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We've seen Android in a set-top box before, with Google TV. Yeah, that didn't exactly set the world on fire. However, wait until you see what Nixeus does with that power.
The Nixeus Fusion XS Network Media Player takes on all of your movies, photos and music using Android 2.2, the Marvell 88DE3010 dual-core processor and Qdeo video/image post processing. The system also promises video playback up to 1080p.
Add it to your home network, and the Nixeus Fusion XS allows you to surf the web from your couch and even call up content from other connected computers and hard drive devices. It also welcomes third-party software companies and Android apps to join the party.
Promising plenty of file format support, the Nixeus Fusion XS also features pass-through support for Dolby True HD and DTS HD.
"The Nixeus Fusion HD was so well-received as our premier multimedia player, we're really looking forward to introducing the next product in our lineup," stated Tony Diep, Nixeus Technology's VP of sales and marketing. "By incorporating the award-winning Marvell ARMADA 1000 chipset and Android OS into the Fusion XS, we're confident the entertainment experience will be enhanced like never before."
The Nixeus Fusion XS is available now at Amazon, as well as NCIX.com and through D&H Distributing. Expect to see it listed with an MSRP of $169.99.
Read a review of the Nixeus Fusion HD Media Player.Follow Electronic House on Facebook and Twitter.
Bluetooth and integrated subwoofers make this Yamaha soundbar a nice package.
An 18,000-square foot house goes over-the-top with extreme home automation.
The new Wink smart home platform available from Home Depot is promising close to 60 smart products for every room in the house.


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As today, December 10th, is International Human Rights Day and a key element of The FADER's history is illumination of artists in societies lacking many basic rights and our former EIC Alex Wagner now directly works to help those denied their rights, it is with great ease that we post this epic krautrock jammer from Portishead, who are releasing it exclusively with Amnesty International, with all proceeds from its sales going towards the organization's human rights work. It sounds almost nothing like the brutal melancholy of the group's recent Third, and actually doesn't sound like any of their old stuff either. If you don't listen to Beth Gibbons' lyrics it almost sounds upbeat, which is weird and awesome.
Download: Portishead, "Chase The Tear"

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Pemberton (British Columbia)
Pemberton is a village in the province of British Columbia.
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Pemberton is located 158km north of Vancouver & just 32 km past Whistler - Wikitravel January 2014 Destination - along Highway 99 or Sea to Sky Highway, Route 99 & through Pemberton Valley AKA Portage Road. One may have to try all 4 names depending on the mapping system, also try imputing abbreviation "Hwy."
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Tie-down Accommodation Fees: Aircraft Weight < 2,000 kg 2,000 to 5,000 kg Day $7 $10 Month $60 $70 Year $260 $320
Landing Fees - For Commercial Uses Only: Landings Per Months Fees 1 to 10 $25 11 to 30 $22 30+ $20 Annual Rates for aircraft < 2,000 $600"
Direct Flights to Vancouver & Victoria. See Whistler for details about connections Bus/Air via Whistler, Vancouver, or Seattle.
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New logging road being built Spring Summer 2014 will head to far end of Valley & cross at unaffected far bridge, then back track, back east along south bank.
Cerise Cabin AKA "Keith's Hut", officially the Keith Flavelle Hut Memorial cabin is near the headwaters of Cerise Creek - French for cherry- fed by the Anniversary Glacier. Keith Flavelle was a very experienced climber & BC mountaineering community pioneer. He was killed on an expedition to Mount Logan, his family & friends built the hut in his memory. There is no formal fee structure, but if you are staying at the hut, please contribute to upkeep & repairs (use the dropbox or mail a cheque), especially if you use firewood (this is transported in by helicopter). Try to bring in some of your own & pick up wind fall debris while hiking as kindling.
Every Sept a work party organized by the family ventures up to the hut to perform repairs and maintenance - watch the VOC , UBC Varsity Outdoor Club, message board for announcements.
