text:
Watch 'The Hangover 3′ Stars Zach Galifianakis and Ken Jeong Perform Stand-Up Together in 1998
Way, way back before 'The Hangover 3' was even a twinkle in Todd Phillips' eye, co-stars Zach Galifianakis and Ken Jeong already knew each other, and you can watch them perform stand-up together in this video unearthed from the prehistoric year of 1998.
Before he was a star, Zach Galifianakis performed stand-up comedy (and he still sometimes does), and as it turns out, so did Ken Jeong. The pair can be seen together in this video below, filmed at Petterson's Coffeehouse in Los Angeles in 1998. We had no idea that these guys even knew each other prior to 'The Hangover' series!
In the video, Galifianakis has the audience read a letter he's prepared for them, and does a little riff on an Alanis Morissette song (this is 1998 after all) before asking Ken Jeong to come up for a segment called "Everything a Greek guy wanted to know about an Asian but was too afraid to ask." It involves some stereotype humor and Jeong feigning offense with a wonderfully uncomfortable blank stare, but then Jeong gets to turn the tables on Galifianakis with a segment called, "Everything an Asian guy wanted to know about a Greek but was too afraid to ask."
Check out the video below to see these two funny guys before they were famous:


text:
Valentine Day Funny Quotes
Write your name and your lovers name on beautiful Valentine Day Funny Quotes image to wish valentine's day in a heart touching way. Valentine's Day Ecards refer to a variety of digital greeting cards that are exchanged among friends on social media platforms in celebration of the annual holiday, most notably on Tumblr and Pinterest.
Make this Valentine's Day more interesting and more special. By sending these wishes to your loved ones to express your love for them.They will surely like it and it will make their day. Over a meme valentines cards are sent out on Valentine's Day around the world full of sweet Valentine's Day wishes. Write your name on Valentine Day Funny Quotes image and then share the generated image to show your love and care for your lover and valentine.
There are lot of new and unique Valentines Day Greetings, Happy Valentine Love Cards , Love Meme Cards, Dirty Meme Cards, Valentine's Cards, Valentines Day Wishes and Valentines Day Proposal generators you will find on our website MakeBirthdayCakes.com.
You may also like: GenerateStatus – Make Fake Instagram Posts and Twitter Tweets.
How to Use:
Write your name in the given text field "Your Name Here" and click on the "Save Image" button. After some time a new popup window will open that contains download and sharing options.If you find any issues in making cards, wishes or greetings then kindly see our step by step tutorial on :How to Make Mother's Day Greetings
The Dark Origins Of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the origins of this festival of candy and cupids are actually dark, bloody — and a bit muddled.
A drawing depicts the death of St. Valentine — one of them, anyway. The Romans executed two men by that name on Feb. 14 of different years in the 3rd century A.D.
Hulton Archive/Getty Images
Though no one has pinpointed the exact origin of the holiday, one good place to start is ancient Rome, where men hit on women by, well, hitting them.
Those Wild And Crazy Romans
From Feb. 13 to 15, the Romans celebrated the feast of Lupercalia. The men sacrificed a goat and a dog, then whipped women with the hides of the animals they had just slain.
The Roman romantics "were drunk. They were naked," says Noel Lenski, a historian at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Young women would actually line up for the men to hit them, Lenski says. They believed this would make them fertile.
The brutal fete included a matchmaking lottery, in which young men drew the names of women from a jar. The couple would then be, um, coupled up for the duration of the festival — or longer, if the match was right.
The ancient Romans may also be responsible for the name of our modern day of love. Emperor Claudius II executed two men — both named Valentine — on Feb. 14 of different years in the 3rd century A.D. Their martyrdom was honored by the Catholic Church with the celebration of St. Valentine's Day.
Later, Pope Gelasius I muddled things in the 5th century by combining St. Valentine's Day with Lupercalia to expel the pagan rituals. But the festival was more of a theatrical interpretation of what it had once been. Lenski adds, "It was a little more of a drunken revel, but the Christians put clothes back on it. That didn't stop it from being a day of fertility and love."
Around the same time, the Normans celebrated Galatin's Day. Galatin meant "lover of women."

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Lletty Cottage at Yew Tree Farm, on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, graded Five Stars by Visit Wales is situated in the valley of the River Towy, between the towns of Llandovery and Llandeilo in Carmarthenshire, near the lovely village of Llansadwrn.
Yew Tree Farm is a 200 year old stone Welsh former farmhouse standing in six acres of land, overlooking the Brecon Beacons National Park. Lletty Cottage is a self-contained annexe to the main house, and stands next to the 400-year old yew which gives the farm its name.The old Welsh name is Lletty'r-ywen, literally "the lodging place next to the yew tree".
Our cottage is open for bookings for visitors who want to immerse themselves in the quiet but magnificent countryside of Carmarthenshire and the Brecon Beacons. Including . . . log-burning stove and free basket of logs and free wi-fi broadband internet access.


text:
Lately, I've heard a lot about a new website that shows what percentage of someone's Twitter followers are "fake," "inactive" and "good."
If the Fake Follower Check site is accurate, some of the biggest Twitter users, including President Obama, Lady GaGa and Justin Bieber, have thousands or even millions of "followers" who aren't real people.
I've been looking into this phenomenon, and I've been shocked by what I've found. There is, apparently, a massive lies-for-sale industry made up of services that either offer tools to help people lie, or tell lies directly on behalf of their customers.
Popularity lies
How much does it cost to fake popularity? On the cheap side, you can buy 1,000 Twitter followers for $14 on a site called InterTwitter; 5,000 followers cost $43; 100,000 cost $487.
Followers are even cheaper on FanMeNow, where you can buy 1,000 followers for $10 -- or 1 million for $1,350.
Higher-end sites like Buy Active Fans promise not just followers, but engaged followers -- and even American ones. But those higher quality followers will cost you: 1,000 global followers cost $10, but 1,000 Americans will set you back $50. A global 100,000 runs $460, but the same number of Yanks costs $4,650.
Some of these businesses will also sell you followers and fans on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and other sites.
The fake Twitter followers industry is just the tip of the iceberg. In fact, a huge fake-popularity industry takes many forms. An application called One million Clicks, billed as a Web traffic simulator, will make it look like your site is getting mad traffic.
For $5, you can even have a fake girlfriend on Facebook. A site called GirlfriendHire lets you browse and pick a phony companion -- and that person will actually provide the service of posting on your wall, etc., so your family and friends think you really are dating someone.
Telephone lies
Even Google Voice will lie for you. When you "block" a number on the service, anyone who calls from that number will get a perfectly convincing "this number is no longer in service" message.
You can install a huge number of iOS and Android apps that simulate calls to your phone. Most of these will ring your phone, spoofing a fake caller ID ("Look, it's the president again!") and then coach you through a conversation. The software tells you what to say so that others in the room will think you're responding. Some of the more popular apps include Fake-a-Call for iOS, Fake Conversation for iOS and Fake Call Me for Android.
Similar apps will send you fake text messages. For that service, try Fake-a-Message.
If you want to pretend to be someone you're not while making a real phone call, there's an app for that. Fake Voice will mask your voice, making it sound like someone else's.
A Windows application also called Fake Voice does something similar.
There's also an interesting subcategory of smartphone apps that spoof your GPS location, making it look like you're somewhere you're not. These include Fake GPS Location on Android.
Identity lies
If you're an Android user and want people to believe you're an Apple user, you can use the Fake iPad 3 Screen app. (Make sure your Android tablet is rectangular with rounded corners.)
Some software lets you pump pre-recorded video into webcam software to make it seem like you're someone or somewhere you're really not. PerfectFakeWebcam and Fake Webcam are two of the more popular options.
A download called Pwn Mail spoofs the sender address for outgoing email. That means you can send email, but the recipient thinks it came from whomever you specified.
All-purpose lies
Some lying software is just plain goofy. For example, an iOS app called Fake a Fish lets you take one of your actual photos and add an image of a big fish, so it looks like you caught it.
FatBooth for iOS enables you to a modify a photo of someone to make him look fatter.
A site called iFakeSiri will let you type in the dialogue of a fake conversation between you and Apple's voice assistant, Siri. The site will produce a convincing screen-capture spoofing the conversation.
Most of these, of course, are for pranks and fun. But another site is very serious about helping you flat-out lie.
A service called the Alibi Network will actually tell just about any lie you want to tell, and it will do it by email, fax or phone. The service's professional liars are standing by to call your spouse or boss. When they call, they'll leave a number for callback, and the caller will get a voicemail message. They'll even print certificates of achievement, showing that you attended a seminar or passed some test.
Is all this computer-aided lying unethical? I think the answer, obviously, depends on how people use them. Any of these could be used for good or ill.
The important thing is that we all know these products and services exist, so we're not fooled by such software and services and can focus our skepticism properly when people provide "evidence" for things that are just plain lies.
Mike Elgan writes about technology and tech culture. You can contact Mike and learn more about him at Elgan.com, where you can subscribe to his free email newsletter, Mike's List. You can also see more articles by Mike Elgan on Computerworld.com.


