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Federal judge downsizes SunCal suit
Federal judge downsizes SunCal suit
Updated at 6:52 p.m. Monday, September 17
A federal judge offered the city a fresh victory in former Alameda Point developer SunCal's fraud and breach of contract lawsuit, deciding the developer isn't entitled to recoup the $17 million it spent in its effort to reach a development deal.
In a 23-page opinion, United States District Court Judge Charles Breyer said SunCal didn't offer convincing evidence that the language of its exclusive negotiating agreement with the city allowed the Irvine-based developer to recover what it spent in its quest to build some 4,500 homes, commercial and office space at the Point. The developer could recover its $1 million deposit if the court determines the city breached the agreement, though.
City officials said they were heartened by the decision, which marks the city's latest victory in the two-year-old case. In January, Judge Breyer dropped SunCal's claim that the city owed $100 million in lost profits, but allowed both parties to gather evidence about whether the agreement allowed SunCal to recoup its costs. SunCal attorney Louis "Skip" Miller did not respond to a call seeking comment on the decision.
"I am very pleased by this decision," Mayor Marie Gilmore was quoted as saying in a city-issued press release. "We understand litigation is a lengthy process, and this is a positive step for us."
The 2007 agreement was the subject of heated negotiations, the opinion said. City officials testified that they specifically sought to block attempts by SunCal's lawyers to insert language into the agreement that would allow the developer to recover its costs and that they would have walked away from the developer if it failed to concede.
SunCal's attorneys disagreed, testifying that they wouldn't have agreed to such terms, though one of the developer's attorneys said that while they would have liked to include clear language in the agreement that specifically allowed repayment of SunCal's costs, they feared the city would reject it, so they agreed to more general terms that they thought would allow such cost recovery.
The City Council voted SunCal off the Island in July 2010 after voters roundly rejected a proposed development plan and business deal for the Point and relations between the developer and the city reached a melting point. SunCal sued less than a month later, ultimately seeking $117 million in damages. In its suit, the developer claimed the city had breached its agreement and that former Interim City Manager Ann Marie Gallant had engaged in fraud, coming up with an alternate plan to have the city develop the Point when city officials were supposed to be negotiating a deal with the developer.
While the September 13 decision limits the amount SunCal can recoup if it proves the city breached its contract to its $1 million deposit, the developer could recover additional damages if the court determines its fraud claim against Gallant has merit. City Attorney Janet Kern said the city could be on the hook for those damages if the court determines Gallant's alleged bad acts were committed in the scope of her employment with the city.
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Jason Aldean Raises Big Money for Hometown Children's Hospital
A recent benefit concert by Jason Aldean did a whole lot of good in his hometown of Macon, Ga. The country singer and his fans raised $500,000 for the city's children's hospital.
The reigning ACM Awards Entertainer of the Year took the stage at Macon's Grand Opera House on Thursday night (April 21) to help support "the only dedicated pediatric facility in central Georgia that enhances the lives of children through patient care, research and education," according to a press release. Attendees saw Aldean perform a stripped-down set in the intimate setting.
"Pretty overwhelming the amount of money that was raised ... and I couldn't be more proud to call [Macon] my hometown," Aldean says in a press release. "Every single penny helps an organization that means a lot to me, and I can't thank everyone enough for helping these kids. Emotions were running high seeing all those faces familiar faces come out to support."
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by Richard L. Provencher
6/13/2008 / Short Stories
It made John-Jo sad to think he was poor. "Is it true, Ma-ma?" he often asked. Their tiny shack beside the road barely withstood the wind. "Why let it bother you?" her gentle voice always answered.
John-Jo's father was a Worker. His days of challenge were spent at the village dump, at the end of the road. John-Jo often watched people return with usable items. Pieces of wood, and old washers; everything had a use. Clothes, cardboard boxes and wire as well. Everything was carefully checked. To make sure there was a definite use for them in the community. Without this plan of kindness, his family would have even less. And so the days passed.
When John-Jo's father had his fatal accident, everything changed. Shortly after being placed on New Earth, John-Jo became a Helper. The dead on Mars had no need for special treatment. The Fire Pit near the Valley of Caves was a very short ceremony. Too much work was needed. And time for sentimentality very brief. The boy's hands were needed to labor on this harsh planet, which suffered ancient memories of war.
"This pail is very heavy, Ma-ma," John-Jo spoke. "I know dear," Ma-ma answered. "It is part of our duty, to feed the livestock first. Then bring liquid waters to the Workers."
"Yes, Ma-ma." His words floated on the wind. Wild birds heard his call of anguish. Such struggles were these, for a mother and young son. "Come...come, my little one." Ma-ma's tired bones creaked. Her thin arms struggled with the weight of two full pails. John-Jo's single pail was not so large. But it too was full. They dipped into the River of Liquid. After quenching the thirst of the Workers nearby, their task was complete. Both John-Jo and Ma-ma hurried back to their hut, a simple square building. It was time to cook their bacon and beans.
The rooms were very small. Only John-Jo's had a window. "It is to help you with your dreams," Ma-ma said. "Truly, you have earned the choicest of rooms."
"But we only have two, Ma-ma."
"Yes, my son. And one day you will discover your destiny, and an abundance." She teased him often with these words.
Tonight, he searched the far horizon with his eyes. Somehow he knew his vision would come true. John-Jo lay awake thinking of what was spoken in the street today. Talk of strange evening sounds disturbed everyone. Did some unknown beast prowl in the dark? Did it wander from the wastelands beyond the village? Questions turned and twisted. These were too many thoughts for a young boy.
A disturbance caused him to arise quietly before the sun drew itself up over the far off hill. Leaves blowing harshly against their small home was a signal to confirm his restlessness. Young feet tap, tapped across the planked floor. His tiny room was crossed in a moment.
John-Jo's eyes searched through the shade of late night. His gaze peered as a wise man seeking out truths. So many thoughts spoke to him this night. John-Jo quickly returned to blankets tossed wildly about. He burrowed into the safety of his nest. As he slept, he dreamed.
Somewhere beyond the winding hills, there was a stirring. A morning bell called loudly across the valley. John-Jo dressed swiftly as a deer. It was the sacred duty of all Helpers to come quickly. His green coveralls were starched and clean. Ma-ma was proud of her skills. Preparation for the day began by rubbing teeth with a forefinger. Toothpaste was not a luxury for this family. Porridge and hot chocolate filled his emptiness. Good hugs for Ma-ma and a devoted son, then he was off to the fields.
On the way to his duties a Worker approached. John-Jo dropped his eyes and stared at Mother Earth. As was the custom, the boy was not worthy to be acknowledged. The Worker was off to some important task and John-Jo sheltered his angry thoughts. How rude for a Worker to treat him as a block of wood! It was the way of his Elders. He was simply unworthy.
"Someday," he vowed. It was a word often pressed against his lips.
John-Jo meant it to be his mission. He wished to provide kindness for all Workers. Ma-ma did tell him once in the fields, "You have been chosen. To bring wisdom and caring into our village."
"It is your destiny," she whispered. This talk caused confusion within his spirit. His labors continued throughout the hot day. Young arms were quick to replenish the pails of liquid. Each Worker approached and received his offered cup. A cool drink was a quick reward. John-Jo looked down each time. It was taught in the Great Hall since the day he could barely speak.
Coming events began a spark of hope. Days and nights passed swiftly. After twelve summers, John-Jo began a new chapter in his life. Tonight, Ma-ma and her growing son spoke in the shadows of their tiny shelter. John-Jo read. It was a message Ma-ma had protected for many years. His eyes blinked tears, at the Revelation. Droplets flowed down his cheeks. A mother's arm across his shoulders caused a devoted son to shudder.
