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WE Fest, Boys & Girls Club join forces to raise funds
WE Fest 2014 isn't just about great camping and country music, it is also about 800-plus children discovering their full potential and living their dreams because of the partnership between WE Fest and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Detroit Lakes and Perham.
For the third year in a row, WE Fest has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs to give away an enormous prize package to one lucky winner drawn on the WE Fest stage before the final act on Aug. 9.
This year's prizes include a brand new 2014 21' Gulf Stream AmeriLite travel trailer, a WE Fest VIP music and camping package for 2015, and a fantastic package of camping extras including a $200 Minnesota State Park gift card.
"This is a very exciting event for us each year," said Patrick Petermann, the Clubs' executive director. "In the two years we've hosted this raffle event, over $98,000 has been raised to support after school and summer programs for local youth attending our Clubs in Detroit Lakes and Perham. Families in our communities need us more than ever, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve them because of the outstanding partnerships and local sponsors that support this event."
Enrollment at the Clubs' locations in Perham and Detroit Lakes continues to increase, and both Clubs are ready for busy summer programs that will serve a combined 200 children per day. Attendance during the 2013-2014 school year averaged nearly 250 children per day at both locations combined.
Three out of five children attending Club activities receive help with homework each day. Additionally, the Clubs help kids master social skills, create opportunities to be physically active, offer ways to express creativity through the arts, pair kids with adult mentors, and much more.
The Clubs also offer healthy meals and snacks to members, serving a total of 50,799 in 2013.
Other sponsors supporting this effort include KLN Family Brands, Lakeshirts, Midwest Bank, Arvig, Nereson Automotive, Real Country 102 KRCQ, and OutletRecreation.com.
The camper will be on display in the lakes area throughout the summer, including visits to many local events, parades, and festivals.
Tickets will be available on June 1 at both Club locations, at the Boys & Girls Club Thrift Store & More in Detroit Lakes, at the Re-Use-It Store in Perham, and for five days at WE Fest. More information is available at www.bgcdl.org. 3000 tickets are available for $20 each. Individuals interested in serving as ticket volunteers should call Sue Trnka at 847-5700, Ext. 4.


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Web Ugly
As of December 2011, this topic has been archived. As a result, it is no longer actively maintained. For more information, see Archived Content. For information, recommendations, and guidance regarding the current version of Internet Explorer, see Internet Explorer Developer Center.
Robert Hess
Microsoft Corporation
February 27, 1997
Remember the early days of computers, when the Macintosh® first exposed users to a wide selection of fonts they could use in documents? I think there were only a dozen or so different fonts installed on the systems at the time, but that was more than enough for amateur designers of the day to wreak havoc on the brochures, flyers, and announcements they produced. Soon, the term "font ugly" was coined to describe the results.
A similar phenomenon is upon us today. The Web, and its requisite HTML documents, not only puts dangerous visual design features in the hands of mere mortals, but also gives those mortals unprecedented abilities to distribute their documents to a worldwide audience.
The problem with awkward, poorly structured, or just plain ugly Web sites is that nobody will gain any benefit from them. Casual users, who happen to find such sites, will quickly leave. Users determined to explore them will feel constantly aggravated, which will color their view of the individual or organization that has put up the site. And the site's owners will not get the traffic they expected, and will blame the Web for not being a proper medium for their message.
Why do so many Web sites fall prey to Web-ugly design? There are three main reasons. First, it is too easy to take an existing form of communication and simply move it to the Web. How often have you seen a Web site that is simply a scanned-in copy of a brochure, with minimal--if any--modifications to provide content formatted for the Web?
The second reason for poor Web sites is that people often have a hard time grasping the notion of hierarchical organization of information. Many who get past that step fail to recognize the power of hyperlinks, and how they can help create a Web site that doesn't constrict users to a pre-set path for information discovery. We've all seen sites that require us to dive through dozens of pages before we get to the page we really want. And then we come to those single-page sites that seem to scroll on forever, resembling those dreaded "Christmas letters" that recount the entire past year in a single stream of information.
Probably the primary reason for Web-ugly sites is that it is far too easy to add tags and attributes that actually obscure the site's content. While this can specifically apply to assigning background images that compete with the text rendered on top of them, it can also refer to the use of supposedly cool tags that aren't really appropriate for the message. Most Web "artists" have created one or more pages that use every possible tag the designer can think of. These are the pages that truly deserve the term Web ugly.
With fonts, it was simple enough to tell people to limit the number of fonts in a document to two or three, and leave use of any more than that to professionals. However, with Web documents, there are literally hundreds of different ways to render documents that should never see the light of day. Cautions about overuse of tags, such as <CENTER>, <BLINK>, and <MARQUEE>, are simple enough. Start dealing with some of the more grievous sins of Web page design, and you soon paint yourself into a corner--especially with novice designers who often don't realize how inexperienced they are.
Take Out the Tag Trash
A good approach to take when building a Web page is to forget temporarily about the various cool tags you might be itching to try. Instead, think about the message you want to present to your audience, as well as the message for which your audience might be coming to you.
Start by simply writing out what you want to say, in plain, simple text. Then fine-tune the wording, paying attention to any hierarchical structure that might be falling in place. Eventually, you will be ready to start adding tags and attributes that will enhance your message and turn your information into a truly interactive, informative Web site.
Ask yourself, with every tag you add to your page, if you are doing it because it truly adds to the informational content you are presenting, or simply to show people that you can spell "marquee."
Kids, Don't Try This at Home
To see how much damage can be done in just a few lines of code, view a page I quickly threw together. It's chock full of Web-ugly traps. CAUTION: Prepare to hit the window's Close button very quickly.
Robert Hess is an evangelist in Microsoft's Developer Relations Group. Fortunately for all of us, his opinions are his own and do not necessarily reflect the positions of Microsoft.

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The Associated Students of Madison's Student Services Finance Committee approved funding eligibility for the Working Class Student Union, the F.H. King Students of Sustainable Agriculture and Wisconsin Student Public Interest Research Group during their meeting Thursday.
To receive funding, student organizations must prove they provide equal services to all University of Wisconsin students.
The Working Class Student Union is a new organization working to educate lower-class, first-year students about financial aid options, according to WCSU member Chynna Haas.
WCSU was approved for the 2009-10 fiscal year by a 4-0-0 vote.
"Though the group targets the first-year students, it's open to all students," Haas said. "Money concerns all students at some point during their collegiate career."
F.H. King Students of Sustainable Agriculture is a student organization that works to improve knowledge and policies regarding sustainable agriculture, according to the mission statement.
"I did not see any issues with the accountability requirements and no violation of policies," Secretary Carl Fergus said. "They've dealt very well with their budget."
The committee discussed both accountability and general requirements before approving the group's eligibility in a 4-0-0 vote.
SSFC also reevaluated the previously approved eligibility for WISPIRG.
According to WISPIRG Chair Tony Uhl, SSFC approved the organization for funding, then withdrew the approval and requested reevaluation of eligibility.
SSFC Chair Kurt Gosselin said the committee reopened the case for WISPIRG's eligibility because two committee members were concerned WISPIRG was not meeting educational eligibility requirements.
"To advocate an issue, you have to be knowledgeable about that issue," Uhl said. "Whether it's student to student, or leader to student, or when we're out tabling, we're educating every single student we talk to."
Funding eligibility for WISPIRG was reapproved.
The committee also had an eligibility hearing for Wisconsin Student Lobby, a new student organization vying for funding.
According to Wisconsin Student Lobby member Jeff Wright, who is also an ASM Student Council representative, the organization will directly aid students by providing tools and resources to students, allowing them to engage in issue-based advocacy, including lobbying.
SSFC will decide eligibility for Wisconsin Student Lobby and CALS Student Council, and will swear in three new members Sept. 29.


