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(a) The Board of Registration for Sanitarians is continued and commencing July 1, 2010, shall be known as the State Board of Sanitarians. Any member of the board, except one registered sanitarian, in office on July 1, 2010, may continue to serve until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified.
(b) Prior to July 1, 2010, the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint one certified sanitarian to replace one registered sanitarian.
(c) Commencing July 1, 2010, the board shall consist of the following seven voting members with staggered terms and 1 non-voting member:
(1) The Commissioner of the Bureau of Public Health, or his or her designee, who is a nonvoting member;
(2) Four members who are registered sanitarians, who are voting members;
(3) One member who has a certificate as a sanitarian at the time of the appointment, who is a voting member: Provided, That if the member becomes a registered sanitarian during his or her appointment term, then the person may not be reappointed as the certified sanitarian member, but may be reappointed as a registered sanitarian member; and
(4) Two citizen members, who are not licensed, certified or permitted under the provisions of this article, and who do not perform any services related to the practice of the professions regulated under the provisions of this article, who are voting members.
(d) Each voting member must be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and must be a resident of this state during the appointment term.
(e) The term of each voting board member is five years.
(f) No voting member may serve more than two consecutive full terms and any voting member having served two full terms may not be appointed for one year after completion of his or her second full term. A voting member shall continue to serve until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified.
(g) Each licensed or certified member shall have been engaged in the practice of environmental health science or public health sanitation for at least five years immediately preceding the appointment.
(h) Each licensed or certified member shall maintain an active license or certificate with the board during his or her term.
(i) The Governor may remove any voting member from the board for neglect of duty, incompetency or official misconduct.
(j) A licensed or certified member of the board immediately and automatically forfeits membership to the board if his or her license or certificate to practice is suspended or revoked.
(k) A voting member of the board immediately and automatically forfeits membership to the board if he or she is convicted of a felony under the laws of any jurisdiction or becomes a nonresident of this state.
(l) The board shall designate one of its members as chairperson who serves at the will of the board.
(m) Each voting member of the board is entitled to receive compensation and expense reimbursement in accordance with section eleven, article one of this chapter.
(n) A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum.
(o) The board shall hold at least two annual meetings. Other meetings may be held at the call of the chairperson, or upon the written request of two members, at such time and place as designated in the call or request.
(p) Prior to commencing his or her duties as a voting member of the board, each voting member shall take and subscribe to the oath required by section five, article four of the Constitution of this state.


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RIMMEL Lasting Finish - Kasbah
40 reviews
85% would repurchase
Package Quality: 3.7
Price: $
Package Quality: 3.7
Price: $
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on 8/11/2014 9:46:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Tan, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This colour shows up as a nudey, peachy apricot on me. It is my go-to peach shade that doesn't wash me out. The formula is most similar to a satin, and it gives pretty opaque coverage. Skin tones NC40 and darker will find this to be a nice peach nude, on lighter tones, this may read as a terracotta shade.
on 5/23/2014 3:54:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Medium Brown, Warm
Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
My new FAV Rimmel lipstick...I love my Kate Moss 14 and my Heather Shimmer (been wearing that one since the 90's, I'm old lol)...I had NO idea they made this one, or just ignored it for too long. I'm (East) Indian, so it comes off as a nude orange / peach-esque color on my lips. But I love it!! I've soooo many oranges in my collection, but this one just is now my every-day go-to as it's not red orange like my Maybelline. Love the packaging since they now have the click so that the lid closes firmly. I also love the smell of the Rimmel lipsticks. Even if / when orange goes out of style, I will STILL wear this lipstick as it suits me! Oh, and I paid a mere 4.99 for it as well :)
on 5/15/2014 11:49:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
Kasbah is a desert sort of color, entirely unique. It is a medium brown-orange on me, and looks more flattering than the more typical nude colors that sometimes look ashy on me. Kasbah is somewhat like a bronze but without the shimmer or frost common to bronze lipsticks. It resembles a somewhat pinker shade of Revlon's Sandlewood Beige. It's a sultry sort of color that can compliment a variety of skin tones. For me this is the perfect late summer/fall shade. I haven't seen this color around in quite awhile so I hope it's not discontinued. The staying power is excellent, and the feel of the lipstick going on hits the spot (not too slick, not too waxy). Rimmel has thought everything through on this Lasting Finish line, right down to the mild, unobtrusive scent. This is a keeper in my collection.
on 9/13/2013 2:59:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Kinky, Medium
Eyes: Blue
I'm in love with this colour! It's so flattering and makes my teeth stand out and look super white. It's flattering on everyone. My only con is that is does feel a bit drying however for the price I feel that this lipstick really does deliver. This will be a staple in my makeup bag forever.
on 4/8/2013 7:28:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I picked this up from walgreens for $3.49. I was hoping the color would pull some pink tones in it but on me it's mostly orange. I am very fairy and cool toned so it's not quite the right shade for me. I still use it by dabbing it on with my finger over pinkish lip balm and it looks really cute. I also dab it on my cheeks sometimes. It does have a scent, I can't really put my finger on it, but it's not really offensive. The packaging is super cheap and I'm afraid the cap will come off in my purse. Overall, I'm making use of it but would not repurchase the shade
on 4/6/2013 5:26:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Green
Love this lipstick!! On my lips, it's a lovely terracotta shade, not as bright as what you see in the user photo (possibly because of flash?). This wears well with Rimmel Wild Clover lipliner (which is my HG).
This was recommend on a color analysis blog as a good option to consider if you are an autumn (which I am). The look is "made up but still natural"...not natural as in you don't notice it, but natural as in the color belongs on me, if that makes sense.
Popular wisdom says blue-ish lippies whiten your teeth (which is true) but they don't always look great one me. this is a nude/orange/rose mix and it brightens up my face and makes my teeth look whiter.
LOVE LOVE the formula...not greasy or thick, it really feels like I'm not even wearing lipstick!! Doesn't seem to make lip lines more noticeable and it's got a slight sheen without being frosty/shimmery or slippery.
Deducted 1 lippie for the scent and taste...not a fan of scented lippies unless they are peppermint. This has a bake shop smell...can't tell if it's meant to be caramel or cupcake.The packaging is super light and cheap but the price point and the beautiful color are fantastic!
on 1/31/2013 4:52:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Normal, Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
Average lipstick with a great colour selection, I really love this one for my warm skin tone.
on 4/14/2012 12:26:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Dark, Warm
Hair: Brown, Relaxed, Other
Eyes: Brown
This lipstick is does not flatter my NC44 complexion at all! It really makes me look sick. I'm going to classify this shade as in the orange family, like a burnt orange color. Hopefully it will look better when I darken up in the summer because I don't want to throw it away.
on 3/29/2012 10:54:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
On me this lipstick looks like burnt orange/terracotta with a satin finish. If you look good in Revlon Sandalwood Beige or NYX Herades you should look good in this. Although I prefer unfragranced products the fragrance is inoffensive, a sort of butterscotch taste and smell. Lasting power is not great but for the price that's not really an issue.
on 6/11/2011 1:26:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Dry, Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine
Eyes: Black
I honestly tried this product because it was on sale and I'm so glad I did! This is an amazing warm orange-peach that will look good on any skintone. I have tan skin in the summer and real fair in the winter and I use this all year round. I even use it on my cheeks and it adds a nice subtle glow, like J-Lo. Seriously. I get asked about it all the time, especially in winter when faces starts looking sallow (but not mine!). Plus, it's really moisturising. I only wish it would last longer. Having said that, when it does fade, it fades lightly but still leaves a tint, so it looks like your lips are naturally a gorgeous shade - which is nice! Try it! You won't be sorry =D
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Canucks insider Kevin Vanstone breaks down the Game 7 matchup between the Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks jumped all over the Preds with four first period goals on the way to a convincing 5-1 victory. Ryan Kesler fired his first of the year. Sami Salo and Alex Edler both tallied power play points and Marco Sturm looked active in the offensive zone for a change.
Game 7 Wrap-Up: Vancouver Canucks blow out Predators 5-1
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Kyle Lopiccolo, took home a fresh sponsorship package with his win of this year's Active Sponsor Me Rail Jam at Mountain High—and a big wet kiss from the Boost Mobile girl. Yum. Lopiccolo, just edging out Spencer Link and Eli Weiner, received one-year invites from Rome Snowboards, Planet Earth Clothing, Von Zipper Eyewear, Grenade Gloves, Vestal Watches, Elm Company and more. In the women's division, Carrie Galloway showed them how it's done in Kansas City, Missouri, taking first over Nirvana Ortanez and Kaitlyn Elswick. And in the Groms division, Nick Sibayan let the pack with his big airs and casual style, beating out JD FLoen and Nathaniel Kennedy who took 2nd and 3rd respectively.
The Sponsor Me contest has become the perfect venue for up and coming riders to showcase their talent. Team managers from the supporting companies serve as judges so even if riders didn't wind up on the podium, they still had opportunity to impress. And impress they did. Competitors killed it from dusk till dawn in the Playground, Mountain High's base-area jib park, on features such as the Double Trouble Wall Ride, the Fuel Rail and a funbox to butterpad to 40ft downhill rail combo feature. MH even pushed a hip jump onto the side of the jib park which helped separate the men from the boys. GT from Von Zipper didn't hold back either as he laid down a blanket of commentary which included everything from rider's tricks and shout-outs to movie quotes and self-exploitation.
Now in its 5th season, this year's Sponsor Me event was the largest ever drawing competitors from five different states. Said John McColly, Mountain High's Director of Marketing, "We are proud to host this event. Active does a great job producing it every year it gets bigger and better. Everything is about the rider and I don't think there was a kid out there who didn't leave with something to remember it by.
Active's 5th Annual Sponsor Me Rail Jam, Final Results
Mountain High, California—Saturday, March 18th 2006
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2. Spencer Link
3. Eli Weiner
4. Anthony Fire
5. Andrew Massey
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2. JD FLoen
3. Nathaniel Kennedy
4. Evan Pine
5. Wyatt Reimers
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1. Carrie Galloway
2. Nirvana Ortanez
3. Kaitlyn Elswick
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Sofia Vergara: Nervous Working With Sharon Stone!
Sharon Stone is all smiles as she and her son Roan stop to get some ice cream on Saturday afternoon (January 26) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
The 54-year-old actress's Fading Gigolo co-star Sofia Vergara recently gushed about working with her.
"It was amazing," she told Fox. "I was a little nervous to work with such an icon. I had never met her. But from the moment she walked on the stage and the set – she's a real movie star. The way she is, the way she talks – everything."
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Sharon Stone
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Chase Bank website, app malfunction
Chase Bank website, app malfunction
Some people are saying they can neither access their bank accounts nor check their balances as Chase Bank tries to resolve technical issues.
Social media users reported that their balances were marked "not available." A spokeswoman for the bank told the Chicago Tribune that debit card use appears to be unaffected.
The bank said it was working to address issues on its website and mobile app.
The bank said on social media around 8:10 p.m. EDT that the site and app were "back at full strength."
It was unclear what caused the issue. The company did not immediately return messages seeking comment.


