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Vantage/Legrand has announced that its TouchPoint 700 Touchscreen is available for purchase and ready to ship. The 7-inch TFT LCD resistive color touch panel is a completely customizable tablet PC touchscreen that provides ultimate, wireless home control, the company says.
Vantage says the smaller profile of the TouchPoint 700 makes it an attractive alternative to its TouchPoint 1210, which has a 12-inch touchscreen. The new touchscreen has a re-chargeable three-cell lithium ion battery, which lasts up to two hours, with a three hour charging time.
For homeowners concerned about influencing the room's decor, the TouchPoint 700 design offers ultra-portability with an ultra slim screen, enhancing a room's interior, Vantage says.
Additional TouchPoint 700 highlights are:
- Pre-installed Vantage Software
- Windows XP Professional Edition
- 900 MHz Intel Celeron M ULV, 512 KB L2 cache, 400 MHz Front Side Bus
- 7″ TFT LCD Display with Native Resolution 800×480
- Re-chargeable 3-Cell Lithium Ion Battery, 2400, mAh
- Built-in speaker and Dual Microphones
- Built-in 802.11 b/g Wireless Networking and Bluetooth v1.2
- 4-in-1 Card Reader (Supports SD/SDIO/MS /MMC)
- Includes Docking Cradle
- Built-in Camera
The TouchPoint 700 offers complete room-to-room control of any project by not only controlling the lights, but also heating and cooling, fireplaces, home theaters and window treatments, says Vantage.
Visit Vantage/Legrand's Web site for more.


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This new plus size pattern collection from burda style magazine's December issue is a mix of work and play! From soft nude tones to classic black these designs are a wonderful mix of feminine styles for work, at home, and especially for an evening out. Party business-like, partly party-style, and entirely stylish.
This is the perfect Evening Gown to really impress people. The stretch satin, fitted lines, and deep V-neckline guarantee a sensational fit! A brilliant detail is the maxi-bow which can be tied at either the front or the back.
This Trendy Waistcoat radiates self confidence and creates a lovely figure with its slightly tailored cut. Black petersham ribbon on the front edges gives this design a special touch. These Stretch Trousers makes the perfect partner for the waistcoat. They have a great fit with waist darts and an invisible zipper hidden in the side seam.
This Slinky Top in a soft nude tone is the height of pure elegance. The bias cut makes it cling alluringly to the figure. The key to its appeal is its simplicity.
We love this Draped Dress. It is a lively variation on the little black number, with a deep sweetheart neckline and gathering in the side seam. The cut makes for a dream figure since it delicately hides problem areas.
So soft and classy looking, this Two-Tone Tunic is entirely in jersey. Two colors and a sophisticated cut, with details like forwarded shoulder and side seams, give it a really individual feel. Under the loose tunic shape, figure-hugging satin trousers are the perfect partners.
Why always wear a business jacket to work? This brushed wool Jacket with asymmetrical zip makes for an elegant change, with such unusual details as the sewn-in front section of pleated fabric.
Instead of a blouse, how about slipping into this feminine Satin Shirt? This flared style with its narrow sleeves is cut on the bias for an especially lovely drape.
Brushed wool and nappa leather in a vintage-look Blocked Coat that really catches the eye! With its concealed front closure and the shoulder tabs, this coat makes a really great impression. It has pockets in the horizontal seams and hangs wonderfully on the figure.
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The Herstmonceux Name
By the end of the 12th Century, the family at the manor house at Herste had considerable status. Written accounts mention a lady called Idonea de Herste, who married a Norman nobleman named Ingelram de Monceux. Around this time, the manor began to be called the 'Herste of the Monceux'; a name that eventually became Herstmonceux (pronouncedHerst-mon-soo).
Herstmonceux Castle Written History
In 1440 a Sussex Knight by the name of Roger Fiennes petitioned the Crown for the right to crenellate or fortify his manor of Herstmonceux.
He had risen to prominence after serving Henry V at the Battle of Agincourt (1415) and later serving as Treasurer of the Household of Henry VI. He had amassed a considerable fortune and had decided to use it to construct a castle befitting of his family's new found importance.
The building was at the time the largest private home in England, and since it adopted the French fashion of building in brick, the castle of Herstmonceux was unique.
The Fiennes family fortunes continued to rise until the reign of Henry VIII (1509-1548). From the 1520s the family appears to have been at odds with King Henry, and when the castle's owner, young Thomas Lord Dacre, was implicated in the murder of a neighbour's games keeper Henry VIII saw his opportunity. Thomas Dacre was executed at Tyburn in 1541 and the estate was seized by the crown. Fortunately, the family was reinstated to their estates in 1558 when Elizabeth I became queen and the family again prospered.
Castle Ownership
Seventeenth century England was rife with uncertainty and social unrest, yet the owners of Herstmonceux appear to have prospered, carrying out renovations and even were able to avoid the extremes of the 1640s when civil war gripped the country.
During the Restoration (1660-1685) a significant amount of money was spent refurbishing the castle; new fireplaces were installed, elaborate oak carvings by Grinling Gibbons were added, and in the lady's bower a large bay window was installed overlooking the moat to allow Lady Dacre, a daughter of King Charles II, to enjoy the view.
Unfortunately, it was here that the family's fortunes came to an end. The cost of renovations, and the excessive gambling and merriment of Lord Dacre at the restoration court bankrupt the family and in 1708 they were forced to sell the estate to Mr. George Naylor for £38,000.
In 1777 an assessment of the castle was undertaken by the architect Mr. Samuel Wyatt, who pronounced the castle to be in such a poor state of repair that it was not worth saving. The furniture was sold off, the wood panelling removed, and the interior walls torn down. The bricks were carted away to be used to create a more modern mansion known as Herstmonceux Place on the north west corner of the estate. In just a few short years the castle was reduced to little more than an ivy-covered gothic curiosity.
Advances in transportation and the growth of tourism in the nineteenth century turned Herstmonceux Castle into a popular tourist attraction for those holidaying on the south coast in nearby Eastbourne and Brighton. Tourists visited the castle to stroll through the gardens, climb amongst the ruins and enjoy a cup of tea in the tea gardens run by the Winchester family. However, the castle continued to deteriorate and by the turn of the century was in a very ruinous state and in need of attention.
This would come in 1910 when an eccentric MP, Colonel Claude Lowther, purchased the estate with a view to restoring the castle to its' former glory and creating a grand country home. Extensive restorations were undertaken and the southern half of the castle transformed.
In 1933 Sir Paul Latham purchased the castle and continued the process of reconstruction, completing the remodelling of the northern half of the castle. Extensive work was also undertaken on the gardens and grounds, with the addition of a tennis court, a swimming pool, extensive plantings and the excavation and flooding of the moat.
Further changes to the castle came during WWII when it for a brief time housed the Hearts of Oak insurance company which needed a place where its' records would be safe from Germany's Blitz on London. While Herstmonceux Castle did not see any serious action, it still felt the effects of the war and was on numerous occasions strafed by German planes. An RAF camp, part of RAF Wartling, was established on the estate and a large air-raid shelter was constructed immediately south-west of the drawbridge.
In 1946 Sir Paul Latham sold Herstmonceux Castle to the Admiralty, which established it as the new home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory. From the early 1950s until 1989 Herstmonceux Castle remained a centre of scientific research and home to one of the world's leading astronomical organizations. However, "light pollution" from the nearby city of Eastbourne, along with other factors, combined to make staying at Herstmonceux impractical and in 1989 the RGO was moved to Cambridge.
The castle was sold to developers who planned to turn it into a hotel and golf resort. The idea was opposed by a group of local residents who formed 'The Society for the Protection of Herstmonceux Castle'. After a lengthy battle the castle and estate were saved from the developers.
Herstmonceux Today
In 1993 the Castle was purchased by Drs. Alfred and Isabel Bader and donated to Queen's University, with the intent to establish it as a centre of international education. Queen's International Study Centre was born, and in 1994, after extensive renovations to transform bedrooms into offices and work areas into classrooms, the first students arrived. Since that time the Bader International Study Centre has continued to grow and today welcomes students from around the globe.
For the past 500 years and more people have been visiting the Gardens & Grounds of Herstmonceux Castle to admire its impressive design, its unique brickwork, beautiful gardens and setting within the Sussex landscape. Its' visitors include the likes of Horace Walpole, William Wilberforce, J.M.W. Turner, King George V, Virginia Wolf, Diana Cooper, Violet Bonham Carter, Sir Winston Churchill, Sir Patrick Moore, Stephen Hawking and Queen Elizabeth II. The castle has attracted writers and artists, tourists and antiquaries, aristocrats and debutantes, soldiers and scientists.
If you would like to read about our history in more detail we have a publication which you can purchase when you visit the castle.


