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Here, you will find the possibly the best available information about the Venus Factor weight loss program. People send us their experiences and how & what they have achieved following the program. Keep reading the Venus Factor reviews to find out if the program is a perfect fit for you.
I am 33 years old widow from Canada and I have always maintained my shape throughout my marriage until my husband of 9 years died in a tragic accident. This... Read More
By Elizabeth on July 20, 2014
I know 12 weeks sounds like a short time to actually lose weight because most people who have tried to lose weight have spent months and others years with nothing... Read More
By Brandy Lloyd on July 18, 2014
I have always dreamt of working as an air hostess due to my love of travelling but when I was 12 years things started going wrong. My body started changing... Read More
By Jamie Anderson on July 15, 2014
I learnt about the Venus Factor like 10 months ago from a guy I was dating called Joe who is now my fiancé. He was the kind of person who... Read More
By Allison on July 02, 2014
I am 22 year old and I started struggling with weight issues since I was in high school and this made quite uncomfortable because it affected my self-esteem. I come... Read More
By Shirley Tao on June 15, 2014
I am 25 years living and working in the United Kingdom and I am into my fifth week of the 12 week Venus Factor Program workout plan and so I... Read More
By Connie on June 07, 2014
It was back in 2012 when I got a new job; this new position forced me to abandon my daily vigorous activities. It was a desk job and I would... Read More
By Hazel on June 02, 2014
I am 45 and I am the most skeptic woman when it comes to online weight loss programs and with Venus Factor it was no different. Over the years of... Read More
By Barbara on May 28, 2014
To me weight loss has been a life long journey and at 35 I had reached a point where I thought I would never reach my target destinations. I love... Read More
By Jane Eller on May 19, 2014
I am 34 years old and a mother of four wonderful children; every time I gave birth I would notice that I had fat on my tummy which would later... Read More
By Ami Smith on May 11, 2014
Hi this is Linda here. I just wanna say thank you for your post as it is very helpful for me to motivate and achieve my own results.
Just read your story. I am surprised to see such wonderful result in a very short duration. Thanks for your inputs.
I too have never felt same way earlier as I did these days after starting this workout program. A must go through program for everyone women.
I would like to congratulate you on you success. It felt great and gave me a lot of confidence to make myself a lot slimmer in future. Thanks
Hey Brandy .. I am very impressed to see your transformation in just twelve weeks. I hope i could also achieve similar results at the end of my program.
Venus factor is a complete weight loss program that is designed by John Barban specifically for women. It's a program that has seemed to understand how the female body works in terms of diet and exercises. The weight loss program focuses on the two most important aspects of female weight loss which are nutrition and exercises. Even though the key purpose of this program is to help women lose weight but it goes further in helping a woman find their feminine side and a complete lifestyle change. The reason why this program is very popular is because it focuses on the female metabolism. The program has a proven success rate in women of all ages especially those who have gained weight after birth and those who have been struggling with weight loss for years.
These are the main component of the program which goes for only $47 plus there is an option for a trial package which goes for $9.97. All this components are designed for women who want to lose weight, eat right, and get the required support and motivation to complete the workout system which takes 12 weeks.
180 pages Diet and Weight Loss Manual
The program as mentioned is about eating right and exercising that is why there is a comprehensive 180 pages Diet and Weight Loss Manual eBook format. The manual get into the detail about different diet. Before you can get down exercising one has to know the type of food they need to consume and those to avoid or cut down. You also get to see the specific meals which are making it hard for you to lose weight. The diet starts by promoting the right diet as the first step of fat loss and ultimately weight loss. By reading the manual readers are able to plan for their diet and make changes before they start the workouts. The Weight loss manual also gets into specific detail of the female body especially on the metabolism and how to maximize the female metabolism for effective burning of fat.
The hormone in focus is Leptin which is the fat burning hormone and it controls ones appetite. The program seeks to increase the female body sensitivity to this hormone. The program basically runs for 12 weeks and it's comprised to books and videos plus the program is not repetitive so it's hard for one to get bored or addicted. According to research, Barban found that a woman body has twice as much Leptin which makes their bodies less responsive to burning fat. The program at time included the Leptin dietary supplement to help those women who have inadequate hormone.
Other than that the manual has laid down real facts like:
The manual has also the 12 week work out which has been written down step by step for easier understanding. It shows you exercises and techniques that will help you lose weight but also tone down your body. Since the manual in in the eBook format readers get direct link to online video if they need referencing.
12 week workout system
This is a workout routine which forms the basis of the program which comprises instructions videos which are easy to follow. The workout exercises have been designed for women and they are divided into 3 phases each taking 4 weeks. These exercises are not demanding since they are only done three times a week. This means that users can be able to set their own workout timetable at the most convenient times.
The intensity level of this exercise increases according to the phases giving time for the female body to adjust. These workout exercises can be done at home but you can also opt to do them at the gym. What makes the Venus Factor Workout System unique is that you do not need expensive or fancy gym equipment. What you need is a small bench and a yoga mat and you are good to go. The video are laid down in an easy to understand way plus the exercise are done in sets with a specific number of repetition and rest times.
Some of the exercises you will find on the Workout system include;
Venus Index Virtual Nutritionist
This is an app designed to calculate the amount of calories your body needs in relation to weight, shoulder circumference, height, and waist. What this app does is require the measurement of the mentioned areas and it calculates how much calories and protein your body needs. The designer of this program did extensive research and found that the diet schedule for one woman is different from the other. He understood that each body has different responses to change, different routine exercises and different foods and that is why he tailor-made the program to suit all women through the Venus index. This is the measurement of the body status in terms of height, hip, and waist measurement to get the specific requirement for different female body.
The Venus Index is the crucial deciding factor which determines how much food in terms of calorie and protein a woman needs to lose weight and get in shape. The program has given considerable amount of focus on female diet because irregular diet may lead to health issues and weight gain. The Venus Index is a very useful tool because it ensures that your calorie intake is not interfering with your goal of losing weight and you are able to achieve that bikini body in just 12 weeks. This app is very easy to use plus the instructions on how to use it are available on the web via a short video explanation. When you want more information, read the venus factor reviews at this website.
Venus Index Podcast
The Venus Index Podcast contains the recorded stories from people who have undergone the program successfully. This is a great resource center where you find interviews, recorded audio where women talk about their experiences with this program. This includes challenges and advice to other women in the program.
The Venus Community
This is another resource center that users get for free which is access to a community of women who are going through the same program as you or those who have completed the program successfully. The Venus community has forums and blogs which allows user to interact with others in real time and share their own experiences. This is a great place to for someone who needs moral support or someone who just want to share their everyday journey with the program. The Venus Community allows Women to get advice from women who have done it plus it's a great place to get answers to some nagging question about weight loss. Having the Venus Community as the part of the program is very important because it makes a difference between completion of the program and failure.
There are tons of things that this diet offers that you won't find on other weight loss program and this is what makes the program stands out. Some of these things include:
The designer of this program did extensive research and found that the diet schedule for one woman is different from the other. He understood that each body has different responses to change, different routine exercises and different foods and that is why he tailor-made the program to suit all women through the Venus index. This is the measurement of the body status in terms of height, hip, and waist measurement to get the specific requirement for different female body.
There lots of benefits that women stand to gain by using the diet program other than the sexy well-toned body women get a complete life transformation. It offer great value for money. The program goes for only $47 plus if you do not get the expected result then there is the money-back guarantee. Other benefits of using the program unlike other program include:
This weight loss program is the most effective weight loss in the market for women. There are thousands of women out there who have used the program and have success stories to share. It's one of the few programs in the market that actually delivers on what it says. There is no other weight loss program which has combined all the different aspect of sculpting the perfect female body in the shortest time possible. To get more information about the program, read the venus factor review by heros for life in detail. The program has no known side effect and as long as the woman is of legal age and in good health then the program can work. The diet program offers multiple modes of payments which are secure; such methods include PayPal, Master Card, American Express and Visa.


