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January 5, 2011 – New York Rangers 2, Carolina Hurricanes 1 OT (Game No. 41, Home No. 20)
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- The Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes, 2-1, in overtime tonight at Madison Square Garden to improve to 23-15-3 overall, including a 10-8-2 mark at home. New York has registered a point in 18 of their last 26 games (16-8-2), and eight of their last 10 (6-2-2).
- The Blueshirts have now earned a point in nine of their last 12 games at MSG (8-3-1).
- Mats Zuccarello notched his first career goal, the overtime game-winner, at 3:09 of the extra frame, added an assist for his first NHL multi-point effort and posted a career-high, plus-two rating. The last player whose first NHL goal was an overtime game-winner was Jamie McBain of Carolina on Mar. 20, 2010 vs. Pittsburgh. (courtesy of the Elias Sports Bureau)
- Henrik Lundqvist stopped 31 shots to capture first star honors, and improve to 17-12-3 including a 6-6-2 mark at home. He is now 10-4-2 with a 1.78 goals against average, a .934 save percentage and three shutouts in his last 16 games. Lundqvist also registered an assist on the overtime, game-winning goal, and has now recorded two assists on the season (seven career). His two assists are tied for second among NHL goalies.
- Matt Gilroy opened the game's scoring at 8:41 of the third period, and registered three shots on goal to capture second star honors. He is now tied for second among Rangers' defensemen with three goals. Gilroy has tallied four points (three goals, one assist) in his last five games, and has posted a plus-10 rating in his last 16 contests.
- Brandon Dubinsky registered his 11th multi-point effort of the season with two assists, including the primary assist on Zuccarello's overtime game-winner, recorded four shots on goal and led all team forwards with 22:09 of ice time. He now leads the team with 18 assists on the season, and has tallied 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in the last 14 contests with seven points (two goals, five assists) in the last six.
- Marc Staal led all skaters with 30:10 of ice time, and was credited with four hits (tied team-high). Staal now averages 25:14 of ice time per game, ranking ninth in the league.
- Dan Girardi was credited with a game-high, four blocked shots in 29:18 of ice time to increase his NHL-leading total to 118.
- The Blueshirts' practice schedule for tomorrow, Jan. 6, is 1:30 p.m. (local time) at the Dr. Pepper Star Center in Farmers Branch, Texas.
- The Rangers will return to action when they face-off against the Dallas Stars on Friday, Jan. 7, at American Airlines Center (8:30 p.m.), to begin a back-to-back road set. The game will be televised live on MSG Plus and can be heard on 970 The Apple and www.newyorkrangers.com.
John Tortorella on tonight's game…
"I think we get a little bit of our personality back and the style of play we wanted to play. I thought Ward was outstanding. The good thing about our club is that we didn't get frustrated, we didn't force the issue and played the style we wanted to play."
Henrik Lundqvist on tonight's game…
"It was a fun game to play… a lot of action on both ends. Smart decisions on both ends. It is important in a low scoring game to not give the puck away and we didn't. Tonight we played a very smart game."
Brandon Dubinsky on tonight's game…
"It is huge. We wanted to come out and play the way we are capable of. I thought we did that. We found a way. Matty Gilroy got a huge goal. It is good for our team."


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Michael Grace
President's Scholar
Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering
Why did you choose your major?
I chose mechanical engineering because I felt it would be the most challenging. I also have a background in construction and I felt mechanical engineering would allow me to utilize those skills.
What does receiving this particular award mean to you?
It's a great honor. And, I will no doubt add it to my resume.
Who has been instrumental in your life and/or who has contributed to your academic success?
I have had many mentors over the years in school. No doubt Dr. Rhee has always been a guiding force in my academic career. Dr. Yee, and Dr. Barez have both played instrumental roles as advisor's and mentors. My instructors at Gavilan College also played huge roles in getting my motivated to study math and science, namely Russell Lee and Marlene Dwyer.
Did you overcome any hardships or adversities during your life, that has helped shape who you are today? And if so, could you please briefly elaborate?
I'm in recovery - that has been the biggest blessing in my life. If I hadn't been on the path I was on, I would not be where I am today.
What would you say to other students to encourage or inspire them to attain academic excellence?
Consider school to be your job.
Where would you like to be in 5-10 years?
I expect to have attained a managerial position. I would still like to be actively engaged in engineering though.
A few words from his nominating professor:
Michael is very accomplished. He is also deserving of the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award.
-Jinny Rhee

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The drama Savages, from three-time Oscar-winning filmmaker Oliver Stone, follows entrepreneurs Ben (Aaron Johnson) and Chon (Taylor Kitsch), and their shared girlfriend O (Blake Lively), who run a lucrative business raising some of the best marijuana ever developed. But, the legendary weed of these Laguna Beach heroes soon catches the interest of the Mexican Baja Cartel, headed by the merciless Elena "La Reina" (Salma Hayek). Along with her brutal enforcer Lado (Benicio Del Toro) and her head attorney Alex (Demian Bichir), Elena demands a partnership which she ensures by kidnapping that which they love most, and what was once a peaceful and easy lifestyle becomes a high-stakes battle of wills. For more on the film, here's six clips.
At the film's press day, actor Aaron Johnson spoke to Collider for this exclusive interview about how Oliver Stone wanted him for the film but didn't immediately know for which role, how he enjoyed being challenged by the director, and the journey he went on with co-star Taylor Kitsch. He also talked about the type of roles he wants to play, having read the Kick-Ass 2 script, which he says is definitely a hard R and that he expects will go into production in the Fall, and he addressed the recent statement that American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis made on Twitter about how he would be a good choice for the male lead in the film adaptation of the much-talked-about erotic novel 50 Shades of Grey. Check out what he had to say after the jump.
Collider: What was it like to have Oliver Stone tell you that he wanted you for this film, but that he didn't know for which role? Did you just trust that he'd figure it out?
AARON JOHNSON: Yeah! There were great qualities about either guy, but I think we found the right place. It just fell into place that Ben was where we were heading with me, and they found a great actor for Chon. I can't think of anyone better. I've gotta give it to the man. It's very rare that someone will play that card. It's a ballsy risk, but he's someone who goes by their instincts and their gut feeling. There was a lot riding on that, so I didn't want to let him down that he made that big choice quite early on, before he had the rest of the cast and had funding. That was a bit of a process too, to get the financiers to agree on me. When you have an all-star cast of Benicio [Del Toro], John Travolta and Salma Hayek, it really builds that bridge. I had another job offer, for a big opportunity with something else, that I don't regret turning down. Even if this didn't happen, I was willing to wait for something that was worth doing and that was worth risking my career on. I'd put that on the line, totally, to do a Stone movie and to play this character, or one of the characters, at the time. I'm really grateful for that.
Do you enjoy being challenged, the way that Oliver Stone challenges his actors?
JOHNSON: Yeah, I think you need someone who's just going to push you, and constantly ask questions and ask the right questions, and make you try to figure it out for yourself, too. He always wants you to back your answers up, and I think that's great because you're never not on the ball. The thought process that you need, when you're in heavy scenes like the situations that we're in, in this film, you need to be on your feet and thinking about every move and everything that you say. You've got to believe it, 100%. I think it was his goal to make it all authentic and make it feel as real as possible. We didn't just pretend that we knew what it was like to be marijuana dealers with some corrupt DEA guys. We actually went the full way and met with these people and immersed ourselves in that world. We went to grow-ops and I learned how to grow medical marijuana and how to pull a higher strain and the lights. It was so much in depth that it was something that we could literally speak of.
So much of this film is really about keeping your emotions inside and internalizing what you're going through. As an actor, do you enjoy doing the more intense type of scenes, or do you prefer the quieter and more internal moments?
JOHNSON: Oliver really throws you into the deep end, and you've gotta get to the side and pull yourself out, and contain all of that with the emotional depth. What I love about this is that everyone is always containing their emotions and they're always being put on the spot. There's always this interrogation, or they're really trying to suss each other out, and there's this poker game where everyone is trying to bluff one another. It's about manhood and containing that emotion, and Oliver can keep all of that below the surface. It's good that you noticed that. It's all pent up anger and frustration and love. It's all there, but it's got to be brought back 'cause they can't allow themselves to get carried away with how they're feeling. They've just gotta go ahead and deal with it.
Did it help to have Taylor Kitsch there to go through everything with?
JOHNSON: Yeah, it really was a journey. The more that we had these intense scenes that we were both going through, the more we realized that the dynamic in our relationship and our brotherhood was being tested and being pulled apart. That thing that they both could find, in the end, that they could both agree on, was that they were doing it for O (Blake Lively). Through that journey of going in that deep, they found out that they love each other just as much and that they'd do anything. They put their lives on the line for each other, just as much as for O. It's a love story, in the end. It's what you'd do for love and how far you'd go. My character is totally torn because it was completely against what he believes in. He's that Buddhist, spiritual guy who is trying to do everything the right way and doesn't believe in violence and wants to stop the corruption, and then he has to turn to do what he thinks is the right thing to do for the one that he loves. Love is a stronger power than any of it, really.
When you do something like this, with so much talent in front of and behind the camera, how do you decide what to do next? Does it make you pickier about the type of roles and projects you want to do?
JOHNSON: Yeah. I think it's got to be original, or something that you've never played before. I'm always looking for something that's versatile from the last. There are so many elements that make a good film. You need a great director, who's driving it. I think Oliver really put his stamp on Savages. He's put a lot of energy into it, and he really went back to his old way of working. It's great to be a part of that. We were just lucky to be on that one that he knew, really well.
Since there's been talk of it again, will there finally be a Kick-Ass sequel?
JOHNSON: It's pretty much set to go, this Fall. I think now Chloe [Grace Moretz] and Chris [Mintz-Plasse] are on board. I'm certainly set up to do it. Jeff Wadlow is to direct. Yeah, I think it's going to happen.
Have you gotten to see a script yet?
JOHNSON: Yeah, I have.
Will it be a hard R, as far as the rating goes?
JOHNSON: Oh, yeah! It keeps the standard, from the first film.
Are you surprised at how much people have been asking for a sequel to that film, really since the release of the first one?
JOHNSON: Yeah, and I think that's why Matthew Vaughn has got his name all over this one, as well. The only way he was ever going to make a sequel was if it could be anywhere close to the first one, and keep that class and that quality and just maintain something original and new and refreshing. And this script delivers all of that, right now. I'm excited to get back in the suit.
Have you heard the recent talk about American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis vying on Twitter to do the screenplay adaptation for 50 Shades of Grey, and that he said he'd love to have a real actor, like you or Ryan Gosling in the lead role, with someone like David Cronenberg directing? Is it surreal to know that you have a certain level of visibility now that someone like Bret Easton Ellis respects your work and is thinking about you in that role?
JOHNSON: You can only be very grateful. It's great when talented people in the world, in the same business, can see your work and compliment you on what you're doing and take a strong interest in your movements in your career. It is very great to see that. At least it keeps the studio heads thinking, as well. Maybe it makes you a bit more bankable. I don't know.
Do you have a dream role that you'd love to do, if given the opportunity?
JOHNSON: It's funny, if I saw a film like this, I'd go, "Fuck, I wish I was in a film like that! I wish I'd get to work with Benicio [Del Toro] and John Travolta, and have to tackle scenes like that. I wish I could be directed by Oliver Stone." But, here I am. I don't really know what the dream role would be. That's a hard question to answer. You never really know, until you're immersed into something, how passionate you feel for it and how it unravels. It's an art form, at the end of the day, and it's collaborative. It relies on so many pieces – the editing, the other actors, the director.
In this circumstance, it's something I'm really proud of and that I enjoyed. That's not just coming from one standpoint, or a vanity or ego situation. Everyone has actually been fucking impressed by the outcome of the movie, and everyone is just thrilled because that doesn't happen that often. There are films that I've done that I fucking don't even want to mention and that I haven't even seen. It doesn't bother me how it does at the box office. I don't give a fuck about that. If people see it, they see it and that's great. I don't have any regrets. I was just happy to be a part of it and put something out there that I believe in and gave my best to, but I don't think I could have gotten to that place without Oliver. In the moment, you think, "What the fuck am I doing? What path is he leading me down?" With someone like Oliver, you just let your guard down and you give him everything, and you just allow yourself to be as vulnerable as possible because you just try him. You give him everything you've got, so that he can play around with it, at the end of the day. He gives you a challenge, and you've gotta fucking hit that mark. He really pulled out something that I didn't feel like I could do. It really is down to the director, I think.
And if you missed them, here's our interviews with Oliver Stone, Blake Lively and Salma Hayek, and Taylor Kitsch.


