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More than 25,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors are expected at the 65th annual National Business Aviation Association convention, which runs Tuesday, October 28 through Thursday, November 1 in Orlando, Fla.
October 16, 2012
In 2006, Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) introduced the Premier IA to near-universal acclaim: Here was a composite-fuselage light jet that could be flown single-pilot at speeds up to 450 knots with a near-standup cabin with room for six to seven passengers and a range of nearly 1,500 nautical miles, depending on load.
October 8, 2012
Flexjet and Bombardier showcased the new Learjet 85 aircraft at an invitation-only event at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City on October 3.
October 3, 2012
Production models of Gulfstream's new, near-supersonic flagship G650–which received FAA certification on September 7–have been rolling off the assembly line and winging their way to completion centers. The manufacturer expects to have the $64.5 million, 7,000-nautical-mile-range bizjet into the hands of customers before the end of this year.
September 11, 2012
Its futuristic lines seduce, its rate of climb and speed exhilarate and its operating economics spell savings. The Piaggio Avanti vastly outperforms all other turboprops and noses past some light jets. It's a 400-knot rocket with a near stand-up cabin that has the cross section of a midsize jet. There's comfortable seating for six passengers aft of the cockpit and the airplane has a seats-full range of 980 nautical miles. Fly with two fewer passengers and range increases to 1,300 nautical miles. Considering that the design of this twin-engine turboprop pusher is 30 years old, this is nothing short of amazing. The fact that barely 200 are flying after all these years is perplexing.
August 8, 2012
CEOs who are also pilots may be more successful leaders. That's the conclusion of a study by Matthew Cain, assistant professor of finance at Notre Dame, and Stephen McKeon, assistant professor of finance at the University of Oregon.
August 8, 2012
When it comes to outfitting a new airplane or refurbishing an old one, technology almost invariably tops the list of customer concerns. And no wonder: Innovation is happening at a faster clip than ever before, and buyers now face a dazzling array of choices.
August 8, 2012
Parents–take heart. Gama Group has introduced an infant safety seat specifically for flying. The lightweight FAA-certified seat is designed to complement all business jet configurations and will also work in any class of airline seat.
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"ya sweaty gegger!!"
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Someone who listens to Rock/rap and even dance.
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The Stars family includes the upcoming Agena FX, Agena, Kuma, Rana and Spica cores. AMD
will be introducing plenty of architectural changes with the upcoming Stars
family. Stars family processors will switch over to AMD's previously announced
HyperTransport 3.0 architecture. Previously, Star processors have been referred to as Revision H or K8L -- if that's not confusing enough, AMD calls the architecture of the Stars family Greyhound. While Stars family processors use the
HyperTransport 3.0 protocol, it will be backwards compatible with
HyperTransport 1.0 systems.
HyperTransport 3.0 is expected to provide twice the amount of bandwidth between
the processor and chipset. It will also allow the processor and internal north
bridge to operate at different frequencies as well. With HyperTransport 3.0,
the north bridge can operate at 75% of the maximum clock frequency of the
processor. AMD roadmaps claim the greater bandwidth of HyperTransport 3.0 is
important for PCIe 2.0 and upcoming multi-GPU, integrated graphics and
multiprocessor performance.
In addition to HyperTransport 3.0, Stars family processors feature a
128-bit floating point unit for each CPU core, DDR2-1066 support, SSE4A instructions
and a split power
plane. Split power planes allow the processor and internal north bridge to
operate at different voltages and speeds. The advantages of split power planes
are it allows the north bridge speed and voltage to never change during
Cool'n'Quiet power saving measures. With split power planes the Stars
processors require separate PLLs for the processor and internal north bridge.
Stars family processors will use socket AM2+, with the exception of the Agena
FX. Nevertheless, Stars family processors will be backwards
compatible on socket AM2 motherboards, though performance is sacrificed by
falling back to HyperTransport 1.0. AMD's documentation no longer refers to AM3; it appears AM2+ is the expected socket AM3.
Beginning in Q3'2007 AMD is expected to release its first Stars
quad-core processors. The new quad-core processors are based on AMD's Agena
and Agena FX cores. Targeting AMD's 4x4 platform is the Agena FX
core. Agena FX will only be available on Socket 1207+ and offer dual
processor functionality. The vanilla Agena core will be available on
single processor socket AM2+ platforms.
Agena FX and Agena based processors offer identical features. New
to the Agena FX and Agena cores is a shared L3 cache. 2MB of L3
cache will be shared between all four processor cores. The L2 cache will be 2MB
as well. Clock frequencies of 2.7 GHz to 2.9 GHz are initially expected. The
HyperTransport 3.0 frequency for Agena FX and Agena cores is
expected to be clocked at 4000 MHz. Agena FX and Agena core
processors will be manufacturing using a 65nm process and carry 125W TDPs. The
first Agena FX and Agena based processors are expected to arrive
in Q3'2007.
AMD will be releasing new Kuma core dual-core processors in Q3'07 as
well. The new Kuma core processors feature HyperTransport 3.0 clocked at
4000 MHz, 1MB of L2 cache and 2MB of shared L3 cache. Kuma processors
are expected to arrive in 2.0 GHz to 2.9 GHz frequencies for socket AM2+. TDP
for Kuma core processors is expected at 89W and 65W.
Single-core products won't be left out of the Stars family either. AMD
will release single-core Rana and Spica cores towards the end of
2007. Rana core processors will be replacing Orleans and Lima
Athlon 64 single-core processors while Spica will be replacing
single-core Venice Athlon 64 and Manilla Sempron processors.
AMD's roadmap doesn't reveal too much on Rana and Spica.
Nevertheless, Rana and Spica will feature HyperTransport 3.0 and
socket AM2+ compatibility.
quote: I expect that by the time 45nm rolls around for AMD Intel's going to be pushing 32nm
quote: That's if you believe AMD's timeline... which has never been correct when describing their process nodes
quote: AMD has to amortize the cost of 65nm equipment first before jumping to the next node
quote: Huh? When were they wrong on process nodes?
quote: Actually, they don't...I think you're forgetting that they are building new Fabs for those nodes (no changes needed to existing equipment, it will be new equipment).
quote: They were wrong almost every time. Let's look at a 2003 article:
quote: Yes, Fab 38 is planned, but the capital isn't there, particularly after the ATi acquisition
quote: If you look at AMD's 10-K filing, spending on process tech capital equipment is very much dependent upon IBM
quote: They were hoping to be on 65nm by Mid 2006 as late as Mid 2005
quote: Intel is releasing 45nm Yorkfield Q3 2007. By Q4 it should be decent amount of 45nm processors.
quote: Intel has kept all its schedules last year or so except for itanium. They infact pulled forward release of MCW and Clovertown/Kentsfield
quote: Ummm...Prescott was quite delayed, and Cloverton (no "w") and Kentsfield are EXTREMELY low volume parts...
quote: And Prescott has nothing to do with this as Prescott DOES NOT fall into the last year
quote: I don't know what to say on Clovertown's low volumeness, as it is being intorduced in SKU's that range in 455 to 1172 US. So I doubt the limitedness of Clovertown
quote: I guess I didn't see (or understand the reason for) the limitation of 1 year...oops.
In the future, I agree...but not this year.
C'mon CP, you know as well as I do that there are still several months of qualifying needed before Cloverton is ready for mass sales...
The whole point I was making is that it's very easy to push a part forward if you don't need large volumes! Heck, I would bet that AMD could release K8L in January at very low volumes...but that would merely be a PR stunt as the platforms started to be qualified in August and they will need to ship in high volume from day 1 as replacement parts for existing systems (I also expect Cloverton to be shipping in high volume by then as well, but that's Q2 07).


