself and the blog.
- I need a logo that is professional and that wouldn't go out of style in 6 months.
- It should be a elegant, clean, crisp, contemporary, professional logo
- The logo should include the name of my blog "iwatchblog"
- I'd also like the logo to include some kind of symbol / icon.I'm open to anything creative that you can come up with - so don't feel you need to stick to what I have on my blog at the moment. I'm looking for something fresh and new, so let your creative forces go with the flow.
The Text
As mentioned, the logo should include "iwatchblog"
The Symbol / Icon
The logo should have some graphical element (symbol / icon).
Remember that the logo needs to be clean, creative and more importantly professional.
The Colors
The logo should not have to much colors. And it should even work in black & white.
The Feel
Here are a few keywords to describe the "feel" of the logo I'm looking for:
- elegant
- clean
- crisp
- trendy but contemporary
- professional
- uniqueÂ
Maggiori informazioni su come funziona un contest di design o sui nostri servizi di design di logo.


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Linux on the Desktop
The expression a Linux Desktop means different things to different people, to the technical community is means reliability, flexibility, speed, ease of use, to everybody else, it means a free alternative to the likes of Microsoft Windows and Mac/OSX.
The most frequent question in this context; is Linux really an alternative?
The most frequent but unhelpful answer; are you seriously still using Windows?
But what is it really?
Well, you know what Windows is, the Linux Desktop does pretty much all the same stuff, it's the same only different, it's as good only better, I guess that doesn't help. If you're only familiar with one computing environment, anything else will seem quite alien and hence difficult to describe. To get us started, here are a few screen shots of the Linux Desktop in action, please click on a thumbnail to take a look.
It may look completely different to Windows, but you will notice many of the same concepts. We have a mouse with a pointer, we have a file manager, we have a media player, we have windows, we have icons we can embed on the desktop, we have menus, we have different themes / wallpapers – it's really not so different!
The really important questions …
- Will I be able to keep all my files and use them on Linux? – yes.
- Will I be able to browse the Internet, read my email and MSN chat? – yes.
- Will it be more reliable and faster than my old Windows XP machine? – yes.
- Will it automatically immunize me against viruses killing my machine?- yes.
- Will it talk to other computers (incl. Windows machines) on my network? – yes.
- Will it see my Windows server and be able to share files and printers? – yes.
- Will I be able to work with my Word docs and my Excel spreadsheets? – yes.
- Will I get free security updates on a regular basis, like Windows? – yes.
- Can you confirm that there are no hidden charges, is it really is free? – yes.
- Will I have to run defrag on it regularly to stop it from locking up? – no.
- Will I have to install and suffer anti-virus software? – no.
- Will I have to pay for upgrades? – no.
- Will I typically have to pay for additional programs or tools and utilities? -no.
- Will it make the coffee? -actually, yes, but we're not going to cover that here.
If this is true, why isn't everyone using it?
One of the downsides of free community software is that there is no huge multi-national corporate behind it marketing it to death and forcing it into our homes. Indeed the contrary is true, Linux will one day render Windows irrelevant and it's not something Microsoft are entirely happy about. As it happens they do have lots of money and some of that it seems has gone towards trying to keep Linux in it's place, i.e. away from you.
Ok, if I'm interested, what should I do next?
Well, you have a number of options.
- You could join the forums for some free advice …
- You could read some more …
- You could give Linux a try…
- You could contact a vendor for some consultancy and a quick start…
Just for a change – the choice is yours!
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I have lived in the U.S. for over 10 years and I have never seen a Linux web site like this one — simple, clean, and well explained. Keep it up!
I am new to this but i want to get rid of my windows xp and install something new but Im a bit overwhelemed by the choice and what to do!
