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Albert Lea Lakers are proud to announce the head coach for the 2018 season Michael Keeran.
Keeran is currently in his 1st season as the assistant softball coach at Division 3 Grinnell College. He has taken on roles within the Pioneer staff involving the outfield, offense, strength and agility and game analysis.
Keeran played collegiate baseball at Waldorf University as a four-year starting pitcher and outfielder. He was a back-to-back North Star All-Conference selection in 2016 and 2017 and was named Academic All-Conference all four years.
In the 2016 season, he won the North Star Conference batting title. Keeran concluded his career with a batting average of .370, including a .444 average in 2016. He also holds 15 school records at Waldorf in categories including hitting (hits, batting average, on base percentage, runs, and stolen bases) and pitching (games started, innings pitched, wins, and strikeouts), and is in the top five in over 50 school records categories, Keeran was named an NAIA Academic All-American his senior season.
Following graduation, Keeran was a starting outfielder for the Ozark Generals of the MINK League. He was in the top three on his team in numerous offensive categories.
Keeran has also been the assistant baseball coach the past four years at Clear Lake High School, where he was also an All-State baseball and football player his senior year. During his four seasons as an assistant, the team won three Iowa High School State Championships and had highs in team batting averages. Nine players have gone on to play collegiately the last four seasons.
"I am very excited to begin Head Coaching duties for the Albert Lea Lakers. I am extremely grateful and blessed for this opportunity. I'd like to thank Donnie Roberts, the Albert Lea Lakers and the Pioneer League for this amazing opportunity."
"It feels like a perfect fit, Albert Lea is close to my hometown. I know the Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa area extremely well and I am very comfortable there."
"I think this will be a very competitive league, and my hopes are that I can recruit respectful, talented and hungry young men to Albert Lea, and put a very fun team on the field for the area to watch."
"I know Assistant Coach Pete Sitorius very well and I think we will do a great job recruiting and developing players further. He is a very determined and a hardworking individual, with high baseball IQ."
"My goals are to recruit a championship caliber roster on and off the field. I am hoping the players can develop further as players and young men. I want the Albert Lea community to be proud of the Lakers, and be excited to come to games."


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2013 NHL Free Agency : Garth Snow's Shopping List Part II
Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Jordan Leopold, Defenseman
2013 Club : St.Louis Blues
2013 Salary : $3,000,000
Height : 6'1″
Weight : 206 lbs
Age : 32
Stats : 39 GP, 2 G, 8 A, 10 PTS, -8, 20:04 TOI
Some, including myself, have wondered why Leopold has not found a consistent home in the NHL, having played for 6 different teams over the course of his 10 year career.
Jordan has proven to be a valuable addition on the offensive side of the puck while playing 20-22 minutes per game in all the cities he has hung up his gear. After scoring 9 goals in just his 2nd year playing professionally, he really flourished later down the line in Buffalo, putting up consecutive years of 13 and 10 goals. With 34% of his goals and 32% of his points coming on the power play in his career, he could be a very adequate replacement for the departed Mark Streit.
Defensively is where many feel Leopold needs some work. He has only been a positive player 4 times in those aforementioned 10 seasons and could also come with some durability issues. He has missed 20% of his games over 10 years including seasons of 82, 48 and 29% missed.
Projected armchair GM offer : 3 years, 12mm

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In line with the Department's thrust for transparency, accountability and participatory governance, City of Malolos CLGOO Anselmo A. Ortiz Jr. and City of San Jose del Monte OIC-CLGOO Mae Catherine N. Quintana spearheaded the conduct of the Citizen Satisfaction Index System (CSIS)Utilization Conference (UC)last August 28, 2015 and September 4, 2015 respectively. CSIS, being implemented by the Department, aims to assess the service delivery performance of Local Government Units (LGUs) based on the perception of the people. The program also seeks to help LGUs on the formulation of plan and actions that can improvelocal public services.
During the Utilization Conference, Bulacan State University (BulSU), as the Local Research Institute (LRI) tapped by the DILG to conduct the data gathering in the two cities, presented the results of the survey to the officials and functionaries of the LGUs. These results were derived from the awareness, availment, satisfaction and perceived importance of the respondents towards eight (8) service areas namely Health, Education, Social Welfare, Governance and Response, Public Works and Infrastructure, Environmental Management, Agriculture and Tourism.It was then followed by an open forum wherein the participants, the team from BulSU and DILG had a discussion on how the whole survey process was conducted and how the ratings were met.
Mayor Christian Natividad and Vice Mayor Gilbert Gatchalian of Malolos said that the city, with the help of each department heads will strive more not only to improve the services but also to makeMaloleñes aware of the services provided by the city. Likewise, San Jose del Monte City Administrator Edward Ignacio during the city's UC said that the CSIS is a good mechanism for them to know the people's feedback on the services offered by the City Government.
Both conferences ended with the signing of Pledge of Commitment followed by the formulation of the Citizen's Priority Action Plan (CPAP).


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The bull train continues to roll ahead as generally upbeat corporate earnings haven't given investors enough reason to take profits off the table. Major equity indexes have yet to deviate from their steep upward trajectory since the start of 2013, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 both posting fresh five-year highs and breaking past their psychologically significant 14,000 and 1,500 levels respectively. Amid the improving sentiment on the equity front, commodity prices have been all over the board, making it even more frustrating for those still waiting on sidelines to jump in; some are hesitant to go long given the stellar gains year-to-date on Wall Street, while others are fearful of missing out on the next bull market [for more market news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter].
Chart Analysis
For the many investors facing this dilemma, the United States Steel Corporation (X) presents an attractive opportunity in the current market. Shares of this steel producer are severely beat down from a long-term perspective, which should ease the concerns of those who believe that equities are extremely overbought now. Furthermore, X's current technical set-up offers an attractive low-risk entry point along with the potential to capture profits from any big move to the upside over the coming weeks. Consider X's one-year daily performance chart below.
Since bottoming out at $17.67 a share on June 12, 2012, this stock has been trading higher within a fairly well-defined price channel (blue lines). Notice how this stock has a tendency to rebound higher as it nears the bottom support line, while also pulling back when it trades along its upper resistance line. Given that X is trading right above its 200-day moving average (yellow line) and is near the bottom of its channel, entering into a long position at current levels is attractive; traders have the opportunity to closely manage downside here while also favorably positioning themselves for the next up-leg [see 5 Commodity Trading Mistakes You Could Be Making].
U.S. Steel Corp. recently settled above its 200-day moving average, which may deter conservative investors who prefer stocks with more established uptrends. On the other hand, the company did beat its most recent earnings estimate, which may hint at its return to profitability. In terms of downside, this stock has support around $22 a share followed by the $20 level; when considering the potential upside, X will likely face serious headwinds as it nears resistance around $26 a share. As always, investors of all experience levels are advised to use stop-loss orders and practice disciplined profit-taking techniques.
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For Day 2, we are challenged with a sketch. I love sketches!
I would like to enter my card into these challenges:
Catch The Bug - Christmas Chaos Day 2
Winter Wonderland - Frame It
Robyn's Fetish Challenge - Square/Rectangle
I have used the front and reverse of a paper from a christmas paper pad by MME. The scallop border is from a christmas paper pad by Kaisercraft. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers and Kindy Glitz. Matting is red cardstock. I also added a "With Love" sentiment from a vintage embellishment pack.
Friday, 9 December 2016
Christmas Chaos Day Two
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Awesome card and great take on the sketch. So glad you joined us at Catch the bug for our holiday chaos.ReplyDelete
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Beautiful Christmas card Suze. Thank you for playing along with our Challenge at Winter Wonderland. We would love to see you again ... Anet DTxReplyDelete
Great card, Suze - love that digi!ReplyDelete
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Saturday, July 24, 2010
This morning as I sat on my deck drinking a good cup of coffee I found myself thinking about the art of observation and how much this informs my life as a whole. There were the robins singing their lovely songs, a warbler hovering above a Canada thistle and eating the seed head. Actually it was that warbler that got me thinking about observation. Firstly, here was this beautiful yellow bird flying above a purple flower head - a perfect complementary pair in more than one way I bet. Nature gave the thistle its thistles to protect it I assume, but it also gave the thistle the warbler, who in the process of munching on its flower also helps propagate its species. And on and on it goes. The way that warbler gives out a joyous song as it bob's up and down as it flies away. The purple martins performing aerial acrobatics that would make Cirque du Soliel envious. Pelicans slowly circling above the lake and climbing higher and higher until they disappear from view. I have to think that I have been observing events such as these all my life and they are as important to me as breathing and my art making is all the more satisfying for it. The above painting was done many years ago while I was on a crazy fishing trip with my brothers and our sons. That is a story for another time!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Pastel painting
I've made a box to hold all of my pastels in an orderly manner and had a chance to check out its suitability at our retreat down in Eastend awhile back. It actually worked quite well for me and I will only have to make a few small adjustments to make it right. Had a great time down in Eastend and was sorry to leave the place, as usual. Seems like you just get settled in and its time to go home. This pastel was inspired by the view from my studio window and employs a new method I am playing around with.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Spirit of Manitou Studio Trails Tour
Today is the start of a two day event (July 9-10) called the Spirit of Manitou Studio Trails Tour being held in the Resort Village of Manitou Lake, Watrous and outlying area. If you are close to us why not consider coming out and visiting the studios of all our wonderfully creative folks here? We had a wonderful turnout last year and are hoping for the same or better this year. I am set up at the Renown Room of the Manitou Springs Resort, along with Helen Herr, a wonderful artist and poet.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Eastend Art Retreat
We are back from our annual retreat to Eastend, SK, which is hosted by my good friends Barb and Dean Bauche. It is always a memorable time, getting together with old friends and meeting new ones, dealing with wild weather events, and exploring the wonderful landscape. This year I couldn't help feeling sad and also upset with respect to what is happening with the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and its terrible impact on the bird population. This year at Eastend I saw and heard the most beautiful birds that I've never seen before and the thought that they are soon heading down to that disaster zone, possibly never to return is unconscionable to me. We are supposed to be looking after our small friends, aren't we? This oil painting represents the place we stay at down at Eastend. There are numerous blue bird houses around the property and to me signify good stewardship. I would encourage others to take steps to protect our birds, the world would be eerily silent without their songs.
