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2006-10-27, 02:19 | Link #121 | |
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*can't get to the bakatsuki forums for some reason* I need reminders, Onizuka... Then again, too many translation jobs, uguu... |
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FYI, these are called scanlations |
2006-11-09, 01:45 | Link #123 |
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So... is there anyone left alive translating these things? Hopefully the Baka-Tsuki collaboration, releases its translators into the wild so that they can frolic freely, tossing out translations here and there like RandomGuy was doing before he was abducted by Onizuka-GTO . (just goes to show that cartels are inefficient, competition always seems to give people a swift kick in the rear even when the profits aren't tangible )
2006-11-10, 22:12 | Link #124 | |
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I don't know how the others are doing, but I've been pretty occupied recently and I'm simply tired of translating right now (I barely had time to sit down at the computer for the past few days and I don't want to spend the times I do have translating). There's no guarantee that other translators won't be hit with sudden tasks that'll take them away from translating either. I understand what you're trying to say, but you know, if you're unhappy about how translations are done, there's always that "learning Japanese" thread. ============================= Vol.10 of the novel is going to be out on... Christmas lol (source) Then again, Yamaguchi-sensei, what's with this godly writing speed? As for the story... Spoiler:
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The post in the general discussion got updated with the covers of volume 9 and the side story volume.
Volume 10 of the shounen light novel Zero no Tsukaima will be out on 25/10/2006, so I'll update that post as soon as the covers of the volume are available. Edit: I'll contact an admin after the addition of the 10th volume to this post and ask for updating the first post of this thread.
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As things stand, I probably wont get to see it until early january, but I'm still happy because thats alot sooner than I expected |
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But I'm still not sure what to do to order them (yes everything: the 10 volumes and the side story light novels) or wait for a license >.< and buy the translated light novels. Edit: I'll mention this here too for those interested First volume of the seinen manga Zero no Tsukaima will be released on 22/12/2006 (yes 22/12 and not 22/10 LOL ) Zero no Tsukaima manga is serialized in the seinen manga magazine Comic Alive.
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But most light novels aren't fully noted with furiganas, so for people who are still learning kanji, it might be a little difficult to work through. For the real beginners, I'd suggest mangas instead, since mangas are far easier to read, as well as having full furiganas (except certain seinen magazines). ============ As for vol.10, actually, I already commented on it in my last post. I ordered Zero no Tsukaima Complete. Looking forward to reading that "Eight years ago" novel. ^^ |
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I have decided on something, I'll wait until the 11th (not the 10th) volume is released, if no license until then, I'll order the 11 volumes + side story volume on the day that volume 11 is released >.<
A bad luck would be that the day after that it gets licensed but thats not funny at all, I'll really get angry I have looked at many shounen light novels from the shounen light novel label MF Bunko J, many of the covers look so moe~ I wish that more light novels from that label would get animated
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Hrm, retroactive first post???
Might as well make the most of it. If you like these novels but don't read J, you can find a fan translation project here: http://project.baka-tsuki.net/index....ro_no_Tsukaima Do light novels get licensed for translation? (I don't know of any, but I don't exactly look for them) Last edited by xris; 2007-01-17 at 06:08. |
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It's still a bit rare, but it's happening more and more. There've been a few anime tie-in novels released over the years (like Onegai Twins, Love Hina, etc.). Tokyopop licensed Scrapped Princess and Karin light novels, Viz licensed Shagukan no Shana light novels, and Seven Seas is trying to get something started too with Shiginami no Ballad, Strawberry Panic, Pita-ten and a few others. So, it's nothing like manga licensing yet, but it seems to be gaining momentum.
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Also since Shagukan no Shana light novels got licensed, I think there's some hope for this to get licensed too
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Sochi: Who Are the New Stars of the Olympics?
With Lindsey Vonn and Shaun White out of the spotlight, THR caught up with two of NBC's Olympic experts who explain why stars such as Sage Kotsenburg and Mikaela Shiffrin have caught their attention.
With the Winter Olympics already past the halfway point, names that normally steal the headlines such as Lindsey Vonn and Shaun White are noticeably absent -- while rising stars are attempting to fly to the forefront and grab people's attention.
NBC has 85 experienced hosts and on-air talent on the ground in Sochi keeping a close eye on the hottest athletes who are making their names on the world's biggest winter stage.
Along with prominent faces such as Matt Lauer, Bob Costas, Meredith Vieira, Dan Patrick and Rebecca Lowe, the Peacock network has a huge team of former Olympians, play-by-play announcers and experts in their frozen fields.
PHOTOS: Olympics: Sochi Mascots Reimagined by Hollywood's Top Animation Talent
The Hollywood Reporter caught up with NBC correspondents Jimmy Roberts and Sal Masekela to get their take on the games so far -- and the names to keep an eye out for in the future.
"I think Sage Kotsenburg is doing a pretty good job [of being the star of the Olympics] as he really embodies that spirit," Masekela tells THR, of the young American who won the slopestyle gold medal. "When I see him on the late night talk shows and doing press, I get really excited -- I think he is a kid that happened to have the greatest day of his life on the biggest stadium of the world in snowboarding," revealed the action sports specialist, who covered the X Games for 13 years.
"All those ski slopestyle guys [Joss Christensen, Gus Kenworthy and Nick Goepper] really caught everyone's attention because it was a full sweep of the medals by Americans -- suddenly people are going to want to come out and take notice," says Masekela. "There are a lot of people out there who are now curious about how the sport is evolving."
STORY: Sochi: Pussy Riot Members Say They Were Arrested at Olympics
Two-time gold medalist White was absent from the medal table, after finishing fourth in the halfpipe and opting out of his slopestyle debut.
"I don't think anything is lacking with him not doing well, I think the story of Shaun struggling and dealing with injury, that at 27 he tried to prepare for not one but two events and defend his medals, that was a big story and got people watching. But by Shaun not winning, viewers got to know some of the other names and personalities who are just as exciting and endearing.
"He is a brand, he has all these deals, but he is one sliver of many flavors that come from this sport. It is almost a good thing that he is not totally dominant and that Americans get to learn other personalities, and it will widen the scope and teach them what these games are about," explains Masekela.
One high profile favorite of Masekela's is Bode Miller, the bronze-medal-winning skier who broke down in tears during an interview Sunday when asked about his late brother, Chelone, a professional snowboarder who died in April following a seizure.
"If ever there was an athlete who walked to the beat of his own drum, it is Bode Miller," he explains. "He makes critics pull their hair out because of the choices he makes, but he continues to be the most dominant man in the history of the sport. I think Americans like to root for people who don't think they're perfect, we root for those who are flawed because we are flawed. It is much easier to identify with someone makes no bones about it," he added.
As for longtime host and veteran of 15 Olympics, Jimmy Roberts, the heroes of Sochi so far are names most Olympic watchers probably aren't familiar with, such as Emily Scott, the short track speed skater who advanced to the quarterfinals of the women's 1,000 meters Tuesday. "Her mother and half-sister are both in prison for crimes related to methamphetamine, and she basically went on GoFundMe.com to raise money to get to the Olympic qualifiers," Roberts tells THR.
STORY: Sochi: Tinder Gets a Boost in Russia From Swiping Olympians
Another young prodigy is 18-year-old Mikaela Shiffrin, who finished fifth in the giant slalom Tuesday and missed out on a medal by just 0.23 seconds. "Mikaela is like [gold medalist swimmer] Missy Franklin was in London – she's 18 and dominating, which is hard in a sport where people fall down a lot!" says Roberts.
