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About the Peaks Island Branch
Peaks Island Branch opened in the Community Building at 129 Island Avenue in 1979 (1,200 square feet).
The branch is open 20 hours/week offering adult and children's programs, public computer access, free wifi service, and collections of books, magazines, movies, music, and more for year-round and seasonal residents and visitors. Islanders may request materials from any Portland library location, MaineCat, or Interlibrary Loan for pick-up at the branch. The branch coordinates the production of "The Peaks Island STAR," an island newsletter.
The branch has its own active Friends group that supports the library's mission through programming and extra offerings, such as a Peaks Island Authors and Illustrators shelf, a weekly movie program on Saturday evenings, and a monthly Book Discussion group. The group hosts an annual Book Sale that is a highly-anticipated community social event as well as a fundraiser.
For Summer and Temporary Residents
To obtain a library card while you are on the island, please bring your driver's license or other valid ID with your current address, as well as the address and phone number where you are staying on the island. Library staff will do our best to accommodate your library needs.
Peaks Island Community Links
• Peaks Island Press: News on Peaks Island Authors
• Peaks Island Land Preserve
• Peaks Island Information including Community Calendar and island organization links
• Peaks Island Children's Workshop
• Peaks Island School
• Fifth Maine Regimental Museum
Peaks Island Branch129 Island Avenue
Peaks Island, ME 04108
Branch Manager, Priscilla Webster
Parking: Parking is available on the street.
Bookdrop: The bookdrop sits on the front deck of the Community/Library building.
1st floor wheelchair accessible
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BANGKOK (AP) - Oil dwelled near $89 a barrel Thursday in Asia after U.S. crude supplies dropped more than expected and markets waited to see if the European Central Bank would deliver on its promise of bold action to overcome the region's debt crisis.
Benchmark crude was down 6 cents at $88.85 a barrel at midday Bangkok time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
The contract rose 85 cents to settle at $88.91 in New York on Wednesday after the Energy Information Administration said U.S. oil stockpiles fell by a surprising 6.5 million barrels last week, four times what analysts forecast.
But the decline was mainly due to a drop in crude imports, not to a pick-up in demand for oil. Gasoline supplies also dropped unexpectedly last week, according to the EIA.
Brent crude was up 8 cents at $106.04 on the ICE futures exchange in London.
The key event for markets from stocks to currencies and commodities is the ECB's meeting Thursday. Expectations of strong action to stem Europe's debt crisis have been high after the central bank's president Mario Draghi last week said it would act decisively to keep the euro common currency intact.
The currency union has been increasingly strained by Europe's prolonged debt crisis, which has also dragged on global economic growth. A recent surge in Spain's borrowing costs raised the risk that one of Europe's biggest economies would need a huge bailout that could splinter the common currency.
Some analysts think the ECB may resume buying government bonds to reduce borrowing costs for struggling countries such as Spain and Italy or give a banking license to the European Stability Mechanism. The ESM is a fund set up to provide a financial lifeline to euro nations that face a crisis. Giving it a banking license would greatly increase its firepower.
Still, there are doubts the ECB will deliver on Draghi's bold words because of German resistance to the central bank taking on a role beyond its mandate of keeping inflation under control.
In other futures trading, heating oil was down 0.1 cent at $3.162 a gallon and wholesale gasoline was up 1.1 cents at $2.845 a gallon. Natural gas dropped 0.9 cent to $2.858 per 1,000 cubic feet.

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Time to Buy?by Opinion Staff
This week, Gov. Crist played financial adviser, telling the people who the state's pension fund to sink some money into Florida real estate.
It's way cheap, the governor said. Buy some and help the economy.
The governor is eternally, sometimes unrealistically upbeat, but he's not alone on this one. West Palm Beach City Commissioner Molly Douglas, who sells real estate, commented Thursday that the market is picking up. Certainly, everyone hopes for the market to turn. Do you think it has? If this the time to buy?
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Waters Edge 3/bd Direct Beachfront, Sleeps 8 in Fort Walton Beach
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 8
- pool yes
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Waters Edge
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 750 - $ 2,000 / week
$ 1,800 - $ 1,800 / month
Fort Walton Beach Condo deals
stays between: 4/11/14 & 5/22/14
deal expires today
Spring Special, Beautiful 3/bd Direct Beachfront, Platnium Rated Condo
Add $100 cleaning fee and 11% tax to all reservations.
- $1,200 $1,050/week ($150 off)
- Free Beach Service ($200)
deal# DCKUUH
vacation rental description
You'll Love staying in this beautiful and Spacious 2 bedroom (plus
bunk room) 2 bath condo with hugh beautiful views of the Beach and
Gulf of Mexico from your full kitchen, dining, living area and
Master Bedroom. Sit and relax on your extra large balcony that
extends off the Master bedroom and living area. King bed in Master,
2nd bedroom has queen, and 2 bunks in Bunk Room (3rd bedroom)
and living room has queen sofa sleeper.
This is a 2nd floor unit with easy access to elevators and stairs.
Full size fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer in unit.
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Last modified on 04-10-2014 at 9:39 AM.
