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On June 1, 1993, the Kings wrote a new chapter in franchise history, skating triumphantly for the first time into Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals to face the Montreal Canadiens.
Not known then was how precarious the team's financial shape was off the ice. Only one day earlier, then-owner Bruce McNall's main company had defaulted on an interest payment due to Bank of America. Five weeks earlier, an emergency $2.8-million loan--approved personally by one of Bank of America's top executives--was needed to meet the team's payroll and to pay suppliers.


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February vacation as we now know it will be no longer as of 2015. That's right, as of February 2015, Greenwich Public Schools will not have a February week-long break. Enjoy your plans this February 2013, and again in 2014 because the calendar will remain as usual. 2013 and 2014 offer a 10 day holiday including President's Day itself which has always been on Monday, the last day of our school vacation. As of 2015, Greenwich Public Schools will be closed on the Friday preceding the Monday of President's Day. This means there is a four-day weekend scheduled from February 13, 2015 to February 16, 2015 with students returning to school on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. No additional vacation days were added to the calendar, but school will end on June 15, 2015 (including 5 snow days) which is a week earlier than usual.
The Board of Education approved this calendar change as of 12/20/12. It will be implemented in 2015 to give residents enough time to adjust future plans and schedules to accommodate the new policy. Sufficient notice was an important consideration. The February school vacation issue has been controversial since 2009. The main concern until now was whether the break should be before or following President's Day. Greenwich has enjoyed many years of the pre-President's Day vacation which afforded residents less expensive travel rates, less crowded destinations, and more. The concern was that the designated week did not coincide with other school districts, making it inconvenient for teachers and others to travel with families outside of Greenwich. Deleting the vacation week from the future calendar all together eliminates this continuing debate.
Ending the school year a week earlier in 2015 will benefit those who start summer jobs and programs in June. Also, the extra long December vacation will be 12 full days. The Board of Education included January 2nd as a new school closure because it falls on a Friday, and then students can remain on vacation until Monday, January 5th. Simply by including one new vacation date, the December holiday 2014-2015 will be extended longer than usual. The curriculum will not be interrupted a month back to school, but will continue straight into the March testing month and then culminate with a long April vacation. Many schools do not have two consecutive winter vacations; so there will not be discrepancies with schedules for siblings in colleges, private or other schools. Most other schools, private and public, have just a long President's weekend and Greenwich will get used to it as the years pass. Learning is the top priority and the Greenwich Public Schools will meet the required number of school days to effectuate instruction.

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It also seems to be blocking access to "What's new"...
Someone got in for edugeek, or just a poor update of the filter?
Has someone used the word that begins with P, has an x and ends in y?
This happens every so often...
eerm, I had a thread about a proxy bypass site. It wasn't titled proxy or anything dodgy. But I have now modified the words concerned. Maybe you can get back in?
And I now have access again! :D
Well that's useful to know, sorry about that CHR1S.
I love LA filtering, my crowning moment when I worked in Bucks was discovering my personal website had been blocked in the "Illegal/Questionable/Tasteless" category.
Unsurprisingly, my blog was blocked from its inception along with every other site on *.wordpress.com
I've spotted it here under LGfL too. While my LA won't block a whole forum due to a thread title, I can't access any threads with unblock in the URL. Amusing when it comes up Site Blocked: Category LA Allowed.
Been told this afternoon that in Lancs my blog is blocked as a proxy anonymizer when someone went to one of my articles about esafety and how to manage it. I wonder if Lancs advice on esafety is also blocked?
Edugeek has been rated 18+ on my Orange iPhone now... :(
It's probably a generic thing for forums. How do you convince Orange that you are 18+?


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K-33 demolition well ahead of schedule
Demolition of the K-33 structure is about 88 percent complete, which is about four months ahead of schedule, and other work on the $51 million project is going well, too, the project director said today.
Clyde Gaston of LATA-Sharp, the prime contractor on the Recovery Act-funded project in Oak Ridge, said the team has made better-than-anticipated progress in terms of getting the 1.4 million-square-foot structure -- which once housed uranium-enrichment operations -- on the ground. Sizing and segregating materials is also progressing, he said, although not as fast as the demolition work, he said.
"There is still a lot of sizing to do," Gaston said.
The overall project is scheduled for completion in March 2012, and Gaston said he thinks it'll be finished ahead of that date.
Gaston said there have been no major surprises so far. "We did a lot up front on structural analysis of the building, and that has paid off," he said, "because it has come down just as we planned. In fact, it has come down more efficiently than planned."
LATA-Sharp's team includes EnergySolutions, Fluor and Tetra Tech as subcontractors, as well as Claiborne Hauling, which is trucking the demolition waste to the Department of Energy's CERCLA landfill (known as the Environmental Management Waste Management Facility) in Oak Ridge.
The project had been averaging about 87 truckloads per day, but Gaston said he had just increased the size of the fleet and that bump up the waste traffic to 125 truckloads a day.
Overall, LATA-Sharp estimated the demolition project would generate about 120,000 tons of waste.


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Businesses that don't grow and change just shrink and go away. We saw a classic example of that recently with Hostess Bakeries, the makers of Twinkies(tm) and other snack foods. A company that has been a mainstay in the American food industry for generations is gone. Management and Labor are both pointing at each other as the reason the company went bankrupt, but the real reason the company failed is because they did not innovate. The market for their products changed and they either did not or could not change to keep up.
Here are steps you can take to support an innovative culture in your company:
Allow FailureThis is listed first because it is the most critical step. If the members of your team are afraid to fail they will not try new things. If they don't try new things they can't be innovative. Thomas Edison was one of America's greatest innovators. He was not afraid of failure. Reportedly, he tried more than 6,000 different materials before he found the right filament for the electric light bulb. He did not consider them failures, but rather as proving 6,000 materials that did not work.
Encourage CommunicationBreak down silos so everyone has the opportunity to get together. This can happen at lunch or on the softball field just as easily as in a conference room. This cross-functional conversation spurs the imagination of each person and lets them learn from the skills of the others.
Remember that communication is a two-way street. It's important to listen as well as speak. Don't let the extroverts in your organization drown out the input from the less outspoken team members.


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Whenever there's an event to attend—the Laguna Seca MotoGP, a press launch outside San Diego, or any other happening within a day's ride—I get excited. California has incredible landscapes, and there's no better way to enjoy them than from the saddle of a motorcycle. Every ride holds the potential for adventure.
This week's assignment was in Auberry, CA, just east of Fresno in the Sierra foothills, where former AMA Superbike and 250 Grand Prix champion Rich Oliver hosts his legendary "Mystery School."
My friend Jeremy joined me for the trip, eager to learn the flat tracking skills that Oliver promised to teach. I was saddled up on my long-term testbike, Triumph's brutish Speed Triple R, while Jeremy rode a Kawasaki Versys. You wouldn't consider either bike ideal for a 400-mile day, unless those 400 miles are comprised almost entirely of tight, mountainous two-lane.
Ask Google to plot the route and it'll connect LA to Auberry via approximately 250 miles of freeway. Great if expediency is your goal, total crap if adventure is what you're after. Instead, I spent an hour plotting a route made up of obscure two-lane country roads with names like Caliente Bodfish Rd., Dry Creek Rd., and Trimmer Spring Rd. Some familiar, some unknown, all promising twists and turns, beautiful scenery, and something the freeway could never offer—excitement.
We left LA before the morning rush hour, spending a few miles on the freeway before veering off into the wilderness above Castaic Lake. We blasted across the Mojave Desert, under the slow-spinning blades of the Tehachapi wind farm, and past the historic Tehachapi Loop before veering north onto Caliente Bodfish. That's about the time I looked down and saw the map pocket on my Aerostich suit hanging open and empty; the registration and insurance info for the Speed Triple lost somewhere back in the desert. Well, I wanted adventure, and nothing spices a ride up like the risk of arrest!
