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Pioneer Rayz Rally Lightning-Powered Conference Speaker - Space Gray
Pioneer Rayz Rally smart conference speaker is the first to be powered by Lightning. And though it's small enough to fit in your pocket, Rally delivers the loudness and quality of a large conference speaker. So you can now turn your iPhone, iPad, iPod or Mac into a conferencing system that fills any meeting room.
Lightning powered
Rayz Rally gets its power from your iOS device's Lightning port, so you don't need batteries. For maximum efficiency it incorporates advanced Avnera LightX technology, which helps ensure that Rally draws the least possible power from your iPhone. Rally's integrated charging port also supports talk and charge to keep your iPhone fully charged whilst using the speaker.
Truly convenient
The Smart Button gives you one-button access to mute/unmute and music play/pause functions even if your iPhone screen is locked. In addition, the easy yet powerful companion app can deliver new features through quick software upgrades.
Lightning powered, so no batteries or charging required
Integrated charging port lets you talk as you charge
Highly portable pocket-sized speaker with the clarity of a conference system
Plug and play simplicity - one smart button handles everything
Compatible with iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC for instantly creating a high-quality conference anywhere
Smart Button gives you one-button access to important functions such as mute/unmute and play/pause - even when your iPhone screen is locked
Software updates via the app automatically deliver new features and capabilities
What's in the Box
Pioneer Rayz Rally Lightning-powered portable conference speaker
Carry bag
User guide
Tech Specs
Height: 2 cm/0.8 in.
Length: 6.2 cm/2.4 in.
Width: 4.7 cm/1.9 in.
System Requirements
Operating System: iOS 10.3.1 or later; macOS Sierra or later
Manufacturer Information
Part Number
Mfr. Part Number: XW-LTS5(S)CU
UPC or EAN No.: 814633021048
Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
Warranty: One-year limited
iPhone Models
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 5c
- iPhone 5
iPad Models
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad Pro 10.5-inch
- iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad (5th generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)
- iPad Pro 9.7-inch
- iPad mini 4
- iPad mini 3
- iPad mini 2
- iPad mini (1st generation)
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Air (1st generation)
iPod Models
- iPod touch (7th generation)
- iPod touch (6th generation)
Answers from the community
How does it work with Mac and PC if its lightning powered?
- Asked by Ayden P from Ajax
- on Jan. 14, 2018
You can't see it from the photos but there is a through lightning port on the bottom or the speaker. You can't see it from the photos but there is a through lightning port on the bottom or the speaker. Simply use a USB to Lightning connector to connect to Mac.
- Answered by Bill M from Austin
- on Mar. 24, 2018
Would this work with Zoom or other conferencing apps?
- Asked by Dan J from Morecambe
- on Feb. 20, 2018
I just made a Skype for Business call and it worked fine. I would expect any unified communication a I just made a Skype for Business call and it worked fine. I would expect any unified communication app to work as well.
- Answered by Bill M from Austin
- on Mar. 24, 2018
is it also a recorder. If a record a meeting, will it give me a better sound to hear it again
- Asked by ROLA S from Abu Dhabi
- on May 20, 2018
Does the unit include its own integrated microphone, or does it rely on the microphone included in the iPhone/iPad/etc. that it is plugged in to?
- Asked by David C from Lake Preston
- on Jun. 22, 2017
It has a built in mic.
- Answered by Bill M from Austin
- on Mar. 24, 2018
Answer now(Does the unit include its own integrated microphone, or does it rely on the microphone included in the iPhone/iPad/etc. that it is plugged in to?)1 Answer(Does the unit include its own integrated microphone, or does it rely on the microphone included in the iPhone/iPad/etc. that it is plugged in to?)
Will this be compatible with the iPhone x?
- Asked by SARAH M from HAYWARDS HEATH,
- on Sep. 13, 2017
Yes it should be, as the iPhone X has a lightning connector
- Answered by Brandon P from ATLANTA
- on Sep. 27, 2017
Does this work for large rooms?
- Asked by Michael S from Riverview
- on Jan. 9, 2018
Compatibility: Requires iOS 10.3 or later.
Pioneer Rayz
The Rayz App works with all Rayz appcessories and customizes the functions based on the device that is connected.
Rayz and Rayz Plus App Features
When used with your Rayz earphones, the app gives you a new level of customization. Key features of the earphones:
• Autopause: When you take off BOTH earphones, your music pauses. Put BOTH earphones back on, and play resumes.
• Smart Noise Cancellation: Adapts to you and your environment.
• HearThru™: Hear right through the earphones without having to remove them.
• Smart Mute: On a call but not talking? Your microphones goes on auto-mute. Start talking, and your microphone automatically un-mutes. Stop talking, your microphone goes back on mute.
• Smart Button: Bring up your favorite app with a single touch.
Rayz Rally App Features
The Rayz Rally automatically optimizes its performance depending on the usage scenario. The app for Rayz Rally delivers new software updates. …


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About Mizzou
The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia, Mo., as the first public university west of the Mississippi River and the first state university in Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase territory. Today, MU is a $2.1 billion enterprise and an important investment for the state and nation.
MU provides all the benefits of two universities in one: It's a major land-grant institution with a statewide mission of service to citizens and Missouri's largest public research university. Considered one of the nation's top-tier institutions, Mizzou is the flagship campus of the four-campus University of Missouri System. It is one of only 34 public universities, and the only public institution in Missouri, to be selected for membership in the Association of American Universities.
The state's most comprehensive university, MU offers more than 300 degree programs through 19 colleges and schools and is one of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.
Mizzou has a diverse enrollment with 35,000 students from every county in Missouri, every state in the nation and 120 countries. The favorite classroom for the best and brightest, Mizzou attracts more valedictorians, Curators Scholars and Bright Flight Scholars than any other college or university in Missouri. Twenty-six percent of MU freshmen come from the top 10 percent of their high school classes.
MU's nationally prominent faculty bring discoveries into the classroom, publish more than 1,600 books and scholarly articles each year and spend about $235 million annually on scientific research; they account for 70 percent of the research dollars flowing to Missouri public universities. Ninety-two percent of full-time, ranked faculty hold doctorates or the highest degree in their field.
MU students are uniquely prepared for success in life as global citizens. For example, Mizzou is nationally known for its campus writing program, learning communities and first-year experiences. The National Science Foundation has recognized MU as one of the top-10 universities in the country for undergraduate research opportunities. In fact, experiential learning is an essential part of an MU degree. Real-world media experience, or the Missouri Method, in journalism and a problem-based curriculum in medicine are two examples. Students also participate in Missouri's largest study abroad program and contribute 180,000 hours of community service each year.
Mizzou graduates more than 8,000 students annually, granting 25 percent of all bachelor's degrees, 23 percent of master's degrees and sixty-five percent of all doctoral degrees earned at Missouri's public universities. Roughly one in three degrees are in math, engineering, information technology, health and other science fields.
Designated a botanic garden, MU's 1,262-acre main campus features more than 42,000 plants and trees and is an important outdoor laboratory for 10 academic programs. Many university buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Popular media consistently call Columbia, Mo., one of America's best places to live because of its excellent quality of life. Mizzou is by far the largest employer in the area with more than 13,000 full-time employees.
Citizens across the state connect with Mizzou by participating in Extension programs in every county, visiting MU Health Care specialists, competing in state competitions in MU facilities and cheering on the Missouri Tigers at athletic events. A member of the Southeastern Conference, Mizzou's NCAA Division I athletic program has 20 sports, many ranked in the top 25 nationally.

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FreeCandy44 wrote:Just wondering.....
Will all the panic and bridge jumping happen after every loss or just after flyers loss?
Half of the less then knowledgeable hockey smart posters go absolutely mental after a loss.
Bench Malkin? Are you kidding me? Fire Dan Bylsma?
It is one game. A total piss game, but just one.


