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Fiji Time: 3:31 PM on Friday 23 March
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Zanzeer Singh
Thursday, April 03, 2014
WINGER Vucago Bainitabua guided Army Lautoka to a 15-7 win against Army Engineers of Suva to retain the Bougainville Bowl at Churchill Park in Lautoka yesterday.
Bainitabua was on the radar with his boot slotting over five penalties.
The hosts came from behind to win after Army Engineers led 7-6 with a converted try from Netani Vora.
Army Lautoka team manager Iliesa Koroinawaciva said they were happy with the win.
Koroinawaciva said they lifted their performance from the match against Force Training Group from last week.
"Really happy with the win, it was tough and that is what we expected from the Engineers," he said.
"We had to come back from behind to win this match.
"We were better prepared from last week and this time we lifted our performance to 90 per cent."
Army Lautoka wrested the Bougainville Bowl from Navy a fortnight ago.
This was their second defence.
Army Logistics from Suva will challenge the holders next.
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Observing Stations
When the Irish Meteorological Service was established in 1936, Claremorris was one of the places that was selected as a location for an inland station. The reasons for putting the station here seem to be that Claremorris was physically situated in the centre of Connacht, it had the main telephone exchange in the county, and was also a major railway junction with daily trains and postal service to Dublin.
Sometime in 1942, a plot of land was bought from a local family, the Vaheys. It was apparently the policy of the Department and the Irish Meteorological Service (IMS) during that period to employ staff locally, a policy that continued for some time with regard to inland stations. Because of this the Vahey family was offered the contract to staff the station and they accepted.
A representative from the IMS came to the station and trained three members of the Vahey family to carry out observations and essential instrument maintenance. This training lasted about three weeks following, which the station opened for business on the 13 November 1943.
The three Vahey staff members worked a rotational 12hr shift - 0400Z to 1600Z and 1600Z to 0400Z, with observations read every three hours - 0400Z, 0700Z, 1000Z, which were transmitted by phone to Dublin. The charts and forms (7441 etc.) were posted to HQ every few days. This system was maintained for the next six years or so.
On the subject of the war, there are F7441 weather report forms still in Claremorris for the period of the invasion of France, which confirm that the weather in the rest of Ireland was improving with an area of high pressure replacing an active low. The details as elicited from F7441 are, 4th June 1944. 1300Z. Wind 210 17mph gusting 42mph, continuous rain, pressure 999mbs. 6th June 1944 1300Z, (D-Day); wind ;290 20mph, clear spells, pressure; 1014mbs and rising.
This improving situation, with reports from Blacksod Lighthouse and presumably, Claremorris was the reason that the launch of the invasion of France went ahead on the 6th June 1944. Many will remember the weather expert in the film "The Longest Day" giving this information to Gen. Eisenhower and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Sometime in 1949, it was decided that the Irish Meteorological Service needed observations on an hourly basis from inland stations like Claremorris. The decision was made to staff the station with full time permanent personnel.
In 1996, Claremorris Station closed and staff were relocated to Knock Airport. During the early nineties, a new computerised automatic weather system (AWS) was installed with data download into the main computer in HQ. This was run in conjunction with manual reporting for a number of years and the CAMOS AWS is now operating in Claremorris Met Office.
In Claremorris the meteorological conditions most remembered were the snows of 1947, (Robert Vahey recalled having to dig through six foot drifts to get to the station), Hurricane Debbie 1961, other wild and windy times like the night of 27 January 1974 when gusts of 96kts were recorded which left the streets of the town littered with slates.


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Amazon's android devices are designed by Lab126, a wholly owned subsidy of Amazon in Cupertino, California, within a stone's throw distance from Apple's headquarter. Is the 1-click enable smartphone going to threat local retail business?
There have been rumored for a while that Amazon are going to sell an Android based smartphone after successfully sold millions of Kindle Fire tablets. That is very reasonable to me. I was one of early observer and predicted Kindle Fire could be a robust competitor to encroach Apple's iPad sales. We published our popular iPharmacy app soon after Amazon opened its own App Store in 2011. However, app sales were sluggish until Kindle Fire hit the market. We observed an immediate pick up of volume and traffic right after the day Kindle Fire started to reach consumers' hand last Winter.
I lived in Cupertino, California where Apple designs its i-devices, such as iPod, iPhone and iPad (no vacuum yet). It surprised me when I met an Amazon hardware manager at a birthday party. I found out Amazon actually design their Android devices in the same city as Apple. The low profile subsidy called Lab126, the address is 20450 Stevens Creek Blvd. Suite 126, Cupertino, CA 95014, which is just a couple of blocks away from Apple's global headquarter at 1 Infinite Loop!
From Lab126′s website, Lab126 is hiring hardware engineers and designers. With more than 34,000 Apple employees in town, it will be no surprise that someone may jump boat from Apple to Amazon, or vice versa, especially when 2 boats are so close.
I have no doubt that Amazon will be able to make yet another big splash in the already crowded smartphone markets. The puzzle is what Amazon is going to do with the their own ubiquitous Android phone with their millions of loyal consumers. I believe Amazon's appetite is way beyond selling android smartphones, tablet and apps, or books and musics. They probably want to sell anything on Amazon, electronics, grocery, toys, sports, everything, through the phone, within one click. Amazon is the one and only one with the right hardware (android phone), software ( android and 1-click ordering) and most importantly, millions of credit cards which are eager to be charged. That could be the biggest threat ever to local stores who are selling the similar or identical goods which can be found at Amazon.com — How are they going to price match those non-perishables?
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G2 Minnesota Inf. applicationcertificate 375366 Mn.
Image online # 1795just state filed Mn.
My Harvey Harrison DEAN, father listed one time on death
certificate as Christian Dean. ten years before as Christian name unknown.
Since I have searched for 35 years I have tried other spellings.Mother as Caroline.
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South Side Activist Decided To Stay and Fight [1]
"In the early 1980s, the cancer deaths of four little girls — whose bodies were so tiny they could fit in shoe boxes — forced Hazel Johnson to shift the focus of an organization she'd recently founded."
Dawn Turner Trice reports for the Chicago Tribune March 1, 2010. [2]
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Disclaimer: I own nothing...everything (save JJ) belongs to the talented Kerrelyn Sparks.
A/N: JJ is a mortal with a complicated past. Her biological father is Sean Whelan but events came to pass that pushed her to consider him nothing more than the man she shares DNA with. Angus McKay has raised her and been the only man she considers a father for the last 6 years since the day he found her wondering the streets in eastern europe alone. Now she's grown up and found the sister she thought she had lost years ago. She's part of a family who she knows will always be there for her. In NYC she's trying to make her own way when fate decides to throw her a twist, Gregori Holstein. For the first time since she met her new family she finds herself trusting him right away and no questions asked. And for JJ its love at first fang. This fic is rated for later chapters. Please R&R
JJ hurried down the corridor. She told her sister and her sister's husband she'd be there five minutes ago. She was pulling out her cell phone to call them and let them know she was coming, when the next thing she knew she collided with someone and ended up flat on her back.
"Oh, I'm so sorry. I really have to watch where I'm going. Are you alright miss?"
JJ laughed. "That makes two of us. Nothing feels broken so I'm good." JJ looked up to meet the most beautiful green eyes she had ever seen that just happened to belong to the most drop dead gorgeous man she had ever laid eyes on.
"Here let me help you." The hot stranger held out his hand to help her up.
JJ, remembering how to move, took his hand. "Thanks. I'm JJ."
"Gregori. Where are you headed in such a hurry?" Gregori smiled at her.
My God the man's smile is heart stopping hot, she thought. "Meeting someone, well three someones." Suddenly the smile faded from Gregori's face and reappeared on JJ's. "They're family."
Gregori's smile returned. "Then can I ask you out sometime?" JJ noted the slightly red twinge to his eyes.
"If you promise to remember I'm mortal and need sleep and food."
Gregori looked at her his eyes wide with shock. "How did you know?"
JJ gestured to her eyes. "Your eyes are taking on a tint of red. I've seen vamps eyes do that when they look at certain people. Never found out why."
JJ lied about not knowing why. She knew damn well it was desire. Her sister's husband's eyes would turn when he look at her sister and her dad's did the same when he looked at her mum. But she decided to play dumb so she didn't embarrass Gregori. She was really very flattered.
Gregori cocked an eyebrow. "And you're not scared?" JJ shook her head. "So tomorrow night at eight at Time's Square sound good?"
"Sure." JJ laughed at his eagerness as her cell rang. "Hold that thought for one second. Hello?" "On my way." "Just down the damn hall." "I'm fine, hold your freaking horses and give me ten minutes." "I heard him and I'm coming." JJ shut the phone and looked back at Gregori.
"Sorry. Umm, tomorrow night I have class until 7:30 so I may be late."
"Where do you go to school? I'll pick you up."
"NYU, I'll be in University Hall." JJ smiled.
"Okay, University Hall at 7:30?" Gregori asked. JJ nodded. "I'll be there."
"What kind of car do you drive?" She asked not quiet ready for the conversation to end.
"I'll wait outside of it."
"Okay. Well I guess I will see ya later then." JJ hurried down the hall and turned right at the end. She passed Connor.
"Hey Connor, how's it going?"
"Och, good lass. It's been a while since I've seen ye around here. I was beginning to miss ye."
"Aww thanks." She gave him a hug. "I'll come around more often just for you."
Connor smiled down at her. "Aye, ye better. Go ahead lass they're expecting ye."
JJ nodded and went into the office. The door had no sooner been closed, than two tiny arms wrapped around her leg. "AUNT JJ!"
"Hey little man how ya doing?" She asked as she picked the little boy up and settled him on her hip.
"We thought something happened to you."
"Cool your jets Shanna, or you'll have that baby now."
"You sound like Roman."
JJ looked to the little boy on her hip. "Alright daddy's starting to talk cool now."
JJ heard Roman chuckled and looked up to see Shanna glaring at him. "Uh oh, Roman mustn't encourage me." Shanna turned her glare to her sister. "What did I do?"
"Next time call." Shanna replied.
"Yes mom." JJ rolled her eyes and Constantine giggled.
"We were thinking about having a family dinner." Shanna continued cautiously. "With dad."
JJ sighed, but then giggled. "What?" Shanna asked.
"Picturing everyone sitting around the table eating turkey while Roman's sipping away at a bottle of type O." She laughed. "It's quite the image. Roman, take a look."
She felt the chill as Roman peered into her thoughts. "You're right it is quite the image." He chuckled.
JJ nodded and turned to Shanna. "When is this dinner planned?"
"Tomorrow at eight."
"Sorry can't make it. I have a date. Not that missing a dinner with Sean is upsetting."
"WHAT? When? Who? Where?" Shanna cried.
"Let's see. A date. Tomorrow night at eight. He's a vamp I met on my way here. I don't know where he's picking me up at school." JJ turned to Roman. "Before you even ask let me answer. Yes I know his name and no I will not tell you and yes if you try and read my mind I will block you."
Shanna looked at Roman, and back to JJ. "He works here? You're sure?"
"Yes, I saw his ID and all. He didn't even try and read my mind."
"But should anything happen-" Roman started.
"You and dad will be the first ones to know."
Roman nodded. "I take it you will be telling Angus about the date then."
"I'm too old to be lying by omission about dates. Not to mention mum would kill me."
"But apparently you are too old to tell your sister about it."
"Oh no. Nice try Shanna but you are not guilting me into telling you anything." JJ put Constantine down and knelt in front of him. "Okay buddy. Aunt JJ needs to go. But I will see you in a couple of days, okay?"
Constantine threw his arms around her neck. "Okay. I'll see you later."
"You sure will little man." JJ kissed his forehead. She stood and looked to Roman and Shanna. "I will see you guys later."
With that JJ left the office and the building. If she was going to call her dad she would have to make it home soon. It was almost sunrise in Scotland.


