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Mavericks Acquire Chandler and Ajinca in Five-Player Trade
DALLAS - The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have acquired centers Tyson Chandler and Alexis Ajinca (pronounced ah-lek-SEE-ah-Gin-sa) from the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for center Erick Dampier, forward Eduardo Najera and guard Matt Carroll and cash considerations.
Chandler (7-1, 235) is a nine-year veteran who holds career averages of 8.1 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 27.6 minutes in 588 games (391 starts). Chandler entered the 2001 NBA Draft out of Dominguez High School (Compton, California) and was the second overall pick. He has played for Chicago, New Orleans and Charlotte.
Last season with the Bobcats, Chandler played in 51 games (starting 27) and averaged 6.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks despite being hampered by a stress reaction in his left foot that caused him to miss 29 games. Prior to that, Chandler was a member of the New Orleans Hornets where he enjoyed the best season of his career in 2008-2008 when he averaged a career-high 11.8 points, 11.7 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 assists in a career-high 35.2 minutes while shooting .623 from the floor in 79 starts. During the 2008 postseason, Chandler led the Hornets past Dallas into the Western Conference semi-finals averaging 10.3 points and 10.3 rebounds.
Ajinca (7-0, 220) was selected by the Bobcats as the 20th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. The two-year pro has averages of 2.2 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.2 blocks in 5.7 minutes in 37 career games. He has made two separate D-League stints with the Sioux Falls Skyforce (2008-2009) and Maine Red Claws (2009-2010) playing in 33 games and averaging 14.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.7 blocks, 0.6 assists and 0.4 steals in 24.9 minutes, while shooting .523 from the field (161-308 FGs) and .760 from the free-throw line (130-171 FTs). He was named to the 2010 D-League Eastern Conference All-Star Team but was unable to play due to injury.
The Saint Etienne, France native played two years professionally with Hyeres-Toulon in the French Pro A League before declaring for the NBA Draft. With Hyeres-Toulon, he averaged 4.7 points while shooting .538 from the field (42-80 FGs), 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 block in 26 games. He won the bronze medal with the French National Team at the 2007 Under-19 World Championship.
Dallas parts ways with Dampier after acquiring him via a sign-and-trade with Golden State on August 24, 2004. Dampier was the third-longest tenured Maverick behind Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry and played 424 games in Dallas. Among franchise leaders, Dampier ranks seventh in rebounds (3,211), fourth in offensive rebounds (1,224), seventh in defensive rebounds (1,715), first in field goal percentage (.591) and fourth in blocks (546). Najera was in his second stint with the Mavericks after being drafted by Dallas in the second round of the 2000 NBA Draft (38th overall), while Carroll just finished his first full season as a Maverick after being acquired from Charlotte on January 16, 2009.


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Time Is On Her Slide
My girlfriend is constantly late, which is annoying, but what's more annoying is that there's always an excuse: She had to do one more thing at work; traffic was horrible; her dog wouldn't pee, so she had to walk him longer; she couldn't get somebody off the phone. She always apologizes and is always late the next time. I don't take her lateness as a sign she doesn't care enough about me, but it doesn't exactly feel great, either. — Waiting
She has to be at your place in 10 minutes? Well, that should be just enough time to retranslate the Gutenberg Bible, reorganize her closets, and then get that ship into that very tiny bottle.
It's hard for the punctual to understand how anyone can treat time like it's stretchy. (It's not as if an hour will ever go by more slowly because Time went out drinking with its friends Mass and Distance and woke up with a nasty hangover.) But the chronically late aren't necessarily the disrespectful, power-tripping jerks who those always sitting waiting for them in restaurants sometimes suspect them to be. Julie Morgenstern writes in Time Management from the Inside Out that if someone's late by varying amounts of time — 20 minutes here, 12 there — their lateness is probably "technical," involving errors like underestimating how long things take, rather than psychological (as in, "I'll show you who's queen!").
Morgenstern advises the chronically tardy to avoid the temptation to cram in "just one more thing" by viewing time as we do space — seeing an hour as a finite container, which can only fit so many activities. Over a week, she suggests jotting down how long tasks actually take, including hidden time costs (such as travel time, cleanup time, interruption time and dog-bladder cooperativeness). And because life tends to have more snags than a bad girl's tights, she advises building in "cushion time" — an extra 20 percent on top of the time you think a task will take.
Chronic inconsideration, even when it isn't intentional, chips away at a relationship. (The way to your heart is not through your girlfriend's last-minute to-do list.) Explain that you understand that her chronic lateness isn't an attack on you, but if there is "one more thing" she could squeeze in, perhaps it could be the thought of how you feel sitting all alone in a restaurant, keeping busy by searching for coded messages woven into the tablecloth.
Give her Morgenstern's book, and tell her it would mean a lot to you if, for the next three weeks, she'd make a serious effort to show up when she says she will. (Of course, three weeks is just a start, but that sounds less daunting than, "Change your deeply ingrained habit right now!") Praise any efforts and improvements you see, and don't expect perfection. Just hope for a day when "the most unbelievable thing…!" is her on-time arrival — as opposed to another eight-car pileup on her suburban cul-de-sac, making her even later than she already was, thanks to her dog's insisting on watching the rest of "Days Of Our Lives."
Malcolm In The Mid-Life
When I turned 50, my doctor prescribed me "male enhancement pills" (just so I could be more like the old me in bed). I recently started dating a woman I really like, and I'm wondering whether I'm wrong to let her think this is the real 53-year-old me. — Supplemented
Getting to know each other doesn't require your confessing "I take medication to increase the blood flow to my penis" and her coming back with "I use wax to remove my big black mustache." Just be silently thankful that Mr. Happy stands up instead of fainting when the pressure's on.
Because more and more people are getting old without getting grandpa-like, I suspect that the stigma surrounding Daddy's Little Erection Helpers will eventually go the way of the embarrassment formerly associated with internet dating. Quite frankly, taking a pill to manage your recalcitrant penis is rather like taking one to manage your allergies, except that nobody associates your nasal function with your manhood.
Once you're in a relationship, it is appropriate to share news of any medications you're taking. When you do, clear up a misconception many women have by explaining that the pill doesn't change your libido; it just helps with the hydraulics. The problem, if any, is in the side effects, such as "erections lasting more than four hours." A woman does appreciate a man who can stand firm, but maybe not all the way to the emergency room and then some.

