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Who's Got Next? Updated Class of 2012 Rankings…Posted by Josh Paunil on May 3rd, 2011
Who's Got Next? is a weekly column by Josh Paunil, the RTC recruiting guru. We encourage you to check out his website dedicated solely to college basketball recruiting, National Recruiting Spotlight, for more detailed recruiting information. Each week he will bring you an overview of what's going on in the complex world of recruiting, from who is signing where among the seniors to who the hot prospects are in the lower levels of the sport. If you have any suggestions as to areas we're missing, please let us know at firstname.lastname@example.com.
With another passing week, there is plenty of recruiting news including standout performances at AAU events, commitments and de-commitments, and the latest news on where high-profile prospects are likely to go to college. However, the biggest revelation by far in this past week was a recruiting scandal at a mid-major D1 school that has yet to win an NCAA Tournament game but somehow managed to land two elite prospects. Read on to see how a young man from Chicago, a head coach at a mid-major basketball program and a high-profile former felon created the biggest recruiting scandal in the past few years.
What We Learned
Kevin Ware's Recruitment and Central Florida's Recruiting Scandal. After class of 2011 shooting guard Kevin Ware committed to the Knights two weeks ago, he backed out of the agreement Thursday when he learned of Kenneth Caldwell's background, a Chicago man with a substantial criminal record and apparent ties to a prominent sports agency. Ware claims that Caldwell repeatedly called him to encourage him to attend Central Florida, traveled to meet with his family and even set up conversations between Ware, himself and head coach Donnie Jones and Jones' staff – contact which is prohibited by the NCAA. Caldwell formally denied recruiting players for UCF and claimed he was simply impressed by UCF… a school that has never won an NCAA Tournament game.
When Ware and his family were asked about what coaches said their relationship with Caldwell was, they said the coaches claimed they had no direct affiliation with him but that they had known him for a year. This left the Ware family wondering exactly who Caldwell was and how he tied in with UCF. On his LinkedIn page, Caldwell claimed to be a recruiter of potential NBA players for ASM Sports, which the company later confirmed. What was even more frightening about Caldwell's background were his two felony convictions in 1991 and again in 1998. He also owes the IRS close to $250,000. After looking at his history and claims, Caldwell could fairly be labeled as a "runner," someone who acts as a middle man to deliver players to universities and agents.
How current UCF commit Michael Chandler Ties In. Caldwell's ties to the UCF program started a few years ago when a high school student whom he refers to as his "son" committed to the Knights. Then, two more players whom Caldwell likes to call his "nephews" also chose UCF for their collegiate careers, including one of the best class of 2011 centers in the country, Michael Chandler. Before becoming a Knight, Chandler had previously committed to Louisville and Xavier before he shocked many people by settling on Central Florida. Chandler's high school coach said he'd never even heard of Central Florida before Chandler committed there. However, Chandler's uncle said the prospect chose UCF on its merits. In Pat Forde's column this week analyzing the odd recruitment, he said a source with knowledge of the situation claimed that Caldwell bragged about having inside information of where Chandler would be attending college well before he made his decision public.
More Ties With "Runner" Ken Caldwell include Enes Kanter and Braeden Anderson. The Caldwell web of players continues to grow and reaches out all the way to Kentucky power forward Enes Kanter, according to ESPN. The link between Kanter and Caldwell starts with Caldwell's relationship with former Louisville forward Brandon Bender, who, according to multiple SEC coaches, reached out to them claiming he could deliver Kanter. This is where the shady side of things picks up again since Caldwell and multiple other sources (including DePaul head coach Oliver Purnell) have said that Caldwell and Bender have worked together whereas Bender claims to have no knowledge of who Caldwell is. One thing that Bender will confirm, though, is the fact that he attended the Kentucky Derby Festival to see recent Kansas-commit Braeden Anderson. Anderson says he doesn't know Bender that well but a source says he stayed with an associate of Caldwell's and Bender's during the Derby Festival and Bender even coached Anderson's AAU team last year. Obviously, this whole situation is very suspicious with all of these contradictory statements and an NCAA investigation is likely to pursue this story to its fullest extent.
What You Missed
Potential Basketball Recruit Model Changes. On the lighter side of things, the NCAA blogged about changing its recruiting model and the plans by various conferences with respect to contacting recruits, evaluating recruits and more. One recruiting model which was championed and developed by the Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-10, ACC and Big East and mimics the women's model allows coaches to return to the stands for a couple of weekends in April during AAU events and would change if the SAT or ACT fell on either of those weekends. A contrary plan developed by the SEC wouldn't allow an April evaluation period at all and instead would convert the spring evaluation period to a contact-only period. However, the two plans agreed on some aspects, including starting the recruiting process on April 15 of a prospect's junior year rather than July 1 so that off-campus contact and official visits would be permitted earlier. A Big East coach I spoke with obviously favored the first plan since he said that coaches don't get enough evaluation time as it is and they desperately need more. Neither of these two plans are extraordinary since many of these ideas have been considered before but I wouldn't be surprised to see the plan backed by the big five conferences to gain momentum going forward.
Kyle Anderson Chooses PG, Has Most Potential in Class of 2012. Kyle Anderson (#22), easily the most versatile player in the class of 2012, has long been undecided on which position he will play in college — point guard or power forward. However, he recently made the decision that he will only play the point and that he will cut his list down to only schools that will let him play it. Anderson is such a unique prospect since he is 6'8 and one of the best passers in his class. He also has tremendous court vision and is a very intelligent player who consistently makes the smart play. Now that we know he won't play underneath, we aren't worried about his back-to-the-basket game. However, his shooting is still a concern and if he wants to be the complete package he will need to improve his consistency from both beyond the arc and in the mid-range. Anderson is considering Arizona, Georgetown, Seton Hall, UCLA and Villanova but has not set a specific commitment date.
Stars Learn the Power of Twitter. Indy Star's Kyle Neddenriep wrote an interesting article on how closely college basketball recruits are connected with fans from various schools and the responsibility that comes with the recognition through social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. Access to high school recruits has heavily increased in the last few years as a result of these media platforms. However, athletes need to be more responsible with all of this attention since as sophomore Basil Smotherman (Purdue) says, "Once you put it out there you can't get it back." Prospects are not alone in their accountability since, as an example, coaches like Southport (IN) High School head man Wes Peek, who has held a seminar on how Twitter can help promote yourself, tweets to hundreds of fellow coaches.
St. John's Adds to Tremendous Recruiting Class. Although the Red Storm already have the #3 recruiting class in 2011, they were able to improve on it yet again as junior college standout God's Gift Achiuwa officially signed his letter of intent Thursday (he also considered Cincinnati and Washington). He is St. John's ninth signee and only center commit and will balance out a perimeter-oriented class that includes four small forwards and three shooting guards. Achiuwa also adds experience to this young St. John's team and will fit into Steve Lavin's system so well since he runs the floor well and has all the physical abilities you would want for a big man with his size, speed and athleticism.
Updated Class of 2012 Prospect Rankings
Big Movers. With the high school season ending and the first few AAU events wrapping up, we decided to update our class of 2012 rankings and put together a chart of the big movers and why they impressed us.
Brand New Class of 2012 Class Rankings
Old Faces, New Places. Our new Class of 2012 class rankings is out and although North Carolina is in our current top ten for the class of 2011 class rankings, three of the other four teams are traditional powerhouses including Indiana who tops the early list. The Hoosiers have three top 50 prospects (tied for the most) in point guard Kevin Ferrell (#18), power forward Hanner Perea (#23) and small forward Jeremy Hollowell (#39) and have a very versatile class with a prospect at every position — shooting guard Ron Patterson and center Peter Jurkin round out the class. However, even with this great class, Villanova is right behind the Hoosiers as they are the other school with three top 50 prospects between center Daniel Ochefu (#21), small forward Savon Goodman (#28) and point guard Ryan Arcidiacono (#29). North Carolina, Michigan State and Florida finish off the top five but expect the usual names like Kentucky and Duke to jump back in as the year progresses.