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Faith-based concert by Tajci
CAREY - Singer / songwriter Tajci is to present "I Do Believe: A Concert Experience" at 7 p.m. today at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, 315 Clay St., Carey. Admission is free. To learn more about the artist, visit www.idobelieve.com.
Lunch to help food pantry
REPUBLIC - The Republic United Church of Christ is to host a Republic Food Pantry luncheon benefit 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday at the church, 312 S. Madison St., Republic. The lunch is to consist of chicken and chili soups, chicken sandwiches, cookies and beverages. The meal is free, with a donation of food or money for the Republic Food Pantry requested. The church is accessible to those with handicaps.
Our Lady of Hope in Attica hosts festival to celebrate October
ATTICA - Our Lady of Hope Octoberfest is set for 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday Their famous roast pork dinner with hot German potato salad is to be served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. A free bakery bingo starts at 2 p.m. and a silent auction continues until 3 p.m. Many foods, games and outdoor activities are planned for people of all ages. Our Lady of Hope is on Stump Pike Road, just off US 224 in Attica.
Learn about the Heidelberg Catechism Sunday at 'Berg
Trinity United Church of Christ, 131 E. Perry St., is to host a presentation at 7 p.m. Sunday on the 450th anniversary of the writing of the Heidelberg Catechism. Robert Berg, retired German professor from Heidelberg and the current university archivist, is to share a brief history of how the catechism came to be and why it is called the 'Heidelberg' catechism.
Many German Reformed churches had a long tradition of using the Heidelberg Catechism for their confirmation of young adults into full church membership. Trinity church is a merger of Grace and First Reformed churches, following the flood of 1913. When the two churches merged, the catechism continued to be the basis for confirmation classes for many years.
Much of the history of the writing of the catechism reflects the ongoing struggles in Europe during the Reformation. Berg is to explain how the Heidelberg Catechism came to address those issues. Items related to the 450th anniversary are to be on display in the Resource Center.
Shrine in Carey to host two special Masses this month
CAREY - The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey is to host two special Masses in October.
The first is set for noon Sunday and is for those who are expecting a child or trying to have one. Oct. 16 is the feast day of St. Gerard, the patron saint of motherhood.
A special Mass for hope and healing is planned for 7 p.m. Friday. The Mass is for cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones. Afterward, visitors are to be invited to participate in special prayers for healing.
Prayers for immigration reform
The Sisters of St. Francis are to host a prayer service for humane immigration reform at 7 p.m. Monday in the convent chapel.
Dinner set at First Christian
First Christian Church, CR 19, Tiffin, is to serve a baked steak dinner 4-7 p.m. Oct. 19. In addition to steak, the menu includes salad bar, baked potato, vegetable, pie and cake. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 6-12. For more details, call (419) 447-3731.
Zion plans 175th celebration
The 175th anniversary celebration of Zion Lutheran Church, 3959 CR 21, Republic is set for Oct. 20. The Rev. Marcus Lohrmann, bishop of NW Ohio Synod, is to preach at the 10 a.m. service and all are welcome to stay for the dinner immediately following the service.
The congregation dates back to 1838, when many settlers in the area were German-speaking of Lutheran and Reformed faith. The first church was built of logs and was finished in 1846 on land purchased for $16.62. A new church was built in 1885 for $2,800.
Memorial service for Pitmmans set for Sunday at Melmore UMC
MELMORE - There is to be a memorial service for Harry "Bud" and Imogene Pittman at 1 p.m. Sunday at Melmore United Methodist Church. Harry died May 21 and Imogene died Sept. 18. The morning church service is to begin at 10:30 a.m. followed by a potluck lunch. The memorial service is to follow the lunch. For more information, call the Rev. Jane-Ann Clarke at (419) 217-4223.
Harmony UMC to host revival
Tiffin Harmony United Methodist Church is to host a revival Sunday through Tuesday. The Rev. Tom Snyder from Shelby is to be the guest speaker for the event.
Revival times are to be 10:20 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, and 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. The church is at the corner of CR 19 and CR 6 south of Tiffin and is handicapped accessible. For more details, call the Rev. Mark Garrabrant at (419) 689-6116.


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The Stetson football team will hold its final scrimmage of August on Saturday night. The scrimmage was originially scheduled to be held at Spec Martin Memorial Stadium, but has been moved to the Athletics Training Center because of rain.
The scrimmage will cap a day full of events that started at 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the stadium. The scheduled pep rally prior to the scrimmage has also been cancelled.
The scrimmage is scheduled to get started at 7 p.m. and is scheduled to include more than 100 plays.
"We were really looking forward to going under the lights at Spec Martin Stadium," Hatters coach Roger Hughes said. "Since our first games will be at night, it is important for us to get out there and get our bearings because the lights are different at every venue."
With the change of venue, the team will still travel to Spec Martin for a dry run on pregame warmups.
Hughes said one of the primary objectives of the evening will be to get the players past some of the excitement of being on the game field.
"There are going to be a ton of distractions and a lot of excitement next Saturday for the first game," Hughes said. "We want the players to go through some of that tonight so that next weekend they will know what they are doing."
Like the first two scrimmages, Saturday session will open with special teams periods that will including punting and kickoff scenarios. After that, the scrimmage will include the first team offense against the first defense, twos against twos and threes against threes. The team will also go through some overtime scenarios as well as two minute drills.
Following Saturday's scrimmage, the Hatters will have a light workout on Sunday before taking Monday as their regular weekly off day. Practice will resume on Tuesday at 7 a.m. as the team prepares for the first Stetson football game in 57 years.
Single-game tickets for the Hatters opener against Warner University will also go on sale Monday. The few remaining student season tickets will also be available, but only about 100 of those remained as of Friday.


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Those interested in attending North Idaho College are encouraged to attend June's First Friday campus visitation program Friday, June 1.
The First Friday program, held on the first Friday of every month throughout the academic year, offers prospective students the opportunity to visit campus and learn about NIC's programs and services.
Visitors will meet in the Driftwood Bay Room of NIC's Edminster Student Union Building at 9:30 a.m. before attending a workshop designed to inform potential students about NIC's academic and professional-technical programs as well as services available to students that will help them attain a certificate or associate's degree.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to visit with NIC staff about specific areas of study, ask questions about NIC and tour the campus.
Prospective students and parents can sign up for upcoming First Friday events by calling NIC's Admissions Office at (208) 769-3311 or visiting www.nic.edu/admissions/visit.


