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- Sports Talk Florida - http://www.sportstalkflorida.com - Bucs – Broncos Preview: Peyton Manning Posted By Sports Talk Florida On November 29, 2012 @ 8:39 am In Florida News,main feature,NFL | 1 Comment The Broncos (8-3) can clinch the AFC West on Sunday with a win while the Buccaneers remain in the middle of the NFC playoff hunt. Denver has won six consecutive games – the longest active streak in the NFL – and Tampa Bay has won four of its past five. Since Week 6, Tampa Bay leads the NFC with 228 points (32.6 per game). During that period, quarterback JOSH FREEMAN has 16 touchdowns, three interceptions with a 104.1 passer rating and rookie running back DOUG MARTIN has 1,082 scrimmage yards (154.6 per game) and nine total touchdowns. “We’re going to do our best to make sure that we’re at our best,” says Buccaneers head coach GREG SCHIANO about the team’s upcoming game against Denver. Denver has won six in a row, outscoring opponents 183-107 in that span. The Broncos, who are averaging 30.5 points per game during their winning streak, are led by quarterback PEYTON MANNING. Last week, Manning passed for 285 yards and two touchdowns to record his 149th career win, passing Pro Football Hall of Famer JOHN ELWAY (148) for the second-most in NFL history. “The only question I have for Peyton now is if he will win his fifth MVP,” says NFL Network analyst STEVE MARIUCCI. Source: NFL Media Article printed from Sports Talk Florida: http://www.sportstalkflorida.com URL to article: http://www.sportstalkflorida.com/bucs-broncos-preview-peyton-manning/ URLs in this post: Image: http://www.sportstalkflorida.com/manning-defense-lead-broncos-over-panthers/broncos_peyton_manning_2012-6/ Copyright © 2011 ESPN Florida. All rights reserved.

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Keep important paperwork right at your fingertips with the Mesh Desk Organizer. Three sections set at different heights make it easy to find the right paper. Use this divider in the office or kitchen, really anywhere papers could use some sorting.This stair-stepped desk organizer is perfect for keeping your most important files visible and within easy reach. Use these mesh pockets for sorting other items such as mail, stationery, kitchen items and more! Perforated metal won't collect dust, plus it looks sleek and modern.

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END OF SEASON FUNCTION: posted by Artie on Aug. 25, 2009 When: Thursday 24th September Time: 6.30 for 7pm start Where: The Venus Room, Belgrave St Kogarah Who: 11s - 18s boys 12s - 16s girls Parents, siblings, friends welcome. Cost: Players- free Additional siblings/friends $30 RSVP: Thursday 17th to manager- with money. No payments at the door. No tickets issued this time. A pre-paid list at door per team will be at the door- thankyou for your co-operation. ( teams who have finished their season need to make a prior meeting point for collection) *** Special dietary needs need to be pre- mentioned to manager*** *** Lucky door/ raffle tickets included in ticket price *** Special guests *** St G Jersey Auction.......?? Looking forward to seeing all players attending and acknowledgement of teams, players. coaches and managers on the night - should be a great way to finalise season 2009 and our successful return to St George Stadium and achievements by all. The ST G FC Committee

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Back toAll About Michael Kors - And the Stars Who Love His Designs Heidi Klum and Michael Kors at the "Project Runway" Launch Party. Photo Credit: Thos Robinson, Getty Images The latest in fashion, beauty, and hair – delivered straight to your inbox. Now you can look forward to getting the latest in fashion, hair and beauty delivered straight to your inbox.

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Be part of the fastest growing worldwide association for pro photographers. The Societies are a group of organisations incorporating the interests of all aspects of photography. The membership is open to full-time professional, semi-professional and the serious enthusiast. The organisations are administered by a dedicated team from offices in Rhyl, North Wales. The membership has continued to rise exponentially and shows no sign of slowing down. It is our aspiration to become the largest and most proactive organisation representing the needs of photographers across Europe. Training and Development Enhancing Your Business Discounts on Photographic Products and Services Working with other leading photographic businesses UK: England N Ireland, Scotland and Wales Join Here! The Societies currently represents photographers who specialise in the following areas of expertise: Freelance, Photojournalists, Weddings, Portraits, Children, Animal, Equestrian, Digital, Commercial, Fashion & Glamour, Landscape, Nature, Sport, Medical, Scientific, Press, PR, Architectural, Industrial, Forensic, Natural History, Research, amongst others. Europe’s fastest growing independent photographic organisation. Photo Quote: A picture is the expression of an impression. If the beautiful were not in us, how would we ever recognize it? - Ernst Haas

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Mostly working with coffee producers in Latin America, Acopio is bringing a simplified and effective way for agricultural workers to plan and make more profits. Cooperatives can use technology such as cell phones, tablets and computers in order to take hold of the data and then, of course, make a decision with it along the value change. More than this, Acopio offers products not only for cooperatives and agricultural businesses that are owned by farmers, but also for financiers and buyers. The idea behind this is to allow for a stronger relationship between producers, financiers and buyers. Acopio's CEO is Paul Goodman, who has a Bachelor's of Arts in International Affairs from GWU and a Master's of Arts in Information Management from UC-Berkeley. Acopio on Twitter Agricultural Data Collectors 206 clicks in 48 w More Stats +/-

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I’m not sure if you guys have noticed this or not, but we have entered a sad new phase of the BP oil spill, which is the phase where there is literally nothing much to say about it and yet it continues. Like, it has been bumped from the front page of the New York Times every day this week, and I am not saying that General Stanley McChrystal giving an untoward interview to Rolling Stone isn’t important news (also news: Rolling Stone still relevant?), or that the House of Representatives passage of a finance overhaul package does not merit some discussion. I’m not saying that. I’m just saying that hole in the ocean is still there, and that gusher of black death continues to gush, and there’s just nothing to report. No progress. No end. A quietly accepted fact at this point. Like I said: sad new phase. And yet here we are on a bright sunny day, somehow feeling like making it all the way to another Friday is an actual accomplishment. The world is a big place, it’s hard to wrap your mind all around it at once. After the jump, the five Highest Rated Comments, as voted on by you, the Lowest Rated Comment, the winner of this week’s Burger King Twilight Caption Contest, and the Editor’s Choice. This Week’s Highest Rated Comments Ed. note: Seriously, does anyone own or manage a pizza parlor in San Diego? This Week’s Lowest Rated Comment Ed. note: Whoa! Relax, MikeyObviously! I agree with you that Americans calling soccer “football” is kind of pretentious (not sure what you mean by overt, though) but also who cares?! It’s not that big of a deal, ESPECIALLY not in a comment on a blog post. AND, thee fact that you seem to have done some research on the commenter’s past comments to determine whether or not they were American and therefore whether or not they being pretentious suggests that there was nothing actually pretentious about the comment itself, so now you are the one who is actually being pretentious (and overt? Huh?). This Week’s Caption Contest Winner Ed. note: Congratulations, torgothewhite. You earned it! This Week’s Editor’s Choice Ed. note: “This is your jail” is really funny.

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Contemporary Works / Vintage Works, Ltd. 258 Inverness Circle Chalfont, PA 18914 USA De Lucy had studios in Paris on the popular Blvd. des Italiens (no. 11) and at 65 Ave. Saint-Denis near Porte-Maillot from the 1860s. He showed his work at the Societe de Francaise de Photography in 1861 and 1863, as well as in Marseilles in 1861. He photographed the Jardin Zoologique and Botanique d'Acclimatation (the year-round indoor facility in the Bois de Boulogne). This image comes from that rare series and has wonderful details about the image printed on the mount, plus the photographer's information. The line coming down from the top appears to be a flaw in the glass plate negative. It may be the reason why this image is so scarce.Shipping and insurance costs will be added to the price and must be paid for by the buyer. Pennsylvania buyers must pay appropriate local sales tax. International clients are responsible for their VAT and other custom's oriented charges.

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They both wore this stunning pencil dress by Alexander Wang. Who rocked it? These two bad girls know when to turn up the heat on the red carpet, so much that they both ended up going for this Alexander Wang pencil mini dress. Which we love. Riri paired the dress with black pumps and let her hair do the accessorising for her. Party girl Paris wore similar high heeled pumps but accessorised with a cute black necklace. Although the look works for Rihanna, Paris’s added a touch of chicness with that necklace, even though it wasn’t quite the right fit for her petite body. But, enough from me. You be the judge. This dress looks best on: By: Kay Kekana

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Okay there Mouseketeers, sing along now. Who's the leader of the club, That's made for you and me, Hey! there, Hi! there, Ho! there, We've got toys for you to see, When it comes to Disney there is no other character who comes to mind more often than that adorable, friendly little guy known as Mickey Mouse. Mickey waddled his way into the public's heart in 1928 in the animated cartoon Steamboat Willie, and he still holds that special place for many of us today. But let's not forget Mickey's girlfriend Minnie Mouse, his pet dog Pluto, and his best friends Donald Duck and Goofy. And of course in a case close by, you will find Snow White with her Seven Dwarfs as well as other familiar Disney friends. Before you know it, you'll be heading for Disneyland just to give these old friends great big hugs!

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Councilman wants to rename Pennsylvania Avenue WASHINGTON (AP) - February 24, 2011 (WPVI) -- A D.C. Council member wants to highlight the city's lack of statehood and is asking residents to pick another name for Pennsylvania Avenue. Among the options on the online survey are Let D.C. Vote Way, 51st State Way and Free D.C. Avenue. Council member Michael Brown is considering a ceremonial renaming and the sign could be placed under existing markers for Pennsylvania Avenue, which is home to the White House. The survey also asks residents whether other Washington streets should be renamed. Washington's 600,000 residents pay federal taxes but do not have a vote in Congress. washington, d.c., u.s. senate, u.s. house of representatives, president barack obama, bizarre bazaar - Hospital: Teen shot at Colorado high school dies 24 min ago - Record Warmth! 19 min ago - Get the 6abc StormTracker app - 2013 Troop Greetings - Carolers sing to grant Pa. cancer patient's wish 31 min ago - Police search for missing Delco mother - Woman arrested in fatal North Philly stabbing - Officer shoots, kills Lancaster County man - 4 charged with murder in NJ mall carjacking - Penn State student dies in jump from garage - NASA astronauts tackle urgent spacewalking repairs - Ransomeware a growing cyber threat for thousands - Runway littered with holiday mail - Free diner for sale in Lawrence Twp., NJ - Carolers sing to grant Pa. cancer patient's... 31 min ago - Record Warmth! 19 min ago

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Epiphany, which is celebrated with festivities and gift exchanges, is often called Twelfth Night. Gift-giving, in some cultures, extends throughout the 12 days of Christmas; elsewhere, gift-giving is limited to January 5 or 6 (or December 24-25). In some traditions, Epiphany is celebrated as the Theophany, on January 19th. In Western churches, Epiphany celebrates the coming of the magi. Where Epiphany is celebrated as the Theophany, the event in the life of Jesus Christ that is commemorated is his baptism. Epiphany as a liturgical event is first mentioned in A.D. 361 by Ammianus Marcellinus, XXI ii.

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The military blogosphere and social media world is up in arms over what…….KETCHUPGATE 2013! You guys know I hate writing all Washington Post like with all the details and so forth. I just like to get to what I have to say out because my memory is bad. That being said the other this article came out in which some ass-uming reporter with a long winded name that I don’t feel like trying to type out went on a rant about how we military families somehow live lavish (yup this again) and plentiful lifestyles because…wait for it… are you ready? According to the Washington Post editor the military are excessive burdens on taxpayers and the government ,because a recent visit to the Marine Base Camp Lejeune revealed there are 15 different types of ketchup in the commissary. According to him the commissary has somehow become too humane because instead of selling surplus leftover loaves of bread and porkchops like they did back in the day, they have now become more like regular grocery stores. You know what Mr. Washington Post Editor? I just have to agree with your wonderful in-depth analysis and financial diagnosis of the military family. My life and bank account have been so enriched by those 15 types of ketchup at Camp Lejeune, even though I probably never bothered to look at all 15 types because I probably could only afford the off brand. Come to think of it all the rich military people must live at Camp Lejeune because I don’t think Fort Bragg sells that many brands of ketchup. Oh my word Fort Braggers we are missing out over here! He also mentioned how amazing life is for us because the commissary has FileT Mig-Non. Now I am not trying to make us military folks sound like the bottom of the barrel , but I know I am not the only one who isn’t living it up on filet mignon every week! You see Mr. Editor ,while you were at Camp Lejeune on assignment hiding behind your laptop (much like I do) probably living it up in your posh cozy hotel, many of us military folks are living paycheck to paycheck and trying to make ends meet like alot of America. Gosh I wonder how much you make to sit and write? Oh sure (I cant believe I have to repeat this shiz again) we ( and I say we because I can speak for my husband) get that nice little extra $575 in tax free dollars a month during deployments , oh and yea that housing on base where they take all the so called BAH that some people act like we keep. Sure we have reduced light bills onpost and yes we have that healthcare system called Tricare and yup even some commissary benefits too with lots of ketchup that some of us can’t afford to buy. What you forgot to throw in was in exchange for all these wonderful benefits that you so gracefully put on blast without any explanation of them or how they really work these military members give up months and years with their families. Some give up limbs , their sanity and even their life. Sure no one twisted their hands to join but trust and believe it’s a pretty honorable thing to do for the lavish average service member salary of say oh maybe $35k a year because benefits don’t pay the bills. I won’t sit here and pretend I was ever worried about how we were going to feed our kids during my husband’s active duty military career, but please believe that the benefits compare nothing to the endless feelings of worry and stress during several deployments on both the service member and their spouse. These so called exorbitant benefits don’t bring back the anniversaries , first birthdays , high school graduations and even funerals that so many of our brave men and women have missed. They don’t bring back limbs , minds and they certainly don’t bring back people. So the next time you want to blame the so called moochers who defend your freedom for the economic collapse of America ,go back to the ketchup and condiment aisle at the commissary of your choice and talk to a service member and let them help you get the real facts! Are military families really balling in your opinion…share your thoughts below! Powered by Facebook Comments

