How do we manage with young kids?
Traveling around the world is great but its even better if you can bring your kids along. A lot of people, like Mona who just sent me an email, see it as too much of a challenge to travel with young kids. Now granted our kids are no longer young. Our youngest is 11 but we think our kids are fantastic and we think that growing up on the road has helped them become the unique, creative, flexible young adults they have become. Don't wait til they get older. Celebrate life and travel with them from when they are young.
The longer you wait the more they will miss their old friends because the friends at "home" are the only ones they know and because they may have even forgotten how to make new friends. They will expect everyone to speak English and it will be more difficult to cross those language and cultural boundaries.
Our kids have friends all over the world. Their dialogue frequently becomes a mixture of English and Portuguese, Czech, German, Chinese, Maori and whatever else their friends speak.
Why? Because they think it is normal. Because they have grown up on the road.
The longer you wait the more they will not want to try new foods. Many kids don't like red peppers. My kids all love them because european kids love them.
Our kids don't miss American fast food because they didn't grow up with it. However, they do miss "Smazeny Syr" from Czech Republic, "Churros and Chocolate" from Spain, "Avocado Smoothies" from Morocco and "Sesame balls with red bean paste" from China.
Why? Because they think it was normal. Because they have grown up on the road.
Here are some practical things that come to mind when thinking about having young kids on the road.
We are taught to fear the unknown. The darkness. That other country. We pass this fear onto our kids.
Fear the right things. Like. Not living your life to the fullest. Having the wrong priorities. Living a selfish life. A life in which we stop learning.
If you travel long term you can't have the stuff that many people consider normal in having kids. You won't be able to afford or carry around the things that most western people think they need, dare I say, especially us Americans. Your kids probably won't have the latest gadgets or be able to follow the latest fads, heck they probably won't even know what the latest gadgets and fads are.
Our kids love to find treasure in op shops (charity shops). They all sew and cook and repair broken things. They do not spend too much time glued to a screen. Even our older kids that have moved out keep the amount of possessions in check so they don't get tied down.
This is a good place to say something about money. We make money on the road however we can. Writing, art, picking fruit, teaching, selling and getting gifts from others. We are also continually challenging ourselves with how to live on less.
Teach your kids not to expect your home country. They shouldn't be taught to think your home country is superior. If you do this they will help you to see more beauty and different ways to live that you might take on as part of your family identity.
When we went to Morocco we learned to barter for almost everything we bought. If the kids wanted something they saw we had them barter for it themselves. Now, for TJ, our youngest, it really wasn't fair. It really wasn't much of a barter. She would ask the price. They would tell her the price. With determination on her face she would offer a fraction of the original price. The man would look at her strong little place, laugh a little and give her what she offered. All fine in Morocco. After Morocco we went Gibralter, a little British Outpost on the edge of Spain. We went into M&S, an english department store. TJ saw a cute little butterfly top. She asked what the price was. Put on her serious face and went up to offer half.
Why? Because she thinks it is normal. Because she has grown up on the road.
Kids will change your pace. They will slow you down. See this as the gift it is. If we resist the urge to drag our kids to the next thing and slow down with them we will see a whole new world of beauty.
I have a favourite story I like to tell. I didn't learn this until I was pregnant with my third child. We were living in Pasadena at the time. I had taken the kids to the library. We read a couple of books and took some more out to read at home. Lizzy was in the pushchair (stroller) and Sam was holding onto the handlebar, walking beside. We were going across the courtyard at a normal pace. Actually, a bit rushed. I was rushing to catch the next bus back to our little motorhome on the other side of town. I felt like I had to catch the next bus. Don't know why, just did. Sam kept putting on the brakes, saying, "Mummy, mummy stop. Mummy, mummy, look". Quite upset that he was going to make me miss the bus I stopped quite abruptly, looked him in the eye and quite firmly said, "WHAT?" He said, "Look!" and pointed to the ground. We were walking across a beautiful mosaic in the courtyard and I hadn't even noticed. Convicted by my son, we stopped and missed that next bus and the one after that as we walked around, looking, feeling and talking about the beauty that surrounded us. It was a very special time that I will always cherish.
This links into the last. Travelling with young children, actually, travelling with anybody, we need to listen. We discuss what everyone needs and take all the needs into account when a decision is made. Our identity of home is our family, not a house, we need to take care to keep it in tact.
Once in Germany we were really exhausted. We had just had one of those bad experiences that exhausted us to the core. We had survived, but were limping a bit and felt a bit disjointed as a family. We sat down the next morning and asked each member what they needed from the day. Keep in mind we don't have a lot of money so we find value in other experiences. Andrew wanted to smell a good coffee, someone wanted to feel a beautiful book, someone else wanted to smell 3 different types of sausages, Hannah wanted a balloon. We went into a little German village to look for these experiences. We smelled and felt and saw and enjoyed. After a while, Hannah saw a clown on the street making balloon sculptures. He made one for Hannah and we gave him a few coins. Another child came up to us later on and asked where we got the balloon. We told them about the clown. we saw them later but they had no balloon and the boy looked very disappointed. Without hesitation or a word, Hannah reached over and gave the boy her treasure, her balloon.
Why? Because she thinks it is normal. Because they has grown up on the road.
Now, if you do decide to travel with kids, especially young kids, or, God forbid, give birth in a foreign country, like I did, twice, then you will get some opposition. Probably less than you think. I have found that many times, out of love, people tell us what they THINK will make us happy, and keep us safe. What they THINK may be right or it may be wrong. Listen politely, change something if you think it is right, put aside what you don't want to keep and love them back.
Thanks Mona for a nice email to respond to.
Just lovely. This I aspire too as well.
Go for it and you can teach me what you learn.
Very well said and oh how true. It sure was nice to hear your voice in my head while reading this.