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Apple (aapl) is the exception to what one analyst describes as a "permanent and structural" collapse of PC pricing and revenue triggered by the onset of the recession and the rise of low-cost netbooks.
In the chart reproduced at right (click to enlarge), TBR analyst Ezra Gottheil documents a 13% drop in average selling price (ASP) and an 18% decline in PC revenues in the fourth quarter of calendar 2008.
"ASPs have been declining over the long term," Gottheil writes in a report to clients released Thursday, "but the fall-off became steeper in 2008 and the bottom dropped out in 4Q08."
The silver lining for Hewlett-Packard (hpq), Dell (dell) and Lenovo, writes Gottheil, is that customers didn't stop buying computers. "In a dramatic and frightening economic crisis," he writes, "unit volume was down only 5%. TBR believes this demonstrates the price‑elasticity of the PC market."
Apple's unit sales actually rose in the December quarter, although the rate of growth, 9% year-to-year, was considerably below the 44% recorded one year earlier. But unlike its competitors selling Windows PCs and netbooks, Apple's average selling price has held remarkably steady, as you can see in an exclusive TBR chart -- not included in Gottheil's report -- that breaks out ASP's by manufacturer. We pasted it below:
"Apple's a special case in that not only are its ASPs much higher than the others," Gottheil explains, "but also they have been amazingly flat over the eight years of data that I have, while the others have showed a steady erosion. The differences have only gotten wider over the years."
Apple's ASPs did drop, however -- 8.1% year-to-year, from $1,532 in 4Q07 to $1,408 in 4Q08. Gottheil attributes this decline to a change in product mix.
"When Apple introduced the new MacBook in October, it drove down ASPs in two ways: it introduced a new price entry point with the MacBook White, but more important, we think, was making the $1,299 MacBook so attractive that it shifted the mix between MacBooks and MacBook Pros."
Gottheil is one of those analysts who believes Apple will eventually produce a netbook, despite Steve Jobs' and Tim Cook's disavowals. (For a well-reasoned contrary view, see here.)
And there is no question in his mind that if Mac sales drop far enough, Apple will eventually adjust its price points, one way or another.
"They can profitably produce Macs at lower prices," he says. "Still high quality, just not as much horsepower."


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Race to the Top is a $4.35 billion grant program at the heart of President Barack Obama's vision for school reform. It could funnel up to $700 million to Florida. Over four years, Pinellas could get $21 million.
So what's not to like?
It all depends on what you think of all the strings that are attached.
The Pinellas County School Board took a small step last week toward joining a state effort to get the money, but not without a slew of reservations — and a strong dissent from board chairwoman Janet Clark.
"I'm at the point where I want to tell them, 'I'm not interested,' " Clark said Friday. "It would take an awful lot to convince me that this is the best thing for our kids, our staff, our schools."
At issue is Florida's grant application, which would push participating districts to overhaul a list of practices — from teacher merit pay to turning around struggling schools — in a way the state deems best. For example, it commits districts to crafting new teacher evaluations that are based mostly on student test scores.
If a district doesn't think that's the best approach — sorry — no money.
"Is the money worth them bossing us around?" board member Linda Lerner said at a workshop Wednesday.
"They already are," replied superintendent Julie Janssen.
After a lengthy discussion, the board gave Janssen the okay to sign a letter of intent for the district to participate. But the district can still change its mind. The next step is for Janssen, Clark and Pinellas teachers union president Kim Black to sign a memorandum of understanding with the state by Jan. 12. The board will discuss the issue again on Jan. 7.
Florida is considered a leading contender for the money because its approach to school reform, begun under former Gov. Jeb Bush, meshes well with Obama's. But its odds took a hit last week when the state's teacher union discouraged local unions from signing. The application is believed to need union backing to win.
"I really hope that we can quickly get everybody back to the table," said Jim Warford, who heads the Florida Association of School Administrators. "We simply cannot afford to lose $700 million."
The Pinellas union has not taken a position yet. But executive director Marshall Ogletree said the application is too prescriptive on how districts and unions should handle things like performance pay and teacher evaluations. He also questioned its reach and deadlines.
"It's just so much, so fast, and so different," he said.
With Race to the Top in mind, Ogletree said the union wanted to work on a project that focused on four struggling high schools — Gibbs, Lakewood, Boca Ciega and Dixie Hollins — and the elementary and middle schools that feed into them. It wanted to try performance pay, differential pay and longer school days — all policies listed in the state's application — but apply them to those schools alone.
"I also think that's what the district wanted to do," he said. "But unfortunately, you have to build a districtwide plan" to meet the state's application terms and there's not enough money to do that.
School Board members raised concerns, too.
Why is this being rushed? Which pieces will the state pay for, and which will be left up to districts? What if the state changes the rules after districts sign on?
"I just don't have a total trust factor," said board member Carol Cook.
"We are engaging in a level of trust and participation with the state that is perhaps unprecedented," said board attorney Jim Robinson.
Janssen said she was more optimistic that the state would let districts follow through on agreed-to plans.
She also said many of the changes required by the state are already in place or in motion because of the state's "differentiated accountability" system, which quietly became law last summer.
Board member Peggy O'Shea said she hated to see more state and federal mandates imposed on the district.
But she added, "If money is coming out of the federal government, I want Florida to get what it can. And if it's coming to Florida, I want Pinellas to get what it can."
Clark took a different view: "They're playing hardball," she said. "And it's time we play hardball back."
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School Board Chairwoman Janet Clark
"Is the money worth them bossing us around?"
Board member Linda Lerner
"We simply cannot afford to lose $700 million."
Jim Warford, head of the Florida Association of School Administrators
"It's just so much, so fast, and so different."
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"If money is coming out of the federal government, I want Florida to get what it can. And if it's coming to Florida, I want Pinellas to get what it can."
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The pound to dollar rate (GBP/USD) rockets over one per cent higher as we examine the short-term outlook for the remainder of the week.
"The Fed has kept the door open to an interest rate rise in March. The USD is thus becoming increasingly sensitive to economic data such as the employment report, due Friday." Commerzbank
Despite some disappointing data the US Dollar (USD) rate complex has continued to dominate the British Pound Sterling (GBP) as global sentiment remains volatile, with Pound Sterling having become something of a risk-correlated asset in recent weeks as oil prices fluctuate.
Ahead of the weekend the British pound vs dollar exchange rate returned to a strong downtrend despite the annualised fourth quarter US GDP showing a substantial slowdown from 2.0% to 0.7%.
The appeal of the British Pound has remained largely muted as a result of a mixed UK GDP report, which revealed that growth was still being primarily driven by the service sector in spite of attempts to rebalance the economy.
The British pound to euro exchange rate managed one rally around one cent this year, but remains far from best conversion levels seen last year.
Despite the likelihood of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raising interest rates again imminently being dented the GBP/USD continues to trend lower on speculation that the Bank of England (BoE) will remain on hold until 2017.
Here are the latest fx rates for your reference:
On Monday the Pound to US Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) converts at 1.351
FX markets see the us dollar vs pound exchange rate converting at 0.74.
FX markets see the us dollar vs euro exchange rate converting at 0.839.
The live inter-bank USD-AUD spot rate is quoted as 1.257 today.
NB: the forex rates mentioned above, revised as of 25th Sep 2017, are inter-bank prices that will require a margin from your bank. Foreign exchange brokers can save up to 5% on international payments in comparison to the banks.
British Pound to US Dollar Exchange Rate Forecast
Wednesday's FOMC policy meeting unsurprisingly saw policymakers leave interest rates unchanged, while equally taking a somewhat more dovish tone with regards to the pace of future monetary tightening.
While the US Dollar vs euro exchange rate (USD/EUR) was softened as economists were prompted to dial back their expectations for how many hikes the Fed will manage over the coming year, as Lewis Alexander of Nomura notes:'The Fed, in effect, acknowledged that recent economic data have been weak and that recent financial and foreign developments may pose a risk to the US economy. Essentially, the FOMC was sending a signal that its assessment of the outlook may be moving closer to that of the market.'
Nevertheless, investors remain confident that the FOMC will continue to find support as Friday's Non-Farm Payrolls are forecast to show that job creation remains robust and reiterate the Fed's belief in the underlying strength of the domestic economy.
GBP/USD Exchange Rate Forecast to Decline as BoE Takes Dovish View of Monetary Policy, Inflation
It is likely to be another volatile week for the Pound, however, with the release of January's raft of UK PMIs, alongside the BoE's February interest rate decision and latest inflation report.
Markets widely expect the Monetary Policy Committee (see MPC) to show little if any signs of change with regards to its interest rate outlook, although a particularly dovish set of meeting minutes could see the appeal of the Pound markedly diminished.
However, if there are any suggestions that another policymaker could be considering joining dissenting hawk Ian McCafferty the GBP to USD conversion rate can be expected to trend higher, boosting the chances of the BoE opting to hike before the end of the year. McCafferty has been the only policymaker to vote for a rate hike during the past six meetings.
'Brexit' Concerns Predicted to Weigh on Sterling (GBP) Exchange Rates Further
As Prime Minister David Cameron is reported to be in close negotiations with the European Commission with regards to his key reform demand concerning in-work benefits for EU migrants there has been speculation that the 'Brexit' referendum could be coming sooner rather than later.
Concerns over the UK's future within the European Union have been weighing heavily on the appeal of the UK Pound so far in 2016, as debate intensifies and traders are prompted to regard the British asset with greater caution. The latest YouGov poll shows that the 'Out' campaign currently has a four-point lead against the 'In' campaign, with 42% of people claiming they will vote for Britain to leave the EU.
Should Cameron fail to secure a solid-enough deal at this juncture the Pound is likely to see fresh weakness over the coming week, as uncertainty continues to surround the timing and outcome of the EU membership referendum.
Shorting the GBP/USD and GBP/EUR exchange rate trade:
According to the latest note to clients, analysts at Scotibank have seen a negative bias to the pound exchange rate trades:
"The IMM's net short GBP position was boosted by some 9k contracts this week (equaƟng to a USD850 mn boost) as expectations of BoE rate hike this year continue to fade."