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All responses are in to the Federal Communications Commission's probe of the big wireless companies' controversial early termination fees—the penalty you pay if you drop a wireless service before your contract expires. These include replies from Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint. The Verizon headline is that the company has shaved down the size of some of its $350 ETFs. But since the most interesting questions were directed at Google and T-Mobile's $550 double-whammy ETF system for the Android based Nexus One, we'll start there first. Why, the FCC asked the companies, do consumers have to pay what the agency regards as an early fee to both Google and T-Mobile if they return the device within four months? Gosh—we can't quite say, the partners effectively replied. "T-Mobile believes Google is in a better position to discuss the rationale and basis for this separate charge and will leave it to Google to respond to the Commission directly regarding its fee," T-Mobile explained in its response. And Google returned the favor. "With respect to the Nexus One, any ETF flowing from mobile service plan contractual terms would be charged by T-Mobile, not Google, and we are therefore not in a position to answer the FCC's questions related to the T-Mobile fee," the company explained—although Google has announced that as of February 4 it has dropped its "Equipment Recovery Fee" down to $150 from $350 for new subscribers. Imagine our surprise As we've noted, the Google/T-Mobile partnership—in which Google provides the Android operating system and T-Mobile networks the Nexus One handset—offered a uniquely pricey early fee schedule. Should a consumer decide to pull out of the deal within 120 days of starting a contract, Google had a $350 "Equipment Recovery Fee" waiting. Plus, T-Mobile still tacks on its own $200 for cancellations within the first four months of the agreement. Grand total: $550 bucks on ye olde credit card (now $350 with the Google change)—although consumers won't get charged (as much) if they cancel within the first two weeks of the purchase and send back the phone. "The combination of ETFs from Google and T-Mobile for the Nexus One is also unique among the four major national carriers," the FCC observed in their queries to both companies. "Consumers have been surprised by this policy and by its financial impact. Please let us know your rationale(s) for these combined fees, and whether you have coordinated or will coordinate on these fees and on the disclosure of their combined effect." The FCC's letter to Google added that it regards Google's "Equipment Recovery Fee" as an ETF. Google, which insists otherwise, says that it charges the recovery fee because T-Mobile pays it a commission for each new subscriber. "Google's business philosophy is to pass along the entire amount of any commission to the customer, in the form of a discount on the device retail price," the response explains. "To be made whole, Google consequently seeks repayment of the commission from the customer." T-Mobile offers what has become the traditional justification for mobile phone ETFs. "As you are aware, wireless carriers incur significant expenses to attract customers, and to activate and provide services to them," the company wrote. "Carriers recover these costs and earn profits for their business through revenues agreed to under the customer’s service contract." So T-Mobile's ETF is designed to recoup some of the revenue the telco hoped to pick up from the full contact. But it's unclear whether the FCC will regard these answers as fully responsive to the agency's specific question: "Please let us know your rationale(s) for these combined fees..." Giving and taking away Meanwhile Verizon, which has gotten the most heat for the jumbo-size ETFs it charges for smartphones ($350) has announced that it is taking ten models off its Advanced Devices list. The thus removed products include 3G Multimedia and Simple Feature Phones. A consumer who returns one of them early now will get dinged to the tune of $175 instead (although Verizon has also added some phones to the Advanced List—specifically the Palm Pixi Plus and Palm Pre Plus). And the company says it's going to revise the price cards that accompany device displays in Verizon stores to highlight the ETF charge that comes with each handset. As for AT&T and Sprint, their ETFs are a bargain compared to the Nexus One and Verizon smartphones. AT&T's early fee is $175 for all handsets—prorated at $5 a month. Sprint's is $200 across the board. AT&T's response contended that consumers don't regard ETFs as a burden. Quite the contrary, AT&T insists—although it's interesting that the company felt the need to redact how many new customers buy term deals: "Despite the 'no contract/no ETF' choices available to them, the overwhelming majority of AT&T customers choose a term plan arrangement that enables them to obtain a new handset at a discounted price. During 2009, for example, over [BEGIN REDACTION] [END REDACTION] percent of AT&T’s new postpaid subscribers chose term plans. Moreover, more than 30 percent AT&T’s existing postpaid customers decided to commit to a new term commitment in 2009 to take advantage of an equipment discount." No shocking revelations in Sprint's letter. The company is "not actively pursuing plans to have different ETFs for different devices," the company disclosed. "But we will continue to evaluate the market." Advanced devices like the Palm Pre are more expensive, the telco noted, so carriers offer a higher subsidy for them. "However, the device subsidy is just one of [the] main factors used in establishing a pricing structure for term contracts with ETFs." So now all the big wireless companies have been vetted on this issue, and it's up to the FCC to decide where to go next. Ditto for Congress, which is considering bills to bring ETFs down to size.

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2011 NHL All-Star Game: Steven Stamkos' Snub Leads to Questions About Fan Voting The NHL All-Star game voting ended last night, and Steven Stamkos was not among the top three forwards voted in by NHL fans. This begs the question about whether fans should be allowed to vote for their favorite players, along with how many times they should be able to vote. Four—yes, four—Pittsburgh Penguins players were among the top six vote-getters. Some Penguins players are deserving, while others aren't as deserving. In my opinion, fans should have to either base their votes on statistics or only be allowed to vote twice each day. My choice would be to have the fans base their votes on statistics. Yes, I know this would be hard, if not impossible, to monitor, but I think this is the only way to make things fair. I know a lot of people will say "It's an All Star game. It's just for fun," but fans pride themselves on these sort of things. They use this as a measuring stick of their teams success. If fans voted for the BEST players and not just their favorite players, we might have a true All-Star game. Think about it. The top three forwards, based on number of points, are Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, and Martin St. Louis. Crosby has 65 points, Stamkos 56, and St. Louis 50, according to the League Leaderboard on NHL.com. Unfortunately, among these three players, only Crosby was voted into the NHL All-Star game as one of the top three forwards. The Tampa Bay Lightning have the other two top players in the NHL and yet they were completely snubbed. Do you like the current fan voting format? The Lightning wasn't the only team snubbed, however. Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas was not voted by fans as the top goaltender in the NHL, replaced by Penguins goaltender, Marc Andre Fleury. Personally, I feel this is a travesty. It leaves me questioning whether fans really think before they vote. The best players are obviously not getting chosen. Now, before you ask me "Did you vote and if so, didn't you vote for your favorite teams players?" I can tell you that yes, I voted at least twice a day and no, I didn't vote for my favorite teams players. I voted for Stamkos, St. Louis, and Jonathan Toews as forwards, Drew Doughty and Nicklas Lidstrom on defense, and Thomas in goal. Looking at the NHL leaderboard on NHL. com, at least three of my six votes were based on statistics. That's at least 50 percent, which is pretty good. Plus, I'm a Lightning fan and I didn't put Vincent Lecavalier on my ballot. All I ask NHL fans to do is think before they automatically vote for their favorite teams players. Look at the statistics before making your vote and make the BEST vote, not the most popular vote. If you have any comments or ideas of how to make the voting system better please let me know in the comments section below. Thanks for reading! What is the duplicate article? Why is this article offensive? Where is this article plagiarized from? Why is this article poorly edited?

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Portland Trail Blazers: What Does Brandon Roy's Retirement Mean for This Season? It's a dark day in Portland and for fans of Rip City basketball across the nation. It is now heavily speculated that Brandon Roy will announce his impending retirement due to a series of ongoing knee issues that have plagued him for the brunt of his brief career. Roy came into the league in 2006, the sixth overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves, and was traded to Portland on draft day. Immediately, the team knew they had found a truly remarkable player. Despite playing in only 57 games in his rookie season, Roy averaged 16.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.0 assists on his way to the Rookie of the Year Award. His high basketball IQ, phenomenal midrange game, as well as his cutting ability and solid handles, gave Portland a true franchise player and someone the team could build around. The acquisition of LaMarcus Aldridge in another draft-day trade gave the team a serious one-two punch, and the team seemed poised to become a Western Conference powerhouse. Then the damage to Roy's knees began piling up: first surgery in the 2008-2009 season; then a bone contusion the year after that limited him to 65 games; and finally the double arthroscopic surgery of last year that sidelined him for 39 games and ultimately reduced him to a bench role after his return. Roy was the kind of player whose love for the game oozed out of him every second on the floor. Few could match his level of passion and his overall talent. At his best, Roy was one of the most electrifying players in the league and one of very few with the ability to completely control the game from the shooting guard position. It's a shame to see anyone retire before their time. But seeing one who is not only supremely skilled but incredibly endearing is even more upsetting. How will the Blazers fair without Roy? This now leaves the Blazers in a precarious situation. Rumor had it the team was considering using their amnesty clause on Roy, which would clear their cap of the rest of the $82 million, five-year contract he signed in the 2009 offseason. This would open up significant cap space for a team that, thanks to the play of Aldridge, Wesley Matthews and the rest of their extremely deep, unselfish ball club, was poised to become one of the Western Conference's elite. If Roy is to retire, then Matthews will become the clear starter, unless the team throws a hefty contract at a free agent two-guard like Arron Afflalo or Jason Richardson, which is highly unlikely. The Blazers will still need a backup at the position and could pursue a player like Delonte West, unless they are content with Jon Diebler and Armon Johnson as Matthews's primary relief. With Greg Oden re-signed for the year the team's starting line-up should ideally be Raymond Felton at the point, Matthews, Gerald Wallace at small forward, Aldridge at the four and either Oden or Camby manning the middle. L.A. will become the team's unquestioned leader, and the should-have-been-All-Star will need to continue the stellar leadership job he did in Roy's stead after his surgery. If Aldridge can continue to elevate his game and become the true face of the franchise Portland may be alright, but if he regresses, coupled with the emotional blow of losing their biggest star, it could be a rough at the start of the season for the Portland Trail Blazers. The team may also elect to slide Nicolas Batum over tot he two for periods of time. Despite being a bit oversized at 6-foot-8, Batum's length and consistent outside shooting makes him a viable option at the shooting guard spot if the team decides to play big and use him and Wallace at the same time. A plausible, though admittedly unlikely, effect of the cap space potentially cleared by Roy's retirement is that the team could try to attract a marquee free agent at the point guard or center spot in the coming years. Though on draft day they traded for Raymond Felton, who is more than capable of being a multi-year starter for the Blazers, they could throw an offer at a player like Deron Williams or even Dwight Howard, if Orlando refuses to trade him. However, that's really more of a pipe dream than anything else. The reality is, due to Roy's ongoing injury struggles losing him at this point won't be as damaging for the team as it would have been in years past. But the tragic nature of his career is something that will weigh heavily over the Trail Blazers and entire NBA community. One thing's for sure, though, no matter what happens in Portland as a result of Roy's retirement, good or bad, the image of B-Roy pacing the floors of the Rose Garden will never be forgotten. Unless something miraculous happens, the league is poised to lose one of its formerly brightest stars and the once promising career of Brandon Roy will end on a somber note. What is the duplicate article? Why is this article offensive? Where is this article plagiarized from? Why is this article poorly edited?

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Better watch your back, Groupon. Amazon is gunning for you. The Seattle-based online retailer unveiled Amazon Local Thursday, dipping its toe into the much-sought-after daily deal market. The new feature launched a test run in in Boise, Idaho. (If you’re a fan of Goody’s on North 13th Street, you should know you can get $13 worth of ice cream and shakes for $6.) “We will quickly be expanding to other cities, but we liked the idea of starting in a city that embraces fun,” said Amazon in an online explanation of the product. Apparently the blue “smurf turf” on Boise State University’s football field was a big factor in deciding where Amazon Local will launch. Here’s what the site looks like. Amazon is just the latest newcomer to the online coupon scene, but it’s likely to be a major contender. Amazon Local offers can be purchased using Amazon accounts, a level of convenience that could prove advantageous in the battled for discounted services. The daily-deals site is geared at offers from local businesses and national ones alike, according to Amazon. The launch coincided with big news from Groupon. Executives filed for initial public offering Thursday, meaning rumors about taking the company public are likely founded.