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The shock of December's tragic shootings in Newtown, CT, has caused some parents in Montgomery County to speak out about school safety in their elementary schools.
Parents and family members of students at Bradley Hills Elementary in Bethesda have written to county leaders, including county council members, the Montgomery County school board and Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua P. Starr asking for security improvements at the elementary school's temporary location, according to a Wednesday Gazette report.
Students and teachers at Bradley Hills are currently housed at the Radnor Center, while the school undergoes modernization, scheduled for completion in August.
"Our school has no security system in place and our front door remains unlocked throughout the school day with no mechanism for screening visitors," parents wrote, according to the report.
Parents who wrote into the county leaders are pushing for immediate improvements like a hall monitor or an entrance buzzer as MCPS students headed back to school from winter break on Wednesday. Parents had raised concerns about safety at the center before the Newtown shooting but say that budget issues have pushed any upgrades back, said Robert Sitrick, a Bradley Hill's PTA safety committee member.
"[MCPS Spokesman Dana] Tofig said all elementary schools and 'holding facilities,' like Radnor, are scheduled to receive security upgrades by the end of next school year," the article states.
Improvements will include security cameras and equipment to sign in and monitor daily visitors, cross-reference the visitors' names with state and local sex offender registries.
Meanwhile, the Montgomery County Council of PTAs has scheduled a school safety forum for 7 p.m. on Jan. 16 at the Carver Auditorium in Rockville. Speakers will include Doug Steel from MCPS security and Cpt. Luther Reynolds, Montgomery County 5th police district commander, according to Susan Burkinshaw, a health and safety chairwoman of the organization. County councilmembers and Police Chief Tom Manger may also be in attendance, she said.
Community members across the county have reflected on the security of public schools since the Newtown tragedy:
"As a mom of 4, I can't imagine a greater loss for a parent such as a senseless act like this that snatches away innocent lives," . "As for our elementary schools, I feel like my children are relatively safe, although the portables do make me a little nervous. But I realize that no-one can be 100% safe all the time and I pray that every day my children come home safely."
Jean Winegardner, a weekly columnist on Wheaton Patch, echoed Frost's thoughts in an email to Patch:
"I have kids in three different MCPS elementary schools. Two of them have all-locked doors during the day and one has an unlocked door directly by the front office. In general, I have felt as safe in these schools as I think it is possible to feel. That said, I feel that if anyone were determined to get into any of my kids' schools and hurt people, he or she would be able to find a way," she said. "Short of guards and metal detectors, it is impossible to make schools completely safe. Even with locked doors and sign-in procedures, I'm pretty sure that a son of a teacher could talk his way into almost any school."
Following the March 2012 school shooting in Chardon, Ohio, Burkinshaw wrote a blog on Patch posing the question of whether Montgomery County was ready to face a similar tragedy. Readers chimed in weighing the benefits of increased security with cultural changes.
"My own 2 cents would be that in reality there really isn't a 'damn' thing anyone can do if someone is bent on doing harm to others," said Jeff Hawkins in a comment on the post. "Having said that, we can help to do a better job of 'setting the table' for our kids."

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Get a little extra change out if you are planning to travel the turnpike today.
Tolls increase about 10% for cars paying with cash, but only 5% for K-Tag users and large commercial vehicles.
The Kansas Turnpike Authority says that the hike is needed to cover upcoming bridge repairs that will need to be made in the next ten years.
There are about 345 bridges along the turnpike, all of which were built around the same time, so improvements to bridge decks are approaching.
The increase is part of KTA's overall financial plan which has small increases scheduled every three years to cover these types of expenses.


