text:
The addition of fashion tees with jewelry designs and themes has been so fun for our customers as well as our design team.
Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) March 05, 2014
Ziamond jewelry company recently launched their jewelry and gem themed apparel collection with resounding success. The newest addition to this collection is a St. Patrick's Day t-shirt commemorating the holiday. This unique and fun shirt really accentuates the fun of being Irish. The image of a beautiful clover pendant from the Ziamond cubic zirconia jewelry collection. The pendant is shown as a stand alone piece of are that features diamond look stones that surround emerald green heart shaped stones set in luxe 14k yellow gold. The image of the pendant is captioned with the words "I'm Bling'n Irish".
This t-shirt is the first of many that will be exclusively designed for special yearly events and holidays. The t-shirt designs will be sold exclusively on the Ziamond website and available for immediate delivery. "The initial launch of this design of tee has been huge for us" says Mr. Cummings, Ziamond's COO. "The addition of fashion tees with jewelry designs and themes has been so fun for our customers as well as our design team." More apparel designs will be released throughout the coming year and beyond.
About Ziamond:
Ziamond is recognized as a leading manufacturer, specializing in the highest quality cz jewelry exclusively set in 14k, 18k Solid Gold and luxurious Platinum. With Corporate headquarters located in Boca Raton, Florida, Ziamond ships fine cubic zirconia jewelry to customers worldwide. Ziamond is an A+ rated BBB company and enjoys a sterling reputation as a leader in its field.


text:
I happened to follow a broken link to http://ibiblio.org/ and found what has to be one of the funniest 404 pages ever: it says "Not found" in many languages and dialects.
Some of them appear to be legitimate translations, but most are gags. I can't decide which one I like best: the "West Coast US", the "Webmaster local dialect", or "Sdrawkcab".
Your second link is broken..
Ah, nuts. I just fixed it. Thanks for pointing it out.

subset: commoncrawl


text: Toulouse institution. This famous brewery promises a culinary journey of refinement, elegance and simplicity. Located at the corner of Capitol Square, the Grand Café de l'Opera enjoys a privileged position. This address has been able to recreate the typical atmosphere of the traditional Parisian brasseries. A few words about the context, first. The large circular zinc bar immediately gives a tone of elegant neo-retro decor. The walls painted in shades of sand, are adorned with mirrors that give depth to the piece. The seats are leather and the pictures of the artists who visited the facility say a lot about his reputation. But this place has an advantage of extra charm: a beautiful garden terrace in a courtyard, away from the bustle of the square. What good food taste Southwest in privacy. Decorated with daily suggestions according to the market the day, the card is full of surprises among the products of seasons. Only master on board, the chief Gratien Castro offers a fine selection of seafood and fresh fish (oysters Gillardeau, St Peter, sea bream) and an anthology of traditional dishes. Customers recommend including sausage, garlic mayonnaise or calf's head, described by some as the best of Toulouse. Or regional specialties like cassoulet, confit, duck breast, veal chop of the Comminges and the beautiful side of beef. The meal is accompanied by a panel of prestigious wines, from classic vintages of the region of exception. Open daily for lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers a warm welcome. The fruit of collaboration between a rider and a personal chef who oversees the grain, sometimes with his own suggestions of the day. Brasserie de l'Opera is the ideal venue for birthdays, business lunches or seminars. As such it offers special menus for groups and a private room for up to 50 people.


text:
Director's Room
Pic of the day. Let's compete on the jump springs! Those springs can also shoot out other fighters into the air.
Add a Comment
Report Violation to Miiverse Administrators
You are about to report a post with content which violates the Miiverse Code of Conduct. This report will be sent to Nintendo's Miiverse administrators and not to the creator of the post.
Report Violation to Miiverse Administrators
You cannot report posts made automatically by a software title.


text:
Answered by:
Error Opening Installation Log File
Having just re-installed Windows 7 (clean install) I have struck a problem trying to install Nero 7 and Incredimail. I get an error message:
Error Opening Installation Log File. Verify that the specified log file exists and is writeable.
How do I correct this problem?
All replies
Nero 7 is not compatilbe with Windows 7, Nero 9 is.
Incredimail v6 is compatible with 32 & 64bit with the exception of Incredimail XE, its 32bit only
which program gave you the error?
MCSE, MCSA, MCDST [If this post helps to resolve your issue, please click the "Mark as Answer" or "Helpful" button at the top of this message. By marking a post as Answered, or Helpful you help others find the answer faster.]
I have used Nero 7 on Windows 7 for some months now without any problems. Nero would like people to think it isn't compatible.
The problem I am getting is with the Windows Installer. I have now discovered the same problem exists for Itunes as well so it's a problem common to several programs.
Hi Rogch,
I also had the same problem. When i try to install Kaspersky Internet security 2010 in my windows 7 starter getting log file writing error.
I solved this issue by creating another user with admin privilage.
Thanks alot Rogch for your help.
Abdul Rahman


text:
No Items in Your Cart... Yet
- What's New
- On Sale
On SaleBirds and Butterflies SaleChristmas and Winter SaleCloseout Craft BooksCraft Supplies SaleDaily Deals
- Craft SuppliesCraft SuppliesAcrylic Fillable OrnamentsBasic Craft SuppliesBagsBellsBirds & ButterfliesBrooms & ShovelsButtonsShop All Basic Craft Supplies>Candle Making SuppliesCraft BooksDoll Making SuppliesAngel WingsButtonsDoll AccessoriesDoll HairDoll HatsShop All Doll Making Supplies>Floral SuppliesArtificial Birds and NestsArtificial GreeneryBasketsBushes and BouquetsCemetery SuppliesShop All Floral Supplies>Jewelry Making - BeadingBeadsHair Barrettes - Combs - ClipsJewelry CharmsJewelry FiligreesJewelry FindingsShop All Jewelry Making - Beading>On SalePainting SuppliesApple Barrel Acrylic PaintBrushes and AccessoriesDonna Dewberry - One StrokeGallery Glass by PlaidMediums and FinishesShop All Painting Supplies>Ribbon and TrimsScrapbookingSoap Pumps, Lids, JarsUnfinished WoodCandle CupsClothespinsDowel RodsMini ChalkboardsPopsicle Sticks and Fan SticksShop All Unfinished Wood>
- FloralsFloralsChristmas Holiday FloralsCorsage/Boutonniere SuppliesDrieds - Natural BotanicalsFall FloralsFloral ContainersPip BerriesSilk Leaves and Rose PetalsSilk Poly and Ribbon RosesSpring FlowersStyrofoam and Floral Foam
- Home DecorHome DecorCrochet and Lace DoiliesDecorative Plates and StandsGarden and PetKitchen and BathCookie CuttersDecorative ContainersKitchen TowelsMini Kitchen UtensilsSoap and Lotion DispensersShop All Kitchen and Bath>
- Holiday & SeasonalHoliday & SeasonalChristmas and WinterAcrylic Fillable OrnamentsAdvent WreathsBellsChristmas GarlandsChristmas MiniaturesShop All Christmas and Winter>Fall and HalloweenBowl and Vase FillersCrows - Owls - Bats - SpidersFall and Halloween SaleFall Craft SuppliesFall FloralsShop All Fall and Halloween>
- PrimitivesPrimitivesDecorative AccentsDecorative Plates and BowlsFall and HalloweenFixin's and FillersJars, Lids and PumpsLightingOn SalePip BerriesPrimitive DollsRusty Tin PrimitivesCandle Holders and AccessoriesPails, Tubs and BucketsRusty DecorRusty Tin BellsRusty Tin CutoutsShop All Rusty Tin Primitives>
- Special OccasionsSpecial OccasionsAnniversary - 25th and 50thBaby Shower SuppliesBaby Shower DecorationsBaby Shower FavorsBaby Shower GiftsBaby Shower TablewareGames and Baby Shower IdeasShop All Baby Shower Supplies>Party SuppliesCake - Cupcake AccessoriesCenterpiece MirrorsConfetti - Table ScattersGift Bags - Favor BagsInvitations and CardsShop All Party Supplies>Sports and CheerleadingWedding SuppliesBridal Shower SuppliesOn SaleWedding Ceremony AccessoriesWedding DecorationsWedding FavorsShop All Wedding Supplies>
- Blog- You need to enter a search -
Please click 'Find What You Are Looking For!', type and click the 'Search' button.
Example: Type in 'Pom poms', click the 'Search' buttonYou Are Here » Home Decor » Signs & Ornaments » Primitive "Home is Where..." Wood Ornament Sign
Primitive "Home is Where..." Wood Ornament Sign
Click Here For A Larger View
Item# WD1364
Bring thoughtful warmth and encouragement to your surroundings with the endearing, old-fashioned essence of this Primitive "Home is Where..." Wood Orn...Read More
- 1 piece
- 3" W x 4-1/4" H
In Stock, Only 28 left, order soon
(4 Reviews)
Price:$1.99 Quantity: 12+ 36+ Price: $1.89 $1.79You're only $50.00 away from FREE SHIPPING *(USA only)Bring thoughtful warmth and encouragement to your surroundings with the endearing, old-fashioned essence of this Primitive "Home is Where..." Wood Ornament Sign.
A thin cream-colored wood heart-shaped cutout is painted in an antiquated fashion; with grungy, faint light brown edges. This showcases the sweet message, "Home Is Where You Hang Your Heart," alongside the paintings of willow trees and a rich red, two-story, country-inspired house.
A thin black wire is stranded through two small top holes for presenting on any wall space in your home that you see fit! Especially where this sign has the opportunity to give someone a little pick-me-up! Adorn your kitchens and bathrooms! Consider joining with wreaths or combine with other fitting decor-such as rusty stars and bells. Simply let it nestle amongst your primitive and rustic centerpieces, grapevine wreaths, and pip berry garlands.
This is also a beautiful housewarming gift!Primitive "Home is Where..." Wood Ornament Sign - Average Rating 5 out of 5 ( 4 reviews).
Rating: 2 of 2 found this review helpful
Deb Scaeffer
"Cute. Great addition to my kitchen collection."Was this review helpful?
2 of 2 found this review helpful
"just adorable, just the right size to fill in a space in wall grouping."Was this review helpful?
"Thank you for your fast delivery and beautiful quality items. Many more to come. "Was this review helpful?
"Cute but kind of small"Was this review helpful?
Create Your Own Review!Recently Viewed ItemsChange Your CountryPlease select your country, this will change the site to your country's currency:Cancel
Note: By changing your country, the pricing will display in the currency of the chosen country. This is simply for your convenience, and final totals are still charged in USD. Conversion rates updated every 24 hoursPlease Correct The Following
What's New
On Sale
Craft Supplies
Home Decor
Holiday & Seasonal
Primitive Decor
About Us
Our Journey
9am - 5pm ET
Get Help
My Orders
Security & Privacy
Terms of Use
Contact Us
Our Mission
We strive to provide the best products and customer service we can. We always seek to improve ourselves for the benefit of the customer and hope to provide the best shopping experience possible.
Copyright 1996-2017 Factory Direct Craft
Before you goAre you sure you want to leave?
Enter your email below and receive a personal coupon for $5 off your order, $35 min. subtotal required.
By redeeming your coupon you're agreeing to be added to our weekly sales and future coupon offer newsletters.
no thanks
- Craft Supplies


