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Michigan State basketball earned a much-needed win, positioning themselves for a late-season push into the NCAA tournament.
Using determination, physicality, and will, Michigan State basketball earned an important win in Big Ten play over Illinois 81-72. The win helps position the Spartans to make a push into the NCAA tournament and helps the Spartans to potentially avoid a 10-14 seed and an extra game in the Big Ten tournament.
Michigan State basketball corrected a season plaguing breakdown and protected the basketball allowing the Spartans to play well offensively against a very talented Illinois defense. Joshua Langford set the tone in the first half collecting 10 of his game-high 16 rebounds in the first half. With Langford setting the tone early, Aaron Henry carried it throughout the game leading the Spartans with 20 points six rebounds, and five assists. Joshua Langford added 15 while Rocket Watts and Joey Hauser each added 13.
Illinois was outplayed early and a late rally fell short as the Illini’s seven-game winning streak came to an end. Trent Frasier led the way for Illinois with 22 points. The Spartans held the nation’s sixth highest-scoring duo to just 30 points, 17 from Ayo Dosunmu and 13 from Kofi Cockburn on just 11-27 shooting. Illinois also suffered from a poor free throw shooting night shooting just 19-34.
1) Protecting the Rock
Entering the game Illinois and Michigan State were ranked 13th and 14th respectively in the Big Ten both averaging more than 12 turnovers per game. Throughout the season Illinois has been able to overcome its turnover woes with the quality of offense but the Spartans have struggled throughout the season.
The first half showed that Michigan State basketball can play with the big boys when they protect the ball. After three turnovers in the first eight minutes of the game along with a few bad shots leading to Illinois having quality opportunities. Michigan State then settled down and only turned the ball over two more times throughout the half while also helping force eight turnovers from the Illini and outscored Illinois nine to two in points off turnovers.
The damage was done in the first half for the Illini. Michigan State’s ability to capitalize off of Illinois’ turnovers and limiting their own, committing only three more in the second half and eight for the game.
2) Battle in the Paint
Michigan State has struggled this season guarding the big man inside, yet has found a way to still outrebound its opponents in 13 of their 20 games. Illinois is a force inside with Kofi Cockburn and Giorgi Bezhanishvili setting up a challenging task for the Spartans inside.
Michigan State never backed down from the challenge.
Challenging by committee, Michigan State basketball fought hard in the first half only trailing the rebounding battle 21-19 and leading 14-6 in points scored in the paint. The Spartans used six different players at the center spot. They rebounded as a team and got to the paint off the dribble.
As the second half went on Illinois and Michigan State continued to play a very physical game. The Spartans continued their edge in the paint outscoring Illinois 38-34. After staying with Illinois on the glass a late desperation flurry of offensive rebounds gave Illinois a 40-35 edge and leading to just their third loss of the season when outrebounding their opponent.
3) Sharing the Ball
Both Illinois and Michigan State entered the game as two of the top teams in the Big Ten dishing out assists. Ayo Dosunmu for Illinois and Aaron Henry for Michigan State can both create their shot but are both just as great creating an open look for their teammates. The Spartans 10-point halftime lead and their 53.3% shooting from the field came from their ability to play unselfishly, distributing 12 assists on 16 made field goals. While also holding Illinois to only five assists.
After falling behind by as much as 19in the second half, Illinois began sharing the ball to climb back into the game and placing pressure on Michigan State. Michigan State basketball slowed the pace and allowed Aaron Henry to make a play but finished the game with an impressive 18 assists on 32 made field goals.
Michigan State, 12-9 (6-9) will now host another top-five ranked team, Ohio State on Thursday, February 25.
Illinois 16-6 (12-4) will look to rebound from this loss when they host Nebraska on Thursday, February 25.


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You should never need to select this option for regular database maintenance. It is designed for severe problems, such as replacing a user database that has been accidentally deleted and for which you have no backup copy. A substantial amount of information is lost in the re-creation process. For a list of the data, see User Databases.
Because folder assignments are lost, all items are placed into the Cabinet folder. The user must then reorganize all the items in his or her mailbox. Using filters and searching can facilitate this process, but it is not a desirable experience. It is, however, preferable to losing everything.
To re-create a user database:
In the GroupWise Administration Console, browse to and click the name of the user or resource that need the user database re-created.
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Using the tabs at the bottom of the Mailbox/Library Maintenance dialog box, set the following options:
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What started out as Julia’s 40th Birthday celebrations took a delightful twist when we found ourselves in a Registry Office in Lewes, so many congratulations from all of us to you both and well done.
Speaking of surprises, our dear chancellor Alistair Darling has just stood up and “pledged to take action to address the weaknesses in the financial system”. Welcome to the credit crunch Darling, where have you been?
It is interesting to see Labour making a slight comeback charge this week in the polls, and while the Party conference will probably not be the main launch-pad of any fight-back, the long awaited and much rumoured Cabinet re-shuffle that should follow may just be it. Ed Balls could well be the new chancellor.
Meanwhile the HBOS/Lloyds TSB merger rumbles on with news in the Sunday Herald that, and I quote, “An elite group of Scottish banking “elders” is being mustered to make an audacious £6bn bid to save the Bank of Scotland”.
Now that would be a interesting development so we shall be keeping an eye on that one.
And finally the news that Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have made successful applications to change their status as Investment Banks and start accepting deposits from investors may seem like a slight technical change, but actually represents the real end of an era.
The traditional investment bank is, it seems, no more and we will remember them with a degree of wistful melancholy. On this subject the last words today go to Robert Peston, business editor for the BBC, who has been absolutely everywhere at the moment.
“Now that the US taxpayer is in a formal sense underwriting Goldman and Morgan Stanley,” he says. “Their days of buckling the swash on the worldwide high seas of finance are over, possibly for good.”
We shall see – last words to me then – well it is my blog.

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“Today I challenge our top retail competitors (you know who you are!) to match our employee benefits and our $15 minimum wage,” Bezos wrote in the letter. “Do it! Better yet, go to $16 and throw the gauntlet back at us. It’s a kind of competition that will benefit everyone.”
Last year, Amazon raised its minimum wage to $15 per hour, but came under fire for phasing out bonuses and stock awards for longtime warehouse workers. Following the criticism, Amazon announced another pay boost and new cash bonuses for tenure milestones. The wage hike, Bezos said in the letter, benefitted more than 250,000 employees and 100,000 seasonal employees.
“We strongly believe that this will benefit our business as we invest in our employees. But that is not what drove the decision,” he said. “We had always offered competitive wages. But we decided it was time to lead – to offer wages that went beyond competitive. We did it because it seemed like the right thing to do.”
Some of the company’s biggest competitors, like Target and Walmart, have also rolled out minimum wage raises for employees, but not quite to the same extent of Amazon.
At the beginning of April, Target said it would increase its hourly minimum wage to $13 from $12 starting in June. It previously said it plans to raise starting wages to $15 by the end of 2020. Walmart also announced a pay hike last year, raising its minimum wage for U.S. employees to $11 per hour.
The challenge follows the disclosure of Bezos’ pay in 2018, a staggering $1,681,840, 58.

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New solid tire from MAXAM is zero-maintenance solution for heavy-duty applications
MAXAM has reintroduced the MS708 solid off-the-road tire. With waste and scrap metal industries becoming more demanding than ever, MAXAM's experts took the previous generations of solid tires and created a product that has been evolved to deliver performance, durability, and reliability.
Featuring an innovative high traction and wearable tread pattern with 50 percent tread rubber, the MS708 delivers a deep wearable tread. Increasing its footprint as it wears and transitions through four distinct tread patterns, the MS708 ends in standard L5 pattern to provide maximum tire life. Incorporating a 25 percent heat-dissipating body, the MS708 delivers effective heat dissipation and enhanced ride quality.
The MS708 features an all-rubber three-stage construction, providing maximum heat and cut resistance along with ride comfort. Reinforced with four radial bead base, the maximum tensile strength makes this tire an ideal solution in tough working environments. With a 65-durometre centre compounding, the MS708 dissipates heat faster for extended operation. Designed with patented Double-D apertures that decrease stress crack in the tire and absorb shocks, the MS708 provides comfort for operators.
Delivering minimal downtime and improved productivity with both smooth and traction tread designs, the MS708 is available in multiple sizes. The MS708 mounts on standard multi-piece earth mover rims for wheeled loaders operating in the most severe waste, recycling, foundry, and demolition applications.