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The book clearly has Apple worried, because the normally secretive outfit went out of its way to call it nonsense. Apple CEO Tim Cook told Becky Quick, a CNBC reporter, the book had failed "to capture Apple, Steve, or anyone else in the company." He said the firm's strength of 85,000 employees do their best daily "to create the world's best products." Based on these facts of the company, the CEO of Apple called the book titled Haunted Empire "nonsense."
Cook said that he was confident of Apple's future and with every "doubter in our history," it made the firm "stronger." But comment was sort of his undoing. As commentators pointed out Steve Jobs would have never responded to a book about Apple. He would have just ordered his black shirted Apple fanboys to mount a one star Amazon review campaign. They would have also written to the publisher to demand that the book is pulped.
The book calls Cook "a traditional delegator whereas Jobs was a creative micromanager." It also said that following Jobs death, the firm has become more traditional, which will lead to its failure. Kane said that while Apple is a "successful company" in terms of profits and revenues, it is supposed to have a different philosophy from the others. She said that Apple promises to be "exceptional" always and claims that it makes "products that can change the world." However, without this promise and claim of the company is futile without the guidance of Jobs and without him, "Apple is simply less convincing."
It is a nice theory, but it smacks of slighted Apple fangirl rather than anything particularly valid. It assumes that Apple under jobs was doing anything radical in the first place or that Jobs himself was coming up with the ideas. She is correct that Apple has not come up with anything new lately, but it is a moot point if it ever did. What seems to be happening is that the reality distortion field which Jobs maintained at the company has slipped, and people really are seeing that the emperor is not wearing anything.


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She was an outcast, a goth , wrapped in a mystery. He on the other hand was always the center of attention, demanding and controlling. Both had their egos and secret missions! what happens when the two worlds collide? Read to find out! This story is about power, abuse, love, hate and most important loyalty. Do Slythrien's possess it? *Improved Version*
Genres: Mystery, Action/Adventure, Young Adult Era: Hogwarts Characters: Bellatrix, Blaise (M), Draco, Lucius, Narcissa, OtherCanon, Pansy, Pettigrew, Voldemort Pairings: Draco/OC
Advisory: Strong Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Published: 2008.09.14 Latest Chapter: 2008.10.05 Updated: 2008.10.05 Status: WIP (7079 words)
: Me and Her by harrypotterwriter
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He hated it when she was sad, when there was no hope in her eyes. Or when she ignored him. She was only his, his Ginny. No one could touch her, she was his, only his......
Little angel go away
Come again some other day
The devil has my ear today
I'll never hear a word you say
He promised I would find a little solace
And some piece of mind
Whatever just as long as I don't feel so
Desperate and Ravenous....
[A Perfect Circle]
Genres: Horror/Dark, Mystery, Romance Era: Other Characters: Bellatrix, Crabbe Jr., Draco, Ginny, Lucius, Narcissa, OtherCanon, Pansy, Snape Pairings: Draco/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Harry/Luna
Advisory: Strong Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Substance Use or Abuse, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Published: 2008.07.11 Latest Chapter: 2008.07.31 Updated: 2008.07.31 Status: COMPLETED (17422 words)
: Harry Potter and the Crystal of life by harrypotterwriter
After the death of Sirius Harry was all alone. He was lost until one day he met her. She was everything he needed. She had the smile which he loved,she had the lips which he wanted to kiss.She had everything which he desired. She gave him everything but in return what she got all,was hatered,Betrayal,dis honesty.Once they were togather the only thing which came between the was death....Its a story about friendship,love,hatered,revenge,
jealously. ...Will Harry save her in time?
Okay everyone this is my first story so please read and review. I promise it won't suck.
Genres: Mystery, Romance, Action/Adventure Era: Hogwarts Characters: Draco, Dumbledore, Ginny, Harry, Hermione, Lupin, McGonagall, Ron, Voldemort Pairings: Ron/Hermione, Draco/Ginny, Neville/Luna, Harry/OC
Advisory: Strong Language, Strong Violence, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Sensitive Topic/Issue/Theme
Published: 2005.04.11 Latest Chapter: 2008.06.01 Updated: 2008.06.01 Status: WIP (32019 words)
: Playing games by harrypotterwriter
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Harry is crazy about a girl. The only problem is that she doesn't like him back. Harry needs help and her best friend has a perfect plan. Will this little trick work out or will Harry fall for some one else. This story is about jealosuy, being drunk, clubing, playstation, abuse and so much more. Please read and review. Luna/Ron, Draco/Ginny, Harry/OFC, Hermione/OFC.
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Published: 2005.09.28 Latest Chapter: 2005.11.25 Updated: 2005.11.25 Status: WIP (5420 words)