We stopped for a quick lunch in Kernville before continuing north into the Sequoia National Forest. As we gained elevation the trees thinned out and the stony mountain slopes and shady parts of the road began showing patches of snow. Thirty miles in, our path was blocked by "Road Closed" barricades. Google wouldn't have even given us the option to experience this kind of inconvenience.
Back tracking into town, we took Highway 55 east over the Greenhorn Pass. The 55 is a deliciously twisty stretch of road that winds beneath an evergreen canopy, but recent wintry weather meant the road surface wore a thick coat of sand that made it nerve-wracking to ride. I'd hoped to explore the slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains for the remaining 200 or so miles, but every time we gained elevation we encountered dirty roads. We rode along the lower, warmer foothills instead, connecting quaint country roads that passed through picturesque rolling hills, fallow farm fields, and citrus orchards laden with fruit. We arrived in Auberry after sunset, exhausted in that satisfying kind of way that comes from knowing you made a proper adventure out of what could have easily been a very boring ride.


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And, of course, that is what all of this is -- all of this: the one song, ever changing, ever reincarnated, that speaks somehow from and to and for that which is ineffable within us and without us, that is both prayer and deliverance, folly and wisdom, that inspires us to dance or smile or simply to go on, senselessly, incomprehensibly, beatifically, in the face of mortality and the truth that our lives are more ill-writ, ill-rhymed and fleeting than any song, except perhaps those songs -- that song, endlesly reincarnated -- born of that truth, be it the moon and June of that truth, or the wordless blue moan, or the rotgut or the elegant poetry of it. That nameless black-hulled ship of Ulysses, that long black train, that Terraplane, that mystery train, that Rocket '88', that Buick 6 -- same journey, same miracle, same end and endlessness."
-- Nick Tosches, Where Dead Voices Gather
-- Nick Tosches, Where Dead Voices Gather
This Sporting Life #10
The moment of impact: Harry Carson drops the G-Bomb on Coach Bill Parcells once the Giants have Super Bowl XXI well in hand.
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3 comments :
- Timmy said...
Wouldn't it be fun if the guys from the opposing team would do that on the victorious coach?, Hu? Well???
- December 22, 2009 2:18 PM
- Mrrspidey said...
Bill Parcells is so tough the Gatorade just freezes at his touch...
- December 22, 2009 6:58 PM
- Fred said...
This was a great moment in sports which has now become a boring cliche. I think I recall someone dumping the ice water on manager Manny Acta after one of the rare Washington National wins last year, but I think it may have been done in anger.
- December 23, 2009 12:53 PM
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Remember the movie The Absent-Minded Professor? No, not the funky Flubber flick from 1997 that starred Robin Williams. I'm talking about the original 1961 Disney classic starring Fred McMurray, Keenan Wynn and Tommy Kirk.
(Let me pause to give myself some props for remembering some of the stars of the original movie, although I had to look up the date the flick was released.)
Anyway, as played by McMurray, memory-challenged professor Ned Brainard was an endearing, lovable character, who mismatched socks and kept forgetting when and where he was supposed to tie the knot with girlfriend Betsy.
We laughed at Prof. Brainard, but there was a certain amount of respect in our chuckles, since we figured his brain was bursting with important, professor-type stuff that made him oblivious to the world around him.
As Baby Boomers race into senior citizenship, we're also having a teeny memory problem; like, there's a reason I went to the kitchen, but after making that 10-second walk, I can't remember my mission. It's sure to come to me, though.
As I recall, the scientific name for this is "short-term memory loss." More and more Boomers are stricken with the malady, and as usual, we're starting a trend.
Our parents and grandparents had "senior moments" that usually struck when they were 60 to 70. But impatient as always, Boomers have fast-forwarded the memory loss process so it hits at 45 to 55 and we call it a "middle-aged moment."
As time passes, Boomers have gotten competitive with our memory loss experiences. We try to top each other with tales of how frequently we forget things and how unique those forgotten things might be. We have conversations like this:
Female Boomer: "I went to Wally World the other day, and so I wouldn't lock my car keys in the ignition, I put them in my purse. Then I forgot my purse and locked it in the car."
Male Boomer: "Small potatoes. I got up this morning and was halfway to work, when I discovered I'd forgotten to put on my pants."
And then there's the name deal.
People of all ages have problems remembering names, often the names of people they've just met or associate with infrequently. But Boomers are discovering the joy of being unable to recall the name of "that girl" who's been married to their son for the last 14 years!
Oh, we can remember, we just can't think of it at the moment.
Being resourceful types, Boomers are creating little techniques to help us cope with, uh, whatever the malady is I'm talking about.
Some Boomers, harkening back to the '60s and '70s, take the chemical route by gobbling B vitamins, calcium channel blockers, estrogen and neotropin. Naturalists, like myself, make sure there are pads of sticky notes within arm's reach everywhere we go.
Techno-inclined Boomers rely on computer programs that pop up messages at precise times, reminding them to do something, like take a pill. The only problem is: 30 seconds after the computer reminder disappears, they remember seeing the message, but can't recall if they actually took the pill.
The more I ponder this memory thing, the more I believe the problem is this: Boomers have too much in our brains. We've become Ned Brainard. Our cranium may not be packed with quantum physics or the exact dates of the reign of Tiberius, but we have an overload of stuff in there.
Since we started appearing in 1946, Boomers have been processing info in volumes and at speeds unknown to previous generations.
In addition to what was crammed in our heads by the education system, since conception we've had TV, movies, radio and now the Internet flashing factoids and trivialities through our gray matter.
We've read countless books and newspapers and magazines; we've had a lot of jobs, been in a lot of organizations, gotten passionate about a lot of causes, known a lot of people, done a bunch of traveling.
The Boomer brain has become like an overloaded computer. But with an obsolete computer, you have a couple of options: You can either upgrade and add memory, or you can clean out old files.
Since that's not possible, Boomers dawdle along like ... oh, you know ... like that guy Fred McMurray played in that Disney movie ... The Absent-Minded Whachamacallit.
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Can you hear me now? These words were uttered hundreds of times by the "Verizon Test Man" as a part of promoting the reliability of Verizon Wireless. Today these words are being directed at the members of Congress by the very people who put them there.
Congress has been ignoring their constituents and dedicating most of their time to kissing up to their largest supporters and their own political party.
Now that the sleeping giant is awake, these same members of congress are starting to realize that the very people who put them in office are the same ones that will vote them out.
All of you have to realize that we are making a difference. Things are starting to happen and Congress has no choice but to listen. The House and the Senate have both voted to stop all federal funding to ACORN, the nation's largest community organization group.
This group, a long time supporter of the Democratic Party, has been indicted for voter fraud in several states across the country.
Even with all of the indictments and controversy, there were 75 democrats that recently voted to continue funding ACORN with our tax dollars.
Another spending travesty that has recently been challenged is the John Murtha Airport. John Murtha a 19 term Congressman from Pennsylvania is considered one of "the kings of pork" on Capitol Hill by taxpayer watchdog groups.
He has racked in almost $200 million from Washington to fund the Murtha Airport. Much of the funding has come in the form of legislative earmarks that are attached to bills before Congress. The John Murtha's Airport is beautiful!
According to published reports it has a $7 million air traffic control tower, a $14 million hangar and an $18 million state-of-the-art runway. It's got everything a modern airport should be equipped with.
Now, if they only had planes flying there. It has three flights a day and one guess where all three of the flights go to: Washington, D.C. Thanks to Murtha, the airport has received over $150 million in taxpayer funding and then another $800,000 in stimulus money to repave an "alternate runway."
This state of the art airport handled 6,700 passengers last year compared to Barrow, Alaska (320 miles north of the Arctic Circle) which handled 37,000. Bet they didn't get $800,000 to pave their backup runway!
There was a vote before the Senate on September 18th to limited funding to this financial disaster. The majority voted to continue funding this albatross. Here are the Senators votes on the Amendment. The "Yea's" voted to stop the foolishness!
