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Innovative buildings from Austria
Construction has undergone a radical change in the past 20 years. Nowadays innovative concepts like low-energy buildings are gaining ever more attention; providers and clients are focusing on passive houses, zero-energy buildings or plus-energy buildings. Construction is undergoing a process of transformation - from energy and technology through to people and the environment. There is demand for environmentally responsible construction incorporating all of the relevant aspects. The guiding principle involves understanding that economy, ecology and society are interwoven, complementary systems.
Using new technologies unlocks massive potential for savings and here Austrian business has a lot to offer. Sustainable construction is multifaceted and involves special planning, choosing the right materials, expert execution and the proper application of products. Austrian companies hold a leading position in these fields and have a long-standing tradition and an excellent reputation.
All of this results in innovative, sustainable architecture projects, of which 50 are presented annually in a brochure. Exceptional architecture is a must to make the grade, as the brochure proves:
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The Xbox One is not a small console. In fact, it's the biggest console currently in my entertainment center. But what if it were tiny? No, I mean really tiny.
This 3D-printed Xbox One model comes from Dave Nunez, who has made several other very cool 3D-printed gaming console models in the past. If you have a 3D printer, you can get the schematics over at Thingverse and print one of your own.
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And yeah, okay, this might be a little small for a gaming console. But think how easily it'd fit in among your other stuff! Though if you wanted Kinect to hear you, you'd probably have to whisper.
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Sola scriptura (Latin: "by Scripture alone") is the doctrine that all teachings concerning faith and life that are necessary for salvation are taught in the Bible and nowhere else; or, alternatively, it is also called a guiding Lutheran principle that the Bible is the benchmark for all things and through it all things are judged.[1] It does not mean that everything that is true is addressed in the Bible or that the Bible is written clearly enough for every believer to find and understand all that is contained therein equally as well as every other believer. It was a pillar of the Protestant Reformation, which rejected Roman Catholicism's claim that Tradition has as much authority within the Church as the Bible.
See also
- ↑ Hans-Joachim Beeskow (2006). Paul Gerhardt 1607 - 1676 An Illustrated Biography. Heimat-Verlag Lübben, 99. ISBN 3-929600-33-1.
- [1] Sola Scriptura and the Early Church


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We had our first little snow event in the Seattle area this morning, so I just wanted to share a few shots of the lovely foliage. Well, the foliage close enough to while still in my jammies. 🙂
Ready for winter now? This is a good time to be inside and taking stock of your winter landscape to see how everything looks in the colder months and where you can tweak or add some more interest to your garden of foliage.
If you're still doing some holiday shopping, consider (click the link) pre-ordering "Gardening with Foliage First" for the gardeners on your list and they will get it just after the New Year to begin planning their landscape for 2017!
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Brown Files Suit Against Former CalPERS Officials And Freezes Assets of Alfred Villalobos
*** Brown will hold a news conference today at 1 p.m. at 1300 I Street in Sacramento to discuss the lawsuit. ***
LOS ANGELES – Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that his office has filed a civil suit against former California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Board Member Alfred Villalobos, his company ARVCO Capital, and former CalPERS CEO Federico "Fred" Buenrostro, charging them with fraud.
"Working as a placement agent for ARVCO, Villalobos spent tens of thousands of dollars to lavishly entertain key senior executives at CalPERS, who then influenced the Board to authorize investments that generated over $40 million in commissions to Villalobos," explained Brown. "None of these actions were disclosed as required by law, as state pension holders and taxpayers have every right to expect."
According to the complaint, Villalobos influenced these CalPERS officials by, among other things, taking two of them on an around-the-world trip, taking another on a private jet trip to New York, and giving Buenrostro a $300,000 job and a condo when he left the pension fund.
Brown also obtained a court order to freeze Villalobos' assets and place them in receivership to recover the more than $40 million in commissions that Villalobos earned during the period alleged in the complaint. Brown explained that the freeze order, granted yesterday, was necessary because Villalobos has transferred real estate suspiciously, has lost tens millions of dollars in high-stakes gambling, and maintains over 20 bank accounts. Among the assets placed under receivership are two Bentleys, two BMWs, a Hummer H2, art work worth more than $2.7 million, $6 million in yet-to-be-paid placement-agent commissions, and 14 pieces of real property in California, Nevada and Hawaii.
Specific charges allege that:
• Villalobos and ARVCO falsely represented that they had the required securities licenses and complied with all laws;
• Defendants gave, accepted, and failed to disclose gifts;
• Villalobos and ARVCO submitted bogus disclosure forms.
In addition to a permanent order preventing the defendants from violating state securities and unfair competition laws, and the imposition of civil penalties, Brown seeks to recover the more than $40 million in placement agent commissions that Villalobos and ARVCO collected. The receiver appointed by the court will be charged with recovering the money.
Brown's Office acknowledges the full support and assistance of CalPERS and its special review headed by Philip Khinda, Esq., of the Steptoe and Johnson law firm.


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DiM wrote:Gilligan wrote:Still having issues seeing a double-sided arrow on Isle of Wight.
that's because the small map image which i updated here: http://www.conquerclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3371590#p3371590 has not been uploaded yet. when that goes live there should be no problem.
i'll send a wall message to tnb80 to remind him.
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The Foundation team is back from a 3 week Europe trip, which consisted of demos, in store shop appearances, shooting a Slap article along with 3 other European magazine articles and ripping the contests. See all the Chaos in an upcoming Slap Magazine.
Next on the summer Foundation agenda will be a month California Tour called the "MADNESS AND MAYHEM TOUR" which starts August 3rd. The guys will be going from shop to shop and town to town shredding demos and signing autographs. For more info and to find a shop near you or go to www.FOSKCO.com .