Tough Week
Brian Gregory Loses Out on Bobby Parks, Jr.'s Bizarre Recruitment. Class of 2011 shooting guard Bobby Parks, Jr.de-committed from the Yellow Jackets Friday in what new Georgia Tech head coach Brian Gregory is calling the "most bizarre recruiting situation that I have ever seen." Since learning of ex-Georgia Tech coach Paul Hewitt's firing, Parks Jr. hasn't been in contact with Gregory except for his father's e-mails, described by Gregory as "very sporadic" and "very one-sided." The other problem in communication is that Parks Jr. and his family are currently living in the Philippines. To see why Parks Jr. de-committed, check out what his dad had to say in the "What They're Saying" section below. The reason he is such a valued recruit is because he has a very nice shooting stroke with good range extending beyond the three-point line and he has the ability to penetrate the lane off the dribble. However, he needs to improve his defensive presence if he wants to succeed at the high-major level.
Your Seven-Day All-Americans
Chris Thomas, Undecided, Point Guard – Thomas excelled at the Jayhawk Invitational and showed how much of a prolific scorer he can be. He consistently hit three-pointers well behind the arc from various spots on the floor and was able to drive and hit the mid-range pull-up jumper as well. The class of 2013 combo guard also showed he could score in bunches when he came up with 15 points in less than three minutes of action. Thomas exemplified great explosiveness and power when he drove to the basket and finished around the rim. He did a great job getting to the basket and was able to dish the ball off to a big man when he couldn't make a play. However, he needs to improve on his consistency as he didn't always produce at the level he is capable of. Thomas is currently considering Arizona, home state Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky and Memphis. This is purely speculation, but based on how much he enjoys playing in front of his family and in his home state I wouldn't be surprised if Colorado is in the lead.
Archie Goodwin, Undecided, Shooting Guard – Goodwin displayed terrific size and strength and excellent scoring abilities at the Nike EYBL in Dallas this weekend. He got to the basket seemingly at will and powered through defenders enabling him to finish through contact. He also exhibited improved ball-handling skills and was a respectable shooter both behind the arc and in the mid-range but that's a definite area he can improve on. Goodwin, a junior, can get better as passing as well to take his level to the next level. Arkansas, Connecticut, Kansas, Kentucky, Memphis, North Carolina and Ole Miss are currently the schools standing out above the others in his recruitment.
Shabazz Muhammad, Undecided, Small Forward– Muhammad was the clear superstar at the Jayhawk Invitational and won the MVP award this weekend as he scored at least 30 points in all three of his games in many different ways. He posted up defenders, knocked down jumpers from behind the arc and in the mid-range from all over the court and got to the basket at will whenever he slashed into the lane. He also rebounded the ball and ran the floor extremely well. However, what made Muhammad stand out the most was his defense, something at which he has the potential to excel on every possession. If he can consistently be a lockdown defender he has the potential to be the best player in the class of 2012. To see what schools and coaches he has been talking to, check out the "What They're Saying" section below.
Jaylen Bond, Undecided, Power Forward – Bond has heavily improved over the last year and has developed into a nice power forward who excels with his face to the basket. He stretched defenses by hitting three-pointers and showed the ability to get to the basket consistently. He displayed nice athleticism as well as solid ball-handling skills that allow him to finish through or around contact at the rim. Bond has only been getting looks mostly from Pennsylvania schools and has LaSalle, Saint Joseph's, Temple and West Virginia in his top four. He de-committed from Pittsburgh last year and will be spending a year at prep school during the next school year.
Kaleb Tarczewski, Undecided, Center – The big seven-footer dominated at the Providence Jam Fest this weekend by developing better footwork and working for position more effectively in the low post. He displayed nice hook shots over both shoulders as well as quick and powerful moves in getting to the rim. Tarczewski was stronger in the paint as well since he was practically immovable whereas he struggled against Jarnell Stokes a couple of weekends ago. However, the most impressive part of his performance was the he played through an obvious injury that he suffered in the first day of event, something that really shows his passion for the game. He is currently a junior and is considering Boston College, Connecticut, Kansas, Kentucky and North Carolina among others.
Underclassmen Spotlight
Jaren Sina, Point Guard, Sophomore – The future Crimson Tide floor general was impressive at the Providence Jam Fest as he led his team to a title while only having six players. He showed the ability to score and pass as he was able to get into the lane while kicking the ball out to an open teammate. He also created scoring opportunities for his teammates off the dribble. Sina's most impressive skill at the Jam Fest was perhaps his finishing ability around the bucket, where he could make acrobatic finishes or power through contact.
Malcolm Hill, Shooting Guard, Sophomore – Hill displayed great physical abilities and a great mindset at the Jayhawk Invitational between his aggressiveness and quickness. He also exhibited physicality and explosiveness in getting to the basket and finished through contact around the rim. His mid-range game and three-point shooting was good as well which keeps the defense honest, not allowing them to play off of him. Hill is currently considering Michigan, Missouri, Purdue and St. Louis.
Jabari Bird, Small Forward, Sophomore – Bird is an explosive athlete who plays well in both transition and the half-court game. He both hit three-pointers and mid-range jumpers and got to the basket consistently too. He did a good job in all phases in the game and although he wasn't extraordinary in any one part of the game he was solid all around. However, he needs to improve his defense, particularly his lateral quickness, so he can stay in front of his opponents better and keep them out of the lane. Bird currently has offers from Ariaon and California with interest from Louisville, Marquette, Providence, Texas, Washington and Washington State.
Stephen Domingo, Small Forward, Sophomore – Domingo was the MVP in the 16-and-under division at the Jayhawk Invitational and displayed a very nice shooting stroke. He played well all around the perimeter and was able to create separation to provide himself with some scoring opportunities. However, he needs to become a better slasher so he is more balanced offensively and can score in multiple ways. Domingo has offers from California, Memphis, San Diego, San Diego State and San Francisco and has heavy interest from much of the Pac-12.
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What They're Saying
Junior Shabazz Muhammad (#3) on who he's been talking to: "I've been talking to a lot of coaches: Kansas, Duke, North Carolina, Arizona, UCLA, some other schools." On Kansas' chances: "They are really realistic. This is my second year coming down here. It's really fun. I've talked to a lot of players — Elijah (Johnson), Tyshawn (Taylor), the (Morris) twins. Bill Self is a great coach. I could see myself being here."
Junior Gary Harris (#12) on how playing football helps him in basketball: "I would just say taking hits. In basketball, I get bumped going to the rim, taking hard falls. I'm used to it. I'm used to the physical contact because I play football."
Junior L.J. Rose (#20) on what Kentucky and Kansas have been telling him: "Kentucky is saying just come and play and what freedom to do what you want to do and Kansas is just saying win a national championship."
Bobby Parks, Sr. on his son's de-commitment: "He was recruited by [ex-Georgia Tech coach Paul Hewitt] and built a relationship with him. Hewitt has also seen him play and thought he would fit into the system. The reason we wanted the release is so he could open his recruitment again, which means he would get a chance to build a relationship with the new coach."
Pittsburgh head coach Jamie Dixon on what type of guys he recruits: "I look at where they've come from and their development to where they are now. We want guys that want to be better. We want guys that want to improve and will work hard."
Sophomore stud Chris Thomas on his favorite school: "Arizona has a pretty big lead… I really like them, I like the people there… coach Miller is a great guy. Everything that's at Arizona I like."
Junior Perry Ellis (#10) on what he's looking for in a college: "Just being comfortable and having a playing style I'd like to play in."
A Look Ahead
Last year's EYBL champion and current leader in the standings Team Takeover (10-0) will play in the Southern Invitational this weekend in Hampton, Virginia. Team Takeover has been very impressive since they have no guys rated in the top 50 yet they haven't lost a game to teams with up to three top rated players. Coach Keith Stevens has managed to teach his kids team defense and an overall team style of play in a league that thrives on great individual performances. This group is a great bunch to watch.


