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What have we become? Whether we're looking at last month's cover of Fast Company magazine (where Baratunde Thurston is pleading with us to #unplug) or checking out what Arianna Huffington is doing with GPS For The Soul and beyond, we... Read more
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If you have a credit card, it's important to take precautions when using it to keep yourself from falling into credit card debt and from becoming the victim of credit card fraud. Follow these tips to protect yourself when using credit cards:
Send your creditors a change of address when you move. Many creditors provide change of address boxes on their monthly bills. For your other creditors, you can send a letter, call the customer service phone number, or use a post office change of address post card. Don't let your monthly statements go to your old address. You may miss making payments on time, or someone may steal your statement and use your identifying information to gain access to your account or obtain credit in your name.
If you need an increase in your credit limit, ask for it. Some creditors will close accounts on customers who exceed their credit limits. But pay close attention: If you're charging to the limit on your credit card, you may be heading for financial trouble.
Take steps to protect your cards. Sign your cards as soon as they arrive. If you have a personal identification number (PIN) that allows you to take cash advances, memorize it -- never write it down near your credit card. Make a list of your credit card issuers, the account numbers, and the issuer's phone numbers so you can quickly call if you need to report a lost or stolen card.
Don't give your credit card or checking account number to anyone over the phone unless you placed the call and are certain of the company's reputation. Never give your credit card or checking account number to someone who calls you and tries to sell you something or claims to need your account number to send you a "prize" or verify your account. Likewise, never give your credit card number, checking account number, or personal information to a caller who says that he or she represents a firm you do business with and needs to confirm or update your account information. The same is true for Internet inquiries like this. All of these are scams.
For articles on shopping a credit card, understanding credit card terms, disputing credit card charges, and more, visit our Banking & Credit Cards topic area.
Excerpted from Credit Repair, by Margaret Reiter and Robin Leonard (Nolo).

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Oct. 7, 1997
MSU Falls to USA Volleyball in Exhibition Match
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Michigan State women's volleyball team dropped a three-game decision to the United States National Team in an exhibition match played at Grand Rapids, Mich. Game scores were 15-13, 15-3 and 15-4.
Michigan State hit just .032 for the match and also lost the battle at the net, being outblocked 12 to five. Veronica Morales led the way for the Spartans, posting team-highs with nine kills and 12 digs. Valerie Sterk spearheaded the USA attack with 10 kills, while Karrie Downey added eight kills and 12 digs.
Michigan State returns to Big Ten action this weekend, hitting the road for matches at Purdue on Friday and Ohio State on Saturday.


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DEEP GAP, N.C. -- Narcotics officers in Watauga County made a big pot bust at a warehouse in Deep Gap.
The Watauga County Sheriff's Office says they executed a search warrant at a warehouse in the 200 block of Joe Greer Road last Tuesday on a suspected marijuana growing operation.
Detectives say half of the warehouse was used as a business, while the other half was used to cultivate marijuana.
Investigators seized a total of 93 plants from the location, as well as equipment used in the "sophisticated system".
Authorities say the 93 plants had a potential of yielding up to 93 pounds of weed, with a street value of up to $418,000.
Abraham Shaki, 58, of Fleetwood, was charged with trafficking in marijuana by manufacture, trafficking in marijuana by possession, manufacture marijuana, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Shaki was booked in to the Watauga County Detention Center in lieu of a $10,000 bond, according to the Sheriff's Office.


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Thu 24th Feb 2011 10:00amBundoran Surf Co's Bundoran - The Peak Surf Report
offshores so there is waves at spots which can handle the swell. Streedagh will be the best beach break for clean waves but Rossnowalgh will have white water waves for beginners. Low tide: 1604 1.1m High tide 1005 3.5m For more photos of todays surf check www.bundoransurfco.com
View the Bundoran - The Peak Surf Report and Forecast. Bundoran Surf Co's Reports have received a total of 855200 views.
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Have Relationship Questions? Ask a Counselor for Answers ASAP
Me and my girlfriend have been together for a while now and just recently started under going a lot of stress and found ourselves in a routine that is kind of making things boring. she said she isn't sure if she wants to be with me because of part routine and part relationship. She tells me I'm the most amazing person that has ever happened to her and that shes never had anyone love her like I do but something is off. I don't know what to do and I really needs some advice o don't want to lose her. She is afraid to fall in love again because of her ex and I feel like she's letting that effect her. She said that she's happy I'm amazing that she's scared to break up because she knows that she won't find anyone like me again but she's bored with our routine and doesn't know if she's ready
This book can help her move beyond her fears of the past.
If she has abandonment issues due to childhood trauma of neglect or abandonment, then she may require some dialectical behavior therapy.
If she says this is the case, she can work on herself with this excellent workbook":
Keep telling her how you feel and keep giving her the support she craves to counter her insecurities. You have a lot going for you that can hold this relationship together through this hard time. Take action, however, while you can.
Warm regards,
Elliott, MAE, LPCC, NCC, CCMHC
I shall keep you both in my prayers.
Elliott. The relationship before was extremely unhealthy.
She really has put a whole new look on love and says she will never be able to move the same again. she said she was so sure that this girl was the right person yet it didn't work at all. now she said she will always be unsure. She also said she is young and feels like she wants to live.
To be honest we are best friends more than anything I've never felt so my self with anyone before. so whatever she wants to do to live and explore life I am right there with her. I love her more than anything in this world and I appreciate her and everything she does. I just feel like part of it is that we have consistently done the same things and haven't really been us and the other part maybe she just doesn't think I am it for her. I recommened doing new things and letting us get settled into out new place because right now we are in a bedroom in student living. Do you think that this is fixable


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moms day ideas
Message on it and let it go. It makes me feel a bit better. Hugs
I am sorry for your loss. I'm not sure if it would help...but do something in honor of your mother on Mother's Day. It doesn't have to be at the grave sight...since your mother's spirit is everywhere. You could buy a rose bush (yellow if this was her favorite) and plant it in her memory so when you are sad...you can see it. Or you get a small tree and then as you get older...that same tree will shelter you from the heat of the sun...the wind...the rain....just as your mother did. I think seeing something grow in someone's honor is always heeling.
I have not had the relationship you've had with your mother. Although my mother is still alive..I've been dead to her for years so I may be misguiding you. I just know I've had people in my life whom I've loved and really cared about, and this is what I've done to help me feel more connected.
HUGS... I'm that way with my dad...miss him soooo much...
I agree with VTHaven......plant a rose bush with yellow roses to remember by. Every time you look at the roses you'd be reminded of your mom. That's what I did years ago when my mom passed, and she too liked yellow roses.
I lost my brother 3 years ago. He loved putting bird seed outside on his deck to watch the birds. He loved cardinals. Each year on his birthday I put bird seed out and sit by the window and just watch...and wait, and I always see a cardinal! I feel like its him saying, "hi"
Do something for yourself that day to just relax...while your husband is out with the kids go for a massage, or pedicure or something you feel is relaxing and just enjoy it.
I am so sorry for your loss. I think planting something in her honor would be lovely especially if she had a favorite flower. What about volunteering at a nursing home where there are a lot of moms by themselves for the day? It's just a thought.


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SC orders CBI probe into Vyapam scam - Tv9
Mon, Jul 13, 2015, 09:00 AM
The Supreme Court ordered for a CBI probe into the mysterious deaths of the Vyapam scam which has been creating sensation across the country. The CBI team will officially take over the investigation today from the STF, setting up its headquarters in Bhopal. CBI officials will be heading to the STF headquarters to collect all the evidence found in the probe before conducting their own investigation. Top investigating agency also expected to ask the MP government to transfer all FIRs related to the scam to the CBI.