The Foundation Controlled Chaos in 411 is completed and will be out in issue 54. It will also appear with added footage on the DVD but to see it on the DVD you will have to find this hidden segment because there is going to be a so called Easter egg hunt.
411 Issue 52 just came out and you can see the glam boys in Panama and Peurto Rico having a good time site seeing and skateboarding.
I heard a rumor that he Foundation team is working on a top secret Christmas video that will be out early December just in time for all you kiddies out there to beg your parents for this perfect stocking stuffer.
The long awaited Ethan Fowler TWS interview is out so go to your local skate shop and check it!
Corey Duffel's Thrasher interview has just came out and is awesome! This kid rips! He's an Animal! Go check it out and you will see what I mean. Corey Duffel just finished up a part for the new Thrasher video, and a 411 Wheels of Fortune due out in the near future. Corey has also just shot a 20 questions in TWS that you can check out in the next Transworld.
Mike Rusczyk is back on his board shredding after a long time healing from knee surgery. Look out for mike and the rest of the team on the Madness and Mayhem tour in August.


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Small Business Saturday puts local stores in shopping spotlight
Shoppers in Milford got a jump start on Small Business Saturday by patronizing the downtown boutiques Friday night after the Christmas Tree lighting on the green.
They returned in force Saturday for the officially designated day, which started two years ago nationwide to support small, local businesses in an effort to capitalize on the shopping momentum that begins with Black Friday.
"I know there are irresistible bargains at 4 a.m. at the mall, but in their hearts they (shoppers) want to support small businesses," said Linda McIntyre, owner of Villa Gourmet, who thinks "Every day should be Small Business Saturday."
Paul Mangels, owner of H. Mangels Confectioner, said he lost track of the number of people who asked how his shop is doing. "They worry that if (a small business) closes it's gone forever," he said. The outpouring of support on Saturday bolstered bottom lines and confidence. "It's nice to hear how much people care. It's encouraging," he said.
Judging by the turnout, they really do care. Stores were bustling with people who jockeyed for position in aisles clogged with shoppers, some making routine purchases and others taking care of their holiday gift lists.
Nicki Telep and Lauren Favia, employees of Ocean's Spray Interiors, said the shop was "constantly busy" all day Saturday. They shopped for holiday ornaments and home decor items.
"I'm not shopping for the holidays but I want to support small businesses," said Deborah Mollica, of Shelton. Mollica said she was in the market for a camera and took her business to Milford Photo instead of a big box store, "and while I'm here (in Milford) I'll go to other stores." Sean McGinley, of Milford, and his son Liam, 12, saw a desk in the window of Ocean's Spray Interiors on Broad Street Friday when they attended the tree-lighting ceremony and returned to buy it on Saturday. Sean McGinley said he looked for gifts for his wife as well, which he couldn't do Friday because she was with him.
"They (small business owners) should do this more often. They need the support. They need the help. They have one-of-a-kind pieces. At the big box stores everyone has the same kind of stuff. It's mass produced. It's not special. Here, it's unique. That's why we go shopping here," McGinley said.
"Sometimes you have to find things in special places," said Kimberly Mas, of West Haven, who was laden with shopping bags.
Trisha Pasquini, of Milford, said it was her two granddaughters Logan, 9, and Allie, 7, who are visiting from North Carolina for the Thanksgiving holiday, who reminded her about Small Business Saturday. "They made some purchases and so did I," Pasquini said.
Catherine Garber, of Stratford, shopped with Mary Lou Brown who was visiting from Lititz, Penn. "We are big supporters of local, so we specifically came out to go to a particular business. We usually like to shop locally and little," Garber said.
There is something else that's unique besides the merchandise, she said. "It's more fun and more friendly to go into a small shop," Garber said.
"I want to support our local businesses. Milford needs it right now. After the storm (Superstorm Sandy) people are trying to make money and hang in there. We just spent our fair share," said Karen Rapuano, herself a small business owner. Rapuano, of Milford, owners Rap's Plumbing and Heating. She and friend Kathy Steferak, of Milford, carried several shopping bags from several boutiques as they walked along River Street.
"It's quaint and you run into people that you know. I didn't even want to think about going to the bigger stores," Steferak said.
"They're meeting friends they haven't seen in a while and having a good time," said Marti Reed, owner of the Canvas Patch.
Small business owners were thrilled with the outcome. "It was so successful I can't even think," Reed said. "They did it last year. I think it's even better this year. I'm just exhausted and I should have had help, but people have been nice and patient," said Reed, who worked all by herself on Saturday, not anticipating the crowds that came out.
Meg Barone is a freelance writer.


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Lessons From Failed Apps
While many independent developers have made money creating mobile apps, many more have struggled or failed along the way, Ben Fox Rubin explains. Photo: Apple.
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Merrell Rees and Laura Woodward Davis Endowed Library Fund
The purpose of the Endowment is for acquisitions to University Libraries' collections of American literature including books, periodicals, sets of collected works, facsimiles of manuscripts, and all other information formats.
Laura Elizabeth Woodward Davis was a strong advocate for the Univeristy Libraries over the years. She was a generous contributor since 1982 and served on the board of the Friends of the Libraries from 1994-1998. In 2002 she established this endowment in honor of her husband, Merrell Rees Davis, a professor of American Literature at the University of Washington from 1947 until his death in 1961.
Laura Davis passed away in July 2003. In her memory, her children chose to rename this endowment to honor both of their parents.