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How To: Back Extension on a DEX or DEX II
Lower Back, Glutes & Hamstrings
From the inverted position, place your hands behind your head and contract your back and gluteal muscles and slowly lift your body from the bent position until nearly parallel to the floor. In the same slow and controlled motion, lower your torso until the top of your head is pointing to the floor. Then repeat.
Reps: 10 to 15
Sets: 3 to 5


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Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug looks back at the F1 2012 Chinese Grand Prix, where Nico Rosberg came through to take the laurels for the squad...
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Mercedes motorsport boss Norbert Haug looks back at the Chinese Grand Prix, where Nico Rosberg took the victory for the team...
Norbert, yesterday's victory was an historic moment, and the first for a works Silver Arrow in 57 years. What does it mean?
Norbert Haug:
It's a reward for all our colleagues who have put in so much work and who never let themselves be distracted from their dream of winning races in F1. It's also the perfect example that you can achieve what you want to when the right conditions are put in place and you are totally committed to the direction you are heading in. Nico showed great class yesterday: it was a composed win, with an advantage of more than 20 seconds.
What were your emotions during the race and when Nico crossed the line?
Norbert Haug:
I was actually pretty calm - I had a good feeling and after a few laps, I was already thinking that we could get the job done. It was unfortunate that Michael retired because of an incorrectly attached wheel nut after his pit-stop - he had been running second and we could maybe even have scored a one-two. It was a great feeling as Nico took the flag - just pure joy for all the people who have worked so hard for this win.
And it wasn't just Nico - there were three Mercedes-powered drivers on the podium...
Norbert Haug:
Three out of three was like the cherry on top of the cake - you can't get any better than that. We have worked long enough with McLaren and also played our part in helping McLaren-Mercedes become what it is today. We raced and beat them fair and square - and they were the very first people to come and congratulate us.
Nico joined a very select club of drivers who have won a Grand Prix with a Silver Arrow. What can we expect from him now?
Norbert Haug:
Nico will be as good as we allow him to be. He showed as much yesterday. And Michael is driving to that level too, when his car allows him to.
And what thoughts did you have for Michael as he watched the race from the garage?
Norbert Haug:
It was a real shame for Michael - he had earned his place on the podium. But it will come, and now everybody who at some point criticised the decision can see how important, and how right, it is to have Michael Schumacher in our team. Michael has out-qualified Nico at two of three races this year, and Nico won yesterday. What's more, there's a nice trend to his grid positions so far in 2012: fourth in Australia, third in Malaysia, second in China.
You are a pure racer, Norbert. What do you make of the season far, with three winners from three races, and 17 drivers having already scored points?
Norbert Haug:
I think this could be one of the best F1 seasons of all time and harder fought than ever - and that makes our win even more special. The reigning world champion was little more than three tenths slower than the fastest car in second qualifying - and he had to start 11th. Rosberg started from pole with Vettel outside the top ten - it just goes to show F1's power to surprise.
Does the result change the team's objectives for this year?
Norbert Haug:
We want to continue improving, keep our feet on the ground and avoid making any unnecessary waves - there are already more than enough of those in F1. What I particularly liked was that the whole world joined us in celebrating the first win for our young team. Daimler spends less than half the sum on F1 than it did five years ago and we have nevertheless managed to build a winning team. The victory on Sunday will only push us to get even better.


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One person was transported to an area hospital for minor injuries after a truck overturned, spilling paint all over the roadway.
It happened on Split Log Road in Nolensville outside the Brentwood city limits Thursday afternoon.
The truck involved in the accident is used to put yellow lines down on roadways.
The driver's identity or condition was not immediately released.
The cause of the single-vehicle accident was not immediately known.


