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I want to configure RHL 6.1 both as a server for a small home network (eth0) and as a dial-up client to my > ISP using dhcp (ppp0). What should my network configuration (i.e., DNS, gateways, routes, etc.) look like? —Tom Dolan, firstname.lastname@example.com
You need several things. We have little space here to explain everything, so instead I will point you to the documents that should clearly explain each step: 1.- Set up your LAN: www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/other-formats/html_single/Networking-Overview-HOWTO.html www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/other-formats/html_single/Net-HOWTO.html 2.- Hook up to your ISP: www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/other-formats/html_single/ISP-Hookup -HOWTO.html 3.- Set SAMBA (if you have Windows PC's on your local net): www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/other-formats/html_single/SMB-HOWTO.html www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/other-formats/html_single/Windows-LA N-Server-HOWTO.html 4.- Some security won't hurt: www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/other-formats/html_single/Security-HOWTO.html—Felipe E. Barousse Boué, email@example.com
I just installed Red Hat 6.2 and it worked fine. When booted, my system prompted LILO and boot Linux in Red Hat. I changed LILO to boot DOS. Now when I boot my system I get a C prompt. How do I get my Red Hat back? —Pablo, email@example.com
You should use your Linux boot floppy to reboot under Linux. Then edit your lilo.conf to set up dual boot and validate by typing lilo as root. For example:
boot=/dev/hda map=/boot/map install=/boot/boot.b prompt timeout=50 linear default=linux image=/boot/vmlinuz-2.2.14-5.0 label=linux initrd=/boot/initrd-2.2.14-5.0.img read-only root=/dev/hdb1 other=/dev/hda1 label=dos
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I am having a problem with my end users trying to receive and send their mail. My mail server is working under Linux Op. All users receive the message, The server could not be found (Account "Sendmail" SMTP Server; mail, Error number 0x800ccc0d). —Walter Minja, email@example.com
Because of the error message you mention, it looks to me like your users are using a Windows client. You need to properly set up. For outgoing mails, set the SMTP IP address on each PC to the IP number of your Linux box in your local area network. For incoming mails, the POP IP address should be set up with the same IP address of your Linux box. Bear in mind that POP3 service must be installed and enabled (with an uncommented "pop-3" line in /etc/inetd.conf). —Felipe E. Barousse Boué, firstname.lastname@example.com
I cannot get the rawrite program to work on any of my systems. I tried the autoloader from the Corel distribution, but all I am able to do is get to the point where they give the option to either install from the CD or create a boot disk. When the option to create a boot disk is selected, there is an error of some sort with the system not being able to transfer the boot image to the floppy. When the option to install from the CD is chosen (I have ensured that the computer's bios has the CD boot option selected), it reverts to the other boot options (floppy or C: drive). I have tried executing the rawrite program after booting my system with a Win95 boot disk but have no luck with either distribution.
My computer systems are all intel cpu-based, and the distributions I have are the i386 distributions. —Robert Cordner, firstname.lastname@example.com
Assuming all files were downloaded (transferred) correctly, to generate a boot disk, the only file you need is the one named boot.img or bootnet.img (the latter for installs through a network). Transfer this file with ftp using BINary mode. After you get this file, which is pretty small (around 1.4 Mbytes), from DOS use the command: rawrite, which will ask you for the file name to write to the disk, prompt you to insert a disk and write the file you just downloaded to the disk generating an install disk. Of course, the rest of the distribution's files would be needed, so, download them all using BINary transfer as well, or if you use the bootnet.img image file, you may be able to install through a LAN if you are on one. —Felipe E. Barousse Boué, email@example.com
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I guess everyone has their mini-break point. For some reason, here's mine: as soon I saw this three-year old video of India and Pakistan's antics at their border, that was it. Something died deep inside. I feel like throwing in the towel and just finding a nice secluded cave somewhere to quietly die of intra-species embarrassment.
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---- — TRAVERSE CITY — Neither snow nor rain nor winter cold — the achoo kind — can stay Todd McCall from his appointed rounds Saturday.
McCall, a member of the local Ancient Order of Hibernians, will have a hand in launching some of the area's favorite St. Patrick's Day celebration events.
The fun begins with the National Cherry Festival's third annual Leapin' Leprechaun St. Patty's Day 5K foot race for all ages. National Cherry Queen Meg Howard will be on hand for the 9 a.m. start in the Warehouse District and will run with participating kids. Registration is $38 for adults and $25 for kids 12 and under. For more information, call 947-4230 or visit cherryfestival.org.
Then it's on to North Peak Brewing Company for a pre-St. Patrick's Day parade gathering at noon. That's when officials will announce this year's Irish Queen, Irish Lord Mayor, Irish Prince and Princess and Hibernian of the Year, before beginning staging on Hall Street for the 1:30-ish parade.
"It's open to anyone who wants to walk in the parade," from Irish setters to St. Patrick's Church congregants, to Boy Scouts in kilts, McCall said. "It's for anyone who has an Irish heritage or an Irish enthusiasm.