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Hamburger stand...
Double Chili Cheeseburger
2007/08/30 12:49:36
There is a tiny outdoor hamburger stand off downtown Miamisburg in ohio. The lines run around the block. I stopped in one time. The burger patties were fried fresh to order. They used a pan like a shallow wok. The were deep fried and coated with ground blackpepper and a slice of american cheeses as soon as they came out. We waited over half and hour to get served. The pepper was so strong it made me sick. This place has been there forever and the locals can't get enough of it.
Anybody else been there?
Junior Burger
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2010/04/14 23:02:39
^ The hamburger you are describing is not that of the Miamisburg Hamburger Stand. They have no cheese to put on their burgers.
They do fry (but not "deep fry") their burgers in a large iron skillet. They are the size of White Castle Sliders. All toppings are optional, albeit limited. Salt, pepper, onion (which can be strong), and pickle. That's it. No cheese or sauces (ketchup, mustard, mayo, 1000 Island Dressing, etc).
Although the price has increased A LOT over the years, they are some kick a$$ non-traditional burgers!
Filet Mignon
Re:Hamburger stand...
2010/04/15 06:41:22
Name of the stand
Re:Hamburger stand...
2010/04/15 07:09:40
The original post is from 2007.
Several months ago I was informed that
had passed away. May he RIP.
Filet Mignon
Re:Hamburger stand...
2010/04/15 07:30:24
That's a shame.
I didn't notice how old the post was. I remember reading it before.
mayor al
Fire Safety Admin
Re:Hamburger stand...
2010/04/15 08:56:01
Does anyone have a NAME for the place being described? It would be fitting to close this thread with an updated visit. (Just a suggestion!!)
TJ Jackson
Re:Hamburger stand...
2010/04/15 09:23:02
The presence of cheese rules out the very famous Hamburger Wagon
Thats the only place I know of, however, that would otherwise match the description brittneal provided
Filet Mignon
Re:Hamburger stand...
2010/04/15 10:10:27
In this thread:
...the poster said that the
Hamburger Wagon
guy steered them here:
...which is about 5 miles north. He doesn't mention how the hamburgers were cooked, though.
Would someone from Fairborn consider that location (in Morraine) to be "outside of downtown Miamisburg"?
Filet Mignon
Re:Hamburger stand...
2010/04/15 10:44:56
According to the poster of this
Youtube video
, the
Hamburger Wagon
changed ownership in August of 2008. Maybe they used to make cheese an option?
Fire Safety Admin
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2010/04/15 10:52:38
I visited the
Hamburger Wagon
just last year,
and agree that it sure sounds like the place he is describing, except for the cheese.
Sorry to hear about
Re:Hamburger stand...
2010/04/16 11:18:39
I always do the double when the family drives up there. We hit Ron's for a sausage pizza. We sit in the window seat so I can look at the hamburger wagon the whole time. Then for a snack we go get a few of those burgers with a good chunk of onion on it.
sad to hear he passed.
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POMONA — Police arrested two brothers Wednesday night after they allegedly opened fire on an unoccupied vehicle.
Jasper Jauregui, 19, and Javier Jauregui, 20, both of Pomona, were arrested after police found them hiding in a yard.
Police received a call at 9:50 p.m. regarding shots fired in the 800 block of Weber Avenue. The men had already fled the scene when officers arrived, but officers received information and collected evidence at the scene.
They saw a vehicle similar to the one seen in the area of the shooting at 12:30 a.m. Thursday in the 1100 block of West Ninth Street.
The driver was speeding and driving erratically, police said.
An officer stopped the driver. Both occupants got out, and one grabbed a shotgun.
Police discovered the weapon was stolen.


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Cape Verde Facts
Capital: Praia
Government Type: Republic
Currency: CVE
Population: 531,046
Total Area: 1,557 Square Miles
4,033 Square Kilometers
Location: Western Africa, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Senegal
Language: Portuguese, Crioulo (a blend of Portuguese and West African words)
Portuguese, Crioulo (a blend of Portuguese and West African words).
The Cape Verde People
Crioulo (creole) is widely spoken even though Portuguese is the official language. Women play an important role in passing the language from one generation to the next.
Where to find more out about Cape Verde
Cape Verde Government Official Site


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Magcargo UF is both Fire and Fighting (if Fighting Energy is attached).
Steelix EX is weak to both Fighting and Fire.
Doesn't the damage double, then double again?
So Magcargo with a DRE on it ([2R] Extra Flame (40+) If the Defending Pokemon is Pokemon-ex, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage. ) would do 60 damage, double for Fire weakness to 120, then double against for Fighting weakness to 240. Right?
How about combining that with Grumpig DX ([2P] Extra Ball (50+) If the Defending Pokemon is Pokemon-ex, this attack does 50 damage plus 30 more damage. ) to 1-hit KO the Lugia?
Tech in a 2-2 Lanturn line to 1-shot KO the Blasty if it comes up, and you've got a nasty little 4 corners going.
Throw in some EXP All to keep the energy flowing and I like your chances.


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For some time now I have been encouraged by Colts bloggers, blog contributors, and readers to start a website devoted to espousing my thoughts and insights regarding the Indianapolis Colts. While I keep a busy schedule, I thought it was time to heed the advice and set up my own spot on the internet to write about my favorite team without stepping on toes or without worrying about the constraints of another website's theme, vision, or formatting concerns.
It is my hope that Coltzilla will develop into one of the most active and insightful locations on the internet for Colts fans to discuss their favorite team, consider a wide range of opinions about the current state and future of our favorite franchise, and possibly learn more about football and the NFL than they could have otherwise imagined.
I plan to do this without failing to understand or appreciate the contributions of so many others, and hope that Coltzilla will become the first place fans look to find news and analysis by linking to multiple sources of insight outside my own. Over time, should this blog achieve a popular and sizable following, I will consider adding other writers and contributors to keep content fresh.
I hope you will join in supporting my efforts by visiting the site regularly, adding your comments and observations, and e-mailing me any suggestions you might have for the site. I am not the most experienced web editor, nor a graphically gifted person, so any insights or contributions in that area would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to visit Coltzilla and I look forward to getting up new content soon!