text:
The new Romance riddim features a number of romantic crooners, including Jah Cure, Pressure Buss Pipe and Da'Ville. The riddim contains ten tracks and is produced by produced by Roger Binns.
"We want to pay tribute to the softer side of reggae," states Roger Binns, CEO of WaggyRas Records in a press release, and continues:
"Teaming up with artists like Jah Cure, Da'Ville and Pressure Buss Pipe is just the icing on the cake, as they were able to take our vision and put their special touch on it, truly making our riddim a diamond in the rough."
The Romance riddim will be available worldwide from digital retailers on July 9.
Mr Money Man Riddim
By Angus Taylor
New Albums from Etana and Protoje
By Erik Magni
Paint Jamaica
By Erik Magni
Junior Natural meets Sly & Robbie
By Jean Lenormand
16th Song on the World Wide Riddim
By Jean Lenormand
Uprising EP by Sparky Riot
By Jean Lenormand
Put Those Fools by The Expanders
By Jean Lenormand
Reissues from Mike Brooks and Jah Lloyd 7''
By Jean Lenormand
The Council meets Kabaka Pyramid
By Jean Lenormand
© 2007-2017 United Reggae. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited. Read about copyright
Terms of use | About us | Contact us | Authors | Newsletter | A-Z
United Reggae is a free and independant magazine promoting reggae music and message since 2007. Support us!


text:
We didn't get many comics today, so I'm not going to bother letting this first one sit in queue. It's great! Now go click it!
And as a bonus, have some shorty crossover too!
Saturday, October 20, 2012 op 3:35 PM
Labels: Comic, Not-Fanfiction
For archival purposes, you can find the IntenseDebate comments for this post (if any) archived over here
Comic: Twilight's First Day


text:
Concern for the rhino, under worsening assault by poachers and transcontinental syndicates dealing in its prized horn, has in the last year or so dwarfed most conservation issues in South Africa.
Poachers butchered 668 rhinos last year, and it remains cause for alarm as the toll reached 57 in January, 42 of them in the Kruger National Park, six in KwaZulu-Natal. The destruction was so jarring that the National Press Club in Pretoria even named the rhino the newsmaker of the year.
Four poachers were shot dead last month, 18 were arrested, new measures are afoot to grow the endangered black rhino herd, sniffer dogs are being used to screen traffic at the Kruger Park's gates... Alas, the appetite for rhino horn goes on, and so does the story.
Two news reports in this newspaper on Tuesday were a reminder, though, that conservation battles are being fought on many fronts.
In a world first, a George fisherman was given a suspended sentence last week for catching a great white shark at Mossel Bay's Beacon Point. Citizen activism saw the culprit identified and brought to book.
In Manguzi on the North Coast, a magistrate sent away two men on Monday for three years each for "harvesting" 134 Tonga cycads worth more than R100 000. The pair had apparently been offered R500 for each plant.
A year ago, another magistrate in northern KZN sentenced the killer of an endangered loggerhead turtle to seven years. The 54-year-old butcher had wanted the meat and the muti.
One of this country's primary assets, its environment, is under constant threat. Against an ominous backdrop of pollution and climate change, uncaring or ruthless individuals and groups are making it their work to decimate our fauna and flora, for motives ranging from hunger to profit.
The battle against them must intensify, and involvement by citizens who see and hear things is key to this.


text:
After much hype, a bravery-inspiring project and a stripped-down tour, Sara Bareilles's new album, "The Blessed Unrest," dropped today.
Featuring the acclaimed single "Brave," the album has been streaming since earlier this month.
"It's like the night before Christmas, but like if Santa was releasing a record. Leave me some carrots and cookies," Bareilles tweeted last night. Today, she thanked fans for their support.
"Omg. Dying. So grateful. Thank you for the love."


text:
17 Oct 2012 . We can produce high quality Mining Crusher,Mining Crusher according to your requirements.More types of Mining Crusher,Mining Crusher.Online Consultation
Types Of Crushers In Mining,Portable Rock Crushing Plant is manufactured from Shanghai Xuanshi, It is widely used both domestic and abroad in metallurgy,.Online Consultation
A portable rock crusher from the early 20th century. The entrance bin of a mine rock crusher. Mobile crusher. The following table.Background history - Industrial use - Types of crushers - TechnologyOnline Consultation
DOVE™ Cone Crushers are designed for efficient appliion of crushing in mining industry, for efficient down sizing of various types of ores, prior to grinding.Online Consultation
Crusher or Crushing Equipment basically belongs to the mining equipment, use for compaction of objects into small pieces. Discussions about.Online Consultation
21 Aug 2013 . Crusher series full of mining equipment production has created a new era. Tire Type Mobile Crusher Became The Main Equipment Of.Online Consultation
The rock crushers can be divided into 3 types by the sizes of feeding opener and . Rock crusher plays an important role in mining and construction industry,.Online Consultation
Zhengzhou Yifan Mining Machinery Co., Ltd. specializing in the production (supply) Sales pebble crushing what type of crusher series products, the company.Online Consultation
If your mining or aggregate business runs 24 hours a day and needs high reduction with large capacity the type cone crusher can be optimized to meet.Online Consultation
Material extracted from the earth is thoroughly processed in the mining process. Mining . Among the types used are primary gyratory crushers, impact crushers,.Online Consultation
29 Nov 2011 . What is primary crusher and types of primary crushers. Primary crushing reduces this run-of-mine rock to a more manageable size. The different.Online Consultation
21 Aug 2013 . Crusher series full of mining equipment production has created a new era. Tire Type Mobile Crusher Became The Main Equipment Of.Online Consultation
23 Dec 2013 . Aggregate crushers are used in mining, quarrying and recycling operations. Several types of crushers can perform this task including hammer.Online Consultation
2013年8月26日 . Jaw Crusher and Grinder manufacturer SBM's products include kinds of Crushing Plant and Grinding Plant for mining, such as Jaw Crusher,.Online Consultation
11 Apr 2013 . Pebble crushing need what type of jaw crusher - Zhengzhou Yifan Mining Machinery Co., Ltd.Online Consultation
This review looks at the basic concepts of crushers, including their types, principle, construction and usage. It also tells the recent developments in the crushers.Online Consultation
Excavator transporters bring raw material to the mining crusher feeder for primary processing. The feeder device is usually a conveyor belt or other type of.Online Consultation
Real estate in an underground mine is usually at a prime cost; therefore, the . Required capacity defines the size and type of crushing equipment and also the.Online Consultation
Different Types Of Crushers, You Can Buy Various High Quality Different Types Of Crushers Products from . Henan Xingyang Mining Machinery Manufactory.Online Consultation
Ian GarciaMore detailscrusher.quartz-crusher/contact/index.html Get the price of machines .Online Consultation