"Two years ago when we had that super-fantastic weather, everyone came out. We don't actually take a head count, but we think it was around 5,000 that year."
The parade, this year led by Grand Marshall Charlie Murphy, a Traverse City-based artist, winds down Front Street by way of Hall, West Front, Pine, State and Park Streets. It wraps up back at North Peak and Kilkenny's Irish Pub (downstairs) for post-parade entertainment by Song of the Lakes and the Wild Sullys from 2:30-5 p.m. and from 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
"It's chaos," said Mike Lloyd, general manager and partner at North Peak. "It's the one day of the year that we actually have to let our guard down. Normally we control the seating but they pile in 100 or 200 for the parade. They come in and move tables, stand on tables and make announcements. It's loud. But it's a lot of fun."
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At the City Opera House, audition winners in three categories will vie for $1,500 in prizes in the 33rd Danny Boy Contest finals. This year's finals are part of the UpNorth Media Center's "Absolutely Irish Teleganza," an all-Irish concert also featuring Song of the Lakes, the Wild Sullys, cellist Crispin Campbell, piper Stephen MacNeil and fiddler and Celtic flat-picker Ruby John and Dane Hyde.
Danny Boy contestant Gaeyle Gerrie will come all the way from Boyne City to sing her a cappella rendition of the song covered by everyone from Elvis Presley to Joan Baez.
""I try to sing it in a way that translates the emotion," said Gerrie, a member of Boyne Celtic Session and owner of a music entertainment business called Synergy Sound. "Life is short and when someone is called away they may or may not come back. And that's profound. 'Danny Boy' reflects that type of sentiment."
The Teleganza runs from 7 to 10 p.m. and will air and stream live on UpNorthTV cable channels 97 & 992 and www.upnorthmedia.org. General admission tickets are $17.50 in advance and $20 at the door at the City Opera House, 941-8082 or www.cityoperahouse.org.


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Wednesday, April 28, 2004Valparaiso University softball coach Randy Schneider has signed eight players to National Letters of Intent during the spring singing period.
Joining the Crusaders in the fall will be Alicia Ashburn, Kayla Grutz, Chris Halstead, Courtney LeFerle, Shannon Robinson, Ann Sievert, Emily Tkaczyk, and Andrea Zappia.
Ashburn is a shortstop/utility player from Mishawaka, Ind. The Mishawaka High School product has hit over .350 and tied the school record for triples in 2002. In 2002, she played for the Indiana ASA Class A state championship team.
?Alicia will be a great addition to Valparaiso softball," Schneider said. ?She is the type of player you can build a championship program around. She will be in a position to complete for playing time as a freshman in this program."
Grutz was a First Team All-State pitcher for Bellevue High School in Bellevue, Iowa in 2003. She led the school to the Class 1A state championship, and posted a 39-5 record with a 0.52 ERA.
?We are truly excited about Kayla and her future at Valparaiso University," said Schneider. ?Kayla will have an immediate impact on our program and in the Mid-Continent Conference. To win championships, you have to recruit kids that have experience playing in championship situations."
Halstead joins Valpo from Indianapolis, Ind. A pitcher, she posted a 17-5 record with a 0.50 ERA at Cathedral High School in 2003, leading them to the state semifinals. In addition, she was named Indianapolis Player of the Year, adding a .302 average at the plate.
?Chris has all the tools to be a top NCAA pitcher," remarked Schneider. ?She is a very talented athlete who can pitch and hit. Her presence on the mound, competitiveness, and maturity will have an immediate impact on our program."
LeFerle is an infielder from Elgin, Ill. She was a First Team All-State selection for Larkin High School in 2003, and named to the 2004 World Cup Softball Team. She also was named to the McDonalds/Mitsubishi All-Star Softball Team in 2003.
?If first impressions are lasting impressions, I feel Courtney is a future All-American candidate," said Schneider. ?Courtney stands out on the field because of her athletic savvy and competitive nature."
Robinson is a catcher from Toronto, Ont. She started for the 2002 Canadian national champions. The Father John Redmond High School product also had the quickest pop time at the 2004 Ringor Showcase.
?The first time I watched Shannon perform athletically I was in awe!" Schneider stated. ?She is athletic enough to play anywhere on the field and her toughness impressed me. More impressive was her ability to swing the bat from both sides of the plate."
Sievert arrives at Valpo having played at Muscatine Community College. A native of Davenport, Iowa and Assumption High School, she is the starting third baseman for the pre-season #1 ranked team in NJCCA Division II. Last year, she was an NFCA All-Region member and this year's squad is currently 34-5.
?Ann enjoyed a very successful high school career that has carried over to her community college," Schneider said. ?She is a very athletic player that brings experience and a winning attitude to Valparaiso University."
Tkaczyk is an outfielder from Hawthorn Woods, Ill. The Mundelein High School product hit .366 while scoring 38 runs in 2003. Able to pitch as well, she posted a 1.25 ERA with 68 strikeouts in 73 innings pitched.
