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By Sara Strawczynski, Tanzania
Yesterday I spent about 12 hours on hot, crowded and bumpy buses in Dar Es Salaam. At least half of that time was spent idling in traffic jams, an inevitable experience whenever one travels to the far-flung corners of this sprawling city. I was trying to reach a couple of Tujijenge Tanzania clients and interview them as part of Kiva's borrower verification process (learn more about that by reading some excellent blogs on the topic). I found one of the two clients I was hoping to meet, so the day was partially successful.
By the time I got home it was close to 9pm, and after cleaning up and a quick meal (rice and beans in coconut sauce – delightful!), I was ready to relax. Allowing myself a short reprieve from noisy, dusty Dar, a movie was in order. Figuring a British film set in 1960s London should do the trick, I settled on the film An Education; however, as the story of a schoolgirl's doomed relationship with an older man unfolded, I couldn't help but recognize that the movie holds significant parallels with modern Tanzania.
Listening to morning radio on the commute to work in Tanzania, you're going to hear a message from the Fataki campaign. Fataki, which means explosion in Kiswahili, is a fictional 'big man'. He preys on girls and young women, offering them money, food, and gifts for sex. Exemplifying Sugar Daddy Syndrome, the radio spots present Fataki in everyday situations – trying to buy a meal for a schoolgirl, taking her to the supermarket or a traditional dance show, or offering to pay for a school uniform. Fataki's efforts are thwarted each time by the girl, her family, school staff and strangers.
The campaign aims to challenge toleration of cross-generational relationships, which contribute to Tanzania's frightening rates of teenage pregnancies, school-drop outs and new HIV infections among young women. The campaign isn't preachy, but tries to ridicule and stigmatize Sugar Daddy Syndrome. Of course radio ads alone aren't going to empower young women or end gender inequalities in education, unplanned pregnancies and the spread of HIV/AIDS; however, opening the discussion is a step in the right direction.
Microfinance has a role to play as well. Microloans and the profits they generate help families cover school-fees and other educational expenses such as transportation and uniforms for their daughters and sons. Perhaps girls who are well fed and supported in school, and girls who see their moms in control of businesses and finances, won't feel like they need a sugar daddy to buy them a soda and chipsi mayai (an omelette with fries inside), or give them a couple of bucks in exchange for sex.
Things turn out fine for the girl in An Education, and she goes on to study at university. Real life is much more complicated, but hopefully more girls and young women in Tanzania can avoid Fataki dynamite, and will at least get the chance to finish primary and secondary school, and start adulthood on their own terms. You can help support them by lending to young entrepreneurs and their moms and dads through Kiva. Check out the latest opportunities from field partner Tujijenge Tanzania here.
Sara Strawczynski is serving as a Kiva Fellow in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.


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Every so often I write a note to parents who have just received the diagnosis that changes everything.
Down Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Blindness, forever
How can I explain the infinitude of this moment? Everything before those words is one way. Everything after them is another.
Infinite things happen in that infinite moment. Numbness and rage sit side by side, no regard for the conventional reason which says they can not coexist. You have infinite thoughts in that moment. Infinite fears.
She will never run. She will never play hide-and-seek. She will never color. She will never dance. She will never marvel at the stars.
Dear parent reeling from having experienced infinity in a moment,
I am so sorry. The death of everything you thought you knew, the death of everything you didn't know you were hoping for – those are deaths. They aren't to be brushed aside with "It could have been worse," or "She'll do great things anyway!" Life-as-you-were-expecting-it has died. Your grief is so real.
But life is so much richer than life-as-you-were-expecting-it.
This is the horrible, beautiful truth. I hate it, and I am grateful for it way down deep in my bones.
This morning, my daughter performed in a school play. She memorized the choreography, her classmates helped her on stage, and she danced her little heart out. I cried, of course, because of this truth: my life is better than life-as-I-expected-it.
It's harder in every single way - but it's better, too.
Parent, now that your life is moving in a new and unexpected direction, you will meet the strongest people on the planet: those with special needs and the moms, dads, brothers, sisters, teachers, doctors, and specialists that love them. There is no more passionate, more determined, fiercer, more inspiring group on the planet. You're in the club now. In the trenches. You will bear witness to miracles.
You will also become a better version of yourself. You will be more aware, more compassionate, more of an advocate, more hopeful, more organized, and more relentless. You will be you, 2.0.
You will have opportunities that you couldn't have dreamed up in one million years. They will come in the form of conversations and friendships, and they will fill you to the brim with gratitude.
It will be different, but it will not be bad.
It will be hard, but it will be good. It will be so, so, so, so good.
Darling, do not fear what you don't really know.


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Org mode for Emacs – Talks and presentations
Org mode is for keeping notes, maintaining TODO lists, planning projects, and authoring documents with a fast and effective plain-text system.
GoogleTech Talk by Carsten Dominik (2008)
Here is the video of the Google Tech Talk about Org mode that I gave on July 15th, 2008 on the Google campus in Mountain View, California.
Thanks to T.V. Raman and Andrew Hyatt for being my hosts during my stay.
You can check the timeline of the topics covered by this talk.
At the Max Planck Institute for Neurological Research (2010)
This is a talk presented on February 8th 2010 at the Max Planck Institute for Neurological Research in Cologne, Germany (http://nf.mpg.de). Check this page for details.
Interview of Carsten Dominik at FLOSS Weekly (2010)
Bastien's presentation at GHM Paris (2011)
This presentation was given during the GNU Hackers Meeting in Paris, 2011.
Thanks to Ludovic Courtès who invited me and all the GNU people who made this event possible.
You can check the timeline of the topics covered by this talk.
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Florian Adamsky's in-depth presentation at GPN12 (2012)
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Telstra has today confirmed pricing and availability details for the Sony Xperia Z Android phone. The device will be available through Telstra stores across Australia from Tuesday 26 March.
The Xperia Z will be available on four Telstra Every Day Connect plans, including the hero offer of $3 per month handset repayments on the $60 plan over 24 months. This plan includes $600 worth of calls and MMS messages, unlimited SMS messages and 1GB of data per month.
Handset repayments for the Xperia Z aren't required on Telstra's $80 and $100 Every Day Connect plans, or the $130 Unlimited plan. Telstra will also sell the Xperia Z outright for $624.
Telstra confirmed that the first 1000 customers who pre-order the Sony Xperia Z online before Tuesday 26 March will receive a free Sony wireless NFC speaker valued at $129.
The telco also revealed that the Xperia X has received a Blue Tick coverage rating for superior coverage in regional and rural areas of Australia.
Telstra will sell black and white variants of the Xperia Z in selected bricks and mortar retail stores and online but the purple model will only be available through the online store.
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DPO?What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? 5/5
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? My son is 2.5.
Any thoughts about this cycle? I was feeling hopeful then I was spotting a bit yesterday in addition to cramps/achy back that usually precede AF. No spotting today, still cramping. Not sure WTF to think now.
Any questions? Nope!
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far?
We don't currently have any plans but I'm hoping we can maybe go visit some friends this summer! Or at least take a short couple's trip.
POAS maybe?
I was trying really hard to wait it out until Sunday but I considered POAS at lunch. Maybe I'll do one later tonight if I don't start spotting again this afternoon.Everycol0r said:POAS maybe?
