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Well, there was at least one piece of business transacted before 4:00 p.m. ET on Friday.
The Buccaneers announced that they have traded receiver Arrelious Benn to the Eagles.
The Eagles in turn have announced that they received Benn and a seventh-round pick from the Bucs in 2013 for a sixth-round pick in 2013 and a conditional pick in 2014.
A second-round pick in 2010, Benn appeared in eight games last year for the Bucs, with four catches for 26 yards. He started 14 games in 2011.


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Former Ole Miss player Zack Cozart, now a member of the Cincinnati Reds, was named the best defensive shortstop in baseball for the first half of the 2014 season. ESPN Insider Scott Spratt selected one player from either league at each position.
Here is what Spratt had to say about Cozart:
"Cozart is the hottest fielder in the sport. He has saved 12 runs since the start of June, the most in baseball over that time frame. He has increased his overall Runs Saved total to 17, tied for second-most at any position. Where Pedroia stands out by making unexpected plays, Cozart excels by rarely making mistakes. He has just 10 Defensive Misplays/Errors (DMEs) in 757 innings, which is the lowest rate among middle infielders with a minimum of 400 innings this season."
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USO's Military Family Programs
The USO has been lifting the spirits of troops and military families for more than 70 years. While this mission has not changed, the USO has continually adapted to meet the changing needs of our troops. In today's active duty force, 56% of our troops are married, while 44 % have children. As a result, the USO has many programs designed specifically to benefit military families.
USO Photo Book Program – Through a partnership with RocketLife LLC, families can upload up to 60 photos and create a personal soft cover photo book small enough to fit in a cargo pants pocket. These 20-page albums warm the hearts of our troops and keep them connected to husbands, wives, parents, children and friends. their lives back home.
With You All The Way – USO partners with the Trevor Romain Foundation to promote self- confidence and academic achievement in military children six to 18 years old. Using innovative, inspiring and humorous stories, Trevor has spoken with thousands of children about the difficulties of deployment during his many USO tours. He has created DVDs, journals, resource books and other materials to help families cope with deployment, reintegration, and what happens when a parent returns from combat with wounds, both seen and unseen.
Operation Phone Home® – Operation Phone Home® is one of the most popular services we provide to deployed troops. At our centers in combat zones, the USO provides a private phone network for troops to make free phone calls home, access to computers with free high speed internet bandwidth to connectwith friends and family, as well as free wireless Internet for troops with their own computers. For troops serving in remote areas without access to our centers, the USO provides free international pre-paid calling cards. In 2011, the USO shipped phone cards to more than 250 locations around the globe. To date the USO has provided nearly 3 million free pre-paid international calling cards to troops stationed overseas.
United Through Reading's Military Program – USO and United Through Reading® joined forces in 2006 to connect deployed troops to their children back home. Troops can read to their children while being recorded, as if they were in the same room together, even from a small base in Afghanistan The USO mails the DVD recording and book home so children can watch Mom or Dad and listen to their loving voice at bedtime, naptimeor just anytime. Families then complete the United Through Reading® Circle of Communication by sending back a touch of home – a photo of the child watching their deployed Mom or Dad reading the book. Since the program's inception, the USO has shipped more 200,000 recordings.
Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families – Now in its sixth year, Sesame's "Talk, Listen, Connect" outreach initiative includes kits with a DVD and other resources which serve as tools for military parents and caregivers to talk to children facing the complex issues associated with military life. Bringing the magic of "Talk, Listen, Connect" to life, Elmoand his friendKatie, a military child, perform at military bases worldwide.
The USO exists to lift the spirits of both our troops and their families. For more information on USO programs, visit http://www.uso.org/programs -Joseph P. Scannell, New Media Intern
Bring some cheer to the troops this holiday! Make a tax-deductible gift to support our service member all around the world and keep them connected this season.
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When you need an answer to a question, you Google it. And when you're transitioning out of the military into civilian life, you might be looking for the answer to, "What jobs can you get after the military?" Google has an answer for that too: IT Support Specialist, through the Google IT Support Professional Certificate and the USO Pathfinder Program.


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Long leather riding boots are part of the staple attire for the equestrian rider. They not only give an outward appearance of style and luxury, they also aid in the rider achieving a perfect balance and harmony with their horse. They are even required in some higher levels of competition.
Leather riding boots have and always will prosper over their rubber counterparts, just as much as Italian styling and craftsmanship effortlessly outdoes anything their international rivals produce. You only have to look at the sleek lines of a Brogini, De Niro or Sergio Grasso leather riding boot to realize you are not merely buying a long leather riding boot, you are buying a piece of artwork which is to be admired as much as it is to be ridden in.
The leather riding boots of yesteryear used to be made of coarser, harder leather that required hours of riding-in and oiling in order to supple the leather. Nowadays, with the advent of special leather treatments and innovative crafting techniques, you can enjoy superior quality Italian riding boots with leather that is much smoother and softer.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (May 13, 2009) - The ETSU men's soccer team has announced dates for the Buccaneer Soccer Academy camps including a Day Camp from June 8-11 and an Elite Camp from July 25-28.
Check out the newly launched camp website at www.bucsoccer.com to get more information on the camps and to register.
"We are extremely excited by the direction of the Buccaneer Soccer Academy for the summer of 2009," said ETSU head coach Scott Calabrese. "We have a top notch staff this year again, featuring coaches from successful college programs who have a passion for the game and years of experience coaching youth players."
The camp website will make the whole process for parents much simpler than before with the ability to pay and register online as well as finding detailed information regarding the camp.
"I am also excited to about the addition of our day camp which will be new for 2009," Calabrese added. "We had a great turn-out for camp in 2008 and we are hoping to continue to serve the needs of the tri-cities youth soccer community again this summer by putting on a first class camp."
Day Camp 8-11 June (Ages 5-7 Half Day) (8-16 Full Day)
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First, let me make clear what I mean by alternative operating systems. I'm not talking about desktop Linux, FreeBSD, or NetBSD; those, and similar systems, are well-established, have lots of developers and users, and, in my view, can't really be classified as 'alternative' by any stretch of the imagination. Development is steady, on-going, and they are not in danger of dying.
When I say 'alternative', I mean truly alternative (hobbyist might be a better term for some of these): SkyOS, AtheOS, Syllable, ReactOS, AROS, MorphOS, AmigaOS, TriangleOS, and god knows what else we've debated and ran these past 16 years since OSNews was founded. Aside from the Amiga-like operating systems, which see some modicum of development, virtually everything else has either died out, is on life support, or only sees the very occasional step forward. We've discussed this at length before, but suffice it to say, the vibrant alternative operating systems scene of the early 2000s has all but fizzled out.
I had high hopes that we'd see the mobile space play out differently than the PC world, but by now we have to face the facts and accept that it's not happening. Android is dominating, and its dominance is only growing worldwide. iOS will do just fine with the remainder 10-20% worldwide market share. You can point to the US all you want, but even if all Americans bought iOS, they still only make up 5% of the world's population. Face the music: mobile is following the PC world, and will settle on Android as the dominant player, and iOS raking in loads of money with the remainder share.
Lucky for us, we still have several large and established organisations working on alternatives to iOS and Android, providing us with interesting things to look forward to when our contracts are up and we get to pick a new phone - Windows Phone, BB10, and in the near future, FirefoxOS, Ubuntu, Tizen, and Sailfish. With the exception of possibly Sailfish, these are the desktop Linux and BSDs of mobile. They won't go away any time soon, they'll see steady development, but they'll have to settle for scraps - a few percent market share, tops.
So far, the current mobile market looks very similar to the PC space, operating system-wise. However, I've been missing one thing. I've been missing what used to be OSNews' bread and butter: alternative, sometimes hobbyist operating systems. One or a small group of incredibly talented and gifted programmers pulling off what I consider to be the grand slam of programming: writing a kernel, drivers, frameworks, and everything else that's needed to breathe meaningful life into a computer.
At first glance, it would appear the mobile space is perfectly suited for developers of alternative operating systems. There are several very popular models of smartphones and tablets out there that are all exactly the same - quite a far cry from the ever-moving target that is the average x86 PC. This should make it easier for talented programmers to target a single or a few devices - say, a Nexus or Galaxy SII - and focus entirely on getting it working there.
It is true that several hardware aspects of modern mobile devices are locked, without open driver code or documentation. As problematic as that may be for a programmer, the fact of the matter is that that's not very different from what developers had to deal with a decade ago. Both ATI and NVIDIA graphics cards were sealed silos, and many sound chips, wireless cards, and god knows what else were just as closed.