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These fused glass cabinet knobs or drawer pulls are approximately 1.25×1.25 inches by 1/4 inch thick. Each 5/8 inch knob base comes with a 8/32 inch screw and are shown above with a satin nickel finish, but are also available in chrome and dark oil rubbed bronze. See a comparison photo for the knob base finishes here.
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Column by Mike Murray
I was recently at a conference with a friend of mine who was visiting Vegas for a hypnosis conference, and I was explaining to him the biggest problem with most social engineering "experts." And, of course, because I had been talking to him about amnesia, I promptly forgot about it.
I was reminded of it when I was reading something that another social engineering expert wrote that linked hypnotic phenomena to the act of social engineering. So, I'll share the same caveat with all of you: if someone tells you that hypnosis has anything to do with social engineering, they're a charlatan and you need to be VERY careful believing anything that they're saying.
This is said, of course, as someone who is formally trained in hypnosis and has spent a lot of years studying it as part of my training to become good at social engineering. But, in the same way that being a great coder doesn't make you a great penetration tester (and vice versa), being a great hypnotist doesn't make you a great social engineer (and vice versa).
Let me explain.
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The majority of work done in formal hypnotic trance is actually about the framing. When someone walks into a hypnotist's office (whether that office is in a building or on a stage in Las Vegas), they know that they're seeing a hypnotist. They expect certain things to be able to happen and they accept their own abilities to follow along in the frame and act congruently within that frame.
It is for this reason that the office visit with a hypnotist ALWAYS starts with the same experience: the hypnotist sits down with you and explains what trance will feel like, what's going to happen, and how it's going to be. This is the same as the beginning of a stage show – it always begins with the hypnotist talking about hypnosis and setting the frame for the audience of what will happen within the show.
Similarly, watch any videos of "Street Hypnosis" on YouTube. There's a reason that all of them cut in to the interaction already in progress. It's because the pre-frame of "I'm a hypnotist, will you agree to be hypnotized and be video-taped?" isn't part of their illusion of "mind control."
The problem is that, as someone wanting to learn Social Engineering, you can go on some of the self-described social engineering experts' websites and find examples of their use of hypnosis. A couple of them even use video to demonstrate how great they are at hypnosis as a social proof point.
Unfortunately, in the social engineering context, this level of pre-framing isn't possible. Nor are most hypnotic phenomena – it's simply not possible (or useful most of the time) to get someone to experience hand levitation or number amnesia within the context of an unframed environment.
The mentalists and magicians call this "pre-show" work. And what's amazing when you enter that world is the discovery of just how many of the overwhelmingly cool tricks that you see on TV from Criss Angel, Derren Brown and Luke Jermay rely on some amount of pre-show work or collaboration from the audience.
In a genuinely live-target social engineering setting, those elements just aren't part of the frame.
In short… if you're learning social engineering and the person is trotting out hypnosis as the primary reason that they're good at it, examine their other credentials VERY closely. Expect that they can back up their work, and that they can tell you the difference between hypnosis and social engineering and how the two skill-sets translate.
And feel free to subject me to the same skepticism.
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Derren Brown demonstrating the NLP swish pattern and complex anchoring.
And, next month, I promise to walk you through how this one was likely done. And why it's both a great example of social engineering and the worst one you can possibly learn from.


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Social conflict in Latin America sparked by inequality, says new UNDP reportApr 16, 2013
New York — The Latin American countries with greatest numbers of conflicts are those with broad social inequalities and governments with limited capacity to manage unrest, according to a report released today in English by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The report titled Understanding Social Conflict in Latin America reveals that social, institutional and cultural tensions in Latin America are numerous, compared to other regions, and are characterized by a high degree of citizen participation.
According to the report, Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina were the countries with the highest number of social conflicts (over 200 each), while those with the lowest levels of unrest were Costa Rica, Chile, and El Salvador, with an average of 58 conflicts each. The report examined more than 2,300 social conflicts in the region by monitoring 54 newspapers in 17 countries between October 2009 and September 2010, and did not cover other conflicts associated with organized crime, drug trafficking, guerrilla movements or wars.
"Democracies, as opposed to authoritarian regimes, enable social conflict as a constructive tool for peoples' demands for improved quality of life," said Heraldo Muñoz, United Nations Assistant-Secretary-General and UNDP Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, stressing that conflicts are part of a political process. "If they are managed through dialogue and negotiation and its causes are addressed, they are great opportunities for profound transformations—and for a more equitable and just Latin America."
Social conflicts in Latin America have also triggered profound institutional rupture and crisis in democratic governance, as was the case with the coup d' état in Honduras in June 2009. The study stresses that this kind of tension, which reaches a maximum level of radicalization and governance crisis, was not the norm in the region for the past years. The bulk of social crises involve declarations, demonstrations and strikes, which rarely reach the point of violent clashes and chaos. People's demands generally range from health, labor and education issues to human rights and ecological matters, such as the control of natural resources.
The report also highlights that while reducing poverty and inequality in the last decade, Latin America also contributed to boosting access to technology to millions in the region who have gradually become more educated, engaged in social media and internationally interconnected. The Internet and mobile phones, for example, are positively affecting social conflicts by providing new public spaces that encourage civic engagement. Such tools have also been increasingly important for historically marginalized groups, including indigenous peoples.
Almost 60 percent of the organizations and individuals who took part in social conflicts had a presence on the Web, with numbers ranging from 100 percent of Internet presence in Costa Rica to 15 percent in Bolivia, the report said. The Internet and other communications technologies allow social movements to interact, spread messages through videos (as the Zapatistas did in Mexico) and raise funds.
The report examined social conflicts in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay, and Venezuela.Contact information
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Happy New Year everyone!
Monday, December 31, 2007
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That's a family reunion?
