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- Project TEACH, an incentive scholarship program at Hope College whose primary objective is increasing the number of persons of color in the teaching profession, has chosen a 12th group of participating high school students.
A total of four students from the area have joined the program this fall: Crystal Hooper, a junior at Holland High School; Michael Pietrangelo, a sophomore at West Ottawa High School; Amanda Reyna, a junior at West Ottawa High School; and Rachel Zuniga, a sophomore at Holland High School. They will be recognized during a reception at the college's Maas Center auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m.
The public is invited. Admission is free.
Project TEACH (Teachers Entering A Career through Hope) provides mentoring and instructional support for the high schoolers, who begin as sophomores or juniors. The program also provides scholarship aid for the participants as Hope students. The program's goal is to help local students while increasing the number of minorities who become teachers locally.
"We have been very fortunate again this year to have selected such quality individuals who aspire to become teachers," said Barbara Albers, director of Project TEACH. "Each year we search for students who are committed and inspired to take and complete the journey that places them into our local school systems after they graduate from Hope."
All four of the students note that they are motivated by a desire to help others and interest in working with students themselves.
Hooper serves as a student leader with Urban Youth Ministries, working with middle school students. "I like to work with younger people," she said.
Her activities at school have also included competition theatre as well as track and basketball. She is the daughter of Roslyn Hooper of Holland and Eric Harris of Holland.
Pietrangelo enjoyed tutoring other students while in seventh and eighth grade. "I like to help people and I've always been good at helping people understand different classes," he said.
His activities have included student council, band, football and tennis. He is the son of Michael and Tina Pietrangelo of Holland.
Reyna worked with younger students while in elementary school herself, and while in sixth and seventh grade served as an assistant to a fifth-grade teacher. "I like helping people and knowing that I can make a difference," she said.
Her activities have also included serving as a volunteer at a nursing home, engaging in activities with residents. She is the daughter of Anna Garcia of Holland and Atanacio Junior Reyna of Kalamazoo.
Zuniga currently serves as a Peer Assistant Listener at her school, and has also served as a "reading buddy" for younger students. "It is a wonderful feeling, to make a difference and know that you're helping kids," she said.
She is involved in Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and also on the Community Foundation of the Holland-Zeeland Area, Youth Advisory Committee, and has been involved in a variety of other volunteer and community service projects. She is the daughter of Tomas and Natalie Zuniga of Holland.
In addition to Hooper, Pietrangelo, Reyna and Zuniga, Project TEACH includes another four students who are also currently in high school and 16 students who are enrolled at Hope. A total of 10 participants have graduated from Hope through the program, which began in 1996.
The Maas Center is located on Columbia Avenue at 11th Street.


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As Californians cope with soaring gas prices, some San Diegans are trying to get the best deal they can even if it means leaving the country.
The average price of gasoline jumped nearly 50 cents in the past week with drivers, consumer watchdog groups and politicians crying foul.
After setting a state record Monday, the increases in the price of gas may be slowing.
The AAA's Fuel Gauge Report released Tuesday shows the average price of regular jumped only a fraction of a cent overnight to a bit over $4.67 a gallon.
With signs spotted around San Diego asking more than $5 for a gallon of gas, some drivers are heading south of the border to find a bargain.
"I don't buy gas in the U.S. anymore I'll buy it in Mexico," said one Chula Vista resident.
One driver, who identified himself only as "Joe," has a Hummer, an Expedition, an Excursion and a BMW, so he says he has no choice but to find the cheapest gas.
Images taken at a gas station in Tijuana show a gallon of regular gas priced at about $3.30 USD.
"Every time I fill my tank I'm saving probably $30 a tank at least," Joe said.
While others may say it's not worth the hassle because it can take hours to cross the border there may be other benefits to paying the price for gas in the U.S.
Tijuana resident Eduardo Pinto crosses the U.S.-Mexico border to buy more expensive gas in San Diego County simply because he believes quality is more important than price.
"The gas in Mexico is cheaper but it is bad," Pinto said. "Here in the U.S. it's expensive but it's better."
The price of gasoline Tuesday was still the highest price in the nation and an all-time high for the Golden State.
The highest average price in the state, at $4.75, is in the San Luis Obispo, Atascadero and Paso Robles area.
San Diego is $4.72 a gallon and the Los Angeles area about $4.71.
Officials say they expect prices to fall after the governor ordered the release of a dirtier blend of gasoline to help slash record-high pump prices, but they say it could take a few days depending on how quickly refineries can get the so-called "winter-blend" fuel to market.
California usually converts to the gas on October 31.
The fuel evaporates in heat more quickly than summer-blends.
A fuel's evaporation rate indicates how much raw fuel enters the environment, especially in warm weather.
State air pollution regulators say they don't expect the air quality to worsen much.
The Air Resources Board says the last time the state made an early shift to so-called "winter-blend" gas was in 2005, in response to supply disruptions caused by Hurricane Katrina.

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Romania Care Volunteers Organize Concert Fun
Care Supervisor, Daniela Christea tells us about a program of shows and concerts arranged by the Care and Drama volunteers in Romania.
'Last year the volunteers from the foster homes in Tarlungeni started a new type of program to help the children socialize: they organized shows, carnivals and puppet shows with the help of a newly formed group of amateur artists composed of the educators from the foster homes, Laura the psychologist from Child Protection and myself.
It all started in the summer of 2007, with the French volunteer, Mathias Pichot and his guitar. He came to Romania for the Care Project and managed to communicate with children with psychical disabilities through music, winning their hearts. That's how we got the idea of organizing a concert with Mathias playing the guitar, Laura on the organ and me singing. Another Care volunteer, Carol Hudson, offered great help with the scenery.
The concert was a real success and we decided to carry on creating occasions for the children to interact with other people. Since then, more volunteers from both the Drama and Care Projects have showed their interest in creating and being part of the shows and carnivals.
The group is in continuous change. Even if the Romanian part of it is about the same, the Projects-Abroad volunteers are changing every few months and so we always have fresh ideas and enthusiastic people that keep it interesting.
The satisfaction comes from the children's laughter and their involvement and appreciation of the shows, but the fun part starts way back at the rehearsals, when we choose the plays for the puppet shows, the songs to sing, the poems to recite and brainstorm all the ideas for the show.
Most of the volunteers continue being part of these shows after their departure, contributing with ideas, fundraising, puppets, and musical instruments.'


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Hello! And once again I am sorry for the delay. All hell broke loose and I wasn't sure what was going to happen but it's all good now and I will talk about it later if anyone is interested.
So I left off with a recap of last Springs Retreat. Moving forward from there...
First I want to start with Dan's latest finish. He's quite proud of himself and I am proud of him. This wasn't an easy stitch with all the back stitching and the 3 strands of floss on 18 ct Aida but he did it, it's beautiful and it's hanging in our family room.
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Also last spring, Abby approached us about moving home to save money so she could pay off her student loans. This involved taking down our Christmas Village and remodeling the basement which took my poor husband a good portion of the spring and summer. It turned out very nice though and will be nice for Adam and family to have that area for themselves after Abby moves out and they come for a visit. Right about the time Abby moved in she also started dating a young man named Travis. He lives about an hour away so she really isn't home much and I anticipate it won't be long before she isn't home at all.
Amy is doing well in grad school but is kept so busy we rarely speak to her. I feel honored if she manages to send a quick text saying she is still among the living. We haven't see her in forever and it is looking like she will not be coming home for the the holidays this year.
So that leaves the only other piece of information that might interest you. A year ago at this time we started looking into purchasing the framing & stitching shop that I have worked at for the last 14 years. Little did I know what a monumental task that would turn out to be. The twists and turns, the ups and downs. The stress. Don't get me started about the stress. As with everything in our lives, nothing comes easy and I have had to work the hardest I have ever worked in order to achieve this goal but I am happy to say that as of last Thursday I am now the proud owner of Reflections Framing & Stitching. I am however sad to say that due to the shops landlord being a jerk we are currently homeless. He went from saying he saw no reason to raise the rent back in July to tripling it by September. But all is not lost! I've leased a new space not too far from our old one and once the remodel is finished we will be up and running and it will be better than ever. I just hope my customer's will be able to find me. There wasn't a lot of time to spread the news and a lot of them (mostly the framing only customers) we don't have emails for so no easy (and inexpensive, a move was not in the business plan or budget) way to contact them. The landlord does not allow you to put a notice up that you moved so most will assume I just closed. I'm hoping once we are open again that I can recruit some folks to help me call everyone and give them all the information on how to find us. In the meantime I am trying to get all my little ducks in a row and get business cards printed, accounts set up, paint chosen, and all the other million and one things I never knew I needed to do, done. I hope you'll join me on this journey and if you're ever in the Omaha area, I hope you will stop in and visit!
Take care till next time dear friends!