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South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has been tapped to be Ambassador to the United Nations by President-elect Donald Trump. The Washington Post has announced she has accepted the offer to be a part of the new regime.
Haley has been a strong force in South Carolina, and it seems the President-elect has taken notice of her work.
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Haley, 44, has served as the governor of South Carolina since 2011, where she was fixated on labor and trade. She was thrown into the national spotlight after her strong response to the Charleston church shooting in 2015 when she called for the Confederate flag to be removed from the state capital.
According to her biography on the state’s website, Haley is married to a captain in the Army National Guard who served in Afghanistan and has two teenage children.
She has quickly risen in the Republican party and it is paying off. But she does have relatively limited foreign policy experience, consisting primarily of negotiations with international businesses and economic development deals in her state.
The governor and Trump weren’t always on the best of terms. Haley was extremely critical of the President-elect’s proposal to temporarily ban Muslim immigrants from entering the states, which she claimed was “un-American.” Haley put her differences aside when she met Trump, calling him a friend despite the criticism.
“He was a friend and supporter before he ran for president, and was kind to me then,” she told reporters. “But when I see something I am uncomfortable with, I say it.”
Many have suggested this move is part of an effort to diversify Trump’s cabinet. Haley is the daughter of Indian immigrants, and the first women to be offered a position in Trump’s new administration.
The move will be a win-win from a strategic point. Haley will be replaced by South Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Henry McMaste, who is a Trump ally as well.


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Beware of "One Size Fits All" Estate Plans & "Free Lunch Seminars"
The Attorney General provides Consumer Alerts to inform the public of unfair, misleading, or deceptive business practices, and to provide information and guidance on other issues of concern. Consumer Alerts are not legal advice, legal authority, or a binding legal opinion from the Department of Attorney General.
Beware of "One Size Fits All" Estate Plans & "Free Lunch Seminars"
Misinformation about the cost and complexity of probate provides a golden opportunity for sales pitches exploiting fears that life savings may be lost to taxes, predatory probate attorneys, or distributed years after death because of court delays. With laws curbing telemarketing sales calls, use of free lunch seminars to pitch estate planning products have surged. Promoted as "educational" programs, these seminars are commonly a sales job in disguise. Be alert to seminars pushing "one size fits all" estate planning products, including living trusts. A decision as important as estate planning should be made with reliable, professional counsel who can help you decide what estate plan is best for your own individual situation, rather than someone whose primary interest is making a sale.
WHAT IS A LIVING TRUST?
A revocable living trust is created for the purpose of holding ownership to an individual's assets during the person's lifetime, and for distributing those assets after death. It is called a "living trust" because it is created and takes effect during the maker's lifetime, in contrast to a will, which does not take effect until after the death of its maker. The individual who creates the living trust (the grantor) gives control of his or her property to a trust, which is administered by the "trustee" for the "beneficiary's" benefit. The grantor, trustee and beneficiary may be the same person, with a successor trustee named to distribute assets after death.
A living trust is a legitimate estate planning device that for some people can be a useful and practical tool. But for others, it can be a waste of time and money, and not appropriate to individual estate planning needs. Contrary to some sales pitches, not everyone benefits from a living trust. Estate planning choices should be discussed with experienced estate planning professionals, including your attorney and financial planner.
TIPS TO REMEMBER ABOUT FREE LUNCH SEMINARS
- Never assume that a seminar is purely informational, even if it is held in a public place such as a library or senior center. Seminars are often designed to sell - either at the seminar itself or later - with sign-in sheets often used to make future sales calls. Attending a seminar may lead to a high pressure in-home sales pitch.
- Seminar speakers may be biased in their 'estate planning' recommendations. A seminar is commonly funded with the expectation that the sponsor's products will be sold to attendees.
- Seminar content and materials may be misleading, with exaggerated claims about the length and cost of probate and the purported advantages of living trusts.
- "Experts" may misrepresent their qualifications. The education, experience, and other requirements for receiving a "senior" designation vary greatly and in some cases may be a marketing tool.
- Product recommendations must be suitable for you. Be wary of "one size fits all" recommendations.
TIPS TO HELP IN MAKING A WISE DECISION BEFORE PURCHASING A LIVING TRUST
- Do not be pressured into purchasing a trust based on the in-home sales pitch of a salesman, or immediately following a seminar. Before making any purchase decision, consult with an independent and reliable professional with the necessary background to help you decide what estate plan is best for your individual situation. If you already have a lawyer, discuss the living trust offer with him or her before buying.
- Do not take the word of a sales agent as to whether a living trust is the best estate plan for you. The selection of the appropriate estate plan for your circumstances should not be based on the representations of a person whose primary interest is in making a sale of his company's estate plan product, and who is not a lawyer or reliable estate planning professional. If the sales agent says that the purchase price will include consultation with an attorney, wait until after the promised attorney consultation to select and pay for the estate plan.
- Before buying a living trust from a stranger, call a local lawyer and ask him or her what they charge for preparing trusts. Often the price is much higher than what a local lawyer would charge. Companies selling living trusts rely on the public's apprehension that attorneys are costly.
- Be wary if a trust salesperson promises specific results or dollar savings. Costs of probate and attorney fees vary greatly from state to state, and according to personal circumstances.
- Check out trust company lawyers with the State Bar of Michigan. If the trust salesperson promises a lawyer will review the customer's documents, demand the name of the lawyer and check with the State Bar of Michigan to make certain the lawyer is licensed to practice in Michigan.
- If the salesperson gives the impression that his or her company or the living trust being sold is recommended or endorsed by AARP, do not buy! AARP does not endorse or recommend any living trust product at this time.
- Do not give personal or confidential family and financial information to a salesperson, even if the salesperson promises it will be passed on to a licensed lawyer. Meet with or discuss the matter with the lawyer personally.
- Watch out for companies that sell trusts and also try to sell annuities or other investment. Under the guise of setting up a living trust, financial information disclosed to salespeople may be used to sell financial products, such as annuities. In some instances, the real goal of the living trust sale is to gain access to asset information in order that sales agents can earn high commissions by "moving" existing investments into others being sold by the living trust company.
- If the salesperson says part of the trust cost will pay the lawyer's fee, do not buy! A lawyer may not split a fee with the salesperson or the trust company.
- Discuss whether you can get your money back if you are not satisfied, and get the promise in writing.
- If you have already purchased a living trust without personal consultation with an attorney, have the living trust document reviewed by a reliable attorney. Make sure that the living trust document will achieve your intended estate planning goals. Unscrupulous living trust sales people may charge thousands of dollars for what amounts to a set of pre-printed legal forms. In some instances, because all consumers are sold the same package, the living trust may be ill-suited or even contrary to individual estate planning needs.
To file a complaint against a person or business that sells living trusts, Consumers may contact the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division at:
Consumer Protection Division
P.O. Box 30213
Lansing, MI 48909
Toll free: 877-765-8388
www.michigan.gov/ag (online complaint form)
To complain about an attorney who is part of a living trust sales promotion, or non-lawyers engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, please contact:
State Bar of Michigan
306 Townsend St.
Lansing, MI 48933

