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Volkswagen CC Expert Review
- Sporty coupe styling with sedan practicality
- Now seats five
- 2.0T and dual-clutch for best performance
- Looks sportier than it handles
- Tight rear seat headroom
- Thirsty with fuel
Refreshed for 2013, the Volkswagen CC is the most affordable German four-door sedan with coupe-like styling. The 2013 CC is available with the automaker's turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder or 3.6-liter narrow angle V-6. Turbo four-cylinder engines produce 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque, while the naturally aspirated six-cylinder is rated 280 hp and 265 lb-ft. All 2.0-liter models are front-drive and can be mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed dual-clutch transmission. Manual cars are EPA rated at 21/32 mpg city/highway, while dual-clutch cars are rated 22/31 mpg. The V-6 engine sends power to all-four wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission and Volkswagen's 4Motion all-wheel-drive system, which are rated 17/25 mpg.
In our First Test of the refreshed CC, we "felt the designers really wanted to highlight the sporty face and grow the car from there." The rear seat now seats three instead of two and "the entry-level Sport's powered leatherette seats exude higher quality and are softer to the touch and nicer to look at than the leatherette seats in MT's long-term Jetta TDI. The interior color pattern, which combines neutral beige and classy black, plus silver from the brushed aluminum accents … evoked memories of warm, comfortable couches." Behind the wheel we found the 2013 CC "a pleasant car to drive," but "it doesn't have the quite the assured handling of the 2012 Passat… and trades driver confidence for a smooth, quieter ride that is long on suspension travel yet remembers how to cling to the road. It manages dips and bumps wonderfully, but the ride gets busy when the street surface is pocked, characteristics that are actually very comparable to our Jetta TDI."
For 2013, the CC gets revised front and rear styling with new alloy wheel design and more paint color options: Black Oak Brown and Fortana Red. Front head restrains adjust fore-and-aft as well as up-and-down. Trunk mounted release to fold down rear seat. The current generation Volkswagen CC hasn't been rated by the NHTSA, but is considered a Top Safety Pick by the IIHS for cars built after November 2012.
A 2.0T Sport Plus trim level that adds 18-inch wheels, navigation, and dual-clutch transmission is new. All trims get new wheel designs and two new paint colors are available. Front head restraints move forward and backward and the rear seat fold down release is under the package shelf.
- Buick Regal
- Acura TSX
- Nissan Maxima
- Hyundai Azera
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Basic Info
Shaping Mode: Injection Mould
Mould Cavity: Multi Cavity
Process Combination Type: Single-Process Mode
Runner: Hot Runner
Installation: Fixed
Standard: HASCO
Transport Package: Wooden Case or Carton
Origin: China
Surface Finish Process: Polishing
Plastic Material: PP
Application: Car
Design Software: UG
Certification: TS16949, ISO, SGS
Specification: customized
HS Code: 3926909090
Product Description
Product Specifications
Plastic injection mould
Mould type
Prototyping mold, Mass Production mold, Exported mold
Mould material
45#, P20,H13,1.2344,1.2767,NAK80,S136 or as customer's requirement.
Mould feature
Standard mold components, precision dimension as drawing,good surface treatment, long mould life,
Single, multi-cavity
Process equipment
CNC, EDM, Drill, Wire Cutting, etc
Cold runner,Hot runner
AutoCAD, UG, Pro/E etc.
Standard mold part
DME, HASCO, DAIDO, RABOURDIN etc
Production equipment
Injection machines ranged from 50 to 650 Tons
As we know, if you want to produce a plastic product,you should make a injection mold tooling first.the mold is the key equipmemt for the shape.so let's lear what the injection mold tooling is.
The injection molding process uses molds, typically made of steel or aluminum, as the custom tooling. The mold has many components, but can be split into two halves. Each half is attached inside the injection molding machine and the rear half is allowed to slide so that the mold can be opened and closed along the mold's parting line. The two main components of the mold are the mold core and the mold cavity. When the mold is closed, the space between the mold core and the mold cavity forms the part cavity, that will be filled with molten plastic to create the desired part. Multiple-cavity molds are sometimes used, in which the two mold halves form several identical part cavities.
Our service
1. Designing service include: Industrial design,Appearance design,Structure design,Mold design(2D & 3D),DFM,Moldflow
2. Project management: Project management is the key to the success and quality of the products A Project Engineer who has rich knowledge in tooling and injection molding is appointed for each project. All of them have a good command of English, The project engineers will be responsible to follow up tooling schedule and timely report to the customer on any issues and progress of the project he is handling. The project engineer also guarantees that customer's technical requirement is followed. The target of project management:
- On Time Delivery
- Assuring customer's project is produced to customer's standards and requests
- Anything communicated in a timely and clear way
- Complete project management and support from concept to final part inspection and approval.
3,high speed CNC machines,Slow wire cut machines,high precesion injection machines,CMM machines.etc.all the equipment make sure the mold and plastic parts are produced with high quality.

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After much time off and time away, I am officially announcing that I will not post new content on the SDG website. Through much prayer and counsel, I am laying down this website in order to focus on a growing passion – marriage. Many years have taught me that my capacity only extends so much and it is beneficial for me to only have one major ministry focus so that I don't neglect my family. It has been such an amazing honor and blessing to host these stories – and they will continue to live on throughout my hosting commitment (May 2017).
There have been so many connections made through these stories and the commitment of these authors to reach out and respond to comments, emails, and Facebook messages amazes me. I treasure the friendships I have gleaned through this venue and I pray that they carry on as God weaves our paths together again.
You, Soli Deo Gloria Sisters, have supported me and my family through so much. I am honored by your presence here and I pray God's best blessings upon you. Your story matters, your heart matters, and your friendship matters. Thank you for being amazing.
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I spoke too soon. On Saturday I had the Studio OS running and came back into the room a few times and it woke from sleep right away after short periods of time - less than an hour each time, I'd guess.
Then I was out for a few hours and when I came home, it wouldn't wake up using the mouse and keyboard.
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Open-sourcing is IMHO very unlikely. 1) Pocomail uses commercial modules that couldn't be used in open source project, ie. third party modules. 2) Pocomail is developed in Delphi. I have watched some Delphi programs being open sourced in the past and it didn't work, IMHO Delphi and open source doesn't go together (one thing is Delphi is not free software either).
As for the color coding, this is a quick background, hopefully correct: color coding aka marks is stored in the index file, thus it will not be easily exported. Pocoscript it seems can't read marking, can only assing marking. I have checked filters and filters can search for "marked as".
So one possible way to handle this would be to find out how your new program implements marking. Eg. it might store it as a custom message header, that would be easiest. In such case you could then run manual filters on each folder where if certain mark is found for a message, it would add appropriate custom header to that message that the target email program could recognize. That's just very raw way / general idea on how to possibly approach this.
I'm also assuming that Thunderbird is lightweight compared to Pocomail, and that Outlook may in fact be the only choice for someone who uses email the way I do.
That all depends on your needs etc.. Thunderbird is quite able email client, it also has many add-ons etc. Maybe also check EmClient and Postbox (based on Thunderbird).