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"Get what you pay for"
Posted by: Mary on Feb 7, 2012
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Our resort consists of 5 room blocks, each with 2 floors only and all facing the Caribbean Sea. We offer ever changing menu's in our restaurants, both indoor- and outdoor.
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Vacationed here from 20 Jan to 3 Feb. Pleasant 1 hr bus ride from airport. Club Ambiance's 3 star rating is correct, it does not pretend to be anything fancier. Is it rundown? You bet, with lots of areas needing work. We are seasoned travellers, and knew not to have high expectations. We are used to staying in nicer places, but chose this place as a last minute getaway for the great price and the positive reviews. At first glance, it was certainly a real let down. However, eventually our opinion changed somewhat. Best way to describe Club Ambiance is to say it is like a 90 room roadside motel back home which has not only a pool, but also an ocean in its backyard. Negative things aside, we got what we paid for - the basics. As per our tour rep, hotel is approx 40 yrs old, same owners for last 17-18 yrs, and under new management for the last yr. We have it on good authority from returning guests that it is for sale, but we do not know how long it's been on the market.
Our room was big and well appointed. Everything worked well, despite water from shower head spraying everywhere, including onto ceiling. Maintenance was very quick to replace the part, worked better but not great. One of the things that I was disgusted with was the amount of calcium on all of the bathroom taps. I've never in my life seen it this bad. All it would take is some elbow grease and CLR to keep them looking decent. Apparently many of the rooms are like this. Bathroom towels were nice and thick, large face cloths also provided. Mattress was nice and firm, however with very little cushioning, so you feel the springs. This being a no frills hotel, you will not be supplied with toileteries, lotions, or facial tissues; only with shampoo in wall dispenser. Fridge will be empty; will not be supplied with pop, water or beer. Tap water is drinkable and tasty, that's what you'll be served with your meals. Bottled water for sale in gift shop. No DVD player. Very well insulated rooms so you won't hear your neighbours. However, you will hear road traffic from just about every room, unless you are a heavy sleeper. Rooms by the pool (where we were) are more quiet as they are furthest from nightly entertainment. Staff would talk loudly in the parking lot, as well as when they walked the hallways during the middle of the night. There was no consideration given to their sleeping guests. Smoking is not permitted in the rooms. Saw a faded sticker on patio door advising guests that smoking only permitted outdoors. This policy is not enforced. Our room stank of smoke, but it wasn't as bad as 2 others I walked past that absolutely reeked.
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Food was very good, no complaints. Choices are limited, but the variety is enough to keep you well fed. Keep in mind that this is a very small hotel, so you are not going to find choices as you will at large resorts. Menu repeats from week to week. Buffet dining room for all 3 meals; as well as terrace grill for lunch and late afternoon tasty burgers, sandwiches and fries. Only other dining option is steak and lobster at $20 pp. Wed and Sat, the dining room is closed and dinner is a BBQ event under the moon and stars.
Pool is small, nice and clean. Chairs in great shape, as are umbrellas. When folks said the beaches are small, they weren't kidding. Neither are they the kind you can stroll on. There are 2 tiny manmade beaches, one on each side of the walk to pier bar. Both sides have rock walls against the ocean side to protect them. To get a visual perspective, visit resort website and check out the layout map. Smaller beach has a clothing optional section separating their chairs from the rest by lattice fencing. You will see the nudists in the water or sitting on their chairs. An adults only resort, so it's not a big deal. Water is only waist deep, so not swimming beaches. Both offer access to the ocean should you wish to snorkel on the other side. Snorkeling was fine for a beginner, however not much to see otherwise, at least when we were there. Variety of little fish to see inside beach areas along the rocks (feed them bits of bread), as well as baby barracuda. Eels were seen daily, as well as occasional adult barracuda. What was most disappointing at the beaches was the condition of the shade palapas. From the 15 or so palapas, 90% of them are in extremely bad shape and look like hurricane victims. No excuse for this as the problem can very easily be remedied, and at basically zero cost since palm tree branches are plentiful. Majority of chairs are also in horrible condition with meshing sagging terribly, and/or ripping. Bahia Principe located next door, but cannot walk there along the beach.
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Service was very good from all staff members. House band was very entertaining.
Neither of us was sick, nor did we hear of anyone else complaining of illness. Few bug bites, not a big deal, never used insect repellent. Never saw them fumigating.
Met some nice folks from Austria, Germany, Holland, UK, USA and fellow Canadians. Being a small resort, was nice to get to know your neighbours. Overall we enjoyed our holiday, despite the areas that very obviously need renovations and repairs. In some cases, even a fresh coat of paint would make all the difference. There were 3 days out of 14 where there was no water for short periods. There were also 2 nights where fire alarms went off in our bldg, strangely however no guests left their rooms. Congratulations and well done go out to the staff for very good service, and to the kitchen staff for keeping us well fed. If not for them, we would have probably moved to another resort. We agree with the 3 star rating. With necessary renovations and a lot of elbow grease, Club Ambiance has the potential to be a jewel.
"A real Home away from Home!!!!"
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There just are not enough words to describe how great Club Ambiance is. Having been there twice within the last month (Yes I said twice!!) I am finding myself at home and missing my family. My new family at Club Ambiance.
I have spent countless hours reading reviews and must say that when I read a not so great review about CA I have to wonder what type of people are writing such reviews. I do however understand that everyone is entitled to thier own opinion. It is just so hard to imagine anyone having a bad time at this place. Maybe the ones that have had bad experiences did not do thier homework before traveling and expected more out of the decor or the beach or the pool etc.. and this of course is all fine if thats what you want. Everyone sees things differently.
I believe that travel is about learning, teaching, exploring, relaxing, excitment, all of this and more but most of all it is about building memories.
Club Ambiance has a unique charm about it that I was intrigued and excited to find out about. My review is not about the structure that I stayed in or the bed I slept in or the moth that flew into my room. It is about what this structure held within. The entire staff that go out of thier way day after day to put a smile on everyones face and make you feel like you are at home WITH them. Watching them all work together as a team to provide the best for thier guests. The hard work, hard play and long hours they all devote.
So that being said if you are the type of person that wants a fancy, posh, lavish resort without the charm and beauty of the people ... then ya this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a real vacation with real people who really give it thier all!! then you should not miss booking your vacation with Club Ambiance.
When you do book and if you get there before I get back .. send my hugs to them all. Mr Stewart Im gonna miss my goodnight hugs. Lovel I still owe you a song or two. Dexter and Omar my boys you guys are simply the best team going. Damion you can run but you cant hide lol. Miss Kerri we have some catching up to do. Junior, Barney, Nigel, Miss Mel, Patch what can I say ....we are not finished yet .. keep that blender in good condition til I get back. !!! Martino..Family !!! Sweet Collin !!! So many names to mention .. I hold a spot in my heart for all the staff that made our vacation perfect not once but twice and the second time better than the first. Most of all a huge shout out to Gilbert .. your simply the best!! Love and Respect to you all.
Maybe the best way to sum it up is that if Club Ambiance has any little imperfections. Those imperfections are perfect to me.