The book he held was precious. Its message was powerful as thunder. Almost like a clap of energy that encircled them. Love flowed through his veins. Knowledge lifted his spirits. He was more than the equal of a Helper. Not just John-Jo, growing into a man, not only a mother's son. Nor even the lowly son of Joe, his father. He was "Legend" as written in the book of Truths. The message read from secret scrolls sent shivers down his spine:
"A great mystery will be untangled by a boy.
He will turn the hearts of everyone. Each will
grow to care. And weep tears that show the
way. The Village will receive this boy and his
name is to be John-Jo."
Sacred words burned brightly as a lantern. It was as if his father's voice reached deep into his soul. And joined with the wind. Together, they would carry a message of hope. Years of hardship and longing now vanished. Difficult memories evaporated as from a passing mist. John-Jo cried out words of praise in this revelation. "Honor to Joe my father before me," he spoke into the stillness. Shadows from the gloom were banished. And a cry of great hunger pierced the sky.
A mighty roar descended from a hill nearby. It did not frighten John-Jo. Movement of cloud and thunder marched as an army, forward in the name of his destiny. It made him happy, as he understood that sound. It was the Seeker from his dreams.
His mission began as he entered the Village Hall. "Why do you stare at me Helper?" A Worker demanded. "Because I am Legend," John-Jo answered.
"Insolent and disrespectful," several Workers shouted in the crowded village hall. Their looks were menacing as they gathered to confront him. "How dare this child challenge the order of our village?" demanded one of the Elders. "What do you know of the Edicts from our forefathers?"
"I mean no disrespect," answered John-Jo's firm voice. "I know the secret of the Thunder." Everyone gasped. "You know? How? Where---?" they murmured among themselves. "Because I am Legend," the boy whispered.
Everyone was shocked. Yet their eyes did not stray from this young man. He stood tall among other men in the room. And sparks of electricity seemed to emanate from his being. Suddenly a voice boomed across the sky. It rocked the great hall and shook each person where they stood.
"LISTEN TO HIM!" it shouted. John-Jo smiled. All were subdued. They now stared upon this young man, seeking his eyes of knowledge. Now they knew. It was he. His brown hair shone like diamonds. Crystals of sunlight surrounded him. Raising his arms in a gesture of goodwill, John-Jo said, "Fear not."
Then the roof flew off as if snatched by some great force. And the walls of the Great Hall collapsed outwards. Everyone cried out as they leaned on one another. None were injured.
It was the first time they had heard a Worker with thoughtful caring. As John-Jo clapped his hands, their curious eyes sought his advice. Frightened ears wondered, was Mother Earth angry? At first the trembling in the heavens was distant as clouds spewed rain. Then sounds moved closer, as the rushing of hooves on a wide open plain. And a wind of great force hurled towards everyone.
In addition, echoes of, "Boom...BoomBoom," was difficult on most ears. These harsh exclamations moved closer, as if giant footsteps were approaching the gathering crowd. Helpers and Workers mingled in fearful comfort, as stricken friends. Fear had drawn them together. John-Jo smiled. A time of change had arrived. It was a good beginning.
Good things came to pass. At last, everyone had new shoes. Workers opened up the storage warehouses, and shared everything. Suits became the fashion, once again. Houses were built with baths and showers. No one had need for a privy anymore. Food became plentiful. Gardens with fresh vegetables moved freely from street to street. Workers and Helpers were happy to succeed together, as friends. Houses now had sufficient rooms for growing families. Some Workers even lived with Helpers.
Everyone smiled. It became a new goal. Caring for one another was declared a primary Edict. Feelings and thoughts were now openly expressed. And Helpers were allowed to observe eyes passing in the street. Staring at the ground was no longer acceptable. Hair became popular. Heads were allowed to have two coverings, hair and hat. No longer did Helpers need to have their heads shaved. They could now be warm during winter months.
The village became a collection of houses without boundaries. And many yards were without fences. Helpers and Workers began to work cheerfully in the fields. People-Person became a new word spoken in the streets. It brought an awakening, a new meaning to the Martian landscape. John-Jo and Ma-ma watched from the hillside. And they were glad.
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Richard L. Provencher 2004
Richard enjoys writing poems; many of which have been published in Print and Online. He and his wife, Esther are also co-authors of stories and a print novel. They are "born again" Christians and very busy in their church, Abundant Life Victory International, in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia.
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Whoa! You're Scaring Me.
Careful how you say that! When introducing a new product whose usage may involve a slight risk, research is showing that a positive message is paramount.
Many new products carry some degree of risk. For example, most new drugs are risky, as they involve potential short- or long-term side-effects. Or even a new sunscreen could irritate some people's skin.
But fear not: recent research is showing that how consumers feel about slightly risky products may depend simply on how the risks associated with using them are described.
- One study found that consumers were more receptive to a risky product that claimed to prevent skin cancer when the ad focused on the benefits of using the lotion.
- However, when another message focused on potential losses from not using the product, the response was noticeably cooler.
The authors propose that this effect is attributable to the fact that talking about the benefits of using a product (positive framing) puts consumers in a good mood, and makes them less pessimistic about the likelihood of risks befalling them.
That good mood may also make consumers actually more willing to tolerate some degree of risk—in order to obtain the product's benefits.
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Hempfield Area Recreation Commission Triathlon/Duathlon April 14th
(**Note** The event is slated for April 14th, not April 18th)1
By Staff writers – LancasterOnline.com
The Hempfield Area Recreation Commission (HARC) is sponsoring the Tri for Life Triathlon & Duathlon on Sunday, April 18 at 8 a.m. The event will be held at the Hempfield Rec Center, 950 Church St., Landisville.
The race includes a 300-meter lap swim, a 16-mile bike ride and a 3-mile run. Duathlon entrants will skip the swimming leg and add a 1.5-mile running leg.
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What's on the Menu
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With a few days off before exam preparation really begins, I've been able to devote a fair amount of time to Yet More Tower Defense. I spent quite a bit of time working on the menu system but I think given what I'm trying to put in feature-wise, it's turned out to be a very worthwhile investment. I've essentially worked off the Game State Management sample which has proven to be a fairly powerful and extensible concept.
While it always seems like there are dozens of things left to do, my list is finally getting to the point where I can see the end, at least in terms of necessary features. Let's take a look, if partially for my benefit in combining the many to-do lists scattered around:
- One more Hud component (showing upcoming wave details)
- High scores
- Help screens/instructions*
- Proper treatment of PlayerIndex
- Ensure storage best practices are working
- Full game purchase functionality
- One more tower type
- Two more creep types
- Badges
The "Help screens" item has an asterisk because I think I will tackle this during initial playtesting, rather than before. I'm interested in seeing what people's initial, unguided intuitions are.
Badges are something I've hummed and hawed about because they aren't at all necessary for the game. I am suspicious of the average consumer's opinion of unofficial acheivements, as I don't think they really hold much weight. However, since I'm not making this game with an "effort to marketability" ratio in mind but instead to go through the full process of making a game, I'm going to implement badges. If they add something that consumers consider important, cool. I certainly don't think they take away from the game.
After that list is finished, I get to start the long process of polishing and balancing. The most important aspect of this is going to be creating/finding some respectable graphics and sound effects. I consider myself somewhat artistically inclined, though in traditional media. I have a few ideas on this front that I'll look into. I haven't decided if I'll throw my game into playtest before it gets final graphics in place. There is a blocking issue of Xbox360 performance, which isn't quite acceptable at the moment (I develop primarily on PC, where the performance is flawless).
All-text updates are boring! Here's a screenshot of the new Challenge Select screen:
I did find myself playing the game quite a few times over the past few days, despite the fact that the balancing is just placeholder values so the difficulty is all over the map. I consider this a good sign (:


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Upload pictures to facebook and they are blurry/not clear? HELP
Discuss Pixelmator for iOS and mobile image editing.
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I am making ads and selling them. They are super clear in the app and when I send to Facebook messenger but when I upload to Facebook they are not as clear. What can I do?
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It sounds like this could be a compression issue — Facebook compresses uploaded images and the quality is probably affected because of that. When you share via Messenger, I believe larger sizes are allowed, so they're compressed less. Do you have any examples of the kind of issues you're seeing?
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|The Sergeant says, "This article needs more content, so stop messing around and add to it right now!"
- "Get ready!"
- — At the beginning.
- "Eagle One, we got four survivors down here, hello?"
- — When Eagle One talks to them at round 2.
- "About fucking time! We got four survivors down here, hello? Hello?...You son of a bitch..."
- — An alternate response to Eagle one at the end of round 1.
- "Eagle One, we got four survivors down here, you need to lift us out of here, NOW!"
- — After Eagle One has contacted them at round 4.
- "Hold tight? You kiddin' me?"
- — After Eagle One contacts them about a possible rescuing.
- "Huh, Didn`t know Atlas had this secament."
- — When entering Atlas Command
- "I think I own stock in this place"
- — When entering Value Voltage
- "Oh shit!, Good God, Fuck!, I hate sewers..."
- — When entering the sewers.
- "Burger Town? I love Burger Town!"
- — Upon entering Burger Town
- "Burger Town? I grew up on this shit!"
- — Upon entering Burger Town.
- "Ah shit, we`re doing this?...This is happening!"
- — When approaching a survivor's location.
- "Stay where you are until the Warbird comes and shut the fuck up!"
- — When a survivor is at the extraction point
- "Why are we saving others when we can barely save ourselves?"
- — After a survivor has successfully been rescued.
- "Shit, that's Goliath Class armour!"
- — Upon seeing the Goliath spawning in.
- "Great! Coordinates! Love it!"
- — As a response to Eagle One after he tells the player to rescue another survivor.
- "Eagle One, Who do you work for? I repeat, who do you work for? You're not flying a standard Warbird, over. Hello?"
- — As a response after Eagle One asks to rescue a third survivor.
- "Holy shit, holy shit, was I just in a body bag?"
- — At the beginning of a game.
- "It's the Warbird! Hello? I'm here! Can you hear me?...SHIT!"
- — As a response to Eagle One after he contacts the survivors for the first time.
- "Eagle One, are we glad to hear you, can you get us out of here?"
- — As a response to Eagle One`s second attempt to contact the survivors
- "Looks Like Atlas invested in this town."
- — Upon entering ATLAS Command
- "Maybe we can find something useful in here..."
- — Upon entering Value Voltage.
- "Just had to be a sewer..."
- — When entering the sewers.
- "Great...Burger Town..."
- — Upon entering Burger Town
- "I`ll never be hungry enough to eat at this dump!"
- — When entering Burger Town.
- "We`ll bring him to you!"
- — As a response to Eagle One after he wants the players to rescue a survivor.
- "Just hang on! Let's go! The Warbird is waiting!"
- — Talking to the survivor at the meeting point.
- "Oh shit! Is that armour? Where the fuck did he get that?"
- — When spotting the Goliath for the first time.
- "What the hell is it going to take to bring that thing down?"
- — When firing at the Goliath.
- "I picked the wrong day to show up sober."
- — At the start of a game.
- "Gonna have to find more shit to shoot with!"
- — At the start of a game.
- "Kahn, I feel you should have known about these things."
- — At the start of a game.
- "Airmen, we got four survivors in some serious shit, requesting an exfil, come in...figures."
- — After the first attempt from Eagle One to contact the survivors.
- "Airmen, we got four survivors requesting an exfil, do you copy?...Guess not."
- — Alternate response to Eagle One after he tries to contact the survivor`s for the first time.
- "Eagle One, would you be so kind to get us the hell out of here please?"
- — After Eagle One`s second attempt trying to contact the survivors.
- "Hold tight? Onto what?"
- — After Eagle one says that he's called in an Warbird.
- "Fuck! Atlas`s everywhere isn`t it?"
- — Upon entering ATLAS Command.
- "Cheap Power, Cheaper Thrills!"
- — Upon entering Value Voltage.
- "I`ve flushed a lot of goldfish down in holes like this."
- — Said when entering the sewers.
- "I wonder if the drive thru's open."
- — Upon entering Burger Town.
- "I don't get this...Where did that "thing" get armour?"
- — Upon spotting the Goliath for the first time.
- "Oh, Ok, no problem...We`ll just stop whatever we're doing and go do that instead!"
- — As a response to Eagle One after he tell the players to pick up another survivor.
- "Hello, Mister fly-guy, where-is-our-ride?"
- — As a response after Eagle One wants them to rescue a third survivor.
- "Yes sir! Mister Eagle One sir!"
- — When the team agree`s to rescue the third survivor.
- "What the fuck does these things want?"
- — At the start of a game
- "Mayday, mayday, four survivors requesting emidiate evac, Eagle One, do you read?...Fuck!"
- — As a response to Eagle One`s first attempt to contact the survivors.
- "Finnaly, we can find some good gear in here!"
- — Upon entering ATLAS Command.
- "Burger Town? Ah, now I know we're in hell!"
- — Upon entering Burger Town.
Multiple Characters Conversations Edit
Decker & Lilith Edit
Decker: You alright, Lilith?
Lilith: Oh hell, are you still trying to make friends? Just shoot stuff, Decker.
Decker: I would've made the same call.
Lilith: What?
Decker: With the pilot. We should help people when we can.
Lilith: You getting all boy-scout on me, Decker?
Decker: Hey, I joined Atlas to make a... difference, you know?
Lilith: Yeah, sure made a difference.
Decker: What, you think Atlas caused this on purpose?
Lilith: You don't?
Decker: Look around, Lilith. It's clear that Atlas was trying to contain whatever happened here.
Lilith: Decker, are you really that dense?
Decker: You know, Atlas did save us. We'd be zombie meat if it wasn't for them.
Lilith: I don't see how our situation has improved.
Decker: Hey I'm all for saving people, but there's something off about this pilot!
Lilith: That's funny, coming from the Atlas cheerleader.
Decker: Dammit! Where is our exfil?! Hey Lilith, you tell your boyfriend to go fuck himself next time he calls!
Lilith: Oh nice, what happened to "helping people", Decker?
Decker: Fuck! How long has it been?! Where is OUR EXFIL?!
Lilith: Stop whining, Decker. We need to trust him.
Decker: Trust him?! We don't even know who he is!
Lilith: You wanna walk, Decker? Go right ahead. We don't need you.
Decker: Come on! Forget the pilot already! Let's just find our own way out!
Decker & Oz Edit
Decker: What the hell happened here, anyway?
Oz: Err, well, Imma take a wild guess... Looks like the whole town is infested with mutant zombie cocksuckers.
Decker: How the hell did these things get here?
Oz: Uh, they flew? Business class? Who the hell cares, Decker. Shoot things!
Decker: All I wanna know is what happened to this town.
Oz: Looks to me like Atlas happened. They excel at fucking shit up.
Decker: I don't know man, looks to me like Atlas tried to stop the infected here, then shit hit the fan.
Oz: Wha-what is it like in your world, Decker? Do all the fuzzy puppets sing and dance as they try to eat your spleen?
Decker: Man, I hope that pilot comes through.
Oz: You hope for a lot of things. Get over your man-crush and focus on the here and the now.
Decker: Hey, Lilith thinks the pilot is OK. I don't see anybody rioting her about it.
Oz: Yeah, well, she's a lot prettier than you and normally a lot smarter.
Oz: Yellow.
Decker: What?
Oz: The pilot's fuzzy puppet skin has got to be yellow. Might explain why he's not here.
Decker: Shit, this place is getting out of control! Where is our exfil?!
Oz: Oh, I'm sure the cavalry's gonna arrive on their big white fucking horses any second now, Decker.
Decker: FUCK! Where's our ride?!
Oz: Oh, don't tell me you're having second thoughts now, Decker. Where's that trust?
Decker: Hey you shut it, Oz! This is crazy, we cannot keep doing this! We need a way out!
Oz: We all go, or none of us go! Lilith makes the call.
Decker: Who the fuck put her in charge?!
Kahn & Decker Edit
Kahn: Decker, you alright?
Decker: You know it's strange, but I feel great.
Kahn: That's the stasis bag. Accelerates the healing process.
Decker: Why do you think Atlas decided to save us, Kahn?
Kahn: I don't know, Decker... But it sure as hell is no accident.
Decker: Kahn, it's gotta be you!
Kahn: Me? What about me?
Decker: Atlas saved us because of you. You're an exec, you're high in the corporate chain.
Kahn: Decker. I don't think I'm the reason Atlas saved us.
Decker: Why not Kahn? Why not?
Kahn: I'm not the reason Atlas saved us. I lost billions in a deal that went south.
Decker: You're shitting me.
Kahn: I wish I was.
Decker: Kahn, if you lost billions, why didn't Atlas just fire you?
Kahn: Look around, Decker. They put me in charge of a facility that created all of this.
Decker: Kahn, I've been thinking, and if what you said is true, it would be easier for Atlas to blame all of this on someone who's dead.
Kahn: And?
Decker: You ain't dead.
Kahn: Decker. Help me, buddy. Help me help you. I need you to help me understand. You still think Atlas are the good guys?
Decker: They rescued us, that's all I'm saying. And I'll tell you another thing, that's more than I can say for Mr. Flyguy up there.
Kahn: Fuck! Decker, wake up! Atlas doesn't do anything unless it benefits them!
Decker: There's gotta be a reason that they saved us!
Kahn: The only people that we can count on is us! Not Atlas, not this pilot. Us!
Decker: You know what? I hate to say it Kahn, but you might be right. And I have to tell you something, I hate saying you're right! Why do you have to be fucking right?!
Kahn & Lilith Edit
Kahn: Well at least we're still together.
Lilith: Oh. Wow, uh, is that supposed to comfort me?
Kahn: Look, all I'm saying is, we're a good team.
Lilith: You know what, you're right. And as a team, we should keep an eye out for others who can use our help.
Kahn: No that's not what I'm saying. Lilith let's not kid ourselves. We need to focus on the four of us if we're gonna continue to survive.
Lilith: How can you be so callous?
Kahn: I'm being real! Why are we still playing the rescue game?
Lilith: Because that pilot said he can help us get out of here.
Kahn: The pilot guy is full of shit! You know that, we all know that!
Lilith: He just needs more time!
Kahn: I say we're done playing heroes. We should focus on getting out of here.
Lilith: Yeah, we know. We already got a chopper on the way.
Kahn: Then where the hell is it?! Lilith, don't be stupid, we don't even know who the pilot is!
Lilith: He rescues people! How bad can he be?
Kahn: Wait! Wait! I think I see our ride!
Lilith: Really?! You see it?!
Kahn: No, no I don't... Because that jackass was never coming, Lilith!
Lilith: Kahn, why do you have to be so damn cynical?!
Kahn: You mean why do I always have to be right. Because I am. Where in the fucking hell in this fucking shitfaced town is that fucking damn pilot?! Where is he, Lilith?!
Lilith: You wanna go, Kahn? Then go. All of you! Go! No one is making you stay!
Kahn & Oz Edit
Kahn: Say Oz... How long do you think we were out for?
Oz: Dunno. Forty winks and missed some changes
Kahn: We gotta be at least a hundred miles from the facility. The infection must have spread for weeks now.
Oz: Or days. You saw how fast it worked.
Kahn: Shit, look at all this. Why aren't we infected?
Oz: Who says we aren't?
Kahn: If we were infected, we'd change... right?
Oz: Maybe we did, and just don't know it.
Oz: Don't mind Lil', she'll figure it out.
Kahn: Figure what out?
Oz: That going after the survivors is pointless.
Kahn: If you agree we're wasting time on the survivors, then tell Lilith. Come on Oz, back me up here.
Oz: Back you up? Hah!
Kahn: Come on Oz, you know we're wasting ammo saving anyone but us. And for what? A ride that's never gonna show?
Oz: I don't like it. I like you less.
Kahn: This pilot is stringing us along, Oz. Talk to Lilith. She listens to you for some dumbass reasons.
Oz: You want me to take away any hope Lily's got left? I'm not doing that. I'm sticking with the girl!
Kahn: Oh come on, let's stop fucking around with these rescues! We gotta find a way out!
Oz: Yeah? So find us a way out, oh powerful Kahn. If you know so damn much, then lead us. The great Kahn... More like "conman".
Kahn: Fuck you, Oz. Janitor-man. Okay janitor-man, why don't we mop our way out of here? Fuck you.
Lilith & Oz Edit
Lilith: Ugh, I can't stop thinking about it. Were we dead?
Oz: Yeah I know. It was nice and quiet.
Lilith: Oz, how can you be so... cavalier about all of this? Don't you care?
Oz: I care about all my bullets finding a new home. Lily, do me a favor and just hold it together.
Lilith: You want ME to hold it together??
Oz: You're the only one who doesn't entirely piss me off. You lose it, and there goes the fucking neighborhood.
Lilith: Oh by the way everyone, I'm just fine. No need to worry about the defenseless girl.
Oz: Don't be a dick, Lily. It's not a color you wear well.
Lilith: See that, Oz? I'm still kicking ass, you fucker.
Oz: I'm on your side, Lily. Try and remember that.
Lilith: Listen Oz, I know you mean well, it's just... Look, I can take care of myself.
Oz: Hah!... Oh, you're serious?
Lilith: Why are you being such a jerk, Oz?
Oz: None of us can take care of ourselves. That's why we're still alive. We're acting as a team.
Lilith: You're right Oz. None of us are gonna make it on our own. That's why we have to help any survivors we can.
Oz: I don't care about any of them!
Lilith: No, if we leave, we might miss the exfil!
Oz: Lily! He's not coming. The pilot is just stringing us along. Let's go already.
Lilith: No! He will be here! He promised. We. Will. Be rescued!
Oz: Lily, think! Our ride isn't here, we're running out of ammo. It's time, we need to move on.