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25 colleges with the worst professors
This post is part of a series on schools with the best and worst college professors. Read the other post on the 25 colleges with the best professors.
Which colleges and universities have the worst professors?
The upper Midwest is a hot bed for bad professors, according to data an education think tank culled from millions of RateMyProfessor teacher evaluations.
Among the top 25 schools with the worst professors, six of them hail from Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. Nearly a third come from all parts of the Midwest.
The pair of schools with the lousiest teachers are service academies -- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Here's what curious about this -- two other service academies -- United States Military Academy and the Air Force Academy -- earned spots on the list of colleges with the best professors.
The list with the poor teachers is just about evenly divided among private universities (13) and public universities (12). At least seven of the schools focus on engineering, which is a brutally hard major.
25 schools with the Worst Professors
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy NY
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy, CT
- Tuskegee University, AL
- Michigan Technological University
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Milwaukee School of Engineering, WI
- Bryant University, RI
- Bentley University, MA
- St. Cloud State University, MN
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY
- Minnesota State University, Mankato
- Western Michigan University
- Widener University, PA
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute MA
- Central Michigan University
- Seton Hall University, NJ
- Pace University, NY
- Iowa State University
- Drexel University, PA
- University of Toledo, OH
- Howard University, Wash. DC
- St. John Fisher College, NY
- University of North Dakota
- Truman State University, MO
- Mount Union College, OH
The worst professor list came from RateMyProfessor data gathered by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. Every year, the think tank uses these professor ratings when it compiles its annual college rankings for Forbes.
If your school isn't on the list, I wouldn't relax too much. The center only looked at 610 schools. You can find the professor rankings for each of these schools, which include all the nation's most prominent institutions, by checking the center's component rankings scores. Just look for the column with the abbreviation RMP.


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Record search requests and/or results in a database table, and then query that table for the desired information.


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Soldier´s MassMusic: Bohuslav Martinů
Choreography: Jiří Kylián
Sets: Jiří Kylián
Costumes: Jiří Kylián, Petra Lebdušková
Lighting design: Kees Tjebbes
Conductor: Václav Zahradník
GuruMusic: Jan Jirásek
Choreography: Viktor Konvalinka
Sets: Jan Dušek
Costumes: Petra Lebdušková
Lighting design: Daniel Tesař
Stabat MaterMusic: Antonín Dvořák
Choreography: Petr Zuska
Sets: Jan Dušek
Costumes: Petra Lebdušková
Lighting design: Petr Zuska
Conductor: Václav Zahradník
Assistant choreographer: Veronika Iblová, Alexej Afanassiev
The Czech National Ballet has joined the celebrations of the Year of Czech Music and on 17 April 2014 will give at the National Theatre the premiere of Czech Ballet Symphony II. The mixed bill will present works by Czech choreographers of three generations to music by renowned Czech composers – Jiří Kylián's Field Mass, Petr Zuska's Stabat Mater and Viktor Konvalinka's Guru. The production of Czech Ballet Symphony II links up to the Czech-themed title premiered in 2007. The fruit of co-operation with the National Theatre Orchestra, soloists and chorus, the ballet performance will be accompanied by live music and singing. The Year of Czech Music 2014 is an international programme aimed at support for and reflection on Czech music.
The evening will open with Jiří Kylián's legendary choreography Field Mass to Bohuslav Martinů's music. It is actually a remake, since our audiences had the chance to see the work back in 1992-1996, when it part of the Czech National Ballet repertoire. The engrossing dynamic choreography is a powerful statement of twelve men/soldiers, bearing within a vociferous protest against war and also depicting silent, intimate fear, despair and hope. Neither the work itself nor its message has lost its authenticity after all the years.
The middle part of the evening is a work by the youngest of the three participating choreographers, Viktor Konvalinka, one of our company's most distinct soloists and also an established creator. His youthful spirit will also be reflected in the music, written by the outstanding contemporary Czech composer Jan Jirásek. In terms of music, theme and style, the choreography, titled Guru, will take us to different quarters – the modern world and contemporary reality. The bonds and relationships among a group of people result in situations that seemingly have no solution. The guru knows how to tackle the conflicts and which path to take…
If Kylián's ballet can be perceived as a purely male matter, the last part of the evening will be solely female. Twelve male dancers will be replaced by twelve ballerinas, interpreting in Petr Zuska's new choreography the first movement from Antonín Dvořák's breathtaking Stabat Mater. The Virgin Mary's lamentation over the crucified Jesus Christ, a mother's unutterable grief at losing her child, is something unknowable to men. It is the darkest and most sensitive string deep in every woman's soul.
Czech Ballet Symphony II is the fruit of co-operation with the National Theatre Orchestra, the National Theatre Opera Chorus and soloists. The performances will be conducted by David Švec and Václav Zahradník.
Approximate running time, including intermissions: 2 hours, 20 minutes, two 20 and 25 -minute intermissions


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Here's an easy Easter activity to do with your kids. Make sparkly Easter cookies using store bought cookie dough. It's as easy as 1-2-3. These cookies also make a pretty edible gift to give to family and friends.
Just roll out the dough and use fun Easter shapes to cut out the cookies. If you don't have any bunny or egg cookie cutters, then just cut out some egg shapes free-hand or use the top of a glass to cut out round shapes. Stretch the rounds into ovals and wallah! Easter eggs!
Sprinkle cookies with fun pastel sprinkles and bake. That's it. And what pretty Easter cookies you and you kids made together. Such memories!
For other fun Easter activities. And for a fun Easter printable, let kids do an Easter wordsearch while the cookies are baking.


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McLoone's Boathouse
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McLoone's Clubhouse Pub
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McLoone's Pier House
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Rum Runner
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On December 31, 1986, local entertainer Tim McLoone and a group of his friends purchased the original Rum Runner from the Egidio family. The following October, after considerable reconstruction, McLoone's Rum Runner finally opened to much fanfare. The excitement surrounding this new eatery was only amplified by the arrival of Bruce Springsteen on a nearly daily basis as he used the banquet room to rehearse his upcoming "Tunnel of Love" tour. Thus began a 25-year run, interrupted occasionally by some vicious storms, but then concluded with Superstorm Sandy's destruction of this beloved landmark in November of 2012.
The Rum Runner reopened its doors in May 2016, after a complete rebuild. The buildings elevation gives customers a truly unique view of the Shrewsbury River, Atlantic Ocean and beautiful sunset. Enjoy outdoor seating in the warmer months and the warmth of a fireplace in the cooler months. Weekly live entertainment adds to the nostalgic ambiance.


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EU Court Of Justice Says ISPs Can Be Forced To Reveal Info On Accused Infringement
from the no-privacy-violations dept
While perhaps somewhat unfortunate from a privacy perspective, I don't actually find the ruling to be that surprising, and the impact is not all that far-reaching. It's pretty well-established that companies can be compelled to give up private info on people as part of a legal dispute. The larger concern should be over the standard of evidence required before such info is handed over (and also whether or not the accused has the opportunity to anonymously fight the release of info, should he or she believe that the release would be in error). The EU Court of Justice has had some good rulings lately, pushing back on copyright maximalism, but this particular ruling isn't really all that surprising, given the details. In fact, the full ruling suggests that it was tackling a very narrow question that really changes little. It doesn't even say that such info should always be given up -- just that, if certain conditions are met, it could be legal to require ISPs to hand it over.


