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CARACAS, Venezuela — Her neighborhood on the outskirts of this capital city is a dangerous, gang-infested barrio where homes are often made of corrugated tin and other collected refuse. It is by no means the ideal place to raise a family.
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Over the last decade, machines and devices have penetrated almost every sphere of life. Hence, machine-to-machine interaction has become necessary. This concept is very useful for wireless networks communication via satellite communication. With the proliferation of machine usage in the near future, the M2M satellite communication market will continue to have high demand. Considering all geographies worldwide, this market is currently valued at $2.98 billion. The total revenue pertaining to this segment is estimated to reach $4.76 billion by the end of 2019. The CAGR has been calculated at 9.81% for this period. Globally, some of the industry leaders of the M2M satellite communication market are IBM, Accenture, and Novatel Wireless.
The North American M2M satellite communication market is currently worth $1.07 billion and is poised to grow to $1.43 billion by the end of 2019. The growth in this market is primarily due to expansion in the coverage of wireless networks and collaborations and acquisitions of small vendors. The challenges faced by service providers are the reducing ARPUs and prices of broadband modules. The significant companies providing these services in this market are IBM, Accenture, Gemalto, Iridium Communications, and Sierra Wireless. This market will grow at a CAGR of 5.92% for the period 2014-2019.
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Latin America M2M Satellite Communication Market
The M2M satellite communication market in the Latin American region is worth $379.50 million and is expected to reach $660.70 million by the end of 2019. Higher number of low cost wireless service providers has created more demand and given a boost to this market. The challenge posed by lack of technical education needs to be overcome. This markets annual growth rate has been forecast at 11.73%. The key market players in this market are IBM, Novatel Wireless, Globalstar, and TeliaSonera.
Europe M2M Satellite Communication Market
Europe has been witnessing a rise in the adoption of remote equipment monitoring. Also, there has been an increase in the deterioration of infrastructure. These factors have led to the growth of this market. The major vendors that provide M2M satellite communication services in this region are Novatel Wireless, IBM, TeliaSonera, Globalstar and Telefónica. Europes M2M satellite communication market is pegged at $621.40 million and is projected to be worth $1.02 billion by the end of 2019, with an annual growth rate of 10.49%.
APAC M2M Satellite Communication Market
The APAC region is an emerging market. There is a higher investment in infrastructure and it is seeing the evolution of multiple smart city projects. The only factor that could act as a restraint is the high prices for the implementation of these services. The total revenue of Asia-Pacifics M2M satellite communication market is $577.00 million. This is estimated to be worth $1.07 billion by the end of 2019. The yearly growth rate is estimated 13.19% for this period. Telenor Group, Gemalto, Accenture, and Novatel Wireless are some of the main companies with a higher market share in this region.
MEA M2M Satellite Communication Market
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The University of Central Oklahoma Melton Gallery will open "Route 44 — A Journey," an exhibit by Central design professor Larry Hefner, with a reception from 4-6 p.m. Sept. 12. The reception is free and open to the public. The Melton Gallery is in the UCO Art and Design Building.
Hefner began his career as a painter before applying his artistic talents to the field of graphic design, which led him to a professorship in design at Central.
"Route 44 — A Journey" exhibits the benchmarks of Hefner's evolutionary painting style during the past 44 years.
"My essential abstract elements have been consistent over the years, but I've transitioned between different techniques and styles based on a variety of influences," Hefner said.
Under the umbrella of "abstract illusionism," Hefner's work ranges from Americana influenced by Robert Rauschenberg to floral images influenced by Hefner's graphic design work.
A diary-style, self-published book encapsulating full explanations of Hefner's artistic evolution also will be displayed at the exhibit, enabling attendees to read more about his process.
The exhibit will be on display through Nov. 1.
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An event that went largely unnoticed in this small western New York village for years, drew a much different response this year when a crowd showed up to protest the 7th annual "Squirrel Slam."
The yearly Holley Fire Department fundraiser is much like a summertime fishing derby, but with red and gray squirrels instead of carp and catfish as the target. Some saw it as harmless fun, but others viewed it as a killing contest.
Perhaps spurred by a social media campaign, calls began flooding into the local fire department. Some simply complained about the activity, others offered veiled threats, organizers said.
While hunters took to the fields and wooded areas not far from Lake Ontario, opponents of the event massed in Holley's public square last weekend to rail against the contest. Authorities said 28 law enforcement officials from at least five agencies were on hand to maintain peace.
In recent weeks groups like Friends of Animals, Animal Advocates of Western New York and Animal Rights Advocates of Upstate New York had tried to prevent the event from happening.
"This has gone on for too long," New York Friends of Animals Director Edita Birnkrandt said. "People here were outraged, It's happening right in their backyard."
The response didn't faze the fire department, which proceeded with the event as planned.
"They can call us whatever they want," Event Chairperson Tina Reed said. "I'm proud of what we have here."
At $10 each, all of the 1,000 tickets sold out -- 400 more than last year. The fire department uses proceeds from the Squirrel Slam to purchase equipment not covered under its budget.
"We've never had this happen before — it's a zoo," Holley Police Chief William Murphy said.
The fury over the event brought out villagers who sat on both sides of the issue, many who said they've never noticed the occasion in past years. Bonnie Fleischauer, who lives four blocks from the fire hall, said she thought the postings from her friends were a joke.
"I've supported the fire department, they're a good group of guys ... always helping people," said Feischauer, an avid animal photographer and former wildlife rehabilitator, who spoke from the main protesting area. "This is so in opposition to what they represent the other 364 days of the year."