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Profit at drugmaker Sanofi up 35 pct for 1st half
(AP) Drugmaker Sanofi saw its net profit rise 35 percent in the first half of the year as it pushes into areas with long-term growth potential to off-set the expiration of profitable patents.
Strong growth in the Paris-based company's diabetes drug Lantus and a record year for flu vaccines sales helped drive earnings from January to June to 3 billion ($3.64 billion). Revenue for the period was 17.4 billion, up 8 percent from the same period last year.
Shares rose on the news when the Paris bourse opened, moving up 0.8 percent in early trading.
But the company was still cautious in its outlook for the year, saying that generic competition for its Plavix blood thinner and Avapro blood pressure drugs would cost it 1.4 billion in 2012. As a result, it still expects its core earnings, what it calls "Business EPS," to fall between 12 and 15 percent this year.
As the expiration of lucrative patents wipes out billions in annual revenue, Sanofi is shifting its focus from blockbuster patented drugs to six growth "platforms" areas with products with indefinite lifespans, not the typical 10 years before prescription pills get generic competition.
Those areas are vaccines, consumer health products, medicines for pets and livestock, diabetes treatments and testing supplies, biologic drugs for rare or complex disorders, and products for emerging markets China, India, Brazil and other countries where a growing middle class is buying more medicine.
Many of those divisions posted strong gains in the first half of the year. Consumer health sales, for instance, were up 13.8 percent, while animal health revenue was up 5.9 percent and vaccines rose 7 percent. Sales in emerging markets were up 10.7 percent.
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Use this full Family Christmas Event Plan to tap into the anticipation, excitement, and wonder that are the hallmarks of the Christmas season, especially for children.
Can we decorate Christmas cookies?
Do you think it'll snow on Christmas Eve?
I wonder what's in those boxes under the tree!
In the midst of all the decorations and goodies, the parties and presents, is the greatest gift of all-just waiting to be discovered for all to see. Help your families unwrap the most glorious gift this season—Jesus. Use these crafts, activities, and games to host an evening for families to rediscover the miracle of Christmas and help them keep Jesus at the center of the busy holiday season.
1. Follow the Star
Families can journey together to arrive at a birthday celebration for Jesus.
Stuff: A host dressed in a shepherd's costume, glow-in-the-dark stars (available at www
.orientaltrading.com), one large star cutout, a nativity set, a Bible, a birthday cake, matches, and three candles.
Before families arrive, make a trail of stars. You'll need to make a starting point, three middle stopping points, and an ending point. Place the appropriate characters and animals from the nativity at the corresponding stops.
Greet families when they arrive and announce that something exciting has happened but to find out what it is, they must follow the stars.
• Starting Point—Let children discover Mary and Joseph and read aloud Luke 2:1-5. Have children carry the figurines to the next stop.
• First Stop—Let children locate the stable and animals at this stop. Read aloud Luke 2:6-7. Continue following the path of stars with the animals in tow.
• Second Stop—Let children locate the angel and a shepherd at this point. Read Luke 2:8-20, then continue down the path.
• Third Stop—Children will find the wise men here. Read aloud Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11 before continuing.
• Final Stop—Families will find the large star hanging over the cake with three candles and the baby Jesus. Explain that Christmas is a celebration of Jesus' birth. Light the three candles, representing these things:
1. The Star of Bethlehem shone brightly over baby Jesus.
2. Jesus, the Light of the World, was born into a dark night.
3. God wants us to be a light for others and show them the way to Jesus.
Sing "Happy Birthday" to Jesus and share the cake.
2. Star Search
Families get to search for the baby Jesus in a maze of stars.
Stuff: A large manger with a doll wrapped in a blanket, glow-in-the-dark stars (available at www.orientaltrading.com), fishing line, scissors, a flashlight, preprinted discussion sheets, and a glow-in-the-dark star for each person to take home.
Place the manger with the doll in a corner far from the room entrance. Spread glow-in-the-dark stars on the floor and hang them from the ceiling using fishing line, with a large star attached to the manger. Turn off the lights.
Challenge families to find their way through the stars until they find the manger. Then have them turn on their flashlights while they talk about the activity using the following preprinted discussion questions.
• Was it easy or difficult to find the baby Jesus? Explain.
• How is this activity like or unlike searching for Jesus today?
• How can we learn about Jesus?
• How can we help others learn about Jesus?
Give each person a glow-in-the-dark star to take home. Say: Place this star next to your bed to remind you that Jesus is the Light of the World who helps people learn about God.


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The Ontario Early Childhood Sector Decent Work Charter has been developed by the Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario (AECEO) Decent Work Taskforce as one of the components to mobilizing a collective effort to achieve greater recognition and improved compensation and working conditions for those employed in the sector.
The primary purpose of this Charter is to promote a vision for decent work within organizational cultures in the early childhood sector (child care, child and family programs, licensed home child care, full-day kindergarten, etc). This requires organizations to commit to pursuing the development of high quality jobs and the structures, policies and practices to support organizations and individuals in implementing the principles that contribute to decent work.
When organizations commit to the principles of decent work, they are creating quality workplace environments that will in turn support the foundations that underpin individual, family and community well-being. These include the economic and social structures that promote improved child outcomes.
Values to Guide Our Action
While the Four Foundations for Learning in Ontario's pedagogical document, How Does Learning Happen? is aimed to guide the work of professionals in their work with children and families, we believe that these four foundations are also aligned with the value of the workforce itself;
Defining Decent Work
Recognition of staff as valued professionals: Commitment to establish and maintain structures and resources internally and externally that recognize the critical role early childhood staff perform in the delivery of quality programs.
Professional Pay/Compensation: Commitment to establish and maintain strategies to provide professional pay for professional work.
Professional Learning: Commitment to establish and maintain structures and resources to support early childhood professionals in all aspects of ongoing professional learning.
Quality work environments: Commitment to establish and maintain structures and resources that promote belonging, inclusion, diversity, well-being, engagement and expression in the work environment.
As an early childhood sector employer/organization we are signing this charter to confirm our commitment to advancing policy reforms needed to improve working conditions for all. We recognize the principles of decent work as integral to achieving quality programs and services for children and their families.
As leaders in our communities we will champion practices that promote and sustain decent work, and will join with our community partners, sector networks, associations, policymakers and funders to generate collective actions that expand decent working conditions.
We are asking programs and organizations to officially endorse the Charter below or by emailing their endorsement to firstname.lastname@example.com
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Beach volleyball competition comes to an end in Kazan
Kazan, Russia, July 17, 2013 – Poland, Germany and Russia took the podium in the men's and women's beach volleyball competitions at the Universiade Games in Kazan.
In the men's competition, Poland's Kadziola/Szalankiewic beat Dollinger/Schroeder of Germany 2-1 (21-15, 17-21, 15-12) to take the gold medal while Semenov/Koshkarev took the bronze medal for Russia.
The country line-up was similar in the women's competition with Russia's Khomiakova/Ukolova beating Poland's Brzostek/Kolosinska 2-0 (21-19, 21-17) for gold and Germany's Laboureur/Sude taking bronze.
Last Friday, six of the day's beach volleyball matches involved the host nation and the excitement of the onlookers went a long way in creating the ambience of the event.
"It was tough," USA's Tri Bourne said of the fanatical support received by their opponents, who managed to beat the Americans in straight sets. "Everything was going their way, and we couldn't adjust."
The volume in the stadium soared in the game straight after, where local duo Ekaterina Khomiakova and Evgeniva Ukolova overcame Canada en route to the evening's final, beating Poland in straight sets to win Universiade gold.
About the Summer Universiade
The Summer Universiade is an international multi-sport event that takes place every two years and is second only to the Olympic Games in the number of participating athletes and countries. The Universiade is open to competitors who are at least 17 and less than 28 years of age as of January 1 in the year of the Games. Participants must be full-time students at a post-secondary institution (university, college, CEGEP) or have graduated from a post-secondary institution in the year preceding the event.


