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New, Used, and Rental Cars to Drive to Your Class Reunion
Want to Get Noticed? Arrive in One of These Sharp Rides
Whether you loved or hated high school, attending your high school reunion can be a fun -- or at least interesting -- experience. Not only does it present a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends, but it also offers the possibility of showing those who wronged you that you've thrived in your post-high-school life. One factor that will determine how you're received is the vehicle you drive to the event. Guaranteed to be endlessly scrutinized, your ride will act as a gauge of how far you've come -- or fallen.
So if your current jalopy doesn't make the right impression, don't sweat it: we've got a list of new and used cars in several price ranges that will let tell your former classmates that you're doing just fine. If you're not but want to look the part, sweat not, we've got some suggestions on what to pick up at the rental counter.
$20,000 or less
New: 2012 Fiat 500
Marking Fiat's return to the U.S. market after almost 30 years in exile, the 500 offers reasonably priced European style in a sub-compact package. While it's not exclusive, sporty, or expensive-looking, the 500 still is Italian cool -- and cool things generally get noticed. Plus, since the 500 has only been on sale for a few months, there's a chance that some of your classmates haven't seen one yet and will want to check it out.
Apart from being chic, the Fiat 500 also is economical. With a MultiAir-equipped 1.4-liter I-4 producing 101 hp, the 500 achieves 27-30 mpg in the city and 32-38 mpg on the highway, depending on trim and transmission choice. If your goal is to show people how much you've matured, the 500 is a more sensible and practical choice compared to some of the other cars on this list. As an added bonus, the 500 is pretty fun to toss around on winding roads thanks to its low curb weight and diminutive size. If your next reunion isn't happening for a few years, and you can afford to venture just outside of the $20K range, the hot hatch Abarth version of the 500 is due on our shores in early 2012 with around 170 turbocharged horses on tap, fixing any issues you might have with the standard model's modest acceleration.
Used: 2001-2003 BMW M5
If you'd prefer to spend your 20 grand on a car with high-dollar looks and performance to match, your money will go far with an early 2000s BMW M5. Having taken notes on the competition, BMW's M Division one-upped archrival Mercedes-Benz' E55 AMG in 1998 by endowing the E39 5 Series with a 5.0-liter V-8 producing 394 hp. Although that number may sound average by today's standards, consider that the M5's engine had roughly the same output as the Ferrari 360 Modena. It was also powerful enough to earn the E39 M5 the title of "world's fastest sedan," a distinction BMW is battling to reclaim.
Unique bodywork, a lowered stance thanks to an M-tuned suspension, and generously sized wheels enable the E39 M5 to still turn heads in a world filled with four-door eye candy. A six-speed manual was the only transmission offered, and keeps this generation of M5 exclusive to the hardcore row-your-own contingent. With good looks, a performance pedigree, and a price well within reach for most, a used E39 M5 is a compelling alternative to comparably priced new cars. But will your classmates really be impressed if you show up in a 10-year-old car? With nearly 400 hp at your disposal and the capability to hang with more than a few sports cars in the turns, they had better be.
New: 2011 Nissan 370Z
Long a favorite in the $30K price range, the Nissan Z should get you plenty of attention. Although we've had the most fun with the higher trim levels, a base model 370Z will still provide the same sporty good looks. A 332-hp 3.7-liter V-6 -- an evolution of the award-winning VQ-series engine used in many Nissan products -- comes standard, and delivers its power through either a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Cars equipped with the manual gearbox have the unique ability to automatically match engine revs on downshifts, making you sound like a pro when you pull up to the valet.
Although it may not have the same prestige as a luxury marque, making your entrance in a 370Z will help your classmates remember just how cool you were back in the day. And if you weren't among the cool kids back then, you'll certainly make it known that you've advanced in the hipness department.
Used: 2005-2008 Chevy Corvette
For generations, the Corvette has been a symbol of success. Still a dream car for many Americans, the C6-generation Corvette is an excellent choice of wheels for any occasion when it's acceptable to wave an automotive extension of your...ego...in your friends' faces. Although $30,000 is a bit shy of a new Corvette's retail price, good early examples of the C6 can be had for around that much. Equipped with a 6.0-liter LS2 V-8 engine producing 400 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque, the first batch of C6 Corvettes had plenty of power. Starting in 2008, a 6.2-liter LS3 engine with 430 hp and 424 lb-ft became standard. A four-speed automatic transmission carried over from the previous generation was offered for the first year of the C6, but a six-speed auto came promptly in 2006. A six-speed manual transmission is available on all models and years of the C6.
Whether you choose a coupe or convertible, the Corvette's sleek, wedge-like profile will get you noticed. If you need more power, early model Z06s can dip into the $30K range, but a really good one will cost you a bit more. That model grants you 505 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque from a 7.0-liter LS7 V-8 engine, along with a lightweight aluminum frame and sportier Z06-specific suspension.
New: 2011 Cadillac CTS
Being seen at the wheel of a Cadillac used to be a good way to let people know you'd "arrived." Well, the American automaker is getting its world-class luxury mojo back, and the CTS is the car that's helping Cadillac do it. Just how good is it? We named the CTS Car of the Year in 2008, when it was new. Three years later, it still looks sharp and will definitely give onlookers the impression that you're doing all right for yourself. With $45K to spend, you could step up to the larger 304-hp 3.6-liter V-6 engine available in the CTS sedan, wagon, and coupe. Though all of the CTS' body styles are aesthetically pleasing, the coupe is particularly eye-catching. All models get a six-speed automatic transmission, and most have all-wheel drive as an option.
The CTS' cabin is where the model gains the most ground for the Cadillac name, and it's part of the reason the car took home our coveted Golden Calipers award in '08. It boasts soft-touch materials and well-designed controls that can confuse your fingertips into thinking you've stepped into a product from overseas. If your friends still think they're looking at the old Cadillac when you arrive at your reunion, invite them inside so they can see what the brand has been up to since they last saw one.
Used: 2009-2010 Porsche Cayman S
Now available on the used market, the car we called "the best sports car in the world" two years ago can be had at a price significantly discounted from its original MSRP of $61K. Named Motor Trend's Best Driver's Car for 2009, the Porsche Cayman S is a corner-carving giant-slayer able to outperform cars twice its price. But at an event where appearances can be everything, arriving in a Cayman might send the message that you couldn't afford a 911. That might be true, but the argument is moot when you're driving one of the best-handling cars offered in the past few years -- even counting the Stuttgart-based automaker's favorite son, the 911. When it comes to straight-line speed, the Cayman isn't half-bad either, thanks to its 320-hp 3.4-liter flat-six engine. From a halt, 60 mph comes up in 4.6 seconds, and top speed is rated from the factory at 171 mph.
After receiving a facelift for the 2009 model year, the Cayman has good looks to go with its exceptional performance. Though the Cayman's shape still isn't as distinctive as the 911's classic profile, it's very easy on the eyes and readily identifiable as a Porsche. Your high school friends may not understand why you didn't opt for the rear-engined wundercar, but fellow enthusiasts will certainly recognize your good taste.
New: 2011 Audi A7
A newcomer for 2011, the A7 is Audi's take on the four-door coupe trend. Its elegant shape is a blend of coupe, sedan, and fastback elements, and should have no trouble attracting stares from your entire graduating class. As MT senior editor Ron Kiino put it, the A7 is "drop-dead gorgeous." Forking over $60K will afford you the Premium trim level. and while that may sound like the range-topping car, it's actually the base model. But there's no shame in owning a base Audi when that car is an A7.
Power comes from a supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 producing 310 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque, transmitted through an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Although you'll buy the A7 primarily for its good looks, it still has value as a family car. The rear seats are of usable size, if not a little short on headroom due to the aggressively raked roofline. The cargo area offers 18.9 cubic feet of luggage space with the rear seats up and 49.1 when folded down. With seating for four, the A7's cabin is luxurious and inviting, highlighted by supple leather and wood trim - a good conversation-starter if you happen to meet up with an old flame.
Used: 2005-2008 Mercedes-Benz G55
The Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG may not be the most exclusive used vehicle $60K can buy you, but its boxy, utilitarian shape will help you stand out if everyone else decides to bring their sports car. Also, despite its primary use as a mall crawler by well-off housewives everywhere, the G-Class is intended to be taken off-road. The G-Wagen is built on the same rugged and capable underpinnings that have served military forces since 1979 -- a platform that has proven itself in some of the harshest environments on Earth. That being said, it's a bit hard for us to see how the vehicle went from being the ultimate off-road machine to being the ultimate luxury accessory. For the purposes of a class reunion, both attributes can work to your advantage. Much like a nice suit, the G-Class can be dressed up or down. Get your G-Wagen meticulously detailed and dazzle your classmates with its spotless, glistening strips of chrome. Or take it out on an off-road excursion the night before, making sure to leave no spot uncovered by mud -- earning you instant respect when you turn into the parking lot. Either way, you'll have plenty to talk about.
The G55's supercharged 5.5-liter V-8 with 469-507 hp won't leave you wanting for more power, and if you start to get bored at your reunion, the 4MATIC permanent all-wheel drive system's three locking differentials can conquer almost any terrain, giving you several options for escape routes. Typical of modern three-pointed-star-branded vehicles, the interior of the G-Class is well-appointed and classy. Despite being based on a 30-plus-year-old platform, the G-Wagen is comfortable and rides smooth when its suspension isn't being pushed to its limits on the trails.
New: 2012 Nissan GT-R
What can we say about this car we haven't already said? Motor Trend's 2009 Car of the Year continues to amaze us with its performance capabilities and technical wizardry. While perhaps not a purist's sports car like the Porsche Cayman, the GT-R is genuinely fast, both in a straight line and around corners. For the 2012 model year, Nissan has squeezed a bit more power out of the twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6, raising output to 530 hp and 448 lb-ft of torque. With its additional power and a revised launch control system, the GT-R can rocket to 60 mph from a standstill in just 2.9 seconds, according to our tests. But you'll have a lot more than that to brag about to your former classmates, as the GT-R also has an electronically limited top speed of 198 mph, can complete the quarter-mile in 11.2 seconds, and can lap Germany's Nurburgring in fewer than 7 and a half minutes.
A host of electronic driving aids, advanced ATTESA all-wheel drive system, and mandatory six-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission allow practically anyone to drive the GT-R fast. Because the vehicle is a performance-focused driving instrument, comfort isn't one of its highlights. But when you're talking about six-figure super cars, it rarely ever is. The important thing is when you step out of this Far East beast, everyone at the Howard Johnson -- or wherever your reunion is held -- will be buzzing about it.
Used: 2005-2009 Aston Martin DB9
There are plenty of cars you could drive to your reunion that will make people stare, but few cars can accomplish that without looking like you're trying. For that effect, go with the Aston Martin DB9. Replacing the Jaguar-based DB7 in 2005, the DB9, as the story goes, was so named because it was such an improvement over the previous car that calling it the DB8 simply wouldn't have done it justice. Whether or not that's true, mentioning the DB9's designed-from-the-ground-up aluminum chassis, swan-wing doors, and perfect 50/50 weight distribution will make your classmates believe it. And the DB9's understated yet seductive lines will make your friends turn British racing green with envy.
The 5.9-liter V-12 is the same engine Aston employs in many of its models today, and produces 444-470 hp and 420-443 lb-ft of torque in the DB9 (depending on year and trim). A six-speed manual transmission was offered as well as a six-speed automatic. Early examples of the DB9 go for well under the hundred-grand mark, but make you don't skip the pre-purchase inspection once you think you've found a nice one.
New: Lamborghini Aventador
How do you say "in your face" to everyone you knew in high school without uttering a single word? Show up to the reunion in a shinyh new Lamborghini Aventador. Sure, there are more expensive cars out there than the nearly-$400,000, but this Lambo is as loud as supercar designs come, practically screaming "Hey, jerkfaces! Look at me!" Apart from how good it looks, there's plenty else to brag about when you own an Aventador. Talking about the specs, from its Formula 1-derived carbon fiber monocoque body to the 691-hp 6.5-liter V-12 engine, is a great way to start up a conversation. That amount of power transmitted to all four wheels through a seven-speed auto clutch manual gearbox makes a zero-to-60 time of 2.9 seconds possible. The GT-R will complete that distance in the same time, but won't look nearly as good doing it.
The cabin is just as flashy as the rest of the car, with bright colors and controls that look like they came right out of the space shuttle. Once you pop open the driver-side scissor door and start to pull yourself out of your Aventador, the portion of the student body that didn't know you in high school will certainly want to get to know you now.
Used: 2003-2004 Ferrari Enzo
With an unlimited budget, there's no reason not to choose a million-dollar, Formula 1-inspired supercar like the Enzo. It's hard to avoid going overboard with the superlatives when describing this car, and your classmates will no doubt have the same problem -- if they can suppress the shock and awe of seeing you step out of a friggin' Enzo long enough to form a sentence at all. Ultra-rare, ultra-expensive, and ultra-ultra-fast just about sums up what the average person knows about the Enzo. For those that had Lamborghini Countachs or De Tomaso Panteras plastered all over their walls throughout high school, the realization that you now own a modern equivalent of those childhood dream cars will only deepen their respect -- or hatred -- for you.
Essentially a street-legal race car, the Enzo makes use of technology developed by Ferrari while competing in Formula 1, including a carbon-fiber monocoque structure, seven-speed auto clutch manual transmission, and fire-breathing 651-hp, 48-valve 6.0-liter V-12. The Enzo's performance may have been surpassed by some of today's supercars -- its 3.4-second zero-to-60 is beaten by two cars on this list -- but the Enzo still takes the cake when it comes to exclusivity. If the Enzo's limited run of 400 units isn't exclusive enough for you, you can always try and track down the even hotter Ferrari FXX and join the company of seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher as one of just 30 privileged owners of that model.
No Cash for a New Car? Rent!
OK, so maybe you're not about to spend tens of thousands on a car just to drive it to your high school reunion. But what do you do when your daily driver is a minivan or hybrid? Simple: rent someone else's fancy car. Most rental car services have a few premium and luxury offerings that you won't be ashamed to pass off as your own. If you want something that'll really turn heads, there are many exotic car rental outfits around the country. Below is a breakdown of prices you can expect to pay at the major rental chains for a late-model Ford Mustang or Chevy Camaro. We've also listed price ranges for a few popular rental exotics, along with common criteria for renting them.
We received quotes from companies like Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, and Budget in three major cities for the Camaro and Mustang, as those cars are almost universally carried in mainstream rental fleets. Rates apparently change daily and are subject to rapid fluctuation as demand goes up. Weekend rates are generally higher, and as your reunion will likely take place on a weekend, the rates we were quoted are for Saturday to Sunday. When making your reservation, keep in mind some companies can't specify exactly which model you'll get and often lump cars together in classes they themselves define, using vague terms like "convertible" and "premium." Some companies, however, are able to rent you the exact model you request. If you really want a Camaro convertible to drive to your reunion, you might want to double check to make sure there's no possibility you'll end up with a Chrysler Sebring instead. Mileage is typically unlimited and deposits aren't usually required, although additional insurance coverage can be purchased to cover damages.
Chevy Camaro: $95-238/day
Ford Mustang: $86-212/day
For prices on exotic rentals, we consulted Gotham Dream Cars and Signature Car Collection near New York City, as well as Black & White Car Rental and Chimera Exotics in Los Angeles. Some exotic rental services have flat rates for renting a specific car, while others have varying rates depending on when you want the car. Generally speaking, a deposit is always required, and the amount might depend on your level of insurance coverage. Along with the deposit, drivers must have a clean driving record, proof of insurance, and present a valid driver's license.
Rental periods are for 24 hours at a time, and a daily mileage allowance of 50 to 100 miles is usually placed on the rental, with overage charges typically costing a few dollars per mile. Some places will even rent for a half day, so if you just want to get in and out of your reunion without paying for a full 24 hours with the car, you might have that option. As for what kinds of cars you can rent, pretty much anything and everything under the sun can be found. From your run-of-the-mill BMW M3 to a Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren, someone, somewhere has your dream car for rent. Here are three commonly found exotics that you can enjoy one day at a time.
Lamborghini Gallardo: $600-1595/day
Ferrari F430: $750-1450/day
Bentley Continental GTC: $750-1650/day