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Javascript specific Sys functions.
Io. ¶
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Set a callback to be called when an out_channel flush its buffer. set_channel_flusher chan cb install the callback cb for chan out_channel. cb will be called with the string to flush.
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val register_file : name:string -> content:string -> unit
Register a file to a Pseudo Filesystem. register_file ~name ~content register the file name with content content so it can be be opened with Pervasives.open_in name
val register_autoload : path:string -> (string -> string option) -> unit
Register a callback to the path to dynamicly load missing files. Whenever a file is missing in path, the callback is used to optionally get the content of the file. register_autoload ~path f register the callback f to the path path. The callback f receives the absolute filename as arguement.
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js_of_ocaml_version is the version of Js_of_ocaml. It is a string of the form "major.minor[.patchlevel][+additional-info]", where major, minor, and patchlevel are integers, and additional-info is an arbitrary string. The [.patchlevel] and [+additional-info] parts may be absent.


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This week's Thre@t Reply video features Threat Research Analyst Armando Orozco answering one of the most frequently asked questions we receive: What is a firewall, and how does it work? Well, the actual question wasn't put quite so politely, but that's the gist of it. Armando is the primary researcher working on the Mobile Security for Android product, but he also researches malware on Windows and Mac malware, as well.
As always, feel free to submit your security question to @webroot, or by email to blog (at) webroot (dot) com, or in the comments below and we'll get one of our threat researchers to answer it on an upcoming Thre@t Reply video. To see any of our other video replies to reader questions, visit the Webroot channels on YouTube or Vimeo.


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ApprenticeBid » Blog Archive » ApprenticeBid change…by isiah
ApprenticeBid going live next month (using Laszlo as frontend) Apprentice Auction
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Founded in late 2003 and heartquartered in France, we are non-profit and independant.
We believe in the open web, think internet services should be sustainable, build for the long term.
While we are re-launching the service, we only accept new members through invitation.
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|2006-10-12, 18:53
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
I think Sakura and nr 2 Hinata.
Sakura is cute and funny and she is like a important person in the serie, she was whit Naruto from the beginig, Team 7 ! Kakashi, Sasuke, Naruto, Sakura !
(think it was Team 7) :P
And Hinata becaus she is so shy and well maybe Narutos gf/wife.
and she fights good
I hope they will soon go back to the main story !
I hope the perverted hermit will come back train naruto, and fight whit does 7 guys, (Sasukes brother) and fight whit orochimaro and so on........
|2006-10-13, 01:06
|Link #123
Alone, not Lonely
I have to say TenTen, Temari and Ino.
Tenten doesn't seem to give up and she is the weapon mistress.
Temari is very confident along with Ino. I love Temari's fan.
Ino is a very smart person when you think about it.
|2006-10-13, 02:26
|Link #124
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: The Desert
Age: 32
Theres something about Sakura I don't like.
Hinata annoys me (like most of the shy characters in anime).
Ino is the typical stuck-up, princess character that gets on my nerves.
Tenten doesn't get enough appearances to make a good judgement.
And all of them are too amorous to be ninjas.
Temari is the only respectful genin kunoichi, I think.
|2006-10-23, 11:41
|Link #126
Crazed Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: GA of the US
Age: 26
I'm sort of torn between Hinata and Tenten... I have always loved Hinata, but recently, I've really started liking Tenten because she is the only girl genin that doesn't let feminine emotions like liking somebody get in her way or even motivate her. Hinata I like because she is the only one to like Naruto and learned from Naruto even in the Academy days.
Yeah, it's a tough pick...
|2006-11-11, 05:17
|Link #132
Red eyes in Darkness
Hmm....Cannot say anything...Maybe Hinata, because she's cute and rather strong, but I also like Ino x)) Yeah, I like Ino more than Hinata.And also she is beautiful x)))
Also wanted to ask - why only genins?Aren't there any people, who like Tsunade, for example?
|2006-11-11, 17:14
|Link #133
Fanboy. So?
As I stated in the Bykugan vs. Sharingan thread, I'm a -big- sucker for Hinata, (go figure, my all time favorite anime character is most likely Rei) but I also like the hyuuga fighting style.
Though I was kind of doubting between Hinata and Sakura, but that is because some of the sakura-fanart-pr0n is really very good
Screw that, Hinata pwns j0!
|2006-11-11, 18:19
|Link #134
da big boss
Join Date: Jul 2006
The only respectable female ninja is Temari. She's the only one that was an actual threat amongst the female genin pre time skip.
Sakura- never trained
Hinata-needed more attitude
Ino- decent but too emotional for her own good
Tenten- depends too much on one skill (weapons)
Kin- all bark, absolutely no bite.
|2006-11-12, 02:18
|Link #135
Red eyes in Darkness
Absolutley agree with cheese4u about TenTen...
It's not very interesting to watch the girl, that uses only one skill (or fighting style) without trying to do something new (well, It's Masashi's blame after all %)) )
|2006-12-12, 14:41
|Link #137
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Age: 28
PS. i really hate people who like or hate characters by their judment of looks alone. There more to it than looks guys .
|2006-12-12, 15:03
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Location is all relative.
-I agree with Temari being the best of the Genin females. I mean come on look at the things she has managed to accomplish pre-timeskip while all the other girls were obsessing over their hair, stalking a certain boy, dealing with their low self-esteem and speech impediments and over-all just being totally USELESS.
Temari Accomplishments:
-Beat Tenten in a single move while hardly moving from 1 spot.
-Was able to deal with Shikamaru on fair ground (we all know he's master tactician).
-Set up nice bombs for Sasuke-hime and kept him busy long enough for Gaara to transform.
-Beat the hell out of Tayuya once again without any problems or complications.
-Now look at the others.
-Sakura: useless before she was taken in by Tsunade. Her only redeeming point is her actions in the Forset of death.
-Ino: useless unless you think VERY highly of florists. Ok, I'll admit she was good at the Forest of Death as well.
-Hinata: couldn't hold her own in any battle and her 1 major fight ended with her almost dying. Well I suppose you could give her props for trying.
-Tenten: useless. Her only reason for being there was to train Neji.
-Kin: a complete joke.
|2006-12-13, 01:30
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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An update on convicted serial killer Anthony Sowell.
The mass murderer had a hearing Thursday afternoon on two additional rape and felony assault charges, for two women who survived attacks in his home. Both victims testified in Sowell's murder trial.
Court records show talks are underway for Sowell to plead guilty.
Records also show its possible he will face new charges .
For the first time Prosecutors say specifically he could be indicted for a Cleveland Heights rape.
A Defense Attorney would only say there is a trial set for Monday.
51-year-old Sowell was sentenced to death for the murder of eleven women between June 2007 and September 2009. The victims' remains were found inside and outside of Sowell's Imperial Avenue home in Cleveland.
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Editors' note: This is an abridged review of the Boxee Box, as much of its functionality, including Netflix, Vudu, and Hulu Plus, is promised in future firmware updates. We'll re-evaluate the Boxee Box by D-Link after those updates have been added (at which time the rating may change).
Boxee got a head start on the Internet TV revolution, with many users becoming familiar with the open-source media-streaming platform because it was an easy way to add functionality to their first-gen Apple TVs (albeit through an unauthorized hack). But despite that head start, the finally released Boxee Box by D-Link is already playing catch-up in a product category crowded by Apple TV, Google TV, Roku, connected Blu-ray players, and game consoles.
Though it has an attractive user interface and supports playback of almost any kind of digital media file, it currently lacks popular streaming-media services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, and Vudu--all of which Boxee says are coming soon. Boxee also does a decent job of trying to collate all of the free video content available online, but the information is often outdated or inaccurate. There's no doubt that the Boxee Box has potential, and the company is promising many of the updates before the end of the year, but until then, buyers should hold off until Boxee catches up with the competition.
The Boxee Box's box
The Boxee Box's exterior design is like no other home theater gadget we've seen. It's designed to look like a cube, but one of the corners is chopped off, so it gives the impression that it's sinking into your TV cabinet. Its glowing green Boxee logo and sharp, protruding edges give it a geek-chic charm that's great for those who like to show off their tech, but those same qualities will make it appear garish to those who want their tech to blend in. There's no denying that it's eye-catching (you'll get a lot of "What is that?"), but its relatively tall height (4.6 inches) and "unstackability" make it less practical for cramped home theater spaces.
The ports are located around back, including HDMI, and analog and optical digital audio outputs. (There are no analog video outputs for those with older TVs.) Two USB ports are available on the back, too, for connecting a portable hard drive full of content. There's an Ethernet port, but also built-in 802.11N Wi-Fi, so you won't need Ethernet connectivity in your living room.
Double-sided remote
The included remote feels almost as convention-breaking as the Boxee's cubelike cabinet. Though the front side is pretty standard, with a directional pad, play/pause button, and a menu button, the back has a full QWERTY keyboard, to take the tedium out of entering search phrases onscreen.
The remote design seems genius at first, but it loses a lot of its luster in real-world use. All but one of the keyboard buttons are the same size and aligned in a grid, which means critical buttons like Enter, Menu, and Delete aren't easy to see at a glance. The lettering on the keyboard buttons is also a relatively dark shade of gray, which makes it difficult to see a darkened home theater. Backlighting would be great, but glow-in-the-dark or even just white lettering would make a big difference.
The remote's symmetrical design also makes it much too easy to pick up the wrong way; its double-sided design led us to accidentally press the front-side buttons while using the keyboard. The keyboard nicely gets around the problem of text input, but the Boxee Box doesn't have a similar solution for onscreen cursor control, which is needed for navigating Web sites. Instead, you have to use the directional pad, which is imprecise and slow; a minitrackpad like that found on many cell phones would be welcome here. The remote is RF-based, instead of IR, so it doesn't need line-of-sight for operation. That's great, but it also means the Boxee Box can't be controlled by a standard universal remote, like a Harmony.
That's a lot of criticism for a remote that includes some inspired design choices, but there's enough off about it that it can sometimes feel like a chore to use. The wireless keyboard included with the Logitech Revue has a much larger footprint, but at least we can fly around Google TV with its multifaceted control scheme.