Sunday, December 30, 2007
For those who've been to our studio-type place, they know that to get to the terrace, everyone will have to pass by from our main door through. I was kinda irritated because I didn't expect these people in my home, thus I felt our privacy was invaded. By the end of their session, I was having mild migraine attacks. Sigh. If there's a next time, I'll make sure everything is fixed before we say yes.
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As the year comes to an end, there are changes I have to see eye to eye.
It's a sad sad moment to see my staff go but I had to be strong and hold my tears.
And this is just the tip of the iceberg. Tough days ahead.
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I'm back!
Friday, December 28, 2007
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Blog Holiday
Sunday, December 23, 2007
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Godchildren, I have 21 of them
Saturday, December 22, 2007
- Hazel - 17 (yup, may dalaga na ako!)
- Nicolai - 13
- Ninoel - 10
- Nino Pascual - 11
- NIkko - 7
- Gio - 6
- Jimboy - 4
- Joyce - 3
- Jasmine - 2
- Bryan - 2
- Thea - 1
- Shawn - 3
- Joaquin - 4
- Hannah - 8
- Nikki - 3
- Elijah - 3
- Leisha - 2
- Riann - 3
- Tori - <1
- Erin - <1
Next year, I really gotta save early for Christmas, hehe.
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This girl makes me cry
Thursday, December 20, 2007
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Your chance to laugh at US!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
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Hubby's IPod story
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It's almost midnight and I just have to blog about this...
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Double yay! My "Mommy" Mich gave me a new pair of Havs! Earlier today, I got a PM from Glo, the organizer saying that my partner couldn't send the gift since the courier can't locate our address. So imagine my surprise when upon arriving home at past 11pm, a package is already nicely sitting on our sofa! I was giddy with excitement coz I just know that box shape! :) As my friend Tanya put it, like her, I probably have a very low EQ since I couldn't wait til Christmas before I open the gift. LOL!
Anyway, Mich surely made my day. I never expected that she will get me a pair, and a new model at that! Mich and I have known each other less than a year yet she knows what I really really want (LOL, as if I haven't raved about my Havs in this blog!). BTW, this blue pair will be lonely, I *need* to buy that red pair soon :) This gift is actually my second pair from the new collection but that deserves another post :)
Oh! And my baby Wanda received my gift today (after I got so worried that I sent it to the wrong address LOL!). Visit her blog and find out what I got her, which is on top of her wishlist! She is as happy with her gift as I am with mine :) And her reaction made me happy too!
It's really beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Giving. Receiving. Natural High. :)
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A not so new truck
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Thanks to you!
I mean, all of you who come here and take time to visit me (and leave me a comment in my cbox). I know I am such a bad blogging buddy...but I do visit you, but not as much as you visit me. Just wait until I get my life in order, LOL!
|Your Love Is Represented By a Pink Rose
Look! My husband and HS Bestfriend were both born under the sign Cancer! Neat! Cancer peeps must be the most patient people to earn Pisceans in their lives ;)
And then, there a nice surprise (an award!!) for me at Butchay's who considers me an online buddy:
Thank you ladies, you are all so sweet for remembering me :) Really appreciate it :)
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I miss receiving flowers...
Saturday, December 15, 2007
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Friday, December 14, 2007
am - gym/PT
later - lunch with Ane and Ry; run an errand in Greenhills
pm - Rotary Christmas Party
lunch - event at the Garden
afternoon - attend wedding
later - night out with E's (?)
am - mass
later - go to Ysidro's in Guiguinto
am - gym
later - Doctor's Appointment
after lunch - accompany Ry to his appointment
night - dinner with HS friends
am - go to Quiapo (?)
Whew! Christmas season rush, indeed!
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Oh lookie!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Up there! Up there!
That header is centered, certainly?!?!?
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Coffee and Sandwich
|You Are a Grilled Cheese Sandwich
You are a traditional person with very simple tastes.
In your opinion, the best things in life are free, easy, and fun.
You totally go with the flow. And you enjoy every minute of it!
Your best friend: The Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Your mortal enemy: The Ham Sandwich
Hehe, I will have to disagree bout the Peanut butter as my "best friend" coz am not a big Peanut butter fan!
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Double Award and a tag about husbands :)
Now, while I'm here lemme answer the tag as well. On husbands:
♥♥♥ How old is your Husband? A year older than me :)
♥♥♥ What is your Husband's Fave Color? No favorites :) He's color blind haha
♥♥♥ What is your Husband's Fave Movie? Jackie Chan Movies
♥♥♥ What does your Husband like to do? Play, live and let live. :)
♥♥♥ How much do you LOVE your Husband? Thissssssssssss muuuuuuucccccchhhhhhhh.....
♥♥♥ Is your Husband a Flirt? Yep, when he's in the mood.
♥♥♥ Where did you and your Husband First Meet? in the Mall near where we used to live.
♥♥♥ How long have you and your Husband been together? Seven years!
♥♥♥ Do you and your Husband's parents have a good relationship? I believe so hehe
♥♥♥ Does your Husband like night or day? Night.
♥♥♥ Do your Husband like Rootbeer or Sprite? Rootbeer
♥♥♥ Do you and your Husband get along? But of course. Most of the time nyahahhaa!
♥♥♥ Do you and your husband fight? If so who wins the fight? That's normal. As for who wins, it depends who surrenders first hehe.
♥♥♥ What does your Husband call you? Hunny, Hun, An, Ane, Ni
♥♥♥ Is your Husband older or younger than you? Older
♥♥♥ Does your Husband buy you gifts often? Only when I deserve it hehehe kidding aside, he spoils me when he can.