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Just days before the N.C. House of Representative votes on a bill replacing the Common Core State Standards, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest's education policy adviser visited Transylvania County parents and teachers to discuss Common Core's history in the state.
BREVARD – Just days before the N.C. House of Representative votes on a bill replacing the Common Core State Standards, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest's education policy adviser visited Transylvania County parents and teachers to discuss Common Core's history in the state.
Jamey Falkenbury, director of operations at the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, gave a presentation Monday night at Food Matters Market in Brevard, detailing the inquiries into the Common Core that Forest's office has made.
He also discussed Senate Bill 812, which aims to take Common Core out of the state's general statutes, and replace it with higher academic standards that the N.C. Department of Public Instruction can modify to meet the needs of students.
Passed by the Senate Thursday, the bill will be considered by the House on Wednesday and, if passed, will still require Gov. Pat McCrory's signature.
Falkenbury gave a brief history of Common Core in North Carolina, starting with the federal Race to the Top grants for which the state first applied in January 2010 – before Common Core had been released.
The state applied for the second wave of Race to the Top grants in May 2010, and Common Core was released only one month later, on June 1. Falkenbury said the N.C. State Board of Education accepted the standards two days later, on June 3, essentially "sight unseen" without much of a vetting process.
The 2013-14 school year was the first year Common Core was implemented in North Carolina.
"We really didn't know what we were getting into until parents started (seeing) homework," said Falkenbury.
Forest serves on the State Board of Education, and Falkenbury said, "Right when we came into office, we just had a bunch of questions."
Noting the similar questions from parents and teachers, Forest's office collected inquiries about Common Core from around the state, whittled them down to 67 questions and pitched them to State Superintendent June Atkinson and her staff, Falkenbury said.
Forest's office found that the Common Core State Standards are not internationally benchmarked and not state-led – and they weren't piloted.
Describing the standards as "more rigorous" is vague, Falkenbury said, especially when "rigor" was defined by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction as teaching skills previously taught at one grade level at lower grade levels.
For example, he said, a Common Core math standard for kindergarten requires students to fluently add and subtract within 5.
"This standard used to be at the end of first grade/beginning of second grade," he said. "This is one of our huge problems."
Senate Bill 812 calls for the State Board of Education to move away from Common Core-aligned testing and create and modify academic standards – to be referred to as "North Carolina Standard Course of Study" – that are "age and developmentally appropriate."
And when revising said standards, the state board would collaborate with the Academic Standards Review Commission, created in the bill. Falkenbury said the commission would be comprised of members appointed by the Senate, House, state board and the governor.
Falkenbury said North Carolina could soon be joining a growing number of states that have cast off the Common Core as their academic standards – in addition to the five that never adopted them in the first place.
"Indiana, South Carolina, Louisiana, Oklahoma have all moved away from the Common Core," he said.
If the bill passes and is approved by McCrory, the Academic Standards Review Commission would be formed by and first meet on Sept. 1, and report its replacement standards for English language arts and mathematics to the state board, Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee and the 2015 General Assembly by March 15, 2015.
In the interim, Falkenbury said the state would continue to use Common Core simply to provide teachers with some sort of guideline before the new standards are created.
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"24" has never been 24 — hours that is. After commercials, each episode was about 45 minutes, which meant a season added up to about 18 hours.
Fans of what was called a "real time" thriller couldn't always be there every week, though. Some, instead, would wait for the DVD and then watch the series over a couple of days. The Fox show actually took advantage of this, putting out the box set immediately after the season ended. Heavy sales and rentals helped make the series a powerhouse beyond mere ratings. There was just something addictive about the series that made it ripe for what we now call binge watching.
"24" premiered Nov. 6, 2001, less than two months after 9/11. So the seemingly unstoppable counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer — played stoically by Kiefer Sutherland — protecting America's welfare was hugely appealing. Viewers of all political stripes embraced the show. Hollywood was even cheered by the right.
But after eight seasons, people began to grow somewhat tired of Jack saving the world, and his often brutal tactics began to rankle some, especially when questions of real torture were in the news.
Now, after four years, Jack is back with a new 12-episode "event" series called "24: Live Another Day." The question is: Will audiences be back?
The producers of "24" have always insisted that the series isn't pushing any particular political agenda, that it's just entertainment trafficking in real-world drama.
"I think Jack is sort of the Rorschach test over the years," says Howard Gordon, one of the series' executive producers. "He's been politicized. But when you really think about it, he's really this remarkably apolitical character."
Still, everyone connected with the show acknowledges times have changed since 2010.
"There's a great impetus for all of us to create something new with this show," says Sutherland, now 47, but in action-ready shape.
Set in London, the new series picks up the story four years after the May 2010 episode. Jack is a still a fugitive, which is where season eight left him. He's on the run for crimes he had committed against the state and against the Russians.
The person who helped him escape was his friend — computer expert Chloe O'Brian (Mary Lynn Rajskub). Yvonne Strahovski ("Chuck," "Dexter") joins the new cast as a CIA agent trying to bring in Jack, with Benjamin Bratt as her boss.
Returning from Jack's past are James Heller (William Devane), now president of the United States; and Heller's daughter and Jack's former lover, Audrey (Kim Raver), who is now married to her father's chief of staff (Tate Donovan). Stephen Fry plays the British prime minister.
When Jack re-enters the picture, it's not clear what his intent is or where he's been during the intervening period. His relationship with Chloe is broken. She has become an outsider herself, something of a radical Edward Snowden-type, leaking classified documents.
Sutherland says the new show was a "great opportunity" to re-examine the dynamics of the characters. The actor says he was nervous about taking on the role of Jack again and always wondered each season if he was taking the right tone: "Am I being too hard? Am I being too soft?"
He credits director Jon Cassar, who helms the first two episodes of "Live Another Day," for helping him, but feels doing 12 episodes instead of 24 ultimately puts more pressure on him and the others.
"I think the audience that we've had that has stayed with us over the years has been so spectacular and supportive and loyal, and to not give them the best that we've got to offer would be very disappointing," Sutherland said.
Though there will be only half as many episodes, the story is still told in real time. The show presents 12 hours out of a 24-hour period, which may make the title seem a bit illogical. But worrying about the logic of the show was something both fans and critics did a lot of. Some actually wondered when Jack took a bathroom break. More incredulous was the speed at which Jack made it through Los Angeles traffic during an episode. Did the cars all disappear?
Manny Coto, a writer and executive producer, says they want "Live Another Day" to have the flavor of the original but take into account changes that have gone on in the world, like the increased use of drones, which plays a part in the new plot.
"I think we featured a drone on one season in the first eight years," Coto said. "But, at that time, the drones were kind of smaller and flimsier and didn't look particularly menacing. Now, the drones that are in operation and some that are on the drawing board are large, menacing things from the sky that can blow up entire buildings."
Is that a hint?
Another thing that has changed is viewing habits.
"To devote 24 consecutive weeks to a highly serialized show is a bigger 'ask' than it was 10 years ago," says Evan Katz, another writer and executive producer. "This is more inviting."
No one is saying if another "24" series will happen after "Live Another Day." (A "24" movie has been talked about for years.)
"Nothing is impossible," admits Coto. "But we are treating this season as a one-time miniseries — a one-time series event. It has a beginning, middle and end, and the ending could be the end of '24' for good."
Sounding like he wouldn't mind turning over the action-hero role to somebody else, Sutherland notes: "I've said this from the very beginning of the show, that I felt that the star of '24' was this concept, was this idea, and I still believe that very strongly."