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Illinois Budget 11.24.09
Here are the top Illinois stories coming today from GateHouse News Service. Stories are available at www.gatehousenewsservice.com. Please check www.gatehousenewsservice.com/regional_news/midwest/illinois/news in the evening for changes to story lineup, including breaking news.
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Jean Hodges: Holiday pages, tabs adorn News Service
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Cat celebrates 100 years of global trade
PEORIA – It was 100 years ago - Nov. 24, 1909 - that the first Caterpillar machine crawled outside the United States. The company's first export was to a sugar plantation in Mexico, a rather auspicious beginning to the part of the business that today has Caterpillar one of the top global manufacturers and exporters in the world. By Paul Gordon of the Peoria Journal Star.
State Briefs. News from around the state.
This week at the Statehouse:
For Wednesday:
STATE CAPITOL Q&A: State universities are owed millions of dollars by the financially strapped state government. Officials from several universities, including Western, Illinois State and the University of Illinois, give their take on how big the problem is and what they're doing to get through it, at least in the short term. By Adriana Colindres of the State Capitol Bureau. Will be posted this evening.
For the weekend:
STATEHOUSE INSIDER: Doug Finke is off this week.
POLITICS ON THE WEB: Republican Jim Ryan asks Facebook fans who they're rooting for in college football. Gov. Pat Quinn touts a new campaign endorsement from his barber. Republican Adam Andrzejewski asks for $20 donations to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. This definitely isn't campaigning for governor in 1980, 1990 – or even 2006. The emergence of the Internet as an every day part of life has political candidates pushing the boundaries of "e-campaigning," from Facebook and Twitter posts to YouTube videos and blogs. Those running for statewide office see the Internet and its new social networking tools as inexpensive, invaluable gateways to reach voters – their way on their own terms. By Ryan Keith of the State Journal-Register. Will be posted this evening for use in weekend editions.
Diverse range of projects helps River City Construction survive downturns
EAST PEORIA – River City Construction is no stranger to economic downturns. The company was formed during the economic woes of the early 1980s when construction was down and unemployment exceeded 16 percent in central Illinois. Not only did the fledgling company survive, it prospered, aggressively pursuing and winning a number of contracts. Since the company was formed in 1984, River City has completed construction projects totaling more than $2.75 billion. By Steve Tarter of the Peoria Journal Star.
Home buyer tax credit extension a big boost
PEORIA – The U.S. government did more than simply extend the tax credit for first-time homeowners recently. The federal program was expanded to include longtime homeowners. Bill Embry, president of the Peoria Area Association of Realtors, said there was a good reason the government elected to expand the program: It worked. By Steve Tarter of the Peoria Journal Star.
Pieces from New York art colony on display in Peoria
PEORIA – Yes, Andy Warhol's famous screen print of Marilyn Monroe is here, larger than life and up close. But viewers will find themselves equally captivated by seascapes, landscapes, abstracts, gelatin silver prints, oils and etchings by this pantheon of late 19th and 20th century artists. "An Adventure in the Arts, Moran to Warhol" has opened at Lakeview Museum with a spectacular collection of more than 70 pieces on loan through Jan. 17 from the Guild Hall Museum in East Hampton, N.Y. By Theo Jean Kenyon of the Peoria Journal Star.
DivorceCare provides faith-based support for those going through divorces
PEORIA – Becky Davies can't compare DivorceCare to other support groups for people going through divorce or separation. She hasn't been to other support groups. But she has facilitated DivorceCare at Northwoods Community Church for the last three years. A lot of the sessions deal with what the Bible has to say about divorce, she says. So what does the Bible say about divorce? "It does not like divorce." Davies doubts anyone does, which is one reason she's passionate about the program. By Pam Adams of the Peoria Journal Star.
How to have a diabetic-friendly Thanksgiving
SPRINGFIELD – What can diabetics do as they face the challenge of the Thanksgiving meal? Start by surveying the food selections for the meal before making a plate, said Cynthia Ledbetter, MSN, CDE, nurse practitioner at Southern Illinois University Department of Family Medicine. By Todd Smith of the State Journal-Register.
Trim your expenses this Thanksgiving
PEKIN – You may dread the Thanksgiving feast as the holiday season's first big bite out of your family budget, but it doesn't have to be that way. Planning is the key for making the Turkey Day meal a little easier for your wallet to swallow, according to Kathy Meier, family nutrition coordinator for the University of Illinois Extension office in Tazewell County. By Art Drake of the Pekin Daily Times.
BRITT: Britt is off this week.
Lori Kilchermann: Poisoning is only a crime if you're prosecuted
While explaining to my co-workers how I had poisoned my unsuspecting husband, Jim, I was quick to point out that it was purely an accident. They were quicker to point out that most people behind bars for the same crime had probably used that very same defense. But Jim didn't die, and I'm sure he was too blinded by puppy love at the time to even consider prosecuting me. In fact, he didn't even tell me I had poisoned him until 15 years after that near-fatal night.
Phil Luciano: Peoria unit rode into Civil War history
During the Civil War, a peculiar and brutal Confederate legion terrorized Union camps in western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. Eventually, Union leaders called on a regiment from Peoria to take care of the problem. The key battle has largely gone forgotten in the South, but that might change.
Editorial: Doctor's advice more important than guidelines
If you are a woman between the ages of 40 and 50 facing whether to have a mammogram every year, every other year or not at all, we won't tell you what to do. That's a decision between you and your doctor. Of this, though, we are sure: The controversy over a recommendation by a government panel of doctors and scientists is a needed reminder that our tools to detect and predict the course of breast cancer are not precise enough. An editorial from the Rockford Register Star.
Matt Trowbridge of the Rockford Register Star will be writing a Bears column for Wednesday editions.
ILLINOIS BASKETBALL: Illinois hosts Wofford. Tipoff at 8:45. By John Supinie.
ILLIN NOTES: News and notes after interviews with Illinois football coach Ron Zook and the Illini. Illinois plays at No. 5 Cincinnati on Friday.