It could be that ARM - the x86 of the mobile world - is harder to target. I'm no developer, so I cannot make any definitive statements about this, but as I understand it, virtually every ARM SoC is unique, and there really isn't a common target as exists for x86. While that may be true, every Nexus 4 is exactly the same, and could act as a perfect target. Even something as the Galaxy SII, while sporting multiple versions, is still relatively consistent compared to what we see in the PC world.
So, what is the cause? I personally think it has to do with how we perceive our smartphones and tablets. They are much more personal, and I think we are less open to messing with them than we were to messing with our PCs a decade ago. Most of us have only one modern smartphone, and we use it every day, so we can't live with a hobbyist operating system where, say, 3G doesn't work or WiFi disconnects every five seconds due to undocumented stuff in the chip. Android ROMs may sound like an exception, but they really aren't; virtually all of them support your hardware fully.
With people unwilling to sacrifice their smartphone to play with alternative systems, it makes sense that fewer people are interested in developing these alternative systems. It is, perhaps, telling that Robert Szeleney, the programmer behind SkyOS, moved to developing mobile games. And that Wim Cools, the developer of TriangleOS, moved towards developing web applications for small businesses. Hard work that puts food on the table, sure, and as people get older priorities shift, but you would expect new people to step up to the plate and take over.
So far, this hasn't happened. All we can hope for is that the mobile revolution is still young, and that we should give it some more time for a new, younger generation of gifted programmers to go for that grand slam.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. – BestRehabCounselingDegrees.com has recognized the University at Buffalo's online master's of science in rehabilitation counseling as the top online rehab counseling programs in the nation.
UB's online rehabilitation program, which began four years ago under David Burganowski, PhD, research professor and program director, placed first in the site's ranking, a jump from a previous rank of eighth by a similar site, thebestcolleges.org. UB's on-campus graduate program in rehabilitation counseling is ranked 23rd in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
"The fact that our online program is ranked number one in the country and our on-campus program is also highly ranked certainly demonstrates the quality of our curriculum and the dedication of our faculty," said Burganowski.
BestRehabCounselingDegrees.com is a website dedicated to providing information and insight into the best schools from which to obtain degrees in rehabilitation counseling. Other highly ranked programs include those at University of Wisconsin, University of Massachusetts and George Washington University.
UB's ranking by the site comes soon after the online program underwent an overhaul to meet the new accreditation standards set by the Counsel on Rehabilitation Education (CORE), which is the highest standard for rehabilitation counseling certification. CORE granted UB the maximum eight years of full accreditation through 2020.
UB's online and on-campus rehabilitation counseling programs are identical in terms of requirements and curriculum, however. The two are separated by their delivery method, said Burganowski. He added that the 48 credit-hour online program brings in faculty from around the country, most of whom are current practitioners.
Unique to online degrees, the program does not require students to travel to UB to meet with their instructors and colleagues. Students enroll in two online courses per semester during their first two years, and then complete an internship in their own communities during their final year.
"Many of our students have families, jobs and other personal commitments. So being able to complete two courses each semester is a good fit for them," said Burganowski.
Because the degree can be completed anywhere, the program has attracted students from as far as Brazil, Spain and China.
"We have a student who is a veteran in the demilitarized zone between North Korea and South Korea," said Burganowski. "This is just another example of how the distance-learning model can work."
Upon completion of the online program, students receive their master's degree and are required to sit for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor exam, a nationally recognized certification. For more information about the program, go to http://gse.buffalo.edu/online/rehab.
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Certain people are just good at stuff, and they're the ones you want to learn from. When that stuff is snowboarding, Scotty Arnold is one of the best. From his lethal precision on metal and cement to his sweet surefootedness in the air, this East Coaster knows what he's doing. So get out your mechanical pencils and a clean sheet of graph paper, 'cause Scotty's about to get mathematical on your ass.—J.S.
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Spinning frontside:"This trick is one of the funnest there is. Since you're taking off regular, you can pop hard off your tail—and either go off your flat base or heels. I worked my way up on small jumps in the park to get the frontside five Indy down. First I did 180s, then 360s, and when I felt comfortable, I started trying 540s."
Landing in the pow: "This sequence is the first time I landed this trick into powder—and my first time ever landing switch into pow. To land in deep snow, just keep your weight in the back. Once you land, hold on and ride it out or you'll rag-doll and get whipneck. A frontside five is a great trick to try in powder, because you're usually already a little in the backseat when you come around."
Frontside versus backside: "Frontside fives are usually easier than backside fives because you can spot your landing after you've spun 360. The key to getting 540 is to keep looking over your front shoulder until you reach about 400 degrees, and then spot your landing."
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Spinning switch: "A regular backside seven is pretty easy, but for some reason when people start spinning them switch, they always cork too much and land on their heads. I first learned them on park jumps after I had switch backside fives dialed. I landed in the backseat the first time, the second time I focused on keeping my spin flat and landed it. Learning switch backside threes helps a lot for landing fakie."
Grabs: "A good grab for this trick is switch mute, so you can swing your back hand behind you to help keep you spinning. Some people grab switch stalefish, but I think that looks kinda wack."
Boardslide To Switch Frontside Boardslide
Dominating the kink: "When you do this trick, you have to boardslide through the kink. This is the sketchy part—if your toe edge catches, you can face-dive into the stairs, and if you lean back too much, you can slip out and hit your head on the stairs. So as you go through the kink, keep your weight forward, but lift up your toes so they don't catch on the kink."
From boardslide to switch front board: "I first did this on a flat-down box in the park. You should learn Cab boardslide to frontside first—it's way easier. As you go through the kink, rotate your upper body, but not your board. When you get to the end of the flat, let your board rotate to catch up with your body, then jump a little and try to land in switch frontside. Keep your weight leaning down the rail, slide, and come back to switch."


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National trade facilitation committees have proved to be a useful instrument to establish and maintain a communication channel between government and the private sector as well as to maintain coordination among all public agencies. They are also recognized as knowledge sharing and training platforms.
Despite the increasing relevance of trade facilitation bodies, their establishment remained a merely recommendation until last year. It was not until the thirteenth Ministerial Conference held in Bali in 2013 that this recommendation became an obligation. The WTO members ended the negotiations of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation. Pursuant this Agreement, WTO members commit to set up national trade facilitation committees.
Regardless of the type of body, the biggest challenge for trade facilitation working groups is sustainability. Recent research conducted by UNCTAD has shown that there is not one determinant element (i.e. formal institutionalization of the TF body) but that many aspects can be accounted responsible for the sustainability of the group. Thus, even if there is no miraculous ingredient for ensuring the sustainability of TF bodies, there is a healthy recipe based on a series of elements that can strongly influence the effective work of the group. The pondered importance of each of those elements will depend on the bureaucratic culture of each country. However, the UNCTAD research showed that the level of development of a country is the most influential factor for a trade facilitation body. The type of body and its geographical region can also be determinant.
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On arrival at Maun Airport, a Mack Air representative will meet and assist you to your shared light aircraft charter flight to Sanctuary Stanley's Camp. The flying time is approximately 15 minutes. On arrival at the airstrip a camp representative will meet and transfer you to Sanctuary Stanley's Camp. The transfer time is approximately 20 minutes. Sanctuary Stanley's Camp is gathered around a large sitting and dining area which affords magnificent views over the floodplains of the Okavango Delta. From the swimming pool, watch giraffe and other plains game march across the savannah. You might even catch a glimpse of rare wild dogs stalking the plains. Activities include informative walking safaris with an armed professional guide, wonderful game drives in open-sided 4X4 vehicles as well as mokoro excursions (subject to water levels). Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner Overnight: Sanctuary Stanley's Camp
This morning you will have the opportunity to meet and interact with semi-habituated elephants - Jabu and Marula - on their morning walk. Observe them up close in their natural environment as they feed, take mud baths and swim, whilst learning about them and discovering their unique personalities. This activity includes a picnic lunch. You are invited to discover the elephants from the ends of their bristled tails to the tip of their powerful yet sensitive trunks. Explore the astonishing kinship between the elephants and their guardians. A delicate blink of Marula's long lashes reveals her sensitive yet powerful personality. Jabu, takes you trunk in hand, with his bold and generous nature. They will infatuate you and transforms your understanding of elephants to a deeper and more personal level. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Overnight: Sanctuary Stanley's Camp
The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activity
on offer.The Okavango Delta is of course flooded for much of the
year and when it is, guests can experience serene silence at the
gentle pace of a poled mokoro excursion along the narrow Delta
channels. Guests can sit back and relax as they glide through lily
ponds on local dugout canoes while they get eye to eye with a
buffalo as it laps water from the river, watch crocodiles sunbathe
on the banks or cruise past a pod of hippos as they lie in a pool.