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A new law for Massachusetts drivers has gone into effect on April 7, 2015, regarding the use of headlights in inclement weather.
The new law, M.G.L. c. 85, § 15, requires motorists to turn on their headlights when driving conditions call for the use of windshield wipers.
Former Governor Deval Patrick signed the bill on January 7, 2015, along with a number of other pieces of legislation, before he left office.
Supporters say the new law will improve road safety as other automobiles can be difficult to distinguish when weather conditions create poor visibility, even during the daylight hours.
Several other states already require the use of headlights when windshield wipers are in use.
Beginning on April 7, police officers can pull drivers in Massachusetts over for failing to comply with the new headlight law.
If insureds receive a ticket for failing to comply with the new law, the violation carries a nominal fee.
Perhaps more importantly, however, is that it is considered a surchargeable violation, which may result in increased insurance premiums for policyholders at the time of renewal.
In light of the potential financial consequences to your policyholders, review the language of the new law to help prepare your insureds.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same as follows:
A vehicle, whether stationary or in motion, on a public way, shall have attached to it headlights and taillights which shall be turned on by the vehicle operator and so displayed as to be visible from the front and rear during the period of ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise; provided, however, that such headlights and taillights shall be turned on by the vehicle operator at all other times when, due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, visibility is reduced such that persons or vehicles on the roadway are not clearly discernible at a distance of 500 feet or when the vehicle's windshield wipers are needed; provided further, that this section shall not apply to a vehicle carrying hay or straw for the purpose of transporting persons on a hayride shall display only electrically operated lights which shall be 2 flashing amber lights to the front and 2 flashing red lights to the rear, each of which shall be at least 6 inches in diameter and mounted 6 feet from the ground.


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New Year's Eve 2018: Eat, toast your way into 2019
If you want to send out 2018 with a bang, here are some suburban restaurants and clubs where you can celebrate with a special meal, live music, dancing, a champagne toast and more on Monday, Dec. 31. Let the New Year's Eve party and New Year's Day brunch planning begin.
Antico Posto: 118 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 586-9200 or antico-posto.com/. Dine on New Year's Eve specials from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, including lobster burrata caprese, black squid ink spaghetti with lobster cream sauce, scallop risotto with brown butter and pistachios, swordfish filet, beef tenderloin and white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake. Reservations requested.
Alumni Club: 1540 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, (847) 519-7555, alumniclub.pub/. New Year's Free features a sound, light and video show, dancing and an explosive countdown to midnight for free.
Arcada Theatre: 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 962-7000, arcadalive.com/event/rock-and-roll-new-years/. Head to the Arcada at 8 p.m. Monday for a buffet of salads, a bruschetta bar, East Coast jumbo shrimp cocktail, a slow-roasted prime rib carving station, fingerling potatoes, roasted veggies, Ron's meatballs, a sweets table and a five-hour open bar with beer, wine and call spirits. Hit the dance floor to the sounds of Nicole Kestler and The Joe Valentino Prohibition Band followed by Hip Pockit playing R&B, classic rock and Motown. Expect party favors and a big-bang at midnight. It's $65 per person.
Avante Banquets: 1050 Northwest Hwy., Fox River Grove, (847) 287-1006 or avantebanquets.com/. How does a New Year's Eve premium dinner package sound? It starts at 7:30 p.m. Monday and includes dinner options such as filet and crab-stuffed shrimp, vegetarian eggplant Parmesan, or filet and lobster tail. Tickets, which cost $110-$125, include dinner, 4½ hours of premium alcohol, entertainment from Tony Ocean, dancing and a champagne toast at midnight. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com/.
Bahama Breeze: 406 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, (847) 884-7060 or bahamabreeze.com/home. From open to close on New Year's Eve, enjoy live music and Bahama Breeze's Legendary Island Cocktails -- Killer Bee, Painkiller, Goombay Smash, Zombie and Dark 'N Stormy -- for $2.19.
Bar Louie: Suburban locations in Geneva, Mount Prospect, Naperville, Oakbrook Terrace and Schaumburg, barlouie.com/. Check individual locations for specific parties. Bar Louie Geneva hosts a Black & White Masquerade from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. New Year's Eve for $20. It includes a champagne toast and party favors. Bar Louie Mount Prospect hosts a New Year's Eve party from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. with no cover. DJ Johnny V will be spinning tunes. Plus, there's a silly dance contest leading up to the midnight champagne toast.
Bub City: MB Financial Park, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 261-0399 or bub-city.com/rosemont/. If you overindulged on New Year's Eve, maybe a classic Southern brunch and build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar (aka "hair of the dog") on Tuesday, Jan. 1, will help. Enjoy live music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations recommended.
Buffalo Creek Brewing: 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove, (847) 821-6140, buffalocreekbrewing.com/. Ring in 2019 with brewmaster Mike Marr during Buffalo Creek's Brew Year's Eve party starting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31. The $110 ticket includes unlimited beers, barbecue cooked on-site by Steamboat BBQ and live music featuring the DAMJAX band. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com/.
Carlucci Rosemont: 6111 N. River Road, Rosemont, (847) 518-0990 or carluccirosemont.com/. Toast New Year's Eve with a four-course prix fixe Italian dinner for two for $149. Start with jumbo shrimp before moving on to a salad, grilled beef tenderloin filet or oven-roasted Mediterranean sea bass, and finish with tiramisu, creme brulee or chocolate lava cake. Upgrade to Oscar style or lobster tail for an additional charge. Listen to live music from 290 East Band and raise a glass during the midnight champagne toast. Overnight packages at the Marriott Suites are available.
CityGate Grille: 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, (630) 718-1010 or citygategrille.com/. Live jazz, cocktails and upscale fare are on the menu from 5 to 10 p.m. New Year's Eve. The Friends Band plays from 8:30 p.m. to close, with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. Reservations required.
The Clubhouse: 298 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 472-0600, or theclubhouse.com/. Ring in the New Year with live music from Mike Zabrin's Funktastic and dancing on the first floor from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31. Make reservations for the $65 four-course steak and seafood prix fixe dinner between 4 and 11 p.m. Nosh on lobster bisque, salad, an entree of twin cold water lobster tails with either a petite filet mignon or slow-roasted prime rib, and a choice of dessert: chocolate mousse cake, Key lime tart or a trio of sorbets.
Concorde Banquets: 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer, (847) 438-0025 or concordebanquets.com/menus/holiday. Concorde goes all out for its New Year's Eve Gala. It starts at 7 p.m. with cocktails and appetizers. Dinner, featuring filet mignon and lobster tail, is at 8 p.m. and cocktails and dancing happen from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Plus, there's a 4½-hour open bar, late-night bites, a European pastry table, music from Stax-O-Wax, champagne toast, party favors and a balloon drop at midnight. It's $120 per person.
D'Andrea Banquets: 4419 Northwest Hwy., Crystal Lake, (815) 459-7234 or dandreabanquets.com/. Get your New Year's going at 6:30 p.m. Dine on filet mignon and lobster, soup, salad, veggies and European pastries while enjoying a five-hour premium open bar. Plus, there's a DJ, dancing, party hats, favors, a champagne toast and a balloon drop. It's $90, including tax and gratuity.
Draft Picks: 912 Busse Road, Mount Prospect, (847) 290-9000 or draftpicksmtprospect.com. There's no cover charge for the New Year's Eve party at Draft Picks. There will be a DJ, a champagne toast at midnight and a free buffet at 12:30 a.m.
Dover Straits: 890 E. Route 45, Mundelein, (847) 949-1550 or doverstraits.com/. A special New Year's Eve dinner will be served starting at 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31. Enjoy the Muzik Engine Band from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Plus, there will be party favors and champagne at midnight. Reservations requested.
Drink: 871 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, (847) 397-3100, drinknightclub.com/. Dance the night away from 8 p.m. to midnight Monday, Dec. 31. What sets this party apart is the Ultimate Video Countdown at midnight, two balloon drops, a light and special effects show, and three DJs: DJ-SPIN from B96, DJ Rich Ungos from Dance Factory Radio and DJ Dahmino. The $75 Gold VIP package includes a premium four-hour open bar from 8 p.m. to midnight and a deluxe appetizer buffet from 8 to 10 p.m. General admission after 10 p.m. is $25 per person based on space. Call for table reservations.