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Andy Palmer 850-650-0114
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Full size full equipped kitchen, WIFI internet access
Seasonally heated Gulf front pool and
fitness room
activities and attractions in Fort Walton Beach Gulf Coast North
Nearby Attractions: Gulfarium, fishing pier, Boating, Amusement
Parks, Parasailing, Minature Golf, Convention Center.
vacation rental rates
Daily Weekly Monthly
Spring Break: 03/08 - 04/11/14 $250 $1400 n/a
Spring: 04/12 - 05/23/14 $200 $1200 n/a
Summer: 05/24 - 08/01/14 $300 $1850 n/a
Late Summer: 08/02 - 09/06/14 $200 $1250 n/a
Fall: 09/07 - 10/31/13 $175 $1050 n/a
Winter: 11/01 - 03/07/14 $125 $750 $1400
All reservations require a min. $200.00 Security Deposit
Rates do not include 11% Florida tax
All major Credit Cards accepted
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rental policy and cancelations
Andy Palmer 850-650-0114
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The Best and Worst Celebrity Transformations of 2012
How many of us start every new year with plans to change--whether it's promising to hit the gym more often, to read more books, or try out a new haircut? Well, it looks like you're not alone. Celebs from Anne Hathaway to Ke$ha have kept us entertained with their extreme transformations in 2012. Who do you think had the best (or worst) look this year?
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It's a fast, easy and convenient way for Oregon State Boaters to renew their boat registration. You can complete your renewal in a few simple steps. Be sure to have your credit card and Renewal Notice ready before you begin.
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With the Manhattan KS Chamber app you get:
* A full directory of member businesses - searchable by name, category or keyword – and instantly connect with click to call, mapping, websites and more.
* Calendar of Community events
* "Near Me" feature that finds businesses by category that are close to your specific location
* Instant access to Chamber and member news
* View and RSVP for upcoming Chamber events
* Community links, area information, video feeds and more
This official business app of Manhattan connects you with local businesses and the Community – all while on the go!
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이 앱은 다음과 같은 기능을 제공합니다.
1. 조건검색기능 : 표준명의 키워드/ 표준번호/ 표준분야를 선택하여 검색합니다.
2. 부문검색기능 : 미리 나누어진 부문을 통해 검색합니다.
3. 즐겨찾기기능 : 검색했던 총람을 즐겨찾기에 추가하여 좀 더 편리하게 이용합니다.
기술표준원에서는 표준의 보급과 활용을 위하여 다음과 같은 앱 6종을 서비스합니다. 많은 관심과 이용 부탁드립니다.
3. 국제표준총람: 해당 국제표준의 서지정보를 제공합니다.
4. 압연/강재 핸드북: 압연강재 관련 표준서의 주요 내용을 제공합니다.
5. 레디믹스트콘크리트 핸드북: 레미콘 관련 표준서의 주요 내용을 제공합니다.
Holte HMS/KS
Holte sitt nye system muliggjør en mer «real-time» oppfølging på byggeplassen. Prosjektsystemet er den delen av kvalitetssystemet som brukes ved gjennomføringen av selve byggeprosjektet. I all hovedsak gjøres dette via papirbaserte sjekklister i dagens systemer. Nå kan man foreta utsjekking av oppgaver i elektroniske sjekklister via mobilapplikasjoner, nettbrett eller pc - og utsjekkingen skjer der hvor arbeidsoperasjonen faktisk skjer. Dette gir en mer reell kontroll, oppfølging og rapportering i prosjektene.
Holte har i samarbeid med byggenæringen utviklet sjekklister og annet faginnhold som er tilpasset tømrerfaget, VVS, grunnarbeider, mur og betong, samt småhusprosjektering. Holte har selv høy kompetanse innen plan- og bygningslovgivningen samt arbeidsmiljølovgivningen.
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Sports Radio 810 WHB
Take America's largest all-sports station everywhere you go! Sports Radio 810 WHB is your direct connection to Kansas City's top sportscasters, programs and original podcasts. This app gives you insider access to exclusive show offers from Sports Radio 810 WHB and their partners.
access how-to articles and videos on dozens of photographic topics.
Primary Features
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more than dozen topics including portrait, travel, nature, kids & family, macro and more.
• View how-to videos including Tamron's "DSLR Know-How: 1-Minute How-to Video Series"
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Flickr and Tamron's unique photo sharing platform My Photo Exhibits
• Access lens brochures and rebate forms in PDF format or have several delivered to your inbox
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• Register your new lens easily
Tamron Lenses & How-To App is a handy how-to and Tamron product reference guide in your pocket.
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* Listen to exclusive new KEM music samples
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* Purchase KEM music from Amazon
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Clear 99
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You found us! Listen to Today's Best Country Clear 99 wherever you go. Wake up with Scotty & Carissa in the Morning 5:30 to 10. Teresa and Jamie Mac keep you company while you're at work and spend Clear Country Nights with Josh Ryan.
- Listen to the radio station, even when app is in background
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- Get artist & title info as you hear each song
- Save money with special local deals
- Quick links to Clear 99 website, Facebook & Twitter
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MyAutoReply offers sophisticated controls to ensure safe, accountable mobile phone usage on and off the road. Its intuitive design eliminates mobile phone distractions with options such as:
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· The ability to accept incoming calls while the app continues to automatically manage text messages
· An intuitive interface that allows for on-the-fly engage/ disengagement of app
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Legends Outlets Mobile App
Daily hot deals and mobile coupons
View information on a store, restaurant by category at a glance.