I've had two HSGs, as I had a blocked tube called a Hydrosalpinx. I suggest highly that you see an RE now that you've had that DX. Typically once a tube is blocked, it will forever have issues and eventually close up again.@Everycol0r I haven't seen an RE, just my midwife, who we made an appointment with as soon as it hit a year of TTC unsuccessfully. She did a bunch of blood work and my hormone levels were all normal, cycles are regular, ovulation is definitely happening. She did a vaginal ultrasound and everything looked good. She told me the next step was an HSG to see if my tubes were blocked. I had that done this week. I'm not sure if you're familiar with the procedure but basically they inject contrast dye up your cervix and take x-rays while it's going through to see if it passes through your tubes without an issue. When the doctor injected the dye it wouldn't go through one tube. He pushed through more dye with more pressure and then it finally passed through. He said this means I most likely had a blockage in my Fallopian tube that was cleared out with the contrast being pushed through! I'm not sure if this was the only thing causing our infertility but I really hope so!
So if you got a blocked tube from surgery, it'll absolutely keep happening. Unfortunately it sounds like that may be the case for you although I'm of course not a doctor. What happens is during surgery the tube is damaged due to accident or carelessness. Because of the damage, the tube closes. IF the tube fills with liquid it is called a hydrosalpinx (and what I had). A hydrosalpinx reduces your chances to 1-2% each month to conceive naturally.@Everycol0r I wasn't aware it could keep happening! I'll have to look for an RE, we're relatively new to our area so I'm still in the process of finding all new doctors. I had done some googling and read that it could also happen after a c-section, which I had with DD, so I figured it was a one time thing. So scary that it can keep getting blocked!
Thanks @TravelingCouple for starting this thread!
What number are you trying for? 2
Cycle/Month? TTA for another 2 months
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? My daughter is 1.5
Any thoughts about this cycle? I'm just starting to track my cycle again to get a better idea of when I ovulate.
Any questions? None at the moment.
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far?
We also booked a trip to Hawaii in May! @heatherdubrow and @TravelingCouple, are either of you worried about Zika? I know there's no local transmission of the virus, but the mosquito that can transmit the virus is there. I'm probably just being overly paranoid…
I'm here anytime for questions. My blocked tube was congenital but DX confirmed over 10 years ago-- lot of time to acquire knowledge@Everycol0r thanks for the info! I'm hoping something happens in the next few months, definitely going to consult with doctors in the meanwhile.
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What number are you trying for? 3
Cycle/Month? 1/1
Other children at home? Ages (if you want to share)? 3&4 year old daughters
Any thoughts about this cycle? I'm optimistic. We had great timing. Testing Wednesday at 10dpo even though with DD2 I got a BFN before the BFP.
Any questions?
GTKY: Who's thinking about vacations yet for this summer? Any planned so far?
My parents bought a shore house at the Jersey shore so once it's built we have a permenant vacation home when the kids are older we will travel more. I am petrified to fly so I need to work on that!


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The Western Folklife Center's Media Producer Taki Telonidis and his production team recently returned from a 2-week shoot on the Blackfeet reservation in northern Montana for the documentary Healing the Warrior's Heart, a public television special that presents a Native American perspective on both the soldier's and the veteran's experience. The program reveals the central role that military service plays in Native life and explores the spiritual traditions that help returning American Indian soldiers reintegrate into society and cleanse themselves of war. In addition to Taki, the production team includes partnering producer Gary Robinson, videographer Doug Monroe and sound engineer Paul Maritsas. This is Taki's first blog entry about his experience shooting the film.
"The film shoot on the Blackfeet reservation was an intense experience, and one that served as a reminder of the poverty and tremendous need that exist among Native populations, as well as the power and hope that reside within traditions and spirituality. The Blackfeet Nation is a place where warrior identity is very much alive in our time, even though many current soldiers have lost the connection with the healing traditions practiced by their ancestors. Yet there are others for whom those traditions remain relevant both during their deployment and as they re-enter society.
"We spent a couple of days with one young man named Martin Connelly who recently returned from Afghanistan, was suffering acute symptoms of PTSD, and is now finding relief through ritual and spirituality. It seems that warrior ceremonies at Blackfeet were largely ignored as recently as 15 years ago, but are now re-emerging as a result of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the need to help soldiers who are having a difficult time when they come home.
"We attended a sweat lodge for two returning veterans (one of whom was Martin), and witnessed an honoring ceremony for them in which an elder veteran/spiritual leader presented them with an eagle feather and warrior name, an important rite of passage for combat veterans.
"We also conducted interviews with two directors at the Veterans' Administration who've been instrumental in establishing Native Healing ceremonies at several VA centers including here in Salt Lake City. They expressed frustration with how slowly the VA system has incorporated Native healing into its programs, and also told us that they've documented a decrease in the use of medication by both Native and non-native vets who take part in sweat lodges and other Native ceremonies.
"We did an interview with the head of the Crazy Dog society, who are the keepers of Blackfeet spirituality, and who include many veterans in their ranks. We were able to record some of the preparations for their annual Sundance or Okan.
"In strategizing about what visuals could best accompany a section that discusses how the healing traditions of today are carried over from warrior history and ceremony that reach back hundreds of years, we decided to do a warrior reenactment with young riders from one of the local ranches on the Blackfeet reservation. After rain forced us to postpone the reenactment twice, the weather cooperated on the third day and we were able to shoot a very nice sequence of warriors going off and returning from war. Incidentally, this reenactment was organized by a veteran of Desert Storm and the 2nd Iraq war who was given the title of War Chief after his return home.
"We came home from our trip with more than a dozen interviews, and well over 1,000 video clips which we are now labeling and organizing. Right now the thought of boiling down this mountain of video into a coherent story seems daunting, but most big projects feel that way in the early stages of editing."
Healing the Warrior's Heart is a production of the Western Folklife Center in collaboration with Tribal Eye Productions and KUED Channel 7, Salt Lake City's PBS affiliate. The program will premiere in 2014. You can support this project with a stakeholder donation to Western Folklife Center Media Programs.


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Goh was also Harvard's Most Outstanding Student-Athlete award winner, presented to the team's player who has displayed the most excellence on the field and in the classroom (photo Gil Talbot).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Kim Goh, a senior co-captain of the Harvard field hockey team, was named a Scholar of Distinction and the Crimson received the National Academic Team Award, the National Field Hockey Coaches Association and Gladiator by SGI announced. Goh, a second-team All-Ivy pick, was one of 71 student-athletes to produce a grade-point average over 3.90 in the fall semester to earn the Scholar of Distinction nod, while the team award went to programs that had a cumulative GPA over 3.00.
Goh is one of three Ivy League players in the Scholars of Distiction group and the only All-Ivy performer. Other Ancient Eight Scholars of Distinction were Danielle Consentino of Columbia and Liza Green of Brown.
In addition to Goh, 10 Harvard players were listed on the National Academic Squad. Seniors Goh, fellow co-captain Cynthia Tassopoulos and Katelin Wahl appeared on the squad for the fourth consecutive year, and two juniors, two sophomores and three freshmen were also honored. Juniors Jenn Hatfield and Rebecca Houser, sophomores Kaitlyn Boudah and Catriona McDonald joined the group along with newcomers MK Cruise, Issy Davies and Dina Sinno. Each student-athlete achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher through the first semester.
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The Golden Globes offered a tribute to Woody Allen on Sunday night, presenting the filmmaker with the Cecil B. DeMille lifetime achievement award, though he was not there to pick it up himself.
Allen's longtime collaborator Diane Keaton, accepting the prize on Allen's behalf, said their 45-year friendship fills her heart with "pride, affection and even love."
Allen previously won Golden Globes for the screenplays for "The Purple Rose of Cairo" and "Midnight in Paris." He is famously averse to award shows. A four-time Oscar winner, Allen has appeared at the Academy Awards ceremony only once -- in 2002, to make a plea for the return of film production to New York.
"I'm not an awards person," Allen, 78, said during a recent interview with The Times. "I find the whole thing silly."