With an impressive 19 medals, "the Dutch speed skating team as a whole will be heralded after the games," he went on to say. "Speed skating in the Netherlands is the biggest sport there is -- it is like NFL in America or soccer in Europe -- so for them to do what they've been doing is amazing."
Other squads who have caught his eye are the Russian and British female curling teams: "They are these stunning women, and that is causing quite a buzz -- it is big here," says Roberts. "Curling has its whole own subculture, you start watching and you just can't stop; it is very hypnotic."
Coverage of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi continue on NBC and concludes Feb. 23.

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What you should know about subsidies
Note: This is post #13 in a weekly video series on basic microeconomics.
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Takeaway: ISIL is capitalizing on a weak regime in Baghdad, but Iraq's largest Oil fields remain secure for now.
A replay of an expert call we hosted back on June 6th with Professor Charles Hill is included in the link below. His bio and an outline of key takeaways are also included. Professor Hill's summary of the evolution and potential threats of ISIL's growing strength out of the Arab Spring in 2011 is a good primer for understanding the longer term dynamic behind ISIL's advancement into Western Iraq. This topic starts 13 minutes into the hour-long call:
Foreign Policy Briefing With Professor Charles Hill
The EIA estimates that about 75% of the reserves of OPEC's second largest oil-producing country are contained its southern region. Iraq's other major oil fields with proven reserves ("major" defined as >5Bn barrels or more in proven reserves) is held in regions that ISIL has not yet penetrated. They are currently gaining on two large fields:
1. Southeast of Baghdad
2. Northeast Kurdish Region:
- By far the largest oil field in Iraq stretching from Kirkuk to Irbil. Neither has been breached thus far
Despite the threat, Iraq's export capacity remains unabated:
- Currently shipping approximately 3.2-3.5MM barrels/day into the Persian Gulf (ALL out of Basra and its surrounding regions in the south)
- ISIL Militants were successful in seizing the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline in June, but the pipeline was under serious repair and had not been operating since March 2nd.
- From solely a resource capacity standpoint, the IEA estimates that Iraq has the ability to increase its export capacity to 45% of OPEC's total within the next several years
- Even without the Kirkuk pipeline, Iraq has the capacity to ship far more than its current OPEC production limit
Nevertheless ISIL took control of Mosul and halted the repairing of the pipeline which is capable of exporting 310K barrels/day into the Mediterranean….
What does ISIL control at this point?
- Major Cities of Mosul, Fallujah, and possibly now Samara (Just North of Baghdad up the Tigris River)
- Most of North and Western Iraq: The Iraqi/Syrian border has essentially been wiped out. ISIL has not yet penetrated the Northeast Kurdish controlled region which is likely no coincidence
- Baghdad is more or less surrounded
Over the last week, the threat has escalated on three fronts:
1. Capturing of the Mosul Dam:
- ISIL militants captured the Mosul Dam last week north of the city and are fighting to capture the Samarra Dam along with the city itself. Fighting in Samarra has prevented military support to the Kurds in the Northeast. Both Dams sit on the Tigris River which flows from the Mediterranean through Baghdad, and down into the Persian Gulf. They may have the ability to inflict to deliberate and inadvertent flood damage with control of the dam.
2. ISIL move on Irbil:
- Northeastern city in Iraq's Kurdish controlled region that sits on the Northern tip of Iraq's largest oil field.
3. Pursuit and genocide of ancient Yazidi Tribe trapped in Mt. Sinjar:
- ISIL has stated the goal of systematically destroying the Yazidi cult. ISIL spokemen have said Yazidi tribe has the choice of converting to Islam or being killed.
These recent developments triggered the response from Washington late last week. President Obama announced airstrikes at Mt. Sinjar and military supplies for Kurdish troops. At Mt. Sinjar, the U.S., France, and U.K. dropped food and water (enough for 8,000 people according to the Defense Department).
As part of ISIL's pillage, they have reportedly captured U.S.-supplied weaponry and vehicles from Pesh Merga Forces defending the border into Iraq's Kurdish region.
The shift in military firepower may have been a key inflection point for U.S. involvement. Without a clear path for reinforcements from Baghdad, Kurdish forces may be outgunned at the moment as they get ready to defend the two largest cities in Iraq's Northeastern region. This shift was not considered a real threat back in June when ISIL took the city of Mosul.
A quick look at the map below would explain the significance of the Mosul Dam and the advance on the city of Irbil. Notice that not a single of Iraq's major oilfields has yet been threatened until now. The ISIL build-up just southwest of Baghdad is increasingly threatening with the distraction of the Iraqi elections.
In his speech last Thursday night Obama threatened airstrikes to protect military personnel and the U.S. consulate IF ISIL were to advance on Irbil. Washington emphasized that the airstrikes will only provide temporary relief on hindering the ISIL advance. A unified coalition coming out of the elections was labeled the key catalyst in uniting the country.
The Obama administration put its stamp of approval on newly elected Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi. In a speech today Kerry urged Abadi to create a legitimate coalition within thirty days that would unite all sects, a seemingly impossible feat if history is any indication. In adherence to current law, Nuri Al-Maliki will remain caretaker and Prime Minister while Abadi attempts to create an effective coalition. Not surprisingly, Maliki has refused to step aside after an eight year reign. He publicly called the election results "legally insignificant."
Maliki's disapproval stems from his failure to maintain any semblance of Sunni support. Many Sunni-based groups have now sided with the authoritarian pursuit from ISIL because of their growing disillusionment with the current regime. At this point even Shi'ite military leaders and commanders who have been some of Maliki's most loyal followers have signed their approval for the political change. Abadi also appears to have the blessing of both Iran and Iraq's powerful Shi'ite clergy, which have gained significant power since the U.S. helped overthrow Saddam Hussein in 2003.
Abadi said today that he would welcome all political groups to join and unite the government. In terms of granting aid to those affected by the ISIL's radical agenda, John Kerry said that the United States would request international support IF Abadi forms a government that can demonstrate an ability govern. Until this happens, Kerry reaffirmed Obama's message that the U.S. would not send combat troops.
Abadi's ability to implement 1) An effective coalition capable of protecting against ISIL's crusade; and 2) support a Kurdish defense outside of Kirkuk and Irbil will be key catalysts to monitor over the coming weeks.
Please feel free to reach out to us with any additional color or areas of concern that we may be overlooking.
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Takeaway: Botched communication ≠ a broken story. This story is fundamentally on track. Could be dicey for a qtr. But the roadmap to $70 is there.
Conclusion: This story is not broken -- far from it. This selloff is a perfect storm that could have easily been avoided by the company. Say what you want about uncharacteristically sloppy investor communication. It's justified. With a 75x multiple, they have zero room for error. But the growth story here is intact as it relates to a) retail expansion, b) same store sales growth, c) category expansion, d) geographic diversification, and e) channel growth. Are there questions about how much capital Kate Spade Saturday needs to grow? Yes, and that's perfectly normal. But if Saturday went away entirely our model would not miss a beat. The story is still 100% on track. People don't seem to want to buy ahead of an 'official' rebasing of long-term guidance w Saturday-related costs. So it may be dicey for a quarter. We'll pick our spots to add. But longer term, if you believe in our numbers, it's not tough to get to a $70 stock.
