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If there's one thing that the last couple of weeks have taught me, it's that C is definitely not interested in any kind of relationship with me. When someone would rather press their face into the wall than risk contact with you, that sends a sort of message (even if it's sent from the back of their head). Received and understood.
So last night I was hanging out on messenger, and B came online. We had a talk, although if we'd been dating I'd have had to call it 'a talk'. I'd known that it was all over for a while, but it still hurt to hear it. Of course, B being B, she wasn't definite about anything… let's take a look at some extracts:
7:04:47 PM Me: we hadn't been talking much lately though so I figured we were done. am I being ridiculous?
7:05:16 PM B: no, and yes.
You can actually pinpoint the moment when my heart breaks!
7:07:50 PM Me: be honest though… do I factor into your plans for the future at all?
7:07:58 PM B: things change but we can still be close, no matter what happens though
Seems pretty clear to me…
7:15:55 PM Me: would you still want me to visit later in the year?
7:16:17 PM B: im not sure.
So that's over. I mean, we may still be friends, but I no longer have a potential visit to look forward to, or anything else really. So B and C are definitely gone, it's time for A and D. So if your first or last name begins in A or D, and you'd like to have cuddles/sex/a platonic relationship involving lots of poetry in the Montreal area, call 1-800-cuddles (don't really call that number, I bet it's some weird sex line)
So, I hear you ask, what's my situation now in re the romantical arts? Well, this morning I went kink toy shopping and bought a bunch of toys that I will hopefully get to use with someone one day.
My number of unused sex toys is now disturbingly high. I just can't help it. This time though, I did pick some things that I can play with alone, such as cupping equipment (super fun and not really sexual at all).
Yes, shopping is the classic cure for the blues, and if your blues are relationship related, you can buy relationship toys! Don't worry though, I haven't resorted to any sort of inflatable boy/girl yet. Ha that reminds me of Billy Connolly's tale of Sexy Sadie and Lovely Raquel. So cute, his wonder at the world of sex toys.
Aside from shopping though (and my tumultuous relationship with my credit card), I'm 100% single with no potential relationships for the first time in years. It's a weird feeling. Let's see if I can take this opportunity to refocus myself and shift the locus of my identity inside myself. No that's not some kind of euphemism. What I mean is that I do things for other people. And only other people. Even the things I do for myself I do for others. For example, when I try to work out every day, or when I leave the house, I'm doing it because whoever I'm talking to would be proud of me for those things. And that's why I work better in a relationship. It motivates me.
It's weird because I hate relying on people for anything, to realise that I rely on other people for my emotions all the time. But then I thought.. screw that. Instead of working on those things alone, I'll work on them while trying to get laid. Usually I don't care about getting laid (hence not caring that I haven't had sex in seven months), but this week I've been super horny. That sometimes happens when someone is teasing me, but that's not the case right now… if anyone is teasing me I hope that she's doing it accidentally, because I tease back and I am far better at it. Perhaps it's all to do with spring and the mystic cycles of nature. Or perhaps it's all the porn I've been watching.
Finally we come to the point then… how to get laid in a city where I don't know anyone? The modern world has a huge number of options for meeting people, however very few of them involve actually meeting someone in person. For some reason this goes under the name of Social Networking, although I can't think of anything less social than sending a tweet to some random person on the other side of the world. I've tried Craigslisting people (is that a verb?), messaging people on POF (poffing sounds filthy), and even the nearly unprecedented talking-to-people-in-second-cup (let's call that 'cupping'). None of these seem to have paid off in terms of new relationships, making new friends, or even a quick grope in the cafe bathrooms (coincidentally, also sometimes referred to as 'cupping'). They have however created huge amounts of awkwardness. So huge in fact that they may be causing earthquakes on the other side of the globe.
So what next? Where does one go to either get laid or find someone new to talk to when one is an anxious person in a new city? Or should I just keep trying on the POF? TheIntrovertGirl made an interesting point, that she is sometimes convinced by people who are persistent. Bad news for me, as I am easily discouraged and I hate playing games. But I did find a girl last night on POF who might be great for me. So perhaps if she doesn't reply, I will try again… I did go out of my comfort zone and purchase tickets to an industrial music festival this morning as well though, let's see if I can meet anyone there!