Having begun his career as a joke writer while just a teenager in New York, he would go on to be a successful stand-up comedian before making the transition to writing and directing movies. Following the period of films now frequently referred to as the "early, funny" ones, including "Take the Money and Run" and "Bananas," Allen took a huge leap in 1977 with the seriocomic relationship story "Annie Hall." The film would win four Oscars, including best picture, best actress for Keaton and best director and screenplay for Allen. (Allen was also nominated for best actor.)
From there his career has continued at an astonishing pace and a startlingly consistent level of attention and acclaim. Other notable films include "Manhattan," "Broadway Danny Rose," "Hannah and Her Sisters," "Crimes and Misdemeanors," "Husbands and Wives," "Match Point" and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."
Allen has made well over 40 films, at roughly a pace of one a year for more than 30 years, and his filmography is marked by incredible variety but also singularity; it includes comedies spiked with drama and dramas laced with comedy.
"I see them as distinct," he said of his remarkable output, "but if you looked at them you would see recurring themes all the time. The same questions are asked in one form or another.
"There are 100 different dishes that the Chinese eat, but in the end it's all Chinese food," he added. "Yes, there's a pork dish, or a scallop dish, they are all different on the menu, but you've had Chinese food. And that's the way you could think of my films."
Allen's most recent films have found him having a renewed box-office clout too, as "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," "Midnight in Paris" and his most recent "Blue Jasmine" have all done well with audiences.
An avatar of a certain kind of nervy intellectualism and bracing emotional introspection, Allen has had a cultural presence that has crossed generations, genders and national borders. His influence seems inescapable. To anyone but Allen himself, that is.
"I feel I'm unique, but not necessarily in a good way," he said. "And I think I've been making films for years and I've influenced nobody. I don't say this in a self-deprecating way, it's just an objective fact, from what I see."
Were he to actually see the Globes tribute on Sunday -- he was very likely watching basketball on TV in New York when it went down -- he would have seen a lot of people who would argue that point, and a ballroom full of evidence to the contrary.
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Patong alcohol ban as Pian guns for mayor
PHUKET: The sale of alcohol will be banned throughout Patong tonight and tomorrow (including tomorrow night) as residents go to the polls to elect a Patong Mayor and several new councilors.
Former Patong Mayor Pian Keesin will run for re-election. He will face two candidates in the race: Phuket Democrat Chalermluck Kebsab and former councilor Kittisan Kuru of the Patong Gao Na (Patong Progress) Party.
Ms Chalermluck, a Phuket native, is a veteran of island politics, who was voted to serve as a Phuket MP in 2001 (story here).
Mr Pian and five councilors – but not current mayoral candidate Mr Kittisan – were suspended from office in September last year over allegations of vote fraud in the 2012 council polls.
All six men were declared guilty on March 7, prompting the call for fresh elections to be held this weekend (story here).
Although the polls will be open on Saturday only, under election law, an alcohol ban will start at 6pm today and continue through to midnight tomorrow.
Anyone who breaks the law faces a fine of up to 10,000 baht, six months' imprisonment, or both.
Patong Municipality Chief Administrative Officer (Palad) Poonsak Naksena, who is acting as the Patong Municipality Election Director, called on all eligible voters to turn out at the polls.
"This Saturday is our election day. Please show up as we need your votes for Patong Mayor and to fill the four vacant seats on the Municipality Council," Mr Poonsak said.
Meanwhile, Patong will face another weekend of lost nightlife trade due to elections. The Patong by-election will be the fifth election alcohol ban in Phuket within just two months (story here).
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The 15th Mai Khao Marine Turtle fun run attracts more than 4,000 runners
4,000 runners from Thailand and overseas took part in the 15th Mai Khao Marine Turtle Fun Run and Half Marathon 2019 yesterday, starting from the Phuket Gateway.
The event is expected to raise 700,000 baht for the charity, now in its 15th year. The money raised goes towards to The Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation, which is committed to protecting the marine and coastal environment, and ecosystems, for the wellbeing of sea turtles that nest in the Mai Khao beach and the surrounding areas.
The annual race also provides funds for thePhuket Marine Biological Centre's Injured Turtle Rehabilitation Program and The Third NavalArea Command's Turtle Hatchery Program.
The race was in its 15th year and runners of all ages and abilities took part in the race. The morning's racing was divided into five categories – the 21.1km half marathon, 10.5km mini- marathon, 5km fun run and 3k family run and VIP participants for all the races. The route of 21.1 kilometre race took runners northwest along the Haad Sai Kaew beach towards Thao Thepkasattri bridge, past the rural road No. 3006, run along the road – Pi Lai viewpoint area returned back along the T. Baan Tha Nun to the iconic Sarasin bridge before finished the half marathon in the Phuket Gateway.
For Mini Marathon 10.5 km – Over all category, Mr. Chinnawat Changlek clocked 39 minutes and 40 seconds to clinch victory in the male half marathon, winning prize money and a trophy with the signature of Phuket's Governor. The winner in the female mini marathon was Surakarn Wanna with a time of 47 minutes and 47 seconds.
Winners also received a prize gift voucher as well as a medal. Congratulations to all participants.
'Phang Nga Bay and Beyond' exhibition by Marilyn Band at Mom Tri's WOK Gallery Kitchen in November
The Art exhibition "Phang Nga Bay and Beyond" by Marilyn Band is being held at Mom Tri's WOK Gallery Kitchen, Chalong, Kata Hill, Phuket from November 30, 2019 – January 31, 2020. The opening will take place on Saturday November 30, 2019 at 6.30 pm.
Artist's Statement
"For the current exhibition, I am presenting recent work, a more abstract expression of Phang Nga Bay's beauty, which intends to encourage the viewer the opportunity to interpret and appreciate a little bit of paradise. I am quite excited about these more abstract works as it has allowed me to explore the essence of these limestone monuments in the bay.
"I find the natural world a beautiful, magical place. My paintings are inspired by many sea voyages. Though based on reality I try to introduce my own feelings and vision which will delight others."
Marilyn Band has been creating art since childhood, influenced by a family who surrounded her with paintings and the creations of several generations of her ancestors who were famous stained glass artists. She went to Florence, Italy for life drawing and then went on to study graphics at High Wycombe Technical College in Buckinghamshire, England and started her career as a graphic designer in a variety of advertising agencies in London.
On Holiday in the Seychelles, she met her future husband, Nick Band, and they have been sailing around the Indian Ocean and SE Asia for more than forty years allowing Marilyn the chance to draw and paint the now disappearing tropical cultures from Zanzibar to Sri Lanka to Phuket, and beyond.
She arrived in Phuket in 1980 and immediately built a studio that has been the center of her art projects. Between sea voyages and other travels, Marilyn has become one of Phuket's most significant artists with one person exhibitions at Mom Tri's Boathouse and Villa Royale Galleries.
She has also designed and developed the graphics for the island's world famous Phuket King's Cup Regatta media.
She continues to explore new avenues of self- expression in acrylic, oil, watercolour, ink, collage and silkscreen.
Thalang Police arrest local Phuket drug dealer with amphetamine pills
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The amphetamine pills were packed in a black zip-lock plastic bag, which was hidden in his grey shoulder bag. Two of the pills were green and 190 of them were orange, while each pill had the letters 'wy' printed on them.
Wimon was charged for possessing and trading illicit drugs and was sent to Thalang police station for further investigation and processing.
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Snoop Lion, formerly known as Snoop Dogg, thinks access to healthy food is something every child deserves. After witnessing malnutrition and its effect on children in Jamaica, Snoop Lion is taking action by launching Mind Gardens, a new community gardens project that will provide healthy organic fruits and vegetables to children worldwide.