Sessions (R-AL), Yea
Shelby (R-AL), Yea
Begich (D-AK), Nay
Murkowski (R-AK), Yea
Kyl (R-AZ), Yea
McCain (R-AZ), Yea
Lincoln (D-AR), Nay
Pryor (D-AR), Nay
Boxer (D-CA), Nay
Feinstein (D-CA), Nay
Bennet (D-CO), Nay
Udall (D-CO), Nay
Dodd (D-CT), Nay
Lieberman (ID-CT), Nay
Carper (D-DE), Nay
Kaufman (D-DE), Nay
LeMieux (R-FL), Yea
Nelson (D-FL), Nay
Chambliss (R-GA), Yea
Isakson (R-GA), Yea
Akaka (D-HI), Nay
Inouye (D-HI), Nay
Crapo (R-ID), Yea
Risch (R-ID), Yea
Burris (D-IL), Nay
Durbin (D-IL), Nay
Bayh (D-IN), Yea
Lugar (R-IN), Yea
Grassley (R-IA), Yea
Harkin (D-IA), Nay
Brownback (R-KS), Yea
Roberts (R-KS), Yea
Bunning (R-KY), Yea
McConnell (R-KY), Yea
Landrieu (D-LA), Not Voting
Vitter (R-LA), Yea
Collins (R-ME), Yea
Snowe (R-ME), Yea
Cardin (D-MD), Nay
Mikulski (D-MD), Nay
Kerry (D-MA), Nay
Levin (D-MI), Nay
Stabenow (D-MI), Nay
Franken (D-MN), Nay
Klobuchar (D-MN), Nay
Cochran (R-MS), Yea
Wicker (R-MS), Yea
Bond (R-MO), Nay
McCaskill (D-MO), Yea
Baucus (D-MT), Nay
Tester (D-MT), Nay
Johanns (R-NE), Yea
Nelson (D-NE), Nay
Ensign (R-NV), Yea
Reid (D-NV), Nay
New Hampshire:
Gregg (R-NH), Yea
Shaheen (D-NH), Nay
New Jersey:
Lautenberg (D-NJ), Nay
Menendez (D-NJ), Nay
New Mexico:
Bingaman (D-NM), Nay
Udall (D-NM), Nay
New York:
Gillibrand (D-NY), Nay
Schumer (D-NY), Nay
North Carolina:
Burr (R-NC), Yea
Hagan (D-NC), Nay
North Dakota:
Conrad (D-ND), Nay
Dorgan (D-ND), Nay
Brown (D-OH), Nay
Voinovich (R-OH), Nay
Coburn (R-OK), Yea
Inhofe (R-OK), Yea
Merkley (D-OR), Yea
Wyden (D-OR), Nay
Casey (D-PA), Nay
Specter (D-PA), Not Voting
Rhode Island:
Reed (D-RI), Nay
Whitehouse (D-RI), Nay
South Carolina:
DeMint (R-SC), Yea
Graham (R-SC), Yea
South Dakota:
Johnson (D-SD), Nay
Thune (R-SD), Yea
Alexander (R-TN), Yea
Corker (R-TN), Yea
Cornyn (R-TX), Yea
Hutchison (R-TX), Yea
Bennett (R-UT), Yea
Hatch (R-UT), Yea
Leahy (D-VT), Nay
Sanders (I-VT), Nay
Warner (D-VA), Nay
Webb (D-VA), Nay
Cantwell (D-WA), Nay
Murray (D-WA), Nay
West Virginia:
Byrd (D-WV), Not Voting
Rockefeller (D-WV), Nay
Feingold (D-WI), Yea
Kohl (D-WI), Yea
Barrasso (R-WY), Yea
Enzi (R-WY), Yea
While here in Kentucky, we can be proud of the common sense demonstrated by Senators Mitch McConnell and Jim Bunning, it is clear that the lawmakers that voted "Nay" in other states have to go.
Please reach out to your friends in these states and pass the word. I do believe that we are being heard in Washington.
They realize now more than ever, that they work for us! We voted for change and were fix 'in to make some big ones.
By the way, if you're not watching Glenn Beck you need too. You'll be surprised what you just might learn.
He also has a brand new book out called "Arguing with Idiots". One review says; It happens to all of us: You're minding your own business, when some idiot informs you that guns are evil, the Prius will save the planet, or the rich have to finally start paying their fair share of taxes.
May God bless…
Ron Phillips


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BlackRock has added the three-person team of Philippe Benaroya, Chris Wrenn and Gilles Lengaigne, from Blackstone's private debt business, to launch its own infrastructure debt platform focused on Germany, France, Benelux and the UK.
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Carlton Gallery hosts 28th Autumn Exhibition
Carlton Gallery hosts its 28th Autumn Exhibition on Sunday, Oct. 10, with an opening reception from 2 to 5 p.m.
"As Mother Nature presents her splendid palette, Carlton Gallery is also filled with the colorful art of the talented artists whose work in all mediums reflects the beauty and introspection of this time of year," a gallery spokesperson said.
The 28th Autumn Opening Reception allows visitors to meet the standing gallery artists attending and enjoy light hors d'oeuvres, including the traditional hot apple cider.
The colors of autumn are found at Carlton Gallery in the new work by artists Holt McLain, Roy Nichols, Jossie Fox Nichols, Andrew Braitman, Kevin Beck, Vae Hamilton, Warren Dennis, Toni Carlton, Brian Carney, Rainelle Meridith, Egi Antonaccio and Freeman Beard.
New gallery artist Ray Byram offers his oils of realistic autumn landscapes and reflections created with palette knifes.
The exhibition also features paintings of traditional and abstract landscapes, non-objective abstracts, figurative, still life, visionary, mixed media, water color and wildlife; three dimensional works in glass, clay, wood, fiber art, along with exquisite jewelry in 14-22K gold and sterling silver.
Carlton Gallery's expanded photography exhibit features the work of local artists Maria Lloyd and Terri Latta.
Lloyd's photographs include portraits and still lifes stylized in a particular era, consisting of a painter's quality. Latta is a nature photographer whose subject matter is wildlife, waterfalls, old barns, and mountain landscapes.
These new gallery artists, along with the four season landscapes of Lynne Townsend and Jack Stoddart's silver gelatin black-and-white traditional photography documenting the simple country life of the past, bring an added dimension to the gallery's collection of fine art.
Carlton Gallery's 28th Autumn Exhibition runs through Nov. 15. The gallery is located 10 miles south of Boone and 7 miles north of Linville on N.C. 105 in the Grandfather Community, with hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
For more information on Carlton Gallery or workshops held, call (828) 963-4288 or visit http://www.carltonartgallery.com.
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Costs should not prevent a prosecution
9:53am Monday 4th February 2013 in Our View By Telegraph & Argus
While there are undoubtedly occasions where a prosecution of an offender does not serve the public interest, it is a cause for concern that new guidelines issued by the Crown Prosecution Service are likely to mean fewer prosecutions.
Already, far too many offences do not result in prosecutions, either because the culprit is not caught, or if he is, there is insufficient evidence The new guidelines seem to suggest that cost to the CPS and the public purse may become a factor in deciding whether to prosecute, and that is something that should be resisted at all costs.
There may be occasions where the offence is at the lower end of the scale where a prosecution is not in the public interest, but any suggestion at all that a price is put on justice being seen to be done is completely wrong.
Our legal system is one of the best in the world, and defendants are rightly considered innocent until proven guilty. Just because it might prove difficult and costly to prosecute cases should never be an argument against pursuing offenders.
One Bradford solicitor says he is already aware of the CPS dropping cases he believes should have gone to trial involving his clients. If that is happening now, introducing these guidelines can only lead to yet more cases that should go to court being dealt with by other means.
There is an argument that a long and costly court case that ultimately results in a conditional discharge or low level fine is not the best use of court resources. But everyone is entitled to their day in court, including and especially the victims.