Across the street, supporters of the event said the negative attention had pulled together the small village and the larger hunting community.
One man who watched from an area that later became the base of the pro-event counter-protesters, said, "I'm not a hunter, but I support the fire department ... (opponents) tried to implicate this as giving guns to kids. That upset me. This is all done to the letter of the law."
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulates hunting for small game animals like squirrels, rabbits and raccoons. In all areas north of New York City, a licensed hunter can take up to six gray, black and fox squirrels from sunrise to sunset each day from Sept. 1 to Feb. 28. Red squirrels are unprotected and can be hunted at any time without limit.
Details for this stoy were provided by Jim Krencik, a reporter for The Medina (N.Y.) Journal-Register.
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'Squirrel Slam' leaves town up in arms
An event that went largely unnoticed in this small western New York village for years, drew a much different response this year when a crowd showed up to protest the 7th annual "Squirrel Slam."
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Sunburn isn't the only sign of summer that can leave you itchy and blistered
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Survey results in legislation to battle sexual assault on campus
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It's been an abysmal year for the flying public. Planes have crashed in bad weather, disappeared over the Indian Ocean and tragically crossed paths with anti-aircraft missiles over Ukraine.
Sharknado 2 set to attack viewers tonight
In the face of another "Sharknado" TV movie (the even-more-inane "Sharknado 2: The Second One," premiering Wednesday night on Syfy), there isn't much for a critic to say except to echo what the characters themselves so frequently scream when confronted by a great white shark spinning toward them in a funnel cloud:
Spanx stretches into new territory with jeans, but promised magic is elusive
The Spanx empire of stomach-flattening, thigh-slimming, jiggle-reducing foundation garments has expanded to include what the brand promises is the mother of all body-shaping miracles: Spanx jeans.
Medical marijuana opponents' most powerful argument is at odds with a mountain of research
Opponents of marijuana legalization are rapidly losing the battle for hearts and minds. Simply put, the public understands that however you measure the consequences of marijuana use, the drug is significantly less harmful to users and society than tobacco or alcohol.
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Linda Ronstadt remained composed as she walked up to claim her National Medal of Arts at a White House ceremony Monday afternoon.
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Skiing and dining in the mountains near Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum
Within minutes of the slopes, this Jackson bed & breakfast is in the city center and provides easy access to Jackson Hole Playhouse, Amaze'n Maze in Jackson Hole, and Phil Baux Park. Also nearby are Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum and Jackson Town Square.
Property Features
Skiing and snowboarding are not the only attractions at The Painted Buffalo Inn, where you can enjoy a meal at the restaurant, take a dip in an indoor pool, and relax in a sauna.
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The Painted Buffalo Inn features an indoor pool and a sauna. Dining options at the bed & breakfast include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A complimentary breakfast is offered. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
This ski bed & breakfast also offers spa services, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in the lobby. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Total number of rooms - 137
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Betty Rock Cafe - This café serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open select days
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Special check-in instructions:The front desk will be closed daily from 10 PM - 7 AM.Special Instructions: Please contact the property ahead of time if you are planning to arrive after 10 PM.The front desk will be closed during the following times:October - MayDaily from 10 PM - 7 AMSpecial Instructions: Please contact the property ahead of time if you are planning to arrive after 10 PM.
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ANDERSON, Ind. — In addition to opening up opportunities for female athletes at the high school and collegiate levels, Title IX's ripple effects have been felt in youth leagues across the country.
ANDERSON, Ind. — In addition to opening up opportunities for female athletes at the high school and collegiate levels, Title IX's ripple effects have been felt in youth leagues across the country.
VIDEO: The Colts hit the field for their first practice of training camp Thursday, and spirited competition at several positions -- including running back -- is expected.
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VIDEO: Reggie Wayne's arrival in a two-seat IndyCar driven by Indianapolis 500 pole-sitter Ed Carpenter highlighted Colts players' arrival at Anderson University Wednesday morning.
VIDEO: Deon Parsons, a 2013 graduate of Anderson High School, is the talent behind Kurami.
VIDEO: The Leadership Academy of Madison County and Youth Leadership Academy have been training and equipping community members to be servant leaders and trustees for the future of the community.
VIDEO: Doug Berky, storyteller and artist, transforms himself into an ever-expanding collection of characters, taking the audience deep into sacred stories of life, faith, community and the human experience.
VIDEO: The Anderson chapter of the Indiana Black Expo's corporate luncheon at Hoosier Park drew all five men from Anderson who have been honored as Indiana's Mr. Basketball.
VIDEO: Anderson University graduate Josh Kaufman met with reporters after being crowned the season six winner of NBC's "The Voice." See excerpts from his joint press conference with his coach, Usher.
Rare film footage that shows President Franklin D. Roosevelt walking has been donated to the Pennsylvania State Archives by the family of former baseball player Jimmie DeShong, a Harrisburg native who shot the film at the 1937 All-Star game.
Anderson High School hired Robert Brown as its new football coach. It hasn't taken long for buzz about the new program to get around Anderson's hallways.


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RALEIGH — The Boy Scouts of America often tout this statistic about the groups highest rank: for every 100 boys who join a Scout troop, only four will become Eagle Scouts.
In the Batchelor family, the batting average is 100 percent. Seven Scouts in the family every male descendent of the late Raleigh photographer Burnie Batchelor left the organization as Eagles. The youngest, 18-year-old Broughton High senior Maclin Batchelor, earned the distinction this year.