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If more data is better than less, what could better than having access to … all the data?
Since around the beginning of the year, I've been researching it up with Bankable Frontier Associates, focusing on low income savers. There are two particular multi-year engagements going on, called InFocus and GAFIS, both supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. As part of the engagements, we get data dumps from financial institutions around the world – 4 for InFocus and 5 for GAFIS. This includes client information, account information, records of every single transaction within the analysis window, and running account balance data.
Literally, all the data on accounts of savers which we could lay our hands on from the MIS systems.
My job is to beat this data till it decides to play nice and cough up useful information. (Given the effort that goes into cleaning and harmonizing data that often involves millions of accounts and hundreds of millions of transactions per institution, I assure you that this characterization is not overly dramatized!) This information is combined with all manners of other data, such as financial statements, demand-side surveys (i.e. surveys of the clients themselves), qualitative interviews, etc.
The latest round of findings are now available:
- InFocus Note #1: Do savings products at commercial banks really improve the lives of the poor?
- InFocus Note #2: How the Poor Use their Savings Accounts – A Supply Side View
- InFocus Note #3: Combining demand and supply side insights to build a better proposition for banks and clients
I should note that these are the sanitized cliff-note versions of the voluminous reports the individual institutions get. Part of the deal for them engaging with BFA was preservation of confidentiality, which makes the vast majority of the analysis and recommendations not publicly shareable. Still, what is in these three Notes should give a decent idea of both the theoretical basis as well as the general thrust of the analytics supporting the projects.
I'll take a closer look at some of the things that I found fascinating in upcoming posts. In the meantime, dive into the Notes and lemme know what you find most interesting!