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Welcome to Walker's Point
While the stubborn rivalries of Milwaukee's founding fathers, and the street riots and bridge burning they inspired, were far from a delight in their time, they've left a beautiful, indelible mark behind.
The angled bridges across the Milwaukee River and gently curving streets that connect the incongruous, competing city grids plotted by Solomon Juneau, Byron Kilbourn and George Walker are reminders of history. They are visual cues, telling us we're passing from one distinct neighborhood into another.
One of the most elegant and historic of these transition points is scheduled to become even more articulated beginning this summer.
The reinvention of the gateway into Walker's Point from the Third Ward, where S. 1st St. takes over for Water St. as it heads south of the river, is already under way with the new, modern construction emerging in one of Milwaukee's oldest commercial districts.
The triangular-shaped intersection at the north end of what's now being dubbed the "SoFi" neighborhood - abridged, New York-style, for "South First" - may soon include a new plaza and public art, among other things. (Read the rest of my story from Sunday's paper)
And, check out this slideshow of the 161 First building, designed and occupied by Vetter Denk.
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Pumpkin Soup: Wandering Spice
Yasmeen is an international superstar as someone who has lived in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Chicago, and Amsterdam where she fell in love with an Australian, followed her heart and her taste buds and moved to Melbourne, from where she currently blogs at Wandering Spice. Whew! Her SRC assignment this past month was Erin's blog, easy. everyday. eats. Erin didn't consider herself even a candidate to be a blogger until just recently. She loves to bake and cook but has little time due to a busy life and being newly wed to her husband Jeremy. She likes to make simple and delicious meals and is learning more about photography every day. Yasmeen says . . .
"I was quite happy to stumble on this recipe for pumpkin soup. We often get plump butternut or Queensland Blue pumpkins in our CSA or from the family farm, and love the silken soup that results from a quick saute, splash of stock and drop of cream.
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Last April, Peyton Manning took three of his favorite receivers to Duke to work out with his personal quarterback guru, Duke coach David Cutcliffe.
That meant that Manning, Wes Welker, Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker spent some quality time together.
One night at dinner, the four received what they thought were their checks. Welker and Thomas actually received notes that said something like, ``The joke's on Decker.'' Decker received a bill for about $3,800.
``The table got real quiet,'' Thomas said. ``It took a while for Peyton to let Eric know it was a joke. Eric didn't know what to do.''
``Oh, I"ll get him back,'' Decker said. ``I haven't yet. I"ll wait for the right time.''
It's a beautiful morning in New York. I'm at the Lincoln Center today for the NFL's major press conferences. Both coaches will speak, as will commissioner Roger Goodell. I'll be on WJON in St. Cloud at 7:15 and on 1500ESPN at noon, and will do Sunday Sports Talk, 10-noon on 1500ESPN, from New York.
Speaking with writers who have covered him and various NFL people this week in New York, I've heard great things about new Vikings coach Mike Zimmer.
The consensus: Zimmer is a tough, genuine guy, demanding but likeable, and forthright with the public and press. And that he's also an excellent coach.
As the Vikings found with Leslie Frazier, having a likeable, respected head coach is a great organizational asset.
So why are the Vikings screwing up Zimmer's first few weeks as head coach?
Zimmer has already hired all, or nearly all, of his assistant coaches, but the Vikings haven't announced the moves. By the time the Vikings holds a press conference to introduce the staff, the news will be old, the Vikings will look silly, and the introductions will seem stilted.
By delaying the announcements, the Vikings look hopelessly slow and obtuse.
Zimmer's success and failure will depend on wins and losses, but it doesn't hurt to make a good first impression, and the Vikings are making no impression at all right now.
I'll be on WJON in St. Cloud at 7:15 a.m. tomorrow, and on 1500ESPN in the Twin Cities at noon. We'll run Sunday Sports Talk on 1500ESPN from 10-noon Sunday.
As I sit on a boat docked off Jersey City, waiting for the Broncos to speak this morning, I'm contemplating the Seahawks' divergent approaches to the demands of Super Bowl week.
Richard Sherman, the master marketer, has capitalized on the profile he raised with his post-game rant at the NFC title game by being accomodating, funny, glib. His teammate Marshawn Lynch has reluctantly answered a few questions each day before departing, risking a large fine from the NFL.
In my younger days, I believed that athletes should be forced to cooperate with interviewers. I still believe it's part of their job. But there is no effective way to make someone forthcoming, or interesting, or engaging. There are a lot of athletes I've covered I wish never conducted interviews, because the interviews are a waste of time if the interviewee has nothing to say.
Yesterday, Lynch had a teammate field questions. The teammate would then forward the question to Lynch, who was sitting next to him. Lynch would offer a one-word answer, then the teammate would offer an interpretation, attempting at humor, and sometimes succeeding in being funny.
if that's the best you're going to get from Lynch, that's the best you're going to get from Lynch.
Some people aren't cut out for mass media. They're naturally private, or quiet, or introverted. Lynch being uncooperative is actually much more interesting than Lynch using the more common approach of recycling cliches until everyone leaves him alone.
I'll be on WJON IN St. Cloud at 7:15 a.m. and on 1500ESPN at noon. Mark Craig and I will be writing stories, columns, notes and blog posts from the Super Bowl all week. My Twitter handle is @Souhanstrib.
Got mired in a traffic jam in New York while hearing that Fred Smoot is trying to organized a Love Boat party and the Twins have signed Matt Guerrier.
In other news from the mid-2000s: Don't worry, Kevin McHale just assured me that the Timberwolves would never consider trading Kevin Garnett.
Even with a police escort, traffic in Manhattan is terrible. Not a complaint. I love New York. Just a fact.
What is surprising is how nice Jersey City is. We were in the refurbished Newport area, and it sparkles.
Anyway, after talking to a bunch of Seahawks with Minnesota connections, I dropped in to talk with Seahawks star safety Earl Thomas.
He was not shy. ``This matchup is everything that I want.''
``Peyton Manning. Future Hall of Famer. I want to prove everybody wrong, that he's just a man.''
Then he paused, and said, deadpan, ``Omaha,'' a reference to Manning's most-used signal at the line of scrimmage.
This is classic NFL behavior: A player working himself into a lather for no particular reason. There's no reason to hate Manning. There's no reason to dismiss his accomplishments. So Thomas is making himself believe that Manning is getting too much credit or attention.
I'll be on 1500ESPN all week from New York, and will be doing Sunday Sports Talk, 10-noon on Sunday, from here as well. Please follow me on Twitter at @Souhanstrib.
I'll be posting about my conversation with Tarvaris Jackson and my thoughts on Marshawn Lynch's behaviour later today.
Last time the Vikings played a Monday night game at Met Life Stadium in Jersey, the Vikings were in the middle of another lost season, but the personalities and circumstances were dramatically different.
Brad Childress was the coach, and fighting for power within the organization. Tonight, the Vikings' coach will be Leslie Frazier, whose job may be in as much jeopardy today as Childress' was in 2010, but who plays his role with more diplomacy.
Brett Favre was the quarterback, and fighting off tabloid stories about his texting habits. Tonight, the quarterback will be Josh Freeman, who, unlike Favre in 2010, is hoping to play another 10 years in the NFL.
Randy Moss was the supposed midseason saviour. Tonight, Freeman plays that role, trying to prove that Greg Schiano really is who we think he is.
The Jets beat the Vikings on that rainy Monday night in 2010, but what I really remember was dealing with Moss and Favre after the game.
Moss was difficult, parrying interview requests until Brian Murphy of the St. Paul Pioneer Press challenged him to talk, and Moss did. That night, you could not have imagined that a television network would ever hire Moss and pay him for his thoughts.
Favre was masterful. Not on the field, but in the cramped, overcrowded postgame interview room. If Anthony Weiner could handle negative press and difficult questions about his personal life the way Favre did, Weiner could be president, instead of out of politics.