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Heavy rains and floods continue to affect large sections of Pakistan and Afghanistan, killing dozens.
Situation: Recent flood waters and rain have devastated several parts of Kabul, Nangarhar, Laghman, Kunar, Wardak, Ghazni, Khost, Kapisa, Nooristan,Paktika, Paktya, Parwan, Ghoor, Dikundi, and Logar provinces.
Authorities say at least 109 people have died and dozens more are injured or are missing; of 577 houses which were completely destroyed, 472 were in the Sarobi District of Kabul Province. At least 389 houses were partially damaged across the affected provinces.
Livelihoods have been severely affected. Thousands of acres of agricultural land have been destroyed, thousands of livestock have died, and thousands of trees washed away.
CWS Response: As part of initial efforts, CWS has provided two mobile health teams with 10 doctors, 2 pharmacists, medicines and two ambulances in the affected Sarobi District.
Situation: A similar situation has occurred in neighboring Pakistan, with numerous deaths – nearly 100 — and approximately 145,000 acres of seasonal crop land affected. More than 1,790 houses have been partially damaged, while 2,309 houses are reported as fully damaged. As many as 84,000 people Pakistanis have been affected by the monsoon weather, and a number areas of the country remain on high alert.
Flooding in this and previous years have severely affected livelihoods and the economy at large. Farming, which remains a major source of income and livelihoods for a large part of the country's population, continues to be badly affected.
CWS Response: CWS is distributing one-month food packages to 5,850 individuals (900 families) in Thatta, Sindh, with distribution to 395 families to be competed this week. As part of an earlier response this month, CWS distributed one-week food packages to 250 flood-affected families in Thatta, Sindh.
How to Help
Contributions to support CWS emergency response efforts may be sent to your denomination or to Church World Service, P.O. Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515. Donations to our emergency response efforts around the globe may also bemade online.
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Rezidor hotels offers Libya refugees support
The Rezidor Hotel Group has announced its support for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR).
In June and July 2011, all 300 Rezidor hotels in operation across Europe, Middle East and Africa will collect monetary donations from employees and guests for refugees from Libya who found shelter in Tunisia and Egypt.
"The violence in Libya has forced more than 800,000 people to flee the country – many of them are now waiting in Tunisia and Egypt for urgent help," said Rezidor president Kurt Ritter.
"We would like to make a collective impact, support the UNHCR's emergency assistance and contribute to a quick recovery of the Tunisian and Egyptian markets for tourism.
UNHCR works in close co-operation with the Tunisian and Egyptian governments, the Red Crescent and the International Organisation for Migration – the agency has established transit camps for refugees from Libya, and provides emergency shelter, food assistance, water and sanitation. UNHCR is also involved in the repatriation of third country nationals fleeing Libya and brings migrant workers back to their home countries.
"The campaign is a strong and engaging call to action," added UNHCR deputy high commissioner Alexander Aleinikoff.
"We hope that many guests and employees at Rezidor's hotels will be inspired to reach out to those forced to flee harrowing circumstances in Libya."
The Rezidor Hotel Group supports UNHCR within the scope of an industry leading and award winning Responsible Business Programme.
Rezidor was one of the first international hotel groups to implement a companywide initiative focusing on health & safety for guests and employees, on respect for social and ethical issues within the company, and on a reduced negative impact on the environment.
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GCC beats Frostburg
FROSTBURG, MD, April 16, 2000--The Wolverines downed host Frostburg State, 8-1, Sunday to improve to 5-2 on the season.
Match-by match results follow:
Wolverine Starting Line-up
First singles
R.C. Phinney (Geneva, OH/Geneva)
Won 6-2, 2-6, 6-3
Second singles
Keith Petrie (Frederick, MD/Gov. Thomas Johnson)
Won 6-0, 6-0
Third singles
Nick Zapf (Pittsburgh, PA/Thomas Jefferson)
Won 6-3, 6-4
Fourth singles
Sam Mueller (Honeoye Falls, NY/Honeoye Falls)
Won 6-1, 6-4
Fifth singles
Chris Spiker (Grove City, PA/Grove City)
Lost 6-7 (5), 6-2, 4-6
Sixth singles
Mark Pyle (Cincinnati, OH/Finneytown)
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Tropical agriculture : Selected handbooks
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CTA. 1989. Tropical agriculture : Selected handbooks. Spore 23. CTA, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
Permanent link to cite or share this item: http://hdl.handle.net/10568/45158
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'Tropical agriculture: Selected handbooks', 1989, 119pp. ISBN 90 6832 627 9 Available from CTA
CTA's mission to improve the access to scientific and technical information for people working in the field of agricultural and rural development in the ACP countries has led it to produce a new bibliography 'Tropical agriculture: Selected handbooks'. It is a response to the exponential growth of information available and the increasing difficulty of keeping up to date and accessing this information. International databases such as AGRICOLA and CABI grow at the rate of 10,000 references to agricultural literature per month. In developing countries the difficulties are not in coping with the information explosion, but in making good an acute shortage of scientific information, whether in print or other media. This catalogue is a 'rude to English-language books on agriculture and rural development (farming, animal husbandry, fisheries, post-harvest operations and related activities) in the Tropics and sub-tropics, with emphasis on the African-Caribbean-Pacific countries. It is a compilation of 405 standard reference works which are still in print and available from publishers. The price and name of the publisher are given in the descriptions. As such, it is a practical buying guide for students, educational staff, researchers, extension officers, librarians, and others. Its principal aims are to provide a guide to reference works on tropical agriculture for research workers, extension staff, planners and decision-makers; to create awareness of the rich sources of information on tropical agriculture in the English language; to assist agricultural librarians in creating well-balanced collections of textbooks, reference works and manuals in this field. Because many outstanding handbooks on various aspects of rural development are out of print, they are not included in this catalogue, though some of the titles can be found in the bibliographies and reference lists mentioned in it, and out-of-date books are available in libraries. Directories have been included to offer access to a wide range of information sources in the field of tropical agriculture and rural development. The catalogue is divided into categories and subcategories, and within these groups the entries are arranged by subject. There is one abstract for each book. The publishers of this vital shortcut through the presentday maze of information, CTA, would welcome comments and suggestions as to how the catalogue might be improved. 'Tropical agriculture: Selected handbooks', 1989, 119pp. ISBN 90 6832 627 9 Available from CTA
SubjectsCROP PRODUCTION AND PROTECTION;
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Report In Summary
Africa in the first quarter of 2017 accounting for 33 percent of total trade, but volumes traded in the region were lower when compared to 2013-2016 average due to tight supplies following below average harvests across most countries.
- Locally produced rice displaced dry beans as the second most traded commodity in the region as Tanzania traders continued to move away from mixing Asian and Tanzania's rice, which had attracted higher East Africa Community external tariff.
- Trade in dry beans declined in the first quarter as most supplies tightened early following below average harvests in main producing Uganda.
- Re-exports of sugar, wheat and wheat flour in the region were mixed, increasing in eastern Kenya due to high prices of substitute commodities, and declining in eastern Ethiopia due to intensive food assistance that reduced demand.
- Sesame seeds, which are mostly exported from Ethiopia to Sudan, continued to increase seasonably in the first quarter of 2017 as supply from the October-to-January harvest in Ethiopia continued to enter the market.
- Livestock trade in the region was mixed with exports from Ethiopia to Somalia declining because of poor animal body conditions, but exports from Somalia to Kenya increasing unseasonably because of rapid destocking following expectations of poor forthcoming April-to-July rains.


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At this point, there's no reason to leave your music at home. Headphones make been making music portable for a long time now. Recently, however, a lot of high-end manufacturers have been introducing new headphones — and these options won't weigh down your head while you're enjoying all of that good sound.
NuForce is the latest to add a nice pair of headphones into the portable audio mix. The company just announced the NuForce NE-650M, and it's available now.
The latest addition to the NE-600 Series has an 11mm driver in each earpiece, as well as an aerodynamic acoustic porting system and a hands-free microphone with button for call answering and music playback control.
Other features include a frequency response of 20 to 20kHz, 16-ohm impedance, and a self-untangling flat OFC wire. It also comes with five sets of ear tips for the perfect fit.
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Movies >> DVD >> Heavy Metal
Bleeding Through
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This Is Live This Is Murderous
Release Date: 6/15/2004
LIST PRICE: $14.98 (you save $2.99)
Shot at the Glass House in Pomona, home of speed labs and pit bull farms, this show is frightening. Fists are flying everywhere, back kicks are barely missing heads, and the band is punk, metal, and gothic all at the same time. They may have started as an offshoot from Huntington Beach's 18 Visions, but there is nothing off-shooty about this group. No extra charge for the stunningly beautiful keyboard player by the way. Hats off to Trustkill for developing this band into hard core superstardom. This will be their year as they are confirmed for the entire Ozzfest, featuring the best line up ever for that tour.