text:
Is Monosodium Glutemate (MSG) Gluten Free?
"Bottom line: There may be other reasons to avoid MSG, but gluten is not one of them." NOTE: I am currently working on this article. Try again tomorrow. Have a good day. pAUL
Gluten Free: the Celiac Site serves America's Gluten Free Community by:
1. Compiling lists of information useful to people who live, eat, shop, entertain, and cook gluten free.
2. summarizing and presenting information that is useful to the gluten free community.
3. helping celiacs and others living gluten free sift through the vast amount of constantly-changing information that is available to them on the internet.
PLEASE NOTE: I've lived with celiac disease for ten years and written about gluten free topics for eight years. However, I have no academic or medical credentials. Therefore, I relay information and express personal opinions, but I do not give advice. All decisions are the responsibility of the individual. This disclaimer is particularly important since errors and obsolete information occasionally creep into material posted on the internet.
"Bottom line: There may be other reasons to avoid MSG, but gluten is not one of them." NOTE: I am currently working on this article. Try again tomorrow. Have a good day. pAUL
"Silent Celiac Disease" drove me into early retirement , even though — I assume— the term does not exist in the medical text books. I was constantly tired, chronically unable to swallow, habitually constipated, and counting the days until my eagerly-awaited retirement. I had been a US government employee working in Germany and loving the beer, the wurst, and the mouthwatering European bread and pastries. Fortunately, I was cured shortly after retiring, returning to America, and learning the meaning of the term "asymptomatic". Click here and/or here to learn the meaning to the this word-of-wisdom.
These articles target people who have decided to eliminate gluten from their diets. Your concern is HOW not WHY.
>>> The United States government has issued regulations for labeling packages "gluten free": the food within them must contain less than 20 parts-per-million gluten. This is a very small amount of gluten as you can see by reading these articles but is certainly not the same thing as proclaiming "zero gluten" but many people consider it to claim the title "gluten free". Click here to learn what this phrase means. The final paragraph in that article does not apply to this topic.
Ground coffee is gluten free. Coffee-mate is gluten free. The same also lists many brands of artificial sweeteners that are gluten free. Sugar, of course, is on our approved list. Folgers coffee assures us that its products are gluten free.
This information also applies to tea and tea drinkers.
At least in theory, tofu is gluten free, since its only ingredients are soybeans, water, and a coagulant. Of course, it is seldom that simple: here is a list of commercially-prepared products that are certified gluten-free. Of course, we are also looking for tofu meals that actually taste great. Click here and/or here for suggestions from Good Housekeeping magazine.
"Copycat Recipes" have the exact look, taste, appearance, and and feel of the foods we desire, without having any ingredients that cause problems for anyone. In our situation, this means gluten free foods that are OK for virtually anyone.
The recipes may be "safe", but there are several things to think about before using them:
~~~> Are we trying to conceal the fact that we live gluten-free? Are we self-conscious about our situation?
~~~> Are we limiting our diet to these copycat foods?
~~~> Are we encouraging our friends to believe that our living gluten free is unimportant or no longer part of our lifestyle?
When and if you can honestly answer "NO" to these questions, you are ready to proceed. I had originally intended to suggest internet links to follow. When I tried to do this, but I got over one million suggestions simply by typing the phrase "gluten free copy cat recipes" at the top of the screen. I hope you will do the same and share your results on-line. I will do the same thing.
Many eating places describe themselves as "totally gluten free". Are they still operating? If not, there sites have probably have been deleted but you may find their name and web-address address in a list of similar locations
Are they what you are looking for? They might call themselves "restaurants" but you might think to them them "pizza places", "coffee shops", or "lunch stops" etcetera.
Do they meet your requirements? Remember that "gluten free" and "zero gluten" Assuming that the establishments are labeling their products correctly, you may still be consuming some gluten, less than 20 ppm, but still significant to some people.
If you need to know if a product is "safe", look for "Gluten-Free", "Free of Gluten", "No Gluten", and and "Without Gluten". Other notices may be posted ("no gluten ingredients" etcetera) and may be accurate, but they do not provide a government-backed guarantee that they are appropriate for celiacs. Click here for more specific information.
Popeys makes no attempt to attract gluten-free visitors. I appreciate their honest approach even though I couldn't consider dining there. As one reviewer remarked, "All of the tasty chicken entrees at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen are coated with breading containing gluten. The only gluten-free items on the menu are apple sauce, Cajun rice, red beans and rice, corn on the cob, coleslaw and jalapenos. Not much of a meal there." I'm sorry I didn't save the notes that would make this comment seem more important, but I certainly agree with the summary.
With adequate preparation, people who live gluten free can enjoy vacations, even under challenging conditions. We enjoyed our winter vacation, even though we were unexpectedly "snowed in" for an extra six days, in a mountain cabin. I was pleasantly surprised that the snow-covered boondocks could be so much fun! Before leaving home, our computer had identified several local grocery stores that stocked gluten free food. That's standard procedure for us.
What we ignored was that t that I had given up cows-milk a few months earlier. That was a great decision, but I had no plan for implementing it during a winter vacation. My blunder was that I was also totally unaware that Amazon.com provides powdered milk that is both gluten-free and non-dairy. The containers are too small problems in your car or suitcase. l'll plan next year's vacation more carefully! That way I can avoid eating my gluten free cereal dry because I have nothing to put on it. That's just one example of the importance of planning ahead!
I searched for a coffee creamer that met very specific criteria: it had to be gluten free, dairy free, and I prefer a liquid. My internet search met my super-specific requirements. I typed the words "liquid", "coffee creamer", "gluten free", "dairy free" into my computer, putting quotation marks around each of the phrases to make it clear that I did not demand that all my criteria be met. Nestle and Coffee Mate emerged as my brands-of-choice. Of course, a careful reading of every label is always an essential idea! An equally important idea is that you have — by reading this article — you already have the computer skills needed to support your determination to live gluten free! Of course, it is still important to read every label every time!
Everyone who lives gluten free needs "an elevator speech"; a memorized thirty-second statement that summarizes their reasons for living gluten free diet, my decisions about what is not allowed on the diet, and my expectations for them. I am certainly not advocating a gluten free diet for everyone. What do I mean by an elevator speech?: It is carefully rehearsed. It can be spoken in 30 seconds or less (the length of the typical elevator ride), and it is designed to give my listeners all the information they need to know about me and my diet, even if we part company after leaving this make-believe elevator. Here is an example: "CD (celiac disease) is not contagious. The gluten free diet is not a weight loss diet! It's similar to a food allergy in that if I eat foods containing wheat, barley or rye, I have problems digesting food. These complications may occur if I eat food that has merely come into contact with wheat, barley, or rye." You may need to add information based on the situation: ~> CD is not painful. ~> CD does not decrease life expectancy ~> CD is inherited,etc.
Give proper attention to the last sentence in the sample. It is your lead-in to your important conversation with the persons with whom you share a kitchen!
Prepare your speech carefully. Speak with authority and confidence. Include all the important details (and omit the debatable subjects.)
I agree with Lucy's comment — My hope for 2017 is to be less "sick and tired". But yelling at my little brother is NOT a resolution! I need specific plans for dealing with my situation:
My 78th birthday occurs this month, so a certain amount of tiredness is to be expected. I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1966 but have had no physical symptoms during this century. My food is relatively expensive but my celiac-related medical expenses (after my initial diagnosis) are ZERO. My diagnosis let to the identification of three potential-celiacs in my gene pool Continue Reading
I've been a diagnosed with Celiac disease in 1966. One result of this is that I was pouring lots of milk on lots of gluten free cereal. Last month, I was told to begin using non-dairy milk. I was lucky: the advice "worked". I'm feeling better!!!!! But, I made this diet change without first doing adequate research. The most important substitutes for cows-milk are soy, almond, rice, coconut, flax, and hemp. This article discusses the pros and cons of each choice. No differences that are important to the person with celiac disease but vital to anyone who is cooking with any of these ingredients.
Lesson learned: I was lucky this time, but I will no longer make changes without without adequate research.
Gluten free resolutions are an annual ritual that has a painfully low success rate. Many of them are nothing more than a "wish list" for the first few weeks of the new year. We need to remember that a 50% failure rate is exactly the same thing as a 50% success rate so there is always room for hope. I wrote about this in 2010.
A year later, I wrote a series of articles on how to improve our chances for success. I've already mentioned that a 50% failure rate is exactly the same as a 50% success rate and that there are methods for improving our odds. Look here to learn the rules: replace a bad habit with a good habit. The third rule is to accent the positive. An example of this : a 50% failure rate is disgusting, a 50% success rate can be the beginning of a success story.
Continue Reading
The acronym SMART is part of most New Years Resolutions, including the endeavors of people who are trying to improve their gluten free life style:
—> S= Smart or Specific
—> M= Measurable
—> A= Attainable
—> R= Rewarding or Relevant
—>T= Time limited or Time Bound
Here are those principles applied to gluten free dining
—>1. eat fruit with breakfast.
—>2. make sure you are getting enough calcium
—>3. go easy on a bag of….. "don't eat them all in one sitting"
—>4. "use measured amounts of sugar in a cup of tea"
—>5. take a gluten free vitamin and mineral supplement
Continue Reading
All three items are OK for people who live gluten free. Of course, there are "rules" related to these items, but they apply to everyone. And, of course, they may be part of a product that is gluten toxic.
I was born in the tiny village of Mayville, New York. Seventy eight years later I was (thanks to the internet) able to order a gluten free meal in that tiny village. Since high tech has reached those boondocks, it is likely that computer-savvy celiacs can can dine eat almost anything almost anywhere. Try your luck!
This article has two purposes! I suffered a minor stroke in April. I'm glad to inform you that I have recovered the necessary computer skills and rediscovered my enthusiasm for blogging so you will be hearing from me! If you are not already on my mailing list, fill out the form in the upper right corner of the screen. I'd love to hear from you!
This article is also a Christmas present to myself. I'm back action!
Marshmallows are gluten free IF you choose an appropriate brand. The two leading manufacturers are Kraft Foods and Duomark. Both firms advertise that there operations are totally gluten free.Click here for details.
"Most distilled white vinegar is made from corn, a safe* ingredient. The single word "vinegar" on a food label indicates apple cider vinegar. Distillation, one of the oldest scientific processes on earth, successfully removes gluten from the final product. The only place in the world where vinegar was questioned was the US." (In the context of this quotation, safe = gluten free).
Yes, all meat and meat products are gluten free unless they are combined with potentially-gluten-toxic items such as gravies, sauces,or other items that may be cooked with them.
People who live gluten free are always concerned about how their food is prepared, even when it is cooked on an outdoor grill. They need to be concerned about the food itself and also about how that food is prepared. The charcoal used in grilling can have an important effect.
Continue Reading
Food shopping on-line can be expensive, but it will probably save your time, and is certainly hassle free. How wonderful to shop in your living room or computer nook with shopping lists and reference books at your fingertips!!!!!! There are no delivery charges if you follow a few basic rules.
Living gluten free does not require that you give up eating oats. Here is a way that The Celiac Disease Center at the University of Chicago explains the matter: "Oats can be part of the gluten free diet provided that they are selected from sources that guarantee a lack of contamination by wheat, rye, or barley….symptoms that occur are probably due to increased fiber." The FDA's policy on the use of the term 'gluten free' never mentions oats. The only requirement is that the food in question contains less than 20 parts per million gluten.
The new labeling rules have made it easier and "safer" to purchase gluten free food in the grocery store. Finding a gluten free restaurant meal is much more difficult. The survey below describes five situations that may cause concern when you are studying a restaurant menu. Continue Reading
During the upcoming holiday season, I will come into contact with many people who are unaware of celiac disease, my commitment to the gluten free diet. I need an elevator speech, a carefully prepared speech explaining my gluten free diet, my commitment to it, and what I expect from them. I need an "elevator speech", I need to provide the information they need in 30 seconds or less in a carefully written and rehearsed statement. Continue Reading
As we begin to plan our holiday meals it is time to remember the distinction between "stuffing" and "dressing". Both have the same recipes, the difference is how they are cooked: stuffing is cooked inside "the bird" and dressing is cooked beside it. If the stuffing is gluten toxic, the turkey will be contaminated, and I will go home hungry. Sorry about that!
Gluten free ice cream is readily available in stores. Click here for links to Breyer's Ice Cream, Edy's," and "Loving Gluten Free Ice Cream". Continue Reading
Gluten free barbecue sauce is readily available. The J.C. Heinz site lists 14 items, most of which are available in the United States. Annie's Naturals lists suitable condiments and sauces.
Here are links to articles in which people-who-live-gluten-free describe their experiences with a medical procedure called a colonoscopy. Click here and/or here for more information.
Continue Reading
If you have gone shopping, picked up a magazine or read a blog recently, you are likely to have seen "gluten-free" promoted for weight loss, improved health or enhanced performance. Gluten-free has become the newest diet trend and gluten-free food sales are booming with a threefold increase in the past five years. The burning question is: Will gluten-free help you lose weight?" Continue Reading
Families with children-who-live-gluten free need answers to these questions:
~~~> How can I re-invent trick-or-treating so that my child can participate?
Continue Reading
I'm eager to try gluten free cheerios. I was overjoyed — And perhaps a bit nostalgic — to find them available at Amazon.
Amazon lists more than four thousand items as school lunch accessories. Apparently, children care as much about the impression they make in the lunch room as they do about the food itself. Continue Reading
"Parents of gluten free children will have to pack at least 175 lunches (per child) this school year. Our goal is to make lunches that are envied (or at least not scorned) by other wheat-eating classmates and will be eaten (not traded or thrown away) by the child. Continue Reading
America's official definition of "gluten free" (<20 parts-per-million) was announced on August 5, 2013, two years ago this Wednesday. Continue Reading
There are millions (don't try to count them) gluten free ways to beat the summer heat. My personal favorite involves one or more frozen bananas which are ground up to be the basic ice cream plus dozens of ideas for flavoring the dessert. Continue Reading
As you probably know, Safeway and Albertsons super market chains have merged. You 'll see the same store names, but your local store may change its name and be operated by a different company. To complicate things even more, Continue Reading
Try these quizzes to test your knowledge of the gluten free diet. They're especially helpful because in both cases you will receive, in addition to your score, a clear explanation of what is right and wrong about each possible answer. Click here to take the second quiz. Continue Reading
Quizzes are an enjoyable and productive way to keep in mind the facts that people-who-live-gluten-free need to master. Continue Reading
Is sunscreen gluten free? In most situations, it doesn't matter, since sunscreen is not ingested. In cases where it is important, use this link to find a list of gluten free sunscreens.
Meals can't be guaranteed gluten free if they are prepared in a kitchen that also prepares gluten-containing food. That's true, but it is also a cop-out: thousands of gluten free meals are prepared in kitchens that serve everyone. It takes knowledge, careful and competent planning, and a well-trained staff. Menus that include this disclaimer are simply making excuses that people-who-live-gluten free will accept. The simple truth is that no restaurant can promise that its food is totally gluten free any more than that it can guarantee that salmonella is not present. Mistakes happen! The goal is to improve our chances.
######## Continue Reading
Camping is fun for everyone. With a bit of advanced planning, people with special dietary requirements can join in the excitement. Continue Reading
The upcoming Independence Day celebration has its own color scheme: red, white, and blue. Continue Reading
Living gluten free is highest for anyone with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, but it is not their only dietary concern. Calories count!!!!!!, particularly for people of college age. Continue Reading
No one should suffer the experience of being simultaneously intoxicated and glutened! Continue Reading
A freshman who lives gluten free might use 'elevator speech' like this to introduce himself and make his new friends aware of his situation: Continue Reading
Thousands of high school seniors who live gluten free will be entering college this fall. Up until this point, parents have had some control over their eating habits, their adherence to the gluten free diet, their snacking, their expenditures for food, and their restaurant choices. All this changes abruptly in September.
Our summer plans include hamburgers and hot dogs, which are gluten free if we chose the appropriate brands. Finding gluten free buns is more complicated, more expensive,and not always possible. We have several options: Continue Reading
A "dedicated fryer" is a cooker that is used only for one type of food, thus miking cross-contamination impossible. That's the theory at least! Continue Reading


