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Cincinnati Bengals: A Busy Offseason Yields Big Expectations For Upcoming Season
The Cincinnati Bengals have had one of the most busy offseasons in franchise history, and it most certainly will benefit a team that struggled to win last season.
It seems that Mike Brown and company finally got tired of losing. The turnaround all started when the Bengals re-signed safety Chris Crocker back in February. Crocker was arguably the best man on a Bengals defense that finished 12th overall last season. His signing sparked a frenzy of Bengals transactions in 2009.
Soon after the Crocker signing, the Bengals re-signed tailback Cedric Benson. Benson, signed during the middle of the 2008 season, showed much promise in the last three games of the year.
One day after Benson signed, the Bengals hauled in wide receiver Laveranues Coles. The Coles signing was in light of the departure of T.J. Houshmandzadeh to Seattle.
The Bengals continued to add depth to their roster by signing quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan in March. His signing came after backup quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who started 12 games for the Bengals after Carson Palmer went down, left for Buffalo. The Bengals were looking for another QB with potential in case Palmer's elbow injury doesn't hold up.
After adding many players to the offensive side of the ball, the Bengals looked to improve a young defense by signing defensive tackle Tank Johnson. Johnson, a six year vet out of Washington, looks to challenge for a starting spot on the Bengals defensive line in 2009.
Linebacker Brandon Johnson, who arrived in Cincinnati from Arizona last year, was re-signed to add depth to a usually banged up linebacking core.
In addition, the Bengals recently signed the once most feared hitter in the NFL, Roy E Williams from Dallas. The Williams signing looks to add competition at the safety position. This is also a great move for the Bengals given that Roy Williams was successful under defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer's tenure in Dallas.
Other than free-agent signings, the Bengals added much needed help via the NFL draft in April.
They arguably had the best draft in 2009 of any team.
They added much needed help on the offensive line, by drafting tackle Andre Smith with the sixth pick, as well as center Jonathan Luigs in the third round. They also added another offensive weapon for Palmer in tight end Chase Coffman from Missouri.
In addition to addressing offensive needs, the Bengals drafted linebacker Rey Maualuga and defensive end Michael Johnson, both first round talents.
Also, they drafted Cincinnati native punter Kevin Huber. Huber, a left footed punter, will provide the Bengals with a great special teams threat.
The 2009 offseason for the Bengals has yielded speculation that this Bengals team will contend in the upcoming season. This team is coming off of a four win season, in spite of losing All-Pro quarterback Carson Palmer to an elbow injury.
This is also the same team that returns much of a young defense that finished 12th in the NFL last season. The Bengals are a team that has added 40 new men since 2006.
In light of the free-agent signings and the draft picks, it certainly looks like there will be a rumble in the jungle for Cincinnati in 2009.
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Prior to joining IIE, Dr. María de los Ángeles Crummett was the Associate Vice President for Global Affairs at the University of South Florida. She received a Fulbright award to research and lecture in Economics at the Universidad Nacional in Bogotá, Colombia in 1996 and a second Fulbright award to Japan in 2009 as an International Education Administrator. She also served as a Fulbright Scholar Campus Representative and as a Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador.
María has extensive international higher education experience having served on several national boards, including the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA), the National Security Education Program (NSEP), and the American Council of Education (ACE) Internationalization Project. In Florida, she has been active in the Florida Network on Global Studies, the Florida Consortium for International Education, and the Florida Association of International Education.
She has also served in a leadership capacity in a wide range of international organizations including the Tampa Bay chapter of the District Export Council of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Tampa Bay Organization of Women in International Trade, the Tampa Bay Trade and Protocol Office, the Florida Gulf Coast Brazil Chamber of Commerce, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Society of International Business Fellows, the Southeast U.S.-Japan Association, the Istanbul Cultural Center, and the United States Global Leadership Coalition. In 2013 she was named the International Person of the Year by the Tampa Bay Organization of Women in International Trade.
María has worked as a consultant to international development agencies including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), and the Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). She has served as chair of Tampa Sister Cities linking Tampa and two cities in Mexico—Veracruz and Boca del Río. She received her B.A. in Latin American Studies from Stanford University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from the Graduate Faculty, New School for Social Research.
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SINGAPORE - As he walked towards the team bus after the LionsXII's 0-0 draw with Terengganu last Saturday, Zulfahmi Arifin heard the fans chant.
"Balik (Go home in Malay) Zul," were some of the milder cries that rang out at the North Entrance of the Jalan Besar Stadium. It was painful, because it came from fans of the LionsXII.
Speaking to The New Paper on Monday, the midfielder claimed he had read worse comments online.
"I've noticed on social media sites that whenever the LionsXII have a bad game, my name and Isa's (Halim) get mentioned.
"I don't want to say what the fans write, but they're basically criticising our performances."
Zulfahmi is a man under pressure.
The 22-year-old has been below par in the Malaysian Super League (MSL) this season.
The champions are in ninth spot in the 12-team competition after four games and travel to ATM in Selangor for a game on Saturday.
Zulfahmi, the playmaker with the sweet left foot, is not sure if he will start this time.
In the Terengganu game, he had another outing to forget as he struggled to impose himself in central midfield, rarely getting on the ball in the attacking third.
The playmaker was duly replaced by coach Fandi Ahmad at half-time.
"Of course, I was disappointed when I heard (the heckling) near the bus," said Zulfahmi.
"I knew I had a bad game but that sort of thing never helps a player; it only makes him feel worse that his own fans are shouting at him.
"It's not just the fans, coach Fandi is also expecting a lot from me as well.
"I know, as one of the starters, I need to perform. It's like I'm putting more pressure on myself every game - which is making things harder."


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MADISON, Wis. (AP) – New projections show a divisive mining bill would short the state tens of millions of dollars that would be used for recycling and environmental protection. The Republican bill is designed to help Gogebic Taconite open a huge iron mine just south of Lake Superior. A Legislative Fiscal Bureau has released a paper examining changes the bill makes to waste rock disposal fees. Currently, mining companies must pay the state about $7 per ton. The money helps fund recycling efforts, sediment and water pollution abatement programs and state administration of contaminated land and brownfield cleanup programs. The bill would reduce those fees to about 3 cents per ton. The paper says the move means Gogebic Taconite wouldn't have to pay the state about $171 million annually it would otherwise owe.
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Araucaria subulata
Narrow-leaf araucaria (Silba 1986).
Syn: A. balansae Brong. et Griseb. (Silba 1986).
"A columnar tree to 50 m tall. Bark gray, exfoliating in thin strips. Branches in one plane in a sharp V-like pattern or in a U-like pattern, 5-9 mm. in diameter. Juvenile leaves needle-like, narrowly lanceolate, curved inwards. Adult leaves scale-like, midrib prominent, lanceolate, curved inwards, 4-6 mm. long by 2-2.5 mm. wide, keeled dorsally. Male cone cylindrical, 5-10 cm. long by 1.2-1.3 cm. wide, pollen sacs 10, microsporophylls triangular. Female cone globose, 11-12 cm. long by 7-9 cm. wide, bracts short, to 6 mm. long. Seeds to 3 cm. long, nuts ovate, wings nearly rectangular. Germination epigeal" (Silba 1986).
New Caledonia: Ignambi; Canala; Mt. Dzumac; Mt. des Sources, 320-1900 m (Silba 1986). The IUCN reports that the population status is stable.
Association Endemia, a site devoted to New Caledonian species. Has excellent photos, a range map, and other information. In French.
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The threat of violence apparently lurks just beneath the surface of this looming "Tonight Show" transition that's being portrayed publicly as completely amicable.
It's not actual violence, of course (or at least, we hope), but it was nevertheless noteworthy that twice during Friday night's "Tonight Show," visual comedy bits suggested that Jay Leno would like to murder Jimmy Fallon.