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Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.
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Practice doesn't make perfect. Practice makes permanent.
Compliments of my flight instructer.
Comment by mike — November 30, 2012 @ 1:54 pm
Practice makes habit.. By the way i have Woody on my fantasy around the horn team.
Comment by Robert Gailey Sr. — January 4, 2013 @ 8:00 pm
That is a Vince Lombardi saying from many years ago. I believe the actual saying was "Practice doesn't make perfect, Perfect practice makes perfect!"
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Used 2013 Jaguar XK
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The 2013 Jaguar XK provides the luxurious comfort expected from the legendary marque, not to mention lofty levels of performance and even decent value. It has a few quirks, but they rarely detract from a very pleasurable motoring experience.
vehicle overview
Driving the 2013 Jaguar XK is an event. You're enveloped in a snug cabin with long, narrow windows that evokes the feel of an exotic grand touring machine. The engine ignition button pulses red as if there's a heart beating within. Press it and the silky-smooth V8 engine comes to life while the rotary gear selector rises into your hand. There's not quite the level of theater as you'll find in a Jaguar sedan, but with its soft leather upholstery, copious electronic toys, sharp handling and selection of magnificent engines, there is never a shortage of entertainment on hand in the XK.
Truth be told, the Jaguar XK has always been somewhat of a forgotten pet in a kennel of sport coupes and convertibles that includes the BMW 6 Series, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class and Porsche 911. Perhaps it's the reliability issues of the past that have led the car to be overlooked, though none of the above is exactly a Honda Civic in that regard, despite dramatically improved ratings for all of them just recently. Perhaps the Jag isn't the drop-dead gorgeous looker its predecessor was, though none of the above is exactly an automotive Heidi Klum. Perhaps the XK simply got off on the wrong foot, as the appearance of its cabin and the performance of its engines weren't nearly as impressive when this car first appeared in 2007.
No matter the reason, the Jaguar XK deserves a shot now. Its finely tuned suspension delivers impressive handling, yet still manages a compliant, poised ride. The steering is similarly praiseworthy. The car's lightweight aluminum architecture not only makes the XK feel like a featherweight compared to the rather hefty 6 Series and SL-Class, but also makes life easier for the engines as well.
Not that they really needed the help. The base, naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8 provides a potent 385 horsepower, while the XKR bumps things up to 510 hp. The XKR-S puts out an absolutely wild 550 hp that'll overwhelm the rear tires (and an inattentive, overly enthusiastic driver) with exuberance. All are splendidly smooth, and produce a glorious bass purr as you surge forward. (And we don't say purr just to use a pun when writing about a car named after a cat. It's just the best word to describe the sound.)
Another attractive point for the XK is its price. While the XK starts out at about the same amount of money as the 911 and slots in between the turbocharged-6 and turbocharged-8-powered 6 Series, those other cars require multiple extra-cost options to match the Jag's generous list of standard equipment. Meanwhile, the SL-Class costs significantly more to start, although its performance, price and equipment actually line up with the XKR. Finally, when you consider that the XKR-S can better the various Aston Martins in terms of performance, the "value equation" becomes even more compelling.
Yet the 2013 Jaguar XK obviously isn't just about value. It's about the event it provides every time you slip into that driver seat and the ignition button begins pulsating. We think it's an event that's at least worth a test-drive.
2013 Jaguar XK configurations
The 2013 Jaguar XK is available in four trim levels: XK Touring, XK, XKR and XKR-S. Each is available as a coupe and convertible.
The entry-level XK Touring comes well-equipped with 19-inch wheels, an adjustable suspension, keyless ignition/entry, automatic bi-xenon headlamps, LED running lamps, rear foglamps, power-folding and auto-dimming mirrors, front and rear parking sensors, a rearview camera and automatic wipers.
Standard interior features on the Touring include leather upholstery, heated 10-way power front seats, a power-adjustable tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, driver and front passenger memory functions, and dual-zone automatic climate control. Electronic features include a touchscreen interface, a navigation system, Bluetooth phone connectivity and a premium sound system with a CD player, satellite radio, an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB audio interface. The convertible adds a power-operated roof and tonneau cover.
Stepping up to the XK adds 20-inch wheels, upgraded leather upholstery, 16-way power front seats (with adjustable bolsters and lumbar), cooled front seats, a heated steering wheel and a 14-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system with a six-CD changer.
Optional on the XK is the Advanced Technology package, which includes adaptive headlights and adaptive cruise control with forward collision warning. Also available is the Portfolio Pack, which comes with different wheels, additional chrome exterior accents, a leather headliner and metallic pedal accents. HD radio is also optional.
The XKR adds a supercharged engine, different 20-inch wheels, upgraded brakes, upgraded exhaust, adaptive headlights and HD radio. Options include the Portfolio Pack, the Dynamic Pack and the Black Pack. The Dynamic Pack adds different 20-inch wheels, a higher top speed, a lowered ride height, an upgraded and more aggressively tuned suspension and a sport body kit. The Black Pack adds unique 20-inch wheels, a larger rear spoiler and gloss black trim on areas that would normally be bright or chrome. Stand-alone options include an upgraded exhaust and adaptive cruise control with forward collision warning.
The XKR-S adds an even more powerful supercharged engine, wider 20-inch wheels in a matte gray finish, an upgraded exhaust, a more aggressively tuned suspension, a carbon-fiber front splitter and rear aero diffuser, a partially carbon-fiber rear wing, an extensive aerodynamic body kit, heated sport seats (ventilation function removed) and unique interior trim. The Bright Pack adds some chrome exterior trim and bright polished wheels in place of the standard darker components on the XKR-S.
2013 Highlights
Performance & mpg
The 2013 Jaguar XK is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 that produces 385 hp and 380 pound-feet of torque. As with every XK, rear-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic are standard. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 16 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined. The convertible achieves 16/22/18.
More power is available from the XKR, which gets a supercharged version of the same engine to bring output up to 510 hp and 461 lb-ft of torque. In Edmunds performance testing, an XKR convertible went from zero to 60 mph in a very rapid 4.5 seconds (the lighter coupe would be even quicker). EPA-estimated fuel economy is 15/22/17 regardless of body style.
The 2013 Jaguar XKR-S gets a more powerful version of the supercharged 5.0-liter good for 550 hp and 502 lb-ft of torque. In Edmunds testing, the coupe went from zero to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. This may seem to show a rather insignificant difference between the XKR-S and XKR, but the capabilities of the former's prodigious power are limited at the drag strip by traction. Believe us, it feels much quicker. Fuel economy is identical to that of the XKR.
Standard safety equipment on the 2013 XK lineup includes traction and stability control, antilock brakes and front side airbags. Side curtain airbags are not offered. The convertible adds pop-up rollover bars. In Edmunds brake testing, the XKR with 19-inch wheels and tires came to a stop from 60 mph in an excellent 111 feet. The XKR-S was about the same.
It's no surprise the 2013 Jaguar XK is an impressive straight-line cruiser. The XK might not be as responsive as a Porsche 911, but it's more nimble than the latest BMW 6 Series.
The current lineup of V8 engines has created an entire new definition of Jaguar performance. Even the base XK is impressively potent, with near-instant response and a wide, muscular power band. The supercharged XKR, meanwhile, is a monster, and it can post acceleration numbers equaling some of the world's best sports cars.
If the XKR is a monster, then we're not sure what that makes the XKR-S -- some sort of Union Jack-waving Mothra, perhaps. Even the slightest throttle exuberance will set the tires spinning futilely as the traction control struggles to rein it all in. This is not a car to be taken lightly, yet its increased abilities yield a truly impressive machine. The XKR-S's overall demeanor is indeed firmer than the regular XKR's, but it's surprisingly comfortable compared to an Audi R8 or Porsche 911, and you would undertake a road trip without hesitating.
The 2013 Jaguar XK's cockpit is well-tailored and inviting, with special touches here and there like the rotary gear selector that rises out of the center console upon start-up. There are some ergonomic glitches, however. The multipurpose touchscreen that operates audio, climate, navigation and phone systems has been improved in terms of response and functionality, but still isn't as user-friendly as some competing systems. Another downside involves the backseats, which are cramped even for small children. The cabin can also be a little claustrophobic given its rakish greenhouse and slim windows, being more akin to an Aston Martin than a BMW 6 Series.
The XK's power soft top takes a scant 18 seconds to lower and is well insulated for a quiet ride when deployed. The XK coupe's trunk can hold about 11 cubic feet of cargo -- much larger than the trunks in the 911 or Mercedes SL-Class and just slightly smaller than the 6 Series or Mercedes E-Class cargo holds. With the top down, the XK convertible can still hold a respectable 8 cubic feet.
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Used 2013 Jaguar XK Overview
The Used 2013 Jaguar XK is offered in the following submodels: XK XKR, XK Coupe, XK XKR-S, XK Convertible. Available styles include 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 6A), 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl 6A), XKR 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A), XKR 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A), Touring 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl 6A), Touring 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl 6A), XKR-S 2dr Coupe (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A), and XKR-S 2dr Convertible (5.0L 8cyl S/C 6A).
What's a good price on a Used 2013 Jaguar XK?
Price comparisons for Used 2013 Jaguar XK trim styles:
- The Used 2013 Jaguar XK Base is priced between $28,453 and$28,453 with odometer readings between 49997 and49997 miles.
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In preparation for my beginner knitting class at JP Knit & Stitch (coming up this Sunday -- tell your friends!) I've been working on finding a few projects that are easy and fun for novice knitters. Since the class in in May, and nobody really wants to wear wool in June, I had to find something other than everyone's favorite garter-stitch scarf. Here's what I came up with:
It's a Cinch Head Wrap by Elisa McLaughlin
Carry Bag from Berroco Yarns
Leafy Washcloth by Megan Goodacre, and Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth
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Early Wednesday morning, Secrets nightclub in Northeast Miami-Dade County was once again the scene of a shooting. This time one man is dead and another was injured.
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This is the homepage of the Eastern Collegiate Cycling Conference (ECCC), one of the eleven regional conferences making up USA Cycling Collegiate. The ECCC spans from Delaware to Maine and includes a thousand student athletes from seventy schools competing in track, mountain bike, cyclocross, and road racing events throughout the year.
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More general information is in the overview, including a conference map! Otherwise, you might find what you need in the sitemap.
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- USA Cycling Adds Lake Superior College as Emerging Varsity Program
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PJ Black is the "Darewolf." And, while pushing those limits and being the "Darewolf", he recently severely injured himself while in South Africa.
He's back in the US and shares the story of his mishap with us for the first time.
Plus, talk about Lucha Underground, his being contacted to return to WWE for 205 Live, and so much more!
"I did a base jump. I jumped off a building, about a 320 foot building which is actually plenty high. A lot of people think, "Was it too low." Here's what happened. Short version. I jumped, my body position wasn't perfect. The parachute turned at about a 180 degree angle so instead of flying away from the building, I flew straight into the building. I managed to kick off one of the ledges and flip myself around. In doing that, I broke one of my ankles and then while I was flipping around, my finger got caught in a satellite dish and it ripped the tip of the finger off. I've now got 2 titanium plates in my leg and a pretty messed up finger. But, I'm alive. So, that's pretty cool!"
On how long he is expected to be out of action:
"So, the South African doctors told me, pretty good doctors by the way. They said 3 to 4 weeks, non weight bearing. So, I'm still on crutches and then I can start walking at least, obviously with a moon boot on. But the American doctors also found some extra arthritis and dead bones and stuff so they reckon I'll be on crutches for about 3 months. So, anywhere from 6 months to 12 months depending on how quickly I recover. I guess all the arthritis and dead bones are from my 20 years of wrestling. (laughs)"
On having Lucha Underground Season 3 back on the air:
"Oh my Gosh, it is so exciting! For a little while there, I couldn't watch wrestling. There is so much to watch! I just cannot keep up with 10, 15 hours of wrestling each week. But watching a Lucha show is like watching for the first time because there's so many storylines and, you know, everything is filmed out of sequence. So, it is very exciting and it is very cool. Of course we're also on Netflix now. More eyes are on the show now. It is pretty cool. I was just traveling to South Africa, UK, and Australia and all those fans watch the show. Obviously, illegally! (laughs) But, one of these days, it will be on Netflix out there for them too."
"It was exciting when we were kids, right? All the over the top characters, colorful characters. I think I think a lot of these shows on TV these days, the live shows, you know which ones I'm talking about... They focus too much on, I don't know what they call it, the "reality era". They try to make it too real. Everyone knows it's not real so why not just run with it and have over the top characters?"
On the mid-season break for Lucha Underground Season 3:
"The same way. I mean, it was kind of unexplained. I did some research No surprise. It was the heads of the network... They got a new head of the network... I don't want to say too much, I'll probably get in trouble. They had to change stuff around and numbers had to match up. But, that's a whole other story. We're just glad to be back on TV and it is pretty cool!"
On making the tough choice to leave GFW to join Lucha Underground:
"It was a very tough decision for multiple reasons. Jeff Jarrett, he was like, "You're gonna be my guy." I mean, I could literally do anything I wanted. He was good to me. We share the same vision which is very rare, me and a promoter these days. (laughs) Very tough decision. Lucha Underground contacted me for the first season but that was like the first week that I left WWE or maybe month, whatever. I jsut didn't really want to sign with anyone. TNA called, ROH called... I was just kind of like, "Listen, I just want to do my own thing for a while. I've never done the indies in the US. Let me see what that's about." I told the guys from Lucha, "Call me back a year from now." And in that year, i started watching the show and I was like, "Holy crap! This is amazing? How did I say no to this?" They actually called me back the 1st of October, exactly a year later and I was like, "Yep! Sign me up." They were like, "Do you want to discuss contracts?" I said, "Whatever you guys are offering, I'm fine with that!" (laughs) I told Jeff, "This is something that I have to do." If the Global Force show had been picked up on TV, it might have been a different story. I just had a feeling... I know how these things work. It was going to be a while before it got picked up and it still hasn't gotten picked up. So, I guess it was the right decision, eh?"
On the GFW Amped TV and how it compared to Lucha:
"I've seen some of the stuff we've recorded. We recorded in Vegas. The crowds were phenomenal. The story lines were really, really good. And the talent... It was a very, very different show. All wrestling on TV except Lucha, they're all the same. But, Global Force did something different. I kind of hope people get to see the season that we filmed sometime in the future. I know Jeff took over TNA. Maybe they'll show some matches. Or, just sell a DVD. I mean, fans want to see it. If they put out a DVD, I would buy it!"
On bringing the "Darewolf" to WWE TV:
"I did (want to). That was the plan. I experimented with a lot of different characters. I wasn't really being used on TV. I was like, "All right, back to the drawing board." I wasn't one of the guys that would sit in the back and just collect a paycheck - I wanted to work! I didn't really care too much about the money back then. I just wanted to work, be on TV, and let people see my work. I started working with a lot of different characters, Dusty helped me with a bunch of promos. Just kind of working on lots of different stuff. We kind of got stuck on this "Darewolf" character. WWE called me "Capetown Werewolf". I guess this was during the Twilight days? (laughs) Matt Striker came up with the idea of putting the werewolf and the dare devil together... The character was kind of a dare devil like a modern day Evel Knievel. He came up with the word "Darewolf." Everyone loved it except Hunter. WWE actually trademarked that immediately. There is something with the patent laws in the US, if you don't use it in 12 months, it gets abandoned and someone else can apply for it. When I left, I don't know what I was doing but I was googling. I came across this file that said it was abandoned. I was like, "Yep, I'll just trademark it myself." It's not a word that exists so I was like, "Hmm. Could be on to something.""
On why Triple H didn't like the Darewolf:
"Um, I'm not sure if he didn't like it. But, when I told him "Hey, I've got this great idea!" He was like, "Just because you came up with it doesn't mean it is a good idea." (laughs) I have no idea what that means! I still think about it to this day. He's a very sarcastic person so maybe that's what he came up with on the spot."
On his roots in being a high flyer:
"The Simpsons were high flyers. I was obviously fans of them. Their dad was the promoter. Not a lot of people know this but in the 70's and 80's and early 90's, South Africa was actually one of the territories. You know how wrestlers used to move away from territories and stay for months? I remember as a kid seeing Hogan job to our champion. Andre the Giant come over. There was no Internet back then. There was no YouTube back then! So, there was no people posting like, "Hogan jobbing to our local champion in Africa!" It is a pity there is not more footage of this stuff. I've tried to dig out old photos of my dad, old photos of Undertaker, some of his first matches were there. Sometimes I think I should just write a book. Wrestling kind of died out in '99 in South Africa. But, yeah, the Simpsons were high flyers. But, our style was very much influenced by the British style. The high flying style was obviously very exciting. My dad used to bring me tapes back, tapes from Japan, tapes from CMLL.. What I did, I kind of combined all these different styles. I didn't create that. I took all these different styles and put it into 1. That hybrid style, if you go to any indy show, that's what everyone does these days."
Ony funny road stories with Heath Slater:
"Oh man, Heath's the man. He's just a good soul, good The way that he handles himself, he's in a diferent class. He's a real country boy. He'll probably have a job for life! You can stick him in any story line... Be the comedy guy, be the real wrestler guy. He just fits in anywhere! Lets see. The night that we won the tag titles for the first time! For like a year, we traveled together. Heath was the kind of guy who liked to sleep with the TV on. I'd wake up in the midle of the night, switch the TV off like every night. The night that we won the tag titles, I wake up in the middle of the night, I switch the TV off but I see he's not on his bed. So, I kind of look around and kind of fall back to sleep. He comes running out the bathroom, he's got a cigar in 1 hand, he's got the belt on, he's butt naked, and he's got a blow dryer in the other hand and he's yelling, "WOOO! We did it! Angel, we did it!" He still calls me Angel to this day, by the way. (laughs)"
On becoming Justin Gabriel:
"Vince is friends with Chris Angel." He goes on to say, "In that era, when NXT started, they wanted it to be like a reality show. Justin Angel was too gimmicky. I don't know if anyone noticed this but everyone had 2 names, like a first name and a last name, in the first season and everybody wore trunks. It was supposed to be a reality show. It was going to be a reality show, They were going to put us in a house and film everything like the Ultimate Fighter. The writers waited too long and then it was like, "Oh, that house stuff fell through. Here's 5 minute segments, you guys go out there and freestyle and do whatever." (laughs)" He finishes, "When NXT started, Vince changed it on the day without me knowing. When i walked to the ring, I heard the announcer say "Justin Gabriel", I was like "What? I'm Justin Angel. I guess it just stuck from there!"
On Lucha Underground Season 4:
"I don't know anything but rumor is we'll go back to filming in October. But, then again, nothing is set in stone. I thinkt aht all the time, I'm like, "Is there going to be a Season 4?" But, I signed for 3 more seasons. I'm pretty sure they would have let me out of my contract by now if that weren't the case."
"It is a huge possibility especially with the way things are run now. They actually ahve contacted me for a few things for 205 Live but obviously I'm signed to Lucha right now and I weigh 220 pounds right now and with 205 being a legit 205, they're actually going to do stories with guys trying to make weight, I'm not willing to lose the weight. I kind of like being a heavyweight! (laughs) Never say never! If they offered me something, it is going to be hard to say no. But, it also depends if I ever get back to normal with this leg."