text:
AZZ Announces 2 for 1 Stock Split
AZZ (NYSE: AZZ) announced Thursday that the Board of Directors, at its regularly scheduled quarterly meeting, declared a 2 for 1 stock split of the Company's Common Stock in the form of a 100% stock dividend, payable on July 30, 2012 to shareholders of record as of July 16, 2012, with a broker's cut-off date of July 23, 2012. The stock dividend entitles each shareholder of record as of July 16, 2012 to receive one additional share of common stock for each share then owned. Prior to the most recent quarterly filing of May 31, 2012, the company had outstanding approximately 12.6 million shares. Upon completion of the stock dividend, the outstanding shares will be approximately 25.3 million shares.
Posted-In: News Stock Split After-Hours Center
© 2017 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.


text:
General Usage 05/10/2017If someone is acting badly, either in a forum or a private message, please report it. There are conveniently located buttons for sending the post to the moderators.
Content count22
Last visited
About Nitromethane
MCM Member
Previous Fields
- Scale I Build 1/24
Profile Information
- Location Arkansas
- Full Name Robert J. "Bob" Werner
Nitromethane's Activity
Nitromethane added a topic in Diecast and Resincast ModelsGreen SuburbanWelly's budget 1:18 scale 2001 Chevrolet Suburban, measuring eleven and five-eights inches long, has many desirable features. The one in particular that looks attractive is the hollowed out chrome tail pipe. Another is the spring suspension system on all four corners. In total, the model is fairly basic in most repects; however, those basics are fairly well done. I took the liberty to blacken the wheel wells and blacken the inside of the exhaust pipe to add more realism to the model.
Thanks for looking ......
- 3 replies
- 823 views
Nitromethane added a topic in Diecast and Resincast Modelssunny '70 'CUDAOn a nice sunny day this old and once-dirty 1:18 Ertl 1970 Plymouth Barracuda appears fairly ready for some action. The model was given to me at a yard sale. It lacks both door mirrors. I added an "after market" exhaust tip of flared aluminum tubing on the passenger side. (Not fond of the orange-tinted windshield, tho.)
Thanks for looking...
- 2 replies
- 540 views
Nitromethane added a post in a topic 2003 Hummer H2Thanks.
Here is what it looked like in the box:
Blackened the wheels, colored all the running lights on top, rack on top and windshield posts painted black, and silvered the step-up bars below the rocker panel, etc..
Nitromethane added a topic in Diecast and Resincast Models2003 Hummer H2Recently I found this 1:32 scale Jada Big Time Kustom 2003 Hummer H2 on closeout at Walgreens for a mere buck seventy five. Even though I already had another copy, I "stole" this one to experiment on and play with some ideas. With a just a little detailing, I was quite pleasantly surprised with the results. It literally changed the whole complexion of the model. Thanks for looking...
- 3 replies
- 547 views
Nitromethane added a post in a topic this was funManny, you've have amazing talent. Very nice job on this. Looks terrific!
Nitromethane added a topic in Diecast and Resincast Models'54 Chevy quandaryThis is a heavy 1:18 scale "Loc Riderz" 1954 Chevrolet Convertible model by Malibu International Ltd. that was bought about six years ago. It had set on the shelf at WalMart for a long time until the price was finally reduced, so I got it. I like this particular model year Chevy. The fact that it's a convertible with the gold brightwork and trim, whitewall tires and wire wheels, and an adjustable, poseable independent suspension system all are positives about the model. What I have gone back and forth on is the interior color scheme-that pink motif. I can't make up my mind whether to keep it as is or change it. At times it looks to be kind of cool; at other times it appears hideous. What would YOU do with the interior if it were YOUR model and YOU could determine its fate? 1) Leave it as is 2) Repaint the pink another color; what color(s)? 3) Repaint entire interior a different color(s) ? 4) Scrap the model altogether
- 5 replies
- 731 views
Nitromethane added a topic in Diecast and Resincast ModelsAudi R8 "Streetfighter"Another budget 1:24 Maisto model of an Audi R8 that looked pretty good out of the box. Lowering it all the way around and blackening the wheels made it look so much more aggressive. Ready for some streetfighting.
Thanks for viewing...
- 1 reply
- 459 views
Nitromethane added a topic in Diecast and Resincast ModelsAudi TT RoadsterOut of the box, this red 1:24 scale Maisto Audi TT Roadster seemed a little boring with too little detail overall. With the addition of carpeting to the interior, blackened wheels, and lowering all the way around, the character of the model was drastically altered. Now it's a bad TT.
Thanks for looking...
AFTER and BEFORE
- 1 reply
- 441 views
Nitromethane added a post in a topic '65 El CaminoMaisto labels mosts of its models on the packaging as 1:24 scale, although the following are designated on their packaging as follows:
1:25 Volkswagen New Beetle
Volkswagen New Beetle Cabriolet
1993 Ford F-150 Pickup Truck
1:26 2009 Hummer H3T
1:27 1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty Pickup Truck
Chevrolet Silverado Pickup Truck
Ford F-150 STX Pickup Truck
I would assume most, if not all, of their 1:24 scale are true to scale.
Nitromethane added a post in a topic '41 Plymouth pickup truckAl, your truck really "pops" with the whitewall tires and the blue and black color combination! Excellent work. I chose this model for the same reason you did, except my version is a dark green and black. Yours shows the details much better. Nice model!
Nitromethane added a topic in Diecast and Resincast Models'65 El CaminoAbout six years ago, while visiting Saint Louis, Missouri, I ran across this 1:24 scale Maisto 1965 Chevrolet El Camino at a Walgreens store. I had never seen the model before in any other store nor have I seen it since, so I was glad to get it. It's not my favorite El Camino model year, but hey, El Caminos of any year are pretty cool in my opinion. And I wasn't terribly happy at how plain it looked out of the box, so I did a wheel and tire swap, painted the interior rear view mirror (it was clear plastic), silvered the rocker panels and wheel wells, carpeted the interior, and lowered it all around as much as possible. The lowering effect still produced only a rather stock stance, though. To get a pronounced lowering job would require radical surgery on the chassis and body, and those operations are postponed for now. I prefer this very mild custom model much more, however, over the basic stock Maisto model. Thanks for looking...
- 3 replies
- 565 views
Nitromethane added a topic in Diecast and Resincast ModelsAudi A4 sedanFresh out of the box, Maisto's 1:24 Audi A4 sedan is quite plain, so much so, that it hardly looked like a four door sedan without the panel lines of the back doors darkened. This was done to the model and it makes a huge difference. Other panel lines were darkened as well. Full carpeting, performance metal exhaust extensions, blackwashing the wheels and painting the interior clear plastic rear view mirror connected to the front windshield window glass went a long way in dressing up the sedan. Due to the wide tires, narrow wheel wells and the solid, straight metal axles, lowering it some for a more sporty look wasn't practical. Thanks for looking..
- 0 replies
- 377 views
Nitromethane added a topic in Model Building Questions and Answers1976 Chevy Caprice kit questionsI've started working on the Round2 MPC '76 Chevy Caprice and have a few things that I need some help on since there is no painting guide provided in the instructions and I'm basically ignorant of certain details. I would like to do the Auto World car carrier model as shown on the box art to get some decal practice. * is a stock Chevy engine of this era supposed to be red with a silver colored transmission? * what size spark plug wires (is telephone wire too big?) and what is the firing order? * are the exhaust manifolds and crossover pipe painted steel like the rest of the exhaust system or more blackish? * where would I find pictures of a painting scheme for the interior as a good guide? * regarding the taillights for the bonus trailer, are the two outside lights red and the two inner ones amber? * what are suitable colors for a trailer from this era? Thank you very much for all your help...
- 5 replies
- 1,135 views
Nitromethane added a topic in Diecast and Resincast ModelsSVT CobraFinding this 1/24 scale Maisto on a closeout shelf at a very, very, absurd price, I didn't think it had much going for it except for the $1.74, NOT $10.74, paid for it! I liked the fact that the model was a 1999 SVT Cobra Mustang, but the non-descript, solid black interior and "tray" engine compartment didn't seem to offer much in the way of special detailing work that could be done to bring out some "character" to the model. What was required for this "characterization process" was to blacken the side window trim, detail the side scoops, and silver the exhaust pipe tips. In addition, black ink was rubbed on the centers of the wheels to add some depth. I attempted to lower the front end some, too. Photgraphically speaking, Maisto seems to have done a repectable job with this budget model. Just wish they would have included some actual taillight lenses instead of merely painting them on. Overall though, quite a good-looking model and a super-major steal for the price. Thanks for looking....
- 3 replies
- 667 views
Nitromethane added a topic in Diecast and Resincast ModelsHighway HaulersPicked up these two Maisto "1/64 scale" Highway Haulers from Walgreens for a buck and a half each. It was fun adding some detail to each of them. The Hot Rod Hauler trailer had the side vents silvered and the treads on the back ramp blackened. The tractor cab had its headlights silvered as well as its running lights. The grille was blackwashed and black was used to outline the headlights, blacken the lower front grille, the six side vents and both exhaust pipe ends. The Monster Drift R/C trailer had the side front and rear reflectors painted red, the hardware on the rear doors silvered and the rear safety guard silvered. The mud flaps were painted flat black as well as the rack underneath. The trailer support legs were silvered. The tractor cab had its grille blackwashed and its front scoops and openings blackened. Also the exhaust pipe ends and the two air horn ends. Air horns and running lights on top were silvered along with the headlights. Thanks for looking....
- 0 replies
- 593 views