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An interview with Nuri Demirdoven
Upstream oil and gas companies have driven down costs by reducing discretionary spend and by driving suppliers' prices down. Are those savings gains sustainable? We asked Nuri Demirdoven, Accenture managing director, North America, to share his thoughts on options ahead for upstream companies.
Will companies be able to sustain the cost-cutting gains achieved during the past two years of low oil prices?
Those gains will be difficult to sustain once oil prices rebound. Suppliers will feel they have made enough sacrifices, and exploration and production companies will need, once again, to pursue growth. We have already seen leading suppliers talking about price increases in latest quarterly releases.
There are ways, however, for upstream companies and their suppliers to work together creatively so the prize gets bigger and there are enough gains for both sides to share.
What are some of those ways?
At Accenture, we talk about the emergence of an Intelligent Collaborative Supplier Ecosystem—ICSE, for short. This collaborative ecosystem is typified by supply chain players working closely together to improve cost performance by 30 percent to 40 percent.
How is that actually possible?
At a fundamental level, the idea is not a new. Simultaneous cost and quality improvements have been achieved in other asset-intensive industries, such as auto manufacturing and aerospace. Japanese automakers did this decades ago, working with suppliers to devise smarter ways to build cars that were lighter and more fuel-efficient, yet still safe to drive.
Similarly, oil and gas companies can call on their suppliers to help sharpen company strategy, and come up with performance metrics that help to guide the work for all parties, targeting increased value from end-to-end.
What's new today is there are additional improvement levers, such as digital technologies, that enable intelligent supply chains and dynamic collaboration.
Could you give an example of how closer collaboration between oil and gas companies and their supplier ecosystem could significantly boost productivity?
In our work with a hydraulic fracturing company in North America, we documented that more pervasive collaboration with suppliers resulted in a doubling of productivity, measured by stages per crew per month.
In this project, we worked with both parties to uncover an untapped source of productivity. Our industry experience has shown that, in envisioning overall efficiency, one third of planned gains can be influenced by suppliers, another third by oil and gas companies. Typically, an elusive third remains unrealized due to lack of broader collaboration.
Are there quantitative targets companies can aim for?
Oil and companies could target overall gains ranging from 30 percent up to 40 percent throughout the supply ecosystem. The largest share typically comes from dynamic collaboration, from 10 percent to 13 percent, and from strategic alignment, from 9 percent to 12 percent. Improvements in the digital supply chain can yield another 6 percent to 8 percent, with commercial innovation adding another 5 percent to 7 percent. Of course, the magnitude of the gain will vary based on sophistication of the existing supply ecosystem.
With cost control still the industry theme, isn't innovation on hold?
Not necessarily. It is true, for example, that oilfield service companies are having a harder time charging a premium today for their technological advances. Risk-reward arrangements, however, can enable innovative technologies to be offered on a sliding scale.
The pitch is this: Would you be willing to restructure responsibilities across the workflow or, in some select cases, spend a bit more to get a lot more production to increase your margins? If the new arrangement doesn't deliver gains as expected, you don't pay. But if the innovation works better than the prior method, the supplier can claim added benefits either in the form of increased scope or longer commitment from the operator. It's a potential win-win for both sides.
What are the barriers that prevent upstream companies from achieving these cost savings?
The industry's challenge is to break down cultural barriers and historical working relationships that continue to hinder gainful collaboration. Sustainable cost and quality gains are definitely possible in oil and gas, as they have been in other industries, but it will require greater trust and collaboration, rather than pursuing the same zero-sum game.


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A pack of five individual and unique web navigation elements. Perfect for use on personal or business websites. Get your next project up and running right away with these pre-made navigation elements. Each pack includes a navigation bar, button and sidebar objects.
Several extensions are provided with navigation bar. Switch easily between extra links, social links and a search area.
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London: Singer Taylor Swift says she doesn`t understand how to make her relationships last.
The 22-year-old, who is currently dating One Direction hunk Harry Styles and has previously romanced Conor Kennedy, Taylor Lautner, Jake Gyllenhaal and John Mayer, laments the fact that none of her romances have worked out but she is hoping her luck might change in the future.
"I don`t understand how to make relationships last. I`ve never had a really long relationship, so I have no idea what that`s like. Wish me luck for the future," femalefirst.co.uk quoted Swift as saying.