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For traditional recipes from the Mysore region and food from all over, with ramblings about life and kids thrown in the mix.
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Musings - Enid Blyton's The Famous Five!
I'd read all of the Famous Five adventures, save one. "Five go to Mystery Moor" was always elusive to me. The library near my house did not have it, nor did my school (whose "library" was a joke), nor the book stores in my town. While browsing through books for Little M recently, I came across that book and decided to buy it. So, I read a Famous Five book after 20 odd years and it was still so much fun!
The Famous Five went on picnics in almost every adventure and the food always sounded very exciting! Slabs of cake, thick slices of bread with tons of butter, tomato sandwiches, hard boiled eggs, tinned sardines, scones, lemonades and ginger beers - the food was always described with such relish, one could not help but slurp while reading! The rolling moors, the gorgeous lakes, secret passages and tunnels - England never sounded better. And George's parents owning an island - how lovely was that! And they went on adventures that kids would love to be a part of. Dick was my favorite of the lot. Julian was the responsible one, George had a serious attitude problem, Anne was sweet but mousy. Dick was dependable and good humored and such fun! And how adorable was Timmy, the dog! Did you have a favorite?
Enid Blyton's books certainly set my imagination on fire, as a kid. I know Little M and baby S will enjoy them just as much as I did.
22 comments:
- Jayashree said...
I identify with every single sentence that you've written. I loved Malory towers and St Clares. George was my favourite. I also loved the Five find-outers.
- January 4, 2011 at 4:32:00 AM EST
- Smitha said...
I loved Enid Blyton growing up (read and loved all the ones you mentioned + the Secret Seven and Five Find Outers) and Dick was my favorite of the Famous Five too!
- January 4, 2011 at 8:47:00 AM EST
- BongMom said...
I loved Enid Blyton...yehhh and the title promptly brought me here :D
BTW I heard that there was a later series about when they grow up and george marries a mechanic who is Indian or something. Will get you the link if I find it.
- January 4, 2011 at 9:08:00 AM EST
- Kannada Cuisine said...
Enid Blyton..Ah! it reminds me so much of childhood.. She has a special place in my heart because of all the food in her books...Incidentally she was describing all these yummy food at a time when food was scarce due to the world wars and rationing was in effect.. So most of the children were enjoying thinking about all the food than eating it :(
- January 4, 2011 at 11:47:00 AM EST
- Varsha Vipins said...
So true Vani..I was and am still a hard core fan.Surprisingly the first book I read of the series was the mystery moor.:)..n yea the food was always a major cause of drool and slurp..Those books and the enthu with which I used to finish all of them still evokes so much nostalgia..Have you read his The faraway tree?That was one of the first books of him that I read..Get that for lil M..:)
n also..they have the famous five series in youtube,incase you didnt know..They are pretty old and the kids look exactly like in book..:)
- January 4, 2011 at 12:48:00 PM EST
- sra said...
Yeah, I re-read one recently and had so much fun with it.
This is a nice link: http://niranjana.wordpress.com/2010/05/20/an-antique-treasure-by-enid-blyton/
- January 4, 2011 at 1:48:00 PM EST
- Anonymous said...
Just dropped in - first time. The Enid Blyton post captivated me.
Have you read her Secret Island series and Galliano's circus.
Ayyo, those were the days, so innocent and exciting.
The present day kids miss all this paavams.
cheers, Mona
- January 4, 2011 at 4:49:00 PM EST
- Paaka Shaale said...
This is an awesome post!!! I think anyone who has read Enid blyton will relate to this. My favourite enid blyton book is "come to the circus" The book was so wonderful that I had read this a dozen times. Do try the book sometime
- January 4, 2011 at 10:21:00 PM EST
- sunila said...
Hey hey hey :0)))
thats for the post being on one of my favourite childhood authors....I read all the ones u wrote of V and giving serious thought to re-reading at least one :0).Read the Faraway tree, Galliano,s circus ,famours fives, five fidouters, Malory towers etc and ditto ditto to what u have written abt all the slurrrrrrrrrrp-alicious food in there...
also Hardy boys and Nancy drews fired up my young imagination then and I was all set to start a detective agency with 3 other comrades in arms all aged 8 and below while I was all of 10 :0))).ur post made me happy V..I will definitely get G to savour these books..and more..
- January 4, 2011 at 11:24:00 PM EST
- Vani said...
Jay - Loved the Five Fnd Outers too. Fatty was such fun!
Smitha - Such a blessing that we could enjoy those books.
San - oh, do send the link when you find it. Cannot imagine George getting married!
Smitha - I read about that too. Paapa, alva?
VV - Yeah, she had a lovely way of making simple things sound exotic for kids. I mean, who else can make hard boiled eggs sound divine?! I should check YouTube for the blue dragon series for M. Good tip there, thanks :)
Sra - thanks for the link. nice article. I don't think it's fair to review children's books from an adult's point of view. When young, it never occured to me that many themes were repetitive and plots too simplistic or even gaps in the storyline. I just enjoyed them for what they were. My hubby loved a Hindi movie as a child and when we watched it again a few years ago, he could not think why he would like that movie so much as a kid! I was glad to find that I actually enjoyed reading the book even now.
Mona- thanks for reminding me of those books. I'd forgotten all about the secret series. And the circus stories - made me want to join a circus!
PS - don't know if I've read that. Most probably have. Will check. thanks :)
- January 4, 2011 at 11:35:00 PM EST
- Vani said...
Suni - I guess you were leaving a comment while I was writing mine! :) Oh yeah, Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew - thanks to them, I knew the word "sleuth"! And you wanted to start a detective agency at 10 - how cute!! That's what is so great about books - they fire up kids' imaginations. A cartoon show can never take kids that far. I'd rather M reads books than watch TV, though I must confess, our TV plays babysitter more often than I like :(
- January 4, 2011 at 11:42:00 PM EST
- indosungod said...
Happy New Year! Vani.
Oh those were the days. I had nearly the whole series of Famous Five and my cousin borrowed it and that was the last I saw of them.
I wish I had gotten the books back, DDs would have loved it.
- January 5, 2011 at 8:11:00 AM EST
- Anonymous said...
you want to study...remember the girl who came to school on horse back in Mallory towers!! Oh, how I wanted to learn to ride a horse and play lacrosse. I see kids play lacrosse in schools today and it was exactly how I had imagined when I was 8 yrs old. Blyton was so descriptive that a young child can visualize everything in their minds.What a talent!
- January 5, 2011 at 8:13:00 AM EST
- Gulmohar said...
This reminds me that I should get them for my daughter :-) Happy New Year !
- January 5, 2011 at 5:46:00 PM EST
- Vani said...
ISG - thanks and wishing you a happy new year too! Oh, don't you hate that when it happens? Especially collectins like that!
Anon - I had forgotten about that girl who arrived on a horseback! She came from a circus or something like that, right? See how strong an impression her books have left if we can remember them years later and fondly too. Thanks for the comment :)
Gulmohar- good idea. I'm gonna do that for my kids too :)
- January 5, 2011 at 11:36:00 PM EST
- Vani said...
Thanks for the NY wishes, Gulmohar. Wishing you and Collaborative Curry a very happy New Year too!
- January 5, 2011 at 11:37:00 PM EST
- Jaya said...
Wish you a very happy new year..and well that series was something that I will always remember..last year Got Noddy series for my daughter and we both used to read it together(that was more fun ) and now she reads it all by herself...childhood memories yeah :-).hugs and smiles
- January 6, 2011 at 9:20:00 AM EST
- Sharmila said...
Ah Vani ... you took me back to my childhood. Loved the Naughtiest Girl series too ... and the Circus series.
Wanted to be like Lotta and join the circus. :-)
These days we don't get the hardbound ones like old days. And the illustrations have changed too. :-(
- January 7, 2011 at 8:56:00 AM EST
- Liby Mary said...
Hi Vani..
I'm new to your blog, and I just happened on your post about Enid Blyton!
I had a phase too, when I was maybe 10 or 11 years old when I was smitten by all all tales.. The entire Famous Five & Secret Seven series.. But my faves were the Malory Towers and St. Claires series..
Thanks to E. Blyton, although homesick at first, my days as a hostelite or boarder for over 10 years at various schools and colleges were always bereft with hope and promise of fun, which it always was.. Blyton shaped my outlook of boarding life, and therefore I was always open to the wonderful experiences and adventures it brought, without languishing too much on being away from home..
I hope my daughter will discover too.. She's only 4 now, but maybe in a while..
Thanks for the nostalgia..
- February 21, 2011 at 6:32:00 AM EST
- Anonymous said...
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LOCKPORT – Niagara County Judge Sara Sheldon Farkas has scheduled a hearing March 6 on the latest attempt by William J. Barnes Jr. to overturn his murder convictions for the shooting deaths of his girlfriend and her lover in 1986.
Monday, Farkas granted a request for a delay in the hearing from Barnes' attorney, Dominic Saraceno of the county conflict defender's office, who hadn't met or talked to Barnes before Monday.
Barnes, 50, is serving 50 years to life in Wende Correctional Facility for the Jan. 7, 1986, shotgun slayings of Irene L. Bucher, 21, formerly of Pendleton, and William R. Moffitt, 35, of Somerset, in Barnes' apartment on Park Avenue in Lockport.
Barnes, who has made nine previous attempts to win a new trial, claims that his original attorney, Assistant Public Defender Joseph L. Leone Jr., failed to inform him of a plea offer that carried a maximum sentence of 25 years to life. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that under certain circumstances, failure to inform a defendant of a plea deal can be grounds for canceling a conviction. However, Leone says he told Barnes of the offer and Barnes rejected it.