Whenever a stock collapses like KATE just did – giving away $1.7bn in market cap (or 32%) in the course of about 90 minutes – it's usually a punch in the jaw to let the market know that something has radically changed with the fundamental story. In KATE's case, however, that's simply not the case. The way we see it, this stock action was overwhelmingly driven by some very poorly chosen words by management on the conference call. The stock started to give up some early gains as CEO Leavitt spoke about the quarter being promotional, but absolutely collapsed after 52 minutes of prepped remarks when COO Carrera said something that sounded like…
[We gave you long term targets at the analyst meeting last year. Based on investment in Kate Spade Saturday, we may or may not push those targets out by a year. We'll let you know in the fall.]
Ok, let's put this into perspective. There are few companies that can make a statement like this – a very JV error -- and not get dinged materially. Mind you, as good as Leavitt and Carrera are operationally, both have little experience speaking to/through capital markets. But a 32% hit to market cap is more than a ding. It's a high-speed collision. Take those comments, and now combine with a high-expectation stock that trades at 75x current-year earnings and is comping 30% -- then it gets a lot more dicey. The icing on the cake is that not only has Coach blown up, but the mighty KORS, which has served as a halo for KATE, has also started breaking down. Note good in combination with weaker gross margins due to clearance and investment in Kate Spade Saturday (a brand that is immaterial to the story today). On top of all that, KATE just restated its financials into a format with better forward disclosure, but did not give 2H13 restated numbers -- making it extremely difficult for the Street to build financial models in line with new reporting structure over the next two quarters.
Combining all these factors, it makes sense to us that the stock got hit on this conference call. Note that we did not say 'get hit on the print', because that was otherwise solid. This was almost all about perception instead of financial factors. The company comped 30%, grew revenue at 49%, expanded margins by 658bps, and earned money for the first time in a 2Q since 2008. Something else to keep in mind… while the 30% comp was easy to get excited about (until management lost control of the call), the the fact of the matter is that upside to the SSS comp is finite. It won't end next quarter, or next year. But it will ultimately moderate as KATE hits its steady-state store productivity rate, which we model at $2,000 in 2018. But keep in mind that KATE only reported $266mm in revenue this quarter. That compares to KORS at $919mm and COH at $1,136. There's a lot of growth here that is not comp-related.
- Store growth should go from 245 stores today to 600 in year 5. For what it's worth 560 of those stores are Kate Spade NY, while the remainder is Kate Spade Saturday and Jack Spade.
- International: The fact that US revenue was up 55% and International was up 54% is no mistake. The growth by geography is extremely balanced. As it relates to Int'l store growth, we saw recent openings in Macau, Hong Kong, Mexico, Middle East/Abu Dabi, and Malaysia.
- Wholesale vs. Retail: We like how KATE is expanding its wholesale doors. It's not simply opening up the whole product line, like so many other brands do. But rather it is opening specific product categories at different wholesale accounts. This helps prevent channel conflict, and gives retailers content they believe to be exclusive.
When all is said and done, we're not changing our earnings estimates. We think that KATE ramps from $0.30 in EPS this year to $1.58 in just two years. It's next to impossible to find a ramp like that. Key modeling assumptions…
- Store count goes from 245 to 600, as previously noted – with little help from Kate Spade Saturday.
- Comps slow as the company reaches $2,000 per square foot, which we expect will happen in 5-years time.
- EBIT margins top out at 21% at KSNY, and 18% on a consolidated basis (includes 5% in D&A).
- Interest expense goes away entirely in 3-years as internally generated cash flow outstrips capex needs to build stores.
Valuation vs Peers
A quick point on valuation. When we look at earnings today, it's flat-out expensive. But that's always been the case. Here are five high-growth (actually 4 high growth + Coach) names where we look at where the stocks are trading on today's earnings, versus 2018 (if you want to look at 2016, as some people will, the chart looks extremely similar). KATE is expensive today, but right in line with KORS on out-year numbers. The only company that looks meaningfully better is RH.
Takeaway: We are removing Legg Mason (LM) from our high-conviction stock idea list.
Jonathan Casteleyn, co-head of Financials, explains the decision below.
We are removing shares of Legg Mason (LM) from our Investing Ideas list. The combination of a change in quantitative signal as well as the lack of forward fundamental catalysts are the reason for this change. Legg Mason stock has moved from Bullish to Bearish Trend duration during the course of this week and in combination with the company having made an acquisition announcement of Martin Currie two weeks ago, the potential to roll in new assets accretively via deal making has now been discounted in the stock.
Since adding LM to our Investing Ideas newsletter on the week of March 25th, shares have appreciated by 3.0% versus the Asset Management Group return of -1.0%. Thus the combination of this excess return and also the stock starting to change quantitative signals as well as now a lack of fundamental catalysts, lead us to remove the stock from our Investing Ideas newsletter.
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I love all sorts of anime from kiddie, childish stuff (e.g. Kaitetsu Zorori) to more adult stuff (e.g. Ghost Hound, Le Chevalier D'eon).
Also, to my slightly childish nature, i have a habit of copying my favourite anime characters and at the moment, i always have a craving for strawberry milk and carrying a wooden sword with me whenever possible.
Things i enjoy:
Manga: Eden, hi no tori (phoenix), astro boy, apollo's song, death note, hot gimmick, monster, maison ikkoku, etc (the list goes on).
TV: Family guy, robot chicken and Spongebob.
Video Games: Phoenix Wright (gyakuten saiban), Professor Layton, Wario Ware, the Katamari series, anything by Treasure (e.g. Gunstar heroes, ikaruga), No more heroes, most mario and zelda games, etc.
6,430 total episodes
You are very fast my friend! Thank you!
I checked out your list. Very Impressive! i am also equally impressed with your #1 choice of Eureka. I don't believe that I have seen anyone else with that #1 before.
I also see that you have Animedreamer240 as an F&F. Outstanding! She has made my entry onto the Planet very welcoming.
If you need anything, please feel free to reach out.
Ciao for now!
well , i do 90% of the time , problem is im not to keen to watching japanese anime with subs and normally wait till they are dubbed and come out in the bargain perfect collection boxsets. for example my friend collected chrono crusade in the volume dvd form and spent above £150 i waited and spent £25 to have it in a really nice boxset and saved a bundle so she does that now to.
As for Midori Days i would strongly recommend , its one of the funnier stories that ive seen and is relatively cheap , also with your love of the slightly more kid motivated anime as well as the aldult i cant see how you could go wrong.
Get it you wont regret it im positive
ive been considering watching eureaka seven for ages , and to see someone who has watched FMA put it at the top of their list is gonna be the clinching factor .... now i got to go and find a copy :)
I thought I sould drop by and say hi here as well. Have a great day watching anime.
It's actually really easy. ^_^ You can do this in two ways - the easiest is to go to the alphabetical list of the AniRec (click "Browse by Letter" on the left of the screen), and select a status for each title (watched, watching, eetc). You can also choose # of episodes there if it's applicable, and a rating if you want.
Or, on each anime's page there's also the same status dropdown, episodes dropdown, and rating. ^_^


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LG Display has introduced a 5 inch full high definition LCD panel for smartphones, which the company claims provides the same quality as on TVs and monitors.
LG Display's panel is based on the company's AH-IPS (Advanced High Performance In-Plane Switching) technology that enables 440ppi (pixels per inch) and 1920x1080 resolution for full HDTV quality on a smartphone.