The Minnesota media had already asked Favre plenty of questions about his texting habits and relationship with Jenn Sterger. This was the New York media's chance to go after him. Favre calmly turned every question towards football without getting angry or offering any new information.
I think Favre would have made the perfect politician. He looks and acts like a leader. He is a master at manipulating the national media. He has fame and money on his side. And he is the best press-conference manager I've ever interviewed.
I'll be on 1500ESPN at 9:30 instead of noon today so I can catch my flght to New York. I'll also be on KFGO in Fargo with Mike McFeely, probably around 3:30 Central time. I'll also be on 1500ESPN at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday before heading back to Minnesota.
My Twitter handle is @Souhanstrib. Thanks for reading.
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Dale M. Curtis, 87 year old Checotah resident, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 in Muskogee. She was born on Thursday, February 25, 1926 to Arthur and Gerotha (Hensley) McCutchen in Newton County, AR. Dale grew up in Arkansas and graduated from Mt. Judea High School in 1944. She taught school in Arkansas, met and married her best friend and love of her life, J. R. Curtis on Tuesday, September 12, 1944 in Cave Creek, AR. They moved to California in 1951 where she became a homemaker and later moved back to Checotah where she began working for Wal-Mart in 1985 for 15 years. Dale loved painting, arts and crafts, teaching Sunday school and vacation Bible School. She especially loved to cook Sunday supper every Sunday and was famous for her fried apple pies and broccoli cornbread. Dale was a member of the Church of Christ and was baptized in the early 1930s. She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, J.R. on Tuesday, July 17, 1984; two brothers, Jack and Raymond McCutchen; her son, Larry Curtis in October 1960; and a granddaughter, Tammy Coleman on Wednesday, June 24, 1992. Dale is lovingly survived by her sons, Ron Curtis and his wife Betty, Danny Curtis and his wife Diana, her daughter Ellen Coleman and her husband Glen, all of Checotah. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Rodney Curtis and his wife Gari of Mustang; Brian Curtis and his wife Lori of Eufaula; Larry Curtis of Broken Arrow; Michael Curtis of Checotah; Jeff Coleman and his wife Stacy of Checotah; Stephanie Lawson and her husband Travis of Tulsa; and Sami Curtis of Fayetteville Arkansas; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; several nieces, nephews, other extended family and a lifetime of friends.
Funeral services for Dale will be held at the Checotah Church of Christ on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 1 PM with Mr. Everett Dunn officiating. Committal prayers and Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery under the personal direction of John Garrett. Johnny Buckmaster, Roy Matthews, Jack Pugh, Andy Blizzard, Buddy Forbes and Tim Frame will serve as Casket Bearers. Vic Emerson, Donald Dowdy, George Wilson, Skeet Frame, and Kelton Buck will serve as Honorary Casket Bearers.
You may share online condolences with Dale's family @www.garrettfamilyfuneralhome.com. The family of Dale Curtis entrusted her care, services and burial to John & Kim Garrett of Garrett Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service 311 SW 2nd Checotah, OK 74426 (918) 473-2244.


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Government assistance can be hard to come by. Many hardworking single parents earn "too much" to qualify for benefits like food stamps, but earn too little to actually get by each month. If this describes your situation, know that help is available, and that you're not alone.
In fact, it may feel as though "just getting by" is close to impossible because, depending on where you live, it actually is. According to an online calculator* provided by Feeding America, many single parents do not have enough money left over at the end of the month to pay for groceries.
Take a look at these figures, representing the amount of money a typical single parent with one child has "left over" to pay for food, after factoring in the cost of housing, health care, transportation, and child care:
- In Toledo, OH: $32
- In Fort Work, TX: $35
- In Birmingham, AL: -$92
- In Oakland, CA: -$150
- In New York City: -$237
In other words, for these families, there's literally not enough money left after paying the bare necessities to buy even a week's worth of groceries, much less pay for an entire month of meals.
Help For Single Parent Families Who Don't Qualify for Government Assistance
- Child Support - In order to qualify for government assistance, you will most likely have to file for child support (if you have not done so already). This is because the government believes that both parents should be providing financial assistance before the government has to step in and provide additional financial help.
- TANF - Seek help through your local Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) office. Even if you've been turned down before, it's a good idea to double check to find out whether your eligibility has changed since them.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) - If you are pregnant or nursing, or your children are under the age of 5, consider applying for WIC.
- Online Help - Look for help online at www.govbenefits.gov or by calling 2-1-1.
- Food Pantries - Find a local food bank or food pantry in your area. They may be able to help you or point you toward additional local resources, even if you earn "too much money" to qualify for TANF.
- Community Organizations - Contact local churches, religious organizations, and community organizations to find out whether they can offer some form of temporary assistance or point you toward additional services you may not be aware of. Know, as well, that you do not have to be a member of a particular organization to receive their help.
- Perseverance - Finally, while you are waiting to find out whether you now qualify for government assistance, or whether any of the other organizations in your area can help you, continue to do everything that you can to limit your expenses and look for work.
*"Family Budget Calculator." America's Harvest. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Jan. 2008. [http://www.kidscafe.org/budget_calculator.asp?s=41].


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Jane Dávila, author of Jane Dávila's Surface Design Essentials, has created a fast and fun way to enjoy fabric you've created yourself using art materials. The big squares in the design of this table runner pattern will show off your own surface designs, such as this paint-washed and stamped fabric. The size of the finished table runner is 63" x 15" but it can easily be made longer or shorter to suit your table.
- Hand-painted or printed fabric ¾ yard
- Sashing fabric ¾ yard
- Backing fabric 1 yard
- Batting and thread
Cutting Instructions:
- Five squares 10 ½" x 10.5" of your hand-painted fabric
- Ten pieces 3" x 10.5" of sashing fabric
- Six pieces 3" x 15.5" of sashing fabric
Sewing Instructions:
1. Sew a 3" x 10.5" piece of sashing fabric to either side of each hand-painted fabric square to create five rows. Press seams toward surface designed fabric.
2. Sew a 3" x 15.5" piece of sashing fabric between each of the five rows and on either end. Again, press seams toward hand-painted fabric. 3. Cut backing fabric into two pieces 18" x 34". Sew together along the 18" side to create one large 18"x 67.5" piece.
4. Lay a piece of batting at least 18" x 67.5" on a flat surface. Lay the pieced backing on the batting, right side up. Place the table runner top, right side down, centering it on the backing and batting. Sew around the perimeter of the table runner with a walking foot to keep the layers together. Leave a 6" opening along one side, backstitching at beginning and end.
5. Trim the backing an batting even with the table runner top. Clip corners. Turn right side out through opening and press carefully. Hand sew the opening closed. Quilt in the ditch along the seams or as desired. Enjoy!
Learn Jane Dávila's surface design techniques (such as paint-stamping fabric as shown above) with Jane Dávila's Surface Design Essentials. See all of our surface design products at ExploreSurfaceDesign.com.


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Virginia Tech's 1999 season
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Game 1: Sept. 4, 1999
In short: The Hokies dominated Division I-AA JMU as redshirt freshman quarterback Michael Vick rushed for three touchdowns in his debut, and the Hokies accumulated 274 yards on the ground.
Key moment: As Vick leaped for the end zone on a second-quarter scramble, he was upended by JMU defenders and somersaulted into the end zone, landing awkwardly and painfully on his left ankle. If you ever wondered what 51,000 people gasping simultaneously sounds like, that was it.
Key player: Vick accounted for 164 yards rushing and passing and three scores in less than a half.
Their words: "I was scared to look down at my ankle at first. I thought there was probably about two or three bones sticking out. I just thank God it wasn't as severe as I thought it was." – Michael Vick
Game 2: Sept. 11, 1999
Virginia Tech 31, UAB 10
In short: Tech's defense held the Blazers to 63 total yards, helping the offense overcome five turnovers in Vick's absence. Vick sat out nursing an ankle sprain from the previous week.