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House 7756 in the town of Oprič, Opatija - Kvarner has accommodation units of type Apartment (5), Studio flat (2) and is 2.5 km away from the sea. The nearest beach to this accommodation is a concrete slabs beach. As the house is divided into several accommodation units, other guests will most likely be present during your stay. The hosts will be in residence during your holiday. The house owner is under no obligation to accept additional persons and pets that were not stated in the reservation request and it is necessary to report them in advance.
Apartment can accommodate 4 guests. Beds are situated in 1 sleeping rooms, but also in the dining room, within 36m2. Guests can enjoy a sea view from the private balcony. Food can be prepared using barbecue which is shared with other guests too. This accommodation unit welcomes pets at an additional charge.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE: final cleaning, air-conditioning, central heating, parking, internet, iron, ironing board, hairdryer.
OBLIGATORY ADDITIONAL COSTS: tourist tax (adults €0.34 - €0.67 night/person, discount for children aged 12 - 17), short stay surcharge.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL COSTS: pets (€10.00 per night), additional bed (€10.00 per night).
The availability of additional services for your chosen dates of stay, as well as their prices (if none are listed) must be checked ahead of time. Any additional services not shown in the price calculation are payable directly to the property owner and only if used by the visitor.
Dining room (10 m2): Sofa (2)
Bedroom (20 m2): Double bed (2)
Kitchen (2 m2): Standard equipment: Refrigerator, Stove, Sink, On request: Microwave oven
Bathroom (4 m2): Bathtub
Balcony (8 m2): Sea view, Sun protection, Access from: Dining room, Bedroom
Courtyard (300m2, Area suitable for children, Sitting area), Parking lot (Number of parking spaces: 15, Distance from the house: In the courtyard), Barbecue (shared), WiFi Internet, Hairdryer, Iron, Ironing board
Main road between the property and the beach
Number of stairs from the property to the beach: 10
Car access possible: Yes
The facility is situated in relatively quiet surroundings
The property is surrounded by greenery
Sea: 2.5 km
Beach: 2.5 km
Centre: 6.5 km
Shop: 1.2 km
Urgent medical care: 6.5 km
Pharmacy: 2.7 km
Exchange office: 2.7 km
ATM/Bank machine: 2.7 km
Tourist info: 3 km


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(BLOOMINGTON) - The City of Bloomington's Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) will host the Home Buyers Club in February.
The workshops offer participants a chance to learn how to become successful homeowners. Workshops will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 1 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 8.
The Home Buyers Club program helps first-time home buyers understand and overcome the obstacles involved in realizing the American dream of home-ownership. Presenters will include HAND's HUD-certified housing counselors, local real estate industry professionals and community non-profit housing providers.
Participants will receive the HAND-produced home-buying guide, "Buying a Home: A Guide For First-Time Home Buyers," and an opportunity to meet with a HAND housing counselor to develop a personalized home-buying action plan. Income eligible participants that complete the classes may apply for $5,000 down payment and closing cost assistance from HAND.
Discussion topics will include:
* Determining if home-ownership is right for you
* Developing a household budget and savings plan
* Establishing good credit
* Navigating the home-buying process from start to finish
* Inspecting your potential home
* Locating mortgage application and down payment assistance programs
* Protecting your investment and maintaining your home
* Accessing community and neighborhood housing resources
The Home Buyers Club is offered to anyone in the community at no cost. However, class size is limited and pre-registration is required. To register, contact HAND at 349.3401 or email@example.com.
For more information, contact HAND at the phone number listed above or visit the website at www.bloomington.gov/homebuyersclub.
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Does your girl grab the carrot you're trying to slice for her lunch and break into a One Direction tune? Or, maybe she's more of a Florence and the Machine admirer? Do you hear your boy crooning in the shower sounding a little like Bruno Mars?
This May 31st and June 1st-4th, The Los Angeles Children's Chorus is holding auditions for boys and girls, ages 8-12. The requirement? They gotta "love to sing."
No previous experience is necessary, but the child must be serious about wanting to learn vocal technique, choral singing, and classical music. "Children audition in groups of five to ensure their comfort, and no preparation is necessary."
LACC is made up of six choirs. Entry-level choirs practice once a week at Pasadena Presbyterian Church and, additionally, the children take musicianship classes and receive individual vocal training. Though the repertoire focuses on classical works, it does also include folk music from around the work, spirituals, gospel songs, jazz, as well as "new music."
Public performances are an integral part of the LACC program with two choral concerts a year and attending major civic events. Premier choirs perform with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the L.A. Opera, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
So, whether your young'un sounds like Shakira or Michael Buble, if she or he loves singing, enjoys being part of a group, and is serious about learning, then auditioning for the LACC may be a great place to start.
Los Angeles Children's Chorus Auditions
Thursday-Saturday, May 31st-June 2nd; and Monday, June 4th
Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E. Colorado Blvd.
Audition appointments must be made in advance.
For more info or to make an appointment, call 626.793.4231 or visit lachildrenschorus.org


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Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) will introduce the University's new Organist, assistant professor Colin Archibald Campbell, at its ongoing Organ Recital Series on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m. in the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts' Recital Hall.
Dr. Colin Archibald Campbell and Belinda Latsky-Campbell
Admission is free of charge and open to the public.
The Organ Recital Series is sponsored by the University's Office of Housing and Residence Life and provides an opportunity to showcase the remarkable musical range of the University's Sharkey Corrigan Organ.
Dr. Ray Keck, TAMIU president, said the University is excited to have Dr. Campbell join its faculty and also provide regular performances for the campus and community at large.
"Dr. Campbell is an enormously talented faculty member and performer and we are very fortunate to have him join our faculty to move our program forward. In addition to his teaching duties, he will help us to more fully realize the Sharkey Corrigan Organ's potential with a regular series of performances for audiences of all ages," Dr. Keck said.
Campbell joined the University this semester. He is a native of South Africa and holds his Ph.D. in Church Music from North-West University of Potchefstroom, South Africa. His Master of Music in Performing Arts-Organ was earned cum laude at the University of Port Elizabeth (UPE) in South Africa. He received the Post Graduate Award for the Most Outstanding Dissertation in any discipline. His Bachelor of Music was also received cum laude at UPE. He also holds the Performer's Licentiate in Organ UPLM (Unisa) with distinction from the University of South Africa.
He is the recipient of numerous academic and performance awards including North-West University's Institutional Award for Ph.D. Studies; a First Prize in Organ Category, National Classical Music Competition and is a research grant recipient for Ph.D. studies in church music from the South African Church Organists Society, among others.
For Sunday's concert, he will be joined by guest artist clarinetist Belinda Latsky-Campbell, his wife. The performance will feature compositions by Bach, Mozart, Liszt, Widor and Vierne, including the two most well-known Toccatas by Bach and Widor. The concert's highlight will be the presentation of a new composition, "Soundscapes for Clarinet and Organ,"composed especially for the recital, by Campbell.
The Sharkey Corrigan Organ was a gift of the E. H. Corrigan Foundation, lead by longtime Laredo businessman E. H. Corrigan, passionate supporter of the arts. Corrigan has said his gift is a statement of an affection for his hometown and intended to provide this area with one of the finest pipe organs, making real its musical riches for generations to come.
In recent years, the TAMIU Organ Recital Series has attracted some of the world's finest concert organists to perform on the Sharkey Corrigan Organ. One, Paul Jacobs, went on to win a Grammy for his Messian interpretations.
For more information, call 326.2654 or visit www.tamiu.edu/coas/fpa
Information is also available on the University's Facebook, Twitter and YouTube sites.
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Which Gardening Blogs Are On Your Must-Read List?
To get the conversation going, here are a few blogs that we keep bookmarked for beautiful photos, great tips, and helpful how-to's. It's not so much the size of the space (these bloggers range from balcony owners to rooftop gardeners to full-on landscapers) but rather the ideas and images that keep us coming back.
• A Way to Garden: Written by former Martha Stewart garden editor Margaret Roach
• The Medieval Garden Enclosed: The official blog of New York's Cloisters
• Little Green Fingers: A first-hand account of gardening with kids
• Brooklyn Roof Garden: Helpful shopping tips and rooftop gardening inspiration
• The Urban Organic Gardener: Mike Lieberman blogs about growing food in the city
• Brooklyn Farm: Gorgeous photos and good ideas from an urban gardener
• Shedworking: A UK blog all about garden sheds
• 66 Square Feet: Small space urban gardening in New York City
• You Grow Girl: Great gardening tips and how-to's
• Life on the Balcony: Container gardening tips and tricks
Add to the list and share your favorite gardening blogs in the comments!
• Garden Blogs 101
• Best New York Gardening Blogs
• Recommended Gardening & Landscaping Magazines?
Images: (1) Margaret Roach, A Way to Garden, (2) Honor Making a Chaplet of Roses, ca. 1425–1450, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, The Cloisters Collection, 1959 (59.85) via The Medieval Garden Enclosed, (3) Little Green Fingers, (4) Sky Planter from Fire Escape Farms via Brooklyn Roof Garden, (5) The Urban Organic Gardener, (6) Jalapeño Cucumber Lemonade from Brooklyn Farm, (7) Little Redonda via Shedworking, (8) 66 Square Feet, (9) You Grow Girl, (10) Life on the Balcony