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Sunday, October 17th, 2004
10:39 am
we'll go jumble sailing out when the weather is fine.
I had a nice time last night, Cathy davey was ace of base, 22-20's were a pile of shite, and the first band had a single that I've heard on the radio that goes 'on and on and on and on and on and on...' need to find out what they were called pour le review.
Me and Danni had a nice time. My favourite bit was when danni kicked her shoe off, hit a man, and the side of the room, and it made a big bang, and the two lads just sort of looked down went 'ahhh it's a shoe,' and carried on talking, without looking around to see who was one shoe down. And it made me laugh, as if they had shoes kicked at them everyday. We danced to Marilyn Manson and tried to be dead scary by being ghosts and zombies and oh oh laughed at this stupid goth mosher man moshing away and then pulling karate poses, he thought he was class, we thought he was an arse.
We then got food went back to Danni's talked about the development of the human brain, looked through the skating photo's and then I came home, feeling happy.
Oh and also we're going to write an article about being celibate, we decided on the first day of spring, which I need to find out the date of. Hopefully it's not that long away. Spring starts in December.
I have decided something and I feel happier about deciding the something. Then I went to sleep in my mums bed, which I like doing because it makes me feel like a little kid, and that's good because I hate feeling like I'm growned up.
I got two pizza's last night, it was buy one get one free. What's the point of that? To make Middlesbrough even more fat as fuck. I'm going to eat the other one now.
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Saturday, October 16th, 2004
4:17 pm
ob la di ob la da life goes on
So I've got a new haircut, it's alright, Natalie's going to think I've copied her, it's kind of similiar, but I can prove that I haven't by a photo of my hair like this bout 6 months ago and I wanted it the same. It's going to look stupid when I attempt to dry it myself, so I might start collecting hats.
When I drove everyone home last night and I was driving myself home and I started crying and I don't really know why. I had a really nice night, I just cried a lot all the way home for no reason. I think it was partly because I was ever so tired after about 4 hours driving in one night, and I think it was because I was left alone and it made me sad. I don't like being on my own and will drop things I have to do to do things with other people, and I wish I could say no. Other people when they are busy say 'no I'm sorry I've got shit loads to do.' I say 'yes, I'll do all my stuff tomorrow,' which means I leave everything till the last second, I never used to be like this, I've just recently got a thing about being on my own and not liking it so much, I used to like it loads. I don't know.
I've also driven to Middlesbrough and sat outside Albert Park deciding if I should try and find everyone, and it was pissing down, and I decided I didn't want to get wet and I didn't have a lighter so I wouldn't be able to smoke, and that I didn't like my hair, and I felt like I was going to cry again over absolutely nothing, so I drove all the way home again.
Now I'm going to sort out my art history essay plan. MMMM that will cheer me up, and listen to clear lake because 'we'll go jumble sailing' is a song that makes me happy because it's all about charity shopping and it's sweet. I'm going to sort out the fanzine, and what questions I need to ask everyone, review the cd's for natalie, sort out the track listing for Danni's super dupa tape, get ready and get totally tarted up, and then go to the empire all on my own, where I will stand like a wally, run out of fags, and probably cry again until danni turns up where I will give her the tape, maybe go halves on some fags and dance like a mong. That's the plan.
That's a good plan I think.
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Saturday, October 9th, 2004
2:48 am
Tobias Braybrook is my great great great uncle.
So I'm home, had an OK night, enjoyed dancing to Dizee Rascal, I used to wave at his block of flats everytime I drove past them driving through Bow.
I had a race with a car full of boy racers on the way home. I won. Tossers. I drove very dangoursly throwing caution to the wind. The boy racers then sped off to Saltburn straight on at the roundabout while I turned left to Marske. I then decided to have an adventure.....
instead of turning into my drive I carried on, past the pillar boxes and train bridge and on and on and on. On and on sort of heading to the beach. At the beach I parked up, got out, and bought a lemon top from this nice man selling icecreams which I found strange seeing as nobody was there, it was 2.43am. The icecream mans name was Tobias, it was printed on the side of his van, I stood next to his van eating my icecream and thought I would strike up a conversation, I said, "that's a strange name, my great great great uncles name was Tobias, he was a photographer."
"Wow, that is strange, I'm a photographer too," said Tobias.
"That's dead wierd. What sort of stuff do you take pictures of?" 'He's going to say documentary style photograhs of the working classes, He's going to say documentary style photograhs of the working classes.' I thought to myself.
"Documentary style photograhs of the working classes. I just hang out in the Dundas Arcade, and Hartlepool town centre on a night, snapping away."Tobias said.
"Ahhh so you're a bit like Martin Parr. Just out of interest, do you live in Ealing House, down Stockton Road in Hartlepool?"
"Erm,yes I used to."
"You're my Goddamn great great great uncle aren't you?"
"Yes. I must be."
"But I thought you died in the late 1800's?"
"No, I faked my death, I staged a tragic dark room accident, where I got crushed by an enlarger that wasn't properly fastened to the wall."
"How are you still alive?"
"I was messing on with my new icecream maker, icecream was the thing back then, and I happened to stumble across a recipe that was very strange. I first started to notice the strangeness of this flavour when the paper cut I had on my finger suddenly healed when I got icecream on it by accident. So I made this icecream again, exactly the same as before and fed it to my new next door neighbour who was blind. And what do you think happened?"
"He could see?" I felt a bit scared now, and just wanted to go home, but couldn't leave, I don't like being rude. The wind was getting cold, and I wore a really short skirt to the Arena and my legs were freezing.
"You guessed right niece." He said, laughing that he'd addressed me as 'niece', and then he carried on, "So I knew this recipe was special. And then as the years wore on and everyone around me grew old I then started to notice that I looked the same as I did when I was 30, when I first ate the icecream, I haven't aged a bit for over 100 years. I thought people might start to notice, so that's when I staged my death and decided to roam around choosing people that I thought deserved the gift of eternal youth and life."
"Could I be really cheeky and ask if I could possibly have an eternal youth icecream?"
"Is that not what you asked for?"
"No, I said a lemon top." He stared at me from behind handsome thick Charlie from Busted type eyebrows. He was actually quite handsome and I felt a bit funny fancying my uncle, I was trying to figure out if it would count as incest if I kissed him, and decided it wouldn't as he married my great great grandad's sister and wasn't actually a blood relation when it suddenly dawned on me why he was staring at me in that funny way. I dropped my icecream and it went on my left catshoe, and I swore, and then he smiled and said, "Goodbye Laura. I wish you all the health and happiness in the world. By the way you've got lovely skin." He then switched on his jingle, which was 'Model' by Kraftwerk, and then slowly drove off over the bumpy carpark, that needs redoing.
"Wait Tobias, my dad's doing the family tree and he'd love to meet you. By the way about the skin, I know, everyone tells me that."
Pling pling pling pling...that's an impression of the sound of him driving away down the coast road, completely ignoring me. I was then just stood in the carpark on my own in the pitch dark, and my car alarm went off. I walked slowly back to the car and then get in strap myself in, and then I realised I never told him my name. But anyway it's all good, because I'm never going to get old. That was my adventure, and you lot went home. BAH. Look what you missed out on. Eternal youth. That's what. Bet you're proper gutted.
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Sunday, October 3rd, 2004
4:16 am
oh yes and also