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After the unexpected turn that the games on Monday night took, the Miami Heat locked up the second seed of the Eastern Conference for the playoffs this year after beating the currently fifth seeded Atlanta Hawks while the Boston Celtics surprisingly lost on the road to the Washington Wizards in overtime. After last night, the Eastern Conference has been mostly determined, where the top seeded Chicago Bulls will play the Indiana Pacers, the Miami Heat will face the Philadelphia 76ers, the old rivalry of the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks opens a new chapter while the Orlando Magic and the Hawks will have another playoff series.
Once again, another first round series, given the fact that the Heat are starting to develop that team chemistry that everyone has been talking about. But hasn't this happened already? When the Heat beat the Cavaliers the first time, and they went on that long run where they were unbeatable, didn't everyone say that they finally clicked? Then they went on that losing streak and the "Cry-Gate" incident, and their eligibility to be contenders was questioned again. Now they seem to be on the right path, and the Heat along with their fans are hoping that this may be it.
Meanwhile, after a 3-13 start where most critics thought that will be another disappointing season from Pennsylvania's lone representative in the NBA, Philadelphia's coach Doug Collins was able to switch their fortunes around, giving them one of the best records in that period since the disastrous start despite the fact that they don't even have a current Top-40 scorer in the NBA and no "legitimate superstar".
From the beginning of the season, this man has always been on the rumors page and on the hot seat. Everything seemed to be pointing that Miami coach Erik Spoelstra will be fired. The 9-8 start, the five game losing streak that included a loss to the Chicago Bulls (whom eventually swept the Heat in a three game series), losing the season series 3-1 to Boston Celtics, blowing leads in the stretch, unable to win close games in the last minute, and other things worth noting. Yet team president Pat Riley never said that Spoelstra's job was in danger, although there seemed to be conflicts at times between team star LeBron James and the coach. I still have doubts that the Heat will win it all this year given that they have a lot of inconsistencies to work on.
The season series that took place between the two teams was one sided, where the Heat won all three games at a margin of at least 9 points, but not more than 12. Yet if you take into consideration when the games took place, two of them which were very early in the season, you cannot judge how this playoff series will play based on the season. The Heat got their first win of the season in Philly, and the Sixers' 13th loss was in Miami before they had that massive turnaround. Coach Collins, first year with the team who formerly coached the young Michael-Jordan-led Chicago Bulls, somehow managed to work things out with the team, and was able to put them on a huge run from that point on, after the second loss to Miami.
Winner: A little nudge to Doug Collins
Star Power
The Big Three of Miami are doing a great job considering this is their first season and all the scrutiny and criticism they had to go through, although they are unable to execute down the stretch against the big teams (which matters most). After the second worrying losing streak that the Heat endured during March, Chris Bosh wanted the ball more and made it clear publicly, and when they played the Los Angeles Lakers next, despite how "soft" he is, he was still able to make a difference. These three, on any given night, are able to put up between 70 to 90 points easily. The third game of the season series indicated so, was one of a kind, where the Miami's Big Three had 91 points, including a monster game by Dwayne Wade (39 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists, 5 blocks and 3 steals) that has a very unlikely precedence of happening again.
When the highest scorer on your team averages 15 points a game, you know that these players are all about the team. There is no really one star on this team, since every night, someone seems to play star when he's on a roll. Elton Brand is one of six players on the Sixers that averages double figures (10+ points a game). Andre Igoudala is finally playing the lockdown defense on the perimeter that he should have been playing ages ago. Yet after seeing them throughout the season, the Sixers still lack a true star, a center I believe, that can play next to Brand in order to compete against the big guys.
Winner: Miami's Big Three
The Rest:
At the beginning, Miami had James Jones knocking down all those threes for them. Then he got kicked out of the rotation. Udonis Haslem went down early in the season and has yet to play since. Mario Chalmers has been ineffective. Carlos Arroyo was released, and eventually signed with the Celtics. Zydrunas Ilgauskus has diminished a lot this year, Joel Anthony is Canadian, and Juwan Howard, well he's Juwan Howard. Mike Miller has yet to play a decent game since he recovered from an injury, and Mike Bibby is starting to clearly look his age, although he is having some good games. When your fourth best player is some old veteran that has his ups and downs, that has to be worrying enough.
As mentioned above, the Sixers may not have the best players in the NBA, but they are full of role players that know their position on the team. Having four starting players that are under the age of 24, they have a very promising team in the future and although they won't be able to compete now, one should have an eye out for them in the future. Jrue Holiday, Louis Williams, Evan Turner and Thaddeus Young are all look-out-for players that should be taken into consideration.
Winner: Sixers
It's true that you cannot win with your stars only, but this series is likely to indicate otherwise. The Miami Heat are definitely winning this series, just don't expect the Sixers to go down without a fight.
Final (Projected) Result: Miami 4 -2.