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Bonaire "Loving the Bike" Holiday
Want to go on an amazing cycling holiday in the Caribbean this January? Can't decide if you'd rather ride road or off road? Darryl of Loving The Bike has organized an incredible getaway to Bonaire for a really great price! Bonaire is a beautiful tropical oasis located just off the coast of Venezuela known for it's prime diving locations, riding and mountain biking. Get some more info on the trip and secure your spot today for just $89! Tell Darryl I sent ya.
- 7 Nights Accommodations at Caribbean Club Bonaire – Located right on the Beach. This friendly and beautiful resort is ideally situated and full of great services and amenities including restaurant, bar, two swimming pools, an on-site dive shop/activity center, front office and security services. Rooms also include a small kitchen so preparing your own meals is an option for you.
- Free Daily Breakfast
- 4 Days Guided Cycling Tours – Tours provided by Bonaire Bike Tours with local Bonaire guides. Mountain Bikes and all equipment are included.
- Road Cycling – Bring your own road bike and take part in two guided tours (road bikes may also be available upon request).
- Celebration Barbeque Party – Our last night in Bonaire will be spent celebrating like the locals with an island barbeque buffet and party….Beer and Wine included.


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It looked easy enough to reconstruct so that is what I did.
Supplies needed:
3 embroidery hoops, various sizes
black acrylic paint
tacky glue
black embroidery thread
large hand sewing needle
black pom-poms
black cardstock or felt (stiff felt preferred)
First Step was taking the inside hoops and painting them black
Next I cut out about 31 bats. I used black cardstock because I can cut 4 at a time versus one at a time with felt. Since this was an experiment, I didn't want to invest too much extra time. I just created my own bat stencil/template but if you'd like to use it, just email me at firstname.lastname@example.com and I'll send it to you.
Then I tied strips of the black embroidery thread approx 9" long around the hoop eyeballing them about 2 and 1/2 to 3" apart like this: After all the strings were attached, I took tacky glue and applied a little to the ends to make it stiff and much easier to thread. Then I put a small amount on each knot (around the embroidery hoop) to make it more secure.
To add the bats and pom poms, I threaded each strand (one at a time) on a needle and then I strung the bat and two pom poms. I tied a thick knot at the bottom so they wouldn't slide off over time and trimmed any excess. You can really play with the length of each strand to get the effect you want.
For the top and bottom tiers I used the pattern above, for the middle tier I did an alternating pattern of one bat and on pom pom with the other stand being two pom poms.


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Higuain sees Argentina past Belgium
Argentina booked their place in the World Cup semifinals after a 1-0 victory over Belgium in Brasilia.
- Vickery: When will Argentina thrill us?
- Brewin: Higuain effort enough for Argentina
- Wilmots: Argentina are an ordinary team
- Sabella: Argentina will go down in history
- Di Maria sustains thigh injury
- Toe Poke: Sabella almost faints
Gonzalo Higuain's excellent early strike provided the foundation for Argentina to win 1-0 and make it to the last four for the first time since 1990, when they finished runners-up.
Higuain for once outshone Lionel Messi, but the Barcelona star also provided a constant threat that kept Marc Wilmot's Belgium side on the back foot.
Messi started off playing deep, seeing plenty of the ball and creating some good positions for his teammates. One such move put Ezequiel Lavezzi clear on the right and only Vincent Kompany's alert intervention prevented a goal.
It took less than eight minutes, however, for Argentina to take a huge step towards the semifinal and it was Messi, twisting and turning in midfield, who was the architect.
His incisive pass to Angel Di Maria was diverted to Higuain, taking a nick off a defender which caused the ball to bounce up for the Napoli striker to swivel and thump a first-time shot low into the corner from 25 yards out.
Belgium attempted to make some headway but Argentina immediately dropped back into two banks of four whenever they lost possession, and when the Red Devils did get into good positions they failed to make use of it.
Jan Vertonghen put in a stunning cross but not a single red shirt tried to reached it and Argentina cleared it unchallenged.
De Bruyne nearly surprised Sergio Romero with a shot with a short back-lift and the rebound from the save only just eluded Origi.
A dream of a pass from Messi sliced through the Belgian ranks for Di Maria but Kompany did brilliantly to get back to block him - and the Real Madrid winger injured himself while taking the shot and had to be replaced by Enzo Perez.
Messi was crudely halted when close to dribbling through a pack of red shirts on the edge of the Belgium area, and then fizzed the free kick over the top.
Belgium's best chance of the first half came just before the break when another Vertonghen cross this time found De Bruyne but his diving header bounced wide.
The second half was strangely muted given what was at stake, with Argentina happy to keep things tight and Belgium failing to make much impression.
Higuain cut in and drilled in a low effort that deflected off Daniel van Buyten and past the near-post with Courtois stranded, then the Lazio striker sped into the Belgium half, nutmegged Kompany while at full speed, and fairly belted a shot that smacked the top of the bar.
Marouane Fellaini, who had spent most of the match being bypassed by Messi, failed to make up for it when another Vertonghen cross picked him out, the Manchester United player heading over.
Eden Hazard was equally disappointing, his main contribution being booked for going in high on Lucas Biglia -- on another day it could have been red -- and he was soon replaced by Nacer Chadli.
In a mirror image of Higuain's deflected miss, De Bruyne had a slow shot deflected just wide.
In the closing minutes Wilmots went for broke by pushing his tallest players, Fellaini and Van Buyten, up front as extra strikers and Belgium threw the kitchen sink at Argentina but the South Americans held out against the aerial bombardment, with substitute Romelu Lukaku and Axel Witsel coming closest.
There was time too for Messi to break clear and sprint in on Courtois, but his effort was brilliantly blocked by the Belgium keeper, although it mattered not to the final outcome.
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Just before Florida and LSU tipped off on Friday afternoon, questions swirled around the status of forward Erik Murphy.
It was reported that Murphy had hurt his knee in an earlier practice session, and although an MRI came back clean, Murphy's strength heading into the game was an uncertainty.
If the knee bothered the senior at all, he didn't show it, pacing the Gators with a career-high 27 points en route to an 80-58 Florida victory.
Murphy immediately quelled any concerns when he promptly scored the game's first basket just 13 seconds into the contest.
Patric Young and Mike Rosario would add quick scores soon after, but until the game's first timeout, it was seemingly all Murphy, who had already posted seven points and four rebounds by the first break.
The Gators held a six-point lead when the broadcast broke for commercials, but soon after the action restarted, LSU made a run, cutting UF's lead to just one.
The last time the two teams met, Florida was able to put the clamps on LSU's leading scorer, Johnny O'Bryant. With O'Bryant essentially taken out of the game, it was Anthony Hicks who stepped in to fill the void, scoring 15 points for the Tigers.
With O'Bryant again struggling to do anything of significance, it was Charles Carmouche who decided to step up for the Tigers, scoring 12 first half points. Despite his best efforts however, Carmouche couldn't match the red-hot Murphy who finished with 15 first half points along with nine rebounds.
Behind Murphy, the Gators stretched their lead from one at the midway point of the first half, to 12 with 37 seconds remaining.
"Coach has been on us about (playing with fire) so obviously you want to come out and play with a lot of energy," Murphy said after the game. "He's been on us all week about playing aggressive, but playing smart."
With roughly a two second differential between the game and shot clock, LSU held the ball for what it hoped would be the final possession of the half. After letting the clock wind down, Hickey hoisted a shot attempt, which clanked off the rim into Mike Rosario's hands.
Rather than letting his team take an ill-fated half-court heave, Donovan immediately signaled for a timeout with 3.5 seconds remaining on the clock.
Donovan has been stating openly that he wants more aggression out of his team, and the Gators' coach decided to set the example by drawing up a play for more points at the end of the half.
After a Casey Prather inbound pass, Rosario took two dribbles before hitting an open Michael Frazier II at the perimeter. The backboard frame turned red just as the ball reached the bottom of the nylon. It was Frazier's second three of the half, and the Gators' lead was now at 15.
Donovan pumped his fist as he headed into the locker room, and even though there was still 20 minutes to play, the only question to ask was if the game was already over.
It was.
By the 9-minute mark, the Gators had pushed their lead to 33, signaling to the rest of the SEC that this rested Florida team came to Nashville on a mission.
Although Murphy was the clear star, the Gators saw several players finish in double figures. Scottie Wilbekin had a remarkable game on both ends of the floor, finishing with 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting while playing his signature lock-down defense.
Frazier and Young would both finish with an identical 10 points on 3-0f-5 shooting, while Murphy would also snag a career-high matching 12 rebounds. Carmouche would ultimately wind up with just two more points in the second half, bringing his total to 14. He was the only Tigers player to finish in double figures.
After breaking out with a 24-point performance against UGA on Thursday, LSU's Shavon Coleman was held to just seven points on Friday, further proof of the Gators' defensive dominance.
Florida will now await the winner of the Tennessee-Alabama game, which was played immediately after UF's bout with LSU. The Gators will meet the UT/UA winner at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday.
The win was a definite confidence boost for the Gators, but Murphy says the team will put it behind them almost immediately.
"(Donovan is) big about living in the moment, so this happened, it's in the past," Murphy said. We'll move on right away."