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KG wrote:Agreed Skull. Db's comments come off weak. Without Vokoun DB and the Pens are probably losing in the first round. Without Vokoun DB is already fired most likely.
He is taking what Vokoun did for this team for granted. Seeing those comments want him gone even more.
Seriously. I'm sure, as someone mentioned, there was an ulterior motive for the Fleury comments. Not quite sure what, because anyone that's seen him play lately isn't buying this.
But it was completely unnecessary to totally dismiss what Vokoun did. A more tactful coach could have pumped Fleury's value while complimenting Vokoun. DB completely mishandled the situation.


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How far the Mashantuckets have fallen
I remember well the day in February 1992 when Foxwoods Resort Casino first opened its doors, planning to close the next morning at 2 a.m.
The parking lots filled fast, and people began leaving their cars in muddy fields along Route 2, walking in the sleety rain along the side of the highway, a new pilgrimage through rural eastern Connecticut.
I found the president of the new casino that day in his office, hosting a giddy circle of managers who were watching closed-circuit television images of the count room, where money, lots of it, was literally pouring in.
They never did close that night and haven't since.
And yet the news last week that the Mashantucket Pequots are starting to unload some of the significant land holdings amassed during the heady years after that successful opening made me think of the lofty heights to which the tribe once aspired.
Among some of the developments that were under serious consideration, as the tribe enjoyed its monopoly on casino gambling in the Northeast, included a Six Flags amusement park, a Chinese theme park, including a replica of the Great Wall running along a ridge in North Stonington, an indoor ski slope and an enclosed water park, with a beach and waves, to be called Pequot Island.
The tribe began building fast ferries in New London and finished two of them, part of a planned fleet that was supposed to connect New York and Boston to southeastern Connecticut by water.
Former Chairman Richard "Skip" Hayward began planning and lobbying for federal participation in a model $100 million magnetic levitation train project that would link the reservation, first to Interstate 95 and Norwich and later to T.F. Green Airport in Rhode Island.
Once on the resort grounds, visitors were supposed to switch to a monorail, a system that progressed so far in planning that footings for the first leg were actually built.
To accommodate all the planned growth, the tribe began buying land, big tracts, all over the region, but with a concentration around the existing reservation. They ended up owning a large swath along both sides of I-95 in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
"The land was once ours. We are going to buy it back," former tribal Chairman Kenneth Reels said at the time.
At the same time the tribe was buying land, often secretly in the names of straw buyers, they also unveiled a plan to create a much larger reservation, up to 7,000 acres in all, land to be held in trust by the federal government, outside the reach of local planning and zoning control and taxation.
So began what became known as the annexation war with local towns, one the tribe eventually lost, with rulings that the reservation would not expand in size and the towns would not shrink.
But of course it was the spread of gambling - to Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island and, soon, Massachusetts - that burst the bubble.
The recent sale of 371 acres of land on Wintechog Hill Road in North Stonington, for $1.25 million, was a good example of how far the tribe has fallen.
They paid $3.6 million for the land, chump change back when the money was still flowing into the Foxwoods count room at an astounding pace. They ended up selling it for what a lucky high roller might win back from the house on a single night in one of the tribe's gilded gaming halls.
Clearly, the day of planning for a gambling-based Disney North are over. And the tribe needs every penny to feed the lending beast that is now owed $1.7 billion.
Back in 1997, when it still looked like the music would never stop on the reservation, a chamber of commerce executive praised the tribe for its empire building, development of a resort that, he suggested, was smart economic diversification.
"I think they recognize that sooner or later the bubble of casino gambling has got to pop," the chamber executive said. "By creating a resort with golf courses, the museum, all of that will help them ride through the next downturn that occurs, whether it's a national recession or just a downturn in gambling."
We've seen the big recession and downturn in gambling.
The resort development that did occur has indeed probably helped slow the free fall.
But when will the fall stop?
What's next, after selling surplus land at a bargain?
This is the opinion of David Collins.
Twitter: @davidcollinsct
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In the small town of Scobey, Mont., registered nurse Lois Leibrand remains optimistic that the elderly population in her community will have little to fear from the cutbacks many in-home care centers are undergoing in the face of rising gas prices.
A combination of rising costs, particularly for fuel, and declining compensation from Medicare has forced some care centers across the country to cut back on staff and services and others to close their doors completely. And the prospects for staffing and funding in-home care amid the rising expenses could become even more difficult as baby boomers begin entering old age.
Leibrand says her care center, attached to Daniels Memorial Hospital, will persevere as it has in the past.
"We were very fortunate that we keep ours open, just to serve this community, even though we had to cut almost all of our staff," she said. "It's such an elderly population here, and it's such a service that is needed, that I know our facility would do its very best not to close."
Leibrand said reductions in Medicare in 1988 led her office to be cut back to a staff of two — herself and an in-home aide — who perform all the administrative work in addition to their house calls.
She said that many patients' homes are at least 20 miles away. And some require multiple visits per week, for an average of two months.
"Home care agencies in rural areas are being pushed to the brink," said Val Halamandaris, president of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC). "We've been entrusted with the care of these people for whom there is no other way to care for them."
The NAHC released a paper at the end of June estimating that home care nurses traveled 4.8 billion miles in 2006 to be with patients, an amount they say is more than double the 2 billion miles driven by UPS drivers to make deliveries.
They are currently pushing a measure before Congress that calls for a 5 percent increase in the amount rural health care providers are compensated for driving.
That measure is part of the Preserving Access to Medicare Act of 2008 currently before the Senate. The Congressional Budget Office projects that the measure will cost $200 million during the next fiscal year.
But while the legislature sorts that out, many other health care providers share Leibrand's optimism despite the combination of rising costs and declining Medicare compensation
"We're struggling, just like everyone else," said Louise Cleary, a spokesperson for The Hospice of The Florida Suncoast. But she maintained that her organization, which serves roughly 2,500 patients per day in Pinellas County, Fla., has not had to cut services, despite financial setbacks.
Gas Prices Hit Home Care in Many Ways
Cleary said Florida Suncoast has brought people in to speak with staff members about maintaining cars and other ways to maximize gas mileage and has also promoted carpooling and better planning for patient visits.
The drop-off, she said, has come in volunteer time.
"[We're] beginning to see a decline in hours because they can't keep up with the mileage costs," said Cleary. "Even though they do reimburse, it just becomes costly."
The other problem has come when family members cannot afford to come in to town to say goodbye to their loved ones, she said. They have used quality of life funds in order to facilitate those final visits.
Future Consequences
With fuel prices unlikely to return to previous levels in the foreseeable future, some health care organizations are already looking at the possible long-term effects.
"Since there's already a nursing shortage, which is very serious, it's going to make it even harder to do some distance traveling for home care," said Lauren R. MacArthur, a registered nurse in Waterbury, Conn., who does some in-home care. "You're not only taking care of the patient, you're taking care of the family at the same time."
MacArthur is currently taking some time off to watch her grandchildren and alleviate fuel costs for her children.
"I'm relieving a cost that can now go into the gas tank," she said.
But MacArthur sees some benefit in the rising fuel costs. "This just might force peoples of all nations to conserve, which, in turn, will reduce pollution and other harmful practices," she said. But she worries about some of the short-term consequences.
Steven Lieberman, the president of Lieberman Consulting and formerly the assistant director for health and human resources at the CBO, said there are a number of possible solutions to the problem, but they will likely mean a drop in services or a rise in costs.
Home care services could have less-trained people provide the services that currently come from nurses, he said. But money will have to come from somewhere in order to continue the services currently available.
"Generally, providers aren't going to deliver services if their costs systematically exceed their revenues."
And that source of extra money will have to be taxes.
"Primarily, working Americans would pay more," he said.
While having homebound patients live in communal housing might alleviate the transportation problem, Lieberman doesn't see that happening.
"Historically, Medicare has taken the view that Medicare rates should generally be adequate to provide access to services throughout the country."
Based on her area, and the independence of people in her community, Leibrand agrees.
"The population we have here would never go to an alternative site," she said.
End in Sight?
With no long-term solutions imminent, some see the problem getting worse in the near future.
"How do we manage that group of people with fewer and fewer nurses and the economic challenges that we have?" said Halamandaris.
He sees some of the problems being alleviated by personal responsibility.
"Seniors who are well-bodied need to get busy and care for their colleagues that are less well-off," he said.
But he doesn't think that will be enough to counter the aging of the baby boomers.
"We haven't seen the problem at all, but it's going to hit like a tidal wave … all you have to do is play out the demographics."
He also sees the Boomers having a higher disability rate, and therefore needing more services.
"Baby Boomers worked hard to stay young forever; all that activity has a lot of good points, but it also puts a lot of stress on the body."
For more information, visit the National Association for Home Care and Hospice at www.nahc.org