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The state has agreed to refund more than $13,000 in facilities charges after electrical problems at the Illinois State Fairgrounds forced relocation of the annual Illinois Beef Expo to the convention center in Bloomington.
The state has agreed to refund more than $13,000 in facilities charges after electrical problems at the Illinois State Fairgrounds forced relocation of the annual Illinois Beef Expo to the convention center in Bloomington.
But the bigger issue was finding space for 10,000 to 12,000 participants, and about 1,000 animals, on short notice.
"Many of these people have planned for a year to genetically get their animals ready to sell. We didn't feel like we had the option to just to cancel the event," said Maralee Johnson, executive vice president of the 1,800-member association.
As a result, organizers were scrambling Monday to prepare the Interstate Center in Bloomington for Friday's opening of a shortened, three-day expo.
Illinois Department of Agriculture spokesman Jeff Squibb said the agency has agreed to refund $13,140 to expo organizers up to now. Johnson said the refunds could go as high as $19,000, but that probably will not cover all of the expenses for use of the Interstate Center.
Organizers also are out $4,000 for marketing the Springfield site and another $4,000 for the purchase of bark bedding for the animals.
Johnson said the group was just glad to be able to find a new location.
She also declined to speculate on the future of the event in Springfield.
"We'd like to have one there (in Bloomington) and see what works. There would be some challenges to having one there, but obviously we would prefer to be in a facility that is reliable and meets our needs," she said.
The Illinois Beef Expo has been held for 20 years at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The annual Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale, one of the top events of its kind in the country, has been at the fairgrounds for 40 years.
But fairgrounds officials notified the association just five days before the show was scheduled to open Feb. 21 that the traditional fairgrounds facilities could not be used because of safety concerns caused by the electrical problems.
University of Illinois Extension specialist Dave Seibert, who has managed the bull sale for 18 years, said a couple of the 500 commercial buyers who were sent catalogs for the 2008 sale showed up in Springfield, despite efforts to contact everyone.
"Our biggest fear was that people would come and not be aware. The first week or so, my name was mud," he said.
Seibert said some sellers and buyers probably will not attend the rescheduled show in Bloomington, but it appears attendance should be close to normal.
"It's just unfortunate. We understand you can't put people's safety at risk, but there has been a lot of stress and strain," he said.
Maryland grain and cattle farmer Michael Harrison has been coming to Springfield every other year for 25 years. He had to cancel his hotel reservations after the show was forced to move to Bloomington.
Harrison, who has about 40 Angus cows on his Washington Farm outside Frederick, Md., said Illinois has a reputation as one of the top states for bulls used in breeding.
"Every other year, we buy a bull, and I'm trying to get it arranged so I can come out there Friday," he said.
Tim Landis can be reached at (217) 788-1536.
The Illinois Beef Expo, one of several events canceled by electrical problems at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, has been rescheduled for Friday through Sunday at the Interstate Center in Bloomington.
Daily highlights:
n Friday — Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale, trade show opening, livestock equipment auction, Polled Hereford social and banquet.
n Saturday — Polled Hereford Illini Classic parade and sale.
n Sunday — Illinois Angus show and sale.
n Online: www.illinoisbeefexpo.com or www.iptbullsale.com.
By TIM LANDIS
STONINGTON — Blue Ston Farms spends the better part of two years on the selection of Angus bulls for the annual Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale in Springfield. Last year, the family operation sold four bulls at an average of $3,000 each.
This year, they'll bring six. But there are no guarantees, genetically speaking.
"You can get them ready to go, but you still might flunk out. It's a tough sale, but that's what keeps the quality up," said T.J. Curtin, the fourth generation to work the family operation northeast of Taylorville.
The annual auction, which in 40 years has sold more than 4,000 breeding bulls valued at $6.4 million, is intended to showcase the best Illinois producers have to offer each year in the intense competition for a better cut of beef.
It can be a profitable show for producers whose animals make the grade. Last year, 97 animals sold for an average of slightly more than $2,000 each.
But a University of Illinois Extension specialist who has been involved with the sale for more than 30 years, including 18 as manager, said the show also educates producers on the latest in beef genetics and technology.
"It really selects breeds for the commercial market. They have to jump through many, many hoops to get to our sale," said Dave Seibert.
The selections ultimately determine the quality of beef cuts in the local supermarket, he said.
As an example, Siebert said genetics and improved feed have raised the typical one-year weight for bulls to 1,300 to 1,500 pounds compared to 900 to 950 pounds 40 years ago.
Siebert said about 135 bulls are expected at this year's sale, now scheduled for Friday at the Interstate Center in Bloomington, but probably only about 95 will make it to the auction block.
Bulls are judged on six criteria: birth weight, weaning weight, yearling weight, milk quality of cows produced, intramuscular fat (prime, select or choice grade), and the quality of the ribeye.
The result is a "power score" of 1 to 100. The lower the score, the better. Most fall into a 25-35 range, though Siebert said one year the Blue Ston Angus herd earned a record 4.5. A "1" is basically considered impossible, he added.
"That would be like hitting a home run at every at bat for four years," he said.
Tim Landis can be reached at 788-1536.


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Salaam and Greetings of Peace:
Last year I wrote a Christmas letter to President Obama (which I sent to him along with a present). I want to share it with you before the election. It is below:
December 14, 2011
Dear President Obama:
I want you to know, with all your burdens and responsibilities, that I feel toward you as if you were my own son, and that I am honored to have you as my President.
I and many millions more have your back :)
Your intelligence and generosity of heart, your kindness and strength of character, are a testament to the brave soul of your mother, and to your grandparents, and your lovely wife and daughters.
Times are very hard, I know, and the economy you inherited, though slowly improving, still weighs on you; yet we are a hundred times better off now, thanks to the social safety nets put in place by Democratic Presidents and Congresses of the past.
A friend who lived through the Great Depression wrote this:
Those who lived through the 1930s and early 1940s, capitalize the word Depression. You can hear the capital "D" when we speak of it. Cushioned generations have no inkling of the reality of those years. Men lost their pride, many for the rest of their lives; women's dreams died in their wombs. Life was grinding work and anxiety. The Depression was far more than an economic downturn: it was a world without a bottom. Every day with food was Thanksgiving. We were to learn that war is noisy violence; we already knew the silent violence of poverty.
I know you will win re-election, and I predict easily and without doubt that you will be one of the very greatest sons of the American experience. I pray for your success, your health, and your safety each night.
I can also sense in your beautifully written books that you are guided by a profound creative and spiritual nature, and the love and dedication to service that, by God's grace, is the root of all such natures.
I am the eldest son of Jewish Holocaust survivors who came to America in 1948 seeking a better life for themselves and their children. Through the course of a long life working as a writer and editor, I have come to write a book. I have also been a Sufi dervish for nearly twenty years.
Such a story is as unique to America as your own, where, as you well know, all things are possible. In that spirit, please accept my novel, Master of the Jinn, as a humble gift from a very grateful American, in the hope that reading it will help ease the stress of your daily burdens.
Love and many blessings,
Irving Karchmar
Here is a scan of the card I received back:
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The 2011 APEC convention will take place in Honolulu in a matter of days, and as leaders from 21 Pacific Rim Countries arrive to discuss trade and economic ties in our region of the world, O'ahu residents are saddling up for some serious traffic. Some island residents, as well as mainland visitors, are also decrying the perceived pomposity of the event, reminding us that many citizens of APEC member countries live in squalor and poverty while their government officials "take a Hawaiian vacation". In light of some of this sentiment, it might be important to look at some of the actual economic benefits that all countries experience as a result of trade. This is not to diminish the importance of protecting domestic jobs, indigenous peoples, and industries. However, a primary purpose of the APEC convention is to promote trade and economic prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region, and could be over-simplified into the following Wikipedia definition of "Absolute Advantage":
"In economics, the principle of absolute advantage refers to the ability of a party (an individual, or firm, or country) to produce more of a good or service than competitors, using the same amount of resources. Adam Smith first described the principle of absolute advantage in the context of international trade, using labor as the only input.
Since absolute advantage is determined by a simple comparison of labor productivities (and availability of necessary resources), it is possible for a party to have no absolute advantage in anything; in that case, according to the theory of absolute advantage, no trade will occur with the other party. It can be contrasted with the concept of comparative advantage which refers to the ability to produce a particular good at a lower opportunity cost."
In light of this simple Wikipedia definition, we should encourage our leaders to make wise decisions on how to manage trade relations between countries. It is not naive to say that if trade policy is done correctly, it can benefit all countries involved while helping our own wounded economy.
Aloha, Torey Jenkins