?Emily is a power slapper that leads off for the highly rated Mundelein Mustangs," remarked Schneider. ?Most impressive to Emily's resume is her arm strength matched with her speed and agility. We truly feel we picked up a diamond in the rough!"
Zappia is a pitcher from Indianapolis, Ind. A 2003 All-Conference selection for Franklin Central High School, she also has extensive ASA experience.
?We feel Andrea will be a great addition to Valparaiso University as a student-athlete," said Schneider. ?Her potential is unlimited on the mound as she has the ability to throw consistently in the low 60s with great movement."
?We are excited about the new class of 2004-2005," Schneider said about the group as a whole. ?Our goal was to recruit student-athletes that will have an immediate impact in the classroom and on the field. We feel we accomplished that goal with this recruiting class. Each of these young ladies are leaders on their respective teams and have the ability to achieve great success. These eight student-athletes, along with Mallory Gill and Kara Romsa should be dominant for four years. They are the first step in building a championship program here at Valparaiso University."
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I attended a still birth as a doula about a week and a half ago. The baby died on Saturday, followed by a long, slow induction on Sunday and Monday. She VBAC'd on Tuesday. (Yay for that small/big victory in all of this!)
This was the first still birth I've attended, and I'm having a little trouble processing. I don't really know HOW to process, I think... Can anyone offer some suggestions on healing for a doula after such a sad birth? We found many moments of love, grace and peace along the way, but still. I am having some difficulty.
I am a big believer in bodywork, and have had a 90-minute massage since the birth. I've talked about it a little with some doula sisters. Other thoughts? People keep saying to find someone to talk with and process, but I'm not really sure what to say anymore.
I have found that talking with others helps but also keeping in touch with the parents and remembering anniversary dates--a week from the birth, a month from that date, Mothers' Day, Fathers' Day, etc. Bringing them a meal every now and then especially when all the other mourners have left and they feel alone. This not only helps them but it helps you to heal.
Penny Simkin brought up a concept at one of her workshops that I'd forgotten and that's women are more likely to "Tend and befriend" so talking about the experience with other doulas who have been at still births may continue to be helpful to you. I would also stress that you need to go easy on yourself. You are also grieving which brings up not only feelings of sadness but also shock and anger. Sometimes taking it 10 minutes at a time is all you can handle. Eventually you will be able to go longer without feelings of overwhelming sadness. One thing for me that is helpful is to find the good and the alive in the Universe. It's so difficult ruminating why this happened and why it happened to them ... but who would we like it to happen to? It may sound corny and woo woo but I find it helpful to keep thinking about other Ones (human and not human) in the Universe who don't live very long; there must be a purpose. And focusing on how much joy this Little One did bring to his/her parents world even for only a short time.
It's hard. It's not easy at all. You go through so many emotions--from birth is totally unsafe, drag out all the machines that go beep to acceptance. Eventually you will find acceptance and peace but you have to give yourself time and you have to go easy on yourself. Don't make major decisions now about anything unless you absolutely have to. Do something that brings you a little bit of joy every day even it's a coffee splurge at the local coffee shop or some ice cream or petting a puppy's rubbery belly.
I'm sorry to hear that this family had to go through this. It sounds as though they were lucky to have such great support with them through all of this. The reality is all those involved in this baby's birth have their own grief to deal with. it's a tough thing as we all go into this work wanting to help babies be born safely and parents to have positive birth experiences. So when things don't go as planned, it's heartbreaking.
Like any loss, it feels so tough to deal with initially, then things get easier with time. You will grieve in your own way. the family will grieve in their own way. As has been said, as doulas and midwives, we often have to be the supportive ones in these difficult times. I think this helps us in our grief - to be there with and for the family - as it's something we can do for them. it gives us the opportunity to share some of the common grief between us - to remember this little one.
I think it's common for our usual supports (friends and family) may not 'get' why we're so upset and so it puts us in a funny place of not being able to fully rely on our usual supports when these things happen. I agree that it's important to do what you can for yourself. be good to yourself, allow yourself to cry when you need to and also allow yourself to laugh when you want to. Know that those of us who have been through similar situations understand. It's a really tough job that you took on - supporting a family dealing with such grief as they birthed their baby. The fact that you were there with them, supported them, shared what joy existed in the moment, speaks volumes to your capacity as a doula. don't underestimate the intensity of what you went through. This will surely have strengthened you as a doula.
I know what you mean about not sure how to process this. I really can't give you suggestions more than this. I was a midwife for a family in the Philippines a few years ago when their baby girl was born stillborn. Long story, but it all happened pretty quickly. So suddenly I find myself in a situation where I have to be a support to the family, and I washed and dressed this little one for her burial, at the family's request (something that I never thought I'd never have to do). Part of me wanted to just break down and cry rather than deal with what was going on. But, my job was the be the midwife, so I buried those emotions as best I could and got on with the work. I got through the day. I think I buried those emotions so deep that they had a hard time coming out. Like you, I felt like I should be upset, but not sure how to deal with all of it. I found myself crying over silly things totally unrelated to this family - the tears had to come out one way or another. Visiting with the family helped me with my grief. I found myself thinking about this birth every so often even once I was back home and eventually I could be at peace with my emotions but it took time.