text: Chrysler's Plan for Short-Term and Long-Term Viability Robert Nardelli Chairman & CEO Chrysler LLC Chrysler Background Historically, Chrysler has been the one of most agile and innovative of the three Detroit automakers. This pioneering spirit has resulted in bold and successful business decisions including the acquisition of the Dodge and the Jeep brands, the invention of the legendary HEMI engine, and the creation of the Minivan. Today, Chrysler employs 55,000 workers worldwide, and sells approximately 2 million new vehicles each year, through a network of global dealers, including over 3,300 located in the United States. In 1979, Chrysler sought and received loan guarantees from the Federal Government to survive the economic recession and oil crisis of the late 1970s. These loans were paid back seven years early, and generated more than $300 million in equity returns to the American taxpayers. Even more significantly, the loan guarantees that helped return Chrysler to health resulted in the Company's ability to continue to pay employees and suppliers, fund retiree health and pension benefits and pay local, state and Federal taxes for the past 30 years. In 1998, Chrysler was acquired by Daimler and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the large global automaker. As part of the integration, the Chrysler organization became functionally aligned with Daimler's German headquarters, and key functions were centralized in Germany. Chrysler's operating strategy and long-term product plans were optimized based on Daimler's overall global goals rather than Chrysler's stand-alone objectives. In August 2007, Daimler sold a controlling interest in Chrysler to affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management L.P., creating the first privately held American auto company in 50 years. The dedicated men and women of Chrysler view the challenge of returning Chrysler to profitability as an opportunity of a lifetime, and are determined to restore this 83-year old, iconic American brand to one of stature in the automotive industry. Mr. Nardelli was engaged by Chrysler immediately following the separation from Daimler in August 2007. New to the automotive industry, he recognized the need to question and challenge the status quo and sought significant opportunities to improve performance throughout the business. Under his leadership Chrysler launched an aggressive restructuring effort to address declining market conditions and to transform the business into an independent American auto company aligned with consumers' emerging needs. Chrysler made tough decisions to reduce operating costs and adjusted production schedules immediately. Management prioritized every product investment with a strong emphasis on improving energy security and environmental sustainability by introducing advanced powertrain technologies. At the same time four unprofitable vehicle models were discontinued and over $1 billion in unprofitable assets were identified for sale, with more than 70 percent of those assets disposed of to date. Since 2007, Chrysler has eliminated 1.2 million units of capacity, which represented over 30 percent of its previously installed capacity, and resulted in the elimination of 12 production shifts. Over the past 10 months alone Chrysler reduced its fixed costs by $2.4 billion. Unfortunately, by the end of 2008, Chrysler will have separated over 32,000 employees, including 5,000 white collar employees who left the company just this past Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Cost cutting has been substantial, swift and wide- ranging. Nothing has been viewed as "sacred." According to the Harbour Report, Chrysler has increased its manufacturing productivity by 32% over the past 7 years to equal Toyota, the most productive automaker in North America in terms of hours of assembly per vehicle. This combined with the favorable hourly labor rates in the recently negotiated transformational labor agreement with the UAW is an important step toward making Chrysler's cost structure competitive with transplant manufacturing by 2010. To further enhance its product portfolio, support growth and improve its cost structure, Chrysler continues to aggressively pursue strategic alliances and partnerships. Examples include our manufacturing agreement with Nissan whereby Chrysler will provide 100 percent of Nissan's full size truck manufacturing in North America beginning 2011. At the same time Chrysler will purchase a compact, fuel efficient car from Nissan for global markets beginning in 2010. Chrysler also became the sole supplier to VW for all its Minivan production in North America. Chrysler has also entered into alliances with suppliers to develop innovative powertrain technology to support improved fuel economy. Further partnership, restructuring and consolidation represent a significant upside for the U.S. auto manufacturers in a global economy. Chrysler welcomes the opportunity to have an open discussion with the new Administration and Congress on a collaborative approach to restructuring that will ensure any Government resources invested in the industry are used efficiently and will advance important national public policy objectives. 1. Our Request Chrysler is requesting a $7 billion secured working capital bridge loan by December 31, 2008. The existing senior secured lenders have advised Cerberus that they will work with the Company and the Government to provide mutually satisfactory collateral and priority. The Company makes this extraordinary request to meet a short-term deficiency in our liquidity and working capital created by a perfect storm comprised of (a) the collapse in demand for light duty vehicles (2007 SAAR 16.2 million compared to 10.8 million run rate for the month of November 2008), (b) the unprecedented financial crisis where even world-class companies like General Electric and Berkshire Hathaway must pay huge premiums for what was previously considered "AAA" credit, and many businesses have no access to credit at all (despite the best efforts of the Congress and Treasury to inject capital and create liquidity) and (c) the general global economic downturn. These events have jeopardized our ability to complete the dramatic restructuring plan that we began in 2007, before the commencement of the current economic crisis. Provision of the bridge loan will allow the Company to retain the confidence of its lenders, suppliers, dealers and employees and complete the on-going restructuring which we are confident will place the company on a path to long-term viability. This submission to Congress contains the facts, assumptions and projected financial results that support Chrysler's belief that it will be financially viable throughout the plan cycle. Management believes this report and analysis demonstrates that Chrysler can and will emerge from this restructuring process as a significant and healthy player in the U.S. automotive market for years to come, and will be well positioned to begin repayment of the Federal loans in 2012. Chrysler believes that participating in the restoration of the Company's long-term viability without a bankruptcy filing significantly improves the outcome for all constituents. 2. Short –Term Cash Requirements For the first six months of 2008 Chrysler LLC operations generated adequate working capital to fund its ongoing operations. The Company ended the first half of the year with approximately $9.4 billion of cash. However, the significant downturn in the U.S. automotive sector in the second half of this year began to deplete the Company's otherwise ample cash reserves. Chrysler currently estimates that at year end it will have approximately $2.5 billion available cash on hand. In order to maintain appropriate working capital liquidity, and to bridge to the completion of the out-of-court restructuring and business plans described below, we are requesting the $7 billion secured bridge loan. During the period from January 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009, Chrysler anticipates making payments to the following parties: Summary of Qtr. 1, 2009 Major Expenditures ($Billions) Parts suppliers $ 8.0 Other vendors 1.2 Wages 0.9 Healthcare/legacy 0.5 Capital expenditures 0.5 Other expenditures 0.5 Total expenditures $11.6 Traditionally, the first three months of the year are the months with the lowest sales volumes, and hence, the lowest cash flows. Chrysler anticipates sales to be even lower than normal due to the economic downturn, the credit crisis and the inability of dealers and customers to secure wholesale and retail financing, which places greater pressure on operating cash flows. As a result of the above, without an immediate working capital bridge, Chrysler's liquidity could fall below the level necessary to sustain the company through the first quarter of 2009. 3. Major Business Assumptions Congress has asked whether Chrysler, if in receipt of the requested Federal loan, can achieve viability on a stand alone basis as a profitable company. As noted above, the Company has already made substantial strides towards that goal and as indicated in this submission, will pursue significant additional restructuring actions and seek meaningful concessions from each of its major constituents. Chrysler believes these actions, taken together, clearly demonstrate long-term viability. Management fully understands that it has to continue to drive revenues through responsible product development that support the country's energy security and environmental sustainability goals. Chrysler remains focused upon developing partnerships, strategic alliances or a consolidation as a fundamental element of its restructuring to expand its product portfolio, generate incremental revenue, and create additional operational synergies related to manufacturing, purchasing and distribution. Management recognizes that in spite of the capacity reductions in the U.S. industry, there still exist opportunities for significant synergies through factory rationalization, sharing platforms and components (i.e., powertrain), and sharing new technical innovations (i.e., dual-mode hybrid drive systems) in a cost effective manner. Chrysler has conducted internal studies to identify the financial impact of an alliance or consolidation. Our estimates for annual synergies once fully implemented range between $3.5 and $9.0 billion. Chrysler anticipates that the Federal loan will function as additional adequate assurance to our suppliers, customers and employees that the Company will make it through this extraordinary time in our nation's economy, assuming, among other things, that Chrysler Financial has financing capacity at the wholesale and retail level sufficient to support Chrysler's production volumes. At Chrysler, 75 percent of our dealers rely on Chrysler Financial to finance their business, and 50 percent of all customers finance their vehicle purchases through Chrysler Financial. With credit markets frozen, our customers – average working Americans – do not have access to competitive financing to purchase or lease vehicles...our dealers do not have access to market competitive funding to place wholesale orders for new vehicles...resulting in the constriction of cash inflows to the Chrysler. Chrysler Financial is in need of immediately liquidity support. Chrysler's salaried workforce will fully comply with the restrictions established under section 111 of EESA. The Company has already undertaken and will continue to undertake significant cost reduction actions, such as: suspending the Company's match portion of the 401(k) plan; terminating the lease car program; and asking more productivity of each employee as a result of the approximately 12,000 in headcount reductions over the past 2 years. Additionally, Chrysler has substantially increased all salaried employees' contribution to health care costs, suspended tuition reimbursement program benefits, and eliminated retiree life insurance benefits. Mr. Nardelli receives an annual salary of $1 from Chrysler. In addition, Mr. Nardelli receives no health care, insurance or similar benefits from the Company. On average, Chrysler's executive salaries are in the 2nd quartile when compared to similarly situated companies, which in general, is below competitive market levels. Furthermore, the Company did not pay salaried merit increases or performance bonuses in 2008, and has not planned salaried merit increases or performance bonuses for 2009. Management has no options or restricted stock units. Top management will continue to share in the sacrifices of the salaried workforce and bear 100% of their healthcare premium costs. Product Development and Other Revenue Drivers DOE - 136 funding : Chrysler applied on day one for $8.5 billion in 136 funding, $6 billion (or 70 percent) of which is factored into the planning period from 2009 – 2012. These funds will be absolutely critical for Chrysler to achieve its product plan to support energy security and environmental sustainability. (reference chart #51) Providing Cars and Trucks People Want to Buy: Chrysler has made substantial progress in its product line to improve fuel efficiency, quality, technology and consumer appeal. During its first 60 days as an independent company, management approved more than 400 design changes representing an investment of half a billion dollars in improvements to product reliability, durability, fit and finish, and consumer appeal. Chrysler also offered its customers a lifetime powertrain warranty to build both confidence in its products and demonstrable quality. Due to a focused product quality improvement effort during the past year, Chrysler has seen its warranty claim rates drop by 29%. This improvement trend continues. Chrysler's viability plan includes 24 major product launches through 2012, including a wide portfolio of hybrid electric-drive vehicles within several categories: Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEV), City Electric Vehicles (CEV), Range-extended Electric Vehicles (ReEV), and full-function battery electric vehicles (BEV). Chrysler is the largest producer of all-electric vehicles in the U.S.. Through its GEM (Global Electric Motorcars) division, Chrysler has produced over 40,000 NEVs during the past 10 years with significant market growth forecasted over the next several years. The development of Chrysler's full function electric-drive vehicles is led by ENVI, the Company's in-house organization that was formed to focus on electric-drive production vehicles and related advance technologies. ENVI's initial focus is on establishing a market presence and technology leadership in electric-drive to further: • Reduce well-to-wheel energy consumption. • Reduce petroleum dependency. • Reduce tailpipe emissions and greenhouse gases. • Increase energy efficiency. • Exceed consumer's expectations in the areas of fuel economy, cost-of- ownership, performance, comfort, utility, and safety. Chrysler recently developed several advanced production-intent electric vehicles and publicly demonstrated our commitment to apply electric-drive technology to front-wheel- drive, rear-wheel-drive and body-on-frame four-wheel-drive platforms. Chrysler's product plan includes the introduction of the first full function electric-drive model in 2010, and expansion to additional models by 2013. Chrysler will have close to 100 vehicles dedicated to testing and development within the Company, or assigned to Government and business evaluation fleets by the end of 2009. Chrysler's market penetration of electric-drive vehicles will further increase with over 500,000 produced by 2013. Our commitment to enhancing the nation's energy security and environmental sustainability also includes improving the performance of existing technology and support for flex fuel vehicles. For the 2009 model year, nineteen Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler models, or 73% of our product line, will offer improved fuel economy compared to previous models. The company has more than 1.7 million Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) on the road capable of running on 85 percent ethanol, and is on target to meet our commitment of 50% of our fleet being flex fuel capable by 2012. Chrysler's ongoing commitment to safety is evident in industry ratings. For 2009 model year over 88% of Chrysler vehicles achieved NHTSA's highest possible rating-5 stars for frontal crash tests. Eighty-six percent of Chrysler vehicles achieved the Government's highest rating for side impact protection. 4. 2009 – 2012 Financial Forecast In order to complete a successful restructuring of Chrysler, the participation of many constituencies is essential. Based upon the financial analysis included herein, which assumes: (i) a reasonable level of support and concessions from the Company's constituencies (ii) $6 billion in funds from our DOE 136 loan request: and (iii) the $7 billion bridge loan: the long-term viability of Chrysler will be ensured. The detailed "bottom up" yearly forecasts for 2009-2012 were completed and critically challenged by all levels of senior management and the Company's independent outside advisors. There are a number of key market and financial assumptions which directly impact the Company's level of profitability. Summarized below are the major assumptions made for the years 2009 – 2012: Operating Assumption 2009 2010 2011 2012 SAAR (millions of units, light duty only) 11.1 12.1 13.7 13.7 Chrysler share (%) 10.4 10.7 10.7 10.7 Chrysler unit sales(m) - U.S. 1.19 1.33 1.49 1.49 Chrysler unit sales(m) - WW 1.72 1.86 2.15 2.15 Based upon the above operating assumptions, Chrysler projects that the financial results will be as set forth below: ($ in Billions) 2009 2010 2011 2012 Operating profit 0.4 2.6 2.0 1.8 Net cash change (2.0) 2.3 1.6 1.1 Ending cash balance 7.5* 9.8 11.4 12.5** *includes $7 billion Government bridge loan **assumes $1 billion repayment of Government loan Chrysler believes that its operating assumptions are appropriate and realistic for 2009 and 2010, given the current state of the economy and domestic vehicle market. With respect to 2011 and 2012, the Company assumes a trend upward in unit sales volumes as the economy gradually improves. However, even if growth assumptions are reached, management believes the annual unit sales volumes will remain approximately 20% below recent historical levels of 17 million vehicles annually. The Company also prepared a sensitivity analysis assuming a 1 million unit higher and 1 million unit lower volume level for 2009 through 2012. The results are as follows: Sensitivity Higher Case (1 million unit annual increase) ($ in Billions) SAAR (millions of units, light duty only) 2009 2010 2011 2012 12.1 13.1 14.7 14.7 Operating income 0.8 3.0 2.4 2.2 Net cash change (1.2) 3.1 2.4 1.1 Ending cash balance 8.3 11.4 13.8 14.9 Sensitivity Lower Case (1 million unit annual decrease) ($ in Billions) SAAR (millions of units, light duty only) 2009 2010 2011 2012 10.1 11.1 12.7 12.7 Operating income ($B) 0.0 2.2 1.6 1.4 Net cash change (2.8) 1.5 0.8 1.1 Ending cash balance 6.7 8.2 9.0 10.1 5. Governmental requirements New Funding/Equity Grant The funding contemplated pursuant to the Government program will be on terms consistent with those provided by the Government under existing or contemplated loan programs and contain equity enhancement opportunities to ensure that taxpayers will benefit from appreciation of shareholder value. Chrysler has a high degree of flexibility and the support of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., to offer the Government warrants, common or preferred equity or other equity based rights. Executive Compensation Matters Chrysler understands the importance of limitations on compensation for senior executives during the term of the loans and will fully comply with all conditions relating to executive compensation established under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Action of 2008 ("EESA") and such other conditions as the Government may require. Transparency/Accountability The terms of the financing will include provisions to ensure transparency and accountability. The Company will provide regular financial information and will fully cooperate with the Government's oversight personnel. Fuel Efficiency Chrysler has made substantial progress in its product line to improve fuel efficiency, quality, technology and consumer appeal. Chrysler accepts all currently applicable CAFE standards as a condition to the funding. (reference charts # 46 – 49) Early Acceleration Chrysler agrees that the loans will be immediately callable if the Company's restructuring plan submitted to the Government on March 31, 2009 is not acceptable, or other mutually agreed upon benchmarks are not met. 6. Why the out-of-court scenario is a better option than a bankruptcy filing. 1. A "prepackaged bankruptcy" is not plausible for Chrysler because: a. In a typical prepackaged bankruptcy, the company solicits and obtains the necessary affirmative vote in favor of a plan of reorganization of only one impaired class of creditors in advance of its bankruptcy filing and in accordance with applicable nonbankruptcy law. Once filed, the bankruptcy case can proceed expeditiously to confirmation because all other classes of creditors are either left unimpaired or have agreed to the treatment proposed in the plan. b. Any plan of reorganization proposed by Chrysler would necessarily impair a multitude of separate classes of holders of claims and interests, making the pre- petition solicitation and acceptance or rejection of the plan (and satisfying the Bankruptcy Code's myriad conditions to plan confirmation) impracticable and highly unlikely to succeed. 2. A regular chapter 11 bankruptcy would likely not lead to a timely and successful reorganization of Chrysler because: a. Chapter 11 cases involving companies with the scale, scope and complexity similar to Chrysler (and even companies far smaller and simpler than Chrysler) usually take several years to resolve. b. Because the Bankruptcy Code embodies a strong Congressional preference for consensually negotiated plans of reorganization, it invariably takes a debtor-in- possession an extended period of time (often years) to negotiate the terms of a plan that are acceptable to the holders of most (if not all) classes of impaired claims and interests. c. Chrysler would not be permitted to reject or modify unilaterally its collective bargaining agreements in a chapter 11 case. The Bankruptcy Code contains express, specific and often time-consuming requirements that must be adhered to before a Bankruptcy Judge is even authorized to rule on a debtor's application to reject a collective bargaining agreement. Even then, there can be no assurance that a Bankruptcy Judge will approve the debtor's application. Accordingly, negotiations between a debtor-employer and a Union can (and often do) take years to resolve consensually. d. During these protracted negotiations, the employer-debtor is required to honor and pay its wage, benefit, jobs banks and other obligations under its existing collective bargaining agreements. The Bankruptcy Code simply does not provide the haven (as many believe) for employers-debtors to re-cut burdensome collective bargaining agreements in a cost efficient or timely manner. We reference the pending Delphi Automotive bankruptcy case to highlight the protracted time and significant expense that renegotiating a collective bargaining agreement imposes even during a chapter 11 process. 3. Almost every chapter 11 debtor requires debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing to maintain ordinary course business operations while it reorganizes. Chrysler would be no exception. a. Chrysler believes that the amount of DIP financing that it would need to remain viable even during a relatively short bankruptcy (just one year) would approximate $12 to $15 billion. And, even that estimate presumes that financing remains available for the company's dealers and customers, which cannot be counted on given current market conditions. b. If financing for its dealers is unavailable from traditional sources during its Chapter 11 process (as Chrysler must assume would be the case), then Chrysler would need at least $5 billion of additional DIP financing just to support its dealers, pushing the expected total size of the year-one DIP financing need approximately $17 to $20 billion. c. The enormous size of the DIP financing facility that Chrysler would require is due to many factors, including: (i) the likelihood that many consumers will shun purchasing vehicles made by a manufacturer that is in chapter 11, thereby starving the company of revenue while it attempts to reorganize; (ii) the extraordinary imperiled financial state of the automotive suppliers will likely leave the Bankruptcy Court with no choice but to approve billions of dollars of payments to many of its suppliers on account of "pre-petition" claims just to keep the suppliers themselves afloat and the assembly lines moving at Chrysler; (iii) in addition, Chrysler expects that many suppliers will eliminate any trade credit during its chapter 11, thereby instantly consuming billions of additional dollars of working capital; and (iv) the incurrence by Chrysler of significant professional fees on account of the bankruptcy proceedings. d. Given the current adverse credit markets, we would note expect DIP financing of such size would be provided by Chrysler's existing lenders or by any other private source. Accordingly, the DIP financing would have to be provided by the U.S. Government. e. Absent the availability of such DIP financing, Chrysler would be left with no choice but to commence liquidation, the consequences of which could be dire for the overall U.S. economy including: i. All 29 of our manufacturing facilities and 22 parts depots would be permanently shut down immediately. ii. 53,000 out of the Company's 55,000 hourly and salaried employees would be terminated immediately representing over $7.2 billion in annual wages and healthcare benefits. iii. No payments would be made to over $7 billion in outstanding auto parts and service supplier invoices forcing thousands of our suppliers to go out of business. iv. Over 3,300 dealers would go out of business and over 140,000 employees at dealerships would lose their jobs. v. Over 31 million Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge owners would lose significant value in their vehicles. Additionally, these customers would not be covered by ongoing warranties and would find replacement parts and service difficult to obtain over time. 4. Sales of new vehicles may plunge during a chapter 11 bankruptcy because: a. Potential consumers may shun Chrysler vehicles due to perceived uncertainty regarding its financial ability to honor its vehicle warranties and due to concerns that the local dealer will itself go out of business leaving the customer without convenient access to authorized service for its vehicle. b. Residual (resale) values of vehicles manufactured by Chrysler (both pre-petition and post-petition) would likely drop precipitously. This will further erode consumers' willingness to purchase a new vehicle from Chrysler. Also, lenders will likely reduce the amount of any financing that they might otherwise provide to potential Chrysler customers resulting in significantly higher down payments required to purchase new Chrysler vehicles. Many would-be Chrysler customers simply could not shoulder the financial burden of such significant down payment. c. New vehicle sales will further deteriorate if Chrysler's affiliated auto finance company is unable to provide retail financing to consumers during a chapter 11. Chrysler Financial provides consumer financing for 50% of Chrysler's U.S. retail sales. 5. In summary, Management believes that the requested $7 billion working capital bridge loan from the government is the most cost-effective, expeditious and certain means of ensuring the long-term viability of Chrysler. This request is considerably less than the $17 to $20 billion (or more) of DIP financing that Management believes would be required to sustain Chrysler for just one year in a chapter 11 (and certainly billions more of financing would be required if the Chapter 11 goes beyond one year). Moreover, without access to adequate DIP financing, Management believes that Chrysler would be forced to liquidate, which would have severe consequences to the overall U.S. economy. 7. Conclusion Chrysler's Plan for Short-Term and Long-Term Viability As demonstrated by the initiatives, financial projections and assumptions set forth above, Chrysler has already embarked upon, and is accelerating, a plan to overhaul its cost structure, streamline its operations, redirect its product mix to meet CAFE standards and "greener" product demands, rationalize its dealer network and partner with its supplier base and workforce to return the company to health. Industry volumes in this plan are conservative compared to historical results. Under our viability plan, after making a $1 billion payment toward the Government loan, the Company will have approximately $12.5 in billion in cash by 2012, providing a sound basis to continue repayment of Federal loans. To further enhance its product portfolio, support growth and improve its cost structure, Chrysler continues to aggressively pursue strategic alliances and partnerships. Further partnership, restructuring and consolidation is required for the industry to be viable in the long-run. Chrysler welcomes the opportunity to have an open discussion with the new Administration and Congress on a collaborative approach to restructuring that will ensure any Government resources invested in the industry are used efficiently and help achieve important national public policy objectives. Accomplishing these initiatives will take time and require the cooperation of all of Chrysler's constituencies. The changes proposed are sweeping, and Chrysler recognizes they will be painful for all of the players in the industry. In light of that, Chrysler believes that attempting to impose change by a bankruptcy filing will be less likely to garner long-term success than engaging each of the constituencies in negotiations to achieve consensus, while always bearing in mind the necessity of meeting the financial targets that will restore Chrysler to profitability. Accordingly, careful planning, information sharing and discussions with key parties are required components of Chrysler's ability to succeed in each of its initiatives. Today we are asking you to help us bridge a chasm created by an unprecedented financial meltdown, and in doing so, preserve a critical sector of the U.S. economy. According to a research memorandum published November 4, 2008, by the Center for Automotive Research, 4.5 million people depend on the U.S automotive industry. This memorandum estimates the impact of a domestic auto maker failure to the overall economy, and the result is devastating: 2.3 – 3 million in lost jobs, $275-$400 billion in lost wages, and $100-$150 billion in lost Government revenue. Without immediate bridge financing support, Chrysler's liquidity could fall below the level appropriate to ensure operations in the ordinary course. Failing to act now will hurt many American families and undermine our country's economic recovery, far outweighing the costs related to supporting an industry that touches every district in every state of the nation. The Company is also asking you to consider investing in a company and in people that will deliver real results for the American taxpayer. Chrysler plans to emerge from the current downturn as a lean, agile company, and well positioned to begin to repay the Government loans beginning in 2012. Management fully recognizes that this is a significant amount of money. However, the Company believes this request is the least costly alternative considering the options we face. It provides the least detrimental effect on human capital and the stimulus necessary to prevent further economic decline, if not outright economic depression.