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An overpopulated, over-rated desert wasteland and hell on Earth that stretches from the Pacific Ocean to the Arizona border. It is dominated by the Greater Los Angeles Area but includes the San Diego area as well. There is too much traffic (the worst in the country), too much air pollution (also the worst in the country), too many gangs, too much crime, an outragious cost of living, earthquakes, midslides, race riots, police chases and illegal immigrants. The people are also fake with fake cheeks, fake lips, fake boobs and fake tummies. Many people put more value in what you have than who your are. It rarely rains and gets too hot in the summer, depending on location. Southern California is where where Hollywood (the district and industry) produces its numerous motion pictures and tv shows.
Southern California is very populated but sucks.
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Now it may be cold on the east coast, but on the other side of town, it never raaaaaaaains. Southern California.
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A variety of people. Southern California is known for its traffic, gangs, beautiful women, celebrities, and Hispanics are the majority. Also known for the best weather.
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Thanks Doris for the info. Didn't check IN recently.
P/B SD is posted:
Thanks Doris for the info. Didn't check IN recently.
P/B SD is posted:
I hope they get back into things for the FD.
I also liked P/B's new SD. I think that soaring music really fits them well. I can't wait to see it later in the season when they will have progressed with the expression even more.
So is Faiella/ Scali:
Here's the dress Faiella is emulating:
Another shot:
It's the Ascot scene. The dress is extreme, because that is, so I've heard, part of the Ascot gig-black/white/huge hats/big costume statements.
Why they didn't use the Embassy Waltz scene and music, I haven't a clue.
She's even wearing an updo, favored hair style of Faiella.
Now that I get to watch the dance without screen freezes and bad music synching and reproduction, you can see his foot catch in the GW2 segment and they miss some steps to disentangle. Plus the twizzles were kind of weak. The flip into standing on his foot and holding a pose afterward for the lift is quite pretty, difficult, and very understated. I'm not crazy about the midline step. I'm presuming the Rain In Spain part is supposed to be quickstep/foxtrot-the steps are too generic to tell, I'm guessing quickstep because of the little jump, but the music is not quicksteppy enough for me.
Bobrova/Soloviev and Hoffman/Zavozin are not up yet.
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Had similar problem watching CoC on IN - lots of freezes and could not hear the music. Re P&B - glad they rid themselves of Amelie as some of us discussed before it just doesn't work with the GW. This program is much better F&S - don't know why dancers never understand that you cannot wear long dresses especially that trail longer in the back - just begs for partner to catch edge. Trying to channel that Audrey Hepburn dress might be suitable design for Ascot but not ice dancing. Too bad for Hubbells - he looked particularly distraught - rightly so as they were slow as well. Not good for their hopes of making the US World Team with the Shibs and C&Z looking better.
Péchalat & Bourzat have a huge lead! I still want Faiella & Scali to win, though!
Here is Bobrova / Soloviev
Pechelat/Bourzat: I don't get this team. They're too unconventional for me. Too "voidy." And I don't think this was worth a 64 (that's way too close to D/W for me), but that was a well skated program. I don't get what it had to do with Doctor Zhivago.
Faiella/Scali: On the other hand, I do get this team. Shame about the mistakes, but I think this program could be a terrific one for these two. I do wish she was more expressive (variably expressive).
Boborova/Soloviev: The dress... looks better in close-ups, admittedly, where detail is more intriguing. It was obvious right away he would have issues with that twizzle, they resembled whirling dervishes. They started out blazing but seemed to lose speed right away, but then they get it back. They really do have speed. They've definitely improved since last season - his extension is lovely. Really loses my interest by the end. That transition looked too much like a fall for me.
From the live-viewing audience, some thoughts on the short dance:
--P/B's new Dr. Zhivago has some promise going forward, but they were clearly having to think their way through it. Emotionally, it was a little flat. I expect this will improve as they get more comfortable with it. Looks like a smart move on their part to get some early competitions and judges' feedback, in time to make key changes well before the GP series.
--F/S. Oy, that blade-in-the-skirt bit was unfortunate but foreseeable. Her skirt is too long (I actually like the cut of the dress but the black trim/bow needs a bit of pruning). I'm sure they'll remedy that toute suite. He looks absolutely yummy. I really feel they are better overall skaters than P/B, but it just wasn't to be, in this segment of the competition. Once they look at the protocols and unofficial feedback, and then tweak the dance, I think they will be in good shape.
--B/S. Wonders of wonders. A SLOW Russian couple. I like old Tom Jones' numbers, but not for this short dance. The music actually comes off as heavy or draggy and seems to suck the life and energy out of the skating. I thought they were overscored just a little bit for what they put out there. She needs to lose that bubblegum pink skirt.
--Hoff/Zav--Looked surprisingly labored and lots of scratchy skating--I could hear the blades more often than is acceptable at this level. Somewhat sloppy, and the transition between the GW part and the next section is jarring. I don't like their dance. She has great legs though--I'm jealous :-)
--Ralph/Hill--Schmaltzy music but it works pretty well, and the costumes seen live actually work in context, though probably look a bit garish on the TV closeup. They seemed a little slow ("heavy?") out there, but it was well choreographed and I thought they did a nice job for their SGP debut. He projects very well to the audience, and presents her well. They looked like they were having fun out there (or were faking it darn well). I really like this team, and think they're likely to be going places in the future.
--Hubbells. Oh dear, they really were doing well up until the fall--looked like he just lost an edge or caught a heel and went down, then she got caught up and went down. A very disruptive fall that also affected the rest of the program including 2nd set of twizzles. I did like their music and program including dance lift. Without the fall, they might have been up in 5th place. :-(
Not a lot of excitement from rest of field.
Thank you very much!
I know there was no excitement for Cannuscio and Lorello, but can you remember anything at all about them? They were the first team to skate (finishing last).
P/B program is way much better. I think it will be great by nationals or euros
Whoever designs Ralph / Hill's costumes needs to be summarily fired. Year after year they are garbed in the ugliest of the ugly, and this year's design trumps everything that's gone before. The colors are ugly, and her dress is so fussy and unflattering it makes 18-year-old Kharis Ralph look like a middleaged frump.
I think choice of Piano Man was a BIG BIG BIG mistake. I personally have always despised this piece of music. But, setting my own bias aside, melodically and lyrically, it just clashes like crazy with the whole image of the GW, even if rhythmically it fits within the SD parameters. It's just too heavy a vocal number to use. I don't know how to put it in words, but Piano Man didn't showcase any of C/L's positive skating qualities, and unfortunately accentuated their weaknesses. They should muddle through their other GP assignment with this, then seriously consider changing music before nationals and reworking the non GW sections. I'm surprised the USFS didn't nix this music earlier back at Champs Camp.
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chuckm..You beat me to it..My feed was frozen through most of the competition but unfroze long enough to see R/H finishing up . Gack ! ...But I don't think we'll see a firing, since I suspect either the coaches or some family member of one of the coaches has a hand in the costumes. ( What else could explain the travesties continually being foisted on all their skaters. ) Otherwise, a firing would have occurred long ago.
These costumes look like the kind of pre-made costumes you find in a kid's dress-up store..right down to the cheesy tiara. And they do nothing for their bodies. It's a dress fit for one of the step sisters. Why must these kids be made to look like cartoons? I haven't found a clip of their skate yet, and I do want to see how they did ( I'm sure CBC will show them tomorrow ,at least.), but I know I'll be cringing all the way through.
(Kids, go to someone who'll fix your posture problems and give you decent costumes and grown -up programs.)