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Catholic Encyclopedia (1913)/Lagania
A titular see in Galatia Prima. The town is mentioned by Ptolemy, V, i, 14, and in several ancient geographical documents, often with an altered name and with no historical information. It received the name of Anastasiopolis in the reign of Emperor Anastasius I (491-518), and is very probably to be identified with the actual Bey-Bazar, chief town of a caza of the vilayet of Angora, with 2500 Mussulman inhabitants. Lagania, or Anastasiopolis, had an episcopal see, suffragan of Ancyra, and mentioned by the "Notitiae Episcopatuum" up to the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Lequien (Oriens Christ., I, 485-88) wrongly took these names as indicating two distinct sees, and his list of bishops is very incorrect. It must be revised as follows: Euphrasius, who attended the Council of Nicaea, 325; Theodosius, end of the sixth century; Timothy, his successor; St. Theodore the Syceote, d. 22 April, 613; Genesius, present at the Councils of Constantinople, 680 and 692; Theophilus, at Nicaea, 787; Marianus, at Constantinople, 879.
RAMSAY, Historical Geography of Asia Minor (London, 1890), 240; PERROT, Exploration archeologique de la Galatie (Paris, 1872), 217 19; BAUDRILLART, Dictionnaire d'histoire et de geographie eccles., s. v. Anastasiopolis.
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Remove WindowsActivationUpdate virus (Removal Instructions)
What is WindowsActivationUpdate?
WindowsActivationUpdate is a fraudulent program that seeks to deceive the computer user and make him call technical support scammers. WindowsActivationUpdate virus can silently enter your computer alongside another program as an additional component, and once it infiltrates the computer, it takes control over it. The research shows that this type of computer threat cannot initiate malicious activities on PC; however, it will try to deceive you and convince you to call a fake customer support helpline number.
As soon as it launches, it reboots victim's computer and opens fraudulent screen instead of the usual Windows login screen. This fake screen asks the user to enter Windows Product Key to activate the operating system, but no key will work. No matter how many times you will enter your Windows Product Key, it will be considered invalid. When the victim loses patience, he might start to think about contacting customer support number, which, unfortunately, is a fake tech support number. It is highly advisable not to do so as these frauds will only try to take advantage of you and possibly try to convince you to pay money to get a fake computer security software. However, it seems that authors of WindowsActivationUpdate malware want to get remote access to victim's computer. If you called them, they would try to persuade you to use one of the buttons provided above and launch a remote access software. As you can see, it suggests using even three different programs – TeamViewer, Supremo, and LogMeIn. You should never give remote access to "technical support" workers if they ask you to do that over the phone.
Questions about WindowsActivationUpdate virus
You should ignore warnings and deactivate this malware, and then remove WindowsActivationUpdate from your computer. For that, you can use Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego anti-spyware software.
How did this program hijack your computer?
To secure your computer from WindowsActivationUpdate hijack, you should stay away from untrustworthy file sharing networks, shady torrent sites because you can accidentally install a bundled program that includes several bonus components, for instance, the app that we are discussing in this article. We also recommend you to double-check the reliability of your download – when you open its installer, pick Advanced or Custom settings for the installation and then look if there are any suggestions to install unknown software, add browser plug-ins, or change your home and new tab page. Then deselect all of them and install your desired program without any bonus components.
We also recommend you to be very careful while browsing the Internet. Remember that untrustworthy websites can be dangerous, and simply clicking on a "funny cats" or "you won't believe what happens next" and similarly named articles or videos can activate a malicious link that will automatically download a questionable program to your PC. Be attentive and watch what you click on!
How to remove WindowsActivationUpdate?
WindowsActivationUpdate virus will not let you use your computer, so you have to remove it in order to access your PC again. To remove it from your computer, you will need to run a system scan with a malware removal tool. However, in order to open it, you have to deactivate this malware first. Follow these instructions to access your computer to download the anti-malware tool:
- In the WindowsActivationUpdate screen click CMD button.
- It will open a Command Prompt window. Here, type taskmgr and hit Enter.
- When Windows Task Manager launches, open Processes tab and find WindowsActivationUpdate.exe process. Select it and then click End Process.
- Quit WTM. Now type explorer in the Command Prompt, and again, hit Enter.
- When the explorer window appears, go to C:\Program Files (x86)\WindowsActivationUpdate. Right-click on it and delete WindowsActivationUpdate.exe.
- Close explorer and type shutdown -r in the Command Prompt.
- The PC will shut down and once it restarts, download an anti-malware program to your computer, for example, Reimage Reimage Cleaner Intego. Then run a system scan with it to complete WindowsActivationUpdate removal.
Do not let government spy on you
The government has many issues in regards to tracking users' data and spying on citizens, so you should take this into consideration and learn more about shady information gathering practices. Avoid any unwanted government tracking or spying by going totally anonymous on the internet.
You can choose a different location when you go online and access any material you want without particular content restrictions. You can easily enjoy internet connection without any risks of being hacked by using Private Internet Access VPN.
Control the information that can be accessed by government any other unwanted party and surf online without being spied on. Even if you are not involved in illegal activities or trust your selection of services, platforms, be suspicious for your own security and take precautionary measures by using the VPN service.
Backup files for the later use, in case of the malware attack
Computer users can suffer various losses due to cyber infections or their own faulty doings. Software issues created by malware or direct data loss due to encryption can lead to problems with your device or permanent damage. When you have proper up-to-date backups, you can easily recover after such an incident and get back to work.
It is crucial to create updates to your backups after any changes on the device, so you can get back to the point you were working on when malware changes anything or issues with the device causes data or performance corruption. Rely on such behavior and make file backup your daily or weekly habit.
When you have the previous version of every important document or project you can avoid frustration and breakdowns. It comes in handy when malware occurs out of nowhere. Use Data Recovery Pro for the system restoring purpose.
June 22nd, 2016 at 3:56 am
Thank you! These instructions definitely work, and I have stopped this virus just on time. I am glad that I have came home on time because my kids would have called that number for sure!
June 22nd, 2016 at 3:58 am
My grandpa was scammed! filthy scammers!!! guys, never call some fake technical support numbers if you cannot access your computer.
June 22nd, 2016 at 4:00 am
i am confused. what programs spread this virus?
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Cannot trust anything on the Internet these days…
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Natural Beauty and Citrus Colored Florals
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We are blown away by today's natural beauty and her absolutely marvelous and incredible hair, her inner and outer glow, and the premise of this inspiration shoot: less is more. The muted color palette of all the foundation design elements (i.e. the linens, china, flatware, etc) pairs so well with the vibrant citrus tones of the stunning blooms by Swoon Floral Design. We love the way Jamie Rae Photo captured the simplicity and natural textures. Without further ado, we'll leave you to swoon over these beauties like we did...
From Swoon Floral Design: "As a floral and event designer I am always trying to develop different color palettes and combine different textures to create something unique for my clients. I think often times "luxury" and "beauty" are defined by bold color choices, busy patterns, sparkle, and shine. I wanted to fall away from the busyness, and create something that was equally as beautiful and more refined.
I was inspired by neutrals, texture, simple lines, and natural elements. I loved how the tablescape was primarily a combination or neutral tones and different textures. The vases and candlesticks by Notary Ceramics were some of my favorite elements of the table, the subtle texture created the most beautiful vessel for the florals.
Our model was stunning. I knew she was the perfect for this shoot with her beautiful skin tone, and wild, perfectly untamed hair. Cassandra Kennedy did a beautiful job on her makeup. The rust tones on both her eyes and lips complimented the touch of color in the florals.
The paper goods, cake, gown, and jewelry all embodied my concept for this shoot: less is more."
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Photographer: Jamie Rae Photo | Film Lab: Photovision | Stylist & Florist: Swoon Floral Design | Dress Designer: Truvelle | Rentals, Linen, Flatware: Barclay Event Rentals | Accessories: JES Design Studio | Cake Designer: Sainte G | Hair & Makeup Artist: Cassandra Kennedy | Chairs/China: Something Borrowed Portland | Stationery: Graceline | Vessels/Candlesticks: Notary Ceramics | Gown courtesy of Ania Bridal
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Stunning wedding, the flowers are just beautiful. Very suited to a Spring wedding.