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While consumers are out picking out Halloween decorations, eating candy corn, and drinking pumpkin spice lattes, online retailers are focusing on preparing their sales strategies for the biggest spending time of the year.
This year, there are only 25 days between Black Friday and Christmas, as compared to 31 days last year. That means that shoppers only have 4 full weekends to shop, rather than last year's 5.
Research firms are projecting U.S. online retail sales to be unprecedented:
- eMarketer predicts a 15.1% growth in U.S. holiday retail sales.
- Deloitte LLP predicts a 12.5% to 13% increase in U.S. non-store sales (mostly online).
- In 2012, e-retail sales grew 13.7% over the prior year to $42.3 billion, according to comScore Inc.
The Holiday Season Begins Now
Due to a shorter holiday period, retailers are starting their marketing campaigns earlier than ever, in order to not miss out on sales. According to a survey just released by Experian Marketing Services:
- 18% of marketers surveyed began planning their holiday campaigns starting in June;
- 69% started their holiday marketing campaigns in August;
- 70% of retailers have a plan to use a promotional offer this holiday shopping season;
- 29% will offer free shipping;
- 28% will offer a deal-of-the-day;
- 21% will offer online coupons;
- 3% will offer layaway.
The Top 5 Holiday Marketing Channels
The survey also listed the top five marketing channels that retailers plan to use this year:
- Online Display Ads (59%)
- E-mail (55%)
- Print (46%)
- Search (30%)
- Mobile (24%)
Mobile Holiday Marketing Campaigns
Mobile marketing will be even more important this year than last. According to the survey by Experian Marketing Services:
- Over 43% of retailers are developing mobile-optimized sites;
- 37% are busy creating mobile-optimized emails for their campaigns;
- In addition, 31% of retailers will be using mobile advertising, such as geolocation promotions.
eMarketer predicts that m-commerce will account for nearly 16 % of ecommerce sales this year, which amounts to $41.69 billion.
A Rise in Online Shopping
While retail sales are predicted to rise 3.9% this holiday season, a vast percentage of those sales are going to be made online (Reuters). ShopperTrak predicts that in-store traffic will fall 1.4% this year, compared to last year. Due to the stress and long lines in the malls, shoppers are turning more and more to shopping online.
Large retailers, such as Toys 'R' Us, are catching on to the ecommerce trend. By combining their brick-and-mortar stores with the power of ecommerce, Toys 'R' Us has become a $1.1 billion global ecommerce business.
NRF's Shop.org division forecast a 13% to 15% increase in ecommerce holiday sales, reaching up to $82 billion this year.
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This is the Agility Saietta, a new electric motorcycle unveiled today in London. Its makers claim it's, "the future of urban motorcycling." If it is, we're switching to cars.
Not a huge amount of specs yet, but you can clearly see a steel tube frame and girder fork along with the ubiquitous air-cooled Agni95 motor. In the Zero DS, that motor is good for 26bhp and 98lb/ft of torque. Agility does quote a range — 50 miles for the £9,975 Saietta S and 100 miles for the £13,975 Saietta R which presumably accounts for its cost with a larger battery pack.
Here's the full press release on the Saietta, it's packed full of words like "social media," "paradigm" and "sustainability." Notably absent are the two words that really matter here — Brammo Empulse.