The mission of Mind Gardens is simple: every child should have access to healthy food. Healthy food nurtures the body and the mind, making access to nutritious food options a crucial part of helping communities to grow and thrive. With this in mind, Snoop Lion and Reed's Ginger Brew have partnered to support Mind Gardens, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community gardens in impoverished neighborhoods. These organic community gardens will provide children with access to vital nutrients, through fresh fruits and vegetables.
You can help plant the seed of support for the Mind Gardens mission by finding a community garden in your area. Click on the American Community Gardening Association map below:
The first two Mind Gardens locations in the Kingston neighborhoods of Trench town and Tivoli Gardens are the first steps towards the ultimate goal of creating a sustainable method of improving children's nutrition worldwide. Plans are already underway to expand the project to some U.S. neighborhoods.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An Atlanta businesswoman who has asserted she had a longstanding affair with Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain stood by her story Wednesday despite his denials, saying she was not proud to admit it.
"Our relationship was on and off for the last 13, 14 years," Ginger White said in a nationally broadcast interview. "This was not a consistent love affair that went on every day for the last 14 years, so he is correct when he made that statement."
But White also said she was "disappointed" that Cain had called her a "troubled Atlanta businesswoman."
Cain had described White in that fashion in a letter he sent to campaign supporters Tuesday, saying he was writing to assure them that "this woman's story is completely false."
"I'm not here to say anything negative about Mr. Cain," White said on ABC's "Good Morning America." At the same time, she said she had gone on television "to state the truth," and that she wasn't backing down.
She said her relationship with Cain was "a very casual affair. Am I proud to admit that? No, I am not."
White also said she took several trips with Cain, including a flight to Las Vegas to see a Mike Tyson-Evander Holyfield boxing match.
She also said that she had "consistently" received gifts and money from Cain over the past two and a half years, but added that this was "not sex for cash."
During a conference call Tuesday with supporters, Cain once again denied the affair. "It was just a friendship relationship," he said, according to the transcript. "That being said, obviously, this is a cause for reassessment."
White told ABC she didn't think Cain "would make a good president" but said that she did not come forward because of any political motives. Asked if she thought he should abandon his campaign, White said, "That's something that he has to look himself into the mirror and ask himself."
And she said she had regular communications with Cain "up until last week."
"The truth of the matter is, when I entered into this inappropriate relationship with Mr. Cain, I was single," she said. "I was not married. Mr. Cain has been married throughout this entire relationship."
Asked about phone records showing frequent correspondence with Cain, including text messages, she replied: "You really don't enter into that holding onto receipts, holding onto notes."
"The funny thing about Herman Cain is that never in a million years did he probably think I would speak out on this," White said. "I came out being very honest and so far I have been absolutely humiliated, embarrassed."
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WASHINGTON (AP) — An Atlanta businesswoman who has asserted she had a longstanding affair with Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain stood by her story Wednesday despite his denials, saying she was not proud to admit it.


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Crown DC 300 Enters TECnology Hall Of Fame
NEW YORK CITY - November 2007 -- As a fitting cap to Crown International's 60th anniversary year, the DC 300 amplifier, first introduced 40 years prior in 1967, was inducted into the TECnology Hall Of Fame on the opening day of the 123rd AES Convention in New York City. Gerald Stanley, Crown International's senior VP of R&D and the original designer of the DC 300, was on hand to accept the award.
Presented by the Mix Foundation for Excellence in Audio, best known for its production of the TEC Awards, and hosted by the AES, the Fourth Annual TECnology Hall Of Fame ceremony was emceed by George Petersen, executive editor of Mix magazine and director of the TECnology Hall Of Fame.
Petersen prefaced Crown's award by remarking, "[The DC 300] was a classic that really ushered in and defined the era of the modern power amplifier. And 1967 was a perfect time for this product to come out. Suddenly there were rock concerts that were high SPL--very loud--and needed great amplification. Live sound systems were coming into vogue. Listening levels in recording studios in 1967 started going through the roof and somebody needed to produce an amplifier that was loud enough to take care of this. And even 40 years after its introduction, there are so many of these DC 300s still in service, it's an amazing testament to Crown reliability."
Accepting the award, Gerald Stanley commented in his own inimitable way, "I must say this is quite humbling. Engineers don't normally get put in the spotlight. But there are some people that are even less in the spotlight that I think are very important in all of this. One are the people that faithfully drive the screws and solder the joints; the people who work and make these products reliable. Nothing I do as an engineer matters if people don't put it together faithfully.
"There's a second group that almost never gets mentioned, and that's the group of risk-takers. You see, technology doesn't really 'happen' unless people take risks to do things that are new and different. So who are the risk-takers? They're you, the users. Because, after all, the year is 1967. There have been a number of power amplifiers out. They all break, and fairly soon; you hardly have to abuse them at all. You've already bought 'N-1' of these things, so why would you try to buy the Nth one and think it any better? That wouldn't be rational. And especially when you consider that you would have to go to a tape recorder company -- Crown International -- located in Elkhart, Indiana. It's where you make band instruments and travel trailers. That's what Elkhart's famous for. So people took a huge risk. And 685 dollars in 1967 is a different quantity materially than it is today. People put a lot of trust in us, quite frankly, and we're humbled by that. And we want the products that we make today to be as faithful and enduring and as apt to their purpose as the DC 300 has proven to be. But hats off to you, the users, who cast your lot with us and gave us a try. I thank you."
Introduced in 1967, the high-powered, solid-state Crown DC 300 power amplifier offered 150 watts per channel at eight ohms and AB+B circuitry. The product's reputation for high output power, pristine sound, and exemplary reliability, even in the most demanding applications, quickly helped establish Crown as a true leader in the worldwide power amplifier market.
The Mix Foundation for Excellence in Audio established the TECnology Hall of Fame in 2004 to honor and recognize audio products and innovations that have made a significant contribution to the advancement of audio technology. This year's 15 inductees to the TECnology Hall of Fame were chosen by a panel of more than 50 recognized audio experts, including authors, educators, engineers, facility owners and other professionals. For more information on this year's event and inductees, which included such notable items as the Theremin, Cannon XLR connector and AKG C-414, visit http://www.mixfoundation.org/hof/techof.html.
About Crown International:
Crown International, a Harman International company, manufactures amplifiers, microphones, and systems control products for professional audio markets worldwide, with corporate headquarters located in Elkhart, Indiana. For more information, visit Crown online at www.crownaudio.com.
About the Harman Pro Group:
The Harman Pro Group (www.harmanpro.com) is the world's largest provider of professional audio products and system solutions for commercial sound, contracting, tour sound, recording and broadcast, musician, portable PA and cinema applications. The Group is headquartered in Northridge, California and includes industry leaders AKG Acoustics, BSS Audio, Crown International, dbx, DigiTech, JBL Professional, Lexicon, Soundcraft, and Studer. The Group is part of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE: HAR), a leading supplier of high-quality, high fidelity audio products and infotainment systems for the automotive, home and professional markets.
Award photos taken by Alan Perlman Photography and courtesy of the Mix Foundation for Excellence in Audio. All rights reserved.
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A world economic recovery, as witnessed from equity market improvements of the lows experienced since the 2008 global crisis, has been quite impressive. The journey was difficult with ever-present headwinds hindering growth, the most recent of which was the Eurozone debt crisis that significantly slowed down the overall growth pace in 2011 and 2012.
According to the World Economic Outlook Update published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in January 2013, the world economy is projected to grow 3.5% in 2013 (versus 3.6% projected in October 2012) and 4.1% in 2014. Growth in advanced economies and emerging and developing countries are projected at 1.4% (versus 1.5% expected earlier) and 5.5% (versus 5.6% expected earlier) in 2013, respectively. In 2014, advanced economies are projected to grow 2.2% and emerging markets 5.9%.