Click to call any Legends merchant or locate their exact location on a map.
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Find the easiest routes to each parking lot closest to your destination.
View directions to Customer Service, ATM's, restrooms and more
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* Full member company directory
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Experience even greater benefits from the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, which is now as mobile as you
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FINDit - Video & Loyalty
We want you to FIND it, WATCH it, TRY it…Then STAY LOCAL and STAY LOYAL.
The FINDit app include these features:
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Check In
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Earn points by sharing your favorite restaurants, bars, boutiques, spas or salons with friends. Simply hit the 'Share' button on a business page and then share it to all your friends. The more you share the faster you will reach your next reward.
Earn Points
There are so many ways to earn points within the FINDit app, it's crazy! Checking in, sharing, spending, even doing jumping jacks out front can potentially earn you points at your favorite places to eat, shop, play and live. Some merchants will even give bonus points for attending events they are hosting, participating in or sponsoring. By earning points, you are proving you are a loyal shopper and supporter…That is why Owner Joe is glad to give you rewards for being awesome.
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Colombian Ambassador to the United States Luis Carlos Villegas on March 25, 2014, attended the opening night of the 2014 Colombian Film Festival in NYC.
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From March 25th through the 30th, the 2014 Colombian Film Festival will take place in New York City. The festival, which will showcase 14 fiction films, 20 short films, four documentaries and three Latin American blockbusters, will take place at Tribeca Cinemas. Click here to learn more.
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VegTrug™ Patio Garden, Charcoal
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Exclusive | Award-Winning VegTrug™ is a Convenient, All-in-One Growing System
- Winner of the 2012 Green Thumb Award for Outstanding New Product!
- Grow a productive vegetable garden in a small space
- Built to last of solid wood, with dovetail joints and a food-safe finish
- VIDEO: How to assemble the VegTrug
Grow plants at an easy working height in this unique patio garden; no bending or kneeling to plant, tend and harvest. The elevated bed means no weeds and fewer pests, too. The V-shape makes efficient use of space and planting mix — grow deep-rooted plants like tomatoes in the center, shallow-rooted crops like salad greens along the edges. Includes a fitted fabric liner to keep soil contained while letting excess water drain. Plastic feet protect wood from wet surfaces. Quality construction and easy assembly.
- FSC-certified, sustainable, plantation-grown fir with non-toxic stain; plastic feet; fabric liner
- 70" L x 30" W x 31-1/2" H
- Holds 380 quarts of container mix
- Easy assembly; requires a Phillips screwdriver and adjustable wrench
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now i can weed my garden with out bending
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- No
- Easy to assemble
- A Little Shallow At Edges
- Cheap wood
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- Flowers Or Veggies
Wood materials are very light and soft. Can split if you are not very careful with assembly. Question how long it will last but time will tell.
- Was this a gift?:
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- Sturdy easy to assemble
- Need Larger Model
- Wish There Was A 76
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- Herb garden
- Veggie garden
I just purchased my 2nd one. My husband was hesitant with the 1st purchase last year but ended up loving it as much as I do. We have a beautifully landscaped yard with not a lot of space for a garden without major rework of sprinkler heads. This elevated garden is perfect. It also keeps rabbits and chipmunks out. We've decided to purchase another one this year so we can use one as an herb garden and the other as a veggie garden. I'd really give the product 5 stars. I gave it 4 stars because there needs to be one more size larger (76"x40") for the veggie garden. We purchased the tomato cages and cucumber ladder in hopes they help better manage the limited space.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Good height
- Good size
- Some Pieces Didn't Fit
- Support Slats Were Split
Best Uses
- Vegetables Herbs Greens
Can't wait to plant it after the last frost.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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This is a great addition to the garden! No bending or getting on your knees! No weeds! However directions were sparse..other than that love it! we have two trugs!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
- Heavy duty
- Quality construction
- none
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- Garden With Ease
This year I am going to use it for growing strawberries. We have problems with critters and birds, so I thought this would make it more manageable to keep them out and save my back. We are already talking about getting another at some point. Love it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Essembling Very Easy
- I Don't Have To Bend Over
- Use Of Air Space
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- Herb Growing
- Vegetable Growing
I got the vegtrug so I can stand up and garden my herbs and vegetables. Arthritis in knees & back surgery was being hampered by the traditional style of gardening. Herbs growing now will be transplanted into the vegtrug and will start new crop of vegetables in the vegtrug during spring.
- Was this a gift?:
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Waist high level makes it easy to tend the crops.
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- Attractive
- Easy to assemble
- Perfect size
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Planted 3 tomatoes, 3 peppers, 2 squash, and several herbs, and awaiting my results. This was so easy to assemble (as promised, but I didn't really believe you). My husband came home from a business trip and I had it assembled and planted (and I've never even used an electric screwdriver before). It's attractive, big enough for a reasonable veggie garden, and I'm so happy I bought it.
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- Easy assembly
- Looks great
- Perfect height
- Works perfectly
- none
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- Flowers
- Herbs
- Veggies
I loved the one I purchased last year so much that I bought a second one this year.
The only negative at all is that the yellow one always seems to be on backorder.