Fish eagles, frogs and fabulous lilies form much of this
experience, but more frequently it is the quietness and gentle pace
that makes its impression on guests after a mokoro morning.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Stanley's Camp
After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to the airstrip to
depart Sanctuary Stanley's Camp on a shared light aircraft charter
flight to Kasane. The flying time is approximately 1 hour and 30
minutes. On arrival at Kasane Airport a Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero
representative will meet and transfer you to the lodge. The
transfer time is approximately 10 minutes. Deep in the heart of the
Botswana wilderness lies Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero, one of the most
enchanting places on earth. Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero is located on
the edge of Chobe National Park. In and around Chobe live the
largest remaining population of elephants in the world. Enjoy
thrilling guided game drives in open-sided 4X4 vehicles or join one
of the acclaimed guides on a wonderous water safari on specially
adapted motorboats. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the game
viewing activities on offer.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero
The day is at leisure to enjoy the game viewing activities on
offer. Elephants feature largely on any activity at Sanctuary Chobe
Chilwero, as the largest population left in Africa occupies this
northern corner between Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Game drives in open-sided 4 x 4 vehicles bring these grey giants
into easy reach as they drink and frolic at the water's edge in
their boisterous herds. Thrilling game drives lead by qualified
professional guides bring guests close to hippos, buffalos, puku,
antelope, lions and other creatures that gather on the banks of the
Chobe River. Game drives are also the perfect opportunity for the
expert guides to share their wealth of information on the area and
its inhabitants. The puku, a small rusty-brown antelope, alongside
impala, kudu and red lechwe, are only a few of the common antelope
found here. Naturally, lion and leopard are also found in the
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero
Enjoy a morning game viewing activity after breakfast. You will
be transferred across the border into Zambia and onwards to
Livingstone Airport. The transfer is approximately 1 hour 30
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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis condemned the legalization of recreational drugs as a flawed and failed experiment as he lent his voice Friday to a debate that is raging from the United States to Uruguay.
Francis told delegates attending a Rome drug enforcement conference that even limited steps to legalize recreational drugs "are not only highly questionable from a legislative standpoint, but they fail to produce the desired effects."
Likewise, Francis said, providing addicts with drugs offered only "a veiled means of surrendering to the phenomenon."
"Let me state this in the clearest terms possible," he said. "The problem of drug use is not solved with drugs!"
Francis has described drug addiction as evil and met addicts on several occasions. When he was archbishop of Buenos Aires, he devoted much of his pastoral care to addicts.
Last month Argentina's neighbor Uruguay cleared the way for legal sales of marijuana cigarettes in pharmacies. Recreational use of marijuana has been legalized in the U.S. states of Colorado and Washington, while Oregon may vote on the issue this year.
With those successes, the marijuana legalization movement is gaining traction from the Americas to Europe and North Africa, where officials are eager to pursue policies that focus on promoting public health rather than battling drug traffickers.
But Francis emphasized Friday that the problems underlying drug use must be addressed, including social inequality and lack of opportunities for the young.
To reject illegal drugs, he said, "one has to say 'yes' to life, 'yes' to love, 'yes' to others, 'yes' to education, 'yes' to greater job opportunities. If we say 'yes' to all these things, there will be no room for illicit drugs, for alcohol abuse, for other forms of addiction."
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MALDEF Law School Scholarship Program
Since MALDEF's founding, it has been an organizational hallmark to support the next generation of lawyers who will advance the civil rights of the Latino community. MALDEF's Law School Scholarship Program provides several scholarships in varying amounts to deserving law students with a commitment to advancing the civil rights of Latinos. MALDEF's Law School Scholarship Program is open to all law students who will be enrolled full-time in an American-accredited law school in 2013-2014.
Scholarships are awarded to students based on their commitment to serve the Latino community through law; their past achievement and potential for achievement; and their financial need.
MALDEF's 2013-2014 Law School Scholarship ApplicationCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING FIVE (5) ITEMS:
- MALDEF Law School Scholarship Application Form, including the Financial Statement Form completed by the Applicant's law school.
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James Batley Miller, 65, of 48 Lackawanna Ave., East Stroudsburg, died Monday evening, Aug. 26, 2013, at the Gatehouse in Williamsport.
Born Jan. 1, 1948, in Jersey Shore, he was the son of Charles J. Miller and the former Jane Bubb. James was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School and Williamsport Area Community College, with a degree in painting. He was employed by Hughes Corp., until being drafted. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army (9th Infantry Division) during the Vietnam War from June 13, 1968, until June 12, 1970, and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service.
James also attended East Stroudsburg University, majoring in political science, and later retired from Wal-Mart. James was active in his church in East Stroudsburg and was an avid reader.
He is survived by his mother and father of Jersey Shore; his sister, Robin Miller of South Carolina; and his companion, Margaret Petrella, and her children, Megan and Brandon.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Jersey Shore Presbyterian Church, 235 S. Main St., Jersey Shore. Full military honors will be conducted by the Jersey Shore Honor Guard following the memorial service.
Family will provide flowers and suggest memorial contributions should be made in his name to Gatehouse, 1100 Grampian Blvd., Williamsport PA 17701.
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James Batley Miller, 65, of 48 Lackawanna Ave., East Stroudsburg, died Monday evening, Aug. 26, 2013, at the Gatehouse in Williamsport.


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Stephen Meeker, Olympic's general chairman June 18 2012
Stephan Meeker, Olympic Club's general chairman states that the USGA had no say in the set up and changes to the course for the 2012 U.S. Open; " A lot of people think that the USGA asked us to make a lot of these changes to the course and in order to get another U.S. Open, but that's totally untrue. They never even suggested that we do one thing. We decided to replace the greens. Well, if we're ever going to make any other changes, now is the time to do it because we're building the greens. The reason we changed eight is because the old eighth hole was a wonderful hole for many, many years, but most of the trees and all the defenses around that hole we lost. And it really became the weakest hole on the property, by far." Then he admits that USGA executive director Mike Davis asked them to put in a bunker on hole 17; " There's the USGA executive director Mike Davis bunker on 17 that he asked us to put in that actually most of our members since we have seen it sort of think it's kind of cool and maybe we'll keep it. We don't know yet. We're going to have to see how it goes when the members start playing it for two or three months. " So, what do you believe ?


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Over the past year the City of Dunn has been working with a private consultant and a steering committee, which consisted of members from the community, to comprise the Dunn Pedestrian Plan. The intent of the Dunn Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan is to provide guidance for making the City of Dunn a more pedestrian-friendly community. Partially funded by a grant from NCDOT and matching funds from the City of Dunn, the Pedestrian Plan serves several purposes, including:
�� To promote a better understanding of the measures that can be taken to create more and safer walking trips in Dunn;
�� To identify in the Plan a clear schedule of projects, programs, and policies that Dunn and partnering agencies can complete to improve the walking environment; and
�� During the planning process and afterwards, to create a better awareness of walking as a viable mode of transportation that can serve as a reliable substitute for some trips being made by private auto now; contribute to a healthier lifestyle; and reduce carbon and other emissions associated with motorized travel.
The Pedestrian Plan offers guidance for future pedestrian-related projects and improvements in the City, as well as recommended programs and policies that will improve local walking conditions. The results of the Plan will be a safe, accessible pedestrian system, as well as programs and policies that encourage residents and visitors alike to walk, rather than drive, around town.
Due to its total size, the City of Dunn Pedestrian Plan has been seperated into four sections. To download the section click one of the icons below.
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Top 5 things to do near Be Zaragoza Hostel
Zaragoza is an important city between Madrid and Barcelona with many attractions to fulfill your curiosity with culture, gastronomy, lifestyle and history.
The location of Be Hostel Zaragoza is optimal to facilitate your city sightseeing, in the historic center, near Plaza del Pilar. But there's more than just the location. In the basement you can enjoy theater plays, shows, concerts and much more for free. The hostel is established in a 15th century renaissance palace richly decorated and updated for the comfort of our guests with all the necessary services and the right staff.
Top 5 things to do near Be Zaragoza
- Our very own Boveda historic bar and concert cellar
- Goya Paintings
- Local "Tapas"
- The "Plata Cabaret"
- Architecture from the ancient to the old to the modern
Boveda historic bar and concert cellar
Zaragoza holds an important significance in Spanish contemporary music and was the breeding ground cultural icons such as the Heroes del Silencio and Violadores del Verso.
There are plenty of concert venues scattered all over town, but none of them come close to the atmosphere and historic character felt in the bar located in our hostel's basement.