No doubt obstacles still persist as can be deduced from an unstable European economy and slowly reviving advanced countries that in turn are affecting emerging markets and developing economies; the overall growth picture may not materially deteriorate from the IMF's January 2013 forecast.
Demand for the Machinery industry is correlated to increasing economic activity, which stimulates demand for industrial products, thereby increasing the need for new/advanced machinery. The major end-markets for the machinery industry include agriculture, construction, mining and energy industries, among others.
Machinery Industry Prospects in the United States
The IMF expects the United States to grow 2.0% in 2013 as against 2.1% expected earlier as growth has slowed in the country with evidences of weak consumptions and employment levels. Growth in 2014 is projected at 3.0%.
The Machinery industry is one of the most attractive industries in the U.S. Growth prospects for this industry can be deduced from the indicators to the performances in the recent past. In the fourth quarter of 2012, industrial production in the United States rose by an annual rate of 1.0% while manufacturing output increased by 0.2%.
According to the US Census Bureau report published in January 2013, machinery shipments in 2012 through November increased 9.6% year over year while new machinery orders witnessed a 3.1% decline in the same period. Machinery order backlogs at the end of the quarter also plummeted 7.8%.
Shipments for construction and industrial machinery rose by 37.6% and 13.0%, respectively. Shipments for mining equipment were up 6.0% while farm machinery shipments decreased by 13.8%.
International demand for technologically advanced construction and agriculture equipment is improving. The U.S.-Russia trade bill will boost the U.S.'s export of construction equipment to Russia -- the 11th largest export market for U.S. construction equipment. According to an earlier report published by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the United States' construction equipment exports rose 24% while agricultural equipment exports registered a 29% increase in the first half of 2012.
Japanese Markets
According to the latest report published by Japan's Cabinet Office, on a monthly basis, core machinery order in November 2012 grew 3.9%, up from a 2.6% increase recorded in October and 4.3% fall in September. Recovery in capital spending and higher orders from the chemical industry was the main drivers of the growth.
Also, overseas demand for machinery grew a whopping 17.0% in November, indicating prospects of solid demand growth in the months ahead.
According to the IMF, the Japanese economy is projected to grow 1.2% in 2013 and 0.7% in 2014.
Emerging Nations
China and India, the two major emerging/developing nations, are expected to show signs of tangible growth in the years ahead. However, near-term conditions in these economies are weak. According to the IMF, the Chinese economy is projected to grow 8.2% in 2013 as against 8.5% expected earlier in 2013 and 8.5% in 2014.
Looser fiscal and monetary measures by the Chinese authorities -- efforts of increasing fixed asset investment along the lines of interest rate cut by the Chinese central bank -- are expected to offset some of the recent weaknesses in economic data. Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) flow into the country has slowed and exports have weakened, especially due to a slowing global economy while a lack of domestic demand for construction, mining and textile machinery contracted imports.
Industrial production in India has been weak in recent months with the released data showing a 0.1% annual decline in November 2012. Poor performances by manufacturing, mining and capital goods sectors clearly reflect that weak domestic demand and exports were hurt largely by the European debt crisis. According to IMF, the country is projected to grow 5.9% in 2013 as against 6.0% expected earlier and 6.4% in 2014.
Korea's industrial production recorded a monthly gain of 2.3% in November, according to the latest data released by Statistics Korea. The country seems to be recovering from the impacts of weak exports due to global uncertainties, especially the Eurozone crisis.
Thailand seems to be recovering fast from the ravages of its floods; reconstruction activities are perceptible in the region to spur demand in the machinery industry. According to the data released by the Office of Industrial Economics of Thailand, industrial production in November 2012 spurred 83.3% year over year. This upsurge, despite weak economic conditions around the world, is likely to impact the overall growth in the country.
Other Major Players
Upcoming sporting events to be held in Brazil, rising government spending to improve the country's infrastructure, growing trade relations with other economies, as well as huge foreign direct investments -- all these bode well for the economy. According to the IMF, Brazil is expected to grow 3.5% in 2013 (versus 4.0% expected earlier) and 4.0% in 2014.
South Africa is also making progress and is expected to grow 2.8% (versus 3.0% expected earlier) in 2013 and 4.1% in 2014, as projected by the IMF. The government is focused on improving its mining, manufacturing and agricultural sectors. Moreover, huge public investments in the infrastructure development programs remain in the forefront.
Eurozone - A Hurdle
The Eurozone debt crisis has slowed down the overall growth pace in the region as well as of the global economy. According to a report published by Eurostat in January 2013, industrial production (excluding construction), on a monthly basis, in the Eurozone fell by 0.3% in November.
On a year-over-year basis, industrial production in November dropped 3.7%, including a 7.6% fall in Italy, 7.2% in Spain and 6.6% in Ireland.
Construction output, on a monthly basis, fell 0.4% in November 2012. On an annual basis, production dropped 4.7% in November, including a 20.4% decline in Slovenia, 17.9% in Portugal and Italy, and 13.1% in Slovakia.
According to the VDMA machine makers' association, German machine tool orders in November 2012 plummeted 3.0% year over year, with domestic orders down by 2% and international orders sliding by 4.0%.
Important Players of the Machinery Industry
Deere & Company's ( DE ) fiscal fourth quarter and year 2012 (ended October 31, 2012) results were impressive. For the year and the quarter, equipment sales rose roughly 14%, with price realization contributing 4%. The agricultural and forestry equipment provider is expanding globally to leverage benefits from the growing global farm industry.
For fiscal year 2013 equipment sales are expected to grow 5% year over year and for the first quarter by 10%. Net earnings for 2013 are projected to be approximately $3.2 billion.
Caterpillar Inc. ( CAT ) posted a 5% increase in equipment sales in the third quarter of 2012. For the year 2013, the company expects modest improvements in U.S. and China along with other major developing countries while conditions in Europe are expected to be difficult. Revenue growth in 2013 is expected to be within the (5%) to 5% range.
Italy-based CNH Global NV ( CNH ) posted a 5% to 11% year-over-year increase on a constant currency basis in its equipment sales (agricultural and construction) in the third quarter of 2012.
Other top players in the agricultural, construction and mining industry includes: AGCO Corporation ( AGCO ), The Toro Company ( TTC ), Terex Corp. ( TEX ) and Kubota Corporation ( KUB ), among others.
Prime companies operating in machinery industries other than agricultural, construction and mining, include Rockwell Automation Inc. ( ROK ), Illinois Tool Works, Inc. ( ITW ), Manitowoc Company, Inc. ( MTW ), among others.
Fiscal government expenditures play a counter-cyclical role curbing the ill effects of slower economic developments and a tight credit market. China's structural stimulus package, government spending on social welfare, construction of low-cost housing, completion of infrastructure projects on agriculture, forestry and water resources received special attention.
Also, the U.S. Congress had a stimulus package designed in 2009 that had money flowing into infrastructure spending. Also, The American Energy & Infrastructure Jobs Act (H.R. 7) will boost spending in the infrastructure projects. Approximately $260 billion will be allocated to fund roads, bridges and highway projects over five years.
Russia, which became a World Trade Organization (WTO) member in 2012, will open the gates for companies worldwide to benefit from the growing needs for modernizing the agricultural, transport and infrastructure sectors of the economy.
We remain wary of the rising raw material costs of some of the major players of the machinery industry. Steel prices along with energy, especially coal and fuel prices, remain the prime causes of concern.
Research and development costs are on the rise for machine makers in their pursuit of manufacturing more sophisticated and technologically advanced machinery. Availability of funds remains difficult as some major nations are still struggling to bring stability to their own economies.
Favorable commodity prices are a boon, although government policies affecting prices along with export and import policies and trade relations with other countries impact the machinery industry.