text:
Another round of lake effect snow is in store for the counties east and southeast of Lake Ontario tonight and Tuesday. In some places, new snow totals are going to be in feet.
The National Weather Service has issued a lake effect snow warning for Oswego, northern Oneida, Jefferson and Lewis counties for snowfall rates of at least two inches per hour in those areas tonight and Tuesday.
Snowfall rates could reach close to 5 inches per hour at times over areas like the Tug Hill, and near the Lake Ontario shore. This may be accompanied by lightning and thunder.
All counties bordering the south shore of Lake Ontario from Fair Haven westward to just north of Buffalo are under a lake effect snow watch for Tuesday into Wednesday in case the heavy lake effect brushes the south shoreline.
Away from lake occasional snow showers will occur with a few inches possible, and the weather will be cold. By Wednesday morning, many places in Central New York away from Lake Ontario will get below zero.
Join Dave Eichorn for a live discussion on this developing lake effect event at 7 p.m. today.


text:
lareinarumbera's review of Dove Beauty Bar
946 reviews
86% would repurchase
Package Quality: 4.0
Price: $$
Package Quality: 4.0
Price: $$
INGREDIENTSsodium lauroyl isethionate, stearic acid, sodium tallowate or sodium palmitate, lauric acid, sodium isethionate, water, sodium stearate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoate or sodium palm kernelate, fragrance, sodium chloride, tetrasodium edta, tetrasodium etidronate, titanium dioxide.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool
Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium
Eyes: Brown
The classic (white - floral powdery scent) & cool moisture (green - cucumber & green tea scent) are my favorites. I tried all sorts of soaps & body washes from drugstore to higher end, and I keep going back to this. I always have a small stockpile in my bathroom cabinet . I use this to wash my face & body; for my face I use this after I've removed makeup with a cream makeup remover (I double cleanse), and for my body I just use it like a body wash. I find it a little too dry to shave with, but other than that it's a great cleanser that doesn't leave me feeling dry and tight. My skin seems to clear up if I use this consistently, too. I agree with previous comments that sometimes, simple is better, and this is a case where indeed a very simple product delivers good results. Non irritating, non drying and creamy, all the dove bars perform far better than some higher end soaps I've tried. If you buy a big pack on special or at costco, they're fantastically cheap, too. Being a beauty junkie, I keep trying other things, but I will continue to have a bar out in rotation. A word of warning: this is a very soft soap, so you should put it in a good soap dish that will keep the soap nice and dry after you use it.
Read all 946 reviews of Beauty Bar
Popular Gels/Soaps
82 Reviews
946 Reviews
124 Reviews
231 Reviews
363 Reviews
78 Reviews


text:
In enterprise linux 7, Red Hat replaced the init bootloader with systemd.
In enterprise linux 7, Red Hat replaced the init bootloader with systemd.
OpHangLimitSecs is a parameter in the Stornext volume configuration. Default value is 180. What is it? It is the Operation Hang Limit. When a single metadata operation is hung, and the MDC can't proceed past said operation for the specified value of time, stornext will panic the volume and fail it over in an attempt to complete the operation or flush it.
It will appear in the logs like this:
StorNext FSS 'Volume1[1]': PANIC: Calling stop HA monitoring func.StorNext FSS 'Volume1[1]': PANIC: /usr/cvfs/bin/fsm "OpHangLimitSecs exceeded
The value is a bit of a misnomer, because its actually measured in half-second "ticks." SO the default value is 180 ticks, or 90 seconds.
So if you're seeing this error, what should you look for? It is always something to do with metadata. First, double check that hardware is solid. Check all the connections to the metadata storage and look for errors in the fabric. I've seen fibrechannel SFPs that were going bad cause the metadata LUNs to drop from the controllers, causing an ophanglimit. SFPs kinked fiber, bad port settings are all things to check for.
Then move on to the software. More often than not, I see scripts causing OpHangLimitSec panics. Imagine a script that takes 8 minutes to execute, but runs every 3 minutes. You end up getting multiple instances of this script piling up and waiting for the same operation to complete. If any one of those instances waits more than the specified time, boom you have a failover.
So check metadata paths, check recurrent operations, check metadata networks. This is always a metadata problem.
If you run a heterogeneous shared storage environment (such as a stornext system), you may find this information about ACLs useful.
*NIX systems use POSIX 1e standard ACLs. Windows, Mac, and [some] others use NFSv4 standard ACLs. In a Stornext SAN environment, MacOS and Windows are not able to use the POSIX 1e ACLs that the Linux host writes on the files and directories. Likewise, Linux is unable to see the NFSv4 ACLs that a Windows machine or a Mac writes. This can create some major problems if ACLs are essential to your workflow.
Linux writes POSIX.1e ACLs.
Win & Mac write NFSv4 ACLs.
These two standards are NOT compatible.
So what is the solution? Well to be perfectly frank, there isn't any easy solution. I've used several options with varying degrees of success based on the situation:
(Currently on Linux there is a compatibility for systems running ZFS with NFSv4 ACLs (and this is beta). Other filesystems (i.e. CVFS) have no samba compatibility with the NFSv4 ACLs)
I changed the permalinks to be pretty but it breaks my site.
I updated the web.config with the right code but its still not working.
These are things that are commonly found when googling around about pretty permalinks.
Many of the message boards and blogs will tell you that wordpress is meant to run on Linux. Well it works great on Linux, arguably more predictable and more supported. But its also supported on mac and windows. If (for whatever reason) you need to run this on a Windows IIS server then setting up pretty permalinks will require messing with the web.config file for the Microsoft URL Rewrite Module. The WordPress Codex has everything you need to do this on Windows (and linux too).
The one thing that kicked my but for a couple of hours, and isn't well documented, is that the web.config files don't nest very well. The site I was working on was in a folder 1 level down with its own web.config file. Long story short, I figured out that there was a web.config file at the root level of the web server that was interfering with the URL rewrite. I changed to pretty permalinks, filled out my site's pretty permalinks properly, and got 404 errors on all the pages. Once I removed the web.config file from the root level, my wordpress site began working properly, and gave me my pretty permalinks.
Stornext is a shared storage environment that offers high speeds and large sizes that scale independently.
Apple licensed StorNext from Quantum and re-branded it as Xsan. So its very common to hear that "Xsan is StorNext." But StorNext is not Xsan. (more…)
You'll have to take a look at the currently unmet business needs to help determine what will be the most benefit to the company.
Basic administration ideas
Monitoring and documentation are the two most critical administrative tools. These are the two pillars of an environment.
If you grew up as an IT guy on Windows, then you've been done a disservice. It's okay, you can unlearn the evil. Here are some key differences that will help you become acclimated to Linux:
Above all, remember: in Linux there's almost always a semi-sane answer for what's happening. You just have to know where to look. Log files, bash -x, strace, etc. The best way to learn is to setup some basic services and get your learn on. Try BIND, NFS, Samba CIFS, Nagios, Cacti, SSH via PKI, and then come back if you've done all that.
Oh, and turn off SELinux at first. That's gonna be a real pain in the ass while you're learning. Then turn it back on when you're ready to do some security training.
Take some online (self-paced) redhat courses. These can be a little rote, but they've got value. Copy and paste the material into an electronic notebook for later use (http://evernote.com).
Hell if you can do all that, I've got a job for you.
I was attempting to create an alias interface (aka sub interface) to have a second IP address on the same physical interface. (more…)
Centos6/RHEL6 don't have the System > Administration > Login Window menu item. So there is nowhere in the GUI to enable auto-login of a user. If you have a single-user environment and aren't worried about anyone approaching your console then this is how you enable the auto login.
You need to edit the file at /etc/gdm/custom.conf
su - vi /etc/gdm/custom.conf
You need to edit the daemon section of the file and add or change these:
Then you need to reboot and you'll be logging in fine.
Credit on this goes to Sudhaker: http://sudhaker.com/23/centos-rhel-6-autologin
Charles Edge has a great how-to for adding an Xsan client to a Stornext SAN here:
http://krypted.com/xsan/adding-xsan-clients-to-stornext-environments/ (link broken)
This will get you setup if you have no clients on the SAN, and frankly its probably the "right" way to do it. But there is a quicker way if you already have some Xsan clients attached and you just want to add more. (more…)
(verb) – Shoot Myself In The Head (more…)


text:
Pinellas GOP says no to primary endorsements
Over the opposition of party chairman Tony DiMatteo, the Pinellas REC voted narrowly last night to not allow endorsements in primary contests. It was expected that the REC would be asked to endorse Neil Brickfield, a DiMatteo ally, over Jane Gallucci in the District 1 County Commission race. But according to DiMatteo, former party chair Paul Bedinghaus and Rep. Jim Frishe argued against the general practice of endorsing in primaries.
"It's divisive," Bedinghaus told Bay Buzz today. "It's exactly what we don't need, especially this year."
When a vote came to the floor, DiMatteo said, it was 58 votes against endorsing, 51 for with 10 abstentions.
"It's not the end of the world," DiMatteo said. "You win some, you lose some. The wins that matter come in November."
Will Van Sant, Times staff writer