♥♥♥ Do you hate your Husband AT TIMES? Let's put it this way, I can be a real biatch at times. Did that answer the question?!?! :)
♥♥♥ What is your Husband's fave sport? Badminton
♥♥♥ Do your Husband tell you everything? He is too honest he can't keep secrets from me, I'd like to see it that way :)
Snag this if you like it! :)
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Dreaming of Europe
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
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Monday, December 10, 2007
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It doesn't matter
if I've been naughty or nice...I'm simply not getting my heart's desires this Christmas.
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Caffeine Overdose and Blogger help.
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Common mistakes tag
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Weekend passed me by
Sunday, December 09, 2007
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A new header, finally!
Thursday, December 06, 2007
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$10 richer...
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Again! Ain't I just lucky?!?!
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Real jobs for real people
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Four things
MJ tagged me, thanks girl!. Finally was able to sit down and think think think!
Four things about me that you may or may not know in particular order:
Four jobs I have had in my life and what country:
1. Customer Service Associate (of the company that makes things possible)
2. Businesswoman/Operations Manager
3. Rotary Club Officer
4. Wife
Four movies I would love to watch over and over again:
1. Serendipity
2. Independence Day
3. White Chicks
4. The Notebook
Four places I have lived (aside from where I grew up, Bulacan):
1. Manila
2. Mandaluyong
3. Quezon City concurrent with
4. Malabon
Four TV Shows that I watch:
1. Marimar!
2. 24 Oras
3. Ellen DeGeneres Show
4. Whatever Ane's watching, especially if he has the remote!
Four places I have been (favorite ones):
1. Boracay
2. Tagaytay
3. Singapore
4. Bay Area
People who e-mail me (regularly):
1. Elites
2. Sister and Brother in Law
3. Husband
4. Notifications from various memberships
Four of my favorite foods (at the moment, this is my list):
1. Max's Mocha Slice!
2. Goolai Salads (they change their menu every week)
3. Any pasta dish
4. Bananas
Four places I would rather be right now:
1. In bed (currently sick!)
2. San Jose with J
3. The Manor (still in bed) in Baguio
4. Singapore so I can hear my dear Huggabub tell me details about his ...
Four Things I am looking forward in 2008:
1. Weddings!
2. Going back to school (hopefully!)
3. Getting my own DSLR (fingers-crossed!)
4. Baby Number 1 (praying!)
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Shout-out: Avenue Q, The Repeat
Monday, December 03, 2007
Venue: Carlos P. Auditorium of the RCBC Plaza that's located at the corner of Buendia (Gil Puyat) and Ayala Ave. in Makati City Philippines
Cast:Felix Rivera - Princeton / Rod
Ticket Prices: Balcony Php 500 Lodge Php 1,000 Orchestra Side Php 1,100 Orchestra Center Php 1,300
Where to Get Tickets:
Spread the Fuzz Activities for Opening Night:
Raffle Prizes:
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In the Spirit of Christmas...GIVE! :)
Sunday, December 02, 2007
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BROWNINGTON — Neal Perry has lived all of his 48 years on the 134-acre farm that was in his family 43 years before he was born. But sometime soon another farmer will be cultivating the land.
Mr. Perry isn't being pushed off his property; rather he is following a calling and moving to Island Pond to be closer to the Green Mountain Bible Church where he has been pastor for two years.
Sitting on the porch of his house on Thursday, September 17, and looking across the long vista to Willoughby Gap, Mr. Perry spoke about the person who will succeed him as steward of the farm.
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The EU Action Plan to improve access to finance for SMEs presents the various EU policies and measures to make access to finance easier for Europe's 23 million SMEs.
It covers actions to improve the venture capital market and facilitate access to financial resources.
It contains also financial products to ease access to bank lending, for an amount of at least € 20 billion allocated to SMEs from the new Multiannual Financial Framework.
A new survey published today shows that difficult access to finance is among the top concerns (15%) of SMEs. Almost two-thirds (63%) of the EU SMEs who applied for a bank loan during the last six months received the whole amount they asked for.
However, 11% of the applications were rejected and 17% received less than they applied for. In addition 4% declined the loan offer from the bank because they found the conditions unacceptable. So about one third of the SMEs did not get the finance they had planned for.


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Aldercreature Revolt?
Unfortunately, none of them seems to be blessed in the brains department (they're Chicago aldercreatures for pete's sake and democrats to boot) and the things that they are running counter to Daley are either unimportant or economic suicide. For instance:
- The entire "foie gras" incident. Why a major metropolitan city council would even spend a moment debating whether people with too much money should spend it at ten restaurants that serve goose liver is beyond us.
- Monday, Ed Burke wants to ban cooking with trans fats at Chicago restaurants. What in the hell is he thinking? We bleed convention business, are billions short in pension obligations and Eddie wants to stop people from spending money?
- The City Council demands the mayor hire more cops and the mayor essentially says "Screw you." This has yet to play out. Can the Legislative Branch force the Executive to bend to their will, which is essentially the will of the people? This could be interesting shortly.
- And now, the mayor is trying to get aldercreatures to back off of a number ordinances that will make it difficult for Wal-Mart to open a couple big box stores in town. These include "living wage" and benefits packages.
- Mandating "living wages" will keep Wal Mart out of the city. But city residents are still going to go work there - there goes the City's "head tax" they so dearly love.
- Wal-Mart, for all it's alleged faults, supplies things that people want and want at a price they are willing to pay - there goes the City's sales taxes.