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Enjoy a beach walk with The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum volunteer Dotty DeVasure to help burn off some of those Thanksgiving calories. Participants meet at Gulfside City Park/Algiers Beach on Sanibel at 9 a.m. Nov. 29 for the walk, as DeVasure gives tips on finding and identifying mollusks, as well as explain how they live, eat and move. During the one-hour walk, DeVasure will answer questions and help participants identify shells. The program is free, but parking fees apply. Call Diane Thomas at the museum, 395-2233, for more information.
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Dotty DeVasure, right, will lead a shell museum beach walk on Nov. 29 at Algiers Beach.
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When: 9 a.m. Nov. 29
Where: Algiers Beach/Gulfside City Park
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Hoping some of you experts can help me figure this out. Love the color on this wagon. However, I am not sure if it is a factory color or not, and/or what the color code might be. Looking at the Datsun color charts my best guess is that it might be Silver (Bronze) Metallic #531, but when I look at the few other cars with that color they seem to carry less of the flat beige look that this wagon seems to have. Could just be lighting or filters or age of the photo.
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Cochran is a 2 year Associates in nursing program. It is reasonably priced and has small class size. I would recommend this school.…
The mission of the Cochran School of Nursing is to educate men and women in the art and science of professional nursing. This two-year program is designed to lead to an Associate Degree in Applied Science and to prepare students for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). The faculty assumes the responsibility to provide an educational foundation that supports the health needs of the multicultural community in which the graduate will serve. Focusing largely on the nursing process, the faculty facilitates student achievement of the program objectives and assists them to function in the current health care delivery system. Inherent in the teaching methods is the educational processes that enable the graduate to think critically in providing patient/family focused nursing care. There is emphasis on developing individual goals for personal growth, professional involvement, and participation in life long learning
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Dan Gable is a hero to millions
Dan Gable was a one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. He was a true champion in every sense of the word.
He only lost one match in his entire collegiate career – his final one. After that he won Olympic gold in 1972. He then coached Iowa University to 15 NCAA team wrestling titles between 1976 and 1997!
His story is inspirational:
Something awful happened to Dan as a teenager. One semester he was away with his parents on a weeks vacation.
His 19 year old sister was back home… and someone broke into their house, raped and killed her. It turned out to be a classmate of Dans'.
Obviously, this was HORRENDOUS for that family… for someone they loved so dearly to be taken away in such a vicious and brutal manner.
Talk about the worst thing that can happen. They couldn't deal with it at all for months and months. In the end, Dan decided to move into her empty room so the family could start to grieve and remember her as she would have wanted.
He also used the tragedy to create positive things in her memory.
He thought about her everyday. He used that emotion to drive himself to achieve things for her and to uplift his shattered family. Powerful.
In his college wrestling days they used to train from 4 to 6 everyday and then do the most hardcore conditioning workouts from 6 to 6.30. It was a killer. The other lads would hit the shower after that and then go home.
Not Dan.
He'd go to the locker room, get his jump rope and go back into the gym. He'd jump rope until he passed out.
He was RELENTLESS.
What's the lesson here: Desire, emotion and being willing to do WHAT EVER it takes.
These are the greatest lessons we can ever be taught.
Now, am I saying it is a good idea to train until you pass out? No, I'm not saying that.
He probably didn't have to do that. Perhaps he could have gone above and beyond in a different way that didn't endanger himself. I think he would even say that himself.
However, the main lesson here is how much desire the man had and that he was willing to do ANYTHING within his moral compass to bring his aim into reality. He was tunnel visioned and full of powerful emotions.
I want you to think of any time you've achieved a goal. I'm betting you had that mindset, 'I am focused and will do what ever it takes.'
That's the mindset of a champion.
I know anytime I've achieved things it was with that attitude.
If you think about diet. Are you willing to give up refined sugar and starchy carbs if you have to?
Are you willing to do 15 minutes of mental exercises every morning?
Regarding physical exercise, are you willing to workout 4 times a week and stretch everyday? Will you do it on days when you're tired, when its cold?
If you're a sportsperson, are you also going to improve, refine and keep your skills sharp by practising them everyday, as much as you can?
Will you keep getting back up after poor training sessions or a very bad result?
No matter what the goal, things like this HAVE to happen… religiously… hail, rain or shine.
Hey, this is what it takes. The winners will do what ever it is that they have to do. You have to have that mentality.
What do you want to achieve in the next few months? All the tea in China tells me you will achieve it if you ramp up the desire and are willing to DO what EVER it takes.
Dan Gable was such a great that they named a DAY after him in his state of Iowa.
If a person is not inspired by that guy then I'd have to question if they have a pulse.
I've broken down the lessons Dan and other greats gave their students in the Next Level Sports Program. It took me a long, long time to figure out what the key factors were and how to do them.
Here's what Craig Sigl of mentaltoughnesstrainer.com and coach to elite professional athletes and businesspeople said about this program: "Simply put, Brian's brilliant method is ahead of it's time but could easily be the standard in college athletic programs in a few years. Get it now before everyone else does."
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CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Wells Fargo/Gallup Investor and Retirement Optimism Index jumped 12 points in the first quarter, rising to +37 in February from +25 in November 2013. The positive sentiment approaches the +43 of last May before the budget brinksmanship and partial government shutdown lowered investor optimism last fall. The survey of 1,011 investors was conducted February 6-16, 2014.
The first quarter rise in optimism is due almost solely to a 35-point surge in optimism among retired investors to +41, from +6 last November. By contrast, optimism among non-retired investors held steady at +35, similar to their +32 in November.
Higher optimism among retirees stems from heightened confidence about matters affecting their personal finances. Retirees say they are more upbeat about their ability to "maintain or increase" their current income level over the next year, and they are also more optimistic about the stock market.
"It is both interesting and encouraging to see that retirees are more optimistic," said Joe Ready, director of Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement and Trust. "Dating back to May of 2012, retirees have responded to this poll every quarter with much more pessimism about their situation than have the non-retired — this is a real shift, and most likely correlates to the combination of a stronger stock market and the prospect of higher interest rates in the future."
Majority of Investors Want Increased Tax Deferral Limits on Retirement Accounts
President Obama has indicated that in his 2015 budget, the Administration will propose to lower limits on the tax deferred money that flows to retirement accounts. However, nine out of 10 investors (91%) say they want to see an increase in the amount that people can save in a tax deferred retirement account. While investors seek the incentive to save more, they do not support the idea of increasing tax penalties on investors who withdraw money from their accounts before retirement age, with 78% saying they would oppose such a policy.
A majority of investors (57%) also believe the existing retirement vehicles, including the 401(k) and IRA, provide enough options to Americans versus 40% who think more choices are needed. However, this gap widens among those with access to a 401(k)-type plan: 62% say available retirement vehicle options are sufficient; 37% say more types are needed. Among those without access to a 401(k)-type plan 49% say available options are sufficient, and 46% say more types are needed.
"Nine out of 10 investors are telling us the tax deferral status of retirement accounts is something that is important, and they want to be able to put away more money on a tax deferred basis. People respond positively to this incentive, and we need to continue to encourage saving as a country," added Ready.
Investor Caution about the Stock Market Persists
Given the strong stock market of 2013, investors were asked if looking at their retirement account balances makes them feel more confident about their retirement future. Among all investors, 40% say their outlook for retirement is "no different," while over a third (36%) report they are "a lot more" or a "little more" confident about the future. When analyzing the responses of retired investors, 40% say their retirement outlook is "a little" to "a lot more" confident than it has been, as opposed to 35% among the non-retired; whereas 36% of the retired and 41% of the non-retired say looking at their accounts has caused "no difference" in their outlook.
Also among all investors, 55% say the "uneven distribution of wealth" in the country is a "major problem" and among non-retired investors, a third (34%) say income inequality will make it "harder" for them to retire.
Despite a bull market in 2013, 62% of investors report that their fears about sustaining significant losses in a repeat of the 2008/2009 stock market downturn have not eased. Just a third (30%) of all investors say that last year's market gains have made them less fearful of a significant market downturn, which is unchanged since last summer.