Lee – yes, massive choice! You don't need to burn your XP boats, though. Speaking personally, and I've tried quite a few Linux distros over the past couple of years, I like Ubuntu (others will have their own favourites). Solid framework and I prefer the Gnome desktop. Ubuntu is easy to install and use, has very good community support (google 'Ubuntu' to see) and comes just about fully loaded. What I have found (no doubt others will disagree, but that's part of the Linux world), is that I really need M/soft Office Powerpoint and Access (Openoffice doesn't quite do it for me there, but is a much better w/p than Word). No problem. Either load Wine on top of Ubuntu (needs Office CD) or do what I do – use VirtualBox to run XP inside Linux (needs XP and Office install CDs). If you are really nervous, and have about 10Gb spare on your XP harddrive, go for a dual boot (google!) XP/Ubuntu. Easy, and reversible. I quickly scrubbed XP from my Harddrive.
linux sounds an excellent alternative to windows (free part sounding the best :P) but what would the best way be to installing it on a new system, one which has no operating system on it?
as simple as that awesome, thank you 🙂
i'm referring to JJ and all the reply's he had. I have had trouble with my laptop crashing SO, i've wiped the hard drive for re installation and thought i'd try Linux Ubuntu instead of reloading Vista. BUT, my laptop won't load Linux and it won't load Vista!! what does come up is "no operating system" so i think i got the first part of my action right. What am i doing wrong, what should i be doing next?.
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For over 200 years, The Alameda has been at the heart of San Jose's most vibrant and historic neighborhoods. The Alameda Business Association has been working since 1991 to strengthen this dynamic commercial and residential community. Come check us out. You are sure to enjoy all this wonderful street has to offer.
Come try delicious food at a variety of restaurants here on The Alameda. Close to HP Pavilion with easy restaurant parking!
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Looking for a copy of The Alameda, The Beautiful Way, a book about the history of The Alameda? Stop by one of our local retailers today!
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ALEX Toys ALEX Jr. Call My Cell Phone
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Remember parents, imitation is the best form of flattery. With Call My Cell Phone, kids will 'imitate' parents talking on the phone, while engaging in learning and fun! Numbers, colors and sounds are activated when little fingers push the buttons of this easy to hold phone. A smiling face greets little ones with each new call they place. A friendly voice prompts your child to push number buttons 1 – 9, promoting number recognition.
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We took this photo of Will, Mike and Tom yesterday morning, when it was about 12 degrees out.
Today temps are back up in the 30s and the cement mixers have returned. There's plenty of activity on our construction cam.
Good thing. According to our "Countdown 'til Open" button, this is our final three-digit day. As of tomorrow, it's 99 days till May 2.


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When Dragon Quest X goes on sale this August in Japan, those folks who have yet to purchase a Nintendo Wii can get a special DQX bundle. That's assuming those people exist!
The bundle comes with a black Wii, a Classic Controller Pro, a USB memory stick, a copy of the game, a ¥1000 ($12) pre-pard Nintendo card, and an download code for an in-game item. Yours for ¥25,000 ($310).
DQX Pack [Nintendo]


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"What is special about aikido is that its spiritual core is manifest
in its physical movements and integral to its techniques"
From Aikido Journal #100, 1994
The publication of Aikido Journal 100 is a landmark for this magazine. It is the first issue bearing our new name, one that is much more appropriate, given the present content and direction of the publication. Our new name and format also happen to coincide with our 20th anniversary. I, perhaps more than anyone, am amazed that this publication has survived for so long. In fact, it has become my life's work. I would like to take this occasion to thank you loyal readers for your interest and support and to reaffirm our commitment to producing as fine a publication as we are able… and then some!
As you know, our concern in Aikido Journal is with aikido as a body of techniques and a tool for achieving the peaceful resolution of conflict. This means that our starting point is the art formulated by Morihei Ueshiba, with its inseparable humanistic premises. This is the standard by which we measure the content of technique and the morality of behavior. The aims of aikido also constitute our vision for a future world in which peaceful interaction in society is achieved through the presence of a skilled sword that remains sheathed. Strength, skill, and foresight are required to forestall violence, not merely a "desire for peace."
I have often been a critic of the present technical content and almost casual practice of aikido seen in many schools today. The reason for my dismay is the fact that aikido practiced in this way is a debased form of the martial art bequeathed by the founder. Certainly, all are free to practice as they wish, but I question the validity of calling much of what is seen today "aikido" when it represents little more than a hollow shell of the real art.
Having said this, I wish to point out a remarkable phenomenon. Aikido, even in this diluted form, has proven a phenomenal success both in Japan and abroad. It is one of the major martial arts practiced worldwide and has become a household word in most developed countries. Unlike judo, karate, or kendo, aikido has achieved this distinction despite the fact it has not been transformed into a sport and therefore lacks competition as a means of generating interest. But if the techniques of aikido as practiced today are weak and ineffectual in self-defense situations, if it cannot count on competition (except for Tomiki Aikido) as a lure to attract the young, then where on earth does its broad appeal lie?