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Updated Jan 11, 2013 - 12:04 pm
Cardinals lose defensive backs coach Townsend to Mississippi State
The Arizona Cardinals will have at least one more position to fill on their coaching staff.
Deshea Townsend, who just finished his second season as the team's assistant defensive backs coach, is leaving to be the defensive backs coach at Mississippi.
He tweeted the news, more or less, Friday.
Go Dawgs!!!! It's Official!!!— Deshea Townsend (@desheatownsend) January 11, 2013
Townsend was added to the Arizona staff shortly after defensive coordinator Ray Horton was hired. While some may view his defection as a sign Horton is not going to replace Ken Whisenhunt as head coach, it could just be a chance for Townsend to progress in his career as a coach.
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Located in Wimberley, Creekhaven Inn Bed & Breakfast is in a rural location and within the region of Duchman Family Winery and San Marcos Academy Baseball Field. This bed & breakfast is within the region of Texas State University-San Marcos and Dunbar Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 14 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces. Conveniences includ...
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All lodge suites are newly designed and furnished with a tasteful Rustic Texas Decor and include the following amenities: Full kitchens with coffee maker, microwave, dishes, flatware and cookware, full size electric oven and stove top, cupboards, full size refrigerator and yes eve the kitchen sink. Full bathroom with shower tub combination. Large comfortable...
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Close to lake area
I checked my Mom in. There was not a chair to sit in. There was never anyone in the office to help. The owner driving by saw me leave the empty offfice and handed me a dirty lawn chair from the back of his pickup which we couldn't sit in w dress clothes.There was no mirror other than the bathroom. My Mom said she couldn't stay there on the way back from dinner. We told the owners wife when we returned that it was not going to work so we left the key in the room per her instructions then packed up and left without spending any night. I left my phone no on Wed but still have not heard from anyone concerning a refund for 2 nights paid not used. Will not book through Priceline in the future based on experience unless someone makes it right. Cabin was misrepresented online.
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Full Kitchen
Shower and toilet felt like it was going to fall through the floor.When we booked the hotel it was because PriceLine's website said it was 4 miles from where we were attending a wedding. Turned out it was 22 miles from where we were attending a wedding. This was not the hotels fault but rather pricelines. That is why Priceline is receiving such a low score! We tried to cancel the reservation but we would have been charged $50! This is unacceptable! We will probably not use PriceLine in the future!
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Located 15 miles from the Guadalupe River, this Canyon Lake lodge has a private lake with a boat ramp and on-site boat parking. The Lodge at Turkey Cove has rooms with a microwave, a refrigerator and a cable TV. Meeting and conference facilities are available for business events and social functions at Turkey Cove Lodge. The property has gas and charcoal B...
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When you stay at Mt. Gainor Inn in Dripping Springs, you'll be within the region of Duchman Family Winery. Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms have jetted bathtubs. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and a turndown service. A complimentary continental breakfast is included. Free pa...
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Serenity Farmhouse Inn, a classy bed and breakfast in the heart of the Texas Hill Country! Whether you need one bedroom for a romantic anniversary stay, or six rooms for you and your twelve best friends, Serenity Farmhouse Inn has the perfect accommodations to comfortably suit your needs.Our bed and breakfast is located on 22 spectacular acres of land outsid...
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The Sleep Inn hotel in Dripping Springs, TX is ideally located near The Terrace Club event venue, the Circuit of the Americas Formula 1 race circuit and the University of Texas. Hotel amenities and features include free breakfast, free wireless high-speed Internet access, free daily newspaper and an indoor heated pool. All guest rooms offer high-definition f...
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Clean and comfortable room, comfortable beds, quiet. Friendly housekeeping and service staff. good breakfast buffet. close to many attractions like Hamilton pool, Pedernales falls, Blanco state park. Nice swimming pool and patio areas with BBQ grill.
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The breakfast buffet was probably the biggest and best one I have ever seen. Fruits, muffins,cereals, yogurt, etc. I could hardly wait to get up the next day.
I liked it all.This is at least a 2 1/2 star hotel with a 1 star rating. Seriously, I've been in 3 star hotels that were not this good. It's secluded out and away from everything yet there are local restaurants only a couple miles away. The place was super clean and 2 of the 3 front desk people that I spoke to were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The pool is small and I wished for a hot tub too, but that really wasn't a big deal to me. The breakfast was the most memorable thing with so many things to choose from and not having to pay extra for it. There were more than just the average fruits as I saw mango, blueberries, blackberries, watermelon etc. There were also like 4 different kinds of juices and it looks like they had someone preparing omelettes on the weekends as well. There is al...
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Lazy H Lodge is located in Canyon Lake. Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge
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With a stay at Square Inn in Wimberley, you'll be in a shopping district and within the region of San Marcos Academy Baseball Field and Duchman Family Winery. This inn is within the region of Texas State University-San Marcos and Dunbar Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillo...
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Welcome to your home away from home in the beautiful Texas Hill Country with rolling vistas and beautiful landscaping! We are located in the middle of it all and a short distance from Austin, Wimberley, Blanco, Driftwood, Fredricksburg, Austin, Johnson City, Hamilton's Pool, Blanco and 3 State Parks. Enjoy your return from visiting local wineries and brewer...
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Blair House Inn guests can cool down with a dip in our 45 foot lap pool or relax in the whirlpool spa to escape the summer heat. In keeping with the local ambience and charm, the pool was custom designed by Canyon Pools & Spas, well-known for their use of Texas limestone, and was built to blend into the landscape with hill country views in mind. It sits at t...
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Choice of two pet friendly, romantic vacation homes at Canyon Lake. Ideal for romantic getaways, family reunions, small weddings and business retreats.Each home is completely furnished and equipped and has a private hot tub, barbeque and satellite TV/DVD. All guest stays include fresh fruit, complementary wine, cookies, guest robes & bedside chocolates. STA...
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This charming and relaxing get-away islocated between Austin and San Antonio and surrounded by the gorgeous Texas Hill Country. The Rocking MJ Ranch Bed and Breakfast owners Moe and Jo Schwab are the fourth generation of the Jonas/Schwab family to own this picturesque ranch
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We wish to invite you to stay at our Prow'd House. It is a beautiful example of a Lindal Cedar Home with a cedar lined towering cathedral ceiling and huge prow windows that open up a panarama of Hill Country views. There are two guest bedrooms in the main house, one with a private spa and each has a queen bed, private full bathroom, television, coffe pot, h...
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ELIZABETHTOWN — About 80 blankets, along with boxes of local apples, were collected and sent to assist in relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy victims in the New York City area.
The blankets were collected through the auspices of the Church of the Good Shepherd, St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church and United Church of Christ in Elizabethtown and the First Congregational Church of Lewis.
The boxes of apples were donated by Champlain Valley Storage of Peru.
"We all wanted to get something in the works to help the people who have been suffering because of the storm," said the Rev. David Sullivan, pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Elizabethtown.
Sullivan credits Betty Light with "rallying the churches after seeing pictures of the devastation. It was a community effort. The appeal went out, and we collected around 80 blankets."
Reflecting on her inspiration, Light said that one night she was was watching news on TV "and saw a woman in Staten Island that was getting water and food but commented that she would do anything for blankets for her family. Later, when I was in bed under the warmth of my down comforter, the idea came to see what we could do.
"So I contacted Rev. Sullivan, and the other churches made announcements on Sunday morning to leave the blankets at the Episcopal Church rectory. And before we knew it, we had about 80 blankets."
Light said she is still getting calls from people who want to donate blankets, "but this was a one-shot deal. It was a small bit, but it really makes you feel good that you can do something."
Since Light believes that storms like this and Irene may become more commonplace, "it would be nice if the churches could get together and have things ready for when another event happens."
The blankets and apples were transported to New York City by Andy Bair of B&B Trucking of Peru.
The effort was assisted by Harvest for Hope, a non-governmental agency that regularly distributes food.
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August 2, 2014
For the second time in four years, D.C. Everest head baseball coach Mark Simon is stepping down from the position due to health reasons.
Simon resigned in 2004 because of back problems, and had undergone chemotherapy this past off-season for throat cancer.
All told, he's led the Evergreen baseball program for 38 years, including a state title appearance in 2004 - the same year he was named the Wisconsin State Baseball Coach of the Year.
Simon was unavailable for comment.
Just recently, the legend was inducted into the 2007 Central Wisconsin Baseball Hall of Fame.
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"See what kind of love the father has given us, that we should be called children of God." — 1 John 3:1
It's June, the month we celebrate fathers. My own father will have been gone from this life 34 years this fall, yet no Father's Day ever passes that I don't remember him and give thanks for the years we had together.
My father was not perfect, but took seriously what he believed was his greatest blessing, that he was given the opportunity to love and form three little girls. He was a "homebody," preferring to spend time with us and our mother over any other pastime. And although we didn't have a lot of money growing up, Dad always saw to it that we had some kind of wonderful summer vacation. Many Father's Days were spent at the beach or taking trips to area historical and cultural attractions.
The best part of all those days was that we had our father to ourselves and carefree time to spend together. My dad taught me that I could do or be anything I dreamed of, as long as I was willing to work for it. He modeled how to love other people, especially people who were very different from us. My dad taught me to drive, to find and sing the harmony line of any song, to tell a good story or joke, to read a map and write a good letter. He trained me to look for joy and laughter and hidden blessings at all times, but especially when things were the darkest and most troubling. My dad led me to love and trust God like a father, no matter what, just like he did.
It was in knowing my father that I came to know the fatherly love of God and to appreciate the amazing gift of being God's adopted child. I know that in this I am most fortunate. Many people struggle to know God as a loving father, having missed this experience in their lives.
But nevertheless, Jesus invites all of us to know his father as our own. He gave us a prayer to say to remind us of that — the one that starts with "our father ..." Jesus tells us we can even call his father Abba, or Daddy, and reminds us often in his stories and sayings that despite all the ways we fail to measure up to God's love, or the many things we lack in this life, we can always count on being welcomed by God as beloved children. We can always count on being called children of God, that relationship purchased for us at great price by God's own son, and one that can never be undone by human failure or sinfulness.
Happy Father's Day to all you earthly dads. Happy Father's Day to all of us who are claimed as God's own children no matter what.
Patricia M. Grace is rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Dalton.


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This is in response to the letter Oct. 18 from Matt Schrimpf, president of Hartford Wood River Refinery Terminal, criticizing ethanol.
As a corn farmer I encourage your readers to consider the facts. There is no chemical similarities between MBTE and Ethanol 15.
MBTE was removed from the market because it is a potential carcinogen; E 15 is biodegradable.
MBTE is a very volatile chemical at room temperature; E 15 is stable.
I understand his intent was to address the issue of older underground fuel tanks at gas stations and as a volunteer director on the Illinois Corn Marketing Board I would be willing to help address this issue.
Larry Hasheider