I bought the charcoal and like it better.
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Tess Arnoult, Reading Specialist & National Board Certified Teacher & Chris Brennaman, Logical Choice Technologies
Current students of all ages are immersed in technology before they ever reach school. There are a wide variety of devices available for teachers to use in classrooms, but how can educators maximize their learning benefits when teaching reading?
Learn how technology can:
- Increase learning
- Get students engaged in lessons
- Maximize learning time
- Track data
Aug 23 2012
42 mins
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May 14 2014
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In today's data centers, the need for flexibility and agility is undeniable. As businesses continue to grow and leverage technology to remain competitive, they require a new way of simplified IT. IT organizations can no longer deal with complex, cumbersome legacy infrastructure that can't keep at the pace of the business.
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Teachers, Teens and "The Talk" About Technology
Sep 24 2013
50 mins
Linda McCarthy, Author and Fran Staniec, Technology Teacher, Taft High School
Learn about free security books for teachers, topics taught in technology classes, topics students like the most, cell phones and drama, and why "the talk" about technology needs to start at home.
A Call to All Teachers -- thanks to Microsoft sponsorship, McCarthy's book Digital Drama is available for free download on Amazon.com (September 24th - 27th) in English and Spanish. Join in on our talk and learn how teachers are using these free resources to educate the next generation workforce.
Linda McCarthy will be talking with Fran Staniec, Technology Teacher, Taft High School, Chicago
Taft High School in Chicago is one of the schools leading the pack by creating lesson plans and teaching their freshmen important safety measures. For example: how to create safe passwords, how to configure a secure Facebook account, antivirus installation and software updating, responsible posting for ALL devices, antibullying, and Internet safety.
Staniec will talk about how they use the free books to create lesson plans and teach Internet safety and security in the classroom. Ask yourself: are your students ready to hit the ground running when it comes to security and entering the professional world?
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Olivier Favre, Director of Product Mgmt, Server Solutions,Teradici & Mohamed Jivraj, Product Manager, AMD
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This webinar will provide you with information on:
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- How the AMD FirePro™ R5000 remote graphics, featuring the TERA2240, can deliver high quality graphics without compromise, anywhere on the corporate network
- How Florida Atlantic University is able to meet its energy saving goals and deliver a robust computing experience for its students
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Feb 27 2013
57 mins
Perry Correll, Principle Technologist, Training, Xirrus
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Benjamin Robbins, Palador; (moderator) Vishy Gopalakrishna, SAP; Ben Smith, Tribal Labs; Rob Tiffany, Microsoft
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- How to deliver improved wireless user experience prioritizing critical over recreational applications
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47 mins
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BYOD is no longer a consideration, it's a reality. Every day over 2 million new wireless devices are being activated and these devices will show up on you network. And while most wireless vendors are talking about the potential security risks, which are considerable, almost no one is discussing the impact the sheer numbers of devices will have on your networks performance.
A recent Gartner study did and stated that 'By 2015, 80% of newly installed wireless networks will be obsolete because of a lack of proper planning'. Many administrators still designing for coverage, when capacity limits are the true Achilles heel of wireless deployments. This session will discuss the varied client types and their capabilities, best practices to address growing device densities and how both impact overall network performance. IT administrator looking at a BYOD deployment or even just a wireless upgrade will gain valuable insight from this presentation.
Perry Correll is a Senior Technologist as well as the Director of Product Marketing at Xirrus. His extensive networking background extends from original Ethernet Thicknet technology, through the switching revolution and now is involved in pushing advancements in Wi-Fi technology to displace wired solutions. Previous roles included technologist and management roles at Cabletron, Xylan and Alcatel.
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A revolution is underway in end-user computing, as workers bring their own mobile devices to work. At the same time, IT must keep data secure and deploy the latest desktop and mobile operating systems. A solution is emerging: Client virtualization supports diverse end-user devices securely, while lowering management costs. Join HP's Doug Hart to learn how VMware and Hewlett-Packard have built out-of -the box client virtualization solution for small and midsize businesses.
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Jeff Parillo, Managing Director, North American Sales & Ryan, Ahlers, Director, Sales Engineering , Aternity, Inc.
Desktop Virtualization is the top cloud-based technology impacting End User Computing. And, user-centric, Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management is the primary factor against which cloud-based virtual desktop solutions and providers are and will be evaluated. If you are currently evaluating, planning, or managing application performance in a Virtualized Desktop Environment, don't let your VDI project get derailed by poor end user experience.
In VDI environments, traditional system metrics, such as CPU, memory, and network utilization, are marginal indicators of actual performance. As a result, Desktop Virtualization demands a user-centric vs. device-centric approach to service management. End User Experience (EUE) management becomes an essential barometer to ensure that end-user facing systems are responsive and high-performing. During this webinar, the following topics for ensuring Desktop Virtualization SLAs through a user-centric approach to service management will be covered:
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Staniec will talk about how they use the free Own Your Space books to create lesson plans, learning about security. Ask yourself: are your students ready to hit the ground running when it comes to security and entering the professional world?
Join in learn how to engage students. See you on the 24th!!!