I don't know if that helps. Hugs to you as you deal with all of this.
(((((Hugs)))) I love what everyone has been saying. Do you think creating a birth story book might help? Also finding some friends who understand and may be open to doing some sort of ceremony to let it go.
I have had 3 stillborn babies and 1 infant born with a fatal heart defect (passed at 9 months) over the last 3-4 years within my clientele. I have to say that each time it was different for both me and the parents. I offer to them whatever they needed at the time... labor support, photos, kind words.... For myself I found that speaking with my sister and writing down my thoughts helped me to process my own grief. I have stayed in close contact with three of the families and together we seem to have helped each other move forward. I do not hesitate to send a quick email to let them know I am thinking about them. It is always appreciated even after several years.
Part of the healing for all of us is when we rejoin to welcome their next baby into this world. I have been fortunate to see 3 healthy boys come into this world after their ill or stillborn sibling. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.


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Have You Seen this Man? Search is on for Missing Devereux Client
Man with intellectual disabilities was last seen possibly getting on a city-bound SEPTA Regional Rail Train in Berwyn.
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According to Easttown Poilice, Jose Dedin is a 45-year-old white male who is a client at the Devereux Campus in Easttown. While officials say Dedin is able, and did ride public transit by himself in Venezuela this is a new transit system for him. Police say he did not return home as expected Tuesday. Easttown Police Chief David Obzud tells Patch that if Dedin had been on the train without the proper fare he might have been put off the train without a conductor realizing that he might need special help.
According to police Dedin is five feet, ten inches tall, weighs 113 pounds and has red hair. According to police he is inellectually disabled "and suffers from mood disorders and seizures."
According to Easttown Police "He was last seen possibly getting on an Eastbound train from the Berwyn Train Station around 9a.m.Tuesday. He was possibly wearing a green jacket and jeans. Dedin is from Venezuel and communicates primarily in Spanish although he does know some English and Italian. He may be heading towards Philadelphia or be in the Lansdale area."
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The Legislature should adopt a model for Readiness Schools that promotes true collaboration and taps into the expertise of educators in affected communities.
The Massachusetts Teachers Association July 17 called on the Legislature to adopt a model for Readiness Schools that taps into the expertise of educators in affected communities.
The MTA is strongly backing a plan that was developed in conjunction with other key stakeholders -- including representatives of superintendents, principals, school committees and parents -- and has the endorsement of MassPartners for Public Schools. The association plans to work with legislators and the governor in seeking improvements to a Readiness Schools plan filed by the Patrick administration on July 17.
"We are calling on the Legislature to go further and adopt a truly collaborative plan that recognizes our shared view of the urgent need to address the problems faced by underperforming schools," said MTA President Anne Wass.
"Collaboration between teachers, administrators, parents and other stakeholders is an essential ingredient for creating good schools, and the legislation that has been filed does not adequately reflect that. It calls for top-down management, which almost never works."
As the legislation was being drafted, the MTA raised substantive concerns with state Education Secretary Paul Reville about the need for the Readiness Schools process to incorporate the expertise of the teachers who deal with needy students in high-poverty districts every day. The final bill, however, contains an insufficient assurance that all local voices in the affected communities will be heard, does not provide for sufficient input from educators and their unions, and seeks to diminish the collective bargaining process that has helped Massachusetts schools rise to the top in national and international rankings.
"Teachers and their unions have played a leading role in propelling our state to the highest possible place in comparisons with other states, and to a very respectable position in international rankings," Wass said. "We are part of the solution, not the problem, and it is time for that to be fully acknowledged."
The MTA has been an important player in the creation of innovative programs that have meant changes to teacher contracts affecting individual schools, including the Expanded Learning Time Initiative, which has been cited as a national model. It stands prepared to take similar steps in other efforts to improve education, including the development of Readiness Schools.
"U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan has said change has to be accomplished with teachers, not done to them," Wass said. "He also noted recently in an Education Week op-ed that during his time as chief executive officer of the Chicago Public Schools, 'every turnaround school was a traditional public school, operating under the same regulations and union rules as other schools in the system.'
"For more than 160 years, the Massachusetts Teachers Association has highly valued the tradition of excellence that has elevated our schools and helped millions of our students succeed," Wass said. "At the same time, we are ready to change to meet the challenges of the day and the moment. We put children first -- and we are determined to see to it that every single student is given every possible opportunity to succeed."
The MTA, which will oppose the Readiness Schools legislation in its current form, will advocate instead for the MassPartners proposal, which sets forth a demonstrably collaborative approach that is preferable to the state-controlled model introduced today. The MTA believes that Readiness Schools will be more effective if they are based on the following premises from the MassPartners proposal:
Readiness Schools should be part of public school districts, and school committees should have final approval of the establishment of such schools. A role for educators and their unions should be preserved in the process of creating Readiness Schools without allowing either the superintendent or the president of the local union to have veto power.