Just sort of forgot to say how fucking excited I am about the launch party and the rollerdisco. It's going to be ace, and we need to compile a list of all out favourite songs to play, and it's going to be so good. And I think it's brilliant that we are doing something that's so incredably clever, we are so flipping good. I'm sorting out the break up poetry as we speak and thinking about the cakes, and the clothes that I'm going to part with, oh and also Plan B said they'll send a northern writer to review it. Wooo. I can go to bed now I've vented my excitment. Oh also Natalie will you help me with funding forms for the Women's day thing? I don't think I'm quite bright enough to fill one in well.
good night.
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Saturday, September 18th, 2004
3:24 am
certain people are fucking stupid
I am officially fed fed fed up. Fed up so much that all the air around me is fed up and everything I touch gets fed up. Three people have annoyed me...
to number 1)If one of my friends said 'I don't fancy going there, can we go here instead?' I would say 'yes'. if I was that bothered about seeing them, and I wouldn't make a big fucking hoo-har out of it and try and make them feel as guilty as humanly possible.
to number 2)We've just kissed each other, I am not your girlfriend, so don't treat me like I am, and get all funny with me, I've explained what's going on, so don't give me ultimatums and things, because you have no right to.
to number 3)ARRRGGGHHHHH.
I can't wait for tomorrow to have a little room, just me, and I'll sit on the floor and read, how lovely. I'm such a cow bag. Good night.
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Thursday, September 16th, 2004
8:45 pm
oh I forgot
Right, I learnt today that erm people eat oysters alive, and it's made me quite sad, because it's proper horrible. I think I would like to stop eating meat. Because I think it's sad. Sad, but bacon is dead nice. Imagine eating a pig alive.
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my dog was lost but now is found
Today has been class, I am the best knitter ever, because right I started off with 48 stiches on my needle and now I have 72. Yeah I'm a genius, I can add stiches from nowhere, I'm like the knitting jesus.
I have been knitting instead of packing. Packing reminds me I'm a really bad person with far too much stuff. One big suit case just filled up with trousers, one box filled with just skirts, and two boxes filled with T-shirts. I haven't even started on my cd's, or books, or my cameras and bits and bobs. Nightmare.com. As Becky would say. Or greedytron. She'd say that too.
I also need to say I don't think Oli is actually mean, just a bit misunderstood and silly. I think I make him out to be dead mean, when really he's just a very strange boy, but I think he's nice. Yes. Wow I must be in a good mood.
I'm very scared of moving, I'm hoping that I won't be living with nightmare.com's like in london. They better not say beautiful after everything bloody thing. Pour example...
'Vix' (her real name was Victoria, but she was too cool for school): Hello Laura, beautiful. what are you doing, beautiful?
Laura: I've just woken up and I'm eating some crap Tesco's own wheat biscuits, because I can't afford Weetabix.
Laura:No they're not.
Vix: Beautiful.
Laura: No they're not.
Vix: Beautiful.
Laura: No they're not. They are crap.
Vix: Beautiful.
That consisted of mine and Vix's conversation every morning. I would just tell her things weren't beautiful. And she would tell me they were. She was a Kenickie fan, who wore pink flares and pink bras and not much else and took pictures of her boobs on her phone to send to random boys that she'd met and she stole all my orange juice when she was stoned and it really made me angry so I used to pour her milk down the sink. Beautiful. Flipping stupid stoned orange juice stealing Kenickie fans. I think I've spelt Kenickie wrong. London was bad, and scary, and made me bad and scared and angry. I don't feel as scared this time, I haven't been throwing up for a start, which is good.
I did my robot piece today, I painted a load of cardboard boxes white and then gaffa taped them to me, and it was dead funny, and I couldn't walk, and then took photos of me dressed as a robot. They look good, I developed them today. And then knitted.
My dog is snoring. I snore too. My dog is just like me. Except he is a he.
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2004
1:11 pm
you're looking at the simple page
Hello first entry and stuff. Exciting. Last night I went out and got very drunken, and had a class time, and then saw my ex and felt really sad because I had been drinking gin, and he made me feel guilty and like I was a really bad person.
I have nothing much to say, so I thought I'd let you know some good stuff that I've seen today. Whilst driving through Thornaby, dropping my friend in town, Laura the endless taxi driver type girl is me, I saw a really old man riding a really old bike, wearing an eye patch, and then when I got to Middlesbrough there was another old man riding an old bike wearing an eye patch. Maybe he knew a really good short cut, or perhaps it was two different old men. Not actually that good or interesting I know, but I notice silly daft things, like clouds shaped like rude things.
I feel funny today, like perhaps a bit sad, but not really sad, just a bit non. A bit confused about things. I think I may follow Morrissey's lead and become celibate, because then I wouldn't have to think about anything complicated, and then my feelings wouldn't be rubbish. I really really wish I was an inaminate object, like perhaps one of them really twee naff china plates you can buy out the Sunday magazine, I'd have hmmm, a Scotty Dog painted on me, and perhaps some real gold paint trim round the edge. Because inanimate objects don't die, or fall in love, or cry, or feel sad, or have insides. And I really think insides are horrid, because they look horrible, and also insides make you die, and I don't see why I should die when my insides decide not to work anymore, that's totally rubbish and very unfair on me. As I'm not my insides, they have nothing to do with me, and I'm not my body or my brain, and if I was inanimate then I would still be me, but not have loads of stupid insides. I would like to just stand still and get a bit dusty, and have a Scotty Dog painted on me, because I quite like Scotty Dogs. The Scotish Scotty dog in Lady and the Tramp is my favourite character in that film. So I might try becoming inanimate, and not eating or drinking for a while to show my insides that I'm fine without them.
So this is what I'm going to do today.....dress up as a robot, do some writing and thinking in my tarten book for fyr, do the fiery furnaces review before natalie chops off my head,and get dressed. Wooo. I will show you the robot pictures soon.
And I will not see people that make me feel guilty for trying to get on with things, when they were mean to me first and made me cry and made me try to drown myself in the bath (that went really badly) and take silly tablets and to use me as a girlfriend type girl when he fancied it, and I don't see why I should feel guilty at all, but I do, because I'm too flipping nice to people, and nobody does anything for me, I always try to make people happy, and imagine what I would feel like if somebody did something nice for me, how happy it would make me, and then I do and make things that I imagine people would like, and nobody does bugger all for me, because everyone's just used to me doing things for them and making them happy and nobody thinks to make me happy, and it's very very tiring worrying about other people all the time. Like he said "if we're back together I'll be so happy" but what about me???? So I'm going to stop worrying about other people because nobody could care less about me. So the new selfish Laura is emerging.
This journal makes me turn into a moaning minnie self obsessed martyr. Not good in the slightest. sorry about that.
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We have started the process of getting DSD into Kindergarten as she misses the cut off by 2 weeks. We were pretty confident that she would get in, until someone told me that they have to know how to read to be able to get in. Do you know if this is true?
UPDATE: Ok thank you everyone for you replies. I checked and she doesnt have to know how to read. And for those of you who asked, it is allowed in my county. There is a 2 month "grace period" if their birthday is after the cutoff date to apply for early admission.
Not here. They teach them to read here. And it doesn't really take them long to learn it either....lol. It's surprising. My Kindergartner is now taking 1st grade spelling tests and reading first grade level books.
I don't know about the reading thing but for her to know her ABC'S is helful as well as tieing her shoes.
This was a question I had in another post, and a teacher suggested the Common Core Standards catalog for your area. It will clearly define your question for you.
it may be different depending on the state or county you are in. My son is in kindergarden now, he and 2 other children were the only ones who went in reading.
I am not sure about early admission, but I don't believe so. I mean kindergarten is meant to learn the basics, not alreay know how to!