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Daily Meditations Published by IT Fellowship of North America & Europe Diocese of Mar Thoma Church
Word for the day by Christian Education Forum
United we stand, Divided we fall.
Dr. Ron Jacob
Long Island MTC, New York
"Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit…..."
I once had a conversation with an individual who had left his home parish for a brand new Church. He was part of the founding group attempting to establish this fledgling parish. As many of the pioneers of the Mar Thoma Church knows, this is quite a task. However, he was confident the new Church would be successful because of the unity in spirit which allows the members to live in harmony by being of one mind. I asked him if he would go back to his home parish if the new Church was not able to flourish and failed. He confidently said, "no." I was surprised at his answer and followed up asking, "why not?" His reply was pretty simple: His home parish was not of "one mind".
1 Peter is addressed to the new believers dispersed throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. Peter urges the readers to live in harmony, to be all of one mind, and be unified in the spirit. All this is translated in Greek to the word "homophrōn", which is defined as "being like-minded, united in spirit, and living in harmony,". This term is used only once in the Bible, yet it is essential for the success of the Church.
So the question arises "Does our church abide by this definition of homophrōn?" This doesn't mean that we all agree about everything. Not only is it okay to have minor disagreements but it is to be expected and to be handled with love and kindness. We may disagree about less important matters, but in the mission of the Church and the service for the Lord, we should refuse to let any disagreement separate or sidetrack us. We all agree that our Church is to be a vessel for the Good News. We agree that all our actions are for the extension of His kingdom. We agree all decisions are made with that in mind. We agree to be of one mind on the things that actually matter.
Is our church harmonious? Are we as a church working and toiling for a primary mission or are we being sidetracked? Let us all be introspective to ensure that our actions do not deviate our Churches from its sole mission. Unified let us preach Christ and ensure our children and following generations experience the harmonious love of Jesus.
Dear Father, we pray for our Church. We pray for the leaders, the clergy, the laity and all involved in unifying the Church. We pray for the mission of the Mar Thoma church and ask for Your Spirit to ensure our unity. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, AMEN.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
"For peace and reconciliation, for unity in the Church, and harmony between all peoples and communities. We pray to the Lord"
Community Formation Around Resurrection Experience Acts 23:1-10 Vinod Johnson Carmel MTC, Boston, MA 6 When Paul noticed that some were Sadducees and others were Pharisees, he called out in the council, "Brothers, I am a Pharisee, a son of Pharisees. I am on trial concerning the hope of the resurrection of the dead." Sometimes, the only thing that keeps you going through a brutal winter is the hope for the spring. It may have been a hard hope to hold on to this particular year in New England - a year in which Boston considered dumping not tea, but the ever growing mounds of snow into its harbor. And yet, the waist deep snow has dissolved away. White desolation has given way to increasingly visible green shoots of spring. A resurrection is at hand! In this passage, Paul tries to defend himself before the Sanhedrin Council. He seeks to drive a wedge between the Pharisees who believed in resurrection and the Sadducees who did not; even though neither believed in the resur
Revelation for Liberation Acts 27:18-26 Sherine Thomas Long Island MTC, NY 20 When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days, and no small tempest raged, all hope of our being saved was at last abandoned. "After winter comes the summer. After night comes the dawn. And after every storm, there comes clear open skies" so said a Scottish clergyman from the 1600s. It's been said, that hope can sometimes be the most dangerous weapon. However, it's sometimes the hardest weapon to carry when you're living with the loss of a loved one, something that almost feels like a terrible nightmare that'll never go away. It's a weapon difficult to carry when day in and day out no one seems to hear or see those tears that are shed or silent cries that are made during a heartfelt prayer. It's a weapon difficult to carry as you see your loved one lying on that hospital bed. It's a weapon difficult to carry as you search and seek out answers to tell a child as to why they've been a
PRIESTHOOD: THE ANOINTED MINISTRY Exodus 40:12-16 Bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting... wash them with water. Then dress Aaron in the sacred garments, anoint him and consecrate him so he may serve me as priest (Exodus 40: 12-13). Priesthood among the people of God was a divine command and initiation. God wanted some people to be separated for the special ministry among his people. God appointed Aaron and his descendants to take up this kind of ministry among the people of God. Priests are always separated and appointed as channels that connect God with his people. All throughout the history of Israel, priests played an important role in connecting people with God and to lead and guide them in the statutes of God. But there are incidents in the Bible where the priests failed in their duties and that led the people to go away from God. So the priests have a special and significant ministry to perform in this world among his people. Two important things
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Q: Degree of an element in a Field Extension If $\alpha \in \overline{F}$ s.t. $\alpha^2 = s$ for some $s \in F$ can we say that degree of $\alpha$ over $F$ equals $2$?

A: You can conclude that the degree of $\alpha$ is at most $2$. Indeed, $\alpha^{2}=s$ with $s\in F$ implies that $\alpha$ is root of $x^2-s\in F[x]$. Hence, the minimal polynomial of $\alpha$ over $F$ divides $x^2-s$, and so degree of $\alpha$ over $F$ is at most $2$.

A: Yes, the minimal polynomial that $\alpha$ will satisfy in $F \left[ x \right]$ is $x^2 - s$. Since $\alpha$ is algebraic over $F$ and the minimal polynomial it satisfies is of degree 2, we have $$ \left[ F ( \alpha ) : F \right] = 2 $$

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Little People, BIG DREAMS: Anne Frank
by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Anne Frank is currently out of stock.
Meet Anne Frank, the writer whose diary captured the hearts of the public.
Anne Frank was born in Germany to a loving family. But when World War II broke out, Anne and her family had to hide in a secret annex in Amsterdam. Here, Anne wrote her famous diary, describing her belief in people's goodness and her hopes for peace. After the war, her diary captured the hearts of the public and she became one of the most important diarists of the 20th century.
This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Anne's life.
Written by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara
Illustrated by Sveta Dorosheva
Suitable for 5 years+
32-page hardback
Measures 24 x 19.5 cm
Take a look at the other books in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series here.


I am a registered Rebirthing Breathwork Practitioner, facilitating private and group sessions in and around Bournemouth area. I am passionate about connecting with the Inner Self through Conscious Breath. I have been in the field of self development through Breath for over 5 years, and my life has changed incredibly since then. I love to share my passion with clients and guide them to find the power of their own Breath.
What practicing Conscious Breathing gave me was mainly joy, more aliveness, better health and more energy, more connection with self and others, confidence, presence and just happier, easier, more relaxed life. I would love that for everyone who is ready to open up to it.
I've trained with the founder of Rebirthing Leonard Orr and Sondra Ray as well as the Master Rebirther Katia Boustani and my training extends to every day of my life.
There is no need to fight, with anyone, for anything. The only need in life is to connect with our Heart. With our Innocence. With our Inner Child. With our Breath. Through this we can change our own life and touch lives of other people, change the reality we wanted to fight with. So let's go within, connect with this powerful place and spread the love. Let's breathe consciously!
P.S.Please join me on a monthly Bournemouth Breathing Circle held on the last Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm in The Old School House Boscombe, Gladstone Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6HD.


Having a cheating husband isn't something any woman would want and appreciate. Every woman hopes to marry a man who would totally adore her, and only her.
But not every woman would marry a man that's faithful; some would cheat occasionally while some would be chronic cheats.
These women with unfaithful husbands pass through some struggles almost every day of their lives, and it's the kind of struggle only them can understand.
Once a woman finds out that her husband has cheated on her, the trust in that marriage would suffer, and you wouldn't blame her. No matter how apologetic he might get or probably secretive, he wouldn't get that total trust from his woman again. Once caught is enough to do a major damage to the trust in that marriage.
Women that have men who are highly promiscuous would always wonder why they aren't enough for their man. This would keep her wondering if there is something wrong with her body or appearance that just can't be enough for her man. This feeling of inadequacy can even make some women doubt themselves.


Arranging to meet useful contacts in your area is the best way to let people know what you do and to find out what local support is available.
The more people you meet up with the better. Different people will give you different perspectives on your work and routes forward.
Local partnerships may help you focus your work so that it is in line with locally agreed priorities for your area, whereas local projects and people may offer more practical support. A bit of both is often needed.