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I'm going on a date with my husband tonight! We don't get too many of those anymore, so I am really looking forward to it. After talking with a lot of my friends, I have come to the conclusion that for most couples, date night doesn't just get put on the back burner after a new baby arrives, sometimes it gets taken off the stove altogether. I can count on one hand the number of dates we have gone on in the last year and a half. If you discount all the weddings and group things we have gone to, tonight might be our first real date. (We are going out for dinner and a movie.)
The obstacles to date night are pretty clear: lack of funds (after buying all those diapers and baby supplies), finding a babysitter (who can you trust with your precious bundle?), and a lack of energy (who can even stay up past eight anymore?. Then there is the challenge of truly taking off your "mom hat" for a few hours and reconnecting with your spouse. When is the last time you had a conversation that didn't involve your children? Being a parent can consume you, and it should to some extent, but it's also important to remember who you used to be together so you can rekindle that flame.
If you want to revive date night in your house, you need to do a few things. First, you must schedule ahead of time and stick to it. Pick a day on the calendar to have your date night and don't budge. I won't tell you to stick to an extended schedule, such as every Friday night, because that just isn't practical for a young family. Second, you must take the time to find a baby sitter that you like and trust. You won't be able to enjoy your date if you are worried about what is going on at home. Finally, throughout the week keep a mental list of things you want to talk about once you're alone, that way you'll have something other than diapers and discipline to talk about on your date.
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Armonicos Co., Ltd., a CAD/CAM and Computer-Aided Testing (CAT) provider, has recently released the latest version of spGate, a multi-data exchange platform, and spGauge, a 3D inspection solution for industrial products. Both products rely on Spatial Corp.'s 3D InterOp components to provide CAD file translation for data reuse.
Since 2003, Armonicos has used Spatial 3D software components in the development of its software solutions. The partnership enables Armonicos internal resources to focus on the development of value-add capabilities, rather than CAD translator development, while reducing their time-to-market.
"The ability to import and repair to ensure useable CAD models is one of our key selling points. Consequently, we chose Spatial's CAD file translation components because they provide the highest quality translation capabilities in the market. They also deliver a high-level of service and support to help us meet the demanding needs of our customers," said Shigeki Morikawa, the executive director of the Geometry Product Room (GPR). "We are very pleased with Spatial's continued focus on advancing their CAD translation product line including the addition of product manufacturing information."
Armonicos provides data translation, inspection, and reverse engineering solutions. spGate is a multi-data exchange platform that reduces or eliminates translation problems commonly encountered when translating between design, analysis, manufacturing, and inspection systems. spGauge is a CAT solution for 3D inspection of industrial products. spGauge enables an accurate inspection by 3D pattern matching the imported point cloud data with the 3D design model. spScan is a reverse engineering system that uses non-contact measurement data and automatically generates high quality surfaces for use in CAD/CAM/CAE solutions.
For more information, visit Spatial Corp. and Armonicos Co., Ltd.
Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.