In the first one, which served as a "cold open" to the show, Leno was seen sneaking up on Fallon, who was napping on a couch in a "Tonight Show" green room, with the apparent intent of smothering Fallon with a pillow.
The "joke" was that Fallon suddenly awoke and caught him (watch this bit below).
And in the second example, Leno was seen in the "Breaking Bad" spoof that was shown recently on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" playing the role of a handicapped, speech-impaired gangster who demanded that Fallon be killed.
The "Breaking Bad" spoof was called "Joking Bad," and it had Fallon selling jokes instead of methamphetamine on the black market. A portion of the bit was shown on "Leno" Friday night, as an example of how Leno has been amenable to appearing in comedy bits produced in New York by Fallon's "Late Night" writers and producers.
The opportunity to show the clip came during a portion of Leno's interview with Fallon in which the two seemed to take pains to portray Fallon's "Tonight Show" takeover as the friendliest thing in the world.
"I just have to say I'm so excited and looking forward to taking over 'The Tonight Show,' and thanks for being so cool with it," said Fallon, who turned 39 on Thursday.
"I am glad," said Leno, 63. "You are just the man for the job. We are good friends," Leno added. "The press always tries to make it look like, 'Ooh [unintelligible],' but it's really not …"
"You've been so helpful," gushed Fallon, "and I hope I make you proud."
"You will do a great job because, you know, we talk on the phone all the time and …," Leno said.
"You've helped us out. We've done bits together," Fallon interjected.
To which Leno replied, "It was a lot of fun, those bits. I really enjoyed them."
Leno has only a few months left as host of "Tonight" before Fallon takes over in February.
Fallon was in L.A. in advance of Sunday's Emmy Awards, where he will likely be a presenter and also a possible winner (his show is nominated in the "Outstanding Variety Series" category).
On the "Leno" show, Fallon told a very entertaining story about a ping-pong game he once played against Prince.


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Japan avalanche kills seven high school students, teacher
TOKYO An avalanche in central Japan on Monday killed seven high school students and a teacher who were among a group of almost 50 on mountain climbing training, police said.
ACAPULCO, Mexico Tropical Storm Carlotta weakened into a tropical depression on Saturday after battering Mexico's Pacific coast and killing at least two children whose house collapsed in a landslide.
The government of Mexico previously lifted the hurricane warning from Salina Cruz to Acapulco after Carlotta made landfall in the southern state of Oaxaca on Friday night, dumping rain on mountainous villages along the coast.
Carlotta became a Category 2 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson intensity scale before weakening to a tropical storm earlier Saturday.
A mud-brick house collapsed in the town of Pluma Hidalgo, Oaxaca, killing a 13-year-old girl and her 7-year-old sister, said Cyntia Tovar, a spokeswoman for the state's emergency services department. The girls' mother survived but was badly injured and taken to the hospital, Tovar said.
"The damage occurred during the night so we are still gathering information. There was no major flooding but a lot of rain and strong winds," said Tovar.
Farther north, heavy rains lashed the tourist resort of Acapulco overnight. Skies were overcast in the resort on Saturday, but tourists returned to the beaches and hotel pools.
Melquiades Olemedo, head of emergency services for Acapulco city, said no major damages were reported - only sporadic power outages and trees downed by winds that reached 40 mph.
Carlotta was located 50 miles north-northeast of Acapulco on Saturday mid-morning as winds decreased to 35 miles per hour, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
The storm is forecast to swirl inland over southern Mexico for the next couple of days, dumping between 4 to 8 inches (100 to 200 mm) of rain through Monday, the Miami-based center said.
"These rains could cause life-threatening flash floods and mudslides," the center said, adding that isolated rains of up to 15 inches (375 mm) are possible.
Carlotta, the third named storm of the Pacific hurricane season, passed north of Mexico's biggest refinery, the 330,000 barrel-per-day Salina Cruz installation, which remained open.
The storm's path was far from the Baja California resort of Los Cabos, where the Group of 20 leaders of top economies are convening on Monday and Tuesday. Authorities said they did not expect Carlotta to have much of an impact there.
(Additional reporting by David Alire Garcia; Editing by Doina Chiacu)


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You're already gorgeous, girl. Sure, it's fun to try out all these vibrant colors that are so popular right now on the beauty scene, and false lashes and other add-ons really do wonders for a flirty or sensual look. But there's something to be said for a girl with natural beauty. Save the fluttery lashes and sparkly liner for a hot night out, and go for a clean and pretty face for every day activities. The trick to applying make-up and having it look barely there, but still providing ample coverage is to play up your natural features. Soft black and dark brown eyeliners help enhance peepers, as do flake-free mascaras and eyeshadows in a nude or natural palette (think sheer golds and chocolate browns). A pale pink lip and cheek is a great way to let your pout pop and to contour the face without being obvious and keeps the 'au naturelle' appeal. So put your best and most naturally beautiful face forward and click on our slideshow to see some of our favorite 'au naturelle' beauty picks!
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COLUMBUS — Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich is drawing upon the example of Congress by proposing a second-year budget in a state that writes its budget every second year.
Kasich review proposes sweeping changes to state energy, education, Medicaid and tax policy. It includes a tax hike on oil and gas drillers that he would direct to an eventual income-tax cut. During an announcement Wednesday, Kasich said the plan consolidates government programs to save $90 million.
Budget director Tim Keen says that as U.S. House budget chairman in the 1990s, Kasich became accustomed to the cycle of annual budgets in Washington.
The difference for Kasich at the state level is that Ohio's two-year operating budget must be passed by a constitutionally mandated deadline. It also must be balanced.


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Bollywood has worst Box office week for 2007
The year, which started good with Abhishek Bachchan's terrific performance in Guru, is ending on a positive note too with two successes – Aamir Khan's Taare Zameen Par and Welcome! While 2007 is no match to 2006, it still is not that bad either. We got to see some experiments – some worked while others bombed. On one hand Bheja Fry, The Namesake, Life in a Metro and SRK's Chak De India worked both critically and commercially but on the other hand No Smoking, Black Friday, Gandhi My Father, Nishabd, Johnny Gaddaar, Blue Umbrella, 1971 and Manorama Six Feet Under did not find many takers in the audience. Agreed, some of these were bad cinema but at least Bollywood is no more tied within the usual commercial limitations. That's a healthy sign!
It won't be wrong to say that 2007 belongs to Akshay Kumar, who gave us 4 hits – Welcome, Heyy Babyy, Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Namastey London. He has certainly been one of the most consistent stars over the years and this was his best year so far. King Khan is not far behind with Om Shanti Om and Chak De India proving yet again that he is still No. 1 with both masses and classes. Talking of masses, how can David Dhawan be far behind? He gave one of the biggest hits of his career in Partner, although it was a bad rip-off of Hitch. In Partner, Salman Khan and Govinda did what they could not do with four other stars in Salaam-E-Ishq.
Abhishek Bachchan had a mixed year. He showed with Guru what a good director can do with him. In his most accomplished performance so far, he also gave his first hit with Ash. However Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, his second movie with Shaad Ali, turned out to be a damb squib although its music still tops the charts. And his extended guest apperance could not save Laaga Chunari Mein Daag. That brings me to Yash Raj Films, who had their worst ever year. All their movies, barring Chak De, flopped. Ta Ra Rum Pum, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and even Madhuri's comeback vehicle Aaja Nachle – all disappointed.
Hrithik Roshan did not have a single release after fantastic 2006 and we will have to wait until Feb 2008 to watch Jodha Akbar.
Amitabh Bachchan gave great performances but except Cheeni Kum, none of them brought box office on aag. I should not even be mentioning about RGV ki whatever but Eklavya and Nishabd did have Amit ji showing us why he is still around and that too at the top.
Jab We Met, Apne, Dhamaal, Shoot Out At Lokhandwala and Aap Ka Surroor – The Moviee were the other hits of 2007.