Key moment: Tailback Andre Kendrick threw a 35-yard touchdown pass to Andre Davis early in the fourth quarter on a halfback option pass, giving the Hokies breathing room in a game that was closer than it should have been.
Key player: Defensive end Corey Moore had three sacks, two other tackles-for-loss, four quarterback hurries, one pass deflection and six total tackles.
Their words: "I'm an authority on Virginia Tech and I've had all I want. I've had enough. Their defense is just really, really good. They know what they're doing, they're so fast; they're out there with such confidence." – UAB coach Watson Brown, after his teams totaled 10 points in three games versus Tech
Game 3: Sept. 23, 1999
Virginia Tech 31, Clemson 11
In short: The Hokies broke open a close game in the fourth quarter with two defensive touchdowns in a 38-second span: Ike Charlton's interception return and Moore's fumble return.
Key moment: Moore strip-sacked Clemson QB Brandon Streeter, forcing a fumble. He picked it up himself and ran 32 yards for Tech's final score.
Key player: Moore scored a defensive touchdown with his strip-sack of Streeter and forced him to throw the interception that Charlton returned moments earlier.
Their words: "That's a No. 1 draft pick coming after you. Good players will themselves in the fourth quarter to make plays." – Clemson coach Tommy Bowden, talking about Moore
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The Better Business Bureau is reminding Tri-Citians to beware the 12 scams of Christmas.
Common holiday scams and frauds include:
-- E-cards with viruses and malware: dont click on an e-mail from someone you dont know. When it doubt, delete, BBB says.
-- The classic grandparent scam: check that a grandchild, relative or friend was really overseas before wiring money.
-- Counterfeit gifts: low prices on luxury goods may mean cheap counterfeits.
-- Pickpockets: keep purses and wallets secure when shopping.
-- Stolen gift cards: always buy gift cards from reputable dealers, instead of online or from individuals, since its simple for a scammer to sell the card, then pull off the funds.
-- Fake coupons: only download coupons from a retailers real website and beware of coupon sites that ask for personal information.
-- Santa scammers: make sure a supposed letter from Santa addressed to a child is from a real site, and isnt gathering personal data for identity theft.
-- Fake charities: make sure to give to genuine charities, and be careful of fakes with similar sounding names.
-- Bogus websites: red flags include http instead of the more secure https, no contact information and asking for payment by wire or money card.
-- Travel scams: bargains can be tempting, but be careful when booking through online ads, dont ever wire money to an unfamiliar person and always ask for references.
-- Romance scams: beware an online sweetheart who gets cozy too fast or asks for money.
-- Puppy scams: beware buying pets online. It may be a puppy mill pooch with health problems or no pup at all.
Report scams to the BBB by calling 509-455-4200 or e-mailing email@example.com. For more information, go to www.bbb.org.


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Lockport Union-Sun & Journal — "She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes…"
— Lord George Gordon Byron
I first heard the words to Lord Byron's beautiful poem recited by my father to my mother. My mother was a godly lady of serenity and grace, and my father always said that these words made him think of her.
My parents were "sweethearts" who modeled a loving marriage for over 35 years until my mom was called home to heaven. It gives me great peace to know that I will see them both again someday in eternity. My mother was not only beautiful in appearance, she was also beautiful in conduct and kindness towards everyone around her. She helped to shape my understanding of what it means to be a beautiful person.
In a society obsessed with outer appearance, I've learned through the years that true beauty has many definitions and takes many different forms. From the strength and power of tennis champion Serena Williams, to the multi-talented excellence of academy award winner Anne Hathaway, from the sass and spice of Sofia Vergara to the classic clarity of opera diva Renee Fleming and the healthy radiance of First Lady Michelle Obama, true beauty goes so much farther than the mere description of fashion, make-up, hair styles and jewelry.
While we can't change the fact that, male or female, our outer appearance matters, we can gain a better appreciation for the adornment of our inner character. We can take a different view of beauty. Even Lord Byron's lovely poem "She Walks in Beauty" ends with: "A mind at peace with all below, a heart whose love is innocent!"
I recently enjoyed the birthday party of my dear friend Sarah. She was shocked as a houseful of friends yelled "surprise" and began to sing. To meet Sarah, you would be surprised to learn that this joyful, pretty, vivacious woman of excellence is 60 years old, and that she and her husband recently welcomed their first grandchild.
What made this birthday party unique was that, in lieu of material gifts, her husband had arranged for guests to write their words of appreciation in a letter to share with Sarah during the celebration.
One by one, people came forward to share how Sarah had blessed them and made a beautiful difference in their lives. There were so many heart-warming stories, of things she had done in simple love and kindness, that it could have filled a book of hope and inspiration. Sarah is truly one of the most beautiful people I know.
Another different view of beauty radiates through my friend and sister musician Katherine. Anyone who has heard her play the piano will agree that they have been in the presence of a great musician. Yet, Katherine has such a gracious air of humility and peace that, upon meeting her, you would never know of the excellent gift of music she carries within her hands, until she sat down to play. Katherine will be moving to be closer to her family. Those of us who know her and have been blessed by her beautiful music will miss her deeply.
I encourage everyone to take a different view of beauty and appreciate the beautiful people in your lives.Jackie Davis is an inspirational vocalist, musician and speaker with over 20 years of television broadcast experience. Her column is published every first, third and fifth Friday of the month. Contact her at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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José Oliva Wins Special Florida Primary
Andrew Nagy
Posted: May 25, 2011
Score one for the cigar rights political movement as José Oliva, president of Oliva Cigar Co., won a special primary election on Tuesday for the chance to fill a vacant seat in the Florida House.
Oliva will now represent the GOP in a June 28 special general election against write-in candidate Antonio Moreno for the right to represent House District 110, which is located in Miami-Dade County, at the Florida House. Oliva is considered a heavy favorite in the election.
According to a Sunshine State News report, Oliva took 42 percent of the vote in the special Republican primary, beating out Frank Lago and Rafael Perez by a respectable margin.
Oliva, who has lived in the district since 1974, is running on a conservative platform, saying he will fight for "lower taxes, small and accountable government, conservative family values and to make Florida a business-friendly state."
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Terrell Harmon — Portage, MI, USA, — May 25, 2011 5:31pm ET
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David Serna — Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, — May 25, 2011 11:14pm ET
Bravo! Felicitaciones, Don Jose. I remember well all the hours you spent with us and the special aged Olivas you brought for us to smoke at Larry Monte's Cigar Club in Albuquerque. I only wish my family lived in Miami so we could all vote for you. We are certain we will see much good come from your splendid entry into public service. Hope to see you soon. Perhaps at the Las Vegas Big Smoke?
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If you are struggling to make ends meet, and stick to your budget, then your entire system is going to be thrown off when you are forced to take time off without pay. Furlough usually happens for a week or two, and it is not long enough for you to qualify for unemployment. Additionally, your employer might simply cut everyone's hours by a shift per week. Either option means that you are going to have a pay cut and make up for a budget shortfall. Preparing your finances for a recession will help you prepare to survive a furlough too.
Difficulty: Easy
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First, you need to identify how much income you are going to lose as a result of furlough. You may have two weeks off together or one week off a quarter. The furlough may be longer term than that, and if that is the case you should look into the option of applying for unemployment benefits or looking for another job. If the employer is unable to give a set length to your furlough, you should treat it as a layoff and start with your plan to handle a layoff.
Once you known how much money you are going to lose, you need to set up a budget that will let you know what expenses you need to cut temporarily and what expenses you need to cut back on now so that you can save the money you need to cover the time you are on furlough. You may need to take your emergency up to $2000 or $3000 dollars in this situation to cover the missed paychecks. It may need to be more depending on your current expenses.