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Last Tuesday, concert-goers at the Pearl Street Clubroom in downtown Northampton were treated to a smorgasbord of indie-alternative music from local band The Sun Parade, Brooklyn-based Elizabeth & the Catapult and finally, the headliner, Kishi Bashi.
After an all too brief 30 minute set, Elizabeth Ziman of Elizabeth & the Catapult took the stage alone and began to play a beautiful and swelling piano melody, highlighting her classical training and stopping only to crack some jokes about a moment of feedback from audio equipment being a message from the heavens.
She then transitioned into "Thank You for Nothing," a somber piano ballad, and was joined by the rest of her band, a group of talented multi-instrumentalists, including drummer David Heilman.
The five-piece band had great chemistry on stage that complemented Ziman's sultry vocals and very down-to-earth lyrics as seen in songs such as "Happy Pop," in which Ziman's sardonic lyrics channel a lot of malcontent towards a formal record label in an audibly pleasing way. Elizabeth & the Catapult rounded off their vibrant set with a cover of the song "When My Time Comes" by Dawes, which was a departure from their typical twangy indie-pop sound.
Shortly before 10 p.m. Kishi Bashi took the stage in a somewhat uncharacteristic manner: with a full band. Kishi Bashi is well known for being a one-man symphony, utilizing loop effects in his performance. On this tour, Kishi Bashi is accompanied by a backing band, including Mike Savino of Tall Tall Trees, an exceedingly talented banjo player also known for looping and layering riffs live. In addition to Savino, Heilman reappeared on-stage to take up the drums yet again, as well as bassist Daniel Brunerd.
As soon as the band could take the stage, Kishi Bashi said "Hello again," to the crowd, and looped it through an octave changer. The set started off with "Evalyn, Summer Has Arrived," which was written by Kishi Bashi and Kevin Barnes, a longtime friend and former band mate of the avant-garde band, of Montreal. The sound of the song reflects the collaboration, starting with a smooth indie-alternative feel that moves effortlessly into an experimental groove punctuated by a dramatic violin with a faster tempo.
The second new song was titled "Carry On, Phenomenon," and Kishi Bashi told the crowd to "stretch [their] musicianship to the widest level." The song differed from Kishi Bashi's usual sound, lacking the usual loops and heavy layering. It seemed as though the song was a test of the band's musicianship, and while foraying into new musical territory, the quintessential Kishi Bashi sound was diluted by Heilman's strong rhythmic drumming and the fuller band. They pulled it back together for "Chester's Burst Over the Hamptons," a song which Kishi Bashi often states is one of the most difficult to play live.
Soon after, Heilman and Brunerd vacated the stage, leaving Kishi Bashi to riff with Savino together before moving into "Conversations at the End of the World," a doleful melody which the violinist played with a sad smile on his face.
A few songs later, Savino left Kishi Bashi alone on stage to readjust his bowtie and dive into a solo performance of "I Am the Antichrist to You." Without any other musicians to rely on, Kishi Bashi's performance gravitated more towards his personal style, as he showcased his technical musicianship beautifully in the last several songs of the performance.
Alone on stage, the emotional impact of Kishi Bashi's music was much more palpable. On his own the performer was affable enough to charm the crowd. He also took time to thank his openers, although he managed to forget the name of The Sun Parade each time he brought up his accompanying musicians.
The set ended with "Manchester," and after leaving the stage for only a few minutes, the band came back on as Kishi Bashi jogged back on to an adoring crowd to debut another new song, titled "Mister Steak," which was its debut live-performance. With the full band, Kishi Bashi's violin and vocals were drowned out, although the song managed to be salvaged during the chorus.
To close the night, Kishi Bashi attempted a rousing performance of "Bright Whites," featuring heavy-handed loops and beat boxing over occasional Japanese lyrics in a whirlwind of a performance. While the night could have ended then and there, the band churned out a cover of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love." Kishi Bashi's bassist emulated Robert Plant's vocals exceedingly well as Kishi Bashi shredded his violin center-stage.
While the final song was a success, the jarring and abrupt change in musical styling highlighted a glaring issue that occasionally reared its head throughout the show. The classical contemporary and the experimental fusion that comprises Kishi Bashi's work simply clashed with the alternative-rock addition of a full band, leading to a disappointing show for fans of the music.
Hey! I'm the bassist in Kishi Bashi's band. Just wanted to say, my last name is actually Brunner. And thank you for your input.
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Q: Android: Video not playing from raw folder I want to play a .mp4 video in a Videoview but its not playing. An error is generated "Sorry! video cannot be played".
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A: This error is thrown when framework isn't ready to play a video. Your videoview.start() is called too early. Add listener to start playin when video is ready.
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A Deep Longing, Lost Somewhere in the Sea | "(They Call Me) Jimmy" by Tim Hecker
Mike Merucci, Writer/Volunteer
The sirens of Greek mythology would enchant sailors with their beautiful songs, forcing them to forget all tasks and cares, luring them to a shipwrecked death. At the feet of these otherworldly creatures piled an island's worth of bones, bones which decayed under the weight of a venomous mirage endlessly creeping through ocean mists, cool breezes and deep blue waves.
Tim Hecker's 2003 ambient album Radio Amor lives in the sea and all its mystery. It is especially fascinated with the journey across — through the soundscapes and track titles emerge the ships, the navigation and the strange longing that can only enter one's heart when absorbing salty evening winds and the paralyzing wonder of seemingly infinite waves.
The most siren-like, most representative track of the ocean's indescribable allure is "(They Call Me) Jimmy," a light, glittering drone that is so deceptively simple in its wave-like crests and troughs. It repeatedly cradles the heart up and down, up and down, up and down, allowing it to float aimlessly through a sepia mist born of Radio Amor's cover. This is a mist of memory, of longing, of unobstructed reflection— ending up off-course and tranquilized among these siren calls is a real danger. But this is a danger that should be welcomed. These swirling, quiet calls of the deep won't lead to piles of bones on the shoreline or wrecked ships jutting out from the coast; they will lead to calm, cool sands and a view over that unfathomable mass of memory, longing and reflection contained only by the stretching horizon. To land safely on an island in one's own mind is beautiful.
Though this track carries much of the ocean's winding mystique, it's not essential to hold onto that particular landscape in order to achieve a lasting friendship with all the sounds and emotions that gently rumble throughout its five-minute, easily re-playable frame. These sirens call out from the alleys and rooftops of the city, from the treetops and dens of the forest, from the canyons and plateaus of the desert. They call to the tired, to the awake, to the depressed, to the content — for all, their drone soothes. There is no malice from these sirens, no trickery. To be lost in this cloud is to be at home.
Mike Merucci, Entertainment Editorial Assistant
Mike is the editorial assistant for the entertainment team here at the Impact. He's majoring in creative advertising with a concentration in copywriting and can most often be found writing half-baked fiction ideas in his notebook. When it comes to music, his greatest loves are Death Grips, Tim Hecker, and Kero Kero Bonito, and he spends an unhealthy amount of time listening to the ambient and drone genres. He prides himself on his ability to bounce a bouncy ball extraordinarily high.


I currently teach two courses per year.
Graduate: OCN627, the Ecology of Pelagic Marine Animals, with Jeff Drazen. You can find a copy of the syllabus here. This course includes a substantial laboratory component, and in some years we have taken our students to sea.
Course Overview – The pelagic environment is the largest on the planet, comprising the water column from coastal waters to the deep sea. Its inhabitants are varied and its communities are often complex, adapted to the particular characteristics of their habitat. Thus the subject is extremely large. Your marine microbiology course will have already covered microbial ecology, phytoplankton dynamics, primary productivity, and ocean biogeochemistry. The present course will cover a variety of major topics from zooplankton ecology to fisheries science. Its goal is to provide you with a basic understanding of what we know and don't know about the ecology and biology of pelagic marine animals (zooplankton through whales), the methods used in the field, and to create a forum for discussion of the major current questions.
Undergraduate: OCN201, Science of the Sea, with Eric DeCarlo and Glenn Carter (Spring), and with Chris Measures and Mike Mottl (Fall). You can find a copy of the syllabus for this course here.
In the past I have also taught OCN310, Global Environmental Change, and coordinated the departmental seminar, OCN780.


Acrobatics (AcroDance) is a combination of gymnastic technical skills, dance steps and movement transitions. Tumbling, Handstands and Partnering (also known as Adagio) are specialized Acrobatic classes. Develop strength & flexibility, coordination and exceptional team work skills in a safe and fun environment. Come balance, tumble and defy gravity in our acrobatic classes.