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My erstwhile Twitter colleague Ryan Greenberg has some advice for the FBI regarding the current site design of MegaUpload:
You must plan these operations, right? I mean, it's not like you just randomly seize private property on a whim. This is a failure of project management. You can't just bring in a designer at the last minute and expect them to polish your design turd. This is your chance to shine. Go wild. Animation, maybe a Matrix-style flow of numbers in the background. Ominous type. Here are some ideas:


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I have a 96 Sunfire 2.4 (4 speed automatic) with 140,000 miles on it. It has been an awesome car since new. Recently it has been stalling when I brake from high speed and make a right turn. I notice that the tach falls below 500 rpm at those times and I can hear a clicking sound coming from the engine compartment (sounds like it is coming from the firewall just right of center). Does anybody have any experience with what might be the cause? I have replaced the throttle position sensor with no change in condition.
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This is an update of message 61. I have a 96 Sunfire 2.4 (4 speed automatic) with 140,000 miles on it. Recently it has been stalling when I brake from high speed. I notice that the tach falls below 500 rpm at those times and I can hear a clicking sound coming from the engine compartment from inside the car. I have replaced the throttle position sensor and tested and cleaned the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve and the condition didn't change. I have also checked for vacuum leaks and found none. The OBD II code checker indicates no service codes. Does anybody have any experience with what might be the cause?
Thanks for the "heads up". I learned that a vacuum leak could cause my problem. I checked and didn't find that to be the case on my car. I posted the issue on the Idle or Stalling Problems page.0
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jaguarlady1 Posts: 1My sunfire has been giving me problems over the last few months. It's a 5 speed and when I have the air con running I find that the RPM's are jumping up and down when I am in a stopped position. Sometimes they jump and then fall so low that the car stalls. Also when I start up from a stopped position I find that the car is lagging and not getting gas. This also happens when I make a right or left hand turn. I have had it looked at by two GM Dealers and they have found nothing wrong with it. The fuel filter was changed and diagnostics were run twice. Any suggestions??0
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I've recently bought a 1998 Sunfire SE with 95k on the clock. She was fine until about a week ago, now whenever I start the engine it fails to start sometimes, it fires but almost seems like it's stalling straight away. There's also a very odd niuse coming from the steering column area, almost like a kind of buzzing but not quite. After one, two or maybe three tries is fires up and if I apply gas starught away she fires up and should be fine. This happens 9/10 times I start her up!
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rhartford Posts: 2Please help.... I have a 1997 sunfire. It will start, but immediately dies out. If I keep the starter engaged it will continue to run. As long as the key is in start position. Let off key and car dies.. I cannot aford to take it to the shop. I have to fix this myself.0
Hi, rhartford,
If you don't get an answer here, you might try asking the folks in the "No Start" Problems discussion. Even though your car starts, it doesn't seem to want to "stay started", and the people there may have some insight for you.
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sunfiresue Posts: 2I have a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire, that has been having starting problems for about 3 weeks. The car started having an error message, "locked stereo" message and all my dash board lights showed up. I then had it sitting for about 6 days, and then it wouldn't start. Finally got it started and it drove perfectly fine with no error messages for about two days. Then when out in the morning to start it and would not start. It will turn over for a second or two then stalls. I noticed it does this when its damp/rainy out..Any thoughts?0
jcarbo Posts: 1Hey people,
I have a 2002 2.2L Sunfire with 85km on it. Recently [as recent as today] the car has not been starting. This has only happened twice in the last month or so. I took it to the dealership and they say they can't find anything wrong with it??? It started right away when they got their hands on it. Today the cars starts an stays on for about 1 second then dies..? Anyone with any ideas? 2 Months ago I had the fuel pump replaced and the dealership said, nothing wrong with it.
jeremy6 Posts: 1Anyone had any luck with this one??? Happening to my '99 SF now and is a PAIN!
It might be an ignition problem. I read on the recall page that there is an ignition switch recall. If its that then its free. It might be an ignition coil, but I don't even know if they have those in these cars. I know I owned a accord once that needed one. But check with your local pontiac dealership to see if its a recall. They might even be able to tell you exactly whats wrong with your car, the service managers are good like that. Just don't ever bring your car to a dealership to have work done that you have to pay for because they will rip you off with the price.0
sounds like an electrical problem. Sometimes they work themselves out and sometimes you need to go to a shop. good luck.0
my dad has a 92 accord and it has problems starting if it is parked in the sun and when its really hot out. try parking it in the garage or in the shade it might help you with the problem. If problem consists then it needs more tests. good luck.0
sid_jr08 Posts: 3Hi everyone. I am new at this and just found this site by trying to find out what the heck is wrong with my sunfire. I own a 1998 Sunfire GT. Everything on it has been great till the last month. First the heater module went on me. $110. Then a week later...my car stalled while I was waiting at a red light. For no reason at all. It has never done this before. So I started it up again and had no problems startin it. Then a week later it did the same thing. Started again no problem. So I took it back in and they said I needed a tune up. So I got a $450 tune up. Now after that $450 tuneup...I have a clunking noise when I turn the steering wheel, and it still stalls. I took it back in and they put it on the computer and entered the codes and did what they could and can't figure it out. So now I am goin in for an oil change tomorrow...and yesterday and today it stalled again . Starts right up no problem...but it keeps stallin more and more now.
Does anyone out there know what the problem is? Any suggestions? I was thinking the fuel injection? When I try to not let it stall and I give it gas, it doesn't want to go.
I love my car so much, and have only owned it for a yr. I really want this car to be good for another few yrs...what can I do?
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Hi, sid_jr08,
Another place that you might want to post about your problem is the Idle or Stalling Problems: All Vehicles discussion. The folks there are likely to have an answer for you if you don't find one here. Hope you get this solved quickly :-)
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rickvan Posts: 2I to have a 99 sunfire that wont start randomly. It started about 2 years ago and is frustrating as heck. You can run into a store and come back out and it will not start. It will crank over and sometimes fires but dies right away. Have had it towed in 3 times and when it gets to the mechanics it starts fine. Had the fuel pump tested for pressure and it is right up to speck, when you turn the key on you can hear the fuel pump going till the pressure is up and then it stops like it is suppose to but the car still doesn't start. Have had the fuel filter replaced and it doesn't matter the weather conditions or how much fuel is in the tank it will not start. You can walk away from it and come back in a half hour and it will start and run fine. Someone mention maybe the crank sensor might be the problem. It has had the update done by GM for the ingnition recall but made no difference. Anyone have ANY input on this?????0
lizard2 Posts: 1Try running a full tank of supreme and dumping in a bottle if injector cleaner. It Helped with my Cavalier.0
rugby05 Posts: 1I was driving home from college when all of a sudden the car stalled coming out of a intersection. After it stalled it wouldn't start again. It tries to fire but it just doesnt go. I took it in to get serviced and they said it might be the fuel pump, just wondering if that is my only option. and if it is where could i find a decent fuel pump for a little less then then my quote at $300. Any help would be appreciated.0
96blacktopgt Posts: 1Hey all! New to the board! Hope someone has some wisdom to help me out! I have a '96 GT 2.4L. Sometimes it just won't start! Battery's good, fuel pump's new/tank, have 'short-ram' intake and header-back custom exhaust; no engine mods yet but soon.
Sometimes when the key is turned there is no fuel pump pressurization noise and the car will crank but stalls almost immediately or just won't even turn over. You can sit in it for 5 minutes, crank it and it starts right up or sometimes it won't crank for a day!
Or, you can hold the ignition in the 'start' position for a few seconds and then it'll crank up...? Any suggestions? :confuse:0
pontiac3 Posts: 1I have a 1995 sunfire that that has @ 180,000 miles. The car stalls for no reasons. I have taken to mechanics and no one can seem to identify the problem. Spark plugs/wires have been changed, fuel filter has been changed. Any ideas what could be causing this problem. Doesn't happen all the time. May run perfect for weeks and then will stall.0
kissandmakeup Posts: 1I just bought a 1995 Pontiac Sunfire myself and I was having the same problem as you. I took it to a transmission shop and they fixed it. Apparently this problem isn't very rare with these cars. I think what happens is when the engine gets warm there's a sensor in the transmission that stops working and works like a stick shift, and when the sensor isn't working, it acts as though you aren't using the clutch right. So I just had my car fixed for that problem at the transmission shop, it cost me $225. I'm not sure if that's what your problem is, but you should go have them check it out for you. When my car stalled it was usually when I would press on the brakes. Hope this helps! :blush:0
terrimichelle8 Posts: 1I have a '99 sunfire that just recently started to feel like it was going to stall, kind of jerking, and has stalled a couple of times. Mine also doesn't do it all the time, sometimes it's perfectly fine, then some days it does it a lot. Has anyone figured out what is wrong with it?0
rob_1986 Posts: 1Terrimichelle8, The 1995- till the last Sunfire/Cavalier. have all had this problem, it is due to something as simple as a dirty Throtle Plate, as well as dirty Fuel Injectors, now get some Brake Cleaner and clean off the throttle plate and dump it in your engine dont worry your engine will burn it off when u start it, and there you go it should run as good as new! hope this helps (remeber to do this at least once a year with these cars)0
rebelflag69 Posts: 1Hey whats up.. I have a 2000 Pontiac Sunfire and mine was doing the same thing one time.. I had a leak in my Radiator hose... So i had to replace it.. You should try it.. they dont cost very much..0
yaahhuu Posts: 1I have 96 Sunfire 2.2L with 138K on it. Since past couple of weeks I've been experiencing following problems:
1. Blowing thick black smoke
2. Stalls intermittently at traffic lights
3. Misfires
I had it checked completely and the mechanic suggested an engine replacement! He gave me a printout of results and said there are two cylinders misfiring and there is a little crack in head gasket. Now I can't even drive the car as the pickup is terrible. Should I get the engine replaced? I can't even sell it in this condition (it won't even pass the emission test). Mechanic said, he would find me an engine with around 77000 clicks for $1100 - $1300. Is it worth? This is my first post, I would really appreciate any inputs.
Thanks :confuse:0
big_jerr Posts: 3I have had the same problem in my 2000. The stalling or lack of starting got worse and worse until it wouldn't start. The problem was the ignition switch, and had nothing to do with the factory recall on the switch. The recall had been done already. Here is an article that will show you how to repair the problem step by step. http://www.freeengineinfo.com/index.php/auto_tuning/2006/06/12/ignition_switch_1- Hope this takes care of your problem as it did mine!0