Among the other major flops, Saawariya ranks as the worst disaster. Its lead stars, however, got good response and with the continued support from their families I am sure they will survive just as some of the other star kids have. At least Ranbir Kapoor will. While Naqaab did not look like an Abbas Mustan movie at all Fool N Final, Cash, Awarapan, Dus Kahaniyaan, Shakalaka Boom Boom, Khoya Khoya Chand, Good Boy Bad Boy, Hattrick, Just Married, Kya Love Story Hai, Darling and The Train never really took off.
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It's that time of the week again: the half-way point. Here's a preview of what we've been reading up on:
- Pope Benedict XVI annouced his papal resignation just two days ago. Curious what this means for non-Catholics? Here's a take on its effects on marginalized populations. [Autostraddle]
- With the position of pope up in the air, candidates of all sorts are speaking out -- like this Cardinal of Ghana who supports Uganda's "Kill The Gays" bill. [Queerty]
- It's been just over a week since the Super Bowl, but that doesn't mean we should stop talking about the sport's culture and sexual violence. [Huffington Post]
- Did you catch that last episode of Girls this week (read Bitch's recap if you haven't yet)? Hanna Rosin of the XX factor responds to critics who are at it again shaming Dunham for her body and appearance. [Slate]
- Although Franca Sozzani denies racism is a problem in the fashion industry, she's wrong. While it's great that the first Asian model was featured on the January issue Vogue Italia, we've still got a long way to go. [Racialicious]
- Do you enjoy cosplaying, even if the characters aren't of your same race? A cosplayer speaks out on what it's like to be Black and cross the racial boundaries instilled by the community. [xoJane]
- Calling all queer-identified trans* women! Autostraddle is looking for writers and pieces for their next theme issue. [Autostraddle]
- An amazing New York exhibition examining the identities of Afro-Latino/as is seeking submissions by March 5! [Racialicious]
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Oct. 16, 1917
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Mar. 3, 1966
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California, USA
Actress. Making a career out of a post-nasal drip, this scene-stealing character comedienne was one of the best Broadway and Hollywood had to offer. It's too bad, then, that she wasn't utilized in films more often for this slight,chinless, parrot-faced, squawky-voiced bundle of (kill)joy could draw laughs from a well with a mere sniffle, gulp, or stare. Born in New York City, the only child of a bank vice-president, but was raised in different European schools -- wherever her father had business. Eventually Alice settled back in NYC and began to gather experience in summer stock shows. She became a huge hit on the nightclub circuit which eventually paved the way to Broadway, She drew raves in the "New Faces of 1943" and was sensational in the role of the sexless, adenoidal blind date, Lucy Shmeeler, in the New York smash "On the Town" the very next year. As a testament to her talent, Alice was the only performer kept on board when Gene Kelly transferred the sailors-on-leave musical to film. Strangely, this did not lead to a slew of comedy vehicles, but Alice certainly sparked a number of fluffy films, even in the tiniest of roles -- never more so than as the hypochondriac patient who expounds on her physical ailments ad nauseum while overly-attentive Jerry Lewis suffers through a wrenching series of "sympathy pains" in The Disorderly Orderly (1964). It's slapstick comedy at its very best. TV proved an attractive medium for her as well, hosting her own variety show briefly in 1949. Her career ended on a high note as the nagging, irrepressibly nosy neighbor Gladys Kravitz in the "Bewitched" (1964) sitcom. Ideally teamed with George Tobias as her hen-pecked husband, Abner, the two provided non-stop hilarity -- her frightened gulps, blank gaze and confused exasperation coupled with his dour disgust was comedy heaven. Sadly, Pearce developed ovarian cancer and died in 1966, only two seasons into the show. She was only 48. Deservingly, she was awarded an Emmy award for her work a few months after her death. Hollywood lost a treasured talent in Alice Pearce, gone way before her time.
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March 20--Every two weeks, we gather some of the most interesting and intriguing studies from health researchers around the world. Here are the latest:
New research from the University of Missouri offers insight into how the Zika virus infects placental cells in pregnant mothers, often altering fetal development.
Zika virus is primarily spread by mosquitoes, and in 2016, it infected more than 1,500 pregnant women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The University of Missouri study looked at two strains of the Zika virus -- the African strain as well as the Asian strain, the latter of which has been linked to a neurological defect called microcephaly in human babies.
Researchers used stem cells to create placental cells, and then infected two separate groups of those cells with the Asian or the African strain of the Zika virus, according to a news release about the study, which was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The Asian strain of the virus entered the cell and replicated within the cells, but did not kill the cells, according to the release.
"Our research suggests that the Asian strain infects the placenta in the early stages of pregnancy and essentially 'lies in wait' where it is then transmitted to the fetus causing neurological disorders in infants such as microcephaly," said Megan Sheridan, a graduate student who worked on the study, in a statement.
The African strain of the Zika virus, on the other hand, killed the placental cells in 40 to 48 hours, indicating that African strain of Zika could possibly cause abortions in infected mothers.
"African Zika, while less prevalent, could be much more deadly during early pregnancy," said Michael Roberts, lead author, in a statement. "The findings suggest that the developing fetus could be most vulnerable to infection by Zika virus and other pathogens during a relatively narrow window within the first trimester of pregnancy."
Placenta may reveal autism early
Two studies out of UC Davis this month suggest the placenta may reveal signs of autism spectrum disorder.
One study identified a region of the placenta where many of the genes underwent a structural change called methylation. Previous studies suggest an association between methylation and autism spectrum disorder.
The second study sought to investigate the causes of methylation in placental cells. Looking at 47 placentas from children with autism, researchers found that placentas of women who were exposed to professionally applied pesticides showed the most methylation. They also studied the women's smoking habits, maternal body mass index and vitamin intake.
"(The placenta) is thought to control differentiation versus proliferation in neurons, which happens to be one of the suspect areas in autism," said Rebecca Schmidt, co-author on the second paper, in a news release.
Researchers believe placental tissue, which is usually discarded at birth, could help diagnose autism and other conditions in the future.
"The placenta provides a time capsule of what the fetus was exposed to during pregnancy," said Janine LaSalle, principal investigator on both studies, in the release. "If we could assess (autism spectrum disorder) risk at birth, the early behavioral interventions with young, high-risk kids could really improve their quality of life."
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19in widescreen monitors, it would seem, have recently become something of an endangered species. Of course this is hardly surprising, considering that for the space or budget constrained, the 20in form factor offered a much higher resolution of 1,680 x 1,050 over the standard 19in 1,440 x 900 while only adding one inch.
At the beginning of this year, however, ViewSonic changed the rules of the game by introducing the VX1940w, a 19in monitor sporting a 1,680 x 1,050 panel. Since then, other big names like Iiyama and Asus have also gotten in on the higher resolution 19in gig, and the VX1940w was starting to look a little long in the tooth. And it's that fact which brings us to the new ViewSonic VX1962wm ' Super HD' monitor.
Apart from updating the marketing to include that ambiguous Super HD moniker, ViewSonic has also doubled the contrast ratio from the previous model's 3000:1, added SRS stereo speakers, and most importantly, given the display a major redesign.
The VX1962wm comes in two parts, which slot in really easily once you get the hang of it. We found the best way was putting the base on your desk and then popping the monitor's leg into it. Finally, you need to tighten a screw, though thanks to a handy clip you don't need any tools.
From the moment I took the base from the box, its surprising weight (thanks to metal combined with very thick plastic) gave it a sense of solidity that few monitors below £150 can match. And though the rest of the display doesn't feel quite as solid, overall build quality is certainly nothing to complain about. Despite the base, overall weight is kept to a minumum, and this is a monitor you can easily move about with one hand.
Its incredibly sleek and streamlined design also means it looks better than most monitors - in fact, its chassis is by far the smallest (looking) I've come across since the days of 15in LCDs.