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Reverse discrimination? Lawsuit accuses Progress parent
A former Lexington, Kentucky, television news producer has sued the parent company of the Daily Progress, claiming she was fired for standing up to reverse discrimination in a newsroom rife with racial tension.
Audrey Port also claimed she was a victim of libel, slander, and harassment in her suit, filed Friday, November 14, against Media General Inc. and several former co-workers at WTVQ-TV in Lexington. Richmond-based Media General owns the station.
Port was fired last April after less than a year as executive producer at the station. Her ouster coincided with the dismissal of top station executives William Stanley and David Foky, also named as defendants.
Her suit, filed in Fayette County Circuit Court in Lexington, seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. It also asks that the defendants retract "false statements'' about Port and her termination.
Port's attorney, Jeffrey Smith, said she endured a backlash of hostility and harassment from three black co-workers because she wanted to enforce the station's anti-discrimination policies. Port is white.
The station newsroom during Port's tenure was "almost paralyzed with fear'' as white employees worried that any actions or comments might be considered racist and spur a discrimination lawsuit, Smith said.
Media General said in a statement that Port was fired for "legitimate business reasons in compliance with her contract.'' The station's management "stands by the decision'' to fire her and will "vigorously defend'' itself, the statement said.
Foky, WTVQ's former news director, said he had not seen the suit.
"My position throughout this whole process has been to act with class and dignity,'' Foky said in a phone interview from Charlottesville, where he moved after his dismissal from WTVQ. "If I started talking about the details, personalities and problems now, it wouldn't be fitting with the position I've taken.''
Stanley did not return a call seeking comment.
The suit said racial tension at the station was simmering before Port's arrival. It cited an incident in which a rope knotted in the shape of a noose was left on the desk of a black producer, Celeste Ward. Foky told Port that Ward was upset about the incident, had hired a lawyer and was demanding $300,000 from Media General, the suit said.
Foky told Port to be his "eyes and ears'' in the newsroom and not to provoke Ward and employees Kristi Runyon and Tiani Jones, who also are black, the suit said. All three were named as defendants.
Reached at the station, Runyon also said the suit was "completely without merit,'' and declined further comment. Jones, who was a reporter at the station, did not immediately return a phone call seeking comment. Ward could not be reached.
The suit said that Ward and Runyon– a news anchor and reporter– allegedly harassed Port, were insubordinate, and accused Port of racism.
Port asked Foky and Stanley, the general manager, to discipline them, but no action was taken, the suit said.
The suit said other staffers became angered by the "double standard of treatment'' regarding, among other things, punctuality at staff meetings and staff productivity. According to the suit, Foky admitted to the double standard, but said higher executives had told him not to deal with it.
The suit said the newsroom began to "fester with racial tension and toxic feelings.'' It accused Media General and WTVQ of violating their anti-harassment policies by not taking action.
In April 2003, Port openly discussed the newsroom's problems with corporate human resources employees, the suit said. Port, who was under contract at WTVQ until 2005, was fired "without cause'' a few days later, the suit said.
The suit said the defendants created a work environment filled with "discriminatory intimidation, ridicule and insult.'' The suit also said that Media General and WTVQ "recklessly made false statements'' about Port's professional ability.
Port now works at a television station in Denver, her attorney said.
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Inside Secure has filed for an initial public offering, looking to raise almost €80m a day after it celebrated shipping 20 million chips, and signed up a major handset manufacturer.
The filing is with the NYSE Euronext Paris, and Le Figaro reports that it will involve raising up to €79.3m in order to pay for more research and development, and perhaps an acquisition or two, as the NFC market becomes an increasingly polarised duopoly – which hasn't always been to Inside Secure's advantage.
The other half of the duopoly is NXP, NXP provides the NFC chips and associated secure element for the Nexus S as well as for Nokia's NFC-enabled handsets. Inside Secure gets its secure elements from Infineon, and provides designs for RIM and Sonim, among others.
Both Inside Secure and NXP have NFC APIs they're trying to foster as industry standards, starting with Android implementations, and both claim their own standard is more standard than their rival's standard, but the industry has yet to settle.
Inside Secure's big customer has been RIM, which is probably responsible for the majority of those 20 million shipped chips, but one wouldn't want an IPO hooked up to the future performance of RIM, so Inside has announced another "major handset-maker" is on board, although it won't say which.
It is saying that the unnamed manufacturer will be using "one of the most widely used mobile operating systems under license", which must surely be Android as Windows Phone can't be described as "widely used" and iOS is hardly "under licence". Details of the phone won't be available until the handset launches, "mid-year", so anyone buying shares will have to take it on trust.
There are other paths to riches: Intel is a licensee so should anyone decide to make phones with Intel Inside then they'll likely feature Inside Secure too, but we'd prefer to put our money on RIM making an unexpected comeback.
The Inside Secure/NXP duopoly is also unlikely to last long either. NFC Times reckons STMicroelectronics, Samsung, Texas Instruments and Broadcom will all have NFC chips on the market by the end of 2012, though TI's offering is apparently not aimed at smartphones.
NFC isn't the only thing Inside Secure does – the bulk of its revenue still comes from general security products including pay TV and unforgeable tags – but it's pretty clear that NFC is the future. NFC is growing fast, and now is the time to expand and grab customers before the bigger boys arrive, so Inside Secure should do well in that regard, despite being not nearly as interesting as Facebook. ®