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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
If you are sitting down reading this post please stand up....
...there is a lady present.
Nick Wemyss writes: "This photo of my Mom and I, was taken in 1959 in Singapore. We were Scottish expats sent to run the Shell refineries after the Dutch were kicked out of Indonesia. My infatuation with cars apparently started then."
Labels: gloves, moms abroad
6 comments:
- Morgan, Hi! said...
A lady indeed! How lovely!
- January 19, 2010 at 4:02 PM
- Nicole said...
Short white gloves - lovely.
- January 20, 2010 at 9:34 AM
- jean said...
Yep No lady went out without her hat and gloves in those days even in the scorching Singapore heat.Lovely dress on a lovely lady.
Nick what a pleasant surprise.My Dad was an expat in Singapore too for Mobile Oil in Jurong and I spent a part of my childhood there but it was in the early 80s.*feeling melancholic*
- January 21, 2010 at 9:49 AM
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he is one nice glass of water.
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(by Eileen Markey, America Magazine, 10. December 2012, Link)
Taking inspiration from Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's seminal One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, Jens Soering has written an unblinking and harrowing critique of the American prison system and what he argues is the nation's over-reliance on incarceration. Soering takes readers through a single day at the Brunswick Correctional Center in Virginia, from 4:20 a.m., when he wakes to the sound of a powerful toilet flushing in the 11 foot by 6 foot cell he shares with another man, until 7:45 p.m. when he climbs into his bunk and prays the last verse of Psalm 142: "Lead us out of our prison, that we may give thanks to your name. Then the just will gather around us, because you have been good to us."
Soering is serving two life sentences for a double murder in 1985, which he maintains he did not commit. He has exhausted his legal options of appeal, and an effort to have him remanded to his native Germany, where his case is closely followed, was unsuccessful. But One Day in the Life is not about Soering's case, or wrongful imprisonment or DNA exonerations. Instead it is a clear-eyed and methodical brief against America's use of mass incarceration and against the very notion of imprisonment as an effective method for rehabilitating people who break the law.
The United States locks up 751 of every 100,000 of its people. Germany locks up 96 for every 100,000. A similarly striking gap appears in the rest of western Europe. Like Michelle Alexander in The New Jim Crow, Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, Soering argues that the United States has been on a prison binge since the 1970s. According to the Pew Center on the States, the U.S. prison population grew by 700 percent between 1970 and 2005, compared to a 44 percent growth in the nation's population as a whole. We had 1.5 million people in prison in 2009 and 7.2 million involved in the criminal justice system, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. In 1980 those numbers were 300,000 and 1.8 million respectively.
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Soering explains prison as relentlessly dehumanizing, a steady river of insults and affronts, a caged-in way of being that makes honesty or virtue difficult. Tellingly, guards have less regard for the prisoners who try to follow the rules, who try to better themselves or who complain about infractions. He tells how he stopped listening to music or watching television 12 years ago, because the flickering glimpses of his former life were too painful. "Every aspect of it reminded me in some way of what I'd lost," he writes. He is a man shut down, withdrawn from emotion. And he explains that most other prisoners are as well, anesthetized as they are by music videos, abandoned by family or other visitors as their sentences drag on, exposed to rampant rape and sexual coercion, able to form no true friendships and forever at risk of breaking some capricious regulation. Long-term prisoners are in no shape to rejoin society upon their release. Prostitution is tolerated; solitary confinement in which prisoners quickly lose their sanity is widely used; and graft among correctional staff is common.
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Soering, a man with a keen mind and no one to talk to, has had a lot of time to think. His analyses of the debasement of incarceration and the cynicism of unfunded, tiny but widely heralded prison reforms are difficult to read. While Soering has kept himself alive and has clung to his humanity through a disciplined practice of centering prayer, this is not a story of a soul released. This is not a prison memoir about redemption or about finding joy in an unlikely place or the ennobling nature of suffering. It is a shout from the depths—one worth reading.
Soering is the author of four other books, including The Way of the Prisoner, The Church of the Second Chance, An Expensive Way to Make Bad People Worse and The Convict Christ. His articles have appeared in America.
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the judge or clerk of the probate court by witnesses to the will.
PRO PER (Pro Se): A person who does not hire a lawyer and appears
for himself/herself in court.
RESPONDENT: The party who receives any document requesting action
by the court.
SIMPLIFIED MODIFICATION: A procedure in which a person paying
or receiving child support attempts to show a change in circumstances.
SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE: Court ordered monies paid to a spouse.
STIPULATION: A written agreement signed by both parties or counsel.
SUBSEQUENT EMPLOYER: Refers to any employer other than the first
employer of an Obligor upon whom an Order of Assignment (Wage Assignment)
has been served. A subsequent employer must honor the order of assignment
as the first employer did.
SUPPORT ORDER: Any order entered by the court for the payment
of support. Support may include payment for medical, dental, and other
health care, childcare and education expenses as well as spousal maintenance.
VISITATION: The amount of time established by the court that the
child(ren) spend with the non-custodial parent of grandparent.
VISITATION SERVICES: A unit of the Family Support Center's Expedited
Services program that helps the court in enforcing custody/visitation
orders when parental cooperation is lacking.
WAIVED FEES: Court fees which are not required to be paid because
of the financial condition of the party.


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Verizon Wireless And RIM Announce New BlackBerry® Curve™ 9310 Smartphone
BASKING RIDGE, NJ and WATERLOO, Ontario — Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the BlackBerry® Curve™9310 smartphone, a stylish new smartphone for socially-connected customers.
The BlackBerry Curve 9310 is a slim and easy-to-use smartphone ready to help customers make the move from a basic phone to a smartphone. It includes all the core BlackBerry messaging and social-centric applications that let customers easily connect to the people and things that matter most to them. Running on BlackBerry 7.1, the Curve 9310 also features the iconic BlackBerry keyboard for quick and easy typing and a dedicated BBM™ key for instant access to RIM's popular mobile social network.
Facebook® and Twitter™ apps allow customers to easily interact with their social network in real time, and, with the new Social Feeds 2.0 app, they can post updates to multiple social networks simultaneously and capture updates from news sources (RSS feeds), social apps and instant messaging apps, all in one consolidated view.
Additional features:
- 3.2-megapixel camera – easily share pictures and video with friends through text, BBM, Facebook and Twitter
- VZ Navigator® capabilities for customers to receive audible turn-by-turn directions to millions of points of interest and share directions withothers
- On-device Parental Controls – customers can grant as little or as much access to the Internet, social networking and messaging as they see appropriate. Create a select list of contacts for both incoming and outgoing calls
- microSD™ card slot with support for up to 32 GB
Pricing and availability
- The new BlackBerry Curve 9310 smartphone will be available online at www.verizonwireless.com starting July 12 and will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in the coming weeks for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
- New customers who purchase the BlackBerry Curve 9310 will need to subscribe to a Share Everything plan starting at $80 monthly access for unlimited talk and text messaging and 300 MB of data. Customers can visit www.verizonwireless.com/shareeverything for additional information on data plans.
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. Business customers can contact their Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.
About Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 93.0 million retail customers, including 88.0 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Research In MotionResearch In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.
Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. When used herein, words such as "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "may," "will", "should," "intend," "believe," and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by RIM in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that RIM believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many factors could cause RIM's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including those described in the "Risk Factors" section of RIM's Annual Information Form, which is included in its Annual Report on Form 40-F (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on RIM's forward-looking statements. RIM has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.


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Hubble Reveals Huge Crater on the Surface of the Asteroid Vesta
A NASA Hubble Space Telescope image of the asteroid Vesta, taken in May 1996 when the asteroid was 110 million miles from Earth. The asymmetry of the asteroid and "nub" and the south pole is suggestive that it suffered a large impact event. The image was digitally restored to yield an effective scale of six miles per pixel (picture element).
A color-encoded elevation map of Vesta clearly shows the giant 285- mile diameter impact basin and "bull's-eye" central peak. The map was constructed from 78 Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 pictures. Surface topography was estimated by noting irregularities along the limb and at the terminator (day/night boundary) where shadows are enhanced by the low Sun angle.
A 3-D computer model of the asteroid Vesta synthesized from Hubble topographic data. The crater's 8-mile high central peak can clearly be seen near the pole. The surface texture on the model is artificial, and is not representative of the true brightness variations on the asteroid. Elevation features have not been exaggerated.
Photo Credit: Ben Zellner (Georgia Southern University), Peter Thomas (Cornell University) and NASA


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Ferrari California T The Sunoco 1:18 scale model
With livery inspired by the legendary Sunoco prototype, the model of the Ferrari California T by Scuderia Ferrari celebrates 70 years of success.
The model produced by Bburago for Scuderia Ferrari reproduces the legendary Ferrari California T down to the smallest detail, including the hood and doors that really open, the interior and the engine. Featuring the iconic blue livery with the number 6, this model is a true miniature Ferrari. A unique collector's item created for any passionate fan of Scuderia Ferrari.
- Packaged in a display box
- Age: 14+
- Composition: 70% Metal, 30% Plastic
We offer both Standard and Express shipping: choose the service that best meets your needs at checkout.
We provide an easy return service: just ship your items back to us using the UPS return label included in your package within 30 days of delivery.