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A recent web article presented a "slide show" of suggestions from readers of Healthcare IT News about how to "fix" EHRs (see: We asked people how to fix EHRs, and boy did they have answers). I have reworked the 19 items in the article and rearranged them into the list below:
Physician interactions with the EHR
- Simplify EHR screens; reduce number of options and clicks.
- Eliminate rigid workflow and increase the efficiency of use, particularly for physicians.
- Incorporate AI and cognitive data tools to generate useful and predictive data.
- Present data in a more meaningful and understandable format; create a homogeneous view of data.
- Strive to optimize physician efficiency rather than generating a bill.
Organizational and vendor EHR issues
- Reduce data requirements mandated by the government.
- Require EHR designers to have worked in clinical setting so that they can better understand system design and workflow.
- Increase clinical data interoperability and data sharing across institutions.
- Develop more effective channels for user feedback to the vendor.
- Develop better hospital training programs.
This is a very good list and reflects most of the major problems associated with EHRs, the health systems that purchase them, EHR vendors, and the federal regulatory environment. Unfortunately, I am not optimistic that any of these will be addressed in more than a cursory manner. EHRs are very complex computer systems and difficult to change without scrapping the whole system. Moreover, one of the major priorities for hospital executives is generating a bill, albeit a very complicated one (see: Coding for Hospital Services; One Reason for the High Cost of Healthcare; Two Reasons Why Medical and Hospital Bills Are Such a Mess). Thus, one of the reasons that EHRs emphasize patient billing is that hospital executives like such a design. In public forums, however, they will usually state that the quality of care is their first priority.
Despite the fact that I envision few major changes to EHRs in the future, the importance of the problem list above will diminish in importance for two reasons. The first is that younger physicians will have better keyboarding skills and interacting with an EHR will be second nature to them. In other words, they will interact with these systems in a more spontaneous and efficient way. The second reason is that the deployment of medical scribes will become even more common and widespread. My blog notes on scribes go back nearly seven years (see: Shift of Hospital EMR Data Entry Tasks from MDs to Scribes; The Emergence of EMR Scribes as a New Category of Hospital Employees; The Explosive Growth of EHR Scribes; Back to the Future).