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Still In 2011? White Supremacist Gets Knocked Out By One Punch After Harrassing Black Man & His Friends!
"Idaho police say a neo-Nazi picked a fight with an African American man and got knocked out with a single punch. Not surprising, considering the man who threw the punch was wearing a shirt from a Spokane, Wa. boxing club. Daren Abbey, 28, threatened to stab 46-year-old Marlon Baker in a Bayview, Idaho bar on July 3 and told him "blacks are not welcome here," Kootenai County Sheriff's Office sources told NWCN. Baker and his friend left the bar, with Abbey allegedly following behind shouting racial slurs. Then Abbey made "a motion like he was going to do something," Baker told KREM. Baker threw a single punch, knocking Abbey to the ground, investigators said. "[It was] just a straight right hand, that's all it was," said Baker. "It's really good that he stepped into it." Abbey was treated for a possible broken nose. He is being held on $75,000 bond on charges of battery and malicious harassment., ,"
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Dave Allocca/Starpix/AP
Legendary hairstylist Vidal Sassoon died in his Bel Air home on Wednesday morning. He was 84.
The famed coiffeur passed away from apparent natural causes at the house on Mulholland Drive, where family members were present, according to a Los Angeles Police Department spokesman.
Born in England, Sassoon grew up in London's Cockney East End. Placed in an orphanage as an infant, he dropped out of school at 14 to work as a shampoo boy in a small salon. After volunteering to fight for Israel in the Negev Desert in 1948, he returned to London to open his first salon. "If I had to be in hair, I was going to do it my way," he told PEOPLE (read the magazine's 1976 profile of the just-budding mogul here).
The stylist eventually developed a trademark geometric cut, and beginning in the 1960s, clipped the hair of such stars as Mia Farrow and British fashion icon Mary Quant.
Over time Sassoon earned many more celebrity clients, moved to Los Angeles and launched a successful product line and an international chain of salons. But in 2011, the
Daily Mail
reported the magnate was suffering from leukemia, a battle he kept private.
Married four times, Sassoon had four children with his second wife, Beverly, and is survived by fourth wife Rhonda.
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This is my Star wars army
My heros are my 2 jedi
I have A speeder, a bulb walker thing, a at-pt thing, a gunship sort of thing, a at-st and a at-ap walker.
My clone commanders are the tie pilot dude, the storm trooper and the guy in the kama
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text: "Fascinating" is certainly one way to describe Newt Gingrich's continuous invocation of the name of famed community organizer Saul Alinsky in his effort to hang a derogatory label on President Barack Obama. Given Gingrich's penchant for shooting from the hip (lip?) when it comes to political rhetoric one or two references to Alinsky could be passed off as a simple ...Read More »


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US stocks higher on strong jobs, spending news
NEW YORK (AP) — Better news on jobs and consumer spending are pushing U.S. stocks higher in early trading.
The Dow Jones industrial average was up 112 points, or 0.8 percent, at 15,022 after the first few minutes of trading Thursday.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index was up 10 points, or 0.7 percent, at 1,614. All 10 industry groups in the index rose.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to 2.48 percent, declining for the second day in a row.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell 9,000 to 346,000 last week. Consumers spent more in May as their income increased at the fastest pace in three months.
Conagra rose 3.7 percent to $1.21 after the company that makes Chef Boyardee reported earnings that beat analysts' estimates.


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LOS ANGELES >> The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to limit outdoor watering and require water suppliers to closely monitor use.
Supervisor Don Knabe recommended the county adopt emergency regulations set by the State Water Resources Control Board.
"Eighty percent of California is suffering from extreme drought conditions with no relief in sight," Knabe said. "As the largest employer in Los Angeles County, we maintain and operate over 5,000 buildings and facilities. We need to ensure our house is in order and not only do our part in unincorporated areas, but also set an example for the 88 cities in the county."
State conservation measures, which Knabe called aggressive, ban people from hosing off driveways and sidewalks or using hoses without a shut-off nozzle. Fountains that do not recirculate water are prohibited.
Outdoor watering is limited to two days per week under the rules, which give local agencies the authority to issue fines of up to $500 for violations or letting water run onto sidewalks and streets.
Under the new rules, water suppliers will be required to report per capita usage.
Most California residents use more water outside than inside their homes, according to the water board. In some neighborhoods, more than half the water consumed goes to lawns and gardens.
Felicia Marcus, the chair of the state board, warned last week that the drought could get more severe as time drags on.
"Fields are fallowed, communities are running out of water, fish and wildlife will be devastated. The least that urban Californians can do is to not waste water on outdoor uses," Marcus said. "It is in their self-interest to conserve more now to avoid far more harsh restrictions if the drought lasts into the future."
Gov. Jerry Brown declared the drought a statewide emergency on Jan. 17. He has called on Californians to cut water use by 20 percent. The first six months of 2014 were the hottest on record, according to the National Weather Service.
Los Angeles, Long Beach and other cities in the region already have mandatory water restrictions in place.
The Board of Supervisors voted to put the regulations into effect by Aug. 1.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The MIT cross country program announced its 2011 schedule today, a slate that features nine events including conference, regional and national championship competitions.
Tech will open up with the annual Engineer's Cup meet against RPI and WPI at the Franklin Park cross country course. The MIT women will be seeking their sixth straight team victory in the event while the men have won 18 of the last 19 competitions.
The Cardinal and Gray will travel to Bowdoin College for an Invitational meet on Saturday, October 1 to get a look at the course that will host the New England Division III Championship later in the year. The men's team captured its first ever regional title last year while the women placed fourth.
Franklin Park will serve as the host to a pair of championship events during the season, as Tech will compete in the All-New England Championship there on Saturday, October 8 and return for the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Championship on Sunday, October 30. MIT has swept the men's and women's conference championships in each of the past four years.
The NCAA Division III Championship will be hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh on Saturday, November 19. Both teams will look to return to the national meet after 3rd and 12th-place finishes by the women and men, respectively, in 2010.
2011 MIT Cross Country Schedule (View as PDF)
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|1:00 p.m.
|Sept. 17
|at UMass Dartmouth Invitational
|10:30 a.m.
|Oct. 1
|at Bowdoin Invitational
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|Oct. 8
|at NEICAAA Championship
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|Oct. 15
|at Brooks Invitational
|Oct. 15
|at Connecticut Coll. Invitational
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|Oct. 30
|at NEWMAC Championship
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|Nov. 12
|at New England Division III Championship
|12:00 p.m.
|Nov. 19
|at NCAA Division III Championship
|12:00 p.m.
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This week, it's Linda, Megan, and me – talking about opportunity knocking on our doors from blogging and social networking in general. It's amazing how in tune with social networking the younger generation is – but baby boomers are very slow to the party. After you listen to the Skirted Roundtable – watch this You Tube video (below) on Social Networking – it's fascinating and a little scary. If you didn't believe in the power of Twitter, blogging, and Facebook – you will after you watch it.
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Words & Ideas
TODAYJessica Lange The actor and photographer will present and sign her new book, "50 Photographs." Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. 2 p.m. Free. (310) 659-3110.
Rhapsodomancy Reading Series This installment of the reading series will include authors Trebor Healey, Jillian Lauren, Jerry Pyle and Lavonne Caesar. www.rhapsodomancy.org. Good Luck Bar, 1514 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz. 7 p.m. $3.
MONDAYWally Lamb The author will read and sign his latest, "The Hour I First Believed." Vroman's Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. 7 p.m. Free. (626) 449-5320.
TUESDAYName That Tune with Josh Kun and Leonard Nimoy Kun, co-author of "And You Shall Know Us by the Trail of Our Vinyl: The Jewish Past as Told by the Records We Have Loved and Lost," will discuss and sign his new book with Nimoy. Santa Monica Museum of Art, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., Building G1, Santa Monica. 7:30 p.m. RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com. (310) 586-6488, Ext.119.
THURSDAYFeral House Winter Solstice Celebration Celebrate the darkest day of the year (early) with iconoclast small presses Feral House and Process. In addition to a launch for Stephen J. Gertz's "Dope Menace," several other authors with books out on the imprint will be in attendance, and there will be special holiday discounts on books. La Luz de Jesus Gallery, 4633 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (323) 666-7667.
Robert Wagner The actor will present and sign his new memoir, "Pieces of My Heart: A Life." Diesel Bookstore, 225 26th St., L.A. 7 p.m. Free. (310) 576-9960.