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The nearly 100-year-old fate of a circus elephant is at the center of a one-act drama coming to the local stage.
Altoona Community Theatre will present the "Elephant's Graveyard" April 12 and 13 at the Things Unseen Theatre's The Church in the Middle of the Block in?Altoona.
The drama is based on a true story, said director Steven C. Helsel, who also serves as ACT operations manager.
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The Circus Clown (Michael Manfred) and Elephant Trainer (Jerry Cox) argue with the Town Marshall (George Baumer) about the fate of Mary the Elephant in Altoona Community Theatre's presentation of the one-act drama "Elephant's Graveyard."
(From left) John Illar as The Railroad Engineer, Nathan Rupp as The Young Townsperson, David Wirick as The Preacher and Jacob Baskin as The Steam Shovel Operator perform in a scene from "Elephant's Graveyard."
In 1916, in the town of Erwin, Tenn., the townspeople insisted on killing a Sparks World Famous Shows circus elephant named "Mary," the "world's largest living land animal" at the time, after she killed her new trainer, he said. The trainer was riding the elephant's back and hitting her tusk, which he didn't know was infected, with an elephant hook. The elephant then threw him from her back and stomped the man to death.
"The circus knew they weren't going to be able to go anywhere else with a killer elephant, and so they allowed the town to make the decision about what to do with the elephant, and the town ... decided that they would gain notoriety by being the first and only city in America to ever lynch an elephant. Because lynchings were very commonplace then and almost kind of entertainment," Helsel said. People would dress in their "Sunday best" and bring a picnic to lynchings, he added.
The drama looks at "mob mentality" and is written in a narrative with the cast telling the story, he said.
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"People are a little bothered by it, I think, by the subject matter, but, I think, they find the piece very interesting and very dramatic," Helsel said. "The thing I like about it is it takes the art of theater back to the very basics of what it is, and that's story telling."
Nathan Rupp, 10, plays Young Townsperson in the drama.
The C.W. Longer Elementary School student started acting at age 2 and played Tiny Tim in an ACT production of the "Christmas Carol."
His character has happy dreams of the elephant at first, but then his last line speaks of nightmares, Rupp said.
The drama is "very sad, but interesting at the same time," he said. "It starts out all happy, and there's this elephant coming, this big elephant, and then it goes sad at the end for the youngest townsperson to see the elephant be killed in front of him."
Tom Liszka, 64, Altoona, plays Ring Master in the production.
"He's a person who likes the limelight and likes the adulation and fame that a circus can bring," Liszka said.
The drama is "a study in a lot of different personalities both from the circus and from the townsfolk side and their different reactions to it," Liszka said. "The elephant was very dear to several people in the circus. And the townspeople, it was excitement, but then it sort of represented a criminal [act] and a blotch on their integrity, I suppose."
Liszka, who has acted on and off since high school, gave praise.
"It's a very, very moving play," he said. "It's one of the best things I've ever been involved in."
Tara Enedy, 40, of Hollidaysburg plays Muddy Townsperson.
"The more we do this show, the more I find this to be a beautifully written piece of theater," she said. "It's disturbing subject matter, for sure, but under the direction of Steve and with the way the playwright wrote the drama, it's really beautiful and moving."
The local production recently snagged several awards at the 2013 Pennsylvania Association of Community Theatres Festival, held in Ridley Park in March.
They won second place for Outstanding Production, which earned them a spot in the Eastern State Theatre Association's regional competition later this month in Rome, N.Y. They will go up against theaters from Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware and New York for a spot to compete in the American Association of Community Theatre's national festival held in June in Carmel, Ind.
Hamilton-Gibson Productions, Wellsboro, took first in the state competition with its production of "Rounding Third."
"Elephant's Graveyard" also received an award for technical achievement and ensemble acting. Helsel brought home the director's award. Actors Rupp, Susan Brandt and Michael Manfred won individual acting awards.
The judges are only required to award a first and second place and a director's award, Helsel said. The other awards are given at the judges' discretion, he said.
"So the fact that we won seven out of the 12 awards, two of the required ones and then the rest were discretionary, I thought was really kind of telling of how much they liked the piece," Helsel said.
With special permission from the playwright, the production was scaled back from its original length of about 75 minutes to less than 60 minutes for the competition, Helsel said.
"It's a very different kind of piece for us to do because it's not the kind of thing that would normally go into our season, and that's the good thing about participating in competitions like this, it gives you a real chance to stretch artistically," Helsel said. "And it gives you a chance to be evaluated and to hear the judges commentary."
Marsha L. Amato-Greenspan, vice president, festivals/treasurer, for the Pennsylvania Association of Community Theatres board of directors, said in an email the four theaters competing for the two spots in the regional competition were "adjudicated on 10 points of criteria with the primary focus being on the acting and directing" and "how well the production was fully realized."
"From a personal view, I was moved by the total ensemble acting I saw on the stage," she said. "ACT presented a challenging piece that moved everyone in the audience. As Vice President of Festivals, I am proud to see 'Elephant's Graveyard' and 'Rounding Third' moving on to ESTAFest 2013."


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I wasn't too upset after last nights game. I feel that our domination will get rewarded in Game 6 & Anaheim's "luck" has to ran out.
Ducks don't have the mental toughness to win this series at home.
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Yes,I am.
Hopefully me & HC will succeed like Messier with our guarantees (& not like Rasheed Wallace).
i'm optimistic too, the only thing i'm worried about is we played two games that we were the better team, their bound to play one where they are.


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Wrap Up of IMF Advocacy Priorities
Below is a summary of some of the legislative issues that IMF has followed in the first session of the 111th Congress. As you can see, we were successful on many important issues such as increasing funding for cancer research in both the economic stimulus package as well as in fiscal year (FY) 2010 at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). However, Congress still has unfinished business on health care reform legislation.
IMF Supported Programs Receive Increased Funding in FY 2010
The House and Senate approved a FY 2010 omnibus spending package (HR 3288) comprised of the six remaining spending bills, including the Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill (HR 3293). Included in HR 3288 is $31 billion for the NIH (a 2.3% increase over the FY 2009 funding level) and $5.103 billion for the NCI (a 2.8% increase). Additionally, the Geraldine Ferraro Blood Cancer Program at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) received $4.7 million. This is the same funding amount the blood cancer program received in FY 2009.
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The House of Representatives passed HR 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act, by a vote of 220-215 on November 7th. Representative Anh "Joseph" Cao (R-LA) was the sole Republican to vote for HR 3962 and 39 Democrats voted against the bill.
Shortly before adjourning for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Senate held a procedural vote to proceed with debate of their health care reform bill. Since then, the Senate has been debating their bill. A major sticking point for the legislation is a government run public option for health care coverage. The Senate recently reached a tentative deal on health reform which would result in dropping the public option (with state opt-out) that is currently included in the bill. Instead the tentative compromise would create national insurance policies that would be administered by private companies but negotiated by the federal government.
IMF is monitoring a couple of provisions related to the health care reform bill. The US Senate will consider an amendment sponsored by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) that ensures coverage for the costs of routine clinical trials for myeloma patients. These are the same costs that insurance currently covers for the same care provided outside of a clinical trial. To ensure that this amendment is included in the Senate's health care reform bill, a letter has been set up for myeloma advocates to send to their US Senators asking for them to support the Brown-Hutchison amendment. To send a letter to your Senators, please visit the IMF Advocacy Action Center at http://www.capwiz.com/myeloma/issues/alert/?alertid=14467716.
Additionally, HR 3962 included a provision that reduces the gap in Part D prescription drug coverage (also known as the "doughnut hole") by $500 for Medicare beneficiaries in 2010 and completely closes the doughnut hole in 2019. The current Senate version closes the doughnut hole by $500 in 2010, but does not eliminate this hole by 2019.
The Senate plans to hold a final vote on health care reform before adjourning for the Christmas holiday. Once the Senate passes their health care reform bill, there will be a conference committee of House and Senate members to iron out the differences between the 2 bills.
Oral Parity Drug Bill Introduced in House of Representatives
Representative Brian Higgins (D-NY) introduced the Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act of 2009 (HR 2366) on May 12th, 2009. HR 2366 requires group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to provide for coverage of oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than the coverage provided for intravenously (IV) administered anticancer medications. Since introduction of HR 2366, cosponsors have been added to the bill but more are needed to continue to build support for this important legislation. To send a letter to your Representative, please visit the Advocacy Action Center at http://www.capwiz.com/myeloma/issues/alert/?alertid=14033126.
Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early Detection, Research and Treatment) Act Reinvigorates the War on Cancer
S 717, the Cancer ALERT (Access to Life-Saving Early Detection, Research and Treatment) Act introduced by former Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) provides a comprehensive approach to cancer prevention, detection and treatment while it emphasizes continuing research and better coordination among existing efforts. While action on S 717 has been delayed due to the death of Senator Kennedy earlier this year and the current health care reform debate, new lead sponsors along with Senator Hutchison will be working on this important piece of legislation in 2010.
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- 1 fully cooked boneless ham steak (3/4 pound)
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients. Add ham; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally.
- Drain and reserve marinade. Grill ham, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, basting frequently with reserved marinade. Cut in half to serve. Yield: 2 servings.
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CHICAGO � Parents of college-bound students have a decision to make as offers stream in for their soon-to-depart teenagers.
Should they send their green freshmen off to campus armed with a debit or credit card to learn how to handle money? Or is it better to keep firm control through the Bank of Mom and Dad?
The �correct� answer will vary by family and personal preference.
The Credit Card Act that took effect 2� years ago made it much harder for anyone younger than 21 to get a card. Gone are the days of card issuers racking up scads of new customers on campus by handing out free T-shirts or rewards points for spring break.
�In the old days, if you could fog a mirror, you could get a credit card,� says Adam Levin, chairman and founder of Credit.com, a San Francisco-based company that provides information about credit products.
Under-21s can still obtain a credit card if they have a qualified co-signer or proof of sufficient income to repay the debt. And card issuers still market aggressively to college students, targeting them with pre-screened mail offers.
That makes parents, as the likeliest co-signers, more involved in the card-or-no-card decision.
Robyn Kahn Federman of Rochester, N.Y., says there�s �no way� she�ll let either of her two daughters have a credit card at such a financially tender age. Her daughter Sarah, who�s 19 and about to start her second year of college, uses her PayPal card instead. That lets her mom fund the balance as well as see how spends her money.
�I don�t think anything related to debt belongs in the hands of a college kid,� says Federman, communications director of a marketing agency. �The vast majority are not experienced enough with money or cognizant enough of the risks.�
Some students, though, have shown they�re disciplined enough to have their own card on campus.
Scott Gamm, a junior at New York University�s Stern School of Business, used his income from freelance work and blogging to obtain a Visa card and then an American Express card recently. He charges $200 or $300 on them monthly and pays every bill in full.
But he has friends who obtained three or four cards within a year and now have big debts to show for their �status symbols.�
�The more credit you have access to, especially at that young age, the higher the probability you�ll use that card to finance fancy clothes, restaurants and entertainment,� says Gamm, 20.
With or without a credit card, payment options for students younger than 21 remain plentiful:
Credit card: Solo
Credit card issuers have differing standards in determining whether an applicant younger than 21 has the ability to make payments. Some may say it�s enough if he or she has a job and can afford the minimum monthly payment. That can take the decision out of Mom and Dad�s hands.
Any student who gets a card should use it only for emergencies or otherwise pay it off immediately.
Gamm, who founded a personal finance website, HelpSaveMyDollars.com, agrees. �Students should view their credit card as a way to build strong credit via minor purchases here and there and not as a way to extend their spending habits,� he says.
Credit card: Co-signed
Co-signing should be an option only if the student can use a credit card responsibly, says Bill Hardekopf, who operates LowCards.com, a credit card comparison site. If so, a card with a very low limit is a good way to start building credit without undue risk.
Some students younger than 21 have upperclassmen, friends or siblings sign for them to avoid parental hassles. That could be a mistake for both sides. If the student can�t pay, the co-signer is responsible for all the debt and the credit history of both parties will be affected.
A variant of this is to add a child as an authorized user to a parent�s existing account. But if the card has a high credit limit, there�s the potential for greater unchecked spending.
Secured credit card
These cards are backed by prepaid deposits, making them more manageable as well as relatively easy to obtain. Cards that report to a credit agency can help build the student�s credit score. When applying for a card, call and ask which agencies it reports to.
Debit card
If you don�t think your college kid is ready for a credit card, you can opt for a debit card linked to a checking account. The downside: These cards don�t help build credit scores.
You should be able to set up email or text message alerts to be notified about any transaction that goes over a certain amount.
Prepaid card
These cards can be readily found at pharmacies and convenience stores and bear the MasterCard, Visa or American Express logo. They work like debit cards but are not connected to checking accounts. Many can be registered online so users can review transactions and balances.
Although they are less risky in many ways, they don�t come with the same protections as credit and debit cards if lost or stolen. They also can come with a wide variety of fees.
The American express prepaid card is one of the best options, according to Hardekopf, because it has fewer fees than most.
The bottom line for college students and their parents: Be very cautious before you graduate to a full-fledged credit card.
�A credit card can be a positive tool,� says Levin. �It can be very helpful in building your credit but it can also be an instrument in your financial self-destruction.�


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a box or pan used in rolf. this is comparable to the hole in real golf or basket in disc golf.
The box spiggler was in a very precarious position! If Cody didn't throw the spiffler just right the box spiggler would be out reach by normal humans.
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For many people in the Eastern Panhandle, their home is still their greatest investment. To protect their investment against theft, tornados, fires, and other disasters, homeowners should review their insurance regularly to make sure they have enough coverage to rebuild the house and replace personal possessions.
With the fallen value of home values in the Eastern Panhandle, some consumers may think they can reduce their homeowners insurance coverage.
Doing this, however, could result in a homeowner being dangerously underinsured.
The real estate value of a home is very different from the rebuilding cost.
To properly insure your home, I recommend asking your Eastern Panhandle insurance professional or company representative three key questions:
1. Do I have enough insurance to rebuild my home? Your policy needs to cover the cost of rebuilding your home at current construction costs. Quite simply, you should have enough insurance to fully rebuild your home in the event that it is completely destroyed.
Keep in mind, the cost to rebuild your home is not based on the price you paid for your home, the real estate value in today's market or even the cost of new construction.
Rebuilding costs are usually higher than new construction costs. Demolition and debris removal can further add to rebuilding costs. Also, if you have made alterations or upgrades to your home, alert your insurance company so that these improvements are also properly insured.
When planning for rebuilding, consider the following coverages: Replacement Cost - Most homeowners policies cover replacement cost for damage to the structure. A replacement cost policy pays for the repair or replacement of damaged property with materials of similar kind and quality.
Extended Replacement Cost - This is designed to protect the policyholder after a major disaster when the high demand for building contractors and materials can push up the normal cost of reconstruction. This optional coverage provides an additional 20 percent or more over the limits in your policy.
Inflation Guard Coverage - This coverage automatically adjusts the coverage limits when you renew your policy to reflect current construction costs in your area. Find out if your policy includes an inflation guard clause or whether you have to purchase the coverage separately.
Ordinance or Law Coverage - An endorsement (add-on) to a homeowners policy that pays a specified amount toward the additional expense of rebuilding your home to comply with ordinances or laws, often building codes, that did not exist when the home was originally built.
Water Back-Up - This coverage insures your property for damage from sewer or drain back-up. Most insurers offer it as an endorsement to a standard policy.
Sinkhole, Flood and Earthquake Insurance - Standard homeowners insurance provides coverage for disasters such as fire, lightning and hurricanes. It does not include coverage for sinkhole, flood (including flooding from a hurricane) and earthquake. Sinkhole and Earthquake coverage is available in the form of an endorsement from private insurance companies.
2. Do I have enough insurance to replace all of my possessions? Most homeowners insurance policies provide coverage for your personal possessions of approximately 50 percent to 75 percent of the amount of insurance you have on the structure of your home. So if you have $100,000 worth of coverage on the structure of your home, you would be covered for $50,000 to $75,000 worth of the contents of your home, depending on the specific policy.
Some standard home insurance policies automatically cover the contents of your home (i.e. personal belongings) on an actual cash value basis, so make sure to check your policy carefully. Replacement cost policies cost about 10 percent more than actual cash value policies, but provide more extensive coverage. Make sure you review with your Eastern Panhandle insurance professional or company representative which type of coverage is best for your particular situation.
3. Do I have enough insurance to protect my assets? Homeowners insurance does not just protect the structure and contents of your home, it also provides liability protection, which covers you against lawsuits for bodily injury or property damage that you or your family members cause to other people. This coverage pays for both the cost of defending you in court and court awards-up to the limit of your policy.
Most standard home and renters insurance policies provide at least $100,000 of liability coverage, however, additional liability protection is available. Make sure you have enough insurance to protect your assets and finances. You can increase the amount of liability coverage in your homeowners policy to $300,000 or $500,000.
And, if you need additional protection, you can purchase an umbrella or excess liability policy. These policies cost about $200 to $350 for $1,000,000 of additional liability protection and there is a requirement that a certain amount of underlying coverage already be in place-generally about $300,000.
- Tom Maiden is a Certified Financial Planner practitioner in Shepherdstown who specializes in insurance. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from West Virginia University and teaches insurance and financial planning at Shepherd University.


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Overland Park police said they want the public to be on the lookout for scam artists recruiting homeless people.
Police said scammers recruit the homeless to sign up for cellphone service, getting them to sign up for a contract that comes with a free phone. The scammers then pay the homeless for that phone.
Police said homeless people fill out the contracts with false information, making it impossible for the cellphone company to collect when the contract defaults. The cellphone companies may ultimately pass the expenses on to their subscribers and customers who buy new phones.
Police said they were called to a local store over the weekend about this scam and arrested four people.