I have given this enigma a great deal of thought in recent months and have come up with two compelling reasons. The first is simply the exceptional beauty of aikido techniques. The circularity of movement of two partners who hold no violent intent is a wonder to behold. There is a flow and gracefulness about aikido techniques that is not seen in its precursor art, Daito-ryu aikijujutsu. The other characteristic of aikido that has contributed to its wide acceptance is the innovative concept of a martial art as a tool for achieving peace. This is not to say that the classical martial ways, or modern ones for that matter, do not stress the development of the individual. They surely do. But what is special about aikido is that its spiritual core is manifest in its physical movements and integral to its techniques.
The situation as I see it is thus as follows: Aikido itself and the concepts it embodies are so appealing that it has survived and thrived even in a degraded form. If this is the case, what then might be the impact of the art on society if the techniques and concepts of the founder were to be re-infused into the art? Such an aikido would surely be revolutionary and have far-reaching consequences!
Yet we cannot reassert our link with the founder simply by declaring that aikido is a "spiritual martial art." Instead, leaders and teachers of the art must exemplify this spirituality in all aspects of their lives, not solely on the training mat. Nor can we succeed in convincing people that aikido is an effective martial art simply by demonstrating light, dainty movements where the attacker is in obvious collusion with his partner. We must show convincing techniques where all openings are covered, where our movements are powerful, but controlled and applied with compassion Only then can we do justice to the intended form and meaning of aikido.
Our challenge as a magazine devoted to the study and propagation of aikido is then to dearly and repeatedly articulate this message of hope. I think the challenge to you as individuals and aikidoka everywhere is to reassess your involvement in the art. I would suggest that you start by reading up on the founder. There are a number of books in English today that cover the subject. Aikido Journal has, in its earlier incarnation as Aiki News, published literally hundreds of articles dealing with every aspect of his life and art. Moreover, serious aikidoka should take a good look at the founder's technique, which has been preserved on film. Last year we released a six-volume set of videotapes documenting the founder's art from 1935 up until his death in 1969.
Finally, I would ask that you make a special effort to rejuvenate your own practice. If you are going to invest your valuable time to learn a self-defense art and engage in a form of exercise to improve your health, do you not owe it to yourself to constantly test your limits? Aikido has such potential as a discipline for personal growth and the improvement of society that it seems a shame not to practice it in line with the founder's original intent. You, have in your hands the power to do so. Please do your best… and then some!
Here's wishing both you and Aikido Journal another successful twenty years!
Stanley Pranin is editor-in-chief and publisher of Aikido Journal, which he established as Aiki News in 1974 in an attempt to provide accurate in formation for English- speaking aikido practitioners. He began his aikido training in 1962 in Lomita, California, and is now 5th dan. Since 1977 Pranin has lived, trained, and worked in Japan and publishes the Japanese magazine Aiki News, as well as a variety of aikido-related books. He is the author of The Aiki News Encyclopedia of Aikido, editor of Aikido Masters, and co-author of The Aiki News Dojo-Finder and Takemusu Aikido: Background and Basics.