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The only thing that I can say is “Wow” and “amazing job!”. Both of those coming from the bottom of my heart. Thanks a lot to great team of Ain Shams University (Egypt), Al-Yamamah University (Saudi Arabia) and Kuwait University (Kuwait). In the own words from the team: We are very pleased to let you know that the Visual Studio 2010 documentation in the form of Translation Wiki has been released in Arabic to MSDN Library! It is a combination of human translation and machine translation content. We have worked on this release for very long, as for us in order to ship documentation into Arabic, we first had to make sure that the MSDN Library was bi-di complaint. I am very happy that now the Arabic developers can read Visual Studio documentation in MSDN Library in their native language! This project has been done in close collaboration with local communities, MSDN, and many people in the local offices in the Arabic region. The content has been translated by Ain Shams University (Egypt), Al-Yamamah University (Saudi Arabia) and Kuwait University (Kuwait). Click here to go to the Arabic MSDN Library Hmm, why do you call it “Wiki”? Looks like a regular MSDN library page. I believe Wiki is something completely different (e.g. social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki). wasn't it released about a month ago? or there is something new? I really enjoyed this post. It proved to be Very helpful to me and I am sure to all the commentators here! Keep writing. Thanks. well, yes, some news reach headquarters with a delay.. I would put a ":)", but it's actually sad. Anyhow, the goal of this post was not to announce a breaking news, but to say HUGE thank you to all who made it happen. P.S. I think "wiki" term brought here by the method of collective translation. But yes, this is library.

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writing a SOP for my MSW how's about that alphabet soup? so, i'm starting to write my statement of purpose to apply to grad school for my master's in social work. i've never written one of these so i'm wondering how "personal" i can or should get. i really want to work with pregnant teens and single parents and since i was one and am currently the other than obviously my life circumstance has had a lot to do with the direction i intend to go on. so how personal does one get in these things? (if this should be moved elsewhere feel free, sorryz)

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WASHINGTON (AP) -- More than 47,000 federal recruits in the fight against terrorism will be in place this coming week, as newly trained security screeners begin working at 424 airports nationwide. Steven Kelman, professor of public management at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, said the eight-month rush to meet a congressional deadline was probably one of the biggest mobilizations of a civilian government agency in history. Robert Johnson, spokesman for the Transportation Security Administration, compares the massive effort to processing troops for World War II. "This was an enormous task, and one that people said couldn't be achieved," Johnson said. "The deadline will be met." Not everyone is impressed. Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Ky., chairman of the House Appropriations transportation subcommittee, sees the TSA as a bloated agency with far more airport screeners than needed. "It's wasteful," he said. "Anybody that travels knows that we have excessive screeners out there." Brainerd Dispatch ©2013. All Rights Reserved.

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191 U.S. 267 JAMES McLOUGHLIN, Plff. in Err., RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS CO., Limited, Defdts. in Err. Argued November 11, 12, 1903. Decided November 30, 1903. Mr. A. Bell Malcomson for plaintiff in error. Messrs. Harold Binney, Louis C. Raegener, and S. L. Moody for defendants in error. Mr. Justice White delivered the opinion of the court: Section 4963 of the Revised Statutes, as amended by the act of March 3, 1891 [26 Stat. at L. 1109, chap. 565, U. S. Comp. Stat. 1901, p. 3412] relating to the notice of copyright to be affixed to copyrighted articles, provided as follows: The state of the law prior to 1897, pertinent to this case, was therefore this: A penalty was imposed of $100 for untruthfully impressing upon an article which was subject to be copyrighted in the United States the fact that the same had been copyrighted, but there was no provision or penalty concerning the importation from a foreign country of an article which was untruthfully stamped in such country as having been copyrighted in the United States, and no express provision or penalty concerning the sale of an article in the United States which was untruthfully stamped as copyrighted. The amendment [191 U.S. 267, 269] of 1897 caused the previous provision as to untruthfully stamping a notice of copyright to apply, although the article was not subject to copyright under the law of the United States, and prohibited the importation of an article untruthfully stamped from a foreign country, and also prohibited the sale of an article in the United States which was falsely stamped, the penalty previously provided being made applicable to the added prohibitions. The plaintiff in error in 1898 commenced this action in the circuit court of the United States against the defendant in error, to recover the $ 100 penalty, provided in the statute, for each of eighty-three alleged distinct violations of the statute. The basis of the first to the seventieth cause of action was asserted to be that on or about the 1st day of August, 1896, the defendant, 'at the city of New York, in the state of New York, did publish and issue a certain picture book or booklet' (a distinct article being named in the statement of each of the seventy distinct causes of action), 'and in and upon said book did knowingly insert and impress a false and fictitious notice that the same was copyrighted . . .' The seventy-first and seventy-second causes of action charged that the defendant on the 11th day of June, 1897, in the city of New York, 'did knowingly issue and sell a certain picture book,' described therein, with a false notice of copyright stamped on it. The seventy-third to the eighty-third and last cause of action charged the commission as to different publications, of like acts, in the city of New York on or about April 26, 1897 On the trial to a jury the defendant admitted that all the publications referred to had on them an untruthful statement that they had been copyrighted under the laws of the United States, which statement had been affixed in a foreign country at their request and for their account. It was also proved by the defendant, without conflict in the testimony, that all the publications having on them the untruthful statement of copyright were imported into the United States prior to the enactment of the amendment of 1897. Under this state of [191 U.S. 267, 270] the proof the trial court instructed a verdict for the defendant. Error was prosecuted by the plaintiff to the circuit court of appeals, and that court affirmed the judgment. 53 C. C. A. 508, 115 Fed. 85. The court held that the penal provisions of the law had no extraterritorial operation, and therefore did not embrace the act of affixing in a foreign country to a publication a false statement that it was copyrighted under the laws of the United States. Concerning the sales made after the passage of the amendment of 1897, the court held that the trial court had correctly instructed the jury that as the books so sold after the amendment of 1897 were imported into the United States prior thereto, the right to sell them in the United States was saved by the proviso of that amendment. The court below was clearly right in its conclusions as to the nonextraterritorial operation of the law as it stood prior to the amendment of 1897. Flash v. Conn, 109 U.S. 376 , 27 L. ed. 968, 3 Sup. Ct. Rep. 263. In saying this we do not wish to be considered as holding that where an act done in a foreign country against a penal provision of the law of the United States is but the initial step in accomplishing a subsequent violation in the United States of other penal provisions, that the act done in the foreign country might not, under some circumstances, be treated as having been performed in the United States. On this question we intimate no opinion whatever, as the circumstances of the case do not require us to do so. Under the law as it stood prior to 1897 there was no provision forbidding the importation of an article falsely stamped in a foreign country, or prohibiting the sale in the United States of an article falsely stamped. There could, therefore, be no possible relation between subsequent lawful acts performed in the United States concerning the article falsely stamped in a foreign country. The court was also manifestly right concerning the articles falsely stamped which were imported into the United States prior to the amendment of 1897, but sold in the United States subsequent to that amendment. The proviso expressly excluded from the operation of that amendment 'any importa- [191 U.S. 267, 271] tion of or sale of such goods or articles brought into the United States prior to the passage hereof.' Whilst this was not disputed in the argument at bar, it was insisted that the court below erred in affirming the act of the trial court in instructing a verdict on this subject, because the evidence did not unquestionably establish that the articles which were sold after March 3, 1897, were in fact imported prior to that date. To support this contention the evidence which is contained in the bill of exceptions is referred to. We are of opinion that the claim is without merit, and that from the testimony, as preserved in the bill of exceptions, it results that the trial court correctly instructed the jury on the subject. It is urged, however, that error was committed by the trial court in the admission of proof concerning the date of the importation of the articles sold after March 3, 1897. Whilst we think the contention is without merit, we shall not review the grounds upon which it is based, because it is not open to inquiry upon the record before us. No error concerning the admission or rejection of testimony was assigned in the circuit court of appeals, and that court, in considering the case, treated it as involving only two issues,-the extraterritorial operation of the provisions of the law, as it stood prior to March 3, 1897, and the effect of the proviso which formed a part of that amendment. And this upon the assumption that the correctness of the ruling of the lower court concerning the admission of testimony was unchallenged by the plaintiff in error. We say upon the assumption, since the opinion of the court of appeals makes no reference to any question concerning the admissibility of testimony, and because the assignment of errors made for that court was directed to the adequacy of the 'admissions and testimony' to sustain the action of the trial court in instructing a verdict. Mr. Justice Holmes did not hear the argument, and took no part in the decision of this case.

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Sydney, May 14 (ANI): Australian Test vice-captain Brad Haddin has said that there are no guarantees that his surprise deputy role may help him earn a place in the Ashes squad At the same age when wicket-keeping legend Ian Healy retired, the 35-year-old Haddin said that although he is not worried about being a detriment to the team because of his age, he admitted that he is not looking so far ahead as the Ashes, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. Haddin, who replaced gloveman Matthew Wade as the deputy, dismissed speculations of him getting an Ashes call because of his new position, saying that no player is guaranteed to be in every Test if he does not perform as per expectations. According to Haddin, the team has to be strict in its rules and selection process as it is the national team and not some under-15 team down the road, adding that the players have to make sure that they perform better to snatch the Ashes urn from the English. Haddin, who lost the No.1 keeper's tag when left the squad mid-tour early 2012 in the West Indies because of his daughter's illness, further said that the Ashes is the most exciting thing for an Australian cricketer as there is no better theatre or stage than an Ashes campaign. Stating that he is not threatened by Wade's presence in the squad, the 44-Test veteran said that he hoped to help the younger player regain his talent behind the stumps, adding that he always challenges himself to be the best possible player that he can be. Wade's poor Indian tour form, Shane Watson's resignation as vice-captain and the need to inject experience ensured Haddin was one of the big winners when selectors unveiled their Ashes squad, the report added. (ANI)

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Ralph Lauren offers its Ralph Lauren Blue Label Women's Custom Riding Jacket in Ellis Tan Multi (pictured) or Hatcher Multi for $319. Coupon code "RLSUM40" cuts them to $191.40 . With $5 for shipping (select "Economy" at checkout), that's $407 under list and the lowest total price we could find. It's available in sizes 2 to 14, although not in every size/color combination.

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This is a complete Modern deck. Approximate deck value: $21.29. Looking for feedback or help with this deck? Join the discussion in our deckbuilding forum section. A deck that includes only cards at the levels of common and uncommon. No rares allowed. Log in to comment

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Category:United States Emigration and ImmigrationEdit This Page From FamilySearch Wiki This category is for pages and categories that help identify a migrant's hometown in a nation outside the United States. It includes topics related to finding the nation and town of origin, passenger arrival lists in the United States or intending for the United States, ships lists and images of ships, Canadian border crossing records, Mexican border crossing records, and United States passports. It is not for internal migration or trails research within the United States, or for ships departure lists from other nations. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. Pages in category "United States Emigration and Immigration" The following 45 pages are in this category, out of 45 total. Media in category "United States Emigration and Immigration" The following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. - This page was last modified on 16 April 2009, at 16:41. - This page has been accessed 2,752 times.

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It's not unusual for regular customers of Shirley's Country Kitchen to arrive at 5:30 a.m. Never mind that the restaurant, located in a plaza between Old French Road and Perry Highway, doesn't actually open for another 15 minutes. You could say it's the smell of freshly brewed coffee or the hearty home-cooked breakfast that has everyone eager to begin their day. But it's more than that. "These people are our family," said Angel Fullerton, who welcomes customers by name, just like her mother, Shirley Hoover, did. And the feeling is mutual. In fact, when Hoover died several years ago, it was the customers who ultimately talked Fullerton into taking over the restaurant. This year marks the 20th year for the restaurant -- an anniversary her mother always wanted to achieve, Fullerton said with a wistful smile. My husband and I can still recall our first omelet at Shirley's in 1999. We had just moved to Erie from Indianapolis and the restaurant became a fast favorite because it made us feel at home. Not long ago, I took my dad for breakfast. We slipped in just before the restaurant closed for the month of December for minor renovations. You can get a lot of breakfast for your buck here. Two eggs and toast are $2.89, while the Pig Out Special offers two eggs, two pancakes, home fries, bacon and sausage for $7.19. But omelets are always my option -- and Shirley's offers all kinds of combinations. My omelet came with hash browns -- on the inside. The combination of cheddar cheese and crispy potatoes was created by a customer and offers a unique and satisfying crunch with each bite. My dad chose the four-egg Shirley's Ultimate Omelet with a side of toast. (I recommend adding a side of the chunky home-fried potatoes, which are nicely browned and dotted with sautéed onions.) The omelet was bursting with flavor and stuffed with two cheeses, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, bacon, sausage and ham. While Shirley's might make you into a morning person, don't feel like you have to get there before sunrise. Breakfast is served all day.

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That file type is not supported! Supported formats: JPEG, GIF, PNG, APNG, TIFF, BMP, PDF, XCF Imgur is home to the web's most popular image content, curated in real time by a dedicated community through commenting, voting and sharing. Milton's Paradise Lost - 50 Illustrations by Gustave Dore - 1884 1 year ago · 654 views · 388.91 MB bandwidth

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The Missouri State University Symphony Orchestra will present a fall concert Tuesday November 2nd at 7:00pm in the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Featured guests will be the highly-regarded string orchestra from Liberty High School in North Kansas City, who recently returned from a tour of China. They and the MSU orchestra will perform separate numbers, and then combine for two closing selections. The program includes a portion of Benjamin Britten’s “Simple Symphony,” the Prelude to Wagner’s Die Meistersinger, and part of the Shostakovich Ballet Suite No.1. The orchestras will combine to perform Borodin’s “Polovtsian Dances” and portions of Stravinsky’s Firebird. No tickets are required, the concert is free and open to the public. Remember, it starts at 7:00pm, a half-hour earlier than usual, on Tuesday Nov.2nd. For more information call the MSU orchestra office at 836-5729.