The panel has a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio and is 0.5 inches larger, 2.2 times denser in pixels, and 1.3 times more advanced in ppi than the preceding 4.5 inch panel at 329ppi and 1280x720.
AH-IPS' technology provides high-density displays where the naked eye is unable to distinguish between individual pixels and its bright light transmission and low power consumption is ideal for use in outdoor settings, according to the company.
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Monitor Photo/Barbara Gartman Tool Police Chief Warren Loscuito (left) says farewell to Assistant Police Chief Martha Decker, who leaves the city to work as an investigator for Child Protective Services in Dallas.
"Being here as long as I have, I've watched the community grow. I have a lot of years invested in the area," she said. She's seen Tool go from a retirement community to a family-based city. "In 1993 (when she started) there were very few children in the area. Now there are children on almost every street," she said. "There has really been a change in the population make-up." The busy police department has also undergone changes. "We have gone from a police department with patrol cars that had the bare minimum to well-equipped patrol cars," she said. In addition to the standard police equipment, she said they now have thermal energy equipment for night use. "It's a hand-held machine that can track someone in the dark, even if they run into the woods," she explained. Decker has worked on quite a few high-profile cases, including the scammers at the Bingo Hall. "I spent six months working on the Maria Elena Garza fraud case," she said. Garza, her son and sister all went to prison for their convictions in conspiracy, mail fraud and impersonating a federal official. The family took money from immigrants under false pretenses, Decker said. She also worked on several very serious child abuse cases and in crimes against children. "One shaken baby case resulted in the father and step-mother being convicted on felony counts," she recalled. "And there were several suicide attempts that were unsuccessful, due to department intervention," she added. Another interesting case occurred when the department was looking for an individual for one set of problems and the case escalated into the discovery of eight burglaries, before they were reported by the owners of the missing property. Decker said she has especially enjoyed working with Police Chief Warren Loscuito. "I really appreciate all the time Warren has worked with me – especially all the training and encouragement I have received from him throughout the years," she said. It's expected that sometimes being a police officer gets dangerous. One time, she helped wrestle a violent prisoner down and received a broken wrist and other injuries for her trouble. Then there was a bad wreck in which she received serious injuries. "It was in 1999. I was in my patrol car when a drunk in a car ahead of me. He suddenly made a U-turn and hit me head-on," Decker said. "I was off work for nine months. My leg was broken in seven places, two of the breaks were compound," she added. Decker underwent a lot of pain and three surgeries correcting her injuries. The Department of Public Safety worked the accident and the driver faced several charges. "He pled guilty and received 10 years probation and served 30 days in jail," she recalled. Decker will not be sitting at home when she retires. Instead, staring Monday, Nov. 19, she will be working for Child Protective Service in Dallas as a senior investigator. "I hope someday to work closer to home," she said. Decker is a very active person. Her hobbies include writing and she has an e-Bay store. Her interest in local history has earned her a seat on the board of directors for the Kaufman County Historical Society. She likes to travel and to hike and has a vivid interest in photography. She has served as a hostage negotiator and was on the Gun Barrel City Fire Department's dive team. Decker believes in training and keeping up with new technology. Her training initially began with the Reserve Academy for the Palestine Police Department, then finished with the Police Academy at Cedar Valley College. She had continuing training at A&M, The Blackwood Institute, Navarro Police Academy, Collin County in McKinney and numerous other training advantages. Decker, her husband Ken and children live in Kaufman County. Ken is a member of the last all-male graduating class of the West Point Military Academy.
Dr. Wallis goes to Washington Honored at national Principal of the Year awards By Barbara Gartman Monitor Staff Writer MABANK–It was just a little over a year ago that Mabank High School Principal Dr. Tommy Wallis learned he was Texas' Principal of the Year. Before that, he was named Region 10 Principal of the Year. It was the state honor that entitled him and his wife, Nicole, to attend the National Principal of the Year awards banquet in Washington D. C.
Courtesy Photo Mabank High School Principal Dr. Tommy Wallis and wife Nicole recently attended the National Principal of the Year Awards banquet in Washington D.C. Wallis is the Texas state Principal of the Year.
The banquet was held Oct. 22, and the event is sponsored by MetLife and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, Wallis said. The couple stayed at the Grand Hyatt Hotel along with the state principals of the Year from other states. "We were treated like royalty," he said. "I am proud of the students at Mabank High School," he said. Mabank High School is among the top 75 Texas high schools, Wallis noted. "Mabank High School (students and staff) works as hard or harder an any high school in the state," he said. "People should be proud to have their students attend here," he added. It was also at that time the top principal in the nation was named, a lady from Alabama.
Jack Schell inducted into Texas Radio Hall of Fame Narrates Dallas Veteran's Day parade Special to The Monitor DALLAS–Gun Barrel City resident Jack Schell was one of 12 Texas broadcast veterans inducted in the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in Dallas recently. Schell's successful and influential radio career began in Waco in the early 60s. He got a break in Dallas radio after a year in Waco, working most of his radio and television career in Dallas. In 2006, he became semi-retired. He still heads into Dallas for fill-in on-air work for vacationing regulars. Other lake area residents, former Dallas mayor, Wes Wise (2005) and talk show host Ed Bush (2002) have also been inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame. The list of honorees over the years includes many other familiar names (among others) from Texas radio, including, Ron Chapman, Eddie Barker, Walter Cronkite, Bill Mercer, Jim Lowe, Neil Sperry, Verne Lundquist, Norm Hitzges, Suzie Humphreys, Hugh Lampman and Troy Dungan. Some of these are most recognized for their television career, but were also involved in radio during their Texas careers. Schell is still active in the media by producing audio and video from his Cedar Creek Lake studios. His voice is presently on radio and TV ads running in the metroplex. He narrated the 154 unit Veteran's Day Parade as it passes in front of Dallas City Hall next Saturday, Nov. 10. His big-screen video productions have won national awards, with local work appearing on the stage/screen for the Greater Cedar Creek Area Chamber of Commerce's Spring "Taste Of Cedar Creek Lake" According to Schell, probably the best entrance-point to his wide range of pursuits is online at wwwjackschell.com From there links take you to his video work for the Sunset High School 50th reunion, the KVIL Radio 40th reunion parties for next year and the award-winning documentary for the Red Cross Donut Dollies. Schell says of his "retirement" to the lake: "I can't seem to stay up late enough – get up early enough to get to everything." He agrees with so many retirees, who wonder how they ever had time for a fulltime job.


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Went to the bookstore yesterday. Got a few books, "The Te of Piglet" & "Jane Eyre" & "Dreams from My Father" by Barack Obama. Good day. Now I need to read all of them. :)
BTW, a few of you said, (actually just one person), I should name my boots. Can anyone come up with any names? Ill put those that I like up on a poll and then everyone can VOTE. Which will be fun, and kinda like a presidential election. :P
sweater- vintage
pants- target
scarf- relative
compass necklace- no idea
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This performer has won fifteen Grammy Awards, several Emmy Awards, and has sold over 50 million records worldwide. He has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Simpsons, and various MTV programs, and has appeared on MTV Video Music Awards shows side by side with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Flavor Flav. His MTV Unplugged album went platinum. This month he performed at the conclusion of the Macworld Conference & Expo. He once said "Anybody who thinks that war is romantic obviously hasn't gone through one." Who is he?