Drury Lane: 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, (630) 530-8300 or lucillerestaurant.com/. Dine on a four-course meal at 3, 6 or 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31. Prices start at $45 and each dinner ends with a champagne toast. Come back on New Year's Day for a champagne brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Choose from 10 food stations, plus indulge in decadent desserts and signature cocktails. It's $40 for adults, $16 for kids 6-12, $10 for kids 3-5, and free for kids 2 and younger. Reservations required.
e+o Food and Drink: 125 Randhurst Village Drive, Mount Prospect, eofoodanddrink.com/. This New Year's Eve, e+o is pairing up with Colette Allen Charities for a benefit party. Included in the price is a live DJ, photo booth, gourmet buffet, premium bar package, champagne toast at midnight, late-night buffet and party favors. It's $110 for the buffet only, $110 for the premium bar package only and $160 for both. Reservations required. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com/.
Emmett's Brewing Co.: 110 N. Brockway, Palatine, (847) 359-1533 or emmettsbrewingco.com/. Get ready to laugh when Emmett's Brewery hosts two comedy shows on New Year's Eve. Catch the early show at 5:30 p.m., or the later show at 9 p.m. Laugh along with Jimmy McHugh, Mike Preston and Tim Harrison. Tickets cost $65 and include dinner, the show, tax and gratuity. Reservations required.
Empire: 48 W. Chicago Ave., Naperville, (630) 355-9000 or empireburgerbar.com/. Running from 7:30 p.m. to midnight on New Year's Eve, Semple will be headlining all night long. Reserved seating is $65 per person and includes party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. General admission is $20 at the door and includes party favors and a champagne toast at midnight.
Famous Freddie's: 510 S. Park Ave., Fox Lake, (847) 812-8038, famousfreddiesroadhouse.com. New Year's Free features a sound, light and video show, dancing and an explosive countdown to midnight for free.
Fat Rosie's: 47 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, (630) 328-0060 or fatrosies.com/naperville/events/celebrate-new-years-fat-rosies. On New Year's Day, refuel at Fat Rosie's in Naperville with their special Hangover Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Bloody Maria Bar will be waiting as will Mexican breakfast specialties. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Finn McCool's: 72 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake, (815) 356-1155, finnmccoolschicago.com/crystallake/. New Year's Eve features a sound, light and video show, dancing and an explosive countdown to midnight for free. Open until 4 a.m.
GameWorks: Streets of Woodfield, 601 N. Martingale Road, Suite 115, Schaumburg, (847) 330-9675, gameworks.com/location/schaumburg/. Kids will enjoy a New Year's Eve Family Pre-Party with Ball(oon) Drop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31. There will be character appearances and a kid-friendly buffet and hot chocolate bar from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It's $20 per child and $15 per adult. Reservations required.
Gene & Georgetti Rosemont: 9421 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont, (847) 653-3300 or geneandgeorgetti.com/. Dine on a special New Year's Eve dinner between 4 and midnight. Reservations required.
The Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center: 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, or oakbrookhillsresortchicago.com/. The Rat Pack is Back returns to ring in 2019 and to help host ABC 7's Countdown Chicago telecast. Dance the night away in the Grand Ballroom while enjoying a premium open bar with classic era cocktails from 8:30 p.m. to midnight Monday. Fill up on crabcakes, shrimp cocktail, sushi, chicken sliders, smoked salmon, caviar on deviled eggs and more from the food stations. And don't miss the chocolate gourmet fountain featuring an assortment of sweets. Plus enjoy party favors and a balloon drop at midnight with a champagne toast. Tickets cost $235-$397.50. Reservations required.
Hotel Arista: 2139 City Gate Lane, Naperville, (630) 579-3210 or hotelarista.com/dining. Celebrate New Year's Eve at Hotel Arista starting with a cocktail reception from 6 to 7 p.m. featuring passed champagne/prosecco, charcuterie platters, seafood platters, mini crabcakes and more. Then move on to the five-course tasting menu dinner at 7 p.m. at Zorba Lounge and Che Figata. Dine on ham hock lentil soup; black truffle ricotta cappelletti; lamb loin, wagyu beef or lobster tail and grilled oysters; and finish with vanilla panna cotta. It's $65 per person. Wine pairings are an additional $50. Reservations required.
Hofbräuhaus Chicago: 5500 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 671-2739 or hofbrauhauschicago.com/. Families can ring in 2019 at a "Munich-style" family-friendly celebration starting at 2 p.m. Be wowed by magician John Measer before the parade and toast to Munich's New Year at 6 p.m. All guests will receive a complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling juice. For adults, Hofbräuhaus will celebrate at midnight with a champagne toast and fireworks above Parkway Bank Park. Reservations recommended.
Hotel Baker: 100 W. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-2100 or hotelbaker.com/new-years-eve-dinner/. There are two New Year's Eve dinner seatings, with the first from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and the second from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. The four-course dinner includes options such as glazed beef shank, ROX surf and turf filet with baby shrimp, roast salmon and winter citrus fruits. It's $55. Enjoy DJ entertainment from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in the Waterfront Room. Reservations required.
Joe's Live: MB Financial Park, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com/. The doors open at 8 p.m., with Sixteen Candles headlining at 9 p.m. on New Year's Eve. The $95 ticket includes a premium drink package with mixed drinks, domestic and craft beers, wine, bubbly and soda, plus a barbecue dinner buffet and late-night breakfast from Bub City. Another perk: $10 off brunch the next day at Bub City.
Johnny's Kitchen & Tap: 1740 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, (847) 699-9999 or johnnysglenview.com/specials/. Johnny's New Year's Eve party features live music from Bonnie Bridges starting at 7:30 p.m. Complimentary champagne toast and party favors at midnight.
Kings Dining & Entertainment: 5505 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 233-0099 or kings-de.com/rosemont. Party Through the Decades on New Year's Eve with a live DJ mixing songs from every decade, Dine Then Bowl reservations (space is limited, $10 per person deposit for reservations), lane packages with food, drinks and bowling included, family-friendly lane packages during the afternoon and early evening, and food and drink specials. Reservations required.
Lucky Star Bar: 1175 W. Lake St., Bartlett, (630) 830-7200, luckystarbar.com. Go country at Lucky Star's New Year's Eve Dance Party starring Dixie Crush performing country music hits. Don't miss the midnight balloon drop, explosive video countdown to midnight and dance lessons with Estelle. The party runs from 7 p.m. to midnight Monday, Dec. 31. The $45 Diamond Package includes a three-hour call open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight and a dinner buffet from 7 to 9 p.m. General admission after 10 p.m.; no cover after midnight.
Main Event: 2575 Pratum Ave., Hoffman Estates, (847) 645-1111, and 28250 Diehl Road, Warrenville, (630) 393-9400, or mainevent.com/. Fun is the name of the game with all-you-can-play activities or arcade games for $10.95 on New Year's Eve. The special starts at 4 p.m. No reservations required.
Martini Room: 161 E. Chicago St., Elgin, (847) 741-0349 or martiniroomelgin.com/. It's a Spice World New Year's Eve hosted by DJ X2 from 8:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31. Sip on Spice Girl-themed cocktails, participate in a costume contest and watch "Spice World" on the flatscreens.
Michael Jordan's Restaurant: 1225 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, (630) 828-2932 or michaeljordansrestaurant.com/. For a lavish New Year's Eve, consider Michael Jordan's A Red Tie Affair, a five-course celebration with wine pairings for $175 a person. The party starts at 6 p.m. in the private dining room with a seafood tower filled with Alaskan Red King Crab, jumbo shrimp, oysters on the half-shell, scallops and more, accompanied by a rosé sparkling wine. Next up is a wedge salad and lobster medallions before the main course of filet mignon and Wagyu tenderloin. Save room for the dessert platter. There will be a champagne toast and swag bags (including cigars) to go to finish the evening. A portion of proceeds will go to support the James Jordan Foundation, a charity that works with impoverished kids. Reservations required.
Mon Ami Gabi Oak Brook: 260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 472-1900 or monamigabi.com/oak-brook/. Between 11:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday, dine on a New Year's Eve feast, including wild escargots de Bourgogne, steak frites, beef Bourguignon served tableside and more. On New Year's Day, roll out of bed in your pajamas and head over for a French breakfast featuring quiche, crepes, crème brûlée French toast and more from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. If you dine in your pajamas, you'll receive a gift card equal to the price of your meal (minus tax and gratuity) to use on a future visit. The regular dinner menu will be available until 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Morettis: Locations in Bartlett, Fox Lake, Hoffman Estates, Lake in the Hills, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Rosemont and Schaumburg, morrettisrestaurants.com. Welcome 2019 with kid-friendly activities, dancing, balloon drop, ice cream and more. See website for individual locations.
Niche: 14 S. Third St., Geneva, (630) 262-1000 or nichegeneva.com/. On Monday, Dec. 31, Niche offers two New Year's Eve dinner options. The $100 four-course dinner has seatings at 5 p.m. The six-course dinner, which costs $150, has seatings at 7:30 p.m. Dine on slow-roasted Heritage pork belly, Lump & Jonah crab cake, seared foie gras, butter poached lobster tail, grilled buffalo rib-eye and butterscotch pudding with almond shortbread. Reservations are required.
Nevin's Brewing Company: 12337 S. Route 59, Plainfield, (815) 436-3900 or nevinsbrewing.com/. Get ready to rock: Southern rock band Whiskey Road plays at 8 p.m. and Covergirls will play at 10 p.m. New Year's Eve. The $15 cover includes a drink ticket.