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Just have a sneak to share today of a class that I designed and might be personally teaching at Scraplicious soon. If you are interested, the class will be running in March to early April and you can email me for more details. And here's a secret, even though the sample in the store has little girl pictures, you can easily use th is album for your wedding shots or couple shots, or even as wedding gifts to couples you know, as this project is purposefully non-kiddishly designed.
You can also email me at piecedpapers AT gmail.com if you have any questions. Hope you like the sneaks and I hope to be able to share the whole project soon.
Have a great start of the week (:
Monday, 27 February 2012
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it looks awesome Kailun :) i hope to join one of your class when im in singapore :)ReplyDelete
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Ooh nice to see some adult oriented projects! I will have to see if hubby will be in town so I can make one of the sessions.ReplyDelete
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- Anonymous28 February 2012 at 00:56
Looking great, can't wait to see the full reveal!ReplyDelete
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Tax Cut Battle Looms Over Bipartisan Summit as Obama Looks for Reset With GOP
President Obama, at a face-to-face meeting Tuesday with bipartisan congressional leaders, will have his first chance since his party's Election Day "shellacking" to reset relations with congressional Republicans and potentially crack the impasse over the Bush tax cuts.
The White House dialed down expectations ahead of the summit, which had been postponed from earlier this month. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs described the meeting, which could last an hour or more, as "the beginning of a conversation" and predicted participants would not emerge with a "full agreement" on the tax cuts.
But with the cuts set to expire at the end of the year unless Congress acts -- affecting just about every taxpaying American -- Gibbs said Obama "absolutely" does not want to see taxes rise for the middle class.
"And if others in Congress don't want to see that, then ... we're going to be forced to make a series of decisions that prevent that from happening. That's going to be the basis for and the beginning of those conversations starting tomorrow," Gibbs said.
The meeting will be the first post-election test of whether the White House and the incoming Republican House majority are able to find common ground on virtually anything.
Republicans and Democrats agree that taxes should not rise on the middle class -- the sticking point is whether the wealthy should be included in that extension. Republicans want the tax cuts extended for everybody. Democrats originally called for taxes to rise on those households making over $250,000 a year -- some Democrats have since started talking about increasing that salary threshold to $1 million a year.
Obama, who proposed a two-year federal pay freeze Monday, said that he hopes the sit-down Tuesday will mark "a first step toward a new and productive working relationship."
But the White House did not prescribe a compromise Monday, and top Republicans so far have shown little sign of budging.
The official blog for House Republican Leader John Boehner, in line to be the next speaker of the House, slammed Democrats on Monday following reports that they were standing by a partial tax increase.
"All this dithering and doubling-down only validates the American people's repudiation of Washington and politicians who refuse to listen," the blog said, urging Congress to "stop all the tax hikes and start cutting spending."
As for the possibility of only raising taxes on those making above $1 million, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said in a written statement to The Washington Post that any tax increase is a "horrible idea."
Still, he said, "it's not too late for both parties to work together." Some have said a temporary extension for the wealthy is possible.
Despite the drama over the tax cuts, the agenda for the lame-duck session of Congress is much broader. Gibbs said the ratification of the arms reduction treaty with Russia known as START is the other top item on the table for Tuesday's meeting.
And Congress is tasked with belatedly approving the fiscal 2011 budget or face a shutdown, and it must decide whether to extend long-term jobless benefits and repeal the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy banning gays from serving openly in the military. Democrats also want to push a bill that would give some young illegal immigrants a path to legal residency provided they attend college or join the military.
Democratic strategist Joe Trippi said the tax cuts debate could easily become a "game of chicken" between the two parties. He predicted that Congress would ultimately extend the tax rates for the middle class, but questioned whether the critical debate over the burden on the wealthy would spill into next year.
"Hopefully, tomorrow's meeting will come to some agreement," he said.