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Would this be a good saddle? 2 Attachment(s) So I want to buy an English saddle (my first time), and I was looking through the classifieds and found this one. It's $200 and comes with leathers and stirrups. Its a Harry Dabbs. I was wondering what that was on the knee block?? Should I be worried about that? I thought it would be good since it was a decent brand or should I go with the second saddle (doesn't come with leathers or stirrups and is $50 more but looks in better condition) Advice please!! Note: I cannot afford any expensive saddles. The second saddle is a Intec. |
Apparently, the Harry Dubbs also has a tear in the seat. |
I would go for the second one as it looks to be in better condition. Stirrups and irons don't cost that much. |
What do you want to do in english? Those are different purpose saddles so cannot really compare the two. Top one has a tear, you can clearly see it in picture. Not worth the money to repair it. Never heard of Intec but you don't need an expensive saddle to get a good saddle. Just be aware that english saddles are harder to fit than western and are measured differently. |
I'd go with the second one it's in better shape. Depends on the fit for you and the horse and the purpose. The second one looks like a deeper seat with more knee block. Dressage saddles are deeper bigger than a flat jumping sadles all purpose fit in between but, never really suit either sport except hacking around for fun. Not my thing though I'm pure western. |
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May 9, 2011
Why Return of Voted Ballots Should Not be Permitted via Email
Email voting? Why not, one might ask?! A lot of folks use the false analogy of online banking to argue that email voting should be allowed for the convenience and accessibility of voters. Not a moment of thought is given to the security risks involved. So I've done a brief Fact Sheet summarizing the major arguments against returning voted ballots via email. I'm OK with distribution of blank ballots via email but not the return of voted ballots by the same method.
Oregon, like many other states, considering authorizing email return of ballots — the bill is HB 3074 and this post is directed toward that proposed law, but could effectively be applied to a host of other states which are considering similar legislation (or perhaps need to review already adopted laws in light of these arguments). Read the rest of this entry »
July 31, 2010
The So-Called Online Internet Primary in Oregon
Right now there's a lot of hype, hoopla and hyperventilating about the nominating process of one of Oregon's minor parties, the "Independent Party." Party leaders called it a "primary" and the media has followed suit.
Political commentators and executives from the private company that conducted the tally using proprietary software are all breathlessly predicting that this is the future of voting and pointing to scattered examples where online voting has been used elsewhere, not always with complete success (that's the subject of another post, which I've partially addressed in a discussion about Hawaii's low-turnout experiment in 2008). Read the rest of this entry »
July 9, 2010
Even iPhone-Using Cowgirls Get the Blues
Yes, even cowgirls (and cowboys) can get the blues when they're astride a horse or behind the wheel of a jeep out in the don't-fence-me-in terrain of the West. Nary a cell-tower in sight amidst all the purple mountain majesties and amber waves of grain. Not even "another roadside attraction" (apologies to Tom Robbins for the double reference to his novels). Read the rest of this entry »
December 11, 2009
FCC Comments re Internet Voting
Yesterday was the deadline to submit comments to the FCC regarding the use of the internet for voting as well as other broadband issues. The context was a nationwide push to extend broadband access to under-served areas of the country, an effort similar in scope to the rural electrification program of the 1930's and '40's. It will take a major infusion of cash to build out this infrastructure.
So the FCC asked for public comment. And, boy, did they get a virtual earful! As of today there are 917 filings posted online. Read the rest of this entry »
March 3, 2009
The Perils of Internet Voting
The idea of being to cast one's ballot on the internet has a seductive appeal — the deceptive facade of web security leads many to make a giant leap and assume that internet voting will give military personnel and others stationed abroad a safe gateway to participation in U.S. elections. Many even compare online voting to online banking or the common use of ATMs as evidence that the risks of internet voting can be mitigated. A closer examination shows that this complacency about the true risks of internet voting is based on false comparisons and could lead to a rush to embrace internet voting without due consideration being given to the very real dangers of internet voting.
Let us consider in turn the four main areas of concern which much be addressed:
● the potential for breaches of the secret ballot,
● the open door to voter fraud,
● the insecure nature of the internet,
● the budgetary impact of developing a system of online voting.
Breaching the secret ballot
The secret ballot for each and every voter should be sacred. That is a bedrock American value, intrinsic to our election system. If internet voting is implemented we will be asking an important segment of voters to give up their right to ballot secrecy. Using current technology there is no way that a ballot cast on the internet can be completely dissociated from a particular voter and thus any citizen casting a vote over the internet would be implicitly waiving their right to a secret ballot. Why should overseas voters, especially those deployed by the DOD in Iraq or Afghanistan, have fewer rights than any other American citizen? Why should the military deployed overseas, of all groups of voters, be asked towaive their right to the secret ballot? The secret ballot is one of the American values that our military are defending and they should not be given fewer rights to secrecy than their fellow citizens stateside. Read the rest of this entry »


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Thursday, August 16, 2012
Frodo Goes to Camp
I lost my blogging mojo a bit while stitching up duplicates of kids' basics. "Look! I made a t-shirt! Hey! Some elastic waist shorts!!!"
But, camp sewing is over. (Summer's almost over. Where'd it go?)
When Peter returned from camp he was exuberant. Somebody had a rip-roaring time! It took him about four days to stop bouncing around. Adding to his exuberance was the fact that his Frodo costume WON the costume contest! I couldn't believe it, especially since I didn't even know it was a contest. I thought it was just a fun dress-up day.
The camp he went to was Camp Oasis, a camp just for kids with Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. I was really impressed with how well-run it was. Can you imagine the logistics of running camp for 100 kids with varying health needs and complicated medicine regimens? At each meal, they called up each of the cabins one by one, for the kids to take their meds which were sorted sequentially in little bags. Besides having a bunch of nurses and doctors on the staff, it was a normal camp with swimming, crafts, ropes course, rock wall, campfires, canoeing, etc.
Other than the costume, I stitched up a few pj shorts and a spare blue t-shirt for him to pack for camp.
The shorts ("Green Check Boxer Shorts" a la Ottobre 6-2011-37) have a faux fly decorated with buttons. The buttons are meant to be working, but on a faux fly, why bother? I shortened them a little. They're quite baggy even after I slimmed them a bit.
The t-shirt is "Monster Car T-shirt" (Ottobre 3-2011-24) which has a nice slim fit.
Look here for the Frodo costume post.
I love the outhouse print on these!
This is a "what was I thinking" fabric, but it's kind of fun. Those are all different kinds of spurs.
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Not ever having had children I didn't realize they had special camps like that. That is nice :O). I bet your son did have a good time. His costume was good! :O)
ReplyDeleteI'm happy your son had a good time at camp! I hear of so many not wanting to go... I'm impressed with all the sewing you did... Remarkable
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize your son was ill; what a blessing that there are camps like these you can trust to care for your child. It sounds like lots of fun. The costume was a deserved win!
ReplyDeleteIt is fun to see them having such a good time, isn't it? It's great that these camps cater for these children.
ReplyDeleteYay for you and your son with the costume win and the awesome camp experience! Lots of perfect summer shorts there.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you on the fantastic Frodo costume! a well deserved win. Your son does look so happy and very awesome that he had a blast at his camp. We don't have long term summer camps here like you do in the US :)
The new summer wardrobe look perfect for an active young boy.Sounds like he had a fantastic time at camp! The Frodo costume definitely deserved to win the contest.:)


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The Apostles Creed is recited weekly in thousands of churches, both Roman Catholic and Protestant. It is a short, succint, and basic expression of the basic Christian faith. There is only very small differences in wording between the various Protestant versions and the Roman Catholic one.