Old Town Pour House: 1703 Freedom Drive, Naperville, (630) 448-6020, and 8 Oak Brook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 601-1440, or oldtownpourhouse.com/. Welcome 2019 with Brew Year's Eve, which features beer pairings with a special New Year's Eve dinner and a champagne toast at midnight. Naperville: The roasted prime rib ($28) is paired with Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold Lager and cioppino pasta (mussels, jumbo shrimp, cod, crab meat and linguine for $24) is paired with Bottlenectar. Oak Brook: The ancho pork chop ($21) is paired with Anderson Valley Boont Amber; the maple-glazed salmon ($22) is paired with Revolution Bottom Up Wit; and the chocolate trio (chocolate mousse, chocolate cookies and chocolate raspberry sauce) is paired with Deschutes Black Butte Porter. Return the next morning for the New Year's Day recovery brunch. Try specialties like the stuffed French toast, pork Benedict, steak and eggs, and the Churchill bloody mary. Reservations recommended.
O'Toole's: 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, (847) 984-2599; Timothy O'Toole's Pub, 5572 Grand Ave., Gurnee, (847) 249-0800; and Timothy O'Toole's Pub, 10 W. Grand Ave., Lake Villa, (847) 979-0600. timothyotooles.com/. O'Toole's New Year's Eve party starts at 9 p.m. Monday. The $15 cover includes a choice of a champagne split or a High Life tall boy, party favors and a DJ. Timothy O'Toole's Gurnee's New Year's Eve bash starts at 10 p.m. Monday and costs $10. The Lake Villa pub's party starts at 9 p.m. It costs $10 and includes a drink, party favors, a DJ and dancing.
Perry's Steakhouse and Grille: 5 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 571-1808 or perryssteakhouse.com/menu-locations/chicago/oak-brook/. Start New Year's Eve night with a three-course meal followed by a champagne toast in Bar 79 at midnight. Dinner starts with a choice of soup or salad; main course options include 8-ounce Filet Perry wrapped with Nueske's applewood-smoked bacon and topped with jumbo lump crab meat, various steaks and chops, grilled salmon, surf and turf pasta and more. Dessert includes white chocolate cheesecake, dessert trio or the chocolate crunch. For reservations at 5:30 p.m. and earlier, dinner is $59.95 and for reservations at 5:45 p.m. or later, dinner is $79.95. Tax and gratuity not included. The restaurant will be open from 4 p.m. to midnight and Bar 79 will be open from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Reservations required.
Pheasant Run Resort: 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (800) 474-3272 or pheasantrun.com/. Get dressed up for an upscale New Year's Eve party in the New Orleans Ballroom with passed appetizers, an open bar, a three-course dinner, a midnight snack and a live band plus party favors, a champagne toast and a balloon drop at midnight, all for $219 a person. Doors open at 7 p.m. Reservations required. Or buy tickets to the Awesome '80s DJ Party with Jetsetter DJ Group in the St. Charles Ballroom. It's $99, runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and includes a four-hour open bar, party favors, a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight.
Pinstripes: 7 Oakbrook Center Mall, Oak Brook, (630) 575-8700; 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington, (847) 844-9300; 1150 Willow Road, Northbrook, (847) 480-2323. pinstripes.com/. Enjoy dinner, drinks, live music, a champagne toast and balloon drop at 8 p.m. and midnight on New Year's Eve. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. No cover. Reservations recommended.
Rack House: 222 E. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, (847) 640-7225 or rackhousetavern.com/. On New Year's Day, roll out of bed and head to the third annual Pajama Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chef Bryant Anderson's one-day-only New Year's Day Menu includes waffle breakfast nachos, cinnamon roll pancakes, hangover breakfast sandwich and a kids' brunch plate. Sip on $4 mimosas and $4 Bloody Marys.
Real Time Sports: 1120 W. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village, (847) 534-5000 or realtimesportsbar.com/. Real Time's New Year's Eve bash goes all out with an open bar from 9 p.m. to midnight, a DJ, party favors, a champagne toast and more for $50. Don't miss the after-hours breakfast buffet.
Rep's Place: 3200 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows, (224) 347-2916 or repsplace.com/. It's a Rat Pack New Year's Eve at Rep's Place from 8 p.m. to midnight Monday. Enjoy a four-hour open bar, $3 shot specials, an appetizer buffet and pizzas from 8 to 10 p.m., live music from Ral Donner Jr. playing '50s and '60s hits from Sinatra to the Beatles, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. It's $70 in advance (cash only) or $80 at the door.
Restaurant Michael: 64 Green Bay Road, Winnetka, (847) 441-3100 or restaurantmichael.com/. Experience a gourmet dinner featuring roasted filet of venison and stuffed quail with grand veneur plus gratin of scallop and prawn with artichoke beignet and saffron sauce. Seatings are from 5 to 11 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31. It's $95; a deposit of $24 per guest will hold your reservation.
Roka Akor: 166 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 634-7652 or rokaakor.com/oak-brook/. For New Year's Eve this year, try the tasting menu at Roka Akor. For $108 per person (two-diner minimum), try four courses plus dessert between 11:30 a.m. and midnight. Options include robata grilled scallop with truffle aioli and fresh truffle, hamachi serrano maki, grilled sea bass with tomato dashi and butter squash, Snack River Wagyu Filet with truffle butter, chocolate lava cake with matcha tea and yuzu strawberry ice cream and more. The full a la carte menu also will be available. Reservations required.
Saranello's: 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, (847) 777-6878 or saranellos.com/. Ring in the New Year starting at 8 p.m. Monday with a special four-course menu featuring dishes such as wild mushroom ravioli with shaved truffles, center cut filet (8-ounce) with potato hash, seared yellowfin tuna, New Year's Eve Valrhona Cake topped with a sparkler and more. It's $79.95, plus tax and gratuity, and includes a DJ, dancing, a champagne toast and more. Saranello's also will be serving the regular menu in the dining room. Reservations required.
Schnitzel Platz: 729 E. North Ave., Glendale Heights, (630) 942-9900 or schnitzelplatz.com. A special menu, plus a champagne toast and party favors at midnight await guests New Year's Eve.
Shaw's Crab House Schaumburg: 1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-2722 or shawscrabhouse.com/schaumburg/. Enjoy lunch or dinner in the Oyster Bar or Main Dining Room on New Year's Eve. Enjoy specialties from the maki bar such as the Red Dragon Roll with shrimp tempura, spicy shrimp, jalapeño, cucumber, spicy tuna, avocado and unagi sauce. There will be a champagne toast in the Oyster Bar at 12:30 a.m. Reservations are available in the main dining room from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Oyster Bar tables are first-come, first-serve. Shaw's will be serving up a New Year's Day brunch, and to keep things casual, pajama attire is encouraged. From 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., nosh on breakfast and seafood favorites. All guests who wear pajamas will receive a $20.19 gift certificate to use toward their next Shaw's visit. It's $65 for adults (plus tax and gratuity), $15 for kids 7-12, and free for kids 6 and younger. Reservations recommended.
Sullivan's Steakhouse: 244 S. Main St., Naperville, (630) 305-0230, sullivanssteakhouse.com/promotions/celebrate-new-years-eve-at-sullivans/. Ring in 2018 with a four-course prix fixe menu for $75 and a midnight toast. Start your dinner with the classic lump crabcake followed by an iceberg lettuce wedge and a 16-ounce rib-eye, filet mignon or herb brick chicken. End with a choice of New York-style cheesecake, bananas Foster bread pudding or chocolate-covered strawberries. Open from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Reservations required.
Three Embers: In the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, (847) 634-0100 or threeembersrestaurant.com/ep-new-years-eve.php. Celebrate New Year's Eve in style with a special dinner package. It includes a four-course dinner at 9 p.m., a party from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. with party favors, a DJ and dancing, a midnight balloon drop and champagne toast, a cash bar and overnight accommodations for two. It starts at $279. The $59 prix fixe dinner menu only has seatings at 8 and 8:30 p.m. Nosh on jumbo shrimp cocktail, a roasted beet salad, and a choice of grilled filet of beef, pan-seared sea scallops, roasted duck breast or sweet potato ravioli, and end with a strawberry mimosa torte and warm chocolate soufflé tart.
Tokio Pub: 1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 278-5181 or tokiopub.com/. For something unique this New Year's Eve, try the Lobster Bash from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31. Featured dishes include lobster rangoon, lobster tacos, lobster maki, lobster ramen, surf and turf hot rock and more. Toast the New Year with the shogatsu drink package for $20.19, which includes a choice of three different drinks such as the Lush Lotus (lemon grass shochu, lush grandine, lemon and egg white), Streets of Tokio (vodka, domain de canton, ginger, cucumber, mint and citrus) and Kioto (Japanese whiskey, vermouth, amaro de sirene and orange bitters). Come back between noon and 8 p.m. New Year's Day for pork belly steamed buns with hoisin glaze, bahn mi slaw, and Fresno pepper or the steak tacos made with soy garlic-marinated sirloin, roasted tomato salsa, and pickled ginger. Plus, receive a gift card in the amount of your food and beverage portion of your meal to be used on a future visit.