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16 treasures for turning sweet 16
Via Mare's talented Boy Cano decked out the grand ballroom of Alabang Country Club in colors of pink, fuchsia and red, complemented by flower arrangements in layers of pink, fuchsia and red on the tables, with pearl strands wrapped by tea lights. The hall was made more magical by the lighting and sound direction of Dong Calingacion, dahlings.
Princess of the night, pretty-as-a-picture Ana Michaela "Mikki" Santiago Rosal, walked the red carpet in a fuchsia princess-cut bustier accented by a baby-pink shrug, a creation of Renee Salud, no less.
She later gave the first dance to her handsome father, Monterey Boracay meat shop owner Alberto Rosal.
Rosal danced proudly with his Sweet 16 darling daughter, to the delighted applause of the crowd.
Dashing TV star Fred Lo, who's appearing in "The Sound of Music," was the program's host. He serenaded Mikki and sang "16 Going on 17," drawing cheers from the young and the young at heart, palanggas.
The invitees couldn't get enough of Via Mare's famous melt-in-the-mouth corned beef and Bravo's delectable pastas. The cake was whimsical and embellished with notes and "G-clefts" because of Mikki's love of music and singing.
The highlight was the presentation of "16 treasures" to Mikki. The gifting was started by her brother Evan, who's based abroad and spoke via video; followed by her cousins, godparents and close pals.
Grandparents Apolinar and Concepcion Rosal gave the celebrator the "gift of humility." Her grandmother Isabel Santiago gave a "special gift from the heart." Daddy Albert gave her the "gift of the wise use of money."
Mikki's doting mama, Marylindbert Int'l CEO and president Linda S. Legaspi, gave her the "gift of love." There wasn't a dry eye in the house after Linda made her remarks.
Mikki's rendition of Taylor Swift's "Love Story" brought the house down, dahlings!
Then it was time to rock the dance floor with music by DJ Iñaki Ting. Mikki changed into a red layered gown, also by Salud.
At the end, the 200 or so invitees went home with specially made yummy Belgian chocolates smothered with almonds, capping a truly magical evening.
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Health is wealth, dahlings, and the adage is true as well for home interiors with Ecocarat Tiles.
Known as Japan's "breathing design tile," Ecocarat is known for "humidity control, harmful substance reduction and odor-absorbent power." It is made from a new and eco-friendly material called "soil ceramics" and a special clay mineral called "allophane," which has innumerable micropores.
The revolutionary materials allow Ecocarat to clean the air by breaking down toxic substances emitted by building materials and furniture. It also prevents the development of allergies and respiratory problems from mold and mite buildup by improving room humidity.
Lastly, its odor-absorbent function reduces offensive smells from pets, garbage, toilets.
"With its numerous functions and aesthetic appeal, Ecocarat is without a doubt the most innovative tile in the market," said Kibu Design Concepts president Chris Chilip.
We were then escorted around as Kibu officials explained to us that Ecocarat had been designed to transform walls into art, with its gorgeous color variations and depth, providing a three-dimensional look to walls.
Create a healthier and more attractive interior with Ecocarat, no less, dahlings.
Ecocarat tiles are at Kibu Showroom, G/F MJC Bldg., 347 Ortigas Ave., San Juan. More info? Call 5796372 or visit www.ecocarat.ph.
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Robinsons Magnolia on Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City, was inaugurated recently by Quezon City Mayor Herbert C. Bautista, Robinsons Land Corp. chair and CEO James L. Go, and Robinsons Retail Group president Robina Gokongwei-Pe.
(The latter firm operates the Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket, Robinsons Appliance and True Value, and retail brands Topshop/Topman, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins, Warehouse and Howards Storage.)
In Robinsons Magnolia, you'll find your favorite brands such as Mango, Muji, Tommy Hilfiger, Fred Perry, Lacoste, Penguin, Perry Ellis, Ecco and Nine West.
Other retail brands in Magnolia: Bench, Penshoppe, Bayo, Plains and Prints, Celine, and Folded & Hung.
Specialty shops include La Senza, Samsonite, Philip Stein, Charriol, Beauty Bar and Healthy Options.
A must is to check out Robinsons Movieworld, which has four digital cinemas, dahlings.
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Bronson Advanced Radiology ServicesNew Imaging Facility
Project Details
Client Bronson Healthcare Group
Location Kalamazoo, MI
Size (sq. ft) 17,000
Completion Date 2009
Project Description
Patient comfort, privacy, and efficiency of patient flow were major design goals for the new imaging facility for Bronson Healthcare Group's Advanced Radiology Services, located in downtown Kalamazoo, and construction phasing was a critical part of the planning process to allow the imaging services to remain uninterrupted during construction.
All of the new imaging modalities are designed as flexible and universal to accommodate technology enhancements in future equipment purchases. The project includes blood draw services, CT, radiology, nuclear medicine, provisions for mobile MRI, and a future fixed MRI. Physician's reading rooms are designed with individual temperature control, LED lighting for clarity of viewing, and ergonomic furnishings to reduce physician fatigue thereby improving accuracy.
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2009 ABC Award – Medical Construction, Under $10 Million
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Advocate-tested recipe
Mary Olive Pierson's Meat Pies
Makes 26 fried pies. Recipe is by Mary Olive Pierson, who says for proper texture, make and chill pastry one day ahead, and make and chill filling at least 4 hours in advance of cooking time.
Meat Pie Filling:
2 lbs. lean ground pork or beef
2 cups finely chopped white onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Cayenne, Crystal hot sauce, salt and black pepper to taste
1 recipe Pastry for Fried Pies
Vegetable oil for frying
1. In a large skillet, sauté pork, onion, garlic, celery, bell pepper, parsley and seasonings, stirring often, until meat is brown and vegetables are wilted, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well and chill at least 4 hours.
2. Place 1 prepared pastry circle on a floured board. Place 2 heaping tablespoons of chilled filling on one side of dough circle. Fold dough over in half, popover fashion, and seal edges with a floured fork.
3. Heat 1 to 2 inches oil in a fryer or deep skillet to 350 degrees. Fry pies one side at a time (preferred method) or deep-fry.
Pastry for Fried Pies
8 cups all-purpose flour
2½ tsps. salt
2 cups vegetable shortening (Crisco)
21/4 cups ice water
1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening until fine. Add ice water and mix well, forming a large ball.
2. Make individual pie circles by breaking off dough and rolling into 11/2-inch diameter balls. On a floured board, roll dough out into 6-inch circles about 1?8-inch thick.
3. Refrigerate individual pastries between layers of wax paper overnight. Remove from refrigerator 1 hour before stuffing.
To freeze: Wrap uncooked pies in the wax paper you used to separate the dough and place in zip-top bags. Remove from freezer 30 minutes prior to frying.


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Consider this article from The American Spectator, which talks about the Obammunist response to companies losing massive amounts of money because of Obamacare. (H/T ECM)
By last Friday, AT&T, Caterpillar, Deere & Co., and AK Steel Holding Corp. had all announced that they were taking the one-time charges on their first-quarter balance sheets. More companies were expected to make similar announcements this week.
[…]On Friday White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel and Obama senior advisor Valerie Jarrett were calling the CEOs and Washington office heads of the companies that took the financial hits and attacked them for doing so. One Washington office head said that the White House calls were accusatory and "downright rude."
[…]"Most of these people [in the Administration] have never had a real job in their lives. They don't understand a thing about business, and that includes the President," says a senior lobbyist for one of the companies that announced the charge. "My CEO sat with the President over lunch with two other CEOs, and each of them tried to explain to the President what this bill would do to our companies and the economy in general. First the President didn't understand what they were talking about. Then he basically told my boss he was lying. Frankly my boss was embarrassed for him; he clearly had not been briefed and didn't know what was in the bill."
[…]"We had memos on these issues, but none of our people, we think, looked at them," says a staffer. "When they saw the stories last week about the charges some of the companies were taking, they were genuinely surprised and assumed that the companies were just doing this to embarrass them. They really believed this bill would immediately lower costs. They just didn't understand what they were voting on."
And more from National Review, where the CEO of Aetna was interviewed. (H/T Ace of Spades via ECM)
Will insurance premiums go up?
The answer is yes, and some of the things that will drive those premiums are significant additional taxes the industry will ultimately have to pay in the first year.
The President said that this bill would not have any impact on people who already had coverage, that it was about the uninsured, that there would be no change. Will this legislation change the coverage of people who are already paying for it?
My perception is, yes, things will change. You might not have a plan that includes the exact same doctors. You might have plans that have richer benefits, and therefore you're going to pay more for benefits you may or may not want. It would have been a better message to say, we're going to make certain you maintain your eligibility.
The "Robin Hood" intention of giving to the unproductive by taking from the productive seldom pays off, since the productive are the ones who give people jobs. And a lot of people are going to lose their jobs because of Obama's economic ignorance. Either that, or companies will raise their insurance premiums, so that the poor will have to pay more for health care. Obama doesn't know what he is doing, he probably thinks that communism has made Cuba rich. He's just trying to help poor America reach the opulence of communist North Korea.