text:
Toxic Mold Lawyers and Law Firms in Louisiana (LA)
Toxic Mold Law Firms in Louisiana by City
Toxic Mold Firms in Louisiana by City
Louisiana Toxic Mold Attorneys
Lavis Law Firm
New Orleans, Louisiana Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Lawyer(504) 834-4000 or (866) 558-9151
Lavis Law Firm is a plaintiff's personal injury firm based in New Orleans with an additional office in Baton Rouge and serving clients throughout Louisiana. Practice areas encompass vehicle and boating accidents, product liability, premises liability such as slip/trip and fall, admiralty...
Other Offices: Baton Rouge
Law Firm's Overview VideosFree ConsultationContingency Fee
Berniard Law Firm
New Orleans, Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyer(504) 527-6225
Berniard Law Firm is a full service personal injury and insurance disputes firm located in New Orleans and serving clients throughout Louisiana. Practice areas encompass mesothelioma, vehicle and pedestrian accidents, construction accidents, boating and aviation accidents, catastrophic...
Law Firm's Overview Free ConsultationContingency Fee
Scott, Vicknair, Hair & Checki, LLC
New Orleans General Practice Attorneys(504) 684-5200
Scott, Vicknair, Hair & Checki, LLC is a full service civil litigation firm located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Practice areas encompass family law such as divorce and child-related issues; estate/succession planning; property and casualty insurance disputes and bad faith insurance...
Law Firm's Overview Credit Cards
Babcock Partners, LLC
Baton Rouge Personal Injury Attorneys(225) 222-2625
Babcock Partners, LLC is an experienced, dedicated law firm based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Attorney Stephen Babcock has had one clear, non-negotiable goal since starting Babcock Partners: to create a new and different breed of law firm, one that rejects the inefficient, impersonal...
Law Firm's Overview ArticlesFree ConsultationContingency FeeCredit Cards
Bohrer Law Firm
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Car Wreck and Personal Injury Attorney(225) 372-1939 or (800) 579-8340
Bohrer Law Firm, LLC is a personal injury law firm based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana providing legal representation to clients with personal injury claims throughout Louisiana, as well as Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas. The firm's partners combine nearly 50 years of legal experience...
Law Firm's Overview ArticlesFree Consultation
David D. Bravo, APLC
New Orleans, Louisiana Personal Injury Attorney(504) 934-1500
Bravo Law Firm in New Orleans is there for personal injury clients. The attorneys in the firm can represent those suffering from life-threatening injuries resulting from the negligence of others. With a proven track record of success, the attorneys fight for full and fair compensation....
Law Firm's Overview ArticlesVideosFree Consultation
Domengeaux Wright Roy & Edwards
Louisiana Personal Injury Litigation, Admiralty & Maritime Law Firm(337) 291-4878 or (800) 375-6186
Domengeaux Wright Roy & Edwards was originally founded in 1957. Our roots and foundation are born from Mr. Domengeaux who began practicing law in the Depression era of the 1930s, and who later went on to serve the state of Louisiana in the United States House of Representatives.
Law Firm's Overview Free ConsultationContingency Fee
Duncan & Sevin, L.L.C.
New Orleans Law Firm Specialized in Insurance Defense, Maritime Law, Trucking, Construction Defects(504) 524-5566
Duncan & Sevin L.L.C. is an insurance defense firm located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The firms attorneys are licensed to practice in Louisiana, Texas, and South Carolina. The firm's practice includes admiralty and maritime law, transportation and trucking defense, construction defects,...
Law Firm's Overview
Dunlap Fiore, LLC
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Business Lawyers(225) 910-8189 or (888) 415-9150
Dunlap Fiore, LLC is a Baton Rouge, LA based business law firm offering legal advice and services to clients throughout the state of Louisiana. With over 45 years of combined experience, the attorneys at Dunlap Fiore have had the privilege of representing all types of business and...
Law Firm's Overview
Gertler Law Firm
New Orleans Personal Injury Attorneys(504) 581-6411 or (877) 581-6411
The Gertler Law Firm was established in 1975, by Judge David Gertler and his son, M. H. "Mike Gertler. Louis Gertler joined the firm in the 1990's and Josh Gertler in 2010. Today, the Gertler Law Firm, L.L.P. is a prominent New Orleans law firm in the field of toxic torts, product...
Law Firm's Overview VideosFree Consultation
Kean Miller LLP
Louisiana Full-Service Business Law Firm(225) 387-0999
Kean Miller law firm was formed in 1983, based on a foundation of mutual respect among attorneys, meaningful collaboration with clients, and an overarching commitment to serve the community. More than thirty years later, this fundamental philosophy is stronger than ever - from the...
Other Offices: Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, New Orleans, Shreveport
Law Firm's Overview Free ConsultationCredit Cards
Law Office of David D. Kervin, Jr., LLC
New Orleans Personal Injury, Defective Products & Wrongful Death Attorney(504) 599-5906
I am a personal injury attorney who helps people injured in Louisiana recover damages for their injuries. I understand what you are going through and I am dedicated to helping you navigate times of distress following an accident.
I have many years of experience litigating for...
Law Firm's Overview Free ConsultationContingency Fee
The Law Office of Thomas E. Townsley, LLC
Lake Charles Personal Injury Attorney(337) 430-0994 or (877) 250-3590
The Law Office of Thomas E. Townsley, LLC is a personal injury law firm located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Attorney Thomas Townsley strives every day to help people whose lives have been affected by the negligent act of another—a doctor, employer, driver, landlord or manufacturer....
Law Firm's Overview Free Consultation
The Townsley Law Firm
Lake Charles Personal Injury Lawyers(337) 377-0584 or (800) 216-6808
The Townsley Law Firm serves individuals facing personal injury and malpractice situations in Lake Charles and across southwestern Louisiana. For over 20 years, we have been representing individuals with the highest level of care, commitment, and thorough legal investigation. We...
Law Firm's Overview Free Consultation
Thornhill Law Firm, A PLC
Louisiana Car Accidents, Personal Injury & Insurance Litigation Attorneys(800) 989-2707
Thornhill Law Firm, PLC, serving the Greater New Orleans area since 1978, is a boutique law firm that represents clients in both complex litigation and simple litigation cases in Southern Louisiana and the Southern District of Mississippi. Our law firm is dedicated to obtaining justice...
Law Firm's Overview Free Consultation
Ungarino & Eckert, L.L.C.
Litigation Defense Attorneys in Louisiana and Mississippi(504) 836-7555
The attorneys of Ungarino & Eckert, LLC practice litigation defense specializing in trials over casualty litigation, transportation, general liability, property, product liability, construction defect, insurance coverage, environmental, toxic tort, extra-contractual claims, commercial...
Other Offices: Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Shreveport
Law Firm's Overview
Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens, LLC
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Personal Injury Lawyers(225) 250-1879 or (866) 257-6070
Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens, LLC is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana personal injury law firm dedicated to representing clients in medical malpractice, auto accidents, wrongful death, premises liability and brain injuries.
Law Firm's Overview Free Consultation
Barkemeyer Law FirmMandeville, LA 70471
Criminal Defense Attorney & DWI Lawyer in Mandeville, LA(985) 888-0009
We are criminal defense attorneys in Mandeville, Louisiana. We provide legal representation for criminal charges such as DWI, DUI, drug possession and distribution, theft, hit and run, resisting an officer, illegal possession of things or firearms, criminal damage to property, assault, battery,...
Bloom Legal, LLCNew Orleans, LA 70130
Louisiana Criminal Defense, Personal Injury & Insurance Lawyers(504) 599-9997
Bloom Legal, LLC is a Louisiana law firm with offices in New Orleans and Metairie. The firm was founded by Attorney Seth Bloom. We provide legal representation in criminal defense, personal injury and insurance matters. ; Bloom Legal was founded in January of 2004 with the mission to provide...
Other Offices: Metairie
Burgos & AssociatesNew Orleans, LA 70119
Full-Service Law Firm in New Orleans, Kenner and Baton Rouge(504) 488-3722
Burgos Law firm is a full-service litigation firm, dealing with business disputes, general litigation, personal injury, domestic relations, juvenile law, and criminal defense throughout New Orleans, Kenner and Baton Rouge.
Charles Benjamin Landry, APLCLafayette, LA 70501
Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and Offshore Injury Law Firm in Louisiana(337) 232-9806
We are a full service law firm located in Lafayette, Louisiana in the heart of Acadiana, servicing the Lafayette, New Iberia, Breaux Bridge, Abbeville, Crowley, St. Martinville, Franklin and Opelousas areas, with practice experience in many areas of law for over 20 years. ; We have been providing a...
Clayton Law FirmSlidell, LA 70458
Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation Lawyer in Slidell, LA(985) 863-3065
Clayton Law Firm, in Slidell, LA, handles personal injury cases, automobile accidents, work injuries, maritime injuries and longshoremen injuries. We are committed to the highest legal standards and skills in helping you obtain full and fair compensation. Contact us for a free case evaluation.
Colvin Law Firm, APLCGretna, LA 70053
New Orleans Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers(504) 613-5383
Colvin Law Firm APLC, Louisiana consists of personal injury lawyers Jeffery P. Brothers, Travis J. Causey Jr., David L. Colvin, Scott A. Glendening, Mark C Morgan, and Daniel J. Newchurch who are attorneys experienced in handling cases like truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, uninsured vehicle...
Courington, Kiefer & Sommers LLCNew Orleans, LA 70130
Louisiana Insurance Defense, Toxic Torts and General Litigation Law Firm(504) 524-5510
Courington, Kiefer & Sommers, L.L.C. is a firm of defense litigators based in New Orleans. Our goal is to defend our clients' interests while meeting their legal and business objectives efficiently and cost effectively.; Offering services in litigation, mediation, national and regional mass tort...
Elizabeth B. Carpenter, Attorney at LawNew Orleans, LA 70170
New Orleans, Louisiana Criminal Defense Attorney(504) 599-5955
Elizabeth Bagert Carpenter is an exceptional New Orleans Criminal Defense Attorney. She received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola University Law School where she was an active member of the St. Thomas More Law Society. As an undergraduate, she extensively studied French Language and Literature with...


text:
Sandeep Shukla
November 26, 2013 — Sandeep Shukla, professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been named an IEEE Fellow for contributions to applied probabilistic model checking for system design.
The status of Fellow is one of the most prestigious honors of the institute, bestowed upon less than one-tenth of one percent of the annual voting membership of IEEE.
Shukla has been a co-founder, deputy director, and director of the Center for Embedded Systems for Critical Applications (CESCA) — a Virginia Tech research center on embedded systems. He is also the founding director of the Formal Engineering Research with Models, Abstractions and Transformations (FERMAT) laboratory, based at the Virginia Tech Arlington Research Center.
His research uses formal models and methods for computing system design, analysis, validation, and synthesis. Application areas include communication networking for the smart-grid, embedded software synthesis for safety-critical applications, verification, cyber security of critical infrastructures, and model-driven software engineering of embedded system. Currently, Shukla is focusing on cyber security of critical infrastructure as a part of the Hume Center for National Security and Technology.
Shukla is the recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) and the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award from the Humboldt Foundation. He has been invited to attend high-profile conferences including the 2010 German-American Frontiers of Engineering Symposium and the 2007 Frontiers of Science Symposium.
An ACM Distinguished Scientist, Shukla serves as editor-in-chief for the association's Transactions on Embedded Computing Systems journal. He has published nine books and more than 200 articles in peer reviewed journals and conferences.
Shukla joined the Virginia Tech faculty in 2002. He earned his B.E. in computer science and engineering from Jadavpur University, Calcutta, India, and received his M.S. and Ph.D. in computer science from the State University of New York at Albany.