- City stores will be driven out of business as the people flock to the surrounding suburbs that are happy to have Wal-Mart there - goodbye to even more head taxes and sales taxes - the death spiral tightens
- Here's the best part - the aldercreatures are beholden to the unions who are demanding Wal-Mart submit to their will and their insane economic shackles. Wal-Mart probably won't. So the unions contribute to driving more union people out of jobs as businesses shut and support services disappear.
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James Merendino directed "SLC Punk" and all the kids love that movie but he also directed some really crappy low budget horror flicks so don't get too excited when I tell you he's been tapped to direct a new horror comedy titled "The Bitch". The film is about a woman who finds herself trapped in a mansion that is haunted by an evil spirit called.... wait for it... "The Bitch". Ya know, cause the ghost is a big jerk and she won't let you watch the game and she hates all your friends and she complains anytime you want to go out for drinks with your buddies. Man I hate her. Breaking up with that ghost was the best thing I've ever done.
Word around campus is that "The Evil Dead" reboot may have found its new leading lady in the form of Lily Collins, who you might remember from last year's flick "Priest". Apparently she'll be playing the new "Ash", which will be a woman in the retelling, because girls have different parts than boys and therefore the film is completely different now. I love girl parts.
This shouldn't be any sort of surprise but it looks like a release date for "Paranormal Activity 4" has been set for October 19th of this year. No director or story have been assigned to the project but seeing how these things probably take a week or two to make I wouldn't expect to hear anything till around August.
If you've never seen the original "The House on Sorority Row" but loved the remake then you might want to get your fat ass out to the DVD store on January 24th when the original comes out on a a 2 disc special edition DVD. It'll be packed with all kinds of behind the scenes videos, audio commentary, storyboards and god knows what else. Well alright I know what else too, I just don't feel like typing out every freakin detail of the thing. Sometimes you have to do a little work for yourself. I'm not going to be around forever.


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Explore a fascinating land of unique animal species, the world's largest flower, and butterflies with foot-wide wingspans, with this beautiful and educational map of Indonesia. Half of a two-map set published in February 1996, this map was also accompanied by an article on Irian Jaya, the largest and least developed of Indonesia's 27 provinces.
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From the cradle to college, there are a lot of financial issues that people need help with when it comes to their children or grandchildren.
Here are my answers to two questions about raising and educating children from a recent online discussion:
Q:My husband and I are 30, both steadily employed, and we bought our first home last year. Our incomes are a combined $150,000 a year. We have $15,000 in an emergency/life happens fund, another $37,000 in savings, and about $100,000 total in various 401(k) (retirement plan) and TSP (federal Thrift Savings Plan) accounts. I have about $11,000 in student loan debt, but it's only at 1.625 percent interest, and we pay an extra $200 in principal toward our mortgage each month (30-year fixed at 3.75 percent).
We're normally able to save about $1,000 a month, more or less. We'd like to start a family now. In the Washington, D.C., area, what's a good amount to save for a baby fund? What kinds of expenses should be included in our calculations?
I can think of the obvious ones, like medical costs and loss of income during maternity leave, but are we supposed to be factoring expenses like day care in there?
A:You are doing one of the best things for your baby by managing your money well. But I'd like to throw this in before addressing the baby expenses.
I have a pet peeve when people put the word "only" in front of the percentage rate on the debt they owe. Although the interest rate on the education debt is low, it's still debt. Take $11,000 out of the emergency fund since you've got another pot of savings and pay off the student loan debt. Knock it out before you have the baby, freeing up that money in your monthly budget to go toward the increased expenses you will have.
If you both plan to continue working full time, put child care costs at the top of the list of new expenses. The percentage of family income spent on child care has stayed constant -- about 7 percent -- between 1986 (the first time data were collected) and 2011, according to a Census Bureau report on child care arrangements.
Families with an employed mother and children younger than 15 paid an average of $143 per week for child care in 2011.
Not including college costs, a middle-income family will spend $234,900 to raise a child born in 2011 to the age of 17, according to the Department of Agriculture. The USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion has a calculator on the cost of raising a child at www.cnpp.usda.gov/calculatorintro.htm.
In addition to child care costs, there is of course food, clothing, diapers and baby items such as a crib, stroller and the toys you will want to buy. But be careful about overspending on baby items.
Talk to other parents who are past their baby years to find out what they spent and what you don't have to buy. For tips on budgeting for your baby, check out babycenter.com, a pregnancy and parenting website. It has a calculator for first-year expenses (babycenter.com/baby-cost-calculator).
Talking to their users, the site found moms said they spent about $10,000 the first year. The site also has a financial guide for new parents.
Q:I have a dear, very intelligent friend with consistently questionable financial decision-making skills. He is 67, single, virtually no retirement money saved, rents his house, has credit card debt and an old car (12 years old).
He is currently working in the tech sector making $120,000. He mentioned that he might want to put money in a life insurance policy for college for his only granddaughter, who is 2. I told him her education is not his problem and he needs to focus on debt and for the day he no longer is working.
What say you, oh wise one?
A:I think you are being a good friend by being concerned about the guy's financial situation. I also think your friend needs to catch up on his retirement savings and get out of debt, but he can focus on his finances and still provide some financial aid for his granddaughter because it's important to him.
If he qualifies, he could take out an affordable term life insurance policy for the granddaughter. He will have to shop around, but it can be done. And because the granddaughter is a minor child, he should get legal advice on the best way to handle the beneficiary designation so that the money is used for her college education or other needs.
Or he might also consider putting money in a 529 college savings plan for the child or advising her parents to open one to which he can contribute. Tell him that he doesn't have to save all the money she'll need.
But every little bit helps.