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By Maria Caspani
The accounts of women sexually assaulted during protests in Egypt's Tahrir Square are horrific not just for their sheer brutality but for the apparent level of organisation among huge gangs of assailants.
The degree of premeditation was revealed this week when state-run Ahram Online reported shocking details of mob assaults in the Cairo square where the country's uprising began two years ago.
"All I remember is hands all over my body, grabbing under the layers of pullovers I was wearing, touching my breasts, opening my bra," Ahram Online quotes an unidentified woman as saying.
"More hands on my back and legs, my trousers being pulled down … my empty hand tried to pull my trousers back up when I felt fingers inside my butt and shortly after in my vagina," said the woman who reported her attack to the activist group OpAntiSH.
Finger-rapes appear to be common during attacks on women protesters in Cairo.
They are part of a recurrent pattern the Egyptian news site called the "circle of hell". A mob of 200 or more men forms two lines and advances through the square, in search of one or two isolated women.
Once the "preys" have been singled out, the group surrounds them, locking them inside a three-line human circle.
"The men in the circle immediately surrounding the woman begin to strip the girl, the second circle includes men who claim that they are helping the girl (while) the third circle try to distract the people in the square from what is happening," Hatem Tallima, an activist and member of the Revolutionary Socialists organisation, told Ahram Online.
As the mob gets bigger and messier, the assailants mingle with men who are genuinely trying to rescue the woman. This is meant to confuse the victim so that she can't distinguish between who is trying to harm her and who is trying to help her.
Since the Egyptian revolution erupted on Jan 25, 2010, episodes like this have become fairly common during demonstrations and public gatherings in and around Tahrir Square, the most iconic symbol of the uprising, according to Ahram Online.
OpAntiSh, which sends activists into the square to rescue victims of sexual assaults, is one of several organisations born since the revolution– sometimes saving their lives.
It reported that, during the Jan 25 demonstrations, women were attacked with blades, some were bitten, and one woman was raped with a knife.
Hundreds marched in Cairo and outside Egyptian embassies in several countries last week to protest against sexual harassment and violence against women in Egypt. Women also gathered on Wednesday outside the office of the prosecutor general in Alexandria to protest against misogynist comments made by some high profile figures, according to the online Daily News Egypt.
Recently, some members of the Shura Council – Egypt's upper house – made comments that were interpreted as implying that women protesters were responsible for sexual attacks on them during demonstrations, and suggested women should have designated areas to voice their discontent.
In a statement on its Facebook page, OpAntiSH strongly criticised the council's remarks, saying they reflected "the ideologies and politics of a regime which provides apologies and political rationalisations for these heinous crimes, which in some cases constituted attempted murder".
It also added that the attacks "lie at the surface of a deep and complicated pattern of harassment which clearly and persistently takes place during holiday celebrations and non-political gatherings".
In its report, Ahram Online said not one arrest had been made in the numerous cases of sexual harassment and assault.
A few months ago, Heba Morayef, Egypt's director at Human Rights Watch, told me that impunity for cases of violence against protesters - both men and women - has always been a major problem in the country.
The fact that many of the victims have reported the same pattern of attack has led some to believe that the episodes might not only be organised, but might also be a method of political repression.
The lack of investigation and prosecutions is certainly alarming. There is one positive fact though: Egyptian women are speaking out, and the attacks are widely reported in both international and national media. This suggests the overall climate is democratic enough to allow criticism.
Women are also taking practical steps to protect themselves when the state isn't there to help. Another activist organisation, Tahrir Bodyguard, has recently launched a free self-defence course at a Cairo gym.
According to Egypt Independent, 30 women took part in the first sessions.
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As New York City-based landscape designers, our work is often hidden away from public view atop lofty rooftops, or secretly nestled away amid the backyards and courtyards of townhouses and apartment buildings. However, we also have plenty of clients and buildings which care equally about their curb appeal as they do their private property. The beautification of building entryways and street plantings, can be extremely rewarding and impactful. For our clients, entry planters, window boxes and sidewalk plantings are the first line of beauty they encounter when arriving or departing their residence.
From our perspective, this is often the only publicly accessible demonstration of our work, and a small way we contribute to the beautification of our own city and neighborhoods. The best example is the care and planting of street tree beds widely known by the woefully lackluster descriptive – the tree pit.
The Pit Environment
Tree pits in cities are challenging and temperamental planting environments under ideal circumstances. The frequent lack of direct light is a significant limiting factor. Soil conditions and the amount of soil volume available also greatly impact the success of recommended plantings. We have unearthed bricks, rocks, trash and debris of all kinds (no fossils or arrowheads unfortunately) while excavating tree pits. As professionals we have extensive experience to offer our clients for site preparation, plant selections, planting procedure and of course maintenance. There is however, one issue which is out of the control of horticultural enthusiasts.
Sidewalk Dilemma
The number one issue to contend with in the success of street plantings and tree pits is pets, or more specifically pet owners. Dogs of course must be walked, they need outdoor space, air to breath and a place to do their business – herein lies the dilemma. Dog (and other pet) urine is highly acidic. Its effects are negative for street trees, but for shrubs and flowers it can be devastating. We have seen this first hand on many occasions. Despite the obvious investment of time and money, some dog owners actually allow their dogs to climb into tree pits and decimate flowers and plantings.
In the pursuit of happy clients and protection of their investment we have implemented many solutions to raise awareness and to discourage dogs from actually entering the tree pits. We regretfully report, that even while working on job sites, we have seen owners allow their dogs to jump over rails and guards to land smack dab in the middle of beautiful flowers and urinate.
What Can Be Done?
Most pet owners are considerate and understanding of their surroundings, but a large part of this issue stems from the fact that they are unaware of the harm they bring to street trees and surrounding plantings when they allow their pets to use them as an outdoor litter box. Recalling the progress made in NYC regarding the poop scoop law, we are convinced that proper education and public relations will solve this issue. We would love to start a full-blown educational campaign to protect street plantings, but in the meantime we continue to remind residents of the importance of curbing canine friends.
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Condoleezza Rice has been hired as a new regular contributor to CBS News, The New York Times reports.
CBS News chairman Jeff Fager and president David Rhodes made the appointment.
Rice, who served under President George W. Bush as national security advisor from 2001 to 2005 and secretary of state from 2005 to 2009, is expected to comment regularly on national and international issues.
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Since leaving The White House, Rice has worked as a professor of political economy and political science at Stanford University. She is one of several members of the Bush administration to go into television news. Former deputy chief of staff Karl Rove just renewed his contract with Fox News through 2016.
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A few words from Ana Castillo, event organiser.
«We warmly welcome your attendance and input at our Show and Tell. Our hope is that a broad range of language ideas are discussed and shared with some focus given to the challenges we face with the imminent curriculum changes. More so than at any time before we are tasked with inspiring our students to embrace language and culture and to immerse themselves in order to gain life-long skills. As teachers and lovers of language we understand this but how we get our students to, is our biggest challenge.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with what a Show and Tell is, it is an informal meeting for teachers, both primary and secondary, to share best practice, new ideas and personal experiences of teaching. Participants volunteer to discuss a strategy they have implemented in their classroom which they think others can use within their practice. This is a perfect opportunity to share, network and learn with your peers in an informal setting. It really is the best CPD there is!
Marple Hall School and Alderley Edge School for Girls are committed to sharing excellent practice and encouraging collaboration across phases and sectors and as such is extremely proud and excited to be hosting this event. We hope that it will provide teachers with a genuine and empowering experience.
When and where?
Saturday 14th March 2015, 11-1pm
Marple Hall School
Hill Top Drive
Contact Ana Castillo Email: email@example.com.
Twitter: @anacastillo333
- A computer (with internet access), projector and audio equipment will be available. Please let us know if you have any specific requests.
- Refreshments and drinks
- Car park
NB: Wifi may not be available at this event so should you require internet access on your own devices please ensure you have sufficient data/tethering capability.
The event is entirely free of charge and we are grateful to a number of sponsors who are making it all possible. We will on the day be having a retiring collection (bucket on the door) with all contributions however small going towards Cancer Research.
What can you do?
We want you to talk! Of course you can attend and simply watch the presentations but for the event to be a success and for everybody to get the most out of it, your input is invaluable. Please start the ball rolling by spreading the word about this exciting event. Get involved on twitter using the #MHSSAT15. At Show and Tells, the networking opportunities are usually invaluable and help forge strong links between teachers, departments and schools.
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This is the solo project I've been working on and not returning phone calls for. Come by if you have a chance. The show opens to the public on December 2nd but I will be in Miami for Art Basel. The actual public reception is Saturday December 13th, 6-9pm, I will be there and hope some of you can make it too. Most of the work is available through Kinsey/DesForges Gallery, contact firstname.lastname@example.com for more info. Thanks!
Jeff Soto: Turning in Circles
December 2, 2008 February 21, 2009
Reception: Saturday, Dec 13, 2008 6-9pm
Riverside Art Museum
3425 Mission Inn Ave.
Riverside, CA 92501
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On a side note, and probably of no interest to pretty much anyone reading this haha, I recently found out that my texting was accidentally turned off my phone about a year and a half ago. I never used it and just thought no one was texting me. Well I was wrong and apparently missed the memo that texting is the new way everyone is communicating. I'm finding out many of my friends have sent me texts and wondered why I didn't respond. It's because I have not received any of them. The most current text message on my phone is from May 2007. Apologies to anyone waiting to hear back! I need to get things fixed...
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A Valentine for America
The recent Presidential election reminded all of us (in the U.S.) of the common desire to succeed – as a nation. While the discourse continues on how that is to be done – one common tie binds us together:
We are ALL equal citizens and
are promised equal privileges
under one common
Our forefathers framed this country to ensure that those inalienable rights, under God, were never again taken away (by non-religious or even religious zealots) – or buried with the last champion who fought against such tyranny. These truths ALONE have sustained us when other hopes were faltering. Even now as politicians (formerly known as statesmen) wrestle with the latest crisis (that they also helped to create)
– WE the PEOPLE
– are the answer!
There was meant to be no such thing as "government" over the people
– there were only to be chosen SERVANTS of the PEOPLE!
There is no such thing as 'government bailout money' –
– because THAT money WAS yours in the first place!
There is no crisis that doesn't belong to ALL of us
– and EACH of us must respond(here)…
otherwise, whenever tyranny rules
Until your passion for YOUR own self-preservation and the good of YOUR country exceeds whatever selfish interests are being siphoned away into loans YOU are making to your SERVANTS – THEY can and THEY may also water down your rights by placing themselves in a position of power OVER you!
Only our passion for freedom
can protect our freedom for passion
and each of 'us' – needs to be reborn
to that patriotism that can unite all of 'US'.
If my passion is starting to show even a little more in these words it is certainly because of a song that now plays in my mind and rings in my ears, called –
Born–Again American
It was forwarded to me and I encourage you to make that same effort
– as your next stand for freedom.
Because if we each do nothing – someone will have to go to fight the battles that defend us. Then, as on this Valentines Day and many yet to come, the hearts that take prominence may be the medallions that represent those who put their heart and soul into service – and for some who gave even their life – for ME . Then the heartbreak will be borne again on the hearts of mothers across the heartland of this great country.
So on this Valentine's Day I am compelled to openly express my undying gratitude for those who put it all on the line for me – perhaps somewhere in a country whose name I may not know.
I am compelled to rekindle that anxious 'crush' I once held for my country. I want to feel again the bravery that has led many a soldier to valor and ignited the adoration of those who loved them and yearned for their safe return. I am compelled to give my heart – not to a fantasy of just hope or blind patriotism, but to the true honor of honest, transparent, and accountable action.
So until the next legislative "bill" that comes from Washington represents the Bill of Rights being equitably applied to you and me – I pledge to sound the alarm that it may be just another 'spin' of words – or another 'scam' of OUR money. I don't need another "half-empty box of chocolates" from Washington – and I'm not going to pass any around either – since I'm not running for anything…
but I won't run from anything…
– if you will stand with me(?).
…and may we always share freedom on Valentines Day –
and our love – with those who have brought freedom to us!
God Bless America
My Home…Sweet Home!
What's about YOU? – care to comment?
– dare to COOPERATE?
Written by gsbigger
February 5, 2009 at 11:15 am
Posted in bailout, biden, Bill of Rights, Congress, election, heart, mccain, Obama, Palin, politics, president, recovery, social networking, stimulus, valentine, valentines day, voting
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- Keith has been an active runner all his life including recreational competition from sprints to marathons. He ran his first marathon in 1979 in San Francisco and, after not doing marathons for over 20 years, he trained in ChiRunning and is now marathoning again having completed the Boston marathon among others. Keith has also run in many Master's track and field competitions both nationally and internationally. Running has been a source of freedom, flow and personal challenge for Keith and it has also served as an effective conditioner for his participation in other sports such as hockey and tennis.
Keith has become an enthusiastic advocate for ChiRunning through his own experience and the comprehensive training he completed with Danny Dreyer leading to his certification as a ChiRunning Instructor. The integration of mind, body and spirit that comes with the holistic approach of ChiRunning fits well with the personal and professional evolution that he has gone through in his own life. His experience as a university professor, a licensed psychologist, president of the Running Psychologists, and a Life Coach make him uniquely qualified to teach and coach others in this new and powerful approach to running. Keith works with a variety of runners and running groups. He gains special satisfaction working with "re-entry runners", those who wish to become runners once again, and also with Masters age runners who want to improve their fitness level, become life long runners or even run competitively. Trail running and hill running are two of Keith's specialty areas.
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Let's start at the very end, that's where you come in. Those shoes you love? They're Zuriick, which means they're not just made from premium materials: leather and canvas, stitches and lacing. Zuriick shoes are made from a lifetime of memories and experiences. They are conceived and designed by Michael McCaleb, a quiet guy with an eye for style and, lucky for you, a generous nature.
So how did it all start? McCaleb is the kind of guy who likes what he likes – if he can't find it, he'll just make it, and in the summer of 2005, that's what he did. Slimmer, lighter and with more attitude than the average boat, Ake was the first. With any branding intentionally left off bar the telltale purple sole, our band member turned designer/entrepreneur took his idea to production. Success was a long shot, it always is, but success wasn't the motivation or the objective. This was pleasure, a hobby for personal satisfaction, and anything driven by passion is bound to be good.
Twelve years later, Zuriick is over thirty styles deep - adding a brand new line of 100% American-made boots to the roster in 2013 with Zuriick USA. There is still no corporate interest, no suits or market trends dictating what gets produced. The purple sole is still the only way to identify a Zuriick shoe; they won't ask you to advertise for them. It's not just the designer's heart and soul in this company; this is a story about a whole group of people creating something they are passionate about. You won't find a Zuriick employee without a worn in pair of Nicos, Akes or Shugs. From start to finish, conception to shipping, these shoes are all their own. The names come from the people in McCaleb's life; his inspiration from friends, his music library and surroundings.
What drives this company now is what started it in the beginning - a passion for style, quality, and self-expression. Zuriick will continue to grow and change. New influences will bring new inspiration and success will always be the byproduct of a purer vision. Be part of the Zuriick story – every shoe here has one, and it ends on your feet. Or is that where it begins?