text:
The tectonic shift in fashion history continues as Nicolas Ghesquière succeeds Marc Jacobs as Louis Vuitton's new creative director. With Raf Simons at Dior, Hedi Slimane at Saint Laurent and Alexander Wang at Balenciaga, this news signals another bang in the industry that will hit a refresh on the current market. Ghesquière is known to have brought a more avant-garde aesthetic to his former brand, Balenciaga, where he fused his love of Star Wars and geometric construction with audacious womenswear.
Ghesquière may face some challenges at Louis Vuitton, a brand 25 to 30 times larger in revenue and with more business chiefs than Balenciaga, especially after having left Balenciaga because of creative differences with management. It will also be interesting to see how commercial Ghesquière can be at Vuitton, and whether or not he will continue Jacobs' string of artistic collaborations.
- Source: WWD


text:
Please check out our back & side set dimension page to see which size fits yours needs. Photo is typical of the set you could expect when purchasing. RESTRICTED: ONLY SHIPS TO...
Fiddleback Mahogany Back & Side Set Item#: Mah-94 Size: Dreadnought Grade: AF RESTRICTED: MAHOGANY ONLY SHIPS TO USA.
Mahogany Back & Side Set Item#: Mah-141 Size: OM Grade: FSF (Medium Figure) RESTRICTED: ONLY SHIPS TO USA.


text:
Wednesday, 15 June 2016
DT Call
We are once again looking for some nice DT members. As you know we are pretty easy and don't ask too much of you. We know life is busy and hectic and some of us are either full time working or full time Mum's or even both. Not to talk about demanding husbands lol!
We don't have many rules, main thing for us is that you enjoy crafting. But nevertheless I ask you to read the following points and ask yourself if you are willing to follow these 4 points before applying:
- cards need to be ready on Saturday prior to the upcoming challenge (I am full time working and need time over the weekend to schedule the blog posts);
- be able to comment/like once a week on the Facebook posts in the Inky Chick group (can easily be done in the train to work or in front of the TV and is not a must but would be a nice thing to do);
- you need to have a Facebook account because we don't ask questions in the behind the scenes blog;
- willing to be a long time DT member, which won't be a problem if you are organised (see points below).
Inky Chicks offers you:
- no commenting on the blog entries (this is not a very pleasant task and takes a lot of time. It's not because we don't appreciate the entries -we do very much!!- but because we are all hard working and blogging steals so much time);
- challenges are already planned well ahead (actually I am ready in Oct./Nov. for the next year with all challenges);
- challenges run three weeks, Summer and Christmas challenges are usually one or two weeks longer;
- you can take breaks without leaving the team when life takes over and you don't have time to craft. But since challenges are well planned it should be possible to work ahead at least one or two months ;o);
- we have a behind the scenes blog to upload the cards for the challenges. There you can also check the challenges of the whole year. We do the rest in our secret Facebook group (chatting, asking questions, etc.);
- you can use your own images, unless we are sponsored by a digi image sponsor. Which will only be this year (since it is much work for me to aks for images every time, we won't have digi image sponsors in 2017).
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask in a comment so everybody else can see it, in case they want to know too.
When you wanna be part of the team, please link your blog in the InLinkz- Link below. The link will be live until June 15th. I will contact you after this date.
Happy crafting!
Ally and the Inky Chicks
10 comments:
- Mirella said...
I would be interested in joining but there's a high chance that I would only be able to start around September or so...(might be moving house) is this a possibility?
- 16 May 2016 at 15:31
- Ally said...
Hi Mirella
Yes, this would be okay too!
Happy crafting, Ally
- 16 May 2016 at 16:15
- Troppo Stella said...
:-)))) wwwwwooowwww. Thank you for this chance
- 25 May 2016 at 07:16
- Sue H. said...
I would be very interested in joining up with you guys! Thanks for the opportunity!!
- 25 May 2016 at 22:34
- Jan Ltc said...
Sounds great. I would love to join. xx Jan
- 7 June 2016 at 14:39
- Laine Kammeraad said...
Oh this is so exciting and thank you so much for this amazing opportunity. I would just to be a part of your design team. Thanks so much!!
With smiles
Laine Kammeraad
- 7 June 2016 at 21:44
- Ilonka said...
Hi all,
I woukd love to inspire you ans I love to show my creations.. My dream will come true. Thanks for the opportunity!! I would love to join
Hugs, Ilonka
- 11 June 2016 at 22:54
- Ilonka said...
Ohhh i would like to join your dt team. And hehe lol it my birthday the fifteen of June. That would be a great birthday present. I will cross my fingerss.
thanks for the opportunity.
- 12 June 2016 at 12:34
- Hazel said...
Oh dear - typical - I come across somewhere I'd love to join ... and I'm too late!!!!! What a shame. xx
- 18 June 2016 at 12:30
- Marleen Gallagher said...
Ah what a bugger.. Only saw this today and Ive been "hunting" for a new dt to try my luck at.. Congrats to all who made the team :-)
- 22 June 2016 at 22:44


text:
NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks are opening flat after a surprisingly strong housing report.
The Dow Jones industrial average is down 11 points at 13,153. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index is up a fraction of a point at 1,405. The Nasdaq composite index is up six to 3,036.
Cisco Systems is leading the Dow, rising 7 percent. The world's largest maker of computer networking equipment reported earnings that beat expectations late Wednesday.
Before the market opened Thursday, the Commerce Department reported that construction of single-family homes and apartments dipped 1.1 percent in July compared with June. But the number of building permits jumped to 812,000, the most since August 2008.


text:
Simon Riggs wrote: > On Sun, 2004-07-25 at 05:25, Bruce Momjian wrote: > > I have completed the 7.5 release notes. You can view them in HTML on > > the developer web page. I have marked a few items with question marks > > that need to be addressed. I am looking for improvements, even minor > > ones. Either send in a patch or committers can modify the file > > directly. > > > > Looks good. These take time and effort, much appreciated. > > Forward-looking phrases > ======================= > > Overall, I'd ask that we don't refer back to what earlier releases > didn't do, or whatever limitations they were thought to have. > > If a release has "new feature X", everybody can work out it wasn't there > in the last release. The phrasing is delicate so you describe the new > thing without running down the old. > > e.g. (1) > > Previous releases required the Unix emulation toolkit Cygwin for Win32 > support. > > to > > The server no longer relies upon Cygwin for Unix emulation under win32. > > e.g. (2) > > Prior release had no such capability; there was no way to recover from a > statement failure in a transaction. > > to > > Should a statement fail inside a transaction, there is now a way to > handle this error and continue processing. > > (Of course, somebody will let me know about my Brit-style passive voice, > I'm sure...) I understand your reason for making these changes. However, I am unsure if your new wording is as clear as the previous one. Our reliance on Cygwin and inability to prevent an error from aborting a transaction were limitation and it seems clearer to just state that we have fixed them rather than try to sugar-code our previous limitations. Marketing-wise, I think you are right, but from an honesty/clarity perspective, I think the current wording is better. What I could do is remove some of the later references where we were talking updating the system catalog to do various things. I am not sure it is needed. Comments? > > Migration > ========= > These release notes refer to "GUC"s, whereas the previous release notes > and the manual refers to "server configuration parameters". I understand > the former, but prefer the latter description for these user-focused > notes. Updated. > Also, it might be worth mentioning that pg_dump itself has also been > substantially improved, and now provides an improved upgrade path for > existing users. It is mentioned as the top item in the pg_dump section. It doesn't seem like a migration issue to me though. Is it a major feature? > Here's my attempt at a short paragraph for PITR... > > Point-In-Time Recovery enhances Data Resilience > > PostgreSQL can now recover from total disk failure using backups and > transaction log archives. Recovery can be controlled to stop at a > specified point in time or at some transaction in the past. Transaction > log archiving is automated and calls a user-supplied external program to > allow integration with external backup devices and related software. We can improve the wording, but if the motivation is to reduced saying bad things about our previous functionality, let me explain my perspective. Basically, my goal with these release notes is to make it as clear as possible why this new feature would be valuable to the reader. If it makes our previous release look bad, so be it. For me, clarity and candor gain a lot more credibility than trying to cover over missing functionality in the past. I am not saying we have to be so honest that we bash PostgreSQL, but in cases where we adjust wording to try to prevent ourselves from looking bad, it is best to be honest and clear about our limitations. I think in the long run it gains us lots of credibility (and ultimately volunteers). > > > Do people want a big-picture paragraph at the top talking about the > > release? Some releases get them, some don't, but this one could if > > folks want it. > > > > Yes, thats a good idea. OK. -- Bruce Momjian | http://candle.pha.pa.us pgman(at)candle(dot)pha(dot)pa(dot)us | (610) 359-1001 + If your life is a hard drive, | 13 Roberts Road + Christ can be your backup. | Newtown Square, Pennsylvania 19073
Next: From: Bruce Momjian Date: 2004-07-26 00:12:24 Subject: Re: 7.5 release notes Previous: From: Bruce Momjian Date: 2004-07-25 22:10:44 Subject: Re: 7.5 release notes
Next: From: Tom Lane Date: 2004-07-26 00:01:47 Subject: Re: PITR Backup state validity checking Previous: From: Andreas Pflug Date: 2004-07-25 22:31:07 Subject: Re: storage engine , mysql syntax CREATE TABLE t (i INT)