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Since the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, terrorism has gained increased prominence in both scholarship and the media. While international terrorist acts are quite visible and highly publicized, such attacks represent only one type of terrorism within the international system. In fact, a very large number of acts of terrorism take place within the context of civil wars. Given the great disparity in power in most civil wars, it is not surprising that terrorism might be seen as a tactic that is often used by insurgent groups, who may have few resources at their disposal to fight a much stronger opponent.
There is a clear linkage between the concepts of terrorism and civil war, yet until recently scholars have largely approached civil war and terrorism separately. Recent literature has attempted to specifically map the intersection of terrorism and civil war, recognizing the extent to which the two overlap. As expected, the findings suggest that civil war and terrorism are highly linked. Other scholars have endeavoured to explain why rebel groups in some civil wars use terrorism, while others do not. Further research focuses on how governments respond to terrorism during civil war or on how the decisions of external actors to intervene in civil wars are affected by the use of terrorism by insurgent groups.
These studies show that there is too little theorizing on the relationship between civil war and terrorism; while scholars are finally considering these concepts collectively, the full nature of their relationship remains unexplored. Additional research is needed to better understand the various ways that terrorism and civil war overlap, interact, and mutually affect other important international and domestic political processes.
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Hey, Vladimir Miklushevsky! You governor of the Primorye Territory in Russia, you! Why do you always have three, three?, iPhones with you? What's going on here, Vladimir? Don't you know how to set up multiple mail accounts?
Something smells. Could you people imagine any reason why you would need three phones? I mean, unless you are Steve Wozniak, I can't really see any other than using the first one for most stuff, the second one for your lover and the third one for selling decommissioned nuclear weapons. Useful stuff.
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If you're a lefty and you know it raise your hand!
Sunday, August 13 marks the annual Left Handers Day. It's the one 24-hour period set aside each year to celebrate just us left-handed people, but it's alright righties you can join in on the fun too.
We've had to overcome a lot through the years: smudged hands while trying to write, fumbling around with scissors more suitable for our right-handed friends and repeatedly bumping your hand while trying to write in a binder.
Now there are some big benefits to being a lefty though!
For one, left-handers typically excel in certain sports like baseball, tennis, and fencing. Researchers have even found evidence linking left-handedness and intellectual creativity and for some reason lefties adjust easier to seeing underwater.
And even though left-handed people make up just 10 percent of the world's population, there have been more than a handful of famous lefties making their mark on history.
In fact, five of the last eight US presidents were lefties (Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford all were part of the lef-handed club). According to LeftHandersDay.com, one in four Apollo astronauts were left-handed, an astronomical 250% more lefties than the normal level of probability for the group.
So rejoice lefties, Aug. 13 is your day!


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"The challenge is FIND the post I predicted and promised 12 wins, post and link, find the post, and I'm gone, a ban of any length of your request. Do it or STFU! "
Took about 5 minutes using the advanced search. It is probable that Ray Ray19 edited the post and deleted the evidence, but only after GuidoYaztremski had already quoted it. Midway down page 8.
All of Guido's quotes link to the exact quote except for the Ray Ray19 quote. Ray Ray19 most likely edited it out but since he can't edit other people's posts there is still evidence of the 12-4 claim. So unless its an intricate conspiracy it is plain to see.
Originally Posted by Ray Ray19 View Post
With Tanny's new stud additions, Rex's top 5 D, and Sparano running the ground and pound and master of the wildcat, this team will definitely go 12-4.
That's a promise.
Anyone who doesn't think so is a clown.
Why are you asking SAR I for help?
He'll help whomever when he feels like it's worth his time....
there you go, madman
It did work. The above link works also. Page 8 midway down Guido quoted ray ray19's 12-4 proclamation.
If the above link stops working too. Just use the advanced search. Search for ray ray19 posts keyword 12 wins.
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Predict the Jets record in 2012
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If you're sticking with an IT job you hate, ask yourself one question. Why? For tech professionals, 2014 looks bright.
Hiring increased, according to a report from IT career site Dice. Seventy-three percent of tech-focused hiring managers and recruiters reported they plan to fill more IT positions this year, and nearly one quarter indicated a "substantial" rise in hiring numbers.
Employers continue to prioritize talent retention, and this works in your favor. For example, 40% reported an increase in counter-offers from existing employers, and 34% saw candidates reject job offers, according to the report.
But even if you aren't job hunting, you can still expect a bump in pay: According to Robert Half Technology's 2014 Salary Guide, salaries for tech professionals will increase 5.6% this year. This year's roundup of the highest-paying tech jobs looked at starting salaries for more than 70 technology positions in the United States, the cities with the highest IT salaries, and the most in-demand employee perks. The report did not take into account bonuses and other forms of compensation, such as retirement packages, in the salary numbers.
Highest and lowest salary increases
Mobile application developers, data architects, business intelligence analysts, technical engineers, and wireless network engineers topped the list for the highest bumps in salary, each increasing between 7% and 8.4% year-over-year. On the opposite end -- perhaps unsurprisingly -- were operations managers, computer operators, and mainframe systems programmers, which reported the lowest salary growth, all between 2.5% and 2.9%, according to the report.
Overall, the software development category saw the highest bump in salary, increasing 6.4%. This category included software development product managers, software engineers, and software developers. Consulting and systems integration jobs saw the second highest salary increase at 6.2%. These roles included practice managers, project managers, and senior IT auditors.
Best and worst cities for IT careers
Robert Half's salary guide also broke down the cities with the highest and lowest IT wages. Surprisingly, the San Francisco Bay Area did not top the list. The No. 1 spot went to New York City, followed by Long Island, N.Y.; San Francisco; San Jose, Calif.; and Boston. The cities with the lowest IT salaries: El Paso, Texas; Pueblo, Colo.; Sioux City, Iowa; and Lincoln, Neb.