Views from the hut: Joffre Peak, Mount Matier & Vantage Peak. At the pass between Mount Matier & Vantage Peak one can see Mount Hartzell, Mount Howard, Twin One Glacier & far off to the south Snowspider Mountain. Great fun all year round. Be prepared for snow till July. Be prepared for a freak snow storm even last week of Aug. Always dress in layers. Weather changes really fast.
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Pemberton Distilleries' Spirits: Vodka, Gin & Whiskey available at BC Government Liquor Stores in Pemberton, Whistler, & Gov. Specialty Stores. At all others by request. Their other Products: Real distilled Vanilla,& Carbonated Non-Alcoholic Mixers i.e. Ginger & berry. available at Mile One Eating House [32] in the Pemberton Gateway Suites Hotel Building [[33]]
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Gov. Pawlenty Cuts Transit in New Budget Plans
March 20, 2008
Under Governor Tim Pawlenty's newly proposed budget plan, some $30 million would be cut from transit. The 2008 Transportation Bill asks for a .25-cent supplemental sales tax and requires $30 million from the first year of sales tax to be directed towards Metro Transit. Metropolitan Council Chair Peter Bell frowns upon this proposal saying, The budget cuts will conceivably delay the projects. Bell is referring to projects such as the Central Corridor Lightrail line, which will connect the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis down University Avenue. Transit for Livable Communities, a transit advocacy organization, says Pawlenty's plan will have a 'trickle down' affect, where Met Council will likely have to implement service cuts and fare increases.
KFAI's Benno Groeneveld and Bob Hines interviewed Dave Van Hattum, Policy & Advocacy Program Manager for Transit for Livable Communities.
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Precedential Decision: CHEROKEE INTERNATIONAL, INC./DYNAMIC ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING
On December 2, 1993, the Insurance Commissioner adopted the following Proposed Decision. On October 29, 2001, the Insurance Commissioner designated the decision below as a Precedential Decision pursuant to California Government Code Section 11425.60(b).
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING BUREAU 45 Fremont Street San Francisco, CA 94105
BEFORE THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FILE NO. SF 6960-R-019 In the Matter of the Appeal of CHEROKEE INTERNATIONAL, INC./ DYNAMIC ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING, Appellant, From a Decision of THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATING BUREAU OF CALIFORNIA, Respondent.
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is in a pretrial stage and waiting for more discovery, the prosecutor in charge of the proceedings said this week.
There have been no hearings scheduled, but Shafazand's next court appearance is at 9:30 a.m., June 21, in Department 23 of the Santa Clara County Superior Court.
"We're in a bit of a holding pattern," said Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Luis Ramos, adding that the prosecution and the defense are conducting tests and gathering as much information about the case before a preliminary hearing.
Shafazand is accused of raping a woman, whom Ramos said is not a minor, at his Deer Park Road home in Los Gatos on either Jan. 7-8 following an evening at the San Jose nightclub the Myth Taverna & Lounge.
The defendant appeared the morning of May 3 before Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Jerome Nadler. He was accompanied by his attorney Anthony Pagkas, who has not returned several phone calls and emails seeking comment.
Shafazand, 50, is facing one count of rape by force, violence, duress or fear, Ramos said, adding that Los Gatos-Monte Sereno police arrested the popular nightclub operator Jan. 8 at his residence.
He was arraigned Jan. 24 and released on $100,000 bail. If found guilty, he faces a maximum sentence of eight years in state prison.
Shafazand, who also owns the Sabor Tapas Bar & Lounge nightclub in San Jose, had been in the Gaslighter Theater, but the on Jan. 3 that would have allowed the business to serve alcohol past midnight.
He had previously been denied the permit on Oct. 25 by the Campbell Planning Commission due to that prohibits downtown businesses from serving alcohol past midnight.


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Kohler Pinstripe K-T13133-3B bath and shower faucet trim is true to the classic, elegant aesthetic of 1930s American design. Its classic detailing provides the perfect finishing touch and extends nostalgic charm throughout bath and powder rooms.