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Swisher Sharp Shooters, auxiliary to hold benefit breakfast Feb. 9
SWISHER– The Swisher Sharp Shooters and Swisher Junior Auxiliary will hold a benefit breakfast Saturday, Feb. 9, from 7 until 11 a.m. at the Swisher American Legion.
The menu is eggs, bacon, sausage and pancakes. Advance tickets can be purchased for $5 at the Swisher American Legion during open hours, or $6 at the door. Proceeds will be split between two youth organizations: Swisher Sharp Shooters, a group of youth who compete in air rifle competitions across the state and are a division of the Sons of American Legion; and the Swisher American Legion Junior Auxiliary, which helps community veterans.


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Carl's Jr.®
Carl's Jr. Features OREO Cookies in Newest Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake
Feb 8, 2006
Seasonal Flavor Boasts Real OREO Cookies, Real Ice Cream
CARPINTERIA, Calif. - February 8, 2006 - There's nothing better than dipping a classic OREO® cookie into a cold glass of milk, and the next best thing is the newest flavor of Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake & Malt™ at Carl's Jr. - combining OREO cookies and ice cream into a truly delectable frozen treat.
As the chain explored various candidates to augment the recently introduced line of chocolate, strawberry and vanilla shakes and malts, the obvious choice was the modern-day classic shake flavor made with OREO cookie pieces. Carl's Jr. felt the only option was to partner with the best-known cookie sandwich brand in the business to accompany the highest-quality shakes and malts in the fast-food industry made with real hand-scooped ice cream.
"We introduced our Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shakes & Malts last year to complement Carl's Jr.'s line of high-quality burgers, like our 100 percent Angus beef Six Dollar Burgers™," said Brad Haley, executive vice president of marketing for Carl's Jr. "As the most recognizable four letters in the cookie world, OREO was a natural pick for our first featured flavor. The addition of those classic cookies is one of the best ways we know of to make our truly great shakes and malts even better."
The 16-oz. milkshakes are served in clear plastic cups with clear plastic domed lids filled with whipped topping and are available at most Carl's Jr. restaurants for a suggested retail price of $2.89, although pricing may vary.
Carl's Jr. is a wholly owned subsidiary of CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) of Carpinteria, Calif. As of the third fiscal quarter ended Nov. 7, 2005, CKE Restaurants, Inc., through its subsidiaries, had a total of 3,163 franchised or company-owned restaurants in 43 states and in 13 countries, including 1,042 Carl's Jr. restaurants, 2,004 Hardee's® restaurants and 101 La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill® restaurants. For more information, or to find a Carl's Jr. near you, go to www.ckr.com or www.carlsjr.com.


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June 20, 2013
By Xavier Higgs
LAWT Contributing Writer
Anya Slaughter, mother of slain teenager Kendrec McDade, on Tuesday expressed frustration that the two police officers who fatally shot her unarmed son in March 2012 haven't faced significant punishment.
She spoke out just one day after, Carrillo-Gonzalez, the man who sparked the incident with a false 9-1-1 call was sentenced to 90 days.
During a press conference in front of Pasadena City Hall, Ms. Slaughter refused to comment about Mr. Carrillo but added her focus is on the prosecution of the two Pasadena police officers.
A tearful Ms. Slaughter said "My son did not deserve to be shot down." "They took my son's life when they could have just arrested him."
According to Attorney Dale Galipo, who represents Ms. Slaughter, Mr. Carrillo's 90-day sentence was not unreasonable.
"Mr. Carrillo was wrong but it does not excuse the police for shooting an unarmed man," says Galipo.
In a written statement Pasadena City Attorney Michele Beal Bagneris said, "We believe we reached an appropriate sentence that reflects the seriousness of the crime committed."
According to the terms of Carrillo-Gonzalez plea deal he was placed on 36 months of probation. Furthermore he must he defendant was placed on 36 months of probation with the following terms perform 90 days of Cal Trans in lieu of additional jail time. Pay $3,078.69 as victim restitution to the Pasadena Police Department as well as pay court costs and fees.
Attorney Caree Harper, who represents Kenneth McDade, responded via email, that if a police officer would have died that night, no matter the method, "Mr. Carrillo would have surely been charged by the DA with a serious felony whether the charge stuck or not.
On December 17, 2012, The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office concluded after an investigation that Pasadena police officers Mathew Griffin and Jeffrey Newlen acted in "Lawful self-defense and defense of others."
Prosecutors for the City of Pasadena concludes the false armed robbery call by Mr. Carrillo-Gonzalez set off a series of events that ultimately led to the death of Kendrec McDade.
But Attoney Harper disagrees. "Mr. Carrillo was not the triggerman, and officers receive false calls daily, but Kendrec's life was just as important as a man in a suit, sweat pants or a uniform."
The McDade case, Galipo added, resembles situations of police claims when they opened fire after seeing a suspect reach for a waistband. This could result in a multimillion dollar law verdict an outcome he hopes would send a message that police should be held responsible for shooting unarmed suspects.
An emotional Ms. Slaughter says her life has been traumatized.
"It kills me to spend 50 cent in the parking meter for this press conference, she said. "I grew up in this city, when they took my son; they took my love for this city. I want my son back. But since that cannot happen, I want the officers prosecuted. I do not want my son's death to be swept under the rug."