The entire screen is finished in glossy piano black, with a silver trim around the top and sides of the slim bezel making it seem even thinner. There's also a grey line bisecting the base and monitor's leg, which doesn't really add much to the design, and would have looked far better if it had matched the bezel's silver trim.
Aside from this one niggle, the visual design of the VX1962wm is very attractive. The base is a tapered oval shape, which in combination with the stripe reminds me of an American football, while the stand's leg is an incredibly slim rounded column.
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#1 Gunmen kill U.S. embassy security chief in Yemen10-11-2012, 02:21 PM
Reuters) - Masked gunmen shot dead a Yemeni security chief on his way to work at the U.S. embassy in Sanaa on Thursday, in an attack a Yemeni security source said appeared to be the work of al Qaeda.
The incident was the latest of a wave of attacks on officials in the impoverished Arab state, which is battling Islamist militants with Washington's help.
The attackers, on a motorcycle, opened fire on Qassem Aqlan - who headed an embassy security investigation team - near his house in the centre of Yemen's capital, the source told Reuters.
"This operation has the fingerprints of al Qaeda which carried out similar operations before," said the source, who asked not to be named.
Yemen-based Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) and other militant groups strengthened their grip on parts of the country during an uprising that ousted veteran President Ali Abdullah Saleh in February.
Washington, wary of the growing power of al Qaeda, has stepped up drone strikes on suspected militants, with the backing of Saleh's successor, President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi.
Fahad, a neighbor of Aqlan's, said he had noticed strangers roaming the streets over the past three days, suggesting Aqlan was being watched before the attack.
"Once he (Aqlan) stepped out of his house the men shouted his name and when he replied, they shot him in the head and neck," he said.
Aqlan, who was in his fifties and had worked at the embassy for more than a decade, was responsible for coordinating security information between the U.S. embassy and the Yemeni authorities, the source added.
He had been involved in the investigation into the attack last month on the U.S. embassy by protesters angry over an anti-Islam film made in the United States.
"We are aware of the reports of this tragic incident and our embassy in Sanaa is working with the Yemeni authorities," Bernadette Meehan, a spokeswoman for the White House National Security Council, said in Washington.
A senior State Department official said: "We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident involving a Yemeni employee of our embassy."
There have been a number of killings and assassination attempts on security officials and politicians since Yemen's army drove Islamist fighters out of several southern towns earlier this year.
Last month Abdulilah Al-Ashwal, a senior intelligence official, was killed in a drive-by shooting in Sanaa.
Restoring stability in Yemen has become an international priority due to fears that al Qaeda could become further entrenched in a country which flanks oil producer Saudi Arabia and lies along major international shipping lanes.
AQAP, regarded as al Qaeda's strongest regional wing, has mounted operations in Saudi Arabia and tried to launch attacks against the United States.
I bet we have cemeteries that have better security than many US Embassies and their personnel, bring them home, you cannot negotiate with terrorists.Pffffffffffffffffffffff! Buh Bye Big Ears
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The Horse Forum
- English Riding
- - Adult "re-rider" issue - am I really that out of shape?
Adult "re-rider" issue - am I really that out of shape? I started taking lessons after a 25 year hiatus about three months ago. The last month and a half I've been trying to take 2 sometimes 3 lessons a week. The whole endeavor has been humbling, but I am completely embarrassed by how winded I get at the trot and canter. The horse is barely breaking a sweat but I am a sweaty red-faced mess who can't finish a complete sentence! I am definitely not in the best shape of my life, but I run (well jog really) and do a floor aerobics class at least 3 days a week. Is it really that different/difficult because of the large muscle work (posting, 2 point)? I am wondering if I am forgetting to breathe? It was particularly bad yesterday, but I also felt like I was so busy trying to fix everything I was doing wrong that maybe I wasn't breathing. Is that even a possibility? Also, did/do any beginners ever feel like it is information overload? I really want to ask my instructor if we could just focus on 1-2 things until I do them well. I asked yesterday if I could ride without my crop so that I could really focus on my hand pressure and reins. She said something to the effect of you are going to have to learn it all at some point anyway so I rode with it (poorly) anyway. Is it normal to feel like you can't remember all of the things you are supposed to be doing? Is it a middle-age fog? I thought I was a fairly decent multi-tasker..... |
Just by reading your post I'm going to say, "BREATHE". I think you sound like you're getting so wrapped around the axle about all the different things that you're not breathing regularly. Yes, to the info overload, no it's not middle aged fog or maybe it's a little bit, but info overload for sure. I agree, you will have to learn to ride with a crop and probably spurs eventually but I don't feel like that means it needs to be today. If she won't slow down and break it down for you, I'd find another instructor. Remember who's pay who! |
Welcome to middle age! You're older, your body is changing, and your stamina just isn't what it used to be. Contrary to what the non-riding general public thinks, riding properly is hard work. Fun as well, but still hard work. |
Oh do I HEAR YOU!! I, too, thought I was in pretty good shape cardivascularly...walking 2-4 miles at least 4 d a week, doing sit ups, lifting 15lbs, push ups, etc...NOPE! Riding has challenged me physically (& MOST CERTAINLY MENTALLY!) more than anything after MY 15 year break (rode17 YEARS until quitting @ age 23)...I'm 39, but many of the earlier days (1st 10-12 lessons) I couldn't post more than 3xs around the arena with about 20" between EACH ONE TIME AROUND, for the whole HOUR of my lesson and would become very tired simply trying to maintain forward impulsion to the bridle AND POST on a "more challenging to get moving"/read:slower ) horse...my steady starter mare, Fancy. Add to that, I have very short legs, so wrapping/draping them around her was NOT A POSSIBILITY until I became secure enough to ride sans stirrups. PLUS, my instructor does NOT BELIEVE (Arghhh!) in even a plastic roller snub spur (which has no possibility of of accidentally "poking" OR A DRESSAGE WHIP OR CROP)!!. She is of the school that one "builds" enough lower leg strength to squeeze and release, no "kicking"...no real even "tap-tap" w/ heels or side of boot unless horse REALLY NEEDS TO WAKE UP...AND...well she's ridden everything and NEVER EVEN OWNED spurs or a whip thus I shan't either! Many days, between the confusion ("bend her WHICH DIRECTION AND KEEP HER HEAD POINTED WHICH WAY? AND OUTSIDE LEG, INSIDE REIN TO STAY ON THE FENCE??AHHH!!) and being about to pas out from "post up, squeeze, sit, squeeze, up, SQUEEZE --DA*?!IT--SIT, SQEEEEZE..."! I thought "well, I don't have to worry about dying in a spooking/throw/bucking accident ...I'll definitely die FIRST OF OVEREXERTION"! Haaa! It finally, slowly improved (thank you, G-d!!) and now can ride a 90" lesson and be PRETTY ORGANIZED, in control, AT least till the FINAL ROUND OF NO STIRRUP POSTING. Then, I'm STILL a sweaty, panting mess! :0) I promise you are NOT ALONE! AND, doing 13 things at once with minimal oxygen will soon become MUCH EASIER! I applaud you for sticking with it after so many years off!!! Now. if I could just BORROW YOUR CROP?? Ha. Sorry...just jealous of your assistive devices! :0) Best 2 you!! B2H |
Exactly this. I had to finally admit to myself that riding is hard and it takes a long time to become the rider we want to be. But man when you do feel that progress, it's such a rush! I've found the best advice and tips came from people on this board who were only a little bit ahead of me in terms of how skilled a rider they were. I think a lot of times it's easy for a trainer who has been riding many years to forget what it's like to begin or return to riding as an adult. So don't be afraid to ask questions here. There are plenty of us who can give you little tips or at least some empathy when you feel like you aren't advancing as fast as you'd like to. Best of luck! |
I still have days when I have a hard time coordinating all the stuff at one time - heels down, thumbs up, head up, shoulders back, leg still, knees out, relax back, bend knees, breathe. My biggy was forgetting to breathe, until I almost passed out. Trainer during lesson: Breathe, breathe, BREATHE! A lot of times in a lesson, my trainer will instruct to pick two things to concentrate on and let the rest take care of itself. Funny, when you quit worrying about some of the stuff you find it's just there. |