Manufacturer: KohlerItem SKU: K-T13133-3B-CPFinish: Polished ChromeCollection: Pinstripe
Kohler is an extremely popular name in the bath and kitchen industry for toilets, bath tubs, shower doors, kitchen components, and so much more. In fact, the company does these items so well that few people realize their product lines even extend to furnishings, cabinetry, and tiles! But above everything, Kohler knows what quality means when it comes to the bathroom and kitchen most of all. They've continually evolved over the years to use the latest technology and design trends to create the highest quality fixtures possible. The company also offers a wide range of styles and products to suit every budget, without ever sacrificing their renowned quality and craftsmanship. Kohler remains on a mission to make life easier and more beautiful for everyone who comes into contact with their products!
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Every beach on the island of St. Lucia, including those that are part of the top resorts, is open to the public. The beaches on the western side of the island front the tranquil turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea and are favored for swimming and water sports, while the wild but beautiful eastern side churns with the more turbulent waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Although scenic to explore by horseback or jeep, the western beaches are not preferred for swimming.
1. Reduit Beach
For the most part, St. Lucian beaches are relatively short, but with five miles of white sand on Rodney Bay, Reduit is the place for a long stroll by the shore and a swim in calm waters. One of the most popular beaches on the island, it is fronted by the Rex St. Lucian, Papillon and the Royal St. Lucian hotels. There are restaurants and vendors renting water-sports equipment and lounge chairs.
2. Jalousie Beach
The white sand, clarity of the water, and stunning setting between the twin Gros and Petit Piton volcanic peaks make this beach south of Soufrière a favorite spot for sunning. Snorkelers and scuba divers come for the adventures to be had at the 1,800-foot dropoff at the base of the Pitons. The Sugar Beach resort, formerly Jalousie Plantation, is located here.
3. Anse Chastanet
With a sharp dropoff, coral reef and sea walls, this beach affords snorkelers and divers many opportunities for viewing the vivid ocean life without ferrying out to deeper waters by boat. The natural black sand reflects the volcanic origins of the island. High-end guests flock here daily from the resort named for the beach, Anse Chastanet.
4. Pigeon Island National Park
Quiet and uncrowded, this beach on the north end of the island is the place to combine sunning and swimming with a visit to a mini-museum and a climb to a vantage point to see the historic Fort Rodney ruins and views of distant Martinique. Two eateries stand ready to fill visitors' needs, and there's a rum bar (of course) in the underground warren beneath the fort. Pigeon Island also serves as the venue for the world-famous St. Lucia Jazz Festival each spring.
5. Grande Anse
Soon to become part of a new national park, this mile long stretch of beach north of Dennery is set against a backdrop of cliffs in an area that was once a plantation. Now, visitors come for Turtle Watch, where they can see the natural wonder of endangered leatherbacks (think Crush from "Finding Nemo"), the largest of sea turtles, heaving themselves out of the water and onto the beach to lay their eggs.


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To improve the accuracy of its business critical asset accounting, Haldane Fisher invested in new software. This case study assesses the company's implementation of Asset4000 and its impact on risk management, administration costs, asset management processes, balance sheet and depreciation accuracy.
Company: Real Asset Management | Published: 26 October 2012 | Business Area: Project Management
The Challenge - In 2009, Hitachi Europe was undergoing rapid growth in certain businesses with hundreds of new customers being added to their portfolio every year. This paper discusses how they dealt with different challenges including payment collection, maintaining consistent interaction with customers... view abstract
Company: Moreton Smith | Published: 02 June 2011 | Business Area: CRM
If you are planning to review ERP systems, then this webex is a great opportunity to gain an insight into how other organisations are choosing new systems, the process of implementation and the benefits being realised.
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EuroCheapo's guide to hotels in Edinburgh
The best budget hotels in Edinburgh... made simple.
See all recommended hotels by: Most Viewed Name Price User rating
The York House Hotel offers 20 guestrooms in the center of Edinburgh, less than a five-minute walk from Princes Street.
Located down the hill from Edinburgh Castle, the two-star Grassmarket Hotel offers 44 rooms in a vibrant area of Old Town with many pubs, clubs, and restaurants.