"In the past five years of recovering from the depths of our recession, 2013 was a banner year for stocks, but it does not appear to have mitigated the strong skepticism that I think still exists among average investors; investors appear willing to trade off double-digit stock market growth to avoid the risk of bruising losses so many experienced in 2008 and 2009," said Ready.
A majority of investors — 64% — indicate that if given a choice, they would rather have a guarantee that their retirement investment is "secure," even if that means lower growth potential. Conversely, 33% say it is more important to have "high growth" potential, even if there is some risk of losing the initial investment. The avoidance of risk is even more pronounced for retirees, with 78% saying they would rather have a guarantee of security on their principal than take some risk and have higher growth potential, versus 59% of non-retired investors.
Investors Prize Financial Knowledge – Majority Say They Have It
The poll reveals that most investors consider themselves highly knowledgeable about retirement planning: 65% describe themselves as "extremely" or "very knowledgeable" as compared to 34% who say they are "somewhat or not too knowledgeable."
Further, 45% of all investors identify "having a lot of personal knowledge about investing" as the most important characteristic, among several choices, that contributes to being a highly successful investor. This is followed by "having top-notch investment advisors" at 34%, and "starting off with a lot of money" at 17%.
There is a generational difference on the answer to the questions about what makes a successful investor. Fifty-four percent of investors under age 50 are more likely than investors 50 and older (38%) to say having personal knowledge is the key to successful investing.
"It is highly encouraging that a majority of younger investors value knowledge and see it as necessary to successful investing," said Ready. "Younger investors are living at a time when preparing for retirement falls on the individual, and knowledge is critical to the process."
Over half of investors (58%), unchanged from the last time the question was asked in August, believe the stock market will experience a correction this year that will take back significant gains. A majority of investors (70%) say that if there is a stock market correction this year, they will ride it out by holding their investments, while 20% say they will use the correction as a buying opportunity to invest more in the market. Less than 10% say they would exit the market.
"Investing in the stock market is for the long-term, so riding out market volatility or using a market correction as a buying opportunity is savvy," said Ready.
In the survey, investors were asked if they would choose "expert advice and coaching" to create a plan to reach optimal health and/or weight management goals or to create a financial plan to reach retirement savings goals. Fifty-four percent say they would choose the financial health route as opposed to 41% who would choose coaching and planning to reach optimal weight and health goals. However, this picture looks different for retirees: 48% say they would choose help to create a plan for better health versus 39% who would choose help creating a financial plan. For non-retirees, 59% would choose help and coaching to create a financial plan versus 38% who would choose help with weight and health goals.
About the Wells Fargo-Gallup Investor and Retirement Optimism Index
These findings are part of the Wells Fargo-Gallup Investor and Retirement Optimism Index, which was conducted Feb. 6-16, 2014, by telephone. The sampling for the Index included 1,011 investors randomly selected from across the country with a margin of sampling error of +/- three percentage points. American investors are defined as adults in households with an investment or retirement account valued at $10,000 or more. About two in five American households have at least $10,000 in savings and investments. The sample size is comprised of 72% non-retired and 28% retirees. Of total respondents, 52% had reported annual income of less than $90,000 and 40% of $90,000 or more. The Wells-Fargo Gallup Investor and Retirement Index is an enhanced version of Gallup's Index of Investor Optimism that provides its historical data. The median age of the non-retired investor is 48 and the retiree is 70.
The Index had a baseline score of 124 when it was established in October 1996. It peaked at 178 in January 2000, at the height of the dot-com boom, and hit a low of negative 64 in February 2009.
About Wells Fargo Wealth, Brokerage and Retirement
Wells Fargo Wealth, Brokerage and Retirement (WBR) is one of the largest wealth managers in the U.S., with $1.6 trillion in assets. WBR includes Wells Fargo Private Bank, serving high-net-worth individuals and families; Wells Fargo Advisors, the third-largest brokerage firm in the U.S.; Wells Fargo Retirement, which manages $298 billion in employer-sponsored retirement plan assets for 3.7 million Americans; and Abbot Downing, serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. Wells Fargo Advisors is the trade name used by two separate registered broker-dealers: Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC, Members SIPC, non-bank affiliates of Wells Fargo & Company.
About Wells Fargo & Company (Twitter @WellsFargo)
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a nationwide, diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.5 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 9,000 locations, 12,000 ATMs, and the internet (wellsfargo.com), and has offices in 36 countries to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With more than 264,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 25 on Fortune's 2013 rankings of America's largest corporations. Wells Fargo's vision is to satisfy all our customers' financial needs and help them succeed financially. Wells Fargo perspectives are also available at blogs.wellsfargo.com.
About Gallup
For more than 70 years, Gallup has been a recognized leader in the measurement and analysis of people's attitudes, opinions, and behavior. While best known for the Gallup Poll, founded in 1935, Gallup's current activities consist largely of providing marketing and management research, advisory services and education to the world's largest corporations and institutions.
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Wow - a Freeview HD receiver that does other stuff! Not only does this debut box from ADB feature a cutting-edge DVB-T2 tuner, but it also sports an interface for the BBC iPlayer - and a quite magnificent one, at that.
Its multimedia talents don't stretch to the USB slot on the rear panel; it's only for software upgrades - some DivX or DivX HD capability would have made this an all-conquering proposition for a high-def home.
The Linux OS-powered iPlayer interface is good looking, easy to read and incredibly simple, but it's not as fast as, say, the similar service on Virgin Media. We used a 10Mbps broadband connection, though it should work on a 2Mbps service - any slower and you'll have to use "normal" as opposed to "high quality" settings.
As well as regular iPlayer fare, the i-Can also deals in on-demand programmes from the BBC HD channel - now that's a nice extra. Of course, there's plenty in HD of questionable merit (should Shaun the Sheep, Flog It! and Over The Rainbow really be in high-def?), but there's also a lot of must-see TV. Choose a programme - we opted for Doctor Who - and you get a synopsis and "more episodes"/"more like this" options as well as details about the programme's duration and availability. Once again, all this information is presented simply and is impossible to miss.
As is the action; BBC HD on-demand programmes are hugely superior to standard-def fare, though they still don't approach live Freeview HD channels in terms of detail, depth and fluidity.
And while the i-Can's iPlayer interface is superbly simple, it can hang a little; pausing and then playing programmes, and scanning (at either 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x and 64x speeds, or using the left/right buttons on the remote to move through a visual progress bar) through material does require a little patience though the box tends to catch-up with itself after 5 or so seconds. There's also a lengthy pause of around 10 seconds when you select to play a programme. Still, that's broadband TV for you, we suppose.
It's a generally brilliant interface, though connection issues do rear-up occasionally; once we were presented with an "Address not found" panel when loading the iPlayer menus. Elsewhere on the interface are options for parental control, a nifty "how to" guide and a favourites lists for both TV and radio. There are other nice extras, such as the chance to change the volume of adverts, and a button to toggle between 576i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
Switch to the i-Can's DVB-T2 tuner and the interface is equally gorgeous; a rotary-style central menu system is dominated by graphics and is easy to use, with an excellent 8-day EPG constantly reacting to where the cursor is positioned by expanding a small synopsis of the programmes listed.
Tune-in to ITV 1 HD from the i-Can's DVB-T2 tuner and we're talking some seriously detailed images and loads of depth - this is a box truly set-up for the World Cup.
Switch back to BBC 3 - a likely location for games such as New Zealand vs Slovakia and Switzerland vs Honduras, we'd suspect - and the SD performance isn't anywhere near as good. Obviously there's less detail, but the overall picture is studded with digital blocking and picture noise.
The remote, too, is a letdown. Too small and light, it feels flimsy and needs to be better weighted to feel comfortable in the hand, while some of the key buttons are too small; we made a lot of clumsy mistakes while exploring the onscreen menus. The subtitles mode also seems to have a mind of its own, seemingly switching on and off at will.
What you will notice is that the i-Can's remote does have a red "record" button; for the moment it is defunct, but we'll wager a software upgrade in future will make it possible to record to an external USB drive or memory stick. The remote also sports two icon commands - a "spinning world" and a movie graphic. The former is presumably to initiate interactive services, but it does not. It's a shame, because the remote could benefit from a shortcut button to BBC iPlayer, as found on Cello's similar stab at iPlayer on its iViewer LCD TV.
Featuring two stunning interfaces for both BBC iPlayer and Freeview HD, it's initially hard to find fault with the i-Can. Though a pleasure to use with impressive hi-def images, the i-Can nevertheless falls at the final hurdle by proffering very average picture quality from standard definition channels, and a remote that needs a tweak or two. Both could annoy in the long run, though at £129 the i-Can still seems an absolute bargain.