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I have never won an Oscar pool. One time, I came very, very close. I think I almost placed second. I won nothing. And frankly, that's more than enough proof to justify to myself that I know precisely what I speak of when it comes to Oscar prognosticating.
After all, being an Oscars fan is not unlike being a sports fan. In both cases, no one really knows what the hell they're talking about, but that's the point. It's a fun way to pretend you have some authority on the subject, even when you know nothing. At least, that's my hardcore analysis of it. So, with that in mind, I give you five FOOLPROOF TIPS to help win your office Oscar pool this year. You tell that snooty Peggy in Human Resources that she is going down, and going down hard.
1. Pay Attention To Everyone Else's Predictions And Slavishly Follow Them
Listen to who people in the industry are predicting. Don't go with any wild, outside the box predictions just because YOU have a hunch. Oh, you think Jeremy Renner could sneak in a shocking Best Actor win? You are wrong. That isn't happening. Ever. Get your picks from people who know what they're talking about. Entertainment Weekly. Roger Ebert. The Gurus of Gold. Trust me. This will help. Don't go it alone, and don't think you can intuit some magic insight about how Oscar voters vote that no one else can divine. That is stupid. Let everyone else in the office weed themselves out of the pool by making these wild stabs.
The only surprises that happen at the Oscars are the ones that, really, NO ONE sees. There may be a shocking win on Sunday night. I promise you it won't be one you picked.
2. If You Can Help It, Don't See Any Of The Nominated Films
Seeing the movies will just make you biased. Perhaps "An Education" was your favorite movie of the year. You don't want that clouding up the fact that it has no prayer of ever winning Best Picture. The Oscars care not for your subjective whims, Film Boy.
3. The Pool Is Won Or Lost In The Annoying Small Categories
Everyone will pick the same winners in the main categories (only Picture and Director are relative tossups at this point). After that, your pool will come down to categories like Cinematography, Costume Design, and the dreaded Live Action Short and Animated Short categories. When it comes to all short film and documentary categories, it's important to ask yourself one question: Is this movie about the Holocaust? If it is, check that box.
4. Don't Submit More Than One Entry
This isn't March Madness. It's an Oscar pool. Don't be Mr. Hedgebetter.
5. Don't Submit Your Picks Until The Last Minute
You don't want to submit your picks early, and then see one of your picks turn up arrested for arson, or find out that Mo'Nique killed her good will by agreeing to co-star in "Norbit 2." Remember: these are actors you're picking. They do stupid things. Don't give them time to ruin you forever.
Five Tips For Winning Your Oscar Pool
I have never won an Oscar pool. One time, I came very, very close. I think I almost placed second. I won nothing. And frankly, that's more than enough proof to justify to myself that I know precisely what I speak of when it comes to Oscar prognosticating.


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llen, born in Denver, Colorado, is the son of Martha Katherine, a community-service worker, and Gerald M. Dick, a real estate agent.[1][3][4] He is the third oldest of five brothers. His father died in a car accident, colliding with a drunk driver, when Allen was 11.[1][5] Two years later, his mother married her high school sweetheart, a successful business executive,[3] and moved with her six children to Birmingham, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit, to be with her new husband and his three children.[6] Allen attended Ernest W. Seaholm High School in Birmingham, where he was in theater and music classes (resulting in his love of classical piano), and attended Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. He later received an honorary degree, which was highlighted for the main plot of the fifth season Home Improvement episode "Doctor in the House." Allen started his career as a comedian in 1975.[1] On a dare from one of his friends, he participated in a comedy night at a comedy club in Detroit. While in Detroit he began to get recognition appearing in local television commercials and appearing on cable comedy shows such as Gary Thison's Some Semblance of Sanity. He later moved to Los Angeles and became a member of The Comedy Store there. He began to do stand-up appearances on late-night talk shows and specials on record and film.[1] Allen rose to fame in acting with the television series Home Improvement (1991-1999) on ABC, playing Tim "The Tool-Man" Taylor. During one week in November 1994, he simultaneously starred in the highest grossing film (The Santa Clause), topped the New York Times best-seller list with his book Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man, and appeared in the top rated television series (Home Improvement).[1] The following year, he provided the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the blockbuster Toy Story.[1] Simultaneous with his time acting in Home Improvement, Tim Allen formed a race team with Steve Saleen and race driver Bob Bondurant, called the Saleen/Allen "RRR" Speedlab. The team raced Saleen Mustangs in the SCCA World Challenge, with Allen and Saleen as the team's drivers. During the final season of Home Improvement he was paid $1.25 million for every episode he starred in. In 2006, Allen began narrating the "Pure Michigan" television and radio commercials for the "Travel Michigan" agency. These commercials can be seen and heard throughout the Midwest and began airing nationally in 2009. In December 2009 Allen started a preview tour of "Crazy on the Outside," a movie scheduled to debut in January 2010. Allen accompanied the movie, helping promote it with a series of stand-up acts beforehand. During the performances he told audiences that he plans a 2010 comedy tour. He directed and stars in the movie.


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About .pl Domain Names
The .pl country-code top-level domain name (ccTLD) is an extension that represents Poland. For companies that conduct business in Poland and individuals wanting to reach the growing number of Internet users there, .pl domain names are a good investment. Registering a .pl domain name gives you regional recognition and an easy-to-manage Web presence.
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Metaxa 5 Star 38% 1L
Metaxa — is a Greek cognac, and its reсipe was created in 1888. It consists of grape brandy, wine and herbal mixture. Rich sweet fruity flavor is the result of the process where wine is made of dried and very sweet and fragrant grapes. The distillate of this wine ages in oak barrels from three to thirty years, afteк what it is mixed with Mellow Muscat wine, a traditional infusion of herbs and spring water. This mix ages for three years and then it's filtered at a temperature of -6 ° C. The drinnk gains its precious golden color; the aroma is intense, with hints of orange blossom, rose petals and apricot. The taste is rich and deep, with bright accents of flower honey, oak, vanilla and almonds.
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Once a year my friends come in from out of town and we get together, all of us girls that haven't seen each other in a while, and have a night out. We chose Lulu after a coworker suggested it had the perfect atmosphere for a chill girls night out.
What a great place to hang out and we even got a round of drinks on the house (it helps to know people, that's all I'm going to say). Our waiter was very sweet but probably a little overwhelmed by our outspoken group.
As we were only supposed to be there for drinks, I ordered an appetizer of hummus and pita sticks that was the perfect snack. My friend then ordered the Dulce de Leche that came with a beautiful strawberry flower on top. There are quite a few options for vegetarians including the Brussel Sprouts appetizer that I heard is a favorite. Veggie burgers, salads, etc. all are included in the menu.
If you're looking for a nice romantic spot, a place to people watch or just to hang out with friends, this is definitely the place to go in Coconut Grove.
Thank you Lulu for such a great evening!
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Jane Has Her Say
I love this new age of biography where not only famous people's lives are examined but also everyman's or in this case everywoman's. Of course, Jane Franklin's life would have faded into history were it not for her very famous older brother. But this compelling biography gives a very interesting account of the life of an ordinary, rather poor Boston woman during the time period of the Thirteen Colonies.
Jane grew up in a big family and Ben was six years her senior, and he taught her to read. They corresponded their whole lives, and were for many years the last two left from their nuclear family. Many of Jane's letters have been lost, but can be somewhat reconstructed from her brother's responses to them. Like her brother, she was very opinionated and thought of Benjamin as her "second self."
At age fifteen, she married a saddler named Mecom, and for the next twenty plus years, she was either pregnant or nursing children. She had twelve children and all but one died before she did. Most, unfortunately, died as adults which was less common at that time. Her husband was not a good provider and eventually went crazy. So Jane and her children boiled and sold soap from home.
Her letters to her brother and his gifts of books, many of which he had printed himself, gave her an intellectual life that she otherwise would not have had. They shared many secrets from the rest of the family, some of them jokes.
For example, he gave Jane a spinning wheel for her wedding, not only because it was practical but also because it implied that she still had her virtue. He even asked her which she preferred: a tea table or spinning wheel. According to the author Jill Lepore, "The tea table was a symbol of female vanity." As Proverbs 21 said, "Who can find a virtuous woman? She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaffe."
What made Jane's letters delightful was the fact that she ignored politeness and said exactly what she meant. In one delightful section, Lepore lists the types of letters that were written in America before the Revolution according to The Young Man's Best Companion also printed by Ben Franklin. They included letters of Proffered Assistance, Letters Consolatory, Letters of Thanks, Letters Congratulatory, Ditto of Reproof, Advice, Excuse, Recommendation, Letters of Visit, of Business, of Exhortatory, or Remonstrance, and many of the type Jane often wrote herself, Mixed Letters, that is on various Subjects, and different Affairs.
In Book of Ages it's also fascinating to read about Ben Franklin's inventions, his rise to being a Colonial leader, the beginnings of the Post Office, etc. The book also discusses the common practice of apprenticeship. Jane learned about it through her brothers and also her sons.
The Book of Ages from the title was the name of the twelve page book that Jane kept through her life. In it were recorded the births, marriages, and deaths of all those dear to her. When she died, she gave this book to her grandson, Josiah Flagg, and he gave it to the town of Lancaster, Massachusetts's first library that he founded himself.
This book will fascinate you with a deep look at colonial life that is as inspiring as the best fiction. If you want to read what Ben's life was like in Philadephia during the same era, read his autobiography.