Trulucks: 9860 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont, (847) 233-9404 or trulucks.com/. For $125 per person, indulge in Truluck's New Year's Eve dinner. Start with lobscargot, jumbo lump crabcake, shrimp cocktail or oysters Rockefeller, then move on to lobster bisque or a salad, then try miso-glazed sea bass, filet Oscar royale, rib-eye, Alaskan king crab or South African lobster tail. Sweets to be shared include baked Alaska, chocolate malt cake, New York cheese cake or carrot cake. Reservations required.
Tuscany: 1415 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, (630) 990-1993 or tuscanychicago.com/location/oak-brook/. Enjoy live music from local band MyTime from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday as well as dinner specials, party favors and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. The regular menu of Italian specialties also will be available. Reservations required.
Tuscany: 550 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, (847) 465-9988 or tuscanychicago.com/location/wheeling/. The night features a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, a special New Year's Eve Chef's Menu created by executive chef Bolla Loza and live music from The Jimmy & Rhonda Trio. The regular menu also will be available and reservations (beginning at 4 p.m.) are required.
Wheatstack: 5900 S. Route 53, Lisle, (630) 968-1920, option 2, or wheatstacklisle.com/events.html. Celebrate the new year from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, with a 12-ounce prime rib dinner for $21. Enjoy music from Ken & Stephanie of The Next Tuesday Band from 6 to 9 p.m. The restaurant closes at 10 p.m. Reservations required.
Wildfire: 1300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, (847) 657-6363; 235 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, (847) 279-7900; 232 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 586-9000; and 1250 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 995-0100. wildfirerestaurant.com/. For New Year's Eve, order off the regular menu or try a daily special. Monday hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. in Oak Brook and Lincolnshire and 11:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. in Schaumburg. On New Year's Day, celebrate with a classic martini and dishes like oven-roasted lump crabcakes, prime rib of beef, chicken breast moreno with artichokes, triple layer chocolate cake and more from noon to 9 p.m.


text: Find Your Place The Multicultural Affairs Office is housed in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office in Kilgour Hall. Lounge space is available for students to host student organization meetings, study groups or complete homework. It's also a great place to hangout! From deep discussions of identity, power and politics to conversations about movies, music, dance and everyday life; come relax, gain insight, or share some laughs.


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Artwork 207: Aotearoatanga war flag
© Jose D. Pérezgonzález. All rights reserved.
…The Aotearoatanga war flag is the war version of the Aotearoatanga flag (especially if adopted as a national flag).
…The flag is based on the Aotearoatanga (national) flag. However, its background is deep magenta (a red violet), representing the mix of red and blue: red for Māori people but also for the blood shed by all New Zealanders' in the defense of the country; blue for Pakeha people but also for peace, unity and prosperity brought by them. The obvious change of hue towards a red violet for this version of the flag emphasizes the blood that is going to be shed and the bravery of its warriors and soldiers. The Southern Cross background colour is also changed to blue violet, this representing the peace aimed for and a return to the national sovereignty represented by the Aotearoatanga (national) flag.
…This design is warlike in meaning, and, thus, the background magenta is a purple biased towards red, rather than a middle purple. Although the magenta colour does not match the red colour of the starts in the national flag, the basic idea behind the war flag is the inversion of the national colours: the violet background representing peace is displaced by the magenta representing war and suffering, while the red Southern Cross representing culture and growth is displaced by violet, an inherent aspiration for peace and a return to the original Aotearoatanga colours.
…Notice that although the Aotearoatanga flag could be adopted as a national flag in a monarchic New Zealand, the actual national flag in pantone blue and with the Union flag in the canton is probably the most appropriate war flag as well as remembrance flag while New Zealand remains a monarchy.
Alternative arrangement
© Jose D. Pérezgonzález. All rights reserved.


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Lydia Nichols '07
Lydia Nichols '07 has one of the coolest jobs in the world—creating doodles, the changes made to the Google logo on the company's homepage to celebrate holidays, anniversaries, and the lives of famous people. Talent, hard work, and a strong social media presence helped the artist land her dream-come-true job in San Francisco.
Tell us about your career.
After graduating from Syracuse, I moved to NYC and worked through a smattering of design-related jobs, such as freelance for the Museum of Modern Art. The creative director at the museum who hired me was also an SU alum and saw my work at Lubin House. Simultaneously, I was putting my nose to the grindstone after-hours to work on freelance illustration. I did that balancing act for about four years before returning to school to earn an M.F.A. in graphic and interactive design at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia. That allowed me to hone and merge my illustration and design skills, which upon graduation led to an internship at Pixar Animation Studios, a design fellowship at Chronicle Books, and two years of full-time freelancing back in Philly. In 2015, I started working as a doodler for Google, making the long trek to the West Coast. I wish there was an interesting story behind how I landed at Google, but honestly I think it was just keeping my portfolio and social media outlets up to date with recent illustrations. They contacted me, so here I am in the Bay Area.
Why did you choose to attend Syracuse University?
Syracuse was the only university I applied to—all others were strictly art schools—and I gained invaluable exposure to other fields of study. It's all too easy for art students to slip into their own world, but just the being present at such a large campus with so many diverse opportunities forced me to open my eyes and gain a little more awareness. Illustrators are always working toward visual communication and engagement, often in new or unknown territory. My experience as a full-time illustrator has included a lot of research into other fields, like science, current events, and politics, as part of the job. Jumpstarting that exposure in college was extremely beneficial. I also found my lovely partner at Syracuse—we just married after nine years together.
How did your SU education help you get to where you are today?
Syracuse was a great place to learn a lot about myself because it wasn't hyper-specialized or scattered across a giant metropolis. Having that space and time to grow and explore meant that I had fewer growing pains after graduation. It was during those years at Syracuse that I really began to appreciate the importance of tireless hard work and unwavering perseverance in a field like the arts. I carried those traits and sensibilities into the so-called real world and I think they're very much the reason for my success. I mean, I'm pleased as punch to be a self-sustaining illustrator! It's the dream!
What do you remember most of your time at Syracuse?
My favorite memories include making comics for The Daily Orange (which I hope are impossible to find now), taking a limo to the art store (perhaps the most unexpected mode of transportation for broke art students), and the buildings. It was tempting to go to an art school in a big city, but now that I've spent the past decade living in large cities, I'm extremely grateful for the time I had on a large campus with nature nearby and a quad with trees. It also meant fewer distractions and more time for drawing!
Have you connected with any SU alumni in San Francisco?
I moved at the end of last summer and strangely feel like I'm still settling in (I blame the change in time zones) so I haven't connected with other SU alumni yet, other than those I've stumbled upon. Hopefully that will change soon!


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New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has proposed the Financial Frauds Whistleblower Act, which would both protect and reward employees who voluntarily report information about illegal activity in the banking, insurance, and financial services industries. The bill would be a first of its kind in New York, where currently there is no law to incentivize or protect whistleblowers who report securities and other financial frauds.
In the official release, Attorney General Schneiderman states, "New York has a unique opportunity to set the gold standard for states seeking to expose and hold individuals accountable for financial crimes. This law will be the strongest, most comprehensive in the nation, and is long overdue for a state with the world's most important financial markets."
If the bill is passed, it would guarantee the confidentiality of the whistleblower's personal information and make it illegal for any employer to retaliate in response. In addition, the rewards paid for the information would be drawn from the funds of those who committed the fraud or wrongdoing, as opposed to state funds, making this a cost free initiative for the government to detect frauds and obtain recoveries.
Among the provisions, the bill would do the following:
If you have any questions pertaining to employee protections, please contact Philip S. Mortensen.


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NJ Parties and Counsel Laws
We have gathered the following New Jersey divorce laws and statutes concerning parties and counsel. The statutes provided below are meant only to serve as general information. If you have questions concerning the divorce process in New Jersey, please contact Villani & DeLuca, P.C. at 732-965-3350 for a free consultation.


text: Finally decided to get serious about the underside of the boat! There were some dis-laminated spots on the bottom, so I went out and got some vinyl ester resin and some Kevlar and got the bottom back to new. Let it sit for two weeks with some heat lamps, and then did an epoxy barrier coat by interlux. We did hard bottom paint this time, last year we ran out of ablative before the end of the season and were scratching off shells. We also wet sanded it trying to pick up a little extra speed. The wet sanding discolored the paint a little while it was dry, but we went under and it's all uniform now. I took a shot with the underwater camera and that's the second picture up above. After all that work, thought we'd have some fun, and I bought some red bottom paint to go over the blue and we decided to make some Dorado chasing Bonita! I'm not very artistic, so I let Mike man the brush! Hopefully it'll catch the eye of quite a few big ones!!!


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What do you say after you return from a mission trip? Family and friends want to know how it was, what you saw, what kinds of things you did, and who you worked with. And I LOVE talking about it.
But how do you describe it? How do you talk about how uncomfortable it felt seeing the 8×8 tin shacks that house whole families when I purchased coasters and placemats as souvenirs to bring home to my apartment? How do you describe the heartbreak that comes with seeing beautiful, precious children in rags and mothers struggling to feed them? How do you tell about the prostitute you spent hours talking with on a city curb and how much you love her and wish you could fly across the world to sit on that curb with her again?
Forgive me if I stumble for words when we talk next and you ask me how it was. I will most certainly tell you that it was amazing… That I am blessed beyond measure that I got to experience South Africa and see how God is moving there. That I had no desire to come back. That I felt like I was fulfilling His call for me in real and tangible ways. But forgive me if I haven't fully grasped how to verbalize such an experience yet.