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AUGUSTA — Rick Bennett's election as the new head of Maine's Republican Party signifies the divided GOP's effort to unify and strengthen the party ahead of the 2014 election, experts say.
Bennett was elected chairman on Saturday following the resignation of Richard Cebra, who stepped down earlier this month after just six months on the job, citing personal reasons.
Bennett, who served six terms in the Maine Legislature, is well-respected both in Maine Republican circles and outside the party, said Mark Brewer, political science professor at the University of Maine. Party leaders hope that will enable him to "do something to try to heal some cracks in the party, bring together the different factions and really get the party running well," Brewer said.
There has been a lot of division and disharmony in Maine's Republican Party, Bennett said on Monday. He pointed to last year's state Republican convention, where supporters of Ron Paul for U.S. president took over and elected a majority slate supporting the former Texas congressman to the national convention, stripping Republican nominee Mitt Romney of delegates.
"I think people are ready to move beyond that and to find common ground within the party," Bennett said. "I think people saw me as a person that is going to give all sides a hearing and make sure that we harmonize as much as possible our disparate energy into something effective."
Bennett served as Senate president in 2002. After leaving the Senate in 2004, he became the head of GMI Ratings, a Portland-based research firm that focuses on corporate governance.
With that experience, Bennett has excellent connections across the state and knows how to raise money, said Charlie Webster, who preceded Cebra as chairman. Telephone calls to Cebra on Tuesday were not answered.
The party touted Bennett's wide support among several Republican groups. He also was supported by the libertarian-leaning Republican Liberty Caucus.
"The party rallied around him even though large numbers of the state committee have tea party roots," said Douglas Hodgkin, a former political science professor at Bates College and a member of the Androscoggin Republican Committee. "The tea party in Maine recognizes that we need to have a unified party in the election coming forward."
But Libertarian and tea party-activist Andrew Ian Dodge said Bennett, "another establishment person," is "just more of the same." He said he was hoping Sam Canders of Bangor, a U.S. Army veteran and former Paul supporter, would be elected.
Some political analysts say that Bennett's election may demonstrate establishment Republicans' attempt to regain control from the tea party.
"I think Rick's charge is to moderate the party," said Sandy Maisel, director of the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs at Colby College. "But his ability to do that is dependent on which people decide on their own that they're going to run for office and whether the Republicans who turn out to vote on primary day support that," he said.
Bennett said his role is to steer the party forward as it continues to evolve both in Maine and nationally.
"The Republican Party in Maine and certainly in other states is going through a period of redefinition," he said. "Such periods are always creative, innovative and bring lots of new energy. But they also represent change, which is scary and risky and sometimes difficult.
"My role here in Maine is as a steward for a given period of time to help us be effective as we deal with all of that change and all of that new energy."
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Mulla™ wrote:G1 Terrorcons!
I've been dying top see a gallery of one of my all-time fave Decepticons, Blot. Come on, show some love for Blot!
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Mulla™ wrote:G1 Terrorcons!
I've been dying top see a gallery of one of my all-time fave Decepticons, Blot. Come on, show some love for Blot!
Seibertron wrote:About 2 years ago, there was a very long running thread regarding which figures you guys want to see galleries of next. I imagine now that I have over 1,150 galleries here on the site that it will be a little tougher for you guys to have your want lists but I thought I'd see if any of you could influence my decisions on upcoming galleries. Please make sure that you check the existing toy galleries to see if the figure(s) you want to request are already posted.
I can't wait to read some of your requests. Thanks in advance!
Seibertron wrote:Gutter Bunny wrote:Need i say dino's, or have i covered that sufficiently?
Other than that, the previously mentioned coneheads.
I'm hoping to have the G1 Dinobots and the 2nd wave G2 Dinobots posted before the end of this month at last.
Tusko wrote:I'd like to see some cross-referencing in the picture to see where the homages are going.
All the Smokescreens, Red Alerts and Jetfires together or at least linking to show the character/toy evolution.
GrimSqueaker wrote:The Six changers!!! Who doesnt love them!
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Everyone is worried that Greece might default on its national debt. That's really not news. By one estimate, in the 180 years since it gained its independence from the Ottomans in 1832, the country has been in default or restructuring for half this period. The news is that this time, Germany is willing to bail Greece out.
Throughout the euro-zone crisis, it has been conventional wisdom to regard the Germans as narrow-minded, ungenerous and dogmatically wedded to prescriptions of austerity to treat Europe's problems. These criticisms are vastly overstated.
The politcal crisis in Greece has all the ingredients of a script from an Aeschylus tragedy – but the drama is real and the consequences potentially severe. This country is the cradle of mythologies and philosophy, that are still widely read today. Indeed modern Greeks aren't much different from their ancient ancestors. Had they a Cassandra today, nobody would believe her predictions. Moreover her deep concerns about the current crisis vis-à-vis her powerlessness would just exemplify the ironic state of the Greeks.
To be the average German citizen or industrialist, planning your physical exit–or at least your life savings-to a quaint little city in England called London. You'll find like minded friends from Greece, Italy, France, and elsewhere, looking to find a home in a non-confiscatory tax environment.
If Germany is to bail Greece, then Italy, how much responsibility are we asking of the Germans?
Will the last German out leave your wurst and strudel with the border guards.
You have no clue of Europe's History...
We should be grateful to Germany because of...
1.000.000 dead, 2 World Wars, a king, the civil war that was created because of them,the crimes against humanity.
For not paying your ww2 loan back to the greek banks, for stealing all of my countries gold and art, for detroying all greece infrastructure, for ruined Ports trains bridges, for bringing my country 100 YEARS back, for recognized FYROM as Macedonia, for the scandal of Siemens, for thescandals of VW, for the broken submarines, for 8000 ancient greek artifacts stolen by the Germans, for letting me support the east borders of EU by our selves, for letting us keep all the illegal immigrants so they can have less in their country, for the orphans that gave to Greece. For the media and ecomonomical war they are doing now. for "Europe Raises Threat Level against Athens", for Spiegels' insults, for having Merkel interfering in our decisions, for the burned down to ground villages, for the
for the holocaust, the
Jasenovac concentration camp
Maly Trostenets
"If Germany paid war reparations to Greece would go bankrupt!" Albrecht Ritschi
You dont know Greek or world history or you dont remember who is who. Zakaria, Instead of asking Germany to say im sorry OR NOT SAY ANYTHING AT ALL, he is asking from Greece to say DANKE.
Germany is a root of lots of evil things. Noone should be greatfull. What they do is only to make money, help their county or even a small guilt. IT IS NOT BECUASE THEY WANT TO HELP GREECE. And thats ok just dont say that we are ungrateful.
Greek dont forget
Efialtis is the greek word for nightmare. We just dont forget.
NO GERMAN IS ALLOWED TO SAY "WE SAVED EUROPE ETC" NOONE. They have destroyed twice.
Please leave the greeks alone if you have no idea what you are talking about.
Well said;
Totally agree. Germans are not saviors; they financially gain from our (greek) crisis. I just wonder how a prominent reporter like Zakaria Fareed makes such superficial statements.....
Hey, if you don't like it do something about it... wait, that would require work! That'll never happen.
You made the problem yourselves. You never had to join the Euro, and never had to take money from the Germans. And if you were not weak effeminate cowards you wouldn't have been beaten like a rented mule by the Germans in the war. Not the Germans fault you are incompetent.
crazypete, those effeminate cowards lasted longer than any other continental country in the war. Those effeminate cowards were the ones being hailed by the world because of their resistance. And those effeminate cowards were the ones that got more destruction in return than most countries in the continent, followed by the least help – always compared to the destruction they suffered.
I do not see why your current opinion of Greece has to disgrace the men that fought for our "Allies" no questions asked and were always there to support the anti-Nazi struggle.
Heh. Sorry guys, just trollin'.
Thanks for biting though...
I think it is a big mistake to blame the Germans for the Greek faults. Cursing at the Germans will only diminish the already dwindling willingness of the German taxpayers to aid in a solution. In addition, it also doesn't help the Greek tourist industry, which is an important part of the GNP. Tourist bookings have been going down as much as 50% in the last months, which only worsens the situation.
"Germany contributes $924 billion to the European Financial Stability Facility. The number will rise. Ungenerous?"
The 9/11 victims asked from the airlines $25.000 per person
if you think that is fair
25.000 per person x 1.000.000 dead greeks= 25 trillion.....
and that is only for the lives that took away. if you add all the rest (banks, arts, loan, roads, ports, bridges, money, gold, oil, natural resources ert) the number get bigger and bigger
and if you add all the money and the destruction they cost on ecery civilian the number gets bigge bigger bigger and bigger
and if you also add the other european countries (poland serbia, engalnd, france etc) and the crimes they did there too
the number get bigger and bigger and bigger.
keep going germany is a tiny number keep going....
The real european economy was reset it twice because of them..... keep going
Do you still thing they are generous?
25 billion, not trillion.
The Latin "Nihil novi sub sole" or
as Karl Marx noted that history has a habit of repeating itself, the first time as tragedy, the second as farce.
The Pentecontaetia (the period of fifty years) was marked by the rise of democracy and Athens as the dominant state within ancient states of that time by overtaking the leadership of the Delian League, a coalition of states that wished to continue the war against Persia. Macedonia was not member of the league.
Athens as the creator of the democracy assumed the right to reduce the most of the allies to the status of tribute paying subjects. Athens benefited greatly from this tribute and misused founds undertaking massive public buildings projects (Parthenon). Athenian democracy actually was radical Periclean democracy, in which the payed juries exercised near-complete control over the state.
Any member of the league who attempted to secede have been forced to tear down its walls, and lost its fleet and its vote in the League. Their land and naval ships were confiscated by Athens.
Finally,Athenian general Pericles moved the Delian League's treasury from Delos to Athens (to protect it). Many of Pericles' rivals viewed the transfer to Athens as usurping monetary resources. Athens also switched from accepting ships, men and weapons as dues from league members, to only accepting money.
The Athen's democracy was only reserved for atenians, while others (caled "barbarians") were not alowed to participate. They simply have to pay the bill.
Meanwhile, during the nintieneth century, there were created many diferent coalitions with Athen's taking part in aiming liberation of christians from the Othoman's slavery. The bigest success was the division of Macedonia between allies.
Even the tventyest and twentifirsth century are still marked by the same behavior of the Athens. The proclamed principles are not respected and no obligations can be imposed to the one.
It is strange that politicians of the country that missuses funds and falsified data required for joining the monetary union has still power to refuse agreed contracts. It could be useful. Whenever some country does not want to pay its obligations it can use that model, acting in a similar way. Anyhow, German people will pay the bill they already have experienced similar situation ...
"It is strange that politicians of the country that issued Holocaust, and murdered millions not only joined the monetary union has
still power to refuse pay its victims, or the loans that took from the Greek banks in WW||. It could be useful.
Whenever some country does not want to pay its obligations it can use that model, acting in a similar way.
Anyhow, Greek people will pay the bill they already have experienced similar situation ..."
"Whenever some country does not want to pay its obligations it can use that model, acting in a similar way."
Kill murder dont pay, insult your victims. Destroy, loot, countries, continents and then act like nothing happened.
Thats the model you are referring and it is barbaric and uncivilized.
If you say that im a bad person becuase i didnt pay my bills big freaking deal....
But better make sure that you are good and you pay your bills.
I hate to brake the news to you but Germany owes to Greece LOTS AND LOTS OF MONEY....
Germany had barrowed a lot of money, which means they live beyond their means,
Germany is not paying the money that they owe to other countries from the ww2 which means not ony they dont loose money but they make money since they dont have to apy.
When you are a criminal a human right offender you have no right to talk and lecture anybody.
You have a very Dark place in history opposite of what Greece has.,
Stop insulting and make fun of the Greeks.
It is ubnrespectfull to all this people that had to go through all the evil you created.
They are people that are still alive and reading your thoughts and cant belive that you have the nervs to say this things.
Greece needs to pay its debt, in a logical time frame, and you need to pay the money you owe to Greece.
70 years you had a free ride. Dont blame the Greeks that they dont pay. They had you as a teacher.
It is hypocracy of the worst kind.
You model i can do whatever i want, i can be a murderer, and i can blame the poor guy or the spender it is crazy
You didnt take any responsibilities, or mention any of the bad things that Germany did, meanwhile you TRIED TO CONNECT YOUR HOLOCAUST WITH THE GOLDEN AGE, it is unspeakable.
But again you do have an uber ulles mentality and it is a proof that neonazism still lives in some german hearts.
"If Germany paid war reparations to Greece would go bankrupt!" Albrecht Ritschi
Germany been paying thru the nose for everything, you must from East Germany who thinks that West Germany owes you.
U have no idea how much money you owe..
And that's k
But to not have any idea how much damage and how much pain you created it is a sin
There are people that read what you did write and they are survivors of the camps.
But again germany doesn't value life
Get over it dude!!! Maybe the Egyptioans and Iranians should be asking for money for all the death and destruction that Alexander the Great cost them.
Mr. Zakaria, in your Sunday morning program you compared a blessing by a priest of the Russian Orthodox church of Russian cosmonauts to Yuri Gagarin's habit of urinating on the wheels of a bus before each blastoff.
We live in a multi cultural society and we do so peacefully because we do not make horribly insensitive and cruelly remarks.
I think you owe the American people an apology...
I have read both articles and most of the comments. As I have said before I am currently re-reading Heredotus. And the current going-ons donot look any different. I will make no comment on our neighbour the Greeks but just speak of my impressions of a time almost 2500 years ago. There were the Phoenicians who kidnapped a girl and the Europeans who kidnapped another girl in return. And than Paris kidnapped Hellen which started out this scuffle betwean Europe (Hellens) and Asia (Persians). Not for getting back those girls off course...By than a concept of a united world under one KING was in fashion.The Ionians would find a reason to fight their neighbour state, apply to Delphos for an oracle, take over that state and plunder it and give 10% of the spoils to Delphi as an offering (10% taxation is quite low compaired with the current figure mind you. The Persian military and government of the period was better organized. In that Atina was a democracy and Persians was ruled my monarchy. The benefits of each system is discussed in detail in the History of Heredotus.
What I would like to point out is that there is this passage talking about a man trying to raise an army to get back his kingdom talking to a city state ruled by a king who refused him and talking to the senato of Atina. He convinced the Atina senato. Heredotus makes a comment here. "It seam its easier to convice many peope than convince a single person". I always knew people talk a lot but do nothing. After I grew up to understand more I came to believe that doing "ANYTHING POSITIVE" rather than talking is better than sitting on your COMFORTABLE CUSHIONS. I just comment variously since I am a national of a country who has been continuously refused to become a part of EU (Thanks God Almighty). I feel I have no position to comment on the Greco-Goth Europian problem.
ta fo a better time comment
I like Zakaria and respect what he aims to do. That is the single reason I dare and take time to write on his page. He is opening and encouraging a discusion platorm in the most heated issue of the world. This may be the most hot and exceptional base but the World is such a base. It must come to talking means somehow.
if Greece don't want reform Germany should keep their money and the EU should kick out Greece, leave them to their faith. They will beg later.. the same should go to other weak countries.
Greec contribution to the global GDP is less 1% Very insignificant.
Besides some EU banks going bust if Greece declare insolvent, some EU Government will be pulled along into the deep end but still there is no cause for alarm.
By now many countries are preparing for this financial meltdown in EU. Asia and the rest of the emergin countries will continue to push forward without EU. And this could remain so for the next 20 years. This is the timeline for EU's trouble states to completely recover .
Even if Greece get financial help to save it from bankruptcy it will be back to square one after a few years. You see, most Greeks will continue to support any populist Government that is willing to spend, spend and spend till it's all gone. When the country is broke again, the Government will be sacked, another revolving of Government is elected , and rule the same way – which is spend, spend and spend till its all gone. And then its back to ECB for help again.
How long can this keep up without causing any disruption to the Europen economies which is already miles behind Asia and the emerging countries.
So, its better for the everyones sakes that Greece become bankrupt. Greeks will then be forced to become prudent and work harder to rebuild their country.
"Hey Greece – there is no such thing as a free lunch forever"
zakaria zakaria, how dare you actlike the German people of Germany today are responsible for the atrocities from nearly 80 years ago. Germany did not create this crisis for Greece, let me remind you who did – GREECE! The Greek government was not honest about its finances (in particular taxes) and therefore after years and years of overestimating their own economy they realised that it actually wasn't half there!
And now it's the German people who are to blamebecause of the Holocaust!? Yes and is that your soloution to the Greek finnancial crisis? Get angry at Germany again about the world wars?
Grow up and take some responsability for your own countries mistakes and stop trying to shift the focus onto Germany. You're just lucky Germany WILL bail you out – Im an expat living here and I can tell you – alot of people are not supportive of another Greek bailout. If you dont want the money – DONT TAKE IT!
Fareed, as most of the comments here, I disagree with your statement. I see no other outcome than Greece exiting the eurozone. The German government will continue to be stubborn (as germans tend to be) and believe that a german approach to the euro is the best approach. This suits Germany pretty well but it does not suit other countries (Spain, France, Italy, etc.) I fear that Germany will drive the entire eurozone to crumbles due to their stubborness and lack of flexibility.
Christians concerned as rightwing factions splinter to form militant outfits.
PUNE, India, October 29 (CDN) — After more than a decade of severe persecution, India's Christian minority is growing increasingly concerned over the mushrooming of newer and deadlier Hindu extremist groups.
Gone are the days when Christians had to watch out only for the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (World Hindu Council) and its youth wing, Bajrang Dal, which are closely linked with the most influential Hindu extremist umbrella organization, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). With voter support faltering for the RSS's political wing, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), moderate and extremist sections within the Hindu nationalist movement are blaming each other, and militant splinter groups have emerged.
Claiming to be breakaway factions of the RSS, new groups with even more extreme ideology are surfacing. The Abhinav Bharat (Pride of India), the Rashtriya Jagran Manch (National Revival Forum), the Sri Ram Sene (Army of god Rama), the Hindu Dharam Sena (Army for Hindu Religion) and the Sanatan Sanstha (Eternal Organization) have launched numerous violent attacks on Christian and Muslim minorities.
Zakaria, one correction only regarding what you said. This is a distinction that cannot be repeated enough. I keep reading about Greeks hating on the Germans and portraying them as Nazis. Keep in mind that, while Greece has had a German-originating propaganda for years now, calling the Greek POPULACE lazy, cheats, liars etc, Germany only had its POLITICAL figures ridiculed and portrayed as Nazis in some newspapers. This difference might seem small to you but the way you show things, you are skewing reality. Greeks don't have a problem with the German people, they have a problem with Merkel etc – who even stated publically that the Greeks need to take less vacation and not be lazy, the same Greeks who take less vacation overall than Germans. On the other hand, it seems like the rest of Europe feels more aggression towards the Greek Population than the politicians, who were the ones doing the cheating and lying, both to the Greeks and to the EU. You have to look no further than articles in Germany depicting ordinary Greeks as cheats and lazy or beer commercials in Slovakia that state "to be Greek is to be a beggar". I am sorry, but I do not see how portraying Merkel in Nazi uniform is insulting to the average German while portraying all struggling Greeks as lazy and worthy of such treatment is acceptable.
You should have just let Germany take you over completely in World War II. They would have taught you hard work and competevness and your ecomomy, country, and society as a whole would not be the worthless stain on Europe that it is today.
There is no better time than a crisis for ALL people to show their true colors (both in Greece and Internationally). And with friends like these, who needs enemies?
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Thank you so much Fareed for your take on the current economic crisis in Greece and the European bail-out programs. It is as if finally a word of truth has been spoken.
As a German, a often feel stunned when I listen to the international media coverage of the so called "Euro crisis". Obviously, common sense has become a very rare good these days.
Over decades, governments in almost all western countries have built up large public sectors and a broad social welfare system. Parties across the political spectrum have continuously sought re-election through large spending programs and the promise of even more benefits. Thus, governments piled up a massive public debt. This may have been an acceptable policy during the cold-war period. However, after the fall of the iron curtain, the rise of Asia and in times of an increasing global economic competion, no government in Europe or elsewhere can afford to continue their unbalanced spending policies. Nowadays, substantial economic reforms are what it takes to face the challenges of the modern world in the 21st century, regardless if that fits your ideology or not.
(to be continued)
I do ackknowledge that the current reform process and the austerity programs are hard for many ordinary people in Europe, especially in Greece. However, people in EU countries like Irland and Portugal understand and accept that their own democratically elected governments got them in the severe situation they are now facing. And they even say "Thank you" and "Obrigado" for other countries taxpayer's bail-out money. So why should the Greeks complain? If you willfully burn down your own house, then it is rather a bold move to insult those who offer you to extinguish the fire and rebuild your home.
StephanK, we went through that stage of the bottleneck that we called the tightning of the belt buckles. I remember days when I did not have money to buy a loaf of bread (this is not exagerating). High level university graduate white colors were hit harder as they were the ones with higher earning and the first group to economise on. Younger new graduates with lesser expectations were prefared as employees. All my investment in my aeducation and career became just a trash. People had to start all over again. It was a painfull period. But it was necessary, done and forgotten. What must be done must be done even if you have to swallow the bitter pill.
By the wat the above duration was successfully completed in Turkey.
When times are tough ... people come closer and "embraced" louder, something they know very well the "Friends of the Homeless." Without waiting any mirrored, but motivated by the support and assistance not only homeless, but the poor and unemployed, soup kitchens out every Thursday at 15:00 at the statue of Athena. Converting the Champ de Mars, for one hour each week in a shelter for all homeless people in Athens, offering food, clothing and hope for a better life.
Years back Turkey's economy was rock bottom. We owed to everyone around. Many different Turkish government could not manage the economy in the past with also the explicit advise of the esteemed IMF (International Money Fund). With the innovative measures taken under the ideas of Mr Babacan (a genious if you ask me), Turkey did almost the opposite of what she was advised by the conventional so called experts just before the Global Crises and came out better off. But now, although Turkey's economy has no internal problems and is growing, we are still affected by the down trend of the global economy. If you ask me, I would say this is injustice.
Zakaria I get the message a bit too late. But cannot overlook financial and administrative mistakes. French farmers were right when they rioted against EU rules of standardising everything. The whole scheme stink. But if one has to eat the stinking fish to get the world going around ...Well... The major European States did it a bit too much that the rest of the world.
Put about half a dozen of trademen inside a tradeground to sell their goods. The goods will be almost the same coming from the same county of origin. These trademen will do their best (.......................) to destroy the other trademen...Not his/her goods. And do nothing to promote the goods of their country.