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Home/San Antonio Spurs History
10 Funniest moments of Manu Ginobili's career
By Josh Paredes
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2. Manu turns back the clock to his luxurious '05 locks
For many of Manu Ginobili's millions of fans, their favorite version of their idol was the 2005 model: the one that came complete with luxurious long black hair and nearly won an NBA Finals MVP. When Manu participated in a charity basketball game in China a year after he retired, he paid tribute to what many call "peak Manu."
Manu Ginobili's wig had Tony Parker shook 😂 pic.twitter.com/6HB9ux4Omx
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) September 21, 2019
Of course, everyone in the crowd loved the throwback wig, including a familiar face he played alongside for many years -- Tony Parker. The duo of Spurs legends shared plenty of laughs throughout the game, and it was just a great moment.
I mean, just look at Manu's hair in the 2005 Finals. You can't beat it.
1. Manu slaps a live bat out of the air, carries it away
Where do I even begin with this one? Yes, everything in that subheader you just read happened during a real, live NBA basketball game. In fact, it happened on Halloween Night in 2009, exactly the time of year you'd expect a bat attack.
The AT&T Center has had a history of attracting bats within its confines for a long time that still has continued even recently. On this night, one bat got a little too close to the court one too many times -- and Manu Ginobili had enough.
For Manu Ginobili's 42nd birthday, we throw it back to when he swatted a bat 🦇 pic.twitter.com/UzcDsnlBqf
— ESPN (@espn) July 28, 2019
"That was amazing," Tony Parker said about Manu's mid-air swipe. "The legend continues with Manu. Unbelievable. He's always doing crazy stuff."
After smacking the bat down, Manu picked it up with his bare hands and took it to the nearest arena usher. Two days later, Manu posted an update about the bat situation, stating he regretted what he did:
"Just wanted to give you guys an update on the bat situation. As many of you already know, it wasn't a great idea. Not only for the fact that bats are a great part of the ecosystem, but also because some carry rabies, which is an incurable disease. That's why I had to get vaccinated today [and it wasn't just one shot!]."
Fortunately, the bat was ok and flew off after being released outside. When either the same bat or one of his friends returned two years later, Manu was having none of it that time around.
Next. Ranking Ginobili's 10 most iconic plays of all time. dark
Manu might've regretted it at the time, but there's no denying what he did that Halloween night was not only funny, but legendary.
Manu Ginobili Week continues here with a look at why he was the NBA's original unicorn.


Hello everyone, thank you for stopping by and joining us. I haven't said anything, but if you noticed I am a bit quiet, I took a bad fall and found out the back of my head doesn't like hitting pavement. I am quite a bit better but it kept me offline more than I like.
Oh no, just read what you wrote in your opening paragraph. Not you too! Was it last week after the freezing rain? My sister did the same thing and her head hit a brick wall. I hope you're healing well my friend. It's slippery again this morning – be careful out there!
Thanks for joining in Marie, and a special thank you for letting me know about the link up glitch.
Hope you feel better Leanna! Prayers for you.
Thank you Mary. I am doing much better, just thought some of my friends may wonder why I have been kind of quiet. I am starting to feel better now.
Thank you Patrick. I am starting to feel better, can look at a screen again.
Thank you Marci. I am as well. Just shared as I felt my friends might wonder what happened to me.
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The HAH Club is proud to announce a new addition to our 26th Annual Antique Machinery Show, the Vintage Snowmobile and Swap meet.
President Earl has negotiated this deal to the betterment of both volunteer clubs. Imagine the sound of Tractors putting away and Snowmobile engines revving up all in the same field.
Hey how do the Snowmobiles go in our parade without snow. This should be fun.
Stay tuned for more info and answers to these questions.
Look out, this was just announce and 6 trailers are already booked to camp for the weekend.
The 23rd Annual Roseneath... This show, which takes place at the Roseneath Fair Grounds, celebrated its 24th year under clear, sunny skies. In fact, it got quite hot in the afternoon.


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99 ccsb 4x4- built to the hilt, wife's DD!
I have a early all mods in my sig, would it work with my setup or would it be a waist of time? Never have seen or been around anyone that has done this so Im just curious. Thanks!
Will this give a noticeable gain for the $$ over a 140v resistor-modded IDM on a very heavily modified engine?
...although it has given some very noticeable gains on most trucks. Stock trucks show the most gains, highly modified ones the least.
Any gains are also very dependant on what condition the original IDM is in: If the original IDM is already modified, and the pulse gap is shorter than .36-.38 milliseconds, little to no gains will be seen.
This is a very worthwhile upgrade youn's I highly recommend it. !
I know the thread is old, wondering if swamps will still mod one in trade for another??
Old thread Swamps still around? How do I get in contact with you? I tried pm but it says you don't accept pms.


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- Jane Sowerby and her absolutely gorgeous Victorian lace knitting (I got her book as soon as it came out). Have a look at the knittalong blog from the book.
- Jane Waller and her vintage patterns from the 40´s: that book I want to have signed!


Grant of ad-hoc bonus for 30 days to the Group 'C' & 'D'RPF/RPSF personnel for the financial year 2013-2014.
Sub: Grant of ad-hoc bonus for 30 days to the Group 'C' & 'D'RPF/RPSF personnel for the financial year 2013-2014.
The President is pleased to decide that all Group 'C & WD' RPF/RPSF personnel, may be granted ad-hoc bonus equivalent to 30 (thirty) days emoluments for the financial year 2013-2014, without any eligibility wage ceiling. The calculation ceiling of ₹3500/- will remain unchanged.
a)Only those Group 'C' & 'D' RPF/RPSF personnel who were in service on 31.3.2014 and have rendered at least six months of continuous service during the year 2013-2014 will be eligible for payment under these orders. Pro-rata payment will be admissible to the eligible personnel for period of continuous service during the year ranging from six months to a full year, the eligibility period being taken in terms of number of months of service (rounded to the nearest number of months).
d) In the matter where the aforesaid provisions are silent, clarificatory orders issued vide this Ministry's letter No.E(P&A)ll-88/Bonus-3 dated 29.12.1988, as amended from time to time, would hold good.
e) All the Group C & D RPF/RPSF personnel, regardless of whether they are in uniform or out of uniform and regardless of place of their posting, shall be eligible only for ad-hoc bonus in terms of these orders.