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Lupita posted the beautiful ad on Facebook, captioning it: "@lancomeusa secret #2: #NudeMiracle is out exclusively at @Sephora. My shade is 530 Suede C. What's yours?"
The oil-absorbing and lightweight Nude Miracle liquid-to-powder formula foundation offers light to medium coverage and a matte finish. Is Lupita's flawless skin enough for you to give it a try? What do you think of Lancome's clear marketing strategy to appeal to a more diverse set of women?


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Lady Lancers Outmatch Taylor in League Opener
Juaneice Jackson's 25 points highlighted a strong team effort for the Lady Lancers in a 75-55 victory over Taylor on Tuesday.
Grace built a comfortable lead for itself late in the first half and cruised to a 20-point victory in the 2013 Crossroads League opener at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center.
"This was one of our strongest wins in a while. The key tonight was our execution at both ends of the floor," said head coach Scott Blum. "It was nice for the girls to see their hard work in practice pay off tonight on the defensive end. Everyone played their role well and did what they were supposed to do. The execution our girls brought tonight was fun to watch and coach."
A fast-paced first half produced a steady flow of offense throughout the first 20 minutes. Grace jumped out to a 17-9 advantage early on and stayed ahead the rest of the half. Juaneice Jackson was a force to be reckoned with in the opening half, scoring 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting.
Taylor (2-5; 0-1 CL) struggled with Grace's defensive pressure, committing 10 turnovers against the Lady Lancers' zone.
Grace (4-5; 1-0 CL) ended the half on a 14-3 charge to claim a 12-point advantage at the halftime break.
After making nearly 60 percent of its shots in the first half, Grace continued its strong shooting out of the locker room. Grace made its first five shots and maintained a double-digit lead for the rest of the contest.
The Lady Lancers were sparked by a trio of and-1 finishes by Chloe Pridgen, Allison Kauffman and Darian Patton on the offensive end. Defensively, the Trojans were muffled into 24 points after halftime.
Juaneice Jackson finished with a game-best 25 points to go along with four assists and four steals. Allison Kauffman, the leading rebounder in the Crossroads League, notched her fourth double-double of the season with 18 points and 12 boards.
Dariyan Morris finished with 12 points and five boards, and Chloe Pridgen registered eight points and seven rebounds. Darian Patton added five points, JoEllen Fickel picked up four points and three boards, and Sarah Feasby added three points and three steals.
For the game, Grace held a dominant 40-24 advantage in points in the paint. The Lady Lancers also connected on 53 percent of their field goals and outrebounded the Trojans by 10.
The Lady Lancers resume league play on Dec. 4 when they travel to No. 1-ranked Indiana Wesleyan.


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Le Parc on Le Halloween Nov 03, 2008
There is no better hotel to stay on Halloween night then Le Parc.
#1 Proximity to the West Hollywood Halloween parade
#2 Le Parking (expensive at $26 night)
We arrived at 6pm on a Friday night, not the best time to be trying to get somewhere in Los Angeles. Though it took a while to get there, we were promptly in our spacious suite that included a kitchenette, balcony, living room, master bedroom, small bathroom, and dining area.
The Good: location to the halloween parade, literally two blocks away. It was quiet, spacious, and came with a fold out couch which we used for a couple friends of ours who crashed in our room. Close to La Cienga with clubs right around the corner and street foods (great, I mean GREAT tamales, get them if you can, but they could use salsa). Great cafe for dining and pool and tennis court on the roof (with tennis instructor available).
The Bad: a bit pricey, and the couch has a board in it that I whacked my tail bone on as I sat down for the first time...it still hurts.
The Ugly: fellow guests ,well, I wouldn't call them ugly, but motley, they were rather a motley crue. My friends in the rock band Sonic Youth stay there, so, you get the picture.
Overall, a great experience. I recommend it, though, if you live in town, you might want to consider hiring a chauffeur at these rates.
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Le Parc Suites Hotel Overview
Located in West Hollywood, Le Parc Suite Hotel is in the business district and close to Whiskey a Go Go, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, and Kodak Theater. Nearby points of interest also include Hollywood Bowl and The Grove.
Hotel Features.
Le Parc Suite Hotel features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available during limited hours. The hotel serves Full breakfasts in the restaurant (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, a health club, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. This 3.5-star property has a 24-hour business center and offers small meeting rooms, secretarial services, and a technology helpdesk. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas and the hotel has a computer station. This West Hollywood property has 74 square meters of event space consisting of banquet facilities and conference/meeting rooms. The property has a complimentary area shuttle which runs to destinations within 3 mi. Business services, wedding services, concierge services, and limo/town car service are available. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities.
154 air-conditioned guestrooms at Le Parc Suite Hotel feature fireplaces and iPod docking stations. All accommodations have balconies. Beds come with pillowtop mattresses, Egyptian cotton sheets, triple sheeting, and down comforters. All rooms include separate dining areas and are furnished with queen sofa beds and desks. Kitchenettes include microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, makeup/shaving mirrors, designer toiletries, and bathrobes. Wired high-speed and wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to laptop-compatible safes, guestrooms offer cordless phones with voice mail, as well as free local calls (restrictions may apply). 42-inch LCD televisions have video-game consoles. Rooms also include windows that open and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests may request a turndown service, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding. Housekeeping is available daily.
The rooftop outdoor pool with adjacent spa tub is heated and open year-round. A spacious sundeck with cabanas and teak lounge chairs faces the Hollywood Hills. Also on the rooftop is a floodlit tennis court with complimentary use of racquets and balls. On the third floor, a small but well-equipped health club, open early morning until late night, contains a sauna, cardio machines, resistance equipment, free weights, and two TVs. Personal training, tennis instruction, and massage are available for a surcharge.
Le Parc Suite Hotel offers discounted access to a health club less than a half-mile away. Beautiful Santa Monica State Beach is nine miles west.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel, fees may apply.
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We strive to use the finest quality, earth friendly products available. All of our yummy desserts are made with love, mostly organic ingredients, and with products that are certified fair-trade when available. At Chico Baking Company our goal is to make sound decisions that have a positive impact socially, environmentally, and economically!
The mix of products from CBC includes many delicious vegan recipes, but also many non-vegan baked goods. They distribute their goods to Chico Natural Foods on a weekly basis. Vegan items are clearly labeled.
VEGAN-FRIENDLYChico, CA
This is a healthy vegan cafe inside the Feather River Hospital. Offers stir-frys, Italian dishes, soup and more.
VEGAN7534 Canyon View Drive
Tuesday and Thursday are vegan soup day here.
VEGAN-FRIENDLY800 Broadway St. Chico, CA 95928
Offers some vegan, vegetarian and organic options.
VEGAN-FRIENDLY931 W. Fifth St. Chico, CA 95926
Will accommodate vegans upon request.
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Curries, roti and more.
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Offers mushroom burgers, tacos, salads, fake meats and other vegan-friendly options. Items clearly marked as vegan.
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Offers mushroom burgers, tacos, salads, fake meats and other vegan-friendly options.
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Is it the news that attracts the most watchers?
Published 8:04 am, Monday, February 20, 2012
Like most folks in my age category, I have become an avid follower of some of our television news programs. I love to see and hear of some of the events that are occurring all over the world.
Needless to say, our world is experiencing many happenings — some good, some bad. At the same time, I think we all realize our media has a tendency to try to blow some things out of proportion, and without a doubt they can sway the viewers and also cause distractions that may even influence an ongoing investigation. There are times I think they get a little out of line in some of the things they do to attract a following.
Also, along with the practices of the programs, are the commercials. Some of these commercials are really outstanding and capture huge followings just to see the commercial. One such at the present time depicts a beautiful young woman climbing a sheer rock wall to a pinnacle about the size of my Stetson hat, and climbs this pinnacle and stands erect on the top and watches the world go whizzing by. This commercial gives me cold chills, yet I can't keep my eyes off it when they show it. I know there is some trick photography involved, but I understand there are millions, like myself, who are mesmerized by this feat.
There is another practice by some of the news programs that has become increasingly popular. This is the newscasters themselves. Have you noticed lately that nearly every news program has a most comely and beautiful (usually blonde) woman who participates in the interviews and reports? Usually they have them sitting on high stools, wearing tight and very short skirts. Now, I know most won't admit it, but you sometimes forget just what it was they were reporting . . . and really don't care. There are occasions when our news programs need to be rated, just like our movies.
Well, like most other old codgers, I love to watch the news. Guess we will just have to learn to overlook — or look over — these distractions as they do their job . . . or whatever.
Longtime Plainviewan John Perry is a freelance writer living in Amarillo.