I can definitely relate to feeling out of shape and getting a real workout at my lessons. I found I would hold my breathe sometimes as I was concentrating so hard, so I try to relax as much as possible and remind myself to breathe. I was told that if you sing a song while riding, even quietly to yourself, you will be sure to breathe. You can choose a song with the same beat as the horses gait. Can't hold your breathe while you're singin'!! |
The short answer is yes, you are really that out of shape. The worse answer is, it will harder for you to build muscle to begin with and equally hard to keep it on. Try drinking a protein drink after your rides. It seems to help my intermediate ages body. |
Thank you all so much for the thoughtful replies and ideas, it definitely helps! I feel like I ask a nonstop stream of questions at the barn so it is really helpful to be able to ask questions here too. I think I am probably that out of shape, but I am determined, and trying to remember to breathe. I got a fitness book for riders on Amazon, and I am only in the second week but I think it will really help with the strength issues. My instructor must have been reading my mind because she kept telling me to breathe during my last lesson. Then she put me on a longe line and had me do bicycle and scissor exercises with my legs and sit the trot without stirrups. I wish I could do that all day every day for a month, it was so helpful to really be able to concentrate on my seat. We also figured out that I am really gripping with my knees and inner thighs to compensate for using my lower legs which may be 1) keeping the horse from moving forward and 2) pitching my butt back and my upper body forward. I am seriously thinking of rigging up some kind of a barrel on some sawhorses so I can practice how to sit daily because I can only ride 2 - if I am lucky 3 - times a week. I have no idea what this contraption will look like but if I figure it out, I will compose a post. Thank you again! |
Check in - improvement! In case anyone needs a bit of encouragement, I wanted to check in and say my fitness and riding have really improved! I realized after my lesson yesterday that I really did not get very winded at all and I feel much stronger. Granted, I am not flying around a course with jumps, but posting the trot for 15 minutes straight, some 2 point and cantering. Stuff that 6 weeks ago would have left me gasping for breath. I upped my lessons to 4 sometimes 5 times a week if I can swing it. I've also been doing the Success in the Saddle DVDs and following the weight training/strength exercises in The Riders Fitness Program pretty consistently (I am on week 4). My riding seems to be getting a lot less floppy and sloppy. Back when I originally posted this thread, I was determined, but also pretty afraid that maybe I was just never going to have enough fitness to improve. The first few times I picked hooves I was huffy and sweaty :oops: I don't think I will be off eventing or endurance riding any time soon, but I am getting better. And singing or counting while riding - totally helped keep me breathing. Adult beginners or re-riders - there is hope! |
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A ready-cooked lobster makes a luxurious salad for 2 people to share. The firm, sweet flavored lobster meat is here served on a bed of peppery salad leaves, shredded snap peas, grapes and tiny new potatoes cooked in their skins, all tossed with a dressing spiked with lime zest. Serve with country-style bread.
- 8 1?2 oz baby red-skinned new potatoes, scrubbed
- 2 tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp 0% Greek-style yogurt
- finely grated zest of 1?2 lime
- 1 cooked lobster, about 1 lb, 2 oz
- 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
- 3 oz snap peas, shredded
- 3 oz seedless red grapes
- 3 oz seedless green grapes
- 1 oz watercress
- 2 oz arugula
- salt and pepper
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Put the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with boiling water. Cook for about 15 minutes or until just tender. Drain and leave to cool, then cut the potatoes in half.
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While the potatoes are cooling, mix together the mayonnaise, yogurt and lime zest, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
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Pull and twist off the lobster claws and set aside. With a sharp knife, cut the body in half lengthways, from tail end through the head. Remove the meat from the body/tail shell and the claws. Chop all the meat into chunks. (The meat from the spindly legs can also be removed with tweezers, but this takes a lot of effort for the small amount of meat inside them.)
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Toss the potatoes with the shallots, snap peas, grapes, watercress and lime dressing. Arrange the arugula on large plates and add the watercress and potato salad. Scatter the lobster meat on top and serve.


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Swanson Home Specialists, LLC
We are a small contracting company that has been around for 5 years, but have now seen rapid growth. We want a fun and exciting logo that shows we are not only a professional company, but a customer driven company. We are not the old boring contractor that shows up in a flanel shirt and only knows lumber. We "rise to great heights" to serve our clients and we walk them through every step of the project. We have brains, sales skills, and work a lot on the computer!
We target existing houses and homeowners. We do a lot of residential roofing, but in the winter we also do some insulation.
I'd like it to be sort of new age? Definately has to have Swanson Home Specialists, LLC in the logo. Main lettering to be Royal Blue or maybe a little darker blue. A 2nd color of like a dark neon green (bacharach-inc.com) OR a 2nd color of a shiny silver - Because we do a lot of roofing - I'd like it to have a somewhat of a roof line - doesn't have to be traditional or even a complete roof, just so people would know its a roof or roof line - Maybe a swoosh or something circular could be added above/below or around the main logo? Also could be something crisp like the "Stark Industries" logo from Iron Man Movie where the line could be part of a roof or something.
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Feedback -- No More Heroes 2 Edition (With Some Mass Effect 2)
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I can understand that the game company are losing money but at the same time they charge for dlc content. Either way, they get our money. Half the time don't game developers have dlc content finished before release date?
Posted: February 3, 2010 4:38 PM -
Where is my GOW3 discussion and when will you guys or non-dudes will review MAG. PS Patrick come on dude, Boobes!!!!
Posted: February 2, 2010 5:20 PM -
I'm glad to hear such positive word about No More Heroes 2. I'm excited to get my copy in the mail now. It's always been over the top and I'm glad to hear that it's taken it even that much further.
Posted: January 31, 2010 3:36 PM -
As a video game and movie fan I've come to notice that there tends to be a pretty big difference between a sequel for a video game and a sequel for a movie; that being movie sequels are typically crappy whereas video game sequels tend to be typically of the same quality or better than the original (excluding heavily exploited franchises such as Sonic or Tony Hawk).
My theory is that video games have more fan involvement since video games are tested at various stages of their development. Why do you think this is? Or am I just ignorant of a bunch of bad video game sequels making my point completely off.Posted: January 30, 2010 8:58 PM -
Natal had complete demos? What demos? Besides the bouncing ball and the slap paint on elephant's ass demo (which both could be done on the PS Eye), I don't recall any actual DEMO of GAMES. On the other hand, the Wand (or Arc) had very VERY extensive GAME demos, the entire presentation was just demos after demos.
This is another example of rhetoric being more effective than actual quality. Almost NO demo was shown for Natal, and EXTENSIVE demo was shown for Wand, and some people will still believe the other way around.Posted: January 30, 2010 8:12 PM -
do you think fox news knows theres a new mass effect for them to try to slander?
Posted: January 30, 2010 11:28 AM -
Was watching when I had an idea of what Project Natal could be called. The camera that was short lived on the 360 was called Vision. What about XBox 360 Movement? It's simplistic but, the tagline is in the name. "Buy a XBox 360 and join in the Movement."
Posted: January 29, 2010 11:50 PM -
Sorry, I've tried to add this twice as a reply to Spybreak's comment on EA imposing (my paraphrase) the Cerebus Network on XBL users:
I agree that is was an inconvenience to sign up for Cerberus Network when I already had an XBL account, but don't forget they are supporting PC users also. They would have needed something like CN regardless. Having everyone go through CN means less maintenance and allows them to gather player metrics they can't through XBL alone.Posted: January 29, 2010 5:14 PM -
Whats the story on the FFXVI beta? Any Discussion towards that?