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Human rights activists, too, are alarmed by what they see as the continuing lack of oversight and accountability. "What happened to [Padilla] in military custody will be seen by history as one of the more shameful acts this country has taken against one of its own citizens," says Hina Shamsi, deputy director of the Law and Security Program at Human Rights First. Padilla was held without charge in military custody at the US Naval Consolidated Brig in Charleston, S.C., for more than 3-1/2 years. He was allegedly subjected to prolonged isolation, sensory deprivation, and stress positions, among other harsh interrogation tactics. Mental-health experts who have examined Padilla say the coercive techniques left him with severe psychological damage that may be permanent. Their observations are detailed in three reports filed in Padilla's criminal case. Allegations deemed not credible Defense Department officials say they believe Padilla is faking his psychological conditions. No similar detailed psychological examinations, however, have been conducted by the government. Navy Cmdr. Jeffrey Gordon, a Pentagon spokesman, says suggestions that Padilla is a different person after his years in military custody are not evidence of illegal abuse. Simply being held in a federal prison can change an inmate's personality, but that doesn't mean prison officials tortured him, Commander Gordon says. "I bet I would be different," he says. In terms of oversight, Gordon says, Defense Department personnel stand ready to fully investigate any credible allegations of torture or other illegal conduct at the brig. "Credible allegations of illegal conduct are taken seriously," he says. "In this case we don't believe that to have occurred."

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Some of the participants in the forum will urge Obama and Congress not to worry so much about deficits. Rather, they will argue, the government should spend to create jobs either indirectly through tax incentives that affect private employers, or directly by government spending on roads, green energy, or community service programs. Their reasoning: Unemployment has become much worse than the White House envisioned when it made the case early this year for a $787 stimulus program. The federal debt is a significant long-run problem, fueled more by healthcare programs than by temporary stimulus efforts. The Treasury's fiscal troubles could actually be made worse, they add, if policymakers fail to get the economy moving. It's an argument right out of economics textbooks. When the economy is mired in a downturn, the last thing you want to do is focus on reducing budget deficits. "We went right back into a second depression. That certainly didn’t do anything to restore fiscal balance." Obama is also hearing a different view on deficits, though. As he toured China recently, he heard from leaders there who want assurance that America will be able to repay the loans China is making, in effect, with its purchases of US Treasury debt. Some economic research suggests that government efforts to stimulate the economy will be less effective when the government is deeply and chronically in debt.

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I have pretty much stuck to this okay. Sometimes I skip a week, though. Monday -- whites Tuesdays -- lights Wednesdays -- darks Thursdays -- towles and linens Yep, hubby prefers to do his own laundry. Okay, now for cleaning. Nothing else has worked so I am going to try this... Day 1 -- Master bathroom Day 2 -- Master closet, coat closet and linen closet Day 3 -- Master bedroom Day 4 -- Livingroom Day 5 -- diningroom Day 6 -- kitchen Day 7 -- guest bedroom and bathroom Day 8 -- craftroom Day 9 -- garage(includes car) and outside Day 10 -- laundryroom/pantry This will be a 2 week cycle, only done on weekdays and just a surface cleaning. If something does not get done it gets added to the next day with Saturday as a catch up day. It is also a general clean up, straighten up, declutter day. On scheduled or unscheduled (ie snow days) days off whatever room I am on will get a deeper cleaning or organizational project done. In the summer there may be painting or a craft project specific to that room involved. The garage is probably going to be unpacking boxes at first, then some organizing. Then I am not sure. My reward system for this will be one bucket of paint or painting tool or something needed for the house, which I will keep track of for when we are ready to paint a room. I am also going to make colorful lists of all these schedules to hang on the back of my craftroom door to chart my progress and remind myself what I need to do each day!! I really hope I can keep up with all this. It seems like a lot, but I think overall it will make my life so much easier.

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Spotting anomalies and/or extremes continues to provide a key catalyst when it comes to trading earnings. Today's 7.6% pre-earnings move for $FFIV is largest such move since April 2001. 7.3% move April, 2011 and post-earnings delivered 7.1% gain. Correlations not strong, but positive for $FFIV pre vs post-earning. All things considered buying small # of shares. =gulp= #120trade Hope to post summary tonight on $FFIV. Note this is a very risky trade. Plan accordingly. #120trade FFIV spiked ahead of its earnings as technology stocks in general enjoyed a strong rally. It seemed that tech stocks that had recently taken a severe beating rallied the strongest. At the time, FFIV was down 28% from its 2012 high and down 26% from the post-earnings response to April's report. Such a sell-off suggested a buildup of a lot of negativity, especially given the Nasdaq Composite was only down 2.2% since FFIV reported April earnings. Here is a distribution of FFIV's pre-earnings, one-day performance since 2000: Source: Earnings dates from Briefing.com, stock price data from Yahoo!Finance. (To interpret the graph, read the x-axis as the top of a 1% range of price changes. For example, "1%" represents a range from 0% to 1%, excluding 0%. The y-axis measures the amount of times FFIV has delivered a price change within the given range from January 2000 to April 2012. ">8%" means price changes above 8%.) The two very extreme price changes were gains of 40% on April 19, 2001, and 13% on April 25, 2000. FFIV sold off heavily the day after earnings, giving back a good chunk of the extreme pre-earnings gains. More recently, when FFIV jumped 7.3% ahead of earnings on April 20, 2011, FFIV jumped another 7.1% after earnings. Given I apply a lot more weight to recent earnings reactions, I found enough evidence to motivate a deeper investigation into the history of FFIV's post-earnings responses. I looked for correlations between historical price action and the post-earnings response. As implied above in the tweets, I did not find a smoking gun, but I also did not find evidence to dissuade me from the trade. Below are the charts for the standard set of relationships I examine. I only focus on data from 2007 under the assumption that recent earnings performances are much more relevant than later ones. (For those of you who have read previous earnings analyses, note that I added two charts that provided some insight for FFIV: by month correlations for the one-week average daily pre-earnings price change and the one-day pre-earnings price change to the post-earnings price response.) Here is a summary of the most important conclusions from these charts: - There is a strong tendency for FFIV to close with a gain the day following earnings. - When FFIV delivers positive post-earnings performance, it tends to be large (above 5%). - The correlation between FFIV's price history -- whether the two-week or one-week average pre-daily pre-earnings price change, or the one-day pre-earnings price change -- is generally positive and tending to get stronger in recent periods. No correlations are particularly strong. - There are no consistent patterns to the correlations on a per-month basis. Two periods deliver the strongest correlations. In January, there is -0.7 correlation between the one-week average daily pre-earnings price change and the one-day post-earnings price change. In October, there is a 0.8 correlation between the one-day pre-earnings price change and the one-day post-earnings price change. Going into earnings at the time I looked at the data, the one-week average daily pre-earnings price change was -0.6% and the two-week average daily pre-earnings price change was -0.3%. These data points gave me pause given the small positive correlation with these pre-earnings averages and post-earnings response. However, the dominance of positive post-earnings reactions combined with the performance from April 2011 convinced me this trade was worth a try from the bullish side. I did not purchase options because the premiums were too high given the downside risks. As an alternative, I purchased a small amount of shares with an assumption of potential downside to recent lows. I purchased my shares with FFIV up about 7.7% for the day. This was certainly not my typical "bargain" purchase! I probably would not have bothered if FFIV was not down significantly from recent highs. After hours, FFIV delivered disappointing guidance for the current quarter of EPS of $1.16-$1.19 vs. Capital IQ consensus estimate of $1.24 and revenue of $360-$370 million vs. $384 million consensus estimate. In response, the stock sold off in after hours and erased almost all of the gains during regular trading hours. FFIV recovered most of those losses by the time the after-hours session ended. At the open the next day, FFIV took a dive once more but proceeded to rally into the close. As FFIV approached its 50-day moving average (DMA), I sold my shares and tweeted: Ending $FFIV post-earnings trade as stock now approaches 50-DMA resistance. Overall outlook remains bullish so buy dips. FFIV closed the day with a 4.2% gain, a little below the median positive gain. While I was relieved to end the trade with a gain, this did not compensate for the amount of risk in the trade. Here is how the chart looks on FFIV for the year as of July 19 (at the time of writing, FFIV is pulling back sharply from the 50-DMA resistance). Note the strong pickup on volume pre- and post-earnings. This action suggests a short-term bottom for FFIV, but the overhead resistance of the 50- and 200-DMAs will not be easy to beat. FFIV Surges off Its Recent Bottom Thanks to This Month's Earnings Report Each earnings trade seems to provide its own unique lessons. Here, context was important in swaying me to overweight evidence that supported a bullish trade. The weak correlations allowed me to underweight those numbers in favor of FFIV's overall performance. Going forward, I still like buying FFIV on dips. For now, I am assuming FFIV has also printed a short-term bottom. Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, but may initiate a long position in FFIV over the next 72 hours.

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by Carla Lalli Music, Scott DeSimon The ultimate iceberg saladIn a world now ruled by kale salad, the iceberg wedge should be obsolete. Fortunately, this hunk of supercrisp iceberg lettuce cloaked in tangy blue-cheese dressing and topped with everything from bacon to avocado showed up this year at many of our favorite new spots-Jeffrey's in Austin, Parka in Minneapolis, Chez Sardine in New York. And why not? There's no subtext with the wedge (none of that "I'm healthy!"). Its only goal is to please. And in the end, isn't that what we want from our food? We think our wedge salad recipe is the ultimate iteration (see below), but we're not opposed to innovation-like these embellishments and swaps. -C.L.M. See more: 7 Most Common French Toast Mistakes Cut 4 oz. slab bacon into 1″-thick pieces and cook in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring often, until crisp, 5-7 minutes; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Whisk 1/2 finely chopped small shallot, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives, and 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar in a small bowl; fold in 1/2 cup crumbled mild blue cheese. Adjust consistency with sour cream or buttermilk, if needed. Season dressing generously with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and more vinegar, if needed. Cut 1 small head of iceberg lettuce into 4 wedges; place on plates and spoon dressing over. Top with bacon, 1/4 thinly sliced small red onion, and more crumbled blue cheese and chopped chives. Truth: Croutons are never a bad idea. Toss torn bread with olive oil and bake at 375° until golden. 2. Dried Cranberries We love the tart, chewy fruit against the snappy lettuce. 3. Diced Avocado A little fatty richness and pretty color make it a winning addition. 4. Fresh Tarragon This herb's delicate anise flavor complements almost any green salad. See more: 25 Ways to Use Sriracha 5. Spanish Chorizo Cut into pieces and used in place of bacon, it brings a smoky spiciness into the mix. 6. Egg Mimosa Push hard-boiled eggs through a mesh sieve for a fluffy texture. 7. Toasted Almonds Chopped nuts deliver crunch-and are so good with blue cheese. 8. Fried Shallots Thinly sliced and cooked in neutral oil until crisp, they add a sweet, oniony flavor and great texture. 9. Sliced Scallion Mirrors the bite of the chives in the dressing-but sharper. See more from Bon Appétit: 25 Quick and Easy School Lunches to Pack for Your Kids 10 Snacks You Thought Were Healthy But Really Aren't The Best Restaurants in America The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie