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Friday 13th January: OK, I’m probably not in the best position to put this part of my year in review together but if I don’t do it now I’m probably never going to get round to it. So, here goes…
During 2011 I added eighty-two albums and five EPs/Singles to my CD collection.
Starting with the EPs/Singles, I’ll be honest and admit that I’m not really a fan of either format. To me, both seem to be a waste of time – you’ve no sooner put them into the CD player and pressed play than you have to go back and do it all again. (Yes, I still play most of my music through a CD player – I guess if I used MP3, EPs and singles would work better for me.) Anyway, two of the five were freebies. One was a Judy Dyble sampler which came with an issue of Prog, the other a copy of Morpheus Rising’s Fighting Man single, which the band were giving away during Graeme Tennick’s farewell gig. Of the others, I bought Differences of Light (Also Eden) as part of a bundle offer of all their recorded material and, at nearly twenty-five minutes long, you don’t have to revisit the CD player quite as quickly as some others. Altitude (Panic Room), I bought more or less for completeness sake and was a little disappointed by it as it only really contains one track, the cover of ELP’s Bitches Crystal, that I didn’t already have in other. The animated video for Satellite is quite impressive but, obviously, has to be played on a computer. On the other hand, I put off buying The Phoenix Suite (Heather Findlay) until it was available from Play, having heard less than brilliant reviews of it. It didn’t grab me when I first listened to it but while re-listening in preparation for seeing the live performance it really did start to grown on me.
I won’t bore you with a full breakdown of the eighty-two albums that I bought (or had bought for me). Even discounting the ten that were given away free with Prog, it’s more than I expected to buy and I haven’t had a chance to listen to a lot of them yet. I did take advantage of cheap deals from Play to start working on back catalogues of 70s prog bands such as Camel, Caravan, The Strawbs, Uriah Heep and King Crimson as well as more modern prog from Dream Theater, Opeth and Porcupine Tree and straight rock from Foreigner, Alter Bridge and Wolfmother. I also carried on my tradition of spending money to support bands that I saw live, buying albums from local bands such as Glass and Two, as well as those from touring bands like Vega, The Crave, Jeniferever, Also Eden, Amplifier and The Pineapple Thief.
Ignoring the free albums, twenty-four of my new albums were actually released during 2011 and, as is the tradition I have tried to pick my favourites from them. Firstly a few words about my criteria. I have listened to all twenty-four at least once and I have tried to rank them in order. It’s impossible – some of them are so different to others that it would depend on my state of mind while listening to them as to whether one was better than another. Similarly, my choice of favourites might change from one day to the next. Also, I very carefully chose the word “favourites” – these aren’t necessarily the best albums that I bought (I’m certainly not qualified to judge a CD based on the production or writing), but they are the ones that, as I look at the list, jump out as ones that I would l listen to right now if I had the time. With repeated listening to some of the others, that list might change over time. This might also explain why some albums which feature highly in other people’s top ten lists don’t even make an appearance in mine. Anyway, enough preamble, without further ado here are my favourite ten albums (in alphabetical rather than any other order…)
The Octopus (Amplifier):
This is a monster of an album – a double CD of proggy goodness, a concept album (but I rarely “get” concepts) that is choc-full of interesting and, at times, sublime music. It took me a couple of listens to get into but, eventually, was worth the effort.
Tao Of The Dead (…And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead):
This was pretty much an impulse purchase, based on a review in Prog and the fact that I thought there was a free graphic novel with it. Sadly that turned out not to be the case with the version that I ended up buying. The music, however, is quite brilliant – prog tinged with a little punk and, in one small section, something unmistakably “indie”. It’s not the easiest of listening experiences but it is powerful and, with its repeating themes, ends up being quite memorable if not catchy. Worth listening to for the epic, sixteen-minute final track, if for nothing else.
Coldplay are one of the few non-prog bands that I am guaranteed to buy a new release from and their latest is, for me, a return to form after the disappointing Viva La Vida. This one is definitely catchy and, with few tracks lasting over four minutes, nothing one it outstays its welcome. I liked this album from the first play and it is one of the few from this year’s releases that I can get away with playing while Debbie is in the room. Perhaps the only weak spot is the collaboration with Rhianna.
Live At The Cafe 68 (Heather Findlay and Chris Johnson):
This is a recording of a special, acoustic live gig that Heather and Chris played in front of just a couple of handful of lucky ticket-holders. Sadly I wasn’t one of them although, if I had known how good the recording was going to sound, I might have made more of an effort to get hold of a ticket. Comprising track from Heather’s solo EP, Mostly Autumn’s back catalogue and Parade (now Halo Blind) along with others, it’s an extremely nice album which is enhanced by the stories told to introduce some of the songs. Easily the best of the three live albums I bought this year.
Sleep Sound (Hope & Social):
The third album from one of my favourite live bands is another return to form. Also, being released on the “pay what you want” basis, it can represent superb value for money. Once again, Hope & Social push the boundaries of self-recording/release, this time by including a full choir on the opening track. Sleep Sound is full of great songs that you just can’t help singing along to and that manage to run the gamut of emotions while you are listening to them.
Apart from a Best Of album, this is the first thing I have bought by Journey and, in my opinion, most of it is better than a lot of the “Best Of”. Yes, everybody knows Don’t Stop Believin’ but this album’s opener. City Of Hope, is head and shoulders above that anthem. There’s an energy to Eclipse that makes the album seem to erupt to the speakers. A definite must-buy for fans of AOR, as well as air-guitarists and air-drummers everywhere.
Telling the story of the Holy Grail as it travels across Europe after being used by Christ at the Last Supper, this is a suitably grand and epic album which might easily be the soundtrack from a stage musical. Full of pomp, wonder and theatrics it sometimes hovers on just the right side of cheesy but ultimately it is superbly written and features not only great music but some fantastic vocal performances.
Like No Other (Chantel McGregor):
Chantel is another live favourite and I have been looking forward to this album since she announced she was working on it. It ended up being not quite what I expected and is, perhaps, a more commercial album than the solely Blues/rock album release I suspect most fans were expecting. Opening with the pop-diva Fabulous could be seen as a brave move but the inclusion of a stripped-down, acoustic version of Rhiannon and a superb rendition of Daydream was inspired. Original songs easily stand alongside those and even the, for me, uninspired Cat Song can’t take away the fact that this is one of the best debut albums I have come across.
Let The Sleeper Awake (Morpheus Rising):
Let’s face it, this release had very little chance of disappointing me. Not just one of my favourite live bands but my favourite York band (at the moment), Morpheus Rising survived the departure of vocalist Graeme Tennick and his replacement with Simon Wright to produce one of the best heavy metal albums I have heard in a long time. I sometimes worry that people think I “big up” certain bands in my live reviews because I have got to know the members. I don’t and in the case of Morpheus Rising they have never failed to impress me and have continued to do so with this album, which may have single-handedly revived my interest in a genre that I have barely listened to for some time.
The Unforgiving (Within Temptation):
I’ll admit to a little reticence before I first played this album. I had bought a couple of prior releases on the recommendation of a friend and they hadn’t grabbed me, to the point where I wasn’t actually certain why I bought this one when it came out. After leaving it on a shelf for a few months I finally gave it a play and was more than impressed. It’s a bit more mainstream rock than the others I had listened to and a little less dark than I remembered them. It’s a mark of how good it is that, after the first listen I immediately put it on again.
So, there you have today’s rather varied top ten. On another day it might include Steven Wilson’s Grace For Drowning, another album I worried about listening to when I started reading reviews saying that it was dense and inaccessible but which I found quite easy to get into during its only play so far. Or, perhaps, Anathema’s Falling Deeper, mostly instrumental re-workings of some of their back catalogue, which is pleasant enough but which I don’t know enough about to appreciate properly yet. Also bubbling under would by the newest releases from Whitesnake (Forevermore) and Yes (Fly From Here), while the new album from returning veteran Stevie Nicks (In Your Dreams) is unlikely to ever make my top ten – not that it’s bad, it’s just not that good. For completeness, the 2011 releases that I haven’t yet mentioned are: Think Of The Children (Also Eden), Breaking The Silence (The Crave), A Treasure Of Well Set Jewels (Liam Davison), Gown (Jo Hamilton – probably my least favourite of the year), Silesia (Jeniferever), Still Beautiful: Live 2011 (Mostly Autumn), Heritage (Opeth), Live In The U.S.A: The Bottle Of Gettysburg (The Reasoning), and Siren’s Song (The Union)

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The new year got off to a bizarre start for the Buccaneers on Sunday when Antonio Brown decided to ditch the team during the third quarter of their 28-24 win over the Jets. Let's have a look at the story.
After a spat with coach Bruce Arians, Brown took off his helmet, his shoulder pads, and his undershirt and then stormed off the field shirtless. Although Brown has been active on social media over the past 24 hours, one thing he has yet to reveal is why he left the field.
By the time the third quarter rolled around, Brown apparently felt that he couldn't help the team and that it wouldn't do any good to put him in the game. Brown's decision clearly didn't sit well with Arians, who told him to "Get out" after the receiver twice refused to enter the game.


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Brahmotsavam, the most awaited movie of Superstar Prince Mahesh Babu is not very far now. Directed by Srikanth Addala, The movie is produced under the banner of P.V.P Cinema and Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt.Ltd by Prasad V Potluri and Mahesh Babu. The movie features Mahesh Babu playing the main lead and Kajal Agarwal, Samantha and Pranitha sharing screen space with Mahesh.
The teaser had been released officially today. The music for the movie is composed by Mickey J Meyer and the official announcement of the teaser release was made by Mahesh Babu on his official facebook page.
Mahesh known to have always be connected to the family audience with his class performances, earlier in Athadu, Murari,Seethamma vakitlo sirimalle chettu and Srimanthudu is now all geared up with one more class movie Brahmotsavam…!
The audio launch of the movie had been scheduled to be held on May 7, 2016 at Shilpakalavedika in Hyderabad. The audio release initially planned to be held in Tirupathi was dropped by the makers. The movie makers will also release the official trailer of the movie on May 7, 2016. The movie is slated for a grand release on May 20, 2016.
When we look at the other details of the movie actor Sathyaraj had been roped in to play the father character of Mahesh Babu in Brahmotsavam. The movie features other actors like Revathi, Jayasudha, Naresh, Pavani Gangireddy and other actors in supportive roles. The sources reported that Mahesh Babu’s daughter Sitara may also a small role in the flick but it has yet to be officiated.


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Movie Night: Cat Daddies
Thursday November 30 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday, November 30 | 6 pm
Join us for a screening of Cat Daddies (2022).
A heartwarming collective portrait of eight unique men whose lives have been changed by their love for cats. Some of these men will navigate the unprecedented challenges of 2020 with the help of these feline friends. Directed by Mye Hoang.
Drop in, no registration required. Come a little early and grab a comfy chair—film starts promptly at 6 pm, and runs 90 minutes. Rated PG.