At our downstairs bar, we have weekly Sunday night jazz jam sessions, topped off with concerts on the other nights of the week, and tango 'milongas', to name a few of the activities we host there. Check out all the events, videos of past performances, and live streaming on the website labovedazgz.com Surely the #1 way to wind down after a long day exploring the sights and sounds of Zaragoza is a drink at our bar, before deciding whether or not to continue to party some more in the city center.
Goya Paintings
Francisco de Goya, court painter for the Spanish royal family, was born in 1746 in Fuendetodos, about 45 km outside of Zaragoza. He studied and lived most of his life in Zaragoza and became one of the most important painters of his era. The artistic evolution of the Old Masters to Modern Art is said to have been influenced by his work.
Some of his most personal works can be admired in Zaragoza:
- the "Camón Aznar Museum" houses all his controversial series of engravings (the "Desastres de la Guerra" stand out).
- the "Basilica del Pilar" exhibits his amazing frescos.
- the "Museo de Zaragoza" shows some valuable portraits of noblemen and members of the Spanish royal family that Goya painted when he worked at the service of the King.
All these places have free entrance and are within walking distance of our hostel.
Local "Tapas"
Less than a 5 minute walk from our doorstep, you can 'lose yourself' in the 'Tubo' area of Zaragoza, with tons of popular and exquisite tapas bars lined up next to each other. Famous Aragonese dishes like 'migas' and 'ternasco' twisted into delicious small plates for your tasting and delight. Whether you choose to go for quintessential Spanish dishes like tortilla, patés or jamón, or you want to be wowed by local adaptations of croquetas, sushi or Lebanese pastries, there's really no way to go wrong while wandering around the 'Tubo' in Zaragoza,
The "Plata Cabaret"
Enjoy this cheeky spectacle in an authentic Spanish variety show. The authentic 'cafe cantante' first opened its doors in the roaring twenties, then went through an entire life cycle much like us mortals. It went through a stage as a house of as ill repute during it's teens, and then became more of a traditional cabaret with parodies and dance recitals in it's grown-up stage. The curtains were closed in 1992, but only for an intermission as it turns out, because it re-opened reinvigorated in 2008 with none other than Bigas Luna (director of 'Jamón, jamón' ) as it's artistic director.
El Plata has burlesque show cases. The first evening showing is free or can be combined with a dinner for those who are in for the treat. At 1 in the morning they perform a 'best of ', and after that the space is gradually transformed into a very popular nightclub.
Architecture from the ancient to the old to the modern
Zaragoza has an interesting mix of different architecture styles, all within grasp of our centrally located hostel. Head out to the city center and you will soon cross the remnants of the Roman settlers who named the city after their emperor Caesar August: fortified walls, the (now underground) forum where they traded their goods, and even a Roman theater.
Turn onto a different street and you will come across the Mudejar towers. Then walk a couple blocks further and it's all neo-classic and renaissance architecture around the Plaza del Pilar or the square that remembers the people's battle of 'Los Sitios'.
Head the other way and you will find an oasis of tranquility in the 2008 World Expo area, with modern architectural marvels such as the Bridge Pavilion, the Water Tower and Millennium Bridge, which stands out from all the pavilions, along with sculptures and botanical gardens.


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Samson Set To Soar During July 30 Monster Truck Event
Throughout his more than two decades, Dan Patrick has become one of monster truck racing's most influential personalities. On July 30, Patrick will bring the brute force of his Samson truck to Bristol Motor Speedway for the Thompson Metal Monster Truck Madness presented by Beef O' Brady's Family Sports Restaurant.
Patrick, who began competing in motorsports at the age of 17, started his career behind the wheel of various tractor pullers. One of his machines, Warlord, was so popular, Playskool developed a toy replica for kids across the country. In the mid-80s, and after several years on the pulling circuits, Patrick noticed a new fad was starting to overshadow the tractor pull events. It didn't take him long to decide he wanted to take part.
"Monster trucks were becoming more popular," Patrick said from his Ohio race shop. "We did less pulling because the trucks were becoming more popular, so we just started doing that. I bought my first truck, the original Samson, from Don Maples. He didn't want to get in to racing and had just built a new truck, which was a copy of one of the Bigfoots.
"We bought that and I got started. Bob Chandler (creator of Bigfoot) hired me to build a chassis for him. There was such demand I decided to come back to Ohio and build chassis on my own."
Through his own Patrick Enterprises, he built more than 70 chassis for many of his competitors. Many of his innovations are still in use today.
"We've been very blessed," he said. "We were the first building chassis for other teams. Now there are others because the industry is growing…To this day, our closest competitor does probably 10 percent of what we do. We have a big share of the marketplace, but we are still there for our customers who call on a Saturday night asking us to help them figure out a problem.
"We have been the first to create a lot of things for the industry. We might not be the one to get the credit, but we have had a lot of milestones in the industry. We are very fortunate."
Patrick is also one of the pioneers of the 3-D body craze, which is more prominent now than ever. The 3-D bodies allow truck owners to create bizarre and unusual themes for their machines. Patrick, playing off his truck's unique name, developed "Samson-like" muscular 3-D arms which stick out over the front of the truck.
"The idea came to me because we were always changing sponsors and it was hard for the promoters to book us because we never had the same thing on the truck," Patrick explained. "We got involved with the American Gladiators TV show and that is when we decided to do something different. There was one other 3-D truck out at the time, Snake Bike. I wanted something that people would remember, so that is when we came up with the concept of the 3-D arms."
At the Bristol event, fans will be able to get up close with several of the famous 3-D creations during the free pit party. In addition to Patrick's Samson, fans will be able to see Brutus, modeled after a dog, and Spider-man, based on the famous superhero. The other trucks in the show, including Grave Digger, also will be part of the pre-race pit party. Patrick says the parties are one unique feature of monster truck events.
"With the pit party," he said, "fans can come down and visit with us and look at the trucks. We can talk and they can ask questions. They can tell us whether we are their favorite driver or not. They are just excited about being there. It becomes more of a one-on-one thing and that is why the pit parties and events get better every year."
Patrick said the Bristol event is one he always circles on the calendar due to the excitement of the fans in attendance.
"This is my fourth or fifth time to Bristol," he said. "The fan base gets larger and everyone is appreciative when we come to Bristol. The fans make you feel at home, and everyone at the track makes you feel like family. It is a great experience for us to come. It is one of the shrines of motorsports and it is just a cool place to come to. When you tell people you get to race at Bristol, they are like, 'That is really cool.'"
Fans can meet Patrick and all of the drivers, as well as pose for pictures with all the trucks, during the pre-event pit party which begins at 6 p.m. on the backstretch of BMS. The pit party is free to anyone with an event ticket.
Trucks currently scheduled to appear alongside Samson include Grave Digger, Spiderman, Avenger, Brutus, Gunslinger, Stone Crusher and Bristol's own War Wizard.
Trucks will race around the Bristol Motor Speedway infield during two qualifying rounds. Racing eliminations will begin after qualifying is complete. After the racing champion is crowned, the trucks return for everyone's favorite event, freestyle. In freestyle, drivers will perform stunts and moves fans normally see on TV.
In addition, the Team FMX freestyle motocross team will put on a stunning display of awesome jumps, while the jet car burn down also returns this season.
Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the gate. Children 10 and under are only $5. Racing begins at 7 p.m.
Additionally, a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of BMS also will take place on July 30. The 50th Anniversary Fan Appreciation Day begins at 1 p.m. with track laps, which will take place until 3 p.m. The celebration will continue until the infield is cleared at 4:30 in order to prepare for the Thompson Metal Monster Truck Madness.
A carnival has been added to the festivities, opening Tuesday, July 26 and running through July 30. The carnival rides will be free from 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m. on July 30 for anyone with a ticket to Thompson Metal Monster Truck Madness that evening at the BMS.
The carnival will be set up at the main entrance of the Speedway, just off Hwy. 11-E.
A Ferris wheel anchors the carnival, along with Spinner, Skat, the Jitterbug Swing, a Euro bungee trampoline, Rat Race, obstacle course, fun slide, kiddie train, a NASCAR-themed kiddie car ride and a rock climbing wall.
Carnival hours are 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday.
Food City will provide hot dogs and chips, and Pepsi will supply drinks while supplies last in the infield of BMS. Wings, supplied by BKW, also will be available while supplies last. Several local bands will be on hand to provide entertainment.
While everyone who takes part in the celebration that day will receive 50th anniversary items free, guests also will be encouraged to register for a variety of giveaways, including a four-day Carnival Festiva Adventure Club Caribbean cruise, as well as a big screen television from Aaron's, groceries/gas for a year from Food City, IRWIN tools, suite seats and tickets to the IRWIN Tools Night Race weekend.