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Downhill skiing star Lindsey Vonn and her ailing shin will lead four of America's brightest hopes for Olympic gold Wednesday in what promises to be Team U.S.A.'s biggest day yet in the Vancouver games.
Speedskater Shani Davis will try for a gold medal in his specialty, the 1,000 meter event, snowboard king Shaun White goes for everything in the men's halfpipe and Apolo Anton Ohno will skate in preliminary short track heats.
Vonn is the top-rated female Alpine skier in the world and was considered a heavy favorite to come out of the games with more gold around her neck than Mr. T until a leg injury left her ability to compete in question. Earlier this month, she revealed that she had a bruised shin that made skiing "excruciating." But the 25-year-old athlete has benefited from weather-related delays that have given her time to heal, as well as her unorthodox treatment regimen that involves rubbing soap on the shin.
In a Monday training run, Vonn posted the fastest time on the upper portion of Whistler's downhill course but said she paid the price in pain. Tuesday's practice run was canceled ahead of today's event, giving her yet another day to heal.
"Having this break -- I can't tell you how much it helped," Vonn said. Vonn caught a break, according to experts, drawing bib No. 16, meaning she takes off down the slopes right after a four-minute commercial break. That's seen as an advantage over starting immediately after another racer.
Despite whiffing in the medal hunt on Tuesday, the U.S. has won eight so far, including a pair of golds. The Americans won only six medals at the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary.
Davis finished 12th in the 5,000, then placed 18th in the first of two 500-meter heats Tuesday, but should fare much better in today's 1,000-meter race. He won at the 2006 Games and holds the world record.
Like Davis, White won gold at the Turin Olympics. Known as the Flying Tomato because of his red hair, White is one of the most recognizable athletes at the Vancouver Games even though the halfpipe is in only its fourth Olympics as part of the official program.
White has been working on the Double McTwist 1260, a move that requires him to pack 3 1/2 spins inside of two head-over-heels flips.
Aside from that, White's been a bit coy about his planned run.
"I don't want to give everything away," he said. "Big airs."
Ohno already won a silver medal in the short track 1,500 when two South Koreans took each other out in a crash on the final turn. That was his sixth career medal, tying Bonnie Blair for the U.S. Winter Games record. He won't have a chance to surpass Blair on Wednesday, but he will skate in the 1,000 heats and the 5,000 relay semifinals.
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Mind and Body Therapies
Because stress has been proven to trigger psoriasis in some people, you may find these techniques helpful in controlling psoriasis.
Aromatherapy is the use of pleasant smells to help you relax and lift your mood. Fragrant oils are extracted from flowers or plants for aromatherapy. Essential oils can be diffused through the air or applied to the skin during massage or bath.
Among the best oils to use in treating psoriasis:
- Chamomile
- Tea tree
- Rose
- Lavender
Essential Science Publishing (compiled by), Essential Oils Desk Reference, 2nd Edition. USA, Essential Science Publishing, 2001.
In meditation, you learn to focus your attention and suspend the stream of thoughts that normally occupy the mind. The practice of meditation is believed to result in a state of greater physical relaxation, mental calmness, and psychological balance. Practicing meditation can change how you relate to the flow of emotions and thoughts in your mind. It is important to try to come to terms with your psoriasis emotionally so that you don't feel victimized by it.
Mindfulness is a key element in many forms of meditation. Mindfulness is becoming or remaining consciously aware of what is going on internally and externally through the mind, body and senses. Mindfulness practice includes seated meditation and movement-based techniques. Mindfulness seems to be an effective technique for some individuals when dealing with chronic pain. A 2011 study in the Clinical Journal of pain found that mindfulness based approaches played a small but significant improvement in pain perception for individuals.
Spa Therapy
Mineral waters have long had reports of therapeutic benefit. Several known therapeutic spas are located in Israel on the Dead Sea, in France, Egypt and the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. In the US Arkansas, California, Colorado, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oregon, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming all boost mineral springs. You also can create your own home spa. It is believed spa therapy helps psoriasis because minerals in the water help the skin trap hydration and soften the skin, breaking down the plaques that characterize psoriasis.
Get support
Regular contact with people who understand what you are experiencing can relieve stress and improve health. That's why the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) launched its new Patient Navigation Center. We are the world's first, personalized support center for psoriatic disease, and we can help you connect with others in your community through NPF programs. For free and confidential assistance, contact our Patient Navigators »
You can also sign up for Psoriasis One to One, our mentoring program or a Psoriasis Coach who can help you set lifestyle goals and are available on a more long term basis. Join our online message board Talk Psoriasis or our Facebook community.
If there are times when you feel you are unable to cope with life with psoriasis, consider reaching out to a cognitive-behavioral therapist. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is based on the idea that our thoughts cause our feelings and behaviors, not external issues, such as people or events. The advantage of this idea is that you can alter the way you think so that you feel or act better even if circumstances do not change. You can find a cognitive-behavioral therapist through the National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists.