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Open to everyone! Perfect for those who are new or continuing their psychic development journeys.
In Psychic Development Circles, content of the class will vary depending on the students who attend and what our Spirit Guides would like us to focus and develop. Here are some things that could happen:
- Meditation to strengthen our connection to our Spirit Guides
- Review and practice of previous or new divination techniques (Tarot Card reading, tea leaf reading, etc)
- Giving each other messages from Spirit
*** Class starts promptly on time. Please arrive by 15 mins before start time. No entry after 10 am.***
How do I get into the building?
For security reasons, the doors are locked on weekends. Please text or call my cell at 604.723.9892 and I'll come downstairs to let you in. The class is held in the Il Mercato building on the corner of Commercial and 1st Ave. The door to meet me at is the glass door facing Commercial Drive (the door is located right next to the elevators.)
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
If you are driving, there is a parking under the Il Mercato building where the workshop will be held.
There are many transit options,with the Broadway/Commercial Skytrain station several blocks down the road.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
If you have any other questions, email me: email@example.com
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Your registeration/ticket is not transferrable to another person or workshop.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You do not need to bring a printed ticket.
Is there a refund if I can no longer attend the workshop?
There is no refund once you have paid and registered.


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Caught In A Lie? Manny Pacquioao On Why He Didnt Take The Blood Test For The Floyd Mayweather Fight & His Next Boxing Match
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|Oaks Bangkok Sathorn provides a convenient base in central Bangkok, located close to Sathorn and Silom roads,
just moments to the city's business and shopping hubs and a 45 minute drive from both Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang international airports.
Oaks guests also receive dining and entertainment privileges next door at Anantara Bangkok Sathorn hotel, which provides a range of dining options, including roof top fine dining, pool side snacks, Thai/International restaurant or take home wood fired oven pizzas. As part of the Oaks thoughtful service promise, guests also benefit from complimentary wireless internet in the hotel public areas as well as convenient under cover parking that is offered on site.
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By Team Shuffle
An incredibly rare find- we have VERY FEW of these in stock, and when they are gone, they're GONE! An imported doujinshi (fan-produced book) from Japan, T5 of Trump collects nothing but Trump's various adults only artwork from the year! No Trump fan will want to miss this, as it collects his human, furry and futa work in one convenient package! Beautifully illustrated and completely hardcore, this is a gorgeous addition to any adult or anthropomorphic art collection. Adults only stories and art by Trump! All Japanese text, about 66 pages, black and white interiors.
You must be 18 or older to purchase this product! It's the law!
Due to the extremely limited quantity of stock on this rare exclusive item, please list alternate selections in the comments field when ordering, in case of a sudden sell-out.


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Nick Solano '14 Heads Rebuilding Together Mohawk Valley
Rebuilding Together is the largest national volunteer home rehabilitation organization in the United States. The Mohawk Valley branch has been assisting the elderly, physically and mentally disabled, and working poor in the local area since 1997. Rebuilding Together Mohawk Valley (RTMV) mobilizes teams of volunteers to revitalize neighborhoods by repairing homes and renovating nonprofit facilities and schools through the financial support of both national corporate sponsors and local businesses.
Nick Solano '14 began working with RTMV during his sophomore year through the COOP Service Intern Program. Solano worked with the organization on compliance issues, getting them up to date on EPA and national standards of excellence. The organization was not undertaking many projects at the time, however, "and I saw much more potential," reports Solano.
The board of directors sent him to the national conference in New Orleans last year, where Solano says he learned more about the national organization and how it operates. That trip inspired him to do more at the local Mohawk Valley branch. He began writing project grants last spring, and has procured almost $20,000 worth of grants since then. "With the increased funding stream, we were able to plan many more projects than a typical year," says Solano.
Solano was placed on the local board of directors in July 2012, and has been continuing to help grow the organization through community outreach and persistence. "I helped reignite a dying flame, and motivate our all-volunteer board to improve our standing. We have a great potential to provide a necessary service to Mohawk Valley residents, particularly the elderly, disabled, veterans and single parents," says Solano.
Hamilton students got involved with one of RTMV's recent projects this fall. A group of students volunteered with RTMV in August as part of the Outreach Adventure freshmen orientation program, and many of those same students enjoyed their experience so much that they came back to volunteer on the project during HAVOC's Make A Difference Day in September.
The students worked on a house for a community member who was sick with cancer, and as a result was unable to perform many necessary tasks around the house, such as staining the deck, building gates for the porch, and replacing the roof. "He took great pride in his home," says Solano, "and was devastated to learn that he would be unable to do these projects himself. His dying wish was that someone could help complete these home improvements for his family."
Hamilton students made this dream a reality by staining the large deck and assisting with construction of a gate. The homeowner insisted on meeting the students involved, and became teary-eyed and emotional as he asked the students questions and expressed his sincere gratitude. All the students involved reported this to be a very moving experience. In the final upcoming part of the project, RTMV will replace the roof, which will give the family a warm home for the winter and reduce their energy bills. The homeowner has since passed away, but did so knowing that RTMV has provided security for his family in the future.
Solano was recently appointed executive director of RTMV this year, and now oversees all operations. His current initiative is developing a student program at Hamilton, where students can get involved in the management side of the organization. Through this partnership with Hamilton, RTMV will receive much-needed assistance and the students will gain career-related skills, such as grant writing and organizational experience in the non-profit sector.
Six Hamilton students are involved in this first year of the program: Grace Fulop '13, Anne Govern '15, Ru Jun Han '14, Shea Nagle '16, Felipe Ramirez '15, and Ramon Villalona '16. Nagle was one of the original students who worked on the homeowner's project, and was so inspired by her experience that she became RTMV's new COOP Service Intern. She has already begun working with the organization, providing Solano with much-needed administrative support and serving as the go-between for the Hamilton program and RTMV. "My hope is that we will put in place a solid infrastructure of student leaders who will help us grow for years to come," says Solano.