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I’m not sure exactly when Americans became cynics. Vietnam. Civil Rights Movement. Watergate. O.J. trial. L.A. Riots. Who knows? But a jacked up government, more information and a few senseless killings here and there led to a country built on conspiracy theories and faithlessness. That naturally trickled down to sports where every bad ref call led to at least one person at the bar yelling, “it’s all fixed!” And, while you can always find a way to argue that refs and commissioners conspire to get certain teams and markets to win, there was arguably no other more obvious example than Game 6 of the 2002 NBA Western Conference Finals. The Lakers featuring Kobe and Shaq were down 3-2 against a well-rounded Sacramento Kings team that featured Chris Webber, Mike Bibby and a bunch of freaking Europeans (ew.) That game was highlighted by a 27 free throw fourth quarter for the L.A. Lakers, climaxing with Kobe elbowing Mike Bibby in the face in the game’s waning seconds only to be rewarded with two free throws to seal the contest. Game 6 was nothing short of tragedy and it acted as the smoking gun for the Tim Donaghy “confession” that referees were fixing games. The Lakers should have lost Game 6 and gotten bounced out of the playoffs. But they didn’t. Don’t feel bad for the Kings though. They absolutely choked in Game 7, bricking half of their free throws and missing wide open go-ahead threes late in the game. The Kings were the better team and they outplayed the Lakers for five games (don’t forget Robert Horry’s lucky three earlier in the series) and got hosed thanks to shoddy refereeing. Looking back on that game, the Sac-town Hose Job opened up a timeline where the Lakers dynasty thrived and the Kings became famous also-rans instead of winning a 2002 title (sorry, but there weren’t too many teams in the West not sweeping the Nets in 2002). But let’s just imagine the NBA wasn’t fixed and Stern didn’t have a secret meeting with referees before Game 6 to make sure the Lakers won. Just look at how the NBA would have been different. The Team Game — In trying to recreate the Jordan years, the NBA worked hard to make a game suitable for one or two stars to succeed. In the NBA, people root for players, not teams. The Kings was a team with no stars. Webber was the closest thing they had but he was sub-par in the playoffs and wouldn’t have been the story as much as Mike Bibby (who played out of his mind, and would have entered elite point guard status with a Kings championship) and the European influence (Stojakovic, Divac and Turkoglu’s blonde highlights.) The Kings were a complete team, a throwback squad that didn’t care about stats (or defense) and a precursor to the 2011 Mavericks, 2004 Pistons and 2008 Celtics. Yes, there were the Spurs, but the Kings were actually entertaining to watch. The NBA, as a copycat league, might have started building complete teams a few years earlier instead of just stacking one star on a team of scrubs that we saw until the league wallowed in offensive inefficiency right around 2005. “The Webber Complex” — Kids, you may think LeBron James is a choker but he’s Mr. Clutch compared to C-Webb. Webber wrote the book on shriveling up like a peen during a Nancy Grace and Betty White pudding tub wrestling match. It started with his timeout that cost Michigan the National Championship and his complex only got worse. He hot-potato’d the ball in the fourth quarter and never quite snapped out of his time out. While we’ll remember Webber for his dunk on Barkley, Fab Five days and Everest College-like play-by-play delivery, we’ll also remember the way he never realized his potential. But NBA championships are the cure-all. How much higher would a ring put Webber in the great power forward category? And how much better would the world be if Juwan Howard isn’t the only Fab Fiver with a (pending) ring? The Dynasty Falls — We all know that by 2001, Kobe and Shaq’s feud was at least brimming below the surface if not a full-fledged cold war. The thing that kept them together was winning. And even after winning two titles, the 2002 season featured prevalent Kobe trade rumors. If the Lakers end up losing in 2001, would the Lakers have shopped Kobe? (Let’s be clear: though the Lakers parted with Shaq in 2004, they would have made a different choice during Shaq’s prime). I think they would have tried to get the duo to work out one more year, but it’s impossible to know if they could have come back to win a championship with the feud raging and their not winning a title. Maybe they blow up the Lakers after 2002. The Ray Allen Legacy — And who would the Lakers have traded Kobe for? The loudest rumor had KB8 going to Milwaukee for Ray Allen and Glen Robinson. The Lakers starting five then looks like Fisher, Allen, Fox, Robinson and Shaq with Horry coming off the bench. That’s a championship team. Let’s not forget that Ray wasn’t just the spot-up shooter he is now. Dude spent his best years toiling away at Seattle and carrying a shit-joke Bucks team. But pair him with a well-rounded team like the Lakers with a legit big man and they’re winning titles. Ray, then, doesn’t need to go to Boston in 2008 and his legacy is secured as a multi-time champion on a Lakers dynasty and all-time three point leader. Hall of Fame, please. Kobe’s Legacy — Imagine Kobe spending his best years in Milwaukee. Then, when his contract is up, he goes to Chicago and maybe wins a title or two. He’d have to live with the legacy of being incapable of staying together with the Lakers for more than one title. He’d average like 35 points a game with Milwaukee and win a title or two in Chicago. Not too shabby, still. He’d have 2-3 titles under his belt, a few scoring titles and maybe two MVPs. But this is all just speculation… however, it’s still fun to play with a few “What ifs.” The infamous Game 6 is even more pertinent especially in light of a 2012 playoff season that’s featured some of the worst officiating in recent memory. Like most fans, we all travel back to May 31, 2002 every time a whistle is blown without merit and the refs destroy another game. Because you know they inevitably will. * – The Dwyane Wade free throw parade in the 2006 Finals begs to differ, but you get the point.

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First things first: Smith is fine, and he played this weekend against the Redskins. He did lose a substantial amount of cash and jewelry, the amount of which is unknown. And no arrests have been made. From there, of course, one wonders if this incident is what made Plaxico Burress feel like he needed to be strapped when he left his house on the night he ended up shooting himself in the thigh. Neither Smith or Burress have said so themselves, but one can't help but wonder. Obviously, Smith and Burress spend a lot of time together, and have quite a bit in common, in terms of environment, stature, and social standing. If Smith is a high-profile enough guy to be targeted for a robbery, then Burress is even more so. Maybe this changes some minds about Burress. Maybe some people hear this story and think, "Okay, maybe Plax does have reason to carry a gun." I wouldn't be one of those people. I'm just not convinced that having a gun makes you any safer. As evidence, I offer this: Steve Smith didn't have a gun, was robbed, and is walking around today, happy, healthy, and wealthy, though maybe slightly less wealthy than he was before. Plaxico Burress did have a gun, no one made any attempt to rob him, and today, he's got a bullet hole in his leg, is facing three-and-a-half years in prison, and potentially the end of his career. So tell me, how did carrying a gun work out for Plax? Was he a lot safer? To me, if the Smith incident influenced Plax to carry a gun, it's just another example of bad judgment on Plax's part. I feel terrible for Smith that he had to go through something like that, but in that situation, can we really say for sure that he's better off with a gun? I don't see any reason to believe that. - Plaxico Burress

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2013-12-22T01:19:13Z

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Write a tea journal, see what others are drinking and get recommendations from people you trust. Sign Up or Learn More My first White Tea! And I was quite impressed of the nice flavor of peaches and mildness! to leave a comment.

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Nice Place ... However The wife and I stayed here for 3 days in July 09, when we went to see Crater Lake National Park. At first we were in enamored with the resort. The room was comfortable, clean and well keep. They also offered a nice café that served breakfast, lunch & dinner, a rather nice dining room overlooking Diamond Lake, and a nice small cocktail lounge as well as a nice conference room for conventions. There was also a small convenience store attached to the boat house -- which rented boats by the hour or the day, as well as fishing. The resort also offered a small lending library of books, and a quaint & cozy atmosphere. And nature is EVERYWHERE. It is green, and lush and wonderfully wild the second you step out your door in the morning. The only problems we encountered were that they allowed dogs to stay here in the motel rooms. We encountered 2 problems on 3 of the nights when we were there. One morning we were woke up from a dog barking his head off at 6am and another time were up until 1 am because of another dog howling from 10pm to 1 am. Both of the times it was from rooms on either side of ours and the owners of the dogs had left them alone "Which your not suppose to do at this resort" It took them fairly long to find each of these dogs owns and get the dogs to quit down. The place would have had a much better rating if it weren't for the dog problems. The resort has a lot space for camping ground, nice cabins and 2 motel type buildings. We recommend this resort, however advise people to as for a end unit if you stay in one of the motel type rooms and ask if anyone has any dogs next to your unit. Thank you for reporting abuse on this Yahoo Travel review. We appreciate your input and will resolve the issue as soon as possible. By notifying us of the abuse, you're helping to ensure a quality experience for other Yahoo Travel users just like you.

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Courtesy of BettyCrocker.com Chicken potpie is a convenient ingredient for filling fall soups. By Lisa Messinger (Oct 31, 2013) It's nothing more than a myth that cool weather, hearty autumn meals - like soups, stews and casseroles - need either long preparation or cook times. When compatible bold flavors are combined they meld quickly, and the many presliced, prepackaged fresh vegetable options available as ingredients today also mean that getting the dish ready is a high-speed joy rather than a long chore. Potato patch soup is a perfect example. It is a blend of packaged mashed russet and sweet potatoes deliciously seasoned with onions, garlic, thyme, curry powder and Cajun seasoning blend and thickened with half-and-half. An innovative Italian stew is swimming with luscious store-bought ravioli. Pick a pear and add it to a one-of-a-kind casserole that's hearty with Italian turkey sausage and sweet from, not only the pears, but golden raisins as well. Give these seasonal money-saving strategies a try. Amounts are to taste: • A perfect potato patch in a saucepan: Combine packaged mashed potatoes, packaged mashed sweet potatoes, olive oil, chopped onions, pressed garlic, chicken broth, half-and-half, thyme, salt and pepper, curry powder and Cajun seasoning blend. Cook, covered, until hot, stirring occasionally. • Meatloaf in a bowl: Brown, fully cook and then drain Italian turkey sausages that have been removed from casings. Add the completely cooked sausage to a saucepan with canned diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, finely chopped onion, fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese, and store-bought spaghetti sauce. Cook, covered, until hot, stirring occasionally. • Potpie as a satisfying soup: Prepare chicken potpies according to package directions. Carefully shave off top pastry and reserve, covered, in oven on low temperature. Pour contents of pies into saucepan. Add a package of thawed frozen vegetables, chicken broth, half-and-half, and diced cooked ham. Cook, covered, until hot, stirring occasionally. Place in serving bowls, topped with pieces of the warm potpie pastry. • Ravioli for the ravenous: In a saucepan, combine a can of drained corn, can of diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning blend, bite-sized chunks of garlic bread, and salt and pepper. Cook, covered, until hot, stirring occasionally. Add store-bought ravioli and gently fold in, heating until fully cooked and gently stirring occasionally. • Gourmet "Peanut Butter and Jelly" meal: In a saucepan, combine small cooked pieces of boneless leg of lamb or shoulder of lamb, chopped lemongrass, cilantro, mint jelly, smooth peanut butter, sliced zucchini, sliced carrot, dark grape juice, salt, pepper and pressed garlic. Cook, covered, until hot, stirring occasionally. • Knockwurst that can't be knocked: Fully cook knockwurst or hot dogs according to package directions and carefully slice into coins. In a saucepan, combine knockwurst or hot dogs, chunks of cheddar cheese, bite-sized pieces of thawed frozen broccoli, thawed thick-cut packaged French fries cut into thirds, store-bought spaghetti sauce and ale. Cook, covered, until hot, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with lightly buttered popcorn, instead of crackers or croutons. • Getting to the root of it: Roast turnips, carrots, sweet potatoes and leeks. Place in a casserole dish. In a bowl, combine half-and-half and flour, stirring until it somewhat thickens and then add some apple cider, pressed garlic, salt and pepper and melted cheddar cheese. Pour over vegetables and gently combine. Bake, covered, at 375 F until hot and bubbling, checking so as not to over bake. • Baked pasta perfecto: Cook whole-wheat penne pasta in a pot just slightly less than package directions note. Drain and place in a casserole dish. In a bowl, combine canned pumpkin puree, ricotta cheese, spaghetti sauce, bite-sized pieces of thawed packaged cauliflower, ground sage, ginger, nutmeg, pressed garlic and chopped candied pecans. Pour over pasta and gently combine. Bake, covered, at 375 F until hot and bubbling, checking so as not to over bake. Pare down with pear casserole: Coat a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Layer with soft pears (like Bartlett or Anjou) that have been cored and sliced, golden raisins, chopped walnuts, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, Italian turkey sausage that you've removed from its casing and fully cooked in a skillet and drained, mascarpone and ricotta cheese, and freshly ground black pepper. Bake, covered, at 375 F until hot and bubbling, checking so as not to over bake. Lisa Messinger is a first-place winner in food writing from the Association of Food Journalists and the author of seven food books, including "Mrs. Cubbison's Best Stuffing Cookbook" and "The Sourdough Bread Bowl Cookbook." For up-to-the-minute information on Nantucket's breaking news, boat and plane cancellations, weather alerts, sports and entertainment news, deals and promotions at island businesses and more, Sign up for Inquirer and Mirror text alerts. Click Here. Follow us on Facebook! Or

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Beldorth Family History & Genealogy Beldorth family photos, ancestor biographies, and history created by you and the AncientFaces community. Latest photos on AncientFaces No one from the Beldorth community has shared photos. Here are new photos on AncientFaces: Beldorth Surname History Add to this page! This history of the Beldorth last name is maintained by the AncientFaces community. We do not have content for the following sections: - Beldorth family history - Beldorth country of origin, nationality, & ethnicity - Beldorth last name meaning & etymology - Beldorth spelling & pronunciation Click here to edit this page. Beldorth Country of Origin, Nationality, & Ethnicity No one has submitted information on Beldorth country of origin, nationality, or ethnicity. Add to this section No content has been submitted about the Beldorth country of origin. The following is speculative information about Beldorth. You can submit your information by clicking Edit. The nationality of Beldorth is often complicated to determine in cases which regional boundaries change over time, leaving the original nationality a mystery. The original ethnicity of Beldorth may be difficult to determine depending on whether the surname originated organically and independently in different locales; e.g. in the case of names that are based on a profession, which can come into being in multiple regions independently (such as the family name "Bishop" which may have been taken by church officials). Beldorth Meaning & Etymology No one has submitted information on Beldorth meaning and etymology. Add to this section No content has been submitted about the meaning of Beldorth. The following is speculative information about Beldorth. You can submit your information by clicking Edit. The meaning of Beldorth come may come from a craft, such as the name "Miller" which referred to the profession of working in a mill. Some of these trade-based surnames might be a profession in a different language. This is why it is essential to understand the ethnicity of a name, and the languages used by its ancestors. Many names like Beldorth come from religious texts such as the Quran, the Bible, the Bhagavadgītā, and so forth. Often these names are shortened versions of a religious sentiment such as "Lamb of God". Beldorth Pronunciation & Spelling Variations No one has added information on Beldorth spellings or pronunciations. Add to this section No content has been submitted about alternate spellings of Beldorth. The following is speculative information about Beldorth. You can submit your information by clicking Edit. Researching misspellings and spelling variations of the Beldorth name are important to understanding the possible origins of the name. Last names like Beldorth change in how they're spelled as they travel across villages, family unions, and languages across time. In times when literacy was uncommon, names such as Beldorth were written down based on how they were heard by a scribe when people's names were recorded in court, church, and government records. This could have led to misspellings of Beldorth. Last names similar to BeldorthBeldotte, Beldotti, Beldotto, Beldouher, Beldovici, Beldovics, Beldovits, Beldovuobme, Beldow, Beldowicz, Beldowitsch, Beldowska, Beldowski, Beldoz, Beldra, Beldraine, Beldran, Beldrech, Beldrich, Beldridge Beldorth Family Tree Here are a few of the Beldorth biographies shared by AncientFaces users. Click here to see more Beldorths - Jacob Beldorth 1886 - 1967 - Emma Beldorth 1894 - 1967 - Jacob Beldorth 1922 - 1980 - Jacob M Beldorth 1922 - ?