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Free flu shots are now available at the Peninsula Health District in Newport News and at the Hampton Health Department as the state enters its fifth week of "widespread" seasonal flu activity. "We just want to remove any barriers that may be stopping people from getting the shot," said Dr. Nzinga Teule-Hekima, health director. "The no cost was pretty important to me."
The flu vaccine, considered the best protection against the seasonal virus, is recommended for everyone over the age of six months, including pregnant women. At the beginning of the season, the Newport News vaccination clinic was immunizing between 50 and 75 people a week, Teule-Hekima said, but that number dropped to between 30 and 35 in November and December, despite heightened awareness efforts.
"We're hoping those numbers will pick right back up," she said, as the number of reported flu cases have risen in the area. "We're definitely seeing upward trends. It's pretty much what we see every year."
In addition, other basic preventative measures that help prevent the transmission of influenza include frequent hand-washing, disinfection of common surfaces, covering the mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing/sneezing, or using the inside of the elbow and not the hands, and sick people avoiding contact with others. Local health facilities are also urging visitors to don masks at their entrances to help curb the spread.
The Health Department urges that anyone developing a flu-like illness, especially those who are at high risk of complications, should seek medical care promptly to determine if treatment with influenza antiviral medications is warranted. If administered soon enough, antiviral medications can potentially shorten the course of the illness and reduce the incidence of complications.
Teule-Hekima has not put any limit on when the number of free vaccines. "We're waiting to see. There are no limits on it," she said.
Free flu vaccine is available at:
• Immunization Clinic, Peninsula Health Center, 416 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News; Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., and Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. No appointment is required. For information, call 757-594-7410.
• Immunization Clinic, Hampton Health Dept., 3130 Victoria Blvd., Hampton; Monday, 1 to 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday to Friday 8 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Clinic is closed the first Wednesday afternoon of every month. For information, call 757-727-1172, ext. 21717.
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Launched at Amsterdam's International Fashion week last month, these biodegradable trainers certainly stole the spot light. Designed by OAT, the "Fresh Virgin Collection" are fully biodegradable and can be planted when you've worn them to death! They also have little seeds in the tongue which grow into beautiful wild flowers. Founded by innovator Christian Maats, OAT spent two years sourcing the best materials and cleanest design for the shoes. The collection of men and women's trainers are revolutionary in eco-friendly design which you can literally wear into the ground!
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It's really not PNY's fault, but unfortunately it has the dubious honour of being an un-boosted 8600GTS.
Against other cards of a similar ilk it is eminently comparable: in other words, it's not pricey for a GeForce 8600GTS, nor will the inclusion of Splinter Cell: Double Agent lose it any points.
The trouble is, we can't help but conclude that if you're going to buy a stock speed 8600GTS right now... you've probably been lobotomised. On the plus side, strong Oblivion performance over any DX9 cards is promising for future shader-heavy titles.
On the downside, Oblivion still isn't smooth on a 22-inch screen and it gets its ass kicked in every other test by cards that are £50 or more cheaper. Need we say any more? We think not...


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Good afternoon sweeties !! When I make photos I have some preferences and I need a certain mood, as I don`t feel yet for snow but I do have that indoor, cozy mood and everybody is decorating I tought it would be great for a Christmas theme to do right now.
I don`t know if you`ve noticed but I do tend to wear skirts on peach colour and not only, I guess you can call me a peach whore :)) . Also mint or teal makes me smile, I think I`ve made a real passion for this colours and when I saw this adorable cozy sweater from Geometry I knew instantly I want to wear it with my sweet new skirt from Monso.
Besides my new adddtions in mather of decor, gift boxes, poinsettia flower and cute teddy bear, all mesh from Meli Imako, I found a really good deal from What Next on Christmas trees on marketplace, only 10 L$ and it looks very nice tho they have a little disatvantage because of many prims. But this is not that important especially when it`s almost free, also check out other products because you can find a lot of decors on only 10 L$.
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WASHINGTON - The Obama administration geared up for the biggest foreign policy vote since the Iraq war by arguing Sunday new physical evidence shows the Syrian government used sarin gas in a deadly August attack. With its credibility on the line, the United States must respond, the country's top diplomat said.
Members of Congress, deadlocked on just about everything these days and still on summer break, expressed sharply divergent opinions about whether to give President Barack Obama the go-ahead he requested to retaliate with military force against the Assad regime, and what turning down the commander in chief could mean for America's reputation.
Presenting Obama's case for military action, Secretary of State John Kerry gave a series of interviews on Sunday news shows outlining the latest information the administration has received about the Aug. 21 attack in the Damascus suburbs that the U.S. said killed 1,429 civilians, including more than 400 children. He said samples collected by first responders added to the growing body of proof that Syria's government launched a chemical weapons attack.
"Samples of hair and blood have been tested and they have reported positive for signatures of sarin," Kerry said. "Each day that goes by, this case is even stronger. We know that the regime ordered this attack. We know they prepared for it. We know where the rockets came from. We know where they landed. We know the damage that was done afterwards."
Sarin, which affects the nervous system and is toxic in liquid or gas form, can be delivered in missiles, bombs, rockets or artillery shells. The gas is outlawed under international rules of warfare. The reference to hair and blood samples were the first pieces of specific physiological evidence cited by any member of the administration, which previously spoke only about an unnamed nerve agent.
Kerry's assertion coincided with the beginning of a forceful administration appeal for congressional support, now that Obama has declared he will await approval from the House and Senate before ordering any cruise missile strikes or other action.
On Capitol Hill, senior administration officials briefed lawmakers in private to explain why the U.S. is compelled to act against President Bashar Assad's government. Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough also made calls to individual lawmakers. Further classified meetings were planned during the next three days.
Sen. John McCain of Arizona, a leading Senate hawk and the candidate Obama defeated for the presidency in 2008, said he'd discuss Syria with the president at the White House Monday.
Obama must convince skeptical Americans and their representatives in Congress of the need for more U.S. military action in the Muslim world after a decade of war in Iraq and Afghanistan.
He also is trying to assemble an international coalition, but finding it hard to land partners. They fear becoming involved in a conflict that has claimed more than 100,000 lives in the past 2� years and dragged in terrorist groups on both sides of the battlefield.
Only France is firmly on board among the major military powers. Britain's Parliament rejected the use of force last week.
The United Nations on Sunday asked the head of its chemical weapons inspection team to expedite the analysis of tests from samples it collected from Syria last week.
Assad's government, which has denied allegations of chemical weapons use, reveled in Obama's decision to defer any immediate action. Deputy Foreign Minister Faysal Mikdad claimed the move reflected the lack of evidence of government culpability.
With Navy ships on standby in the eastern Mediterranean sea ready to launch missiles, Congress began a series of meetings that will take place during the next several days in preparation for a vote once lawmakers return from summer break, which is scheduled to end Sept. 9.
Dozens of members attended the two-hour classified briefing Sunday in the Capitol, though many emerged saying they needed to see more details of Obama's plan and more facts about the alleged chemical weapons attack. Many feared giving Obama overly broad authority for military action.
On selling the strategy to Congress, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, the senior Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee, said, "They have a ways to go."


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Markie Dans offers great highland hospitality, tasty bar meals, live entertainment, wide screen TV, pool table and patio beer garden.
Markie Dans takes its name from a local fisherman; a worthy gentleman who enjoyed a few 'wee' drams and a good blether.
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Weekly Tips for May 1, 2011
What a day! Extremely proud to be an American! I just heard a quote that is worth repeating, 'This is a 'I know where I was when…' moments. I remember where I was when I found out about the attacks, and I will remember this." Good riddance to an evil and heartless human. The world is a better place. The utmost respect and admirations for our military!
With this appreciations, this week's tips are based upon appreciating what we have and how lucky we are to live in the USA. (more…)