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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture Charlie McConalogue has welcomed support for his party's motion to secure better supports for suckler farmers. The motion called for a €200 payment policy per suckler cow in a bid to provide essential support to the sector and the rural communities which rely on it.
"I hope that this motion has acted as a catalyst for the government to move on this issue. I welcome the fact that Minister Creed has not opposed it, but what we need now is action.
"The suckler sector provides a livelihood for around 70,000 farm families and it underpins our €2.5bn beef export sector. Doing nothing is simply not an option.
"Minister Creed needs to step up to the mark now and ensure that a review of the departmental underspend is established and that it reports back within the two month timeframe set out in our motion. Delivery on the €200 payment per suckler cow must also be progressed as a matter of urgency. Fine Gael has turned a blind eye to the lack of supports for suckler farmers for too long. We need to protect this industry, particularly with Brexit coming down the line and the possibility of a Mercosur deal expected in the coming months.
"The government cannot afford to ignore this issue any longer and I am urging Minister Creed to act promptly to protect this vital sector".


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כה וּבְבֹאָהּ לִפְנֵי הַמֶּלֶךְ אָמַר עִם–הַסֵּפֶר יָשׁוּב מַחֲשַׁבְתּוֹ הָרָעָה אֲשֶׁר–חָשַׁב עַל–הַיְּהוּדִים עַל–רֹאשׁוֹ וְתָלוּ אֹתוֹ וְאֶת–בָּנָיו עַל–הָעֵץ
25. And in her arriving before the king, he said with the book to return his evil thought that he thought on the Yehudim onto his head, and they hanged him and his sons on the tree.
- According to Malbim, the subject of the verb uvivo'ah (usually translated as "in her arriving," or "in its arriving") is Haman's original plan that had come before Achashverosh. His plan was an integral part of his demise. As he wrote earlier, the king did not want any part in a genocide. The rest of the verse then demonstrates that the king could not recall Haman's original letters, and so was forced to hang Haman.
- According to Rashi, however, the subject is Esther. The Maharal writes that Mordechai did not want to refer to her as a queen because Achashverosh had already deduced that she was actually Mordechai's wife.
- Rav Shmuel Hominer quotes the Talmud (Gittin 66a) that a sheid ("demon") has a bivua ("shadow"), but not the shadow of a shadow, as people do. The similarity of this verse's first word uvivoa ("and in her arriving") to the Talmud's name for a demon's shadow is additional evidence for the idea that Esther sent out a sheid clone of herself in her dealings with Achashverosh.


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inexpensive sofasPosted by David Roser at September 11. 2005
I'm in the market for a new sofa. I hate to buy something where comfort is so important without sitting on it, but I can't find anything I like in the stores near me. So I'm thinking about mail order. I'm looking at both the concept and standard sofas at [url href=http://www.cb2.com/spill.aspx?c=102]cb2[/url], and possibly the[url href=http://www.eurway.com/sofas.lasso?itemid=3055categorykey=94subcategorykey=48page=1-session=eo_user:462005BF163e136EF0LnV38AD6D5]Zen[/url]sofa/sleeper from Eurway. The Zen is the cheapest, and as it's also carried at BoConcept in DC I was able to actually sit on it to see how it is. It's comfortable enough, although a little firmer than I'd like and maybe a little too futon-like (I'm not sure how I feel about the lack of arms). Does anyone have any of these? How are they for sitting, slouching, and sleeping? Alternatively, does anyone have any other suggestions which are available either online or in stores near DC/Baltimore? I'm trying to keep it to $1000 or less. Any help/advice would be appreciated.
Re: inexpensive sofasPosted by Purvi Shah at September 23. 2005
Have you checked Scandinavian Designs? Their Kiel Futon is similar to the Zen sofa from Eurway and for under $500.
Re: inexpensive sofasPosted by Victor J Underhill at September 24. 2005
Great looking sofa! For the folks in So Cal, Scandinavian Designs, is the same company as Plummers, thay have lots of nice stuff and good prices.
Re: inexpensive sofasPosted by Adam Burke at September 26. 2005
OK, let's say you have between $2500 and $3500 to spend on one of those giant sectionals that isn't just and 'L' shape but a 'U' shape. Are there any recommendations? Looking at the Stendmar site and they have some great designs, but I want a company I can trust a little more...
Re: inexpensive sofasPosted by jakob clark at September 26. 2005
Man, well designed sofas at a reasonable price are just too damn hard to find. I have been half-way sofa seeking for almost 2 years now. There just isn't much out there.
My range is aound 2000-3500 and my taste is classic modern. Usually the sofa is way too plain for me, or too funky. Nothing in between.
I really wish I could get a Robin Day forum sofa is the US.
The only image i can fnd is a rendering .... it's in leather
Re: inexpensive sofasPosted by LiveModern Webmaster at September 28. 2005
Great new site for custom modern sofas launched today! http://www.vesari.com/
Choose your style, size, fabric legs.
Reasonable prices. Check out the Strata model with its low clean lines.
Re: inexpensive sofasPosted by Malvistoria at January 28. 2013
Sofa is that furniture piece of a house that speaks volumes about the preferences, personality and style sense of a person. Hundreds of sofa designs are there to choose from while there are some people who pick sofa to match with their existing room decor.
A Tufted Sofa with leather has its own unique class and appearance. Leather covered sofa is very fascinating to those not price conscious but collectors of quality and expensive items. Moreover, due to the development in leather tannery industry the unique shades are available for sofas. Now you can select a color or shade that matches with your existing theme or décor and you can get that color of your choice in leather.
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Re: inexpensive sofasPosted by joseph000 at April 22. 2013
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Re: inexpensive sofasPosted by Anna Smith at April 01. 2014
one of the disadvantage of online shopping is that custores can not see the real stuff before order, and this is why there is so many customers be disappointed when they receive their goods. So there comes experience store, O2O (online to offline business model) mode has become a creative and useful way for E-commerce. For affordable sofa please visit http://www.melodyhome.com/