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I've just released SeeYouLater 1.1 (fetch a list of IP or known spammers and to ban them by putting them in /etc/hosts.deny). This is a small cleanup release, now it avoids duplicates in both database and hosts.deny.
You can obtain it on the Gna! project page using SVN or debian packages.


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U.S. Beach Volleyball Update: Stoklos Goes Indoors
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jan. 3, 2013) – Volleyball Hall of Fame member Randy Stoklos will return to his roots this winter and spring as the head coach of the boys' indoor volleyball team at Palisades Charter High School in California.
Stoklos (center in photo at left) is an alumnus of "Pali High," where he won two city championships with its boys' volleyball team. He also served as an assistant coach for its boys' team last season, when it won a City Section championship.
While most people recognize Stoklos for his beach volleyball success as an athlete, including winning four FIVB World Tour championships with Sinjin Smith (1989-92) along with four Manhattan Beach Open titles, he has experience on the hard court as well.
After playing at Pali High, Stoklos was on the U.S. Boys' Junior National Team that won the Pacific Rim Championship. He went on to play setter at Santa Monica City College, where he was named Most Valuable Player, and then at UCLA. He also played indoors professionally in Italy.
"Needless to say, the game has changed quite a bit," Stoklos said. "But I've been around it in roundabout ways in last 10 years.
"I have understood the game in a very deep way. I sat down with Karch (Kiraly) for a couple hours last week and talked about indoor game. I am very confident in my ability. This is really truly a stepping stone."
For the last 12 years, Stoklos has run beach volleyball camps in Southern California, serving as CEO and president of the non-profit company.
Stoklos has two children of his own, ages 16 and 18. His son Shane, a sophomore at Pali, is expected to try out for the team.
"I have indirectly jumped into something where expectations are high, but that is nothing new for me as a player and coach," Stoklos said. "My goal for the team is to meet and exceed those expectations."
Olympic silver medalists Jennifer Kessy (San Juan Capistrano) and April Ross (Costa Mesa, Calif.) visited the Bakersfield Condors minor league hockey team on Dec. 15. The pair signed autographs, posed for photos and even played volleyball on ice. Photos from the event are posted in the photo gallery above.
Kerri Walsh Jennings (Saratoga, Calif.) and husband Casey Jennings (Las Vegas, Nev.) found out that Walsh Jennings is pregnant with a girl on the Today Show on Dec. 24. To view the video, click here.
Hilton HHonors has posted a behind-the-scenes video from the beach volleyball event it hosted at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in October. The tournament saw the U.S. beach volleyball teams of Kessy and Ross along with Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) take on teams from China. To view the video, click here.


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World leaders and social media followers alike are mourning South African former president and anti-apartheid crusader Nelson Mandela, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 95.
Scroll down to see reactions from leaders and from around the web.
For those who want to take to social media to share their reaction, NBC News is using the #RememberingMandela hashtag across the network on Twitter.
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President Barack Obama: "He no longer belongs to us. He belongs to the ages. Madiba transformed South Africa and moved all of us. His journey from a prisoner to a president embodied the promise that human beings and countries can change for the better."
Former President George W. Bush: "Laura and I join the people of South Africa and the world in celebrating the life of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. President Mandela was one of the great forces for freedom and equality of our time. He bore his burdens with dignity and grace, and our world is better off because of his example. This good man will be missed, but his contributions will live on forever. Laura and I send our heartfelt sympathy to President Mandela's family and to the citizens of the nation he loved."
Former President Bill Clinton: "History will remember Nelson Mandela as a champion for human dignity and freedom, for peace and reconciliation. We will remember him as a man of uncommon grace and compassion, for whom abandoning bitterness and embracing adversaries was not just a political strategy but a way of life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Graça and his family and to the people of South Africa. All of us are living in a better world because of the life that Madiba lived. He proved that there is freedom in forgiving, that a big heart is better than a closed mind, and that life's real victories must be shared."
Former President George H.W. Bush: "Barbara and I mourn the passing of one of the greatest believers in freedom we have had the privilege to know. As President, I watched in wonder as Nelson Mandela had the remarkable capacity to forgive his jailers following 26 years of wrongful imprisonment -- setting a powerful example of redemption and grace for us all. He was a man of tremendous moral courage, who changed the course of history in his country. Barbara and I had great respect for President Mandela, and send our condolences to his family and countrymen."
Former President Jimmy Carter: "The people of South Africa and human rights advocates around the world have lost a great leader. His passion for freedom and justice created new hope for generations of oppressed people worldwide, and because of him, South Africa is today one of the world's leading democracies. In recent years, I was gratified to be able to work with him through The Elders to encourage resolution of conflicts and advance social justice and human rights in many nations. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family at this difficult time."
Former Vice President Al Gore: Today marks the passing of one of the greatest leaders and visionaries in the history of our world, Nelson Mandela. President Mandela has already been immortalized as an enduring symbol of compassion and courage. I had the honor of working with Madiba often during my time as co-chairman of the U.S.-South Africa Binational Commission. Each and every time I was with him, I was awed by his commanding yet graceful presence. Along with hundreds of millions, I still vividly remember the day Madiba was released from Pollsmoor Prison just outside of Cape Town. My son and I were home in Nashville; the only ones awake early on a Sunday morning. We sat on the couch and watched as Madiba was set free. I remember thinking that whatever important milestones my children and grandchildren witness in the coming century, few will rival this one. Madiba once wrote, "I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." We should take a moment today to bow our heads and pay our respects to an extraordinarily courageous man who truly changed the world for the better and, in the process, inspired us all.
House Speaker John Boehner: "Nelson Mandela was an unrelenting voice for democracy and his 'long walk to freedom' showed an enduring faith in God and respect for human dignity. His perseverance in fighting the apartheid system will continue to inspire future generations. Mandela led his countrymen through times of epic change with a quiet moral authority that directed his own path from prisoner to president."
Television personality and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey: One of the great honors of my life was to be invited to Nelson Mandela's home, spend private time and get to know him. He was everything you've ever heard and more - humble and unscathed by bitterness. And he always loved to tell a good joke. Being in his presence was like sitting with grace and majesty at the same time. He will always be my hero. His life was a gift to us all.
Congressman and former Civil Rights leader John Lewis: "There was this unbelievable relationship between what was happening in s Africa and what was happening in America. Mr. Mandela learned to stand in prison for 27 years and he came out committed to peace. Through his leadership he liberated the spirit of oppressed and spirit of the oppressor. He just made me feel more human.
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi: "With the passing of Nelson Mandela, the world has lost a leader who advanced the cause of equality and human rights, who overcame a history of oppression in South Africa to expand the reach of freedom worldwide. He led the campaign to defeat apartheid through non-violence, peace, and dialogue. He never allowed resentment to drive him away from the path of reconciliation. He emerged from prison to set free an entire nation; he shed the bonds of slave labor to reshape the fate of his people."
Senior Senator John McCain (R-AZ): In the moment of his triumph, when South Africa became a true democracy, and he became its President, he did not seek or encourage vengeance. He didn't demand retribution for the years stolen from him and others. He simply went about his work building a better country from the ashes of its tortured past, a country that would honor the sacrifices made for freedom by respecting the dignity of all its citizens. "
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid: "My thoughts are with Nelson Mandela's family and with the people of South Africa during this difficult time. As both the emancipator of a people and the founder of a modern democracy, Mandela was one of the truly unique and transcendent figures of our time. Mandela embodied the very spirit of democracy, freedom, and equality. He leaves behind an incredible legacy that will not be forgotten, and which will continue to inspire current and future leaders for generations to come."
Cardinal Timothy Dolan: "As Blessed Pope John Paul II noted during his visit to South Africa in 1995, Nelson Mandela was for many years, 'a silent and suffering "witness" of your people's yearning for true liberation,' who, as President of South Africa, had to then 'shoulder the burden of inspiring and challenging everyone to succeed in the task of national reconciliation and reconstruction.' In succeeding in these crucial and difficult tasks, Nelson Mandela truly made the world a better place. May he rest in peace."
Musician and activist Bono: "It was as if he was born to teach the age a lesson in humility, in humour and above all else in patience. In the end, Nelson Mandela showed us how to love rather than hate, not because he had never surrendered to rage or violence, but because he learnt that love would do a better job. Mandela played with the highest stakes. He put his family, his country, his time, his life on the line, and he won most of these contests. Stubborn til the end for all the right reasons, it felt like he very nearly outstared his maker. Today, finally, he blinked. And some of us cry, knowing our eyes were opened to so much because of him."
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg: "Today, we lost one of the most transformative and influential figures in modern history. Nelson Mandela was a global icon who broke the back of apartheid in South Africa and inspired generations of people around the world with his spirit of resolve and reconciliation. The tickertape parade Mayor Dinkins organized for him in 1990 was a great moment for our city, and his visit here in the immediate aftermath of 9/11 helped give our city strength and hope — for which we will be forever grateful."
Education Activist Malala Yousafza: "Nelson Mandela is physically separated from us but his soul and spirit will never die. He belongs to the whole world because he is an icon of equality, freedom and love, the values we need all the time everywhere. His long, long struggle is a great demonstration of humanity. I have learned so much from Nelson Mandela and he has been my leader. He is a perpetual inspiration for me and millions of others around the world.''
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell: "Madiba's patience through imprisonment and insistence on unity over vengeance in the delicate period in which he served stand as a permanent reminder to the world of the value of perseverance and the positive influence one good man or woman can have over the course of human affairs. The world mourns this great leader. May his passing lead to a deeper commitment to reconciliation around the world."
Philanthropists and Business Magnates Bill and Melinda Gates: It was an honor to meet President Nelson Mandela a number of times. We left each visit inspired and more optimistic about the opportunity to improve the lives of the poor throughout the world. From prisoner to president, Nelson Mandela was tireless in his pursuit of equality and justice for all people. President Mandela was a remarkable example to us, to our foundation, and to the whole world thanks to a life imbued with courage, dedication and compassion. Our thoughts and prayers are with Graca Machel and President Mandela's family. We join with the people of South Africa in grieving the loss of this extraordinary and inspirational leader.