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Flowergirls on the Dance Floor
Flower girls…. and without them a wedding would be alot less interesting…! I was at a wedding recently at the Pollockshields Burgh Hall and the main room had just been prepared for the evening dance and I was waiting for everyone to arrive for the dance. While the band were doing their sound check – which was a Scottish reel – three of the flower girls decided to take to the floor and test the swirliness of their dresses. And what a sight they made…!


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Geneva P. Williams passed away May 23, 2011. She leaves behind a husband of 20 years, Clyde Williams; five sisters; four brothers; four daughters; one son; and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Love is a flower whose beauty touches the lives of those who hold it. Love is a song whose melody warms the hearts of those who sing it.
Her song has not been silenced for it lives within us all.


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Tineke Postma / Greg Osby — Sonic Halo
(Challenge CR 73370, 2014, CD)
by Jon Davis, Published 2015-02-13
Tineke Postma is an up-and-coming star in the world of jazz sax players, specializing in soprano and alto; Greg Osby, by comparison, is an elder statesman, though he's only in his 50s. Osby has in fact mentored the younger player, and this is the first time they've collaborated as equals. They're joined by an international crew from the New York scene: bassist Linda Oh, pianist Matt Mitchell, and drummer Dan Weiss. This is a rare case when two soprano saxes appear together. Normally this would seem like a dangerous combination, as the soprano often sounds either wimpy or screechy, but in the hands of these two, it works marvelously. Their playing never dips into smooth sappiness, and while they avoid any squawking, the tones are gutsy and emotive. Mitchell's piano is outstanding too, fluid and splashy, full of unexpected tones and clusters. Oh's bass shines as well, making each rhythmic line a melody of its own, funky at times. Weiss has a knack for tucking accents into unexpected places without messing up the groove. While staying clearly within a jazz idiom, this group brings a wealth of harmonic variety and imagination to the pieces, all of which are original (five for Postma, three for Osby) save a take on the standard "Body and Soul." Postma and Osby have managed to come up with something that is modern without including any electronics or trickery, aware of the past without slavishly imitating it.
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Keith Tippett RIP – One of the giants of British jazz has left us. Keith Graham Tippetts, known professionally as Keith Tippett, died today at the age of 72. His work from the late 60s into the 70s and beyond includes some of the greatest jazz produced in the UK, and stands as an impressive oevre to this day. » Read more
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Just when you think the federal government has overreached all it can …
Ah, you know the rest.
One of the latest edicts involves public housing projects, where the feds propose that indoor smoking be prohibited. The first push began in 2009, and 600+ agencies accounting for 200,000+ households have signed on.
The feds cite secondhand smoke, reducing the risk of fires and lowering maintenance costs. (From the looks of most projects, maintenance costs go straight into the pockets of political cronies.)
The New York Times cautiously sent a reporter out and (imagine this!) found a smoker at Walt Whitman Houses in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn.
Said Gary Smith, 47, cigarette in hand: “What I do in my apartment should be my problem, long as I pay my rent.”
He also brought up the question of whether a smoking ban could be enforced.
“You don’t know what’s going on in people’s apartments. … What are they going to do, smell your apartment?”
Well, maybe it will come to that. Some PC types currently whimpering on college campuses are rendering themselves largely unemployable, so perhaps they can find jobs with the Federal Smoke Police. They can sniff around like Smokey Bear (ignoring crack pipes and marijuana, of course).
Julian Castro, secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, told The Times that “we believe it’s important that we have an environment that’s healthy in public housing.”
That’s why he gets the big bucks and is a rising star in Democratic politics … because he’s moving on something that causes 0.001% of a problem.


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Man, what happened to Rourke? After "The Wrestler," he had a second act career resurgence that appeared to be another great Hollywood comeback story. He had a string of high-profile blockbuster films -- "Expendables," "Iron Man 2" among them -- and a whole list of films on IMDb that were slated in pre-production, many with large casts and studios.
He swore in all his cover story interviews around the release of The Wrestler that he'd "learned his lesson" the hard way by bad-mouthing Hollywood in the '80s and '90s, and that he wouldn't allow his career to become ruined again, as he had resorted to straight-to-video flicks in the late '90s and early '00s when his career was in truly dire straits. (He claims a narrative that he was out of work entirely for a decade, but the truth is, he was just appearing in really crap films.)
But he didn't heed his own words of wisdom. Within a couple years, these things had happened: he publicly dissed The Expendables 2, claiming he wouldn't return unless they paid him more. He was never cast in the film, and the plot was re-written to involve a younger character in his place. After the worldwide success of EX2, which could have been another franchise for Rourke, a producer on the film was asked whether he'd be back for round three. "Maybe if he doesn't act so crazy," was the reply from the producer. As of September 29th, the third film is in production, and Rourke's name is absent from the cast.
He also publicly bad-mouthed writer/director Martin McDonaugh (In Bruges), claiming he wasn't being paid enough by the "creep" to star in the film Seven Psychopaths; he dropped out, and was replaced by Woody Harrelson. The film wasn't a big hit financially, but critics loved it, and it had a huge ensemble cast. Instead of starring in that film, he starred in a straight-to-video movie with Kellen Lutz...if you don't know who that guy is, it's because he was one of the shirtless vampires in Twilight.
Then he bad-mouthed Marvel Studios, claiming they butchered Iron Man 2. Not a huge deal since his character had no chance of coming back anyway, but it's more burnt bridges. He also annoyed the crap out of Robert Downey Jr on the set of the film (RDJ went out on a limb for him and fought to have him cast in the film after Rourke's pay demands were deemed too high by Marvel, btw); apparently his Method Acting routine was hugely obnoxious to cast and crew, as he demanded odd flourishes such as blaring Gnarls Barkley's song "Crazy" at full volume before filming every one of his scenes.
My point of this long-winded rant is that Mickey Rourke has essentially ruined what could have been a golden opportunity comeback to fulfill his early potential as one of the great actors of all time, and now he has resorted to starring in utter dreck like this film, which is an absolutely abysmal production and something that any actor should be embarrassed to list on their resume.
It's a standard revenge flick, set in a western atmosphere. It is poorly made (the low budget stands out at every turn), poorly acted (Anthony Michael Hall is the villain - enough said), and poorly shot (the lighting is atrocious at times). Danny Trejo has experienced some kind of grindhouse-type career revival thanks to Robert Rodriguez, but he's best buried as a minor character in ensemble films, and he does not have the charm or charisma to carry a full-length picture.
The only remotely interesting thing about this film? Rourke plays the devil incarnate. Which, if you've ever seen his 1987 psychological thriller "Angel Heart," is an interesting twist. Unfortunately this film isn't remotely similar to Angel Heart in any other regard, which was one of the best films of the 1980s in this humble critic's opinion; Dead in Tombstone, by contrast, is Dead On Arrival (har, har) and a truly bad film.
Rourke, you only have yourself to blame for this.


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Sovereign Light Cafe remix now on iTunes
Afrojack's banging remix of Sovereign Light Café is now available to download from iTunes in more than 100 countries worldwide (Canada and the US are currently two of very few exceptions - sorry about that). Click here to get it from your local iTunes now. And preview the track above.
Afrojack vs Keane, obviously KEANE WIN!!!!
Sorry guys I don't like it. In Italian they would say: "remix riuscito veramente male"....
Just because you can turn anything into a dance/house song, doesn't mean its a good idea. This song is epic. This "remix" is awful.
Sorry to disappoint you ** Sovereign Light Cafe a pretty song why disfigure!! with this arrangement it loses its soul!, I Love The ORIGINAL ** Big Kisses to all
If it's a Keane song, I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am with Jado72 i prefer my own Keane think it has spoiltt a good song love you guys x
I prefer "my own Keane".
I am a Keane purist and have to say that I'd always prefer to hear Keane as it was originally intended. I'm also a Keane fanatic so of course I have to add the remixes to my collection.
Sorry, no. Not my cup of tea.
Great! This song is really lovely. Beijos, Regina.
Love it , love it, love it.......... I don't think there is anything that you could do that I wouldn't love.x please continue to produce fantastic songs xxx

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Where I live, the buses, light rail and such are expensive and useless unless your poor and you live in the dumps along the routes.
Example, it takes me 12 minutes to drive to work and 12 minutes to drive home. If I take the bus, I probably have to wait approximately 12 minutes for it to even show up. They sometimes come early, sometimes late and never on time.
The bus then would take me to a light rail station west, where I’d then get off and wait for the train…it then takes me up a 5 miles where I get off and wait for another bus and ride it to the nearest stop to my work which is approximately a 1.75 mile walk to my work from there.
It takes me around 2 and a half hours each way using mass transit. We have NO subways here either.
So I could ride mass transit for 5 hours a day, or use my car and drive for less than 30 minutes round trip.
Ironically the farther I go away from home the better mass transit is, I can make it 120 miles away in less time.
Oh I should mention that a monthly pass it more than I pay for gas to drive my car around…I only fill it up once and I only go to the grocery store and work, no where else.