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Death Notice - Lucien Tessier - Lowell Sun, Lowell, MA - Feb. 26, 1916
While at the library copying obits, I managed to copy a funeral notice Lucien Tessier. Thought I would post it hoping it will be helpful to someone.
Lowell Sun
Lowell MA
February 26, 1916
TESSIER - Lucien Tessier died last nght at the home of his father, Edward Tessier, 239 Cheever street, aged 30 years.Besides his father, he leaves five brothers, Jean, Louis, Joseph, Usmald, Jean and Romeo, all of Lowell, and Felix of Boston; and three sisters, Sister St. Felix of the Congregation of the Holy Family, Tewksbury novitiate; Sister St. Margaret Mary of the Congregation of the Holy Family of St. Joseph's rectory and Lucia.


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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S., Russian and U.K. officials today concluded a two-day nuclear security best practices workshop to exchange expertise to ensure that there is no possibility such weapons or materials will fall into terrorist hands. The workshop is part of a series held between the U.S. and Russia pursuant to the Bratislava Nuclear Security Initiative.
Representatives from the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), U.K. Ministry of Defense, Russian Ministry of Defense, and Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation, Rosatom, exchanged their best practices in material control programs, vulnerability analysis tools, new technologies for nuclear security, and personnel reliability programs. Past workshops have focused on topics such as sustainability, risk management, and self-inspection.
The nuclear security best practices workshops have traditionally brought together senior experts from the NNSA's Office of Domestic Nuclear Safeguards and Security with their Russian counterparts. However, this week's workshop was the first multilateral exchange. In the Bratislava Nuclear Security Initiative, the U.S. and Russia agreed to jointly initiate security best practices consultations with other countries with advanced nuclear programs.
Established by Congress in 2000, NNSA is a semi-autonomous agency within the U.S. Department of Energy responsible for enhancing national security through the military application of nuclear science. NNSA maintains and enhances the safety, security, reliability and performance of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile without nuclear testing; works to reduce global danger from weapons of mass destruction; provides the U.S. Navy with safe and effective nuclear propulsion; and responds to nuclear and radiological emergencies in the U.S. and abroad.
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Cabo San Lucas
Anyone know if you can book tours once you get to the port?
I know you can do snorkling and fishing tours but we are looking to do a trip to San Jose Del Cabo and & city tour of Cabo.
We don't want to book in advance in case things change regarding time of docking etc...
If you are talking about booking excursions through the cruiseline after boarding--yes, at least we have done so on RCI and Celebrity using the interactive TV system. If you are talking about other vendors, you can probably find something at the pier, but I haven't been there yet, so I don't know the situation. We will be there in Jan.
1/02 Explorer E. Carib.
1/03 Explorer W. Carib.
8/03 Summit Alaska cruise/tour
2/04 Adventure S. Carib.
2/05 Galaxy Panama Canal
6/06 Jewel Brit. Isles/Nor. Fjords
1/07 Mercury Mexican Riviera
Re: Cabo San Lucas
if you want to book independent im sure yu can find these tours available when you come ashore--- looks like you are really looking for a car and driver
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Mission of LEGO Community Fund U.S.
The LEGO Community Fund U.S. (LCFUS) mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow to reach their potential by supporting programs benefitting children 0-14, primarily in the areas of learning, creativity or creative problem solving. We will support programs in the U.S. communities where the LEGO Group operates, and will give preference to programs benefitting disadvantaged children.
LCFUS giving guidelines are grounded in the LEGO Group's mission "to develop the builders of tomorrow" and its strong belief that hands-on play and learning through play will help all children reach their potential, as well as its belief in giving back to and engaging with local communities.


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Eastbourne's all-weather lifeboat was launched on Friday night (May 30) to assist a 28ft yacht with engine failure.
The yacht, which had three people on board, was part of a flotilla that had set sail for Fecamp, in Northern France, at 4.00am on Friday morning.
However, just 18 miles from the French coast, the vessel suffered a mechanical failure and the decision was made to return to Sovereign Harbour under sail for repairs.
The crew alerted the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) at Dover Coastguard to inform them of their change of plan and they were asked to make contact on an hourly basis so the MRCC could monitor their progress.
During the course of the evening, communications were broken and eventually lost altogether. Fortunately, P&O cruise liner Azura was in the area on passage to Belgium and was able to relay radio transmissions between MRCC and the stricken yacht.
With the yacht attempting to cross the busy shipping lanes in the dark with slight winds and a tired crew, the decision was taken for Eastbourne lifeboat to be launched at 9.45pm to assist.
The yacht was located at 10.40pm about 15 miles off Beachy Head and taken under tow for the long trip back to Harbour arriving at Sovereign at approximately 02.00am on Saturday morning.


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[ Icy Bar 利源冰店 ] East Vancouver Dessert Hot Spot17:21
What is the best thing when suffocating in this summer heat? DESSERT.
A new dessert shop has recently opened up in the East Vancouver area. By the name of Icy Bar, their generous servings at a very cheap price keeps the store busy at all times of the day. Ever since I found out about the place a month ago, I've been there so many times that I just cannot live without it.
I had used to hate shaved ice. I would think to myself, why buy frozen water drenched in syrup? Not a fan of snow cones either. However, entering the Icy Bar craze, I've instantly grown to love this topping filled frozen water dish. Writing this post in my poorly ventilated room makes me want to head over there right now. They have around 30 toppings to choose from while also serving bubble tea, tofu dessert, and their preset shaved ice options with ice cream.
The first page of their menu - at a mere $6.50, you receive eight toppings with your shaved ice. Yes – eight. My jaw dropped when I first opened the menu seeing that price after glancing around the store seeing everyone's orders. The colourful array of toppings on everyone's tables made me want everything. From fresh cut fruits to more of the Asian choices, I had a bountiful list to choose from. Ended up combining:
Taro Mochi
Red Bean
Grass Jelly
...to make this:
Doesn't that look amazing? It tasted even better than it looked. There were more toppings than shaved ice, every bite was something new. Now what is even better when the server comes with this? Condensed milk, in a bottle, unlimited. The sensation of drenching your giant dish in sweet deliciousness. My day is made.
Note that places like these will slowly start to shrink their portions the more popular they get. A suggestion for you would be to try it out now while it's still worth it! Calm the heat and discover this icy chilled plate of affordable luxury.
Updated with two additional photos, two more visits. I just cannot get enough of it. One nick picky thing though, I did not like having the shaved ice on top of everything in the photo on the right.
Updated with two additional photos, two more visits. I just cannot get enough of it. One nick picky thing though, I did not like having the shaved ice on top of everything in the photo on the right.


text: Well, in the words of Toby Keith, "I've been waitin' all week for the weekend" and it is finally friday. As soon as that damn bell rings through-out these highschool halls at 3:10, I'm going home, calling a "friend" and getting some alcohol, maybe a case of Coors Light bottles. Not sure where I'll be going, maybe I'll just road-trip until a few friends get off work....anyway, that is what I'm doing, getting smashed. Just wondering what ya'll have planned for this here friday night, so lets here it.