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No, it's not.
It would be well-mannered of you to introduce yourself before asking information of me. (Or "from me.")
I hope this sentence is to be spoken to a child.
Student or Learner
Hi to everyone, I'm John and I'm a new user
I would like to know if the sentence below is correct:
It would be well-mannered of you if you introduce yourself before asking information to me.
Thanks in advance.
No, it's not.
It would be well-mannered of you to introduce yourself before asking information of me. (Or "from me.")
I hope this sentence is to be spoken to a child.
Not a child.
An user of another website who contacted me without introduce himself.
So, how should I have written it?
Thank you
I already re-wrote it for you.
Most manners experts find it not well-mannered to lecture other adults about their manners.
ok...but even if he was rude?
Thank you again
Welcome to the forums.
Obviously, we've strayed from grammar into culture and etiquette, but yes, the best way to treat rudeness is with exacting politeness. If the rude person doesn't "get it" the others in the forum will.
If the person hadn't been rude, just "forward," you can respond in any number of ways:
I like to know more about the folks I'm helping before starting a discussion. Tell me about yourself.
I'd feel better providing this answer if I knew more about you.
I'd like to know more about you before I answer. Can you tell me something about yourself?
If the person was actually rude, you could say something like "I've found it's better for my blood pressure to restrict myself to responding to people who actually recognize that I'm a human and treat me as such. I do wish you luck finding help from others who don't object to your approach."
Or you could extend an olive branch: Perhaps you didn't mean it, but your approach was rather demanding. I'm happy to answer people who have a genuine desire to know, but I hope you'll realize that you're writing to another human being, not an automaton, and some human-level interaction is nice.
I'm not a teacher, but I write for a living. Please don't ask me about 2nd conditionals, but I'm a safe bet for what reads well in (American) English.