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It’s hard to tell who has more fun at Disney: Andrea or her two adorable children. From the moment the doors close on the Monorail, right up to taking a spin on the tea cups, she is a kid again! Andrea has spent much time at Walt Disney World from her childhood, to her honeymoon, and now with her own children and husband. Every time Andrea visits Disney, she tears up a little because of all of the memories her and her family have created.
Andrea hopes to provide those same opportunities for you and your family. She is a natural born planner with a love of spreadsheets. Andrea would love for her passion and enthusiasm to fuel your excitement for your vacation. Contact her today!
Areas of Focus: Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, Sandals and Beaches Luxury Inclusive Resorts (including Weddingmoons), Family Trips, Planning with Children and Infants


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Marine Passenger Terminal, St. Petersburg
Marine passenger port is located in the western part of Vasilievsky Island, on the territory of the Marine Facade. The project provudes construction of four railway station buildings (three for cruise ships and one for the ferry), and seven quay walls were installed in 2012. After the construction is completed, a new passenger port will be the largest object for cruise and ferry industry in the world. Within the territory of the port, checkpoint of the Russian Federation border is provided. It was designed to provide international communication. Now the northern capital is visited by 330,000 cruise tourists each year. After the new passenger terminal is put into operation, this figure will increase up to 2 million.
In September 2008, the first phase of the terminal consisting of one station for cruise ships and two berths was opened.
Specialists of Engineering Center GOCHS "BASIS" were invited to work on Marine passenger port project. Delivery of equipment, SMES working documents, construction and assembly, SMES and SMIK putting-into-operation and adjustment were performed.
SMES - Structured System of Control and Monitoring Engineering Systems of Buildings and Facilities.


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Speckled Style, Jamdani
Product Code: JA1796
Speckled Style is a sober and elegant jamdani silk-cotton saree. The soft, white saree is speckled with small blue, green and purple motifs all over its body. Temple borders and triangular motifs in the pallav add to its gracious look. Pair this saree with a matching silk blouse and pearl accessories for a pleasant, daytime drape.


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FiiZK & Ecomerden merge!
We are happy to announce that we will merge with Ecomerden!
FiiZK and Ecomerden are leading players in the development and delivery of semi-closed cage systems.
“By combining the companies knowledge and technologies, we will strengthen delivery capacity at the same time as we accelerate further development of design and functionality,” says general manager of FiiZK, Torstein Rønning.
Jan Erik Kyrkjebø, general manager of Ecomerden, looks forward to bringing his employees and technology into a larger company to strengthen the opportunities this will provide for Ecomerden’s solutions.
The integration of the companies has already began to ensure a successful and efficient merger process with customers and suppliers.


April 28, 2016
Candidate Clinton promises to "institute gender-responsive policies in the federal prison system and encourage states to do the same"
Yesterday in this post I sought readers' perspectives on whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump would likely end up being a "better" sentencing President. Perhaps realizing I am not the only wondering on this front, today CNN published this notable new commentary authored by Hillary Clinton under the headline "Women and prison -- the cost in money and lives." Here are some extended excerpts (with one sentence emphasized):
Mass incarceration has torn families apart, impoverished communities, and kept too many Americans from living up to their God-given potential. But mass incarceration's impact on women and their families has been particularly acute — and it doesn't get the attention it deserves....
The United States' prison and jail population includes 215,000 women — nearly one-third of all female prisoners worldwide, and 800% more women than were in prison four decades ago. African-American women are more than twice as likely to be in prison than white women.
But women aren't the only ones affected when they are sent to prison. The high number of women in prison — and the long lengths of their sentences — destabilizes families and communities, especially their children. Since 1991, the number of children with a mother in prison has more than doubled. Mothers in prison are five times more likely than fathers in prison to have to put their children in foster care while they serve their sentences.
We can't go on like this. It is time we reform our broken criminal justice system. First, we need to reform policing practices, end racial profiling, and eradicate racial disparities in sentencing. Second, we need to promote alternatives to incarceration, particularly for nonviolent and first-time offenders, so families aren't broken up. We need to improve access to high-quality treatment for substance abuse, inside and outside the prison system, because drug and alcohol addiction is a disease, not a crime — and we need to treat it as such.
And third, we need to be deliberate about understanding the different paths that can land women in prison, be more attentive to women's unique needs while they are incarcerated, and do more to support women and their families once they are released. I will institute gender-responsive policies in the federal prison system and encourage states to do the same — because women follow different paths to crime than men, and face different risks and challenges both inside and outside the prison walls, and every part of the justice system, from sentencing to the conditions of confinement to re-entry services, should reflect women's unique needs.
Research shows that women's relationships ... are often a significant risk factor for becoming involved with the justice system. Most women in prison are there because of nonviolent drug or property crimes. Over 60% of them report drug dependence or abuse in the year before they went to prison. Many of them grew up in abusive households ... and they are more likely than men in prison to have experienced sexual abuse or trauma in their life before prison.
And too often, a woman and her children continue to live with the consequences even after she has served her time and paid her debt to society. Because formerly incarcerated people face limited job opportunities, an entire family is effectively punished by a woman's time in prison. "Banning the box" — preventing an employer from asking about criminal history at the initial application stage, so that individuals have a chance to compete for jobs on a fair basis — is a necessary and important step, but it isn't enough. In addition to job training and interview coaching, women returning to their communities after years behind bars need safe housing for themselves and their children, continuity of health care, and above all a supportive community....
Women and the families they support are being crushed by a criminal justice system that costs far too much — in state and federal budgets, and in lives derailed and economic opportunity lost — without making us safer. Too often, people are prejudiced against the formerly incarcerated — in employment, in housing, in everyday interactions. We say we are a nation of second chances — and it's time that we act like it.
I am, generally speaking, quite supportive of "gender-responsive policies" in our criminal justice systems, particularly because there are lots of evidence-based reasons for viewing (and sentencing) most female offenders as much lesser threats to public safety than most male offenders. That said, I am not entirely sure what specific sentencing laws and prison policies need to be changed dramatically in federal and state systems in order to make them more "gender-responsive." Should (and legally could) a Prez Clinton institute an executive order providing that federal resources earmarked for prison treatment and post-prison reentry programs must be used first for all female federal offenders before any male offenders have access to these programs?
April 28, 2016 at 11:03 AM | Permalink
"Women and the families they support are being crushed by a criminal justice system that costs far too much — in state and federal budgets, and in lives derailed and economic opportunity lost — without making us safer. Too often, people are prejudiced against the formerly incarcerated — in employment, in housing, in everyday interactions. We say we are a nation of second chances — and it's time that we act like it."
Drivel. God, is she a dim bulb (not surprising since she failed the bar the first time around--hmmm, looks like Hillary and Michelle Obama do have something in common). Why wouldn't people be "prejudiced" against criminals? I don't particularly care to have a criminal living next door to me--does that make me worthy of calumny? Do employers want criminals working for them? Often not, since employment involves trust. Somehow I doubt Hillary would have been indifferent to a criminal living next door to Chelsea when she was growing up. Typical limousine liberal twaddle.
The other annoying thing--her blaming society for the ills of people who brought it on themselves. I go to work, pay taxes, live a law-abiding life---I don't need to be lectured by a woman who "made" $100,000 in cattle futures about how the justice system is systemically racist or how immoral it is that society, quelle horreur, looks suspiciously at those who get incarcerated.
Now, if I left my post at this, Doug would pounce and try to argue some point that Hillary made. So my pre-response is that I don't really care about whether there is some merit to Hillary's speech--her disingenuousness and her off-putting lecturing tone allow me to reject it out of hand. People with her ideas and attitude aren't to be trusted with public safety anyway.
Posted by: federalist | Apr 28, 2016 1:26:56 PM
We all know that men who commit crimes are inherently more morally blameworthy than females. This arises from the testosterone in their blood, produced by the glands in the scrotum. This is why post-op transsexuals never commit crimes. Indeed, as we see in the southern states there is a real fear that if male transsexuals are allowed to commingle with the opposite sex the decrease in criminality to women might actually be catching, like a virus. So what we really see in this message is that Hillary is trying to say that she is opposed to transsexuals, especially those like Chelsea Manning, who might infect people in prison where the females have no hope of escape. That is their "unique need"--to be free of the transsexual carrying his male criminality into the sacred precincts of the women's prison.
Posted by: Daniel | Apr 28, 2016 3:11:56 PM
The system as it exists does treat women differently than men and the system is more lenient on women offenders. The only thing where equal treatment might occur is in prostitution. I female prostitute is likely to get the same jail time as a male prostitute. But, a bent male prostitute would be treated worse than if he were catering to female customers.
Posted by: Liberty1st | Apr 28, 2016 11:00:26 PM
If Hillary's proposals advocate preferential treatment for female offenders who commit exactly the same crime as a male offender under the same circumstances, she should get whatever sentence a man would get, whether it is more lenient or more harsh. This is one of the reasons that I don't trust Hillary Clinton any more than I trust that husband of hers, "Slick (First Laddie if former Secretary of State Clinton is elected)Willie", or any of the G.O.P. candidates for President.
I want somebody who will support sentences that do not determine either gender or race. Any aggravating or mitigating circumstances must be on an individual case-by-case basis. Surely, I don't think Hillary Clinton would want one of the Manson women getting early parole just because that offender is female. Hopefully, Hillary would not be more lenient to a female offender who killed one of her loved ones any more than she would be to a male. More and more, Hillary Clinton is sounding like that right-wing misandrist (anti-male bigot), Phyllis Schlafly.
Ever since early 1993, I have grown to distrust both the Clintons especially when hubby "Slick Willie" and wife Hillary, mistreated two female candidates for Surgeon General, Lani Guanier and Jocelyn Elders. The damn Clintons never allowed these two women to present their side of the allegations against them. Thus, the American people were deprived the opportunity of hearing these two good women present their views, thanks to the Clintons. This and other issues would make me rue the day that I was dumb enough to vote for Slick Willie in 1992! I'll never make that mistake again in supporting anybody from the despicable Clinton clan!
Posted by: william r. delzell | Apr 29, 2016 6:55:37 PM