To purchase Thompson Metal Monster Truck Madness tickets in advance, please visit the BMS ticket office located on the first floor of the Bruton Smith administration building or call (423)-BRISTOL.


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Michele's "Magic Greens" Room
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- Michele
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- Brooklyn, NM
- Division:
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- Inspiration for my palette:
- *The 1940's dresser/mirror.
*The 1960's blue silk velvet armchair I found.
*The day I changed out my regular light bulb for a 25W Yellow opaque light bulb near my bedside.
- Colors used in my room:
- Benjamin Moore Bavarian Forest
Benjamin Moore Harbor Fog
- Tips for using color successfully:
- Don't listen to your friends. Experiment. Make it your own (put away the home magazines). Your unique eye is the thing that will make your room a haven.
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While coding a PFRPG source, I ran across an ability that allows taking a Bardic Masterpiece as a bonus feat if prerequisites are met. The bardic masterpieces would each need "TYPE:Masterpiece" added in their respective xxx_feats.lst files so they can be made an ability category and BOOM! Pick your favorite that you qualify for. No big deal, it's just a couple dozen quick .MODS. Right??
WELL, apparently Skalds can ALSO take masterpieces. But that's never been activated! Hmmm... OK. It turns out that there's a template in um_classes.lst that activates them for bards that I can modify for skalds and add to the acg_classes.lst to activate that. Simple enough!
BUT, every masterpiece specifically has a PRECLASS:1,Bard=x tag.... SO, every one from every source they're in needs a rewrite. With the rebuild just around the corner, I figure I may as well throw in a placeholder for this one ability and leave a note for the rewrite team (of which I DO plan to be a part) so they're aware of this need. And with any luck, we can find a less clunky way of dealing with masterpieces that don't have each one be a part of at least 4 different lst files.... FRIGGIN' MASTERPIECES!!!
So this is meant as a reminder for when we begin rewriting the data sets. We need to 1) give the feat portion of Masterpieces their own TYPE (probably "Masterpiece"), 2) we should have a PREFACT tag for activation rather than a class specific PRExxx, and 3) we need to make sure that they are properly activated for Skalds.


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Sports-related head injuries are finally getting the public conversation they deserve. There's been an increased focus on concussions sustained in football. Recent World Cup excitement has prompted discussions about repetitive injuries resulting from "heading" the ball in soccer. Children are required to wear helmets when they ride a bicycle, to prevent head injuries if they fall. We need to give horse riding the same thoughtful consideration.
Liz Walker, recent Bucknell University graduate and captain of the BU Equestrian Team says, "I've been very lucky in my riding career but I've seen some really nasty falls. There are celebrated professionals in the equestrian world that are in comas because they didn't wear a helmet one day. I can't fathom riding a horse without wearing a helmet."
Walker continues, "It's a commitment; you can't not wear your helmet. A lot of head injuries happen when you just run your horse for fifteen minutes. Never make the assumption that something won't happen, even if it's warm out and the horse is unlikely to be jerky, even if the horse is docile."
She further recommends that children under the age of fifteen always wear a helmet when they're working with horses. Ground work, she says, is a particularly easy way for children to get injured because the injuries are unexpected. "Horses stamp at flies, they startle. I've gotten kneed in the face, and kids are more vulnerable because their heads are more hoof-level."
Tack Room Inc.com gladly stands behind organizations like Riders4Helmets, and thoughtful horsemanship as practiced by riders like Walker. Be safe, be sensible. You only have one head! Take care of it.
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|2004-04-20, 23:54
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Get Ride! AMDriver
Couldn't find a thread on this so...
Just saw "enough" of the first episode to make it painfully obvious that I'm too old for this show; that is also taking into account that I'm currently following Aishiteruze Baby.
Dunno why, but this one started to really grind on me. The characters seemed recycled, the OP was screechy and I kept trying to decipher wether two of the characters were actually male or female. Now don't get me wrong, I like a little bit of androgynous shenanigans now and again but this was way too much.
I could envision maybe an eight-year old really taking the plunge on this one, but at this rate I'm getting pretty jaded when it comes to story/ characters and art and for some reason it didn't cut it compared to say, monster. Hell, Panda Z was volumes superior if the first episode of AM driver is any indication. The quality of the sub itself seemed quite nice, but I just can't understand why someone picked this up (no offense, just not my bag baby.)
I guess it looked like transformers/ voltron/ and who knows what else all rolled into a typical "save earth from robot/ alien/ alien robot" story.
Is there something I'm missing here? Does it get real deep later or have I pegged it? this show just hurts my head.
|2004-04-21, 00:12
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Tokyo Japan NOT!!!
Not being able to decifer whether a character is a boy or a girl is my third pet peev next to mocho acting male characters that look and dress feminine. From the way you describe it i prollly won't like it either, but i'll still get it anyway just to see for myself.
|2004-04-21, 02:22
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: South East Asia
Well I haven't watched it yet but I did translate the synopsis of the series off its tv-tokyo website. I put it up here at http://www.anime-source.com/banzai/m...content&id=841.
Maybe you can comment if I got it right (or perhaps it will give you a better insight on whether to continue on with the show, pop a review once you decided)...
From what I saw on the tv-tokyo official site and the synopsis I did, I had come off thinking this was a sentai show (you know those costumed super heroes Power Rangers, Kamen Rider, etc) done in anime.
|2004-04-21, 02:38
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Netherlands
Age: 42
Only with surfboards. I just watched it. It doesn't live up to the high standards of most shows I'm watching right now, but it has that saturdaymorning feel I used to love. So here's a tip, I watched it during breakfast. This isn't an evening anime. I enjoyed it like this. Made me feel like I was 8 years old again.
|2004-04-21, 02:58
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Join Date: Apr 2004
I'll try that tomorrow and see if it makes a difference, but it most definitely shares similarities with other "costume fighter" shows. Yebyosh, that synopsis seems pretty spot on based on what I've seen in ep 1. I'll watch this thing again tomorrow AM with some cinnamon toast crunch and see if its any better.
Last edited by box-chan; 2004-04-21 at 03:32.
|2004-04-21, 03:43
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Three strikes...
1) The girly boys in the op.
2) The heroes kicking everyone's ass in the beginning of the episode.
3) The ceremony announcing that the fate of the world was in the hands of a bunch of 14 year olds.
I stopped watching after strike 3. Maybe I'll give it another chance tommorrow. :P
|2004-04-21, 07:32
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Tokyo Japan NOT!!!
|2004-04-21, 08:48
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Michigan
Age: 31
I'm sorry, but... I really enjoyed it.
Yes, it's clearly a children's TV series, but it's also just the type of anime I like; No, it's not very deep or complex or dark or mature, but I thought it was just plain fun to watch. Mindless action shows that aim at nothing more than providing the viewer some fun are great things to watch every once in a while - I'm definitely going to follow this one.
|2004-04-21, 10:55
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Poof... time warp
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Manila, Philippines
I saw on the animenfo review section that myco would be doing one of the voices here... Not that it means much but, is this true?
myco is btw, the singer of Changin' My Life and she was also the seiyuu of Mitsuki in Full Moon wo Sagashite
|2004-04-21, 16:34
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Join Date: Apr 2004
this is indeed breakfast fodder, more like background noise. I had to turn it way the hell up though since cinnamon toast crunch is well, crunchy. aside from that you can casually watch and get the whole thing which is nice i guess. I still say Bugs or Tom and Jerry is where its at for my breakfast-time mazuma.
Anyway, kudos to foxdie for the suggestion though, a stroke of genius suggesting it as early morning fare. <just avoid the mimosas or you might get belligerent :P >
|2004-10-03, 23:16
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Junior Member
Thats the same reason I want to watch this anime to!
|2004-10-12, 00:05
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Junior Member
Anyways, I'm new here, so don't go too hard on me. I've seen this, and personally, I think it's awesome. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, it doesn't matter. It's all the same to me. I actually enjoy this even more than normal people, seeing that I am a semi-otaku, since I haven't seen a lot of animes. Another reason is probably because I've already played the game for the GBA too, which was also awesome.
|2004-10-12, 01:34
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Join Date: Nov 2003
When I saw the name, my immediate reaction was " Oh my god I know AMD's cpus are good, but they don't have to make an anime just for showing AMD saving the world."
I used to many computer.
Is it a childish show? I haven't downloaded it yet.