text:
Red light cameras add to city coffers
The Clearwater City Council has decided to install red light cameras — the Clearwater City Hall mob strikes again.
Studies indicate increasing caution lights by a few seconds would reduce accidents at intersections by 80 percent. Of course, Clearwater officials don't care about public safety, they are only interested in more money, even if it means robbing motorists.
This is the same city that has impoverished its residents with sky high property taxes and exorbitant 16 percent taxes and franchise fees on electricity (county residents pay zero). The taxes and fees on power bills in Clearwater are so high they would embarrass even an organized crime protection racket.
Bob Snow, Clearwater
Re: Running city in a style all her own | story, Nov. 7
City hall is doing much better now
Thanks to all Port Richey residents who have supported me and I'd like to let others know the facts surrounding recent accusations. I did not apply for a job at the city, they asked me to help with a series of issues, all of which existed when some of my recent detractors were in office. Where is the trust there?
The city was declared in a financial state of emergency for the nearly $1 million of deficit spending in its water and sewer enterprise fund; the fire department was responding to fires in a 1992 Ford Taurus because none of the fire engines were operating; and the city had spent untold hundreds of thousands of dollars renting a sewer line cleaning truck, which has now been purchased. The savings will more than recoup its cost. The list goes on to include a million dollars spent on a dredging project that hasn't been totally permitted and hundreds of thousands of dollars spent on plans for the development of a downtown that didn't happen.
I was asked to come and fix the city's major, long-term issues and we are making significant progress. The terms of the city's agreement with me were results oriented, not based on past arrangements of time sitting in a chair, to no avail.
Ellen Posivach, Port Richey city manager
Group took part in parade in 2008
My wife and I were both excited and enjoyed reading about the Seminole Warhawks' trip to New York City to play in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Through them we relived a bit of that same excitement, because we marched in the Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in 2008 with the Second Time Arounders Band of St. Petersburg. And thus the error in your report that they are the first band from the Tampa Bay area to play in the Macy's parade.
About 500 members of our band, including instrumentalists, color guard and flag holders, had the honor of working for a whole year in preparation for this once-in-a-lifetime event to not only march in the parade, but to also perform at Herald Square before a national audience.
Gordon Thomas, Palm Harbor
Re: St. Petersburg Times Turkey Trot
Turkey Trot was a sight to behold
A special thank you to a few participants in the Turkey Trot. Having a case of the pre-holiday doldrums, I decided to walk to the end of my street to view the Turkey Trot. I was just in time to see a few young guys dressed as a knight and king from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, trotting along while banging coconuts together to replicate the sound of horses. Thanks, guys, I needed that.
Christine Jamesson, Clearwater


text:
Q: Please tell me "Last Man Standing" has not been dropped. – Lee Smith, Tecumseh, Mich.
A: OK, it has not been. It took some tricky negotiating, though, given star Tim Allen's salary and how much ABC was willing to pay 20th Century Fox Television to license a fourth season of the sitcom. In the end, things worked out, and the show will return to its Friday slot in the fall.
Q: I was wondering if TNT plans to make more movies in the "Librarian" series with Noah Wyle and Bob Newhart. – Pam Young, DeLand, Fla.
A: Actually, a weekly series version is slated for later this year, but Wyle will have only limited on-air participation, though he'll be an executive producer of the show. Working for TNT again after her run in "King & Maxwell" last year, Rebecca Romijn will be the principal star, with John Larroquette also a cast regular. Newhart and Jane Curtin, who also appeared in the movies, are expected to turn up in the series as well.
Q: I've been enjoying Beau Bridges on "The Millers." Didn't he once star in a series that had a Western theme? – Frank Johnson, Palm Coast, Fla.
A: He did. "Harts of the West" was a 1993-94 CBS comedy-drama in which he starred with his father, Lloyd, as the operators of a contemporary dude ranch. The show only made it through half a season, but Bridges went on to do much more series work, from "Stargate SG-1" to Showtime's "Masters of Sex" – which he's been working on concurrently with "The Millers."
Send questions to firstname.lastname@example.com. Writers must include their names, cities and states.


text:
Women share their experiences of everyday sexism, revealing this is still a major issue within Australian culture.
Eighty-five percent of university students are effected by mental illness according to Australian Medical Students Association.
Why the world of online fashion retailing has caught the attention of young entrepreneur, Arielle Borger.
Despite Australian youth lacking in volunteer involvement, authoritative bodies strive to promote benefits.
Three young headspace volunteers are selflessly giving back to other young people in need.
A month after Tropical Cyclone Pam devastated Vanuatu, the wheels of a youth-led creative recovery were kicking into gear, culminating in a three-day cultural festival from October 29.
What can we make of claims and counterclaims of a possible 'third book' in Harper Lee's body of work, a companion piece for To Kill a Mockingbird and the newly-released Go Set A Watchman?
In the first of two articles exploring Vanuatu's recovery from TC Pam, Thomas Dick highlights community responses on the island and in the Australian diaspora.
Chiang Mai has much to offer from its hidden jungle temples, lazy lakeside lounging on shady bamboo rafts and some amazing restaurants.
The resurgence of roller derby has put die-hard skaters in good spirits.
An Australian documentary follows young 'eco warriors' helping save Borneo's orang-utans.


text:
Emma Watson Reveals Which Of Her 'Harry Potter' Co-Stars She Had A Crush On [PHOTOS]
Harry Potter actress Emma Watson brings her smiling face to the August 2011 issue of Seventeen which will be on newsstands Tuesday, July 5. Here are a few highlights from her revealing interview.
Emma Watson on relationships and whether she's a good "game player": "No! I'm a terrible game player. I'm so impatient – it's one of my worst traits! If I want to see someone, I want to see them, and if I don't, then I don't. My friends are always telling me I have to play hard to get because I'll pretty much say to a guy, "I like you – let's go hang out." But my friends are like, "You can't do that! You have to string this guy along." And I'm just like, "No! I won't! I just want to go on the date! It's a nightmare – I definitely haven't figured it out yet."
PHOTOS: Emma Watson At The 2011 MTV Movie Awards
Emma Watson on which Harry Potter costar she had a crush on: "For the first two movies, I had a huge crush on Tom Felton. He was my first crush. He totally knows. We talked about it – we still laugh about it. We are really good friends now, and that's cool."
On celebrity crushes: "I've never understood having crushes on people who you don't know in real life. I only crush on people I meet. I mean, I can appreciate that someone is good-looking, obviously, but I don't intend to fantasize about people I don't know!"
Check out more Emma Watson at Seventeen.com!


text:
While plenty of high-yield opportunities exist, investors must always consider the safety of their dividend and the total return potential of their investment. It is not uncommon for a struggling company to suspend high-yielding dividends and subsequently result in precipitous share price declines.
TheStreet Ratings' stock rating model views dividends favorably, but not so much that other factors are disregarded. Our model gauges the relationship between risk and reward in several ways, including: the pricing drawdown as compared to potential profit volatility, i.e. how much one is willing to risk in order to earn profits?; the level of acceptable volatility for highly performing stocks; the current valuation as compared to projected earnings growth; and the financial strength of the underlying company as compared to its stock's valuation as compared to its stock's performance.
These and many more derived observations are then combined, ranked, weighted, and scenario-tested to create a more complete analysis. The result is a systematic and disciplined method of selecting stocks. As always, stock ratings should not be treated as gospel — rather, use them as a starting point for your own research.
The following pages contain our analysis of 3 stocks with substantial yields, that ultimately, we have rated "Hold."
Suburban Propane PartnersDividend Yield: 8.10% Suburban Propane Partners (NYSE: SPH) shares currently have a dividend yield of 8.10%. Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the retail marketing and distribution of propane, fuel oil, and refined fuels. The company has a P/E ratio of 33.09. The average volume for Suburban Propane Partners has been 175,400 shares per day over the past 30 days. Suburban Propane Partners has a market cap of $2.6 billion and is part of the utilities industry. Shares are down 6.8% year-to-date as of the close of trading on Wednesday. TheStreet Ratings rates Suburban Propane Partners as a hold. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and notable return on equity. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including weak operating cash flow, poor profit margins and relatively poor performance when compared with the S&P 500 during the past year. Highlights from the ratings report include:
- Despite its growing revenue, the company underperformed as compared with the industry average of 17.1%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly increased by 7.2%. This growth in revenue does not appear to have trickled down to the company's bottom line, displayed by a decline in earnings per share.
- SUBURBAN PROPANE PRTNRS -LP' earnings per share from the most recent quarter came in slightly below the year earlier quarter. This company has reported somewhat volatile earnings recently. But, we feel it is poised for EPS growth in the coming year. During the past fiscal year, SUBURBAN PROPANE PRTNRS -LP increased its bottom line by earning $1.45 versus $0.48 in the prior year. This year, the market expects an improvement in earnings ($1.83 versus $1.45).
- Even though the current debt-to-equity ratio is 1.09, it is still below the industry average, suggesting that this level of debt is acceptable within the Gas Utilities industry. Regardless of the somewhat mixed results with the debt-to-equity ratio, the company's quick ratio of 0.92 is weak.
- The gross profit margin for SUBURBAN PROPANE PRTNRS -LP is currently lower than what is desirable, coming in at 25.36%. It has decreased from the same quarter the previous year. Regardless of the weak results of the gross profit margin, the net profit margin of 11.15% is above that of the industry average.
- Net operating cash flow has significantly decreased to $4.16 million or 93.23% when compared to the same quarter last year. In addition, when comparing to the industry average, the firm's growth rate is much lower.
- You can view the full Suburban Propane Partners Ratings Report.


text:
"Big Bird lives!," according to
former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who appeared last night on CNN to debate Wednesday's presidential debate with former presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich.
The fictional bird became the unlikely subject of a national conversation when Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney professed his fondness for the Sesame Street character even as he vowed to eliminate federal funding for PBS.
Feathers flew on social media sites, and fans quickly launched a "Save Big Bird" campaign, but Gingrich told Granholm that Sesame Street is a successful show that can thrive without government support.
"I would save Big Bird by liberating Big Bird from the bureaucracy. Big Bird is fine" he said at the tale end of the mock debate on "Piers Morgan Tonight."
The lighthearted tone of the exchange -- complete with guffaws from both Granholm and Gingrich -- seemed appropriate considering the minimal impact that Romney's proposal would have on the budget deficit.
Federal funding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which makes direct grants to PBS and NPR stations around the country, totaled $450 million this year. While that could buy a lot of bird seed, it's approximately 1/100 of 1 percent of the total federal budget.
The crux of the Big Bird debate is whether Washington needs to be in the business of promoting educational programming and whether the cultural value outweighs the actual costs. And in that context, the debate hints at larger questions about the scale and scope of government that inevitably surface during partisan presidential elections.
Granholm, fresh off a fist-pumping speech at the Democratic National Convention, illustrated this divide during a separate exchange with Gingrich, who criticized President Obama's track record on job creation.
"It's the policies of the Republicans that are completely trickle down, hands off, laissez-faire, which means that you don't do anything to try to get manufacturing jobs in this country," she said. "The president has stepped in at least to save the backbone of the manufacturing industry, which is the auto industry."
Watch highlights of the Gingrich-Granholm debate in the embedded player below.


text:
A traditional contradance with fiddler Ellen Gawler of Belgrade (right) and accordian-player and guitarist Maggie Ericson of Sidney will take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Simonton Corners dance hall in Rockport. Sarah Smith of Waldoboro will be the caller. Admission is $8, free to children. No partner or experience necessary, all dances are taught. Free refreshments. For more information, call 832-5584.
Fiddlin' around in Rockport
Did we get something wrong? Please, Let us know, submit a correction.