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BOSTON — Here in New England, it seemed an apt comparison: Could Justin Verlander be the Tom Brady of baseball?
“Yeah, I think the goal is to be healthy and to be strong as long as I can,” Verlander, who will start ALCS Game 1 for the Astros on Saturday night at Fenway Park, said Friday in a news conference.
“I think as long as I pay attention to my body and I take care of things that typically would creep in and start to cause issues as you get older, I think you can address those early on. And I think treating that stuff before it becomes an issue is what makes it not become an issue, as easy as that sounds.
“But there’s no set number for me. I think I just want to pitch as long as I can. I’ve had a great learning experience the last five years or so. And I think that’s going to be what prepares me for the second half of my career. I said second half, by the way.”
Asked whether we were in the third quarter or the fourth quarter of his career, Kate Upton’s husband smiled and replied, “Early third.”
In a sport in which 30 feels like the new 75, the 35-year-old Verlander is defying convention. He put up a superb first full season with the Astros, tallying a 2.52 ERA in 214 innings pitched, striking out a league-leading 290 and walking only 37.
He’s likely to be among the three finalists for the AL Cy Young Award. He now leads all active pitchers in wins above replacement, as per Baseball-Reference.com, as he has 63.8, just ahead of the Yankees’ CC Sabathia (62.2), the Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw (62.1) and the Diamondbacks’ Zack Greinke (61.5).
When you factor in his postseason success (a 3.08 ERA in 23 appearances, 22 of them starts), Verlander could retire before his Saturday assignment and cruise into the Hall of Fame.
“I mean, you start looking at the numbers and the wins and the strikeouts. Now he’s become a postseason poster child,” said Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who worked as the Astros’ bench coach last year when Verlander joined the team from Detroit. “It wasn’t that way earlier in his career. But now he’s the guy.”
Verlander’s contract runs out after next year, and at this juncture, he looks far more likely to make another chunk of money — and challenge the current game’s limits — than to retire.
“I’ve always just been, kind of like, ‘Finding Nemo’ [character] Dory: Just keep swimming,” Verlander said. “That’s me: Just keep pitching, just head down, prepare myself and just keep pitching. And at the end of my career, hopefully when I look up and all is said and done, that’s cemented my legacy.”

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I will continue the programmable thermostat reviews with a cheaper, but still powerful model today, “Honeywell RTH6450D1009 5-1-1-Day Programmable Thermostat“. This thermostat has all required functions as a programmable thermostat :
- user friendly display (easy to to program)
- different settings for weekdays – saturday and sunday
- 4 program periods per day
- ENERGY STAR rated
- back-lit display (so, you can use it even at night – when no lights are on)
- shows room and set temperature on the screen
- Smart Response Technology (detailed explanation below)
- Easy access battery compartment (you don’t need to remove the cover or remove the thermostat from the wall to change the batteries)
If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a thermostat and only want to have a programmable one, Honeywell RTH6450D1009 is for you. Or maybe you want to have a fancier model for your living room (either Nest Learning Thermostat, or Venstar T5800), and have this one for the basement (if you have multi-zone heating / cooling). It is easy to install, easy to program, and does the work properly. Here is more detailed review.
Honeywell RTH6450D1009 Installation and Setup
You can install this unit in 15 minutes with a Phillips screwdriver and a mini-Flathead screwdriver; it takes 30 minutes at most if you give a break during the process It is so unbelievably simple – especially if you have 2 wired system. Once you opened the existing thermostat, label the wires based on where they are hooked to the current thermostat and reconnect them to the new unit. Very simple, very easy to accomplish. I believe; if you can physically turn a screwdriver, you can install this unit.


This current weight can be used for demonstration and measurement of an electric current's influence on a magnetic field (Laplaces law).
The product consists of a set with interchangeable magnets, as well as a tiltable holder on which a 4 mm plug pin can be used to mount small print circuits with a current conductor that varies in length from 8-6-4-3-2-1 cm. To create variation in the magnetic force created in the magnetic field, the current in the conductors may vary in the range 0 - 5 A DC. To measure the variation from the magnetic force, a weight that can be measured with a resolution of 0.01 g is required. The magnet holder with magnets has a weight of 167 g, and it is recommended that the assembly use a weight such as e.g. 102964 (not included).


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Meet a procrastinator: Me! After years of struggling to live with schedules and to-do lists, I began discovering how to get things done without forcing myself into a structure I couldn't live with. This book is the result.
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The new approach presented in this book begins with just five minutes a day spent focusing on what you want most from life. You'll learn how to simplify tasks that seem overwhelming, balance your life and make time for the people who are important to you. There are practical tips to manage your home and daily routine better, links to useful websites, and a host of other information to guide you on your way to the life you've dreamed of.
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The tweets are talking and the tweets are offering. Today, Twitter announced a new feature, Twitter Offers, which allows users to select offers they see on their timeline through Twitter, and redeem the deals offline for cash back savings.
The inner workings of convenience usually reveal a complex network of services, and Twitter Offer is no different. When a Twitter user sees a coupon offer from a participating brand on their timeline, they can click, “Get Offer,” and the coupon will be stored in their registered debit or credit card. Consumers will need to add their card information after the first purchase and it “will be encrypted and safely stored,” according to Twitter.
Users can then redeem the coupon offline at the store that offered the sale by simply swiping their card. The savings will be instantly deducted from the final price and Twitter will send an email notification to the user, informing them how much they saved. The cash back savings will appear on the consumer’s online card statement within days.
It’s not exactly clear how the discount is stored on the user’s credit or debit card. Twitter doesn’t explain how the merchant or Twitter knows that the coupon has been redeemed and must be applied to the final price of the transaction. Digital Trends reached out to Twitter and will update this post as more information becomes available.
This is the latest push by Twitter to lure in advertisers since its IPO launch last November. It purchased CardSpring in July to help drive in-tweet purchasing. The CardSpring application platform allows developers to build digital applications linked to a variety of credit and debit cards. Two months after the acquisition, Twitter began testing in-tweet purchases with its Twitter Buy button. For Twitter Offers, advertisers will be given analytics on coupon redemptions for their Twitter advertisements, even if the coupons are redeemed offline.
Twitter is testing the new feature with a few, unnamed brands for the upcoming holiday season. The cash back offers will only be available to U.S. users for now. Reports indicate that Twitter won’t stop there. The company’s next commerce conquest may be money transfers. Last month, France’s second largest bank, Groupe BPCE, began experimenting with letting users send money to one another through tweets, no matter their respective banks. With many companies, including Walmart entering the money transfer business, the cash flow tide may be turning.
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The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr) has said soaring inflation compounded by the war in Ukraine will leave around 1.5 million households struggling to pay food and energy bills.
It has called for the Government to offer emergency support, as it predicted that more than 250,000 households will “slide into destitution” next year, with the total number in extreme poverty to hit around one million unless urgent action is taken.
What is a recession?
A recession is defined as a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.
The generally accepted definition of a recession in the UK is when gross domestic product (GDP) falls in two successive quarters.
GDP is the total monetary or market value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country’s borders over a specific time period.
It is often used as a marker of a country’s economic health.
Will there be a recession?
Niesr is predicting GDP will fall by 0.2 per cent in the third quarter and 0.4 per cent in the final quarter of 2022.
Its report predicts the Bank of England will have to raise interest rates to 2 per cent by the end of 2022 and to 2.5 per cent next year to try and curb soaring inflation, further exacerbating the cost-of- living crisis.
It warned the Bank will have to “navigate carefully the treacherous waters caused by the tension between, on the one hand, allowing inflation expectations to de-anchor and, on the other hand, plunging the economy into a deep recession”.
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warned last week that inflation would peak at 10.25 per cent later this year, but that the UK should avoid a recession.
The Bank forecast the UK economy would contract in the fourth quarter of 2022 and fall overall in 2023 with “very weak” quarterly growth.
Niesr’s forecasts suggest inflation will peak at the lower level of 8.3 per cent, although it echoed the Bank’s alerts over a sizeable hit to household incomes and a rise in unemployment.
It predicts GDP will rise by 3.5 per cent overall in 2022 despite the recession forecast, before rising by 0.8 per cent in 2023 and 0.9 per cent in 2024.
Niesr said: “The medium-term outlook for GDP growth is slow even by the standards of recent history, returning to 1.5 per cent only in 2026.
“The combination of shocks – Brexit, Covid-19 and the recent shocks to energy prices – is set to leave the incomes of people in the UK permanently lower.”