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posted by Thom Holwerda on Fri 18th Jul 2008 22:28 UTC, submitted by AdamW
Lately it's hard to avoid the buzz about these small laptops (sorry, I don't participate in the hype of calling them netbooks or whatever) - the small, cheap laptop systems that were popularized by the Asus Eee PC. Just like Xandros with the Eee, Mandriva is providing the operating system for the upcoming GDium system, produced by Emtec. The first GDium will be a netbook with a 10", 1024x600 resolution display and a battery life of four hours, weighing in at 1.1kg. The device is powered by the (for us) exotic Chinese Loongson processor, which is based on a MIPS design. Mandriva is working together closely with the GDium team to provide an optimal software experience. Available from September 2008, with a price expected to be round and about EUR 400.


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"Citius, Altius, Fortius", "For God, For Country, For Yale"
PERTH, Australia – The ISAF Sailing World Championships concluded on Sunday the 18th after two straight weeks of competition between some of the best sailors in the world. With the Olympics a mere eight months away, the stakes at this year's ISAF worlds were higher than usual for many athletes. For the American competitors this was particularly true, seeing as the event served to either make or break their Olympic dreams. The event's results have determined which individual sailors will represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games. Of the 12 that made the cut, two of them are recent graduates of Yale College.
Stu McNay '05 and Sarah Lihan '10 have qualified to represent the US in the men's and women's two-person 470 dinghy classes. Although their shared ultimate goal is doubtlessly to obtain a medal, qualification is easily more than half of the battle.
Since each country only gets one Olympic berth per class, the Olympic qualification process has always been very challenging. Nonetheless, it arguably got even more competitive for Americans in this quadrennial with the recent overhaul of the US Sailing Olympic Trials. Rather than a single, winner-take-all regatta for each class of boat like it has been in the past, the 2012 trials process was converted to a formula based on athletes' results in two major international events. Perth was the second and final of these events while the first was an event back in June in Weymouth, England, at the same site as the Olympics will be raced.
The thinking behind this qualification process change was two-fold. For one, selecting teams based on results at more than one event should provide a better statistical representation of the most qualified teams. Secondly, utilizing international regattas with foreign competition rather than a domestic, Americans-only regatta provides a more realistic, Olympic-like racing environment for the trials.
McNay, who is returning to the Olympics for his second go-around, has now been successful in both trials formats. He and his crew, Graham Biehl from San Diego, CA, have been sailing together since McNay's graduation in 2005. "Team MB," as they have dubbed themselves, finished 13th at the ISAF Worlds in Perth which was good enough to qualify the US for an Olympic berth in the men's 470 class as well as secure the team as the specific US representative in the class.
While he was an undergraduate, McNay helped to put a struggling Yale Varsity Sailing Team on the map. He was a three-time ICSA All-American skipper and since his time the team has consistently been ranked amongst the top teams in the nation.
There is no doubt that qualifying to become a two-time Olympian is an exciting achievement; however, it is probably tough for McNay to be more excited than Lihan who just qualified for her first Olympic appearance. While McNay and his crew had the experience advantage in the US men's 470 trials, such was not the case for Lihan and her teammate, Amanda Clark. Their victory in the US women's 470 trials was an underdog success story.
Lihan (crew) and Clark (skipper), "Team GoSail," faced tough competition from another team with Bulldog representation. Isabelle Kinsolving-Farrar '02 and her skipper Erin Maxwell were the 2008 Women's 470 World Champions and they were leading Team GoSail in this year's trials standings prior to Perth. Not to mention, Kinsolving-Farrar was the 470 crew representative for the US at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. Nonetheless, Lihan and Clark had a good enough finish last week at the ISAF Worlds to catch up to their competition in the trials standings and win the qualification spot on a tie-breaker.
While such an upset is surely exhilarating for Lihan and her skipper, it is no doubt devastating for their friendly competition. The two teams have trained and traveled the campaign trail together over the past 18 months. That said, Kinsolving-Farrar would doubtlessly tell you that, if it was going to be anyone, she is at least happy to have been beaten by a fellow Yalie. In the battle for the women's 470 Olympic spot, specifically the crew position, Yale was going to be a winner either way. This time around Lihan won the dogfight (the Bulldog fight to be exact).
Considering the fact that she graduated a mere 19 months ago, Lihan's Olympic qualification is an exceptional feat. In the article previewing the ISAF Worlds, a major point of focus was the adversity of time for American sailors. However, female Yale sailors seem to be rather un-phased by the time obstacle. Kinsolving-Farrar also went to the Olympics within two years after graduation.
Ironically, both Lihan and Kinsolving-Farrar were All-American skippers while sailing in college. Unlike Kinsolving-Farrar though, Lihan didn't step foot in the front of the 470 until after graduating.
Crewing in the 470 is debatably one of the most challenging skills in the sport. It requires an athlete to be extremely physically refined in order to control a high performance boat with both trapeze and spinnaker. Thus, although Lihan was always a good sailor, she has displayed an extraordinarily steep learning curve in adapting to a new discipline.
With the grueling and anxious qualification process behind them, McNay and Lihan can now spend the next eight months fully concentrated on having peak performances at the Olympic Games this summer. In 2012 they will compete for Olympic glory, "for God, for country, for Yale." Now that they are officially on their way to representing at the Olympics, the proud motto of their alma mater was never more appropriate.
Report filed by Chris Segerblom '14, Yale Sports Publicity


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New Car Review
2014 Lexus LX: New Car Review
The 2014 Lexus LX 570 is the largest Lexus SUV, riding on a platform shared with the Toyota Land Cruiser. Unlike many luxury crossovers with carlike unibody construction, the LX 570 utilizes traditional body-on-frame construction that's built for serious off-road use. The problem is, most SUVs these days never get more serious than a gravel driveway, so the hardcore hardware is overkill for the typical shopper.
Is there room for this rugged Lexus in the world of modern luxury vehicles?
The answer depends on what you need your big rig to do. If you're just schlepping the kids to practice or the mall most of the time, there are many better choices -- and some of them are much more affordable. But if you plan to do any meaningful towing, the LX 570's 7,000-lb capacity puts it well ahead of most unibody crossovers. Also, the LX's off-road chops are no joke, so if you do need a luxury SUV that can crawl up a muddy trail or perhaps ford a modest river, this Lexus has you covered.
Given its lofty price and utilitarian roots, the 2014 LX certainly isn't for everyone. But if you like the idea of an ultra-luxurious 3-row SUV with legendary skills in the dirt, the LX 570 is one of a select few vehicles that fit the bill.
What's New for 2014?
The LX is unchanged this year.
What We Like
Powerful V8 engine; useful towing capacity; standard seating for eight; a true off-road champ
What We Don't
Polarizing "spindle" grille; poor fuel economy; cramped third row; high price; aging touchscreen
How Much?
Fuel Economy
The LX 570 comes with a 5.7-liter V8 rated at 383 horsepower and 403 lb-ft of torque. Four-wheel drive is standard, as is a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Environmental Protection Agency rates the 2014 LX 570 at an abysmal 12 miles per gallon city/17 mpg hwy.
Standard Features & Options
The 2014 Lexus LX 570 is offered in one well-equipped trim level.
Standard features include 20-inch wheels, an adjustable-height suspension with adaptive dampers, adaptive xenon headlights, LED running lights and taillights, fog lights, a power tailgate, a Class-4 towing hitch receiver, power-folding heated mirrors, illuminated running boards, a sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, a roof rack, various off-road-ready technologies (including Crawl Control and Multi-Terrain Select), keyless entry/ignition, leather upholstery, mahogany wood trim, a 10-way power driver seat with memory, an 8-way power passenger seat, heated front seats, 4-zone automatic climate control, a power-sliding second-row seat, a power-folding third-row seat, Bluetooth, Lexus Enform mobile-app integration, a touchscreen display with a hard-drive-based navigation system and a 9-speaker audio system with a CD/DVD changer, iPod/USB connectivity and both HD and satellite radio.
Unlike the Land Cruiser on which it's based, the LX 570 offers a number of options in addition to the standard items. These include heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, parking sensors, upgraded semi-aniline leather trim, adaptive cruise control with collision mitigation, a wide-view front and side camera system, a dual-screen rear entertainment system and 19-speaker Mark Levinson audio.
In terms of interior storage, the LX 570 provides 15.5 cu ft behind the third-row seat, 41 cu ft behind the second row and 83.1 cu ft with both rear seating rows folded down. These are unremarkable figures for such a large vehicle.
The LX 570 comes standard with active front headrests, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, stability control and 10 airbags (front, front-side, front-knee, second-row side, full-length side curtain). Lexus also offers Safety Connect telematics with accident notification, stolen vehicle location and emergency roadside assistance with a panic button.
Crash-test data is unavailable for the 2014 LX.