The history of the Apostles Creed is below.
The Apostles Creed as recited by the Roman Catholic Church is as follows:
I have given this to you in the form listed in the Catholic Encyclopedia. There are various forms, though as I have pointed out, the variance in the wording of the versions of the Apostles Creed is very, very small.
It's given in 12 lines because there's a medieval myth that each one of the apostles contributed one line to the creed.
The apostles never heard such a creed, however, much less spoke it. We can trace the development of the Apostles Creed from the early rule of faith; so, we know it did not come from the apostles but developed later.
In fact, Tertullian specifically mentions that his rule of faith is "somewhat ampler" than that given by the apostles (De Corona 3, c. A.D. 200).
It was quite funny to me as I researched this to find Protestant and Catholic web sites claiming the Apostles Creed is older than the Nicene Creed, and Eastern Orthodox web sites claiming it is later than the Nicene Creed.
The Eastern Orthodox churches are sometimes called, collectively, "the Church of the Councils." They base the foundation of their faith on the seven ecumenical councils (listed on that page I just linked), and, thus, they accept the Nicene Creed—formulated by the Council of Nicea and authorized by the Council of Constantinople—but not the Apostles Creed, authorized by no council at all. It was formalized by the Council of Trent, but that was a 16th century Roman Catholic council, not accepted by the Orthodox churches.
The answer to the question of which Creed is older can't really be determined with certainty. We know that the wording of the Nicene Creed comes from the Council of Nicea in A.D. 325. We also know that Rufinus wrote a commentary on the Apostles Creed just after A.D. 400, and his version has wording very similar to what I give above. Since he claims his version came from the apostles, we know it's older than he remembers. How much older, no one will ever know.
The pre-Nicene (prior to A.D. 325) versions of the rule of faith do not use the same wording as the current Creed's wording. The ideas are the same, but the wording can vary greatly. Irenaeus' version is quite long, and Tertullian gives several.
It's obvious, then, that the rule of faith for Tertullian was not an official "creed" or "statement" but a summation of the faith once for all delivered to the saints. Its wording could vary.
It is worth noting that Rufinus comments on his church's creed in A.D. 405 (or so) and not on the Nicene Creed. He also mentions that various churches have various versions, some having added to theirs to defend against heresies.
His comments are made in northern Italy about 80 years after the Council of Nicea and about 24 years after the Council of Constantinople, the council which made the Nicene Creed authoritative.
Yet Rufinus ignores it.
Not that there's much difference. In fact, there's very little. You can compare them; the Nicene Creed is here.
Apparently, the councils may not have been so authoritative as we make them out to be. In the decades after the Council of Nicea, very little attention was paid to its decision on the Arian controversy. The sides continued to fight for decades. In fact, the biggest difference before and after Nicea was that afterwards the government was involved, everyone turned Christian, and so the fights became literal, physical fights in which many lost their lives.
Before Nicea Christians were dead set against violence.
I wrote a book on the Council of Nicea and its aftermath. The ebook is very inexpensive. The paper book can't be because it's a thorough, well-researched book and is 460 pages long. The first half is in story form, so it's very interesting, while the last half delves into the many questions Christians have about one of the most momentous events in history.
That's the best we know about the origin of the Apostles Creed. Rufinus gives wording that's pretty close in A.D. 390, it's somewhat different than the Nicene Creed, and it's recited today by western churches, Catholic and Protestant alike.


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You might call it a form of liberal indoctrination but in 1846 the stakes were so very high. It would take a war for the Emancipation Proclamation to become a reality in 1863. Thanks to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History we still have a record of the alphabet. The pamphlet starts with an address to the youth of the nation, pleading with them to confront adults, to beseech them that they neither buy new slaves and that those they own should be liberated at once.
The Alphabet, each letter hand-colored, is made up of sixteen leaves, printed on one side, with the pages facing each other. It is a remarkable document, unique in its nature. By addressing children directly it seeks (with an earnestness that is absent from so much of the politics of today) to aid in the abolition of slavery through the education of a new generation.
From A for Abolitionist each letter goes on to describe a specific feature of slavery, from those who perpetuated the practice to those who were victims of it. The sisters do not direct their ire at just the Southern States, however: they also implicate the North in its dependence of slave labor to create cheap products. This slight pamphlet helped to raise awareness of the impact of slavery on countless men, women and their families, as well as the overarching immorality of its perpetuation. In a country where almost four million people were slaves the Townsend sisters managed to make it about the individual.
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Piranh.io Online
Previous Game More GamesPiranh.io Online is an Agar.io game with fish, specifically hungry piranhas. Create one, name it and chase other smaller fish and people to get bigger. The biggest will always win, but the size resets to gain another level. Find the special hidden bonuses represented by question marks. Those will give extra speed and also some extra actions that will help to survive. Space-bar activates the ever-lasting speed boost, which only needs a small amount of time to reload. Be quick, devour innocent people and leave blood on the water.


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After posting here about the new wave of criticism of the "SYATP" events, I thought some might be interested in this classic post on the subject at the "Stupid Church People" blog. Lots of good comments, pro and con, follow the post.
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
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- Dave Carrol said...
Hmmm... that's interesting. I think I'll go with what don miller said about why he prayed at the democratic convention.
If ANYONE asks me to pray for them... I will - 3:16 PM
- jordan said...
Hey brian,
We put a new spin on see you at the pole this year. Thought you might be interested. Check it out.
-Jordan - 3:55 PM
- Brian said...
Dave, thanks for commenting. Sounds like a good suggestion from Miller! Jordan, I appreciate your sharing another way to approach this event and I think your idea helps to put the focus in the right place.


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Heart disease is the single largest killer of the American. A growing body of evidence has shown that there is a close relationship between Ca2+ handling abnormalities and development of heart disease. Therefore it is fundamentally important to understand the regulation of Ca2+ signaling under pathological conditions. Local control of Ca2+-induced Ca2+ release (CICR) depends on the spatial organization of L-type Ca2+ channels and ryanodine receptors (RyR) in the dyad. Analogously, Ca2+ uptake by mitochondria is facilitated by their close proximity to the Ca2+ release sites, a process required for stimulating oxidative phosphorylation during changes in work. Mitochondrial feedback on CICR, however, is less well understood. Since mitochondria are a primary source of reactive oxygen species (ROS), they could potentially influence the cytosolic redox state, in turn altering RyR open probability. In this proposed study, a two photon laser microscope system will be used to directly examine how acute changes in energy state dynamically influence Ca2+ spark properties under various experimental conditions. Cytosolic Ca2+ (or ROS), A^m, and NADH will be recorded simultaneously in isolated guinea pig cardiomyocytes and analyzed offline using imaged. The spatiotemporal coupling between mitochondria! depolarization and Ca2+ sparks will be analyzed using a quantitative approach. Furthermore, a computational model of mitochondria and Ca2+ release unit will be developed to quantitatively investigate the interaction between mitochondrial energetics and local Ca2+ handling. Finally, an integrated model of the cardiomyocyte incorporating substrate metabolism, cellular electrophysiology, pH regulation and E-C coupling will be developed to investigate the mechanisms underlying alterations in energy production, ion channels, Ca2+ handling and pH, as well as the resulting reduction of cardiac contractile function during ischemia-reperfusion. By combining the experimental and computational results, these studies will allow for a complete understanding the origin of post-ischemic injury and development of heart failure, and significantly spur the development of novel heart disease therapies.