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Packing and shipping are two tasks that are incredibly important because how well they are performed often makes the difference in whether or not an item arrives at its destination in perfect condition. We always want to do our best, but often we do not have the right tools and this is why you may want to consider the value of a paper cutter dispenser if you have a facility where a lot of packing and shipping is being done. These tools can make things easier for you and your employees, which is what we want to talk about today. We will also talk about durability and why it is so important, as well as mounting and placement issues for paper cutter dispensers. By the end, you should have a good idea of what these tools are all about, as well as why Omnipak could be your best choice when you need paper cutter dispensers that are built to last, as well as the best in customer service along the way. Let's get started taking a more detailed look at these important tools.
What Are Paper Cutter Dispensers And How Do They Work?
The purpose of this tool is to allow you to put on a roll of paper and then unroll sheets to the length you need and slice them off where you want them quickly and easily. The paper rolls can be easily changed whenever you need and the blade should not need to be cleaned or sharpened often at all. This means today's paper cutter dispensers can be used again and again without wearing out in the process, that's good news for many companies that rely on these tools day in and day out. You can use these dispensers to cut all types of paper, such as heavy duty kraft paper ranging from 30lb to 75lb paper weight. You will find that the blade is double sided to make things simpler for you and also that it is spring loaded so the cutting process is very quick and easy. These features are important to remember because not all dispensers are created as intelligently as the ones offered by Omnipak today. Don't settle for less, because with a tool like this that you use on such a frequent basis, choosing a low quality model may look good at first if it is cheap, but it will lead to frustration that you do not need over the long run.
Why Do So Many Businesses Use Paper Cutter Dispensers Today?
Lots of businesses use paper when they are doing their packing and it is a low cost packing solution. By having these dispensers around their facilities, they can help employees get the right amount of paper for packing easily and quickly. The dispensers reduce the need for manually cutting off sheets of paper and this often means that a lot less paper ends up getting wasted. It also means that employees are not as tired out by the whole process which is good since they will perform better if they are not exhausted. Since these reliable tools are typically a onetime investment, they quickly pay for themselves and this is very important in businesses where ROI has to be considered in order to make wise budgeting decisions. As environmental concerns continue to grow, more companies are deciding that paper is the right packaging material for them instead of foams or plastic so these dispensers are playing a more prominent role in packing and shipping industries, particularly in the North America and Europe.
Durability is Important in Paper Cutter Dispensers
There are few tools in a shipping facility that are going to need to be as durable as your dispensers should be. Most of the time, these tools are getting used over and over again by a number of different people who are in a hurry so you need them to be well constructed. Also, depending upon where they are located, they may get bumped into by people or other objects so you do want to know that they will hold up. Omnipak focuses on offering high quality dispensers that are built to last and yet are still very affordable.
Contemporary Paper Dispensers Come in a Variety of Sizes
You can find these paper cutter dispensers in a number of sizes that have to do with the length of the blade where the cutting is done and the width of paper in which it holds. Sizes ranging between 12 inch to 36 inch are most common and will accomplish what most companies have in mind easily. You mainly want to consider size when thinking about where your dispenser is going to be located so that you know you have enough available space.
Think About Mounting When Ordering Paper Dispensers
Often these dispensers will need to be mounted. The process is relatively quick and if you have questions regarding this you can speak to an Omnipak representative who will be able to answer your questions about the specifics of mounting. For the most part the process is simple and having your dispenser properly secured to a wall or other heavy object is generally going to make it easy to work with. Some situations will mean that the dispenser should be at a horizontal orientation, but other times you may want it vertically oriented. The choice is up to you and each facility will have different needs that have to be met.
Ordering Quality Paper Cutter Dispensers is Easier with Omnipak
If you are looking for a paper dispenser then Omnipak.com may be your best choice. We offer a range of different sizes and focus on the most durable dispensers available on the market. As a company focused on meeting your shipping and packing needs, we know that you need affordable prices and at the same time, a product that is going to last you for years to come. We also realize that you need your item as quickly as possible and that you need quality customer service along the way to give you peace of mind.