Ramsay's Bed and Breakfast offers four rooms in New Town, less than a five-minute walk from Princes Street.
Ballantrae at the West End is a three-star, family-run hotel located between Water of Leith and Haymarket Station.
The family-run Bield Bed and Breakfast sits west of the Royal Botanical Garden in the West End-Murrayfield area of Edinburgh.
The two-star Cairn Hotel is located on the eastern side of New Town, just north of Calton Hill.
The three-star Ailsa Craig offers 17 non-smoking rooms in an early 19th-century Georgian building just north of Carlton Hill and east of New Town.
Located southwest of Holyrood Park in the Meadows-Marchmont area of Edinburgh, the Barony House is home to six rooms.
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Who are we? EuroCheapo is a guide to cheap hotels in Edinburgh and throughout Europe. Our editors love a great hotel deal—we've been tracking them down since 2001. All of our recommended hotels have a few things in common: They're clean, central and cheap.
Budget travelers be aware: Edinburgh attracts more than one million tourists a year, nearly half of them in August for the city's annual theater festival. Even outside of festival time, Edinburgh beckons with its beautifully restored Old and New Towns, making it the United Kingdom's second-most visited city.
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Getting started: To find the best budget hotel for your trip, do a search for your travel dates in the box above, or simply click through to see our list of recommended hotels. If you'd like a little help choosing a neighborhood in Edinburgh, check out our neighborhood overview. And read through the articles listed below for additional tips on keeping it cheap.
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Welcome to the Eastern PA Chapter of
The Ninety-Nines, Inc.
Who Are The Ninety-Nines?
Wow, has it ever been a cold and snowy New Year!
We are hoping for a fabulous spring and summer.
The Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. is part of the international organization of women pilots that promotes advancement of aviation through education, scholarships and mutual support while honoring our unique history and sharing our passion for flight.
Established in 1929 by 99 women pilots, the members of The Ninety-Nines, Inc., International Organization of Women Pilots, are represented in all areas of aviation today. And, to quote Amelia, fly "for the fun of it!"
Our very active Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of The Ninety-Nines, Inc. has more than 100 members, and many activities, both in the air and on the ground, including scholarships
The Ninety-Nines, Inc. mission :
- Promote world fellowship through flight
- Provide networking and scholarship opportunities for women and aviation education in the community
- Preserve the unique history of women in aviation
Don't hesitate to drop us an e-mail for information on how to join us and have fun with us, whether you are already a pilot or just thinking about it !
The Ninety-Nines Endowment fund is designed to fund world fellowship through flight, networking opportunities for women, aviation education in the community and preservation of the unique history of women in aviation. Find out more at the Endowment Fund page.
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Pennies a Pound is here. Lets start our engines and have a bit of flying fun.
We now have the entire 2013 Newsletters avilable on the site. View them here..
The meeting Schedule is updated on the Events Page.
You can now download our order form for Tee Shirts, Jackets, custom Stationary, Note cards. here.
and EAstern PA 99s custom Magnets and License Plate holders. Order Form
We now have the entire 2010 Newsletters available on the site. View them here.
We now have the entire 2011 Newsletter available on the site. View them here.
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We now have the entire 2012 Newsletter available on the site. View them Here
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we've got signatures, help us get to 10,000 by August 20, 2014
Elections for the new MEPs if you live in Europe NOW is the time to contact those campaigning and ask if they will support a review of practices in Zoos with a view to stopping the slaughter of healthy animals
Once elected anyone from Europe should write to their newly elected MEP and insist that this issue is discussed as a matter of urgency.
Copenhagen Zoo have announced the arrival of another baby Giraffe!!! This poor mite survived for only 4 days before it died! This zoo MUST be stopped
Please If you are in Europe write to your MEP
Please if you can get more people to sign this petition.
Well the pressure is mounting. Hotel Hellerup Park in Denmark is now boycotting Copenhagen Zoo.
People keep asking what good will our petition do? In isolation raise awareness but with other petitions and sanctions it will financially affect the zoo and hopefully force them to close.