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Cancer Treatment Centers of America has made a partnership with Allscripts and Nanhealth. This partnership has produced Clinical Pathways. Clinical Pathways is an online forum that helps doctors all around the world observe existing and new medical information as it pertains to cancer.
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The information that is uploaded to Clinical Pathways exists more for patients that it does for doctors. With that being said, doctors can easily break all the information down so that average people can understand it. Clinical Pathways has already helped save thousands of lives because it encourages people to get help without making people panic.
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hired Ormbeld as new bartender and roughneck for our club
Will write up: Shorafa and Lil visted regarding Bunyip defense, Lil stayed and partied, escorted her home in morning, summoned to see Clegg, worked my magic on him (proposal – find a replacement for Anuik in tournament – discussed convincing Siraj and taking a dive), then through awesome impression engendered suggestion that I sabotage success of Siren and gain position in Zincher syndicate: left options open. Next day – got note from Respada, somehow Douchebags heard of this and trapped me in woods under guise of finding Beltias. Dispatched the lot and found clue to his whereabouts. Returned home wondering if I can make it through a week in Riddleport without getting attacked.
I've been cleared for Thursday. Also, are there any character changes needed to be made before next session? (XP perhaps!?!?)
I can play anytime this week except for Tuesday. The week will fill fast though, so lets get a date. Friday and Saturday are open for me too I think.
Finished the Silver Siren legend. I wouldn't mind shooting for next week sometime to play. A week from Wednesday?
Thanks for adding the legend. Next play date?


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'Police' report: NBC, Wells close
EmptyNBC is looking to keep a John Wells-branded drama on the air after the March finale of "ER," offering to make an episodic order for Wells' cop drama pilot "Police."
NBC is in heavy talks with Warner Bros. TV, which produces "Police" (formerly "LAPD") with studio-based John Wells Prods., for a possible midseason pickup.
The network and studio reportedly agreed on a license fee for a 12-episode order in the fall. But WBTV is said to have turned down the original order, citing changed circumstances in the past month.
Last month, NBC said it will strip a talk show hosted by Jay Leno in the 10 p.m. slot beginning in the fall. That leaves the producers of "Police," said to believe their show belongs at 10 p.m., faced with uncertainty if NBC would need the series beyond this season.
Also, with the economy worsening and studios forced to trim budgets, deficit-financing 12 episodes is said to be a tough prospect for WBTV.
Nonetheless, NBC and WBTV are trying to hammer out a deal that will work financially for both sides. Scenarios under consideration include trimming the order to six episodes or making the series a co-production with NBC. (partialdiff)


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Happy New Year one n'all!!
The new year brings with it a new podcast. This time from Amen Brother favourite Long Distance Dan. Dan's been busy with his blog the Left Hand Side lately, sniffing out some of the best underground hip hop you'll hear around the interwebz. (And you can beleee dat!!! *gets coat)
Dan's first AB mix was a selection of heavy psych numbers and one of our most popular to date. This time, however, he has delivered a completely different monster for your, one or more, ear holes. Never treading too far from the signature psych undertones, he's gone for a more contemporary and electronic sounding selection of breatz and beakz. From tripped-out funk and psych to rap and back, enjoy this wee mix a big bit!!
Long Distance Dan will also be joining Amen Brother for a few sessions in The Castle, London this February. More info on all that very soon.
Amen Brother Vol.14 – Long Distance Dan (Raw On The Floor)
Amen Brother Vol.14 – Long Distance Dan (Raw On The Floor) by Amen Brother


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Apple down 4 percent on heavy volume — what's up? Several ideas floating around.The most important one to me: At an AT&T investor conference Wednesday, the CEO of AT&T Mobility said 6.4 million smartphones had been sold the first two months of the fourth quarter, implying sales of about 9.4 million or so for the quarter, about the same as last year's fourth quarter.
We are talking about all smartphones, including Samsung and Apple, that AT&T sells, but still ... the concern is that iPhone sales may be a little lighter than expected.There are also vague concerns that tablet sales, still strong, may be slipping, about some firms raising margin requirements,and perhaps some disappointment that a special dividend was not announced. But I think worries on iPhone sales are number one.


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WordPress Multisite Support
The WordPress Multisite (WPMS) web hosting environment at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) provides users with a managed WordPress instance.
This service is intended for Official University Units and faculty. Each University unit and faculty member is entitled to one WordPress Multisite instance in the environment at no charge. Additional instances may be requested for cost. This service is for official University business and is not available for personal web pages/applications, student groups or student coursework.
WordPress Multisite Environment Overview
Each WordPress site requires a four label domain name in the format sitename.wp.uncg.edu where "sitename" will be selected by the client, subject to availability and approval by the University Webmaster on behalf of the Internet Oversight Committee.
Each WordPress Multisite account comes with:
- 5 GB of disk space for Department accounts or 2GB of disk space for faculty accounts(Additional storage allocation can be purchased at ITS standard rates.)
- unlimited bandwidth
- automated backups
- assisted migration from an existing WordPress instance
- a managed and secured environment with upgrades and patches performed by Information Technology Services
WordPress is also available to be installed in the LAMP environment. The official UNCG WordPress theme is available via the IOC WordPress Theme page.
Getting Started
To request a WordPress Multisite instance, complete the WordPress Multisite Request Form. Once your requested domain name has been approved, you will be contacted with your account details.


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For the first time in four years, as the guns fell silent, Christians in Aleppo were able to celebrate Christmas in relative peace. Not even a random mortar bomb explosion in Azizieh Square on the evening of 11 December could prevent Christians gathering for the traditional Christmas-tree lighting. Amidst the rubble, church services were held, Syrian and Russian flags flew and the 35,000 remaining Christians out of a pre-war figure of 400,000, rejoiced.
Over the Christmas period, Syrian police and Russian troops in Aleppo distributed 45 tonnes of gifts to Syrian children, presents from Russian school children. As part of the Children of Russia to the Children of Syria campaign, a Russian Defence Ministry spokesman said: "Backpacks with candy, crafts and stationery have been collected by cadets, pupils of Ministry of Defence boarding school and ordinary students from Tula, Moscow, Vladimir, Vologda, Tver, Kaluga, Kostroma and other regions." The event was marred by the crash of the Russian military Tu-154 aircraft into the Back Sea on Christmas Day, killing all 94 on board, including 60 members of the famous Russian military choir that was due to perform to in Aleppo.
On 23 December, Dr Jany Haddad, one of Barnabas Fund's partners on the ground in Aleppo, wrote: "I would like to extend my sincere, hearty thanks to Lord Jesus and all of you at Barnabas, since the beginning of Aleppo war till today. You have stayed with me personally, with my family, with my church and with my nation. It is very clear who is for whom during such a gloomy, critical time of life.
"Our words cannot be fair to explain our debts to all of you. Our news will be the great proof for all of the world and its results, showing who stood with us and comforted us as brothers and sisters in the midst of the chaotic situations, in such dark conditions. All my people, committee members and our leaders have felt your support. The distance was not an obstacle but an open, direct pathway to reach us when we needed help in a desperate situation.
"Your fingerprints have left their effects on all my nation. Let us meet at His throne and give thanks."


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Check Out Estuary Week Summer Camps!
Our Summer camps are filling up fast! There are still some openings in our "Estuary Week" camps, which focus on anything from the animals that live in an estuary to the chemistry behind it!
Click the link below to read more about the different camps and invest in a summer to remember!