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Welcome to the premier oceanfront townhouse at Gulf Stream Views; a brand new oceanfront development. Situated in the eastern end of the gated complex, 11485 Old Ocean Blvd boasts incredible ocean vistas from this prime location. Quality built and designed, the sleek and modern townhouse features four bedrooms, European-style kitchen, luxurious master suite, rooftop terrace, private backyard with pool, floor-to-ceiling impact windows, two-car garage and elevator. Gulf Stream Views is a private and pet friendly enclave of only 14 townhomes conveniently located between Gulf Stream and Ocean Ridge with the boutiques and eateries of Delray Beach and Palm Beach nearby via A1A. Come live the South Florida Lifestyle at this prime oceanfront townhouse.Enjoy pre-construction pricing on this luxury oceanfront development. Sleek modern design awaits at Gulf Stream Views, a brand new oceanfront development. The townhomes designed by Richard Jones and built by DMR Construction Services are developed by NR Living Platinum, one of the leading luxury developers in the nation with over a decade in delivering the highest quality construction. Nestled in a private gated enclave of only 14 condominium townhomes, Gulf Stream Views is sure to please. The modern architecture showcases the picturesque ocean views and features an open floor plan with three stories plus private rooftop terrace for enjoying outdoor entertaining and coastal breezes. Ideally located along the coastline of Palm Beach County, Gulf Stream Views is a pleasant drive along scenic A1A to Delray Beach, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and all points in between. Travel is easy with several private jetports and three international airports nearby via Federal Highway or Interstate 95. Quality built with fine appointments and finishes, the contemporary townhouse will feature hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling impact windows. The European-style kitchen offers a cook's island, quartz counter tops with waterfall edges and designer high-end appliances. The kitchen is open to the large living room and dining area with a balcony and nearby powder room. The spacious master suite has a private balcony, walk-in closet and luxurious master bath with walk-in shower and separate tub. There are two additional guest bedrooms each with private bath and closet plus a first floor club room that can serve as the fourth bedroom/VIP suite with morning bar, walk-in closet and private bathroom. Outdoor entertaining and private retreats await with plenty of room for dining and lounging on the rooftop terrace with ocean vistas. The private walled and tropical garden features a pool and grill for entertaining. Gulf Stream Views residents have beach access via a private boardwalk with outdoor shower for year-round sun and fun. Additional features include private auto-court, two-car garage, private elevator that accesses each floor plus rooftop terrace, impact glass windows and doors, high-end hurricane construction protection and LED lighting throughout. Upgrades are available including enhanced Smart Home technology. Gulf Stream Views is a condominium townhome development that allows up to two pets and leasing with restrictions. Gulf Stream Views represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live the luxury lifestyle in this private oceanfront enclave of quality built townhouses.View Virtual Tour
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My hands on with Hellboy: Science of Evil was a surprising experience. I wasn't expecting to like it much but it ended up being a pretty fun little action game experience. You play Hellboy, the demon with the sawed off horns and stone fist of fury. After discovering a Nazi plot to take over the world, Hellboy must hit the streets to keep them from fulfilling their evil plans. Co-op play is available through two additional characters, Liz and Abe who you might remember from the movie and comic books. It should be noted that the game is mainly based on the comics but there are elements room the movie such as character voices from stars Ron Perlman,David Hyde Pierce and Selma Blair. As an added bonus, the script for the game was penned by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and movie director Guillermo del Toro.
My time with the game was short, so I tried to cram as much in as possible before I was ejected from the controls. I was dropped in the middle of a graveyard with the dead coming to life all around me. A combination of the stone fist, a special flaming fist move and various weapons helped me make my way through the walking corpses. The controls were simple enough to pick up and I found myself getting around with ease. Combos can be used as well to really give yourself some extra power. There are also contextual grappling moves that can be used to pull your enemies close for those final crushing blows. Puzzles also play a role in the gameplay although the one I played was rather simple.
The graphics look pretty good and are definitely in the realm of what we have come to expect from our now-gen titles. All in all it was a fun gameplay experience that borrows liberally from several other games of this style. While that might not appeal to some gamers, fans of Hellboy will find it a fun romp with one of their favorite characters. Hellboy: Science of Evil releases June 12 for the PSP, Xbox 360 and PSP.