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Very clever Randy! But how come you think your movies are "dumb shit"?
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AHAHA...aha...ha... he totally choked on that pixel... Well, I hope you're happy, I choked on my ice-cream. If that's possible.
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this was really good too
I like this one, short, but effective, I like that the ghosts reaction to Pac-mans demise, I would think that is what they would say, cuz they were so lame in the game. Anyway, this is good.
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Short but sweet like a sugar coated Oompa Loompa
Pac Man. Remind me of the eighties, but that is weird, since i was not alive at the time of the eighties. I was an 1984 kid, so i could not remember the bloody game. Anyway it werent a bad flash. Starts off like the game, and then Pac Man dies. Let that be a lesson to you all, dont do drugs otherwise you will die. Only joking guys. I aint one of those scare mongers. It just aint my style baby.


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The FAQ section currently consists of a single, long page. But I have lots more contents to add, so I somehow need to split it up. I also want a way to navigate (the current page has an index at the top which isn't very functional) and have been looking into a Javascript accordion for this. Here are my efforts so far. Although I'm happy with the animation and graphic design it has some shortcomings -most notably the lack of nested buttons/links, so instead of wasting any more time with it I've decided to look elsewhere and have so found a Mootools nested accordion which seems to do what I want, hopefully easily adaptable for the graphic appearance I have in that other accordion.
Back to the FAQ itself: One solution would be to use a single page for each question/a few questions (allowing for quick loading), such as this example. But I personally care more for the ability to scroll up/down to other sections without much effort (of course, the accordion would get closer to that ability than having to jump back to an index page each time you want to see what else the FAQ has to offer). Another issue with this solution is that you can't easily print out the whole FAQ.
I've also thought about splitting the FAQ into 3 main sections (meaning 3 separate pages). With the accordion I could link them together, like this:
By clicking on one of those section buttons you'd be presented by a range of sub-section buttons ("question 1" etc.) and also sub-section for some of those questions (see my existing FAQ index layout which I'll be duplicating).
- question 1
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- question 3
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- question 4.2
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That would make everything fairly quick to access and partly solve the printing problem (instead of printing a gazillion small pages you'd print out 3 larger sections). Although I know nothing about how to implement it yet, perhaps I could use AJAX to load the 3 different FAQ section contents into the same page without actually reloading the whole page (accordion, header, footer etc. such as in this demo)?
I'm open for suggestions/comments on what to do.
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Most courses require a high school diploma or GED®, and in some cases require an advanced level of certification or registration. Some areas do not require high school diploma or GED® but have basic requirements such as reading, writing, and language proficiency requirements. Placement testing is required for all new WWCC students and specific healthcare programs may require additional placement tests. Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, EMT-B, and Medical Assisting require a separate application for entry. Applications are available for download at program web pages, or they may be picked up in the Health Science Building Administrative lobby area.


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Just got the little lady a new computer with one of those super coolside windows so you can see inside, and they have lights onthe frontand back fan...really k0OL...
But the light is too bright, and is annoying at night(my other job is writting rappin lyrics... :shifty: )
Anywho, I like the fan lights but would rather they not be so bright.
Is there such a thing as fan lights that come with a dimmercontrol so you can dim them so they aren't so bright???
If so, please let me know...
OK, how bout lights that aren't in the fans?
I've found a fan controller that dims the lights as you turn thefans down, but I'd rather the lights just stay dim all the time.