The truth is that with every person who asks me about my trip, I want to respond, "Come with me next time and see for yourself. See how amazing it is to be in the center of His will, fulfilling His call to take the Gospel to all nations. Come experience this with me." But I know that offer would be met with a series of varied reasons why each person couldn't or shouldn't do that. Work commitments, family, bills, LIFE all get it the way. I get that. But if you're reading this and find yourself wanting something more than a Sunday morning routine of sitting in a pew, then I'll extend this offer to you. Don't just let me tell you about South Africa, or Malawi, or Appalachia, or Panama City, or Louisville, or any other mission field. Come with me and see it, feel it, DO IT yourself. Experience what it's like to take time out of your life to devote yourself fully and wholeheartedly to the expansion of His kingdom. I promise you will not regret it, and you will be changed in ways you could never imagine.
A famous atheist (forgive me, I cannot for the life of me remember his name at the moment) once said that he loves when Christians share their faith. He pointed out that if you believe in something so fully and claim that it has SAVED YOUR LIFE, the most evil thing you could possibly do is sit back and not tell anyone about it. I completely agree. Love has a name and a face, y'all. Let's take Him to the nations and love like He does.
~ Melanie Brison
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BILLINGS, Mont. — A Texas man accused of fishing hundreds of credit card numbers from the garbage and using them to pay for stays at several Rocky Mountain resorts pleaded guilty Friday to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Jesse G. Tucker, 40, of Texarkana, entered his plea in District Court in Billings. His wife, Jennifer Kay, 38, of Billings, also was indicted and has pleaded not guilty.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Archer said the scheme ran from December 2004 until the Tuckers were arrested in February 2005. The couple posed as others and used stolen credit card numbers to stay at resorts and hotels in Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah and Montana, said Archer, who estimated the total loss from the scam at $60,000.
The Tuckers were arrested near Joliet after leading authorities on a high-speed chase. Employees at Rock Creek Resort in Red Lodge called the Carbon County Sheriff's Department because of suspicious activity by the Tuckers, including alleged drug activity in their room. Deputies learned the Tuckers were driving a stolen vehicle and when they arrived, the couple fled.
Tucker's sentencing is scheduled for June 26.


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10 Things to Know if you are planning for a roadtrip to Tawang
Hello friends, hope you are doing well and I am also sure by now you must have read both my posts on my Roadtrip To Tawang In Arunachal Pradesh. If you haven't yet then what are you waiting for sharing, check out for the links in the ending, just go ahead! The word Roadtrip is enough to give us thrills and Northeast India is a storehouse of some spectacular destinations and combinations of enchanting forests, rivers, tea gardens, mountains and valleys. A friend of mine recently went on a road trip in Australia and he had to visit a ceramic coating Darwin company before he set off. He owns a very expensive car and wanted to keep it shiny and new throughout his trip! This is just one example of the things we need to do to prepare for a road trip.
You may have to face many hurdles during those trips and that is what that makes the journey memorable and adventurous, isn't it? But still, you need to go safely and prepared specially on an unpredictable road in unpredictable weather when you are traveling. Unfortunately sometimes through no fault of your own accidents can happen, which may result in you having to speak to a legal professional potentially click here to learn more or a police agency, which can be stressful for anybody. If you are a person who loves road trips either on a bike or a car and you are planning to visit Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh then you will find these ten tips very helpful.
10 Things to Know if you are planning for a road trip to Tawang
Here I have listed down 10 interesting tips to check before you go on your road trip to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh based on my personal experience. Well, it shall not only make your travelling hassle free but also make you prepared for any kind of hurdles you face on your road trip. So remember, before any road trip, make sure you are checking out some road trip tips online so you are fully prepared before you go.
Get your Inner Line Permit Done.
Indian citizens are required to get the Inner Line Permit to enter Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Mizoram since these are protected states and entry are allowed only for a limited period. Almost in all these states permit is valid for 15 days and can be extended. Before you start on your road trip to Arunachal Pradesh its mandatory to get your ILP done and in case you couldn't get your ILP done you can apply for one at Bhalukpung check post, its the entry point to Arunachal. All you need is two copies of your latest passport size photos and valid identity proof. It takes one to two hours there but I suggest get it done from your nearest Office. Once you reach Tawang, you need to get your Inner Line Permit done for visiting Bumla Pass. So carry some extra passport size photos and photostat copies of your identity card. Check this link HERE.
2. Pack dry food items and sufficient quantity of water
Once you enter Arunachal Pradesh and cross Bhalukpung, the roads are in pitiable condition except in some places near the army camps. And you may not know when you will be stuck in a landslide or road blockade while on a road trip. Just Like we were stuck for twelve hours on the road due to landslide and had to sleep in our car. Don't expect highway dhabas and shops on the hills and even if its there most of the shops get closed by 6 pm in the evening. In such situations, your dry food stock and water will help you go a long way. We also spent that night eating biscuits and cakes. There are workers who help in cleaning the roads only if the landslide has stopped otherwise it's too dangerous for them. Also, carry a flashlight and first aid kit for an emergency.
3. Vehicle Check
When you are travelling in the mountainous terrain you must be very careful about your selection of car. When we were planning our trip we thought of taking our own car which is Honda Amaze but some of our friends who have been to Tawang suggested us not to take our car rather go for a hired one. However, those who plan to travel in their own car might want to have it serviced and checked for any kind of damage including faulty brakes, engine problems, and dents. By searching using phrases such as "car dent removal near me," "car mechanic near me," or similar ones, you could locate the right service that you require for your car. Professional expertise and guidance could be a bonus point for such a long journey! But, since we were traveling via an agent they sent their car for our journey. They sent Swift Dezire since we were just two people but for more than two passengers and preferably for these kinds of the road trip the best car is an SUV. Regarding Bikers, you know it better than me all about your requirements.
4. Fuel Check
Make sure your fuel tank is filled as you won't find much petrol pumps there high up on the highs. You will find one in Bomdila and I also noticed one fuel station just before you enter Dirang Town. Even if you are going on a hired car or shared taxi make sure your driver has fueled the car.
Read more about my journey in Arunachal Pradesh – Roadtrip to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh- Part I
Roadtrip to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh – Part II
5. Know the best time to travel
While planning your trip to make sure you know the best time to travel. Get some information about current road condition either from cab drivers or travel bloggers who have just paid a visit. Sometimes due to heavy rainfalls and landslides roads get closed for a couple of days and it would be difficult to continue your journey especially if there are kids or senior citizens travelling with you. Avoid a road trip during the monsoon, the best time is from October to April though during November end to January end sometimes the road may remain closed due to heavy snowfall.
6. Pack warm clothes
You will require layers of warm clothes, its very cold in Tawang, Mufflers, caps, hand gloves, jackets you need them all. There are army canteens in case you forgot to pack your socks or any other piece of warm clothes, you need not worry as you can buy it from there. The shops in Tawang gets opened very early in the morning so you can also buy it from the local market. But the price is comparatively higher in the local markets than army canteens.
7. Avoid driving at night
The road leading to Tawang from Dirang is very narrow, broken here and there and very dangerous. If you are driving your own car I would suggest you to avoid driving at night. There are no street lights, thick fog and sometimes the roads get blocked either due to landslides or heavy snowfall. Take a break either at Bomdila or Dirang and you can also explore the places and interact with local people. The roads are unpredictable, miles and miles you won't find any help and even the phone network won't work.
8. Pre- Book your hotels
Make sure you pre-book your hotels. Do some research and read hotel reviews for that. Sometimes when you are planning to book your hotel via online hotel booking portals, some of the hotels may show as no rooms available, but make sure you take the phone number and ensure it over the phone. You can also ask them to arrange your tour and help you with getting passes. If you are visiting in the off-season getting a hotel room is no problem but other times you will find most of the hotels booked. So I suggest pre-booking your hotel rooms. I book most of my hotels via https://www.makemytrip.com/ They also have the option for booking Homestays, I personally prefer staying in a homestay as you can interact with the local people know about their culture and way of life. The homestay I booked was North Hill Homestay, people were very hospitable there.
9. Carry your cash
On the hills don't even think of an atm or your mobile banking for transferring money or making payments. There will be no network at most places and not much ATM. You may find a few in the town areas but there is no guarantee that you will find cash available for you on the machines. So to avoid irritation and save your time carry sufficient cash and also spare changes.
10. Know your routes well
It is also very important for you to know that the routes you are following are the right ones, well in this route you need not worry, Our Indian Army has made navigation easier here, there are lots of milestones, directions signboards, along with distance mentioned are available to guide you through the proper route. Even without any GPS, you can track the right direction. Just a one-way route through the mountains.
One point that I haven't included above is to avoid drunk driving. Throughout the whole way, there are messages given by the BRO (Border Roads Organisation) people to alarm you against drunk driving and to let you know how dangerous it can be to drive under intoxication in these routes. If you see your driver is drunk immediately be alarmed and ask him to stop. Don't forget to take your charge. So that was all if you have any other points feel free to drop them in the comment section below. Also, read my travel tips if you are planning a trip to North Sikkim, Check HERE. Thanks and stay tuned for the next post.