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Home to the recently upgraded international airport, the multi-cultural town of Nadi is the gateway to Fiji.
Not only the closest group of islands to Nadi International Airport, the Mamanucas are possibly the most picture-perfect.
White sandy beaches, warm turquoise sea and swaying coconut palms are all part of the scenery.
Just north of the popular Mamanucas are the soaring peaks of the Yasawa Islands that make up Fiji's western border.
Denarau – the island that doesn't feel like an island.There's no boat ride necessary to get to the home of the largest integrated resort in the South Pacific.
Suva, Fiji's capital and largest city, is one of the most cosmopolitan centres of the Pacific.
Fiji's third largest island is known as the Garden Island for good reason: Lush jungle, gorgeous beaches, secluded waterfalls and abundant wildlife make Taveuni an eco-tourist's dream.
Pacific Harbour is the adventure capital of Fiji.
In under an hour's drive from Suva on Fiji's southern coast, you can be swimming with sharks or heading off-road on a four-wheel drive tour.
An 80km stretch of brilliant white beaches and secluded bays along the southern shores of Viti Levu, the Coral Coast is a beachcomber's paradise.
Vanua Levu, Fiji's second largest island, is less tourist-oriented than Viti Levu, making it a great destination for the more adventurous traveller.
Made up of a few tiny islands in the far east, almost halfway to Tonga, the Lau Group is the Fiji not often seen by tourists.
Escape from modern life at Kadavu, where you can experience true Fijian culture.
Off the Eastern coast of Viti Levu, the cluster of islands that make up the Lomaiviti Group are home to the historical port town of Levuka, Fiji's first capital and now a Unesco World Heritage Site.
The Suncoast, which runs along the north and west of Viti Levu, is a land of abundant sunshine, bright blue skies and dramatic grassy peaks.


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Microsoft is working on its own smaller tablet, Tom Warren at The Verge reports.
The Xbox Surface, as Warren calls it, will be a seven-inch gaming focused tablet.
Surprisingly, though, it won't be a Surface Mini. It will run on a version of Windows, but not the full-on Windows operating system.
We're a little surprised that Microsoft is going to go this direction. Apple has gotten plenty of games for the iPhone and iPad without trying to brand it as a gaming device.
It seems like it would make sense to just put out a Surface Mini that runs Windows 8 and then push developers to make lots of games for it.
Either way, it makes sense for Microsoft to release a smaller tablet. Early reviews of the iPad Mini suggest it's going to be a monster hit. If Microsoft wants to play in this market it's going to need something to compete with the Mini, as well as the regular iPad.
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In our previous news we have present you the custom maps "Caen Streets" and "Mechili", now we show you the next maps. We play the maps often online at the weekly different custom map days. Our aim is, we want to excite YOU and got more people on the Server to play online together. We have enough slots on the Server for all your friends or clan members, nobody must to stay outside. The maps have her own features what it makes unique. The next map, what we present is "Monte Cassino" (source: x-pack 2) it is overworked by the -=PFC=- Mapping Team. This map play in the Alps and it deals with the invading USA troops, which have a mainbase. The deperate germans, what have no mainbase try to fight them back, they have only Artellery and Infantery power there. You have many hide opportunities in the bushes, woods or stones. The map has CONQUEST Support.
The second present Map "Raseiniai" deals with the Eastern Front. It plays in the soviet woods. The soviets have to fight back the advancing germans. This is a night map included a damaged city, some buildings spread fire out. For sure it is a real eye catcher, with the night moving clouds. You have the woods and fields outside. In the middle of the woods you have the village, which have lot of narrow ways and hide buildings in which you can go in. In the city is a plaza with a stalin figure in the middle, there are two Artellery guns for fight back the advancing german tanks from the west. The map springs from the actually Mappack 5 Released 2014 made (reworked) by the dev Mapper -=PFC=- Psycho Dad. We believe you as a true fan will not be disappointed. What are you waiting for?
Where you can Download the cool Forgotten Hope 0.7 Mod and the special custom maps?
Good way for new Player's:
1.) Forgotten Hope 0.7 "Portable" Part 1 (without Mappacks): [url=https://mega.nz/#%21OQtjRDhI%21zD31HaiCG0ZZVjnAKP975W0bhKzW9nRIZQYde8rLhUQ]Download
2.) Forgotten Hope 0.7 "Portable" Part 2 (Mappacks): [url=https://mega.nz/#%21jZ1mCZjB%21cNpzlOllpa26tiXJ_FYxctGoxKwhurE3A8cuuV_WPZs]Download
Good way for Mod playing Veterans:
Forgotten Hope 0.7: Download
PFC Custom Maps: ftp://184.108.40.206/Mappacks/PFC-MAPS/
Filefront Custom Maps: ftp://18.104.22.168/Mappacks/Filefront-Maps/
Unzip if necessary and put the map (file ending .rfa) in your levels folder: ..\Battlefield 1942\Mods\FH\Archives\bf1942\levels\
FH Appetizer Caen Streets:
If you don't find a server in your gamespy browser dont worry. There is the solution Patch for your old bf1942.exe.
"Gamespy Patch": Download
Where we play?
Server: Pixel-Fighter.com FH/RANKED
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Back in the game! We're still working the site back into shape after a week of Tumbling—I don't know if you heard, but our servers, whatever those are, got all waterlogged, what with the hurricane—but we're back now and we promise never to leave again. If you've had anything bottled up the past few days, clue us in below. What'cha guys been up to?
Picture above via the best thing to come from our week in the wilderness, elimanninglookingatthings.tumbr.com. Now at 17 pages!