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Madison NORML: Saturday Global Cannabis Freedom March - Madison to
spotlight failed war on pot
MADISON: While a majority of elected officials in Wisconsin continue
to support continued criminalization of even the medical use of
cannabis, other states are moving forward. And while the 16 states
that have legalized medical cannabis have benefited greatly from the
new medical cannabis industry that has created thousands of good jobs
along with new tax revenues, Wisconsin continues to fall behind.
This Saturday April 30, 2011, medical cannabis patients,
cannabis/hemp activists and members of the public will gather at the
Wisconsin Capitol's State St. Steps for a rally and parade: the
Global Cannabis Freedom March - Madison. This annual event highlights
how the failed war on cannabis continues to harm society in ways we
do not even understand. The unintended consequences of a supposedly
free society continuing its prohibition of a non toxic herb that
literally built this nation negatively impacts each American and each
Wisconsinite every day whether we utilize cannabis or not.
The Global Cannabis Freedom March: Madison will begin around 11am
Saturday, April 30, 2011 at the State St. steps of the WI Capitol, as
activists gather. At around noon, several speakers will rally the
crowd and attendees will then parade down State St. ending up at the
Mifflin St. Block Party.
What: Global Cannabis Freedom March: Madison
When: Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 11 am, Rally & Parade at noon.
Where: Gather & Rally at State St. steps of Capitol, March to Mifflin
St. Block Party
Who: Speakers: Gary Storck, Madison NORML, Charles Wachtel, Wisconsin
Veterans for Medical Cannabis Access and Author TA Sedlak.
Why: The end of cannabis prohibition is long overdue!
Global Cannabis Freedom March 4/30, 11a
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The " Good Morning America" gang got a little nervous this morning when they saw their futures flash before their eyes in the form of a 4-year-old Kansas newscaster who could very well be sitting in their shoes one day.
In a YouTube video, 4-year-old Vincent Savage gives a rundown of the day's news in just under a minute, covering everything from dinosaurs to the weather.
Vincent, dressed to impress in a tie and vest, kicks off the broadcast with news targeted to his demographic, that the Tyrannosaurus Rex was voted the most popular dinosaur by kids ages 4 to 12. Vincent reasons the T-Rex's popularity is because it "prefers cheeseburgers over broccoli."
After encouraging kids to get their moms to take them to "The Lego Movie" by pointing out that Channing Tatum is a star, Vincent goes into a news story on everyone's minds: the snow.
His take on the cold weather, as a 4-year-old, is a little different than that of your average news anchor.
"Adults across the country are freaking out because [of] this huge winter storm," he says in the video, posted to YouTube. "They call it the polar vortex. Kids call it the no school, do what I want, play video games, awesome fun time."
Though Vincent is just 4, his reporting abilities come naturally.
His parents, Chantal and Mike Savage, are both former radio personalities in Kansas City, Kan.
Mike Savage told ABC News the inspiration for Vincent's "Kids News" program came one day in January when the family was snowed in and "decided to break out the new screen green."
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You Did the Hard Part… Now Pass the Cosmetology State Board Exam!Blog ▸ Beauty Career, Beauty Student Advice, Beauty Tips | December 13, 2011
You've endured it all during your time in beauty school. Good times, bad times, memorable experiences, life lessons. You hit the books hard, learned about things you never thought could possibly be related to cosmetology- math, chemistry, anatomy, even history (of hair that is)! You got through it-and there were juicy topics mixed in too, those you really enjoyed. The good stuff about hair color, trend cuts, nails, and facials just to name a few.
After the books, or theory as some call it, came the interesting, hands-on "classroom in a salon" you waited for and envisioned. That really lit a fire beneath you, right? You worked on some interesting projects- some fun, some challenging- but always a learning adventure you'd not soon forget. This was your kind of school.
And then for the finale of your studies-you worked on actual people! This was the bread and butter, the king of curriculums. You made transformations, changed lives, and explored your creative side. Guess what else? You loved it! You graduated and are almost there- ready to take on the world as a master of creativity for profit. You'll soon be all you can be: a great cosmetologist armed with a license, a pair of shears, and a vision!
But the license…that seems to be a sticking point with some. Why? Well, various reasons have been given. Mostly, it's because of taking the test, the state board exam. Believe it or not, many endure the stages of beauty school described, leaving with a sound education and polished talent, yet dread that exam. Agreed, no one really enjoys being tested and especially having to pay a fee for this anxiety, but think about it. Are you gaining anything by letting it go? You will, little by little, slowly forget those details you had to learn in the books early on. Guess what happens then? You'll need to study even more! Some even have to take refresher classes. Why bother with all that? Do it now! You have nothing to lose…except the memory of some facts and figures the longer you wait. And to gain? The future you always dreamed of!
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Studies using the categories Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA, urban) and Nonmetropolitan Statistical Area (nonMSA, rural) have found differences between urban and rural children in health risks and health care. However, a new study shows that more specific Urban Influence Codes can shed additional light on children's health care patterns, which were not previously evident from the use of MSA/nonMSA categories. Researchers at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and colleagues analyzed two national health care databases: the 2002 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey and the 2002 Nationwide Inpatient Sample and State Inpatient Databases from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project.
County urbanicity is defined in both data sets by Urban Influence Codes that distinguish among children residing in and hospitals located in large metropolitan (metro) counties, small metro counties, micropolitan (large rural) counties, and noncore (small rural) counties. Based on these codes, greater percentages of children in large metro counties were Hispanic or black than in the other three counties. In micropolitan and noncore counties, higher proportions of children were below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level than in large metro and small metro counties.
Noncore areas had a greater percentage of children in fair or poor health compared with those in small metro and micropolitan counties. Most hospitals were located in large and small metro areas. Hispanic children residing in large metro counties were more likely to be uninsured than those in small metro counties. The proportion of children with medicine prescribed was generally lower in large metro areas compared with all other areas. Children in noncore areas were more likely to have a hospital stay and emergency department use than children in large metro areas. Children in large metro counties had longer average hospital stays and higher hospital charges per day compared with all other children. Over half of hospitalizations for noncore children occurred outside of noncore counties.
More details are in "Health care for children and youth in the United States: Annual report on patterns of coverage, utilization, quality, and expenditures by a county level of urban influence," by Frances M. Chevarley, Ph.D., Pamela L. Owens, Ph.D., Marc W. Zodet, M.S., and others, in the September 2006 Ambulatory Pediatrics 6(5), pp. 241-264. Reprints (AHRQ Publication No. 06-R079) are available from the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse.
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Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback spoke at a weekend religious event in Topeka, drawing criticism from a group that promotes the separation of church and state.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that several hundred people attended the ReignDown USA event Saturday. Organizers say the event was broadcast to about 25 million people via television and the Internet, and that no public funds were used for the event.
Brownback talked for about 10 minutes and said he turned to religion in 1995 when was diagnosed with cancer. He ended his time on stage praying for forgiveness of his sins and for the sins of others.
Americans United for Separation of Church and State said in a release that Brownback was elected to serve as governor of Kansas, "not our state pastor-in-chief."