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The World: Voices from Jerusalem
It's been a busy week for Mideast diplomats. The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Middle East envoy George Mitchell met with Israeli and Palestinians leaders numerous times over several days. The World's Matthew Bell has been gauging public opinion on both sides of the divide. Friday he visited the Mehane Yehuda market in downtown Jerusalem and brings us these voices.
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C6 Corvette: How to change the oil
Equipment and Materials Required
2 ramps
2 jack stands
a low-profile floor jack
2 lift pads
oil filter wrench (also called a strap wrench)
15mm box wrench
2 wood blocks (or bricks)
a wooden 2 x 4
an oil drain pan
a rag
some newspaper
oil filter
6.5 quarts 5W 30 oil
Change your C6 Corvette's oil when the DIC shows between 25% and 0%
of oil life remaining. (If you drive in dusty conditions, you should
change it every 3,000 miles regardless of the DIC indicator. This is
because the indicator does not take dust accumulation into
Caution: It is advisable to have someone guide you as you
drive your Corvette up onto the front ramps.
Step-By-Step Instructions
1) Place the two ramps directly in front of your C6 Corvette. With
the vehicle on a completely level surface, slowly drive it up onto the
ramps and stop. Place the car in Park (or in first gear if yours is a
manual transmission) and set the parking brake. Step out of the Corvette
and place one wood block (or brick) behind each of the front tires.
Caution: You must ?block? the vehicle with the wood blocks or
bricks. This will prevent the Corvette from rolling after you jack up
the rear end of the car. When the rear wheels are off of the ground,
placing the transmission in gear or in park and setting the parking
brake will not prevent the car from rolling.
2) Locate the rear jack point. This is the crossmember in front of
the anti-sway bar and behind the rear leafspring with two large braces.
Roll the floor jack near the back of the Corvette. Position the wooden 2
x 4 on the floorjack so it extends over both aluminum ribs on the
crossmember and is centered on the jack's plate. Center the floor jack
to the jack point and carefully jack the car up so that it is one or two
inches higher than the front of the car. Place the two lift pads on the
jack stands, then place the jack stands underneath the crossmember.
Slowly lower the car onto the jack stands and remove the floor jack.
3) Place the oil drain pan underneath and in front of the oil pan.
Open the hood of the Corvette and remove the oil filler cap; also loosen
the dipstick by pulling up on it about one inch (this relieves
pressure, allowing the oil to drain faster). Use the 15mm box wrench to
loosen and remove the drain pan nut.
4) Allow the oil to drain from the oil pan (this should take 10 to15
minutes). After the oil has drained to where there is just a trickle
coming out of the pan, replace the drain plug nut and tighten snuggly.
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN AS YOU MAY STRIP THE DRAIN PAN THREADS. (The C6
Corvette service manual specifies the nut should be tightened to 18 lbs.
ft. using a torque wrench. However, tightening the nut snuggly should
be sufficient.)
5) Being careful not to spill the oil in the oil drain pain, slowly
move it so that is underneath the oil filter. Place the ?loop? of the
oil filter wrench over the oil filter. Slowly turn the filter until it
loosens enough so you can turn it by hand. Slip the oil filter wrench
off of the filter. Turn the oil filter until it comes completely off of
the vehicle. Turn the filter upside-down over the pan and allow the oil
to drain out of it. After most of the oil is out of the filter, place it
out of the way on the newspaper, open side up.
6) Use the rag to wipe the filter mating surface of the Corvette,
removing any debris. Open one of the quarts of oil and dab a small
amount of oil onto your index finger. Remove the new oil filter from the
carton and wipe the filter's gasket with the oil on your finger. This
will assure a secure mating of the filter to the vehicle.
7) Screw the new oil filter on the Corvette so it fits snuggly. Then
turn it one more one-quarter turn. DOT NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
8) Lower the rear of the car in reverse order from when you jacked it
up. In the engine compartment, open the oil-filler cap. Add 6 quarts of
oil and wait a minimum of 3 minutes for the oil to flow into the oil
pan. Start the engine and check for leaks (especially around the oil
drain plug and the oil filter).
9) Have your assistant guide you as you slowly drive the Corvette off
of the front ramps. Allow the engine to idle for about 5 minutes, then
check the oil. It should be about one-half quart low. Turn off the
engine and add the remaining one-half quart of oil. Start the engine
once more, allowing it to idle for one or two minutes. Shut off the
motor and check the oil; it should be at the ?full? mark on the
10) To reset the ?oil life? indicator on the DIC, turn the ignition
to the ?on? position but do not start the engine. Push the ?trip? button
on the DIC until it shows ?Oil Life? percentage. Finally, press and
hold the reset button for two seconds. ?Oil Life Remain 100%? will
appear on the display.
11) Drain the oil from the oil drain pan into a suitable container.
Dispose of the used oil and oil filter properly.


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You can't let a good building go to waste, right? While running our homeschooling resource center in the youth building at Hopewell Baptist Church, we noticed that their preschool area was just sitting there doing nothing during the daytime!
We decided to use the space to create a primary school (K-3) starting in fall of 2017. Note: This is an actual school, NOT a homeschooling program. We hope to gradually expand the school by grade level.► Read more...
The school day will begin at 9:00 a.m. (students dropped off between 8:45 and 8:55); and last until 2:15. Children younger than six may be picked up at noon if you would prefer; tuition, however, will be the same either way.
It will be a very different sort of atmosphere. Inspired by the ideas of Charlotte Mason, coupled with the relaxed family environment we are known for, we hope to help children to live relaxed lives in a rich educational environment. If you are unfamiliar with the ideas of Charlotte Mason, you might find it helpful to read "For the Children's Sake" by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay.
We feature: lots of reading to the children; individualized instruction in the basics; projects; lots of music, art, and drama. Outdoor education and field trips (pending sufficient parental help!)... We believe that parents have the ultimate responsibility for their family's education, and strive to be good servants to the parents.
We do not believe in :common core; the need for accreditation/certification; busywork homework.
We do believe in: a balanced childhood, time at home to play, work with the family, and just be a child!
For more info, email Mary Hood,, firstname.lastname@example.com. Our next information night is Tuesday, July 18, 7:00 at the main church building at Hopewell Church, 78 Ridge Road, Canton ,Ga 30114. Between Canton and Woodstock, just off Bells Ferry.
We do not believe in the use of one boxed curriculum for the entire school. Our curriculum will consist of lots and lots of library books; an occasional workbook chosen specifically for an individual child to help him or her learn the basics; and a variety of hands-on experiences and projects.
We will have unit studies in social studies and science, and will let parents know by email which ones we are doing each month, so you can follow along and add things if you wish. We will also feature one artist or art form, and one composer a month.► Read more...
Our day will begin with opening ceremonies and a Bible story. The children will respond with drawing pictures and/or narrating the story. We will alternate periods of movement and activity with sit-down work. After the Bible story, we will be doing something active, such as folk dancing, for a few minutes. The morning snack break will be followed by 90 minutes of the basics, alternating between sit-down work and active projects. The majority of academics will be over by noon. The afternoon will feature 90 minutes of art, music, outdoor play, and use of the gymnasium in inclement weather. We intend to build an outdoor education area, including a garden, in the fall, and will be involving the children in the planning and construction.
Field trips, including visits to places like Red Top Mountain State Park and the usual zoos, museums, etc., will be done on many Fridays, pending sufficient parental help.
We plan to gradually expand this school, grade by grade, so that the oldest children will never have to leave unless they want to...but who would want to leave a spot that is this much fun?
We will not be giving any busy-work, workbook style homework. We want the children to have a childhood like the old days, with plenty of free time. However, we also believe in the children having work responsibilities in the home. As much as is possible given the compulsory attendance law, we want to enable parents to also take educational trips with their children, without counting it as an absence...since we believe life and education are really one and the same.