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I am always looking for new cake pop design ideas and scrolled the internet recently looking for christmas themed pops. I found a ton of great ones and here are ten of my favorites. I love the Bakerella cake pops, like the ones you see above, because she is a genius at designing cake pops with candy and pretzels. Some of the simpler decorations here, like the refined snowflake and glittery ornaments, are perfectly manageable for cake pop beginners. There is something for everyone! I think I am going to start by trying to make the holly berry cake pops, they are my personal favorite.

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Head banging: Why it happens and what to do about it Why does my preschooler purposely bang his head? Head banging is surprisingly common. Up to 20 percent of babies and toddlers bang their head on purpose, although boys are three times more likely to do it than girls. Head banging often starts in the second half of the first year and peaks between 18 and 24 months of age. A child's head banging habit may last for several months, or even years, though most children outgrow it by age 3. Possibly reasons your preschooler may bang his head: - Self-comfort. As strange as it may sound, most children who bang their heads do it to relax. Your child may bang his head rhythmically as he's falling asleep, when he wakes up in the middle of the night, or even while he's sleeping. He may rock on all fours as well. Developmental experts believe that the rhythmic motion, like rocking in a chair, may help your baby child soothe himself. - Pain relief. A child is more likely to bang his head when he has an ear infection or is suffering from some other physical discomfort. Head banging may help him feel better, perhaps by distracting him from the pain he's feeling elsewhere. - Frustration. Your young child may bang his head during temper tantrums as a way of venting strong emotions. He hasn't yet learned to express his feelings adequately through words, so he uses physical actions. And again, he may be comforting himself during his very stressful event. - A need for attention. Ongoing head banging may be a way for your child to get your attention. Understandably enough, you probably become solicitous when you see your child doing something that appears to be self-destructive. And since he likes it when you fuss over his behavior, he may continue the head banging in order to get the attention he wants. - A developmental problem. Head banging can be associated with autism and other developmental disorders— but in most of these cases, it's just one of many behavioral red flags. Rarely does head banging alone signal a serious problem.

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The Strand Lighting 61292 Heat Sink Screwless Faceplate (7 Gang, White) is designed to accommodate 5 small devices, which may include pushbutton stations, dimmers, and switches. It features sleek beveled edges and allows for screwless snap-on installation. The robust ABS plastic faceplate provides durability and its 1-piece design ensures proper alignment of all devices in a multi-gang installation. This faceplate lends an integrated look to all designer-style electrical wiring devices. - Accommodates 5 small devices - Robust ABS plastic construction - Screwless snap-on installation - White finish - Lends an integrated look to all designer-style electrical wiring devices

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CORAL GABLES, Fla., June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPRX), a biopharmaceutical company that acquires, in-licenses, develops and commercializes prescription drugs for the treatment of drug addiction and obsessive compulsive disorders, today announced the filing of a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). After the shelf registration statement has been declared effective by the SEC, Catalyst may, from time-to-time, offer its common stock up to an aggregate public offering price of up to $30 million. The common stock may be offered in separate series, in amounts and at prices to be set forth in a filing with the SEC at the time of such offering. The shelf registration statement is intended to provide Catalyst with flexibility to raise funds from the offering of its common stock in one or more offerings, subject to market conditions. There are no immediate plans to raise any funds. Patrick J. McEnany, Catalyst's Chief Executive Officer commented, "Our existing cash as of March 31, 2008 of $14.7 million is expected to meet our needs for the next twelve months. We have filed the shelf registration to give Catalyst the flexibility to fund a Phase III clinical trial evaluating the use of CPP-109 to treat cocaine addiction, fund future studies which may be required to file an NDA for cocaine addiction, to undertake additional studies evaluating CPP-109 for the treatment of a variety of addictions and for additional working capital." Any offer to sell, or solicitation of an offer to buy securities, if and when such offer is made, will be pursuant to a prospectus supplement that will be issued in respect of any such offering. A registration |SOURCE Catalyst Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc.| Copyright©2008 PR Newswire. All rights reserved

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Welcome to biology-online.org! Please login to access all site features. Create account. Log me on automatically each visit | Page history | Printable version (Science: zoology) An order of freshwater fishes, including the true pikes, cyprinodonts, and blindfishes. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Simple _ shoulder. Please contribute to this project, if you have more information about this term feel free to edit this page This page was last modified 21:16, 3 October 2005. This page has been accessed 915 times. What links here | Related changes | Permanent link © Biology-Online.org. All Rights Reserved. Register | Login | About Us | Contact Us | Link to Us | Disclaimer & Privacy | Powered by CASPION

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| Our Motto:where there is the will there is the way Our Address:E mail: email@example.com Phone :76 06 17 05 70 66 05 31 Box :376 koudougou university | who we are? The english club of the university of koudougou is a club with linguistique vocation.the club is apoliticale,non confessionnal and non lucratifs aims. the club has been creat during 2006-2007academic years by a student group.until those time we have in our club aboutthirty member and the club is lead by an executif bureau of twelve members.we have one meeting every week and a english teacher is concern with this activity.

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As a tool for analysis, Carl E. Schorske writes, history can be used in two very different ways. We can study the past in order to "orient ourselves in the living present," in the hope, perhaps, of not reliving yesterday's tragedies. In doing so, we treat history as a static object and object lesson. Alternately, we can view our lives as part of a continuum, "linking or dissolving static elements in a narrative pattern of change," making history a living thing. Either way, in Schorske's view, history takes center stage as a way to examine the human enterprise. In the essays contained in Thinking with History, he looks from both viewpoints into the beginnings of the modern era, writing of such groundbreaking artists and thinkers as Gustav Mahler, Richard Wagner, Sigmund Freud, and Rainer Maria Rilke, whose relationships with the dominant cultures of 19th- and early-20th-century Europe were frequently tense, and whose work constituted powerful critiques of their time. Schorske forges connections between our time and theirs, writing, for instance, that 1860, the year of Mahler's birth, was "the beginning of a heady liberal 'glasnost' and 'perestroika' ... in the Habsburg Empire." But he finds many differences, too, to suggest that some things do change with time, and even for the better. Schorske's book is a thoughtful look into the recent past, of particular value to readers with an interest in intellectual history and historiography. --Gregory McNamee [via]

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Trojans claim CWOSSA Photo by Sean Allen, Brant News Members of the North Park Collegiate senior girls basketball team celebrate their CWOSSA win at North Park on Saturday. As the Jacob Hespeler Hawks slowly ate away at the North Park Collegiate Trojans lead, there was no one in the gym having a harder time watching than Trojans guard Allyson DeLorenzi. "It was nerve-wracking for everyone in the gym, but especially for me," DeLorenzi said. "We all worked so hard together on this and with me fouled out, I felt like I let my team down in a way." But an Abbey Sayles jump shot with 20.9 seconds left on the clock gave the Trojans a lead they held onto to win the team's third consecutive senior girls Central Western Ontario Secondary Schools Association basketball championship. The Trojans downed the Hawks 36-34 in a crazy fourth quarter finish to the championship game of the tournament, which was hosted at North Park Collegiate. "I knew in my heart that they would pick it up," DeLorenzi said. "And they did it. All of them." The tense finish to the game came quite unexpectedly after the Trojans started the contest with a 12-0 lead and had a 24-15 lead at halftime. The Trojans carried a 33-25 lead after three quarters, but DeLorenzi had fouled out of the game. The Hawks found new life in the final frame and were swarming any Trojans' player with the ball, grabbing every loose rebound and hitting key shots. The Hawks sank a basket with 1:12 remaining in the game to take a 34-33 lead over North Park. "That was stressful, very stressful," Sayles said. "They were pressuring us hardcore. They were double or triple teaming us down at the end court." The Hawks only lead of the game lasted 52 seconds as the Trojans moved down the court and got Jessica Grant open for a long jump shot that missed. When the rebound came down, Sayles grabbed the ball and started to drive before taking a pull-up jump shot that hit nothing but net. "I was so proud," DeLorenzi said. "Abbey Sayles has stepped up so much this year and when she scored that last shot, it was too sweet." Sayles basket gave the Trojans a 35-34 lead that was extended when Kirsten Sowa hit a free-throw with 2.8 seconds remaining to make the final 36-34. "It is absolutely amazing to have this feeling to win CWOSSA," Sayles said. "We've been working toward this all season." The Trojans earned their spot in the championship game by defeating their city rivals from Brantford Collegiate Institute earlier in the day. The upstart BCI Mustangs team finished second in their pool during play at the CWOSSA tournament on Friday with a 1-1 record and were matched up against the Trojans in the semifinals. NPC went 2-0 in pool play. Unlike the teams' last meeting – where the Mustangs looked like they could pull off an upset against North Park – the Trojans dominated the game 52-24 to end the Mustangs season. The Trojans will travel to Belle River, Ontario, for the provincial AAA Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations tournament starting on Thursday. The Trojans hope to get past the quarter-finals this year – something they have failed to do during the past two years at the OFSAA tournament. "We are going to try our best," Sayles said. "We'll put it all out on the floor and leave it there in every game." The junior Trojans bowed out of the CWOSSA tournament on Saturday morning in the semifinals, despite winning both of their preliminary games on Friday. The junior Trojans lost 44-42 to the Kitchener Collegiate Institute Raiders to finish their season.

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While many eyes are trained on Mountain View for the official release of the new G1/Android phone from Google and T-Mobile, I got an insight into Google’s design process from the company’s VP of Product Management, Sundar Pichai, and Group Product Manager, Brian Rakowski. These two spearheaded the launch of Chrome, a browser I’m truthfully still getting used to, but whose design certainly adheres to the company’s overarching philosophy of superficial simplicity disguising sophisticated functionality (for an indepth look at Chrome’s development, check out this really fine Wired article by Steven Levy.) A problem that has beset engineering and technology-driven companies in the past is the disconnect between its various departments. Engineers dictated what should be done thanks to what could be done, technologically speaking. They then handed the ideas over to designers who were charged with making sense of it all. The disconnect often resulted in poor products, annoyed engineers and frustrated designers (and, ultimately, often, displeased CEOs.) Clearly, Google is also rooted in engineering, but in its case neither technology nor aesthetics has a superior role. Instead, engineers are as invested in the design as in the functionality. As Rakowsi put it: “It’s an integrated approach where engineers are responsible from start to finish.” Such continuity ensures that aesthetics and functionality are one and the same. I’ve written before that sometimes the results aren’t as visually sophisticated as they could be, and some designers might feel that they’ve been left out of the equation altogether, but the logic of the approach is hard to reproach. “Design is integral to everything we do,” said Pichai firmly. “We don’t say ‘here’s a feature, here’s a spec, now go and build it.’ We design it, we build a prototype and we make it real… Every pixel in Chrome represents countless discussions and people agonizing over the right decision.” Of course, that agony is balanced by Google's obsession with data analysis, which is harnessed for the design approval process too. "A lot of our design is opinion driven but we do usability testing to make sure what we're doing is well received," said Pichai. "We don't go with something just because someone feels strongly about it, if the data says people aren't clicking on it." By way of example, the pair pointed to the download manager toolbar, which caused them real problems and which required many trips back to the drawing board. The issue: How to resolve the tension between a single user's different requirements. Should the toolbar interrupt, to alert a user that the file is all present and correct? Or should it sit quietly in the background? Given that at various times, a user might prefer either result, the design solution wasn't initially clear. "We couldn't get it 90% right," remembers Rakowski. "The design needed to be flexible enough to support all of the potential different uses." Their answer took on board complaints/feedback/suggestions from early users and was both simple and radical. Now, a large arrow briefly points to the downloaded file at the bottom left of the browser screen. It's there when needed, you know it's there, but it doesn't interrupt your work flow. It's an elegant solution -- that works. Chrome isn't perfect, but Pichai and Rakowski are probably more aware of that than most. Even now they're working on adding new functionality, such as autofill, as well as on versions for Linux and Apple (those should come "early next year," they say.) But that's the thing about an evolutionary design process: the best is always yet to come. What comes next? The Bloomberg Businessweek Innovation and Design blog chronicles new tools for creativity and collaboration, innovation case studies in both the corporate and social sectors, and the new ideas that have the power to change the way things have always been done.