Conclusion: Prospects Bright
Despite the prevailing global uncertainties, rising needs of better infrastructure, modernized methods of agriculture and growing complexity of mining/manufacturing methods will boost demand for technologically advanced equipment in these industries. Moreover, looking ahead on the growth path, the emerging and developing nations will inevitably be an attractive destination for machine makers worldwide.
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We're not entirely sure how this passed over our Windows Phone radar, but HTC has published an official video to its YouTube channel showing off the upcoming Windows Phone 8S. The HTC 8S is yet to be released in multiple markets and is already destined to numerous sources.
The Windows Phone comes packed with a dual-core 1Ghz chip, 4Gb storage (with MicroSD support), 4" LCD display (WVGA), 512MB RAM and a 5MP rear shooter. Like its older, more powerful brother, the HTC 8S sports Beats Audio - but does not come with an extra amplifier.
Be sure to head on over to our community forum to discuss the video and the HTC 8S.
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The San Francisco History Center Subject Collections consist of photographs and works on paper, from the 1850s to the present. These collections include views of San Francisco street scenes, buildings, and neighborhoods, as well as photographs of famous San Francisco personalities. A large part of this collection consists of the photograph morgue of the San Francisco News-Call Bulletin newspaper, dating from the 1920's-1965, when the collection was donated to the library. These lists include photographs and works on paper that have not been digitized.
The San Francisco Subject Collection is arranged alphabetically by subject heading. Famous San Francisco people are separated in the Portraits guide. San Francisco Line Drawings consists of works on paper. Use the guides to request photographs and works on paper during the open hours of the Photo Desk. Thousands of the photographs in the subject guide have been added to the online database. Start with a keyword search in the database.
- San Francisco Subjects (PDF)
- Portraits (PDF)
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California Places and Subjects
Photographs and works on paper of California places and subjects - outside of the City & County of San Francisco - are seperated into two guides. A small sampling of California Places & Subjects have been added to the online database.
San Francisco History Center Oversize Photograph Collection
This collection consists of photographs larger than 8 x 14 inches (20 x 36 cm). Use the guides to request photographs during the open hours of the Photo Desk. A large number of oversize photographic prints have been added to the online database.


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An enthymeme is a syllogism that is missing a premise, and is thus a type of non sequitur, since the conclusion does not follow from the stated premise. The completed syllogism may or may not be valid or sound; this can only be judged once the missing premise has been provided.
- "John is a human, so he has two eyes." (The missing part is "humans have two eyes".)
- "Of course you're a Republican. You're from Texas." (The missing part is "all Texans are Republicans".)
- "I graduated from a good school, and am therefore an atheist." (The unstated premise is that good schools produce only atheist graduates.)
One common reason for omitting a premise is that it is obvious. For instance, one might say, "I didn't bring my piano on vacation, because I could only bring one suitcase". It is not normally necessary to point out that a piano cannot fit inside a suitcase.
The missing premise may also be deliberately omitted because it is obviously false, or is otherwise unpalatable. For instance: "The immigrant population in Springfield has risen sharply in recent years; we should put more police on the street." The unstated premise is that immigrants are more likely than the general population to commit crimes.
Enthymemes can also be effectively used for humorous purposes, such as in making indirect insults.


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Maybe you're vegetarian; maybe you just don't eat red meat; maybe you're not into pork products; maybe you're just looking for tasty guilt-free finds. Whichever the case, we've got a few options for meatballs and hot dogs with no beef or pork involved, as well as some completely meatless choices. We tasted a BUNCH and these are the cream of the crop. Read 'em and eat!
We ran into some recurring problems while looking for good poultry and meatless "meatballs": a) finding turkey options that aren't unreasonably high in fat, and b) locating no-meat products that have a good texture. Our top picks are loved by all... Nate's Classic Flavor Meatless Meatballs PER SERVING (3 meatballs): 90 calories, 4.5g fat, 270mg sodium, 5g carbs, 2g fiber, <1g sugars, 8g protein -- PointsPlus® value 2* The cool thing about these meatless meatballs is that they're not really trying to TASTE like meat -- they have a unique toasted-grain flavor, which is really delicious. And though they're a bit petite, they taste good and have pretty decent stats, so we TOTALLY recommend them. (Can't wait to serve 'em on top of some Slaw & Order!) Find them in the freezer aisle. Veggie Patch Meatless Meatballs PER SERVING (6 meatballs): 140 calories, 5g fat, 390mg sodium, 9g carbs, 2g fiber, 1g sugars, 15g protein -- PointsPlus® value 3* We've told you about this refrigerated find before, but we couldn't bring up veggie-friendly meatball swaps without mentioning it. These 100% vegetarian meatballs are SO good! Coat a few with canned crushed tomatoes or low-fat marinara sauce, and stick them in half of a high-fiber pita for meatball-sub taste without meatball-sub stats! Foster Farms Turkey Meatballs, Homestyle PER SERVING (3 meatballs): 160 calories, 9g fat, 280mg sodium, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 18g protein -- PointsPlus® value 4* Mega-meatballs! These fully cooked, frozen things are large, which partially explains and excuses the high-ish stats. If standard beef and pork meatballs aren't your thing but you embrace turkey (meaning you eat it, not hug it), these will suit your needs and taste buds too. We'd eat these any time!
A bunch of veggie dogs we've tried taste like, for lack of a better description, Band-Aids (not that we often snack on adhesive strips). It makes us sad. But we did find one that doesn't offend our taste buds, along with a few amazing poultry-based options... Yves The Good Dog PER SERVING (1 wiener): 50 calories, 1g fat, 320mg sodium, 3g carbs, 0g fiber, 1g sugars, 8g protein -- PointsPlus® value 1* This item by Yves is the best meatless dog we've tasted. Truth time: It is a tad bland; but the flavor isn't bad. As people who like to load their franks with fun toppings, we can live with its mild taste. It'd probably be great in our super-flavorful Lettuce-Wrapped Reuben Dog recipe! Applegate The Great Organic Uncured Hot Dog, Turkey and Chicken PER SERVING (1 hot dog): 60 - 70 calories, 3.5g fat, 370 - 420mg sodium, 0 - 1g carbs, 0g fiber, 0g sugars, 7 - 8g protein -- PointsPlus® value 2* The peeps at Applegate are ALL-STARS in our book when it comes to providing lean meat products with good ingredients and great flavor. The turkey dog actually tastes a bit more like a sausage than like a conventional hot dog, but that's not a bad thing. Bottom line: It tastes AMAZING. The chicken one has a more hot-doggy texture to it; not quite as awesome as the turkey, but still REALLY good. Pop these into some high-fiber buns, and top 'em with your favorite condiments (like MUSTARD!). Heads-up: Both the turkey and chicken dogs come in a smaller size, IDed as natural (rather than organic). Ball Park Smoked White Turkey Franks PER SERVING (1 frank): 45 calories, 0g fat, 490mg sodium, 5g carbs, 0g fiber, 1g sugars, 6g protein -- PointsPlus® value 1* An old-school HG pick; one we still love. In case you've never had these, know that they're totally worth trying. Not only are they completely delicious, but since they're made from white meat only, they're also SUUUPER low in calories and free of fat. Enjoy them however you like to eat your franks!
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So we all get into this music shit cause we love the art
This is what we do, whether we getting paid for it or not
But when you get to the business side of it, when you get into the industry
Shit just change man, niggas fall apart, all that other shit
Because it becomes about money and all that bullshit
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We make up to break up, promises are broken
Friends turn to enemies, feelings that we hold in
The fame, make you feel you could do your own thing
Do the money take away the pain?