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HARTSVILLE, S.C. – The Coker softball team lost a South Atlantic Conference doubleheader to Tusculum College on Saturday (Apr. 12), at Saleeby-Stokes Field.
In the first game of the series both teams were scoreless after four innings. Tusculum would eventually push a run across in the fifth to take a 1-0 lead, which would prove to be the game winner for the Pioneers.
Lauren Phillips (9-10) would be marked with the loss after pitching a complete game for the Cobras. She gave up just one run on six hits.
Coker's offensive struggle continued into the second game, after Tusculum jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead in the first. The Pioneers would then extend their lead to 2-0 in the fifth, after a two out single. Coker unfortunately could not produce the necessary runs, and they would eventually fall in game two by a final score of 2-0.
Logan Cox (1-6) would be tacked with the loss, after giving up just two runs on six hits in seven innings of work.
Coker will look to bounce back this Wednesday (Apr. 16) as they travel to play Newberry in a SAC challenge. Game number one will start at 2:00 p.m. followed by game two at 4:00.


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|2011-09-28, 13:18
|Link #21
Yuuki Aoi
Join Date: Jul 2004
|2011-09-28, 23:48
|Link #22
Yuuki Aoi
Join Date: Jul 2004
In looking around for sites about the card game, I found a site about the book it is based on, with text/transliteration/translation for all 100 poems. Poem #17 starts "Chihayaburu."
The site also explains the game a bit: "In Japan a traditional card game, often played at New Year's, is based on Ogura Hyakunin Isshu. There are two sets of 100 cards. On one set the complete five-line poems are printed. On the other set only the last two lines ("shimo-no-ku") of each poem appear. Usually there are two players or sides. Each player takes 25 of the shimo-no-ku cards and spreads them in front of him or her. A third person, acting as reader, reads from the cards with the whole poems on them. As the reader reads the first lines of a poem, each of the two players tries to find the card with the corresponding final two lines. The first player to find the right shimo-no-ku card removes it from the playing area. If the card is in the opponent's area, the player gives one of the cards from his or her own area to the opponent. The first player to get rid of all the cards in his or her own area is the winner."
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|2011-10-04, 08:18
|Link #23
Beautiful fighter.
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: England, UK
Age: 32
Chihayafuru simulcast on Crunchyroll.
|2011-10-04, 09:14
|Link #24
Hyakko Fanboy
Join Date: Nov 2008
Age: 27
|2011-10-04, 17:00
|Link #27
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Virginia, USA
Age: 57
|2011-10-04, 17:19
|Link #29
Osana-Najimi Shipper
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mt. Ordeals
Bah, got trolled so much. Chihaya/Taichi looked so sweet together and I was squeeing like a fangirl... until Taichi reveals he already has a girlfriend, even though Taichi looks like he still likes Chihaya. And I went even more WTF when during the flashback it's already shown Taichi was jealous of Arata even back then, and you got yourself a girlfriend? You sonofa...
No, sorry Taichi, you've got your chance. Shipping for Arata now (aka. osananajimi #2), even though he's nowhere to be seen in the present. Chihaya's shocked face really wrenched my heart, and it's all because of you Taichi. >_>
As for the card game, it's easy enough to understand. They say the first part of the poem and you have to get the second part? Not knowing the actual poems itself doesn't seem to be a detriment, as I don't have any poems memorized (native to English or not) that it wouldn't have mattered if the translator made the poems on the spot lols.
|2011-10-04, 17:36
|Link #30
reads too much
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: you know that's a great question.....
I hadn't heard of this game before but I thought the first episode explained it really nicely and made it seem like an interesting game, abeit one that I don't think I'll ever be able to play.
Tried this series out expecting to be bored (was only trying it because it's josei and I like josei) but I love Chihaya as a main character and I'm interested to see what happens next.
|2011-10-04, 18:35
|Link #31
Beautiful fighter.
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: England, UK
Age: 32
Can't say i'm surprised DragoonKain3 has already appeared with a post containing shipping material.
|2011-10-04, 18:44
|Link #32
Blooming on the mountain
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....
If this game is what I think it is I have seen it showcased fairly often in anime - most recent that jumps to mind is in the Kore wa Zombie Desu ka anime and in the Maria-sama ga Miteru anime (beginning of s2 ep1 I think?) ....
I actually liked the story ... although Taichi (the young man Chihaya has a crush on) seems to have a nasty streak in him when he was younger.... Pity.
Arata was outright amazing....
I think I am going to enjoy this series!
|2011-10-04, 18:54
|Link #33
Guess what time it is?
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Age: 33
Anime-only viewer. I had no idea what the card game was supposed to be until they actually started playing, but I got the gist of it from that scene. The visuals were strong, as expected for this studio. The voice cast so far is also a thumbs-up. The premise is what sells it, though. Red flags were going off for me at the mention of "card game", but I completely turned the corner in the second half.
If Chihaya can maintain a strong presence without becoming obnoxiously perfect then this could turn out to be my dark hose of the season.
|2011-10-04, 19:25
|Link #35
Blooming on the mountain
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light....
Atm I still prefer Tamayura Hitotose, but Chihayafuru is excellent and unexpected.
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|2011-10-04, 22:38
|Link #36
Translator, Producer
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Age: 39
|2011-10-05, 00:28
|Link #38
Seishu's Ace
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Kobe, Japan
Absolutely my #1 premiere so far this season. Solid all around, and beautiful to look at. Great characters, interesting premise. What's not to like?
Though it's obviously quite different, there are a few Hikaru no Go vibes for sure. You have a 12th Century Fujiwara connection, struggling to get club members... I needlessly missed out on the greatness of HnG for years, so I'm never falling victim to that kind of prejudice again.
|2011-10-05, 00:45
|Link #39
Hiding Under Your Bed
Join Date: May 2008
So, when you play this game, how...rambunctious can you get when reaching for a card? My understanding is it goes to whoever reaches it first, so unless there's an unspoken etiquette involved, I can see people keenly watching each other as well as the cards to try to shoot for a card the other person seems to be shooting for. Of course, maybe you're psyching them out and want them to reach for that card because it's not the correct card. Seems like it could get real chaotic.
I do enjoy playing Hanafuda, so my interest is definitely piqued for what could be called an advanced form of the game. Plus, it'll be the mellow counterpart to all the action filled shows that will likely make up my viewing palette this fall.
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The numerous descendants of Henry Lightner may have inherited the mettle he displayed in battle when they set out to trace their roots, find his unmarked grave and after nearly 130 years honor him with a proper monument.
Many had heard the tale of the "Drummer Boy of Fort McHenry," the 16-year-old who joined the militia and played his drum during the march to Fort McHenry, where the decisive Battle of Baltimore occurred during the War of 1812. The drummer, who stood out in a red coat, carried commanders' orders to the embattled troops.
On the morning of Sept. 11, 1814, Lightner helped sound the alarm that the British army was approaching. Then, he stood at the shoreline and drummed well-practiced beats, all through a night of bombs bursting in air.
When he died in 1883, at the age of 84, Lightner was buried in grassy plot at Baltimore Cemetery, without even a humble stone to mark the spot.
Now, Lightner's rank, service in the Maryland Militia and dates of birth and death grace the new headstone, provided by the Veterans Administration at the request of descendants. The family added a footstone, which they had engraved with "Drummer Boy of Fort McHenry," a flag and a drum.
"We really wanted that wording," said Pam Russell, a great-great granddaughter.
Lightner survived the battle and lived a long life, working in the roofing business. He fathered 12 children and according to family lore, adopted several others. He grew in respect among the citizenry as one of the Old Defenders, those men who saved the city from an invading army. Despite advancing years and white hair, he was forever dubbed "the drummer boy of Fort McHenry."
The war story, passed down through the family, always fascinated Elaine Sauer, five generations removed from Lightner. She decided research was in order and ultimately pushed for long overdue funeral honors.
Through Internet research, she came across others, most of them distant cousins doing similar ancestry searches. One cousin had traced the Lightner family tree back to John Michael Lightner, Henry's father, also a drummer boy but in the Revolutionary War. He had bequeathed the drum he played at Valley Forge under Gen. George Washington's command to his son Henry, who carried it with him, when he joined Capt. John Berry's Washington Artillery of the 1st Regiment.
The wooden instrument remained in the Lightner family through 1961, when Henry Lightner McCulloh, namesake and grandson of the drummer boy, donated it to the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House in Baltimore, where it remains on permanent display. Visitors can still see the drum's faded ornamentation: an American eagle and 13 stars.
"The drum is still very important to our visitors," said Annelise Montone, executive director of the museum. "The fact that a 16-year-old boy, Henry Lightner, marched into battle armed with nothing but his drum and his spirit, remains resonate and moving even today."
Russell said her grandfather made the donation to preserve the drum.
"We used to go into the attic and play it," she said. "Our grandfather didn't think it would survive another generation of children."
The ropes and leathers have been replaced, but the wooden cylinder and drum head are original, she said.
The ancestral search eventually led to the archives at Zion Lutheran Church, where Henry Lightner was a member, and through records and maps at Baltimore Cemetery, where the Lightner family plot is a broad grassy area among hundreds of simple stones and imposing monuments.
"We looked through maps, diagrams and really old records," said Sauer. "When we located the grave site, things really fell into place. We contacted the VA, filled out the papers and got the stone."
Then, they organized a ceremony to dedicate the memorial. On a sunny fall Saturday, about 100 descendants assembled at the grave site. They came from near and far and reconnected or in some cases, met for the first time. Sauer and Russell grew up in the same neighborhood and attended Towson University about the same time. Their quest to honor Lightner introduced them to one another.
Bernardine McCulloh Madden, the oldest in attendance at 85 and the mother of Russell, read the city proclamation that designated Oct. 13, 2012, Henry Lightner Day.
A member of the Fort McHenry Guard, in 19th century military garb, played Lightner's favor fife tune — "The Girl I Left Behind" — and carried a ceremonial drum. He left miniature drum sticks at the grave.
The family then gathered for a reception at the Flag House.
"They even let us take the drum out of the case for the family photo," said Russell.
She wants the connections to endure and is already planning a family reunion on Defenders Day next year at Fort McHenry, hoping it will be an annual event.
Sun researcher Paul McCardell contributed to this article.