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Gilmore Girls
"Emily Says Hello" - (TV-PG) (HDTV)
Tuesday , November 16 2004 Fresh Episode
DIVIDE AND CONQUER - Rory (Alexis Bledel) decides that she and Lorelai (Lauren Graham) should split up at the next Friday night dinner and confront Richard (Edward Herrmann) and Emily (Kelly Bishop) individually about ending their separation. However, Emily dashes their hopes of a reconciliation by announcing that she is ready to begin dating. Meanwhile, Lorelai invites Christopher for lunch at the inn, unaware that Rory had warned Christopher to stay away from her mother. Feeling guilty that she hadn¿t told Luke (Scott Patterson) about seeing Christopher, Lorelai confesses that they had lunch, and Luke "convinces" himself that he isn't jealous. Melissa McCarthy, Yanic Truesdale, Liza Weil, Sean Gunn and Liz Torres also star. Rebecca Rand Kirshner wrote the episode directed by Kenny Ortega (#2T5309).


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went through the stats quickly, the first thing you notice is the clear difference, WI clearly better with the ball and Australia clearly with the bat. Viv Richards was the only Wi batsman to average over 50 which surprised me. while AUstralia has Hayden, Ponting, S Waugh, Clarke and Gilly - with Martyn also well ahead of the rest of the WI batsman at 48.65.
Bowling wise WI had Marshall, Garner and Ambrose all under 21, with Holding, Walsh and Roberts in the mid 20's. Australia have McGrath at 21.4, Warne and Gillespie in the mid 20's and the rest higher 20's and low 30's.
the main 2 differences for me which give Australia the advantage are Gilchrist and Warne. the windies lack the any real spin options, Hooper nearly averaged 50 with the ball. this is a huge advantage particularly in the 2nd innnigs. Gilchrist is very special, averages extreamley high and the onr of the fastest scorers in test cricket history - can change the game so so quickly.
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SeatSherpa necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 116 diseños de 39 diseñadores freelance.
Seat Sherpa
Seat Sherpa will be an iPhone/Android/WM7 app that will place hundreds of top venues seating charts at a user's fingertips. It will also center around a myriad of interactive elements. The app is going live in a few weeks, but it still needs branding and a website. ***For us to be able to start the branding, we first need a logo, that's where you come in!***
Our brand/concept is centered around entertainment venues: sports and concerts, so our logo needs to be light/whimsical/funny/approachable.
Target audience includes a potentially diverse demographic. It will include both sports fans who attend live events and concert goers.
What I am looking for is (as previously stated) something light and whimsical but also modern. I had envisioned a vector "old sherpa" with possibly a old backpack. In the backpack could be a number of elements coinciding with the seats for venues: aka concert mic/stand, footballs, basketballs, bats, etc. But it could be flat single color elements instead of actual bats/balls/etc.
I also like the incorporation of "hand drawn" design along with standard non "hand drawn" vector elements (like the 99 designs logo).
This, however, is not a requirement. I am open to any ideas you might have that incorporate the wording of seat sherpa and the elements of what the app is going to be. Remeber, I will build a website drawing from the concept/branding established within the logo.
On this site: http://www.fuelyourcreativity.com/5…spiration/ I love the following logos:
core cider
coffee break
blue giraffe
three leaves
From a website design standpoint, my site will have the same sort of feel as: http://www.mint.com. Not EXACTLY, but I really like that design.
I don't have a color or set of colors that I have to have in this design but would prefer to stay away from blue unless its an accent color. Please ask any questions you might have. I'm quite responsive!
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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics invites applications for postdoctoral positions from new and recent PhDs working in fundamental theoretical physics. Our areas of strength include classical gravity, condensed matter theory, cosmology, particle physics, quantum fields and strings, quantum foundations, quantum information and quantum gravity. We also encourage applications from scientists whose work overlap these categories or falls in more than one of them. Our postdoctoral positions are normally for a period of three years. Outstanding candidates may also be considered for a senior postdoctoral position with a five-year term.
We welcome all candidates to apply by November 16, 2012, however applications will be considered until all positions are filled.
Perimeter Institute offers a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment with maximum research freedom and opportunity to collaborate within and across fields. Our postdoctoral positions are intended for highly original and intellectually independent young theorists and offer exceptional support including a generous research and travel fund, opportunities to invite their own collaborators as visitors, and the possibility of organizing workshops and conferences.
Perimeter Institute is located west of Toronto, in Waterloo, Canada and was founded in September 1999 as an independent Institute supporting research in foundational areas of theoretical physics. The Institute offers an exceptional research environment and is currently staffed with 32 full-time and part-time faculty members, 26 Distinguished Research Chairs, 42 Postdoctoral Researchers, 31 Graduate Students, 30 exceptional Masters level students participating in Perimeter Scholars International, and hosts hundreds of visitors and conference participants throughout the academic year.
Applicants should submit: curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, a list of publications and arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent on their behalf. Applications (including recommendation letters) must be submitted through Perimeter Institute's online application form.
Perimeter Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however applications from women and minorities are especially welcome.
Postdoctoral Researcher poster
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Just made a batch and it turned out pretty darn good! It has a mild honey flavor. Merely replaced half the sugar with honey from a family favorite candy recipe.
1 cup sugar
1 cup white corn syrup
1 cup honey
4 Tbsp water
1 cup margarine
3 cups salted shelled peanuts
3/4 tsp vanilla
3/4 tsp baking soda
Mix sugar,corn syrup, water and honey in a heavy bottomed saucepan and bring to a boil. Use medium/low heat.
Add margarine and melt and stir thoroughly to blend.
Continue cooking with out stirring and take temperature to 270F.
Add peanuts and stir continually till temp is 294F.
Add vanilla and baking soda and stir vigorously.
Pour hot mixture onto two greased(margarine) cookie sheets and spread flat with the spoon.. Need to work quickly.
Let cool for an hour and then lift and break with a metal egg turner.
Candy thermomter is a must for us, however you can try a a cold water bath and judging a hard crack stage.


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Rachel Uchitel landed in rehab because she was lovesick, literally.
The sultry former mistress of "Bones" actor David Boreanaz, who was also linked to Tiger Woods, told Radaronline she is addicted to getting shot by Cupid's arrow. And she insists that it is a legitimate malady that affects lots of people.
"It is the most common addiction in the world, yet it is also the addiction most commonly pushed under the rug because people don't believe it exists," Uchitel told the gossip site.
Uchitel, 35, lost her fiance in the 9/11 attacks. That gave her a bad case of heart disease, eventually landing her in reality TV treatment on "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew." Prior to that, rumors of her being one of Tiger Woods' many gal pals and the affair with Boreanaz had many people passing judgment on her, she said.
"People think it is a moral issue if somebody falls in love, all over the place," Uchitel said. "It is not, it is a disease and disorder; it is where you feel like you have a hole in your heart and you are waiting for a knight in shining armor to come and save you."
Out of rehab, Uchitel is bent on spreading the word that falling in love can be a bad thing.
"A lot of people struggle this whether they know it or not," she said. "I was out to dinner with some interesting people, who are celebrities in their own right, who are going through divorces or are divorced."
"I can't tell you how many books I have given to people, gone and purchased them, that Dr. Drew gave us in rehab because now, I get it and I see it in people.
The new season of "Celebrity Rehab" premieres Wednesday at 10 p.m. on VH1. Joining Uchitel on the show are actor Eric Roberts, "The Hills" star Jason Wahler, original supermodel Janice Dickinson, 1970s teen heartthrob Leif Garrett, troubled actor Jeremy London, socialite Jason Davis and Keyshia Cole's mother Frankie Lons.
Earlier this year, London denied reports that he and Uchitel got romantic during the taping of the reality show.
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Established in 1973, the firm remains committed to design excellence while maintaining an emphasis on sustainable design. Since its inception, Place Architecture has spent decades researching and redefining the collaboration process to create architecture that represents the individuality of its clients.
Place Architecture | 985 W Laurel St, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States


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The Japanese may actually be the first people to use what we refer to today as sliding closet doors. These doors essentially follow the commonly accepted definition of a door that moves sideways or in an up and down motion. They still serve the same purpose as they did then, to manage space, provide ease of use and highlight or disguise internal or external features of a structure.
The horizontal doors used on closet sliding doors move along a track mounted overhead and a floor guide for stability. To manage the smooth movement they'll have cushions and buffers on the ends to prevent damaging adjacent construction to ensure a smooth gliding motion when operated. Closet sliding doors of the vertical variety are seated in a groove, much like dresser drawers to ensure they glide in one direction.
Once relegated to bedrooms, the versatility and creative use of sliding closet doors have found their way into many uses. Some include beautification of the exterior of homes, interior room dividers, decorative storage areas and even garages. The variety of finishes, colors and configurations of closet sliding doors makes them even more useful when you consider the finishes and materials that are available for nearly every application imaginable.
Glass is one of the most popular materials used today because of its availability, versatility, ease of use and cost. Simply panes of glass are often used as the sole material in some designs because it can be used safely and provides many of the aesthetic features that lend well to design.