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HandHeld Entertainment today announced that it has named Peter Allen as its vice president of engineering.
Allen will ensure the smooth integration of media content between HandHeld Entertainments Web sites (currently Putfile.com, Holylemon.com, Unoriginal.co.uk, Dorks.com, YourDailyMedia.com, FunMansion.com and ZVUE.com) and will help build a scalable platform upon which the company can rapidly deploy revenue-generating advertising and promotional products and services.
With more than 20 years of experience in the engineering and technology fields, Allen has worked for numerous top tier software companies prior to joining HandHeld Entertainment. Notable Web development and management experience includes his work as the director of client software engineering at the peer-2-peer music service Napster, where he was commissioned in the midst of complex legal issues to design, build, beta test and deliver the new, secure and legitimate subscription service backed by licensed digital rights management (DRM) content. Allen led teams who delivered a secure and reliable system for Napster from scratch in just 11 months.
I am eager to serve our users by integrating HandHeld Entertainments current and future Web properties and creating a network that can scale with the rapid growth we anticipate, as well as quickly implementing single projects across our multiple Web properties, Allen said. HandHeld is a great company, team and service. I feel like I have joined a seasoned baseball team with two men already on base as I step up to the plate.
President and Chief Executive Officer of HandHeld Entertainment Jeff Oscodar said he is happy to have someone with Allens proven track record on the team.
With more than 20 years of experience in engineering and computer science, particularly his time spent building Napsters technology, Peter is an immediate asset to HandHeld, Oscodar said. Peters experience in building seamless, scalable networks will definitely augment our advertising initiatives and help us accelerate our revenue growth.
Allen has also held senior positions at Bell Labs Research, PayPal, Visioneer and the Go Corporation. He received his bachelors degree in electrical engineering and computer science at Princeton University. Additionally, Allen serves as a founding member and board director of gobair.com and is a recognized civic and forum speaker on the issues of DRM and municipal networks.
Taken collectively, HandHeld Entertainments network of Web sites includes more than 500,000 online videos. The premium and free content available for purchase, download or streaming on these Web sites includes music videos, anime features, television shows, movies, cartoons, independent films, documentaries, and news, entertainment and sports programs from companies ranging from Sony BMG, Showtime and IMG Media to Canadian Broadcast Corp., Egami Media and Fun Little Movies, as well as free user-generated and user-submitted video selections and other forms of media. Customers can also select from millions of songs that can be played on a personal media player through HandHeld Entertainments relationships with eMusic and Rhapsody.
About HandHeld Entertainment, Inc.
HandHeld Entertainment (NASDAQ: ZVUE) is a global digital entertainment company. Its network of Web sites (Putfile.com, Holylemon.com, UnOriginal.co.uk, YourDailyMedia.com, Dorks.com, FunMansion.com and ZVUE.com) now houses more than 500,000 user-generated and premium videos in total - videos available for purchase or free viewing. Its ZVUE personal media players are mass-market priced and currently available for purchase online and in more than 2,200 Wal-Mart stores throughout the U.S.
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There would certainly be more peace... or would there...
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Oh man your style is AMAZING! It's so unique and colorful! There are so many little details that really bring it together. I hope you aren't offended if I said that your style reminds me of a mix of a cartoon and a tattoo parlor, no one else could eevveerrr replicate that. C: You are so talented! Keep it up!
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jesus is a punk rocker
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This is suppose to be Jesus?
This is pretty different, I'll admit that. You put A LOT of time and effort into this. However, the hair and the skin color look like an ugly green color, which personally I would have picked differently. I suppose I could see where you're going with this artwork, looks like a biker dude... but Jesus? He hardly looks like Jesus and needs a few more distinct features besides crosses. This artwork is fantastic though, and I can't wait to see what's coming next. Great Job!
Hehe Thanks but honestly Jesus is nothin more than a bearded guy so he is actually my jesus.
By the way I heard that its possible that jesus even been black or somethin like this :)


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even more than the Temptations, the Spinners were the dominant vocal group
of the 1970s. Their hits read like the playlist of a classic soul
station, with "Sadie," "I'll Be Around," "Mighty
Love" and "The Rubberband Man" still receiving consistent
airplay thirty years after their release. That their glory years
came after a disappointing stint on Motown had to make their success even
sweeter for the Detroit-based group, who became the ideal vehicle for
producer Thom Bell's version of Philly soul.
Formed in high school as the Domingos in 1955, the original members were C.P. Spencer, Henry Fambrough, Billy Henderson, Bobbie Smith and Pervis Jackson. All except Spencer, who was the lead singer, would remain with the group for the entirety of its existence. For one reason or another, the lead vocalist position was always the least stable and subject to change, such as when George Dixon replaced Spencer following the group's winning of a talent contest in 1957. It was at this point that they became the Spinners, in reference to the popular hubcaps of the time.
Harvey Fuqua, then of the Moonglows and later Sylvester's producer, offered the group a record contract on his Tri-Phi label in 1961, and "That's What Little Girls Are Made For" (on which Fuqua allegedly sang the lead) was a hit later that year. The following year, Fuqua sold his label to Motown and the Spinners found themselves with a new home. By now, Chico Edwards was the main singer and it was be three years before their next single.
"I'll Always Love You" was a top 10 hit in 1965, but the Spinners did not receive the kind of attention or material offered to other artists. G.C. Cameron became the latest front man and he was highlighted on their biggest hit up to that time, 1970's "It's A Shame," written and produced by Stevie Wonder. But they were unable to capitalize on that momentum, and finally left Motown in 1971. Good friend Aretha Franklin arranged for them to sign with Atlantic. Cameron chose to stay with Motown as a solo artist. As his replacement, Cameron suggested Philip Walker, a singer from Cincinnati who was briefly affiliated with Bootsy Collins and the Contours. Walker joined in 1972 and adopted the name Philippe Wynne.
Even with a fresh start, it seemed like they could not catch a break, for Atlantic rejected the first four songs they recorded. They were about to lose this contract when Bell stepped into the picture and requested the chance to work with them. Even though Atlantic was ready to let them go, they granted Bell's wish. Among the changes Bell made to their sound were utilizing Bobbie Smith's lighter voice as an alternating lead with Wynne's gospel-styled pleadings, improving their material thanks to access to excellent writers like Linda Creed, Phil Hurtt, and the team of Jefferson-Hawes-Simmons, and finally, recording the group with MFSB's rhythm tracks.
The results of Bell's approach were immediate: "I'll Be Around," "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love" and the ballad "How Could I Let You Get Away" became massive hits in late 1972, with two of the three selling over a million copies. An album was rush released in 1973 and included another million-seller, "One Of A Kind Love Affair." Motown, always slow to admit a mistake but quick to cash in on their extensive vault of material, tried to issue a Greatest Hits set on the Spinners, but nobody was fooled.
Mighty Love followed in 1974 and continued their rise to superstardom. This album helped make Wynne the face of the group, as his vamps on the title cut and masterful handling of the ballad "Love Don't Love Nobody" catapulted him to the first tier of soul singers.
For New And Improved, the Spinners performed with Dionne Warwick on "Then Came You," a song that came about as a result of a bet between Bell and Warwick. Although it seemed an unlikely combination, the record was their only song to top the pop charts. But the most enduring cut from the album is "Sadie," the Mother's Day anthem that was revived by R Kelly. According to studio legend, Wynne thought he had nailed his vocals on the first take, but was pushed by Bell to dig deeper. The sentimental lyrics already resonating with the emotional Wynne, each successive take found him closer to the edge of tears, until finally he (and everyone in the studio) was reduced to uncontrollable crying by the end of the final recording. It is that raw emotion that makes the song one of the best "family records" of all time.
1975's Pick Of The Litter seems to go unrecognized in spite of songs like "Games People Play" and "Wake Up Susan," but for hardcore soul fans it ranks among their best works, as it features perhaps their best vocal performances from beginning to end. It was another gold album, but arguably marked the peak of their career.
While it was not common knowledge at the time, Wynne's frustration with the Spinners had been growing for a number of years. Some of it was because he felt he should be making more money than the rest of the group and some of it was due to psychological problems. He was able to complete one more session with the Spinners, from which two albums were culled, but John Edwards, who had recorded a collectable southern soul album in the early 1970s, began filling in for him at concerts. Edwards made his official debut with the group in 1977, while Wynne began a solo career highlighted by his appearance on Funkadelic's "Knee Deep." He died while performing in 1984. Edwards proved to be their longest tenured lead singer.
The late 70s were not good to the Spinners. Funk and disco were the popular styles, and Thom Bell's smooth, traditional sound was not able to keep the audience interested. He ended his relationship with the Spinners and they opted to work with Michael Zager, who was primarily a writer and producer but also recorded the "Let's All Chant." Zager's plan to bring the Spinners back to prominence hinged on a discofied medley of the Four Seasons tune "Working My Way Back To You" with an original called "Forgive Me Girl." The ploy worked, restoring them to the charts, so they tried it again in 1980 with "Cupid/I've Loved You For A Long Time." They continued making periodic visits to the charts until 1984.
While the hits have ceased, the Spinners still make the occasional album and can be counted on for a professional show. Billy Henderson died from complications from diabetes in 2007; he had been estranged from the group since suing their manager in a business dispute.
The Spinners' Deepest Grooves
Second Time Around (VIP, 1970)
Spinners (Atlantic, 1973)
Mighty Love (Atlantic, 1974)
New and Improved (Alantic, 1974)
Live! (Atlantic, 1975)
Pick of the Litter (Atlantic, 1975)
Happiness Is Being With the Spinners (Atlantic, 1976)
Yesterday Today Tomorrow (Atlantic, 1976)
8 (Atlantic, 1977)
From Here to Eternally (Atlantic, 1978)
Dancin' And Lovin' (Atlantic, 1979)
Love Trippin' (Atlantic, 1980)
Labor of Love (Atlantic, 1981)
Grand Slam (Atlantic, 1982)
Cross Fire (Atlantic, 1984)
One Of A Kind Love Affair: The
Anthology (Rhino, 1991)
The Very Best of the Spinners (Rhino, 1993)
The Chrome Collection
(Rhino, 2003)
The Definitive Soul Collection (Rhino, 2006)
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Iran is ready for planned U.S. sanctions targeting fuel imports
- By Colum LynchColum Lynch is Foreign Policy's award-winning U.N.-based senior diplomatic reporter.
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With Congress having targeted Iran's vital fuel imports as part of its most far-reaching sanctions package yet, observers say the Tehran government has already done much to deflect the impact of the new U.S. measures.
Under the pressure of earlier Western sanctions, Iran has over the past four years reduced its dependence on foreign imports of refined oil products from about 40 percent of its domestic needs to just under 30 percent, according to analysts. The government is seeking to reduce that figure further by expanding its capacity to refine its own oil, experimenting with alternative fuels and cutting consumption by gradually eliminating subsidies on gasoline.
In the past six months, thanks to an elaborate rationing system, domestic gasoline consumption has dropped by nearly 20 percent, official statistics show. At the same time, Iran has boosted the supply available for everyday needs and built up its strategic reserves by buying refined oil products from countries such as India, Turkmenistan and the Netherlands. Government budgets show that it has spent more than $10 billion on such purchases since 2008.
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-- John J. Henry, 73, of Wadsworth, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, at Akron General Medical Center, after a lengthy illness.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 272 Broad St., Wadsworth. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, were military rites will be conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1089 and American Legion Post 170.
Friends may call Friday from 7-9 p.m. at Hilliard & Mullaney Funeral Home in Wadsworth, 174 N. Lyman St., Wadsworth.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alternative Paths Building Fund, 246 Northland Drive, Medina 44256; Alliance of the Mentally Ill of Ohio, 979 S. High St., Columbus 43206-2525; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
He was born in Creston to John O. and Hilda (Casler) Henry and had made his home in Wadsworth for 49 years.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 52 years, Esther Henry; children and their spouses, Karen and Duane Montgomery of Wadsworth, Thomas and Cindy Henry of Wooster, John Henry of Doylestown and Jeffrey Henry of Medina; grandchildren, Heather, Angela, Christina, John W., Kevin, Colleen, Kerri and John L.; and three great-grandchildren.