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Lady Bisons home opener with Tennessee-Chattanooga is postponed
Feb. 11, 2008
Tuesday's softball doubleheader between the Lipscomb Lady Bisons and Tennessee-Chattanooga at Draper Diamond has been postponed due to expected bad weather. The games will be rescheduled at a later date.
The Lady Bisons finished 1-3 in the Georgia State First Pitch Tournament this past weekend. They head to Birmingham this weekend for the Panther Spring Classic hosted by Birmingham-Southern.


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Permacon Workshops Louis-Philippe Gauthier & Marc Carriere
Sales Have Ended
Sales Have Ended
Progress means growth
Ever since it was put on the market, the Tandem system has offered various alternatives for creative minds and has never stopped evolving. This meeting will introduce you to the most recent advances of the Tandem platform.
As Henry Steele Commager said so well: "Change does not necessarily assure progress, but progress implacably requires change." We have therefore reviewed some of our steps, and if this isn't progress, it nonetheless is an expected change.
In addition, the meeting will cover subjects of current interest and other new features, such as the Tandem BBQ Kit, Satura technology and the new Permacon colours.
You will also have the opportunity to preview some new products that will arrive on the market later in the season. Don't miss this opportunity to discover them before their launch! After this event, you'll have to wait for the middle of the season.
What are the parking options?
Parking is free and plenty of spots are available.
How can I contact the organizer if I have questions?
You can contact Mr. Marc Carriere by phone at (613) 302-0066 or Mr. Louis-Philippe Gauthier at (613) 407-6104.
Do I have to print my ticket and bring it to the event?
Without being mandatory, YES we recommend bringing your printed or electronic ticket to the event.
Can I update my registration informations?
Does it matter if the name on my ticket or my registration does not match the name of the person participating?
If the registrant is not the participant, we will make the necessary changes on the spot.


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We've been kicking around something intelligent to say about Cash for Clunkers. We're suspect of the label "best stimulus ever." But getting old cars off the road is good right? Well it just doesn't sound right.
What do you think of Cash for Clunkers?
Other thoughts from the blogs:
The numbers just don't seem to add up.
The absolute insanity of this is just staggering.
Cash for Clunkers provides Americans with the chance to do the right thing: Reduce our dependence on oil and curb global warming.


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Kluber shuts out Mariners on just 85 pitches
CLEVELAND -- Corey Kluber had already ascended to the rank of rotation leader through his pitching prowess, poise and performance this season. On Wednesday night, the Indians merely made things official by trading sinkerballer Justin Masterson to the Cardinals.
Masterson has led the starting staff for the past three years, but the future of Cleveland's staff resides in the right hand of Kluber. On the day that Masterson packed his bags, Kluber took the mound for the Tribe opposite Seattle ace Felix Hernandez and delivered a three-hit shutout, leading the Indians to a 2-0 victory at Progressive Field.View Full Game Coverage
CLEVELAND -- Corey Kluber had already ascended to the rank of rotation leader through his pitching prowess, poise and performance this season. On Wednesday night, the Indians merely made things official by trading sinkerballer Justin Masterson to the Cardinals.
Masterson has led the starting staff for the past three years, but the future of Cleveland's staff resides in the right hand of Kluber. On the day that Masterson packed his bags, Kluber took the mound for the Tribe opposite Seattle ace Felix Hernandez and delivered a three-hit shutout, leading the Indians to a 2-0 victory at Progressive Field.View Full Game Coverage
It marked the third game in a row that Kluber pitched into the ninth inning and the second straight game he finished nine frames. In fact, Kluber became the first Major Leaguer in the past 100 seasons to face no more than 28 batters in consecutive starts consisting of at least nine innings (without a relief appearance between outings).
"It's very exciting," Indians manager Terry Francona said of having a leader in Kluber. "And anybody who's been around him knows that he's not content. He'll be here tomorrow working every bit as hard and getting ready for his next start."
In a tribute to Masterson -- traded before the game to St. Louis in exchange for Minor League outfield prospect James Ramsey -- the Indians took the field sporting high socks. Kluber was actually unaware of that idea during pregame warmups, so the pitcher ducked back into the clubhouse prior to the first pitch and altered his uniform.
Once on the hill, as Masterson did so often at his best with the Tribe, Kluber generated a wave of groundouts and piled up strikeouts to outperform an ever-intimidating Hernandez. Kluber's signature, however, is precision and he was in fine form in that regard. The right-hander threw 12 or fewer pitches in eight of his nine innings, ending with only 85 pitches in his blanking of Seattle's bats.
The Mariners became increasingly aggressive as the game wore on, playing right into Kluber's hand.
"That's always my game plan," Kluber said, "is to try to get that early contact and just try to stay the course. They came out of the gates aggressive and they got more aggressive in the middle of the game."
Kluber ended with only 16 balls for a strike rate of 81 percent. When Dustin Ackley grounded out to end the game, Kluber became the first Cleveland pitcher since 1992 (Charles Nagy) to record a shutout on 90 or fewer pitches. The last Major Leaguer to spin a nine-inning shutout on no more than 85 pitches was Boston's Aaron Cook on June 29, 2012.
"It's almost just as good as a perfect game or no-hitter," Indians catcher Yan Gomes said of Kluber's precise performance. "I was actually getting kind of nervous in the ninth. I'm like, 'This is good -- can't mess this up.'"
Kluber (11-6, 2.61 ERA), who carried a perfect game into the seventh inning in his previous start on Thursday in Kansas City, faced the minimum in eight of his innings. Kluber never faced a three-ball count, only fell behind in the count eight times and had two of the three hits he relinquished erased by highlight-reel double plays.
Needless to say, it was a frustrating night for Seattle's batters.
"Our approach, at least mine, was to get in there and see some pitches," Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager said. "That's hard to do when he's throwing strike one and then strike two. So you're behind the whole game."
Hernandez -- whose last outing with more than two runs surrendered came on May 12 -- was equally impressive out of the gates. Seattle's overpowering ace sliced his way through the local nine for four perfect innings before flinching in the fifth. Carlos Santana led off Cleveland's lone rally against King Felix with a walk.
From there, Cleveland went on the attack.
Lonnie Chisenhall followed by ripping a pitch from Hernandez into right-center field for a double. Nick Swisher then chopped a pitch to Robinson Cano on the right side of the infield and -- with no one covering first base -- slid head-first into the bag for an unexpected single. That loaded the bases for the Indians, who did what they could to scratch something across.
After David Murphy grounded into a fielder's choice groundout, keeping the bases loaded with one out for Gomes, Cleveland got its break. Gomes slashed a pitch just inside first base and down the right-field line for a double, scoring two runs and giving Kluber all the support he would require.
"To help out Corey, that's pretty cool," Gomes said. "To look back at it, and it's like, 'Wow, man, I got pretty lucky.' I was definitely looking for a different pitch."
Hernandez only allowed the two runs in his seven innings of work, setting a Major League record with his 14th outing in a row pitching at least seven and allowing two runs or fewer. Considering the way Kluber was dealing for Cleveland, the Tribe's low offensive output was damage enough on this night.
Following Logan Morrison's single in the fifth inning, Kluber set down the final 13 batters he faced in order. The right-hander finished with eight strikeouts and did not issue a walk, setting a single-season club record with 10 games this year with at least as many punchouts and no more than one walk issued. CC Sabathia set the previous mark of nine in his Cy Young Award-winning season in 2007.
As Kluber discussed his outing, a recently-emptied stall sat a few lockers down from him.
Kluber said Masterson taught him a lot over the years.
"Probably more than I ever let him know," Kluber said. "He's been a big part of helping me learn to be a big leaguer and learn to pitch up here. Hopefully I can pass along some information he's given me along the way. I think we all accept a little bit more responsibility now.
"He was the quote, unquote leader of the staff. Guys looked to him. Now, we have to do a little bit more."
Jordan Bastian is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Major League Bastian, and follow him on Twitter @MLBastian.