Whatever the reason, we tripping cause we different
When we started, the energy is missing
Damn, Phife and Tip called it quits
What is all of this, got to be more than hits
Thought Run DMC would last forever
Similar to Salt N Pepa, and the original Spinderella
Pete Rock and CL, Erick and Parrish
These ain't just rappers, they are part of our fabric
Some say it's money, others say it's ego
Some grow apart, look at Goodie Mob and Cee-Lo
Show and AG even when we not performing
Make sure that's my nigga long after we recorded
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You motherfuckers come in the game, y'all niggas stay in the game, man
Y'all niggas keep it funky with each other, man
Niggas start getting Hollywood and shit like that
You know what I mean
Becoming other niggas once you get a little fame and shit
Man fuck that man
[Verse 2: A.G.]
Even my digger niggas took the brand for granted
We supposed to put the city on our shoulders like Menen
It happened with the Roc, PE and Cam and them
Prince Markie Dee and them, questions can't answer them
Not to mention, John Lennon, The Beatles
Diana, Supremes, Mike left Tito
Cube left N.W.A. it was questioned
When Dre left N.W.A. it was destined
Insane, the fame is a roller coaster
Slick and Doug split, after the show was over
Friendship gone, business replace it
That's success, that's the truth let's face it
I want success, the bond so important
Can't pay with my friends, a price I'm not affording
Don't be sad it's over, be glad it once was
Signing off, Show and A, nigga, one love
[Outro: Showbiz]
Yeah man, see this is how it goes down
All you motherfuckers don't know about the game
Y'all wanna get in the game, y'all don't know shit about it
You know what I mean, this shit tear motherfuckers apart
D.I.T.C. look out for the new D.I.T.C. album coming
2012 nigga, this is what we do, ride out yo


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U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kay Bailey Hutchison joins Christiane Amanpour to discuss the future of the alliance ahead of Wednesday's summit in Brussels. German defense minister Usula von der Leyen then joins the show to discuss NATO in the age of Trump.
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12 Steps From Life to Eagle
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(Quoted from: #33088, pp. 31-33)
The following 12 steps have been outlined to ensure a smooth procedure for the Scout, the unit leadership, the local council, and the volunteers who are to conduct the board of review. Share these steps with each Eagle candidate so that he can fully understand the procedure that must be followed by the Scout, the district, and the council.
1. In order to advance to the rank of Eagle, a candidate must complete all requirements of:
- Active tenure
- Scout Spirit
- Any remaining merit badges
- Positions of responsibility
- Planning, developing, and providing leadership to others in a service project.
- The Scoutmaster conference.
2. Using the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, the candidate must select his Eagle service project and have the project concept approved by his unit leader, his unit committee, and the benefactor of the project, and reviewed and approved by the council or district advancement committee (see "Service Projects–-Eagle Scout Rank," page 27). The Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, No. 18-927D, must be used in meeting this requirement.
3. It is imperative that all requirements for the Eagle Scout rank except the board of review be completed prior to the candidate's 18th birthday. When all the requirements except the board of review for the rank of Eagle, including the service project, have been completed, an Eagle Scout Rank Application must be filled out and sent to the council service center promptly. (See special requirements for Youth Members with disabilities, page 43, and the section titled "Time Extensions," page 25.)
4. The application should be signed by the unit leader at the proper place. The unit committee reviews and approves the record the record of the Eagle candidate before the application is submitted to the local council. If a unit leader or unit committee fails to sign or otherwise approve an application, the Eagle candidate may still be granted a board of review. The failure of the unit leader or unit committee to sign an application may be considered by the board of review in determining the qualifications of the Eagle candidate.
5. The Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, properly filled out, must be submitted with the application.
6. When the completed application is received at the council service center, its contents will be verified and the references contacted. The Scout shall have listed six references (five if no employer, and parent if no organized religious association). The council advancement committee or its designee contacts the references on the Eagle Scout Rank Application either by letter, form, or telephone checklist. (The council determines the method or methods to be used.) The candidate should have contacted those individuals listed as references before including their names on the application.
If desired by the council, the candidate may be asked to deliver a blank reference form and envelopes to the listed references.
The candidates should not be involved personally in transmitting any correspondence between persons listed as references and the council service center. If the initial reference letter or form is not returned to the council in a timely manner, the council advancement committee must make direct contact with the reference(s) listed on the Eagle Scout Rank Application on its own, by follow-up letter, phone contact, or other methods as it chooses. The candidate shall not be required to make a follow-up contact with the reference or submit other reference names. A Scout cannot have a board of review denied or postponed because the council office or council advancement committee does not receive the reference letter form he delivered.
7. After the contents of an application have been verified and appropriately signed, the application, Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, and references will be returned from the council service center to the chairman of the Eagle board of review so that a board of review may be scheduled. Under no circumstances should a board of review be scheduled until the application is returned to the chairman of the Eagle board of review. Reference checks that are forwarded with the application are confidential, and their contents are not to be disclosed to any person who is not a member of the board of review.
8. The board of review for an Eagle candidate is composed of at least three but not more than six members. One member serves as chairman. Unit leaders, assistant unit leaders, relatives or guardians may not serve as members of a Scout's board of review. The board of review members should convene at least 30 minutes before the candidate appears in order to review the application, reference checks, and service project report. At least one district or council advancement representative must be a member of the Eagle board of review if the board of review is conducted on a unit level. A council or district may designate more than one person to serve as a member of Eagle boards of review when requested to do so by the unit. It is not required that these persons be members of the advancement committee; however, they must have an understanding of the importance of the Eagle board of review.
9. The candidate's unit leader introduces him to members of the board of review. The unit leader may remain in the room, but he does not participate in the board of review. The unit leader may be called upon to clarify a point in question. In no case should a relative or guardian of the candidate attend the review, even as a unit leader. There is no set of questions that an Eagle candidate should be asked. However, the board should be assured of the candidate's participation in the program. This is the highest award that a boy may achieve and, consequently, a thorough discussion of his successes and experiences in Scouting should be considered. After the review, the candidate and his unit leader leave the room while the board members discuss the acceptability of the candidate as an Eagle Scout. The decision must be unanimous. If the candidate meets the requirements, he is asked to return and is informed that he will receive the board's recommendation for the Eagle Scout rank. If the candidate does not meet the requirements, he is asked to return and told the reasons for his failure to qualify. A discussion should be held with him as to how he may meet the requirements within a given period. Should the applicant disagree with the decision, the appeal procedures should be explained to him. A follow-up letter must be sent to the Scout confirming the agreements reached on the action(s) necessary for the advancement. If the Scout chooses to appeal, provide the name and address of the person he needs to contact. (See "Appealing the Decision" page 33.)
Only the Eagle Scout Rank Application is forwarded to the national Eagle Scout Service.
10. Immediately after the board of review and after the application has been appropriately signed, the application, the service project report, references, and a properly completed Advancement Report are returned to the council service center.
11. When the application arrives at the council service center, the Scout executive signs it to certify that the proper procedure has been followed and that the board of review has recommended the candidate for the Eagle Scout rank. The Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook and references are retained by the council. The Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook may be returned to the Scout after council approval.
12. The Eagle Scout Service screens the application to ascertain information such as proper signatures, positions of responsibility, tenure between ranks, and age of the candidate. Any item not meeting national standards will cause the application to be returned for more information. If the application is in order, the Scout is then certified as an Eagle Scout by the Eagle Scout Service on behalf of the National Council. Notice of approval is given by sending the Eagle Scout certificate to the local council. The date used on the certificate will be the date of the board of review. The Eagle Award must not be sold or given to any unit until after the certificate is received by the council service center. The Eagle Scout court of honor should not be scheduled until the local council receives the Eagle Scout rank credentials.