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DSF to present musical play for Rahbani
Dubai: At the bottom of the world's tallest tower, Burj Khalifa, gipsy tents will be spotted for three days to deliver a message to people about social and political justice through an Arabic play, by Rahbani production, A Ard El Ghajar (On the Land of the Gypsies).
Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (Depe) will present the musical play from January 10-12 during the 18th Dubai Shopping Festival which will kick off on January 3.
The play depicts the fate of an Arab emigrant who returns to his homeland to find that the land that belonged to his family has been taken over, in collusion with government officials, by gypsies who have decided to occupy it permanently.
Then he embarked on a struggle to claim his right. It is a struggle that exposes the corruption and injustices of society and politics and also leads him to find true love.
There is a conflict at the heart of the play that asks what is more important, the land or people?
Marwan Rahbain, president and CEO of Rahbani Production, said: "In light of events in the Arab world, the play does not address immigration as much as it explores the struggle between what is more important, the land or people and whether people are subject to fate or have a role in their own destiny."
Ebrahim Saleh, festivals coordinator general of Depe, said: "In line with the DSF marketing slogan 'Dubai at its Best', the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment will strive to present the best the world has to offer in terms of entertainment and culture to residents and visitors alike."
"Hosting a play produced by the renowned Rahbani family in a city that embraces different cultures, arts and media, is just one of the numerous ways that we ensure there is something that is of the highest quality and also memorable for all sections of society, who are looking forward to the month-long extravaganza."
On his part Rahbani added: "Dubai, a city that is constantly engaged in fostering better understanding between cultures, has given the world some of the most spectacular and memorable events."
"In this regard, DSF still continues to play the stellar role in showcasing Dubai's multicultural dimensions across the world. It is a pleasure for production houses like ours to be involved in an extravaganza like the DSF, as it also gives us an opportunity to showcase the scope of our work to visitors from different cultural backgrounds, and more importantly to an appreciative and knowledgeable audience Connoisseurs of art and theatre will be enchanted by this musical which will be full of rich dialogues, vibrant costumes, lilting songs and beautiful choreography".
Written, composed and produced by Gadi Rahbani, the play is directed by Marwan Rahbani and features such luminaries of Arabic musical theatre as Gassan Saliba, Aline Lahoud, Paul Sleiman and Pierre Chamoun, among others. They will be supported by more than 70 actors, singers and dancers on stage in what promises to be a show that will reflect the Dubai Shopping Festival's spirit in its grandeur and scope.
What: Arabic play, A Ard El Ghajar (On the Land of the Gypsies)
When: January 10th to 12th
Where: Burj Park, Downtown Dubai
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Ellen and Jerry Reibstein of Cherry Hill, N.J., announce the marriage of her daughter, Lauren Brooke Grabelle, to Jonathan David Herrmann, son of Joe and Dee Herrmann of Wayne, N.J. Lauren is the daughter of the late Howard L. Grabelle.
The ceremony took place on April 3 at the Cescaphe Ballroom in Philadelphia.
Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum of Congregation Beth Simchat Torah of New York City officiated.
The bride graduated with highest honors from Rutgers University, where she was elected Phi Bet Kappa. She is a sixth-year rabbinical student at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Wyncote, and the religious leader of the West Philadelphia Reconstructionist Synagogue, Congregation Kol Tzedek. She will be ordained in June.
The groom, an honors graduate of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, is the founder and executive director of Campus Philly, a nonprofit organization serving college students in the Philadelphia area. He serves on the board of directors for the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, and is a member of the Philadelphia Children's Commission. He is also an advisory member for the Philadelphia Commission of Tourism Agency.
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Policymakers in Scotland must gather their courage to publicly discourage early sexual activity and promote abstinence, said Archbishop Mario Conti of Glasgow after new government statistics revealed that the number of abortions in the country have reached an all-time high. There were 12,603 abortions in Scotland in 2005.
The new data demonstrates that "the current approach of ever greater availability of contraception, ever more explicit sex education and ever easier access to abortion is a recipe for disaster," said the archbishop.
"It must be time for a radical reappraisal of policy. In both the developed and developing world there is evidence that public encouragement of chastity, before marriage and fidelity within it, is effective in cutting the rate of unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases and abortions," he said.
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