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One player the Texans weren't going to be drafting was former LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu.
Jay Glazer first reported today that the "Honey Badger" stiffed the Texans and Seattle Seahawks when they had scheduled visits for him last week.
The Texans wanted to meet with Mathieu. Before the draft, they bring in prospects they didn't interview at the scouting combine or who weren't invited to the combine.
Mathieu was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 69th overall pick in the third round Friday. He was projected as a third- or fourth-round pick after getting kicked out of LSU for flunking multiple drug tests for marijuana.
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The Mustang Club of Parana got together with a few local sponsors to commemorate the group's eleventh anniversary with a brief flick starring some of Brazil's most diehard Ford Mustang fans! The video is just awesome! Please do not forget to check out some of our great image galleries at Musclevehicles!
Here is the statement:
Dear Mustang enthusiasts,
The Mustang Club of Paraná, completing its 11 year history decided to celebrate this date with our club members in a unique way!
In partnership with some companies, we developed a sponsorship to run a video commemorating the club history, featuring most of all its members, their cars and the passion that moves us when it comes to the Ford Mustang. Read more!
Following the example and inspiration of our friends from Mustang Klub of Poland, we decided to address this subject in a professional way and we created the "MUSTANG PASSION BRASIL." (here's the video of Mustang Klub of Poland we wrote about)
This video was filmed for three months in various locations of Curitiba and the coast of our state, located in southern part of Brazil. The result you are about to see has been achieved with much sweat, dedication and above all PASSION. Made just with our local members´ cars, the video seeks to identify the different styles of this same passion, showing the cars and their owners, with the idea that just by having a Mustang to automatically be infected by the virus of the "Mustang Passion", establishing a forever record of our actual moment and immortalize, not just the owners or their cars, but above all, that each style is unique, such as this car, for nearly 50 years now!
We would like to thank the sponsors, colleagues and friends of the Mustang Klub Poland and the Mustang Club of America who participated indirectly in making this dream come true.
So turn up the volume, relax and above all enjoy this visual record, this is our present for this racing legend who is the Ford Mustang!
Check now the first video series: MUSTANG PASSION BRAZIL.
Thank you.


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Oprah Winfrey's "worldwide exclusive" interview with disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong greatly enhanced the performance of her nascent OWN network.
Thursday's installment of the highly anticipated "Oprah and Lance Armstrong: The Worldwide Exclusive" (the first of two parts) attracted 4.3 million viewers to the Oprah Winfrey Network, according to Nielsen ratings data. The first airing, at 9 p.m. Eastern, attracted 3.2 million viewers, and the second run, at 10:30 p.m. Eastern, delivered another 1.1 million.
The interview, which delivered solid numbers to become OWN's highest-rated night ever (although shy of the numbers she was generating in her last year on her syndicated talk show), was also streamed live on the oprah.com website. The number of online views has not yet been released.
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The second part of the interview will be televised Friday night.
Thursday night's event proved that viewers, who have largely been scarce during OWN's first two years, were able to locate the channel in their TV lineups. Winfrey's ability to land the coveted interview -- outmaneuvering major networks, including ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN and ESPN -- underscores the channel's potential, television analysts said.


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Whether you're a dedicated cyclist or not, indoor cycling classes have plenty to offer for everyone. For the casual cyclist who's looking to do some cardio work, you'll be hard pressed to find a more intense—or fun—workout . It's especially beneficial if you have bad knees or are nursing an injury, since cycling is a no-impact sport. For cyclists, indoor training classes are an excellent way to improve power and stamina, as well as a fun group event that can spice up your training and help pass the winter months.
Some Performance Bicycle stores host free weekly indoor training classes. After business hours, the store staff will help you set up your stationary trainer for a fun, indoor group ride. All you need is yourself, your bike, and a trainer – the store staff will take care of the rest. If you'd like to know more, you can contact your local Performance store for more details. If you're a member of a gym, they may also offer indoor cycling classes (sometimes called Spin ® classes) in special studios equipped with stationary bikes. Sometimes they may feature coaches that you push you to ride harder, local DJ sets, or movies. But as with any exercise activity, showing up ready with the right equipment will enhance your experience.
While technically you could jump into any indoor cycling class with standard running apparel and shoes, a few small upgrades will help you get the most out of your experience. Two things in particular will really boost your experience – cycling shoes, and cycling shorts.
95% of indoor cycling bikes have pedals that use 2-bolt style cleats. This means you can pick up a simple pair of cycling shoes and cleats to attach your feet to the pedals (temporarily). Using clip-in (called clipless) shoes and cleats will give your legs a more complete work out and make staying on the pedals during hard intervals a piece of cake. Check out the Pearl Izumi X-Alp or X-Road shoes . These look like casual shoes but perform like a good pair of mountain bike shoes. The best of both worlds!
Once you find the pair of shoes that's right for you, you'll also need cleats. Cleats are typically sold with pedals as each pedal design uses a different type – but you can easily pick up some cleats on their own to match the pedals you will be using. If you'll be using a stationary bike at a gym or fitness studio, it would be best to double check with your indoor cycling instructor as to which type of cleats your indoor cycling bike will accept. As mentioned, the vast majority of indoor cycling bikes use 2-bolt, SPD style cleats such as these. Don't forget to buy the cleats or the shoes will just be for the looks. To learn how to mount the cleats, click here.
The second thing you'll need to purchase is a simple pair of cycling shorts (click here for baggy shorts, or here for lycra shorts). Simple cycling shorts have a slim pad called a chamois that will help sitting on the bicycle seat be more comfortable. A cycling chamois will also wick away sweat (don't wear underwear under your cycling shorts). A great place to start would be the Performance Nevado shorts, available in both men's and women's. These shorts provide the benefits of cycling shorts with a baggy outer layer so they don't look like cycling shorts. The added comfort will help you stay on the bike seat longer and the more you ride, the more fit you will become.
Another great benefit of cycling shorts like these is that once you're ready to take your newly formed cycling legs out onto the open road, you're already partly outfitted. These shorts and shoes will work as well outside as they do in the indoor cycling studio, giving you the same increased comfort and efficiency on the road as they do in the classroom.
If you'd like to do your own version of an indoor cycling class at home, then a stationary trainer is a great option. A stationary trainer is like a treadmill for your bike. There are a few different models to choose from (you can learn more here), but they all provide a pretty good workout. If you want to do your class in your own basement or TV room, a stationary trainer is a great option. For more advice on training at home, check out our article on the Performance Bicycle Learning Center.