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Wass noted that despite the problems with Secretary Reville's legislation, the dialogue will continue with Governor Patrick and legislative leaders.
"We still have high hopes for the Readiness Schools plan, and we will work with legislators to make it better as it moves through the process," she said. "We will advocate for amendments to foster collaboration and tap into the experience of teachers."
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With all the turmoil currently surrounding whether or not pieces that have been on the Twins for many years will be moved, the one piece everybody seems to say has an almost 100% chance of being moved is Francisco Liriano.
While Frankie has been a head case for a large part of the season, his raw stuff is enough to make any scout drool over him. However, this has not been the Frankie that has shown up to pitch with the Twins over the last year+.
So the question is: "Who will be traded that has a higher value than Frankie?" Several big names, including Anibal Sanchez and Wandy R. have already been moved to new teams. Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee, who the Phillies had apparently open for calls on, are staying with the Phillies, at least for now. King Felix is staying with the Mariners, and Ryan Dempster is insistent that if he is traded, he will be traded only to the LA Dodgers. So I believe that leaves us with three "high-tier" (relative term) left on the market: Frankie, Josh J. and Greinke (of course, if I am missing anyone, feel free to let me know). So the market for these guys is fairly wide open.
Greinke has been connected to many teams including the Orioles and Indians (but neither team is really looking for a rent-a-pitcher), White Sox, Rangers, Angels, and Braves.
The Marlins have said that they would trade only one of Anibal Sanchez and Josh Johnson, so it is believed that it would take a huge offer to pry him away from the Marlins. However, Johnson has been connected to the Blue Jays, Rangers, Angels, Orioles, and Dodgers are the ones most interested in him.
And then there is Frankie. He has been a head case for so long, and people have been crying out for the Twins to trade him ever since 2009, I think. The teams that have checked in on him (or more than that, maybe (hopefully)) includes the Angels, Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Mets, Blue Jays, and Braves. The Blue Jays, Mets, and Red Sox are fairly far out in their divisions, but I suppose are close enough in the Wild Card that they could try and swing a trade for a pitcher like Liriano. The Angels and Orioles are the ones that appear to have the best shot at landing Liriano, and former Twin Torii Hunter said almost as much and that he would be happy to be on the same team as him again.
The Twins, unfortunately, might have to lower their asking price for Liriano if they really want to deal him, especially with the inconsistency he has showed this year. But according to my calculations, he is one of the three best starters (gauged in pure, raw talent, not in number production) left on the market, and the Twins will most certainly use that to their advantage.
P.S. While researching for this blog, found that if the season ended today, the Oakland A's would take the second of two Wild Card spots in the A.L. This has got to be the closest they have been to the playoffs since they took out the Twins in 2006.


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I'm in law school, though my dilemma has high school flavor. A friend of mine was recently elected to an impressive position on a prestigious law publication here at the school. This is great, and my other friends and I are happy for him. However, it seems to have quickly gone to his head. Interactions with him are now cursory at best, and he acts like he can't be bothered with his friends that don't sit on that board. Should I wait and see if the newfound cockiness passes, bring it up, or ignore him right back?
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Says Jacki: I'd be tempted to ignore him, too, but while that might make you appear tough and stoic, it's not going to solve your problem with him. Perhaps what you're reading as cockiness is actually a symptom of his being oppressively busy, dealing with board politics, or feeling overwhelmed. You won't know for sure until you give him a chance to respond to your perspective. So, calmly tell him you've noticed that when he joined the law review's editorial board, you were surprised to see him almost snub some his old friends and even more surprised to hear some of his old friends talk about him acting "cocky." Then, ask him about how the new position is going.
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Writes Legal Eaglet: I decided I really could picture him being a long-term friend, and it will never hurt to have an ally in these high-up places. But so far, I can't even manage to get more than a "no time" text back from him, so I'll just have to see how it goes.
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I am a young single mother and I don't have the greatest credit, just because I really don't have credit. I found a townhouse that I really want to purchase and it's a great price but I have been advised that I should wait and work on my credit score. I could get financed through other lenders but it would be best to wait. My problem is that we are outgrowing our apartment and I have the money for a down payment now, and may not still have that money later.
Says Jacki: If you feel like you have to spend your potential down payment money now or lose it later, you might not be ready to withstand years and years of monthly payments on a house. The housing market is a huge place, so while you might feel like this particular townhouse is perfect for you, remember that it's one of hundreds and even thousands of other townhouses, places that you can research and visit while you build up your savings and your credit score. Treat this like an educational opportunity! Talk with your kids about saving; spend time out of your cramped apartment visiting different houses around the city, and then talk honestly with them about what is affordable and what houses would be so expensive you wouldn't have enough money for other fun activities. Show your kids your new credit card, and talk about how you pay it off every month. It's more important for you and your family to be good at managing money than it is for you all to avoid another year in a small apartment.