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The viability of passenger service along the Housatonic railroad line is open for debate.
Legislators representing constituents in Connecticut are still on the fence about a long-festering issue.
Connecticut U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-Conn., said she is cautiously optimistic about the economic viability such a restoration could bring to western Connecticut.
She said she has spoken with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy about exploring the restoration of passenger service.
She said she is still waiting to hear from more of her constituents on the proposal.
Advocates hope to see a resurrection of passenger rail service north from Danbury, through Brookfield and New Milford, to Litchfield County towns such as Kent, Cornwall and Canaan, then into Massachusetts, north to Pittsfield.
In neighboring Massachusetts, the legislature is in the process of determining how much to commit to improve Housatonic Railroad's Berkshire Line in that state.
Yet Connecticut and federal support would still be needed to make the return of passenger service through northwestern Connecticut a reality.
The Massachusetts legislature's House of Representatives recently approved a bond for $175 million for rail projects throughout the state.
The bill awaits Senate action. An undetermined amount would be targeted to the Housatonic line.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation in the last two months has set forth a five-year capital plan including $35 million for Housatonic's Berkshire Line.
The goal, according to Sara LaVoie, of the Massachusetts DOT, is to spend $113.8 million, but only $35 million has been approved to date.
Passenger rail service is an issue that has surfaced periodically ever since it was ended by Housatonic more than 40 years ago.
For Esty, a first-term congresswoman from the other end of the 5th district, this issue is not as familiar.
"This is in the early stages of receiving broader community support," Esty said.
"Connecticut is the land of steady progress. I'm also hearing from constituents with concerns."
Esty acknowledges Housatonic's presentations highlight the opportunity with passenger rail service for job and tourism growth, as well as the ability for residents of this area to commute south for jobs.
Esty serves on the House rail subcommittee of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee.
Colin Pease, vice president of special projects for Housatonic Railroad, is encouraged by public support coming from this state.
"In Canaan, support is strong," Pease said. "This is probably the most important economic growth component for western Connecticut."
"Parents in Canaan are speaking out," he added, "for the need to provide economic hope for the region's youth."
An online petition requesting Gov. Malloy to support funding to reinstate passenger service to northwest Connecticut had garnered 2,730 signatures by Feb. 10.
Nancy Saggese, manager of Candlelight Farm Inn, is one of several residents in the New Milford area who have signed.Read Full Article
"I signed solely as a private individual," said Saggese, who sits on the council for the Northwest Tourism District. "I feel this is a good time to approach Gov. Malloy, with Gov. Patrick supporting work on the line in his state."
"Being in tourism, I see the problem people have getting to this area," Saggese added. "Many people from New York City don't drive. I can see New Milford just blooming with people coming in, people on their way to the Berkshires."
In spite of such public enthusiasm, State Sen. Clark Chapin (R-30th District) is not hopeful.
He questions "if the economic gain would outweigh the cost of the investment," while believing the proposal is worth exploring.
"I have only heard from a handful of people in the northwest corner on the issue and reactions are mixed," Chapin said. "For more than a decade, the state has balked at efforts to restore passenger service from Danbury to New Milford."
"I am not sure DOT's hesitation bodes well for restoration of (passenger) service in Litchfield County," Chapin concluded.
The petition requesting Gov. Malloy to fund rail improvements for the Housatonic Railroad line through New Milford and Kent is located at petitions.moveon.org/sign/tell-gov-malloy-to-reinstate.


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Kentucky woman named one of 6 officers for national FFA
By TIM THORNBERRY
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FRANKFORT, Ky. — In what has become the norm for Kentucky FFA students, once again their trip to the national convention proved successful.
The event last month brought a record 56,107 members from across the country into Indianapolis, Ind. Kentucky chapters and individuals took home top or near-the-top honors in several categories. Joenelle Futrell, a University of Kentucky (UK) student and member of the Daviess County FFA, was named National Eastern Region Vice President.
She is the 11th national FFA officer from the state and the first female national officer from Kentucky, according to information provided by Kentucky FFA. She said when her FFA career began, becoming a national officer was not something she thought about; a goal like that did not seem real. But what she's learned has helped her achieve this milestone.
"This is an incredible opportunity to grow as an individual, as an educator and as a leader. But it is also an incredible responsibility, because you understand how much this organization and all its workers have invested in you." she said. "And you understand how much the members and even the advisers are looking to you to be that example and be that person that can influence and conserve."
Futrell has been well-versed in the duties of an FFA officer, having served as her chapter president for two years and serving at the state level as an officer. This new position, however, will send her far beyond the boundaries of the Bluegrass State.
"Essentially, as one of the national officers, we represent all the members across the U.S., the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. We will end up traveling at least 100,000 miles over the course of the year," she said.
Those travels will take her not only to the four corners of the country but to other parts of the world, as well. Between now and the first of the year, Futrell said she and the other officers will spend much time in leadership training sessions before starting that vigorous travel schedule next year.
"Once FFA Week hits at end of February, we'll be sent as individuals to different state conventions, conferences, leadership events (and) on business and industry visits with stakeholders to meet with sponsors and to all different venues, so that we can advocate for agriculture and education and, of course, for FFA," she said.
She added it is really humbling to see how many individuals, educators, friends, fellow members and people who came before her have influenced her growth and ability to lead.
"It all goes back to how each activity, each classroom experience, each part of my SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience), each instance really was geared for the entire FFA mission of making a difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success," she said.
Futrell is currently studying agriculture education at UK.
Other Kentucky honors
Kentucky also has the distinction this year of having the first named National Model of Excellence Chapter. Spencer County FFA received the honor that recognizes the top chapter in the country. Success is no stranger to that particular organization, as it has thrived for years at both the state and national levels in all areas of agricultural education, including classroom instruction, FFA and SAE.
Another first-place award for Kentucky came with Jordan Lucas of the Lincoln County FFA. He received honors in the National Agriscience Fair, in Division 1 of Power Structural and Technical Systems. He completed research related to the effectiveness of various hay storage methods, using the scientific method.
Star Award finalists went to Alexander Richardson of the Meade County FFA, named one of four National Finalists for the American Star Farmer Award, and Zachary Cotton of the Spencer County FFA, named one of four National Finalists for the American Star In Agribusiness Award.
Those awards are based on a student's progress in developing their SAE program, FFA accomplishments, record of scholarship and community involvement, and are the highest awards given by the National FFA Organization, noted information from Matt Chaliff, state FFA executive secretary.
"Once again, Kentucky FFA members proved that they are second to none. We are proud of the accomplishments of our members at the National FFA Convention and expect even greater things in the year to come," he said.
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"YES" on Separation of Powers Restoration Act (H.R. 4768)
This week, the House is expected to vote on H.R. 4768, the Separation of Powers Restoration Act (SOPRA), sponsored by Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) 95%.
As one of the legislative proposals in the Constitution Task Force, SOPRA would end decades of excessive judicial deference to executive branch agencies when interpreting statutes, a practice known as Chevron Deference. Established by a 1984 Supreme Court decision, Chevron, U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., Chevron deference has created a dangerous precedence of having the court defer to the agency when reviewing interpretation of an ambiguous law, as long as the agency's interpretation is not "unreasonable." But by doing so, the courts have made the executive branch stronger at the expense of Congress.
As Elizabeth Slattery, Senior Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, has written in her article Who Will Regulate the Regulators? Administrative Agencies, the Separation of Powers, and Chevron Deference:
"The Supreme Court should reconsider when and how much deference is owed to administrative agencies, given the inconsistent application of Chevron deference as well as broader concerns about the judicial branch's duty to act as a check on abuses by the political branches in appropriate cases or controversies. Courts should exercise independent judgment rather than simply accept an agency's "reasonable" interpretation of the law.
"… As Justice Scalia has noted, 'Too many important decisions of the Federal Government are made nowadays by unelected agency officials … rather than by the people's representatives in Congress.'…
"….In a recent case, Justice Samuel Alito seemed eager to throw out another deference doctrine, highlighting the 'aggrandizement of the power of administrative agencies." In the same case, Justice Clarence Thomas explained, "This line of precedents undermines our obligation to provide a judicial check on the other branches, and it subjects regulated parties to precisely the abuses that the Framers sought to prevent.'."
Passing SOPRA into law will instruct the courts to interpret the laws in just the ways suggested by Justices Scalia, Alito, and Thomas above. The bill amends the Administrative Procedure Act, requiring courts to conduct a "de novo", or new, review of all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of constitutional and statutory provisions and the provisions of agency rules. This will essentially overturn the 1984 decision leading to the creation of Chevron deference, requiring courts to interpret the law rather than defer to an agency's interpretation and thereby restoring balance in the court's decisions between executive authority and legislative intent.
As Congress works to reclaim its status as a co-equal branch of government, and the only branch with the power to make laws, reining in the ever-increasing administrative state and slowing the proliferation of unlawful regulations is a critical first step. Executive branch agencies are not impartial actors – and they are aware of the leeway afforded to them by the courts under Chevron. One can reasonably wonder if the Obama Administration would still have issued regulations like the EPA's Clean Power Plan, or guidance like the Department of Justice and Department of Education's joint guidance on the President's radical transgender bathroom agenda, if they didn't have Chevron deference to hide behind in court.
When introducing the bill, Rep. Ratcliffe said:
"For too long, federal regulators have been allowed to run free and loose in their interpretation of the laws that Congress writes, resulting in a dangerous and unconstitutional culmination of power. The government works for the people – not the other way around – and I'm proud to help lead this effort to ensure the separation of powers is respected as our Founding Fathers intended.
"We've already seen unelected bureaucrats try to tell people what kind of light bulbs they can buy, attempt to regulate puddles in people's backyards and fail immensely at taking over Americans' health care. We must ensure the integrity of our three co-equal branches of government, and this legislation will stop administrative agencies from taking powers the Constitution does not give them."
One of the greatest threats to personal liberty and conservative policy is an unchecked Executive branch full of unelected bureaucrats making laws under the guise of regulation. Rep. Ratcliffe's legislation will help ensure that Courts interpret the law as written by the only lawmaking body in our government: Congress.
Heritage Action supports H.R. 4768 and will include it as a key vote on our legislative scorecard.