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After the usual introduction folderol, we get the encore dance — Donald's jive with Karina and Peta. Still good, but maybe not quite as high energy as it was last night.
Footage from last night: Donald & Peta got compliments from the other contestants up in the kiss and cry and then went ass over teakettle in the interview area. Katherine & Mark prompt the judges to get very silly after they hold up their paddles. I love seeing the masks slip. The brief glimpse we get of Katherine, Mark, and Tristan making silly faces and screaming in the backstage interview makes me wish Katherine had been paired with Tristan — they're partners in goofy.


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A blog by one of the volunteer reviewers for Geocaching.com. It's about geocaching and the review process -- what it takes to get your new caches listed on the world's most popular geocaching web site. ©Copyright 2012 by K.Braband. All rights reserved
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Fun reviewer notes
I love reading the fun reviewer notes you guys post when you submit new geocaches. For example, tonight one of them said: "Cache is ready for your blessing. Thank you!" I joked with my wife that I need to get one of those big Pope hats.
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- bumanfam said...
That'd be a "mitre" bit funny to see - you as the Pope! LOL!
- 10:19 PM, January 28, 2011
- Tape worm said...
I'll have to remember that. Too funny!!! :)
- 6:43 PM, February 01, 2011
- dawn6953 said...
I have never read your blog, so this was a surprise to come across. I recognize that.
We enjoy fun logs too.
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Annie Lennox has joined BB King, Stevie Nicks, Elvis Costello and Ray Davies in being nominated for the 2013 Songwriter's Hall of Fame.
Also facing competition from Steven Tyler, Christine McVie and Bobby Womack, Annie would join the ranks of David Bowie, James Brown and Bob Dylan if she won the slot.
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The new owner of the recently built BP convenience store and gas station at 6465 Holmes Road in unincorporated Southeast Shelby County has filed a $1.2 million loan on the property.
Crumpler Investment LLC filed the deed of trust Nov. 25 through Renasant Bank. Amin Budhwani, Rooziman Shah and Nizar Lalani signed the deed as members of Crumpler Investment, which acquired the property in a Nov. 22 quitclaim deed from Holmes Road Properties LLC.
Built this year, the 7,500-square-foot convenience store and gas station sits on 1.8 acres at the southeast corner of Crumpler and Holmes roads. The Shelby County Assessor of Property's 2013 appraisal is $692,000.
The transaction also included a 1.7-acre vacant parcel across Crumpler from the BP station.
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The Orpheum Theatre is holding its annual Holiday Open House Dec. 20, with doors opening at 10 a.m. as the production of "War Horse" goes on sale to the public.
The Open House will include special showings of the making of "War Horse" on the big screen; a holiday concert on the Wurlitzer organ; free admission to "Miracle on 34th Street" with any Orpheum canned food or coat drive donation; and a presentation about the history of Memphis movie theaters with local historian Vincent Astor at 4:30 p.m., followed by a book signing with Astor at 5 p.m. to celebrate his latest release, "Memphis Movie Theatres."
Guests who buy the Orpheum's Holiday 4-Pack at the event will get Memphis Heritage Inc.'s special edition 2014 calendar for free. The first 50 attendees to buy "War Horse" or "Wicked" tickets will also receive a special gift.
The open house is a come-and-go event, and guests are encouraged to enjoy lunch in the auditorium during the organ concert. A food truck will be parked outside the building, the Orpheum concessions stand will be open, and sack lunches will be permitted.
– Andy Meek
A search committee seeking the next president of the University of Memphis plans to have a set of finalists for the position by March.
A town hall meeting on the campus of the University of Memphis Wednesday, Dec. 4, formally began the search for a permanent successor to Dr. Shirley Raines, who retired in July.
The town hall meeting was to seek opinions from the public on what attributes and goals the next leader of the city's largest institution of higher learning should have.
The Tennessee Board of Regents, which will ultimately choose Raines' successor, appointed Brad Martin as interim president. But some school supporters have suggested Martin should be the permanent choice.
Martin has said he is not applying for the permanent job and plans to pursue an aggressive agenda for the university during the one-year period he is expected to hold the interim position.
The agenda includes increasing enrollment and completion rates, keeping tuition at its current rate and completing a $40 million capital campaign for further development of the university's Park Avenue campus.
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Southwest Airlines Co. said Thursday that it will end service in June to Key West, Fla.; Jackson, Miss.; and Branson, Mo., because it can't make money serving the smaller markets.
The changes come as the company works on folding AirTran Airways – which served many smaller cities – into the Southwest brand by the end of 2014. The Dallas-based airline is the nation's fourth-biggest airline by passenger traffic.
Southwest began serving Jackson in 1997 and converted AirTran service in Key West and Branson to its own planes after it bought AirTran in 2011.
The company said that it would operate full schedules to all three airports until the closures.
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The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the Federal Housing Finance Agency, asking it to disclose efforts to stop municipalities from using eminent domain to bail out underwater homeowners and make its dealings with the financial industry more transparent.
The ACLU, Center for Popular Democracy and other nonprofits filed a freedom of information lawsuit against the agency Thursday in federal court in San Francisco.
Richmond, Calif., was the first city to officially codify the divisive foreclosure fighting plan, which has drawn zealous opposition from Wall Street and Washington. Two lawsuits challenging the use of eminent domain have been thrown out, but will likely be refiled. The city has not yet used eminent domain to seize a mortgage.
Irvington, N.J., is moving forward with the strategy, and the city council in Newark took its first steps toward moving forward with a plan Wednesday. Yonkers, N.Y., is considering it, but other places have scrapped the idea because of opposition from banks or legal hurdles.
The agency said in August it may initiate legal challenges against municipalities that want to use eminent domain to fight foreclosures and could direct regulated entities to stop doing business in those places. The nonprofits said most of the cities exploring the use of eminent domain have been besieged by foreclosures and have predominantly low-income, minority populations.
The nonprofits filed freedom of information requests with the agency in October, seeking communication between agency leadership and representatives of the banking, mortgage and financial industry, and records of meetings between the agency and financiers, among other requests.
FHFA acknowledged, but did not complete, the requests, according to the lawsuit, so the groups sued. The nonprofits are asking for the documents to be procured on an expedited basis.
The world's biggest economies need to do more to bolster financial rules to avoid a repeat of the disastrous 2008 financial crisis, Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said Thursday.
Lew said he will use a February meeting in Australia of the Group of 20 major industrial countries to push other nations to overhaul their banking regulations.
"I will use this opportunity to call on the world's biggest economies to bear down even more forcefully on implementation," Lew said in a speech assessing the status of banking reforms.
"We will take steps to make sure that global banks meet the high standards that we have set," he said.
Lew said tougher rules were needed in other countries to make sure banks don't move their operations to nations with lax regulations.
"We must avoid a race to the bottom," he said.
Lew's remarks came in advance of meetings Tuesday at which U.S. banking regulators are expected to approve a final version of the "Volcker rule." That rule would bar banks with federally insured deposits from making speculative trades that could threaten the stability of the institution.
Creative industries led by Hollywood account for about $504 billion, or at least 3.2 percent of U.S. goods and services, the government said in its first official measure of how the arts and culture affect the economy.
On Thursday, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the National Endowment for the Arts will release the first-ever estimates of the creative sector's contributions to U.S. gross domestic product based on 2011 data, the most recent figures available. GDP measures the nation's production of goods and services.
Sunil Iyengar, the endowment's research director, said the yardstick devised in partnership with the Bureau of Economic Analysis drew on figures from Hollywood, the advertising industry, cable TV production, broadcasting, publishing, performing arts and other areas. Now the nation's creative sector will be measured annually, much as statisticians calculate the contribution of tourism, health care and other sectors to the nation's economy.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Carlos Boozer had 28 points and 14 rebounds to help Chicago outlast Phoenix 112-106 in overtime.
Boozer, who scored 31 against the Suns in the previous meeting last season, was a force at power forward again. He made 11 of 20 shots and had his way inside as the Bulls scored 50 points in the paint. Luol Deng added 21 points and center Joakim Noah had 21 points and 12 rebounds.
Chicago scored six points on putbacks in a 10-0 run that gave the Bulls a 79-61 lead in the third quarter. But the Suns fought back in the fourth by being active on the offensive boards. Luis Scola had 24 points and 14 rebounds, while Sebastian Telfair scored 17 off the bench.