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Some really big news dropping yesterday that Pulse and Cegedim Healthcare Software (CHS) (a European company) were merging. As part of the merger, Pulse is getting a $13.5 million capital infusion.
I've been very interested in what the future of Pulse would be after meeting with them at HIMSS. This looks like a good step forward for them and a nice infusion of money to be able to really attack the US EMR market full on.
I think this also illustrates the potential market opportunity that's available for EMR vendors. I'll be interested to see what Pulse is able to do with all the cash. Hopefully, they'll use a very small part of it to advertise on the EMR and HIPAA & EMR and EHR websites.
As is usually the case with mergers and acquisitions of EMR vendors, the next question is what's going to happen with the company and the software product after the merger. Seems like this is mostly just an investment by the Cegedim Group in the US market and not about merging and sunsetting product lines. Looks like Pulse will continue to operate as it has in the past, but with a bunch more money in the bank.
Here's the letter from Pulse President and CEO, Basil Hourani, that was sent to Pulse clients:
I am pleased to announce the strategic investment and merger of Pulse and Cegedim Healthcare Software (CHS) – a division of Cegedim Group. Through the merger, Pulse will continue to operate independently with our existing management team, personnel, locations, products and services. As part of the transaction, Pulse received a $13.5 Million capital infusion which will immediately provide capital to accelerate aggressive growth of our Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management (PM) solutions as well as development of next generation Pulse products including our web-based solutions. Pulse growth plans include the addition of more than 350 new employees in all departments by the end of 2012 and additional offices in key expansion markets.
CHS is the European leader in medical software including EHR products geared to the European markets. CHS currently serves 119,000 physicians and 16,000 pharmacies in Europe but does not have any medical software presence in the US. The Pulse existing and future products and services will serve as the platform for the US markets going forward.
We are very pleased and energized about the investment in the Pulse solution. It is recognition that our EHR and PM software is a future-ready solution and the right platform. This investment strengthens our ability to continue Pulse's strong momentum and record setting growth that we have been experiencing, and take advantage of the expected growth in the healthcare IT market fueled by the unprecedented government incentives.
As you have always been accustomed, you will continue to enjoy the personal service and support from Pulse management and personnel. Pulse will continue to be headquartered in Wichita, KS with offices in; Boston, MA, Dallas, TX, and Kansas City, MO. We look forward to our mutually beneficial continued relationship with you and thank you for your patronage.
Best Regards,
Basil Hourani
President and Chief Executive Officer
Pulse Systems, Inc.


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By Tessa Raebeck
A Dix Hills man was arraigned in federal court Tuesday following charges that he solicited over $5 million from friends and neighbors in what federal officials are referring to as a Ponzi scheme that took place over eight years.
Robert Rocco, 48, was charged with 14 federal counts of wire and mail fraud, after allegedly promising investors returns of as much as 18 percent annually on fabricated investments, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday.
Prosecutors said victims believed their investments – ranging from $25,000 to $1.2 million – were being used by Rocco to fund loans to a tobacco shop on the Shinnecock Native American Reservation to finance wholesale cigarette purchases, among other ventures.
Since 2006, Rocco purported to provide said financing through his corporation, Limestone Capital Services (Limestone) in Melville, in which over two dozen individuals invested, according to prosecutors.
As president of the Dix Hills Soccer Club, Rocco allegedly used his position to solicit donations and investments from members, donors and volunteers of the club. The indictment states he controlled the club's bank accounts and did not permit others to access the records.
In early 2010, Rocco allegedly took some $66,915 from the Dix Hills Soccer Club and deposited the checks into a Limestone bank account, subsequently distributing the funds to his investors as their purported returns.
According to the indictment, Rocco then told one victim, who is a volunteer and member of the soccer club, that the club had no funds left, prompting the victim to make two donations of $20,000 and $25,000, respectively.
In the summer of 2010, Rocco allegedly solicited donations from the victim and his family for a new company, Advent Merchant Services, LLC, (AMS) which he said was a credit card processing company. The indictment states the money Rocco received from the victim for AMS was not invested, but instead used to pay purported returns to Limestone investors.
Prosecutors said Rocco again solicited the victim for donations to a third company, Advent Equity Partners, LLC, (AEP) and provided him with fraudulent notarized sale contracts and bank statements. In addition to the $45,000 in donations meant for the Dix Hills Soccer Club, the victim and his family paid Rocco over $1.3 million for supposed investments in AMS and AEP, said the indictment. Rocco allegedly used the victim's own funds to pay the family's returns.
According to the indictment, Rocco recruited a second victim – who also invested his money as well as his family's money – to help him solicit investments from a wider network of friends, family and colleagues. Prosecutors said Rocco promised investors annual rates of return of 15 to 18 percent and raised over $5 million in investments in Limestone alone between 2006 and 2013.
Using funds received from later investors, Rocco allegedly paid initial investors about 10 checks of a few hundred dollars per year between 2009 and 2013, with lesser returns than promised.
Around February 2009, Rocco told Limestone investors that some $5 million in uninsured cigarette inventory financed by the company was stolen from the Shinnecock Reservation by "a rival Indian tribe," according to the indictment. No police report was filed.
In the late summer of 2013, after allegedly missing payments to investors, Rocco reportedly confessed to the second victim – who had helped him solicit investments – that everything he had told him about Limestone was a lie.
Rocco is charged with five counts of wire fraud and nine counts of mail fraud, all federal. He reportedly pled not guilty to all charges.
If convicted, Rocco faces substantial jail time – as much as 30 years per charge – and must forfeit all funds and property obtained directly or indirectly as a result of his alleged offenses, including his home in Dix Hills.


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A judge has decided that just one jury will hear all charges against a U.S. Army general charged with sexual misconduct.
The Fayetteville Observer reports (http://bit.ly/14jYCvG ) that lawyers for Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair said Monday they wanted to separate a trial over an alleged physical relationship he had with one woman from the charges of inappropriate, but non-physical, relationships he is accused of having with several other women. The lawyers said the jury might be overwhelmed.
But a judge ruled the jury of all generals was highly educated and likely to follow instructions.
The judge is hearing three days of motions in Sinclair's court martial on charges that include forcible sodomy, indecent acts, violating orders and adultery. He didn't make a decision on whether prosecutors could use Sinclair's personal emails.
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Since authorities announced her passing Saturday, fans steadily gathered outside the Camden Square home of Amy Winehouse, leaving tributes and talismans in memorium.
In addition, celebrities across the nation expressed deep and unresolved sadness at the loss of the soul singer.
Winehouse, the British singer who immortalized her own alcohol and drug addiction in her hit "Rehab," was found dead in her home in north London on Saturday. She was 27.
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The Metropolitan Police confirmed that they had been called by the London Ambulance Services to the Camden apartment at about 4:05 p.m. local time and that there they had pronounced a 27-year-old woman dead.
Winehouse died before two ambulance crews reached the scene, according to London Ambulance Services. The cause of her death was not immediately known, but her record label, Universal, confirmed that she had died.
With her distinctive beehive hairdo, cat-eye eyeliner and a dramatic and throaty yet vulnerable singing style, Winehouse captivated listeners in 2007 with her "Back to Black" album. At the time, Spin magazine dubbed her "the dangerous new queen of soul" for her seductive combination of '60s-style soul, doo-wop, jazz and funk.
But before long, Winehouse's wide range of addictions, spanning from chain smoking to crack cocaine, and her tumultuous private life threatened to overshadow her platinum status and her critical acclaim.
Still, "Back to Black" went on to win five Grammys in 2008 and devotion from countless fans who said her music captured feeling in a way no other artist's had in a long time.
"You can hear the torment in her voice," the Roots' ?uestlove told The Washington Post. "Clearly you can see this person is living the blues."
Winehouse began her career when she was just 10 with a rap group called Sweet 'n' Sour and in 2003 released her debut album, "Frank." Although not released in the U.S. at the time, it performed well in England. She then went on hiatus for a few years before returning in 2006 with the hit-laden "Back to Black" and a U.S. tour.
While the singer promised a third album in 2010, one was never released.
In May, she punctuated her years-long substance abuse battle with a stint in rehab in preparation for a European tour.
But what would have been a comeback tour was abruptly cancelled last month after a show in Serbia devolved into intoxicated slurring and stumbles.
Until her death Saturday, Winehouse had been lying low in a recovery attempt following the end of the tour.
In a statement Sunday, Winehouse's family said they have been "left bereft" by her death.
"She leaves a gaping hole in our lives," her family said. "We are coming together to remember her and we would appreciate some privacy and space at this terrible time."
She is survived by her mother Janis, father Mitch, and brother Alex. The singer was very close with her father, who was credited with prompting her return to rehab this year. According to the Daily Mail, he was on a plane bound for New York at the time of her death.
Amy Winehouse's friends and admirers took to Twitter after the news broke Saturday to share their grief and condolences. Actress and singer Kelly Osbourne wrote, "I just lost 1 of my best friends. I love you forever Amy & will never forget the real you!"
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The board of directors of Alamance Citizens for Education is pleased to announce our plans for 2014, featuring a streamlined focus on our flagship program, the Classroom Closet. The continued success of the Closet remains very important to us, and sustaining its ongoing, positive impact in the classroom is our main objective in the coming months. While the day-to-day operations of the Classroom Closet will remain �business as usual,� it is our goal to enhance the program in ways that will create and broaden the impact we can make in our schools. Mrs. Terri Stevens, the Director of the Classroom Closet, will continue to oversee the operations of the Closet. She is also the main contact for all other ACE business. Mrs. Stevens is grateful for the large group of volunteers who remain dedicated to the Classroom Closet.
For those who may not already be familiar with the Classroom Closet, it is an ACE initiative which began at the start of the 2009-10 school year. It supports public, charter and private school teachers in Alamance County by providing a well-stocked resource store where they can shop for classroom supplies. An annual membership fee of $25 is required which allows teachers to visit the store four times a school year, once each nine weeks. Almost 400 teachers currently hold memberships to the Closet. More than $74,000 worth of supplies has been redistributed into the classrooms to benefit countless numbers of students. The Classroom Closet accepts and needs community donations in order to maintain its service to the teachers.
The ACE board of directors recognizes the struggles our teachers face every day in their classrooms. We are aware of the challenges regarding teacher pay, testing, and accountability, and we know teachers dip into their own pockets to supplement their students� needs. It is our hope that by continuing to provide the Classroom Closet, we can do our part in preparing each student for the competitive world they face in and out of the classroom.
Although advancing our plans for the Classroom Closet is our primary focus, supporting the Arts in our schools remains a top priority at ACE. We are happy to continue the tradition of promoting the arts by once again hosting our annual event: �Stage Struck�. This year�s event is scheduled for April 12 at the Williams High School auditorium. Stage Struck showcases the many talents of our performing arts students and their teachers. In this seventh year, the proceeds from Stage Struck will go back to our participating schools through performing arts grants, and also provide support for the Classroom Closet. By attending this event, the community will experience the energy of our students� talents, and at the same time, support the many classrooms in our county. We hope to see you there.
The ACE Board of Directors, Terri Stevens and our many volunteers wish to express their gratitude for your continued support of ACE and the Classroom Closet. The numerous supply drives, monetary donations and volunteer hours have allowed Alamance Citizens for Education to meet its mission of strengthening community support for quality education in Alamance County.
Stephanie W. Braxton is president, the Alamance Citizens for Education board of directors