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I actually really like that idea that Adam had, about starting off with a generic character, and then getting to customize him. It would be easy to implement too, just have some horrible accident happen at the end of the tutorial section, where your character gets disfigured and has to have plastic surgery. Then you can chose to stick with Mr./Ms. Genero or switch to something more interesting.
On a side note, yaaaaay for the return of the dreaded Bayonetta sex scandal! Once again, I'm totally on Abbie's side on this one. While there are some moments in Bayonetta that make me look around to make sure nobody's watching, it all makes sense in the context of the character. Bayonetta is tough as nails and owns her sexuality, as opposed to just about every other female character in games. Look at Lara Croft. Sure, she runs around in short shorts and all but that's more about practicality....she's in a jungle and it gets hot...in the jungle. Any sort of titallation you get out of that is completely by accident....you perve! Or better yet, the God of War girls. At the time it was pretty brave of the developers to put that kind of sexual material in a console game, but really the whole point of them was just to show what a stud Kratos is.
Listen, at the end of the day I'm like most red blooded heterosexual males; I love boobies, they are awesome. I just hate it when people take offense to some kinds of content, while turning a blind eye to other content that's actually more offensive when you think about it. It always reminds me of that scene in Apocalypse Now, where Kurtz is talking about the Army not allowing soldiers to write profanity on the side of bombs, because it would be obscene.Posted: January 29, 2010 8:14 AM -
I would love to see video recording integrated into more games. MW2 killcams would be a perfect place to start. something small, but with the possibility of being incredibly epic. Personally, I don't have the patience to hook up recording software, nor edit and upload footage. However, like in uncharted 2, they automatically save the last 20 matches for you to watch, pause, and move the camera on the fly.
Posted: January 28, 2010 11:44 PM -
Loved the reaction of the camera crew throughout the video, especially during the No More Hero 2 discussion.
Posted: January 28, 2010 11:29 PM -
Perverted-ness is all too common in japanese games. I'm sure the creators didn't think of it as anything wrong when they were making it seeing as how they're surrounded by perverted games and perverted material in general 24/7. I'm sure the japanese folk are not complaining.
Posted: January 28, 2010 11:00 PM -
submission for reader question of the week #2 "With all the recent changes to the ps3's new look and the talk of wii HD should Xbox make a new console look? would that be a good thing for them right now?"
Posted: January 28, 2010 10:36 PM -
Im not sure if i post here for question of the week but ill look around later for the proper spot so heres the question "As an employee for a company that tests games and game software ive come to the conclusion the maybe the Xbox 360 is liked more in America because of game taste and not actual quality since the Xbox has an array of hardware issues, am i wrong?"
Posted: January 28, 2010 10:28 PM -
One question. Maybe a good feedback episode would be. What is Nintendo doing for there Hardcore player audience. Or are they just saying "Screw them the money is in the casual players"
Posted: January 28, 2010 10:27 PM -
Honestly the iPad would be waste of money. Because its just a "iPod or iPhone on steroids."
Posted: January 28, 2010 10:17 PM -
I Think the cerberus network for ME2 targets people who rent or borrow games. They can still play the game, but won't get the full experience unless they buy the game or pay $15 more. I don't think the price for the cerberus network will drop, its a solid game and people should pay developers for a job well done.
Posted: January 28, 2010 9:14 PM -
Thanks for Feedback. I've never been dedicated to a web show, but this one really has me hooked and gives me something I can't get anywhere else. This is only the 4th ep I've watched all the way through, but the fact that now that I've started I keep coming back every week really says something. Even with things like TWIF or the Rev 3 shows that I enjoy, I just catch them every once in a while...but Feedback is turning into a habit.
If we're asking for things on the G4 channel...more hour long X-plays so that they can stretch out, be silly, and just chat more...followed by Feedback for that awesome pure talk goodness. There's so much to say about games, and while the Feed or other newsblogs are good sometimes you need a lot more than a post to really get into it.Posted: January 28, 2010 7:53 PM


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When BMW launched the new Z4 early this year, they made it clear that, unlike the last Z4 and the Z3 before it, there were no plans to create an M version this time around. Of course, forgoing the M nomenclature doesn't mean that BMW won't create a faster Z4 than what's currently in showrooms.
In fact, the first of those faster roadsters will debut next month at the Detroit Auto Show. The Z4 sDrive35is is based on the existing 35i, with its delicious twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six. Compared to the existing turbo Z4, the new model gets a higher-flow intake and the turbos are allowed to spin up to higher boost pressures, resulting in an 11 percent bump in both power and torque output. The '35is now makes 335 hp and 332 pound-feet. In fact, for brief bursts, the 35is can crank up the boost even higher resulting in short periods of up to 369 pound-feet of torque.
BMW claims the Z4 sDrive35is will get to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds. Other features of the 35is include revised electric electric power steering programming, a standard dual-clutch gearbox, and brake energy regeneration. Visually, the 35is wears some M Sport aero and suspension bits and sees its ride height dropped 0.4 inches lower than the standard 35i. They may not be calling this a full M Roadster, but in most respects, that's exactly what this new model is.


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Nov 21, 2008
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- Toktokada said...
yeah, super. Your own shop !! That's also a dream of mine. Maybe one day!
- November 21, 2008 at 10:38 AM
so nice,
i will be there to eat a bear.
H A P - November 21, 2008 at 12:08 PM
- Schanett said...
is it a real shop? with door and windows? or is it on internet?
I'm curious and looking forward seeing more about it!
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- yasu said...
love that your beautiful logo is on the tee shirt of the bear!
- November 21, 2008 at 10:35 PM
- Jantien and Hester said...
hej, ik las net jullie comment op ons blog. Ben heel benieuwd naar jullie winkel, het wordt vast prachtig!
Groetjes Jantien en Hester
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The Blade's blog Culture Shock is a three-times-a-week riff by Pop Culture Editor Kirk Baird on pop culture news, events, and trends. The blog will appear Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, with the odd night or off-day posting if something is merited.
"Why, why, why?" I wondered, did I stupidly (again) allow myself to wander into the comments section of a story about the upcoming release of the Verizon iPhone.
I knew what to expect from most of those who commented, and I was proven correct with their generous helping of iBashing.
Only "sheep" like iPhones and iOS devices.
"iPhones are for iClones." Smart people go with Android.
My favorite rebuff of an iDevice was, "I don't want to be another iDouche." That crude condemnation of millions iPhone users was from a PR rep I know in Detroit. She has a Droid Incredible, in case you're wondering.
I'm now less than two weeks away from getting my Verizon iPhone and I'm already defending my decision. But I shouldn't have to.
I prefer iOS devices to their Android counterparts. At least, so far; Android is getting better all the time. I'm also a Mac guy, though I'm just as happy on my Windows 7 computer at work.
And before you inaccurately label me a Steve Jobs fanboy, I don't get off on telling people Apple Inc. is the greatest technology company we've ever known -- in part because it's not true. Also, that's not how I work (or is it, roll?).
iOS is more user-friendly. I like that. While I'm fairly tech savvy and am not afraid to dig around an OS to manipulate it to what I want it to be by hacking/modding/jailbreaking/rooting or whatever, I haven't really felt the need to do that with most of my Apple products. I like the way they run and am content to, as The Dude would say, abide.
And so what if millions think the way I do? Does that make us wrong or guillible or stupid or sheep? Nope. It's just a show of preference when it comes to technology. Really, it's the same type of devotion Droid fans/users have for Google's Android.
Yes, the iPhone can be jailbroken and Droid phones rooted, which allows a user to almost wholly customize his phone. That doesn't interest me. I don't buy a new car so that I can tear it apart to make it work more like I want it to. That's why I take my time to find that car that best serves my needs, not one I'm going to lament buying because it's missing most of the features I want. That's why I'm sticking with in an iPhone. So baaaaaaaaa!
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Happy 2009 everyone!