Maclin says he didnt feel too much pressure not to break the streak, and the older Eagles in the family helped out. I knew the ropes and it made it a lot easier going through the process, he said.
Maclins dad, Ronnie Batchelor, 53, said he was inspired by his older brother, Rick the familys first Eagle Scout. I really looked up to him, Ronnie said. Seeing him get his Eagle impressed upon me that it was something I wanted to do.
Burnie Batchelor, Rick and Ronnies father, was the first to take an interest in Boy Scouts, though he wasnt a member as a child.
He wanted to make sure we were all busy and had stuff to do, Ronnie recalled. Dad felt like the three points of the Scout Oath (duty to God and country, to others and to self) were in line with the priorities of his life.
The path to Eagle takes years, and its a lot more than tying knots and pitching tents. Scouts have to earn 21 merit badges on a wide range of topics including first aid, citizenship in the nation and basketry. They earn five rank advances before starting on Eagle. Then theres the Eagle Scout project, which challenges boys to create something of lasting significance to the community.
Maclin built benches and created a new entrance to the football field at Broughton High, giving athletes a spot to relax between the action. Other Eagles in the family also opted to give back to their schools. Older brothers Andrew, 25 and an MBA student at Wake Forest University, and Davis, 22 and a senior at High Point University, built picnic tables for Lacy Elementary and Daniels Middle. Maclins cousin, Wesley Batchelor, now 30 and owner of a Raleigh insurance agency, built a nature trail at Aldert Root Elementary.
The heavy lifting of the Eagle project usually comes during the busiest part of high school. When you turn 16 and get your license, youre not thinking about Scout meetings on Monday nights, Wesley said.
That means making sacrifices. Andrew said he dropped off the football team for a season because he had gotten behind on the Eagle checklist.
Once the project is finally done, Scouts have to answer probing questions about their work in a board of review, a committee of adults that awards the Eagle rank. Its a lot like a job interview.
You really had to think about deep answers to questions, Andrew recalled.
The Eagle Scout accolade comes up in real job interviews, older Batchelor family Eagles said. Wesley said hes met many fellow Eagles in the business world. You get some common ground to share with someone you dont know, he said.
While most of the younger Batchelors are still in their 20s without kids, Maclin likely wont be the last Batchelor boy to make Eagle.
If Im fortunate enough to have a son, I wouldnt think twice about entering them in the Scout program, Wesley said.
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In the first half you will learn how to smell and describe the ingredients of an eau de cologne and to learn about the characteristics belonging to different families of odors. This is then followed by a discussion of the development of different kinds of Cologne and Eaux Fraiches on the market.
The second half of the workshop is the practical part. After having smelled the different types of Eau de Cologne and Eaux Fraiches, your teacher will show you a very simple method to create the perfumes you like which you can take home with you. Six different perfumes are used (classic cologne, green tea, spicy, fruity, floral ozonic and chypre in atomizers). All the raw materials are guaranteed to correspond to the European legislation and to the IFRA recommendations.
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This was even better than we could have hoped for -- we learned so much and had plenty of time to try the scents and create our own. The teacher was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful in letting us explore what we could create with the many scents offered. We had a ball!
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Manning will replace Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers on the NFC roster for the Pro Bowl.||||||| Rodgers dropped out because of knee and ankle issues, so Manning joins Atlanta's Matt Ryan - unless the Falcons make the Super Bowl - and New Orleans' Drew Brees as NFC quarterbacks. This will be Manning's second Pro Bowl. He played in the game in Honolulu following the 2008 season. He also made the NFC squad last season, but the Giants won the NFC championship and then the Super Bowl.
Manning threw five touchdowns for the Giants in their 42-7 victory over the Eagles on Sunday.||||||| He was 13 for 21 for 208 yards. He finished with 3,948 yards with 26 touchdowns and 15 interceptions.
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Santa Cruz's newest holiday train had a sneak preview Friday and will be full Saturday with riders who scooped up hundreds of free tickets.
The train, owned by the Iowa Pacific Railroad's local branch, called the Santa Cruz & Monterey Bay Railway, will run along the 32 miles of track between Watsonville and Davenport that the county bought for $14.2 million. So far, the last miles need work, so it's current destination is Christmas Town, set up in an out-of-town field near Wilder Ranch.
There will be music and costumed characters during the holidays and next month meals will be served on trips that leave from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
This test ride drew huge response from westside residents who took pictures, ran out without shirts on to see it and some even mooned it from atop a fence.
Saturday the train will break through ribbons and stop for an hour in Watsonville, Aptos, Capitola, the Simpkins Family Swim Center and Swift and Fair Streets in Santa Cruz. (See schedule here).
Friday the train ran on an old, unpainted engine, while its real one was being painted.
The train will run Nov. 23-25, Nov. 28-30, Dec. 1-2, Dec. 5-9, Dec. 12-16, Dec. 19-23, Dec. 27-30 and Jan. 4-6. Tickets are $25 for kids under 12 and $35 for adults.
Owner Ed Ellis took the first ride Friday, along with his wife, Peggy, who signed copies of her book, The Train to Christmas Town. They brought with them the Grammy award duo Trout Fishing in America, who have played Santa Cruz many times. A group that writes children's songs that adults can love and visa versa, they wrote a song for the train ride and book.
Ellis, a former journalist for Trains magazine, created a job where he could combine his two loves, railroads and music. He has 10 passenger lines around the world doing holiday trains this year. One, in southern Colorado, leads to a solar-powered concert stage in the mountains.