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MISHAWAKA, IND., July 19, 2013 - Bethel College announces the release of a new visual identity for the athletic program. The new set of unified marks maintains and honors the tradition of the Bethel Pilots while creating a look and feel that will move the college forward. They include several versions of a pilot standing at a ship's wheel along with a custom font to be used with the logo.
The process of creating the marks began almost two years ago and included input from more than 65 alumni, students, faculty, staff and administrators. The new visual identity was designed and developed by Rickabaugh Graphics, a company nationally recognized as an expert in collegiate athletics branding with clients such as Texas A&M University, University of Wisconsin, University of Connecticut and many others.
"This will strengthen the recognition of Bethel and our athletic program and give us a consistent identity for our teams," says Athletic Director Jody Martinez ('90). "We've always been the Bethel Pilots, but we've never had an official visual image of a nautical pilot. This will expand the reach of Bethel College athletics and create even more excitement for students and fans."
While the Bethel College motto will remain "Forward, with Christ at the Helm," the new representation for the athletic program of the pilot and the ship's wheel signifies Christ's command to be His hands and feet.
"Christ will always be 'at the helm' for Bethel College and for each of us as we navigate through life, but He also empowers us and expects us to act on His behalf," says Shawn Holtgren ('95), vice president for student development. "We've all been commissioned to take the wheel as pilots, being enabled by the Holy Spirit to impact the world around us."
To request permission to use any of these trademark images or request licensing, contact Assistant Athletic Director Chris Hess ([email protected]) or Assistant Vice President Randy Beachy ([email protected]).
Bethel College is an accredited Christian college offering associate, bachelor's and master's degrees in more than 70 areas of study. The current enrollment of more than 2,000 includes students from 34 states and Puerto Rico, 19 countries, more than 25 denominations and 16 percent from culturally diverse backgrounds. Scholarships are available based upon a variety of factors including academic achievement, talent in the arts or athletics, ethnicity and church affiliation. In addition to its beautifully wooded 75-acre main campus in Mishawaka, Ind., Bethel also offers specific academic programs at sites in Elkhart, Ind., Fort Wayne, Ind., Dowagiac, Mich., and St. Joseph, Mich. Nursing programs are also offered in cooperation with Grace College in Winona Lake, Ind. Connect with Bethel online at BethelCollege.edu, or via Facebook (Facebook.com/BethelCollege), Twitter (Twitter.com/BethelCollegeIN), YouTube (YouTube.com/BethelCollegeIndiana) and Instagram (Instagram.com/BethelCollege).


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OK, so Ive got my new to me Glock 23 that I did a little frame sanding on. I tend to have a really high hold on the grip so naturally I suffer from the "Glock Knuckle" on my middle finger because of the blocky trigger guard, so I decided to carefully take a Dremel with a sanding drum to it. I now have it adjusted like I want it and was wondering if anyone knew of a good way to shine the plastic back to match or closely match the rest of the polymer factory finish. I was thinking of carefully and slowly rubbing the area with a little acetone, what do yall think. Thanks for any ideas.


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Get an overview of this hotel3-star hotel with free valet parking and restaurant
Popular property highlights
Located in the heart of Betalbatim, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sunset Beach, Our Lady of Merces Church, and Mother of God Church. St. John the Baptist Church is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.
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This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a nightclub. Valet parking is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a coffee shop/café are onsite.
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Goa - Villagio, A Sterling Holidays Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with wireless Internet access (surcharge).
This business-friendly hotel also offers a nightclub, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Onsite valet parking is complimentary.
- Number of floors - 1
- Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 58
- Bar/lounge
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- Coffee shop or café
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Goa - Villagio, A Sterling Holidays Resort has a restaurant on site.
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- Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: INR 2100.00
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text: Second half dooms women's lacrosse against Notre Dame February 18, 2013 0 Comments Share tweet Jana Persky Editor in Chief By: Jana Persky | Editor in Chief Junior Rachel Ozer (above) tallied three goals and two assists, but it wasn't enough as Notre Dame rallied back from a 7-2 halftime deficit to top Stanford, 12-10. (IAN GARCIA-DOTY/The Stanford Daily) The first half of the first game of the 2013 season went exactly the way the Stanford women's lacrosse team had hoped. The second half saw it all slip away. The Cardinal (0-1) carried a 7-2 lead into halftime against No. 9 Notre Dame, but ultimately lost 12-10 in the season opener on Saturday afternoon at Cagan Stadium. Stanford has said that its goal this season is to compete with the top teams in the country, and it proved that it could early in the game. The Cardinal attack was all over the Fighting Irish as it tallied 14 shots in the first half alone. After Notre Dame's Jaimie Morrison opened the scoring five minutes into the game, freshman Lucy Dikeou answered back with the first goal of her Cardinal career to tie the score at one. For the rest of the half, the Stanford offense was firing on all cylinders. Senior captain Carolyn Bradley, junior captain Anna Kim, freshman Meg Lentz and sophomore Emily Newstrom all recorded goals while junior Rachel Ozer pumped in two goals and two assists. The attacker, who missed most of the 2012 season with injury, tallied three goals and two assists for the game. Stanford's defense, led by junior Nina Swanson and sophomore Rachel Kalick, also locked down in the first half, holding Notre Dame to two goals on just four shots. Although the Cardinal entered halftime with momentum after a 7-1 scoring run, Notre Dame would turn the tide immediately after the break. The Fighting Irish scored less than a minute into the second period to cut the lead to 7-3. After Dikeou scored her second unassisted goal of the game, Notre Dame scored five consecutive goals in under six minutes to tie the game at 8-8. Notre Dame outshot Stanford 21-8 in the second half. The last fifteen minutes of the game were filled with back-and-forth action as both teams fought frantically to hold on to the lead. Dikeou, who had three goals in a strong collegiate debut, again gave the Cardinal the lead on a shot that was assisted by fellow freshman Adrienne Anderson. However, that would be Stanford's final lead, as the Fighting Irish came back with two goals in three minutes to put Notre Dame ahead for the first time since the score was 1-0 early in the game. Ozer added her third goal, with an assist from sophomore Meredith Kalinowski, to tie the game at 10 with just over nine minutes remaining. That would be the final tally of the game for the Cardinal. Notre Dame converted a free position shot — the only free position attempt of the game — with 5:40 to go and then added an insurance goal — Notre Dame's 10th of the half — to stretch the lead to 12-10 less than a minute later. The Cardinal pressured hard for the remainder of the game, but Notre Dame was able to maintain possession and run out the clock, securing the comeback. Although Stanford's defense struggled to contain the potent Irish attack in the second half, there were positive signs for the Cardinal. Besides Dikeou, six other freshmen made their Cardinal debuts to give Stanford young depth. The unranked squad also picked up more ground balls (15-11) and had fewer turnovers (15-16) than the top-ten ranked Fighting Irish. In net, junior goalkeeper Lyndsey Munoz had seven saves on the day. The Cardinal returns to action next Sunday, Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. when it hosts the Harvard Crimson at Cagan Stadium. Contact Jana Persky at jpersky "at" stanford.edu. Adrienne Anderson anna kim cagan stadium carolyn bradley emily newstrom Jaimie Morrison Lucy Dikeou lyndsey muñoz Meg Lentz meredith kalinowski nina swanson Notre Dame Rachel Kalick 2013-02-18 Jana Persky February 18, 2013 0 Comments Share tweet Subscribe Click here to subscribe to our daily newsletter of top headlines.


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WOOTTON Bassett managed to beat the weather on Saturday, but they couldn't get the better of Trowbridge as they were defeated 19-0 in wet conditions.
While a host of games were postponed after thawing snow waterlogged pitches across the region, Trowbridge's Ashton Park pitch was deemed playable at 10am on Saturday morning, enabling the Southern Counties South clash to go ahead.
What followed was a game of rugby in which the extremely wet surface played a major part, and Bassett captain David Martin believes the conditions played into the home side's hands as their big pack of forwards led them to victory.
"It was pretty wet and it was a last-minute pitch inspection in the morning, and we still didn't know until 10am which didn't really give us a lot of time to prepare for the match before we left," he said.
"There was standing water in places and it was a big ask for us, but I think in the end the scoreline flattered Trowbridge a little bit.
" They had a breakaway try and then a couple of tries from their big forwards, so it certainly played into their hands given they had the bigger pack.
"It was a tough day for all of the players I think, and even though they had three yellow cards during the game we weren't able to take advantage.
"We took on a big pack well so there are positives to take from the game for sure, and we played for 80 minutes in difficult conditions which was hard. "We have some consistency in selection at the moment too which is obviously good."
A victory for Walcot over the weekend saw Bassett drop to third bottom in the table while Oakmeadians closed the gap with a success of their own over Corsham, and Martin believes his side need to find a new sense of focus if they are to avoid become embroiled in a relegation battle.
"We have games to target coming up soon, and maybe Trowbridge away in January was not one we looked at and thought we could win," he said.
"Some of the results didn't go our way at the weekend with teams around us winning, and that should bring it home to the lads that we don't get caught up in this relegation battle by winning our targeted games."
Elsewhere, Swindon's home clash with Salisbury was postponed on Friday, while Swindon College Old Boys and Supermarine also saw their games postponed.