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The State Line Observer won eight awards in this year's Better Newspaper Contest sponsored by the Michigan Press Association.
The Observer earned a general excellence award again this year, as it has for all but one of the past 11 years.
A judge from the Wisconsin Press Association awarded third place in general excellence to the Observer, among 17 of the entries in the small weekly division.
The judge commented: "Very clean look. Easy-to-read pages. They know how to lay out attractive front pages in small tab format. Stories informative."
Members of the Heritage Newspaper chain from Dexter and Chelsea finished ahead of the Observer this year.
The Observer placed second in design. The judge said: "This front page is a knock-out with dramatic nameplate and well-chosen cutout as teasers. Visual effects in packaging stories are tasteful and attractive. Inside pages reinforce strong, cutting-edge design throughout."
Other awards included third place in editorial writing, second place to David Green for a news photo of a house fire and third place for a news photo of an accident near the intersection of U.S. 20 and St. Rt. 108; second place for David Green's sports story about Zac Johnson's state wrestling championship; third place for lifestyle pages; and an honorable mention for Jeff Pickell's column, "Standard Deviant."


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A Losing Bet? Alcohol and Gambling: Investigating Parallels and Shared Solutions, a report by Alcohol Concern and the Royal College of Psychiatrists
There is a great deal in common in the nature of alcohol and gambling problems and in the ways they can be prevented and treated. This report, out this week, from two eminent and influential organisations, breaks new ground by considering alcohol and gambling and the harms each can cause side-by-side. The field of gambling studies has a great deal to learn from its alcohol counterpart, which is much longer and better established. Gambling Watch UK welcomes this report and fully endorses its recommendations.
The first recommendation is that the availability of gambling should not be allowed to increase and that special care should be taken with new technologies. This is particularly true in the case of gambling: no new form of gambling or significant development of an existing form should be allowed to become legal or to be made more available without a proper social and health impact assessment. If that had been done in the case of fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs or B2 gambling machines), the problems associated with them which are now causing so much concern might have been avoided.
The second recommendation is that children should be properly protected. It may be recalled that the Gambling Review Body (the Budd committee), which preceded the 2005 Gambling Act, expressed great concern about Category D gambling machines which children are allowed to play in Britain, unlike almost anywhere else. Their report said that, were we starting from scratch, that would not be legal, and that this issue should be kept under review. All the attention which has been given since to casinos, internet gambling, and FOBTs, has pushed that issue into the background, but it should not be allowed to slip off the agenda.
The third recommendation is that there should be good access to advice and treatment. Although some progress has been made on that score – for example the first NHS Problem Gambling Clinic set up in London, and the GamCare counselling and helpline services – the availability of treatment and advice for gambling problems is still unacceptably thin and patchy considering that adult prevalence in Britain is very similar to the prevalence of problems relating to illicit drug consumption (in the region of 6 to 9 per 1000 of the population).
The fourth recommendation is also well taken: we agree that there should be improved screening for gambling problems in all substance misuse services. We would add that there should be similar screening in all mental health services and in services serving other vulnerable groups such as offenders and the homeless and those with continuing debt problems. But the majority of people who get into trouble with gambling are not in those particularly high risk groups, and progress on identification of gambling problems will only be made when frontline and primary care professionals are much more aware of such problems they are now, which is the report's fifth recommendation.
With recommendations six and seven we heartily concur. A national database about gambling problem gambling is essential for planning treatment and prevention. Britain was in the lead internationally in having carried out three national gambling prevalence surveys in the first decade of the 20th century and the intention was that these should be repeated regularly from now on. The 2012 report of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee on the workings of the 2005 Gambling Act was rightly critical of the Government's decision to withdraw funding from the Gambling Commission for these important surveys.
The final recommendation may be one of the most important. A general conclusion to be drawn from the Alcohol Concern/Royal College of Psychiatrists report is that gambling and the harm associated with it should be viewed as a public health issue. It follows that there should be a major role in Government for the Department of Health (DoH), and in service delivery for Public Health England. Lead Government responsibility, which used to be with the Home Office, was transferred under New Labour to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The latter department, as well as having an increasing burden of other major issues to contend with, is not in our experience competent to consider the health aspects of gambling and problem gambling. DoH must be asked to play a part.
Finally, there is the interesting question of whether alcohol and gambling mix. The evidence, hardly surprisingly, suggests that they do not: decisions taken in a state of intoxication are generally riskier and poorer. This was recognised by the Budd committee which made it one of its principles that the two should be separated as far as possible. Thought might be given to following Norway in the way this is dealt with: we understand that in that country a licence to serve alcoholic beverages may be withdrawn if gambling is also on offer. There might be a lot of support in Britain for removing gambling machines from our pubs!


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Duran Duran is suing their suburban Chicago-based fan club, accusing it of breach its contract by not giving the band its promised revenue.
The English pop group, best for '80s hits like "Hungry Like the Wolf," says in its lawsuit, filed Monday in Cook County Circuit Court, that it entered into a contract in 2010 with Worldwide Fan Clubs Inc. under which the company would create and manage a fan club for it.
The Glenview, Illinois-based fan club was also to warehouse and sell band merchandise, maintain accurate fan club records, collect membership fees, keep accurate accounting and give Duran Duran 75 percent of all profits, the suit alleges. Worldwide Fan Clubs would keep the other 25 percent.
The band is now claiming Worldwide Fan Clubs failed to keep accurate accounting records and make revenue payments to the band, according to the suit.
A representative from the company could not be reached for comment Tuesday.
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"Electrifies. . . . A firecracker in broad daylight, an out-of-nowhere bombshell sure to throw some sparks in the literary world. . . . Kneale's characters are wholly believable, his plots flawless. . . . [He is an] extraordinary author." —The San Diego Union-Tribune
"Pitch-perfect. . . . Moves and transforms with a satisfying snap." —New York Post
"Powerful. . . . Instantly engaging. . . . An irresistible literary feast." —Time Out (London)
"Matthew Kneale has mastered [the] genre. . . . [He] has captured . . . the complexity of the world and the ways that people cope, or not, showcasing situations of moral ambiguity where roads not taken make all the difference." —The Seattle Times
"Brilliant. . . . Well-crafted. . . . Perfect little tales, replete with short and witty denouements. . . . Every one of these 'crimes' is a page-turner." —New Statesman
"English Passengers is what fiction ought to be: ambitious, narrative-driven, with a story and a quest we don't mind going on. On page after page I found myself laughing or nodding or simply envious.
I was compelled from first to last and beyond. The characters are still living with me."
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"Every page fizzes with linguistic invention, and the interweaving of high comedy with dramatic terror is expertly handled."
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Above is the Melanie Stidolph photograph I liked from the current Cynthia Broan show and here is the William Blake painting it reminded me of. The two Stidolph photographs have stayed with me since my trip to Chelsea, and both make me think of Blake. I'm not sure why I think of Blake with this photo but I do. Someone wrote in the comments to this post that the Cynthia Broan show is forgettable but these Melanie Stidolph's photos have stayed with me.
Anything that makes me think of William Blake must be good - This image from Blake's The Book of Urizen of Urizen struggling in the waters of materialism calls to mind the work of Kyoko Murase, and of course Blake's frontispiece to The Gates of Paradise is one of the inspirations to my One Day in the Garden.


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Diego Maradona is not done with Dubai.
The Argentine soccer great said Sunday he has signed one-year contract to become a special sports adviser to the Dubai Sports Council. The announcement comes less than two months after Maradona was fired as coach for the Dubai club Al Wasl following the team's eighth-place finish in the 12-team UAE Pro League.
"It is a great honor for me," said the 51-year-old Maradona, appearing in a suit and tie at a press conference at the Armani Hotel in Dubai. "I promise that I will exert every effort possible to develop the sports sector in Dubai and encourage the home-grown stars to challenge the rest of the world and reflect the image of Dubai."
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After Al Wasl fired him with a year left on his contract, Maradona traveled to China and talked of his desire to coach in that fast-growing market. However, he said he turned down several offers to stay in Dubai, and he wanted to repay the Gulf city for what it has done for him.
He also said he would consider extending his year-long contract should he be successful in his new, largely undefined role.
"I have got many offers but I would like to retire now or relax for some time," Maradona said, without elaborating. "The offers I got were not satisfactory."
Ahmad al-Sharif, the secretary general of the Dubai Sports Council, said Maradona's role would go beyond soccer and would aim to improve the city's sporting image as well as the performance of its athletes. The UAE won no medals at the London Olympics and has been unable to produce any top athletes in golf, tennis or athletics despite hosting many of the world's top sporting events for the past decade.
"There is no doubt that Maradona is a successful example of what sports can do to a talented individual if he shows dedication, keeps developing his talent and represents his country with honor," al-Sharif said. "With such an international position and great talent, he can do more than anyone else can do. He can reach the new generation of talented athletes and motivate them to shine and achieve greater success."
Al-Sharif called Maradona "a model" for Emirati athletes to emulate, though he did not mention anything from Maradona's sometimes troubled past or his year at Al Wasl when he often was in the headlines for disputes with rival coaches and referees rather than winning matches.
After his first victory at Al Wasl, Maradona was forced to apologize after kicking the hand of fan. Another time, he was accused by a coach of being disrespectful for the way he celebrated a goal. The bearded and diamond stud-wearing Maradona once charged into the stands to confront Al Shabab fans who were taunting his partner, Veronica Ojeda, and the wives of several players. He had to be restrained by security staff.
Maradona starred on Argentina's 1986 World Cup-winning team. He joined Al Wasl following his firing as the national team coach of Argentina, where he had mixed results. Before becoming coach of his home country in 2008, he coached Argentine first-division clubs Deportivo Mandiyu in 1994 and Racing Club in 1995.
His troubled past is well documented. He battled a cocaine habit even before he retired in 1997 and once fired an air gun at reporters outside his home and was threatened with jail. He also has had running feuds with several top South American soccer stars, including Pele and Juan Roman Riquelme.