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Mmm, I'm not so sure. A lot of nicknames were sportswriters' inventions, and I think it has more to do with increasing "professionalism" (read stodginess) in the press.
I posted "Anthem", a poem entirely made up of nicknames, to the Chronk site, but it's in moderation (perhaps because of its length).
Politically incorrect. Hank (the Hebrew Hammer) Greenberg.
There are sports clubs named after the Maccabees, though.
Depends on the sport, I guess?
Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, formerly of Zenit, is so well known by the nickname Hulk that many fans probably don't even know what his real name is.
Harry Kane, of Tottenham Hotspur, has probably the most inevitable nickname ever (he's obviously known as the Hurricane).
Aren't most of them in Israel?
"Djoker" or "Djokster" for Novak Djokovic, who was, and still is to a degree, known for playfully imitating other players on court to entertain the crowd.
"FedEx" for the great Roger Federer (when he's not called "The Maestro"), because he "delivers", as in consistently manages to satisfy expectations both in terms of winning, and doing that with an enjoyable style of play. Interestingly, over the years as he got older and lost his absolute dominance that meaning has faded a bit, now usually uttered more for his unusually fast service games which he tends to win in around 60 seconds.
"Stanimal" for Stan Wawrinka (given by Federer, his fellow countryman), who is a player with devastating hitting power, almost impossible to defend against on his inspired days, but a very inconsistent one too where you don't know which version of him you're gonna get on a given day: just Stan, or Stanimal? This makes possible various comical uses of the name in sentences ("releasing the stanimal" and such) so people love it. Much better than his "official" nickname printed on his merchandise, Stan the Man, at least.
My favorite: "Tomic the Tank Engine" for the young Australian Bernard Tomic—a play on the children's series character Thomas the Tank Engine. Called that because of his fickle nature where he oftentimes "tanks" matches (that is, he deliberately loses by displaying a total lack of effort) when he's not feeling like it that day, since he's already worth millions so why bother, in his words.
I should have mentioned in the post that I was thinking of real nicknames, not the ones invented by sportswriters, which are generally lumbering and not used by anyone else (similarly for the team "nicknames" that sportswriters come up with to avoid repetition, e.g. "Chisox" or "Pale Hose" for the White Sox). To take George Herman Ruth Jr. as an example: "Babe" was a real nickname (used for the great pitcher Babe Adams as well), but "The Great Bambino", "The Sultan of Swat", "The Colossus of Clout", and "The King Of Crash" are all sportswriters' desperate attempts to amuse and sell papers.
In Brazil, and elsewhere in Latin America and Iberia, many players are referred to by forename (Sócrates, Ronaldo), hypocoristic (Ronaldinho, Kaka), or nickname (Pelé, Zico). FIFA allows "popular name" to be used instead of surname on players' shirts. Javier Hernández was called "Javier Hernández" in England despite having "Chicharito" on his Manchester United shirt.
I was thinking of this one, but Google has search suggestions for makkabi in several German cities (and "Wilno").
Ah, Wilno, that long-lost Polish provincial city!
Goran Ivanišević, the Croatian tennis ace famously prone to mood swings was just asking for "The Split Personality".
In soccer, Savo Milošević, a notoriously wasteful striker, could have no arguments with "Miss-a-lot-ević".
"A daily bowl of wrong"! Delightful.
I think the issue then is that most real nicknames are pretty uninteresting, tending toward the monosyllabic. Your example of "Babe" Ruth is a good example. It is a real nickname in that it was given to him by his teammates and it stuck, but it really is pretty boring. The name is only memorable because the player is memorable.
I think the issue then is that most real nicknames are pretty uninteresting, tending toward the monosyllabic.
Fair enough, but (as usual) I prefer the boring fact (a real nickname used by real people) to the lively fiction. And both "Deacon" and "Specs" are great nicknames.
"Deacon" was a common nickname, applicable to any notably pious ballplayer. Baseball-reference lists 22 players with this nickname. It is not clear to me that it was meant as a compliment.
As for sportswriters' nicknames, they sometimes can be quite creative. More often not, but there is no reason to expect Sturgeon's Law to not apply here.
Also worth noting is that almost all of the standard team names for the older clubs started out life as sportswriters' nicknames: Cubs, Dodgers, etc. This was true into the second half of the 20th century. The Phillies in the 1940s tried to push "Blue Jays" as their official nickname. It didn't take, and people usually claim that it was purely a newspaper artifact. This claim is not credible when you read articles from the time with the General Manager announcing the new name. Contrast this with the Tampa Bay club. They announced that they were changing their name from the "Devil Rays" to simply the "Rays." It took people a little while to adjust, but no one questioned this being within the club's purview.
It is not clear to me that it was meant as a compliment.
As for sportswriters' nicknames, they sometimes can be quite creative.
Sure, and I'm not knocking them as creations, I just happen to downgrade them for their artificiality. But that's just, like, my opinion.
Also worth noting is that almost all of the standard team names for the older clubs started out life as sportswriters' nicknames: Cubs, Dodgers, etc.
Oh, sure. But that one's so great it transcends its origin.
@ mollymooly" "FIFA allows 'popular name' to be used instead of surname on players' shirts" – possibly not official, but I know of a batsman of Indian extraction who plays in the Dales Council league in Yorkshire (my nephew is a team-mate) who is called Bhaven Mistry and whose shirt has a simple "?" printed large on the back.
Some "nicknames" used by cricket players to refer to each other are pretty unimaginative… England Test players with monosyllabic names like Vaughn, Strauss, Trott and Cook would be called Vaughny, Straussy, Trotty, Cooky and so on in post-match interviews. Inevitably and conversely, I also heard the Australian cricketer Mike Hussey referred to as Huss at least once (though apparently one official nickname is Mr Cricket).
I kind of liked Tour de France winner Miguel "Singing" Indurain, although it was a sportwriter invention for an athlete who didn't speak English.
Just for completeness' sake: Thorpedo (Ian Thorp).
Rugbyfoopball gave us Martin Nwokocha 'Chariots' Offiah, which makes up for a lot.
One of these, Fred "The Crime Dog" McGriff (after McGruff the Crime Dog, a cartoon character in anti-drug PSAs), actually caught on as a real nickname.
It belatedly occurs to me that in the extremely unlikely event that Tim Tebow actually makes it in baseball, "Deacon" would be the perfect nickname for him.
Missy "The Missile" Giove, a professional downhill mountain bicyclist.
Ooh, excellent! I'm going to start preemptively calling him that.
Narmitaj, on the subject of nicknames in cricket, or Australian sport in general, it's quite common for players to be simply called by the first name of an existing celebrity with the same surname. So the "Niiiiiiiiiice, Garrrrry" directed to Nathan Lyon refers to Melbourne footballer Gary Lyon, for example.
The nicknames seemed more fun when I was younger… In the 80s/90s, there was Steve "Tugga" Waugh, with his younger twin brother briefly getting the name "Afghanistan" (the forgotten Waugh).
Jonathan D: Is that definitely the origin of Mark Waugh's nickname (bestowed by media and sportswriters, not by fellow team members, presumably)? I've blindly assumed that "Afghan Waugh" derived from the fact that M. Waugh's professional career began in the late 1980s, when the Soviets had long been bogged down in Afghanistan. The "forgotten war" reference is clever, but (snobbery alert!) wouldn't it be it too abstruse for Aussie sportswriters? And wouldn't the forgotten one have been Dean Waugh, the Zeppo of the family?
In the U.S. it's Korea that's "the forgotten war", but of course most of us are rhotic, so the pun doesn't work.
It doesn't work for Bernie Sanders either: non-rhotic, but not monophthongized.
/ɔː/ and /ɔːɹ/ both tend to be diphthongal in a New York accent – but from what I gather, the latter usually has a slightly higher onset. An article that I recently came across argued that the two are merged in perception but not in production for New Yorkers.
Boston has war = [ˈwɔə], Waugh = [ˈwɒː] in younger accents, but [ˈwɒː] for both in older ones.
Remember that non-rhoticity is dying out in NYC. People my age (but not me, I wasn't born here) have it, but lots of younger folk don't, always excepting those who speak AAVE.
An article that I recently came across argued that the two are merged in perception but not in production for New Yorkers.
How would that even work…?
It seems to be a relatively common state of affairs in cases of near merger or transitional merger: there'll be a subtle, residual distinction present in people's speech, but it's so small that they can't consistently hear it in the speech of others. For me and a lot of speakers, this holds true with /t/~/d/ neutralization: there's a very subtle length difference between pairs like bitter~bidder and betting~bedding, but in the speech of others I'll easily mistake the one for the other if context clues don't suffice.
I don't see any reason why it couldn't, and in fact things like that are why I'm not sure minimal pairs can always distinguish phonemes.
I'm reminded of my own English idiolect's distinction between (something along the lines of) interdental [t͡θ] (for the phoneme /θ/) and alveolar [t͡s] (for some instances of soft c – used to be almost universal in some positions, now slowly normalizing – and in a few other similar cases) – I did not realize they were actually distinct in my speech until fairly recently (and I still have trouble hearing the difference).
The words think and zinc should be a minimal pair, but I apparently have a lot of variance in my pronunciation of the latter; I'm not sure if there is any other minimal pair.
How do people consistently pronounce what they can't hear?
Zinc gets a spelling pronunciation with [z] in English. Why would you affricate think?
The difference is in the length of the preceding vowel. English vowels are phonetically longer before voiced consonants than they are before voiceless ones. In normal American speech, the consonants are both voiced, but the preceding vowel still is short if the voiced intervocalic D is historically voiceless.
Why would you affricate think?
Because I'm not entirely sure that whatever the triangular heck I pronounce in place of /θ/ (it's not only this word) is actually [θ].
I know it's not [t͡s] (because, as mentioned, I have actual [t͡s] in some "soft c" positions, where I can be fairly sure it's [t͡s] because it (usually) comes from the Russian, and I know my tongue is doing different things), and I know it's pretty similar (because I have trouble hearing the difference), so my best guess is [t͡θ] (or something not unlike it – note the term "interdental").
Apparently (actual) English dialects have a big variety of pronunciations and allophones of /θ/, and I suspect I probably accidentally picked up one of those (perhaps the American).
I wasn't able to find any pronunciation guides, however (I almost thought I found one, but it turned out to be an expired Vocaroo recording), so I'm not sure how to describe it in any proper way.
Ian: I'm sure the brother most deserving of the "forgotten" tag was Daniel. Just as you've left him out, when the "Afghanistan" name was used, Dean was even thought of, while Mark, being the same age as Steve and having shown similar promise, was ignored while Steve was regularly playing for Australia. By the time they were both fixtures at the top level, he was more commonly called by the less interesting "Junior".
As for being too abstruse for Aussie sportswriters, there are cricket writers and there are cricket writers. Peter Roebuck seems to claim the credit for it, and it certainly feels like something he would write.
Irish accents' realisation of /Ɵ/ can be [Ɵ] , [t͡θ] , [t̪] , or [t] ; only the last merges with /t/ as in the proverbial "tirty tree and a turd", though [t̪] may be misinterpreted as /t/ by foreigners. Similarly for /ð/.
It's not as obvious – zinc is exceptional (due to its etymology), and most of the time my pronunciation of /z/ is something sufficiently close to [z].
That said, thanks for the list – I checked their examples of /θ/ versus /s/ minimal pairs, and found one that would probably work in my idiolect: cymbal and thimble (the reason I didn't think of it before is partly the second syllables, which are indeed close enough to identical but don't look that way from the spelling, and partly because cymbal – even in the, apparently more common, plural – is such a rare word).
Well, sure, since /t/ is an alveolar stop everywhere else, and a dental stop is featured only in L2 accents. This is one of those cases where language shift has converted an L2 accent of English into a permanent L1 accent in English.
The minimal-pairs website (main page) is a really fascinating resource. The numbers in the upper half are the number of minimal pairs, whereas the numbers in the lower half are a measure of similarity between the phonemes; you can click on either for the actual lists. It's interesting that the highest numbers of pairs are found for /d~z/ and /t~s/, since the vast majority of regular verbs generate one or the other using the inflections -ed, -s. The verbs that don't often generate a /d~ŋ/ pair instead, at least in the lists, though I myself have unreduced /ɪ/ in -ing.
That is interesting, because pretty much every professional football team in the UK has a nickname – the Red Devils, the Gunners, the 'Gers, etc – but not one of the nicknames, as far as I know, has been elevated to official status, so we're left with rather uninteresting names like the Liverpool team being called "Liverpool", etc.
There's one of Martin Cruz Smith's novels where the protagonist muses on how intimidatingly energetic Soviet football team names are – Dynamo Kiev! Spartak! – and wonders if there are lower-class teams called things like Moscow Torpor and Kiev Inertia.
He would have probably loved Vladivostok Luch-Energiya (i.e. Ray-Energy), which sounds like it came out of a science-fiction story.
"Mancunians" for Manchester United is fairly official, I think (though perhaps not in UK writing).
I think "Wolves" for Wolverhampton is also close, and Sheffield Wednesday kind of already has a nickname but it's such an inconvenient one that IIRC it's called something else even unofficially.
The Nippon Ham Fighters had a terrific name but they've watered it down to the current Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, which removes the delightful image of fighting ham.
Mancunians just means "people from Manchester", though. It's not official in that the actual name of the Chicago Cubs is "the Chicago Cubs". It's on their letterhead. The actual name of the Manchester football team is not "the Mancunians", it's Manchester United.
There are a few sports teams which sound oxymoronic – the London Irish, the London Scottish – but these are generally expat teams and/or based on expat regiments. They're also rugby teams, which tend to be a bit more imaginative with their names: Harlequins, Barbarians, Ealing Trailfinders, Rotherham Titans etc.
Yes, the Manchester Mancunians would fit in just fine with the Los Angeles Angels.
Sunderland used to be "the Rokerites"; when they left Roker Park in 1997 for a new stadium they had an official fan poll on a new nickname ("the Black Cats").
Manchester United's crest was changed in 1970 to include a red devil, in honour of their pre-existing nickname.
The German Formula One driver Timo Glock, who raced for the Irish team Jordan, was renamed Tim O'Glock by his pit crew.
Wolves for Wolverhampton and Spurs for Tottenham Hotspur are at least fairly close, probably because they also serve as handy abbreviations.
Some were born with a nickname. Queens Park Rangers, Glasgow Rangers, Bristol Rovers, but somehow that doesn't seem to do the trick with the fans. I can think of one exception: When Wimbledon FC were moved out to Milton Keynes they tried to lure the fans with them by elevating the nickname to official status: They are now the MK Dons FC, and still the Dons. Though one might argue that they no longer have any fans.
Happy Birthday, "Old Aches and Pains"!
A great nickname for a great player.