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aredfield needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 106 designs submitted by 29 freelance designers.
Lakeside Family Farm
We're a 4th generation farm in Central Maine that's looking to develop more of a brand for our mixed vegetables in local markets.
Here's a taste of some of the vegetables we grow that might provide some inspiration: peas, string beans, corn, beets, corn, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, lettuce, kale, broccoli, chard, and even more! We'd love for a logo to incorporate one or more of these vegetables, but...we're open to additional style suggestions.
We sell primarily to wholesale accounts now, but are planning to expand into alternative markets like farmers' markets and maybe a roadside stand. This logo would be on a label you might find in the produce section of your local grocery store.
We would like the logo to reflect the importance of small-scale, local agriculture in Maine, or maybe highlight the vegetables themselves - there are really several different directions we'd be excited about.
We're looking for a logo to use on our packaging and promotional materials. For example, we pack snap peas in a small, plastic clamshell box that's crying out for a beautiful label! Additional uses might involve a 50 lb. paper potato bag, web usage, or the welcoming canvas that is the side of our delivery trucks.
We want to distance ourselves from the sleek corporate logos of big agriculture, but define ourselves as more upscale than your typical backyard gardener.
- We do need the text "Lakeside Family Farm" and "Newport, Maine" in the image.
- As you might expect, the design must be scalable.
- no cartoons, no clipart, no photographs.
- Multicolored designs are fine (welcome, even) but a black and white version should be pretty snazzy as well.
- file formats should be in .jpg, .psd and (UPDATE) .ai.
Sorry we can't provide more explicit requirements, but we're pretty open to different kinds of ideas!
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summer craft conference at steiner college
Jennifer has a boundless creative spirit. Her fiber crafting has thoroughly blossomed. The seeds of fiber delight were planted by her mother and grandmother through the passing on of knitting and crocheting. In college, I remember the amazing crocheted quilts she produced. Then, gradually, quietly, miles and miles of yarn crept into our home like tendrils of a magical vine, filling every cabinet space, and it was total yarnage! Then, perhaps, along with the growth of our children, Jennifer branched out to carding and spinning her own fibers and yarns. Adorable, unique, delicate, quirky fiber creations sprouted like wildflowers. Tunisian crocheting, kumihimo, weaving, needle felting, hand-dyeing, Jennifer harvested a crop of creative wonders.
A summer handcrafts conference with Ruskin Mills at Steiner College this week is another beautiful element to add to Jennifer's fiber garden. The conference is called Recreating the Human Vessel: Educating through Rhythm and Crafts.
This is the way of Jennifer's creative soul. She loves to learn for herself, but I think she loves to learn equally to be able to share it with others. All her creative energy often becomes the nourishing water and light for our kids, and others around the world, coaxing the expression of artistry in others take root.
Monday, June 28, 2010
crafting creativity
Posted by Rick Tan III
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- Lenora said...
Love your posts - I am looking ofr this kind of sound discussion nad advice. No longer at a Waldorf School but have incorporated the philosophy in our home. I have a blogspot blog where i post our family rhythm and routine for those looking for ideas and mainly for myself so i can organize my months better. Also my children's artistic efforts. Won't you join us for tea at our
<a href="http://lenorita-lenoramoore.blogspot.com
Thanks, Lenora
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In this lesson students investigate the effects of black carbon on arctic warming and are introduced to a mechanism of arctic warming that is not directly dependent on greenhouse gases in the atmosphere: black carbon deposition on Arctic snow and... (View More) ice. It can also be used to introduce the concept of albedo. Prerequisite knowledge: students understand the concepts of absorption and reflection of light energy. This lesson is designed to be used with either an Earth/environmental science or chemistry curriculum. It may also be used as an enrichment activity in physics or physical science during a unit on energy. Includes suggested modifications for students with special needs and low technology option. Requires advance preparation, including freezing ice samples overnight. (View Less)
Materials Cost: $10 - $20 per group of students
This learning activity engages students in measurement of pH in water and soil samples, plants and other natural materials. By mixing different substances, they observe how pH changes, and become familiar with the pH of common household products.... (View More) Through discussion, they learn how pH can be modified in the environment. (View Less)
Materials Cost: $1 - $5 per group of students
This activity guides students through sampling, identification and counting of macroinvertebrates sampled in a GLOBE hydrology study site, and understand how the taxa composition found in the sample can be an indicator of water quality and ecosystem... (View More) health. The resource includes 8 field and laboratory protocols. This resource is a protocol within the Hydrology chapter of the GLOBE Teacher's Guide. GLOBE (Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment) is a worldwide, hands-on, K-12 school-based science education program. (View Less)
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Learners will consider the essential question, "How much energy does sunlight provide to the Earth and what is its role in the Earth's energy resources?" Activities include building a device to measure the solar constant - the amount of energy in... (View More) sunlight - calculating the amount of energy arriving at the Earth from the Sun, and describing the differences in solar radiation at Mercury compared to Earth. This is activity 1 of 4 in the module, Staying Cool. Note: the student guide starts on p. 21 of the PDF. (View Less)
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Students create a physical model illustrating soil water balance using drinking glasses to represent the soil column, and explain how the model can be used to interpret data and form predictions. Using data from the GLOBE Data Server, they calculate... (View More) the potential evapotranspiration, average monthly temperatures and precipitation for their model. This is a learning activity associated with the GLOBE hydrology investigations and is supported by the Hydrology chapter of the GLOBE Teacher's Guide. (View Less)
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In the end we will conserve only what we love.
We will love only what we understand.
We will understand what we are taught.
—Author unknown
This activity should take about 40 minutes.
After participating in this activity plan, which is designed to help participants learn about the importance of being considerate of other visitors, participants will be able to
This activity will help the participants think about how their actions affect other people's experiences in the backcountry. It will also help them think about how to ensure all users have a good experience.
Contact the Backcountry Horsemen of America and International Mountain Bicycling Association for literature, videos, etc., on their activity.
Backcountry Horsemen of America
P.O. Box 1367
Graham, WA 98338-1367
International Mountain Bicycling Association
P.O. Box 7578
Boulder, CO 80306
Web site: http://www.imba.com
Your group has been excited for weeks about hiking into White Pine Lake. As you arrive at the trailhead to the lake, group members grab their packs and head up the trail, running, shouting, and kicking up their heels in fun. As you round the first bend, a group of youths, quite unfamiliar with horses, comes riding toward you down the steep trail on horseback.
Ask group members what changes they need to make in their behavior to allow the horse riders to pass safely by on the trail. What kind of behavior would help create a good relationship with these horse riders or other horse riders in the future? (Stop and make no sound, move off the trail and let the horses pass by, continue down the trail and hope the horse riders get by OK with their own skills.)
Ask group members how they would have felt encountering the group on horseback. What was their first reaction? What were their first thoughts? Would they have felt better if they had known beforehand what to do? Few hikers know they should pull off on the downhill side of the trail when encountering horse riders, and that a little conversation as you pass by one another may reduce the chance of the horses being spooked.
Ask the group what they should do if they are on the trail and are overtaking those on horseback. Horse riders need to be aware and remember the hiker is packing a load and has a right to be on the trail, too. Ideally the horse riders will find a good spot and let you pass. Here again, a little light conversation as you pass will reduce the chances of spooking the horses. Hikers may also want to consider taking off their packs so horses won't wonder what those strange things on their backs are.
Select one or two from your group to ride mountain bikes down a trail and a couple others to ride stick horses down the trail, or consider recruiting a couple of local mountain bike club members and horse riders to ride down the trail. Have the remainder of the group hike up the trail and demonstrate how to show respect for other users while passing the horse riders and those on the mountain bikes. The mountain bikers should slow down and/or stop their mountain bikes to let the hikers pass.
After the hikers have passed the horse riders and mountain bikers, pull the group back together at an appropriate location on a hardened surface off the trail for discussion. How did the horse riders feel about the hikers, and how did the hikers feel about the mountain bikers? If everyone shows respect for other users, all can share the trail and the outdoors without affecting the outdoor experience of others.
Other points for discussion to minimize the group's impact on other users may include the following. Thoughtful campers
Any of these efforts work to create better understanding and appreciation between different backcountry user groups, which benefits us all.
Your campers are very considerate of all users of the backcountry! They know how to show respect for a variety of different users.
Congratulations on conducting a well-prepared meeting for your group!
Discuss with the group the following.
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The Secret Beyond Matter
Allah splits the seed and kernel. He brings forth the living from the dead, and produces the dead out of the living. That is Allah, so how are you misguided? (Qur'an, 6:95)
As shown in the diagram, dead plants and animals are broken down by bacteria and transformed into minerals. This organic waste absorbed into the soil constitutes the basic foodstuff of plants. This nutritional cycle is therefore of vital importance for all living things.
In the above verse, our attention is drawn to a food cycle of which people at the time of the Qur'an's revelation could have known nothing.
When a living thing dies, micro-organisms quickly cause it to decompose. The dead body is thus divided up into organic molecules that mix with the soil and form the basic source of food for plants, animals, and, ultimately, humanity. Were it not for this nutritional cycle, life would not be possible.
Bacteria are responsible for meeting all living things' mineral and food needs. Plants and some animals, which remain almost dead (hibernation) throughout the winter, revive in the summer and meet all of their mineral and food requirements through the activities of bacteria during the winter. Throughout the winter, bacteria separate organic wastes (i.e., dead plants and animals) and turn them into minerals.162 Thus, when living things reawaken in spring, they find food ready and waiting for them. Thanks to bacteria, a "spring cleaning" has been carried out in their environment and the necessary amount of food has been prepared for nature as it returns to life in the spring.
As we have seen, dead creatures play a vital role in the emergence of new ones. This transition, indicated in the Qur'an as "He brings forth the living from the dead, and produces the dead out of the living," is carried out in the most perfect manner. This is one of the proofs that the Qur'an is the Word of Allah.
162. Bilim ve Teknik (Science and Technology) 234 (May 1987) 17.2010-06-30 23:17:29