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Another day, another hundred rumors and moves of NBA free agency. Here's everything that went down today to keep you up to speed heading into Independence Day:
Deron Williams Staying With Nets:
Deron Williams came to his ultimate decision today, choosing to stay in Brooklyn over leaving for his hometown of Dallas to play for the Mavericks. Williams' contract is a five-year, $98 million deal that will team him up with Joe Johnson for the time being. Williams coming back is great news for the Nets, but for now, he is just a piece of the puzzle that is still missing Dwight Howard.
Trade Could Still Bring Dwight Howard to Brooklyn:
According to league sources, the trade for Joe Johnson didn't quite put the Nets out of contention for Orlando superstar Dwight Howard. A possible trade that would send Brook Lopez, Kris Humphries, MarShon Brooks, and first-round picks in 2013, 2015 and 2017 to Orlando in exchange for D-12 is being discussed although nothing is set in stone. The Nets are looking for a third party to facilitate the trade, but the Magic are also looking into possible trades with the Lakers, Hawks and Rockets. The Mavericks are also in the running to get Howard, but only if he waits to explore free agency next year. If the Nets were able to swing Howard down to Brooklyn, they would be giving up a lot, but they'd be looking at a potential nucleus of Howard, Deron Williams and Johnson as well as Gerald Wallace, who signed a four-year extension for $40 million, according to league sources.
Eric Gordon Wants to be a Sun:
The Suns have offered Eric Gordon a four-year deal for $58 million and after visiting Phoxenix, New Orleans' star point guard feels that it is the place for him. The Hornets can easily match the offer as they have been saying they would if Gordon received any max offers, but Gordon's comments about wanting to play in Phoenix might mean that New Orleans chooses to let him go. Gordon was supposed to form a solid nucleus with rookies Anthony Davis and Austin Rivers, but it remains to be seen what the Hornets' plan of action will be.
Jason Terry Agrees to Three-Year Deal with Celtics:
Jason Terry and the Celtics reached an agreement to a three-year deal worth $5 million annually. Although the deal certainly strengthened the bench with a wily veteran sixth man, Boston remains adamant about their desire to resign Ray Allen and Brandon Bass. The Mavericks can match Boston's offer, but might not do so if they continue to look into point guards and the possibility of Dwight Howard next year.
Ray Allen to Visit Miami, LA Clippers:
Boston free agent Ray Allen will be visiting the Miami Heat this week as he continues to take his time with his options. The Celtics are committed to resigning their 3-point shooting veteran and can offer him a two-year, $12 million deal. However, the lure of winning another championship is certainly going Miami's way after LeBron James and the Heat defeated Boston in seven games in the Eastern Conference Finals before winning the title. Allen will also visit Los Angeles this week to hear offers from the Clippers, who view him as a starter. A few other teams are also still pursuing Allen, including the Grizzlies, Mavericks, Timberwolves and Hawks.
Jeremy Lin to Visit Houston Rockets:
A few weeks ago, it was very likely that Jeremy Lin would be returning to the New York Knicks. Now, the breakout star point guard is heading to Houston for a visit. The Knicks are certainly looking to resign Lin, but were unsure they'd be able to match other teams' high offers and said they planned on playing it by ear. Other teams interested in Lin include the Raptors, Nets and Mavericks, although he is seen as a backup for each of these teams.
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Now that the Mavericks failed to get their hands on Deron Williams, Dallas is looking for quality point guards, turning their sights on Steve Nash and Jeremy Lin. The Mavericks still haven't made up their minds about Goran Dragic, who is reportedly having problems working out a contract with the Rockets and visited the Phoenix Suns Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers have also taken an interest in Nash, while free agent Jason Kidd has narrowed his decision down to either Dallas or the New York Knicks.
Raptors Offer Landry Fields Three-Year Deal:
The Toronto Raptors have verbally agreed with Knicks' guard Landry Fields to a three-year deal for nearly $20 million. Fields cannot sign a new contract until July 11 (when all free agents can sign new contracts), but the Knicks can still hold on to him if they match Toronto's offer. It remains to be seen whether or not New York would spend that kind of money on a role player with Carmelo Anthony, Jeremy Lin, Amare Stoudemire, Tyson Chandler and J.R. Smith all potentially coming back, however.
Pacers Agree to Five-Year Deal with George Hill:
Indiana point guard George Hill signed a five-year extension to stay with the Pacers, though details of the deal were not disclosed. The Pacers will also be looking to keep Roy Hibbert, who was offered $58 million in a four-year deal with the Blazers. Indiana will have to match that offer to retain their All-Star center. However, if they don't match, league sources say the Pacers will pursue Denver's JaVale McGee and New Orleans' Chris Kaman.
Nets Add Bosnian Forward Teletovic and Reggie Evans:
The Nets have verbally agreed to a three-year deal with Mirza Teletovic worth just under $16 million. Teletovic, a Bosnian forward at 6'9″, averaged 22 ppg and six rpg in the Euroleague this season. Since the Nets gave away almost their entire bench to get Joe Johnson and would have to give up even more for Dwight Howard, this signing could prove to be a very helpful addition if his game can translate decently into the NBA. The Nets also acquired the Clippers' Reggie Evans from the Clippers in exchange for a future second-round pick. Evans was signed to a three-year, $5 million deal.


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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago's top prosecutor injected herself into the criminal case accusing Jussie Smollett of staging a racist, anti-gay attack in January despite having recused herself, texting a deputy that the "Empire" actor had been overcharged by her own office, according to newly released texts and emails.
A grand jury indicted Jussie Smollett on 16 counts in early March. Kim Foxx's office dropped the charges about three weeks later. (Source: TODAY / YouTube / MGN Online)
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx and her staff also scrambled later to explain the March 26 decision to drop all criminal charges against Smollett amid an explosion of public criticism, hundreds of documents provided to The Associated Press and other media through open records requests indicate.
Foxx recused herself in February, her office explaining at the time that she had "facilitated a connection" between a Smollett family member and detectives after the relative expressed concerns about the case. Foxx has made sometimes-confusing statements since then, including that she withdrew from the case but did not formally rescue herself. Foxx nevertheless weighed in with a March 8 text to First Assistant State's Attorney Joseph Magats, who became the final decision-maker in the case with Foxx recused.
"Sooo ...... I'm recused," she texted, with ellipses to introduce her point, "but when people accuse us of overcharging cases ... 16 counts on a class 4 becomes exhibit A."
Magats responded to his boss: "Yes. I can see where that can be seen as excessive."
Smollett had faced 16 felony counts related to making a false report that he was assaulted by two men around 2 a.m. on Jan. 29 in downtown Chicago. Investigators said he made the false report because he was unhappy with his pay on "Empire" and believed it would promote his career.
The dump of thousand documents don't include key communications among prosecutors or with Smollett's legal team, so questions remain unanswered about whether the office succumbed to outside pressure, about the logic behind tossing the case without requiring Smollett to accept responsibility for lying, and the extent of Foxx's involvement.
Foxx's office has faced sharp criticism from some quarters, including prosecutor advocacy groups. Smollett maintains that he's told the truth all along.
In the same March 8 exchange with Magats, Foxx appears to compare the charges against Smollett to those filed against R&B singer R. Kelly in another high-profile case being handled by her office, though she does not reference Kelly by name.
"Pedophile with 4 victims 10 counts. Washed up celeb who lied to cops, 16," Foxx texted.
Kelly was indicted in February on 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse involving three girls and one woman. Kelly denies the allegations.
Foxx has long advocated alternatives to prosecution of nonviolent crimes. In her March 8 exchange with Magats, Foxx signaled that such an approach may be appropriate in Smollett's case.
"Just because we can charge something doesn't mean we should," she texted.
Texts also show that prosecutors seemed to hope news wouldn't spread widely about the March 26 hearing at which the charges against Smollett were dropped. The office made no advanced announcement about the hearing and seemed unhappy that Smollett's attorney's leaked word of it.
"It appears as if Jussie's press person may have notified the press," prosecutor Risa Lanier said in a text to office spokespeople.
Foxx also discussed what to tell police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, who said he was blindsided by the dropping of charges.
Lanier also texted Magats as news broke about the dismissal of charges on March 26, and reporters began streaming to the courthouse, and calling and emailing the state's attorney's office contacting for comment.
"Just wish I could have anticipated the magnitude of this response and planned a bit better!" Lanier wrote.
Magats appeared to try and reassure her, saying the response wasn't something they could plan for, and adding: "It's the right decision." Lanier answered: "I agree and absolutely stand by the decision made."


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Shurikenjutsu (手裏剣術, Literally meaning: sword hidden in the hand techniques) pertains to techniques that entail the throwing of shuriken, kunai, senbon or any other of a number of bladed, hand-held weapons. Shurikenjutsu can be used in combination with taijutsu, ninjutsu, and/or Chakra Flow in order to create more devastating techniques.
As a consequence of the versatility of the weapons involved, it is practised by nearly all shinobi to some extent. However, because of its value as a supplemental art, numerous more innovative techniques have been developed, including ones that can even alter the trajectory of the projectiles once they've be thrown. Expert users like Itachi Uchiha, can use such methods to accurately hit targets that are even located in their blind spots.