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I need to solve an equation on I need to solve an equation only in the cells where a variable (not the one I solve for) satisfies a condition. Is it possible to do that in OF? If so, how? Thanks in advance, |All times are GMT -4. The time now is 22:25.|

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- Chelsea Green - http://www.chelseagreen.com/content - Environmental Activist Diane Wilson on The Rag Radio Posted By admin On July 29, 2011 @ 12:54 pm In Nature & Environment | Comments Disabled Listen to Diane Wilson, eco-activist extraordinaire, on The Rag Radio. The Rag was an underground paper from Austin, Texas that was published for eleven years starting in 1966. It lives on as The Rag Blog , and the radio show. For more about this fascinating, fertile little instance of resistance, go here: http://www.nuevoanden.com/rag/ From their site: From coverage of antiwar marches to Black Panthers, from expose’s on the UT Regents to incidents of police brutality, from poetry espousing sexual liberation to the source for critical news about the South Texas Nuclear Project, The Rag became a weekly reader for a wide swath of Austin’s counterculture, peace movement, feminist movement, coop movement and the nascent anti-nuclear movement. And it became a “must read” for the established powers as well. Article printed from Chelsea Green: http://www.chelseagreen.com/content URL to article: http://www.chelseagreen.com/content/environmental-activist-diane-wilson-on-the-rag-radio/ URLs in this post: The Rag Blog: http://theragblog.blogspot.com/ http://www.nuevoanden.com/rag/ : http://www.nuevoanden.com/rag/

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Nike Air Max 1 Air Attack Pack "Football Blue" Release Month: March • Five different colorways of this special-edition Air Max 1 dropped, and the powder-blue colorway came as the Complex favorite. As dope as they are, the widely-released sneakers were severely slept-on and managed to even hit Nike outlets around the country. If you were one of the lucky ones, you scooped these up for $70.

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Madonna - Madonna Will Record Lp After Movie Madonna is looking to get back in the music studio following the completion of her latest movie project 'W.E.'. Madonna "can't wait" to get back in the studio and start work on her next album. The 52-year-old singer - who has not released an LP since 2008's 'Hard Candy' - will begin laying down new tracks as soon as she has finished directing her latest film 'W.E.'. Her manager Guy Oseary wrote on twitter: "the update is that Madonna cant wait to get into the recording studio ... This will happen as soon as she finishes the movie she directed... (sic)" He also shot down rumours she is going to be making an appearance at the Grammy Awards this weekend or that a live DVD release is in the pipeline. In another post, he added: "madonna will not be at grammys. I have no idea where the rumor of a live dvd box set is coming from. Im not against doing it ... just not true (sic)" In December, Madonna revealed she was ready to make a comeback with some music she can "dance" to and was looking for the "sickest" people to work with. She said: "It's official! I need to move. I need to sweat. I need to make new music! Music I can dance to. "I'm on the lookout for the maddest, sickest, most bad a*s people to collaborate with. I'm just saying."

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| Nov 19, 2013 | 1:17 PM Brittany Murphy's death may not have been from natural causes, her estranged father says, citing a new toxicology report that suggests death via poisoning. The "8 Mile" and "Clueless" actress, who passed away in December 2009 at age 32, was declared to... | Nov 18, 2013 | 3:39 PM Dr. Joseph S. Ardinger, a retired obstetrician and gynecologist who delivered more than 4,000 babies in nearly 50 years of medical practice, died Monday of complications from pneumonia Monday at Howard County General Hospital. The Ellicott City resident... | Nov 18, 2013 | 12:17 PM JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Inside the Nelson Mandela Center of Memory, opened Monday by President Jacob Zuma, a small fragment of compacted mud is all that remains of the hut where Nelson Mandela was born in Mvezo village in the Eastern Cape 95 years... | Nov 12, 2013 | 8:09 PM MINERSVILLE, Pa. — He hobbled down the dark tiled hallway, leaning heavily on his black wooden cane. His feet shuffled, his hands shook, and finally 85-year-old Benjamin Share nearly collapsed into a chair in the prison visitation room.... | Nov 11, 2013 | 12:55 PM Edward P. Bugnaski, a retired tool and die maker who was also a World War II veteran, died Oct. 28 of pneumonia at Menno Village, a Chambersburg, Pa., retirement community. He was 96. The son of Polish immigrants, Edward Paul Bugnaski was born in... | Nov 7, 2013 | 6:00 AM A look at upcoming shows to fill your music calendar this weekend: Brian Haas and Scott Amendola: The founding member of the jazz-oriented jam band -- or perhaps jam-oriented jazz band? -- the Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, keyboardist Brian Haas delved... | Nov 13, 2013 | 6:34 PM A 20-year-old woman in Taiwan has achieved the dubious distinction of being the first patient known to have been sickened by a strain of bird flu known as H6N1. The woman, who became ill in May, appears to have made a full recovery, according to a... | Sep 30, 2013 | 6:30 AM A flu shot may not be enough; you may be ready for other vaccinations. With autumn approaching, it's time to review your vaccinations and see if you need any updates. Here are the shots to consider: - Influenza: Soon it will be time to get your annual... | Sep 27, 2013 | 12:30 PM Q: I can't decide whether I should get a flu shot. I'm two months pregnant. What are your thoughts? A: It's a good idea for everyone 6 months of age and older to get a vaccination against influenza. This is especially true for pregnant women and those... | Oct 8, 2013 | 7:48 PM Innovative director of opera, film, theater Patrice Chereau, 68, a celebrated French actor and director in film, theater and opera who was renowned for cutting-edge productions, died Monday in Paris of complications related to... | Nov 5, 2013 | 9:25 AM A career helping people with breathing problems offers respiratory therapists rewarding work, good pay and a chance to use their own decision-making skills. Earning an associate’s degree in respiratory care, you can find work at hospitals, clinics,...

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Senate agreed Thursday to stop letting lawmakers hand out free college educations to their constituents, removing the final roadblock to ending a century-old practice plagued by allegations of corruption and political favoritism. The Senate vote makes it all but certain the program will be abolished. The Illinois House has voted repeatedly to halt the tuition waivers, and Gov. Pat Quinn opposes them, too. Lawmakers have sometimes awarded scholarships to the children of donors and political allies or even their own relatives. They also have violated the rule saying recipients must live in the legislator's district. In some cases, multiple recipients of the waivers mysteriously listed addresses linked to the legislators handing out the waivers, even though other records suggested they lived elsewhere. Federal prosecutors appear to be investigating the way some legislators handed out waivers. "It's time to end and kill this dinosaur of a program," said Sen. Kirk Dillard, R-Hinsdale. The measure passed 43-5, with five senators voting "present." Supporters of the waiver say it lets legislators help promising students who otherwise wouldn't be able to go to college. They note Illinois is cutting financial aid at the same time tuition rates are climbing. "I think this is a travesty for the governor to take scholarships away from people who really, truly need them," said Sen. Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood. The program dates back to 1905. Each of the state's 177 lawmakers is allowed to award two four-year waivers annually, with the colleges absorbing the cost of educating the lucky students. Lawmakers generally break them up and award eight one-year waivers annually. For years recipients' names were kept secret, but that changed after journalists uncovered some of the winners and their political connections. In 2010, 150 lawmakers awarded a total of more than 1,300 such waivers. Maryland is the only other state with a comparable program.

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I have been on the Glory and there was definitely 2 formal nights. I have never heard or a 7 day Carnival cruise that didn't have 2 formal nights. ***Lauren*** Myspace & Facebook (email@example.com) CRUISES I HAVE TAKEN SO FAR... Disney Wonder (2003) Carnival Inspiration (2004) Carnival Victory (2005) Carnival Miracle 2006-2007 (New Years Cruise) Carnival Liberty (June 9, 2007) Carnival Glory (July 5, 2008) Carnival Inspiration (March 28, 2009*18th birthday Cruise!!)

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Where do you want to go? View Single Post July 30th, 2011, 09:44 AM Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: You're Looking At Me I haven't had the opportunity and my next three cruises don't include it. But we will be spending a month, after the Cruisemates Carnival Breeze cruise, in Europe. Perhaps we can do a side trip to Istanbul. Cruisemates Community Leader/Moderator "There is a great difference between being well traveled and just having been to many places." ~Me "Fear is the assassin of dreams." ~Me View Public Profile Send a private message to Mike M Visit Mike M's homepage! Find all posts by Mike M

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M'lore: Police, Hindu Jagarana Vedike Activists Nab Youth for Immoral Activities Daijiworld Media NetworkóMangalore (NM) Mangalore, May 19: Acting on a tip-off, locals and Hindu Jagarana Vedike along with the police, attacked a rented house in Thare Thota of Nanthur, wherein three men and a woman were allegedly found semi-nude at midnight on Friday May 18. The four youngsters as well as a woman from another community from Udupi, were caught drinking in one house. The woman was staying in the rented house and it is said that the men used to visit her house often. The woman was then immediately sent to Prajna Counseling Centre, Jeppinamogaru, Mangalore, while the men were taken to Kankanady police station and an investigation was on. Itís learnt that they were allegedly drinking alcohol and busy in some sort of recreation. Though a case has been registered, they were sent to the Tahasildarís office and no criminal charge was lodged. They were asked not to repeat the mistake and were given a warning. The complaint about the incident was taken from the accused in a written format. Sub-inspector Mani Swami and other police personnel of Kankanady police station took part in the raid.

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This took a while for me to upload, seeing that we painted this last year. Anyway, if you're wondering why we painted a table, it's because our jewelry class (ITS NOT GIRLY) teacher lets her students paint whatever they like (given than it's school appropriate) on the classroom's tables and sometimes chairs every end of the year. Three people worked on this painting, two of my friends and yours truly. I love how the text on the top came out! If I remember correctly, we started and finished this project on the last day of school, during finals. We either had no final or finished early to get started on it. It took us a total of about 4 hours to paint. I'm so excited to see this again tomorrow!!

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Long time no see Dragoart. It's been about a month since the last time I logged in, but I've been really busy doing some projects and here is my latest one that I've recently spent 10 days working on. This is a fight scene between Goku and Cell during the Cell Games saga. As a DBZ fan, these two characters make one of the best hero/villain duos in the franchise. I found a screenshot from one of the episodes and recreated it on my computer but added in some extra details to make them both appear more intense in their fight. I hope you enjoy viewing this because this is actually my first digital painting I've ever done... without Photoshop, GIMP, Paint tool SAI or a Wacom pen tablet. I did it all with just my index finger on a Macbook touchpad. Thanks and enjoy. All rights reserved. Copyrights © Antartistik 2012.

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Deadly force was justified in the fatal shooting of a former Derry man earlier this month in Manchester, the state Attorney General ruled yesterday. Michael J. LaRocque Jr., 24, a former football standout for Pinkerton Academy, died from gunshot wounds suffered during a home invasion. “In light of all the circumstances, it was reasonable for Ian Peters to believe that the intruders were likely to use any unlawful force against him, his fiance, or her child, in the commission of a burglary or some other felony, inside the apartment,” the Attorney General’s report said. No criminal charges will be brought against Peters, the report said. Peters was home in his apartment early Sunday, June 9, when two men he did not recognize forced their way into his Lake Avenue apartment. “At that time, he thought that the two men might be armed and that he was in a life or death situation,” the report said. “Peters yelled at the two intruders. Both intruders remained silent, did not retreat from the apartment, and advanced toward Peters. Only then did Peters use deadly force against the two intruders.” When Peters did fire his handgun, he limited his use of force to “what was reasonably necessary under the circumstances,” the Attorney General concluded. Detectives found five discharged cartridge casings. It’s unclear from the report when the gunfire wounded Larocque, who was unarmed. The report said Peters fired at Larocque and the other man when they charged him, but he did not believe he hit them. The other man fled, then Peters went looking for Larocque, who was trying to get out through a bathroom window. “Peters told Larocque to get down on the ground and not to move. Instead, Larocque turned and attacked Peters,” the report said. “Peters and Larocque started to physically struggle and during that struggle, Peters’ gun went off.” Peters told police he didn’t try to shoot Larocque during their struggle and the report said that gunshot did not appear to hit him. “Help me,” Larocque said to Peters at one point during the struggle, before collapsing. “Peters could see that Larocque was bleeding profusely at that point, so Peters called 911 for help,” the report said. Investigators determined Peters’s fiancee was receiving confrontational and threatening text messages prior to the home invasion. Larocque was an acquaintance of someone the fiancee knew, the report said. “Based on the text messages that went back and forth that night, as well as other information gleaned during the investigation, it appears that Ian Peters was specifically targeted that night and that the intruders’ intent was to physically harm him,” the report said. Larocque died from wounds to the arm and abdomen. Neither the Attorney General nor the Manchester police have identified the second intruder. “As for the home invasion itself, the Manchester Police Department is continuing to investigate that part of the incident in an attempt to hold the other home invader and any other participants accountable for their roles in the events,” the report said. The Attorney General acknowledged the amount of information released in the report was limited to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation. LaRocque was living in Manchester at the time of his death. He was a standout running back with Pinkerton’s back-to-back state champions in 2006 and 2007.

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I'm the original owner and the car was wonderful with only 96k miles. It was stolen and stripped a couple of weeks ago. We are so bummed; the car was worth so much more to us than insurance will ever pay. I was hoping to get 280,000 miles like the other poster. BEWARE that these cars are easy to steal. I was told this a million times after it was stolen; never heard about it before. What a shame. Loved the car-it was a blast to drive.