I am not a Swatch watch collector as the nos is too large to collect. Nevertheless, the only Swatch that I have collcted is the limited edition Swatch "tourbillon" watch which will rotate every 30 mins.
I was told that the concept for Swatch to produce a Tournillon watch came about as a result of some watch maunfaturers making remarks that Swatch is only capable of producing cheap plastic watch.
To make a point that Swatch has tha capability to produce "quality and fine watches for the connisseur", Mr. Hayek commissioned the speacial project in very limited quuanatities. The is one being auctioned for charity fo over US$10,000 (still cheap considering the new movement).
These watches were hardly sold in public as these were often "sold" to their top retailers when they hit their annual Swatch sales targets.
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Walker's Office Confirms Governor Fell For 'Koch' Prank Call (AUDIO)
Walker spokesperson Cullen Werwie gave the following statement to The Green Bay Press-Gazette.
The Governor takes many calls everyday. Throughout this call the Governor maintained his appreciation for and commitment to civil discourse. He continued to say that the budget repair bill is about the budget. The phone call shows that the Governor says the same thing in private as he does in public and the lengths that others will go to disrupt the civil debate Wisconsin is having.
Walker spoke with "Koch" for about 20 minutes, and spent part of the time detailing the ways in which he is trying to force the Democratic state Senators to end their walkout.
Except for some of the "radical" Democratic Senators, Walker says, "most of the rest of them are just looking for a way to get out of this, you know, they're scared out of their minds, they don't know what it means."
Walker tells "Koch" he plans to put out an appeal for a sit down talk with the Democratic leaders of the Senate and Assembly, if the 14 runaway Senators will agree to come back to the Capitol.
"Legally, we believe, once they've gone into session, they don't physically have to be there," Walker explains. "If they're actually in session for that day, and they take a recess, the 19 Senate Republicans could then go into action, and they'd have a quorum because they started out that way."
A little later in the call, "Koch" offers to help.
"What we were thinking about the crowds, was planting some trouble makers," "Koch" says.
Walker pauses for a moment, then responds:
Well, the only problem, because we thought about that, my only gut reaction to that would be, right now, the lawmakers I've talked to have just completely had it with them. The public is not really fond of this. The teachers union did some polling and focus groups, I think, and found out that the public turned on them the minute they closed school down for a couple days. The guys we have left are largely from out of state, and I keep dismissing it in my press comment saying, 'eh, they're mostly from out of state.'"
I'm saying hey, 'we can handle this, people can protest, this is Madison, you know, full of the 60s liberals.' Let them protest. It's not going to affect us. And as long as we go back to our homes, and the majority of people are telling us we're doing the right thing, let them protest all they want.
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How to Build Confidence and Wow Your Guy
"Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit." – E.E. Cummings
Ladies, a lack of self-confidence as you delve into more mature age groups is often something we all deal with in some form or another. Whether it's keeping you from living life to the fullest or keeping others from getting to know the real you, it can be detrimental for relationships and self-development.
So to all the women who are figuring out themselves during their thirties, forties and beyond,…. here are some tips to help you attain self-confidence and "wow" the man in your life.
1. Draw Attention to Your Strengths
By the time you reach your thirties, you have a pretty good idea of what makes up your strengths and your weaknesses. If you love your eyes, play them up with makeup. If you are crazy about your toned legs, wear skirts to show them off. Once you accept the fact that no one is "perfect" in every aspect, you can start to hone in on the things you are proud of.
Take the time to get to know yourself so you can really play up your strengths. Guys love a confident woman and they can focus on the things you are proud of and really feed off your energy. So find ways to play up those assets and ensure your energy is positive cause that is what trumps any areas your believe are your weaknesses.
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A large part of feeling confident is being able to be completely comfortable around whomever you're with. If you know that certain people are constantly putting you down for one thing or another, it may be time to part ways and seek the company of those who accept you and make you feel good about yourself. This sometimes means you have to cleanse the relationships in your life.
You may at times need to distance yourself from some family members or start prioritizing your friends and filter through your networks. Ensure that the minutes and hours in your day are with those that build up who you are and not around those that break you down and instill insecurities in your mind and spirit.
3. Think Positive, and Act Positive
Ever heard the phrase: "fake it till you make it"? Condition yourself to think positively, and your actions will soon follow. Every time your mind wanders into negative territory, pause and acknowledge what you are doing. Then, when you are able to effectively catch yourself, try replacing these negative thoughts with positive ones. Try taking it one step further and writing down all your positive traits. By doing this you will be accepting that it's okay to be proud of your strengths and that when you are able to accept and celebrate these, others will too.
5. Avoid perfectionism
No one is perfect, and constantly trying to measure yourself on this unachievable scale will lead to disappointment time and time again. This also means you need to stop comparing yourself to others. Realize that your flaws are part of what makes you who you are and that they are the reason the people in your life have chosen you to be in theirs. We are all unique individuals; accept your uniqueness and think of your flaws as the puzzle pieces that led you to fit with your current partner.
Always remember, confidence is something that comes from within. If you're looking to find validation from your relationship, then you're looking in the wrong place. You should be able to maintain your confidence whether you're just starting out in a relationship, you're five years in, or you're newly single. As soon as you realize that confidence is not about impressing anyone else but about accepting yourself unconditionally, you will achieve the true self-confidence needed to wow any man.


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the thirteen man line out was BRILLIANT. Wales i dont think would have wanted to end the match on a no try basis. It was well earnt they played with so much improvement on the last couple of matches. Well at least they didn't lose that line out would have been a bit embarrassing haha :) but the scoreline to me didnt reflect the way the game went. it was the kiwi's picking out penalties when they got them. maybe to beat the southern hemisphere teams we need to be picking away at the score board at any chance. 4 Years ago on Wales score bizarre … »
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- 1360.77 g boneless pork loin roast
- 7.39 ml fresh coarse ground black pepper
- 2.46 ml salt
- 236.59 ml orange marmalade
- 29.58 ml creole mustard
- 9.85 ml snipped fresh rosemary
- 29.58 ml all-purpose flour
- 411.06 g can fat-free chicken broth
- fresh rosemary sprig
- Place roast on a rack coated with nonstick cooking spray in an foil-lined shallow roasting pan.
- Rub roast with pepper and salt.
- Add marmalade to a microwave safe bowl; heat on HIGH for 10 seconds or until melted.
- Add in mustard and rosemary; stir to blend.
- Brush mixture over roast.
- Bake in a 375° oven for 1 hour or until meat thermometer registers 155°.
- Cover with foil; let stand 10 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 160°.
- Remove roast from pan; cut into slices; cover and keep warm.
- Sprinkle roasting pan with flour; place on cooktop and cook over medium heat for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
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Coming back from the set break, Phish jumped into its more experimental side with a straight-ahead take on the chestnut "Drowned" from The Who's rock opera "Quadrophenia." The song set the pace for the ferociousness of the second set, which included a perfect segue into the always-enjoyable "Tweezer." With most of the show taking from Phish' '80s and '90s catalogues, by the next cut, a tight "Twist" from 2000's 'Farmhouse," it was clear to see the band wanted to give fans a taste of all of its albums — but it was the older material that ultimately took control of the night.
With some leadership from Gordon, "Piper" beautifully ran into a funky version of "Free," which showcased drummer Jon Fishman's tight grooves. "Wading in the Velvet Sea" brought some much-deserved attention to keyboardist Page McConnell, who was mostly quiet throughout earlier proceedings. Judging from the sound of the second set, and watching the prior two nights setlists, it was almost understood there was going to be some inclusion of the epic crowd favorite "You Enjoy Myself." True to form, the band put in an exploratory 18-minute version, complete with some funky jamming, the legendary trampoline jumping of Anastasio and Gordon — something everyone needs to see — and a spacey vocal jam which also brought on one of the best light shows of the evening.


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Yup, that time of the week folks… how's Android doing in the courts? Lots of back and forth this week, and it gets pretty 'legalese' on us!