text:
With automakers producing hundreds of thousands of vehicles every month, there is the possibility that at least a few of them have serious problems. And with used cars there are so many things that could be wrong we couldn't possibly list them all (we'll list one: squirrels in the engine). There was a time when warranties were written to protect against this kind of thing. Then some smart lawyers got involved and there was a time when warranties were written to make it all but impossible to use your warranty. And then Lemon Laws came along.
Introduction to Lemon Laws
Generally speaking, a Lemon Law is any law written to give consumers protection form being sold defective goods. What a Lemon Law isn't is a guarantee that you'll be given a refund or replacement for your product without having to do some legwork. While Lemon Laws apply to a large segment of products, we're going to focus on cars.
Federal Lemon Law Protections
There are basically two dominant federal statutes protecting you from getting stuck with a malfunctioning car. The first is the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, named for Senator Warren Magnuson and Kate Moss.
Basically, this act protects consumers by defining the terms of a warranty and providing for a method of redress against suppliers that won't fulfill the terms of the warranty. The great breakthrough of this law is that it says if GM offers you a full warranty on your Chevy Cobalt, it doesn't work within the time-frame of the warranty, they not only have to replace or repair your car without charge, they have to do so within a reasonable amount of time.
Another component of this law is that it states that you'll be awarded attorney's fees if you win the case, thus preventing the supplier from merely waiting until you run out of money to pay your attorney. If you're buying a used car and it has a warranty, this is most often your best line of defense since most laws only cover vehicles purchased new.
The other important federal level protection comes from Article Two of the Uniform Commercial Code. To sum up the numerous subsections, you have the right to a replacement car IF you've completely complied with the procedures for replacing the vehicle (i.e., if they want to look at the car you have to take it in, provide documentation, et cetera).
State Laws
State laws vary from a recitation and agreement with the components of the UCC (making it uniform, get it?) to specific laws detailing what is and is not covered. When studying your state's Lemon Law, it's important to understand what is covered and the period of coverage.
For example, the Idaho Lemon Law covers all new vehicles (whether personal or business use), but doesn't cover motorcycles, trailers, farm equipment (so no tractor fighting folks). If you own a vehicle that qualifies in Idaho, the vehicle is liable for a replacement if four repair attempts have been made or it's been out-of-service for 30 business days out of two years or 24,000 miles (whichever is shortest). There's also a clause for unsuccessful repairs of a serious nature like steering or braking.
In Texas, the law covers motorcycles, RVs and other vehicles. Eligibility qualifies as four unsuccessful repairs when two of those repairs occurred within either one year or 12,000 miles and then the next two occurring within an additional period of the same length.
You can find a quick summary of these laws here, with more detailed information found on that state or on the site of your state's Attorney General or Consumer Affairs department.
What to do if you suspect your car is a lemon
If your brand new Cobalt is constantly in for repairs and/or is constantly out of service for problems related to the design and construction (not drunkenly driving it over ramps), you may be entitled to replacement under the warranty and under the law. But just because you're entitled, doesn't mean you'll actually get it. This is where thinking like a lawyer comes in handy.
First, save copies of everything that you get from the dealership, from the person who does any repairs. When you talk to someone, write it down and put in a file. You should be doing this with your major purchases anyways.
Second, Consumer Affairs recommends that you ask for Technical Service Bulletins related to your car, which are basically instructions sent from your carmaker to dealerships to let them know about specific defects. I.E., it may tell your Chevy dealership that the Cobalt's emissions sensor goes on the fritz in 2007 models in warmer climates. This will let you know if the company is aware of the problem or not.
Third, if your poor little Cobalt isn't getting better after a certain amount of repairs you need to contact the manufacturer and let them know you consider the car a lemon. The easiest way to do this is get a form from your state, if they have one, and submit it (always via certified mail!). For example, Wisconsin has a good form online.
If your manufacturer is enrolled in the BBB Autoline Program, you can do all of the work and arbitration through the BBB and their website.
Fourth, assure your car is in good shape. If you turn in your "lemon" and it's missing the radio and the door has been scratched then the manufacturer has a right to negotiate a lower price for your car. If it's still in good shape then you may still be able to get close to full value for it.
What if they won't take the car back
Most major automakers are going to do their best to maintain an image and avoid generating ill will. On the other hand, it's possible that the manufacturer doesn't buy that the car is defective and doesn't want to replace your Cobalt.
In most states, there's a non-governmental mediation program offered. This is usually either the BBB or another arbitration group. This is often cheaper and easier than going to court and is usually non-binding unless both parties agree to the conditions.
If you don't have the option of arbitration, or arbitration fails, you can take the manufacturer to court. There are thousands of lawyers that are more than happy to take your case (just Google it) because the laws to protect consumers are often strong. Most attorneys will look at your case for free and, because of the Magnuson-Moss Act, they can get attorney's fees paid by the manufacturer if they win.
Ideally, your car will never be a lemon and your dealer/manufacturer will work with you to provide for you if a problem does arise. One reason why manufacturers are offering longer warranty terms is that they're continually building better products. If you do have a problem that the seller won't repair, you should take comfort in knowing the laws are written to benefit the consumer. There's not guarantee you'll win, but taking steps to document the process effectively is your best weapon.


text:
One-stop, Business Services Convenience Store
PostalAnnex in Bozeman is solving the problems of where to get packages shipped, comparing shipping rates among UPS, FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service, getting documents notarized, presentations copied, a private mailbox rental started, papers faxed and much more, all under one roof.
As a shipping company, if you need a box, we can choose the right size from our wide variety of packaging supplies. This helps keep your valuables protected and shipping rates low. And we offer you the benefit of having choices in shipping services. You'll get to compare shipping rates and costs among UPS, FedEx and the USPS.
In addition, you can get more of your to-do's done in one place, from getting a key duplicated to getting a last-minute gift or greeting card. If you need a presentation printed, copied and bound, we offer copy services in both black & white as well as color. And getting a book of stamps sure is convenient at PostalAnnex in Bozeman!
Need office supplies? We've got many of the most popular supplies. If you're in business for yourself, we offer four-color printing of business cards, stationery and other popular products such as brochures and flyers.
Do you have a very fragile, large or valuable item to ship? Our partnership with our sister brands, Navis Pack & Ship and the Handle With Care Packaging Store, gives you access to freight specialists who know how to pack your heirlooms and let you compare shipping rates on those items as well, so your valuables arrive on-time and undamaged.
With over 300 locations, there's probably a location near you. Remember, at PostalAnnex in Bozeman, you can compare shipping rates and much more. PostalAnnex in Bozeman...Life's Personal Assistant.
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to call us at (406) 219-2210.


text:
Defiance - Season 3
Season three of Defiance opens on the eve of an impending military siege upon the town, which has fallen on hard times following the collapse of its lucrative mines. Their fate uncertain, the townspeople face further threat with the surprise arrival of the mysterious and nearly extinct Omec, an alien race of warriors marked by the decades of subjugation they imposed upon the galaxy in the years preceding the Pale Wars.
Actor: Grant Bowler
Director: Kevin Murphy Rockne S O Bannon Michael Taylor
Country: United States
Episode: 11 eps
Duration: 44 min
Quality: HD
Release: 2015
IMDb: 7


text:
I will ask you to project the look on a child's face when he grasps the answer to some problem he has been striving to understand. It is a radiant look of joy, of liberation, almost of triumph, which is unself-conscious, yet self-assertive, and its radiance seems to spread in two directions: outward, as an illumination of the world—inward, as the first spark of what is to become the fire of an earned pride. If you have seen this look, or experienced it, you know that if there is such a concept as "sacred"—meaning: the best, the highest possible to man—this look is the sacred, the not-to-be-betrayed, the not-to-be-sacrificed for anything or anyone.
[I use] the word "sanctity" not in a mystical sense, but in the sense of "supreme value."


text:
On November 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed a 2011 decision allowing two Americans to recover damages from former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld for torture they endured at the hands of the American military in Iraq. In Vance v. Rumsfeld , the court held that "a common-law right of action for damages should not be created" and that in any case Rumsfeld and other "remote superiors" were entitled to immunity for such conduct.
The court's decision is in line with recent decisions out of the Fourth Circuit and the District of Columbia Circuit, although the ruling is said to go further (see a New York Times editorial here). Importantly, the decision also marks a departure from the 41-year-old Supreme Court precedent in Bivens v. Six Unknown Federal Narcotics Agents, 403 U.S. 388 (1971). In Bivens, the Court held that when federal agents inflict harm in violation of the Fourth Amendment, individuals suffering such harm may recover damages.
The dissent in Vance contended that the ruling confers "absolute civil immunity to the U.S. military for violations of civilian citizens' constitutional rights" and "leave[s] citizens legally defenseless to serious abuse or worse by their own government." [REG]


text:
The Late Movies: Celebrating Moldova's Independence
Today marks the 21st anniversary of Moldova's declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. What better way to celebrate independence than with pop music and rock 'n' roll? Here are 8 of Moldova's most popular musical acts.
1. O-Zone
"Dragostea Din Tei" (a.k.a. "the Numa Numa song")
"Dragostea Din Tei" is far and away O-Zone's most popular song, with the official music video from Ultra Records accruing more than 23 million YouTube views in 5 years. (You may know the song better from the "Numa Numa" viral video.) The group, originally a duo, formed in 1999 and hit it big with "Despre tine" in 2002. They disbanded in 2005, less than a year after "Dragostea Din Tei" made it into many countries' top 10 charts. That same year, a Japanese record company obtained Japan distribution rights for O-Zone, and the group became a Japanese sensation, with the DiscO-Zone album selling more than 1 million copies.
2. Zdob ?i Zdub (a.k.a. Zdob shi Zdub)
"So Lucky" (Performed live)
Zdob ?i Zdub, which formed in 1994, fuses traditional Romanian folk music with more modern musical genres, including punk, ska, and hip-hop. They were the first band to represent Moldova at a Eurovision contest, in 2005, placing sixth with their song "Bunika Bate Toba." They represented Moldova again at Eurovision in 2011, finishing 12th that year with "So Lucky." (The video above is a live recording used as a promotional video for Eurovision 2011, and not their actual performance from the contest.) They have released 10 albums, toured in at least 10 countries, warmed up for Rage Against the Machine, and performed at a Russian MTV-Party. There's even a YouTube video in which Zdob ?i Zdub's "DJ Vasile" is mashed-up with the Black Eyed Peas "Don't Phunk With My Heart."
3. SunStroke Project & Olia Tira
"Run Away" (Performed for Eurovision 2010)
SunStroke Project's Anton Ragoza (the violinist and composer) and Sergey Stepanov (the saxophonist) served in the Army together, during which time Sergey got the inspiration for the band's name. The group formed in 2007 and currently consists of Anton, Sergey, and Sergei Yalovitsky (vocals). They competed to represent Moldova for Eurovision 2009, but came in third in the pre-selection; they succeeded the next year, when they were chosen along with German-born, Moldova-based pop singer Olia Tira to represent Moldova. At Eurovision 2010, SunStroke Project and Olia Tira performed "Run Away," reaching 22nd place among 39 competitors. Both the band and Olia Tira are probably more well-known for their Eurovision competition than their other songs, especially after Sergey Stepanov's saxophone solo in "Run Away" became a meme known as "Epic Sax Guy." The band has capitalized on the meme, releasing an official "Epic Sax Guy" video and incorporating the phrase into their song "Superman," which they and Olia Tira used as a bid to represent Moldova for Eurovision 2012. (They weren't chosen.)
4. Pasha Parfeny
"L?utar" (Performed live)
Pasha Parfeny (also sometimes spelled Parfeni) was a member of SunStroke Project when it competed to represent Moldova at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest; he wrote "No Crime," the song they performed for the national selection contest. In 2010, both SunStroke Project (with Olia Tira) and Parfeny were again in the running to represent Moldova for Eurovision, but that year they were competing against each other, Parfeny having entered as a solo act. Parfeny failed to earn the bid in both 2010 and 2011, but succeeded in 2012 with his song "L?utar." (The video above is the preview video for the contest, and not the performance from Eurovision.) He placed 11th in the final. Although he's been active as a singer since 2002, he has not yet released any albums (as far as we can tell).
5. Alternosfera
"Muta" (Performed live, 2011)
This alternative rock band was formed in December 1998 by two high school friends. The line-up has changed a bit over the years, with only two original members--Marcel Bostan and Marin Nicoar?--remaining; the rest of the current members are Sergiu Aladin, Eugen Berdea, and Victor "Vikosh" Co?parmac. They've released two albums--Ora?ul 511 (2005) and Visatori cu Plumb în Ochi (2007)--as well as an EP, Flori din Groapa Marianelor (2008). Ora?ul 511 was named after the garage where the band rehearsed for years.
6. Natalia Barbu
"Do That Thing"
Natalia Barbu hit it big when her single, "Îngerul meu," spent 11 weeks in the #1 slot on the Romanian Top 100 chart and received frequent play on MTV Romania. In 2007, she was selected to represent Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest, beating out Zdob ?i Zdub. She finished 10th out of 24 finalists. She has released three albums: Între ieri ?i azi (2001), Zbor De Dor (2003), Sunt fata de maritat (2009), and Fight (2009).
7. Familia Stratan
"Numar Pan La Unu" by Cleopatra Stratan
Familia Stratan patriarch Pavel graduated from the Academy of Music, Theatre and Plastic Arts in Moldova. He released his first album, Amintiri din copil?rie (Memories of Childhood), in 2002, followed by volumes 2, 3, and 4 in 2004, 2008, and 2011, respectively. Cleopatra Stratan, Pavel's daughter with his wife, engineer Rodica, released her own album in 2006, at the tender age of 3. With La vârsta de trei ani, Cleopatra reportedly became the youngest artist to achieve commercial success; she also was the youngest artist to perform live for two hours in front of a large audience, the highest paid young artist, the youngest artist to receive an MTV award, and the youngest artist to score a #1 hit (which she did in Romania with "Ghi??"). La vârsta de trei ani went double platinum in 2006 in Romania, where the family now lives. Cleopatra has released three more albums: La vârsta de 5 ani (2008), Cr?ciun Magic (2009), and Melodii Pentru Copii (2012). The youngest Stratan, Cezar, was born in 2008; he now joins Pavel and Cleopatra in many of their YouTube videos.
8. Nelly Ciobanu
"Hora Din Moldova" (Dance of Moldova)
Nelly Ciobanu has been performing since age 19 (in 1993), when she won first prize at the "Morning Star" competition. She has continued to do well in competitions throughout the Eurasian region; the fact that she sings in 11 languages, including Romanian, Russian, and English, surely doesn't hurt. In 2009, she represented Moldova at Eurovision, where she came in 14th with "Hora Din Moldova." (The video above is the promotional video, not her Eurovision performance.) For the last five years, she has been hosting a music TV program called "Vedete la bis," or Stars Encore, in Moldova.