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They say timing is everything in business, so Innocent Drinks may be regretting a rather bizarre caption on one of its juice bottles.
The company, which is now majority owned by Coca-Cola, admitted the wording on its advert hailing itself as the official juice of the London Olympics was "pretty unfortunate" - but says it has nothing to do with the John Terry racism case splashed across the front pages this week.
On thousands of bottles of its drinks, under the headline "the juice of champions", there is a picture of three ducks with the caption "Go on Terry, shift it mate. The Jamaicans are on our backs here..."
Observers were left scratching their heads about what it meant, with speculation it may have been a reference to the former England captain, who yesterday was cleared of a racially aggravated public order offence against QPR's Anton Ferdinand, whose father is from the West Indies.
But apparently the chatty branding was just an ill-timed coincidence, according to a spokesman for the drinks firm.
"It's pretty unfortunate, but we've actually had this caption on our juice bottles since before that whole saga," he said.
Seeing as Terry was first accused of the racist volley of abuse nine months ago, Innocent were clearly well ahead in their Olympic marketing plans.
Last year, Britain's biggest smoothie maker was hit by revelations that it held on to £520,000 pledged to its charitable foundation in 2007, and had not donated a penny since 2008 - despite printing on bottles that 10% of its profits went to charity.
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1.) The following is from: [ http://www.ksdk.com/news/article/324989/3/US-Army-training-in-St-Louis ] June 21, 2012:
U.S. Army training in St. Louis
10:35 PM, Jun 21, 2012
WATCH KSDK VIDEO REPORT HERE: [ http://www.ksdk.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1701255554001 ]
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St. Louis (KSDK) — St. Louis City residents should not be alarmed if they see military vehicles in their neighborhoods.
The U.S. Army is conducting training in St. Louis June 21-28.
Police said residents in the police department's sixth district may be most likely to see the vehicles. The sixth district includes neighborhoods in north St. Louis.
The vehicles will be like the one in the above photo.
2.) The following is from: [ http://www.alt-market.com/articles/866-military-tanks-on-st-louis-streetsbut-why ] June 23, 2012:
Military Rolls Tanks Onto St. Louis Streets…But Why?
I have to say that this event, which is being labeled a "training exercise", makes very little sense to me. U.S. Army troops all the way from Maryland running open exercises in armored personnel carriers on the busy streets of St. Louis? I know Maryland is a small state, but is there really not enough room at Ft. Detrick to accommodate a tank column and some troops? Are there not entire fake neighborhood and town complexes built with taxpayer dollars on military bases across the country meant to facilitate a realistic urban environment for troops to train in? And why travel hundreds of miles to Missouri? At the very least, this is a massive waste of funds.
On the other hand, such an action on the part of the Department of Defense makes perfect sense if the goal is to acclimate citizens to the idea of seeing tanks and armed military acting in a policing capacity. Just check out the two random idiots the local news affiliate picked to interview in St. Louis on the subject. Both state that they think the exercise is a "great idea", because having the military on the streets would help to "reduce crime":
I suspect that the news affiliate did not go out of its way to get any counter-opinions, even though they admitted to being contacted by those voicing concerns over martial law.
Even so, it's sad and simultaneously terrifying that there are plenty of mindless dupes out there who do not understand the dangers of the Army crossing the Rubicon and acting in a civil law enforcement capacity, never mind that they are completely ignorant of the fact that it violates the Posse Comitatus Act. One of the interviewees even points out that in some countries they don't use police at all; only military. This is true. We call those countries "tyrannies"…
Add to the mix the reality that the DOD refuses to respond to any further inquiries by the press concerning details of the training, and you get yet another suspicious instance of behavior on the part of the establishment that seems preparatory for domestic action. I believe that the high frequency at which these activity reports have been coming in over the past year is certainly cause for alarm…
3.) The following is from: [ http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/17510860/blackhawks-circle-low-through-chicago-skies-as-secret-service-releases-security-details-20120417 ] July 10, 2012:
Blackhawks circle low through Chicago skies as Secret Service releases security details
Posted: Apr 17, 2012 8:53 AM MDT Updated: Apr 17, 2012 8:57 AM MDT
Updated: Tuesday, July 10 2012 1:42 PM EDT2012-07-10 17:42:45 GMTJul 10, 2012 11:42 AM MDT
CHICAGO (FOX Chicago News) -Blackhawks and A/MH-6 Little Bird helicopters used by special forces circling low through downtown Chicago skies made for a scary scene along the Chicago River, as they rattled windows flying among the city's skyscrapers.
The training exercise comes as the city found out some of the details of what the Secret Service wants for security at next month's summit at McCormick Place.
FOX Chicago News has their terror prevention shopping list, courtesy of the Chicago Sun-Times:
- Portable high security barriers
- Crowd control barriers
- 10-12 portable light towers
- Sandbags, port-a-potties
- Mobile offices
- 5-10 golf carts
The Chicago Tribune reports that the most traffic for NATO dignitaries will be between McCormick place and downtown hotels in the Loop, River North and the Gold Coast.
Fifty heads of state will attend, with delegates, and will be moving multiple times each day.
FOX Chicago News viewers called in, describing men with automatic weapons, hanging out of helicopters.
The city's Office of Emergency Management and Communications on Monday announced that Chicago is the site of a military training exercise this week involving personnel and at least three helicopters.
But the bland press release from City Hall did nothing to prepare folks for the jarring scene that unfolded Monday evening.
"It was frightening," Jessica Hill said. "I was definitely alarmed."
At least three Blackhawk helicopters flying at time in close order formation – at other times separating fairly widely – zoomed around office and residential towers for several hours.
"I was pretty amazed," Felise Llano said, "because they were definitely military."
Witnesses described three to four very heavily armed men in each chopper. Several said some of the men appeared to be tethered and were at times literally hanging out of the choppers, and looked ready to jump.
Calling it routine training, city officials said in a statement such exercises are conducted by military personnel in various cities around the country. They say the exercises are designed to improve the military's ability to operate in urban environments.
Emergency management officials said the training sites have been selected to minimize the impact on residents' daily routines.
The timing of the drills led some to wonder if they're in preparation for next month's NATO summit.
But officials said that the summit and the drills are unrelated.
(The Associated Press contributed to this report.)
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- M.A., Louisiana State University
- Licenciatura, English Literature and Linguistics (English Philology)
- Universidad del País Vasco/Universidad de Granada
Íñigo Yanguas, PhD, joined the faculty in 2012 as an Associate Professor and Language Coordinator. He teaches Spanish and Linguistics classes in the department. His research interests include computer assisted language learning (CALL) and instruction, heritage language acquisition, and second language acquisition. Currently, he is investigating different aspects of computer-mediated interaction. In addition, he is experimenting with several programs and applications in order to foster student involvement and L2 production.


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We celebrated KOH2RVA yesterday at Richmond's First Baptist Church—the end of our year-long, every-member mission trip—and we did it in style. The RVA United band started things off in our gym as people gathered, I offered a welcome, and then they played a few songs in a gentle, acoustic style that was perfect for that time of day. We showed videos of how the church had worked to bring the kingdom of heaven to Richmond, Virginia, this year, and heard testimonies of gratitude from Mike Maruca (head of the Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School) and Kimberly Lee (Principal of Glen Lea Elementary, a Richmond public school). Steve Blanchard talked about the work that's been done at Essex Village, one of the largest housing projects in our city, and we wrapped things up with a slide show of images accompanied by a song about how heaven is coming down to this world.
In the worship service I shared my vision of how this mission can go forward through partnerships with other people, churches, agencies, and institutions. I suggested the name KOHX2 (that is, "Kingdom of Heaven Times Two"), and had some of our youth spell it out with giant cardboard letters so everybody could see it and remember it. And then I said this:
KOH times 2. Think about that with me for a minute.
In the past year I've been trying to post something on my blog almost every day as a way of sharing the stories of our members who have been busy bringing the Kingdom of Heaven to Richmond, Virginia, and inspiring the ones who hadn't yet found their way. But can I tell you something? Blogging every day is harder than it looks! You have to think of something to write, you have to write it, you have to edit it, you have to find a picture to go with it, you have to publish it, and then you have to promote it on Facebook (at least I do). It often takes an hour to an hour-and-a-half just to get something up there, even something that's not very good. And so I've decided to start a new blog called KOH2RVA and invite other people to contribute to it. I'm hoping that anyone who is bringing the Kingdom of Heaven to Richmond, Virginia, would be inspired to write up a few paragraphs, attach a picture, and send it to me so I can post it on the new blog. And then, sometime in the spring and perhaps again in the fall I'm going to invite all those people to a city-wide conference called KOH2RVA right here at First Baptist, and we're going to see what we can do to start a missions collaborative that will make a visible impact on our city.
And then I said, "That's what I'm going to do to go forward with this mission. What about you?" Before the day was over I'd heard from Melissa Ansley Brooks, who shared with me her own vision of how to go forward. Grateful for her partnership in this mission, I posted her email on the new blog. You can find it by clicking HERE.
Every ending is a beginning, friends. Our year-long, every-member mission trip has come to an end, but our year-long, find-a-partner mission trip is just beginning. I hope you will find a partner and join us on KOHX2.


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Blockchain technology has captured the imagination of companies across industries, including airlines. Using robust cryptographic techniques and a distributed messaging protocol, it creates shared ledgers that decentralize reconciliation-based processes.
Unlike traditional data technology, blockchain technologies are consistent and durable, shared and mutualized, and protected at the data element level. So how can airlines cut through the buzz and use this technology to change the way they do business?
More than currency
They can start by moving past common misperceptions. Not surprisingly, the uninitiated confuse blockchain with Bitcoin. The reality, however, is that the blockchain is the technology of Bitcoin, without the coin. It is capability, not currency.
Blockchain technology elegantly transfers and tokenizes value. Expanding the definition of value shows how many ways the blockchain can be applied. There is the exchange of direct financial value. However, there is also the exchange of indirect financial value—the business, operational and customer experience value that comes from moving data across an enterprise or ecosystem.