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A term that was uttered on Imus's radio show talking about the Rutger's female basketball team. Imus, which literally translated, means a fuckin shitty copy of
Howard Stern, was suspended along with his show for 2 weeks as a result from this.
Howard Stern, was suspended along with his show for 2 weeks as a result from this.
"that's some rough girls from Rutgers. Man, they got tattoos ..."
"Some hardcore hos," McGuirk said.
"That's some nappy-headed hos there, I'm going to tell you that,"
"Some hardcore hos," McGuirk said.
"That's some nappy-headed hos there, I'm going to tell you that,"
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Female basketball player at Rutgers University.
They got tattoos; those are some nappy headed hos.
by d_Imus April 09, 2007
What can get a white guy fired from his talk show!!!
Them some nappy headed hoes on the Rutgers team.
by mmoshherny April 12, 2007
a member of the rutgers womens basketball team
look at all the tatooes she has...yeah, she's just an old nappy headed ho.
by nappy headed ho April 10, 2007
An absolutely horrible, despicable, racist thing to call an individual. Unless, of course, you're black and then it's simply harmless slang for a woman with oily, unkempt hair.
Don Imus will be perpetually referred to as the guy who uttered a "racial slur" against the Rutgers women's bball team when he called them "nappy headed ho"s. Puzzlingly enough, none of the words in this phrase have anything to do with race. But, hey, since when did minor details like that get in the way of the media's campaign to constantly aggravate racial tensions in the name of selling news?
by FigurinOutLife December 19, 2007
A slang name for members of the 2007 championship women's Ruckers basketball team. First coined by the legendary shock jock Don Imus. Although mainstream media dubbed it as a racist remark it is really used as a more general term to describe broke-down bitches of all races. Misunderstanding that by using the term "Nappy Headed" Imus was merely making reference to the players unkept appearance not there black heritage and that with the word "ho" he was simple making reference to them as women and not prostitutes the media lead by Al Sharpton embarked on a witch hunt to ruin his career. This statement proved to be costly for Imus because he ended getting fired from both CBS & NBC over the incident.
1. Did Imus say nappy headed hoes, I think he should have said nappy headed bro cause these half these chicks have more facial hair then my grandpa.
by JesusChristSr April 12, 2007
According to Imus, these are the woman who play for the woman's basketball team at Rutgers.
It looks like the nappy headed ho's have tattoos all over their bodies.
by Deborah Liberatore April 09, 2007
A colored female. Characteristics include a mammoth and high set ass, a propensity for shuffling along sidewalks three abreast making passing an impossiblity with the enormous asses, a low IQ and a propensity for swearing, being loud, emotional, dramatic and volatile. Also known for impassioned claims that aptitude tests (pronounced "aptitute tests") are "racist assed mutha fuckas".
Look at that nappy headed ho!
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HWTM Guest Contributor Maureen Anders of Anders Ruff here to brighten up your day with a cheery Pink Lemonade Birthday Party. Mom, Beatriz, recently honored her daughter's 1st birthday with everything to remember from the lemon floral centerpieces to the custom lemonade cart.
PARTY HIGHLIGHTS to look out for:
– Gorgeous floral arrangement centerpieces featuring sliced lemons
– Custom made pink lemonade stand with hand painted accents
– Pinwheel decor featured on cupcakes and around utensils and glassware
– Stenciled Centerpiece Vessel from a coffee can and spray paint
PARTY DETAILS, as told by Beatriz…
For Noelle's first birthday, we decided to give her a Pink Lemonade Party. Her sweets table was a highlight. It included a cake with chevron patterns made to match her invitation. A tier of assorted cupcakes and sugar cookies shaped as lemons were made by The Delightful Miss Joyce. We had pink and yellow meringue towers baked by Cuppy Puppy Bakehouse and cake pops by Cake Pops Manila.
Decorations in the sweets table included handmade paper pinwheels used as cupcake toppers, huge paper fans and a wooden crate as cake stand supplied by the Party Styling Divas.
We placed pink and yellow fabric buntings around the house shying away from the traditional balloons.
We also had ice cream in a cart provided by Pinkerton set up by the garden for the little ones to enjoy! It was a big hit with the kids and adults as they enjoyed their banana nutella, honeycomb, and guava basil sorbet.
For the party favors, the kids were given kraft gable boxes filled with all sorts of sweets!
For the kids table, we put ribbon topiaries as centerpiece in a pot filled with gummy bears. While the adults enjoyed their beautifully arranged flowers with sliced lemons seen through the glass vases.
Pink Lemonade Printables were designed by Anders Ruff.
– Event Styling: Party Styling Divas, Manila, Philippines
– Custom Pink Lemonade Party Printables: Anders Ruff
– Photography: Le Blanc Photography by Tooney White
– Cake Pops: Cake Pops Manila
– Cake, Sugar Cookies, Cupcakes: The Delightful Miss Joyce by Joyce Urieta
– Meringue Tower: Cuppy Puppy Bakehouse by Joanna Romero
– Kraft Gable Boxes: Shop Sweet Lulu
– Ice Cream/Ice Cream Cart: Pinkerton by Alexandra Rocha
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1Kelly Melissa Peacock SAYS:
Such a cute party! Absolutely love it!
2Melissa SAYS:
The colors look amazing! Where did you learn to create such beautiful things?
3Wendy SAYS:
Wow, the setting is gorgeous. This is truly a lovely party, thanls for sharing!
4Hollie SAYS:
So sweet… pink and yellow are lovely together!
5Jeanine Giordano-Howard SAYS:
Beautiful…how do you get the lemon slices to stay that way in the vase?
6Ashlea SAYS:
I'm also curious…How do you get the lemon slices to stay in place?
7Saundra SAYS:
party tomorrow and I really need to know how to get those lemons to stay in place! Please help!
8Monica {Lemonade Design Studio} SAYS:
I created the invitation for this party last summer. I also created the lemon graphic as part of the invite (which is also in my logo) that Anders Ruff seems to have used in these printable items. The original invitation for this pink lemonade party is available in my Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LemonadeDesignStudio
Great job on everything else for the party though – it looks great!


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Fully Restored, Breathtaking Epic to Screen at Select Cinemark Theatres
Wednesdays, May 2 and 16, 2012
Plano, TX - Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), a leading motion picture exhibitor, is pleased to announce that the very first motion picture to win an Academy Award®, the silent film "Wings," will return to screens for a rare presentation May 2 and 16, 2012. Presented by Paramount Pictures, "Wings" was meticulously restored to give fans the chance to view the visually stunning epic in pristine condition.
"Cinemark is thrilled to present this silent film masterpiece as our next Reel Classics offering," states James Meredith, Vice President of Marketing for Cinemark Theatres. "This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Hollywood history on screen, with incredible visuals and the original score recorded by a full orchestra."
"Wings" is a 1927 World War I drama that explores the devastating effects of war through the story of two men who go off to battle and the woman they both leave behind. This historic piece of cinema stars Clara Bow, Charles "Buddy" Rogers and Richard Arlen, and also features Gary Cooper in one of his first feature film roles. Directed by William A. Wellman from a story by John Monk Saunders, screenplay by Hope Loing and Louis D. Lighton. The film has been rated PG-13 by the MPAA.
At a time when few films cost as much as $1 million, "Wings'" budget soared to an extraordinary $2 million. The investment paid off when the film opened and became a resounding hit, playing for over a year at its original New York engagement. In 1929, it became the first film to win Academy Awards® for Best Picture and Engineering Effects, now known as Special Effects.
Because of the extraordinary demands of the epic, the studio reached out to the U.S. Army for assistance and the picture was made with the cooperation of the largest garrison of troops in the U.S. at the time in San Antonio, Texas. Large-scale battlefields were built on more than five acres of land near the barracks and thousands of real-life soldiers appeared in the massive ground sequences. For the breathtaking aerial battles, groundbreaking new film techniques were used to capture a sense of authenticity that audiences of the day had never experienced before.
Cinemark will present "Wings" Wednesday, May 2 exclusively at locations featuring Cinemark XD Extreme Digital Cinema auditoriums. Following on Wednesday, May 16, approximately 50 additional Cinemark Theatres will present an encore showing. Each location will offer two show times daily: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. A full list of participating Cinemark locations, advance ticket purchases and show time information can be found at www.cinemark.com.
About Cinemark Holdings, Inc:
Headquartered in Plano, TX, Cinemark Holdings, Inc. is a leader in the motion picture exhibition industry with 456 theatres and 5,152 screens in the U.S. and Latin America as of December 31, 2011. For more information go to http://www.cinemark.com.
About Paramount Pictures Corporation:
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, Insurge Pictures, MTV Films, and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.