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Up-coming league:
Tuesday Night Recreational/Intermediate Coed 6's (3 m/3 f)
Please read the skill descriptions below
(3 male and 3 female players per team).
Game times at 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00 PM.
About the league:
You will be registering for our upcoming session at The Court Sports Complex. (If you would like to play in more than one league, we can accommodate it!):
All of our leagues run at least 7 matches of regular season play. Each match is 60 minutes LONG. We play 3 games (or sets) to 25, rally scoring.
The Coed 6's league is officiated. We'll provide a paid official with each match (this included in your registration dues!).
At the end of the season, we have a tournament where all eligible teams will play against all other Coed 6's teams from all locations that session!
Week 1 - 2/25
Week 2 - 3/3
Week 3 - 3/10
Week 4 - 3/17
Week 5 - 3/24
Week 6 - 3/31
Week 7 - 4/7
End of Season Tournament - Saturday, 4/11
You are guaranteed at least 8 matches of play (7 league matches + tournament match).
Sign-up your team SOON to take advantage of our early-registration pricing.
Don't have a full team? Sign-up as an individual and we will get you placed onto a team! We are the league that ACTUALLY gets you playing!
Join the league where you will get the most playing time. Longer matches, smaller rosters (NEVER more than 7 players on a team) and an extremely responsive league office to ensure the best possible experience for you!
Registration Instructions
Signing-up a full team - A player from the team must complete on-line registration through the PlayPass website by selecting a team registration option. Once registration is completed, a player from the team must e-mail the league office (firstname.lastname@example.com) with your team's roster including the following information:
E-mail Address
Phone Number
Okay to text?
It is acceptable to take a few days to gather the required information from your teammates, but it must be submitted 4 business days prior to the league start date.
Signing-up a small group - If you and a few friends want to play together, we make it as easy as possible. Please register with the individual registration option. On the last question of registration, there will be a spot to list your the names of the other people in your group. Each person in your group will need to individually register as well. We will make sure to place you and the rest of your group together on the same team. Have a friend that wants to join after you registered and you want to make sure you play together? Simply e-mail Mike at firstname.lastname@example.com or call at 303-923-5645 to update us and we'll make it happen!
Signing-up as an individual - New to town, don't know anybody that plays volleyball or can't convince anyone to join you on the volleyball court? No problem! We've placed over 600 individuals this past year on to different teams. Simply register using the individual registration option and we'll get you playing. Most of the time we will place you onto a team of other individual players. Occasionally you may be added to a returning team that needs an additional player or two to round out their roster.
About the facility:
This a brand new multi-million dollar facility located just off of I-25 and 112th Avenue, come join us on these beautiful wooden courts!
Skill Levels:
Recreational - players from first-time players to low level intermediate players are welcome. This is a relaxed volleyball league, where the rules are loosely enforced, and everyone gets to come out and have a good time.
Intermediate - players should always be aiming for a 3 hit offense and should routinely be able to serve and receive serve. Players are aware of the rules and will call themselves for illegal touches, lifts, doubles, etc. Hand-sets in this league do not allow for leniency.
Advanced - Truly among the better players in our leagues. Players are extremely proficient at hand sets, serves, hitting/receiving and passing. In our 6's leagues, players are expected to know and run a 6-2 or 5-1 offense. In our 4's league, players are expected to be able to cover and defend in either box or diamond formation and have high efficiency offenses.
Questions or want more information?!
Call or text Mike or Erin at 303-923-5645 or e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com and we will be glad to assist you in any way possible!
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Composting is a biological process in which volumes of organic materials are reduced over a short period of time and then later decomposed. Through this process the nutrients in the compost are released slowly into the soil, making them available to plants for a long period of time.
Why should I get involved?
Composting can reduce the amount of trash that ends up in land fills, help conserve water, make plants healthier, and reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers. When participating in home composting, your yard will soon be healthier for your family and pets and you will also play a part in cutting the cost and environmental impact of hauling yard waste.
How do I start?
Place the bin in your yard, preferably in the shade, out of the wind, and within reach of water.
- Shred or chop all materials into 4 inch pieces or smaller in order to expose more surface area for the microorganisms to work on. Refer to the chart below for details and the types of material that should and should not be composted.
- Provide a mixture of about four parts dry or woody material to one part wet material. Layer wet and dry material alternatively, each layer being no more than four inches thick. Occasionally sprinkle in soil and/or manure. If using food waste, be sure it is buried under other layers to avoid flies.
- As each layer is added, sprinkle lightly with water, ensuring moisture throughout the pile. The interior should be moist, not wet. During periods of heavy rain, cover with a tarp.
- Once your container is full, top off the pile with two inches of soil.
- As decomposition takes place, the pile will begin to heat up. Before the pile has cooled down to outside air temperatures, reactivate it by allowing more oxygen to penetrate the pile. Simply turn the material into a second bin, or use a turning fork to thoroughly mix the pile. It may be necessary to add more water or green plant materials. Note: Step six ensures compost in two to three months. You may wish to turn your pile less frequently, although the composting process will take longer.
- Repeat these steps as needed until the mixture is soft, dark and crumbly. Then sift on a ½ inch mesh screen to remove large, semi-decomposed pieces. Return these to the bin for further breakdown.
What can I compost?
Anything that was once a growing plant can be composted. The key is to use approximately four parts carbon-rich material to one part nitrogen-rich material.
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|Wet grass clippings
|Pine Needles
|Fresh plant clippings
|Small branches
|Vegetable and fruit waste
|Drier lint
|Barnyard manures and beddings
|Dry grass clippings
|Spoiled food
|Dried plant materials
|Tea bags and coffee grounds
|Hair, Fur, and feathers
What can't I compost?
No meat, grease, fats, or oils should be composted. Dairy products and egg shells are also not a good idea. Also dog and cat feces, diseased or invasive plants, and Bermuda grass should not be composted.