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Original recipe yields 1 - 9x13 inch pan
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar and white sugar. Stir in the melted butter until well blended. Pat the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until toasty. In the microwave or in a heat-proof bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter together, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the baked crust. Let cool before cutting into squares.
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so is it bad that I made these last night and after tasting them I hid them in the back of the fridge hoping no one finds them?? WOW these are good!! Listening to other reviews, I melted the butter and added the sugars to melt (I used splenda brown sugar and xylitol instead of sugar to make them as a sugar free version), used sf hersheys dark chocolate, chunky natural pb for the topping and cut them into brownie size squares so I don't over indulge. SOO GOOD!!
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These were extremely quick and easy to make. I used crunchy PB and semisweet chocolate chips for the topping, and they turned out great. I found that the bottom oaty layer was a tad crunchy though, so if I make them again I think I'll melt the sugars with the butter so that they dissolve, because I didn't really like the undissolved crunchy sugar crystals. The taste was amazing though (the topping is to die for!!!), so maybe I'll try them again with the variation I said. Some of my family refuses to eat them due to the crunchiness...more for me :)
Very good! They sorta taste like chocolate covered granola bars. My only complaint is that the bars are hard to cut into. Maybe melting the sugar with the butter would help that.
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Amount Per Serving (24 total)
- Calories
- 243 cal
- 12%
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- 14.9 g
- 23%
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- 25 g
- 8%
- Protein
- 4.4 g
- 9%
- Cholesterol
- 23 mg
- 8%
- Sodium
- 106 mg
- 4%
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U.S. Organic Sales Up 17 Percent
A study reports that sales of organics are growing, despite the economy.
Sales of organic products grew 17 percent in 2008 despite the struggling economy, reports a study from the Organic Trade Association. Food and non-food products together brought in $24.6 billion.
The survey, conducted by Lieberman Research Group on behalf of OTA, measured the growth of U.S. sales of organic foods and beverages as well as non-food categories such as organic fibers, personal care products and pet foods during 2008. Results show organic food sales grew in 2008 by 15.8 percent to reach $22.9 billion, while organic non-food sales grew by an astounding 39.4 percent to reach $1.648 billion. As a result, organic food sales now account for approximately 3.5 percent of all food product sales in the United States.
Even though the industry seems to be growing, the cost of organics can be prohibitive. That's why the Environmental Working Group publishes an annual list of the "Dirty Dozen," or the 12 fruits and vegetables that carry the most pesticide residue. If you're going to spend money on organics, it's better to put it towards produce on that list, rather than the "Clean Fifteen," or the fruits and vegetables least likely to carry residue. Since it's hard to memorize a list of 27 items, here's a good rule of thumb: If it has a tough or inedible skin or rind, conventional is probably ok. If it has a delicate, edible skin, it's likely a member of the Dirty Dozen.
The Dirty Dozen
- Peach
- Apple
- Bell Pepper
- Celery
- Nectarine
- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Grapes
- Carrot
- Pear
The Clean Fifteen
- Onion
- Avacado
- Sweet Corn
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Asparagus
- Sweet Peas
- Kiwi
- Cabbage
- Eggplant
- Papaya
- Watermelon
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Moreland Middle School is a bilingual school that prepares students for the transition to high school. This large…More campus serves a diverse community and strives to create a safe, challenging curriculum. Beyond the required courses, students choose electives specific areas of personal interest and there are several after school clubs and sports available.
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John D. Morgan Park is Campbell's largest park, at 38 acres of green, two baseball diamonds, two sets of playgrounds,…More a soccer bowl, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts and a winding trail that joggers, walkers and strollers can all enjoy. It was named after former Campbell Police Chief John D. Morgan.
Bordered by San Tomas Expressway on one side, Rincon Avenue on the other, Budd Avenue and Campbell Middle School, this park has everything anyone can want.
The playground at the Rincon Avenue side is geared towards toddlers and younger children, with various play houses, a water feature, jungle gym and teeter totter. Parents can watch from the various benches and seating areas, most under ample shade.
At the Budd Avenue side, the playground is geared towards the older children, with a massive playstructure, two tubular slides and various climbing features. Two sets of swings accomodate the younger children and parents have ample amounts of seating here as well.
Morgan Park is also home to the Campbell-Moreland Pony/Colt Baseball League.
The park also has three group picnic areas available for reservation as well as public areas that are first-come, first-serve.
The rest of the park consists of green open space with various large trees providing a sense of seclusion amidst the busy expressway that borders one of the park's edges.
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PHOENIX, Arizona, November 7. THE FINA World Cup meets seem to be tailor-made for people like Australian Bobby Hurley, since he has talents in more than one stroke and distance.
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Hurley was impressive earlier this week in the Singapore stop of the World Cup, getting on the podium in the middle-distance freestyles and the sprint backstrokes. The biggest moment of the meet was likely his participation in the mixed 200 medley relay, where he set a world record with Christian Sprenger, Alicia Coutts and Cate Campbell.
It's not Hurley's first world record. Back in October 2008, Hurley surprised the world with a stunning 23.24 in the 50 short course meters backstroke, breaking Thomas Rupprath's four-year-old record by three hundredths of a second.
As with many of the world records set in 2008 and 2009 during the era of the polyurethane suits, Hurley's record did not last long. Peter Marshall swam a 23.05 two weeks later.
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The greater bonneted bat is the largest bat in the U.S., with a wingspan approaching two feet. It is found in California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas and Mexico though it is rarely encountered in large numbers. Almost nothing is known about the behavior or status of western mastiff bats. Because they roost in cliff-face crevices and feed high above the ground, they are rarely seen and approach the ground only at a few select drinking sites.
This bat is severely limited by available drinking water. Its long, narrow wings preclude it from drinking at ponds less than 100 feet long. Apparently, due in large part to the loss of large natural springs, western mastiff bats are no longer found in many previously occupied areas and may be endangered, though past and present observations are too few to determine their status.
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Lifelong Learning
The Wake County Public School System will offer the following classes through its Lifelong Learning Program. Details: 919-431-7593 or www.wcpss.net/adult-edu.
Athens Drive High School
• English Grammar for Professionals: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 12-April 16, $135.
• Basic Conversational Italian I: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 12-April 16, $135.
• Basic Conversational Korean I: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 12-April 16, $135.
• Portuguese for Spanish Speakers: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 12-April 16, $135.
• Medical Terminology: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 13-March 25, $135.
• Gluten-Free Baking I: 7-9:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, $45.
• Cake Decorating for Beginners II: 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 24-March 17, $100.
• Enjoy Health in an Unhealthy World: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 4-May 6, $125
Reedy Creek Middle School
• Medical Billing I: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 13-March 25, $135.
• FIT Session 2: Get Out of Debt!: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, $48.
Student exchange program
World Heritage Student Exchange Program is looking for host families for high school boys and girls from Scandinavia, France, Germany, Italy, Thailand, China, South Korea and former Soviet Republics. Couples, single parents and families with or without children can host a teenager for the 2014-15 school year. To apply, call local area representative Erin Kalbarczyk at 919-924-4679 or 1-800-888-9040, or go to www.whHosts.com.
Soup Supper
National Art Honor Society students at Green Hope High School in Cary, Sanderson High School in Raleigh and Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School will host a Soup Supper to raise money for the Raleigh Rescue Mission from 5-5:45 p.m., 6-6:45 p.m. and 7-7:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, at the Contemporary Art Museum, 409 W. Martin St., Raleigh.
Two-thirds of the money raised will be donated; the last third will be divided between the schools. Green Hope students will choose another charity for their share. Tickets cost $20 at www.camraleigh.org.
IMProv at Cary High School
Students will perform in competitive IMProv shows at 7 p.m. one Friday a month through May in the drama studio at Cary High School, 638 Walnut St. Shows will be Feb. 14, March 21, April 11 and May 16. Admission is $2.
Cardinal Charter Academy information sessions
Cardinal Charter Academy, a new charter school for kindergarten through sixth grade, will open in the fall at 1020 St. Charles Place, Cary. Information sessions for parents and community members will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, and Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Cary Senior Center, 120 Maury Odell Place, Cary. Enrollment is open. For more information, go to www.cardinalcharter.org.
Auction and art walk
The Lufkin Road Middle School PTA's Third Annual Silent Auction and Art Walk will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, in the school lobby, 1002 Lufkin Road, Apex. There will be auctions, live music and artwork by students to raise money for technology for the school. For details, go to www.lufkinroadmiddle.net.
FAFSA Day
College financial aid officers and specialists will help high school seniors and their families submit their Free Application Federal Student Aid forms online during FAFSA Day, Saturday, Feb. 22, at State Employees' Credit Union locations in Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs. For details and registration, call 866-866-CFNC or go to www.cfnc.org/fafsaday.
Preschoolers' art auction
Art by preschoolers at The Learning Eperience of Apex and Holly Springs will be sold in the Second Annual Nationwide BeCause Our Hearts Beat Art Auction from 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at 560 Evening Star Drive, Apex, and 801 Holly Springs Road, Holly Springs. Art sales will raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Anxiety workshop
Dr. Aureen Wagner's workshop, "Helping Children Cope with Anxiety," was rescheduled for 7-9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at Davis Drive Middle School, 2101 Davis Drive, Cary. The workshop offers information and strategies for parents of kids with anxiety disorders or problems with anxiety. To register, go to bit.ly/1dkEWsM.
Holly Springs High School volunteer meeting
Holly Springs High School parents will meet to plan the Baccalaureate Service for the class for 2014 at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Chick-fil-A, 801 Village Walk Drive, Holly Springs. Parents of Holly Springs High School students in all grade levels are invited. The service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at Salem Baptist Church, 1821 N. Salem St., Apex. To RSVP for the planning meeting, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
STEM Family Night
Lincoln Heights Elementary School's STEM Family Night will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, at 307 Bridge St., Fuquay-Varina. There will be science, technology, engineering and math activities by teachers, N.C. State University engineering students and Museum of Natural Sciences junior curators. For details, go to lincolnheightses.wcpss.net.
Green Hope High School students will perform the show "Grease" at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6, and Friday, March 7, and at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at 2500 Carpenter Upchurch Road, Cary.
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By Richard Polen
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WEBB CITY, Mo. —
Neosho reclaimed the Central Ozark Conference Large Division wrestling crown Saturday and produced five individual champions.
The Wildcats, ranked No. 2 in Class 3 by MissouriWrestling.com, won with 331 points. Nixa was second with 227.5 points, 2.5 points ahead of Carthage.
"We let it slip through our hands last year, so it's nice to regain the title," said Neosho head coach Jeremy Phillips, whose teams have won five of the last six COC titles. Ozark was the defending champion.
Jacob Brock of Neosho pinned Duane Faller of Willard for the championship at 182 pounds, and Nate Rodriguez at 132 won with a major decision against Nick Plyter of Ozark.
Those are the types of outcomes Phillips said he is looking for as the Wildcats prepare for the Class 3 district tournament Feb. 8 and 9 at Willard.
"We have to secure and go after those bonus points," he said.
The Wildcats' River Buttram at 120 and Christian Lopez at 220 won by decision, and Kyler Rea at 113 was the winner in a round-robin format.
Lopez, a senior, became a conference champion for the first time.
"Christian Lopez is one of those kids who I made an example of," Phillips said. "The hammer of persistence drives the nail of success. He's a great example of what we need to do as a team."
Carthage's Trevor Feagans, who has one loss this season, captured the title at 138 with a 14-2 major decision against Connar Loderhose of Willard.
"I've been working on my position with my assistant coach (Matt Vernatti)," Feagans said. "I was in good position, but I didn't quite push the pace like I wanted to."
Two other Carthage wrestlers advanced to the finals but were defeated in close decisions. Gage Gartner was defeated by Buttram 7-4, and Tommy Bradshaw was edged by Cameron White of Nixa, 3-2.
Bradshaw led 1-0 going into the third period. White scored on an escape 20 seconds into period, then scored a takedown with 46 seconds left.
"We have to work on finishing our shots," said Carthage head coach Kenny Brown. "We have to fight for those takedowns. A lot of it is just mental toughness, and that's across the board."
The varsity conference tournament was held at Webb City for the first time, said Webb City head coach Larron Hurst. Five of Webb City's seven conference opponents also will compete in the district tournament at Willard.
"You have two Fridays to fine tune some problem areas," Hurst said. "A lot of the guys here in the top four will be state medalists at Mizzou Arena."
Seneca Tournament
Seneca claimed five individual championships on its way to winning the 50th annual Seneca Tournament.
The Indians outdistanced Class 1 rival Blair Oaks of Jefferson City by scoring 390.5 points to 330 for the Falcons. Seneca is ranked No. 1 in Class 1 while Blair Oaks is No. 5.
"It was good for us to test the water, so to speak," said Seneca head coach Jeff Sill.
Seneca's Quentin Cotten at 113 and Jalen Skaggs at 160 both won with pins in the first period. Cole Lankford at 126 won with a 12-3 major decision against Payton Lackman of Blair Oaks, and Dylan West at 195 and Will Roark at 120 won by decision.
Roark, who has lost one match this season, defeated state medalist Slade Stiles of Nevada 11-5.
Carl Junction's Nick Koon won the title at 152 with an 11-2 major decision against Butch Ferguson of Seneca, and teammate Calvin Bremmerkamp pinned Scott Swink of Nevada for the title at 170.
Dayton Miller of Nevada pinned Ethan King of Diamond for the championship at 106, and Jordan Moffett of McDonald County claimed the title at 220 pounds.