There are still two other holiday trains that run from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, sponsored by Roaring Camp Railroad. There is a holiday lights train, which is $20 for children and $26 for adults and a Thomas Train, which is $26 for everyone.
Get schedules and tickets here.
The rest of the year the trains will haul freight and passengers as part of the county's deal to purchase the tracks and draw revenue from them.


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Zombie's 3-D military action game Spec Ops receives compilation treatment with the release of Spec Ops Gold , a combination of the original Spec Ops , the Ranger Team Bravo expansion and multiplayer add-on pack, a complete strategy guide, and playable demos for their sequel, Spec Ops 2: Green Berets . The resulting combination features over 30 single-player and deathmatch-specific multiplayer maps. Players command a squad of two U.S. Army Rangers through a series of challenging global missions; varied mission objectives include disrupting a drug cartel in rainy Columbia, assaulting a mountain base in snow-covered Bosnia, and uncovering chemical weapons in sandy Iraq. Before each mission, players customize each Ranger with real-world weapons and equipment (over 20 total), such as the M249 machine gun, the BMP50 sniper rifle, grenades, and first-aid kits. During the mission, the player assumes control of one Ranger while barking out orders to the other. Missions often reward caution and stealt
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Businesses and communities in rural Nebraska have received $111 million in federal loans and grants since the stimulus plan was approved in February 2009.
U.S. Department of Agriculture officials say they believe the stimulus funds are helping the economy through a variety of programs.
About $53 million has helped more than 600 families buy homes.
Six Nebraska businesses received nearly $36 million in government-guaranteed loans. For example, Prairieland Foods in Hallam received a $650,000 loan from a nearby bank that the USDA guaranteed. That money helped Prairieland expand its dairy operation.
The USDA has also provided about $18 million to nine communities. That money will help improve hospitals, community centers and other facilities.
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MIDDLEBURY -- Just prior to the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, friends of an elderly gentleman who lived on Joy Road were cleaning the house and came upon some old ammunition and a hand grenade, Acting Police Chief Richard A. Wildman said.
The unexpected items were handed over to Officer Todd Adams of the Middlebury Police Department. The ammunition was secured, while the hand grenade was made safe and secured for later disposal.
On November 6, the Connecticut State Police Emergency Services picked up the grenade with the intent of disposing of it properly, Wildman said.
"It is not known if this grenade is live or not and the policy of the Middlebury Police is to treat all military items as if they are live and dangerous," he said. "No further investigation is anticipated at this time."
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The Shire of Iron Ox invites one and all to the Academy of Performing Arts (APA) at its new location!
Classes will be taught in one of each of the five class tracks – European Dance, Non-European Dance, Theatre, Bardic, and Gaming. But there is more for your evening entertainment! This year the Variety Show will be held in conjunction with a European Ball, Hafla, Bardic Circle, and a Gaming/Pub Room. The Shire of Iron Ox Facebook page also has information about the hotel.
Please park at the hotel or at Lowe's. Please, do not park at Table 100 as they are serving Lunch and dinner.
We will also be having a documentation review ran by the Laurels!
We still have a few class spots open if anyone is interested in teaching. We look forward to seeing everyone at APA!
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A Regional Fighter Practice will be held July 27th at 9:00 a.m. at Flowood Nature Trail down the road from the Hotel.
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"Paul Darbee, founder and CEO of DarbeeVision, passed away on Monday, September 23rd, in Santa Ana, California. He was 66.
A truly visionary inventor and entrepreneur with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, Pauls passion for all things combined with his engineering prowess allowed him to create some truly remarkable, one-of-a-kind technologies. The concept of taking something from the glimmer of an idea to a global phenomenon appealed greatly to Paul, and he made pursuing this his lifes work. From the universal remote control to the revolutionary image processing capabilities of DVP, Paul used his love of physics and math to create ways to enhance lives through technology.
For all of those lucky enough to have spent time with Paul, one thing was quickly evident he had a sheer exuberance that could not be denied. From a well-timed, self-effacing quip to a thorough explanation of neurophysiology and brain theory, Pauls curiosity about how the world works and his outright enthusiasm for all things cerebral were contagious. People would come away from conversations with him feeling just a bit smarter than before. He had a keen sense of humor and inexorable wit, and he had a smile that lit up the room.
In addition to founding DarbeeVision, Paul held several U.S. patents in the fields of digital imaging, home automation, and consumer electronics. He guest lectured at Chapman University and mentored at their eVillage. He served on several panels, including CES and NCTA. As a member of Tech Coast Angels, he gave talks about patents and advised up-and-coming entrepreneurs. He was also a baseball aficionado who could be found umpiring youth games, with his characteristic enthusiasm, in his spare time.
Speaking of the technology he invented in his own words It produces a stunning effect and I thought it would be a wonderful thing to somehow bring to the world. His family and company are deeply saddened by his passing, yet are determined to continue on with Pauls life work to achieve his ultimate dream: having his technology inventions in the homes of people all over the globe. He will live on in the hearts of all who knew him, and through the legacy of his inventions."


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South Adams Savings Bank, Adams, Massachusetts, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit checks bearing the institution's name are in circulation. The counterfeit items are referred to as cashier's checks; however, authentic bank checks are referred to as treasurer's checks.
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Grilling: Shrimp Boil Skewers
"Shrimp-boil" skewers look awesome but are they practical? You season, skewer, and grill all of the standard shrimp boil components—shrimp, corn, andouille, and potatoes—but then need to remove each item from the skewer and tackle them individually. It didn't seem that sensible in my mind.