After earning the Eagle Scout Award, a Scout may work to earn Eagle Palms. An Eagle Palm or Palms must be earned before the Scout's 18th birthday. Palms must be earned one at a time, in the order of Bronze, Gold, and then Silver. Each Palm level can only be earned after a three-month tenure since earning the last Palm and by satisfactory completion of all of the other requirements for the next Palm.


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Jarrett, DiGiacomo, Andrade, Windover And Noble To Be Inducted Into ODU Hall
By ODU Athletics
Sept. 5, 2010
NORFOLK--The 2010 Old Dominion University Sports Hall of Fame induction class features long-time athletic director, the NCAA's all-time field hockey scorer, an All-Conference Lady Monarch Basketball defensive standout, a two-time lacrosse All-American and standout an All-American men's basketball player.
The 2010 Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will be held Saturday, Oct. 2nd at the Ted Constant Convocation Center at 1 pm. The inductees will also be honored during the ODU-Gardner Webb football contest. This year's class incudes: Jim Jarrett (former athletic director), Marina DiGiacomo (field hockey), Anne Windover (women's lacrosse), Mery Andrade (women's basketball) and Skip Noble (men's basketball).
Jim Jarrett served as the athletic director at ODU for 40 years until the end of June. As one of the youngest athletic directors in the nation when in 1970, Jarrett quickly began to make a name for himself and ODU. In 1974, Jarrett became the first athletic director in the Commonwealth of Virginia to award scholarships to women student-athletes. Under his leadership ODU intercollegiate teams won 28 team national championships, hosted the first two NCAA Women's Basketball" Final Fours" at the Norfolk Scope and athletic venues tripled. Jarrett was given the Lifetime Achievement awards from NACDA, VaSID, the Collegiate Director's Award from the Women's Basketball Coaches Association, and named the Norfolk Sports Club man of the Year. Jarrett served as a member of the NCAA Women's Basketball Committee, and is a past president of the CAA and the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame in October 2009. He and wife Sugie reside in Norfolk.
Marina DiGiacomo was a two-time All-American and the 2000 Honda Award winner. A four- time CAA Player of the Year and CAA Tournament MVP, DeGiacomo led ODU to national championships in 1998 and 2000. She is still the NCAA all-time leader in points with 414 and second in NCAA history in goals scored with 167. In the 2008 Olympic games, she helped her native Argentina win the bronze medal in field hockey. Last year, DiGiacomo was named to the CAA's 25th Anniversary All-Time field hockey squad, then capped it off by being selected to the CAA's Silver Star team as one of the CAA's 25 greatest athletes in any sport. Now a U.S. citizen, she is married with one child and currently lives in Brea, CA.
Mery Andrade was the heart and soul of Lady Monarch teams from 1995-99. The Lisbon, Portugal native was the CAA co-Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in 1998-99. She ranks fourth all-time in CAA history with 382 career steals. Andrade was also a three-time All-CAA selection and three-time CAA All-Defensive team selection. The Lady Monarchs reached the NCAA round of 16 three times and in 1997 advanced to the National Championship game. Mery played five years in the WNBA mostly with Cleveland, and is currently playing professionally in Italy. She graduated from ODU in 1998.
Anne Windover starred for the Lady Monarchs from 1993-96. She led ODU in scoring four straight years. She poured in 44 points with 38 goals and six assists as a senior in 1996. Windover completed her career at ODU with 165 goals, 39 assists and 204 career points. Her point total ranks second all-time at ODU. In 1995, she scored 30 goals to help Lead the Lady Monarchs to their first CAA Championship. She was named honorable mention All-American in 1993, and a second team All-American by the ILWCA in 1994. She was a three-time All-CAA and four-time All-South Region selection. The native from Ajax, Ontario in Canada ranks among ODU's top three in career goals. Windover graduated with a degree in health and physical education in May of 1997. Last year, Windover was named to the CAA 25th anniversary women's lacrosse squad. She now resides in Niagara on the Lakes, Ontario.
George "Skip" Noble completed his career at Old Dominion with 1,193 points for a 13.4 point per game Average. As a senior in 1970-71, the St. Albans, W.VA. native scored 549 points for a 20.3 per game average which helped the Monarchs reach the NCAA Division II finals. Noble scored 36 points and hauled down 24 rebounds at the national tournament which earned him All-Tournament honors. He was also named to the 1971 South Atlantic Regionals after scoring 26 points and 17 rebounds in the regional finals against Norfolk State. Noble earned honorable mention Little All-American honors in 1971 and was selected in the 10th round of the NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. Skip graduated with a degree in physical education, and now resides in Orange Beach, Ala.
The induction luncheon and ceremony begins at 1 p.m. on Oct. 2 in the lobby of the Ted Constant Convocation Center. The inductees will also be honored during the ODU/Gardner-Webb football game that evening at 6 p.m. Tickets for the Hall of Fame luncheon are $25. For more information, please call the athletic ticket office at 683-4444.


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Dr. Megan Hunt was in a class of her own, a brilliant neurosurgeon at the top of her game. Her world is turned upside down when a devastating car accident puts an end to her time in the operating room. Megan resumes her career as a medical examiner determined to solve the puzzle of who or what killed the victims in police investigations.
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Medical examiner Dr. Megan Hunt helps investigate the death of a jogger.
Peter tells Megan to take it easy with Lacey.
Megan starts taking an interest in what is going on around her.
Megan allows Lacey to film her at work for a school project.
Megan runs into resistance while investigating the death of a patient.
A magazine editor is found dead in her mansion.
A father is found stabbed to death in his home in the Philadelphia suburbs.
Megan turns to her mother for help.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn.—The Birmingham-Southern swimming & diving teams competed against Rhodes College today in Memphis, Tenn., with the men winning 127-94 but the women losing to a deep Rhodes squad 144-113.
On the men's side, freshman Duncan Bonney won the 100-yard backstroke, 100-yard butterfly, and 50-yard freestyle, and freshman Drew Priede won the 200-yard freestyle, 200-yard butterfly, and 200-yard backstroke.
For the women, freshman Hannah Busk won the 100- and 200-yard breaststrokes and the 200-yard individual medley. Freshman Lauren Kinsey won the 200-yard backstroke, 500-yard freestyle, and placed second in the 200-yard freestyle. Freshman Molly Waddell also won the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard butterfly.
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Harper placed on DL with sprained thumb
WASHINGTON (AP) Star outfielder Bryce Harper was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Washington Nationals on Sunday with a sprained left thumb. The move is retroactive to Saturday.
Harper hurt his hand with a head-first slide into third base Friday night after hitting a third-inning, bases-loaded triple in Washington's 11-1 victory. He stayed in the game for an inning before he was replaced.
"It's part of baseball. You slide into the bag and sometimes you get your fingers," Harper said. "It's a bummer, but hopefully I'll be back soon."
Harper will fly to Cleveland on Monday to see prominent hand specialist Thomas Graham for a second opinion. For now, his proscribed treatment is ice.
"Hopefully 15 days go by and I can get back out there," Harper said. "We'll see how I feel in 15."
Harper joins starting catcher Wilson Ramos and starting third baseman Ryan Zimmerman on the disabled list, both with hand injuries. Ramos, hurt on opening day, had surgery on his left hand. Zimmerman broke his right thumb also sliding into a bag, on April 12.
Also on the DL are starting pitcher Doug Fister (back), who is scheduled for a rehab start on Sunday, and reserve outfielder Scott Hairston (side).
"We've got a lot of off days in the next 15, so that's huge," Harper said.
Harper went 2 for 2 and had a career-high four RBIs on Friday night, giving him nine for the season as he lifted his batting average to .289. He has only one home run in 83 at-bats.
"It's frustrating," Harper said. "I want to be out there and be able to help my team win every single day."
Steven Souza Jr. was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to replace him on the roster but was not in the lineup Sunday.


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