Despite numerous offers from zoos around the world Copenhagan zoo slaughtered Marius the Giraffe, this was a needless cruel and barbaric act. They have since needlessly slaughtered a family of lions.
They breed the animals to draw in visitors to see the 'babies' then when past their useful stage they slaughter them
This place should not be allowed to operate they use their animals as a comodity with little regard for their health or wellbeing.
If they can display such cruelty in the face of the public, one must ask what does Copenhagen zoo do to the animals behind closed doors?
The more successful this petition the more it will send out a warning to all zoos and to the EAZA that decent people will no longer tolerate animal abuse. If everyone who signs the petition gets just 2 more people to sign it then it will have a greater impact.
The Aims of the petition are:
You can also contact the zoo with your views https://www.facebook.com/zoo
You can also protest against Denmarks animal welfare laws by signing this petition:
Thank you to everyone who has signed. Even the signature of those mindless people who have been abusive count towards our cause :-)
Statement from the Born Free Foundation
Channel 4 News
National Geographic Article
Many Thanks to Dr. David Hereaux, MN who included this link:
Animals are concious and should be treated as such
We the petitioners demand the following actions are taken:
Copenhagen Zoo is placed under new administration and Bengt Holst is removed from post with immediate effect.
Copenhagen Zoo should be placed on a phased closure to allow the animals to be relocated safely.
Copenhagen Zoo's breeding program should be brought to an end immediately.
Copenhagen Zoo must not be permitted to acquire any new animals.
EAZA must review their 'standards' and policies to include:
No healthy animal should be slaughtered
No zoo should breed 'surplus animals'
No zoo should keep any animal in captivity unnecessarily.
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By Amanda Dyslin email@example.com
The Mankato Free Press
---- — Even if they've had a solid year of French, the first "Tu t'apelle comment?" can catch the kids off-guard.
Granted, "What's your name?" is practically the first sentence you learn to say in French. But the thick, authentic accents of the Concordia Language Villages staff at Lac du Bois in the North Woods can make those words sound a lot different than your kindly French teacher's slow annunciation: "Too-taaa-pelll como?"
Of course, after 30 years of bringing students for weekend trips to the language camp, St. Peter French teacher Mary Behrends knows that the total "immersion" is a huge part of the educational benefit. All weekend they hear French, they speak French, and they experience French culture.
A lot of Minnesota schools take students to Concordia Language Villages. What makes Behrends unique is the size of her groups, the inclusion of so many elementary-age kids who haven't taken French yet, and the number of years she's been participating in the camps. Recently, Behrends was honored by Concordia for participating in the camps for 30 years.
For the middle and high school group in the spring, she'll take about 50 kids. Last weekend she brought 21 students in grades 4-6 from North Intermediate school.
"It's a chance to try something new," she said, adding that hopefully the experience will lead the younger kids to take French classes later.
Behrends first started bringing students to Lac du Bois in 1982 when she taught at Loyola High School. The principal even let her use his family's van to drive the students. Over the next few years she took students about three times to the camp.
"I had a lot of really nice students, and I thought, 'Here's a fun thing to try,'" she said.
In 1990, Behrends began teaching in St. Peter and took her first group to Concordia in 1992. The trips to the language camp have grown ever since.
In more recent years, a Spanish teacher at St. Peter also started taking groups to Concordia.
Behrends said the students have a blast, despite the fact they're learning the whole time.
"It really is immersion. That can be pretty disorienting to kids. They hear lots of French," she said.
The kids are given pretend passports, they exchange their U.S. money for Euros, they choose a French name for the weekend, and they are encouraged to speak as much French as possible.
A full schedule of activities includes eating French foods, playing games, creating skits, singing songs, doing cultural arts and crafts, and taking part in scavenger hunts.
"It's pretty exhausting. There's a lot that goes on," Behrends said. "A lot of care goes into creating really great things for kids to try."
Ninth-grader Lexie Ellerbeck has attended three of the weekend camps and one summer camp. Her first Lac du Bois experience was in sixth grade, before she'd had any French.