Says Jill: I can't improve at all on Jacki's advice except to advise you to also call 211 and see what free credit counseling services are available in our area—they're for responsible beginners like yourself as well as folks who are already in trouble.
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PRINCETON — Barry Blizzard will become the D2CCA Administrative Coordinator on July 1. Blizzard will conclude his 25-plus year run as commissioner of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference when the WVIAC ceases operations on June 30.
The D2CCA mission is to encourage and promote Division II athletics and high standards of sportsmanship as important elements of higher education.
Prior to joining the WVIAC, Blizzard served as athletic director at Bluefield State College for 14 years. He received his bachelor's degree from Bluefield State in 1974 and received his master's degree from Radford University in 1976.


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PD Editorial: Stepping back from the cliff
Published: Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 3:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 6:23 p.m.
The nation can only hope at this point that the "fiscal cliff" turns out to be as anticlimactic as the one concerning the end of the Mayan calendar. But so far it doesn't look promising.
As Congress goes back in session today for the stretch run of 2012 — and President Barack Obama returns to Washington, having cut short his family Christmas vacation in Hawaii — the countdown in days remaining to reach a compromise has reached five. Making the situation more difficult, this last push toward preventing automatic year-end tax hikes and massive spending cuts from taking effect begins on a down note.
Having failed to iron out a compromise in talks with the White House, House Speaker John Boehner last week attempted to push through a back-up plan that would have reduced the size of the tax cut package. But his plan collapsed before the holiday break thanks primarily to opposition from fellow House Republicans who were against raising taxes on those making more than $1 million a year.
Obama, who had sought higher taxes on those making more than $250,000 a year, proposed last week to keep tax rates as they are for anyone making less than $400,000. That still leaves a sizable gap to bridge.
Thus, the battle line now shifts to the U.S. Senate where the pressure is on Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, as well as the top Senate Republican, Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, to get something done.
Obama and Boehner have both called on the Senate to come up with a compromise. But even if a deal emerges, there's no guarantee that it won't be the target of a filibuster in the Senate.
Nevertheless, lawmakers need to find common ground here. If no deal is reached by the end of the year, just about all Americans will see their income taxes increase. More than 2 million people will lose their jobless benefits.
In addition, fewer jobs will be available as the $110 billion in federal spending cuts will force many federal agencies to scale back while discouraging private companies from staffing up.
Stocks also are likely to take a plunge, erasing recent gains Americans have seen in their 401(k) retirement accounts. All of this could push the nation back into recession mode.
It's difficult to tell at this point whether Democrats and Republicans in Washington are actually working to avert a financial crisis or are positioning themselves for cover in the false hope that one side can emerge from failure blameless.
Even the Mayans recognized that some things have to come to an end. Congress needs to end this brinkmanship and put Americans and global financial markets at ease by reaching agreement somewhere on this side of the cliff.
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September 4th, 2013 | WMFE- An Orange County Sheriff's deputy is recovering in hospital after being injured during a drug investigation Wednesday morning.
The officer suffered minor injuries in a scuffle with a man described as being 6 foot tall and weighing 400 pounds.
Sheriff Jerry Demings told reporters 14 people were taken out of the house for questioning- including 8 young women.
"This may spiral into something else," said Demings.
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Original recipe yields 1 loaf
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and nuts.
- In a large bowl, beat margarine, sugar and 1 egg until smooth. Beat in second egg, and stir in vanilla. Stir in shredded apples. Pour flour mixture into batter; stir just until moistened. Spread into prepared pan.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes, then remove from pan. Place on a rack to cool.
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The 1st time I made this I, too, thought it was a bit dry so the 2nd time time I made it, I used 2C of apples. Also added 1/2TSP cloves and 1/2TSP cinnamon to give it some kick. Don't know if it's just my oven, but had to bake for about 70mins with the extra apples. Absolutely delicious with some butter and a cup of hot tea. Thanks, Carol for a great recipe!!
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Excellent quick bread, but we did make some changes after reading the other reviews. We (my son and I made this for a math class on fractions) added 2 c. of shredded, unpeeled apples instead of 1 c., changed the butter to 1/2 c. of vegetable oil, and added 1 t. cinnamon and 1/2 t. cloves. Ended up baking for 70 minutes. It was a great success in his class, as well as with the family (we sneaked a piece!) Very moist and delicious... I'll make this one again!
I made a few changes to this recipe. 1) It needs spice! So I added 1/2 tsp. ground cloves. I think cinnamon would work well, too. 2) The dry ingredients can be beaten together with the wet ingredients - it's not necessary to stir them (until moistened). 3) The apple peel can be left on. I grated 4 apples with a cheese grater, and I left the peels on the apples. This adds a little bit of extra fiber to the bread, and doesn't change the consistency. 4) When I tried to remove the bread from the pan after 10 minutes of cooling, part of the bottom fell apart. I waited longer for the second loaf, and it didn't fall apart. With these changes, I will use this recipe again and again! It's fabulous!