During my Cajun grilling kick, I still gave them a try, and to my surprise, not one person complained about the difficulty of eating the skewers. Quite the contrary; a few guests commented that these shrimp-boil skewers were their favorite item from the grill, and this was a day when we made ribs, wings, and jambalaya. You get all of the deliciousness of a full-on shrimp-boil on a single stick.
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Original recipe yields 3 layer, 9 inch round cake
- Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using required ingredients, plus pudding mix, vanilla, and an additional 1/4 cup of water. Spread batter evenly among three greased and floured 9 inch cake pans. Bake at temperature specified on cake mix box for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely, then chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- In a double boiler over simmering water, melt chocolate chips. Gradually add 1/4 cup of the whipping cream, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Beat 3/4 cup of whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup of the finely chopped hazelnuts. Chill 30 minutes.
- Beat remaining 2 cups of whipping cream until soft peaks form, then fold in the remaining 1/2 cup of chopped hazelnuts. Chill until ready to frost cake.
- Place 1 cake layer on cake plate. Spread 1/2 of the chilled chocolate mixture over top. Add another cake layer. Spread with other 1/2 of chocolate mixture. Top with last cake layer. Frost entire cake with hazelnut-whipped cream. Place 12 whole hazelnuts around top outer edge of cake as a garnish. This cake should be kept in the refrigerator.
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Delicious! I made this cake for my birthday and my husband and I both really enjoyed it. I used Cool Whip instead of whipping cream. I only used real whipping cream for the 1/4 cup you mix into the melted chocolate chips. The only thing I would change next time would be to use fewer chocolate chips. It was a bit too heavy in the stomach as is. Next time, I'd reduce the chocolate chips to maybe 1 cup or 3/4 cup instead of 1.5 cups. Other than that, a beautiful and delicious cake. I'll be making it again.
This cake was absolutely exquisite. Everything about this cake was delectable. I particularly enjoyed that this wonderfully chocolate cake was not too heavy. Like another reviewer mentioned -- I recommend letting your cream warm to room temperature before adding it to the chocolate -- or simply heat it in the microwave for a few seconds to warm. This will prevent the chocolate from seizing. One other note, when I chilled the filling for 30 minutes it was way too stiff to spread -- but maybe my refrigerator was too cold. In any case, I would skip that step next time. All in all this was a wonderful recipe and I received nothing but rave reviews!
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This is a great idea for a cake-mix cake - although I would suggest making the devil's food cake mix to the specifications listed under the "too much chocolate cake" recipe on this site - it uses more oil and some sour cream and insures that the cake will stay moist! Hazelnuts are kind-of pricey and this was a tester cake so I used toasted almonds instead. For frosting I looked at the "cool whipped frosting" recipe from this site but used 8 oz. of fresh cream instead of Cool Whip. I also would recommend, if using that frosting recipe, that you only use HALF the amount of the pudding mix and that you buy instant WHITE CHOCOLATE pudding rather than vanilla. The vanilla gave my cake a yellow-ish tint that I did not like...next time I will use a classic, white buttercream with this cake instead....
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- 21%
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Liz is a photographer, a young girl who sees her world through snapshots. And those pictures are clear, in focus, and happy most of the time. Her family is supportive, her art teacher praises her camera skills, and her best friend Kate will always be there. Until one day Kate slips out of her viewfinder after a heated argument at a slumber party. Liz tries to apologize for her harsh words, yet Kate is unresponsive. She avoids Liz at all costs, although she claims she isn't mad. Could one hurtful comment truly erase a lifelong friendship?
Finally, Liz confronts Kate about her unexplained hostility, and Kate's explanation sends Liz's world reeling. "Mike raped me," is her revelation. Mike is Liz's older, college-aged brother. Yes, he had stumbled in drunk the night of their sleepover, but Mike is harmless, just a party boy with a good heart...right? Liz immediately tells Mike about Kate's allegations, all of which he denies. Who is Liz to believe: her own flesh and blood, or the girl who was like a sister to her? But it doesn't matter for long, once Kate comes forward to the police about the rape. Suddenly, the entire town is talking, her brother is going to trial, and her parents are panicked. The one person Liz could always turn to has now become her family's enemy. But what if she really is the victim?
As readers, we don't gain insight into Kate's crumbling world. We don't know for sure what happened that night. Instead, we are provided a vivid look through Liz's camera lens. No longer is she known as Photogirl; now she's just the sister of a rapist. The drama fills her life, tearing her apart inside. Her camera provides no relief; she can no longer find the beauty in the world. All she can feel is shame, guilt, confusion, and disbelief. Her best friend is gone, the idea of her brother is shattered, and the remnants of her innocence are left scattered around her. In a novel of poetry-style prose, Marcus carefully constructs the reality of a horrible situation, allowing each emotion to fully come to life through imagery and metaphors. The contrast between the beauty of the words and the ugliness of the situation is what makes it truly shine. It reminds us of how just one mistake can affect the lives of everyone around you. And it's truly moving to turn the pages of this book to read how Liz finally comes to terms with her situation and realizes that truth, just like an out of focus shot, is often blurred.
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Which faction is better and why? As long as there racials. For pvp and pve.
Which faction is better and why? As long as there racials. For pvp and pve.
Humans for pvp
"We will fight them in the alleys until our knuckles are skinned and bloodied, and our rapiers lay on the ground, shattered. And if we find ourselves surrounded and disarmed, wounded and without hope; we will lift our heads in defiance and spit in their faces. But we will never surrender! FOR GILNEAS!"
Which colour do you prefer, red or blue?