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Sometimes it's just easier to upgrade and install new interior doors than it is to fix an old door. Whether you are putting a door in an existing doorway or installing the interior door in a new house, the process is similar for both processes. Always read and follow the specific directions that come with your door.
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- Nails
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- Shims
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- 8-penny finishing nails
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Remove packing braces and nails from the interior door. Set the closed door in the rough opening, and center it. If the floor is uneven, you may need to carefully trim the appropriate edge from the lower doorjamb before you can install the door.
Use a level to vertically align the door. Guide with the hinged side of the door.
Put shims in place to make the door plumb. The shims go between the doorjamb and rough framing. Tap them in from both directions.
Nail through the doorjamb and the shims into the wall stud. Start at the top hinge. Use 8-penny finishing nails. Make sure all nails go through the shims behind the jamb.
Repeat this process for all the other hinges. Check the door's alignment, then put shims and nails in the rest of the door. When you finish, the space between the door and the jamb should be equal all the way around.
Trim the shims carefully. Don't cut the jamb or wall.
Cut the door's trim. Miter the corners. Nail the trim every 16 inches. Use 4-penny finishing nails. Carefully set the nail heads without damaging the trim.
Finish the door. Install the doorknob. Most prehung doors come with the doorknob hole already cut. Finally, install the latch.
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In Defense of 'Serial', a Brilliant Podcast about the Epistemology of Investigation
December 18, 2014
- Eyewitnesses who saw the same incident often -- in fact usually -- describe it in inconsistent ways, which makes eyewitness testimony one of the leading causes of false convictions.
- Many criminal cases are based on the testimony of acomplices who are just as guilty, if not even more guilty, than the defendant they testify against.
- Men and women who are guilty of crimes can adamantly and convincingly protest their innocence. Many can even do so sincerely, because they have convinced themselves they are innocent.
- Since most normal humans are lucky enough never to have never encountered a sociopathic liar willing to recite detailed, convincing lies to another person, they are often taken in by these people. (I'm looking at you, European women who marry American death-row inmates).
- The way in which a person reacts to news of a loved one's death is so individual and unpredictable that it's meaningless as a clue to guilt or innocence.
- If you hire a private criminal defense lawyer in the U.S., there is no effective real-time regulation of that person's fee policies or performance. If they make an error that leads to you being convicted, you can only argue about that after the fact in expensive appeals, and you face a forbidding standard in proving your case.
- Notorious criminal cases attract unstable people who will do everything from claiming responsibility for horrific murders to fabricating evidence for or against the accused.
- If you investigate any incident long enough, you will inevitably come across spectacularly improbable 'coincidences', such as the fact that the man who discovered Lee's body happened to be a notorious streaker who once intentionally exposed himself naked in public to a female police officer in uniform. (After he waggled his dong at her he ran away. She found his clothes and confiscated them).
During her patient re-investigation of Lee's death, Koenig encounters almost all of these vagaries of investigation. She shows how the fabric of reality attending the actual events starts dissolving immediately, and decomposes further with every passing day until the original pattern is irretrievably lost -- or distorted by bias, error, or selective memory. Koenig can't wrap the events up in a neat little bundle because this isn't fiction, there is no bundle, there is no happy ending. It is to her credit that she chose a case marked by ambiguity, and that she resisted the urge to channel the facts she found into a pat, tidy, misleading narrative. By doing so, she conveys profound truths about memory, bias, violence, and justice. 'Serial', if you ask me is journalism at its finest.


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I go to an Episcopal church. We have liturgy. Our pews aren't padded. We don't do PowerPoint. We don't have a visitor's welcome center. Our website? Kinda lame. Our communications budget? A single line item for a phone book ad, which we cut. A communications committee has started and failed multiple times in the last five years.
We're what you call a normal church. One of the little guys.
I say that so you understand I'm not from one of these cutting edge churches with communications directors and flat panel TVs and sermon graphics. We've got an admin assistant, and Janice puts together a mean newsletter.
So understand where I'm coming from when I say this: There's hope for the little guy.
The people in this book talk a big talk. And many of them walk the walk. But for us little guys, it's a little overwhelming. They're debating microsites and we're still high-fiving that we even have a website.
But don't let that scare you away. Don't let that intimidate you.
The truth is you're already communicating. Don't let the fact that you're little stop you from making it better.
Here are some ways the little guy can step it up:
Make a Plan
Every time my church starts a new communications effort, whether it's a new website or a new logo, it gets mired down and mucked up. Why? Because we have no plan. Before you talk designs or even methods, start with the basics. Who are you? Why are you communicating? What are you going to say? Who does the work?
Baby Steps
We little guys are no megachurch. We're not ready to tweet and blog and podcast. So start small. Make one steady, consistent, maintainable improvement at a time. Baby steps to the website. Baby steps to bulletins without typos. Baby steps to ditching clipart. Good communication is like a light guiding you in the darkness: It can't flare up and fade out, it has to burn slow and steady through the night.
Find a Champion
What we little guys really lack is dedicated people power. We have no staff. Janice is a rock star of an admin assistant, but her job description is six pages long. She makes the church run, she doesn't have time to moonlight as a communications director. So find champions. For each new project, find a champion who will love it, run with it and win. Show them the plan, give them some direction and empower them to make their own decisions (and their own mistakes).
Do Something
The biggest killer of progress is a lack of progress. If you don't get anywhere you'll discourage and dishearten your volunteers and you'll be starting over again. Adopt the mindset of a startup and do it quick and cheap. Make it better as you go, but make sure you're going. Don't wait for perfection.
Ignore the Dissent
We little guys invented "that's how we've always done it." Change is scary (try suggesting PowerPoint). So as your champion is getting something done with baby steps all according to plan, it's inevitable that someone will cry out "Facebook is the devil!" And now it's time to let the dissenters down easy. Change is a comin' and this little guy may be little, but he's going to communicate well. Don't let dissent grind you down.
So remember the story of Junior Asparagus in the VeggieTales version of David and Goliath: "He's big! But God's bigger! ... With his help little guys can do big things too!"
We may be small, but we're not out.
We may not be rock stars, but we can still sing.
We may be little guys, but we've got the same grand story. And we can tell it well.
An excerpt from Outspoken: Conversations on Church Communication, a collaborative book created by the Center for Church Communication, which brings together some of the leading voices from around the globe on how churches are leveraging new media.
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Casual has announced the itinerary for his The Fear Itself 20 Year Anniversary Tour.
The Hieroglyphics member is slated to perform the his debut album in its entirety while on the tour, which is scheduled to launch April 19 in San Francisco and conclude in Salmo, British Columbia, Canada.
Fear Itself features the singles "Thats How it is" and "I Didn't Mean To."
The itinerary for The Fear Itself 20 Year Anniversary Tour is as follows:
April 19th – San Francisco, CA
April 20th – Willits, CA
April 26th – Fairfax, CA
May 2nd – Santa Rosa, CA
May 3rd – San Jose, CA
May 4th – Santa Cruz, CA
May 11th – Seattle, WA
May 15th – Missoula, MT
May 17th – Denver, CO
May 21st – Scottsdale, AZ
May 22nd – Flagstaff, AZ
May 23rd – Tucson, AZ
June 13th – Nevada City, CA
August 9th – Salmo, British Columbia, Canada
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Peter Lewis has criticised Bromley Council for its decision to oust Scope from clothing recycling bins on its property, in favour of a private company.
The chief executive of the Institute of Fundraising took to Twitter to describe the council's actions as "madness". The charity has also collected more than 1,000 signatures from residents, but the council shows no sign of backing down. In fact, it said the charity should think about collecting door-to-door instead or shifting its recycling banks to private property.
Scope has 34 charity clothing banks on the council sites which supply four of its charity shops in the area. It estimates that the decision will cost the charity £360,000 per year through missing out on donations.
Richard Hawkes, chief executive of Scope said that if the trend continues it "will cost charities like Scope millions in donations".
"We urge councils to think twice before deciding to sell off these sites. They make a big difference by supporting the work of charities, like Scope," he added.
In a consultation document the council predicted that handing the site to Veolia, which already had a contract with the council to provide waste disposal services, would make between £75,000 and £135,000 for the council from its cut of the sale of donated goods.
The campaign against Bromley's decision is being supported by Charity Retail Association, which is coordinating the national campaign calling on councils to continue work with charities. Scope is collecting signatures from customers in its Bromley South, Petts Wood, Beckenham Junction and Orpington shops and plans to hand the petition to the council before the 31 May deadline.
Last year Hertfordshire and Northumberland councils made a similar decision which meant Scope was unable to collect donations from 46 banks and losing out on £400,000 worth of donations.
In March London Councils and the London Waste and Recycling Board revealed that they were considering creating a single textile recycling bank contract for the capital based on Hertfordshire model.
Council shows no sign of budging
Executive councillor for the environment at Bromley Council, Colin Smith defended the council's decision and said: "We remain extremely supportive of all charities and the valuable work that they do and strongly encourage local residents to donate their clothes to a charity of their choice. This can easily be done at one of many charity shops dotted around the Borough, including Scope's own, rather than simply supporting a single charity as the old banks have been doing.
"The new collection service will serve to support many charities as well as providing local employment, as the company who recycle the collected textiles make significant donations to a number of charities, in excess of £2m per year."
He also highlighted that over the last few years the amount of clothing collected from the banks had been declining, from 472 tonnes in 2007/08 to 176 tonnes in 2011/12.
He said: "We are simply changing our policy to reflect what many councils have always done. Recycling banks are not as popular as they were and door-to-door collections are proving to be more popular and effective."
A spokesman for the charity told civilsociety.co.uk that: "If donations are going down then it is more important to hang onto these sites."
Smith suggested that Scope consider door-to-door collections or could "relocate their banks on private land if they wish to."