text: Drought Retains Grip on California as Snow Surveyors Find Sparse Snowpack January 30, 2014 10:41 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By MILK Editors Email Dry winter makes it very unlikely California's record drought will be broken this year. Source: California Department of Water Resources SACRAMENTO -- Freshly fallen snow from late-arriving storms brightened the scenery but did not end California's drought. The winter's second snow survey today found far too little water in the still scant snowpack. "This winter remains dry, making it very unlikely our record drought will be broken this year," said DWR Director Mark Cowin. "Now more than ever, we all need to save every drop we can in our homes and places of work." Manual and electronic readings today record the snowpack's statewide water content at only 12 percent of average for this time of year. That is a mere 7 percent of the average April 1 measurement when the snowpack normally is at its peak before melting into streams and reservoirs to provide about a third of the water used by California's cities and farms. Prior to today, the lowest snowpack water content readings for this time of year were 21 percent of average for the date in 1991 and 1963, 22 percent in 1976, 25 percent in 1977 and 35 percent in 2012, the first year of the drought now pushing its way into a third consecutive year. These statewide records go back to 1960. Today's electronic readings indicate that water content in the northern mountains is 6 percent of normal for the date and 4 percent of the April 1 average. Electronic readings in the central Sierra show 15 percent of normal for the date and 9 percent of the April 1 average. The numbers for the southern Sierra are 14 percent of average for the date and 8 percent of the April 1 average. DWR and cooperating agencies conduct manual surveys on or about the first of the month from January to May. The manual measurements supplement and check the accuracy of real-time electronic readings. Not only is water content in the mountain snowpack – often referred to California's largest reservoir – low, but so are the state's major water supply reservoirs. The reservoir storage from winter 2012 storms that got most of California through last year's (calendar year 2013) record dry weather is depleted, with each day reducing the odds rain and spring snowpack runoff will replenish supplies before summer. Lake Oroville in Butte County, the State Water Project's (SWP) principal reservoir, is only at ¬¬36 percent of its 3.5 million acre-foot capacity (54 percent of its historical average for the date). Shasta Lake north of Redding, California's and the federal Central Valley Project's (CVP) largest reservoir, is at ¬¬¬36 percent of its 4.5 million acre-foot capacity and 53 percent of its historical average for this time of year. San Luis Reservoir, a critical south-of-Delta pool for both the SWP and CVP, is at a mere 31 percent of its 2 million acre-foot capacity (39 percent of normal for the date). Not only was 2013 California's driest calendar year on records going back to 1895, but this month may go into the records as the driest ever January. State Climatologist Michael Anderson noted that statewide, only 1.53 inches of rain was recorded from October through December, also the lowest aggregate total in records going back to 1895. The aggregate average for the period is 7.87 inches. California's average aggregate rainfall for the entire Water Year (October 1-September 30) is 22.90 inches, meaning the state needs more than 21 inches added to the October-December total just to get back to normal. "We are in record dry territory and this needs to be stressed," said Anderson. With California facing its driest year on record, Governor Brown declared a drought State of Emergency earlier this month and directed state officials to take all necessary actions to prepare for water shortages. Back to news


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Drop Everything And Get To Know Blogger Jayne Min
Q&A with Jayne Min
Please describe your personal style in two sentences or less.
A tomboy who finally discovered she is a woman, appreciating mature high-fashion through silly, Internet-loving juvenile eyes.
How does the city you live in inspire your day-to-day style?
??Los Angeles, with its year-round, near-perfect weather, keeps me pretty casual—jeans and t-shirts are the standard—so the real flair comes with footwear. Since I can drive everywhere, I don't need to test my pain tolerance. I'll always have a spare in the car. It's all about jazzing up a practical, basic outfit in LA with accessories or light outerwear, which pretty much sums up my look.
Name one go-to piece in your closet and why.
?Black jeans are my everyday staple. I throw them on with Vans when I'm running late to work and then dress them up with heels and a leather jacket that are stashed in my car when I'm heading to an event right after. I reach for them the most when I'm in thoughtless dressing mode, which is 75 per cent of the time. They go with anything, so it's hard to make a mistake with black jeans.
Tell us about some of your favourite current trends and why you appreciate them.
I pay attention to trends less now that I'm older. In my twenties it was about "being ahead" (which generally meant you were already behind), but now I just like to stick to ol' faithfuls—things I know will stand the test of time, like classic silhouettes, closet staples, and the occasional zany archival piece.
Who are some of your style icons and why?
?I respect women like Tilda Swinton and Diane Keaton, who have distinct looks that are not rooted in being sexy or glamorous. They wear what they like as an extension of their personalities and it shows a certain mature confidence—women who wear the clothes, not vice versa.
What are some of your fashion sites/blogs?
I went through a phase of checking up on a lot of blogs, but I got too overwhelmed with work, so now I only check in on friends' blogs from time to time. Otherwise, I mostly go on Tumblr and sites like Self Service Magazine for inspiration and Vogue or Style.com to catch up on shows and news. I'd say I do the bare minimum to keep up with what's going on in fashion. I'm generally on the Internet to zone out and watch funny videos.
What are some of your favourite places to shop?
My #1 not-so-secret weapon is eBay. It's where I score most of my insane past season or rare fashion finds at heavy discounts. For basic closet building blocks (black slacks, white blouses, linen t-shirts), Zara is my go-to. And for my Acne fix or indie designers, I love Creatures of Comfort, Mohawk General Store, and Satine boutique in Los Angeles, and also Barneys New York and Saks Fifth Avenue for their great sales.
The tastemaker's personal style is the perfect blend of California casual and edgy tomboy--she's basically Alexander Wang in female form--not to mention she has an arsenal of truly covet-worthy pieces, like a leopard Sandro coat and Dries van Noten mix-media boots. She's our latest girl crush, and probably the only person in the world who can pull off Celine's now infamous furry sandals. Get to know Min more with our exclusive Q&A, plus shop her down-to-earth looks.
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Céline top and trousers; Vans shoes.
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Stylestalker jacket; Zara tee; vintage Levi's; Adidas Superstars.
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170 firefighters battle warehouse fire
170 firefighters battle warehouse fire
More than 170 firefighters battled a warehouse fire in Chicago Tuesday night.
The crews fought the flames in freezing temperatures.
The warehouse was completely covered in ice Wednesday morning from all the water crews had sprayed onto it.
The fire started in the abandoned building Tuesday night, causing part of it to collapse.
The crews also had to deal with frozen hydrants and ice from their hoses.
One firefighter suffered a back injury, but no one else was hurt.
Authorities said they are concerned other parts of the building could fall under the weight of all of the ice.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.