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featured recipes
special occasion
archived recipes
pumpkin swirl cheesecake
prep time:
30 min. + refrigeration
cook time:
1 hr, 30 min.
16 srvs, 1 slice ea
40 vanilla wafers
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 1/2 cups low-fat (1%) cottage cheese
12 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese (not nonfat) cut into pieces
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 large eggs
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon cornstarch
preheat oven to 325°f.
coat 9-inch spring-form pan with cooking spray.
wrap outside of pan with a double thickness of foil.
in food processor, grind vanilla wafers, slowly add oil and process until the crumbs are moistened.
press crumbs evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
in a clean food processor bowl, puree cottage cheese until smooth, scraping down sides.
add cream cheese, granulated sugar and cornstarch; process until very smooth.
add eggs, yogurt and vanilla; process until smooth.
measure 3 1/2 cups of batter into a separate bowl.
to the remaining filling, add pumpkin, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and 1 tablespoon cornstarch; blend well.
pour about 1 cup of the plain filling into the center of the crust.
then pour about 1 cup of the pumpkin filling into the center of the plain filling.
alternate the remaining fillings in the same manner.
to create a marbled effect, gently swirl a knife or skewer through the fillings.
place cheesecake in a shallow roasting pan and pour in enough boiling water around the pan to come 1/2 inch up the outside of the spring-form pan.
bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2–1 3/4 hours, or until edges are set.
turn off oven, spray a knife with cooking spray and run it around the inside edge of the pan.
let cheesecake stand in the oven, with the door open, for 1 hour.
remove cheesecake from water bath.
refrigerate, uncovered, until chilled, about 2 hours.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
serving size 1 slice
servings 16
calories 220
fat 9g
saturated fat 4g
cholesterol 55mg
sodium 270mg
carbohydrate 27g
fiber 1g
sugars 20g
protein 9g
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This is my new book blog! There will be reviews, to read list, favorite books and characters. To be honest I should have made this blog long long long time ago. Since after I read a dozen and more books. I tell my friends about books and they are like, "Trisha! You read so much, how do you have time for this". I always answer that I make time. Books are my best friend. My sanctuary. So I decided to finally make a blog and spread the word of amazing books I have read. As you can see my name is Trisha. There will be reviews coming soon and new post. So stay tuned.
For those passing by you can find me on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/7923132-trisha
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HTC One was launched a few months ago with some great features. One thing that was missing from the HTC One was a separate physical button to take pictures. XDA Senior Member Matt has created a mod allowing for the volume buttons to act as a physical camera button. The mod is based on the latest version of the Camera.apk and will work with any deodexed Sense-based ROM. Rapid shooting can also be activated by holding down the volume button.
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Bathroom is that place in which man feel comfort, relaxation and it finished your stress of your hard work. Bathroom radiators fixed in the corner of bathroom and creating warm temperature. They are in different styles, colors, sizes, various functions and types such as Designer Radiators, Electric Radiators and Radiator Valves you can select one of them by matching from your bathroom furniture, installed in it would you want and enjoying delightfully bathing experience.
Bathroom radiators are use as basic part form few years ago. People started to move into small houses and this is lead to an innovation in radiator industry which gave birth to the radiators have been a blessing for many and are an ideal choice. Modern bathroom radiators are manufactured by brass, stain less steel and some finished by coats of chrome, some are in small, vertical and horizontal for different sizes of bathrooms. Many of these radiators are electrically heated and can be switched on and off easily but some are traditional that covers a large space of your bathroom, both will keep your towel warm for you.


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Extended Sneak Preview From "Carrnal Knowledge"Steve Marsi at . Comments
Below is a new sneak peek of tomorrow night's "Carrnal Knowledge."
It's actually more of an extended version (a minute longer) of the first preview we posted on Friday, in which Chuck tries to recall his previous night's endeavors.
Follow the jump to check out the clip obtained by Entertainment Tonight. Here's Chuck, with a little help from Nate and Vanessa, trying to piece things together ...
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RISE (the Regional Initiative in Science and Education) aims to strengthen higher education in sub-Saharan Africa by increasing the population of qualified faculty teaching in Africa's universities. RISE supports PhD-level and MSc-level scientists and engineers through university-based research and training networks in selected disciplines.
RISE networks provide comprehensive graduate training programs, where students and faculty seeking advanced degrees can take advantage of the complementary instruction, research opportunities and laboratory facilities available at each institution within the network. While the core mission of RISE is to prepare scientists and engineers to staff and strengthen Africa's universities, it has a broader goal of building capacity in science, technology and innovation as a key to economic development in sub-Saharan Africa.
There are five inter-linked RISE networks throughout Africa
This network is based largely on the premise that increased skills in materials science and engineering are needed in southern Africa to develop and add value to the extensive mineral deposits of the region. AMSEN benefits from existing collaborations, including the DST/NRF Centre of Excellence in Strong Materials established at Wits in 2004 and the Wits-Namibia Engineering Curriculum Development Program in nanotechnology, sponsored by Norway's SANTED Programme. To reduce the brain drain in this field from academia to industry, AMSEN uses a retention strategy that includes supplementation from industry, allowing staff to consult for and be seconded to industry, and providing incentives for publishing in academic journals.
In the face of rapid population growth, loss of agricultural lands, and insufficient human capacity, RISE-AFNNET works to develop Africa's rich biodiversity into a natural products industry of social and economic significance. Building on an already active research network of 10 member countries called NAPRECA, RISE-AFNNET expands existing research programs and formalizes educational activities in such natural products (NP) fields as engineering, biochemistry, environmental science, pharmacology, economic development and nutrition. Students work on NP research projects in the context of poverty alleviation, gender equity, and Millennium Development Goals.
Because of the great biodiversity of southern Africa, increased capacity in natural products research has the potential to increase food security, public health, and value-added exports. The SABINA network trains both PhD and MSc scientists through research in the biochemistry and chemistry of natural products, including bioinformatics as an essential tool for data management and the elucidation of structure and function. Research focuses on increasing the understanding of useful plants or fungi (such as mushrooms, seaweeds, and tea crops) through the study of screening assays, biosynthetic pathways, gene expression, modes of action, synthetic production and genetic diversity.
SSAWRN fits the RISE model by building on two existing networks – one that emphasizes research and another that promotes postgraduate education. It addresses the most pressing water issues of the region, including rising use, declining quality, insufficient research and teaching capacity, inadequate weather stations and the likelihood of increased variability of water supplies associated with future climates. The network assigns first priority to research projects that address practical issues and contribute to problem solving. Students are encouraged to share research experience with others and to participate in consultancy work. SSAWRN is working to develop a culture of multidisciplinary problem solving.
WIO-RISE provides research and training in skills associated with the utilization of coastal and marine resources and protection of the coastal and marine environment. The network avails itself of the long experience of the IMS/UDSM, which has roots in the former East African Marine Fisheries Research Organization, and the affiliated Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association based in Zanzibar. The School of Marine and Coastal Studies at Eduardo Mondlane University is strategically located near the Sofala Bank, a major fishery and aquaculture resource, and the University of Cape Town has the only department in southern Africa offering graduate training in physical oceanography, climate science, and atmospheric science.


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CommunityService Organization (CSO) officers are responsible for ensuringbicycle safety and maintaining the bicycle registration program.
Bicycle theft is a growing concern on campus, but can easily beprevented by using effective locks and locking practices, and throughbicycle registration. CSO officers recommend using a U-shaped shacklelock combined with a cable lock, as well as locking the bicycle to adesignated rack, rather than to itself. Bicycle registration, which is required by campusregulations, dramatically increases the recovery rate of stolenbicycles.
CSO officers are also responsible for bicycle safety education, andbicycle violation citations. If bicycles are illegally parked, acitation may be issued. Additionally, verbal warnings or citations maybe issued if students are inappropriately using the bike paths orpotentially causing danger to other students. The most commoninfractions are riding on the sidewalk, two people riding one bike,riding with no hands, and skateboarding or walking on the bike path.