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Matrix Great Track Record Though Broke Trust During Negotiations
Fund: Matrix Partners
Posted by anonymous on 2007-12-31
Our experience was mixed. Matrix is on the lower end pitching efficiency, though we accepted it because we like the firm and the partner we were working with (Shirish Sathaye). The firm and Shirish had very relevant experience with our market and solution that was second to none. We passed the partners meeting and were negotiating terms when Matrix when they broke trust in negotiations. First red flag was said they would not do the deal with the VC firm that introduced us to Matrix, basically cutting the firm out of the deal. Then after verbally presenting terms (in the same meeting), they changed them and refuse to provide an updated term sheet until we verbally agreed. Due to these incidents, stopped pursing Matrix and closed funding from other top funds -- though it's unfortunate it ended the way it did -- as background reference checks demonstrated they their value add and operational competence.PRIVATE: Members Only (329 Characters)


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- 1 About Waze
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- 3 What The Australian Community Expects From You
- 4 Update Request (URs)
- 5 Style Guide for Map Editing
- 6 Make Waze Better
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- 8 Coming Soon
- 9 Behind the Scenes
- 10 Links
About Waze
Waze is a free navigation app for your GPS equipped smartphone. It has the following features:
- Spoken turn-by-turn directions
- Spoken street names (Text-to-Speech) [a]
- Real time traffic reports
- Real time Gas Prices [b]
- Toll road avoidance [b]
- Free regular updates to the map that you can help make are installed automatically
- Search for destinations how you like: entire address at once, category, place name, landmark or use the addresses from your contacts
- Integrated destination search: Google, Foursquare, Bing
- Support for apps to insert destinations into Waze, such as Localscope
- Support for multiple languages
- Gaming elements for fun and integrated social networking
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Read more about the amazing way Waze gets better when you just drive around with Waze turned on
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- The Australian road network covers more than 817,000 kilometres.
- Approximately 657,000 kilometres are controlled by local government - although state-controlled roads account for about three quarters of all vehicle kilometres travelled.
- There are more than 37,000 road bridges across Australia.
- More than three quarters of all passenger kilometres travelled in Australia occur on roads.
- Public transport is a major user of our road network. In Melbourne, for example, more than 80 per cent of all public transport kilometres are travelled on roads.
- Source: Roads Australia
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- We expect all map editors to regularly visit the Australian forum. Though we would appreciate a post from you too, you're not required to participate in the forum, but to keep in touch with the thoughts and various projects running in our community (i.e Servos, that's what we call a Petrol/Gas station here)
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We usually think of fossil fuels as an energy source, but petroleum is also the raw materials used in all the world's plastics. Now leftover chicken feathers could allow us to keep using plastics in a world after oil.
The latest breakthrough is the work of researchers at the University of Nebraska's Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources, led by Dr. Yiqi Yang. His team have used chicken feathers to create thermoplastics - the type of plastic used for everything from soda bottles to car bumpers - and their alternative plastics stand up better than any previous attempt.
Dr. Yang explains:
"Others have tried to develop thermoplastics from feathers. But none of them perform well when wet. Using this technique, we believe we're the first to demonstrate that we can make chicken-feather-based thermoplastics stable in water while still maintaining strong mechanical properties."
If these results hold up, it could solve two problems at once. (For the sake of the chickens, I refuse to call this killing two birds with one stone.) Beyond being able to replace fossil fuels as the raw material for plastics, this also allows us to get rid of waste feathers. Every chicken that is used for food leaves behind a few ounces of feathers, and that adds up very quickly - the United States creates more than three billion pounds of feathers every year.
Worse, there's no easy way to get rid of all the feathers. Some of them are used as inexpensive feed for animals, but it's not a healthy option for the animals and often promotes disease. Most end up either being incinerated or stored in landfills, and neither is a great long-term environmental option.
That makes chicken feathers a great option for replacement plastics, as Dr. Yang notes:
"We are trying to develop plastics from renewable resources to replace those derived from petroleum products. Utilizing current wastes as alternative sources for materials is one of the best approaches toward a more sustainable and more environmentally responsible society."
Chicken feathers are mainly made out of keratin, a particularly tough keratin that is already used to add extra durability to conventional plastics. These latest feather-based plastics aren't quite up to the standards of their petroleum-based equivalents, but they're already far more effective than other biobased options. The feather plastics already do a good job replicating the qualities of conventional thermoplastics, they're far more resistant to tearing than plastics made out of starch or soy, and the latest models are the first feather plastics that are strongly resistant to water.


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MMAWeekly SoundOff Radio co-host and UFC welterweight contender, Frank Trigg, breaks down the Pride Middleweight Grand Prix match up between Alistair Overeem and Igor Vovchanchyn. Trigg's in-depth expert analysis is exclusive to MMAWeekly.com.
Discussing Igor Vovchanchyn, Frank Trigg said, "He's not a very big heavyweight. I think he does better at 205. I think he's in better shape at 205 because he has been concentrating on his diet…I like him better at 205. I think he can stand to lose even a little bit more weight. I don't think he's a great heavyweight, and I think he's a lot better 205 pounder."
Trigg added, "If you lose the weight correctly you're going to have the same muscle mass, but less fat which means he's going to be able to move his fist with the same amount of power, but faster because it's lighter. It's less weight behind it. You know what I'm saying? There's less fat on it, so it's going to be just as powerful hitting a lighter guy."
Switching gears to Alistair Overeem Trigg commented, "He's from a Dutch camp. You know he's from Amsterdam, and you know he's got great kickboxing skills. He, reportedly, he's not scared to be on the ground. He's not scared to fight off his back…But he hasn't shown it that much, so we really don't have a good scouting report on him."
Who's the better striker? According to Trigg, "The better, technical striker is definitely Overeem. He's definitely a better striker, but Vovchanchyn is more violent with it. The knockout factor has got to go with Vovchanchyn." Trigg further stated, "Here is how I see it. Overeem will hit you five times, Vovchanchyn will hit you twice, and when you get hit twice you're going to fall down."
From the clinch, who will be better? Frank feels, "In the clinch, I think Vovchanchyn is better in the clinch of his size, and his bully ability. He bullies you around in there. He forces his power upon you. He forces his will upon you. I don't think Overeem will be able to handle that."
The ground game according to Frank was, "It's kind of a toss up because neither one of these guys seem to do very well on the ground although Vovchanchyn has a couple of more submissions on the ground than Overeem does. I tell you what, I think Vovchanchyn is better. I really do. I think he's better on the ground even though Overeem really isn't scared to be down there. I just think Vovchanchyn has better technique on the ground."
Trigg's final analysis was, "We are trying to pick apart two fighters that we're not really sure. Anybody can do anything when they get in there, but I've got to tell you what. I think that Vovchanchyn can step right inside and start banging Overeem on the inside."
Trigg's picked Igor in this match up. He said, "I'm going to go out on a limb and say Vovchanchyn."


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There isn't anything wrong with my code, but I do have this annoying warning that pops up when I do a code. I know that it has to do with the generic in Java 1.7
warning: [unchecked] unchecked call to put(K,V) as a member of the raw type Map runTask.getAppContext().put("master", master);
where K,V are type-variables:
K extends Object declared in interface Map
V extends Object declared in interface Map
1 warning
Anyone know how to get rid of this?
I know to get rid of it for ArrayLists you do something like ArrayList<String> columns = new ArrayList<String>();


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Your lips are as unique as you yourself are. The structure, shape and volume of your lips can be enhanced to make you look better. The procedure is simple and you get wonderful results within no time. You just need to make sure that you choose a right surgeon or a dermatologist to get it done.
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Megan Fox has joined Twitter.com, just hours after false rumors of her death spread on the social networking site.
The "Transformers" beauty became the latest celebrity to be killed off in a sick online hoax on Thursday when "RIP Megan Fox" became a trending topic on Twitter.
But hours later, Fox proved she's still alive and kicking – by signing up for a Twitter account and sending out her very first tweet.
The inaugural message read: "I'm incredibly late to the party but I'm here nonetheless, so what now?"
The new mom added in a post on her Facebook.com page, "Against my better judgment, I have finally joined Twitter. Every possible version of my name is already in use so for now my Twitter handle is MeganFox516. See you there."
The numbers refer to Fox's birthday, which is May 16.