Here is something more for backpackers planning to visit Northeast India. Do visit this helpful post on "How to Backpack Northeast India' for more noteworthy tips on how to backpack Northeast India. There are lots of wonderful tips that will come handy if you are planning to visit Northeast.


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You know for a fact that more traffic means more business.
To drive traffic and gain awareness, you can't ignore social media.
For one, you want to distribute your content EVERYWHERE. On top of that, you want to generate engagement where your prospects pay attention.
In this guide, we'll give you tips and tools for coming up with content ideas for social media.
This way, your social accounts can stay active, contributing to your
- Branding
- Awareness
- Website traffic
Why Keep Publishing on Social
Why should you stay active on social in the first place?
Just take a look at these numbers:
We Are Social Singapore suggests this great insight:
Social is the only practical way for us to converse and engage at scale.
If you've already created content, why not share in other places as well? Why not maximize your existing material through scale?
This way, you get a much bigger footprint, minus the spending and effort. Let more people discover the hard work you've already produced.
Social media gives you access to audiences in their platform.
For example, folks normally discover new content on Twitter through hashtags. Your prospects discover new brands by browsing Instagram. Your leads discover new products when searching on YouTube.
Through social platforms, you reach new audiences that you would not have otherwise. Get discovered with content that you already produced for your blog and mailing list anyway!
What to Post on Social Media
Here are 3 main categories:
- Links to other people's content
- Links to your website
- Original content for that social network
Let's look at each one…
1. Links to other people's content
The rest of the internet has far more content than your brand.
That's a pretty easy statistic to accept, right?
There's far more interesting stuff that you can curate rather than create. So why not take advantage of the very best content from relevant people?
Sharing other people's links comes with instant validation…
Based on their post's performance, you can observe what gets high engagement vs. what doesn't. If your post references a story from a known figure like Seth Godin or Neil deGrasse Tyson, there's also a higher likelihood that their content will get high engagement.
You can take a peek at what is already getting high engagement before you even share. You use other people's authority at low cost because you did not have to create the content, plus experience an extra advantage of influencer outreach in building relationships.
In the process, your brand will be building relationships with thought leaders that you mention.
Do this often.
2. Links to your website
We also might want to share links to our own blog posts.
It is imperative to share your blog posts on social networks.
Don't be afraid to publicize blog posts over and over again. For one, it's normal for Twitter that people would miss your tweet. Only 5-10% of your followers see each and every single tweet because a tweet is grounded in the timeline. It's highly unlikely that followers will see your tweet five hours later because it would have drowned in all the latest content.
Every once in awhile, you want to promote your offers. But not so often!
For example, once a week, you can post a Tweet towards your lead generation page.
If you do this often, that would not be classy and folks will tend to unfollow you.
More often, share your own content.
Share every single blog post, video, podcast, etc.
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3. Original content for that social network
For the most part, your success on a social network depends on your ability to be 'native.'
What do you tend to upvote on Instagram? What kind of Tweets do you tend to <3?
Other than curated links, you want to post:
- Tips
- Quotes
- Inspiration
Make it as visual as possible.
Custom graphics are great (like what they call "Quote Cards").
Alternatively, you can publish GIFs! That's an easy way to add action to your feed, taking advantage of Hollywood footage or the internet's best memes.
Check out @erinthomaswong's awesome tweet for more ideas:
Get Over Your Creativity Block With These 20 Social Media Content Ideas https://t.co/slMBnt2nYD pic.twitter.com/YbbdhOaYX1
— Making Mumpreneurs (@erinthomaswong) September 15, 2017
How to Avoid Running Out of Content Ideas
Keep listening.
Most of our content are responses to our followers, clients, and the general market.
Instead of being in the business of 'making things up,' we focus on the firehose of content ideas put forth by people we care about.
If our mindset was to just keep churning out content, we will fail.
Jay Baer says it best, "Smart companies realize that social media is about people, not logos."
Check out TopRank Marketing Agency's SlideShare for more pro tips:
The healthy mindset here comes with the desire to get to know your audience and provide value out of what the market is already asking for.
Here are some ways to practice this:
#1: Follow Trending Hashtags
Use current trends as a gauge of the newsworthy discussions that you want to participate in. A key here is to filter through themes related to your audience, as global hashtags will include topics unrelated to your brand.
#2: Monitor Customer Conversations
Your customers send you messages.
Based on what they ask, create content that you do not need to create twice.
If you already wrote an email about a topic, use that as a template for content that you can add to your blog or knowledge base.
#3: Answer Questions on Quora and Reddit
If you do not already have an active following, you can take advantage of market demand expressed publicly on Quora & Reddit.
Folks already gave away the keywords and details of their issues. No need to pay an expensive market research firm.
By crafting articles based on real Q&As, you already know that there is demand for the topic before you write the first word.
#4 Take a look at free tools like Pocket, Feedly, and Flipboard
For inspiration, you may also list your current news consumption tools.
Check your smartphone. Check your browser history.
Where do you tend to get the latest and most insightful stories?
I strongly advise using your current consumption habits to see how a consumer might discover new content.
#5 Repurpose Content
Alla Bogdan of Promo Republic put it nicely,
By repurposing your top-performing social media posts, you will maximize the value of your existing content. By reusing, you are saving resources and time. Instead of constantly creating new content, repurposing takes what you already have and in turn boosts your returns.
As a consumer, you are in the best place to produce content. You know what you enjoy.
Compare that to the perspective of someone focused on merely completing work projects. In that condition, you are not in the best mindset to judge what the audience will enjoy.
Take action: List 5 brands that your audience likely follow.
Who are the influencers that are close to your values? Who would your subscribers appreciate to hear from?
By listing ideas of who to source content from, you gain insight on your brand's positioning.
After that, select their top stories for you to share to your social media.
Take Advantage of Content Curation
Okay, I admit. Producing content for social media can be expensive. It can also be ineffective. That is why you are careful about investing in social media marketing.
Is that an excuse for you to leave your social media accounts silent? Nope!!
Prospects look at your social accounts for social proof and to get an indication of how lively you are.
An easy way to keep your social media accounts active and effective is to take advantage of content curation.
Joshua Nite nicely laid out 5 reasons:
- Fill Your Editorial Calendar
- Provide Variety from Promotional Content
- Enhance Your Brand's Credibility
- Expand Your Audience
- Spark Influencer Relationships
If you think about it, these are the same reasons why we are taking advantage of content like Joshua's!
Every brand needs to stay active on social. Every brand needs to be careful with too much promotional content.
Take action: Check how much self-promotion you are posting.
How often do you blog? How often do you Tweet? In every 10 posts, how many are promoting your offers?
You should not just keep on asking. Show your followers that you offer enough free value, only occasionally asking for their signups or other forms of commitment.
This way, your followers would not feel that you are merely broadcasting your sales promos all the time.
From discovering content to publishing them, you go through a process when curating content. Most likely, you ask yourself these questions:
- Where do I source content?
- What kind of content do I curate?
- Where do I publish curated content?
Look at stories from newsletters. Curate statistics and research, and add your editorial opinions. Curate multimedia like YouTube videos and SlideShare decks.
Publish on your social media accounts, forums, bookmarking sites, or others that work for you.
Make Your Content Engaging
Stay Authentic and Natural
While there's a million ninja tools that allow us to see keyword trends and calculate algorithm… nothing beats authentic participation.
Especially today, when LSI keywords are super relevant. We have to use the most natural language to please Google.
Effective content is about relevance.
What are the stories that best appeal to your audience? How do you engage in the conversations they're having? There's a ton of theory behind relevance, but we'll look at real data here…
These are platforms that your audience actively and authentically participate in.
Look at the top stories on Reddit:
Browse through the most viral content on social using Ruzzit:
Scroll through trending videos on YouTube:
By browsing through these, you get a general idea of what tends to work and what is relevant to your audience.
From there, use filtering tools to narrow down to content that's related to your brand.
Does your brand happen to be about golf? Then go to Quora's corresponding page for that:
There, you will see the topic discussions and FAQs. The same applies to other social networks and topics.
Get inspiration from forums.
I've noticed that places like Quora allow me to geek out in ways that my Facebook friends would find irrelevant.
Why? Places like Quora and Reddit are built for your interests. It's for people who are very much into a topic.
If I want to talk about SEO, I can go to these topics.
On the other hand, I can't talk about UX, SEO, and Inbound Marketing all day long on my Facebook feed… my friends from school would find it too noisy and irrelevant.
Quora allows me to reach people who are interested in things I currently want to talk about.
By answering on Quora, I'm able to speak real language addressing issues expressed by the community.
This way, I'm not making up social media post topics. Instead, all answers I write are responses to real demand.
Let your ideas flow by hanging out at forums. Use the discussion topics as content ideas for social.
Use Proven Ideas
To create highly-engaging posts, there's another secret recipe:
Do what's proven to work.
Now, you might think this more easily said than done, but social media content surfaces what works vs. what does not.
Here's how you see what works:
- Find a SubReddit for your audience then sort content based on "Top All Time".
- Check out your Twitter Analytics then arrange it based on 'Top Tweets" (you can adjust the date range to 91 days).
- Search through top content using a tool like BuzzSumo or Epicbeat.
In short: Replicate what worked best for the top influencers… and what worked best for you.
Create a habit of checking the best performers every Monday, to maintain a pulse for what the market wants.
Over To You
Keep your brand's social media profile alive.
Stay opinionated. Keep publishing your opinions.