text:
La Salette School's players bring home the bacon
TWO of the top chess players from La Salette School here each scored five points to capture the titles in their respective divisions in the high school category in the 2nd Inter-Private School Chess Tournament of the Private School Principal League and the Dagupan City Sports Commission on August 11 at the city museum.
John Rhuiz Bravo earned the championship in the Swiss system tournament for being the only player in the secondary boys who scored five straight wins. Bravo formerly played for Pangasinan 1 and earned a gold medal in the Region 1 Athletic Association Meet. He was a silver medalist under team Philippines in the Association of South East Asian Games.
Coming in second was Kyle Brent Gallego of Lyceum Northwestern University-Francisco Q. Duque Special Science High School (LNU-FQDSSHS) after winning the playoff with Angelbert Baltazar of the Divine Word Academy of Dagupan who took the third place honor.
Bravo's schoolmate Maycydel Fajardo earned the championship title in the secondary girls division after winning the playoff with Feah Rechille Abad of Lyceum Northwestern University-Francisco Q. Duque Special Science High School. Both earned five points in their games, which put them in the playoff.
Fajardo formerly played for Pangasinan II. She twice represented the province in the Batang Pinoy national competition and once in the Palarong Pambansa.
Finishing third after Abad was Geraldine Kate Cercado of St. John Cathedral School (SJCS).
In the elementary division, Kim Salinas of SJCS took an easy win to grab the title after scoring five straight points in all her games. She was a silver medalist in the 1st Inter-Private School Chess Tournament.
Coming in second and third were Sophia Reyes of JCCMI Academy and Samantha Viray of Northfield Academy, respectively.
In the elementary boys competition, Kenneth Estacio's strategical moves prevailed in the free-for-all playoff over John Alexis Padillo of SJCS and Joshua Baraganza of Wonderland School to win the championship. Padillo was second and Braganza, third.
The champions as well as the second placers will represent the private schools association in the coming division meet where they will face players from the public schools.
Meanwhile, Mayor Belen T. Fernandez was overwhelmed by the number of participants which was twice as many than last year's. This year's participants were 96.
Fernandez congratulated the organizers of the tournament and went on to suggest that a similar tournament be staged for senior citizens.
"Chess is one good sport that raises one's IQ, exercises both sides of the brain, increases one's creativity, improve one's memory, increases problem-solving skills, improves reading skills and concentration, it teaches planning and foresight and the most important of all, it prevents Alzheimer disease," she quipped.
That's why I'd like to push for a chess tournament among our elders so that they will continue to be intellectually active," said Fernandez. (JCB_CIO)
Share your Comments or Reactions
Powered by Facebook Comments


text:
Hey, remember back in the spring, when your significant other or roommate or own tragic propensity for impulsive decision-making came with you to the supermarket and got all, "Oooh, hydroponic basil plants!" and you bought one and took it home and planted it in a big orange bucket, your head swimming with visions of rich cream basil sauces and stylish Thai curries and sexy Caprese salads? Man, those were fun times. Now it's August, your home is shrouded on three sides by a fucking basil forest, you haven't glimpsed sunlight in a month, and it is time to decide whether to find something to do with all this goddamn basil, or to invest in a fucking loincloth and renounce civilization altogether.
Take heart, Greystoke, because there's an obvious, foolproof solution to your basil problem, and that's for you to grow up and quit being an irresponsible flibbertigibbet already. I think we both know you're not going to do that anytime soon, but in the meantime, do your Vitamin D levels a favor, pluck all the leaves off of your towering basil monstrosity, and make some pesto. A lot of pesto. All the pesto.
Pesto, which derives its name from the old Genoese word meaning to pound, originated as a way for olde-thymey, pre-industrial Italians to combine two of their favorite cultural traditions: making delicious food and venting their irrational frothing hatefulness into acts of grim violence. Traditionally, wizened grandmothers would bring their mortars and pestles to the village gathering place and sit together, merrily pulverizing basil leaves, pinoli, garlic, and cheese in their mortars, softly harmonizing Ligurian folk songs as they worked, pausing only to add a drizzle of freshly pressed extra-virgin olive oil to the mixture, or to loom menacingly over the massacred foodstuffs and screech racist epithets at them. With the advance of technology, the methods of pesto preparation modernized, too; by the 1940s, the charming folk singing would be drowned out forever by the harsh mechanical sounds of Italy's new favorite pesto-preparation tool, the Thompson sub-machine gun.
Pesto has endured in modern times both because it is delicious and because, at a certain point, the sheer fecundity of the basil plant will outpace anybody's craving for Vietnamese summer rolls, and then you will want to tear its leaves off and destroy them, if only to show it who is boss. And then people discovered that you can make this stuff with a wide variety of other herbs and leaves and nuts, parsley and mint and spinach and cilantro, pistachios and walnuts and cashews—no, not coconuts, you fucking moron. Hell, nowadays, people even make pesto out of sun-dried tomatoes as if 1998 had never even ended. All that time, though, the original thing, basil and pine nuts and garlic and cheese, has been the superior pesto configuration—the besto pesto shut up.
Hey, how about let's make some! Let's make some. Ready? OK.
To begin, put on a pot of salted water to boil. Eventually you are going to cook a pound of linguine in it. When it comes to a boil, do that.
While your water is heating, bust out your trusty skillet or sauté pan and toast a big fistful of pine nuts over, say, medium heat, until they're browned here and there but not blackened. Now, you may be asking yourself, "Why do I need to toast pine nuts? This is stupid," but that's only because you haven't yet discovered that your pine nuts burned to cinders while you were standing around asking yourself stupid questions like an asshole. Regular untoasted pine nuts taste OK and produce merely OK pesto; toasted pine nuts taste incredible and produce life-altering pesto; burned pine nuts taste like acrid shit and produce proof that you're incapable of concentrating your attention for two whole minutes. Toast some goddamn pine nuts. Give the pan a shake every now and again to turn the nuts and prevent them from burning; when they start browning, get them out of the pan quickly.
Now, look. Either you have a food processor (or blender) and can do the next part in about 45 seconds, or you do not have a food processor (or blender) and are going to have enormous Popeye forearms a week from now, when you finally finish making your pesto the old-fashioned way, with a mortar and pestle. Either way, you're coming out ahead: quickly prepared pesto, or the ability to impress people by tearing the doors off their cars for them.
(The third possibility is that you possess neither an automated puréeing device nor the Stone Age tools necessary for manually pulverizing some fucking leaves, in which case the next step is for you to slowly and methodically remove your shoes, stuff your socks into them, and leave them on the beach to mark the place where you walked into the ocean forever.)
The point is: make pesto. For this you'll want, say, three cups of tightly packed basil leaves, and three cloves of garlic. If you're trying to dispose of more basil than that, first of all holy shit you really let your container garden get out of control there, buddy, but secondly, see if you can maintain the 1:1 ratio of cups of basil to cloves of garlic. You really do want the final product to deliver the punchy taste of raw garlic, even if you do not think this is what you want because before now you have been afraid of garlic. Today is the day of your liberation! Toss the basil and garlic into your food processor (or blender, or mortar), along with the pine nuts you just toasted, and maybe a few grinds of cracked black pepper. Also! A generous pat of good unsalted butter. This unhealthful and minor-seeming addition is going to make your pesto taste fucking incredible.
If you're using a food processor or blender, dump maybe two-thirds or three-quarters of a cup of grated Pecorino (or Parmesan) (but really, Pecorino) (it's better) (for pesto it is!) (shut up) cheese in there, too. If you're using a mortar and pestle, you can wait until the end of the process to stir this into the pesto—both because it will be easier for you to pound and grind the pesto to a smooth paste-like consistency if there are fewer ingredients in the mortar, and because, if you are using a mortar and pestle, you will probably also have to use a fucking rough-surfaced stone or sheaf of sharkskin or the fucking erosive properties of the goddamn wind to grate your cheese, because you are the last australopithecus.
(A note, here: Many pesto recipes tell you to add cheese only to the portion of the pesto that you intend to eat right away, and not to the remainder that you intend to store in your freezer. There are probably very good reasons for this. Frozen Pecorino cheese probably gives you indigestion or cancer or extra elbows or something. If you want to hold off on adding cheese until it's time to eat, that's fine. If you want to streamline things, add the cheese now and take your chances. You could get hit by a meteor tomorrow. That's not really an argument for doing things any particular way, just a good thing to be aware of. Meteors. Man.)
For you food processor/blender folks, go ahead and turn your devices on. Drizzle some extra-virgin olive oil onto your ingredients as your mechanized device whirs them into pesto; you'll probably wind up using a little bit less than a cup if you're working with three cups of basil and three garlic cloves. Eventually your food processor or blender will have transmogrified these disparate ingredients into a smooth, heavy, gorgeously green paste that smells vividly of basil and garlic: pesto.
As for you mortar-and-pestle types, you're going to want to pound and press and grind and stir your basil and garlic, starting with as much as can fit comfortably in your mortar, working in batches, and drizzling with olive oil in increments as you go. If that sounds like it is going to take the rest of your natural life, ha ha you are a cockeyed optimist. We'll wait.
[Jeopardy theme]
Oh will you just fucking borrow somebody's Cuisinart already.
Eventually, whether you used a food processor or a blender or a mortar and pestle or the two largest, flattest rocks you could find in your cave, you will have pesto, oh yes, by the ancestors you will have pesto. There it is. Green and good-smelling and ready. When your linguine is cooked, drain and toss the pasta with, oh, however many heaping tablespoons of pesto are required to coat it completely. Four or five or six. Twelve. Who the fuck knows. You have eyes, judge for yourself. Time to eat.
Psych! First, sock the leftover pesto into some freezer-safe bags, press the excess air out of them, and stick them in the freezer. Those beauties are going to sustain you through the winter.
OK, now it's really time to eat.
Serve your pasta with lots of wine and maybe a hunk of crusty bread with some good butter smeared on it, for using as an unwieldy and ineffective but nonetheless satisfying utensil for transporting the pasta to your face. Dig in. Your pesto is bright and punchy and nutty and rich and immediately, intensely, wonderfully green-tasting; it tastes like the last of summer. Satisfying but not heavy. The words al fresco pop unaccountably to mind—isn't that neat? The very basil leaves that only this morning blotted out the sunshine altogether are now, in their hacked-up, massacred form, driving you outside to sit in it, and eat, and be happy.
Change out of the loincloth first. You look like a fucking idiot.
The Foodspin archive: Chicken thighs | Popeye's biscuits | Salad | Candy corn Oreos | Chili|Red Bull Total Zero | French toast | Sriracha | Halloween candy | Emergency food | Nachos |Meatloaf | Thanksgiving side dishes | MacGyver Thanksgiving | Eating strategies | Leftovers | Mac and cheese | Weird Santa candies | Pot roast | Bean dip | Shrimp linguine | Go-Gurt | Chicken soup | Lobster tails | Pulled pork | Pasta with anchovies | Sausage and peppers |Bacon, eggs, and toast | Indoor steak | Cool Ranch Doritos Tacos | Chicken breasts | Baked Ziti| Quiche | Pimento cheese sandwich | Potato salad | Popeyes Rip'n Chick'n | Crab cakes | Mother's Day brunch | Cheeseburgers | Uncrustables | Peach cobbler | Alfredo sauce | Kebabs | Soft-shell crabs | Ruffles Ultimate | Omelet
Albert Burneko is an eating enthusiast and father of two. His work can be found destroying everything of value in his crumbling home. Peevishly correct his foolishness at email@example.com, or publicly and succinctly on Twitter @albertburneko. You can find lots more Foodspin at foodspin.deadspin.com.
Image by Sam Woolley.