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Featured Artist of the Week: Kimberly Dunn [VIDEO]
Meet Kimberly Dunn, this week's featured artist of the week.
Kimberly Dunn is Blake's Featured Artist of the Week and boy are you guys in for a treat!
"The first thing that gets you about country singer Kimberly Dunn is her friendly and spunky personality. Then, when she starts strumming her guitar and singing in a country voice both tender and powerful, you're hooked."
…Or so it says at her website. What caught our eye is that she is a Texas girl singing Texas country like a seasoned performer and daring to dream big and make a splash in the male dominated genre of Texas Country.
She writes her own material and plays her own guitar and obviously has a fierce passion for the music she is so determined to own.
Kimberly attended Texas A&M where she won the Battle of the Bands that got her career kick started. Here's what's cool about that story, she was the only sole performer in the competition and each performance on that stage were her first performances EVER! She is undeniably, naturally talented and has an act for this gig as a performer.
"We knew from the first downbeat that we wanted to get involved with Kimberly." says Will Harrison of Up and Out Artists. Kimberly's debut EP was produced by Harrison, who also works as an engineer at Ray Benson's Bismeaux Recording Studio in Austin.
Be sure and tune in on Thursday, Sept. 20th, because this Texas gal is going to be IN STUDIO for an interview and you'll have a chance to see her perform live at The Blue Light that evening (she definitely sounds like one of those singers you don't wanna miss perform live so make plans to be there).
So now that we've got you on the edge of your seats, check out Kimberly's music!
When you love it, you can download it at iTunes.
Kimberly Dunn – 'Common As the Rain'


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AR leather shirt and A-line leather skirt, Acne chain clutch and Zara perspex heels
Earlier in the week I posted my most recent editorial for Vogue Australia's Style Spy. While pulling together the looks, I came across AR; a super clean and directional brand from New York. Created in 2010, AR focuses on quality materials, classic silhouettes and a great fit. Basically everything you every look for in a garment, but somehow so many brands seem to overlook.
It's no secret I'm a sucker for leather, and the two piece combo Camille is wearing above is pretty much my idea of sartorial perfection. As with most high-quality materials, this leather doesn't come cheap. So while we can't all 'add to cart', I felt AR was worthy of a mention in their own right.Photography and Styling: Jessie Bush Model: Camille Charriere


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There are plenty of things we love about our iPhone and iPod Touch, but the battery life isn't one of them. Our BlackBerry-toting friends love to rub in the fact that they haven't had to charge their phones in days — just as we're running to an outlet.
But numerous solutions have come to the rescue, and powerless iPhone owners will appreciate these gadget gifts to keep their Internet-connected appendages alive and well.
• Carry along a small brick to bail you out of emergencies: Some lambaste the iPhone because, unlike many other devices, you can't swap out the battery. Those used to carrying multiple laptop batteries and periodically reloading like a pistol clip can't get past this design choice.
The Monoprice Backup Battery Pack plugs into the dock connector on the iPod or iPhone and quickly transfers some juice for those times of need. Just charge it up beforehand, throw it in your bag or pocket, and whip it out when your gadget is in the red. At about $15 a pop, a few of these can be kept around for those times when you plan to have no access to wall power.
• Half case, half charger: Many iPhone owners choose to get a case to protect their precious hunks of plastic. Products such as the Mophie Juice Pack and the SaFPWR battery case double as a backup power source — in addition to a sort of drop-resistant force field. We crowned the $100 SaFPWR as one of our 10 favorite gadgets of 2009 because it's both stylish and handy.
• A charger powered by your own strength and patience: Recently, we got to play with the YoGen battery charger. Actually, "play" is the wrong word. It's more like work. The "green" charger doesn't use any of that polluting electricity and instead uses your own energy.
You charge your device by repeatedly tugging on a cord — kind of like starting a lawn mower. As you proceed to do this for a few minutes and realize you would need to spend three hours jerking on this thing to fully charge your phone, you may have second thoughts. But, hey, if you're ever stranded in the jungle, you'll wish you had a YoGen.


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Columnist Susan Estrich wondered in her Dec. 23 column who is someone like Phil Robertson to call homosexuality a sin? Maybe she doesn't know the Bible well enough to know that her Phil Robertson quote comes from a quote from the Bible. So, to me, she just called the Bible "hate speech."
She frames the debate over what constitutes sinful behavior as the tolerant versus the intolerant. She wrongly equates tolerance with acceptance and approval. She says that if you disapprove of someone's sexual behavior on moral or religious grounds, you either hate them or fear them. She says that you must agree that all sexual behavior is morally acceptable or be branded an intolerant bigot.
Some self-appointed theologians even declare that it is unchristian to call homosexuality a sin. But this is not merely a "personal view" of Phil Robertson. This view is based on the clear teaching of the Old and New Testaments and reflects the teaching and practice of historic Christianity. This view is still the dominant view among practicing Christians worldwide.
Has the campaign for sexual tolerance become a campaign to bully ordinary Christians into recanting their beliefs and coercing them to endorse the left's morality and beliefs?
The inclusiveness of Christianity is not that all sexual behavior is morally acceptable. It is that all of us are sinners, Jesus loves all of us and died for all of our sins, and all who repent of their sins and believe in him will be saved.
Pastor Scott Pearson
Cornerstone Baptist Church