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- Calories
- 259 cal
- 13%
- Fat
- 11.9 g
- 18%
- Carbs
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- 11%
- Protein
- 4.1 g
- 8%
- Cholesterol
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- 19%
- Sodium
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- 10%
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HAVERHILL — A woman was airlifted to a Boston hospital after she was hit by an oncoming car when she pulled over and got out of her own vehicle on Interstate 495 last night.
The accident occurred on the southbound side of Interstate 495, just south of exit 51, state police said.
It was unclear why the woman stopped and got out of her car. When she did, she was hit by an oncoming driver, state police said.
State police were not identifying the injured woman or the driver involved last night. No charges or citations were filed.
The woman was taken by ambulance to Lawrence General Hospital and then airlifted to a Boston hospital.
The crash remained under investigation last night by troopers assigned to the Newbury barracks.
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Friday, October 01, 2004Valparaiso became the lone remaining undefeated team in Mid-Continent Conference action on Friday evening as the Crusaders recorded a 30-22, 30-27, 30-20 win over Western Illinois in Macomb, Ill.
With the win, Valpo improves to 13-3 overall and 3-0 in conference action. The Crusaders have now won seven straight matches.
Lauren Moulton (Elgin, Ill./Larkin H.S.) led the way for the Crusaders with 17 kills while hitting .400. Liz Mikos (Dundee, Ill./Jacobs H.S.) also had a stellar night hitting with eight kills and a .571 percentage while Katie Bova (Milwaukee, Wis./Divine Savior Holy Angels H.S.) dished out 42 assists.
Defensively, Sara Silcox (Michigan City, Ind./Michigan City H.S.) registered 18 digs, while Lindsey Moore (Wakarusa, Ind./Penn H.S.) added 14 more. Bova and Amy Palash (Winfield, Ill./Saint Francis H.S.) had 11 digs each.
Kali Landis led Western Illinois (5-11, 2-1 Mid-Con) with nine kills and 12 digs. Jennifer Alexander added 20 digs for the Westerwinds.
Valpo hit .289 for the match while holding the hosts to a .086 clip. The Crusaders outdug Western Illinois 67-48 and outblocked them 9-4.
Valparaiso will look for its eighth straight victory tomorrow evening as the Crusaders head to Kansas City, Mo. for a 5 p.m. match against UMKC.
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Croydon tenants encouraged to attend house swap event
3:40pm Tuesday 26th February 2013 in News
Tenants are being encouraged to attend a property swap event next week.
From April 1, working age tenants living in homes with spare bedrooms face having their housing benefit reduced.
The amount people can claim is based on the number of bedrooms needed by the household rather than the number of them in the property.
One spare room means an average reduction of £16 a week; two or more rooms mean an average reduction of £30 a week.
Around 1,400 council tenants are currently living in under-occupied homes and will be affected by the benefit changes.
Councillor Dudley Mead, cabinet member for housing, said: "The property swap pilot in New Addington was a great success, and we are looking to build on that with our borough-wide event at the Fairfield Halls.
"We don't want people to lose money when the benefit changes come in, so if you have any spare bedrooms, we urge residents to attend this event and consider downsizing to a more suitably sized home."
The property swap event is taking place on March 5, 12-5pm, at Fairfield Halls. For more information visit croydon.gov.uk/benefitchanges or call 020 8726 6100.


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Lyman Orchards – home to two celebrated 18-hole golf courses – will host a Grand Opening event for the new The Golf Center and Apple Nine Course on Saturday, June 16 in conjunction with the Lyman Orchards' annual Strawberry Festival.
Open to the public, festivities for The Golf Center at Lyman Orchards kick-off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. followed by dazzling trick-shot artist Peter Johncke from 11 a.m. to noon and free golf clinics from noon to 3 p.m. Live music, food and beverages run through 4:30 p.m. Prize winners will be drawn throughout the day and complimentary shuttles will be provided between The Golf Center and Strawberry Festival.
The Apple Barrel market at Lyman Orchards will host the Strawberry Festival beginning at 8 a.m. with breakfast on the deck. Horse-drawn wagon rides with Foxglove Farm, pony rides, pie-eating contests, face-painting, food sampling, strawberry treats and live music are among the family-fun activities scheduled.
Imagined by the Lyman family, managed by Billy Casper Golf and designed by Mark Mungeam of Mungeam Cornish Golf Design, The Golf Center at Lyman Orchards features Apple Nine, a nine-hole, 1,600-yard, par-29 course and the only new layout to open in Connecticut to date in 2012. Holes are 85 to 314 yards with bentgrass greens built to USGA specifications.
Built for practice and PGA instruction, The Golf Center at Lyman Orchards showcases a 40-stall driving range (grass and artificial turf) with simulated fairways, target greens and sand traps, short-game practice area and 2,000-square-foot clubhouse.