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Jindal Warns of 'Silent War' on Religion in Reagan Library Speech.
Thursday, 13 Feb 2014 08:29 PM
By Greg Richter
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal blasted the "silent war" that he said is undermining the nation's basic principles in a major speech Thursday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
Contrary to what liberals say, the Constitution was set up specifically for believers, Jindal, a Catholic who converted from Hinduism, said.
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"The American people, whether they know it or not, are mired in a silent war," said Jindal, who is widely expected to run for president in 2016.
"It's a war against the propositions in the Declaration of Independence: It is a war against the spirit that motivated abolitionism: It is a war against the faith that motivated the Civil Rights struggle: It is a war against the soul of countless acts of charity: It is a war against the conscience that drives social change: It is a war against the heart that binds our neighborhoods together: It is a war against America's best self, at America's best moment.
"It is a war — a silent war — against religious liberty."
"This war is waged in our courts and in the halls of political power. It is pursued with grim and relentless determination by a group of like-minded elites, determined to transform the country from a land sustained by faith into a land where faith is silenced, privatized and circumscribed."
Jindal, 42, is expected to be among a group of Republicans seeking the presidential nomination in 2016, and many see his speech at the library in Simi Valley, Calif., as part of the groundwork for such a run.
He follows other likely GOP contenders Gov. Scott Walker of Wisconsin, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey.
Jindal released the text of his speech before delivery. He said there was no better place than the Reagan Library to make his point because Reagan had said "Freedom is not the sole prerogative of a chosen few, but the universal right of all God's children."
"When he said this, he was not expressing a strictly personal belief in the nature of man as a created being, as a child of God" said Jindal. "He was reaffirming the most basic contention of the American founding, set forth in the Declaration of Independence, that we are a nation constituted in accordance with the 'Laws of Nature and of Nature's God,' and that we are a people 'endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights.'"
Jindal reminded his audience that as far back as 1798, President John Adams had written to Massachusetts militiamen telling them, "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."
But he claimed that the "secular elites" understood that to take over America they must make war on its philosophy.
"This silent war is the real undercurrent driving politically fractious debates in a number of areas of policy," he said. "But why is this war happening? What does it mean for the country and people of faith? Why does it represent such a fundamental challenge to our American identity and the exceptional history that makes our nation great?"
In answering his own questions, Jindal pointed to the court battle over craft store Hobby Lobby's contention it should not have to provide the morning-after pill. The Green family that owns the stores believes the pill causes an abortion, and they object to its use on religious grounds.
He said Hobby Lobby's statement of purpose begins with a Bible verse, and that all of the stores close on Sundays. The company pays well above minimum wage and has increased salaries four years in a row. The family that runs it is committed to giving the majority of its wealth to philanthropy.
"None of this matters to the Obama administration," he blasted. "The argument they have advanced, successfully thus far, is that a faithful business owner cannot operate under the assumption that they can use their moral principles to guide the way their place of business spends money.
"According to the administration's legal arguments, the family that owns Hobby Lobby is not protected by the First Amendment's 'free exercise' of religion clause."
He pointed out the absurdity that Hobby Lobby — which has an offshoot company that sells Bibles — is considered a secular company, but Tyndal House, which prints Bibles, is not.
"Perhaps we should all start printing Bibles, so we can claim protection," he said.
And he said he defended "Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson and his family over Robertson's controversial statements on homosexuality, not because Jindal is the governor of the state where the Robertsons live, but because "they have every right to speak their minds, however indelicately they may choose to do so."
Jindal also raised the Hosanna-Tabor case in which the Obama administration argued that a Lutheran academy did not have the right to fire someone over a difference in beliefs. The Supreme Court unanimously threw out the government's argument.
"So for the time being at least, the government doesn't get to decide who can preach the gospel. But the important thing to note is that the government wanted to make that decision — that is truly offensive and frightening."
He also brought up cases where bakers, photographers and others in the wedding industry have been told they must cater to same-sex unions.
"This assault will only spread in the immediate future," Jindal said, foreseeing a time when believers who refuse to be cowed will be penalized for their views, denied membership in professional groups or even rejected from licenses.
"This is the next stage of the assault," he said. "And it is only beginning.
Jindal was speaking the day after a legal challenge was filed to get Louisiana's ban on same-sex marriage overturned.
"Today, an overwhelming majority of those who belong to a religious denomination in America — that's more than half the country — are members of organizations that affirm the traditional definition of marriage," he said. "All of those denominations will be targeted in large and small degrees in the coming years," he predicted.
Jindal ended his speech by referring to President Obama's speech at the National Prayer Breakfast, in which he said that history shows "that nations that uphold the rights of their people — including the freedom of religion — are ultimately more just and more peaceful and more successful."
"Well said, Mr. President. I couldn't agree more," said Jindal. "The president is very concerned about religious liberty.
"And also… if you like your religion, you can keep your religion."
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I am leaving Japan today at 4:30pm, so hope to see more things before I leave. After some consideration, I'm not going for sights seeing and decide to visit few more museums at Yokohama. The 1st museum which I go to is Yokohama Yusen (It means CRUISE in English) Museum. Yokohama Yusen Museum is located at Yokohama Yusen Building which was completed in 1936 and owned by one of the leading shipping companies in Japan. The entrance ticket is 500 yen, no photograph taking in the museum. 😦
This museum is worth to see if you are interested in ship or cruise. Plenty of historical items support this museum, the most interesting part for me is you can view the original menu, bowl, plate and what's the food served on the cruise in 1930s.
The 2nd museum which I go to is YOKOHAMA ARCHIVES OF HISTORY. Again, not allow for taking photography. 😦
The building was owned by THE BRITISH CONSULATE in 30s.
The last museum which I go is YOKOHAMA CUSTOM MUSEUM. At first, I don't know this is a museum, I was just attracted by the below DOG MASCOT and realised this is another museum at Yokohama.
This is a MUSEUM DOG which represent the custom museum. The reason why the museum using this mascot is because this is the type of the dogs which help Japan custom officer to find out the drugs, weapons from Japan custom. BRILLIANT CONCEPT! 🙂
The 1st and the previous CUSTOM OFFICERS of Japan.
After visiting the 3 museums, it's about 1:15pm and I am hungry. I manage to find a tiny restaurant at Yokohama Station and find the food is really delicious. This is a restaurant which specialise in CURRY RICE, there are various kind of CURRY SAUCE for you to choose. So if any of you interests in Japanese Curry, please come and try this. (Not sure whether they have any outlet outside Yokohama)


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This is hilarious. Rachel McAdams made a statement that she was not in Spider-Man 4, and the Internet's collective response was akin to "Lalalalala I can't hear you." Then the news sites promptly started cranking out Julia Stiles Spider-Man rumors.
Entertainment Weekly caught McAdams briefly to chat about the rumor that she will be the new Black Cat in Sam Raimi's Spider-man 4.
"That's a total rumor, I have to say…I was hanging out in Toronto the other day and someone came up to me and said, 'I just heard you're doing Spider-Man 4.' And I said, 'Really? No one told me!' It's not true."
And just about every site reporting the denial is insisting that well, McAdams may have had some discussion about Spider-Man 4 at some point in her life so... yeah. But even if we have to give up on McAdams, there's no need to panic in the resulting news vacuum: the web is ablaze with a new rumor, this time Julia Stiles. Turns out UGO has sources that says Julia Stiles contacted a New York casting company about a role in Spider-Man 4.
Now before we get all upset about the prospect of Save The Last Spider-Dance For Me, let's just remember: She contacted a casting company about it. So it's a possibility not the truth. We still have no idea who the Black Cat will be, but there seems to be a consensus that she is in the film.
Oh and while we're at it, here's Will Ferrell's audition for Black Cat as well, thanks Jake:


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Saturday, October 17, 2009
After The Most Important Balloon Flight Of Our Time Maybe Television Anchors Need A Timeout
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The classic mystery novel and today's paparazzi coincide in this engaging, insider's look at Hollywood in the weeks leading up to the Academy Awards.
She is one of the very few reporters allowed to witness pre-telecast rehearsals and for years has covered Oscar night from the celebrity side of the red carpet and backstage during the show.
A recent recipient of an L.A. Press Club and American Association of Features Editors Awards for her industry coverage, she has interviewed innumerable stars and directors, and used her experience to craft this deliciously entertaining whodunit.
Wide audience: This novel will fascinate the many readers captivated by Hollywood and the celebrity lifestyle, while also appealing to mystery devotees and fans of smart, entertaining women's fiction. It's equal parts Jackie Collins, Michael Tolkin, and Sue Grafton.


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Ride and Walk Botswana
Ride and Walk Botswana will help to engage with the amazing wildside of life!
Welcome to Ride and Walk Botswana! We invite you to journey with us through spectacular landscapes, discover the wealth of flora and fauna, marvel at the intricate ecosystems and experience close up encounters with our resident and migratory wildlife.
Accommodation rates exclude:
- Visas, travel and medical insurance – which is essential.
- Transport from your home to Maun and return.
- Charter flight from Maun to camp (see rates below).
- Gratuities for camp staff and guides.
- Purchases from the "bush boutique" such as caps, shirts and jewellery.
Overview and Accommodation
Ride And Walk Botswana
Our exclusive, personalised Riding and Walking Safaris are based in the remote and beautiful Selinda Reserve in Northern Botswana. Our safaris are camp based (with a seasonal fly camping option) at Motswiri Camp, which was completely renovated in 2010, and incorporates the latest in comfort and environmental standards. Camp is staffed by a team with more than 50 years' experience of hosting low impact safaris in Botswana.
The reserve's diverse vegetation results in superb birding, and it is home to giraffe, zebra, tsessebe, lion, leopard, cheetah and the rare roan antelope, sable and wild dog. Many large herds of elephant and buffalo migrate through the reserve during the year. The reserve is unusual in its clear definition between floodplains and permanently dry areas, making it uniquely suited to both riding and walking safaris. Whether you wish to spend your whole safari on a horse or on foot, or to mix the two, we look forward to sharing this unique and majestic part of Botswana with you.
Fly Camp
Fly camp is a more rustic affair, though tents and beds are perfectly comfortable, with ample space to stand up and move about.
Each tent is equipped with a long drop loo and bucket shower. A trip to fly camp enables access to the more remote areas of the reserve, where you will encounter differing landscapes and game viewing experiences.
Fly camp closes during the rainy season, typically from December to March each year, though the precise beginning and end of the rainy season do vary.
The riding is simply superb in Ride and Walk Botswana. The terrain is a mix of open flood plain, dry savannah and riverine bush, resulting in great change in pace and experiences as each day evolves.
We have between twenty and twenty four horses, ranging from Thoroughbreds to Boerperds, Arabs and Kalahari crosses, large to small. All are well schooled, well fed and cared for, well turned out and acclimatised to the area and to the game that you will encounter. We aim to offer a choice of English or trail saddles. Rides will not normally comprise more than six guests, and each ride is lead by a guide and accompanied by a back up. We do not have set departures and prefer to be flexible. We do, however, recommend a minimum of 3 nights and suggest that the optimum stay is either 5 or 7 nights to include a night out at our fly camp. We have typical 3,5 and 7 night itineraries available so to give an idea of what your holiday will involve.
There is no better way to get close to nature. Our walking safaris at Ride and Walk Botswana involve tracking spoors, searching for specific game, bird watching, detailed study of flora and fauna – whatever you want! You will be accompanied by an armed, professional guide who will tailor his activities to your specific areas of interest and will know the answers to most of your questions!
Groups are small, no more than 6, and you can choose whether to walk on dry land, wade in shallow flood plains, explore the floodplains by mekoro or the Spillway in a larger boat. Walking activities can be interspersed with fishing and swimming, or by taking up watch on some of the spectacular pans within the reserve and observing the birds and animals coming to drink. Once again, we do not have set departures and prefer to be flexible. We do, however, recommend a minimum of 3 nights and suggest that the optimum stay is 5 nights to include a night out at our fly camp. We have typical 3 and 5 night itineraries available on request.
The proximity to the Spillway and the high floods of recent seasons make boating and canoeing possible nearly all year round. We have a mix of powered boats, canoes and mekoros, well suited to a wide range of water based activities here at Ride and Walk Botswana.
Game drives and night drives are also on offer, although the high floods currently being experienced do restrict the geographical reach of these, and boating options often allow better access to the reserve.
Ride and Walk Botswana Reviews
"On arrival at this camp following a superb flight we were met by James 007 anf he lived up to his name. He and the rest of the team at this fantastic camp looked after us from start to finish. James and Clifford were really great at finding numerous game to observe in this area of Borswana." – roygarland
"Really wish we were back at Moswiri ! Thanks so to everyone – all the staff lead by Jonny and Grant for a wonderful few days. The accomodation, food and service are wonderful but what really makes the experience is the laid back but hugely welcoming atmosphere at the camp. Fly camp is definitely worth the trip." – Janine058
"Motswiri Camp was our second stop on our 18-day trip. The accommodations are superb: very comfortable and nicely appointed with lots of hot water! Food was some of the best we had and we really enjoyed our knowledgeable guides, James and Mochette. The walking tours were thrilling and also very educational." – stellaluna15


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Featured Web Site: Tri-newbies OnlinePosted by Dawn - Pink Chick Filed Under: Web Sites
When I was in Florida last month to watch Ironman I got bitten by a bug—the Triathlon Bug. I'm back in the pool, I got a new bike but man I need a plan. I've never done a triathlon. I mean I know what it is and that I have to swim, bike and then run to finish but heck there's so much more to know. Just where does one begin?
Well while doing a little surfing I came across this site that looks like it might answer a few questions for me and perhaps some for you too. Hop on over to Tri-newbies Online and see if they have what you're looking for.
The menu along the top you lets select topics from Getting Started, Tri-Training, Features and Resoures.
Under Getting Started they cover topics such as:
- Thinking About Doing a Tri
- Follow Your Heart
- The Night Before and The Morning of The Race
- The Transition
- Stretching: Doing it and Doing it Right
- Weakness not Strengths
Tri-Training covers just about any area in training for a triathlon. Looks like I've got lots to read. Training Programs offers a variety of 10- and 18-week training programs for the various triathlon distances.
Features offers some interesting reads:
- Tales from the MidPak
- The Spinervals Reviews
- Endurofit Training
- Not Quite Last (that will likely be me)
- For the Women Who Tri
- TNO Interviews
Under Resources you will find a variety of links and an online Forum.
There is a site menu just in from the right side that repeats some of the above selections and adds a few more for easy navigation. While navigating around in the site I found an interesting article titled Triathlon and Belly Dance: A Good Fit? under For the Women.
Now I just need to find time between my running, swimming and cycling to read some of this stuff.
Got a Web site to recommend? Leave me a comment with the details.
About Dawn - Pink Chick
For several years the only running I did was to run the annual 10k race in the spring. I got my best time when I ran hungover on only a few hours sleep. Finally one year I decided maybe I should really pick up running again on a regular basis and attended a running clinic. After finishing the 10k that year I continued to train and ran my first half marathon. That was in 2002. Later in 2002 I moved to Calgary where my running friends nick-named me Pink Lady, Pinko, Pinky and finally Pink Chick simply because I almost always wore pink when I ran. Truth be known I wear it almost all the time. I ran, well mostly walked, my first marathon in 2003. Since then I've run a ton of shorter 5/10k races, 9 half marathons and I added a second marathon in 2007 when I ran the San Diego RnR Marathon. Today I still run. I'm slow but I'm still out there and lovin' it. Someday I hope to join the Triathlon world.
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21stCenturyMom on
December 8th at 11:10 am
I just discovered Begginer Triathlete
It's like a fire hose of information! They have free and premium memberships and the premium memberships give you access to training programs and logs and stuff. It is very cost effective and pretty cool.
Dawn - Pink chick on
December 8th at 4:09 pm
I love the comparison. I found that site as well and agree there's a ton of information. Thanks for sharing.
Tammy on
December 9th at 5:04 pm
woohoo! Now change this site to "Complete Triathlon Network"! Get your X-train on, baby! 😉
Nancy Toby on
December 12th at 6:50 pm
Go Dawn go!!!