text:
I've gotten rather accustomed to these post-sweeps hiatuses that linger from the end of February to mid-March, ending when CBS has its NCAA basketball platform from which to promote new episodes. The trick is how to come back from such an extended absence. It's not generally a good idea to go big and try to hit emotional moments right off the bat. On the other hand, airing an episode that's too tossed-off and inconsequential can make fans wonder what we waited all that time for.
"The Fortress" rests right in that sweet spot. It's funny and snappy, directed with great pacing by long-time assistant director and occasional helmer Michael Shea and written with a terrific ear for character by Stephen Lloyd. Best of all, it doesn't feel out of place in what's turned out to be a great season of television. It doesn't mark time, but it doesn't prematurely reach for heavy significance either. Not too much plot, not too much wackiness, not too much CGI, but plenty of clever jokes and a liberal serving of Douchey Ted. Just right.
Robin broaches the subject of where they will live after the wedding and nixes Barney's idea of staying in his apartment with its long history of sexual escapades and abundance of pervy gadgets. (When Barney explains that the bed is on rails as part of the Ho-B-Gone Sleep System that slides unwanted conquests out of the way, Robin reacts with disgust and alarm: "Where do the hos go?!") Barney tries to pass it on to Ted via his closet-based floating Jor-El head device and best Marlon Brando impersonation ("For many years this apartment has been my fortress of Barnitude. … Soon, it will become your fortress of soli-Ted!"), but Ted turns him down and won't even let him play with the hologram thingy ("Can you just be cool? For once? Be cool? Ted? For once? Please? Be cool?" Barney insists in a scene of virtuoso extended repetition). So Robin holds an open house at which Barney excitedly explains all the apartment's special features, like the Heavy-Set-Go that calculates the BMI of a woman on the welcome mat, or the Room With A Screw green screen that allows Barney to trick women into thinking they're in Paris, or at Niagara Falls, or very close to lions in Africa for some reason.
When a prospective buyer mistakes Marshall and Ted, who have brought Marvin along, for a gay couple, Marshall plays along to get back at Lily for repeatedly dashing off to check out some artwork for the Captain. These leads to a hilariously choreographed scene where Marshal loudly condemns Lily for being anti-gay ("I didn't—I voted for—" she sputters), garnering applause from the other guests, while Ted interjects in a British accent. Because, you see, Lily's greatest crime is never being around when Marshall and Ted want to watch Woodsworthy Manor, a Downton Abbey-esque drama where chimney sweeps are framed for stealing Lord Stoutshire's gooseberries and the Dowager Countess never approves. Ted adopts the character of Emsbury Postlethwait, a handsome cricket player who secretly hates his life and has to improvise when a woman at the open house pointedly wishes he were straight because if he were, "I'd be all over you." ("Huh!" Ted muses.)
Not much of consequence happens. Barney decides to give up the Fortress of Solitude because he doesn't want to be alone anymore (and because "the Superman films are uneven"). Robin drives away the buyers who are planning to gut the apartment because they don't appreciate the touches that make it uniquely Barney, even if those touches are super-skeevy; she realizes she accepts and appreciates "even the grossest, creepiest, most sociopathic parts of you" ("Sounds like somebody just wrote her vows," Barney points out). And when the Captain calls Lily to investigate a zebra photographer ("Ironically, he's great with color"), she tells him she needs time off to spend with her husband. Equilibrium restored, no material progress made toward the end of the season.
But that's exactly what we need coming out of a hiatus. Nothing frantic, nothing momentous. A reminder that these characters are fun to be around, and that stuff is about to happen to them that we care about but not right this second. Just a solid episode in a solid season. HIMYM is cruising right now, and before we get too worked up about the twists and turns of the last few episodes of season eight, we should all take time to enjoy the view.
Stray observations:
- In flashback, Barney reveals a particularly wonderful sex ploy: State-certified orgasmologist ("I just have to log tonight's orgasms with the licensing board," he says as he heads for the Ho-B-Gone switch).
- The terrific punchline at the end of the cold open (Barney, musing about where they could live where he hasn't banged anyone, jokes "How do you feel about Cleveland?" before doubling back: "Nope, Ted's mom") is also a Tootsie reference.
- This is a showcase for stellar, robust comedy by the male members of the ensemble, with Harris, Segel, and Radnor all getting juicy parts to play and all leaving the scenary largely unchewed while still getting big laughs.
- Lily appears in increasingly artsy outfits throughout the episode, winding up in a feathered chapeau and cape at the open house. When she comes back to the apartment after an opening in huge round glasses, she complains, "I ate a ton of caviar, but it didn't soak up any of the champagne." "Mondays, right?" sympathizes Ted.
- Wendy's really did have a Spicy Baconator at one point last year, and judging by the product placement, I presume they soon will again.
- "I am way too upset right now to point out how many women have seen some beautiful woodwork in there."


text:
Brian K. Kobilka
Our editors will review what you've submitted and determine whether to revise the article.
- Born:
- May 30, 1955 (age 68) Little Falls Minnesota
- Awards And Honors:
- Nobel Prize (2012)
- Subjects Of Study:
- G protein-coupled receptor beta-adrenoreceptor
Brian K. Kobilka, in full Brian Kent Kobilka, (born May 30, 1955, Little Falls, Minnesota, U.S.), American physician and molecular biologist whose research on the structure and function of cell-surface molecules known as G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)—the largest family of signal-receiving molecules found in organisms—contributed to profound advances in cell biology and medicine. For his discoveries, Kobilka shared the 2012 Nobel Prize for Chemistry with American physician and molecular biologist Robert J. Lefkowitz.
Kobilka graduated with B.S. degrees in biology and chemistry in 1977 from the University of Minnesota Duluth and then enrolled at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, to study medicine. He received an M.D. from Yale in 1981. Three years later, after completing a residency in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital (later Barnes-Jewish Hospital) at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri, Kobilka joined Lefkowitz's laboratory at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. There, working as a postdoctoral fellow, he successfully pieced together the full DNA sequence for the mammalian beta2-adrenergic receptor from fragments of genomic DNA that had been amplified in genetically engineered bacteria. (Lefkowitz's team previously had struggled to sequence the receptor because of its limited natural production in cells.) Kobilka's feat demonstrated his talent for technological innovation and made possible the team's groundbreaking realization that all GPCRs possess seven domains that cross the cell membrane, each of which served a fundamental role in receptor activity.
In 1989–90 Kobilka established a laboratory at Stanford University, where he had received a professorship in medicine and molecular and cellular physiology. He continued to investigate the relationship between GPCR structure and function, using adrenergic receptors as model systems. He became known for his application of innovative biophysical techniques, most notably his use of X-ray crystallography, in which an X-ray beam is projected onto a protein crystal to create a diffraction pattern that can then be used to deduce the protein's atomic structure in three dimensions. Kobilka spent two decades working out a process to generate protein crystals of the beta2-adrenergic receptor that were sufficiently large for synchrotron analysis. The receptor's shifting conformation further complicated the crystallization process. In 2011, however, having enlisted the help of colleagues in the United States and Europe, Kobilka finally published the first high-resolution view of transmembrane signaling by the beta2 receptor. The development was considered a milestone in biology and made possible the production of crystals of other GPCRs. Of particular significance was the opportunity to investigate the structures of GPCRs of pharmacological relevance, which could facilitate the development of drugs that targeted specific receptors, thereby enhancing therapeutic benefits while minimizing side effects.
Kobilka was a founder of the biotech company ConfometRx, which focused on the development of GPCR-based drug discovery technologies. He was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2011.