Behind the Wheel
The LX 570's interior is getting on in years, and it shows in the rather basic touchscreen interface, which lacks the Remote Touch mouselike controller that's provided in most other Lexus models. Still, most cabin surfaces are covered with top-notch materials, and the upright dashboard underscores the LX's no-nonsense character. Unfortunately, the power front seats lack the extensive adjustability found in many LX rivals, while the second-row seats are surprisingly low to the floor -- and the third row is too cramped for adult comfort.
On the road, as much as we want to like the LX 570, it just fights us all the way. The handling is average at best, with lots of lean and body roll in the curves. The steering is light to the point of numbness, and the turning circle is epically wide. While the ride is smooth by traditional SUV standards, it's not as supple and cohesive as what you'll find in luxury crossovers.
As for power, the LX used to be a star with its beastly 5.7-liter V8. But now that the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, for example, offers quicker twin-turbo V8s that also get better fuel economy, the Lexus V8's luster has diminished. Nonetheless, this remains a strong and smooth engine that will likely satisfy if you don't mind quenching its prodigious thirst.
Other Cars to Consider
Infiniti QX80 -- Formerly known as the QX56, Infiniti's top-of-the-line SUV is derived from a legendary off-roader (the Nissan Patrol), just like the LX 570. It's also considerably cheaper.
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class -- The 3-row GL has it all: powerful twin-turbo V8s, a fuel-efficient turbodiesel V6 and an opulent interior. The only thing it lacks is real off-road cred.
Dodge Durango -- This one may seem like it's out of left field, but the nicely finished Durango actually has more comfortable second- and third-row seats than the LX 570, and it offers a 5.7-liter V8 of its own for half the price or even less. It can hold its own in the bushes, too, as it's based on the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
AutoTrader's Advice
It's hard for us to recommend the LX 570 relative to other premium SUVs -- though if you need its towing and off-roading capabilities, that could be a different story.


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Fishbourne Roman Palace
Explore this first-century home and outstanding archaeological site, get hands-on at our exciting family events and marvel at the largest collection of early Roman mosaic floors in Britain.
Dating back to the beginning of Roman occupation of Britain this Roman Palace offers visitors of all ages a unique experience. Among the remarkable remains of the North Wing lie over twenty mosaics, including the spectacular Cupid on a Dolphin.
Venue Type:
Archaeological site, Museum
Opening times
January open Saturdays & Sundays only: 10am – 4pm February open every day: 10am – 4pm March - October open every day: 10am – 5pm November – 15 Dec open every day: 10am – 4pm 15 Dec - 1 Feb Saturdays and Sundays only: 10am – 4pm
2017 Admission: Adult £9.20, child £4.90, concessions £8.60, family (2+4) £25.00. Admission price for groups of 15+: Adults/students/seniors £7.80, children £3.80.
- English Heritage
- Museums Association
- International Council of Museums
The finest collection of 'in-situ' Roman mosaics in the country including the famous 'Cupid on a Dolphin'.
Collection details
Archaeology, Decorative and Applied Art
Key artists and exhibits
- Cupid on a Dolphin
Activity workshop
Ideal for key stage 1 and 2. Our Education Officer introduces ideas about how archaeologists use evidence and experimentation to find out about aspects of Roman life. They are shown artefacts from the Palace excavations and ideas are presented and discussed with them.
The students use replica equipment and practical activities to learn new skills. For example, how to write with a stylus on a wax tablet, spin wool, make a mosaic, play games, or work in a 'Roman' kitchen.
Finally, selected children are dressed in Roman costume.
How to obtain
For further details please visit http://www.sussexpast.co.uk/property/page.php?sp_page_id=131&page_link_id=223
Archaeology workshop for 16 years +
Designed with various options available to meet the needs of the Students. It is suitable for Archaeology, Ancient History and Classical Civilisation Students at GCSE, AS or A2 level. There is an introductory talk about the discovery, survey and excavation methods used at Fishbourne Roman Palace. This is followed by an activity session. One or Two selections are made from either:
Survey and Excavation. Students will examine records and carry out a desk top survey using records of the surveys and excavations of the Palace site and area.
Techniques and Methods. Students will handle artefact found during excavations of the site, then analyse and record them. Students will use samian ware f
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Building Technology
The students visiting this workshop are presented with a selection of Roman construction materials. Working in small groups they discuss the nature of the materials, methods of manufacture and how and where the artefacts may have been used in the construction of the Palace. Archaeological methods are discussed and problem solving tasks using experimental methods are introduced. A cross sectional diagram is presented to aid the discussion. The workshop is suitable for students aged 10 to 15 years key stages 3 / 4
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Celts and Romans workshop
Ideal for key stage 1 and 2 age 8 upwards. The focus of the workshop is on Celtic and Roman Life. Artefact handling, experimental equipment including model making spinning and weaving, games and writing is used to encourage children to make decisions about whether the activities they are undertaking were carried out by the Celts or the Romans. In some cases some of the activities on offer were carried out by both the Celts and the Romans. The session also includes an element of role play using the replica Roman kitchen with selected children dressed in Celtic and Roman costume.
How to obtain
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Domestic Life workshop
This workshop is suitable for key stage 2 and 3 and developed further for key stage 3 and 4 older history and classics students. The workshop is differentiated between key stages and the activities are age appropriate and encourage higher order thinking skills. Led by one of our Education Officers the workshop begins with a discussion about archaeological evidence, what survives in the ground and what can be interpreted from specific finds discovered during excavations of the Palace site. Students are introduced to ideas surrounding food and feasting followed by a group discussion about the lifestyles of the people who lived and worked in and around the Palace 2000 years ago.
The stud
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Leisure and Tourism/Business Studies
GCSE and AS students are introduced to the Sussex Archaeological Society and specifically Fishbourne Roman Palace. Statistical information - marketing plans - diversification and development - education - meeting the needs of visitors - Poster Design option. Discussion with class teacher prior to visit is necessary to meet course requirements.
How to obtain
For further details please visit http://www.sussexpast.co.uk/property/page.php?sp_page_id=131&page_link_id=223
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Roman Way
West Sussex
Sussex Archaeological Society
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Sony SVF1521Z1E - SVF1521Z1E Documenti garanzia Inglese
6 We would like to inform you that the diagnostic fee of your product shall be paid by you if: a) the diagnosis of your product performed by Sony or by an authorized Sony Service center proves that you will not be entitled to a repair under this guarantee (for whatever reason) to rectify the defect; b) or your product is working properly and no hardware fault could be diagnosed. 7 Faulty Pixels Policy: The permitted number of defective pixels in flat panel displays that meet the requirements of ISO 13406-2 represents less than 0.0005% of the total. The VAIO Support web site Hot News section (http://www.sony.eu/support/) includes a "Faulty Pixels Policy" topic which allows you to verify the Faulty Pixels Policy applicable to your VAIO computer. 8 This clause 8 is only applicable in certain European countries. Please contact an authorized Sony service/support center for further questions: In the event you have officially requested the removal of the Microsoft® operating system, all your rights under this Sony Guarantee Terms and Conditions will no longer apply to your VAIO computer and will become void. After the uninstallation of the Microsoft® operating system, Sony shall not assume any responsibility for the proper functioning of any other pre-installed software application in conjunction with operating system other than Microsoft® operating system. In the event of any recall or voluntary recall action concerning a VAIO computer of same product category as your VAIO computer, your VAIO computer will no longer be entitled to be subject to any Sony inspection. 18
Exclusions and limitations Except as stated above, Sony makes no warranties (express, implied, statutory or otherwise) regarding product or accompanying or constituent software quality, performance, accuracy, reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise. If this exclusion is not permitted or fully permitted by applicable law, Sony excludes or limits its warranties only to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. Any warranty that cannot be fully excluded will be limited (as far as permitted by applicable law) to the duration of this Guarantee. Sony's only obligation under this Guarantee is to repair or replace products subject to these Guarantee terms and conditions. Sony is not liable for any loss or damage relating to products, service, this Guarantee or otherwise, including - economic or intangible losses - the price paid for the product - loss of profits, revenue, data, enjoyment or use of the product or any associated products - indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage. This applies whether that loss or damage relates to: impaired or non-operation of the product or associated products through defects or unavailability while with Sony or an ASN member, which caused downtime, loss of user time or business interruption inaccuracy of output from the product or associated products damage to or loss of software programs or removable data storage media, or virus infections and other causes. This applies to loss and damages under any legal theory, including negligence and other torts, breach of contract, express or implied warranty, and strict liability (even where Sony or an ASN member has been advised of the possibility of such damages). Where applicable law prohibits or limits these liability exclusions, Sony excludes or limits its liability only to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. For example, some countries prohibit the exclusion or limitation of damages resulting from negligence, gross negligence, willful misconduct, deceit and similar acts. Sony's liability under this guarantee will in no case exceed the price paid for the product, but if applicable law permits only higher liability limitations, the higher limitations apply. 19


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Syedur necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 45 diseños de 16 diseñadores freelance.