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First in a series of concerns regarding the makeup of the 2008 Raiders with the reporting date approaching on July 25 at the Napa Marriott:
There is a lot of speculation regarding the Raiders' potential problems at tackle, with most of it centering on the left side and free acquisition Kwame Harris.
I am more concerned about the right side, where it appears Cornell Green was in the process of holding off second-year man Mario Henderson during the mandatory minicamp and OTAs.
Harris, the way I understand it, was personally approved by line coach Tom Cable, who deserves the benefit of the doubt considering what he did with the Raiders line last season. The Raiders think they can take some of the pressure off Harris with quick timing passes and blocking help from fullbacks or backs in motion, and think Harris can be a real asset on the second level in the running game.
This isn't a knock at Green, who is coming off knee surgery and beginning his 10th season. He is your classic veteran backup, a good locker room guy who can fill in in a pinch without a significant dropoff.
In other words, the perfect guy to have around to help out a first-time starter.
In theory, that would be Henderson, whom the Raiders traded up to get in the third round in the 2007 draft. Henderson was so raw he suited up only once even though Green was gone after 10 games with a knee injury.
Instead of seeing Henderson take a quantum leap after his year of learning, there have been more red flags than in the parking lot at Arrowhead Stadium.
It was more than simply the sight of Derrick Burgess racing around Henderson during the mandatory camp, and other linemen doing the same. Burgess can make a lot of linemen look silly, especially when they're prohibited from firing off putting them on the ground. Nor was it the fact that other linemen were also getting past him.
It also wasn't all that big a deal to see Cable get into Henderson pretty good on occasion, because that's what Cable does.
It was coach Lane Kiffin's assessment of Henderson's issues which make you wonder if the 6-foot-7, 300-pounder is ready to seize the job and make his mark as an NFL player.
"Pads will be big for Mario. Mario's got a lot of tools but he needs to become a physical player," Kiffin said. "To play on this line, we want physical guys and so that's where Mario is going to have to really grow."
And then there was this:
"There was a lot of ability there when we picked him," Kiffin said. "There were some questions about how physical he was, about his passion for the game, for the position, so we're trying to improve that."
So he's an offensive tackle on a run-oriented team who is neither physical nor has a real passion for the game _ which only happen to be two of the most important attributes a lineman can have.
Perhaps Henderson isn't physical because he is not yet sure of his footwork or responsibilities. He was a late-bloomer of sorts at Florida State and the same thing could be going on in the NFL.
The "passion" issue is more troubling. Kiffin talked of developing the trait, but is that even possible? You're either passionate about something or you aren't. If Henderson isn't consumed by the desire to be a great player, it doesn't seem likely to happen because his coach said it should. That doesn't mean he can't be a professional, a clock-puncher who works at his craft even if he doesn't love it, but it certainly could prevent him from being an elite player.
The most striking example I can remember of passion being an issue with an emerging player was with tight end Rickey Dudley. In researching a lengthy profile on Dudley in 1998, I learned that all his basketball coaches absolutely loved him and his football coaches never knew what to make of him.
Dudley loved basketball. As a player at Ohio State, he was the team captain, most inspirational player and requested to defend the opposition's best player so he could lock him up.
As a football player, Dudley liked the sport but never loved it the way he did basketball. It wasn't his fault, really, because that sort of thing can't be faked.
If Henderson has issues with passion now, it's fair to speculate he may always have them.
Catching up
— So the police report says Javon Walker has a broken jaw as well as a fractured orbital bone. If that report is correct, and frankly I don't know if the officers check with the hospital to verify medical facts, then Walker is either one fast healer or Kiffin was being overly optimistic in saying the injuries weren't an iassue for training camp.
— Jason Cole's Yahoo.com story which reported that Al Davis was second-guessing some of his offseason decisions drew a stern rebuke from Raiders spokesman Mike Taylor.
"You obviously don't know Al Davis. Self-doubt is not part of teh equation with Al Davis. I'm not going to justify this tripe, this drivel by even asking (Davis) for a response," Taylor said. "It's ludicrous, it's insane, it's rumor-mongering and it's irresponsible journalism."
In one sense, Cole came off better in the Raiders eyes than Adam Schefter did when he reported (correctly, as it turned out) that Art Shell would be fired at the end of the 2006 season.
In that instance, the Raiders response was that Schefter was a "false rumor-monger." Cole was simply involved in "rumor mongering." Nobody said it was false.
Seriously, I have a hard time imagining Davis spilling all his doubts and fears regarding the offseason, not when the Raiders haven't even reported to training camp.
If things don't go well, the more likely scenario is silence, with someone else taking the fall.
— Warren Sapp told the St. Petersburg Times that his experience with the Raiders was "as dark as a black hole" and noted "stuff went on in that organization that shouldn't go on in sports."
What to make of it?
What did you expect? Sapp came from tremendous success at Tampa to a team with the worst record in the NFL during his tenure. Losing teams get bashed by departing players. All of them. Period.
Sapp is a more brash, profane version of Tim Brown _ a great storyteller and a remarkable quote, but someone who will fashion his answers for the best effect. When talking to NFL Films about the Bucs Super Bowl season, he said Jon Gruden took them the extra step and his hiring was necessary to get there.
Now he is saying Tony Dungy baked the cake, and all Gruden did was put on the icing. And you can make the argument that both answers are right.
Many thanks
A lot of people I talked to at my father's memorial service Saturday who had read my blog regarding his death made mention of the string of heartfelt comments that followed the piece.
My family thanks you and I thank you.
I'd also like to thank Bay Area News Group-East Bay for making a "Toys for Tots' contribution in my father's name.