text:
SAN FRANCISCO (REUTERS) - David Marcus, who has led eBay Inc's fast-growing payments unit PayPal for the past two years, will step down this month to run Facebook Inc's messaging products, the companies announced on Monday.
EBay shares fell a little more than 2 percent in trading after hours. Under Marcus, PayPal has moved more aggressively into the physical world by developing a mobile wallet for consumers as well as point-of-sale systems for retailers.
The move marks Facebook's latest effort to bolster its private messaging features as it faces competition from a new crop of popular mobile messaging services such as Snapchat and Line. In February, Facebook stunned observers by announcing plans to acquire messaging service WhatsApp for US$19 billion (S$23.8 billion).
In the newly created role of vice president of messaging products, Marcus will oversee the Messenger service within Facebook's social network as well as the free Messenger mobile app, but not WhatsApp, said Facebook spokeswoman Vanessa Chan.
Roughly 12 billion messages are sent every day on Facebook, and the Messenger app has more than 200 million users, according to the company.
The move could also signal Facebook's interest in transforming its messaging service into a platform for transactions, such as buying concert tickets or making restaurant reservations, said Brian Blau, an analyst with industry research firm Gartner. "Clearly with a background in e-commerce and payments, it's natural to think that he's going to bring a lot of that to Facebook, presumably around messaging," said Blau.
While Facebook has struggled to make e-commerce a popular activity on its core social networking website, messaging services are increasingly adding transactional capabilities. WeChat, the mobile messaging service owned by China's Tencent Holdings, began letting users book taxis through the service earlier this year. Google Inc's Gmail introduced a feature last year that lets users transfer money to each other.
"I'm looking forward to getting my hands dirty again attempting to build something new and meaningful at scale,"Marcus said in a post on his LinkedIn page on Monday. Marcus said that he decided to join Facebook after Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg "shared a compelling vision about mobile messaging."
The move comes as PayPal, which has 148 million active users, faces tougher global competition from Amazon.com Inc, which launched a recurring payments program earlier on Monday, as well as Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd IPO-ALIB.N , which is going public later this year.
In a blog post, eBay Chief Executive John Donahoe said Marcus was leaving behind a strong leadership team and PayPal was on track to meet its outlook for 2015.


text:
The major aromatic product C in the following reaction sequence will be :
If you are commenting for the first time, please read the guidelines.
If you are answering for the first time, please read the guidelines.
Ans. (1)
Welcome to Jee Neet QnA, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of the community.
Join our Telegram group for live discussion.
Subscribe our YouTube channel for video solutions with explanation.
Download Jee Neet QnA Books in PDF for offline learning.
1.2k questions
844 answers
385 comments
139 users


text:
Washington, DC
"It appears the Justice Department is hand-picking which migratory bird mortality cases to pursue with an obvious preference of going after oil and gas producers," said Vitter. "For example, while three oil and gas companies are facing fines for killing birds, a wind energy company is applying for permits to kill up to fifteen bald eagles. We obviously don't want to see any indiscriminate killing of birds from any sort of energy production, yet the Justice Department's ridiculous inconsistencies begs questioning and clarity."
For example, DOJ penalized three oil and gas production companies for the incidental killing of migratory birds, while ignoring migratory bird deaths that have occurred as a result of wind energy production. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated annual bird mortality from wind energy production to be approximately 440,000 in its fiscal year 2013 budget justification.
The letter shines a light on a recent event in which Federal officials have allowed a wind energy farm in southeastern Minnesota to apply for a permit to allow for the death of bald eagles, which has the potential to kill between eight and fifteen bald eagles each year.
Vitter and Alexander are still awaiting answers from the Interior Department on their request for an economic and environmental analysis of offshore wind farms. In a November 2012 letter, the Senators ask for an analysis of the impact offshore wind turbines will have on birds. The text of their letter today to Attorney General Holder is below.
January 30, 2012
Attorney General Eric Holder
US Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
Dear Attorney General Holder,
We write today seeking clarification of the Department of Justice's policy for prosecuting alleged violations of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). As you know, the MBTA is a criminal statute that makes it unlawful to "kill" or "take" a migratory bird, nest, or egg, except as permitted under the statute. We are concerned by what seems to be a trend of the Department pursuing MBTA enforcement actions against oil and gas companies for conduct that is otherwise overlooked when it is undertaken by renewable energy companies. Fair and consistent application of federal enforcement authority is fundamental to equal justice under the law as well as to the President's and Congress' call for an "all of the above" energy policy that pursues all forms of energy production.
On one hand, the Department of Justice chose to prosecute three oil and gas production companies for the incidental killing of migratory birds in North Dakota. In those cases, the companies were charged with the incidental killing of four mallards, one northern pintail, one red-necked duck, and a say's phoebe. By determining that the MBTA "only covers conduct directed against wildlife," a Court rejected your Department's claim that these producers had violated the MBTA.
The Court noted, and we agree, that "it is highly unlikely that Congress ever intended to impose criminal liability on acts or omissions of persons involved in lawful commercial activity, which may indirectly cause the death of birds protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act." Furthermore, the Judge reasoned that, if the Department's interpretation of the MBTA was adopted, "then many everyday activities [would] become unlawful- and subject to criminal sanctions- when they cause the death of pigeons, starlings, and other common birds. For example, ordinary land uses which may cause bird deaths include cutting brush and trees, and planting and harvesting crops. In addition, many ordinary activities such as driving a vehicle, owning a building with windows, or owning a cat, inevitably cause bird deaths."
On the other hand, you have not prosecuted a single wind producer for migratory bird deaths that occur as a result of wind energy production. The US Fish and Wildlife Service's fiscal year 2013 budget justification estimated annual bird mortality from wind energy production at approximately 440,000. This number suggests that a significant number of birds, some of which have additional protections under the Endangered Species Act, are harmed by wind turbines on wind farms.
We were recently made aware that Federal officials have decided to allow a wind energy farm in southeastern Minnesota to apply for a permit to allow for the death of bald eagles, who are obviously the symbol of the United States. If allowed to proceed, the project has the potential to kill between eight and fifteen bald eagles each year. We find it absurd that the Department of Justice, in conjunction with the Fish and Wildlife Service, could reasonably conclude that three oil and gas operators should face prosecution for the incidental killing of seven birds at the same time it considers permits to kill between eight and fifteen bald eagles. This does not pass the common-sense test, and suggests the Administration is hostile towards traditional energy production.
We do not condone the indiscriminate killing of birds from any sort of energy production. Nor do we believe the Department should target businesses because of the type of energy being produced. To that end, we seek to understand why your Department has chosen to selectively prosecute oil and gas producers at the same time the Administration considers granting permits that will result in the killing of bald eagles. In order to help us better understand and analyze your policy, please provide us with answers to the following questions:
1. In the past four years, how many criminal prosecutions has the Department undertaken against oil and gas producers who have allegedly violated the MBTA? Of those prosecutions, how many prosecutions involved a felony for a knowing MBTA violation and how many prosecutions have involved a misdemeanor prosecution?
2. In the past four years, how many criminal prosecutions has the Department undertaken against wind energy producers who have allegedly violated the MBTA? Of those prosecutions, how many prosecutions involved a felony for a knowing MBTA violation and how many prosecutions have involved a misdemeanor prosecution?
3. Last year, Stacey Mitchell, Chief of the Environmental Crimes Section, stated at a public conference that the Department brings prosecutions based on the willingness of a company to cooperate as opposed to the number of birds that are killed. Please provide us with any guidelines the Department considers when making the determination to prosecute an energy producer under the MBTA. Do your guidelines or any policy directives distinguish between oil and gas producers and wind energy producers?
4. Please explain the apparent targeting of oil and gas producers for violations under the MBTA. Do you believe it is inconsistent to prosecute energy producers for the deaths of seven animals among three producers at the same time the Administration condones an energy project that plans to kill between eight and fifteen bald eagles each year?
We hope that you will provide us a prompt response so that we can understand the Department's decision-making processes on this important issue. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
David Vitter Lamar Alexander
Ranking Member United States Senate
U.S. Senate EPW Committee
CC: Secretary Ken Salazar, Department of the Interior


text:
〈 Let's be friends vol.2 〉 Elcetric Eels x Gong Joong Geu Neul
More Info
Ticket Price
Event Notice
Company Information
주 최 / 주 관 : 프리즘홀, 까미뮤직, 전기뱀장어
문 의 : 070-8150-2979
How to pickup your
purchased tickets.
Payment with
International Credit Card.
Cancellation Policy
Delivery Method
Ticket cancellation policy
|Cancellation Date
|Cancellation Fee
|For 7 days after booking
|8 days from purchase date ~ until 10 days before the event
|₩ 4,000 per 1 ticket (But, 10% of the ticket price)
|7 days before the event
|10% (of the ticket price)
|3 days before the event
|20% (of the ticket price)
|1 days before the event
|30% (of the ticket price)
* In compliance with the Article 22 in Melon Ticket User's Agreement, any request
for a booking may be cancelled or restricted from purchasing, in case that they are
suspicious of fraud or misuse other than the purpose of watching performances.