*Any teacher who wants to download the book prior to the webinar can download the book for free at ownyourspace.net
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43 mins
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Aug 23 2012
42 mins
Tess Arnoult, Reading Specialist & National Board Certified Teacher & Chris Brennaman, Logical Choice Technologies
Current students of all ages are immersed in technology before they ever reach school. There are a wide variety of devices available for teachers to use in classrooms, but how can educators maximize their learning benefits when teaching reading?
Learn how technology can:
- Increase learning
- Get students engaged in lessons
- Maximize learning time
- Track data
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49 mins
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It's not so bad renting car out here though, as you can easily rent a driver to help you as well and they are incredibly fairly priced. I have been doiing it for six months off and on, depending on where work places me, which has only cost me about three hundred dollars U.S total. However, most of the time I am lucky enough to be able to use their public transportation systems which is some of the best I have ever seen. You can get pretty much anywhere in the territory with relative ease in Singapore just by using their train systems. The United States could really look at Europe and even Asia to see what they are doing wrong with their public transportation systems - we should be able to go from coast to coast just by train.
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World Malaria Day is April 25. Malaria remains a leading cause of death among African children under 5.
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The blackness outside is too dark to see. All your senses can make out are the sounds of the night. You can hear animals off in the distance, and your small children are sound asleep next to you, worn out from a hard day of play near the pond not far from your house.
All of a sudden, the sound you fear the most: A faint buzz that seems to be coming from nowhere. Then, it's silent. You tense. It starts again — this time closer, near your head. Then, it's silent again. You pray the prayer you've done so many times before, asking God to protect your family.
It's the silence that scares you the most, because the mosquito could have landed on one of your children.
The poor are the most affected, because they simply can't afford to prevent or treat the deadly killer that claims about 1 million children every year. Because 90 percent of malaria deaths occur in Africa, the disease has a disastrous impact on the continent's economy. However, most of these deaths could be prevented simply by providing treated bed nets and medication for pregnant mothers.
This is why we work to fight malaria worldwide. World Vision knows that the key to saving lives is raising awareness. We work to improve the home care of those suffering from malaria and to integrate malaria education into health training programs and health sensitization meetings.
An infrastructure built on education is essential for progress. We are teaching community caregivers how to recognize the signs of malaria and evaluate its severity, providing technical assistance and training and the use of innovative tools to help adults and youth learn early detection techniques. Among our initiatives, we help prevent malaria by promoting the importance of long-lasting, treated bed nets. We distribute these nets through health centers and provide low-cost treatment as an effective means of reducing cases of malaria among pregnant women.
In addition, World Vision is working right here at home to fight the disease worldwide by advocating for more attention and intervention from our government leaders on Capitol Hill.
Now, imagine you're lying in bed, and your children are tucked away underneath the safety of a treated bed net. But this time, instead of worrying about mosquitoes, you smile as you drift off to sleep, saying a prayer of thanksgiving.
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- Age: 36
- Birth Date: Aug 17, 1977
- Birth Place: Paris, France
- Height: 6'1" (1.85m)
- Weight: 183 lbs (83.2 kg)
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Henry is one of the most outrageously talented players of the past decade. From the callow youth who top-scored during France's triumph at the 1998 World Cup to his country's captain and all-time record goalscorer, surpassing the great Michel Platini, Henry is a French icon.
Having emerged from the Monaco youth ranks under the guidance of a certain Arsene Wenger, Henry's abortive move to Juventus followed, where he was largely used as a winger under Carlo Ancelotti, before Wenger parted with £10.5 million to link up once again with the man he would transform into Europe's most feared forward.
Victory at Euro 2000 saw his star rise and Henry was converted from a winger to a dazzling striker, winning the Double with Arsenal before going on to dominate the league in the years to follow. His club record tally of 226 goals in 380 games included all manner of spectacular strikes and unforgettable matches, and he signed off in Highbury's final game, typically, with a hat-trick.
But a move to Emirates Stadium in 2006 signalled the beginning of the end for Henry. In that summer he lost in both the final of the Champions League and the World Cup, and while he signed a new contract with Arsenal despite strong interest from Barcelona, he suffered from fitness problems and eventually moved to Catalunya in the summer of 2007, bringing to an end a golden period in England during which he won two titles, two FA Cups and five player of the year awards.
In Barcelona, Henry would finally capture the Champions League trophy that had eluded him when playing a prominent role in Barca's remarkable Treble-winning campaign of 2008-09, but the following year saw him left out of the side and he embarked on a new challenge in the MLS a few weeks after France's dismal World Cup campaign.
His efforts with the New York Red Bulls saw him land the Major League Soccer Eastern Conference in 2010 but, in January 2011, he was given another chance at the Gunners as Arsenal took him back for a two-month loan period. His return to the club came just weeks after his statue was erected outside the Emirates stadium.
Strengths: One of the most complete forwards of recent times, Henry boasts electric pace, superb control, intricate technique and unrivalled composure in front of goal. His creative streak is put to good use when unselfishly teeing up team-mates with finesse and he has a strong character and a winner's mentality. Also a threat from set-pieces.
Weaknesses: Finding fault in Henry is a difficult enterprise, but a headed goal is a rarity from the Frenchman and fitness problems have afflicted him somewhat in recent seasons. His suitability for a captaincy role has also been questioned.