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Chicago's 6 Best Workout Classes for Each Time of Day
For lunch we're getting toned
Early bird? Night owl? Neither? Whatever time of day you're most energized, there is an awesome fitness class in the city for you. Dance yourself awake before a big presentation or cool down with some yoga after a long day of TPS reports.
No matter your schedule, there's a Chicago workout that will work for you. Here's how to burn calories morning, noon and night.
Barre-Dio Lab at Barre Code
Don't shy away from a morning dance party. Seriously. It will elevate your mood like whoa. The studio's 50-minute class brings together the best of both worlds: dance and strengthening exercises for abs, arms and glutes. Strike a pose…and then do it again.
435 N. LaSalle St.; 312-595-1600 or thebarrecode.com
Salute the Sun at David Barton Gym
Look, David B. gets it: You're going to be hunched over a keyboard for next eight hours so you need to hop to it. This morning routine will wake you up, get you nice and limber and clear your mind--all in 45 minutes.
600 W. Chicago Ave.; 877-579-1300 or davidbartongym.com
Chisel Fo' Shizzle at Cheetah Gym
Here's our theory: The more fun you have saying a class's name, the more likely it is you'll actually go to it. This lunchtime class uses free weights to increase muscle definition. Plus, it's only 45 minutes. So you can refuel with an earth bowl from the nearby Native Foods Caf� and still make it back to work on time.
1934 W. North Ave.; 773-394-5900 or cheetahgym.com
Full Body Blast at West Loop Athletic Club
Thought 45 minutes was fast? You only need to sacrifice 30 minutes of your lunch hour for this fat-blasting escapade. The class uses a single tool, the body bar, to tone muscles all over. The gym is near Little Goat Diner, so while it sounds ironic to grab A Fat Club sandwich after class, we say you're entitled.
1380 W. Randolph St.; 312-850-4667 or chicagoathleticclubs.com
Yin Athletica at Lateral Fitness
It's been a tense day. Let it all go with deep spinal twists (ahh), shoulder and hip openers, and some TLC for your major joints. And the best thing ever: Most of the poses are seated. The studio itself--with self-serve tea and a giant tropical-fish tank--has a Zen vibe that will mellow you out for the rest of the night.
314 W. Superior St.; 312-291-9466 or trainlateral.com
#312 at Fitness Formula Club Old Town
Warning: This new class will make you sweat (a lot). For 30 minutes, you'll alternate three minutes of cardio with one minute of core work and two minutes of strength training. There's little recovery time, so by the end you'll have only enough energy left for an Epsom salt bath and crawling into bed. Perfect.
1235 N. LaSalle St.; 312-640-1235 or ffc.com


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Two Variables You Should Have In Every Report Studio Report
August 27, 2015 2 Comments
There is an old joke that tells us that hard work pays in the long run, but that laziness pays off right now. However, in the world of software development, I think that laziness done right can pay off in the long run even better than hard work. Now there are a lot of developers who would prefer to skip the task of documenting a report they've developed. Sure it's lazy, but that's short term lazy.
I prefer long-term lazy, where I document the report now so that when I go to edit it a year later, I don't have to spend an hour re-learning all the details of the report design. The first variable I want to talk about allows report documentation right in the report.
Few reports are so simple that new Cognos developers can understand them intuitively. In fact, I suspect that most of your reports take even experienced developers a little time to understand. Sadly, Cognos does not give us a place to document the report, however they do give us the tools necessary to easily create one ourselves.
Report documentation can come in many forms. Maybe you have a large list of items that need to be completed (developer name, date, time, parameters, query descriptions, ,modifications, etc.), or perhaps you just have a bit of information on the design that you really need to remind yourself or another developer, the next time the report is being modified. Either way, you can put this information right in the report and use variable ShowDocumentation to hide it from the report consumers.
Create ShowDocumentation as a string variable with the expression of "0" (zero), and set the values allowed to be either 0 or 1 (I never use boolean variables, but that's a topic for another time).
Then add text items to your report and set the render variable so that it's only rendered if ShowDocumentation is "1" (which it never is). If you're just trying to call out something, you can put the text item right in the report where it will be seen by every developer. You could even color it red, or make it bold, or give it a yellow background (or all of these) if you really need to get their attention. If the text is long, put it in a block with a fixed width (say 800px) and set the render variable on it. Then, any text you put inside will be word-wrapped for the developer, but still hidden to the report consumer.
If you have a lot of documentation , then you could create a report page called "Documentation"with ShowDocumentation of "1" as the render variable. Within that report page you could use tables and blocks to create a form you could fill out. Use small text variables with the render variable, placed in the actual report page (not the Documentation report page) to serve as call-outs that you could then reference in the Documentation page.
Often, while we are in the process of developing or testing a report we need information that the report consumer should not see. Perhaps it's some information on the layout, or just numbers that are used in a calculation. To do this the lazy way, you want to be able to add this information to the report once, and be able to turn it on and off at will. That's where variable Debug comes in.
As with ShowDocumentation, create a text variable called Debug with a hard-coded value of "0" (zero) and possible values of 0 or 1. You can then use Debug either as a render variable or a style variable to hide the items you only want the developer to see.
Then, all you need to do is change the Debug variable's value to "1" when you are testing so that the items are visible, and then change it back to 0 when you're ready to put the report back into production.
Here are some examples:
- In a list, you can add columns used in a calculation for validation. Use the ancestor button to navigate to the column's List Column object and set the render variable there.
- If you are having trouble with layout, you can use the style variable to turn on an object's border when in "debug mode". I like to use the color fuchsia because it really stands out. Besides, how often do you see fuchsia in a report?
- Debugging a chart? Add a list using the same data source as the chart with the render variable set to Debug = 1.
Okay, you should only have to use one of these in every report (ShowDocumentation), but I find myself using Debug in a large percentage of the reports I develop.
Have you used something similar? If so, let me know.


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Tropical Storm Dorian gains strength in Atlantic
MIAMI Tropical Storm Dorian has gained some strength as it moves across the Atlantic, far from land.
The storm's maximum sustained winds increased to near 60 mph early Thursday.
Dorian is centered about 700 miles west of the Cape Verde Islands, off the coast of west Africa, and is moving west-northwest near 17 mph.
Currently, there are no land threats from the storm.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Flossie formed far out over the Pacific. Flossie's maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph, with slow strengthening expected over the next day or so. The storm is centered about 1,045 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California and is moving west-northwest near 15 mph.


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Huésped, the common Spanish word for "guest," has an English cousin: hospitable. This might not be obvious at first since the ‑o- morphs to the ‑ue- and thus changes the sound completely but both come from the Latin hospes which means the same. We can see the mapping of h‑s-p clearly in both.
In the same family is hospital. Yes, patients in a hospital are just guests, as though it's a hotel!


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Image: Conradin Frei
With a total of 632 square metres distributed over five storeys, the Hotel Helvetia presents itself as a glamorous, modernised riverside property in one of the finest spots in Zurich's historic centre.
The striking interior was conceived by Leopold Weinberg in collaboration with architect Nele Dechmann. 'The architecture was tailor-made for the location and for the guests, from the placement of each and every niche right down to the reading lamps,' says Dechmann.
The hotel's casual atmosphere is actually the result of intensive research and planning by the owner Leopold Weinberg, architect, and partner, Adrian Hagenbach, joint owners of the WAC group. What do modern nomads need in heir rooms? What can they do without? What can we do to create pleasant surprises? 'Selection' was an important keyword throughout the planning.
Several of our products have been chosen for these rooms. As the main luminary we find the Plafonet: elegant by its form, harmonious and of discrete proportions. The wall lamp Lea stands out for being a light-place: it allows us to have a book by hand, next to the headboard, and at the same time it offers us a quality light.
The Drop captivates you from a distance, its design surprises you when you approach and invites you to illuminate them. In this case, our DROP M36 allows us to regulate the light on the desk with a simple movement, thanks to its proxy dimmer.


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