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Written by Brenda Cronin
Math and science are the peas and carrots of the jobs market: great for a career future, but resolutely unpopular with the young.
Even amid a relatively weak jobs picture, fewer U.S. high school students are taking up fields of study with proven earnings potential than was the case a decade ago.
That has translated into a chronic shortage of workers schooled in science, technology, engineering or mathematics, according to research released Wednesday.
The STEM Index, developed by U.S. News & World Report and RaytheonRTN +1.15% Co., found the number of American jobs requiring math or science knowledge increased to 16.8 million last year from 12.8 million in 2000.
Yet during the same period, U.S. high-school students' interest in those subjects declined—and now stands below 2000 levels.
The findings are "both surprising and kind of depressing," said Brian Kelly, editor and chief content officer of U.S. News & World Report. The index is based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the College Board, the National Center for Education Statistics and other sources.
The trend has bedeviled many employers since before the most recent recession. A work force with inadequate STEM training "really is the big issue of our time," said Steven Goldthwaite, chief executive of Metem Corp., a parts maker for the aerospace and power-generation industries. "I know from other CEO colleagues, it's a constant source of discussion: 'How do we find these skill levels?' "
Metem, of Parsippany, N.J., benefits from its location, Mr. Goldthwaite said, because New Jersey has more scientists and engineers per square mile than any other state. The company also relies on in-house training and internships to develop and improve skills among more than 280 employees.
Slipping test results illustrate the trend. One world-wide benchmark—the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development's Program for International Student Assessment—found that in 2012, U.S. high school students' average scores in math and science ticked down below their 2000 results.
However, the situation is more nuanced than a number of data points and can differ by education level, said Grover "Russ" Whitehurst, director of the Brown Center on Education Policy at the Brookings Institution. In some cases, there seem to be "dramatic mismatches between what people are getting trained to do" and where the jobs are, he said.
For example, STEM training might pay off for those seeking work as plumbers, nurses or auto mechanics—positions that generally require an individual's hands-on presence and are therefore less likely to be outsourced to countries with lower wages.
But demand for individuals with post-secondary STEM training isn't as clear cut or reliable, Mr. Whitehurst said, which may explain why some college students aren't seeking careers as engineers or science professors. Supply has outstripped demand for science PhDs at universities, he said, dissuading some students from pursuing paths in academic research.
"What's needed is a policy that actually matches training and information about training with real opportunities," he said. "And that kind of information is largely absent from our post-secondary [jobs] marketplace."
A facility with even one of the four STEM fields raises an individual's earnings potential, said Jonathan Rothwell, an associate fellow at Brookings' Metropolitan Policy Program. His research found that, as of 2011, 20% of U.S. jobs required a comprehensive grasp of science, technology, engineering or math. Schools today may not be doing enough to persuade youth of the importance of math and science, he said, and that in turn disposes students to give such subjects short shrift.
Mr. Goldthwaite, of Metem, said it is up to educators, civic groups and employers to "introduce students to the excitement of science and technology."
He sees that happening not only on the factory floor but also among the Boy Scouts, where he is chairman of the board of the Northern New Jersey council. Scout training across the country—STEM learning figures in 60 merit badges—can foster further education in high school and community colleges, he said.
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sanddbox wrote:If I were you I'd implement a caching proxy. Shit's cash.
Goatboy wrote:lord_hondros wrote:@ Goatboy:
I was merely stating that there was a distribution of Linux made specifically to run as a server. I do not remember the name of this distribution, and I am fully aware that Linux is a kernel. However, I do not think that I should have to type out "an OS distribution that is based off of the Linux kernel" when a simple "version of linux" will suffice. Sorry if it came off like I have no clue what I am talking about, while I am simply trying to help. Also, I am not trying to start a fight, just defending myself where needs be.
Are you reading the same thing I am? I was agreeing with you, dude!
Die! Die! Die! let this thread die! This is almost 2 years old!
Stop rising the dead.
/me grabs shotgun and empties it on the thread.
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Anyways, if you're interested in volunteer work, you can set up your server to do work for universities and research labs. It's called BOINC, and you are basically making your server part of a huge cloud. When it's idle, it'll start downloading problems to work on, lending your clock cycles to the cause. It's a great way to put your server/desktop to use when it's not, well, in use.
thetan wrote:Nice try but wrong. That chart is a bloody mess and misleading.
Nice try but you're wrong. Linux itself is not an operating system. All Linux is, is a kernel and nothing else hence the term GNU/Linux as the GNU Utils compromise the rest of the operating system. Saying that Linux is a descendant of Minix is somewhat a false stament not only to the aspect of Linux only being a kernel, but also to the fact that the kernels are different types of kernels. The linux kernel is a "Monolithic Kernel" while Minix is a "Micro kernel". You should read up on how drastically the 2 types of kernels vary.
Linux never has and never will be unix and same goes for minix.
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It's been said that the earth laughs in flowers. At Ambience Florals we could not agree more. Flowers are our passion.
At Ambience Florals we create the aura or mood your guests will associate with your wedding. You feel ambience when you see it. It's the combination of elements beginning with your unique vision and ending with a memorable impression. Like a beautiful garden, ambience is created with an artistic eye and assisted by nature.
At Ambience Florals we have narrowed our floral design work exclusively to weddings and events. By doing so, we are able give each one of our brides the attention her wedding requires without the distraction of running a retail shop at the same time.
Creating ambience is our passion, its what we do best! Planning a wedding? Give us a call. Let's talk flowers. Let's talk Ambience.


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The USDA has approved a conditional commitment for a $25 million guaranteed loan to build a biorefinery plant with funding support from USDA's Biorefinery Assistance Program. The plant will be constructed by Fiberight, LLC based in Blairstown, Iowa.
"This project is another step the Obama administration is taking to support production of a new generation of renewable fuels, in order to build an active biofuels and biomass production industry in every region of the country," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "Investments in renewable energy create jobs and reduce America's dependence on foreign oil."
USDA funding will be used to construct a 55,000 square foot facility that will produce cellulosic ethanol by converting municipal solid waste and other industrial pulps into advanced biofuels, as well as using conventional renewable biofuel derived from seed corn waste. When operational, the facility is expected to produce approximately 3.6 million gallons of cellulosic ethanol per year. The process will use a cellulosic microbe to produce up to 15 percent more ethanol than traditional fermentation technology, and reduce energy inputs in the fermentation and distillation process. Fiberight estimates the project will create 38 jobs and save 16 jobs.
Under the conditional commitment, Fiberight must meet specified conditions before the loan guarantee can be completed. Other funding comes from the state of Iowa. Fiberight also received a $2.5 million grant from the Iowa Power Fund in 2010. The company will work with the Benton County landfill to supply a portion of the feedstock for the project. The total project cost is estimated at $59.5 million. Fiberight, LLC was incorporated in 2007 for the purpose of converting an existing ethanol facility into a cellulosic ethanol facility in Blairstown.
This funding is an example of the many ways that USDA is helping revitalize rural economies to create opportunities for growth and prosperity, support innovative technologies, identify new markets for agricultural producers, and better utilize our nation's natural resources.
The USDA is conducting and encouraging research into innovative new energy technologies and processes, helping companies build biorefineries – including the first ever commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol facilities – and supporting farmers, ranchers, and businesses taking risks to pursue new opportunities in biofuels. Along with federal partners, USDA is establishing an aviation biofuels economy, and has expedited rules and efforts to promote production and commercialization of biofuels.
USDA's Biorefinery Assistance Program was authorized by Congress under the 2008 farm bill. It provides loan guarantees to capitalize on the growing opportunities in renewable energy provided by advanced biofuels. The program is designed to assist with the commercial deployment of production technologies to produce advanced biofuels, and thereby increase the energy independence of the United States; promote resource conservation, public health, and the environment; diversify markets for agricultural and forestry products and agriculture waste material; create jobs and enhance the economic development of the rural economy.