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This glitch, found in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, has apparently been known or observed before; now there's a tutorial for how to enter the game's "Reverse World", in which all combatants are silhouetted and all inputs are reversed.
It's preceded by a switching (and locking) of the camera to its Z-axis, meaning left and right on your stick moves your fighter forward (closer to the screen) or backward (into the distance). Commenters on Shoryuken, where the tutorial was first posted, believe that reverse-world entry is limited only to the game's Xbox 360 version. Some PS3 users say they can only get a black screen.
See the above video for detailed instruction, but more or less, after the Z-axis glitch happens, Deadpool's level 3 super will send you to Reverse World. And it's trippy.
UMvC3 Z-Axis/Reverse World Glitch Tutorial [Shoryuken]


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text: Harvest TV is the first Multi-language (24 hours) Christian Television Network in Kerala which is been telecasted with a quality Christian Programs in all major Indian languages through satellite Net work and IPTV Platforms like BOM TV, Malayalam IPTV, YUP TV World wide.Our Television plays an important role in the lives of people, regardless of their social strata. People spend a considerable amount of their waking hours before their Television sets and hence it is considered as one of the most powerful tool to influence them.Jesus Christ is the very need of every broken heart's, families, depressed soul's, physical illness and in all situations immaterial of who they are. Understanding the present need of people, Harvest TV has been holding the Gospel of Christ.


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ltroy04 needed a new other design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 48 designs submitted by 25 freelance designers.
We are looking for 3 graphics to be part of a consistent set used in product packaging for a line of personal lubricants. The lubricants will be extremely high end, and high quality. We are looking for Vector graphics on a back panel that people will see through the lube bottle, (think Fiji water).
Luxury Lube
The panels are 37mm x 89mm -- They need to illustrate each of the following elements, Fire, Water, Ice-- They can be literal representations or more abstract representations. They should be differentiated by colors. Ice is preferred at 'steel blue', water at 'sea greenish' and fire at red/orange. They will be printed on the inside of a back label, and seen through the lube, so intricate detail will be distorted (keep it bold and basic).
- 3 panels, part of a complete and consistent set.
- Abstract or literal representation of the following elements: fire, water, and ice, for a water based, a warming, and a cooling lubricant respectively.
- Remember, it is part of a set!
- Vector Graphics
- Text of any kind
- Words of any kind
- non-vector graphics


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OTTAWA – The federal government denies it has given civil servants quotas for catching employment insurance fraud — but now says there are performance objectives in place.
Human Resources Minister Diane Finley had flatly denied previous reports that EI investigators have been given monthly dollar quotas.
However government documents obtained by Montreal newspaper Le Devoir show civil servants are expected to find $485,000 each in fraudulent EI claims each year — a total that corresponds to the previously reported $40,000 monthly quota.
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair says the Conservatives are treating the unemployed like criminals and contrasts their pursuit of EI claimants with the expense scandal swirling around Conservative appointees in the Senate.
Finley told Mulcair that EI investigators do have performance objectives but she says there's a big difference between targets and quotas.


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Trust Democrats to overplay a good hand.
Rep. Joe Wilson's "You lie!" during President Obama's health care address has become the unofficial Republican response -- letting President Obama keep the offensive going. GOP congressional leaders are embarrassed. They asked Wilson to apologize; he only grudgingly accepted (South Carolina politicians have a history of not listening to other members of their own party).
A poll in his district shows that Wilson's previously perceived safe seat is now in danger. Rob Miller, Wilson's announced challenger, has been the beneficiary of hundreds of thousands of donations in the immediate 48 hours after the outburst. (Wilson also raised money off the incident, but a whole lot less).
So, with all this going on, of course, the Democrats would just step back and let Wilson and the Republicans stumble around, right? They would follow that old adage of not getting in the way of your opponents when they're in the middle of self-destructing, right?
House Democratic leaders plan to bring a resolution to the House floor next week to admonish South Carolina Republican Joe Wilson if he does not apologize on the House floor for his outburst during President Obama's joint address to Congress, according to several House Democratic leadership aides.
"He's violated the rules of the House with inappropriate conduct and he's subject to reprimand," said Kristie Greco, spokeswoman for House Democratic Whip Jim Clyburn, D-South Carolina.
Earlier, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had said that Wilson violated House rules — but also said that it was "time for us to talk about health care and not Mr. Wilson."
Pelosi would be wise to get her troops in order and not let this resolution gather any steam. This looks like the Democrats piling on one member who has already apologized both in an official statement and in a personal call to the White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel. Obama took the high road Thursday, accepted Wilson's apology and said it's time to move on. Trying to keep the story going into a second week makes congressional Democrats look like they're more interested in crafting political advantage than in trying to uphold parliamentary protocol. Besides, a case can be made that Wilson might, technically, not have violated House rules. A determination would ultimately come down to a party-line vote. But do Democrats really want to have a lengthy debate that might come down to the parsing of the president's words in a speech -- and Wilson's interpretation of them? Probably not.
Go ahead, Democrats, turn Wilson into a victim in front of the entire country. While his outburst may have struck many as boorish, the fact that he did already apologize makes these actions against him seem rather petty.
New York writer Robert A. George blogs at Ragged Thots. Follow him on Twitter.


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Off Road Karting venues Around Northern Ireland | Dirt Karts
Below are the 5 nearest locations to Northern Ireland.
EdinburghMin. Age 16
163 miles from Northern Ireland
This rugged countryside venue on the outskirts of Edinburgh is tailor-made for off-road karting, and with a mix of banked corners, high speed straights and ever changing terrain to conquer your driving skills will be pushed to the limit.
Frodsham, CheshireMin. Age 18
190 miles from Northern IrelandAn awesome off road karting experience that will see you clambering behind the wheel of an immensely powerful Dirt Buggy capable of some breathtaking speeds and top class handling! All of this takes place on our purpose built 750m track filled with lumps, bumps and tricky corners.
Powys, ClwydMin. Age 16
205 miles from Northern IrelandHead on down to our awesome Powys Off-Road Karting centre for an epic rip-roaring experience that you won't be forgetting about in a hurry!
Witton Gilbert, DurhamMin. Age 16
206 miles from Northern IrelandGetting behind the wheel of a powerful rage kart, it's time to immerse yourself in epic rip-roaring action at our awesome Witton Gilbert Off-Road Karting venue!
Saltley, BirminghamMin. Age 16
252 miles from Northern Ireland
Exclusive off-road karting sessions in the centre of Birmingham with Multiple 930cc, 31 hp karts. Run on a gravel rally stage using computer controlled lap timing. Day time and evening sessions available all year round with stadium lighting used after dark.
"Great time, really cool staff and brilliant way to kick off a stag do!"