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ID Theft Is On the Rise; Some Insurance Policies Cover Related Expenses
November 20, 2012
New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; firstname.lastname@example.com
NEW YORK, November 21, 2012 —Holiday shoppers can reduce the chances of becoming an identity theft victim this year by taking some simple preventative measures, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).
"The hustle and bustle of the holidays creates the perfect opportunity for thieves bent on stealing your credit cards or other financial information," said Jeanne M. Salvatore, senior vice president and consumer spokesperson for the I.I.I. "Shoppers are tired, stores are crowded and it's easy to become less guarded about personal information that appears on personal checks, drivers licenses and credit cards."
Thieves can take information from identifying documents and use them to impersonate a victim, steal from bank accounts, establish phony insurance policies, or open unauthorized credit card accounts.
Identity fraud is defined as the unauthorized use of another person's personal information to achieve illicit financial gain, said Javelin Strategy & Research, which reported a 13 percent increase in this type of illegal activity in 2011.
While many identity theft schemes rely on credit card data, there are many other ways of accessing a victim's private financial information. Some employ electronic means, such as online "phishing" scams—where thieves use email inquiries purporting to be from financial or other online organizations seeking sensitive account information. And the advent of "no-swipe" credit cards, which transmit account and user information through a radio frequency, makes it possible for identity thieves to use an electronic device to capture the information. And there are, of course, still the old-fashioned methods, such as "dumpster diving," rooting around in people's garbage to collect financial information.
No matter what the ruse, identity theft victims are often left with lower credit scores and spend months trying to get their credit records corrected. Frequently they have difficulty getting credit, obtaining loans and, in some cases, even finding employment.
"Consumers should carefully monitor their bank balances and credit card bills to make sure that they actually made all of the transactions attributed to them," said Salvatore.
More than half of all identity theft victims discover that their identity was stolen by monitoring their bank and credit card accounts, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
To help protect your identity this holiday season, the I.I.I. has the following tips:
1. Keep the amount of personal information in your purse or wallet to the bare minimum. Avoid carrying additional credit cards, your social security card, or passport, unless absolutely necessary.
2. Guard your credit card when making purchases. Use your hand as a shield when using automatic teller machines (ATM) or making long distance phone calls with phone cards.
3. Always take credit card or ATM receipts. Do not throw receipts into public trash containers, leave them on the counter or put them in your shopping bag where they can easily fall out or get stolen.
4. Proceed with caution when shopping online. Make sure you are buying from a reputable, familiar retailer with a secure network. And never buy anything online from a site that does not have SSL (secure sockets layer) encryption installed—at the very least. You will know if the site has SSL because the URL for the site will start with HTTPS:// (instead of just HTTP://).
5. Monitor your accounts. Do not rely on your credit card company or bank to alert you of suspicious activity. Carefully monitor your bank and credit card statements to make sure all transactions are accurate. If you suspect a problem, contact your credit card company or bank immediately
6. When entering names, numbers and addresses into your electronic device, keep them as generic as possible. Include only as much information as is necessary, and never use monikers like "Hubby," "Sweetheart," "Best Friend," or "Mom and Dad." Do not store important social security or banking information on your personal digital assistant (PDA) or cell phone—if it is stolen, the thief will have all the necessary information to use your identity.
7. Place passwords on your credit card, bank and phone accounts. When creating a password, avoid using easily available information like your mother's maiden name, your birth date, any part of your social security number or phone number, or any series of consecutive numbers.
8. Do not give out personal information. Whether on the phone, through the mail or over the Internet, do not divulge sensitive information or your social security number unless you initiated the contact, are familiar with the person or company and are confident that they have a secure line.
9. Shred, shred, shred. Tear or shred any documents that contain personal information such as credit card numbers, bank statements, charge receipts or credit card applications, before disposing of them.
Identity Theft Insurance
Identity theft insurance, when purchased as a stand-alone policy, often provides reimbursement to crime victims for the cost of restoring their identity and repairing credit reports. It generally covers expenses such as phone bills, lost wages, notary and certified mailing costs, and sometimes attorney fees (with the prior consent of the insurer). Some insurance companies also offer restoration or resolution services to guide you through the process of recovering your identity. An insurance professional can help you find out what kind of coverage you may already have or offer details on what additional coverage you need.
A number of insurers now include coverage for identity theft as part of their homeowners insurance policy. Other companies sell it as an endorsement to a homeowners or renters insurance policy, which can run about $25-$50 annually.
Most homeowners and renters policies provide coverage for theft of money or credit cards; however, the amount of coverage is limited (usually $200 in cash and $50 on credit cards). Once you have reported the loss or theft of your credit card to the issuing company, you are responsible for only $50 of unauthorized use.
In order to make it more difficult for identity thieves to open accounts in your name, you can also contact the fraud department of any of the three credit reporting agencies to place a fraud alert on your credit report—by law, the agency you contact is required to contact the other two agencies. The fraud alert tells creditors to contact you before opening any new accounts or making any changes to your existing accounts. The three major credit bureaus are Equifax, TransUnion and Experian.
If you believe you have been victimized, report the crime immediately to the credit card issuer and police. Ask for a copy of the police report. You will need it if you want to file an insurance claim or report the crime to the FTC for their assistance. Victims of identity fraud can call the Federal Trade Commission at 877-IDTHEFT.
Article: Identity Theft Insurance
Facts and Statistics: Identity Theft and Cyber Security
Federal Trade Commission: Identity Theft, Privacy & Security
Federal Bureau of Investigation: Tips for Avoiding Identity Theft
U.S. Department of Justice: Identity Theft and Identity Fraud
Privacy Rights Clearing House (PRC) Identity Theft and Data Breaches
The I.I.I. has a full library of educational videos on its You Tube Channel. Information about I.I.I. mobile apps can be found here.
Insurance Information Institute, 110 William Street, New York, NY 10038; (212) 346-5500; www.iii.org


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Dale Bolton
Director of Programming and Operations
Dale is responsible for all of HPPR's programming. As Director of Programming and Operations, he supervise the programming staff and directs the development of new programs.
Dale was born in Southern California and is a graduate of Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA. His history with HPPR goes back to 1987 when he took the job as HPPR's third Executive Director. In 1995 he left the station to pursue other interests including managing a retail computer store and designing computer databases. Dale rejoined HPPR in December 2010 as the operations director and later became the director of programming and operations.
Location:Garden City, KS studios
Phone:(800) 678-7444 ext 24 or (620) 275-7444 ext 24


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Summary - Agykoo
Contact Me :)
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About Me
Hihi, my name is Agykoo ^_^!!
I am a gamer from the USA. ^_^
I am a terrible speller. getting that out now!
I registered my account in early july 2011 (on the old site) so i have been here forever. been playing TM ever since.
have made tons of cool friends here and meet tons of awesome people. ^_^!!!
places to find da agy!
you know where to find me ;D
(if not ask ^_^)
Am Also #1 Doom Bee ^_^!
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My Interests
Giving Craig "da business" ^_^
Gardening, growing tasty fruits and veggies! ^_^
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I love watching movies ^_^
I love watching anime ^_^!
also love cooking and eating yummy foods ^_^!!
and i just happen to love being here on the forums with all my friends ^_^!!!!
Signature:My point has finally been made ^_^ (viva la Agy!)
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Tagged: George Castle
Indiegogo Baseball Book Campaign – Tales From The Batter's Box
Click here to donate and learn more about the campaign.
For the past few months I've been keeping a secret, and I'm finally able to share it with you. I'm writing a book! This is a huge deal for me – I'm pouring my heart and soul into this project, and I'd love for you to be a part of it in some way. Read below for more details.
This book — this campaign, is the next step, and a very important one for me, towards a career in baseball. This is an opportunity for me to realize a dream, and create something special for baseball lovers and story lovers alike. This book will be a compilation of many unique stories based on interviews I conduct with current and former MLB professional players, female professional players from the AAGPBL (1943-1954), and a few special guests, such as Babe Ruth's Granddaughter, Linda Ruth Tosetti. I have connected with George Castle, a baseball historian and author of 11 baseball books. He has covered baseball for 35 seasons, based in Chicago. George will be my historical reference for the book.
Learn more here: http://igg.me/at/TheDugout
What the funds are for:
I've been presented with the rare and incredible opportunity to attend and cover as accredited media personnel, three separate baseball events this season. In Kansas City, The Negro League Baseball Museum will be having their inaugural "Hall of Game Ceremony", inducting their first ever "Hall of Famers". In St. Louis, the Cardinals organization with be unveiling their new Hall of Fame Museum in their Ballpark Village, for which I have been invited to the Ribbon-cutting Ceremony. And in Iowa, The Field of Dreams Movie Site (made famous by Kevin Costner) is hosting their Team of Dreams Event, a charity softball tournament that last year had 14 former Major League Baseball stars (including 10 Hall of Famers) participate. I will be conducting interviews at each of these events for my book.
The funds being raised will go to cover the cost of:
– Travel
– Accommodations
– Audio & Video Equipment Purchase/Rental
– Book Cover Layout & Design
– Costs associated with publishing
Donate here: http://igg.me/at/TheDugout
The Rewards:
In addition to tons of digital rewards such as interview clips and an opportunity to be a guest on my show The Dugout, I also have baseball memorabilia rewards such as baseballs autographed by Fergie Jenkins and Matt Stairs. Linda Ruth Tosetti (Babe Ruth's Granddaughter) has autographed some baseballs and prints, and I'm also including some beautiful limited edition Blue Jays prints from Chris Ripley at BlueJaysArt.ca.
More details here: http://igg.me/at/TheDugout


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February 9, 2016, 7:00 PM @ Iowa Community Center
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission has been created to: advise the Village Board of Trustees on matters relating to the administration, operation, and conditions of recreation programs; to advise the Board of Trustees on matters relating to facilities, including the recreation buildings, swim pools, skate park, playgrounds, etc.; to advise the Board of Trustees on issues referred to the commission by the Board of Trustees; to assist the director of Parks and Recreation and other staff on developing and maintaining comprehensive recreation programs and opportunities for the village residents.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Iowa Community Center.
February 9, 2016, 8:00 PM @ Village Hall
The Traffic and Safety Commission acts in an advisory capacity to the Village Board in all matters of traffic and safety, which are initiated or investigated by the commission.
The Traffic and Safety Commission meets at 8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Village Hall.
February 9, 2016, 12:15 PM @ Crazy Pour
The Villa Park Rotary Club was chartered November 6, 1971 as a community service organization dedicated to serving the local and international community. The Club has been responsible for many community improvements, including the gazebo along the Prairie Path, Rotary Park, two play lots, and the clock at Park Boulevard and Ardmore Avenue. The club's current international project is in support of construction of bore wells and a small medical center in a rural area of Kenya.
The Rotary Club of Villa Park meets at 12:15 p.m. every Tuesday at Crazy Pour, 105 E. North Avenue in Villa Park.


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