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Market order
Used in the context of general equities. Order to buy or sell a stated amount of a security at the most advantageous price obtainable after the order is represented in the trading crowd. You cannot specify special restrictions such as all or none (AON) or good 'til canceled order (GTC) on market orders. See: Limit order.
Market Order
market order
A customer order for immediate execution at the best price available when the order reaches the marketplace. This, the most common type of order, has the advantage of nearly always being filled because no price is specified. Compare limit order. See also elect, stop order.
Market order.
When you tell your broker to buy or sell a security at the market, or current market price, you are giving a market order. The broker initiates the trade immediately.
The amount you pay or receive is determined by the number of shares and the current bid or ask price. Market orders, which account for the majority of trades, differ from limit orders to buy or sell, in which a price is specified.


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These three kids are Preston Thorne's, technical support manager for Epic Games, and they showed up at Dad's office costume party in full Mass Effect regalia. Cliff Bleszinski, formerly of Epic, retweeted this out earlier with a "WOW," and I concur. The stroller outfitted as the Normandy probably qualifies as a fifth cosplayer, but little Joker there needs a cap.
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I wrote a blog post for Tech Cocktail called 5 Reasons You May Need an NDA. I hope you'll click on over and give it a read.
Here are the 5 reasons I came up with. Can you think of others?:
- Your discussions turn from "what" to "how."
- You are dealing with someone other than an investor.
- You have made substantial investment in your innovation.
- You will be sharing documents or data.
- You want to save on legal fees.
Leave your comments below. I know there are many other reasons — pro and con — concerning NDAs.


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1,200 kilometers long and 150 to 250 kilometers wide! These are the incredible dimensions of the Alpine chain, the highest mountain massif within the inner continent right at the heart of Europe. Both locals and visitors can take full advantage of a powerful living space and a great recreational area characterized by its Alpine climate and the great variety of landscapes. The entire Alpine region is rich in cultural and historical attractions and boasts an almost endless choice of sports and activities amid awe-inspiring nature. Holiday dreams will come true!
In the summer you can explore the scenic mountains on wonderful walking tours or during a picture-book (mountain) bike adventure. High altitude fans are strongly recommended to conquer some of the unique rock faces with ropes, ice picks and climbing crampons – of course after an introductory unit with a certified guide and using the appropriate equipment. Families and children or all those in search of relaxation can choose from a great variety of romantic mountain and swimming lakes coupled with water sports and splendid recreational hours. Art, culture, festivals and events are quite tempting offers if you prefer a short break in the lovely Alpine towns. All winter long the Alps are renowned for excellent ski sports and endless fun on the slopes! The most famous winter sport resorts have already become a hot spot also for skiers and snowboarders. And what's best, the most passionate winter fans can enjoy perfect snow conditions in countless glacier ski areas until late spring.
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These have got to be the trendiest and most snazzy looking shopwatch and pubwatch notices I have ever seen, they are from Winchester, which coincidentally is known as UK's best place to live
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Winchester PubWatch
Every year PubWatch attends the University of Winchester Fresher's Fair to highlight responsible drinking. In November 2009 PubWatch was highly commended after coming second in the PubWatch of the Year Awards. PubWatch has over 35 members within the scheme
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Winchester Shopwatch
The Winchester Shopwatch scheme has gone from strength to strength. In January 2009 Shopwatch launched an exclusion order system to reduce retail crime and anti social behaviour with the city centre. Under the new exclusion order, subjects that have been cautioned or arrested for retail theft or anti social behaviour within the city will be banned from entering over 55 Shopwatch member premises. The ban stands for 2 years.


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This sight is identical to the 7000L model, but is equipped with a fixed 2-power lens system.
This sight is identical to the 7000L model, but is equipped with a fixed 2-power lens system that provides low magnification for increased range while maintaining unlimited eye relief and rapid target acquisition.
This sight can be used with virtually all 30 mm ring systems.
Discontinued January 2006
Launched 2001
|General data
|Technology: CET (Circuit Efficiency Technology)
|Working principle: Reflex collimator sight - red dot sight
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|Lightsource: LED (Light Emitting Diode) totally eye-safe
|Lightsource wavelength: 650 nm red light
|Red dot size in MOA (minute of angle): 2 *
|Parallax: Absence of parallax - No centering required
|Eye relief: Unlimited
|Night vision compatibility: No
|Anti-reflex coating all surfaces & multi-layer coating objective lens: Yes
|Magnification: 2X (Fixed booster)
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|Battery: One 3V Lithium battery, type 2L76 or DL1/3N
|Battery life in hours: 100-1000 **
|Dot intensity adjustment: Manual rotary switch
|Daylight (DL) settings: 1 Off & 9 DL
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|Material housing: High strength aluminum
|Surface finish: Anodized, semi-matte
|Color housing: Black
|Adjustment 1 click: 13mm at 100m, (1/2" at 100yds)
|Mounting methods: 2 Rings, ø 30mm, (ø 1.18")
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|Water resistance - submersible to: Fully waterproof
|Radioactive components used: None
|Length: 235mm, (9.3")
|Maximum distance between rings: 155mm, (6.1")
|Minimum distance between rings: 60mm, (2.4")
|Objective diameter: 47mm, (1.85")
|Tube diameter: 30mm, (1.18")
|Weight sight only: 315g, (11.1 oz)
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In celebration of International Sauvignon Blanc Day, it seemed like an opportune time to look at where New Zealand sauvignon blanc is going. And when we talk about kiwi savvy, we're really talking about Marlborough savvy…
It's pretty incredible to think that just over 30 years ago, NZ was more known for muller-thurgau than sauvignon blanc. The first New Zealand sauvignon blanc was released in 1979 and it was only six years before that when grapes were first planted in Marlborough. Back then, just about all the wine made in New Zealand was consumed by kiwis, there was virtually no exported wine. Today 70% of all the wine made in New Zealand is exported and 83% of that is sauvignon blanc. And of all the sauvignon blanc produced in NZ, about 3/4 is grown in Marlborough. So its easy to see why Marlborough and kiwi sauvignon blancs are often considered to be one and the same.
Just about anyone who drinks wine is familiar with the Marlborough style. Its' easy to identify the fresh, vibrant aromas and crisp flavor profiles that are quite unique in the world of sauvignon blanc. So popular is the style that wineries in other countries try to copy the recipe, as if there really is one.
Yet while Marlborough sauvignon continues to dominate the globe, there's a quiet revolution happening in the region that seeks to change the face of the varietal. Maybe change is too harsh a word but it's clear that wineries are seeking to add new interpretations of sauvignon blanc to the classic style. In short, Marlborough sauvignon blanc is being reinvented and the changes are slowing coming ashore.
While there seems to be an impression that there is only one Marlborough style, a lineup of wines will quickly show that there is considerable variability in the category. Rather than being uniform geographically, Marlborough is quite diverse and has a number of microclimates. The variation in wine styles comes from differences in temperatures and soil types throughout the region.
Most Marlborough sauvignons are blends that incorporate fruit from an variety of different subregions. But some wineries are now isolating individual plots and making wines from vineyards that have some unique attributes. This started with Saint Clair Estate back in 2005 when they introduced the Pioneer Block program. Over the years, they have made wine from ten different sites and the differences are striking. Other wineries, including Brancott Estate and Mahi, have followed suit and are producing an array of vineyard designated wines, each offering unique statements that are distinctly different when sampled side-by-side.
The biggest changes in Marlborough sauvignon blanc, however, have come from the adoption of new winemaking techniques which have helped to add a new dimension to Marlborough savvys. The classic winemaking procedure is to crush the fruit, ferment cold in stainless steel tanks and bottle in 5-6 months. If a winemaker wanted more complexity, the fruit could be picked at different ripeness levels or an assortment of yeasts could be used for fermentation. But basically the winemaker had little to do in making the wine.
To create a more complex wine (or to counteract what might be called "Bored Winemakers Syndrome") winemakers began to experiment with production techniques more closely associated to making chardonnay. As was done a few years earlier by California wineries such as Chalk Hill and Murphy Goode, Cloudy Bay winemaker Kevin Judd used wild yeasts for fermentation, aged the wine in a combination of new and used oak and allowed the juice to go through malolactic fermentation. Cloudy Bay's "Te Koko" sauvignon blanc, released in 1996, was the first wine of this style and it slowly changed the way some Marlborough wineries make their wines.
Today, many winemakers incorporate some if not all of these techniques in an effort to make a richer, more textured style of Marlborough sauvignon. Many are striving to make a wine that will also benefit from short-term cellaring. Most interestingly, wineries are not trying to build complexity by blending with semillon as done in Bordeaux and Western Australia. It's clear that wineries see that the future of Marlborough sauvignon blanc will lie entirely with the grape itself and that should provide for some exciting wines ahead.
Here's a selection of Marlborough sauvignon blancs showing the varied approaches to the grape.
Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
2012 Astrolabe Sauvignon Blanc
2012 Lawson's Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Vineyard Designated Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
2010 Mahi Sauvignon Blanc Ballot Block
2013 Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc Pioneer Block 1
Wild Ferments, Oak Barrels
2012 Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc "Wild"