In-demand corporate perks
As employers work harder than ever this year to retain top talent, corporate perks play an important role. "To create a work environment that's satisfying and enhances productivity -- and to stand apart from competitors -- many tech firms are offering creative incentives, along with generous compensation packages," the report said.
Top corporate perks include access to healthy food during the workday, partial reimbursement for professional development and educational opportunities, environmentally responsible initiatives, generous family leave policies, on-site health services, and travel opportunities.
We combed through the data to find the top five careers in IT from each category. Where applicable, we also included the most lucrative skills, as highlighted by the report. For a complete breakdown of all job salaries and skills, read the full report. For more on executive compensation, read InformationWeek's 2013 IT Salary Survey.
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This past weekend I took a much-needed solo trip to Atlanta to visit my longtime BFF, Lauren. I haven't been feeling quite myself lately, but there's something about spending time with someone who has been a friend for more than half of my life to help me remember who I am. It was the first time I'd ever spent more than a day away from Jack and I reveled in the luxury of not being responsible for anybody but myself for nearly 72 hours. We did all kinds of wonderful things I wouldn't normally do-sat around and read during the day, drank as much wine as we wanted at night, got pedicures, and stayed up late talking about the past. It was, in a word, indulgent. There were even cupcakes.
I usually don't enjoy driving long distances, but I was able to load a couple of audiobooks from the library onto my phone and play them through the car's Bluetooth. Yay technology! It was my first audiobook experience and I am definitely a fan. The miles flew by as I immersed myself in lowbrow literature. And I laughed when one of the characters, a psychologist, said to her longtime best friend as they were discussing past relationships, "I didn't spend six years at Vanderbilt to have some punk I've known since before we got our periods tell me I don't know what I'm talking about." Lauren and I have, in fact, known each other since before we got our periods (too much information?), but neither of us would dare tell the other she doesn't know what she's talking about. And although Lauren is a successful businesswoman and I have a master's in social work I look to her for emotional guidance as much as she does me.
I really, really needed that short vacation. It was so refreshing. As for Nick and Jack, they survived, but yesterday morning Jack felt hot and a trip to the doctor confirmed that he has strep throat. I'm glad I'm back home to be with him. I missed his little face!


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Firefighters hope to make Lt. Kelley's homecoming special
Lancaster City firefighters help rebuilding injured firefighter's home
There's a lot of feeling going into the construction at a house on the corner of South Franklin and Clermont streets in Lancaster.
"We look out for each other, we take care of each other," said Lt. Dave Hamric.
The contractors are Lancaster City firefighters, friends and colleagues of Lt. Andre Kelley.
"It's been a long time for him and his family. They're going through a lot, this is the least we can do," said Lt. Carl Everhart.
So the firefighters are putting on a new porch railing at Kelley's house. They also plan to repair the roof and do some painting.
"He needs to be able to grab onto the railing. He's walking gingerly at the moment, he needs something solid he can hold onto," said Everhart.
One of the firefighters working on the place is Tommy Bender. He was in the house with Kelley when it exploded. He dove out a second-floor window, burning his hands.
"We know the danger every time we go out, never thinking it's going to happen to you. Unfortunately, this time it hit close to home," said Everhart.
The firefighters were trying to do this without any fanfare, but a neighbor saw what they were doing and called News 8 so they would get the recognition they deserve.
"We were trying to go under the radar, but somebody dimed us out and told our story," said Everhart.
Kelley knows his fellow firefighters are putting up a new porch railing. He will get his first look at it when he comes home from rehab, which should be soon.


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I'm new to opencl and i wish start a plane of study on it.
I know opengl and shader and a little of cuda, but it's not open then i'm wish migrate to opencl.
What are some good books or some specific documentation for opencl?
for start .
For debug in cuda i using nvidia nsight that is very good , there is something like tis for opengl?
i have an nvidia 290 gtx the amd debugger is compatible for visual studio 10?


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Crumb, George Henry
Crumb, George Henry, 1929–, American composer, b. Charleston, W.Va., grad. Mason College of Music, Charleston (B.A. 1950); Univ. of Illinois (M.A. 1953); Univ. of Michigan (D.M.A. 1959). In his compositions, Crumb often uses mysterious vocalizations (whispers, shrieks, hisses, clicks, etc.), amplification and electronic effects, and the sounds of such unconventional instruments as thumb pianos and Jew's harps. He was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his orchestral Echoes of Time and the River (1967) and is particularly noted for his settings of the poems of Federico García Lorca , e.g., Ancient Voices of Children (1970). Among his other compositions are a series of Madrigals (1965, 1969); Black Angels (1970) for electric string quartet; the monumental Star-Child (1977) for soprano, chorus, and four orchestras; and Zeitgeist (1988) for amplified pianos. He composed only two pieces during the 1990s, largely due to the pressures of his heavy teaching schedule at the Univ. of Pennsylvania, where he was a professor from 1965 to 1997; from 1959 to 1964 he taught at the Univ. of Colorado. After his retirement, he began producing such new works as Unto the Hills (2001), a suite of Appalachian folk song settings; the orchestral Eine Kleine Mitternachtmusik (2002); and Voices from the Morning of the Earth (2007), expressive arrangements of folk songs, spirituals, and pop music.
See D. Gillespie, ed., George Crumb: Profile of a Composer (1986); D. Cohen, George Crumb: A Bio-Bibliography (2002).
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Consumer Prices Fell in November
Consumer prices dropped in November as the cost of gasoline declined. Phil Izzo has details on Lunch Break. Photo: AP.
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