text:
A lone Paul di Resta lifted the covers off of the Force India VJM06 at Silverstone yesterday.
The Scottish racer heads into his third year with the Northamptonshire-based Indian squad; however the 26-year-old has yet to have a teammate cast.
The mid-table team have been plagued with financial difficulties for some time, with rumours of buy outs refusing to go away.
While team bosses Dr Vijay Mallya and Subrata Roy Sahara have battled hard to keep afloat, barely a day would pass without noises being made of Force India's impending demise. Yet, this is not the tale of a back of the grid wonder like Marussia or the recently departed HRT – well, not any more at least.
Having finished 7th in the Constructors Championship last year (almost achieving an unlikely podium in Brazil {note 1}), only 17 points shy of Sauber and a clear 33 ahead of Williams, Force India should be a relatively steady ship, but the midlands-based team have been dogged by persistent problems and rumours.
A lack of significant monies arriving from external sources, insider sponsorship programmes {note 2}, an expensive engine agreement with Mercedes and a lack of businesses connected to the team (amongst other things) have given the impression that Mallya and Sahara over-extended themselves.
Formula One is a very expensive game to play and the Mallya / Sahara pairing are finding out the hard way how much it truly can cost; however their Formula One losses are almost small compared to the industrial disasters their respective non-motorsport entities are facing.
Only this week Force India announced two new sponsorship deals (with Chatham and TW Steel), but whether this is the start of their stabilisation or merely a positive blip remains to be seen.
On track, Force India endured a rather indifferent year in 2012 – so much so, it was easy to occasionally forget they were even competing. Too often mired on the periphery of the top ten ensured they rarely troubled the front-runners, but were also not slow enough to ever live in fear of being lapped.
Di Resta started the season very well, initially enjoying a racing edge over Nico Hulkenberg, who was returning after a tear out; however once the German racer found his stride he began to overshadow the Scot.
Where Hulkenberg is still showing signs of improvement, one can't help but think that di Resta has plateaued somewhat and despite all the support he receives from UK audiences, di Resta has spent much of the last couple of years being not overly spectacular.
Having being burned once at the end of the 2010 season, Hulkenberg took no chances of being cut loose by a cash-strapped team and secured a drive with Sauber, while di Resta remained unconfirmed with Force India until just before the launch.
From the outside, it doesn't appear to have dimmed the young man's disposition. "Seeing the car built and complete for the first time is a special feeling. I've followed its progress in the tunnel and it looks very impressive aggressive and fast. Now I'm just eager to get out there and see where we stand compared to our competitors. After the winter I feel refreshed and keen to get back to business."
Despite all of their problems, Technical Director Andrew Green has delivered a car that is completely new; a bold move for the team, but one that may help them breakout of their midfield lockdown – should the money be there for development.
"[The VJM06 is] a brand new car from the ground-up – everything is new. We discussed carrying over big chunks of last year's car, including the chassis, but decided not to.
"There were still some gains to be had with the chassis, so we elected to take the performance benefits. However, the car is evolution rather than revolution compared with last year, simply because of the nature of the regulations.
"There are quite a few large changes under the skin. Because we focussed a lot on the tyres last year, we've given ourselves a few more options on set-up to help manage them from qualifying to the race. So that's something we will focus on going into winter testing – we'll be looking at those options and trying to understand them. It's going to be a challenge assessing these during the cold winter tests, but those options will give the engineers more weapons in their armoury.
"The suspension has been tuned for what we learned on the tyres, so the configuration is different to last year with changes aimed at better complementing the tyres. The rear suspension is quite different – for aerodynamic reasons the whole thing has been lifted up to allow the airflow under the lower rear wishbones.
Force India will run at the opening test at Jerez next week with di Resta and sportscar racer James Rossiter.
Key personnel:
Managing Director: Dr Vijay Mallya
Chairman: Subrata Roy Sahara
Deputy Team Principal: Bob Fernley
Technical Director: Andrew Green
Chief Operating Officer: Otmar Szafnauer
{note 1}
Hulkenberg led the damp Brazilian Grand Prix for 30 laps before being taken by Hamilton in the mid-stages of the race. Attempting a repass in the first turn, the German clashed with Hamilton when the McLaren man was balked by a sluggish Caterham.
{note 2}
A solid number of the sponsors on the Force India machine – including Kingfisher and the United Breweries group – are primarily Mallya's own companies.


text:
Toggle navigation
Paroles de chansons
Top 50
Nouvelles paroles
Boite à chansons
Detroit Vs. Everybody
Big Sean
Corriger les paroles
Paroles de chansons
Detroit Vs. Everybody
Corriger les paroles
Eminem - Detroit Vs. Everybody Lyrics & Traduction
[Dej Loaf]
Tell 'em if they want it, they can come get that static
I swear I love my city, I just want a little static
See me, they salute me, they ain't ready for that static
Detroit vs. Everybody
[Royce Da 5'9"]
I took a bite out the rotten apple by the poison tree
All these females need to email to make noise
And I think things changin' a lot, he fuck with my authority
Then he shall see shells but not by the seashore
If he gangbangin' or not
It's simple as the alphabet
He F with me, that G shall surely see
He definitely is 'bout it, it's retail fraud, he's weak
The honest gesture
The trigger finger 'round the diamond tester, we tail flaw with heat
The same soldier, it's me, myself and I
Ridin' 'round shootin' my biopic and my autobiography
Range Rover, this ain't the squash beef state
You thinkin' makeup, we thinkin' Lark Voorhies face
This Grand Eagle's an [?] coupe, might as well ride by in an ambulance
My parachute like skydivin' in Hammer pants
So call is siblin' rivalry
Take his life, call it the unforgivable robbery
A wise man told me that holdin' a grudge is like
Lettin' somebody just live inside your head rent free
Real talk, I don't got time to evict these clowns
Y'all niggas been bitches, that's none of my business, but I don't sip tea
(That's Nickel) Ride around his block
All he knows is pitfalls, that's why he's always climbin' out his drop
(I got a question) Do you wanna ride or die?
Welcome to Detroit, mothafucka
[Big Sean]
Boy I need no halves and halves, I want the game in entirety
100 percent cut, no stitches required
Welcome to Detroit where if you get that promotion
Don't worry, man them bullets will still be at your ass firin'
I still call it safe, I would suck if I was umpirin'
Boy I hit the beat I just treat that shit like a diary
I'm offended if you hear my new shit and you ain't rewindin' me
Self made, I never needed your bail or a wire, see
Never callin' collect, I call to collect
My homie wanted a Chevy so I put my dawg in the vet
Plus I'm so loyal that that paper, boy, is all that I fetch
Got the ball in my hand and the ball in the net
I'm the D, can't no offense dunk on me
I'm Mr. Big Shot, these hoes get drunk off me
I'm overrespected, my mama's gated community's overprotected
So futuristic, I'm already over my next bitch
Reminiscin' on listenin' to 50 50 times a day
Back when 10th grade was like 50 days away
Tryna get paid 50 ways a day
Used to put 50 on the layaway, now my closet 50 shades of grey
26 and I've done lived a lifetime a few times
From futons to Grey Poupons
In church tryna get a little savings, yeah coupons
I spit that A1 every day, I'm hittin' new primes
Now the stakes high, niggas surprised that the new lines
Or takin' down my number like "you still ain't got a new line?"
Nah it's the same, we've been laborin' for years
I know it took longer than 9 months, but fuck it, it's all in due time
I turned a blunt to a roach with dreams of bein' a Beatle though
One, two I need to, gotta learn to keep it cerebral
When you come up in a place where everyone got a piece but ain't peaceful
This is just part 1, wait 'til the sequel
[Dej Loaf]
Tell 'em if they want it, they can come get that static
I swear I love my city, I just want a little static
See me, they salute me, they ain't ready for that static
Detroit vs. Everybody
[Danny Brown]
Comin' out them streets where they thirsty, starvin' to eat
Just a step away from felon, that's why they call it the D
On your [?], reason for all of this honesty
Honestly no honor roll, but honor the Phantom stripper pole
Cause I'm a Lynwood nigga, them young niggas say
Put a sack on your head, you bleed out like [?]
And to think our hood harder then I might break the door
Know some killers pull the trigger for a Swisher and Molly
They say my city's [?]
So nigga I'm a veteran, retire my letterman
I [?] but I ain't [?]
Cough up a line, 313 where I'm from
Zan got me cross eyed like [?]
And these niggas try to copy, [?]
Ask [?], Detroit vs Everybody
Lately it seems as if it's me against the world
Like it was before my life became a movie
And they usually use my mothafuckin' trailer to tease me with
But I flip that script like AB filler
Painkillers to pop that lid off that safety seal
It made me feel amazing [?]
If I may reiterate, I don't even need a script
I ain't bein' conceited
But I made it to radio, eat a dick
I still never ABC the shit
Mainstream appeal and the skill is what made me iller
Since before they called JD Dilla
I was daydreamin' one day that I would be the shit
And if I ever end up escapin' the streets I swear that I would stay here
Still in it, I'm crazy, I'll always be real
Don't make me steal an 18 wheeler
Break all of my friends out of here and take 'em straight to the Mercedes dealer
Peel off back to the same block that we came from, rampage
You crazy for [?]
What's makin' you think I need a switch? I'm Adrian Peterson
When he's raging and heated and on the way to go beat his kid
On the track I spank like he just did
(DETROIT!) I can't never leave this bitch
Sick of bein' treated like me and shit
Jesus, I can see why people stop callin' me to do features
And them cyphers on BET cause if
I wasn't me, I probably wouldn't want to play with me neither, shit
Seems to be reachin' this fever pitch
180 degrees in here
MCs bit off more than they can chew like a base full of Swedish Fish
On a reign with two penises
Hateful and genius, this inconvenience
And for the record, you won't want this kind of static in your life
When I'm makin' you cling to it
They consider tryna reinsulate yah when it's maybe in for another crazy winter
It's so cold in the D, it is as days begin to tick away
But ain't this what really made me into the bitter [?]
Sick of bein' underdog
Don't make me unleash this shit, release this Pit
May even seem as if
I'm yankin' your chain a bit or maybe the way I'm sayin' shit
Is playin' with your relation, changin' it
It's still the same and Shady's still a lady killer
Since the day I went insane and attacked the baby sitter
With a potato peeler and mushed her face into the entertainment center
It's like another plane just entered into Ukraine again
The Bermuda Triangle and attempted to make a safety center
Awaiting anyone who ain't affiliated could be danger
Did you make arrangements with the gangsters when you came here?
And I came to kill 'em
[Dej Loaf]
Tell 'em if they want it, they can come get that static
I swear I love my city, I just want a little static
See me, they salute me, they ain't ready for that static
Detroit vs. Everybody
[Trick Trick]
What up though, it's the godfather Trick Trick. You either ridin' with us or gettin' rolled on. That means Detroit vs. Everybody! Hey Em let me get that instrumental take it down to the hood, let the little homies get this remix crackin'. Detroit!
Paroles2Chansons dispose d'un accord de licence de paroles de chansons avec la Société des Editeurs et Auteurs de Musique (SEAM)
Paroles de chansons de Eminem
Crack A Bottle
Lose Yourself
Nowhere Fast
The Real Slim Shady
We All Die 1 Day
Sélection des chansons du moment
Jey Brownie
Ton amoureuse
C'est toi
Coup de coeur
Shakira - El Jefe
Karol G - MI EX TENÍA RAZÓN traduction
Doja Cat - Paint The Town Red traduction
Jung Kook (BTS) - Seven traduction
Doja Cat - Agora Hills
Panter Belico - La 701
Billie Eilish - What Was I Made For? traduction
Werenoi - Magot
KeBlack - Laisse moi
Ninho - No love
Ryan Gosling - I'm Just Ken traduction
Gims - SI TE LLAMO
Slkrack - VIE
Kaaris - Une autre
Werenoi - CR
Kaneki - Blue
Dosseh - French Riviera
Freeze Corleone - Shavkat
Minissia - Plus fort
Nouveaux albums
Stephen Sanchez - Angel Face
Disiz - L'Amour... (Réédition)
Doja Cat - Scarlet
Hornet La Frappe - Avant cités d'or
Werenoi - Telegram 2
David Guetta - 7: Anniversary Edition
Glorious - Ruah (Acoustique)