It makes sense that a business CEO who graduated with honors from the United States Military Academy at West Point would think the best place for leaders to be is in the trenches with their troops. And that’s precisely the philosophy Steve Cannon espouses.
“Great leaders are present; they are there on the field, not sitting in a corner office trying to absorb data through spreadsheets,” said Cannon, who is CEO of AMB Group, which operates Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United and the PGA Superstore retail chain.
Instead, Cannon said, great leaders “are absorbing data through observation, through contact, and I find that model of leadership… is very, very powerful.”
Cannon shared his thoughts on leadership and the importance of culture in business in the June episode of the “21st Century Business Forum,” which features monthly one-on-one interviews with some of the nation’s most prominent business minds and thought leaders. The Business Forum is presented by Arkansas Business and sponsored by CHI St. Vincent.
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Cannon told host and author Jon Gordon that it’s important for leaders to stay as connected to their people as possible and to avoid those things, such as busy schedules, that separate them from their employees.
“Proximity to the people and to their experience is absolutely essential if you’re going to try to get the most out of that team … and to give them the feedback, the coaching and the development they need to be their best selves,” Cannon said. “And that’s what good leaders do all the time.”
Cannon told Gordon the most important lesson he learned in the military about leadership is that “first and foremost, it’s about people.”
“Leadership is a people business, and unless you care deeply, deeply about people you’re not going to be a good leader,” he said.
“As officers, we learned that officers eat last, and (that) the care and welfare of your soldiers is the most important, even sacred responsibility” of the leader, Cannon said.
It’s also important for the leader to create the organization’s culture, said Cannon, who shares the belief of the late management guru Peter Drucker that “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” Cannon said the goal should be to create an environment “where people can understand the (organization’s) purpose (and) can receive the kind of coaching” they need to develop their skills.
Cannon compares culture to the Apple iPhone’s operating system, which he says pulls the device’s magical technology together.
“To me, culture is the operating system that governs an organization and that allows leaders to know that if they invest time and energy into the curation of an amazing culture, the likelihood that great decisions will be made whether I’m in the room or not in the room … goes up dramatically.”
Cannon said leaders also should listen more than they speak, particularly if they’re new to an organization. He said so many leaders think it’s their job to demonstrate how smart they are. Instead, he asks his people a lot of questions.
“By doing that, I start to extract the intelligence out of the organization,” he said.
Cannon said he learned the value of listening over speaking in the military. He said if a new lieutenant takes over a company of soldiers “who have forgotten more than you’ll ever know” and comes in “with your mouth open too much, you’re going to have a harsh awakening.”


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If you’re a foodie then you’ve probably got Istanbul on your radar. Blogs like Istanbul Eats and Parla Food have drawn worldwide attention to Istanbul’s food scene. This ancient city has all the ingredients for inspiring cuisine: street food, access to fresh seafood, fine dining, respect for time honored cooking traditions, popularity of artisanal goods (spices, olives, charcuterie) plus a mix of cultures (the city straddles the Bosporus, with one foot in Asian and the other in Europe). The food markets are intense, with powerful aromas of spices and mesmerizing hues of exotic produce. Istanbul is vast, densely populated and confusing to navigate (better to go by landmarks than an address). You’re gonna need a guide, someone to help you avoid tourist traps and experience the real Istanbul—enter Katie Parla’s Istanbul.
The follow up app to Katie Parla’s Rome offers Katie’s tips for the best meze, seafood, flatbread, kebab, street food and fine dining to be found in the fabric of Middle Eastern and European cultures of Istanbul. The app also helps travelers get around, plan based on location and search for food experiences based on budget, distance or type of food. Keep reading to learn how Katie Parla can help you eat your way through Istanbul. (more…)
If you have a passion for food, wine and travel then you need to know Katie Parla, author of the popular blog, Parla Food. An American living in Rome for the past decade, Katie has established herself as an expert in Roman food culture. Her food journalism and restaurant reviews have been featured in the New York Times, Saveur, Travel + Leisure magazine and many others.
Whether you’re planning a trip to Rome or just dreaming of one, Katie Parla’s Rome is an essential guide to help you avoid tourist traps and revel in the most authentic experiences of Rome. More than just great restaurant recommendations, the app features tools to help travelers get around, plan based on location and search for food and beverage experiences based on filters like budget, distance or type of food. Looking for a cozy wine bar to end your evening? Want to know where to find the best gelato in your neighborhood? Or maybe you’d like a to find a tour of the bustling market? It’s all there in Katie Parla’s Rome.
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We are a family of 4 visiiting first time to Switzerland....We shall be in Rome (Italy) before heading for Switzerland....
I have thought of an itinerary as below:
Day 1 Reach Zurich via Milan - see Zurich town - overnight at Zurich
Day 2 Visit Rhine Falls and after lunch head for Lucerne - explore Lucerne, Lake and Lion Monument- overnight at Lucerne
Day 3 I am confused between Mt. Pilatus and Mt. Titlis. Please suggest. I assume that both are day trips - overnight at Lucerne
Day 4 head towards Interlaken - explore the area and do hand-gliding - overnight at Interlaken
Day 5 visit Jungfrau - overnight at Interlaken
Day 6 visit Lake Thun and - overnight at Interlaken
Day 7 - leave early morning for Paris
Is it better to stay at Interlaken or Wengen/Murren?
Please suggest if the route options are good and is this plan doable
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While streaming does provide many of the same channel options as cable packages, there are a few key areas where its coverage and capabilities are lacking, and local channel inclusion is at the top of that “what’s missing?” list for many streaming services – particularly for the many millions of subscribers who don’t live within a major metropolitan area.
If you’ve been a cable subscriber for many years, chances are you have taken ready and reliable access to local programming for granted. Whether you’re a dedicated viewer of soap operas and Jeopardy, or most often turn to local channels to keep up with news and sports, these are the networks most of us consider to be the foundation of our television options. With so many of us relying on them for all manner of information and entertainment, why do so many streaming services leave them off the table? Simply put – there is a lot going on behind-the-scenes that makes delivery of major broadcast networks difficult for non-cable providers.
Because so much of our news and sports programming is localized, there is no true blanket option for streaming services to get the programming designed for our market to our television quickly and affordably. Cable providers have already worked out the individualized negotiations, contracts and agreements, following often complex FCC rules.
- First, the networks themselves work out agreements with affiliate stations, who then partner with cable providers to serve those local signals, and in turn local news, live event programming, and live sports, to their subscribers.
- For streaming services to undertake these negotiations can take a significant amount of time and resources, with many only able to offer local channels in a small number of markets, and/or only able to offer live streams from one, two, or three of the “Big Four” networks.
So what’s a local channel aficionado to do if they’ve switched to streaming and their local programming went with it? Options to consider include:
HD Antenna: Television antennas have come a long way from the cumbersome, finicky “rabbit ears” of yesteryear, with sleek, modern options available for less than $20. While the quality of the signals you pick up from OTA (over-the-air) programming can vary quite a bit by location, many viewers find antennas present them with an affordable option for getting one or more major broadcast networks.
Check Your Zip Code with Your Streaming Provider:Some streaming services offer more local channel availability than others, even beyond major city coverage. If you subscribe to a streaming provider that boasts local channel inclusion, input your zip code to see which local channels are available in your specific market.
Overview of Streaming Services with Live Local News
As streaming providers become increasingly aware of the value subscribers place on local channel inclusion, particularly for watching live local news and sports, we expect that availability will continue to grow. That said, it is important to consider that the pricing will likely grow along with it as these partnerships with local networks can be costly. Below are some popular streaming service providers that currently offer some of the most widespread availability of local channels across a variety of markets…
Cable Packages Offering Streaming on the Go for Live NewsStaying connected to live news on-the-go for cable subscribers is made possible with TV Everywhere options from top providers. By logging into your account from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you can access your subscription from just about anywhere with an Internet connection!
Live streams of your local news may be available directly through your streaming provider subscription, enabling you to keep up with local happenings, events, and other programming from any Internet-enabled device. Another option to consider is investing in an HD TV antenna, which can pick up OTA (over-the-air) programming, free of charge.
While a budget-friendly indoor TV antenna may meet your needs if you live within, or close to, a major metropolitan area, the signal strength diminishes the further you are from broadcast towers. Those in rural areas will likely need a pricier outdoor-mounted TV antenna to pick up local channels.
While you can watch local news on your Smart TV if you have a subscription, or alternate method that allows for it, the Smart TV in and of itself is not equipped to deliver over-the-air programming – you will still need an HD antenna to pick up those signals.
Locast – short for “Local Broadcast” – streams local channels for free. While its availability is limited to select metropolitan areas, it does present a viable local news streaming option for millions of Americans. To see if Locast is available where you live, check Locast.org.
NewsON is a free service that provides access to live newscasts from more than 200 stations across the US. In addition to live news, the NewsON app also allows users to access previous, recent newscasts at no cost.
Haystack News, available from Haystack TV, is a free resource for both local and world news. This award-winning app offers users access to news from more than 300 channels, with an option to “favorite” channels helping the app to provide you content tailored to your interests.