Sudden Cardiac Death (SCO) cause about 20% of all annual mortality in the U.S. It is therefore critically important to work towards a more complete understanding of the molecular basis of the arrhythmic causes of SCO, such as alterations in calcium handling under disease. This would help to identify the fundamental mechanisms and translate this knowledge into the design of more effective diagnostics and therapeutics.
Li, Qince; Pogwizd, Steven M; Prabhu, Sumanth D et al. (2014) Inhibiting Na+/K+ ATPase can impair mitochondrial energetics and induce abnormal Ca2+ cycling and automaticity in guinea pig cardiomyocytes. PLoS One 9:e93928 |
Zhou, Lufang; Solhjoo, Soroosh; Millare, Brent et al. (2014) Effects of regional mitochondrial depolarization on electrical propagation: implications for arrhythmogenesis. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 7:143-51 |
Zhou, Lufang; O'Rourke, Brian (2012) Cardiac mitochondrial network excitability: insights from computational analysis. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 302:H2178-89 |


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It is so great to be able to see this on Newgrounds, where it belongs. I think on other websites, it's become the most watched flash cartoon. It started here and it's great that people acknowledge that. Even at 2 million views, it isn't that well known for being here. Now, as for the cartoon itself, it's as great as ever. It helps that the animation is so fantastic. I especially love how the fur on these animals looks so good.
Even the backgrounds are great with how they look somewhat pixellated. I like how these characters have such ridiculously different voices. I'd probably go with Charlie on being the best character as he's the only sane unicorn. Of course, being a unicorn, you'd think it wouldn't be that serious. He turned out to be right, as his kidney got stolen.
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The current Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon urgently need a refresh, and that is exactly what is going to happen this year. But first General Motors wants to tease both models before the complete reveal. and that is what General Motors Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dan Ammann did today at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars.
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Reference | ETS No.018 |
Opening of the treaty | Paris, 19/12/1954 - Treaty open for signature by the member States and for accession by European States which are not member States |
Entry into Force | 05/05/1955 - 3 Ratifications. |
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Tuesday night's sunset was fiery and full of drama.. one of my all-time favorites.
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je suis moi gave props (7 Apr 2011):
A lighter brighter Masters touch. All free for the clicking.
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It is so exciting to see beautiful sunsets..and I am glad you were to able to capture it on Tuesday night over the snowy landscape.
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WoW!! Great shot!!!
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The cloud formation is amazing let alone the amber sunset!
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CIRCLEVILLE — A Pine Bush school district maintenance worker has been charged with stealing money from an office at Circleville Elementary School, said Town of Wallkill Police.
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Noodles and Dumplings
I'm sick. I don't have much of an appetite. But I need to feed myself anyway because the medicine likes to burn a hole into my stomach lining. What's comforting and easy to make? Noodles with dumplings. I made myself a bowl of udon noodles with some fish balls and dumplings. It was bland because I couldn't taste much anyway.
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Posted by Tony at 2/11/2013 04:42:00 AM
Gay people are so queer.
Gay people are so GAY!
And none of this would be necessary if men and women were allowed to be open and honest in the first place. They would not enter into sham marriages to satisfy some crap that society and religion foists on them.
Kick 'em down the Sparta hole.
What then, is more sick than a "gay dad"?? Probably not too much....Freaks!
6:05 you just proved what worthless hunks of shit gay people can be then. Enter a marriage because they think they are forced to? No it's their fucked up brains that make them do a shitty thing like that.
No society or religion in the US makes you fucking get married. Man you gay people are total assholes and give no thought to any thing you say. Worthless POS!
I wonder why Tony is so interested in this, mmmmmm
Preparation H party this weekend at Glazer manor!
Faggots are so Byron!
Sasha and Malia Obama have joined the Gay Dad Project....not that there's anything wrong with that!
If the whole world were homosexual, there'd simply be nobody here. Now, wouldn't you think that be a homosexual might be DEVIANT? It's just a fact of natural law. Queers are freaks, fuck-ups, systems that don't go, useless organisms, just about any way you'd like to describe it. In any case, if homosexuality were to disappear from the earth, it would certainly be a much better place. I know the fags'll whine and cry but too fucking bad....DEVIANTS.
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Summary: Signaling lymphocytic activation molecule (SLAM) protein
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Signaling lymphocytic activation molecule (SLAM) protein Provide feedback
This family consists of several mammalian signaling lymphocytic activation molecule (SLAM) proteins. Optimal T cell activation and expansion require engagement of the TCR plus co-stimulatory signals delivered through accessory molecules. SLAM, a 70-kDa co-stimulatory molecule belonging to the Ig superfamily, is defined as a human cell surface molecule that mediates CD28-independent proliferation of human T cells and IFN-gamma production by human Th1 and Th2 clones [1]. SLAM has also been recognised as a receptor for measles virus [2].
Literature references
Castro AG, Hauser TM, Cocks BG, Abrams J, Zurawski S, Churakova T, Zonin F, Robinson D, Tangye SG, Aversa G, Nichols KE, de Vries JE, Lanier LL, O'Garra A; , J Immunol 1999;163:5860-5870.: Molecular and functional characterization of mouse signaling lymphocytic activation molecule (SLAM): differential expression and responsiveness in Th1 and Th2 cells. PUBMED:10570270 EPMC:10570270
Hahm B, Arbour N, Naniche D, Homann D, Manchester M, Oldstone MB; , J Virol 2003;77:3505-3515.: Measles virus infects and suppresses proliferation of T lymphocytes from transgenic mice bearing human signaling lymphocytic activation molecule. PUBMED:12610126 EPMC:12610126
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InterPro entry IPR010407
This entry is found in several mammalian signalling lymphocytic activation molecule (SLAM) proteins. Optimal T cell activation and expansion require engagement of the TCR plus co-stimulatory signals delivered through accessory molecules. SLAM, a 70 kDa co-stimulatory molecule belonging to the Ig superfamily, is defined as a human cell surface molecule that mediates CD28-independent proliferation of human T cells and IFN-gamma production by human Th1 and Th2 clones [PUBMED:10570270]. SLAM has also been recognised as a receptor for Measles virus [PUBMED:12610126].
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Cellular component | cell surface (GO:0009986) |
integral component of membrane (GO:0016021) | |
Molecular function | receptor activity (GO:0004872) |
Biological process | lymphocyte activation (GO:0046649) |
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Seed source: | Pfam-B_11112 (release 9.0) |
Previous IDs: | none |
Type: | Family |
Author: | Moxon SJ |
Number in seed: | 12 |
Number in full: | 39 |
Average length of the domain: | 118.90 aa |
Average identity of full alignment: | 60 % |
Average coverage of the sequence by the domain: | 35.04 % |
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Stagecoach's UK Bus division today (Wednesday 29 July) confirmed its commitment to accessible transport as it announced a new charter, produced with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to deliver a better service to customers with sight loss.
In the charter, which was launched at an event in Perth, Stagecoach has made a series of pledges to help improve the accessibility of its local bus services as well as raising awareness among employees of the need to understand the practical issues faced by blind and partially sighted customers.
As part of the published charter, Britain's biggest bus operator is implementing a series of service principles. These include:
Stagecoach has a long-standing relationship with RNIB and the two organisations have worked closely in developing the charter which aims to bring more independence, choice and control to the lives of people with sight loss.