If you receive your furlough suddenly and you do not have time to save up money, consider finding quick ways to raise money to help cover your bills. You could pick up temporary work for the week that you are off or you could do odd jobs for others. Additionally you could sell items if you need to raise the money to cover the rent or eat. These solutions are nice, because you get paid for them quickly, and so you should not find yourself going further in debt as a result of the furlough. You may also consider taking on a part-time job.
While you are on furlough, you should watch your spending carefully. Often when people have free time, they spend more money by shopping or going out. This is a time when you need to be extra careful with your money. Try finding alternative, free sources of entertainment while you are on furlough. It may be the perfect time to tackle a big project or to take a mini vacation at home.
If you find that you will not be able to cover all of your bills for the current month, you need to choose to pay the most important bills first. Then you need to work out a plan that will allow you get caught up on your bills quickly. If this is the case you should look at getting a part-time job that will help you to get caught up. Once you are caught up you should up continue to work until you have a good-sized emergency fund in case you are laid off or have to go on furlough again.
Remember to keep a positive attitude during this time. You still have your benefits, and a job, even if you are not currently working. Layoffs may be worse. Just be sure to do everything you can to cut your bills down and limit your spending.
You can take advantage of a furlough to update your job skills, resume and to prepare yourself for a future job search.
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iTest Team - Rapid Test Automation for Equipment and Devices by Fanfare.
iTest Team is an integrated test environment for developers, testers, and automation teams. It offers a unified approach for rapidly developing, automating, and maintaining test cases. iTest Team tests complex equipment and systems that are accessed through various protocols, such as command line interfaces, Web interfaces, SNMP, or command shells.
Blue Coat Accelerates Automated CLI Testing, Reaps New Efficiencies with FanfareSVT by Fanfare. December 2006 - Blue Coat needed to improve its test automation practices with tools & solutions that automate test cases during the development phase, increase test coverage, & identify changes that are not easily identified from build to build. Read why Blue Coat selected FanfareSVT test automation software to work seamlessly within its existing infrastructure.
Empowering QA and Equipment Testers by Fanfare. November 2006 - To improve test coverage without adding more resources, QA groups need a new kind of automation tool. This white paper describes a breakthrough approach to high-tech equipment testing that empowers equipment testers to increase coverage and spend more time on creative testing.
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David Yurman teams up with Shelby for Limited Edition watches
The marriage of finest automobile manufacturers with the exclusive watch makers is for keeps. Earlier this year we have seen the Ferrari Movado watches for the Scuderia Ferrari watch collection and the French car maker Peugoet collaboration with Bell & Ross . Carrol Shelby Licensing Inc. and premier jewelry and timepiece designer David Yurman, two of the most respected American brands have now teamed up to launch an exclusive line of Shelby Limited Edition watches, in order to commemorate the unveiling of the powerful Shelby 1000 at the prestigious New York International Auto Show. The new limited edition watch collection beautifully demonstrates the innovation and passion of both brands to craft unique and distinctive time-honored products.
Strongly inspired by Shelby American's 50-years of illustrious history and the Shelby 1000, brand's most powerful car yet, the Limited Edition Shelby 1000 timepiece sports a stealth, a 43.5mm of stainless-steel and rubber case, housing the Valjoux 7753 movement, a Swiss automatic chronograph. Allowing the wearer to easily log the lap times, a tachymeter has been especially engraved on the bezel, and the hand-finished iconic Shelby cobra insignia has been applied to the galvanic dial, which is further accentuated by the vertical, guilloche racing stripes.
Further, a highly textured natural rubber strap inspired by the belly of cobra snake keeps this precious timepiece secured. And, with every special car to roll out of Shelby American's factory, the back of the timepiece is engraved with the signature of Carrol Shelby. The Shelby 1000 timepieces are a true testament to designer David Yurman's celebrated artistic design aesthetic and passion for crafting the finest timepieces.
However, David Yurman unveiled its new Limited Edition Shelby 1000 timepiece on 5 April 2012, during the press conference by Shelby American Inc., a division of Carroll Shelby International. A limited edition run of 150 black PVD and 150 stainless-steel versions of the watch, will be available at select David Yurman retail stores and at the website.
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The co-author of a failed bill that would have cut off cash assistance to welfare recipients who fail drug tests is working to revive the legislation in the next session.
Rep. Jud McMillin, a Brookville Republican, said he wants to reintroduce legislation that would require the state's Family and Social Services Agency to develop a drug-screening program for adults receiving cash payments through a program known as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF. The bill — which passed the House but was blocked in the Senate in the last session — was opposed by FSSA officials who questioned whether it was cost-effective or constitutional.
But McMillin, an attorney, believes there may be growing support for the proposal, and he's convinced that a bill can be drafted in a way that will stand up to a court challenge.
"The legislation is not punitive," McMillin said. "We're not looking to harm anybody who fails a drug test. This is about creating incentives for people to make good decisions."
The legislation wouldn't automatically cut off cash-assistance to TANF recipients who failed the drug test, but it would compel them to seek treatment to continue on the program.
McMillin and other supporters of the bill came under fire during the last session for proposing legislation tying drug-testing to welfare assistance. At one point during the session, opponents of the bill attached an amendment that would have required drug-testing for legislators.
But the bill earned some bipartisan support while it was alive. One of the earlier "yes" votes on the bill came from Rep. Scott Pelath, a Democrat from Michigan City. Pelath said his experience working for a mental health center influenced his vote. He said drug addicts have difficulty making good decisions.
"To get people into treatment, some coercion may be needed," he said at the time.
State welfare agency administrators opposed the bill. During a hearing on it in the last session, an FSSA official said costs for a two-year pilot project in a handful of Indiana counties would exceed $500,000 to implement. FSSA officials also warned legal costs would increase if the drug-testing program was challenged in court on constitutional grounds.
State Sen. Tim Lanane, an Anderson Democrat and attorney, said the constitutional and cost challenges would be big hurdles to overcome. He noted that states that have implemented similar drug-testing programs, including Florida, Michigan and Missouri, have found themselves tangled up in legal arguments and lawsuits. Civil rights advocates have argued mandatory drug-testing for welfare recipients violates the Constitution's Fourth Amendment ban on unreasonable search and seizure.
"On its face, it seems simple: Why shouldn't TANF recipients be drug-tested?" Lanane said. "But it's more complicated than that."
Cost of the drug-testing will likely continue to be an issue. In April, as part of the continuing court battle involving Florida's mandatory drug-testing program, Florida officials revealed they spent more than $118,000 on drug testing more than 4,000 TANF recipients and found less than 3 percent who failed.
But McMillin said those numbers don't tell a larger story.
"It doesn't account for the law's deterrent effect," McMillin said. "That study can't take into account the number of people who made a different decision because of the law."
In Indiana, about 17,000 people receive cash payments each month through the TANF program. TANF recipients must either be working, looking for work or be in school or some kind of job-training. A family of four making about $36,000 a year would be eligible to receive up to $346 in cash benefits a month.
— Maureen Hayden covers the Statehouse for the CNHI newspapers in Indiana. She can be reached at email@example.com.
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Lawmaker wants to revive bill tying drug-testing to welfare benefits
Another state rep says getting people into treatment may require 'some coercion'
The co-author of a failed bill that would have cut off cash assistance to welfare recipients who fail drug tests is working to revive the legislation in the next session.
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I sometimes get questions related to semen and semen quality standards. Many sperm banks publish quality standards and although similar in some aspects, they are different in other areas. How do I understand what is in my vial of donor semen?
First, one needs to understand the terms used to describe a semen sample purchased from a sperm bank. Then, when reading the semen quality standard you should have a better understanding of what you have purchased. Here are some common terms used when referring to semen samples purchased from Fairfax Cryobank.


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|And Then That Happened...
|Written by Cotter
|July 29, 2010 16:54
So, as you can see here, the Steelers have apparently agreed to terms with former Cowboys LT Flozell Adams on a two year deal...