Are you a troubled young man/woman with an aversion to authority, an emo person or do you simply believe evil is cool ? Then the Horde would suit you better.
Are you interested in being a hero, a defender, picking flowers and are generally a happy person ? Then the Alliance is for you.
More or less.
Roll Horde, play on a PVP server where you have a 10:1 population advantage, get free blowjobs from the developers at every Blizzcon, but act like you're still some kind of underground hipster underdog for being too cool to roll a "pretty race" even though your faction is 50% sparkly elves with nice hair. It's the Horde Way.


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Former Arizona congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is on the latest cover of TIME magazine. Vice President Joe Biden and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg are also in the picture. They are dubbed "The Gunfighters" in the magazine's story about the growing call for gun regulation.
She and her husband Mark Kelly have formed a political action committee to prevent gun violence and change laws to require comprehensive background checks for all firearms sales.


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Based in Wichita, Kansas, Big Dog Motorcycles began going after Harley-Davidson's high-end market in 1994, making customized bikes on a production line and developing an admiring fan base with its generally well-made and always handsome bikes. It introduced its Pitbull rigid custom cruiser in 1998 and substantially revised in it 2008. The 2009 Big Dog Pitbull was a carryover.
Like its other ProStreet cruisers, the Pitbull has a 1917.3cc, air-cooled, V-twin, four-stroke engine made by S&S, a pushrod valve setup, and an S&S Super G carburetor. The proprietary drivetrain, mounted on the right side for improved balance and handling, and the Baker six-speed transmission work with a clutch that was completely redesigned in 2008—one that might take less effort than in previous years but will still build plenty of hand strength. A telescopic fork, at a modest 33-degree angle, provides the front suspension; the rear is rigid—however, the ride is softened by a spring seat set 25.5 inches off the ground. Hydraulic discs with four-piston Performance Machine calipers in front and back furnish the stopping power. The standard instrument display has a speedometer, an odometer, and a tachometer. An oil temperature gauge is optional.
Weighing in at less than 700 pounds dry, the Pitbull has a 73-inch wheelbase, which makes it easier to handle than some of the company's nine-foot-long choppers. The rear tire size was reduced in 2008 from 300mm to a still hefty 280mm, which adds to the bike's stability. Billet wheels, an elongated 4.7-gallon fuel tank, and a chromed two-into-two exhaust system—street legal throughout the United States—contribute to the bike's good looks. Since Big Dog took a custom order for each bike it made, the options list is a long one. A buyer chose the color from a palette of seven base paints and then selected one of the 70 graphic packages. A raft of accessories was also available: an assortment of pegs, tail bags, tools, and tinted or clear windscreens in two different sizes were just a few of the choices.
The company closed its doors early in 2011, just one of many specialty motorcycle builders that could not survive the recession. A successor company sells accessories, clothing, and parts, not just for Big Dog bikes but for other machines as well, so parts remain available.


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The Daily Star — A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital
The following births were recently announced at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta:
July 11: Born to Jamie Maxaner and Eric Maxaner of Downsville a son, 7 pounds, 7.2 ounces.
Aug. 15: Born to Samantha Pickwick and Tim Seymour of Sidney, a daughter, 7 pounds, 12 ounces.
Aug. 19: Born to Christina Gardner and Reginald Gardner of DeLancey, a son, 5 pounds, 13 ounces.
Born to Sara and Brian Haynes of Bloomville a daughter, Blakely Rose Haynes born July 29 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.
Blakely Rose weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long.
Grandparents are Jacqueline Myers, Hugo Nygren and Eric and Carol Haynes.
Great-grandparents are April Vance and Wilbur and Marjorie Haynes.


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Young Entrepreneur Council, Contributor
We advise the world's most promising young professionals.
"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you." - Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People
I don't care what your goals, industry or interests are, there's no getting around it: Personal relationships run the world. But why is it that some people seem to build instant rapport with most anyone they come across, while others are left with a network of one?
Over the past few years, I've conducted a study of exactly what sets these people apart. Turns out, the results are more simple, and more powerful, than you'd think. And they led me to interactions and connections with world-class CEOs, best-selling authors, professional athletes and other seemingly untouchable folks, including Tony Robbins and Warren Buffett.
Regardless of status or fame, people are people. And the 7 pillars of making a connection with another person are always the same — whether applied to your next-door neighbor, one of the world's biggest celebrities or even the cute girl sitting at the bar:
It all comes back to helping others. If you spent 100 percent of your waking hours thinking about how you can help absolutely everyone you come in contact with — from the woman who makes your latte, to the top authority in your industry — you will find everything else tends to take care of itself. The world will suddenly be in your corner.
Scott Dinsmore is the founder of Live Your Legend, a coaching and digital product company helping people build a career around work they love. He's also a Managing Partner at Cumbre Capital, a value investment partnership modeled after the Buffett Partnerships of the 50′s and 60′s. Scott loves a good adventure.
The Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only nonprofit organization comprised of the world's most promising young entrepreneurs. The YEC leads #FixYoungAmerica, a solutions-based movement that aims to end youth unemployment and put young Americans back to work.
I believe these seven pillars are pivotal for success in all spheres of life.
-Didi N. Samuel
Lagos, Nigeria
Very timely post! With all the focus on "being social" people tend to neglect the importance of making solid sustainable connections. Not only do connections enrich a person's personal life, they can have a lasting impact on professional life as well. For instant, being able to establish true connections is often the foundation for successful collaboration, which leads to productivity gains, enhances innovation, etc. Even in today's mobile world, enriched video collaboration tools like Avaya offers set the stage, but its so crucial to make and maintain the connection first. Can't wait to share these steps!