Stagecoach UK Bus Managing Director Robert Montgomery said: "We want our buses to be accessible to everyone, including people who are blind and partially sighted.
"It is easy for us all to take public transport for granted. But when someone loses their sight, things like stopping a bus, buying a ticket, finding a seat and getting off at the right stop immediately become a huge challenge. Our employees have an important role to play in providing assistance.
"Across the country, our drivers and other staff have taken part in 'Swap with me' events as part of our drive to understand the practical issues faced by blind and partially sighted people.
"We are committed to making bus travel an easier choice and we're delighted to sign up to RNIB's Bus Charter."
RNIB launched a 'We're on Board' charter in 2014 as part of the charity's 'Stop for me, Speak to me' campaign.
Fazilet Hadi, Managing Director for RNIB Engagement, said: "Bus travel is a life-line to blind and partially sighted people across the UK, who rely on buses to take them to work, the shops or just to get out and about with friends. We are delighted that Stagecoach has signed up to our Charter demonstrating their willingness to make improvements for their blind and partially sighted passengers. They are clearly doing a lot already but now that we are working together and with their commitment to our charter, we are sure things can only go from strength to strength."
Stagecoach already has in place a number of measures to assist customers who are blind or partially-sighted. The interiors of the company's buses have been designed in conjunction with disability groups. They feature handrails as well as different textured walkways and seating areas, which are specifically designed to assist passengers with visual impairment.
The company is on schedule to ensure its 8,300-vehicle fleet meets Government targets for compliance with disability legislation in advance of the deadline and Stagecoach maintains ongoing links with disability groups to ensure its staff training continues to take account of the needs of all passengers.
The Stagecoach Group corporate website, www.stagecoach.com, was developed in line with web accessibility guidelines and the company's consumer-facing websites are also designed to maximise ease of use by customers with visual impairment. Since 2005, Stagecoach has a partnership with The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, and charity Canine Partners, that ensures guide dog and puppy trainers can travel free on local bus services in the UK.
The company's regional bus companies also have a dedicated disability help desk to assist customers with their travel and answer their queries.


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Friday, July 20, 2012
Forever 21 Headband, Cross Necklace from eBay, Kyoto Japanese Maxi Dress c/o Sugarlips, Slave Bracelet c/o FunnyPeopleCo
It's been a long time since I've worn a hippie headband! When I first started posting to Lookbook, my style was very bohemian: lots of maxi skirts, headbands, and jewel tones; very goddess-inspired. And although my style has become much darker, I always like to draw my inspiration from the image of a strong female figure, whether it be a goddess or witchy sorceress. I was attracted to this Sugarlips dress because of the beautiful, moody colors in the print. As someone who is learning how to let go and relax more with my brush and pencil strokes when I paint or draw, I can really appreciate this watercolor inspired print! ;)
I thought this dress looked very much like the garb of a fancy apothecary or a water fairy. I tried to add a grunge element to it but my sister insisted I wear this headband of hers instead! Of course, once you throw on the headband with a maxi dress, the outfit always starts to look goddess-like! I also have on this amazing bracelet from FunnyPeopleCo! I've always admired these slave bracelets because they drape so nicely over your hand! I don't have many bracelets because my wrists are small and many of them always slip off but this one is adjustable so it fits snugly. They are also super affordable! FunnyPeopleCo has so many options under $15. I definitely recommend you take a look if you like the one I'm wearing! :)
PS: The title is a reference to Tom Hiddleston, if anyone caught it! I was obsessed with him when my friends thought he was just okay-looking in Thor... that is until The Avengers came around and so many people converted themselves into Tom Hiddleston fans! I've actually really been wanting to do a series of Avengers inspired looks. I already have an Iron Man look but I particularly want to do one inspired by Captain America and the Black Widow! ;)
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The print on the dress is really beautiful– it reminds me of some of Monet's later work, quite a bit actually. There's another artist too actually, but I can't remember his name at the moment, unfortunately. But! I always like when I can find those kind of links in outfits, haha. The bracelet is also quite nice, I think I'm gonna take a look at the site after this. Hope you had a good weekend! xx
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text: Print facebook twitter bubble Military Construction/Veterans Affairs Appropriations (H.R. 5822) f t # e Washington, July 27, 2010 | comments The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations bill (H.R. 5822) provides $146.5 billion in total discretionary and mandatory budget authority [BA] for fiscal year 2011 – a 14-percent increase from the 2010 enacted level – and $150 billion in outlays. Discretionary BA totals $77.3 billion including an advance appropriation for veterans health care passed in the fiscal year 2010 MilCon/VA, and funding for Overseas Contingency Operations. The appropriated BA also includes mandatory spending of $69.2 billion. The modest reduction in discretionary BA (0.8 percent) results from a shift in funding from the Department of Defense [DoD] (for military construction) to the Department of Veterans Affairs [VA]. Thus DoD funding in the bill declines 19 percent, while spending for the VA, both discretionary and mandatory, increases 7 percent. The bill includes $1.3 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations (see Table 2), designated as "emergency" spending and hence not counted against the 302(b) allocations established pursuant to the "deeming" resolution (H. Res. 1493). Because its spending does not exceed the subcommittee's allocation, H.R. 5822 complies with the "deeming" resolution. The measure, the first regular appropriations bill for fiscal year 2011 to be considered by the House, provides funding for military construction, family housing, and base realignment and closure; and funding to the VA. Key elements include the following: Military Construction and Family Housing. The bill provides $18.7 billion for these accounts, equaling the President's request. The BA is $4.7 billion below the 2010 enacted level, reflecting planned reductions from the 2005 round of Base Realignment and Closure [BRAC], scheduled to wrap up in September 2011. The bill also provides $1.3 billion for military construction related to Overseas Contingency Operations, a barely measurable $2,000 less than the President's request, and $142 million below 2010. Veterans Affairs. Including the fiscal year 2011 "advance appropriations" from the 2010 MilCon/VA bill, the bill funds the VA at the President's requested level of $57 billion in discretionary BA. This represents an increase of 2 percent over the 2010 enacted discretionary level. In addition to its discretionary spending, the bill also increases mandatory spending by $5.3 billion for veterans benefits, effectively undoing mandatory savings enacted as part of the fiscal year 2010 version of this bill. Advance Appropriations. The measure continues the practice of advance appropriations – providing BA for a year after the budget year – with $50.6 billion in fiscal year 2012 spending for Veterans Medical Services, Medical Support, and Medical Facilities. Because these funds are being made available for a year other than the budget year, the Congressional Budget Office does not charge them toward spending levels in this bill. For 2012, however, the advances for these three account represents a 13-percent increase over the 2011 level. Terminations and Reductions. The Democratic Majority claims reductions of $959 million from the President's request in four DoD programs and one VA program. These reductions amount to approximately 1 percent of the fiscal year 2010 appropriation. As noted earlier, however, the net effect of the bill is to shift funding to VA from military construction, rather than reducing total expenditures. f t # e Tags: Appropriations Related News Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill Posted in Appropriations Updates on July 9, 2014 | Preview rr Department of Defense Appropriations Bill Posted in Appropriations Updates on June 18, 2014 | Preview rr Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Posted in Appropriations Updates on June 11, 2014 | Preview rr Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill Posted in Appropriations Updates on June 9, 2014 | Preview rr Related Files Military Construction/Veterans Affairs Appropriations


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