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So, the other day I was at the AH making some bags to put up for auction when I get a tell. I don't have the exact quotes but the conversation went like this:
[Cartel]: I noticed your making some bags. People are willing to pay 10g per bag. Please don't post below that.Funny thing is, every single one of my bags sold. I did not lose a single deposit. I made money on every sale, and I don't have a single piece of inventory. Being a part of a cartel may sound good to the inexperienced reader, but let me assure you, almost all WoW cartel's are a bad idea.
[Me]: Thanks, but no thanks.
[Cartel]: Grumble, grumble grumble. You're an idiot. You're losing money. We have over 1,000 bags and we are going to undercut you so that you don't sell any bags and lose your deposit.
What is a Cartel?
According to Wikipedia:
Cartel - a formal (explicit) agreement among firms. It is a formal organization of producers that agree to coordinate prices and production.For a cartel to work, you need to control one of two things.
- Delivery Channel: If you control how a good is obtained and used then you can dictate terms to both suppliers and consumers. I think MicroSoft is a good example of Delivery Channel control. Windows is by far the most used computer operating system in the world. MicroSoft has taken advantage of this by forcing Internet Explorer and other programs to be installed along with Windows.
- Supply Chain: If you control the raw materials needed to produce a good then you control the good. OPEC is a great example of Supply Chain control. Its member nations control a significant portion of the world's oil production capacity and can increase prices by cutting production.
Why it Doesn't Work in WoW.
- Delivery Channel: There are only 2 delivery channel's in WoW: The AH and the chat channels. Obviously players have no control over either. A player could make a lot of money if it was possible to exclude all other producers from posting on the AH, but that's just not going to happen. The delivery channels are completely controlled by Blizzard. So, if you want to maintain a cartel you have to control the supply.
- Supply Chain: There are exceptions but it is virtually impossible to control supply in WoW. Especially for a product like Netherweave Bags. To craft the bags you need 3 things.
- The pattern: It's available to every Tailor form the profession trainer. So you can't limit the supply by limiting the number of people that can craft the item.
- Netherweave Cloth: It is dropped by 200 different types of mobs in Outland. Therefore you cannot prevent other people from farming it, or picking it up in normal play.
- Rune Thread: Available from 182 vendors in the game in an unlimited supply. So you can't prevent people from buying it.
First, new producers will enter the market. When people see that they can sell bags for 10g and the mats cost only 5g, they can quickly turn those mats in to bags and have hem on the AH for close to a 100% profit. This will drive the price down.
Second, cartel members are encouraged to cheat. All of their main competitors are holding the line at 10g. All you have to do is create a new alt. Transfer a bunch of bags over and sell them at 9.50g. Why sell 50% of your bags at 10g when you can sell 100% of them at 9.5g. You will make a lot more money that way.
Due to these two reasons the cartel will ultimately break down.
Where Cartels Can Work in WoW.
There are two times when cartels can work in WoW.
- The first is when there is a limited number of crafters within the market. This can only happen when it is difficult to obtain a pattern, which happens fairly often in WoW. If you get a pattern first you can dominate a market until the rest of the community catches up. This happens most often when new content is released that drops a new rare pattern, or when a pattern is a random discovery.
- The second is when the raw materials are not farmable by a majority of the player base. I haven't seen this occur in WotLK, but it happened in TBC with the Epic Gems. For nine months in TBC, the only way to get epic gems was to run Black Temple or Mount Hyjal. To run those instances you had to complete a very complected attunement process that including killing two of the most difficult bosses in the game. This gave the top guilds a gold mine where they could sell gems to PvEers who could not complete the attunement process and PvPers who had no interest in completing the attunement process and raiding.


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MUNICH (AP) – Ernie Els shot a 3-under 69 in the second round of the BMW International Open on Friday to maintain his one-stroke lead.
The South African made six birdies, a double bogey and a bogey, leaving him at 12-under 132 halfway through the European Tour event. Els, a two-time winner of the British Open and U.S. Open, opened with a 63 Thursday.
"There's so much golf to be played. If you fall out of the lead, if you're not leading after three rounds, it doesn't really mean much at all late Sunday,'' Els said. "So you just want to stay in the race and keep trying to go forward.''
He was followed by Matthew Baldwin of England (69) and Alexander Levy of France (68). Defending champion Danny Willett of England shot a 65 for the day's best round and was tied for fourth place with Bernd Wiesberger of Austria.
Willett was six strokes off the pace after an opening 69 and is happy he is back in contention to become the first player to defend the title in the 25th year of the event.
"Yesterday was a bit hit and miss, a little bit shaky,'' said Willett, whose season was disrupted by a back injury. "I haven't played a lot of tournament golf in the past 14 weeks, so it was a bit rusty. And today I hit some proper golf shots again and I played really nicely.''
Five players – 2008 winner Martin Kaymer and Marcel Siem of Germany, Tommy Fleetwood of England, Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez and Sweden's Alex Noren – were three strokes off the pace in sixth.
"The gap between Ernie and me, it's shrank by one. Instead of four, it's only three now,'' said Siem, who received great support from the appreciative crowd. "The people were super cool today.''
Els was behind Willett and Wiesberger by the time he teed off in the afternoon. Els began with five successive pars before holing his first birdie, but ran into trouble when he found water from the tee at the par-four No. 7 and needed six shots.
After four more birdies, a bogey on No. 16 appeared to have cost him the lead but he finished with a simple tap-in for another birdie.
"I didn't feel a lot of energy today for some reason, especially on the front nine for the first 12 holes or so,'' Els said. "I don't know, maybe it's the jet-lag or age or something. I made an absolute mess of two holes – 16 was just an absolute mess and seven. You take those really big mistakes away and then I had a really good round.''


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Angelina Jolie: Farmers' Market With the Kids!
Angelina Jolie takes three of her children to the farmers' market on Sunday (January 22) in Studio City, Calif.
The 36-year-old actress held hands with her two sons, Pax, 8, and Knox, 3, while 5-year-old daughter Shiloh also tagged along.
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Angelina treated Knox to a pony ride, where she helped strap him into the saddle. He also got to ride the swings!
Over the weekend, Angelina hit the red carpet at the Producers Guild Awards with Brad Pitt, where she was honored for her directorial debut, In the Land of Blood and Honey.
FYI: Pax is wearing a Junk Food shirt. Knox is wearing a La Miniatura cardigan.


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D'Auria finished fourth in the league in scoring (16.3 points per game) and third in assists (4.2), the only player to finish in the top four in both categories. He was also the league's second-highest rebounding guard, averaging 4.6 boards.
For his career, D'Auria has scored 942 points and made 240 feeds. His assist total is the fifth-highest in the history of the program.
D'Auria was named Second Team All-Conference following the 2003-04 campaign. Earning his second conference honor, he joins Craig Heffernan (1999-00, 2000-01) and Kyle Doherty (2001-02, 2002-03) as the only MIT players to earn multiple league honors from the NEWMAC.
First Team
Ryan Cain, WPI
Derek Yvon, Springfield
Sean Kelly, Wheaton
Mike D'Auria, MIT
Josean Vega, Wheaton
Tim Dutille, Clark
Second Team
CJ Enere, Babson
Mike DeCesar, Springfield
Brian Zukowski, Wheaton
Mike Prestileo, WPI
Player of the Year: Ryan Cain, WPI
Rookie of the Year: Jeff Prebeck, Coast Guard
Coach of the Year: Chris Bartley, WPI
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Hulk Hogan and his fast drivin' and glam celebuspawn were seen walking the streets of Beverly Hills, to the relief of city drivers. The Hulk and daughter Brooke strutted hand in hand, while son Nick, dressed as a Muppet priest, trailed behind. Pray!
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