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Big changes are needed after Portas review, Nelson's business community is told (From Burnley and Pendle Citizen)
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Big changes are needed after Portas review, Nelson's business community is told
4:36pm Thursday 7th February 2013 in Pendle By Tyrone Marshall, Reporter
NELSON'S high street will today be told that it must make radical changes if it is to pro-sper.
The Government's Local Growth Minister will tell the 27 Portas Pilot towns, of which Nelson is one, that the high street can no longer live in the past, and needs to adapt to meet the changes in consumer behaviour over the past few years.
Nelson was one of the first 12 towns in the UK to be designated as a Portas Pilot, and last week received its first visit from the Queen of Shops herself, Mary Portas.
She was seeing where the £100,000 the town was given as part of the pilot scheme had been spent. During her visit she described the town as 'beautiful' and said there was hope for a prosperous future for Nelson.
Today minister Mark Prisk will launch a new national Future High Streets Forum of leaders from retail, property and business to better understand competition faced by town centres and build on the Portas Rev-iew.
The forum will advise on how to adapt to online shopping and the changing behaviour of consumers.
It will also investigate parking, how to make it easier for pop-up shops to use empty spaces and allowing commercial landlords to turn part of their building into residential property to bring more people into town centres.
Mr Prisk will say: "It is clear that our high streets will need to change to prosper. There is already great work being done across the country to revitalise the town centres but it needs to spread further, faster. The Future High Streets Forum will help us do that.
"The forum will bring business, councils, retailers and property experts to work together and back communities to rejuvenate our high streets."
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7:18pm Thu 7 Feb 13
Rimbus says...
7:33pm Thu 7 Feb 13
doomchanter says...
One visit to the Arndale centre would put the fear of God into any retail investor.
If you dont believe me go and have a gander yourself.
The town centre is, and has been for a long long time a gigantic sink hole for public cash.
I will platt the proverbial s*** e if any improvement comes from this.
10:10pm Thu 7 Feb 13
Rappide says...
8:32am Fri 8 Feb 13
Kevin, Colne says...
Am I alone in thinking that the 'high-ups' encouraging ordinary folks to set-up shop in independent retailing is part of a cruel joke in which the lower orders are seen as people to be taken for a ride? If so, this would not be the first time that our lords and masters have sat on high telling those of us at the bottom what we should be doing and what a 'jolly-good idea' they have ready for us, while they produce glossy reports, quaff their Chardonnay and attend various forums.
I've thought about this and have tried to imagine what I would do if I had £25,000 in savings and from the list below had to rank the items in order of suitability of maintaining the value of the capital and producing decent income:
Lending the money to the government by purchasing Premium Bonds;
Opening a shop in Nelson;
Placing the money on deposit with a financial institution;
Putting the money in a cocoa tin under my bed;
Buying a structured 'guaranteed' investment bond form a bank or building society;
Buying a FTSE-Stock Index Fund;
Buying shares in a self-managed investment trust.
I have to say that 'Opening a shop in Nelson would be at the bottom of my list.
If Mary Portas and the Leader of Pendle Council open their own shops in Nelson then I would re-consider the ordering. The fact that the high-ups are not falling over each other to go into independent retailing in Nelson tells you all you need to know.
11:49am Fri 8 Feb 13
HecticBigBoy says...
10:05pm Fri 8 Feb 13
sim1846 says...
But as you are all aware LCC Planning Officers think they know best and still want the A56 Bypass, take take up some of the missing rail link, which only 55% of the population will have access to.
Your rail project will give every one the chance to travel to and from the City Regions of Manchester, Leeds and even Liverpool, as it once was. with trains possibly every 30min.
What more Can I say, all I know is that LCC seems to think that everyone in East Lancashire wants the A56 Bypass and not the Railway.
9:57am Sat 9 Feb 13
sim1846 says...
Another problem with getting around is connection times and this is particularly difficult where services are hourly or less. As an example, until we get a modern railway with the reopening of the Burnley–Colne–Sk
ipton missing rail link, the East Lancashire stations of Colne, Nelson, Brierfield, Burnley Central and Burnley Barracks have awful connections.
(i)to travel east to Leeds and Bradford, you have to travel west to Accrington. As your train approaches Accrington station you see the Leeds train pulling out and you have to wait 58 minutes for the next train. Coming back, slightly better, you have 53 minutes to wait;
(ii)to travel south to Manchester, there is a 30 minute wait at Blackburn going but what is especially galling is coming back your train from Manchester is held at the points outside Blackburn and you see the Colne train trundle across. When you get into Blackburn station the Colne train has just set off. Journey time home from Manchester (just 30 miles away) 2½ hours for a journey that in the 1960's took just 1 hour;
(iii)to travel south to London, a 58 minute wait at Preston for the connection;
(iv)to travel north to Glasgow a 41 minute to 53 minute wait at Preston for the connection; and
(v)to travel north to Edinburgh, a 58 minute wait at Preston for the connection.
Progress, East Lancashire style, then and now:
In 1950 best journey time Colne to Liverpool was 1¾ hours, now it's 2¾ hours to go 58 miles, an hour longer.
In 1950 best journey time Colne to Manchester was 1¼ hours, now it's 2 hours to go 32 miles, 45 minutes longer (and 2½ hours back).
In 1950 best journey time Colne to Leeds was 1¼ hours, now it's 2¾ hours to go just 32 miles; 1½ hours longer.
It almost feels like someone "up there" doesn't like those of us who use the Colne branch. Surely they're not trying to run it down so that they could close it?
My question for the committee in this regard is, how can a member of the rail travelling public have any influence on timetabling? Who do we contact about it? A simple 2 minute alteration in the timetable would solve many of these problems outlined above and I'm sure this will also be the case around the country.
August 2012
8:36pm Sun 10 Feb 13
tonygreaves says...
Tony Greaves
10:16pm Sat 16 Feb 13
ROBERTSLUMDWELLER123 says...
sim1846 wrote:everybody I ask say the same as me its not financially viable. and if the train did go through to Skipton even with your train spotting mentality must know people will just go straight through nelson&colne to Skipton then bypass them both on the way back all it will do is boost the economy in Yorkshire to the detrement of nelson/colne,so please shut up,dont you think we have enough white elephants in nelson!!!
Hmm, more of the same here, as I have said before, Nelson will not get back on its feet until you have the Colne to Skipton Rail Link reopened, providing people of North and West Yorkshire as well as people of Greater Manchester with better Access to East Lancashire, I was up at the Beer fest in Colne last week and spoke to so many people that came from all over the Country, and they all said the same thing, rail transport is a big issue here, and a lot of them said they would come to Pendle on a regular bases if it had better rail links and more modern and clean trains.
But as you are all aware LCC Planning Officers think they know best and still want the A56 Bypass, take take up some of the missing rail link, which only 55% of the population will have access to.
Your rail project will give every one the chance to travel to and from the City Regions of Manchester, Leeds and even Liverpool, as it once was. with trains possibly every 30min.
What more Can I say, all I know is that LCC seems to think that everyone in East Lancashire wants the A56 Bypass and not the Railway.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: BPM and Workflow Basics
Chapter 2: OSWorkflow Introduction and Basics
Chapter 3: Adding Code to our Definitions
Chapter 4: Using OSWorkflow in your Application
Chapter 5: Integrating Business Rules with JBoss Rules
Chapter 6: Task Scheduling with Quartz
Chapter 7: Complex Event Processing
Chapter 8: Dashboards with Pentaho
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In this book we will:
- Understand basics of BPM technology.
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- Integrate Drools open source engine in our workflow engine.
- Integrate Quartz task scheduler along with the Workflow.
Chapter 1 gives an overview of the BPM technology and the workflow engine, along with an analysis of the different type of BPMS.
Chapter 2 introduces OSWorkflow and teaches the basics of the workflow engine along with a real life example.
Chapter 3 introduces several key features of OSWorkflow like handling persistent and transient variables, variable interpolation, built in OSWorkflow functions, Conditions, BeanShell scripting.
Chapter 4 covers Persistence of variables across invocations, and the FunctionProviders along with integrating OSWorkflow with Spring.
Chapter 5 introduces and integrates Rules engine and Drools open source rule engine.
Chapter 6 we explore the Quartz task scheduler, its integration with OSWorkflow and we give a tutorial with Quartz sending events and actions to OSWorkflow.
Chapter 7 introduces Event Stream Processing and Complex Event Processing. We give an OSWorkflow function provider that interfaces with the ESPer CEP engine and allows the monitoring of real time process information and events.
Chapter 8 gives OSWorkflow visualization of its business process information with the Pentaho Open source BI solution. Using the charting capabilities of Pentaho we build an enterprise process dashboard to monitor and analyze the processes.
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OSWorkflow is an open-source workflow engine written entirely in Java with a flexible approach and a technical user-base target. It is released under the Apache License. You can create simple or complex workflows, depending on your needs. You can focus your work on the business logic and rules. No more Petri Net or finite state machine coding! You can integrate OSWorkflow into your application with a minimum of fuss. OSWorkflow provides all of the workflow constructs that you might encounter in real-life processes, such as steps, conditions, loops, splits, joins, roles, etc.
This book explains in detail all the various aspects of OSWorkflow, without assuming any prior knowledge of Business Process Management. Real-life examples are used to clarify concepts.
This book covers all aspects related to OSWorkflow. No prior knowledge about OSWorkflow is needed. You will learn everything from the basics of Business Process Management (BPM) technology and installing OSWorkflow to integrating the workflow engine with third-party components like Drools, Quartz, and Pentaho.
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The book is aimed at experienced Java developers and system architects who want to develop complex Java applications using the OSWorkflow workflow engine. OSWorkflow is a flexible low-level workflow implementation for developers and architects; it is not a quick "plug-and-play" solution for non-technical end users.