Inspired by photography? Have a secret pickle recipe? Good with a sewing machine? If so, consider submitting your original creation in one of the numerous State Fair of Texas creative arts competitions – quickly. Registration for the 2009 contests is well under way. The final date to submit entry forms and fees for this year's events has been set as July 31 by 5:00 pm. Registration will not be accepted after this date.
The State Fair is pleased to offer more than 1100 categories in 12 departments to be entered and judged before the fair begins. Departments include: art, ceramics, dolls, food, hobby collections, needlework, and scale modeling. Entries for these departments may be dropped off at the creative arts building August 14, 15, or 16, during normal business hours. Only one entry per person may be submitted in each category.
During the fair, 24 contests judge the skill and creativity of Texans who think they have what it takes to bring the blue ribbon home. From the "glue-a-shoe" contest, in which entrants decorate an old heel or running shoe with ornate objects, to the "guess what's cook'n" contest sponsored by Central Market, where amateur chefs are provided with a mystery bag full of ingredients to create any culinary dish possible, each day brings an exciting competition fairgoers will surely enjoy. Cash prizes are awarded in certain competitions.
For more information and to download a copy of the 2009 creative arts competition handbook, visit us at www.bigtex.com/creativearts/competitionhandbook . The State Fair of Texas runs September 25 thru October 18.


Previous studies have demonstrated that the SNR of abdominal MR images can be increased by averaging images obtained in different breath-hold acquisitions. In this note, the authors present a simple new methodology for ensuring that images acquired in multiple breath-hold periods are accurately co-registered. Within each breath-hold, a quick coronal scout scan is followed by a longer axial scan. The scout is used to position the axial slices in a fixed position relative to the organ under examination. This MR technique can, in principle, be automated so as to add less than 1 s to the imaging time of the axial scan. The method can be used to increase SNR by signal averaging or to co-register images acquired during, for example, uptake of contrast agents. SNR improvement with negligible blurring is demonstrated in liver images acquired by this method from healthy volunteers.