Every once in awhile, do not be afraid to promote your offers.
Avoid too much automation! They're spammy.
Folks already learned to ignore them. If you don't have any tip that you feel strongly about, it's better not to post anything.
Only post high-quality content, while attempting to have something great to share every single week.
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i thought of freckles at first because peoples freckles always stand out in black light. somehow i managed to not immediately think of something dirty for the first time in my young adult life
hahahahahaha first read this and was like... "germs, ew, why did so many people put good night" I GETTT ITTTTT NOWWWW
hahaha i wouldnt have even thought of anything dirty if it wasnt for 2:29
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Oh, jersey. How I love/hate thee.
Someone needs a bleach wash
beautiful wording. poetic, even.
i read this aloud to a room of 6 teens and noone got it till i read it slower a second time
people who did not get this right away...you are fuckin stupid
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kiloh3rtz, 11 Nov 2011I own an iPhone 4 got it for 400euros...I would love to get a 4s but with this pricess I wont ... moreIf you believe those two are better than iPhone then get it,but i assure you that you will regret it since the first touch,you'll feel the differences.
That's what i did. I had SGS2,big as a shovel,very low speakerphone,can barely hear a thing,believe me,if you had iPhone and get any of those two later on,you'll go back again.
Do a research. Not that many iPhone users choose other devices ever again. Phone is just too handy,works flawless,doesn't lag at all,and everything is sorted out in a perfect way,unlike others.
You decide
Prices in Ro 16GB-960$ 32GB-1125$ 64GB-1300$ contract free . U must be OUT OF YOUR MIND !!!
I don't like how Apple is basing their business plan off of companies like rolex. Lets just simply jack up the price and create a niche market for only rich people.
AnonD-977, 11 Nov 2011Why?
The Galaxy S 2 has REALLY, REALLY bad sound through headphones, get an HTC Sensation X... moreWow, another HTC fanboy desperately misleads the peiple. GS2 has one of the best sound&call quality. Many reviews support unlike your statement.
Besides, I wouldnt recommend someone to buy a brick. HTC phonea are heavy ass...
Anonymous, 11 Nov 2011Nokia is the best for calls and internet access reliability. Consumers are sucked in by overpr... moreEver since Nokia started trying to make touchscreen phones they have gone downhill, maybe a few years ago I would have agreed with you but a frozen phone that doesn't respond to touch has NO CONNECTIVITY at all.
moses_2020, 11 Nov 2011Wow i rather go and purchase a galaxy s2 with a 32gb and monster ibeats but if the price was a... moreWhy?
The Galaxy S 2 has REALLY, REALLY bad sound through headphones, get an HTC Sensation XL or XE instead, which sound almost as good as an iPhone and have the beats included.
[deleted post]Go buy the parts and make your own then, you'll need to make a few for FCC testing and get an operating system for it.
Once you're done I'll buy one for $200 and you pay for P & H.
kiloh3rtz, 11 Nov 2011To be honest I understand if iPhone 4 was 1000euros do to the new technology investment in dev... morecompare 4 and 4s:
much faster processor, 2x faster modem, much better camera, movies 2x better (was halfHD, now fullHD, GPS-AMAZING-uses 2 systems, US and russian!)
screen don't have to be changed, it is smallest dot ever made in phones...
16gb 600€ here in spain. Only 2 units per customer...
LuCiFeR_DeCoY, 11 Nov 2011waiting for this beauty in BangladeshiPhone's available in Bangladesh too?
DireWolf, 11 Nov 2011Usually, when you buy an unlocked phone, the only problem you may have when using it in anothe... moreall of da apple's i-phones ar too expensives. I believe d reasonable price for 16GB it shouldn't be more than £200 for unlocked i-phone4s.
The Droid Razr, HTC Sensation XL, and Nexus Prime cost more than the 16 gb iphone 4S. I'm glad we never again have to be told that people don't own iphones because they can't afford them.
AnonD-23822, 11 Nov 2011"Prices aren't that bad either..." From 649 to 849 dollars/euros/pounds. When the pr... more+1
To be honest I understand if iPhone 4 was 1000euros do to the new technology investment in develpoment etc etc...But this is iPhone 4 case+iPhone motherboard so bascily nothing new only antena which is duble not single and camera with 5 lens insted of 4 and optical eye from 5mpx to 8mpx not so much diferent in any thing...But apple should make hey give us your iPhone 4 and you get a discount this is pointless I can wait get a borken phone I mean wait to get a 4s case broken and get the motherboard into my iPhone 4 case and there it is ....Apple bad strategy market I clear that with Steve Jobs,God rest his soul your gonna lose market shares soon...He was the Apple guru sad for you guys...This product is good no question there but its not worth as a lets say gold case made Phone or even a vertu(this are phones for rich ppl and they have low market shares,if you plan on targeting that share of the market I should state that)...To much for many ppl's pockets I suppose ofc some will buy but some wont and you'll lose clients who prob will go to samsung and LG(Here I can prob count me IN)
"Prices aren't that bad either..." -- what are you on right now, seriously? Not bashing at all, but from an impartial standpoint....no one in their right (or even wrong) mind should ever in their life spend that much on a device that isn't even so ground-breaking as any of its predecessors, Apple or Android or any other alike. Apple's really got some big jewels even suggesting those absurd prices....and anyone even questioning whether to buy at those prices should seriously re-evaluate their situation =O]
$749 for a 32gb Iphone ? And will sell in millions :|
"Prices aren't that bad either..." From 649 to 849 dollars/euros/pounds. When the pricing for something similar yet less expensive was announced, even the headline stated "Pricing might be a problem". Now that is pretty funny ;)
Thought most will be sold heavily subsidied by operators. Albeit it's expected, it's still very much noteworthy how shamelessly Apple is milking the memory price.
US prices are not much better. US still pay tax (though amount varies on state) so price only less by £30 on 16gb and £60 on 32gb in some places!
the prices are so high. get an android phone they do twice the stuff the iphone does at half the price lol.
why is everything more expensive in uk??? why so much tax in uk while country has debt equal to 400% of its gdp???? i am so jealous of americans now


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Pluto, the space body we all saw as the ninth planet, is so far from us that we never had a good picture of it. Although Voyager spacecrafts are now far away and out of the planetary zone of the Solar System, the Humankind has never been so near of this dwarf planet.
The fastest spacecraft ever launched, New Horizons has traveled a longer time and farther away – more than nine years and three billion miles – than any space mission in history to reach its primary target. Its flyby of Pluto and its system of at least five moons on July 14 will complete the initial reconnaissance of the classical solar system. This mission also opens the door to an entirely new "third" zone of mysterious small planets and planetary building blocks in the Kuiper Belt, a large area with numerous objects beyond Neptune's orbit.
The flyby caps a five-decade-long era of reconnaissance that began with Venus and Mars in the early 1960s, and continued through first looks at Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn in the 1970s and Uranus and Neptune in the 1980s.
Reaching this third zone of our solar system – beyond the inner, rocky planets and outer gas giants – has been a space science priority for years. In the early 2000s the National Academy of Sciences ranked the exploration of the Kuiper Belt – and particularly Pluto and its largest moon, Charon – as its top priority planetary mission for the coming decade.
New Horizons – a compact, lightweight, powerfully equipped probe packing the most advanced suite of cameras and spectrometers ever sent on a first reconnaissance mission – is NASA's answer to that call.
"This is pure exploration; we're going to turn points of light into a planet and a system of moons before your eyes!" said Alan Stern, New Horizons principal investigator from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in Boulder, Colorado. "New Horizons is flying to Pluto — the biggest, brightest and most complex of the dwarf planets in the Kuiper Belt. This 21st century encounter is going to be an exploration bonanza unparalleled in anticipation since the storied missions of Voyager in the 1980s."
Pluto, the largest known body in the Kuiper Belt, offers a nitrogen atmosphere, complex seasons, distinct surface markings, an ice-rock interior that may harbor an ocean, and at least five moons. Among these moons, the largest – Charon – may itself sport an atmosphere or an interior ocean, and possibly even evidence of recent surface activity.
"There's no doubt, Charon is a rising star in terms of scientific interest, and we can't wait to reveal it in detail in July," said Leslie Young, deputy project scientist at SwRI.
Pluto's smaller moons also are likely to present scientific opportunities. When New Horizons was started in 2001, it was a mission to just Pluto and Charon, before the four smaller moons were discovered.
The spacecraft's suite of seven science instruments – which includes cameras, spectrometers, and plasma and dust detectors – will map the geology of Pluto and Charon and map their surface compositions and temperatures; examine Pluto's atmosphere, and search for an atmosphere around Charon; study Pluto's smaller satellites; and look for rings and additional satellites around Pluto.
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Originally a young astronomer named Norrin Radd on the planet Zenn-La, he saved his homeworld from the planet devourer, Galactus, by serving as his herald. Imbued in return with a tiny portion of Galactus's Power Cosmic, Radd acquired vast power, a new body and a surfboard-like craft on which he could travel faster than light. Now known as the Silver Surfer, Radd roamed the cosmos searching for planets for Galactus to consume. When his travels took him to Earth, he met the Fantastic Four, a team of powerful superheroes who helped him rediscover his humanity and nobility of spirit. Betraying Galactus, the Surfer saved Earth but was exiled there as punishment.
Composite of three photos. Space stock from NASA archive.