Career high: Henry was at his peak when Arsenal went the entire Premier League season unbeaten in 2003-04, scoring a highly impressive 30 goals in 37 league appearances and being named both PFA Players' Player of the Year and Footballer of the Year.
Career low: Becoming a target for venomous criticism and a national hate figure in Ireland when he committed a blatant handball before squaring for William Gallas to score the goal that took France to the World Cup finals.
Style: Flamboyant, prolific, complete, a once-in-a-generation striker.
Quotes: "Football and sport in general is full of heroes who have cheated ten times more than Thierry. Thierry Henry has 12, 14 years of fair behaviour in sport and he is singled out today for me in the wrong way." Arsene Wenger, November 2009.
Trivia: Henry is the only player to have been named England's Footballer of the Year on three separate occasions , although individual accolades on an international level have always eluded him.


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Coming off an invigorating performance to kickoff the Grammy Awards, Bruce BROOOOOCE Springsteen was in Paris this week to formally introduce his new album, Wrecking Ball, for a select group of reporters. Springsteen gave over much of the press conference to discussing the current state of American politics, and how his "angry patriotism" was reflected in the new music: "Previous to Occupy Wall Street, there was no push back at all saying this was outrageous—a basic theft that struck at the heart of what America was about, a complete disregard for the American sense of history and community."
Springsteen expects some people may misunderstand the politically charged songs—a mix of folk music, gospel music and the E-Street Band sound—on the new album, just as Ronald Reagan misunderstood "Born In The USA" almost 30 years ago. That's especially true for the rousing first single "We Take Care Of Our Own," an ironic song that sums up the broken promises of the country as far as Springsteen sees it. "I have spent my life judging the distance between American reality and the American dream…What was done to our country was wrong and unpatriotic and un-American and nobody has been held to account," he later told the Guardian. "There is a real patriotism underneath the best of my music but it is a critical, questioning and often angry patriotism."


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The classic pecan pie made better with the addition of both chopped and whole pecans and a splash of both vanilla and bourbon. Serve with Maker's Mark®-spiked whipped cream for a double treat!
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 1 hour
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1 cup whole pecans
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated white sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
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3 large eggs
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1 pre-baked 9-inch pie shell*
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Put chopped nuts into the bottom of the prebaked pie shell and set aside.
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- Pour this mixture on top of chopped nuts. Place a decorative row of whole pecans on the top. Bake about 50-60 minutes on the center rack of the oven or until cooked through. The pie will spring back on top but still jiggle a little until it cools. If the top is getting too dark before the center is done, tent with aluminum foil.
- Cool for a minimum of three hours. The pie is best made the day before.
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The OSA's inaugural congress on Classical Optics brings together three disciplines that are integral parts of the challenging design of optical systems. First is the design of imaging and nonimaging systems through the International Optical Design Conference. Second is the inclusion of computational methods of imaging and sensing techniques into the optical design methods. Third is the fabrication and testing of these systems to ensure they meet performance demands. Respective attendees will have the opportunity to engage each other in joint sessions, networking events, and informally throughout the event. Though these three meetings are distinct parts of the optical design and performance of systems and applications, there is an expanding amount of interplay between all of them. Optical engineers and scientists have to increasingly understand parts of each aspect in order to develop state of the art optical systems. We will be meeting on the Big Island of Hawaii, where the astronomy community shows optical systems that take advantage of the integration of these three fields. Do not miss this opportunity to network with colleagues in related fields – the experts from each of the communities will be presenting their most recent research.
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Monday, 23 June, 08:00 - 10:00
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The Joint Plenary Session will feature a speaker from each of the three topical meetings (COSI, IODC, and OF&T). The Plenary Presenters are listed below.
How to Measure Everything, David Brady, Duke University, USA
Finding Life in the Universe: The Colossus Project, Jeff R. Kuhn; Institute for Astronomy, University of Hawaii, USA
Will Computational Imaging Change Lens Design?, Kevin P. Thompson, Synopsys, Inc., USA
For more informatiion about plenary speakers, including biographies and presentation abstracts visit the Plenary page.
Welcome Reception and Luau
Monday, 23 June, 18:00 – 20:00
The Coconut Grove at The Fairmont Orchid
Join us in the Coconut Grove for some of Hawaii's best entertainment and island food. The reception luau is open to committee/presenting author/student and full conference attendees. Conference attendees may purchase extra tickets for their guest.
Joint Poster Session
Tuesday, 24 June
Posters are an integral part of the technical program and offer a unique networking opportunity, where presenters can discuss their results one-to-one with interested parties. Each author is provided with a 4 ft. × 8 ft. (1.22 m × 2.44 m) board on which to display the summary and results of his or her paper.
Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship Award and Illumination Problems and Lens Design Presentations
Wednesday, 25 June, 18:00 - 20:00
Salon III
The Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship Award will be presented to Brian Wheelwright prior to the Lens Design and Illumination Problems Presentations in Salon III. The 2014 Kidger scholarship award will be presented to Brian by Kevin P Thompson, Synopsys Inc. USA. The award consists of a $5,000 cash grant supported by the Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Following the presentation of the Kidger Award, the winners of the Illumination and Lens Design Problems will present their solutions. For more information, visit the Illumination and Lens Problems page.