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Audi just sent out an email to newsletter subscribers to check out the new 2010 S4, which is now featured on their customer-facing AudiUSA.com website.
The A4 is a fantastic vehicle, and serves as a high quality, luxurious and sporty version of a mid-range sedan. The S4, which for 2009 was not updated with the new A4 design, is now part of the new generation, and it looks great.
The 2010 Audi S4 features a 333 horsepower, 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine capable of propelling the car from 0 to 60 in only 4.9 seconds, and still gets 28 mpg on the highway. We drove a 2009 Audi A4 with the 265 hp 3.2-liter V6 a few months ago and it's only rated at 26 mpg on the highway. This new S4 powerplant is impressive. Of course you'll never be driving slow enough to manage 28 mpg, but it's good knowing you could. The power will be transferred through a 7-speed S-tronic or 6-speed manual transmission down to the AWD quattro system.
On the outside, exclusive front and rear sport bumpers, unique aluminum optic finish on the mirrors and rear diffuser, and chrome quad tailpipes set the car apart from the A4. Inside, you're treated to standard alcantara and leather trim, or you can opt for full, dual-color silk nappa leather sport seats.
We've been waiting for the 2010 S4, and it's finally here. 333 hp and 28 mpg? Can't beat that. Check out the photo gallery below:
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20 August, 2009
Woohoo! An Announcment
34 comments:
- Andi said...
Well done for taking the initiative.
I'm sure it will be a great class.
If only Melbourne were not so far away. I'd love to come!!
- August 21, 2009 at 12:08 AM
- dillpickle said...
That's very cool! If I was vaguely closer I'd be there ;-)
- August 21, 2009 at 12:19 AM
- karen said...
Great sampler! I wish I lived close enough to take your class.
- August 21, 2009 at 1:24 AM
- Kris said...
congrats! I hope it's great!
- August 21, 2009 at 5:06 AM
- Victoria Findlay Wolfe said...
way to go Cheryl! go for it!
- August 21, 2009 at 5:21 AM
- B. said...
That is amazing, way to go. I admire anyone who has the guts to go out there and really persue what makes them happy, it's pretty inspirational.
- August 21, 2009 at 5:44 AM
- Libby said...
Congratulations. I love the quilt - I'm sure it will be a very popular class!
- August 21, 2009 at 5:51 AM
- RosaMaría said...
felicidades!!! congrats!! i think that is really cool!!!
- August 21, 2009 at 6:20 AM
- Twisted Quilts said...
You are so smart! You will have a wonderful time teaching and I bet you learn as much as the students! What neat way to get a job, just go ask for one!
- August 21, 2009 at 6:35 AM
- shellysquilts said...
Congratulations on your teaching job! It will be the most fun you can have with your clothes on! I teach quilting too, and sometimes I have so much fun, I think I would pay money just to do it. (In theory, of course.) Happy Quilting!
- August 21, 2009 at 7:54 AM
- Jackie Russell said...
Congratulations! Calgary is a little to far for a road trip so I will have to just watch from the blog.
- August 21, 2009 at 8:12 AM
- Andrea said...
That is the coolest news, way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You know I'm only 3 hours away. I'll see if I can swing it. It's not likely I can swing it with dh's schedule and school, etc, but I would love to come and take a class from the famous Naptime Quilter ;-)
- August 21, 2009 at 8:20 AM
- ilovebabyquilts said...
Congrats! I've taught classes before and it's a lot of fun. Of course, I was 27 at the time and the older ladies that made up my class were extremely surprised when I asked them to sit down to begin class. They couldn't beleive I was the teacher!
- August 21, 2009 at 8:45 AM
- EB said...
Congratulations! =)
- August 21, 2009 at 2:48 PM
- Little Lady Patchwork said...
Ohhh YEAH! Good for you! Isn't it awesome whe others also see the beauty in what you do.
Congratulations teacher!
- August 21, 2009 at 3:38 PM
- Marielle said...
Oooo congratulations! How could the store turn you down, you make amazing stuff. Here's for adding a little fresh blood to the pool of stodgy quilting teachers.
- August 21, 2009 at 4:55 PM
- elle said...
Cheryl, that is super news. Good for you! I'm gonna wanna hear all about it!
- August 21, 2009 at 5:22 PM
- Victoria said...
That is fabulous! Congratulations!
- August 21, 2009 at 6:00 PM
- Molly said...
Oooh! I wish I was around there I would LOVE to go to your class. Good luck and much happiness to you in your future. I'm so happy for you!
- August 22, 2009 at 8:42 AM
- Unknown said...
Yay!! Congratulations!
I was cleaning all day yesterday and didn't have a chance to look in - I'm so excited for you!!
- August 22, 2009 at 1:15 PM
- Jessica said...
That is so exciting! I can't wait to hear about all the other classes you will teach -I know more will be coming! If only I lived near your town I'd sign right up!!
- August 22, 2009 at 1:28 PM
- jacquie said...
i'm just thrilled for you!!! congratulations!! you are going to be FABULOUS!!
- August 23, 2009 at 11:37 AM
- sulu-design said...
Congratulations and good for you for taking the first step to a life funded by your creativity!
- August 23, 2009 at 3:58 PM
- brown robin said...
Holy Cow!!!! They are so lucky to have you! You are the most amazing improv quilter I know... and one spectacular woman, to boot! Yeah for you! Way to stretch that box and go for your dreams even while you're supporting your family with that "real" job. I wish that I could come in November. I'll be in one of your classes some day...
- August 24, 2009 at 4:33 PM
- Jenny said...
What wonderful news for me to come home to - congratulations! And most of all, great job. That is the true make-it-happen spirit I'm a fan of. As with everyone else, I wish I could sit in the class.
- August 25, 2009 at 6:53 AM
- Amanda Jean said...
i am so so happy for you! The sampler looks great. :)
- August 26, 2009 at 8:38 AM
Awesome girl!
- August 26, 2009 at 9:42 PM
- Red Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodge said...
Way to go! "Just do it" is my motto, put on a confident face, be brave, and you can do it! Congrats on your first quilting class, many more to come, I am sure!
- August 28, 2009 at 7:58 PM
this is a beautiful quilt, i am always amazed by your artistry. i really like how much you think outside the box on your quilts, you are truly inspiring!!
- September 1, 2009 at 12:01 AM
- Katherine said...
Hi Cheryl!
Congrats! You must be so excited. How wonderful that you're sharing your talents and will teach others the joy that can be found in quilting. Maybe I'll be able to join you... must check the link.
- September 1, 2009 at 1:27 PM
- KT said...
Congratulations on your first step to getting away from the desk job! I've just started quilting and your blog has provided me with so much inspiration so I'm sure your classes will be fantastic.
- September 1, 2009 at 2:37 PM
- Aimée said...
Congrats! Very cool.
- September 8, 2009 at 1:48 PM
- Cate Patrice said...
I can't believe I just found found your blog. I was in Along Came Quilting just last week and saw this quilt! I love it!!!
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Bill Maher, Bill Nye Criticize Creationism; Ken Ham Fires Back
TV host Bill Maher called religion "the enemy of science" in a recent broadcast of his "Real Time" show, on which popular scientist Bill Nye argued that Creationism should not be taught in textbooks. Both men were criticized by Creation Museum President Ken Ham for "attacking" Christianity.
"Innovation is what's going to make United States' economy grow. And in order to have innovation, you need to have scientifically literate students graduating from all kinds of schools," Nye said during his appearance on Maher's show.
"But then you have this situation in Texas, where people want to have Creationism in text books," he continued. "I don't have any big deal about somebody's religion, but if you claim that the Earth is 10,000 years old, that's just wrong."
Nye has warned a number of times in recent years against the belief in Creationism, which follows a literal interpretation of Genesis. Maher, an outspoken critic of religion, used the opportunity to claim that religion is an enemy of science.
"When people say we can reconcile science and faith – no, we can't," the TV show host added.
Ham, who often comments on public figures getting involved in such debates, wrote on his Facebook page on Tuesday that the show was "two atheists attack Christianity – Bill Nye and Bill Maher continue their attack on creationists."
However, Nye has not publicly declared if and what faith system he follows, and although he rejects Creationism in school, he has said that he does not have a problem with people following religion.
Taking objection to the claims that Creationism is harmful, Ham claimed that that Nye "still doesn't understand the difference between historical science and observational science."
"These two mock the Bible and totally distort the Bible's account of the creation of the sun and the moon. Of course, AiG (and probably many others) have answered their false arguments – but Maher and Nye aren't interested in answers that defend Christianity," Ham added, who is also the president and founder of Answers in Genesis. He also linked to further information on his website arguing in favor of Creationism.
Creationism and evolution remain divisive subjects among Americans. A 2012 Gallup Poll found that 46 percent believe humans were created in their present form by God, 32 percent think that humans went through evolution but with God guiding the process, and 15 percent say God was not involved at all in the creation of humans.


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Lewis & Nico Gear Ratio & Layshaft Lamp with Carbon Fibre Lampshade – Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Your Limited Edition Piece of The Team
Light up your living room with re-engineered 2013 FIA Formula One™ Constructors' World Championship-winning gears driven by Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg!
Part of the official Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport collection, these race-used gears and layshafts have been stylishly re-engineered into mood lighting for your home.
These gearbox components once changed gear 50 times faster than you can blink on the F1® circuits of the world!
Made from toughened steel and in its original race-used condition, the layshaft forms the stem of the lamp, with the gear ratio as the base - mounted to a moulded carbon fibre plinth. Each one of the 80,000 Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport components which make-up each race car has a unique identification number - and these original part numbers are engraved and on-show on the gear ratio and layshaft.
Topped with our exclusive, high-gloss, carbon fibre lampshade, the lamp will be admired by the design conscious and petrol heads alike. Lamp measures 44cmH x 25cmW (shade) and is fitted with black flex and an in-line on/off switch.
These gear ratios were raced on the MGP-W04 car as driven to victory by Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton in the 2013 FIA Formula One Constructors' World Championship.
Strictly limited to just 25 pieces worldwide, the lamp comes complete with an official team certificate of authenticity.
Re-engineered in the UK under licence from Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Limited. Please note, this lamp is supplied with a UK plug. The plug can be easily changed by your local electrician.


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According to the Trinitarian Bible Society's
'179th Annual Report & Financial Statements for the year ended 31st December 2009 '
"Our Hebrew New Testament revision project was only commenced about twelve months ago, but has benefitted from a top-class team of specialists working upon it in Israel throughout that period. Although progress has been painstaking rather than spectacular, the Gospel according to John has now been finished in draft form. It has taken a while to establish the methodology of the project—the primary aim is to
conform the well-known and much-loved Delitzsch Hebrew New Testament edition more closely to the Textus Receptus Greek, as close scrutiny of the translator's work has identified some areas that need improvement.
At the same time, opportunity is being taken to revise Hebrew words and phrases that are manifestly difficult to understand. No unnecessary changes will be made, as it is important that the Biblical Hebrew style of the Delitzsch be maintained. In many instances where words and phrases will have to be adjusted, it is hoped that use may be made of the vocabulary of the Hebrew Old Testament, i.e., the Biblical text underlying that portion of the Authorised Version."


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Arts & Events
Around & About Theater: Openings--Inferno Theatre's Premiere of 'My Recollect Time' at South Berkeley Community Church; Central Works' 'The Grand Inquisitor' (from Dostoyevsky')
--Innovative Inferno Theatre will premiere Berkeley playwright Jamie Greenblatt's 'My Recollect Time' in a run overlapping both Black and Women's History Months, with the true story of Mary Fields, a former slave, who after Emancipation journeyed to Montana via the Mississippi River, disguised as a riverman, and of her friendship with Mother Amadeus, a charismatic Ursuline nun. Directed and designed by founder Giulio Cesare Perrone in Inferno's highly visual style of gestural acting, true physical theater. With Nkechi, Valentina Emeri, Jamie Van Camp. Opening Friday at 9 p. m. at historic South Berkeley Community Church, 1802 Southview (just west of Adeline, two blocks south & west from Ashby BART). Thursdays through Sundays at 8 (except Sunday, March 3 at 5), Fridays at 9 through March 9th. $12-$25; two tickets for $20, student tickets for $10 (w/ID) on February 23-25 only. Reservations: infernotheatrecompany@gmail.
--Central Works is reviving Gary Graves' unusual adaptation of Dostoyevsky's 'The Grand Inquisitor,' the vignette from 'Brothers Karamatzov,' that announces (as per Central Works' release) it's the time of the Spanish Inquisition--& HE has come again ... or has He? Performed by two of the enduring favorites of Bay Area stage, Julian Lopez-Morillas in the title role & Michael Gene Sullivan (of the SF Mime Troupe) as the mysterious stranger who appears on the streets of Seville. Co-founder Jan Zvaifler directs. Opening Saturday; previews Thursday & Friday. Thursday through Saturday at 8, Sunday at 5 through March 31 at Julia Morgan-designed Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant (between Ellsworth & Dana). Reserved seats (online) : $28; $25-$15 at door (sliding scale); previews & Thursdays: Pay What You Can. 558-1381; centralworks.org