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CLINTON, S.C. (AP) Joshua Clyburn 16 and William Truss 16 points apiece Tuesday night to lead Presbyterian to a 77-35 victory over Montreat.
Truss, who made all seven of his shots from the field, also grabbed nine rebounds for the Blue Hose (3-11), who never trailed and ended a four-game losing streak.
Khalid Mutakabbir scored 11 points for Presbyterian, which led 37-13 at halftime as Montreat did not score in the final 6 minutes before the break. The Blue Hose shot 58 percent while Montreat, which had four field goals in the first half, finished the game at 27 percent.
Brandon Dockery led the Cavaliers with eight points. Montreat, which plays in the NAIA and counted Tuesday's game as an exhibition, hadn't played since an 85-51 loss to North Carolina-Asheville on Dec. 8. The Cavaliers had 15 turnovers and just five assists.


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The president of the Chicago Teachers Union said ttoday teachers and the school district are still far apart in their contract dispute and that the walkout will almost certainly extend into a third day on Wednesday.
Representatives from the union and the district returned to the bargaining table today, but union President Karen Lewis says only six of 48 articles in the contract have been resolved.
She says it's "lunacy" to think a settlement could be reached today.
School board officials insisted the two sides should be able to make an agreement.
More than 25,000 teachers walked out of the classroom Monday over issues that include performance evaluations and recall rights for laid-off teachers.
The strike has idled more than 350,000 students in the nation's third-largest district.


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Is there anywhere in the documentation I can see the list of available iconCls masks? Edit: I see them in the kitchen sink icons example, these won't be included in the documentation?
Also, 'mask' is not listed as a valid option for the ui config option in the button documentation. Am I looking in the wrong place?


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Instawork is the best place for hospitality workers to find temporary jobs on-demand. From Michelin-star restaurants to small coffee shops, Instawork makes it easy for bartenders, cooks, servers, dishwashers and other experienced hospitality workers to find work at local businesses and earn up to $30/hr on a flexible schedule. No interviews or paper resumes. Just book the gig in the app and show up to do the work. Se habla español.
A line cook role refers to a back of house worker whose primary responsibility is to keep the tempo of the restaurant flowing during service.
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(CNN) -- Who is #Falcao?
Radamel Falcao Garcia Zarate, Falcao for short, is a Colombian soccer star.
He sent Twitter into meltdown on Monday when he joined Manchester United on a one-year loan from Monaco, swapping the French Riviera for a considerably higher tax bill and a city where it rains 53% of the year.
Aged 28, he scores goals. Lots of them. During spells with Porto, Atletico Madrid and Monaco, he's earned a reputation as one of Europe's finest strikers.
Monday was European football's "transfer deadline day," the last opportunity for the continent's top teams to sign new players. Imagine NFL draft day, only with no structure and more chaos.
Good news for Manchester United, then?
Yes and no. Falcao is good enough to improve any team, but United hardly needed another attacking player.
Last week it paid Real Madrid nearly $100m to sign Angel di Maria, a forward-thinking addition to a squad that already included the likes of Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata.
Throw Falcao into the mix and United manager Louis van Gaal is spoiled for choice at the front of his line-up, but it's at the rear where his team is exposed.
United is yet to win this season and recently suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to third division team MK Dons in the League Cup.
Simply put, United signing Falcao is like buying a really nice sweater but forgetting to put on your trousers.
Wait, you said Colombia. Where was he at the World Cup?
The man nicknamed "El Tigre" (The Tiger) missed Colombia's run to the quarterfinals of Brazil 2014 with a knee injury he picked up in January.
The whole country was praying their star striker would be fit for selection, so much so that Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos even visited Falcao in hospital, but sadly it wasn't to be.
In his absence, James (pronounced "Ham-ez") Rodriguez scored six goals as Colombia swaggered its way into the last eight before defeat to hosts Brazil.
A new star was born, and Rodriguez is now strutting his stuff at Real Madrid having also left Monaco.
Did Falcao not fancy joining "Ham-ez" in Madrid?
Funny you should mention that.
On Saturday a Tweet sent from Falcao's official account said (a rough translation) "Go Madrid, a dream come true."
But Falcao swiftly denied sending the tweet, saying his profile had been compromised.
Pesky hackers...
Who is the middle man in the transfer?
Uber agent Jorge Mendes, who is seemingly doing his utmost to keep the Portuguese economy afloat. As well as Falcao and Rodriguez, Mendes brokered the deal to bring Di Maria to Old Trafford and Eliaquim Mangala to Manchester City.
Where can I find his Twitter account?
@FALCAO is his official Twitter handle. He's also on Instagram and if you head over there you'll find proof he's also pretty handy with a baseball bat.
He's a big guy...
Yep, with hair like Samson. But he's spoken for. His wife is Argentinean singer/songwriter Lorelei Taron. His dad Radamel Garcia was also a professional footballer, playing in Colombia, and he thinks his son is going all the way to the top.
"Falcao will lead Monaco to the Champions League," said Falcao's entirely impartial father when his son first signed for the French team in 2013. "Every team he plays for he makes better and he wins a title."
His dad was right. Monaco did qualify for the Champions League, even if Falcao missed most of last season through injury.
Now Falcao junior has a similar mission to help United qualify for Europe's top competition. The Manchester club isn't in Europe after an awful season under Alex Ferguson's successor David Moyes, who was subsequently sacked.


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Part talk show and part talk battle, each episode of the South Korean show broadcast on SBS features more than 20 celebrities or other guests sharing their fun or heart-breaking stories and personal experiences. The celebrity who survives the heated discussions and garners the most audience votes wins the title of "Strong Heart." The show debuted in 2009 and is hosted by actor Lee Dong Wook and MC Shin Dong Yup, with special segments hosted by Boom, Leeteuk of Super Junior and Eunhyuk.