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Sunday afternoon in the final round of the Bulldog Invitational hosted by South Carolina State in Orangeburg the Lady Bisons beat The Citadel 3-0. All three goals were scored in the first half.
"We jumped all over them," Lady Bisons' coach Jon Ireland said. "We were frustrated with Friday night's game (2-0 vs. South Carolina St.). We should have scored five or six goals, but we were extremely unlucky.
"Against The Citadel we just continued to play by putting them under tremendous pressure. We out worked them. One of the challenges I have given the team is not to get out worked by the other team."
The Lady Bisons, 4-4 in preconference play, have won three games by shutouts, all on Sundays.
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Freshman Tatjana Shirley scored twice to lead the Lady Bisons with goals at 19:48 and 32:19.
"Tatjana got in behind Citadel's defense," Ireland said. "The goalkeeper came out and Tatjana flipped it over her head to put the ball in the open net.
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Shirley has responded to a position change. She started the season as an outside midfielder, but her natural position is attacking midfielder.
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Initial Houston thoughts
In the months and weeks leading up to this massive, major change, Valerie and others would say how happy I must be, how excited I must be, and all that. Those were totally realistic expectations. Any normal person would have been.
And then there's me.
And that has indeed been the case. This ministry started off at a brisk pace. In general, of course, there's everything in the world to learn, and I naturally want to learn it all at once. One of the elders asked if he could do anything for me. "Yes you can," I answered. "Download everything you know about this church, and all your experiences, directly into my brain." Sadly, he was unable to comply.
More specifically, one of the dear souls I'd looked forward to getting to know better was in the hospital and not doing well. So I spent a few hours with him on my first day, and then when the next day his health trajectory seemed grim, I spent some time with his wife. The following day, sadly, he died. Thus followed ministry to his wife (in which, once again, this loving church stepped right up) and family, and the planning of the funeral — the first I've conducted in over 25 years.
Once again, this church came through, with many taking time off work to come, help, sing, assemble a choir, and show love for the deceased and his wife.
Back to the larger picture: At the same time, this dear church family had greeted us so warmly and affectionately that it was simply overwhelming. Plus I had the wonderful prospect of my dear friend Frank and his terrific wife and kids coming into town, and the whole joy of the installation service. But each day started at oh-dark-thirty and ended in the 11-12+ range.
Now, in my previous job, I doggedly resisted overtime. I was happy to leave IT work at the building. Now I'm putting in long long days, and absolutely loving it. I am so grateful, glad, joyous, challenged, charged, out-of-my-depth, blessed, and hopeful. It is terrific. (Of course, I'm going to have to work to balance the schedule to allow for family-time, so thank God that both my family and our church understands.)
The installation service was a real blessing to me. First, Dr. Paul Shockley, the most frequent interim preacher as CBC searched for a pastor, gave a charge to the congregation and to me. It was very gracious, and very moving to me. Then the one and only Frank Turk held forth, also pretty wonderful (as you already know).
I found myself tussling with tears more than once. And when it was my turn to preach, I had to catch myself at the first step, fight back the tears, get a grip, and get on with it. The sermon was (relatively) brief and a joy to present to this gracious, responsive assembly of saints. Afterwards, we enjoyed a fellowship meal (pot luck) together, as I continued to flog new names into my memory.
Aside: One of the coolest things? Not trying to say everything that could be said about 2 Tim. 4:1-5 in one sermon, but instead remarking "we may well revisit this later." Understand, for the last fourteen years or so, my preaching has as a rule been dozens of delightful one-offs and two-offs and conferences here and there. No continuity. But now, God willing, I'm going to be here for a good long while. I don't have to try to say everything in this sermon — because, Deo volente, there's next week! And the next! Or I can start a study! Or two! Or five!
It is very, very cool.
I'm only scratching the surface of what life here has been. These folks are being such a joy to get to know, and so is the area. Tuesday night, a brother was telling me about the major intersection just down the street from the church. It's full of all sorts of stores now, including Target and what-not. But in the seventies, he used to hunt coyotes and wolves there, and receive a bounty for them. Just cool.
And where else can you have a church-member visibly wearing a pistol say "I've got a bone to pick with you," and not break out in a sweat?
I am loving it here.
Thanks again to all who have prayed for an opportunity like this.
Please don't stop, now that it's here.
31 comments:
- Pastor Pants said...
Praying for you, my friend, as you embark on this journey again.
As I consider some of the larger, well known, less biblical local churches in that neck of the woods, it seems to me incredibly providential that the the author of TWTG would be in such a place.
I pray you would have a significant impact on many in that area.
- 6:51 AM, March 22, 2012
- Chris Anderson said...
Happy for you, happy for them. Pray for you, pray for me.
- 6:56 AM, March 22, 2012
- DJP said...
I was in fact praying for both of you earlier this morning. Love you both, glad for both of your ministries.
- 6:58 AM, March 22, 2012
- Michael R. Jones said...
Glad to hear it went (mostly) well. your comment that you were "tense, apprehensive, overloaded, and did I say "tense"" I totally associate with. I, too, have a tendency to see the "details and the uncontrollables and the unpredictable-but-criticals." Glad to hear that the Lord sustained you and you were able to rest in him.
- 7:14 AM, March 22, 2012
- Nauvoo Pastor said...
How wonderful and encouraging for you and for those who get to read this. I well continue in pray for the ministry there and for God's leadership to come to the fore.
- 7:21 AM, March 22, 2012
- Cathy M. said...
I listened to your inaugural sermon on podcast. It was really strange to hear your voice, since I've only ever read your writings. May your family flourish in your new home and begin to use "y'all" as a preferred pronoun soon.
- 7:26 AM, March 22, 2012
- Solameanie said...
It blesses me to read this. Praying indeed for continued joy in the journey and ministry.
- 7:54 AM, March 22, 2012
Funny how a couple posts from a guy I've never met, but only read, can bring a tear or two to my eyes.
I'm so thankful for you and your ministry and for this blessing the Lord has given to you, your family and CBC.
God is good.
- 8:24 AM, March 22, 2012
- CAPTSteveHardy said...
What Daryl said.
- 8:46 AM, March 22, 2012
- Nash Equilibrium said...
That's neat. It's normal to be "drinking from the fire hose" this early in any new position, but soon it will all fall into place!
- 8:52 AM, March 22, 2012
- Frank Turk said...
The big upside of this for all of us is finally to have a DJP podcast.
- 9:15 AM, March 22, 2012
- Randy Talley said...
Praying from this part of Virginia as well, brother.
My aunt and cousin live 10 miles away from you. The next time I have an opportunity to visit them, I intend to drop in on you as well.