Lambda Research Corporation
Optical Perspectives Group, LLC
Optikos Corporation
Photon Engineering LLC
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A fundamental and dramatic shift is happening in America when it comes to our addiction to gasoline. We're slowly but steadily cutting back on our gas-guzzling ways. This doesn't mean we're going back to the days of the horse and buggy. But make no mistake: The amount of gasoline we consume is dropping, and the implications go well beyond the auto industry.
"We are seeing a modest sea change in America's gas consumption patterns," said Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst with GasBuddy.com. "There's not any one factor behind it, but several factors. I think we've seen the peak in U.S. gas consumption."
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For the record, that peak came in 2008. Since then, there has been a steady—though not huge—decline in the amount of gas used in America. Currently, gas consumption is down about 25 million gallons a day compared with last year.
So what's driving the change? Here are several factors
More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
The latest data from the University of Michigan show that the average fuel economy of new vehicles sold in June was 24.7 miles per gallon (mpg). That is down 1/10th of a gallon from the recent high of 24.8 mpg. Since the school's Transportation Research Institute began tracking average fuel economy in 2007, the average fuel economy of new models sold in the U.S. has risen 18.7 percent.
The main reason for that is the increase in CAFE standards that will require the fleet of vehicles sold by each automaker to achieve 34.1 mpg by 2016 and 54.5 mpg by 2025. The result has been an explosion in cars and trucks that use turbocharged engines and other technology that makes the vehicles go further on a gallon of gas. The consumer is eating it up, and this trend is expected to continue for the near future.
(Read More: Are the Glory Days Back for Automakers?)
Americans Forgoing Cars
Strange as it may seem to many of us who couldn't wait to get our first car, a growing number of people have decided they don't want to own a car.
According to CNW Marketing, the percentage of U.S. homes without a car has hit a high of 9 percent. As recently as 2006, just 5 percent of households chose not to have a vehicle.
What's changed? The recession forced a lot of people to get rid of their car or truck. There also has been explosive growth in car-share companies over the past five years. In addition, America is becoming more urban, with more people living in cities where they can use mass transit or bike-share programs, or simply walk. Bottom line: More people are saying they don't need a car or truck.
Telecommuting and Online Shopping Are Growing
Gone are the days when it was unusual to know someone who worked at home. Thanks to higher quality, less expensive telecommunication systems it's becoming more common for American workers to telecommute. In 2000, the Census Bureau found 3.3 percent of the population telecommuted; by 2010, it was up to 4.3 percent.
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The drop in gasoline consumption could have huge implications for the economy. One example involves gasoline tax revenues for state and local municipalities—the primary funding source for maintaining roads, highways and bridges. As gas consumption drops, so does the revenue states are collecting. That's why some states are considering a user fee for electric vehicles.
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Gasoline fueled America's incredible growth in the 20th century, and it's still the primary driver of life in this country. We're just learning to use less of it.
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DiabetesManager collects real-time data on blood sugar levels, then analyzes it for trends. If an app user is, for example, trending low, a built-in program delivers advice to correct the low reading as soon as possible. The app also delivers other lifestyle tips designed to remind the user how to manage type 2 in a consistent way.
Users' data and data analyses are also sent to their healthcare providers. The ability to send and receive data via mobile phones or the Internet allows patients' doctors to track them remotely and respond without having to schedule physical office appointments.
Externally, the data also goes through WellDoc's proprietary Automated Expert Analytics System, which analyzes it for trends and delivers educational and coaching tips tailored to the individual app user. Users' data and data analyses are also sent to their healthcare providers.
WellDoc is testing DiabetesManager in several pilot programs, including one with the U.S. Air Force and another with Jitterbug phones, a mobile phone provider noted for its low rates, easy-to-use equipment, and focus on the needs of seniors.
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Congrats on your pregnancy first of all... and secondly what do you think your company is going to do just because you're pregnant? I think it's illegal for them to fire you because of a pregnancy and if you're quitting in a few months anyway then it's better they know now before they waste a lot of time and money training you; and they can get an early start on looking for a different candidate to take your position. If you're a good employee and in good standing with your company like it sounds then i'm sure they will be thrilled for your news, but disappointed they will be losing a good employee. not to mention if you plan to find a job in your new location before or after your baby is born then i'm sure it will be much easier getting a good recommendation from your current employer if you don't waste their time and money on unnecessary training. So my advice to you is just be honest with your employer. Have a meeting with whoever it is you need to speak to and let them know that you will be relocating in a few months. Everything will be ok.
Yep, I'd agree with Brinny, be honest and present it in a positive manner. They cannot fire you bc you are pregnant. Let us know how things go.
I almost wouldn't even worry about the pregnancy aspect of things...your relocation is going to move you out of the job no matter what. Just handle the matter like you would for resigning for a move versus a pregnancy issue. I would think they'd need to keep you on until you move in order to train someone new and have a smooth transition. Hope it all goes okay!
Well, you could wait until training it over, but it depends on how far along you are. If it's passed your first trimester then you should probably let them know asap. They legally can't discriminate against you because you are pregnant.
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In this special edition of PROSPECT PRESCRIPTION, DobberHockey spoke with the coaches of two players who made big news this week, namely 15-year old phenom Aaron Ekblad and free agent French national and Merrimack College standout Stephane Da Costa.