Great post Scott, spot on! all 7 pillars are deadly accurate. I love the Dale Carnegie quote in the beginning. When I read that book it was a major breakthrough in my mindset. I tended to want other people to be interested in me and I found out over time it just doesn;t happen that way. We have to be genuinely interested in others and in turn we become memorable to others. Awesome reminder here , Thanks! Tweeting this out to my followers
Great post! It's all about being genuinely interested in people.
Thank you for the reminder.
Thank you, Scott! The advice that the most interesting people are those who are interested never gets old. I also like your focus on being of service. Great message!
I cannot believe that I am reading in Forbes bulshit like tis articles
#Paolo -right!?! Why are we reading in Forbes what every well-adjusted adult Human Being should understand.
Besides, Its like giving a monkey fire.
#5 is definitely the most true for me. I've been lucky to form some solid relationships with valuable mentor level professionals just on follow up alone.
6-8 touches to make a sale, right?
#2 (Provide massive help) has always been a difficult one for me. I have a pattern of exhausting myself doing things of others, with little to no return to me.
Through much personal development work on this, I have come to understand that 1) I was subconsciously pushing the help of others away, somehow believing that I was SUPPOSED to only give and never receive, and 2) I was helping others with the unconscious idea that I was going to "get" something out of it–not as a true reflection of my heart.
Luckily, I have come to a beautiful balance on this in my own personal life. Yet I still get a little prickly when I read advice like the above.
Margie, I used to be the same way. The thing is, when we help with expectation, or get upset that we aren't helped in return, then we are not truly being helpful. We are creating debt. If people ASK you for help, you help them, and they never return a favor, then they might just be a user and you move on.
But always give without expectation. Give just to give, because it's who you are. :) Once I let go of expectation, giving – and withholding out of respect for myself – became a lot easier.
My unsolicited two cents…


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Aramaic was once the language of the entire Middle East, used for commerce and government, and spoken by Jesus. Today, it is down to its last generation or two of speakers.
Many of those speakers live in Chicago's northern suburbs.
That's what drew Aramaic scholar Geoffrey Kahn here last May, writes Ariel Sabar in January's Smithsonian Magazine.
Guided by Elias Bet-Shmuel, a Chicago tax preparer and local Assyrian, the three men visit Agnes Nissan Esho, a widow in Niles; St. Andrew's Church in Glenview, and Skokie resident Nemo Toma.
"The Windy City is a heady place for one of the world's foremost scholars of modern Aramaic, a man bent on documenting all of its dialects before the language—once the tongue of empires—follows its last speakers to the grave," Sabar writes.
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A Germany U16 international who was spotted by Arsenal playing in America with Olney Rovers, much is expected from this technically-gifted central-midfielder.
A superb passer of the ball, Gedion began life at Arsenal operating for the U16s and initially impressed at that level before soon finding some of the physical aspects of the English game difficult to contend with. He faced an anxious wait for international clearance enabling him to play in England, but, in the interim, trained with the first-team squad on several occasions, demonstrating how highly the youngster is rated by Arsene Wenger and his coaching staff.
Gedion, after much hype, finally made his debut for the U21s away to Liverpool in April, completely bypassing U18s football, and impressed with some typically diligent passes before making further appearances against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Tottenham and Liverpool again in the reverse fixture.
Gedion also impressed during the first-team's pre-season tour of Asia, and, off the back of those showings, could make his competitive debut for the first-team this season aged just 16.


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Commonwealth Journal
May 23, 2013
Legendary 'Big Daddy' Garlits to visit Cruise
By CHRIS HARRIS, CJ Staff Writer
Commonwealth Journal
Somerset —
Go, Big Daddy! Go!
Or, you can go to Somernites Cruise this weekend in downtown Somerset to see "Big Daddy" yourself — that is, Don "Big Daddy" Garlits, a living legend on the drag racing circuit.
Considered by many to be the "father" of the drag racing sport, the 81-year-old 17-time world champion Garlits was the first to set numerous speed marks in the quarter-mile, and is an internationally-known name.
"He's still very active," said Cruise team member Mark Hansford. "He gets out to shows, makes appearances. He's world famous. ... He's one of those guys like John McEnroe in tennis. No matter where you are, if you hear the name, you know who they're talking about."
Garlits will only be participating in the May Somernites Cruise event on Saturday. He'll be signing autographs at the "Show and Shine" display of classic cars downtown. He'll also be appearing at the seventh-annual Don Marshall Mania event Saturday at Don Marshall Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at light no. 10 on South U.S. 27.
It's the second time for Garlits at Somernites Cruise — his first was in 2011 — and he enjoyed his first time in Somerset so much that he spoke to a friends associated with the Cruise wanting to come back, according to Hansford. It promises to be a fan-friendly visit.
"It doesn't matter what you own; if you want him to sign it, he'll sign it," said Hansford. "He's pretty open. Last time he was here, guys were bringing in parts off their car. Some guys brought in the sun visor off their old Chrysler. He's wanting to sell some stuff too."
Garlits' appearance ties in with the familiar May theme, "Mopar Mania," featuring Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth products — that's what Garlits always drove, noted Hansford.
"One thing that always sets the Mopar Mania showcase apart is that Don Marshall really runs with it," said Hansford of the local dealership's pre-Show and Shine Saturday function. "For the last seven years, they've done this. They're so involved, it keeps people interested.