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[Intro: Undertaker]
Tonight, I speak of prophecy
And what I will shall be done
The sacrifices are not over
The next sacrificial lamb will be led... to slaughter
[Verse 1: Virtuoso]
I'm omnipotent. You claim to win battles so when the beat starts
I'll punch the tree bark and pass the chainsaw to a leaf's heart
Severian the Animal; I'm doing dirt like earthworms
I'm sick and original, boy; I gave birth to the first germs
I spit the acetate to make your lips evaporate
The Master Ape; bare hands will decapitate and bash your face
Pass the eighth sack of shake; twist it and blast my tape
Put Cambridge on the castle gate
Haven't come across a substance yet I couldn't lacerate
Virtuoso, the unidentified flying object
To make your space shuttle from NASA late
So while you crooks look for a hook I'm sayin' pass the bait
Telling 7L to scratch a plate
In a duel for respect I'll slap your face
Ask to make my specs and I'ma tackle ya
You're a neck and I'm Dracula
Have sex in the back of a black Lex or an Acura
Laugh with the, Jedi Mind Tricks
We rhyme sick and side bricks for dime chicks
I'll strangle you, use my same hands to give you the Heimlich
So you can live to face more punishment from my divine lips
[Verse 2: Jus Allah]
Jus Allah prays on the minds of the young
Silencing the devil that speaks with forked tongue
Taste my blade's sharpness, rank you no class like Marxists
The heartless, rise out of darkness
I'm the last head you should ever try to fuck with
Be the next member in the cast of my snuff flick
Rough shit, don't even attempt sleeping
At war with the demons that live in infernal regions
Spawned from eternal semen, bred flesh predators
Wings of the arm on your heels like Pegasus
Grabbing your leg, so you live with the Heaven-less
Drop death's prejudice and follow me to Exodus
[Verse 3: Ikon the Hologram]
We ravenous, exhume the tomb of Lazarus
You blasphemous, we bring war to pacifists
Tarantulas, burn flesh like a nine Glock
Your mind stops from nine of my divine shots
Pine box is fine for a killer to run
Swing from vines and ride like Atilla The Hun
Bring the gun, your tongue is what I'm slicing
We slap tracks and attack like M. Bison
Elohim, fuck the pagans - we mock them
And take turns to burn religious doctrines
Concoctions of pain hits from eight angles
Locked in the brain to lacerate angels
[Verse 4: Esoteric]
Yo, I rip mics, stick lames
Wreck nights, spit flames
Lead pipes, split frames
Kid ain't shit changed
Act trife
I grab the mic and bag your wife
Sacrifice you twice
Motherfuck an after life
Decimate your paradise
Burn tracks like thermostats
My personal attacks snap back to murder cats
I might advise, you type of guys should revitalize
Your man power, I sabotage like fireflies
With a dope rhyme
Take control of your soul
Rap a potent flow over foes
Hope you don't catch a broken nose
Opponents go to shows
Now they know their roles, they're hoes that fold my clothes
I bark at these, mark emcees, park and freeze
My words part the seas
Kill beats like heart disease
Man, please
You could never fuck with the Eso-pterodactyl
My rap skills will thrash you
[Outro: Undertaker]
So until we meet again...accept the lord of darkness as your savior. Allow to the purity of evil to guide you
Begins and ends with a recording of The Undertaker, a Professional Wrestler for World Wrestling Entertainment.
The Monster Materializes by Richard Band
-Who Sampled; Wikipedia


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In the wake of stories suggesting an approach for the Spain international was imminent, United have denied making a bid.
However, with almost two weeks left before the transfer window closes there is still time for United to possibly try and make the kind of addition many fans have been crying out for.
During his commentary of the Red Devils' 3-1 defeat at Chelsea on Sunday, Neville outlined a view that his old club needed at least three players to lift flagging morale, but in the difficult January window, getting them would be virtually impossible.
Mata's desire to cement a place in Spain's World Cup squad, having failed to secure a regular starting berth under Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge, may make the situation far easier in his case, even if Chelsea, rebuffed twice in their attempts to sign Wayne Rooney last summer, may wonder why they should do business with the Old Trafford club.
It has been suggested Neville does not believe it is a good idea either.
However, in a series of Tweets this morning, England's assistant coach has clarified his view.
"Does he fit in with what I would call the typical philosophy of Manchester United? I would say no," said Neville.
"Positives of signing a player like him are obvious-lift everyone (spark) creativity, knows PL, 4th place chances go up - fantastic player."
On Sky's Monday Night Football show, Neville outlined why he felt Mata's arrival would not immediately fit with the manner in which United generally approach their transfer business.
He said: "The first question, I think, is where are you going to play? Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie are up top if they are fit so where are you going to play him? Are you going to play him off the left or off the right?
"Maybe they have to change the philosophy and maybe that's what David Moyes is thinking. Maybe he wants to play narrow wide players and maybe a three in midfield.
"They would have to change to accommodate Juan Mata in the way they normally play. They normally play with wide players.
"He's obviously a fantastic football player, there's no doubt about that, but one thing it does do, I suppose, is that David Moyes, Manchester United and Ed Woodward need to sign a big player.
"They need to make a noise and if they get him in it will attract potentially other players - and they need three or four players.
"What it could be is the start of something to lead to other things, but typically I wouldn't say he fits."
With a blank weekend following Wednesday's Capital One Cup semi-final second-leg with Sunderland, Moyes is expected to embark on a scouting mission in an effort to bolster a squad languishing in seventh spot, and in danger of failing to qualify for next season's Champions League.
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