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During the late 1800's Brewster was home to more deepwater sea captains than anywhere else in America. Our lovely and historic Inn was built in 1860 by Captain William E. Freeman, one of most famous of the many Brewster sea captains. His family can be traced back to the earliest British settlers in the "New World," and he, his parents and his grandparents are all buried here in Brewster.
Generations of seagoing entrepreneurs created a fortune that allowed Captain Freeman to build not only this beautiful Victorian style mansion but also dozens of ships that plied the China trade routes, increasing his fortune even more. His house is located right by Breakwater Beach, which used to be the site of the packet ship landing and the center of commerce in this prosperous sea faring town. Sea salt produced at the salt works here on the bay was transported to Boston, where it was shipped and traded around the world by Captain Freeman and his contemporaries. When the packet ships returned, they brought both the sea captains and their bounty from around the world home to the landing.
Captain Freeman actually brought many of the materials featured around this property home with him from Europe, including the Italian carved plaster ceiling medallions and the marble fireplaces. He even designed much of the architecture himself, such as the inlaid herringbone floors. We have a display case in our parlor containing some of the Captain's personal possessions and papers, given to the very first Innkeeper by his daughter.
Since Byron and Donna Cain purchased The Captain Freeman Inn in January of 2011, they have lovingly renovated and restored the space to accommodate 22 guests dining on gourmet breakfasts, lounging on a plush leather sofa and sleeping on fluffy pillow top mattresses. It has quickly climbed to one of the best Inns in Brewster as we continue to alter it to suit our guests needs. We highly recommend you come by for a visit so you can see what we've done first hand!


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It would appear that columnist Robert Kelly has been sharply reprimanded for his June 18 piece on global warming ("Contrary to Gore, sky's not falling").
The latest scolding, by the Rev. Jeff Barz-Snell in the July 3 edition ("No denying fact of global climate change," letter to the editor), accuses Mr. Kelly of untruth (I think that means lying) and of immorality.
I must ask both of the combatants in this matter whether or not they have actually read the scientific documents underlying the news accounts (Barz-Snell claims "every single nation's academy of science" agrees with his thesis); or for that matter understand the science underlying Mr. Gore's immortal movie — particularly when they refer to the "facts."
We do know that, due to the Earth's orbit and the tilt and wobble of the axis of the Earth's spin, global warming is occurring as it has many times in the past; and it will continue for some years before the cooling cycle begins and the glaciers take over, also as they have in the past. We are trying very hard to develop computer simulations to predict the contribution our activities are making to the warming, and the going has been difficult. (Try Science magazine, page 28 of Volume 317, July 6, 2007, for a typical report of the struggle.)
These models can't be tested experimentally (unless we can find another planet on which to conduct our experiments) and are tested mostly by fitting them to past behavior, pretty much the same approach as handicapping horse races.
Clearly, these are not "facts." They are computer models. They may be correct or at least lead us to the correct answer, but the earliest model appears to be incorrect. We have also not examined the consequences — human, economic or environmental — of reversing our contribution (whatever it is) to global warming. The unintended consequences of corn-based ethanol on our economy (and even more important on our shrinking water supply) is a good case in point.
In any case, it is not helpful for clergy to condemn those with whom they disagree as immoral or untruthful. (Galileo had that problem — one we don't need to repeat, thank you.)
I would advise the reverend to heed his calling ("Judge not, that ye be judged," as I recall) and all parties to approach the problem with more humility.
Editor's note: Robert Rose is a professor of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT with approximately 50 years of experience teaching various scientific disciplines at the graduate and undergraduate levels. He notes, "The opinions expressed above are my own and do not reflect in any way the opinions or policy of MIT or any other institution or organization with which I have been associated."