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LOS ANGELES — This is where the Vancouver Canucks tell us they haven't given up — and they haven't.
The Los Angeles Kings will tell us the fourth win in a playoff series is the hardest. Well, that depends on the opponent.
Both sides will say the line between winning and losing is so thin that one bounce, one play, one individual moment of brilliance can change momentum and a series.
For two years, the Canucks have been telling themselves that if they execute their game plan and play "the right way," they will prevail regardless of the opposition. Because it is all about them. They've said that.
This steadfast attitude didn't endear the team any more to those who regard the Canucks as arrogant beyond their achievement, but it served players well. Until now.
Suddenly, it's all about Jonathan Quick.
The Kings goalie has barricaded his net and, clearly, developed beyond the jittery prodigy he was two years ago when the Canucks beat him at this stage of the Stanley Cup tournament.
He has allowed four goals in three games — the same number Dustin Brown has scored for Los Angeles. Quick has 11 shutouts this season, four of them in his last 11 games, and if he keeps it up he'll add a Conn Smythe candidacy to the votes already received this season for the Hart and Vezina trophies.
The Canucks were as good as the Kings on Friday in Vancouver and a lot better than them in L.A. on Sunday, yet lost both games.
So, it is not about the Canucks anymore, because if it were, the score in the series would be 2-1 for somebody and Vancouver wouldn't be down 3-0 and trying to avoid becoming the first National Hockey League regular-season pennant-winner to be swept from the Stanley Cup playoffs in four games.
It's about Quick, which is why Canuck players' positive comments Monday, spoken outside the team's oceanside hotel under a bucolic Southern California sky, didn't ring nearly as hopeful as the surroundings.
Each sunny statement could have been followed by the rebuttal: "Yeah, but what about Quick?"
The Canucks may yet be able to beat the Kings even with a slumbering power play, without Daniel Sedin, and while top defenceman Alex Edler inexplicably plays like one of Vancouver's worst. But no team has devised a way to win without shooting at least one puck into the opposition net.
"It's hard to have a game plan for the actual goal-scoring," Canucks veteran Sammy Pahlsson said. "That's something you just have to find a way to do, and it's really frustrating. We shoot a lot of shots, have chances, and think we played pretty good. But we still lose the games. Sometimes it can take a little thing to change it. That's kind of what we're looking for now — to find something that can change the momentum and get us going."
Enter Daniel Sedin, who hasn't played in four weeks due to a concussion but was summoned Monday afternoon from Vancouver to practise with the Canucks on Tuesday. If things go well, he could play in Game 4 on Wednesday, even if just on the power play.
"Sometimes in the playoffs, it comes down to somebody making a great play," Canucks goalie Cory Schneider said. "In the playoffs last year. . . (Ryan Kesler) made a great individual play to score a goal against Nashville. Sometimes you need a lucky bounce or need someone to step up and make that perfect shot, that perfect play, and get a big goal."
Kesler hasn't scored in 15 games. He has four assists in that time. Henrik Sedin has one goal in 24 games. David Booth has one goal in 14 games and Mason Raymond hasn't scored in nine.
"I don't think our guys are discouraged," Canucks coach Alain Vigneault said. "Obviously, we're faced with a huge challenge. I thought the last two games, we've executed well. But it's a result-driven business and we're not scoring.
"There's a lot of things we can do as far as trying to help them break down another team's goaltender, and we've been trying to do that. He's an elite goaltender. As they say, a goalie can win a game and a goalie can win a series. That being said, our focus has to be narrow right now and I think we can start by winning a period, then taking it from there."
The Canucks won all three periods on Sunday but lost the game 1-0.
"We don't feel defeated," Schneider said. "We don't feel as if it's an insurmountable lead and that it can't be done. It just starts with next game and then you never know what can happen. Maybe we come home (with a win in Game 4) and maybe the pressure and the momentum of the series shifts."
Maybe like it shifted away from the Canucks at this stage last year, when they built a 3-0 lead against Chicago, played Games 4 and 5 like a formality and found themselves in overtime of Game 7 before Alex Burrows's goal finally finished off the Blackhawks.
The Canucks need to win four Game 7s to make it past the Kings. That requires at least four goals.
"We still think if we do the things we're capable of doing, we can score on anybody," defenceman Keith Ballard said. "We're not to the point of thinking we can't put one by (Quick)."
Can the Canucks win Game 4? Absolutely. Can they win the series after trailing 3-0? Sure. All they have to do it outscore the Kings.
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As far as I know there wouldn't be any BES involvement whatsoever with Yahoo or MSN IM services. This is something that just goes straight through the internet. I have never seen it done but I'm sure there could be a possibility for an IT Policy to be written on a user to be able to record possible SMS and IM messages etc from your phone as long as the BES is connected to your Blackberry nothing is private on your device.
This is why I always paid attention to what kind of IT Policy was on my device at all times just to be sure and even then there is a possibility that the BES Admin could change the IT policy all together but one would never really know unless they knew the contents of the actual IT Policy itself.


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Versatility is the strong point of the MS22C-8. Whether complex parts or different processes are involved – anything is possible
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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Platform: PlayStation 2
Genre: Action
Developer: Rockstar Games
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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City reviewReviewed November 09, 2002
cheekylee says: "It was back in the days of the PlayStation that Rockstar Games first gave us a taste of the criminal lifestyle in Grand Theft Auto. For many, the game was just too controversial, while for some it lacked direction, and for others it was too graphically lacking. But quite a few people also loved the game because of the open ended nature of it. You could literally choose your own path through the game. At the time, this kind of freedom was almost unheard of. The game admittedly looked awful, but t..."
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City reviewReviewed March 08, 2004
falsehead says: "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is set in 1986. Its still gives me the occasional mortality crisis when I realise many of you playing this game where only tiny children or maybe not even born during these times. I was twelve in 1986. I remember it all, the clothes, the cars, the music (oh boy do I remember the music), the mobile phones the size of bricks, the Commodore 64 (from the ''loading screen'') and I even watched the cop show Miami Vice, which is an acknowledged influence on the game. "
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City reviewReviewed June 18, 2004
heroofthewinds says: " Have you ever gotten the urge to run over the old lady that decides to cross in front of you? How about beating up that wierd looking guy and stealing his money? Well, with the next installment of the Grand Theft Auto series, you can. "
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City reviewReviewed September 03, 2003
jerec says: "Grand Theft Auto III was a fun game for many reasons: it let you kill indiscriminately, it let you drive like a maniac, and it let you have sex in your car with hookers. But it was the games freedom that captivated you, the fact you could do pretty much whatever you wanted, and as a result, you were forced to play until you achieved a 100% completion. GTA3 was a combination of structured missions and doing whatever you wanted (which was mostly random theft and violence). Whenever ..."
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City reviewReviewed January 17, 2005
radicaldreamer says: "When Grand Theft Auto III was released, the Grand Theft Auto series made a transition from niche product to mainstream. The follow-up, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, continues this, as its basically a slightly improved game with a lot of new content. Constantly Im finding myself to be the voice of dissent these days, because let me tell you: while Vice City is a good game, it is not stellar. Both this game and its predecessor are impressive primarily because they are successful marriages of mult..."
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