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Philippines mulls removing 'Chinese' blocks at shoal
MANILA (AFP) – Philippine officials are considering removing concrete blocks allegedly installed by China on a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the Filipino navy chief said Tuesday.
Vice Admiral Jose Luis Alano said no further activity had been detected at Scarborough Shoal since the defence department accused China last week of laying 75 concrete blocks on an underwater section of the outcrop. The territory is claimed by both Manila and Beijing.
Discussions were under way about how to "address" the issue but the final decision on whether or not to remove the blocks rests with the Philippine government not the military, he said.
"That's being discussed as to how to (do it), but I do not like to preempt what will the decision (be)," said Alano, adding that the military continued to monitor activity at the shoal.
Filipino officials have warned that the block-laying could be a prelude to China building structures on the shoal, which lies just 220 kilometres (135 miles) off the main Philippine island of Luzon.
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman last week denied that Beijing had laid concrete blocks on the outcrop, while asserting it was part of China's territory.
The shoal is about 650 kilometres from Hainan island, the nearest major Chinese land mass, but China claims most of the South China Sea including waters near the coasts of its neighbours.
Brunei, Malaysia, Taiwan and Vietnam also have competing claims to parts of the sea, and the rivalries have been a source of tension for decades.
The Philippines engaged China in a tense standoff at Scarborough Shoal in 2012.
Manila has said the Chinese had effectively taken control of it by stationing vessels there and preventing Filipino fishermen from entering the area.
In January the government asked a United Nations tribunal to rule on the validity of the Chinese claims to most of the sea.
China has rejected the move, saying it wants to solve the dispute through bilateral negotiations with concerned parties.


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Talk:Oklahoma City
Hmmm, not that Wikitravel articles shouldnt let people know what is good or bad in a place, but this doesn't sound too usefull as a travel article so far. Maybe we should add something to Wikitravel:Slippery slopes about just railing on (or raving about) a place? Majnoona
Yes, this is definitely not useful. When I get more time I'll consider doing an edit to fix up this page. OKC is not THAT bad; it at least deserves more relevant information than this... Jrew
An enthusiastic user added a bunch of extlinks. They seem to be mostly actual attractions, but the user only added the hyperlink, not an actual description (which we need so we can be useful as a printed guide). If anyone feels like following the links and adding entries for the ones that are appropriate, that'd be very helpful. -- Colin 22:50, 7 Mar 2005 (EST)
It looks like I will be in Oklahoma City till the end of March 2006, I plan to take some pictures in Bricktown for Oklahoma City/Bricktown district, but that is it. If anyone has any requests for pictures in Oklahoma City, now would be the time to ask. ---- Tom Holland (xltel) 06:44, 13 Feb 2006 (EST)
I have redirected all the added districts that had mostly copyvio from Wikipedia. I have to admit I do not like the districts the way they are and we do need to come up with a better list. At the same time I would like to see that they stay under the count of nine. Some of the names that were redirected might be able to be used, but at this point I believe we need to discuss the breakdown. Any suggestions? -- Tom Holland (xltel) 21:53, 10 February 2007 (EST)
Chesapeake Energy Arena/Oklahoma City Thunder[edit]
I checked the "do" section, and realized that NOTHING was mentioned about the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder. While I have never stepped foot in this city, I do know that this basketball team is the entity that makes this city most visible. Not to mention, they were in the NBA Finals last year. Just thought that should be added. -- Juliette Barasch (JulietteB)


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If you have only small kitchen room in your house may be you are looking for this tips to decorate your small kitchen design layout. Not a difficult thing to decorate your kitchen interior design to have appearances like largest room. Place some kitchen furniture in the kitchen room also can create beauty and enjoyable feels. Let's we begin, this is some small kitchen interior design tips, Do it by yourself!
- To create a small kitchen look bigger, use the similar kitchen furniture or colors schemes on the kitchen cabinets and counters.
- A checkerboard plan on the floor may help a small kitchen seem larger.
- Arrangement cabinet storage space for small appliances will maintain counters clutter-free.
- The soffit quarter on top of kitchen cabinets is a ideal place to integrate storage space.
- Kitchen islands don't have to be big. A small compacted island may be designed to give storage space, chairs and counter space.
- When locked keen on a footstep, go vertical. Adding tallness offers you chance to generate more storage space and initiate light in a kitchen room.
- Designing kitchen cabinets up to the ceiling guarantee best possible apply of kitchen space.
- Make small kitchen rooms feel larger by adding windows to take in more sunlight.


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BRISTOL — Holiday weekends often seem to come and go too quickly, but those in the Bristol area can look forward to two celebratory weekends in a row.
This year, the fifth annual "Pocock Rocks!" music festival and street fair will be held on Saturday, June 1, the weekend after Memorial Day, on Main Street in Bristol.
"Attendance has grown each year," said Carol Wells, executive director of the Bristol Downtown Community Partnership, which sponsors the event. "We try to tweak it a bit each year to improve even more."


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|2007-07-09, 10:36
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Nani ?
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Emerald Forest ( yes its a real place. )
That wasnt too bad, lots of fanservice but all of it felt casual, it goes well with the setting rather then feeling forced like most fanservice anime. It also looks like it has potential for an interesting story...( havent read manga )
|2007-07-09, 20:07
|Link #44
Join Date: Nov 2003
Not too much in the way of plot yet, but the excessive fanservice and really sweet art are enough to make me keep watching for now. Plus the mermaid is so freakin' weird!
Full impressions here.
|2007-07-10, 08:40
|Link #47
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Texas
Age: 55
Ep1 has a good story. The best part was Kaname Okimura prespective view. He was explaining the Swim team, he looked over at the guys and you saw like un defined blobs of moving things that were boys. Then he described the girls and , you was crystal perfection beyond 1000 percent. Hahaha.
|2007-07-10, 11:40
|Link #48
use the fōrks ~
Join Date: Jan 2007
I hurt my head so much trying to figure out where I saw such character designs. gave up soon after and google it, its that manga about long jump I read a while ago.
I find the character designs strangely attractive, I think the author did a pretty good job making his work distinctive.
|2007-07-10, 21:28
|Link #51
Osana-Najimi Shipper
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mt. Ordeals
Personally what I really liked from this series is the seifuku. I don't know, but ever since Stellvia I always had a thing for one piece girl's uniforms; to me it just seems cuter maybe because its rarer I guess.
For a mucho fanservice show, I can actually stomach it for some reason. Main reason might be because the entire show is about swimming, of which I am already expecting it, I dunno. Of course, the show implying that the protagonist and female lead met each other when they were small goes a long way for me lol. :whistle:
|2007-07-11, 02:17
|Link #53
Join Date: Dec 2006
Age: 39
I can't agree more that Umisho's fan-service doesn't seem too overpowering. Although, I'm not sure I can call it tasteful since we have Ikariya, the president of their swimming club or whatever. Regardless, I still like him and I find him to be absolutely hilarious! I can't wait to be introduced to more of Umisho's wacky characters. I am really really attracted to the character design, also.
Is it too early to ask how many episodes are planned for Umisho?
|2007-07-11, 02:29
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: United States
Age: 34
2nd episode was just ridiculous, and still uproariously funny. I'm not usually up for shows that are totally fanservice driven, but I really dig the overall style of the show
|2007-07-11, 18:56
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Hmmm still trying to figure out how I managed to watch that much fan-service without it getting on my nerves...I guess because except for a scene or two they seemed to integrate it rather naturally into the flow of things maybe.
That or it was the character designs. They looked alittle odd at first, but the more I watched they do have a certain charm to them that I cant deny heh. Ah well I havent watched a completely unabashed ecchi series in awhile and this seems to fit the bill nicely.
|2007-07-12, 15:13
|Link #57
Incoherance is my friend!
Join Date: Dec 2005
A nice lil ecchi anime not pointlessly censored to death,this is a almost artistic level of fanserivce its not to much its not lil,if you think the fan service is to much you got issues.....really this is tasteful ecchi,I wish more shows could incorporate this level of simple fan services into TV eps,the shadows and clinging cloths are somewhat dumb looking,this with the camera angled off most of the offensive parts is good.
All in all looks to be a fun lil show.
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use the fōrks ~
Join Date: Jan 2007
I hate it when they use shadows/ icons etc that blatantly block out parts or even half the screen. In recent anime I find the censorship in Sayonara Zetsubou sensei a bit disturbing.
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There Can Be Only One New Finland?
from the uusi-suomi dept
"This is intolerable, damn it! It is shocking that the Greens think they can demean the name of New Finland without contacting me!"According to Bunnylin, the publisher also said:
"If due reparations are not agreed on, Green voters can vote for the Pirate Party, who think no one should pay for using other people's rights."Of course, it seems that's what it really comes down to: "due reparations." Perhaps the publisher saw an opportunity to try to get some cash out of this. However, it does raise questions about whether or not such a generic and descriptive phrase like "New Finland" can really be trademarked in the first place.