In 2018, the School of International Futures launched the Joseph Jaworski Next Generation Foresight Practitioners Award, an initiative which aims to recognise new sources of innovation, inspiration and leadership from upcoming generations and new geographies with a growing practice in foresight. Early in January of this year, SOIF brought the Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) initiative to Stellenbosch, South Africa.
On Wednesday the 9th of January, in parallel to the conference, Cat hosted a reception at the Stellenbosch Hotel welcoming students from the Stellenbosch University, professors, academics and guests interested in strategic foresight. The event was an opportunity for networking, discussing strategic foresight and learning more about the NGFP 2019 awards.
Our guests were invited to learn more through an informative presentation, which began by explaining SOIF's motivation for launching the award back in 2018. Shaping the future in foresight, building a community, supporting transformation and exploring the future of foresight work in diverse disciplines were some of the motivations introduced by Cat.
Drawing from her years of expertise in the field, Cat explained the definition of foresight and foresight practitioners, shared with attendants that anyone who takes a futures approach to their work to explore and understand the impacts of longer-term factors actively engages with foresight.
Cat spoke about the international success of the 2018 awards, which received 78 applications from 37 different countries. 13 projects were recognised; among them, was the main winner, Pupul Bisht and the runner up, Oluwabunmi (Bunmi) Alijore. Pupul received $25K to fund her project to develop a new foresight initiative as well as mentoring and support. She and Bunmi also received a free attendance at SOIF's Summer foresight retreat, SOIF2018.
Finally, the afternoon concluded with an invitation for the attendees to think about a foresight success they would like to celebrate and a foresight challenge currently faced.
Applications for the Next Generation Foresight Practitioners Award are open now. To learn more about this year's award and the application process, visit the award's official website or join our webinar on the 18th of February at 9:30 GMT following this link.


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Everyone knows the nastiest car on the streets in the mid-80s was the Buick Grand National. Cars like this 1987 GN had the right look and the right engine to make anyone this side of a Corvette look in their mirrors nervously. And while a great many of these cars were modified for combat, this one remains refreshingly original and authentic, save for a set of very handsome aftermarket wheels.
Some guys call it patina, some call it history, but whatever it is, it works on this Buick. That's original factory black paint that has been washed and waxed regularly since it was new almost 30 years ago, but never refinished. As a result, it isn't perfect, but it does have an honesty to it and you know there are no surprises hiding underneath. Panel fit is the way the factory did it, and in black, these really are some great-looking machines. Good gaps, a decent shine with authentic 1980s GM orange peel in the finish, and even bumpers that haven't been abraded and bumped, all contribute to a car that looks good but isn't so perfect you're afraid to drive it. There's not much chrome on a Grand National, but details like the grille, special badges, and deck lid spoiler made sure that it stood out ... Please ask for the full description.
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Some guys call it patina, some call it history, but whatever it is, it works on this Buick. That's original factory black paint that has been washed and waxed regularly since it was new almost 30 years ago, but never refinished. As a result, it isn't perfect, but it does have an honesty to it and you know there are no surprises hiding underneath. Panel fit is the way the factory did it, and in black, these really are some great-looking machines. Good gaps, a decent shine with authentic 1980s GM orange peel in the finish, and even bumpers that haven't been abraded and bumped, all contribute to a car that looks good but isn't so perfect you're afraid to drive it. There's not much chrome on a Grand National, but details like the grille, special badges, and deck lid spoiler made sure that it stood out from its peers in a very big way.
Given the age and mileage, the interior is simply astounding! Two-tone buckets were a GN feature and they remain in outstanding condition, even on the driver's side. Black carpets and gray door panels continue the contrast and give the formal Regal interior the right combination of luxury and sport. The three-spoke steering wheel is suitably racy and a center console with a trick Hurst shifter shifter only enhances that vibe. The gauges are original and include a tiny boost gauge just under the speedometer, but AutoTechnic gauges for boost pressure, temperature, and oil pressure were installed on the A-pillar to monitor the engine's vitals. There's also a newer JVC AM/FM/CD stereo to replace the aging Delco cassette deck, so you know this car has been loved throughout its life, which is sometimes the way you want your next car to be. Other features like power windows and locks, a tilt wheel, and a power driver's seat make the Buick feel upscale. The trunk is spacious, with a lot of the room absorbed by a giant subwoofer enclosure, but the blown V6 doesn't even notice the extra weight, so go ahead and enjoy your bass.
Buick's 3.8 liter turbocharged V6 really needs no introduction. Grossly under-rated by the factory and still quite fast, it changed the performance scene for an entire generation. This one hasn't been modified or abused, and both the turbocharger and the 200-4R 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission were recently rebuilt. There's also a newer alternator, a fresh throttle body, a new fuel pump, and plenty of evidence of expert care over the years, because this is one clean engine bay. Underneath it's original, but coming from warm Alabama and spending the last decade in Texas means there are no rust-belt-style issues. There's a high-flow catalytic converter to keep it legal and a pair of Flowmasters for just the right sound, although it's unlike anything you've heard before. 17-inch Torque Thrust wheels are kind of a cool contrast to the '80s shape and carry low-profile 245/45/17 performance radials.
Most GNs are either highly modified track stars or low-mileage trailer queens, so this cool driver-grade car makes a nice compromise for the guy who wants to enjoy his Buick without a care. Call today!
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Philly steak, red onions, mushrooms, green peppers and mozzarella cheese.
Grilled chicken breast, green peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and dash of oregano with sesame seeds and garlic on crust.
Grounded beef, tomatoes, grilled onions, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, a dash of oregano and coriander with sesame seeds and garlic on the crust.
Grilled chicken, bacon, red onions, a dash of oregano, coriander and BBQ sauce.
Garlic sauce, blend of mushrooms, feta, tomato, red onions, a dash of oregano and coriander.
Pesto sauce, garlic, spinach, red onions, roasted red pepers, mushrooms and oregano.
Grounded beef, tomatoes, red onions, bacon and cheddar cheese.
Ranch sauce, grilled chicken, bacon and parmesan.
Chicken, caramelized onions, tomato, parmesan, garlic sauce and oregano.
Butter chicken sauce, grilled chicken, grilled onions and coriander.
Lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and mushrooms.
Steak, pepperoni, mushrooms, green peppers and garlic on bread.
Pepperoni, grounded beef, mushrooms and garlic on the crust.
Your choice of plain, pepperoni, all-dressed, vegetarian, Québécoise, Mexican or Hawaiian.
2 medium pizzas, 10 chicken wings, small fries and 4 drinks.
Served with a large fries, 1 coleslaw, 2 sauces and 2 drinks.
Served with a family fries, 2 coleslaws, 2 sauces and 2 drinks.
Ground beef, hot peppers, grilled onions, black olives and coriander.
Chicken, mushrooms, green peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, grilled onions, parmesan and oregano.


Another JSS proposal is to convert XML data (e.g. RSS) to JSON at the server-side, and to dynamically load it as a JS script at the client side.
There's a XSLT to do the conversion from XML to JSON, XSLTJSON, but unfortunately it uses XSLT 2.0, which isn't very wide-spread at the moment.
So I searched for another solution and got the best results with the BadgerFish convention, implemented (among others) in PHP.
Note: the external JS script will be loaded asynchronously, thus we need a callback function.
A JSS implementation example is available, as well as the JSS source code, licensed under MIT license.
Next step: parse the JSON feeds with jFeed!