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Holy Thursday also known as Maundy Thursday for Christian Churches is very significant in observing the Lenten Season or Semana Santa/Cuaresma specially in the Philippines.
Traditionally, on this day, Catholic faithful solemnize the importance of Holy Thursday through Visita Iglesia or Church Visits.
Four (4) activities where commemorated in observance of Maundy Thursday:
- the washing of the Disciples' Feet by Jesus Christ;
- the institution of the Mystery of the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper;
- the agony of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane; and
- the betrayal of Christ by Judas Iscariot.
The last supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles was also observed on this day.
But what is more important in the custom/tradition of the Filipino Catholic faithful during Huebes Santo is to do the visita iglesia, literally, church visits. This tradition was an ancient practice started in Rome, where early pilgrims visited seven (7) pilgrim churches in Rome as penance.
Here in the Philippines, faithful carry out this tradition of Visita Iglesia as their "Pana-ad" by visiting seven churches (others may extend it to 14) and say the Stations of the Cross or Via Crusis, with two stations in each churches.
They follow this sequence:
- Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane,
- Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested,
- Jesus is condemned by the Sanhedrin,
- Jesus is denied by Peter,
- Jesus is judged by Pilate,
- Jesus is scourged and crowned with thorns,
- Jesus takes up His cross,
- Jesus is helped by Simon to carry His cross,
- Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem,
- Jesus is crucified,
- Jesus promises His kingdom to the repentant thief,
- Jesus entrusts Mary and John to each other,
- Jesus dies on the cross,
- Jesus is laid in the tomb.
Capiznon became truly faithful in observing this tradition, looking back to its history, Pan-ay town became the second Spanish settlement in the Philippines next to Cebu. Capiz then, became the center of Catholicism in the entire island.
Here are the possible route for visita iglesia in Capiz based on its proximity and accessibility (Roxas City->Pan-ay->Pontevedra -> Bailan -> Panit-an -> Loctugan -> Roxas City):
1. Immaculate Concepcion Metropolitan Cathedral – Roxas City
2. Sta. Monica Parish – Pan-ay, Capiz
3. St. Isidore Parish – Pontevedra, Capiz
4. St. Vincent Ferrer Parish – Brgy. Bailan Pontevedra, Capiz
5. St. Laurence Parish – Panitan, Capiz
6. St. Therese of Avila Parish – Brgy. Loctugan, Roxas City
7. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish – Roxas City
Capiznon Online talks about everything and anything you want to know about Capiz and Roxas City, its allure, its beauty, the latest issues being talked about, the happenings as well as the latest landmarks, recreational centers, watering holes and all the things that make Capiz truly captivating and bewitching. This is a place where Hectic Capiznon Bloggers of 2009 can be found.


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Standing With Your Diversified Occupation
Students at the Wall and Later
at the National Gallery
Some of them have never flown before,
crossed a border, slept away from home.
All of them can read a carved-in name,
trace a carving in a stone.
You've taught them to learn with
their hands, to go beyond themselves
when they can. To take their place
as citizens, biking on MLK's mall.
They've heard his words.
They understand to dream
when others think they can't.
You'll have to teach them on this trip
what a cherry blossom is
and why it's blossomed here and not
where they live in Vermont.
Nothing's too basic to be learned.
Even, in our nation's gallery,
where they've never been.
Where the guide is trying
to explain, as best she can,
how this artist thought to paint
a leafing spring maple tree
and make it seem to fit in the frame
of the window he was painting
in front of, looking out from.
So you don't know if you're seeing
or dreaming. It has that kind of feeling.
How one true thing blends into another.
How his mind, and now theirs, can dream
itself into being here in D.C.
How all things leaf out in a paint brush.
How he signed his name, Ren? Magritte,
in the corner of the canvas.
So one of your students can shout out,
I think he was my mother's cousin!
He knows so many painters,
Laroques and Leducs, in Addison County
Vermont. He can fly this memory
home, when he steps off the plane
at the end of this week.
When he sees his mother waving
behind the guarded, streaming glass.
— Gary Margolis, Cornwall


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text: Moore's Law was the observation that the number of transistors per die that was economical to produce doubles in about 18 months. As process technology advanced our yield increased and transistors shrank. Higher yield only gives factors of 2 to 10 in the number of good die (this is the economical part) and is a battle fought with each new process innovation. Transistor size has a hard limit in 2-D which is reached when we approach atom scale devices. I imagine that Front end gates with oxides 3 atoms deep might just be very hard to make economically. This then brings us to either (or) going 3-D which can give us a few Moore's Law cycles (2 layers, 4 layers ) or making the die larger. Making the die larger has been done in a number of instances. Tektronix's 2" square backsided imager comes to mind. I'm equating the thinning process for a backside device as the same in complexity as going from a ccd imager to a multi core cpu. I can well imagine a 1024 core device, and 4 of those in a 1U box. Intel has an 80 core device in the lab. Sure there are heat, power, memory problems to overcome but that is the name of the game. We have seen the power of CPU grow such that even windows is not able to bring the faster processors quite to their knees. Thus the drive to the Atom and its like. I can imagine a notebook with a 32 core cpu that has slower cores than the atom. Might just be a screamer. The demise of Moore's Law in 10 to 15 years may happen. That is if you use the law as stated (transistor count). If you consider the power (MIPS,Flops etc) if a system then clustering waferscale devices gives us Moore's Law growth potential for the next 20 years. Plus there are new technologies to be discovered. For me the demise of Moore's law is a function of economics. How will Intel get its money if the cost per core is $1 and 8 cores more than covers your desktop (1,000,000 notebooks with $32 cpu does not pay for a new fab). Making the Waferscale 1024 core cpu takes a lot of research money. Will the sales support it? Regards, Ethan -- Ethan VanMatre - Research Systems Engineer - Computer Systems Manager Center for Coastal Margin Observation and Prediction (CMOP) Oregon Health & Science University (503) 748-1157 evm at stccmop.org


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Van Drunen Farms Offers Individually Quick Frozen Organic Herbs
Van Drunen Farms' Individually Quick Frozen Organic Herbs can be a delicious addition to your product.
Van Drunen Farms offers multiple IQF Organic Herbs including:
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Green onion
- Chives
- Collards
- Dill
- Kale
- Lemongrass
- Oregano
- Sage
- Thyme
Each herb offers an opportunity to improve your existing products or to create new selections.
Van Drunen Farms IQF Organic Herbs are domestically grown. Organic herbs are ideal for today's health-savvy consumer seeking all-natural, locally-sourced ingredients. Plus, there are advantages to using individually quick frozen products. They are produced by spreading freshly harvested herbs in a single layer on a slow moving conveyer through sub-zero air, which results in a free-flowing IQF product that can easily be handled. This process creates a convenient, micro ready ingredient, available in multiple forms or sizes.


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torlanco needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 81 designs submitted by 17 freelance designers.
We are a group of web developers! We are currently drinking 2 Colt 45s and we like to have fun at the beach with Camila.
University students are our audience!
In the site, students will be able to give grades to their professors and we want to make them feel at home.
We need 3 versions of the logo, one with an ilustration (logo), another that includes the site name next to the logo, and a final one for print without gradients and preferably black & white.
The site is for university students so the logo needs to be hip. The name 'notaso' in spanish could be translated as 'what a grade!' ...I dont know if that helps you at all.
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Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford didn't have any open receivers. That doesn't matter when you can throw an alley-oop in triple-covered Calvin Johnson's direction.
The Cowboys were up 13 on the Lions before that catch. The Cowboys were down four to the Lions when time ran out, on account of another Stafford-to-Johnson TD that give them their first lead in the game with just 1:44 left.
Lions WR Calvin Johnson journeying toward greatness [Detroit Free Press]


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A final grade of "F" is assigned if a student discontinues attendance in a course without officially dropping or withdrawing.Non-attendance does not guarantee a student will be dropped from a class. Students are fee liable for all courses for which they register unless they drop the course. Students must drop themselves from all courses they do not want to take.
Students whose first registration activity for a given semester occurs during add/drop week or students who add a class during the Late Registration period will be assessed a Late Registration fee of $100. Students are not charged the Late Registration fee for every class added; it's only assessed once for that term.
Students are not permitted to add a course after the add/drop period unless there are unusual circumstances clearly beyond the student's control. When such a case exists, the student must complete and have approved a Request for Late Registration Form (available from One-Stop Student Services). A Late Registration fee of $100 will be added to the student's account for late registration. A Late Payment fee of $100 may also be assessed. The Late Registration deadline is posted on the Academic Calendar. Students wishing to register for a course after the posted deadline must submit a Student Petition of Academic Policy, supported by a statement of extenuating circumstances and proper documentation, to be considered for late-adding a course.
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