We are a startup technology company in need of a great looking website. We have a logo and a domain name. We would like you to work around the logo.
What we want is a clean, professional and yet elegant looking website.
Here is the logo to the website: http://www.extrode.com-a.googlepage…n_site.png
illustrator version:
photoshop version:
Do the best you can matching the color scheme to the logo.
Aside from just designing the site you are to also engineer the menu system.
Here is the current menu system:
about us
=> company
=> management
=> xtracy
=> other
=> articles
=> blogs
=> podcasts
=> newsletters
=> [placeholder1]
=> [placeholder2]
As you can see the menu system must be well designed. We should be easily able to add/remove/edit main and sub menu items. And still keep the design consistent.
Here is a great site for that example http://wordpress.org/
Notice how the design of the site is clean and professional. The menu system is well designed as well. Hence the main menu is at the top and then once I select "about" it dives into another page that has the submenu on the left. It doesn't have to be this way as long as it is consistent and flows well with the rest of the site.
Also notice that "home" page has a different look and feel than the rest of the pages. It's not a splash page but it rather welcoming.
I would like to see a design of the home page and one of the submenu item pages. Also, providing a sample of the contact page will be great as well. That way I can get a feel for the form design. Also, if you can provide us with a search box, that'll be even better! :)
You must also provide all slices to the design. Therefore, they can be easily programmed against.
Thank you!
- a cluttered design similar to http://www.msn.com/
- http://www.yahoo.com/
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HARVARD – Harvard Diggins Library will exhibit handspun fiber, garments and other knitted, crocheted and woven items created by the Hollow Tree Spinners.
The guild is based in McHenry County and promotes the art of hand spinning through meetings, teaching and presentations.
The library display will run through Sept. 29 during regular library hours.
From 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, the guild will offer a hands-on demonstration of spinning at the library. The public can try making a spindle and creating usable yarn, or sit down at a spinning wheel to see how it works. They also can see the tools spinners use and the techniques that go back thousands of years.
Experienced spinners will help and answer questions.
Admission is free and open to the public. Children younger than age 10 should be accompanied by an adult.
Harvard Diggins Library is at 900 E. McKinley St.
For information, call 815-943-4671 or visit www.harvard-diggins.org.
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This command:
speaker-test -Dplug:surround51 -c6 -twav
suggested at http://www.alsa-project.org/main/index.php/SoundcardTesting, for testing 5.1 output, makes a sound plays forever until reboot. Other symptoms: The sound is slow and like if you are in a tunnel with an echo, delayed. I am also still having choppy video problems. I made any kind of changes but none helped. Any sound played starts to play and then keeps playing that first little part, sometimes forever until I close the application, be this a game such as Lagno, a .wav song, a video, the very login sound, or whatever. The sound problem makes videos to play too slow, extremely slow, in Totem. A time I could play them right in VLC by setting VLC's audio to alsa instead of pulseaudio, I think (don't remember), but then I had no sound. I've tried Ubuntu 7.10, 8.10 and 9. No progress. There is no solution for this issue.


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Excellent long term performance
Siberian Larch cladding will suit any kind of setting and is therefore frequently specified for all types of residential and commercial projects, ranging from supermarkets to individual self-build homes.
Silva's FSC certified kiln dried Siberian Larch cladding is well manufactured. Boards are of a consistently high quality – exceeding the official industry recognised 'GOST 26002–83' grading standards.
With 'channel' cladding the profile of each board overlaps that of the board next to it creating a channel that gives shadow line effects, provides excellent weather protection and allows for dimensional movement.
The timber used to manufacture this product is cut from sustainable old growth logs harvested in the Irkutsk region of Siberia. Wood fibre from this harsh climate (long cold winters) is much sought after for its natural growth characteristics – exceptionally slow growing therefore dense with tight grain and relatively few well interspersed small sound knots.
In addition to this 21 x 121mm board we also have available 21 x 96mm and 21 x 146mm Siberian Larch in the channel profile.
Trim boards for use as fascia, soffits, barge boards, corners etc. are also available from stock.
We also now have 14 x 110mm Siberian Larch tongue and groove v-joint cladding available from stock in both a smooth and brushed finish - this product is intended for internal use.
Installation of Channel Cladding
Channel cladding is nailed to timber studs or bearers with one nail per stud driven through the tongue at an angle. Please see our installation guide for further information. Siberian Larch cladding up to 150mm should be fixed with one nail per bearer. For cladding over 150mm fix with two nails per bearer.
About Silva's Siberian Larch Cladding
Silva's Siberian Larch cladding is produced from a consistent and reliable raw material that is kiln dried at source to a moisture content of 16 – 18% (+/-2%). Among its many benefits the kiln drying process enables the boards to dry uniformly to achieve optimal stability, have a finish applied immediately and to be installed with minimal acclimatisation on site. For more information on the benefits of kiln dried timber click here.
Boards are planed smooth on the exposed face and are machined with stress relief grooves on the reverse to further optimise dimensional stability.
The main characteristic of Silva's Sawfalling (I-IV) grade Siberian Larch is the inclusion of occasional small, well interspersed sound tight knots. These are also known as live knots or intergrown knots. Live knots are cut from the part of a tree trunk where the branches are still living and are therefore bonded into the surrounding wood fibre. They are tightly encased and do not contain any rot or dead wood.
Siberian Larch heartwood has a colour palette consisting of aesthetically pleasing warm golden brown, light brown and pale red brown tones.
The raw material is manufactured by one of the leading primary producers of Siberian Larch in the Irkutsk region of Siberia. With immediate access to a plentiful supply of old growth logs from this vast forest area, our supplier is able to provide us with Siberian Larch of an exceptional quality that exceeds the official 'GOST 26002-83' grading standards.
Siberian Larch – the 'Tree of Eternity'
Siberian Larch is a sustainable, old-growth timber that has been used in construction for centuries. Today it is used extensively throughout Europe, primarily for external applications such as cladding and decking, and for other uses including flooring, bridges and even Olympic velodrome tracks. Its remarkable qualities and unique performance characteristics have led to it being referred to as the 'Tree of Eternity'.
Decay Resistance
Natural resins and extractives in Siberian Larch provide a high level of resistance against decay and rot. The primary extractive in Siberian Larch is arabinogalactan which is toxic to fungi. Siberian Larch is rated as Durability Class 3 according to BS EN 350-2 and therefore does not require pressure impregnated chemical preservatives (not to be confused with decorative / protective wood finishes).
Grain and Texture
Siberian Larch has straight grain with a fine uniform texture.
Silva's Siberian Larch grows in an 'extreme continental climate' which is characterised by long cold winters and short hot summers. As a consequence trees grow more slowly and contain a high proportion of latewood. This is the part of the wood in a growth ring of a tree that is produced later in the growing season. The cells of latewood are smaller and have thicker cell walls than those produced earlier in the season. The resulting wood fibre is tight grained, dense (570 - 650 kg/m3 when dry) and hard. In fact Siberian Larch is the hardest of all commercially available softwood species. It has a Janka scale rating of 1100 lb/in2 (European Redwood is 480 lb/in2). This makes it more resistant to impact and abrasion than many other wood species and therefore well suited for use in public areas where wear and tear may be of concern.
Large content of heartwood
Siberian Larch trees are composed of 75-90% heartwood in their natural existence, which is denser, less permeable and more durable than sapwood. Heartwood provides maximum durability, consistent quality and a more uniform colour.


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Care Instruction
Owning a good original painting has always a matter of pride for the owner. But just as it takes one a long time to find an oil painting which one would like to own, an oil painting also needs a lot of caring and maintenance to retain its beauty for years to come.
However you can effectively clean the oil paintings on your own by following these few simple steps.
At VKALART we sell original Hand Painted Paintings from the artist, all the artwork shown on the website is 100% original. With each painting purchased from us we give certificate of originality from VKALART
The artist has all rights reserved for the Painting-Artworn shown. This painting or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the Artist.
At VKALART we only deal with the original arts by the artist, we do not sell Print or Copy work of any type.
All the paintings sold on www.vkalart.com comes with the certification of originality from the Artist or VKALART or both to keep your investment safe.
Wide Collection
We have a great collection of paintings of various medium, surface, subject and artists. It bring more option to the users that suits to their choice.
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Starting in May I'm moving on to a new position. Although it is another remote job (I have four kids and moving is really out of the question) I think it will be a lot different than anything I've done before.
This has been a rather hard post for me to write.