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Liang Shuo wrote:I think his films are great, though none can compare to Akira. Anyway, I've seen Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away(I own both), Kiki's Delivery Service, Porco Rosso, and My Neighbor Totoro and I enjoyed them all.
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The Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival 2010 has been taking place this weekend. The Politics Show was there to take the temperature of the unions over the impending cuts. On the ground, the message was clear – a deep suspicion of the LibDem coalition and its plans to 'reduce the deficit', code for attack the living standards and amenities of those least able to afford it, and entirely blameless of ruin of the economy by the Labour Government and the banks.
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"At least back in the eighties there was a state to dismantle. At the moment, we've only got the precious things left – the Post Office, the Health Service, the schools, the education service, and they're coming for it."
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"Nobody should be under any illusion whatsoever – the 1980s were awful, and this government is far more right wing in our view. I tell you, the battle is coming very shortly and it's going to be massive. The trade union movement has got to come together, and cannot rely, unfortunately, on our allies that we've had in the past."
That last remark, in my view, is trade union code for "we cannot rely on the Labour Party ---" and the interviewers comment, "maybe the Labour Party as well?" and the nod that followed it confirmed this.
Both these quote were from Communications Workers' Union representatives. The interviewer moved on to a lady from the National Union of Teachers.
In response to a specific question about the Labour Party and the Trade Union leadership, Rachel Thomas replied -
"I don't think we can put our hopes in any of the major parties – they've proved, time and time again, they're the parties of big business – they've given billions and billions to the banks, and we want some of that for public services --- I think the trade union movement – the TUC – needs to get some rocket boosters – in order to fight back."
(The comments on Lord Mandelson's memoirs were wisely censored as "not really printable.")
We then move back to Jon Sopel and his guests in the studio, Fraser Nelson and Jackie Ashley.
Jackie Ashley – Mrs. Andrew Marr - is a television newspaper reporter and New Statesman and Guardian columnist. She fought her way up from humble beginnings as the daughter of Jack Ashley – Baron Ashley of Stoke – and a grammar school and Oxbridge education.
Fraser Nelson, a Scot (born in Nairn) and educated at Nairn Academy, Dollar Academy, Glasgow University and City University, London. A historian and journalist, Fraser Nelson is also editor of The Spectator, and has a healthy media career as a panellist and commentator. He is a right-wing conservative, a board director of The Centre for Policy Studies. He is described as an economic libertarian, or neoliberal.
Before you try Wikipaedia on the term neoliberal , I should warn you that the definition there is 'contested'. By whom and why, I leave you to judge for yourself.
The BBC and The Politics Show presumably selected these two guests as offering some kind of political balance in the great question of the moment, namely, who f****d up Great Britain and what should be done about it?
How qualified are these privileged, comfortable and possibly very rich people to consider the plight of the low-paid, the elderly and the sick people who will suffer the impact of the cuts, the bankers' greed and recklessness and the Labour Party and Gordon Brown's ineptitude in government?
One thing is for sure, they will both be totally insulated from the draconian cuts to come, indeed they may confidently anticipate even more lucrative media appearances as they survey the wreckage of our society and pontificate on it.
They have the task of trying to question Bob Crow of the RMT – introduced by Jon Sopel as "one of the most prominent, some would argue militant figures in the Trade Union movement.
Since the formidable RMT man understands what his role is very clearly, and is unafraid to cut through cant and the special pleading of the rich and powerful by concise and blunt statements of fundamentals, this is no easy ride for our privileged duo, not to mention Jon Sopel.
I leave to you watch and listen to Crow as the media trio trot out their feeble and predictable mantras. He makes them sound like Marie Therese, wife of Louis IV commenting on the plight of the starving poor - "Qu'ils mangent de la brioche …"
It all reminded me of a freezing February morning in the late 1970s, when my MD decided to address a large group of truculent draymen in Newcastle about the need for retrenchment. He jumped up on to the back of a lorry, and said "Gentlemen, we must all make sacrifices …"
There was a long, icy pause, then a voice from the throng shouted "What f*****g sacrifices are you going to make then?"
The MD hastily jumped off the lorry and handed the meeting over to me, but I had no answer either …
The English members of the trade union movement are at last realising the depths of Labour's betrayal, and the horrors facing them from the LibCon government, and they intend to do something about it. They had no choice at the general election, but the Scottish electorate did have a real choice – the SNP, yet voted Labour again, in increased numbers.
Among that electorate were many trades unionists. When are you going to wake up, Scotland?


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Brian Conley | im A Celebrity |Contestant | 2012 | Comedian | Actor
Brian Conley is a familiar and popular face with Uk Tv audiences. Starting out as a taxi driver, learning his craft as a Pontin's Bluecoat , he has progressed to the West End where he is currently playing Fagin in Oliver. He will be expected to do well in the jungle, with his bright disposition and cheeky chappy outlook. He will start as a favourite with the bookies, but will he be able to keep up his positive energy as the toll of jungle life starts to bite?
Jennifer Hudson, Olly Murs, Sir Tom Jones and will.i.am are all confirmed to return as coaches in The Voice UK 2019
Ellis Hillon has been REMOVED from the Big Brother house for posting 'offensive' and 'unacceptable' tweets on social media in 2014 relating to 9/11.
Good to see the background checks are thorough...
The bookies have opened betting on the new series of Big Brother. Coral makes cafe worker Sian Hamshaw, 25, the 7/2 early favourite to win.
Zoe Jones is the 9/2 second favourite.
This marks the final Big Brother series ever on Channel 5.
Peaky Blinders is moving to BBC One to 'attract younger viewers' to the channel, revealed controller Charlotte Moore at Edinburgh TV Festival.
The hit gangster series has become a cult phenomenon on BBC Two since launching in 2013.
It's played a key part in the incredible resurgence of drama on the channel over the last five years.
Israel's Netta Barzilai has won the Eurovision Song Contest with her quirky offering 'Toy'.
The singer was awarded 529 points after a nail biting finish, beating favourites Cyprus into second place.
Elsewhere UK entry SuRie had to battle an unwelcome guest in the shape of a stage invader.
A man dressed in a shirt and bandana rushed onto the stage while she was singing 'Storm' and shouted: "Nazis of the UK media... We demand freedom."
SuRie finished third from bottom with 48 points.
The girls completed the ultimate team challenge in 9 mins and 58 seconds – two minutes faster than the boys.
When faced with choosing mates or dates to split the £40,000 prize money, 'fittest girl' Mettisse Campbell , voted for by the public vote, went with her team. Well done girls!
Rebekah Shelton, formerly Rodrigo Lopez, sent out this video and tweet following the false news she had 'died'.
She has consulted her lawyer and says the person who hacked her account will 'pay for it'.
#CBB #CBBJohn #ThreeLions #LFC https://t.co/rF3ezug9CW via @UKChange
Who'll Win has changed! We're now Reality Bite – your destination for TV, film and entertainment news.
Here's our Lisa Appleton with a message all the way from Toronto, Canada...
The host reveals the show's new purpose built studio in an exclusive video for This Morning.
Speaking of the new series, Schofe said: "It's not been changed or adapted. It's a reboot. The whole thing is different."
Dancing on Ice starts on Sunday from 6pm on ITV. Click here for the latest bookmakers' odds.
It's January 2018 and what a month of exciting reality TV we've got to look forward to in the world of novelty betting.
Starting off we have Celebrity Big Brother, which launches tomorrow – here are the rumoured housemates.
Also Dancing on Ice returns on January 6 – here are the latest winner odds.
And The Voice begins on January 7 – here's what new judge Olly Murs has to say about the series.
Lord Sugar has invested in both finalists Sarah Lynn and James White, in an Apprentice first.
Each will get £250,000 to grow their business, with Lord Sugar saying: "it had to be both of them."
Bookies' favourite Joe McFadden and dance partner Katya Jones lift the Glitterball trophy after winning Strictly Come Dancing.
They beat Gemma Atkinson, Debbie McGee and Alexandra Burke in the final.
Well done Joe!
The new series of Dancing on Ice is back in the New Year, starting on Sunday, January 7 from 6pm on ITV.
Celebrities taking part are Brooke Vincent, Cheryl Baker, Kem Cetinay, Candice Brown, Max Evans, Jake Quickenden, Lemar, Alex Beresford, Donna Air, Perri Shakes-Drayton, Antony Cotton and Stephanie Waring.


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In situ controlled reactions and phase formation of thin films on GaAs. Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B. 16:2280-2285.. 1998.
In-situ regrowth of GaAs through controlled phase transformations and reactions of thin films on GaAs. Advanced Interconnects and Contact Materials and Processes for Future Integrated Circuits. Symposium. :455-60.. 1998.