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Deals wrap: GE to slow M&A warpath
General Electric continued on its M&A warpath with a $3.2 billion agreement to acquire France's Coverteam, a maker of automation systems used in the oil and gas sector, marking the latest in a series of deals in the energy industry. But, after some $11 billion in acquisitions in the energy sector over the past six months, GE plans to slow its pace of dealmaking, a top executive said.
Rio Tinto said it would go ahead with its A$3.9 billion ($4 billion) takeover offer for Riversdale Mining even if it ended up with a minority stake in the Mozambique-focused coal miner.
Canada's federal election could add a fresh element of uncertainty to the London Stock Exchange's proposed C$3 billion ($3.1 billion) takeover of TMX Group, a deal which was already seen as far from a sure thing, writes Cameron French.
As lenders tighten mortgage standards and consumers stay on the sidelines amid a five-year slide in home prices, all-cash purchases are surging, writes Bloomerg's John Gittelsohn. The deals are done mostly by investors who can get properties for less than buyers needing loans, fix them up and resell or rent them.


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Celebrate, and skip the turkey
With his recent re-election, President Obama has won the power to pardon more turkeys on Thanksgiving. But so does every one of us, by choosing a nonviolent Thanksgiving observance that gives thanks for our good fortune, health, and happiness with a life-affirming, cruelty-free feast of vegetables, fruits, and grains.
And here are more terrific reasons:
• You will stay alert through the entire football game.
• You are what you eat. Who wants to be a "butterball"?
• Your vegetarian kid won't have to boycott the family dinner.
• You won't have to call Poultry Hotline to keep your family alive.
• Fruits and vegetables don't have to carry government warning labels.
• You won't sweat the environment and food resources devastation guilt trip.
• You won't spend a sleepless night wondering how the turkey lived and died.
• Your body will welcome a holiday from saturated fat, cholesterol and hormones.
Our own dinner this Thanksgiving will feature a "Tofurky," lentil roast, mashed potatoes, corn stuffing, stuffed squash, candied yams, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. An Internet search on "vegetarian Thanksgiving" got us more recipes and other useful information than we could possibly use.
— Tommy Caton
Terre Haute
Event raises funds for city's K-9 unit
SPPRAK (Special People Performing Random Acts of Kindness) would like to extend a "thank you" to everyone who helped to make "Hot Dogs for Top Dogs" a successful event. "Hot Dogs for Tops" was a FUNraiser with all proceeds benefiting the Terre Haute Police K-9 Unit. The special people in SPPRAK are the people who support our events through their donations.
We would like to thank the businesses as well as the many volunteers who supported the Terre Haute Police K-9 Unit. We greatly appreciated the community for coming to the event. Your contributions have made you part of the SPPRAK family.
Thank you to the Terre Haute K-9 Unit not only for all they do each and every day to protect our community, but we also want to thank them for all the time they and their families invested toward helping to make this event happen. As we have worked with these officers, we have gained a deeper appreciation for what a very special group of men and their families are who serve our community.
You can learn more about SPPRAK on our Facebook page "SPPRAK" or spprak.blogspot.com.
— Kim Grubb, Robin Heng
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Terre Haute


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Availability: Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch®
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Family-friendly cabins in Disneyland Paris® Resort
Minutes from the magic
An oasis of calm after the excitement of Disneyland, Disney's Davy Crocket Ranch offers a forested, natural setting within Disneyland Paris® Resort. Disneyland® Park attractions are within a 10- to 15-minute ride.
Buffet breakfast
Ideal for a family holiday, the ranch offers the convenience of self-catering cabins, along with a breakfast buffet (surcharge), an indoor pool with a slide, Meet 'n' Greets with Disney characters, teepees, and a small petting zoo.
Kitchens, BBQs
Air-conditioned cabins feature well-equipped kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and dishwashers. Separate living rooms include sofa beds. TVs offer the Disney Channel. Guests can cook up meals outdoors on the barbecue grill.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Renovations & Closures
- Details
- The hotel will be renovating from 12 January 2015 to 23 January 2015 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
- Sauna
- Spa tub
- Swimming pool
Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch® Amenities
- General
Davy Crockett, the King of the Wild Frontier, is the inspiration for this ranch-style hideaway set on 140 wooded acres. Before heading out for a day of adventure, guests can fuel up with a rich continental breakfast (surcharge), including croissants, brioche, Nutella, jam, orange juice, coffee, and tea. Disneyland attractions are within a short drive of this Disney hotel, as is a supermarket for stocking up cabin kitchens. There are also many recreation options on-site in including horse riding and rental, an indoor tennis court, and a 27-hole golf course and driving range. After a busy day of activity there is also a sauna to unwind in.
Kids will delight in the Meet 'n' Greets with popular Disney characters, who visit in the early evening. The indoor pool includes a waterfall, slide, and whirlpool. The frontier-themed playground features Indian teepees; a small petting zoo is also on site. A video-game arcade and a children's corner provide additional fun. Crockett's Tavern serves hearty, home-style favorites for dinner. Crockett's Saloon is the place to go for cocktails, country music, and karaoke. A small shop sells sundries, snacks, and Disney souvenirs. Disneyland tickets can be purchased right at the hotel.
- Indoor tennis court
- Sauna
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Year Built 1992
- Tennis on site
- Waterslide
- Shopping on site
- Total number of rooms - 595
- Number of floors - 4
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Indoor pool
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Picnic area
- Arcade/game room
- Free self parking
- Internet
Available in some public areas: Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
- Parking
Free self parking
- Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Complimentary toiletries
- Bathtub only
- Television
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Dining
Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch serves a continental breakfast buffet (surcharge) each morning.
Crockett's Tavern - Buffet dining with home-style favorites. Frontier-inspired decor.
Crockett's Saloon - Cocktails with country music or karaoke.
- Recreation
The indoor pool includes a waterslide, waterfall, and whirlpool area. Walking trails wind through the woods. A playground with teepees is open seasonally. Kids can even take pony rides (surcharge).
- Horse riding/rental on site
- Accessibility
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible path of travel
- Accessible bathroom
- Roll-in shower
- Accessible parking
- In-room accessibility
Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch® Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Special check-in instructions:Please Note that breakfast is included in the price for all room types until March 28th, 2012. Starting from March 29th, 2012, the breakfast will be available for a surcharge.
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- A city/local tax will be charged
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 24 per person (one way)
National Rating
- Details
The star rating classification system for French hotels has recently changed. The star rating for this hotel has not yet been updated and may not be accurate.


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Cheap Flights from Manila to Tajikistan
Did You Know?
There are 32 countries in the same zone as Tajikistan.
The currency symbol for USD is $.
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The longest flight to Tajikistan is 2,378 miles.
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Engineering Technology
Designed with employment in mind, the engineering technology degree offers a flexible curriculum to fit the needs of the workforce and the student. Students gain experience in electrical and mechanical engineering technology, computer graphics technology, and information technology to help them see how an industry operates as a system. The designers of the program have worked closely with local employers and industry leaders to create an academic experience that will translate to career opportunities after graduation. Graduates of this program will be qualified for a variety of entry-level positions in areas such as alternative and hybrid energy, nanotechnology, or power and energy distribution.
This degree is offered at the CoT locations in Anderson, Kokomo, Richmond and South Bend.
Special Features
- Match your studies with existing and future regional workforce needs
- Gain experience in concentrations to prepare to be vital contributors to the economy
- Be a part of a better, more competent workforce in the state of Indiana with the ability to advance Indiana industries
- Micro and Nanomanufacturing
- Renewable Energy Systems and Green Processes/Materials
- Building Automation and Machine Design
- Design of Hydraulic Systems with Electro Hydraulic and Electro Pneumatic Control
- Manufacturing Systems and Operations
In addition to the fees charged to all Purdue students (technology fee, repair and rehabilitation fee, student fitness and wellness fee), students in the College of Technology pay a differential general service fee of $286.00 each semester.
Full information about tuition and fees is available on the Purdue Bursar's Office Web site.