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The AARP Tax-Aide program is available in three Gorge locations: Mondays at the Hood River County Library, Thursdays at the Hood River Valley Adult Center and by appointment at the Pioneer Center in White Salmon.
Volunteers provide free assistance for low- and moderate-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older.
The kinds of returns that are within the scope of the program have narrowed this year. Volunteers cannot assist taxpayers with rental income, with businesses expenses greater than $5,000, with business losses or with home office deductions.
Taxpayers whose primary income comes from wages, unemployment, retirement income, interest, dividends and simple capital gains are encouraged to avail themselves of this free service. Taxpayers must bring with them proof of ID, Social Security and taxpayer ID numbers, a copy of last year's income tax return, all W-2 forms and 1099 forms showing interest/dividends, unemployment, investment, pension, annuity and Social Security income.
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Warm Up Marshall County in full swing
PLYMOUTH - With cold weather on the way a tradition of giving will also get into high gear.
Kicking off its 15th year, Warm Up Marshall County has begun collecting coats to distribute to those in need around the county. Steve Keiser began the effort all those years ago and has continued to help people stay warm in the long Indiana winters.
WUMC is asking residents to once again go through their closets and collect any gently used coats that can be given to those who may not have them. Coats for infants, children, men and women are all being collected. Ziker's Cleaners will make the necessary repairs to any zippers, buttons or small tears and clean them for distribution.
Collection sites this year will be at the WTCA Radio Station at 112 West Washington Street and Oliver Ford Lincoln on East Jefferson Street from now until Saturday, Nov. 16th.
Coat distribution will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23rd from 10 a.m. till noon and Sunday, Nov. 24th from noon till 2 p.m. Distribution will be at the National Guard Armory at on Madison Street in Plymouth.
To select a coat there are no requirements for proof of need, but because of the demand, there will be a limit on the number of coats to one coat per person present the days of distribution. If you have several children in need please have them in attendance to insure having the right size.


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i was just on the phone with some manufactures yesterday with similar questions. the guy at arc tyrex was quick to say they make the best jackets on the market. the alpha shells are longer (28inches) and are made to cover the hips. the beta shells are shorter (27 inches) and made to cover the waist. the actual length of almost any pro shell jacket can be found on the spec tab of each product page at rei.com. marmots alpinist pro shell is 32 inches! arc tyrex has an athletic cut as well.
i dont know much about tnf shells but...
aside from that... marmot does not use the "waterproof" zipper on the main zipper. they say they arent really waterproof and are just for looks so marmot only uses the fancy looking waterproof zipper on the other zippers of the jacket only for looks. they use a traditional storm flap over the main zipper on all of their shells.
backcountry.com has good reviews. most folks say the marmot alpinist is heavy and very long jacket. the alpinist has 32 inch length. the marmot exum as a 29 inch length.
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I had one fully carbonated keg, and two being carbonated in my chest freezer with a Johnson controller at 40 degrees. The probe fell out of the freezer without me noticing, and all three kegs froze rock solid. Last night when I noticed this, I took them out and they thawed over night. They are now back in the keezer. I'll try them when I get home tonight. Any thoughts?
The two kegs carbonating were our flagship Amber. (6.3%) and the one is a higher octane (8%) of the same beer.


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Inaugural Bacardi Miami Sailing Week Features Historic Bacardi Cup Regatta
25 February 2010
The Bacardi® Cup was conceived in 1927 as a three-day event with less than ten boats competing for the Trofeo Bacardi as part of the Cup of Cuba's Mid-Winter Championship. The regatta continued for thirty years until political unrest forced the Bacardi Cup to move in 1962 from Havana to the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Coconut Grove Miami. Since continuing in Miami, the Bacardi Cup has grown into an internationally renowned sailing spectacle with 200 world class sailors representing 23 different countries all channeling the grand tradition of camaraderie first evidenced by the regatta's beginnings.
2010 will mark another stepping-stone with the creation of Bacardi Miami Sailing Week (BMSW). The event will be a six-day experience that will gather additional National and International sailing classes together in a fun-filled week of regattas, awards ceremonies, parties, and cultural exhibits. The racing begins on Monday, March 8, 2010 with events scheduled daily through Saturday, March 13, 2010. The 83rd running of the Bacardi Cup and its Star Class will be the feature event of the weeklong regattas. More one-design classes have been invited to join the activities, and the Melges 20, Melges 24, J24 and the Viper 640 classes have been confirmed to compete in BMSW in conjunction with their 2010 North American Championship. Event registration is now open.
The prestigious Coral Reef Yacht Club will continue to be the Organizing Authority for the Star Class and will coordinate on-water activities in collaboration with Biscayne Bay Yacht Club and Coconut Grove Sailing Club. The U.S. Sailing Center and Shake-A-Leg will also support the event. Regattas will be held on three different courses approximately two miles out on Biscayne Bay. Miami Sailing Week is a Studiomilano creation and Bacardi is the event title sponsor.
"We couldn't be more pleased to be able to launch a new event and be able to be working with Bacardi. It is an honor for us to feature the 83rd Bacardi Cup as the Miami Sailing Week main event and have Bacardi as our title sponsor" comments President of Studiomilano Gabriele Pedone. "The Bacardi Cup has a long rich heritage in the world of sailing and we are honored to be granted the opportunity to work alongside Bacardi, Coral Reef Yacht Club and the entire Coconut Grove waterfront. The overall plan of Bacardi Miami Sailing Week is to preserve the great heritage of this historic regatta and allowing other sailors to be part of a new Miami tradition."
Bacardi Miami Sailing Week will in fact offer sailors from a variety of different one-design classes the chance to compete in various regattas, all of which will be sponsored by Bacardi. An exciting weeklong string of competitions will kick off Miami Sailing Week, March 8th, 2010, with the Bacardi Cup serving as the capstone event, closing the festivities on Saturday, March 13th with the award presentation at Peacock Park.
More information on the 83rd Bacardi Cup and Miami Sailing Week is available at the website.
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Early in the Civil War, when the South had an advantage and the Union lacked decisive leadership, a group of Northwest Ohio soldiers volunteered to infiltrate enemy lines, steal a Confederate train, destroy a railroad and cut vital supply lines.
Andrews' Raiders are well-known among Civil War historians for their reckless, ill-fated raid. While it failed and eight men were executed as spies, the bol
d move boosted Union morale. President Abraham Lincoln awarded the first congressional medals of honor to 22 of the 24 men for bravery beyond the call of duty.
Andrews' Raiders were later memorialized by Hollywood in The Great Locomotive Chase, one of the first movies made.
Now, they're remembered again in a new book by local historians Larry Michaels and Jeff Eversman. In The Civil War and East Toledo, the authors recount war tales of our local soldiers.
Among them are Wilson Brown, conductor of the train stolen by The Raiders; Lt. George Scheets, future mayor of Toledo; Eli Navarre, son of scout Peter Navarre; Christopher Finkbeiner, great-grandfather of Toledo Mayor Carty Finkbeiner and John Ashbrook who captured the notorious spy Belle Boyd known as the Rebel Joan of Arc.
Their stories and 100 more make the book a unique resource for those interested East Toledo history. Here's one snippet from Abram Vance Smith, a native of Stoney Ridge, and an inmate at Andersonville Prison. He wrote, "I contracted scurvy while in these southern prisons and my right arm was amputated after the close of the war to save my life. When I came out of prison I was a living skeleton. I weighed 65 pounds. My normal weight when taken prisoner was 140 pounds."
The first-person accounts of these East Toledoans and more than 100 others were compiled by the Hyatt Ford Post. When local history buff Jeff Eversman joined the James B. McPherson Camp #66, Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War a few years ago, he discovered the group was keeper of the records of the Ford Post which disbanded when the last Civil War veterans died. At about the same time, historian Fred Folger uncovered a volume of letters written by East Toledoans Horace and Orange Howland to their father Ezra. He donated this to the East Toledo Historical Society and they came to the attention of Larry Michaels, author of two local history books.
Eversman and Michaels collaborated this winter to publish the archives. Michaels wrote the text and included an overview of Ohio's involvement in the war. Eversman tackled the arduous job of transcribing by hand the old, faded letters the Toledo-Lucas County Library deemed too fragile to photocopy. It took him 29 trips, two to four hours each trip and three ink pens. Once done, Michaels inputted the data and edited the Howland letters. It is these letters that provide the most compelling reading in the book. Not from the retelling of battle scenes but for their insights into the daily life of a soldier.
The Howlands wrote their father frequently, sometimes on a daily basis, about camp life and their concerns about business interests at home. Horace continually asked his father about progress on the building of the Cherry Street Bridge which would link Toledo with Utah( East Toledo). In a few letters, the Howlands provided glimpses into their philosophy. Horace railed against the Rebels the Copperheads. He called the Rebels traitors and said this about the anti-war faction that wanted peace by compromise, "No! No! you traitors in the rear, grasping for power, who would sell your country and your souls for office, do not try to make our Union soldiers responsible for your traitorous acts. Do not try to make the people at home believe that we of the army sympathize with your hellish plots."
Orange Howland, while a supporter of abolition, wrote this after his tour of a number of Southern cities, "The Negroes all understand that they are free and think that freedom is idleness. They have nothing more to do, but seek to be supported while doing nothing...The Negroes are going to cause a great deal of trouble. They now leave their former homes and masters no matter how good they were, flock around the cities, indulge in all sorts of vice, and nearly perish for want of food and clothing. You do not know anything about it in Ohio...Still for this I am glad they are freed, if they can be got under some sort of rules or discipline, not however, for their own good, for I think they were happier while slaves and more comfortable than they are now or will be for several generations..."
This generalization about race has been passed down through generations. It was probably a typical opinion of many Union soldiers. Today, more enlightened minds would call these Negroes displaced refugees and social service organizations would have been enlisted to train them and find housing and jobs.
The authors have made a significant contribution to local history. The book is for sale for $10 at River East Flowers in the Weber Block and The Andersons at W oodville Mall.