This, of course, comes as somewhat of a surprise considering they looked at him like a month ago, and never made him an offer at the time.
I imagine that it's possible they wanted to let him shop around and realize that at 35, he's not exactly worth the $3 - 4 million he was looking for, but then, we don't know how much they've agreed to pay him, so speculate to your heart's content.
Either way, Tomlin's now got two massive LTs in the 6'8", 345 pound Max Starks and 6'7", 338 pound Flozell, and one equally massive decision to make on who to move to RT.
But being that it's Thursday, July 29, let's not forget what's really important here - tonight is the premier of the new season of Jersey Shore.
What I really mean is - tomorrow, in Latrobe, PA, Camp Tomlin begins...
Steelers football is finally back.
Dust off your towels, and dry all your offseason tears.
The 2010 preseason is about to begin.
Here we go...
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Los Angeles Police Department
The driver of a silver Nissan Armada is seen on surveillance video moments before a 21-year-old was fatally shot in Mid-City on July 12, 2013. This man and his passengers are wanted in connection with the slaying.
Police Tuesday asked for the public's help to identify two men wanted in the death of a 21-year-old Victorville man.
Dejon Ward was shot and killed on July 12 at 12:45 p.m. in Arlington Heights as he was sitting in his parked car, police said. He found himself lost near Crenshaw and Venice boulevards and pulled over to look at a map when he was approached by the men.
Surveillance video, embedded below, shows a male driver parking a silver Nissan Armada SUV and walking away. Moments later, a passenger exits the SUV and walks in the same direction as the driver.
Some 6 seconds later, according to a timestamp on the video, the pair is seen running back to the SUV and they drive away.
After the shooting, the victim's bullet-riddled car crashed near near Bronson Avenue and Venice Boulevard, police said.
Authorities could not confirm what prompted the shooting. Initial reports suggested the men may have fought before the deadly incident, though LAPD could not confirm if those reports were still valid Tuesday.
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1997 Readers' Choice Awards
Winner: Linux v2 Information Headquarters \thttp://www.linuxhq.com/
Runner Up: The Linux Documentation Project \thttp://sunsite.unc.edu/LDP/ \thttp://www.ssc.com/linux/resources/ldp.html
With so many excellent Linux web pages out there this category was quite competitive. The Linux v2 Information Headquarters won by just a few votes with the Linux Documentation Project close behind.
Winner: ISDN
Runner Up: Laser Printer
The Most Desired Upgrade was for faster connectivity through ISDN. Second on our Readers' wish list was a laser printer.
Winner: Quake
Runner Up: Doom
Quake, the 3-D monster killing fest, topped our Readers' list as their favorite Linux Game, followed by Doom, another 3-D monster killing fest.
Winner: Intel
Runner Up: PowerMac
The Primary Platform that LJ Readers are using is, not surprisingly, Intel. Making a good showing in second place was Linux on the PowerMac (MkLinux).
Winner: Pine
Runner Up: Elm
This category came down to a competition between the two most common mailers, Pine and Elm. Pine was the decisive winner, receiving over twice as many votes as Elm.
Winner: XFree
Runner Up: Accelerated X
XFree is the X-server of choice amongst voters in this poll. The free X-Server XFree topped second place Accelerated X by over 2000 votes.
Winner: fvwm
Runner Up: fvwm-95
The clear winner in the Window Manager category is fvwm with the Windows95 look-alike fvwm-95 in second place.
Winner: SOLID Server
Runner Up: Empress RDBMs
SOLID Server was a clear winner in the very competitive database category garnering almost three times as many votes as its nearest competitor, Empress RDBMs.
Winner: xfm
Runner Up: Northern Commander
xfm won as Favorite File Manager. Northern Commander finished second.
Winner: BRU
Runner Up: CTAR
LJ Readers' voting shows that they prefer to back up their data with BRU.
Winner: RealAudio
Runner Up: TiMidity
From a list of over 20 possibilities Real Audio (first) and TiMidity (second) were the winners in this category.
More information about the products and programs included in this article (or other Linux hardware and software) is available through our Linux Resources web site at http://www.ssc.com/linux/.
Linux has become a key foundation for supporting today's rapidly growing IT environments. Linux is being used to deploy business applications and databases, trading on its reputation as a low-cost operating environment. For many IT organizations, Linux is a mainstay for deploying Web servers and has evolved from handling basic file, print, and utility workloads to running mission-critical applications and databases, physically, virtually, and in the cloud. As Linux grows in importance in terms of value to the business, managing Linux environments to high standards of service quality — availability, security, and performance — becomes an essential requirement for business success.
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From Publishing Perspectives: Shock and Outrage Expressed By Amazon Acquiring Goodreads
by Brooklyn Pluger | Posted May 2nd, 2013
Last month, Amazon announced that it had acquired Goodreads, a social networking site where both readers and authors can join to review and recommend books. Following the announcement, many fans on Twitter were not very pleased by the upcoming merger. Publishing Perspectives highlighted some of the wittier and more vocal tweets. Many joked about the price of ads increasing, banning authors from reviewing any books, and whether Amazon would not target readers based on the previous reviews of books readers have written.
In the press release announcing the partnership, Russ Grandinetti, Amazon Vice President of Kindle Content said, "Amazon and Goodreads share a passion for reinventing reading. Goodreads has helped change how we discover and discuss books, and, with Kindle, Amazon has helped expand reading around the world." Only time will tell whether readers and authors will warm up to this merger and how it will be used by both in the long run.


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Things are fast and efficient, they are difficult but that's what Neumont does. They work the fastest possible to get you to graduate as soon as possible.You have your own personal finance team, your own tutors and the professors will make time to help you out when you need it. It is free and open and it does not feel like a University at all!Everything and everyone is there for you, everyone is in it together to help you get through your education!
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Why Cigarettes are a Woman's Worst Enemy
Cigarettes Go to Your Heart
A woman who smokes is two to six times more likely to have a heart attack than one who doesn't, according to the National Institutes of Health. One to four cigarettes a day is enough to double your risk of heart disease, says the ACOG. And a Finnish study published in the July 1998 British Medical Journal found that female smokers are twice as likely to have a heart attack after age 65 as male smokers. Researchers believe estrogen -- which smoking apparently inhibits -- helps protect women against heart disease.
And remember that your behavior sets an example for your daughter or any girl in your life. "The rate of high school girls who are smoking is now on par with that of boys," says Wanda Jones, a spokeswoman for the National Women's Health Information Center. "This is not the kind of equality for women our mothers and grandmothers envisioned."


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Canine Concern Scotland TrustCCST run a Scottish pet therapy service, Therapet
Canine PartnersCanine Partners assists disabled people to enjoy greater independence and a better quality of life through the help of specially trained dogs.
DELTA - The Human Animal Health ConnectionAims to improve human health by service and therapy animals.
Dogs for the DisabledDogs for the Disabled is a charity that trains specially selected dogs to carry out a range of practical tasks to assist disabled children and adults in order to achieve greater independence.
Equine Assisted TherapyPromoting mental well being through interaction with horses.
Guide Dogs for the BlindGuide Dogs for the Blind aims to provide guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services that meet the needs of blind and partially-sighted people.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf PeopleHearing Dogs for Deaf People is a registered charity that trains dogs to alert severely and profoundly deaf people to sounds they cannot hear such as the alarm clock, baby cry, smoke alarm and many others.
Pets As TherapyPets As Therapy provides temperament assessed/vaccinated PAT Dogs and PAT Cats with registered volunteers to hospitals, hospices, residential care homes, day centres, special needs schools and many other establishments often providing comfort, companionship and therapy.
Search and Rescue Dogs AssociationThe Search and Rescue Dog Association (SARDA) Southern Scotland is a non profit making, voluntary organisation to help the Police and Mountain Rescue Teams search for missing people.
Support DogsSupport Dogs is a UK charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with epilepsy and people with disabilities by training dogs to act as efficient and safe assistants.
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