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Part one of our action-adventure round-up looked at the likes of GTA IV, Metal Gear Solid 4, and Devil May Cry... 4, amongst others. Here's part two, complete with the new Ninja Gaiden, Resident Evil 5, Tomb Raider Undeworld and many more. Army of Two Is Army of Two a shooter or an action-adventure game? Lead designer Chris Ferriera reckons it fits into "a new genre - the genre of the pure co-op game, of everything being focused on two players from the ground up". Its "aggro" system is a bit like the one in RPGs, letting you draw people's attention so your mate can do some damage. The storyline revolves around Private Military Corporations and the ethical issues surrounding them. You and a friend (or an AI partner, but that's sort of missing the point) will embark on a series of missions specially designed for two players, using unique tactics and taking advantage of your doubled firepower. "With co-op undeniably enjoyable in virtually every shooter it's in, and broadband penetration in a genuinely sweet spot for the first time since consoles noticed the Internet, EA's timing is certainly right," observes Tom. "Army of Two looks like the first decent stab at the inevitable next step." Bloodyform for you: For more on the game, including details of the AI, swearing and tampons, read the full preview. Army of Two is due out on PS3 and Xbox 360 this spring. Last year it was Naughty Dog's turn to leave cartoon characters behind and give it all realism, and now Sucker Punch is saying goodbye to Sly Raccoon. The developer's next title, Infamous, features a human lead and decidedly darker tone - as illustrated by the trailer. Looks like your character will have various super powers that allow you to chuck cars about, blow stuff up, fight robots and so on. It's also been suggested that the city around you will change depending on whether you decide to pursue justice or wreak havoc. Or save the cheerleader. Infamous is due out some time this year, exclusively on PS3. On the Sly: How come no one in Europe liked the Sly Raccoon games apart from Kristan? Perhaps their genius will finally be recognised now he's dead. Sly, not Kristan. Everyone may have stopped watching Lost in March 2006, but that's not going to stop Ubisoft doing a game based on it for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. You play as a survivor of Oceanic Flight 815. Not one of the characters from the TV show, though you do get to interact with them. There are puzzles to solve, enemies to outwit and probably a load of nonsense about buttons and bunkers and her out of Babylon 5. The game is being developed in collaboration with ABC Studios, and series producer Bryan Burk has been left feeling "giddy" at the whole experience. "Many of us on Lost have been hardcore gamers for years and the chance to work with Ubisoft, a company behind some of our favourite titles, has excited us to no end," he definitely said and didn't just approve for the press release. "We’re giddy to be developing a game that, once completed, will be as engaging and fun to play as it is to create." Find out if the game leaves you feeling similarly nauseous and disorientated when it's released this spring. In this order: Sawyer, Mr Eko, Sawyer again, Jack, Sayid, Sawyer, Sawyer again. Maybe Jin if he asked really nicely, but never Boooooone. Indiana Jones 2008 That's a working title, by the way. It was slightly different up until 11 days ago, but clearly there's been a bit of a delay - not too surprising when you consider what they're trying to accomplish with the new Indiana Jones game. It's in development for PS3 and Xbox 360 and is being built using Euphoria, a behavioural simulation engine from NaturalMotion. According to LucasArts this makes characters (including enemies, not just Indy) "move, act and even think like actual human beings, adapting their behaviour on the fly and resulting in a different payoff every single time". If characters stumble, they'll attempt to regain their balance; if they're about to fall they'll brace themselves, and so on. Because it's all unscripted, "You'll never see the same thing twice". Kristan got to see a tech demo of the game back in May 2006 and reckons Euphoria has "big potential in a gameplay context". Read his preview for more. Lucas hearts: King George himself has written an original story for Indiana Jones 2008. He's unlikely to do any interviews with videogame journalists about it. But just saying, watersports and everything. Resident Evil 5 The Resident Evil 5 trailer was shown as a highlight at both Microsoft and Sony's E3 conferences last year and caused quite a stir. Admittedly this was partly because it was an actual game and not a green Xbox 360 or a yellow PSP. (You can see it for yourself, along with some other videos and screenshots, over on the gamepage.) We've since learned that Resi 5 will see hero Chris journeying to Africa, where he encounters a new kind of enemy with a bit more intelligence than thicky zombies. A female character recognisable to long-time fans of the series is also set to make an appearance. Light will play a key role in the gameplay. You'll have to consider how long it will take for your eyes to adjust when going between dark interiors to brightly lit outside environments, and learn how to use light as a weapon. The game is being worked on by former members of Capcom's Clover Studio. This is good news as Clover was responsible for titles in the Resi, Viewtiful Joe and Devil May Cry series, plus the excellent Okami, before being shut down last year. Resident Evil 5 will be released for PS3 and Xbox 360 this year. Be my Valentine: Bored? Lonely? Aroused by the idea of fictional characters getting drunk and lezzing up? Why not read some appalling fan fiction. Ninja Gaiden 2 Our current to-do list looks something like this: "1. Finish action adventure round-up. 2. Do round-ups for outstanding genres (approx. 700000000 words). 3. Stop saying dog eggs." Ryu Hayabusa's to-do list looks like this: "1. Avenge clan. 2. Prevent destruction of human race." We could spend hours debating who has the hardest task, but anyway. Ninja Gaiden 2 features a new game engine and combat system. You can play with a variety of old and new weapons and finish off enemies using something called Obliteration Techniques. Plus there are new auto-healing and save point systems. Multiple difficulty settings will be available from the beginning. According to Team Ninja, it's all part of a bid to make the game "both accessible to more casual players" (i.e. not as bastard hard) and "challenging even to the most demanding gamers" (i.e. with a bastard hard option to stop the Internet complaining). Ninja Gaiden 2 will be "the world's premier action game", according to Team Ninja. Find out if they're making it up when it's released exclusively for Xbox 360 later this year. Tecmo tecmo tecmo: Team Ninja is of course led by Tomonobu Itagaki, creator of the Dead or Alive franchise and definitely not a sex pest. Tomb Raider Underworld Details on Lara's latest outing are still scarce, but according to US PLAY magazine the theme is "pure woman versus wild". Perhaps it's about her trying to get home in an unlicensed mini cab. They've overhauled the technology since Legend, apparently, so Lara will now leave footprints in mud, and they will be washed away, like tears, in the rain. Our heroine has been animated using motion-capture and there's new dynamic lighting. Plus, bodies and debris won't just disappear when she moves away from them. Welcome to 2002. While "Underworld" smacks worryingly of darkness as in "Angel of", it's comforting to know Crystal Dynamics are in charge once again. No screenshots as yet, but Eidos has invited us round for tea in a couple of weeks so we'll have more then. Tomb Raider Underworld is "tentatively" scheduled for a 2008 release on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. Underworld: If you thought the Resident Evil fan fiction was bad, you should see what people write about Lara Croft. Excerpt: '"They’re real," she declared, and hated herself for saying it.' Silent Hill V This time it's the turn of war veteran Alex Shepherd to embark on an epic mission that will leave him terrified, mystified and feeling a bit sick. In the search for his missing younger brother, Alex finds himself exploring the insular community of Shepherd's Glen, but inevitably winds up wandering round the streets of Silent Hill. The combat system has been enhanced, so there are new offensive and defensive moves to fight the wide variety of horror shows you come across. They've also been creating new puzzles and you'll need to take your cues from the environment to solve them. Akira Yamaoka has been drafted in to do the soundtrack once again. The development team, however, has changed. Out goes Team Silent, in comes Team Collective - the people behind Marc Ecko, the Buffy game and the forthcoming Dirty Harry. Let your imagination run wild. Silent Hill V is in development for PS3 and Xbox 360. Shhh: You'll find some screenshots and several videos of Silent Hill V over on the gamepage. The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Athena The first Riddick game, released in 2004, was met with widespread critical acclaim. Not least from Tom, who declared there was a "moral obligation" to at least give it a go. "Riddick deserves to mark the pivotal moment when movie games changed forever," he concluded. That went well. The sequel was supposed to be out by the end of last year, but Starbreeze decided to spend a bit more time on it following criticism from fans. The main complaint seemed to be that while it looked jolly nice, there wasn't enough new content - hopefully they've addressed that now. You'll get to explore the Merc-ship of the title, and face off with Captain Revas and her enslaved combat drones. Multiplayer combat will feature, too. Dark Athena is now due out this year, and it'll be available for PS3 and Xbox 360. One more time: Just in case you missed part one of our action adventure round-up, here's that Vin Diesel breakdancing video. It's worth watching again in any case. Due out this "fall" on PS3 and Xbox 360 (there's definitely a pattern emerging here), Dead Space is a new sci-fi horror adventure from Electronic Arts. You play as Isaac Clarke, an ordinary engineer who finds himself in the midst of an alien infestation. It's being developed at Redwood Shores, the studio behind The Sims, The Godfather and Lord of the Rings. By the sounds of things, the emphasis will be on psychological trickery and atmospheric thrills rather than constant gore. "We're all such huge fans of the horror and sci-fi genres, we wanted to create the most terrifying game we could, and keep the player on the edge of his seat the entire time," explains executive producer Glen Schofield. Jolly good. In Valen's name: WHY WON'T SOMEONE MAKE A BABYLON 5 GAME?. Happy days. Mercenaries 2: World in Flames It's not even out yet and Mercenaries 2 has already caused controversy. The storyline is "inspired by" the current political situation in Venezuela, which doesn't sit too well with the Venezuelan Solidarity Campaign. They've even called on Bono, an investor in the development studio, to take action. Anyway, EA is billing World in Flames as an open-world action game "featuring the latest in civilian and military technology - everything from shiny new sports cars to the future-tech satellite-guided bunker-busting mini-nuke". Expect lots of skulduggery and explosions: "If you see it, you can buy it, steal it or blow the living crap out of it." Speaking to us last year, lead designer Scott Warner said his favourite feature of the game is "definitely online co-operative play". He added, "Being able to play with my buddy in an open-world action game is a pretty new frontier in videogaming, and I'm glad that we're trailblazing in this regard." Aren't we all. Except for the Venezuelan Solidarity Campaign. Kristan enjoyed the first Mercenaries, describing it as "a brilliantly enjoyable all-action extravaganza of blockbuster proportions". Let's hope the sequel will turn out even better when it's released for PC, PS2, PS3 and Xbox 360. Shady business: As someone once wrote on the Viz letters page, we'd just like Bono to stop telling us to give money to the starving while wearing pink sunglasses that cost £500. As reader Daymare put it the other day, "Wake the f*** up, Alan, it's 2008 already." Indeed, Alan's shown little sign of stirring since his game was first announced at E3 2005, and there's still no definitive word on when he's planning to get up. For those who've forgotten, Alan Wake is a psychological action thriller for PC and Xbox 360. It's being developed by Remedy, the studio behind the Max Payne games. The titular hero is a best-selling suspense author who moves to a small town to recover after his fiancee mysteriously disappears. Complications ensue. Light plays an important role in the game. Enemies get their strength from shadows, so Alan must learn to use light along with conventional weapons to deck them. Driving is also integral to the gameplay. According to lead designer Petri Järvilehto, "Intense cinematic action is something that we love to do, and Alan Wake features tense combat gameplay as well." But overall, "The game has a lot more emphasis on adventure and exploration than Max Payne did." I'd rather Jackson: Eurogamer's favourite Alan is multi-million selling country and western singer Alan Jackson. His best song is 9/11 tribute Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning). Highlight: 'I'm just a singer of simple songs, I'm not a real political man / I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you / The difference in Iraq and Iran'. The first Mafia game sold more than two million copies around the globe, so it didn't come as much of a surprise when 2K announced a sequel was on the way. Once again driving and on-foot action is promised, and the game will be set in the mob underworld of the late '40s - early '50s. In a press release that also includes the phrase "high octane" and the word "leveraging", 2K president Christoph Hartmann says Mafia 2 will offer "the benchmark-setting visual quality and action that you only expect to see in Hollywood movies". Judge for yourself - the trailer is now showing on Eurogamer TV. Mafia 2 is a PC exclusive. (No it isn't - it's for 360 and PS3 as well. I apologise and have resigned.) A release date has yet to be announced. Mob rule: The first Mafia may have sold two million copies, but Eurogamer didn't think much of it at the time. Viking: Battle for Asgard We're very excited about this one, mainly because it's already given us reason to write some of the worst straplines of all time (2000 brake Norse power! Don't myth out! Inspect a Norse! Total War creator developing!). Viking: Battle for Asgard is a hack-and-slasher which sees you playing as young warrior Skarin. He's been sent by Odin to defend Midgard from the goddess Hel and her army of undead Vikings. Also there's a wolf-god in it. "In essence, gameplay is split between preparing the ground for war and then making sure the war goes to plan," explains Tom. "A bit like Dynasty Warriors with funny hats. And dragon air-strikes." According to Quintin, "Battle For Asgard could well end up being the game a lot of people wanted out of Fable." Perhaps including Peter Molyneux. Developer Creative Assembly certainly has an impressive pedigree, what with the Total War series under its belt. Find out how Viking: Battle for Asgard matches up when the game hits PS3 and Xbox 360 on 28th March. Drugs and Vikings don't mix: Evidence. That concludes our round-up of 2008's bestest looking action adventure titles. Coming soon: sports, strategy, RPGs and whatever flipping category Wii Fit goes in.

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