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Dealing with an angry child is doubtless among parenthood's least favorite experiences—yet all parents go through it.
"Anger is as legitimate an emotion as joy or sadness, and it's the most common way children express feelings of frustration," says Sal Severe, PhD, an Arizona psychologist and author of several parenting books, including How to Behave So Your Children Will, Too!
But daily meltdowns shouldn't be a way of life in your house. "If you're in pursuit of well-behaved, well-adjusted children, you need to understand how your behavior is connected to your child's behavior," says Dr. Severe.
To manage anger constructively, children need their parents' help. Dr. Severe offers the following tactics that can help your children learn to manage this powerful emotion—and help you keep your sanity.
When your child lashes out—"Mommy, I hate you!"—don't yell back. For one, "your child doesn't really hate you," says Dr. Severe. "Young children don't have a large, expressive vocabulary, so they use the word hate because it comes closest to expressing how they feel. They're not sophisticated enough to say, 'I'm feeling frustrated because you're not letting me have my way.'"
Second, children learn to manage anger by observing and imitating how their parents handle emotions. "If you don't want them to carry on when they're angry, avoid that behavior yourself," says Dr. Severe.
You can calm your child's anger by acknowledging it with phrases, such as "I'm sorry you're so angry." After you've recognized the anger, give the child choices: "What do you want to do about this? How long do you want to stay angry?" Ultimately, you want your child to calm down enough to talk about solutions to the problem.
To avoid conflicts that can arise from power struggles, solicit your child's cooperation by discussing solutions to the problem. By doing so, "you'll take away the reason for the power struggle," says Dr. Severe. If your son won't get off his computer after his daily allotted hour, tell him how he can earn extra computer time for good behavior. "It might be for something as simple as doing his chores without complaining. You decide what constitutes good behavior," says Dr. Severe.
Spanking may get your child to stop problem behavior on the spot, but it won't alter future behavior. "Kids don't internalize the message behind spanking," says Dr. Severe. "Moreover, most parents feel guilty afterward."
Manage your child's anger with the tactics described above, and don't slack off. "Consistency is the most important factor in your relationship with your child," says Dr. Severe.
Unfortunately, consistency is also a lot of work that takes tremendous commitment and dedication. The payoff: Kids learn to stay calm and problem-solve through situations rather than get angry. "It's something a child as young as 4 or 5 can do," says Dr. Severe.
And finally, praise your kids for what they do well. "It's something we all forget to do," says Dr. Severe. You might say, "Thanks for listening to me the first time" or "I appreciate your doing that without an argument." "This tactic is surprisingly powerful because kids live for parental acknowledgment and approval," says Dr. Severe.
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Discover why History isn't "Just Old-Fashioned Liberal Arts"
and Why our discipline is "King" according to Rachel Maddow.
Everybody has a story. Study history
History is a collection of stories about the human past that helps us to figure out how we got to where we are now. Knowledge of history is essential for understanding current events and participating fully in civic life, especially in a democratic republic. If you study History, you'll learn about the human condition and factors that have influenced human endeavor. Graduates of Westminster's history program will be able to practice traditional and electronic methods of primary historical research, construct valid historical arguments based on original research in primary sources, demonstrate a broad and deep content knowledge of global human history, communicate historical knowledge creatively and effectively through writing and speaking, among other methods, and demonstrate critical analysis of evidence, arguments, and conflicting historical interpretations. Studying History prepares you for advanced studies in history or law school, library science, museum studies, or the ministry. It also serves as a stepping-stone to a career in business, secondary education, or government service.
All of our faculty members hold doctoral degrees in History and are experienced classroom teachers. This expertise gives students access to superb research opportunities and innovative courses.
Many students have worked in various capacities as interns with the Utah State Historical Society, major libraries, and other organizations.
Students have also participated in May Term Study Experiences to Peru, Italy, Germany, Spain, Austria, Hawaii, and South Africa.
Many students present papers at Westminster's Undergraduate Research Fair, and several Westminster students have won prizes at the Utah regional Phi Alpha Theta conference.


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I was forewarned about what to expect, and had once tried out for Jeopardy years ago, so I had a rough idea of how things would work. The Rosemont Theatre was filled with hopefuls, and all the applications were drawn at random to see who would come up on stage to play a quick game. They would call five people up at a time and then once a puzzle was solved, another five people were brought up. They won exciting prizes like a Wheel of Fortune hat, fanny pack, or duffel bag. Once someone even won a light-up pen!
You really wanted your name to be called so that they could see your likeable personality and hopefully they'd choose you to be a contestant for the real show. But, if you didn't get to go on stage, they promised to still choose from all the applications. So there is hope for this Mommy Blogger from Indiana.
That's what I'm banking on, since my name wasn't called. The Wheel will be taping in Chicago next March and I really hope I get to be a part of it! I still had fun, and am happy that I made the effort. I'll just have to get my fanny pack elsewhere.


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Master of Science in Accounting
Consider the Benefits...
- Hands-on learning integrated throughout the curriculum
- Curriculum offers a generalist approach to accounting
- Strong program reputation translates into numerous job opportunities
- Qualified accounting majors can complete the program in two semesters
Combine theory with hands-on opportunities
Accounting is vital to any organization. It provides the financial information necessary for strategic planning. This function is critical to managers and investors in order to make informed business decisions. To prepare you for this important business function, the program provides a generalist perspective and emphasizes conceptual understanding, analytical methods and the use of logical reasoning. You will learn the most up-to-date accounting theories and analytical techniques combined with opportunities to apply this knowledge in real-world situations.
Accounting graduates are in demand
While most Binghamton students focus their careers in public accounting, the MS degree also allows for career paths in management accounting or in government agencies such as the Treasury Department, the General Accounting Office and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Binghamton program will prepare you for numerous career options, whether in public or private sector accounting, or provide the theoretical foundation for the PhD degree. Binghamton is known for its strong accounting program. As a result of this well-established reputation, accounting graduates are actively recruited by all of the Big Four accounting firms, as well as by regional firms.
I was extremely pleased with the way the program provided me with a sound foundation
in the basic business skills that served me well regardless of the industry in which
I worked. I can't thank the School enough for creating great opportunities for me."
- Joe Yacura, MS Accounting '83
Senior Vice President of Global Procurement
American Express
- New York, NY
Accounting in a contemporary social context
The mechanics of accounting are emphasized, but Binghamton faculty members are known for their novel approach to integrating accounting into a more social context. Expect to use your communication skills, as the program requires you to write and present on current literature. This approach helps develop critical thinking skills, in addition to the technical aspects of accounting.
Integrative coursework broadens your perspective
Highly integrative in nature, the curriculum includes a broad range of courses in auditing and taxation, along with financial and managerial accounting. You will be encouraged to choose from among the many electives offered in the MBA program.
General Program Requirements (MS Accounting Curriculum)
The basic program of 32 credits is designed for undergraduate accounting majors from AACSB-accredited programs who can complete degree requirements in one year. Coursework taken from a non-AACSB accredited program is subject to faculty review to determine course waiver eligibility. Students without an undergraduate degree in accounting are admitted but may need an additional 64 to 68 credits of prerequisite coursework. Depending on the specific course of study, the degree may be used to satisfy all education requirements for certified public accountants in New York. A growing number of states have passed the AICPA five-year degree program for licensing public accountants, making this degree program an attractive option.
Part-time program option for MS Accounting Students
The MS in Accounting curriculum may be completed on a part-time basis. Part-time students are expected to take eight credits each semester. Generally, you may complete the degree program in two to five years, depending upon how many credits you take in the summer session.
Program questions may be referred to:
Alesia Wheeler-Wade
Assistant Director/Academic Advisor