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Billy Ray Cyrus says he's patched things up with his famous daughter Miley and hopes to save his marriage too.
"I've dropped the divorce," the country musician tells the ladies of "The View" on Friday's episode, according to People mag. "I want to put my family back together."
The "Achy Breaky Heart" singer and his wife, Tish, pulled the plug on their 17-year marriage in October, citing irreconcilable differences.
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Soon after announcing the divorce, Cyrus told GQ that Miley's handlers had shut him out of her life and he was "scared" they were putting his daughter in danger.
He said he blamed the pair's Disney show "Hannah Montana" for "destroying my family."
But Cyrus now says it wasn't "Hannah Montana" that "ruined my family," according to People. "Fame did."
Cyrus tells "The View" he feels like he's "got my Miley back" and "things are the best they've ever been."
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For the past several years Les of The Tidewater Gardener has issued an annual challenge to take a walk from your house and post on what you see. It's okay to drive to the place you want to start your walk, but you have to walk. No photos of your own garden are allowed. I've always meant to participate but never have. So here goes, though I'm not sure I'm complying with all the rules. This is about a walk, a subway ride, a drive, and a lecture in New York City. I hope my geographical disadvantage will permit this to qualify.
On Monday I was at work at 19th and Park Avenue South, just north of Union Square, where I work two days each week. Armed with my cell phone camera, I took a quick walk and subway ride downtown to Wall Street to meet my friend Cathy for lunch. I passed the open space at the north end of the park (above) where a fabulous farmer's market is held four days a week. Not much going on there, but it was a cold, blustery day.
I did see a few sparrows perching in these magnolias at the edge of a playground.
Union Square Park has several statues of people important in American history (and a wonderful statue of Gandhi in a little parklet at one corner). Obviously, this is a statue of Abraham Lincoln, which seems appropriate since Daniel Day Lewis had won best actor only the night before for his performance as Lincoln.
The park was empty. Not a day for eating lunch outside.
These American elms amazingly survive in pockets of soil above a massive subway complex. Even in winter, their squiggly forms, reflected by their shadows on the ground, provide a lot of visual interest.
Before I got to the subway entrance, I passed the statue of the Marquis de Lafayette.
There's also a large, imposing equestrian statue of George Washington at the southern park entrance, but I didn't see that one. Instead I entered the subway.
And within ten minutes, I was about three miles to the south at Wall Street.
I came up the stairs across from Trinity churchyard …
… where Alexander Hamilton, among many other illustrious New Yorkers, is buried.
Here is a look down Wall Street. Part way down the street is Federal Hall, which marks the site where George Washington was inaugurated as our first President. And at no.57 Wall Street Alexander Hamilton lived with his family for ten years. (All the security barriers spoil the view.)
I met Cathy, and on the way to lunch we passed one of my favorite places in the city–this notable plaza with sculpture and skyscraper on Broadway between Cedar and Liberty streets. The building, designed by Gordon Bunshaft of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and completed in 1967, is paired with the Red Cube sculpture by Isamu Noguchi.
This is considered by many to be one of the great public spaces in the city. To quote Ada Louise Hustable, the former architecture critic of the New York Times, in her March 31, 1968, review: "This small segment of New York compares in effect and elegance with any celebrated Renaissance plaza or Baroque vista. The scale of the buildings, the use of open space, the views revealed or suggested, the contrasts of architectural style and material, of sculptured stone against satin-smooth metal and glass, the visible change and continuity of New York's remarkable skyscraper history; the brilliant accent of the poised Noguchi cube–color, size, style, mass, space, light, dark, solids, voids, highs and lows–are all just right. These few blocks provide (why equivocate?) one of the most magnificent examples of 20th-century urbanism anywhere in the world."
Well! Someone should tell that to the people you see scampering across Broadway in the photo.
I've always found part of the magic of this space is in the way the massive building gracefully meets the ground. You can stand right next to it and feel as if you're standing beside a familiar house. You don't feel dwarfed by opressive, discomforting, massive scale, as you so often do standing at the base of such a large building. Of course the Noguchi sculpture is is essential to making this space work. I may be over reaching a little, but I think I could make a case for calling this a garden. (I've read that the sculpture and its position within this space was greatly influenced by Noguchi's experience designing gardens in the preceding decades; there's probably another blog post to be done on that subject.)
After lunch I headed back uptown (though 19th Street is not really uptown), and took this shot looking up Park Avenue in front of my building.
It may say MetLife but to me it will always be the Pan Am Building. You can see a blurry Grand Central Terminal at its base.
After work I went to the third in a series of free lectures on ecological urbanism. They're being held at The Cooper-Union. Parking becomes legal at 6 p.m. on the Bowery, so I drove down (only a few blocks from work) and waited in the car until I was legal, then walked to The Cooper-Union.
The Bowery is a very old street, originally going back to a Lenape Indian path running the length of Manhattan Island. This is a view up the Bowery and 4th Avenue looking toward the Empire State Building, now in its St. Patrick's Day regalia.
When the Dutch ruled New York, Peter Stuyvesant had a farm (Bowerij) right here, where he retired in 1667, just before the British took control of the city. Here is a quotation from Wikipedia that gives you some feeling for how things have changed in this part of Manhattan.
"In her Journal of 1704–1705, Sarah Kemble Knight describes the Bowery as a leisure destination for residents of New York City in December:
- Their Diversions in the Winter is Riding Sleys about three or four Miles out of Town, where they have Houses of entertainment at a place called the Bowery, and some go to friends Houses who handsomely treat them. […] I believe we mett 50 or 60 slays that day—they fly with great swiftness and some are so furious that they'le turn out of the path for none except a Loaden Cart. Nor do they spare for any diversion the place affords, and sociable to a degree, they'r Tables being as free to their Naybours as to themselves."
So, though I didn't see any actual gardens on my trek, I did visit a notable park, a "conceptual" park at the plaza with the Noguchi Red Cube and the Bunshaft building, and a farm, or what was once a farm about 350 years ago.
And I ended the day with a lecture on a new field of study, ecological urbanism, that may help us make more sustainable, liveable cities in the world of the 21st century. I'll should add that the lecture was held in The Great Hall, where Abraham Lincoln spoke as he was beginning his campaign for a second term as President. (Just about every famous person in American history has spoken in The Great Hall.)
It appears my winter walk-off turned out to be quite a day.


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Have you ever noticed we serve a God who often calls us to leave our comfort zones and serve in the stretching posture of faith?
Abraham was summoned out of Ur; Jonah was sent to Nineveh. Yet many of our biblical models were asked to speak to their own people in their own locations. The call of God can come with direction to "go" but sometimes it comes with direction to "stay" right where we are. We might even want to move, but God may say "stay put" and "bloom where you're planted." The Lord used Joseph in both a prison and a palace; He rescued Ruth in the fields and at the threshing floor; He asked Moses to lead in a desert in which he had wandered in previous years.
In this issue of Kindred Spirit we'll consider God's desire for us to take His Word to the world, whether He calls us to go or stay. In "Why Does God Bless Us?" Dr. Steve Strauss, who chairs the DTS World Missions department, walks readers through Psalm 67, which reveals that "God blesses His people so that the peoples might bless Him." In "The Office: Taking the Word to Work," Dr. Glenn Kreider, a professor in our Theological Studies department, turns the spotlight on some former students who are reaching businesswomen with the gospel. In "A Different Flight Path," a DTS grad and Canadian veteran of World War II tells how God's painful redirection led to a job that allowed him to minister to other military personnel. There are few better ways to reach businesswomen than by women in business. Military personnel understand their world and fellow soldiers.
The heart of missions is not necessarily where we live, but who we are and what we are doing wherever God calls us to go—or stay. Sometimes we get the idea that "finding the will of God" for our lives means finding where He wants us to live and work. But the New Testament focuses more on doing God's will in whatever we are doing, no matter where we are. For example, "This is the will of God—your sanctification" (1 Thess. 4:3).
Are you a college student? An engineer? A barista? A sergeant? An athlete? A cancer patient? A subway rider? A file clerk? A surgeon? You can make disciples wherever you are—even if you are confined to a bed or wheelchair—through the medium of the Internet and/or with a cell phone.
So don't get too comfortable. Can you sense God's calling? As you read and pray with us, consider how you too can take His Word into your world.