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Q: How to Compare Values of Two Dictionary and Increment Count if DictA key,values Exists in DictB? I have Two Dictionary DictA & DictB such as:
Dictionary<int, string> DictA = new Dictionary<int, string>();
DicA.add(1,"Mango");
DicA.add(2,"Grapes");
DicA.add(3,"Orange");

Dictionary<int, string> DictB = new Dictionary<int, string>();
DicB.add(1,"Mango");
DicB.add(2,"Pineapple");

How to Compare the values of these Two Dictionary DictA key,value with DictB key,value and if MATCH IS FOUND then INCREMENT the COUNTER variable.
Note: DicA may Contains many Rows as compared to DicB
EG: DicA has 3 Rows and DicB has 2 Rows. If DicA key,value match(similar/equal) to DicB key,val then increment the counter variable by one!
Any Suggestion..! Help Appreciated...!

A: Use this code:
int matches = DictA.Keys.Where(k => DictB.ContainsKey(k) && DictB[k] == DictA[k]).Count();

A: You could use:
Dictionary<int, string> DicA = new Dictionary<int, string>();
DicA.Add(1,"Mango");
DicA.Add(2,"Grapes");
DicA.Add(3,"Orange");

Dictionary<int, string> DicB = new Dictionary<int, string>();
DicB.Add(1,"Mango");
DicB.Add(2,"Pineapple");

int counter = 0;

foreach (var pair in DicA)
{
     string value;

     if (DicB.TryGetValue(pair.Key, out value))
     {
          if (value == pair.Value)
          {
                counter++;
          }
     }
}


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Obama to Hold Meeting on Immigration Reform
26 Apr Obama to Hold Meeting on Immigration Reform
AP reported that President Barack Obama has marshaled the likes of former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the mayors of New York and San Antonio and Philadelphia's police commissioner in an attempt to show wide and varied support for an overhaul of the nation's immigration laws. The invitees are among a bipartisan group expected to meet with Obama at the White House on Tuesday afternoon to discuss revamping the immigration system. Besides Schwarzenegger, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro and Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, who also served as Washington, D.C., police chief, are among those invited. In a statement issued late Monday, the White House said the president is holding the meeting to discuss the importance of fixing the nation's "broken immigration system" to meet the country's 21st century economic and national security needs. The White House said business and religious leaders, as well as current and former public officials from across the political spectrum were to be invited. The statement was attributed to a White House senior official who was not further identified. In a Monday afternoon interview with Dallas television station WFAA, Obama underscored the need for bilateral support to set new immigration policy. "The question is going to be, are we going to be able to find some Republicans who can partner with me and others to get this done once and for all instead of using it as a political football," he said.


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It is simplest to examine a lakeside zone of park – a network of pavilions, bridges, lakes and аква streams, – having hired such аква transport of China, as the veselny boat (V20 at an o'clock). The most part of structures here – copies of the South Chinese constructions. Located in east part of this zone the Gold Mountain – the group of structures on a small island – is famous for a hall and a tower built by the form and similarity of similar constructions in the chzhentszyansky monastery with the same name in the Province of Jiangsu. On the peninsula of Midnight and Murmuring Streams in the centre of the lake there is a fenced ensemble of constructions with 3 courtyards where Kansi and Tsyanlun liked to have a rest. And in the biggest in this part of park ensemble from halls, towers and pavilions on the peninsula Zhuyi Kansi managed city affairs, using for this purpose the ancient congress centres in China, yet have not built the main palace.
The Chinese park is available in its western part, to the Meeting behind a lakeside zone, Ventszinge – Library Transferring to Zaniye, – surrounded with rock arias and ponds for protection against fires. Outside the library looks two-floor though actually floors three – the median section is constructed without windows for protection of books against sunshine. Cool collection of books and manuscripts, including Four Treasures and numbering 36 304 volumes is stored in a building the encyclopaedia of the Tsinsky dynasty. But, to chagrin, access there to the tourists who have ordered earlier the cheapest rounds in China, is prohibited.
From a northern border zone of a lakeside zone to feet of mountains lasts extensive луговье, divided into Vanshunvan (the Garden of 10 Thousand Derev) and Shimada (A platform for Objezdka Loshadey). There are some original yurtas of the Tsinsky era – in bigger from their Tsyanlun accepted dignitaries from ethnic minority.
The hilly terrain to the northwest from park is formed by stony plains, gorges and the deepest hollows among which it is picturesque угнездились hunting lodges and pagodas. Today here have again dissolved the deer who have been fiercely exterminated during imperial hunting departures.
We offer the best rounds to China from Minsk at the quite good prices.


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Q: Cant scroll Video Progressbar | HTML I cant scroll my video progressbar... Is this due to a missing attribute or due to long loading times?

<video autoplay="autoplay" controls="controls" th:src="'/movie/' + ${movie.title}">

Im using Java Spring and Thymleaf to get the Video to the Frontend.

A: Your Spring Controller would need to support range request (or partial content requests).
This is a little tricky to implement so I would suggest using something like Spring Content.  Then you don't need to implement controller code at all.  Assuming you are using Spring Boot (let me know if you are not) then it would look something like this:

pom.xml

<dependency>
    <groupId>com.github.paulcwarren</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-content-rest-boot-starter</artifactId>
    <version>0.0.10</version>
</dependency>
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.github.paulcwarren</groupId>
    <artifactId>content-fs-spring-boot-starter</artifactId>
    <version>0.0.10</version>
</dependency>

SpringBootApplication.java

@SpringBootApplication
public class YourSpringBootApplication {

  public static void main(String[] args) {
    SpringApplication.run(YourSpringBootApplication.class, args);
  }

  @Configuration
  @EnableFilesystemStores
  public static class StoreConfig {
    File filesystemRoot() {
        return new File("/path/to/your/movies");
    }

    @Bean
    public FileSystemResourceLoader fsResourceLoader() throws Exception {
      return new FileSystemResourceLoader(filesystemRoot().getAbsolutePath());
    }
  }

  @StoreRestResource(path="movie")
  public interface MovieStore extends Store<String> {
    //
  }
}

This is all you need to create a REST-based movie service at /movie supporting streaming.  It actually supports full CRUD functionality as well; Create == POST, Read == GET (include byte-range support), Update == PUT, Delete == DELETE in case that is useful to you.  Uploaded movies will be stored in "/path/to/your/movies".
So...
GET /movie/my-movie.mp4
will return a partial content response and this will enable the progress bar on your movie player (that will also issue subsequent range requests to fetch the movie as you move the slider).
HTH


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Interracial Couple Banned From Kentucky Church
In a move to "promote greater unity" among its body and the Pike County community it serves, a small Kentucky church voted to ban interracial couples from membership and from participating in certain worship activities, Kentucky.com reports.
Though reminiscent of some Jim Crow-era mandate, the Gulnare Freewill Baptist Church actually made the decision earlier this month, following a visit from 24-year-old Stella Harville, daughter of the church's secretary and clerk, and her 29-year-old fiance, Ticha Chikuni, a native of Zimbabwe.
According to Harville's father, Dean Harville, Stella brought Chikuni to the church in June where they performed a song for the congregation.
Following the visit, former pastor Melvin Thompson told Harville that his daughter and her fiance could not sing at the church again. Thompson later proposed that the church go on record saying that while all people were welcome to attend public worship services there, the church did not condone interracial marriage.
His proposal, which was accepted by a 9-6 vote last week, also suggested that married interracial couples be prohibited from becoming members and used in worship activities, except for funerals.
"It's not the spirit of the community in any way, shape or form," said Randy Johnson, president of the Pike County Ministerial Association, according to Kentucky.com.
While Pike County and the surrounding community come to grips with the church's decision, researchers at Ohio State University and Cornell University say black-white marriages in the United States are soaring, increasing threefold, from 3 percent in 1980 to 10.7 percent in 2008.
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story implied that Melvin Thompson is the current pastor of Gulnare Freewill Baptist Church. The current pastor is Stacy Stepp.
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