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|Tested species reactivity||Bovine, Human, Mouse|
|Host / Isotype||Rabbit / IgG|
|Immunogen||Synthetic peptide corresponding to residues C G G P K T L Q E of human Decorin Neo.|
|Storage buffer||PBS with 1mg/ml BSA|
|Contains||0.05% sodium azide|
|Storage Conditions||-20° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles|
|Tested Applications||Dilution *|
|Western Blot (WB)||2 ug/ml|
* Suggested working dilutions are given as a guide only. It is recommended that the user titrate the product for use in their own experiment using appropriate negative and positive controls.
PA1-1744 detects human, mouse, and bovine decorin neoepitope.
PA1-1744 has been successfully used in Western blot procedures. By Western blot, this antibody detects an ~22 kDa protein representing the decorin fragment generated by digestion of human decorin with MMP-3.
The PA1-1744 immunizing peptide is a synthetic peptide corresponding to residues C G G P K T L Q E of human Decorin Neo.
Decorin is a member of the small, leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP) family along with biglycan. Found in the interterritorial region of cartilage, decorin interacts with collagen and other matrix proteins to regulate the cartilaginous matrix. It has been shown to interact with fibronectin, thrombospondin, C1q, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), and TGF-b. It is believed that decorin also plays a role in the cell cycle of chondrocytes.
The decorin neoepitope fragment has a sequence of PKTLQE, and is generated by MMP-3 or ADAMTS-4 cleavage at Glu154-Leu155 of decorin core protein.
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“All-Star Celebrity Bowling” With Team Coco
By Perry Michael Simon on February 13, 2013
The late-night TV wars are nothing compared to the fierce competition on the Nerdist Channel’s Chris Hardwick’s All-Star Celebrity Bowling. So, is Team Coco up to this challenge? Find out as Conan O’Brien and his bowling henchmen — Andy Richter, writer/web guy Aaron Bleyaert, and head writer Mike Sweeney — take on Team Nerdist — Mr. Hardwick, Matt Mira, Jonah Ray, and double-agent Jimmy Pardo — in a match for the ages.
Subscribe to the Nerdist Channel and maybe I won’t have to remind you to do it every day.

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Precious metals have become popular investment options, especially since the recession of 2008. However, when you set out to buy gold online, you will want to know how the market works and what to look out for. First and foremost, always buy from a reputable dealer. You might find a seemingly great deal on an online auction site, but you know what they say about something that seems too good to be true: it probably is. Besides having a good idea of who it is you are dealing with when purchasing precious metals, there are a few more things to keep in mind before you commit.
Assaying Is an Important Step
When you decide to buy gold online, remember that just about anyone can melt metal and stamp it to say anything he or she chooses. Although gold bullion is usually marked in some way, the only way to tell for sure whether or not it is genuine and contains the amount of gold it should is to have it professionally assayed. Counterfeiters have been known to sell hollowed-out gold bars, as well as some that are alloyed with other, undeclared metals. Therefore, it is important to have your physical gold tested and certified by a qualified professional. Should you ever decide to sell your bullion, the person interested in buying gold online may request that this process be repeated.
Buying Gold Is an Excellent Way to Diversify Your Investment Portfolio
The gold market seems to fluctuate in its own way, apart from the stock market and other commodities. In some cases, it may behave in the complete opposite way of other markets, rising in value when they fall and falling when they rise. Therefore, buying gold is an excellent way of ensuring that you are not keeping all of your proverbial eggs in one basket. When you invest in a wide array of stocks, bonds and commodities, your chance of losing everything in a single market change is reduced. This is one of the main reasons many people decide to buy gold online.
Coins May Be More Practical Than Bars
Should you buy gold bullion in the form of bars or coins? When faced with this decision, keep in mind that a standard-sized gold bar weighs 400 troy ounces and may be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. If you are in a position to purchase physical gold in this quantity, and you wish to store it for a long time, buying bars may be the way to go. On the other hand, if you wish to split up your investment at a later date, such as by leaving an inheritance to your children and grandchildren, you may wish to buy gold online in smaller quantities. For this, bullion coins are the perfect solution.
Gold bullion coins are not as close to pure, 24 karat gold as their bar-shaped counterparts are. This is because coins, being relatively small and likely to be stored together, need to withstand a certain amount of wear and tear. Therefore, gold coins are usually made of gold alloyed with other, stronger metals to give them extra strength and durability. This standard practice does not lower their value compared with other forms of bullion because the amount of gold contained in a coin is assessed based on a standard percentage of the coin’s total weight. When you buy gold online, you are charged according to the gold weight, not the total weight, of the coin.
Storage Options Affect Security and Overall Costs
When you buy gold coins or gold bars, finding secure storage will most likely be at the top of your list of next steps. When you start looking for storage for physical gold, security is probably your most important consideration. Think in terms of physical security against unauthorized access as well as potential costs in the form of monthly fees, insurance, vault administration and handling of deliveries and shipments. In some cases, you may want to store your precious metals on your own property. In other cases, depending on the volume of bullion you own, you may consider storing it yourself in a safe deposit box inside a bank vault. However and wherever you decide to securely store your investment, be sure to purchase a relevant insurance policy.
Exchange Traded Commodities and Gold Certificates Are Not the Same as Physical Gold
Before you commit to buy gold online, be sure you understand what is being offered for sale and how it relates to other gold-buying options you may have. Physical gold is generally considered to be a solid, long-term investment, but you may also be offered exchange traded commodities and paper gold. ETCs can be reliable in some cases, but in others, they may not be backed by gold at all. Gold certificates, often referred to as paper gold, are supposed to confer ownership of physical gold in the vault of the issuing bank. However, these certificates may not guarantee that you can collect your corresponding physical gold in the event that the bank faces financial difficulties. On the other hand, when you buy gold online yourself and then store it in a safe deposit box in the same bank vault, that gold belongs to you and the bank has no right to remove it from your private box. In fact, the bank has no right to know what you keep in your safe deposit box at all.
As you can see, investing in gold is a straightforward process. Once you decide to make a purchase, watching the trading value of gold go up and down each day may not give you much of an advantage in the long run. With all of the options out there, and the sheer number of precious metal dealers urging you to buy gold online, the process can get confusing. However, with a trusted professional, like the ones at Regal Assets, to guide the way, you can be confident in your ability to make an educated decision when choosing to buy gold coins or larger forms of bullion. You can even roll over your existing IRA to a gold-backed plan. Whatever you approach you decide to take, seek out a trusted advisor, then make a plan and execute it.


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This big ticket, chef-lead, artful sushi counter is an experience worth waiting for. The reverential quality of the cuisine hits all the right notes at an intimate counter constructed from beautiful cypress, that seats just eight people, embracing them in the full edomae-style omakase experience. The wider space is made with cool, warm-toned materials where the lighting is seriously artistic enhancing the look and feel of the experience.
Enjoy beautifully marinated fish and supreme pairings with sushi rice, painstakingly served at the perfect temperature and firmness. Barracuda might be charred and topped with shredded daikon radish, bonito grilled over rice straw while eel is barbecued and dressed in a home-made sauce. Botan shrimp is a more delicate affair, topped with shrimp miso. House air-drying and marinating in aged vinegar is commonplace. It’s deceptively simple but complex stuff, that leaves diners marvelling at the new levels of umami they experience.
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