- 10:28 AM, March 22, 2012
- Bob Johnson said...
I assume you'll have no cause for concern when approached by a man carrying a weapon because you'll be at least as well armed as he; yes?
I am tickled pink for you, brother... truly, genuinely delighted that God has brought this to pass. I will pray that much Gospel success will occur in your service to Him and His people there.
Now, please stop "gushing" and resume being the contentious, cynical cur we've come to know and love.
- 1:13 PM, March 22, 2012
- Merrilee Stevenson said...
I don't have to try to say everything in this sermon — because, Deo volente, there's next week! And the next! Or I can start a study! Or two! Or five!
What an amazing privilege it must be to be able to say that. What better occupation must there be for one who so loves the Word of God? None I can think of. (Okay, maybe blogging really well comes in WELL behind that...so I've heard.) And of course, if I over-think it, I'll contradict myself. Suffice it to say that I'm thrilled for you!
- 1:45 PM, March 22, 2012
- Randy Talley said...
Frank Turk said...
The big upside of this for all of us is finally to have a DJP podcast.
And a Turkcast is only a matter of time, rigth? Right?
- 1:47 PM, March 22, 2012
- Manfred said...
How wonderful to have another biblically-minded pastor in town. Perhaps we will start to tip the scales :-)
- 3:08 PM, March 22, 2012
- romans923 said...
One important warning, watch out for the BBQ and the Cajun food that has crept in from LA. Easy to put on the pounds in Texas. Lots of good brisket and chilis. With the increase in deliciousness comes the increase in blood pressure and cholesterol.
Also, you are closer to Mexico now? Opportunities to do mission trips there?
- 4:38 PM, March 22, 2012
- Sir Aaron said...
I think Dan has seen a couple briskets by now. ;)
- 5:17 PM, March 22, 2012
- Terry Lange said...
Glad that the Lord has given you this opportunity. Pray for those of us who are still looking for a place to serve in a similar capacity. I have enjoyed reading your posts on the transition and how this all unfolded.
- 6:04 PM, March 22, 2012
- Stephen said...
Just a couple questions:
Are you going to change your twitter handle and blogger name to "Pastor Dan"? And are you going to plant satellite campuses, uh, churches all over the south/southwest??? Once this podcast starts getting out, people are going to be clamoring for video podcasts. And from there...
- 7:14 PM, March 22, 2012
- Eddie Eddings said...
Thanks for the update. God is good!
There is a treasure to be found near you. When you find the time, take a little trip to Pasadena, Texas and visit Pilgrim Publishers. Bob Ross, and his son, Mike will be thrilled to meet you...and their bookstore is packed with classics. You'll thank me when we all (the elect) get to Heaven.
- 8:21 PM, March 22, 2012
- Robert said...
I didn't think about this before, but Kress is up in the Woodlands...so you're pretty close to those guys now, too.
I wouldn't imagine that you wouldn't have been tense. You are now responsible for rightly dividing the Word of truth for a whole congregation and delivering it to them regularly so as to help them grow up to the fullness of Christ. And you are to be a faithful shepherd of these souls, which is quite a responsibility. I am so happy to know that you are at CBC and I am sure that you and the church will enjoy much growth together. I'm sorry that I didn't get to come Wednesday morning...I can't say enough how encouraging it was to see Glenn's smiling face on Sunday mornings and to sit and talk with him always left me refreshed and comforted.
I'm glad to hear that you have received a warm welcome. I wouldn't expect any less and I am sure that you and your family will grow comfortable in the church family there. I will continue in prayer for you and CBC. It's amazing how through your blogging you were brought back into preaching. God's Providence is really amazing when you get to observe it.
- 4:54 AM, March 23, 2012
- Fred Greco said...
I've been in Houston now for about six years, having grown up in the Finney "burnt over district" (Western New York) and lived in the Cleveland area for a decade. My family and I love Houston, and our church (Christ Church PCA in Katy on the west side). The congregation has responded to my ministry with great encouragement and support.
I have found Houston to be a very unique place to labor for the kingdom. It has the impact of a large urban area, and yet because so many people have moved he from elsewhere, it is not parochial or cliquish. The people in the community in general are open to talking about spiritual things in general, and Christ in specific. That does not mean every one agrees, but they will (generally speaking) give you a hearing.
It is a wonderful place to be.
Pastor Fred Greco, Christ Church PCA
- 6:07 AM, March 23, 2012
- chiefleast said...
When I read the title I was expecting your thoughts on the Whitney Houston toxicology reports!
Awesome opportunity for you to share the gospel and that congregation to feed off of it. Reading your posts the past few I always thought another pastorship was inevitable for your specific giftings. Awesome to hear about, and congratulations!
Prayers for you and them friend.
- 12:30 PM, March 23, 2012
- DJP said...
Thanks... and good point. Didn't think of that!
- 12:43 PM, March 23, 2012
- Caleb Kolstad said...
Congrats! Is this your first time in vocational ministry? I always assumed you had been a pastor before.
- 8:50 PM, March 23, 2012
- cb said...
Why, oh why is it that I always find these Churches with great theology and then they throw it all away with Dispensationalism?!? Where are the good ole' Covenant Reformed Baptists?!?
Seriously though- Long time reader but don't comment much because writing just isn't my thing. praying for you in your new role. So excited Copperfield has you! Look forward to visiting when I find myself in Houston. That used to be my old stomping ground. I worked at Copperfield (Formerly Baptist) Church for years until I just couldn't take it anymore. I may send some in-laws your way as well. God Bless!
- 8:58 PM, March 23, 2012
- J♥Yce Burrows said...
Am so happy to read of your recent news, Dan; God is indeed good and toward you all! Prayers for His continued and richest blessings in Christ Jesus ~ are yours.
- 5:43 AM, March 24, 2012
- DJP said...
Thanks (mostly) cb and Joyce.
Caleb: yes I have, but it's been awhile.
- 6:29 AM, March 24, 2012
- Jim Pemberton said...
Glad to hear you are getting settled in down there and that you are in your element. Two words of wisdom that you may already know, but may soon put off:
Pace yourself.
- 9:53 PM, March 24, 2012
- Kevin Sorensen said...
Thanks for the open honesty, Dan. As a pastor in ministry for 27+ years, 15 of those years in one church now, I pray the Lord will grant you longevity there. There's nothing like it. It's the only way to get to know "those people."
Yes, I too wished someone could have downloaded everything about the church during that first week. I got something better: because we lived in another state with a house to sell, we "couldn't" move right away. But they wanted us so badly, so I commuted on the weekends and stayed with church families for nearly six months, every weekend. Now that's how you get to know folks!
Blessings upon you and the ministry there. Preach the word, in season and out of season; preach expositionally. Take your time and may God grant you plenty of it so you can preach the whole counsel of God.
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Order History
You may view your order history by signing into Your Account and selecting Order History from the left hand selection bar.