We always have a good turnout for (Mopar Mania) going back to the first year," he added. "If you own a Dodge or Chrysler, you get excited about May because you know you'll essentially have two shows for one."
Somernites Cruise weekend events begin today with the Early Bird "Meet & Greet" today at noon at Danny's Rod Shop on North U.S. 27.
At 6 p.m tonight, the Rock & Roll Block Party (sponsored by Walmart) begins in downtown Somerset. The Double Nickel Band will be providing live music; "They're always pretty popular," said Hansford.
The Saturday Morning Fun Run will go to Cumberland Falls, departing from the South Hardee's location on U.S. 27. And after the "Show and Shine," the second Cruise-a-Palooza — a new event this year — will be held at the Somerset Mall.
Hansford said the Cruise-a-Palooza is themed "Get Mooned at the Somerset Mall," tying in with the full moon in the sky that evening and providing free baby Moon Pies to visitors along with other fun events.
Garlits isn't the only drag racing presence at this month's Cruise. Hansford said that members of the Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame will be on hand Saturday, with a collection of class drag cars to show off. Drag racing aficionado Jim Barillaro will bring a classic dragster as well.
"We'll fire all the cars up at one — it's called a cackle-fest," said Hansford. "It's called that because of the type of sound the exhaust makes. It's pretty loud. It was very exciting the last time we did it. 'Big Daddy' is here, so we'll do it again."
The best part of the weekend, however, may be the weather. With sunny skies and no rain in the forecast — but 70-degree temperatures, significantly cooler than in Garlits' last appearance when the heat was about 20 degrees higher — Hansford is hoping for a much more well-attended Cruise than last month's, when wet weather dampened the festivities.
"It's great weather for a change," said Hansford. "It's rained every weekend since the April show. It affects everybody, not just us, but we need a break."


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Located in the northern region of Michigan's lower peninsula is the Interlochen Academy of the Arts, a world-renowned boarding school that teaches, among other disciplines, acting. As a sophomore in high school, Kille Knobel decided she wanted to pursue acting there--until she had a taste of the actual courses. Almost immediately, she changed her major to design and production, and several years later graduated with a bachelor of arts in lighting design from the California Institute of Arts in Valencia, CA.
"I was really interested in getting into the musical field, particularly pursuing moving light technology," Knobel explains, which led her to a position with Light & Sound Design in Los Angeles following graduation. Knobel started as an Icon(R) bench technician, and stayed in the shop for about three or four months. "It was a learning experience," she chuckles. "I had never spent any time with intelligent lighting and my background wasn't in electronics, so it taught me a lot about troubleshooting." While Knobel learned the mechanical side of the business, her aspiration was to design, which necessitated getting out of the shop.
And get out of the shop she did. As Icon technology developed, LSD decided it needed a North American training program. Knobel stepped into the position, which originally was just console training, but has now grown to include luminaire training. "My parents are teachers, and I never thought that I would be in a position where I would be imparting information. But it's ended up being quite nice because it's taught me a lot about communication and a considerable amount about presenting ideas in, hopefully, an unbiased way." The training program runs for two weeks, on a very informal basis, with sessions taking place several times a year. "What I've learned most from training is that when you're teaching something technical like programming you have to communicate ideas in such an elementary fashion that anyone can understand it."
Her career move also afforded Knobel the opportunity to start programming in a variety of situations, from industrials to special events to concerts. Her first major special event was a corporate show for Viacom in Santa Barbara, CA. "It was a matter of getting my feet wet and retaining the confidence of the people around me, And, of course, not letting them know it was my first corporate gig ever," she laughs.
Then Knobel joined a Bryan Adams tour as an operator, including a number of one-offs in Canada. From there she went on to work with John Tesh, Megadeth, the Further Festival, and, most recently, the Bee Gees' stadium world tour. "I like programming for music the most--being part of an event that hopefully creates a cathartic experience. I love it when you hit a lighting cue and 20,000 people sigh and they don't really know why they're doing it--it's a perfect blend of production and performance."
Knobel has also worked on several televised awards shows, including the Billboard Awards. "A lot of the events I do for TV are for a live audience, but the audience outside of the theatre is much bigger, so they become your emphasis. You're working in a dimension that the live audience isn't necessarily seeing, because of the camera angles." Consequently, because of the cameras themselves, Knobel's job becomes slightly more challenging. "You're always tweaking the background for the cameras or giving them something to look at--it's really important for the camera to have a background, even if it's just a color wash. In the end, it's much more difficult to go down to a minimalistic look that you could easily use in a live concert situation."
One of Knobel's programming feats was the 1997 Superbowl halftime show, which included performances by ZZ Top, James Brown, and the Doobie Brothers, and teamed her with LD John Osborne. "Just the energy of doing a live broadcast for so many people with only five minutes to set it up--the adrenaline rush of it was just incredible. We did about four or five real-time rehearsals of the show, and in every one, I had about 30 seconds between the time most of the lights were striking and coming online to the time we went into the show. The day of the actual event, I think I had maybe 10 seconds," she recalls with a smile. "The nightmares you have are not necessarily about the act of doing the show itself, but wondering 'what happens if someone runs over the control snake?' "
As a programmer, Knobel continues to hone her skills at LSD while working on many events. "Every project is different--I haven't worked on a show that hasn't been a collaboration on some level, although some are more collaborative than others." Looking toward the future, Knobel recalls her days at Interlochen, where she developed a love of lighting for dance. "I'd love to infiltrate the dance world with new technology," she says, somewhat wistfully.


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