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Mozilla Reworks Public License
Browser provider Mozilla is reworking its MPL open source license. The process should be open and public and lead to modernizing and simplifying the document.
The originator of the Mozilla Public License (MPL) is lawyer Mitchell Baker, who created the license 12 years ago to allow conveying Netscape source code into an open source project. The currently used MPL 1.1 is already 11 years old.
Baker drew for the most on GPLv2 and the Apache license for the original MPL, both of which have new revisions, as the current head of the Mozilla Foundation explains in her blog. With over 10 years of open source experience, it was time to modernize the license.
The rework should occur very much like that for the GPL, as a public process. The Mozilla project is initially planning an alpha version based on MPL 1.1 and feedback gathered over the last few years. Commentary and discussion should follow, with subsequent beta revisions and release candidate drafts until the rework is completed. Accompanying it will be instructions for the licensing and new licensing upgrades.
Target completion is the end of 2010. The Mozilla Foundation has an Updating the MPL site that describes the feedback process, including commenting the current 1.1 license and a dedicated mailing list.
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Password Management Services Vulnerable to Attack
Should you trust an online service to store your online passwords?
New Raspberry Pi Adds Two USB Ports
New B+ board lets you build cool things without the complication of a powered USB hub.
Microsoft Grabs No-IP.com Domains
Redmond rushes in to root out alleged malware haven.
Firefox Steps into 3D
New initiative will bring futuristic virtual reality effects to the web surfing experience.
New Trojan Targets Online Banking
Dyreza malware launches a man-in-the-middle attack that compromises SSL.
HP Rolls Out Massive Cloud Network
New cloud combines worldwide access with local attention to data security.
New Attack Targets Wireless Logins
A first cousin of the recent Heartbleed attack affects EAP-based wireless and peer-to-peer authentication.
Geeks Petition for Free Lenovo BIOS
FOSS community acts to protect freedom of choice for laptop devices.
Firefox Says Yes to DRM
Quintessential open source browser shores up its market share with a step toward the proprietary dark side.
Webcam Hijackers Busted
Authorities in 16 countries take action against users of the imfamous BlackShades malware tool.


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Join Us Saturday, March 9th 2013 7pm - 10pm to Support the Child Abuse Prevention Center of NY at Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.
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Chris Bro - Emcee - a stay at home dad, host & curator of NEXT, a new music show on the radio @ WOMC
Finger Food, Raffles & Silent Auction to Benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Center of New York.
Benefit Event $55.00 for one ticket (Two for $100) To RSVP and order tickets online click here for our Facebook events page.
Captain Lawrence Brewery
444 Saw Mill River Road
Elmsford, NY 10523
There are many ways to "Lend a hand. Help a child. Strengthen a family"
• Sponsor the Event
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Connect Through our Facebook Events Page or Contact us directly: Laura B. Schwartz, Executive Director email@example.com
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Gloucester, MA — Patrice (MacFeeley) Brancaleone, 59, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in the Addison Gilbert Hospital following a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Jack J. Brancaleone.
Born in Gloucester on November 23, 1953, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Ruth (Wells) MacFeeley. A lifelong resident of Gloucester, Patrice was a graduate of Gloucester High School, class of 1971 and Burdett College.
Patrice was employed as the office manager for Adult Foster Care of the North Shore in Gloucester for several years. She also once worked at the U. Mass. Marine Station and as a legal secretary for Attorney George Laventis for several years. Patrice enjoyed watching her sons play baseball and loved to spend time with her grandchildren who affectionately called her "Mima."
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two sons, Paul J. Brancaleone and his wife, Michelle (Fernandes) and Jack A. Brancaleone and his wife, Kelley (Lawson), all of Gloucester; three grandchildren, Janelle, Jack and Noah Brancaleone; a sister, Janet M. Dunsky and her husband, Don; three brothers, William W. MacFeeley and his wife, Laura, Angus J. MacFeeley and his wife, Setsko and Alan MacFeeley; two aunts, Betty Austin and Florence Verhalen and her husband, James and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
ARRANGEMENTS: A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday in the Pike-Grondin Funeral Home, 61 Middle St., Gloucester, at noon. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10 a.m. to noon. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Adult Foster Care of the North Shore, "Summer Camp Fund", 63 Middle St., Gloucester, MA, 01930. For more information and to send online condolences, please visit www.grondinfuneralservices.com.


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Baby Boomers Changing Retirement Expectations
Older workers are redefining what it means to be retired.
Retirement once meant completely leaving behind the workforce. But older workers are in the process of recharacterizing what it means to be retired.
Most older workers (54 percent) now view retirement as an opportunity for a whole new chapter in life, according to a new Harris Interactive survey of 1,001 people age 55 and older commissioned by SunAmerica Financial Group and Age Wave. When the same question was asked a decade ago in 2001, many people viewed retirement as a continuance of what life was (40 percent) or a winding down of life (22 percent).
[See 10 Key Retirement Ages to Plan For.]
"Most people probably would like more time off, but they don't want a life of leisure," says Ken Dychtwald, president of the consulting firm Age Wave and author of With Purpose: Going From Success to Significance in Work and Life. "Today people are wanting to be productive and contribute."
Increasingly, this new version of retirement includes some form of work. Almost two-thirds (65 percent) of the survey respondents say they would ideally like to remain employed during the traditional retirement years. Baby boomers between ages 55 and 64 were especially likely to want a retirement job (79 percent), compared to 56 percent of seniors age 65 and older.
But that doesn't mean that employees want to continue to work full-time indefinitely. Only 4 percent of the survey respondents say they desire full-time employment in retirement. Most people want flexible work schedules in retirement such as part-time work (25 percent) or to cycle between periods of work and leisure (36 percent). "People are saying they expect to work longer, but people don't necessarily want to work full time," says Dychtwald. "They might like to work three days a week or maybe even volunteer." Only 30 percent of those surveyed want to never work for pay again.
[See The Workers Most Likely to Delay Retirement.]
The date that people wish to leave their primary careers is also being postponed. Older workers now say they wish to retire at an average age of 69, up from 64 when the same question was asked in 2001.
Some of the reasons for delaying retirement are financial. "People are going to live longer and they are still recovering from the impact of the recession," says Jay Wintrob, president and CEO of SunAmerica Financial Group. While a majority (62 percent) of those surveyed felt financially secure before the recession, only 44 percent of workers say they feel secure now. And over twice as many people are worried about their financial situation compared to the years before the recession (39 percent versus 18 percent).
[See Why the Retirement Age Is Increasing.]
But financial concerns aren't the only reason many people are postponing retirement. Over half (54 percent) of those surveyed say the stimulation and satisfaction they get from their jobs is the main reason they will work in retirement, compared to 46 percent who will primarily work for the paycheck. Many older workers say that longer life spans will allow them to remain productive (67 percent), continue to develop relationships with family (65 percent), and witness new discoveries and watch the world evolve (59 percent). "People are going to need to stay connected and keep earning and they want that kind of involvement," says Wintrob. "They have watched their Mom and Dad move to the sidelines and they don't want that for themselves."
Twitter: @aiming2retire


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WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL WEDNESDAYS: An Artist in All of Us Just Waiting to Come Out!Looking to doodle? Here is where you can doodle in Cape Town in 2014
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ETF Picks for New Investors
Author favors 2 Vanguard ETFs for domestic and international exposure.
I just spoke with Tom Lydon, a financial adviser, blogger, and coauthor of the new book iMoney: Profitable ETF Strategies for Every Investor. Here's his advice for novice investors interested in building an all-ETF portfolio:
For a new investor, it's important to have diversification. Given that we've had a decline in the market, it's a good time to get in. I'd encourage large, mid, small, and international ETFs. From a diversification standpoint, Vanguard Total Stock Market (symbol: VTI) is a fund to consider. It's a good, quick allocation for someone who doesn't want to necessarily have to pick asset classes. The underlying index has a little bit of everything.
Here's the thing about international investing: The world's market cap is two thirds outside the U.S. But here domestically, we have the vast majority of our allocation in the U.S. We are way overallocated domestically, and we should have more allocation internationally. If you want just international stocks, because you're pretty well represented domestically, consider Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-U.S. (symbol: VEU).