What? Google and Apple on the same side? Even after the schism with Steve? Apparently it's because PanoMap is suing Google over it's use of StreetView, which Apple also uses in its Maps it's facing a suit as well.
Apparently PanoMaps has a patent on viewing panoramic photos.. which is funny – when you go to Panomaps.com the super simple looking website has a map that says "Powered by Google Maps". Hrmm… I wonder what will happen to it when Google takes offense.
Germany, the land of weird legal confusion. So with the back and forth with Moto and Apple on the 3G patent and cloud services… this looks to be just a way for Apple to 'stay in the game' while they look for a way out. Not so sure it's a 'huge victory' myself…
In the end I don't think Motorola (ie. Google) want Apple out of the game, I think this was just a nice 'eff you' move in this legal dance of chess they're playing with each other.
Funny to point out that Apple has suggested a licensing arrangement, but doesn't suggest a pricing. Apple paying Google…? ouch… take that Steve. (too soon?)
Okay, so this isn't litigation… but I'm sure somebody's whetting their chops waiting to pounce on it (besides isn't that what all these companies do nowadays, just wait for somebody else to innovate and then try to sue them for a buck?). But it looks extremely interesting. Just like last week's filing for the search gestures! We're another step closer to the Minority Report UI.
Remember what I said about back and forth? Samsung loses a piece of their lawsuit action and Apple loses 2 of theirs. Am I the only one who's seeing these things as becoming immensely ridiculous?
Seriously… Germany, somebody… slap all these folks upside the head and dismiss all the cases. What if we were to get a moratorium on patent cases for a year… what would that do? I think it could be good!
I know… you're saying, "didn't Motorola just win a case against Apple (even though it's temporarily suspended)?" The theme of the week is "back and forth".
This injuction is in regards to photo management on the device. Apparently scrolling from one photo to the next is an Apple only thing… hmm, and they only went after Motorola for that eh? Then it gets weirder…
Today's ruling in Munich, Germany on the patent litigation brought by Apple concerns a software feature associated with performing certain functions when viewing photos in a 'zoomed in' mode on mobile devices. We note that the Court ruled that performing the functions in a 'zoomed out' mode does not infringe on this patent. We expect no impact to supply or future sales as we have already implemented a new way to view photos on our products that does not interfere with the user experience.
So, it only deals with "zoomed in" animations… smh
Okay, so enough of all this for now. Thanks for listening to me ramble. Let's hear how you saw things this past week in the comments?


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Write what you know: In his debut film, writer-director Yvan Attal plays Yvan, whose wife is an actress named Charlotte, played by Attal's wife, actress Charlotte Gainsbourg. The leading lady, whose most famous turn remains her pubescent duet with dad Serge on the 1984 family-values standby "Lemon Incest," is no stranger to queasy collisions of art and home life. But Gainsbourg is virtually incidental to her mate's screeching navel-serenade, which maintains a stranglehold on the declarative first-person mode of its title. The subject of My Wife Is an Actress is neither marriage nor performance, but rather the easily pricked self-confidence of Attal's Parisian sportswriter schmo. Equal parts Griffin Dunne and Woody Allen, he spits up one-liners as if perpetually sickened by the absurdity that surrounds him: He's dejected when fans want a snapshot with his star spouse, affronted by her ability to nab a restaurant reservation on short notice, annoyed by the constant demands of her bladder ("Ten gallons of water a day for her figure," Yvan laments). Charlotte herself remains a puzzling, exotic creaturea blank stage for Yvan's theater of solipsism. Hesitantly drawn to the awkward advances of her faintly desiccated current co-star (Terence Stamp), she blames Yvan for putting the idea into her head. So even her desire is not her ownhelp, we're trapped in a Laura Mulvey essay!
My Wife Is an Actress is allegedly a comedy, the evidence including a grossly belabored set piece unveiling a butt-naked film crew and an utterly pointless circumcision subplot (the latter facilitating more Allen-ish angst with paranoid-Jew jokes). Attal's idea of soundtrack wit is to blast "London Calling" when Yvan boards the Chunnel to see Charlotte on set, and then do it again for visit No. 2. Covering all his bases, Attal doses his movie with fatuous reassurances about Yvan's misplaced insecurities: cue a circling close-up of Charlotte's face in the throes of marital sexual ecstasy, or the fawning attentions of Yvan's nubile classmates when he takes an acting class on a lark (he's talented!). For all Yvan's hand-wringing and eye-rolling, his wife seems down-to-earth and exceedingly patient. If she had foibles or flaws, one supposes, it might reflect badly on our Everyman, and anyway there's only room for one face in this mirror.
Comediennes and the poor saps who love them also figure prominently in BAMcinématek's brief series of new French film. In Philippe Garrel's irony-soaked Wild Innocence, a fledgling director (Mehdi Belhaj Kacem), still pining for his dead lover, finances his "anti-heroin movie" via a heroin deal and casts his present girlfriend (Julia Faure) as his smack-casualty ex; the Method muse one-ups his incipient Vertigo by acquiring a nasty habit of her own. Shot in glittering black-and-white by frequent Godard cinematographer Raoul Coutard and in cool command of its Hitchcockian echoes, Wild Innocence collapses (literally) under the weight of its symmetries with a grimly glib punchline.
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I've brought my dog in doing sit here heel drills that we recently started upland hunting and she insist on staying on heel instead of getting out in front is there drills to run that get them to learn to hunt
I've brought my dog in doing sit here heel drills that we recently started upland hunting and she insist on staying on heel instead of getting out in front is there drills to run that get them to learn to hunt
Get out in an open area and just keep turning so that the dog is in front of you as you walk. She will get the idea after awhile. Also, you can plant a few birds a little upwind of where you start walking, (20 yards or so) she can pick up the scent and go towards it. Once she gets a few birds under her belt, she will do just fine.
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I had the same problem when my first dog was young. Similar to what Mark said, I was told to find a field with some cover, keep dog in truck and plant a couple of dead birds in two different spots. Get dog out of truck and approach the first spot, tell dog "Hunt em up" in an excited voice and point out the cover trying to get him to smell up the bird. Keep saying "Hunt em up" dog smells bird and gets it.
Then resume your walk in the field "ok lets go". then when you approach second bird, repeat the "hunt em up" cue and excitedly point to the brush. "go on, get in there" finds the bird and bingo. Now you have a command/cue to tell the dog to get out in front and find some birds.
We used to do the same thing, only we used live pigeons. We would spin them by hand to make them dizzy, then plant them in some cover and either memorize the spot or mark it with a small ribbon. Then I would quarter my dog through the field toward the planted birds with a guy and shotgun at my side. After scenting, flushing, shooting and retrieving a couple of these planted birds the dogs figure it out and learn how to quarter out in front of you.
I did the same thing when getting my pup ready this year for pheasants. Only I was using freshly shot ducks from the weeks prior. I would make sure to get them a little damp and drag them through tall grass leaving a pretty good scent trail to all the dog to get his nose on the ground follow the trail. Obviously I made it easy at first only making the trail 30 feet and gradually went longer and harder with s curves and goofy thing like that. I would also go out at night so he had no visual and could only use his nose.
after a couple of time of using "hunt em up" he knew to look for that bird and get his nose on the ground.
2 weeks ago I had him on his first hunt and was surprisingly shocked of how well he did and so where my buddies and couldnt believe my pup just turned 10mo old
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Find a local HRC club and join in for upland hunting training. They will have birds, gunners will walk out in front and encourage dog to quarter. They love new people with young dogs.
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That is great that your dog did well on his first hunt. I would caution you however about teaching your dog to have his nose on the ground. A good bird dog will carry his head high to be able to scent the birds from a further distance. Tracking a wounded or running birds is where the nose needs to be on the ground.
To the OP get some birds,put em out let the dog find em, then get some more birds......
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