text:
The Secret Beyond Matter
General Knowledge from the Qur'an
Plenty In The Qur'an
Goblets, Decanters and Cups from a Flowing Spring
A cup from a flowing spring passing round among them. (Surat as-Saffat, 45)
And an overflowing cup. (Surat an-Naba', 34)
Carrying goblets and decanters and a cup from a flowing spring – it does not give them any headache nor does it leave them stupefied. (Surat al-Waqi'a, 18-19)
Any Fruit They Desire
And any fruit they specify. (Surat al-Waqi'a, 20)
They will call there for fruit of every kind, in complete security. (Surat ad-Dukhan, 55)
And fruits in abundance. (Surat al-Waqi'a, 32)
Where they will recline, calling for plentiful fruit and drink; (Surah Sâd, 51)
We will supply them with any kind of fruit and meat that they desire. (Surat at-Tur, 22)
Sweet fruits and high honour. (Surat as-Saffat, 42)
In them are fruits and date-palms and pomegranates. (Surat ar-Rahman, 68)
Thornless Lote-Trees
Amid thornless lote-trees. (Surat al-Waqi'a, 28)
Banana Trees
And banana-trees (with fruits), one above another. (Surat al-Waqi'a, 29)
Fruits Hanging Close to Hand, Ready to be Picked
Its shading branches will droop down over them, its ripe fruit hanging ready to be picked. (Surat al-Insan, 14)
They will be reclining on couches lined with rich brocade, the fruits of the Gardens hanging close to hand. (Surat ar-Rahman, 54)
Its ripe fruit hanging close to hand. (Surat al-Haqqa, 23)
Bird Meat
And any bird-meat they desire. (Surat al-Waqi'a, 21)
We will supply them with any kind of fruit and meat that they desire. (Surat at-Tur, 22)
Its Food is Everlasting
What is the Garden promised to those who guard against evil like? It has rivers flowing under it and its foodstuffs and cool shade never fail. That is the final fate of those who guard against evil. But the final fate of the disbelievers is the Fire. (Surat ar-Ra'd, 35)
Dates and Pomegranates
In them are fruits and date-palms and pomegranates. (Surat ar-Rahman, 68)
They will have fruits there and whatever they request. (Surah Ya Sin, 57)
A Drink Delicious to Those who Drink
As white as driven snow, delicious to those who drink, (Surat as-Saffat, 46)
They will pass round there a drinking cup to one another with no foolish talk and no wrong action in it. (Surat at-Tur, 23)
A cup from a flowing spring passing round among them, (Surat as-Saffat, 45)
Which has no headache in it and does not leave them stupefied. (Surat as-Saffat, 47)
It does not give them any headache nor does it leave them stupefied. – (Surat al-Waqi'a, 19)
The truly good will drink from a cup mixed with the coolness of camphor, a spring from which Allah's servants will drink, making it gush forth at will abundantly. (Surat al-Insan, 5-6)
Platters and Cups of Gold
Platters and cups of gold will passed around among them and they will have there all that their hearts desire and their eyes find delight in. You will remain in it timelessly, for ever. (Surat az-Zukhruf, 71)
Blessings Which Will Never Spoil and Whose Taste Will Never Change
An image of the Garden which is promised to those who guard against evil: in it there are rivers of water which will never spoil and rivers of milk whose taste will never change and rivers of wine, delightful to all who drink it, and rivers of honey of undiluted purity; in it they will have fruit of every kind and forgiveness from their Lord. Is that like those who will be in the Fire timelessly, for ever, with boiling water to drink which lacerates their bowels? (Surah Muhammad, 15)
THE PROPHET Ibrahim'S (as) COURTEOUS TREATMENT OF HIS GUESTS
Our messengers brought the good news to Ibrahim. They said, 'Peace!' and he too said, 'Peace!' and brought in a roasted calf without delay. When he saw that their hands were not reaching for it, he suspected them and felt afraid of them. They said, 'Have no fear! We have been sent to the people of Lut.' (Surah Hud, 69-70)
Has the story reached you of the honoured guests of Ibrahim? When they entered his dwelling and said, 'Peace!' he said, 'Peace, to people we do not know.' So he slipped off to his household and brought a fattened calf. He offered it to them and then exclaimed, 'Do you not then eat?' (Surat adh-Dhariyat, 24-27)
THE MEAL THAT Allah SENT DOWN TO DISCIPLES
'Isa son of Maryam said, 'Allah, our Lord, send down a table to us out of heaven to be a feast for us, for the first and last of us, and as a Sign from You. Provide for us! You are the Best of Providers!' (Surat al-Ma'ida, 114)
SERVANTS WHOM Allah RAISED TO HONOUR: ANGELS
They say, 'The All-Merciful has a son.' Glory be to Him! No, they are honoured servants! (Surat al-Anbiya', 26)
SERVANTS WHOM Allah RAISED TO HONOUR: COMPANIONS OF PARADISE
Sweet fruits and high honour. (Surat as-Saffat, 42)
Allah IS GENEROUS
But the Face of your Lord will remain, Master of Majesty and Generosity. (Surat ar-Rahman, 27)
Blessed be the name of your Lord, Master of Majesty and Generosity. (Surat ar-Rahman, 78)
Allah'S GENEROSITY TOWARDS ALL PEOPLE
As for man, when his Lord tests himby honouring him and favouring him, he says, 'My Lord has honoured me!' (Surat al-Fajr, 15)
'Eat and drink with relish for what you did before in days gone by!' (Surat al-Haqqa, 24)
What about the one who argued with Ibrahim about his Lord, on the basis that Allah had given him sovereignty? Ibrahim said, 'My Lord is He Who gives life and causes to die.' He said, 'I too give life and cause to die.' Ibrahim said, 'Allah makes the sun come from the East. Make it come from the West.' And the one who was a disbeliever was dumbfounded. Allah does not guide wrongdoing people. (Surat al-Baqara, 258)
And when you said, 'Musa, we will not put up with just one kind of food so ask your Lord to supply to us some of what the earth produces – its grains, cucumbers, garlic, lentils and onions,' he said, 'Do you want to replace what is better with what is inferior? Go back to Egypt, then you will have what you are asking for.' Abasement and destitution were stamped upon them. They brought down anger from Allah upon themselves. That was because they rejected Allah's Signs and killed the Prophets without any right to do so. That was because they rebelled and went beyond the limits. (Surat al-Baqara, 61)
Allah'S GENEROSITY TOWARDS MARYAM
Her Lord accepted her with approval and made her grow in health and beauty. And Zakariyya became her guardian. Every time Zakariyya visited her in the Upper Room, he found food with her. He said, 'Maryam, how did you come by this?' She said, 'It is from Allah. Allah provides for whoever He wills without any reckoning.' (Surah Al 'Imran, 37)
BELIEVERS WHO GIVE to orphans
They give food, despite their love for it, to the poor and orphans and captives. (Surat al-Insan, 8)
No indeed! You do not honour orphans. (Surat al-Fajr, 17)
And We shaded you with clouds and sent down manna and quails to you: 'Eat of the good things We have provided for you.' They did not wrong Us; rather it was themselves they were wronging. (Surat al-Baqara, 57)
We divided them up into twelve tribes – communities. We revealed to Musa, when his people asked him for water: 'Strike the rock with your staff.' Twelve fountains flowed out from it and all the people knew their drinking place. And We shaded them with clouds and sent down manna and quails to them: 'Eat of the good things We have provided you with.' They did not wrong Us; rather it was themselves they wronged. (Surat al-A'raf, 160)
Tribe of Israel! We rescued you from your enemy and made an appointment with you on the right hand side of the Mount and sent down manna and quails for you. (Surah Ta Ha, 80)


text:
Area 51 existence acknowledged in CIA documents
The CIA has officially acknowledged the secret test site known as Area 51, in a newly unclassified internal history of the U-2 spy plane programme.
The document obtained by the George Washington University in Washington DC describes the 1955 acquisition of the Nevada site for testing of the secret spy plane.
It also explains the site's lingering association with UFOs and aliens.
The remote patch of desert surrounding Groom Lake was chosen because it was adjacent to a nuclear testing facility.
The U-2 plane, developed to spy on the Soviet Union during the Cold War, is still flown by the US Air Force.
The document, a secret 1992 internal CIA history of the U-2 programme, was originally declassified in 1998 with heavy redactions.
Many of the blacked-out details were revealed this month after a public records request by the National Security Archive at the George Washington University.
The site was selected for the U-2 programme in 1955 after an aerial survey by CIA and Air Force staff.
According to the history, President Dwight Eisenhower personally signed off on the acquisition.
Officials from the CIA, Air Force and Lockheed, the contractor building the U-2, began moving into the facility in July 1955.
While a lengthy account of the development of the U-2 spy plane programme, the history also attempts to shed light on the public's fascination with the Area 51 site and its lingering associations with extra-terrestrials and UFOs.
It notes that testing of the U-2 plane in the 1950s – at altitudes much higher than commercial aeroplanes then flew – provoked "a tremendous increase in reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs)".
"At this time, no one believed manned flight was possible above 60,000 feet, so no one expected to see an object so high in the sky," note authors Gregory Pedlow and Donald Welzenbach.
The original request for the redacted portions of the history was made in 2005. It was released to the National Security Archive several weeks ago.
Jeff Richelson, a senior fellow at the National Security Archive, said the long period of secrecy was notable because of the extent people across the world were already aware of Area 51's existence.
He speculates the CIA must have recently made a conscious, deliberate decision to reveal Area 51's existence and origins.
"There is a general inclination towards secrecy," he said, and the many US agencies and non-US governments involved in the U-2 programme would have had a say in the declassification process.
"As far as I can tell, this is the first time something must have gone to a high-enough level to discuss whether or not to formally acknowledge Area 51's existence," he said.
[youtube EcqGPrDLSak]