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The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, will be at the 41st World Ag Expo, Feb. 12-14, 2008.
The eight-horse Hitch will parade through the Expo grounds everyday of the show at 12:00 noon. Don't miss a glimpse of these "Gentle Giants," as they are often referred to, during the world's largest ag showcase.
The Clydesdales' appearance in Tulare is one of 300 made annually by the five traveling hitches. Canadians of Scottish descent brought the first Clydesdales to America in the mid-1800s. Today, the giant draft horses are used primarily for breeding and show.
Horses chosen for the Budweiser Clydesdale Hitch must be at least three years of age, stand approximately 18 hands — or six feet — at the shoulder, weigh an average of 2000 pounds, must be bay in color, have four white stockings, and a blaze of white on the face, and black mane and tail. A gentle temperament is very important, as hitch horses often meet millions of people each year.
A single Clydesdale hitch horse will consume as much as 20-25 quarts of feed, 40-50 pounds of hay and 30 gallons of water per day.
Each hitch travels with a Dalmatian dog. In the early days of brewing, Dalmatians were bred and trained to protect the horses and guard the wagon when the driver went inside to make deliveries.
For photos and more information contact Beth Sequeira, communications director, at 559-688-1030 or email email@example.com.


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EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Pratt & Whitney a $194,097,296 long-lead production contract for F135 engines to power the F-35 Lightning II. The low rate initial production (LRIP) contract covers long-lead materials for the sixth lot of F135 engines, and provides Pratt & Whitney the ability to start procuring long-lead items for production engines. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX) company.
"This contract allows Pratt & Whitney to acquire raw material and begin production of F135 engine parts to support our customers and meet the F-35 production schedule," said Chris Flynn, vice president, Pratt & Whitney F135/F119 Engine Programs. "This is the first production contract to include two of our key international partners and customers – the Italian Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force – and we look forward to supporting them by providing the most advanced fifth generation fighter engine in the world."
The sixth lot calls for 37 install engines, including 18 conventional take-off and landing (CTOL) engines for the U.S. Air Force; seven carrier variant (CV) engines for the U.S. Navy; six short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) propulsion systems for the U.S. Marine Corps; four CTOL engines for the Italian Air Force; and two CTOL engines for The Royal Australian Air Force. The main engines deliveries in LRIP 6 are slated to begin in June 2013.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas turbines. United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the global aerospace and building industries.
This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning future business opportunities. A long lead contract includes key terms and conditions to permit the contractor to commence work on long lead time items to meet the Government's delivery requirements in advance of the full funding contract. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to changes in the U.S. Government funding related to the F-35 and F135 programs, changes in government procurement priorities and practices or in the number of aircraft to be built; challenges in the design, development, production and support of technologies; as well as other risks and uncertainties including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in United Technologies Corporation's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
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Everyday Use Summary
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At the beginning of the plot of "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker, the narrator, who we later find out is "Mama" or Mrs. Johnson, begins to tell the reader using first-person narration that she is waiting in the yard, which is "like an extended living room." She moves away from her description of her yard to say that "Maggie will be nervous until her sister goes" because of her burn scars. She obviously feels inferior to this sister the reader has yet to meet who seems to have had many opportunities in life that Maggie did not. The narrator describes this unseen other daughter in terms of a TV show guest, implying that there is something stunning or glamorous about her. She says that she has had a dream in which she is on a TV show with her daughter and the host is congratulating her on raising such a fine girl as her daughter pins an orchid on her dress, a flower that the daughter has said she does not like because it is tacky.
The narrator of "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker moves from her description of her dream to bring reality to light, saying in one of the important quotes from "Everyday Use" by Walker, "In real life I am a large, big-boned woman with rough man-working hands" and discusses how hard she works around her property, often comparing herself to a man or masculine things such as killing and cleaning hogs, wearing flannel pajamas, and killing a bull calf with a sledge hammer. This imagery of this immense man-like woman stands in sharp contrast to the glittering image of her appearing on the Johnny Carson show is a feminine dress with a flower on it. As one of the major themes in "Everyday Use" contrasting ways of life and thinking is embodied by these opposing images and set the stage for the later conflict between the rural versus urban paradigm that is more developed as the story continues.
To make matters more complex, this paragraph about the "real life" of this woman is concluded with the narrator's knowledge that she is not what her daughter wants her to be. She says her daughter wants her to be "a hundred pounds lighter, [her] skin like an uncooked barley pancake" and with a "witty tongue." Again, there is a tension developing between two contrasting ways of being. Interestingly, the mother/narrator assumes she want her mother to look more white and think to compliment her appearance as a more "white" woman rather than the hardy working woman that she is. In sum, it is clear that the narrator and mother of this daughter realizes that she is not living up to her daughter's expectations and while she seems to take a great deal of pride in her rough work, this appears to bother her. She realizes that she could never be the woman her daughter wants her to be, saying, "Who can even imagine me looking a strange white man in the eye?" (x) whereas her daughter, who is now named "Dee" "would always look anyone in the eye."
As this plot summary of "Everyday Use" should make clear, there is a switch in perspective. The narration switches gears after this segment and a new paragraph begins with Maggie coming out and asking how she looks in her pink skirt and red blouse. It is clear that she is trying to look presentable but the narrator, when viewing the way she walks, compares her to a lame animal ("perhaps a dog run over by some careless person rich enough to own a car") but that still sidles up to the person treating it ill. She has her head down and her feet shuffle, ever since, as the narrator explains, there was a fire that burned her other house to the ground. This is also assumedly where she acquired the burn scars as well. The narrator says that Maggie is lighter than her sister Dee and has a better figure and states that almost forgets that Maggie is a woman. This is followed by a shocking sequence of images the mother/narrator remembers from twelve years ago during the fire from which Maggie emerged with "arms sticking to me, her hair smoking and her dress falling off her in little black papery flakes."


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Hey guys I had a question about a port open on my mothers computer it is
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Emma Stone & Ryan Gosling Will Not Star in 'Focus'!
Emma Stone dons a cute bow tie shirt while walking with a friend on Tuesday (October 9) in Los Angeles.
The day before, the 23-year-old actress was spotted stopping by her friend's house in Pacific Palisades.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Emma Stone
It was recently announced that Emma and her Crazy Stupid Love co-star Ryan Gosling will not be starring in the film Focus. However, Ben Affleck is now in negotiations to star in the flick.
Focus centers on "a veteran con man who gets involved with a newcomer to the grifter business. They become involved romantically but that becomes perilous in a business where they lie and cheat for a living. The complications of the encounter haunt them when they meet up again in the future."
FYI: Emma is carrying the Burberry Orchard bag and is wearing a Maje sweater.