In 2005, the OHL tagged John Tavares with 'exceptional player status' granting the then 14-year permission to enter the league's annual priority draft. Tavares was selected first overall by the Oshawa Generals and four years later, the Mississauga native was drafted first overall in the NHL Draft by the New York Islanders.
The OHL got it right back then and now Aaron Ekblad, a 15-year-old defenseman from Belle River, Ont., is hoping lightning strikes twice. This past season, the six-foot-three, 200-pound Ekblad starred for the Sun County Panthers Minor Midget AAA program, recording 34 points in 30 regular season games. But his coach Frank Evola told PROSPECT PRESCRIPTION that the numbers don't indicate all that he meant to his team.
"He [Ekblad] plays every situation. He knows every situation. He's aware of every situation," explains Evola. "And in terms of skill set, Aaron has all the elements. He has all the tools. He's mature, he's poised and his hockey I.Q. is off the charts. He's a very good skater. He skates well for a big boy. There are not too many boys of his stature that skate like him. He's got a very heavy shot. But most importantly, he's a quality young man. He's almost like a man to be honest with you."
And that is important as the OHL only grants its 'exceptional player status' on players that combine a tremendous skill set with academic and social maturity. Evola says Ekblad, who is expected to go first overall to the Barrie Colts, has it all – in spades.
"Aaron's a very good student. He could have gone to any college he chose, if that's what he wanted to do. If you sat down and had a conversation with him, you wouldn't think he just turned 15 years old. He's truly beyond his years, not only when he's playing hockey."
Ekblad has played in the Sun County hockey program since he was nine years old and Evola says from Day 1 everyone knew he was going to be something special.
"Obviously, he grew into his body. He played all the way up to pee wee major at his own level and then at bantam minor, he decided to make the jump so he made the request and as an organization, we thought it was the best situation for him at that time in his development. And everything paid off. We do it for other guys too, if they're in that type of category."
Evola says Ekblad doesn't necessarily have a 'wow' factor to his game, he's just rock solid on both ends of the ice like a Zdeno Chara or a Chris Pronger.
"He doesn't wow you because he's deking guys. He does everything very, very well in every aspect of the game," says Evola, who adds the young phenom hasn't let his meteoric rise get to his head.
"He's very humble. He really didn't want to do this but it was something that he felt he had to do. He doesn't want everyone saying, 'You're the Next One' or whatever. He's a pretty humble guy."
Gary Bettman and the rest of NHL braintrust may want to consider bringing a Premiere Game to Paris, France next season now that the Ottawa Senators have a Parisian taking faceoffs in the nation's capital. Maybe a Heritage Classic between the Senators and the Maple Leafs at the steps of the Eiffel Tower?
Stéphane Da Costa, who signed a two-year entry-level contract with Ottawa Thursday, will make his debut tonight on the biggest stage the NHL has to offer in this country: Hockey Night in Canada.
In two seasons at Merrimack College, the 21-year old Da Costa tallied 90 points in 67 games, leading the school's transformation to the top of Hockey East and a Top 10 national ranking. Da Costa also participated in the 2010 IIHF World Championships, tying for the team lead in scoring.
Merrimack Assistant Coach Phil Roy, who played five seasons of professional hockey in North America and Europe including stints with the Johnstown Chiefs (ECHL), the St. John Flames and Cleveland Barons (AHL), told PROSPECT PRESCRIPTION that it didn't take Da Costa long to prove he was going to be a big time player for the Warriors.
"In his second collegiate game, he scored five goals. That shows you the type of skill that he has," says Roy, who compares the five-foot-eleven, 180-pound Da Costa to current French Canadian star Mike Ribeiro.
"Stéphane's a little stronger and a little heavier, muscle-wise. But he's slippery like Ribeiro and has great vision," explains Roy. "They're not really big, physical specimens, they're just solid athletes and really slippery. It's tough to defend against him. You don't know where he's going to go. He gives you the kind of soccer shoulder drop and then the hips are going somewhere else and then you're going one way and at the last second, he'll bring everything back the other way.
"He's also got a good shot. It's really accurate and he's able to slow things down and make things happen. He brought a great offensive dimension to our team. Not just our team but our whole league, as well."
Da Costa is a true centre according to Roy but adds he and Coach Mark Dennehy weren't afraid to use their star forward on the point during the man advantage.
"On the power play, we started using him on the half boards and down low and then ultimately, we put him on the D and from there, there was a couple of patterns where he was rolling and moving and that sort of thing but he's a true centre."
Despite his success and being the big man on campus, Roy says Da Costa's teammates respected him and that he was a joy to coach.
"He's a great teammate. He knew he was probably the top-end player not just on our team but in our league but it wasn't like his head got big or anything like that. And while he wasn't necessarily the poster child for our program, we obviously used him for lots of promotional stuff. And that never got to his head either. He's still down to Earth. He likes to kid around and the guys respect him for that because they know he's going to work hard and do some pretty special stuff on the ice but in the locker room, he's just one of the other guys."
It's just that the other guys aren't going to be on Hockey Night in Canada tonight.
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Pengwin7 said:
The rink where Pengwin learned to play this great game!!!
I've got a new youngster to root for!
Age: Pengwin by 20 years.
Height: Ekblad by 6".
Weight: Even.