"We're ecstatic to open The Golf Center," says Steve Ciskowski, President and CEO of Lyman Orchards. "It goes hand-in-hand with our two courses and reinforces the Lyman family's commitment to promote the game of golf and attract new players."
Kevin Cloud, Director of Instruction for The Golf Center, will incorporate state-of-the-art technology in private, semi-private and group lessons:
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UFC Fight Night 19 "Diaz vs Guillard" – LIVE on Spike TV from the COX Convention Center in Oklahoma City, OK.
Cagetoday.com will have live results starting at 6pm EST. SpikeTV will broadcast the main card at 8pm EST. The Ultimate Fighter season 10 debuts tonight on Spike TV following the UFN 19 event.
- Nate Diaz vs. Melvin Guillard
Results: Nate Diaz defeats Melvin Guillard via Submission (Guillotine) at 2:13 of R2.
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Results: Carlos Condit defeats Jake Ellenberger via Split Decision. (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Tim Credeur vs. Nate Quarry
Results: Nate Qaurry defeats Tim Credeur via Unanimous Decision. (29-28, 29-27, 29-28)
- Steve Cantwell vs. Brian Stann
Results: Brian Stann defeats Steve Cantwell via Unanimous Decision. (30-27 x2, 29-28)
- Mike Pyle vs. Chris Wilson
Results: Mike Pyle defeats Chris Wilson via Submission (Guillotine) at 2:15 of R3.
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Results: Mike Pierce defeats Brock Larson via Unanimous Decision. (30-27 x3)
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Results: Ryan Jensen defeats Steve Steinbeiss via Technical Submission (Guillotine) at 3:56 of R1.
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ALUM BRIDGE, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia fire marshal's office says three people are dead after an overnight barn fire in Lewis County.
Deputy State Fire Marshal Reed Cook says it happened in Alum Bridge sometime between 7:30 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 a.m. Monday.
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A celebration of the life of Betty Jo Stonebarger will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 6, 2013 at Faith Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Oakhaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday, September 5th from 1-7 with family receiving visitors from 5-7 at the funeral home. Betty passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013. She was 84.
Born near the Arkansas River bottom in Muskogee County on November 27, 1928 to John and Ollie (Carroll) Fuller, Betty was the youngest of eleven children. Raised and educated in her birth community Betty grew up helping with work in the kitchen and on the farm. Her family sold milk from their Jersey cow and raised corn and tobacco. Her mother taught her the art of baking, a skill that Betty implemented her whole life.
On January 24, 1948 Betty married Jess Stonebarger in Muskogee, OK and from that day forward Betty affectionately became Jess's "Mert." Their union was blessed with three sons. In 1964 Claremore became home for the family. For Betty, her first priority was always her family. Thanksgiving and Christmas were special holidays for the whole family and the invitation was extended to everyone. Betty enjoyed spoiling her children and grandchildren, often making everyone their own individual favorite pie or cake. Great grandchildren were spoiled as well, having their own designated special day with their great grandmother.
A woman of great compassion and many talents Betty kept busy with several charities, groups and hobbies. She was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society, helping out with mailing packets. Betty was an active member of the Red & White Booster Club and a dedicated volunteer at the baseball and Little League concession stand. An avid quilter, crafter and sewer, Betty loved to work on her various projects, sometimes even if that meant Jess had to miss a meal so she could finish her task. She quilted a flying geese pattern, towels with lace, tree skirts and much more. In her spare time, Betty liked to do crosswords, read books and newspapers or catch up on her soap opera.
This loving wife, mother and grandmother will be missed by all who knew her. Betty is survived by her husband of 65 years Jess; children Larry Stonebarger and wife Trudy, Gary Stonebarger and wife Sharon, and Bill Stonebarger and wife Teri; grandchildren Melissa Vanderhoof, Zac Trosky and wife Amanda, Rebecca Stonebarger, Jesse Sixkiller and wife Andrea, Tami Wooten and husband Glenn, Sabrina Stonebarger, Bryan Sixkiller and wife Lisa, Amanda Stonebarger, Jenny Marti and Timothy Stonebarger; 17 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and sisters-in-law Duby Fuller and Margaret Hayes. She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter Jaime Trosky, six brothers and four sisters.
In lieu of flowers or other condolences consider making a contribution in Betty Stonebarger's name to a charity of your choice.


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Productivity and another preview
So, since I've worked off some of my photo backlog I now only have the photos of Verena (preview in the last post) and some new photos of Brita left to do (look at the bottom of this post), before I can take on some more challenges. :D
I wrote that I ordered a white wig earlier and yesterday it came to use! I shot together with Brita at home, first some casual nice looking photos and then we spaced out with a red background and white/blonde hair - I'm quite eager to get to work on these photos. :D And here's a preview straight from my Lightroom.
More off I skipped the www in carloscar.se (so it's just http://carloscar.se/ now), and I added some facebook comments to all the albums, could be a nice addition in case someone wants to write something productive. Peace~!


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