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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Viewers tuning into the Republican National Convention have heard Ann Romney speak lovingly of her husband and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie pledge "a new era of truth telling." What they haven't heard is talk of offshore tax havens, Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin, or questions about President Barack Obama's birthplace — the kind of divisive issues that have bedeviled Mitt Romney in the weeks before formally accepting his party's presidential nomination.
Some of those were unforced errors that drew the party off message, like Akin's contention that victims of "legitimate" rape could physically resist becoming pregnant. Others, like offshore tax havens, are a reminder of Romney's wealth and refusal to release more than two years of tax returns. Mindful that the convention offers an unparalleled opportunity to introduce the former Massachusetts governor on his own terms to a broad electorate, Republicans are sticking carefully to their message that Romney will rescue an economy left in shambles by Obama's policies.
Here's a look at what has gone missing so far at the Republican convention, and clues as to why:
OFFSHORE TAX HAVENS: Romney puzzled many supporters last week when he said big business was "doing fine" in part because it can put money in offshore accounts. Republicans, including Romney, pounced on a similar comment from Obama in June when he said the private sector was "doing fine, suggesting the president is out of touch with the country's economic woes. And Romney's remark renewed focus on his vast fortune and history of holding bank accounts in Switzerland and the Cayman Islands.
The issue flared anew Wednesday when ABC News reported the Romney campaign held a reception for high donors aboard a yacht flying a Cayman Islands flag.
Romney has struggled throughout the campaign to project more empathy as polling shows most voters believe Obama is the candidate more likely to pursue policies to help the middle class. So convention speakers are avoiding the tax haven issue and are speaking broadly of Romney's "success" rather than his wealth.
TODD AKIN: The week before the Republican convention was shadowed by the Akin story and renewed scrutiny of Romney's position on abortion and that of his running mate, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan. Romney supports access to abortion in cases of rape, incest and if the life of the woman is in danger — a departure from the Republican Party platform, which asserts that "the unborn child has a fundamental individual right to life which cannot be infringed." Ryan has opposed abortion except in cases of endangerment to the woman's life but says he is comfortable with Romney's position.
The focus on abortion, rape and what constitutes "legitimate" rape has been an unwelcome distraction for Romney, who trail Obama among female voters. Former Sen. Rick Santorum touched on his own anti-abortion position in his convention speech but most of the other speakers have steered clear. Republicans are hoping to win back women in part by shifting focus to their struggles in the weak economy. Ann Romney used her prime time speech Tuesday to focus on women's economic challenges, saying "It's the moms who always have to work a little harder to make everything right."
OBAMA'S BIRTHPLACE: A small but vocal segment of the GOP electorate continues to question whether Obama was born in the United States. Mainstream Republicans have worked to distance themselves from the so-called "birther" movement, saying the discredited rumors about the legitimacy of Obama's birth certificate are a distraction from the party's economic message. Romney himself complicated matters last week at a campaign stop in his home state of Michigan when he declared: "No one's ever asked to see my birth certificate."
Republicans have tried for years to make the party appear more ethnically diverse and are keenly aware a nod to the "birthers" could smack of a racial smear against the country's first black president. The party instead will continue to showcase some of its high profile minority members, including South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio.
GAY MARRIAGE: Republicans once saw opposition to same-sex marriage as a winning issue for the party, one that helped galvanized conservative Christian voters and brought them to the polls. But this year, expect no discussion of same sex marriage onstage at the convention even though the GOP platform backs a constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman. Polling shows a growing number of Americans now support gay nuptials, particularly younger people whose votes Romney is hoping to woo. Obama carried the youth vote overwhelmingly against Republican John McCain in 2008 but Republicans believe they can make inroads among young people discouraged by the weak economy.
GEORGE W. BUSH: He served two terms as president and left office less than four years ago, but Bush is virtually a ghost at the Republican gathering as polls show many voters continue to hold him accountable for the nation's economic problems. Bush also serves as an uncomfortable reminder for Republicans of the heavy government spending and debt incurred during his presidency. Democrats, for their part, have tried to yoke Romney to Bush, suggesting he would restore many of the former president's policies if elected.
Republicans aired a short tribute video to Bush and his father, former President George H.W. Bush, but have otherwise steered clear of invoking his legacy. Instead, they're showcasing popular figures from the Bush era like former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and the former president's brother Jeb Bush, a onetime governor of Florida.


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Beeswing – 11″ x 14″ High Resolution Giclée Print on Archival Quality Paper.
1 in stock (can be backordered)
We are pleased to bring you Beeswing, a visually stunning print of antique advertising art originally used to sell cigars in the early 1910's.
This colorful image featuring a queen bee pollinating a field of flowers has been painstakingly restored by the artists at Elm Graphics from an original lithographer's sample, using modern digital graphics software while maintaining strict adherence to the "stipple art" method utilized by the chromolitho artists of the period. Boston Ink and Paper recreates these timeless artworks at 300 dpi on archival quality paper in 12 colors, using the highest quality inks. This 11″ x 14″ poster fits into standard mats and frames.
Beeswing is part of our Réplique line of giclée prints, selected for outstanding subject matter, spectacular art and makes for a great conversation piece that goes well with a number of classic decor themes.
(note: "The Boston Ink and Paper Co." is a digital watermark and does not appear on print.)


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Help to shape Europe's future in space – A public competition
Have you ever wondered how Europe defines its space exploration strategy? Have you ever asked yourself who are the 'space people' who decide which parts of the universe Europe should explore, why and how? Five members of the general public are to be given a chance to experience this process at first hand.
The European Space Agency (ESA), in cooperation with the British National Space Centre (BNSC), invites Europeans to suggest their ideas for the next space exploration activities. Five members of the general public from all over Europe will be selected to join the European Exploration Workshop which will take place in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, on 8 and 9 January 2007.
To enter the competition, please reply to the two questions below.
- Why, in your view, is space exploration relevant to Europe, and what benefits can derive from space exploration for European citizens?
- Which space destinations should ESA target within the next 30 years from now and why?
All replies from valid entrants will be evaluated by ESA and BNSC to select the five winning participants. Please read the Terms and Conditions carefully before submitting your entry.
The contest closed on 4 December.
The European Exploration Workshop
ESA is working on a framework for European space exploration. During the last two years the Human Spaceflight, Microgravity and Exploration Directorate has conducted broad consultations addressing four major groups: Politics, Science, Industry and the General Public.
Between 2005 and today ESA set up a multi-disciplinary scenario team, which in particular analysed the potential European rationale and objectives for space exploration. As a result of this work a number of future space exploration scenarios have been developed responding to the requirements, interests and needs expressed by the different groups.
The aim of the European Space Exploration Workshop is to now bring together the representatives of each area, in order to review the scenario options and to further define the European implementation approach and priorities for space exploration.
Why is ESA addressing the general public?
Space exploration is a long-term endeavour which is driven by particular goals and objectives and which requires broad international co-operation, long-term political commitment and public support. The success of a space exploration programme will therefore ultimately depend on its recognition as a global, societal project.
What can participants expect from the Workshop?
The winners will get an interesting and exciting insight into decision-making processes in the field of space on a European scale. They will have the opportunity to work together with the leading European space scientists, representatives from Europe's biggest and most important space companies and politicians responsible for space matters.
Furthermore, they will have the unique chance to help to shape the future of European space exploration. As a representative of one of the main stakeholder groups – the general public – the winners will follow the presentations and discussions during the conference, will take part in one of the interdisciplinary work group sessions and will be asked to provide their input on the proposed exploration scenarios.
Last but not least: the winners will be able to visit the beautiful city of Edinburgh, with its ancient traditions and a vibrant cultural scene.
We are looking forward to receiving your entry!


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iMac Intel 27" EMC 2390 (Mid 2010) Display Components
iMac Intel 27" EMC 2309, 2374, 2390 or 2429 Glass Panel
Replace a cracked or scratched front glass panel compatible with an Intel iMac 27" Late 2009 to Mid 2011.
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In July 2010, Apple updated the 27" iMac. Externally, the machine features edge-to-edge glass and an aluminum rear bezel. Internally, an LED display, 4 RAM slots (to upgrade to a maximum of 16 GB RAM for the Core i3 and 32 GB RAM with the Core i5 and Core i7), more powerful video processing, and faster processors.
Additionally, the 27" iMacs have the build-to-order option of a Quad Core i5 or i7 processors to give you the most powerful iMac experience yet!