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I can't believe I'm going to tell you this- I've done a lot of stupid things in my life, whatever, we all have. But, anytime you feel you may have sunken to a new stupidity low- think of me, you'll feel like an Albert fuckin Einstein in no time.
One of my favorite quotes is, "Stupidity should be painful." Well, if that were true, I would have been on a 2 ½ year morphine drip to ease the pain. And to think I used to make fun of Forrest Gump, compared to me, he's the smarter cousin.
Most gringos in Costa Rica will tell you a funny story of how they 'botched' the language, saying one thing when they meant another- mine is more a 'visual' Spanish problem.
I know I'm going to regret this. But here goes.
A washer and dryer are 'gold' in Costa Rica- especially a 'full size' dryer. Most Tico's put their wash on the line, which takes about 'forever' to dry due to the humidity, constant rain, moist conditions etc, but since we live in a small apartment, we really have nowhere to hang clothes unless of course we want to go totally 'trailer Park' and hang stuff out the window. Not sayin we haven't actually done that before, just sayin. It's with pride that I say our 'stackable' full size washer and dryer are worth more than your 2000 inches of flat-screen TV any day of the week in Costa Rica.
Our grocery store in La Fortuna is relatively small and doesn't really offer many choices, so you either buy the 'white' or the 'wheat' if you know what I mean.
You know what? Forget it- I'm not even going to try to explain. Besides, it doesn't matter the whys, or the whats, or the fact my Spanish was pretty low-brow at the time, it's irrelevant. The fact is, we had been washing our clothes EXCLUSIVELY in fabric softener for almost 3 years. Yeah, I said it- 3 years. I told you- bet you're feeling pretty good about yourself right now.
Once or twice maybe- but 3 years?
Have you ever seen 'whites' washed in softener? Dingy doesn't even begin to describe it. We thought it was because we don't use 'hot' water with whites- well we can't (most places outside of San José don't have hot water hook-ups).
It gets even more embarrassingly stupid:
We didn't discover this 'stupidity' ourselves. It went something like this- "Hey mike, don't you normally put in the softener during the rinse cycle?"
I guess smelling like a fuckin rose petal for 3 years somehow made up for a closet full of DINGY.
I'm already beginning to regret this.
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Costa Rica STUPID!
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ACP has acquired the recently constructed Fontfroide and Bruyère Grand wind projects in southern France, which have a combined capacity of 23.5MW, from EDF Energies Nouvelles.
The Dahme wind project in Germany, located 80 kilometres south of the capital Berlin, is much bigger with a capacity of 76.5MW. The seller was Spanish energy producer Eolia Renovables.
"We are pleased to add these three assets to our growing portfolio, particularly as they represent further material steps in growing our business in two of the core European renewable energy markets," said David Jones, ACP's head of renewable energy.
The acquisitions have raised the Allianz group's total investment in renewable energy to more than EUR 1.6 billion and now includes 39 wind farms.


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Beat the Streak: Weekend, July 10-12
Today's recommended picks
Joe Mauer, C, Twins
.500 AVG (9-for-18) lifetime vs. White Sox starter John Danks
Yunel Escobar, SS, Braves
.625 AVG (5-for-8) lifetime vs. Rockies starter Ubaldo Jimenez
Scott Rolen, 3B, Blue Jays
.390 AVG (41-for-105) during 25-G hit streak
Saturday's recommended picks
Ichiro Suzuki, OF, Mariners
.433 AVG (26-for-60) since '04 vs. Rangers starter Kevin Millwood; .361 AVG in '09
Michael Young, 3B, Rangers
.400 AVG (16-for-40) vs. Mariners starter Jarrod Washburn since '04
Scott Rolen, 3B, Blue Jays
.390 AVG (41-for-105) during 25-G hit streak
Sunday's recommended picks
Ryan Zimmerman, 3B, Nationals
.667 AVG (6-for-9) lifetime vs. Astros starter Brian Moehler; Moehler: .292 AVG against in '09
David Wright, 3B, Mets
.600 AVG (6-for-10) lifetime vs. Reds starter Aaron Harang
Johnny Damon, OF, Yankees
.429 AVG (15-for-35) since '04 vs. Angels starter John Lackey
BTS all-time leader: Michael Karatzia, 49
MLB all-time leader: Joe DiMaggio, 56
Yesterday's results
A hitless performance from Albert Pujols ended two of the BTS field's three longest streaks on Wednesday, but Prince Albert came through for the front-runners yesterday.
Thanks to Pujols' two hits, ryancaraher pushed his BTS-leading streak to 29 games, sportsboom and wfahey kept pace one game behind and Mattie21H held onto fifth place, at 27 games.
Co-second-place holder rook3256 was the only contestant in the Top 5 to go with a different player, and Carl Crawford's 1-for-4 effort was just enough to keep him in the running with the rest of the Pujols pack.
Yesterday's Top 5 most selected players
1. Chase Utley (PHI): 11.7%, 2-for-5
2. Ichiro Suzuki (SEA): 11.5%, 3-for-4
3. Albert Pujols (STL): 9.2%, 2-for-5
4. Hanley Ramirez (FLA): 5.9%, 1-for-1
5. Jacoby Ellsbury (BOS): 4.0%, 0-for-4
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This weekend I'm going with Rafael Furcal and Matt Kemp.
* Los Angeles Dodgers (2nd hottest hitting team with 75 hits in the past seven days)
* Milwaukee Brewers (3rd worst pitching staff with 272 hits in the past seven days)
* Rafael Furcal 13 hits past seven days
* Matt Kemp 12 hits past seven days
Don't forget Cubs & Cards play 2 Sunday.
Whoever you pick from those teams has to come thru twice.
I have been playing exclusively by cell phone out of necessity. The last few days, the Homer streak and win streak games have been working, but the hit game doesn't allow me to select players. Has anyone else been experiencing this?
Goin into the break on a nice little 9-game streak, can't wait till Thursday to get rollin again!!
Well lets hope you didnt Take Furcal or Kemp yesterday.. 0 for 7…. Yes its weird not having baseball… BTS is probably the best fantasy game out there in my opinion anyways… ive been playing for 7 years.. and each year my longest streak gets longer.. this year I got to 26.. last year I had a 25… i gots a 10 gamer right now so i hope this is the one!


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One of the nation's leading authorities on school finance discusses the history of funding Kansas schools and the pros and cons of the current block grant formula during an interview for the College of Education's Web series, "EduCATion Today."
David C. Thompson, College of Education professor, chair of the department of educational leadership and author of multiple textbooks on school finance, served as a teacher, principal, and school superintendent before entering higher education. He has spent more than 40 years in public education and in 2013 was awarded the National Education Finance Conference's lifetime achievement award. Thompson's books are used in more than 200 universities in America.
Topics ranged from the state's school finance formula in the 1960s through today's block grant formula instituted in 2016, defining "extracurricular activities," a four-day school week, why he believes education is the best investment in children, and much more.
Early in the interview, Thompson discussed the ripple effects of budget cuts and the impact on school districts and what they can offer students.
"I've been a proponent for a lot of years that says extracurricular is one of those words that ought to be banned from the language," Thompson said. "The reason is that I don't regard anything as 'extra' in what schools do. I call it co-curricular. That includes school buses; it includes social workers; it includes counselors; it includes administration; it includes one of my favorites, food service. Who would argue that children who come to school hungry are ready to learn?"
He explained the new block funding formula essentially takes a snapshot of the good and bad parts of a budget and makes no exceptions for changing demographics.
"They (block grants) freeze things in time," Thompson said. "Block grants ignore things of the future. They're touted as being high levels of flexibility at the local school district level, but my honest professional opinion is in the most part if you were to go to lots of school districts in Kansas and ask the question, 'How much have you gained from it?' [the answer] is 'I'm too busy trying to cover unfunded expenses to worry too much about any imaginary flexibility I've received.'"
In short, the school finance expert believes block grants are a funding formula from the past.
Thompson said he is encouraged by current conversations in the Kansas Legislature, and hopes for the best. The full interview can be seen at "EduCATion Today."


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How will chatbots and AI affect business travel?
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In this expert insight ATPI's Adam Knights, Regional Managing Director UK, France and Benelux, lays out a brief history of chatbots, their differing styles as well as their positives and negatives. The article also discusses relevant examples and how chatbots and AI will impact the business travel industry and enhance your travellers experience.
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Wow – Amber Rose really loves Wiz Khalifa!
Nearly two months after the couple welcomed their son, Sebastian, the model made a very public – and permanent! – display of affection for the rapper when she inked his likeness on her arm.
Rose got a giant tattoo of Khalifa's face on the back of her arm this week, sharing the experience with her Twitter followers. In addition to posting photos of herself during the painful process, she shared one of the finished product.
[Related: Celebrities With Tattoos of Other Celebs]
"True love #Cam&Amb," she captioned the snapshot showing Khalifa's smiling face on her arm.
Bobby Serna -- who created Rose's tattoo of Wiz as well as a second, equally large one of her mother -- seemed happy with his work, tweeting, "Tattoed on my Homegirl @muvarosebud, thanks y'all for the opportunity and congrats to the both of you! #CamAndAmb#youngwildNFree#TGOD."
Rose and Khalifa have been nesting since they welcomed Sebastian, who they call "Bash," in February. In fact, earlier this week Khalifa said they haven't even taken their son out of their home.
"I haven't even [taken] my son out the crib yet," Wiz said on New York radio station Power 105.1 this week. "I'm like defensive. I don't want nobody to see him yet. I'm so scared cause he's so young. He's so little."
[Related: Wiz Khalifa Says He Hasn't Taken His Two-Month Son out of the House Yet]
And there's been no update on their wedding plans. Together since 2011, they've pushed back their wedding date on several occasions – though things between them seem permanent … at least judging by Rose's new ink.
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