text:
Just another great Facebook Template , built on the Twitter Bootstrap framework.
Great for music bands and singers, also you can use it as a personal page too.
Suitable for the ones who like a warm, hard and an action design.
Everything is editable, all of the parts of the template, even we have included the different elements PSD files so that you can easily open the PSD files and edit elemetns and icons styles and colors and make a completely different template
PHP codes, HTML and CSS files are with helpful comments to help you edit the template easily, also the template Documentation and Facebook how-to installation are also there to help you out.
Main Features
- So clean and organize
- Detailed Documentation
- Facebook How-to installation Documentation
- Comments in codes
- Different elemtens PSD files are also available
- PHP contact form
- PHP newsletter
- editable colors
- editable elements styles
- If you're going to use it in your Facebook Fanpage, you must have an SSL certificate to create a Facebook tab.
- Used fonts are all standard fonts.
- Images used in preview are from sxc.hu and they are not included in the download package, instead other images are used.


text:
Mandurah, WA (getonlinepr) April 8, 2021 – The Good Life Limousines, the only provider of H2 Hummer limousine in the Peel region, specialises in Hummer hire in Mandurah at the best rates. Their limo hire service is a 16-seater chartered hire luxury vehicle operated by one of their chauffeurs.
The Good Life Limousines is described as "Our hummer limo in Mandurah is a 16-seater chartered hire luxury vehicle, operated by of our professional chauffeurs. Our aim is to deliver an elegant, professional, reliable, and unforgettable experience for everyone who loves an adventurous ride."
They also continued, "Our hummer limousine ride is definitely a festive ride. We can accommodate all forms of luxury limo services, including a taxi in Mandurah services to accommodate your needs and make your event or night a remarkable experience."
Their luxury limo hire includes 16 seats for guests in the party section, flat screens TVs, lighted bar facility, tinted windows mood lighting, CD/DVD player, phone connection neon lights, fibre optic mirrors, static lights blue under body colour Neon's, disco floor & ceiling, privacy window screens, A/C & heating, and more.
The company also continued, "With full audio and video installed, including iPhone/ Android connections, you and your guests can be entertained throughout the entire ride. Play your favourite lists whilst turning on the fun riding in the Hummer limo."
The Good Life Limousines offers limo wine tours in Swan Valley to guide guests and explore the most luxurious wineries in the region. The service includes tastings and gourmet lunch.
"All wine tours require a one-week booking ahead to ensure all of our hand-picked venues are available for your private VIP Wine Tour Experience. We can cater to groups of 10-16 people and are flexible on the itinerary to ensure you get exactly the day you have in mind," said the spokesperson of The Good Life Limousines.
The Good Life Limousines provides limo hire for a wedding which includes a ride to the ceremony, a pickup or a photoshoot ride with gorgeous views, and anything else on request.
"At The Good Life Limousines, we believe to strive for excellence when providing professional, punctual and exclusive customer service that uniquely caters to our wide range of clientele," concluded the company.
About The Good Life Limousines:
The Good Life Limousines, the only provider of H2 Hummer limousine in the Peel region, offers Hummer hire in Mandurah at the best rates. Their limo hire service is a 16-seater chartered hire luxury vehicle operated by one of their chauffeurs. Visit https://www.goodlifelimos.com/ for more information.


text:
|Llewellyn's 2019 Daily Planetary Guide
|Yoga for the Creative Soul
|The Pure Heart of Yoga
So many aspiring witches start with spell books, formulas, and recipes. They have great success, but don't really understand what they are doing, or why they are doing it. All they know is that it works. I know that's how I got started. A spell that worked beyond my wildest dreams inspired me to pursue a deeper study of witchcraft. But I was lucky to study with those who looked beyond just the recipes, and gave me an understanding into the spirituality of the craft.
As my first Llewellyn book is called The Inner Temple of Witchcraft and my second The Outer Temple of Witchcraft, people have asked me what the difference is between these inner and outer temples. Both follow the same philosophy—understanding the powers of magick and partnering with the spiritual forces to improve your life. Both are set up as yearlong courses of initiation, but can also be used for specific exercises, depending on your needs and experience.
The Inner Temple of Witchcraft focused on the techniques of inner change, such as developing inner psychic skills and creating a sacred space through meditation that we called the Inner Temple. The second book in this five-book series, The Outer Temple of Witchcraft focuses on taking a sense of inner sacred space and using that to create an outer sacred space in the world around you, a place to do magick through ritual, spell craft, and celebration.
The difference between this approach and those used in traditional spell books is two-fold. The first is understanding the components of the ritual. Rituals have specific purposes. There is nothing wrong with changing them to suit you, but many witches either follow traditions by rote without understanding why, or change things randomly, without rhyme or reason. Neither approach helps you to progress very far in your magick. Intuition must be coupled with understanding. If you are going to create rituals, understand the foundations.
The second difference is building a relationship with the magical powers you call upon. Before doing ritual and spell work, build a relationship with the four elements. Build a relationship with the goddesses and gods. And don't forget to build a deeper relationship with yourself, so you can truly know what you want to manifest. If you don't, it's like knocking on the doors of strangers asking for help, but not taking the time to get to know them and build a relationship. Magick is all about relationships.
I often compare magick to cooking, which is funny because cooking is not my forté. So many people think of magick like chemistry; all they have to do is mix the right things together, say the magick words, and poof—instant success. Just as two parts of hydrogen to one part oxygen is the formula of water, those who have not experienced magick think it's simply about mixing two parts rose petals to one part vervain and poof—instant love spell. It can appear that way, but the forces are much subtler. Just like cooking, the time, effort, style, and love you put in will matter with the final result. Food made with both love and skill simply tastes better than food that is technically perfect, but is lacking the energy of a loving cook. Magick performed with the Perfect Love and Perfect Trust of the witch, with skill and understanding, along with intuition and creativity, just works better for all those quick recipe spells. I can follow a recipe, but the subtle nuances of cooking are not yet mine, so I would not consider myself a chef. Those who understand the principles of cooking, the ingredients, and tools, can not only improve upon a given recipe to suit their own tastes, but can also make things from scratch that are just as good.
I share with you techniques and rituals to understand the art and execution of witchcraft, so you can eventually build your own traditions, rituals, spells, and celebrations with the confidence and skill of a gourmet chef. Through this course work, you learn the skills of creating elemental gateways, casting magick circles, empowering tools, herb and stone craft, sigils, divination, lunar and astrological timing, and the celebrations of the Wheel of the Year. The accompanying companion CD set guides you through meditations, rituals, and chants for raising power and honoring the seasons. Learning magical self-reliance to create healthy changes in your life is the true teaching of the Outer Temple.
Christopher Penczak is a Witch, teacher, writer, and healing practitioner. He is the founder of the world-renowned Temple of Witchcraft and the Temple Mystery School, and he is the creator of the bestselling Temple of ...


text:
Craig Odenwald, Staff WriterDecember 2, 2020
Log in to access this content.
Don't have an account? Sign Up
Sign up to receive weekly highlights of our favorite articles from News, Sports, Arts & Entertainment and more!
Arts and Entertainment
"Wormlet": a tragedy wriggling with life and several sizzling deaths
"Barbie" v. "Oppenheimer"
What a Fringe to binge
A Solid performance
Big laughs from a little show
Mushroom Kingdom here we come!
Dungeons and Dragons: now a major motion picture!
The senior art major showcase makes its place known
Succession, "a strategic refocus"
Making Jesus even more fashionable
The Student News Site of Westmont College


text:
Search Warrants Turn Up Legal Grow, Heroin, Firearms – August 26, 2010
Eye Staff Report
SUNNY BRAE – The Humboldt County Drug Task Force and the Arcata Police Department's Special Services Unit (SSU), served two narcotics search warrants in the Sunny Brae Area of Arcata Wednesday morning, Aug. 25 at 7:30 a.m.
A Chester Court residence had two rooms dedicated to cannabis cultivation, said officers at the scene. It was later found to be Proposition 215 compliant, and an individual at the scene was not arrested. Due to suspected building code violations related to the grow, the City building official was called to the scene. Electrical service to the residence was ordered disconnected pending repairs and a compliance inspection.
At 1776 Beverly Drive, a number of processed suspected opium poppies, a small quantity of heroin, a small quantity of cocaine, DMT (Dimethyltryptamine, a hallucinogenic drug), less than a pound of processed marijuana, two firearms and approximately $4,000 in cash was seized. The residence was unoccupied at the time of the search warrant service and no arrests were made. Declarations in support of arrest warrants will be forwarded to the Humboldt County District Attorney's Office for two of the residents.
The Beverly Drive house, owned by Robert and Tawny Barnett of Brookings, Ore., is managed by American Property Management of McKinleyville. It has been used for drug activity on and off for years, and was last raided in February, 2009. At that time, an illegal grow was removed, the tenant arrested and power shut off due to extensive out-of-code electrical wiring.


text:
Rule #1 - Be Patient - Rule #2 - Don't ask when, if you don't contribute - Rule #3 - You have coding skills - LinuxMCE's small brother is available: http://www.agocontrol.com
I've seen the exact same with the Marantz SR template (that is the reason why it stayed unfixed for such long time)
was that 0710 or 0810?
This is a known issue and is being worked on...I should be getting around to fixing this in the next couple of weeks
It only happens while editing existing device templates. (If you start your own device, you can work on it with no problems, it only happens to device templates that already exist in sqlCVS).