"It was hard at first. But I mean, I guess it just also made me want to take French class in seventh grade (so I could understand more)," she said. "I just loved the atmosphere of it. The food was great. The people that went were very friendly and nice."
With two full years of French class behind her, Ellerbeck plans to continue on with the language all through high school and maybe college, she said. She also hopes to return to Concordia Language Villages as a counselor.
Concordia offers programs in 14 languages that range from day camps to summer-length programs for all ages and families. For more information, visit http://www.concordialanguagevillages.org.
Scholarship fund accepting donations Behrends started a scholarship fund a couple of years ago in honor of a former French student, David Rosoff, who died in a car accident in 2004. The program benefits students from North Intermediate School by providing 20 of the fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students with $50 scholarships toward weekend camp tuition, which is $155. The scholarships are awarded to the first 20 students who sign up. Anyone who wants to donate to the fund can call Behrends at 507-934-4210, ext. 435.


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We are currently recruiting for 3-year term positions on the Architectural Review Board and the Historic Resources Board; the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Planning and Transportation Commission and the Stormdrain Oversight Committee will be accepting applications.
On September 9, 2013 the City Council adopted Ordinance Number 5208, and Resolutions 9370 (SDOC) and 9371 (LBOC), realigning the Boards and Commissions recruitment cycle. The City Clerk's Office will continuously accept applications for all Boards and Commissions. There will be annual recruitment of all Boards and Commissions to be aligned as below:
Spring Recruitment, all applicable terms will end on April 30.
- Human Relations Commission Apply Here
- Library Advisory Commission Apply Here
- Public Art Commission Apply Here
- Utilities Advisory Commission Apply Here
Fall Recruitment, all applicable terms will end on October 31.
- Architectural Review Board Apply Here Current Recruitment
- Historic Resources Board Apply Here Current Recruitment
- Parks & Recreation Commission Apply Here Current Recruitment
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- Storm Drain Oversight Committee Apply Here Current Recruitment
Upon resignation of a commissioner in the middle of a term, City Council would determine whether to hold a special recruitment to fill the vacancy or wait until the next scheduled recruitment. These will be considered by the City Council on a case by case basis.
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Dual Enrollment
The Admission Committee encourages high school students to enroll in a challenging curriculum. High school students participating in dual-enrollment, joint-enrollment, or concurrent enrollment programs with a local college or university may be eligible to transfer earned credit to Centenary, using the following criteria:
The course(s) must be similar in content to course(s) offered by Centenary;
A class grade of "C" or better must be earned;
Dual enrollment credit must be earned after the student completes the sophomore year of high school through an articulated agreement between the transcripting college and high school whereby the student has satisfied the state's minimum college admissions criteria, exluding "Open Admission;"
The college courses must be from an institution whose curriculum is consistent with the liberal arts tradition and must be equivalent to existing Centenary courses taught in academic disciplines offered at Centenary;
No more than two (2) classes per semester will be accepted and a maximum of 24 total hours of dual-enrollment, joint-enrollment, or concurrent enrollment credits can transfer. These 24 hours are included in the maximum of 40 hours of non-traditional credits entering freshmen can earn toward a Centenary degree prior to matriculation;
Foreign language courses offered at Centenary cannot be transferred by dual enrollment. Centenary has placement exams to determine the awarding of credit for French, German, Latin, and Spanish. Credit for these courses, thus, will not reduce the 24 maximum limit for a student;
An official transcript from the college must be submitted to Centenary, indicating all courses attempted and grades received.
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NORMAN — The Moore Public Library continues to reach out to members of the community affected by last month's storms with a pair of upcoming programs for residents in the process of looking for a new home.
"Rebuilding Moore Strong: How to Finance or Choose Your New Home" will start at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Room B of the library, 225 S. Howard Ave. The program will be repeated at 6:30 p.m. July 15 in the same location.
Pat Vann, of Citywide Mortgage, and Angela Matlock, of Metro Brokers of Oklahoma, will present the program.
Vann will discuss the ins and outs of SBA loans, construction loans, disaster victims loans and other financing options for homes.
Matlock will provide information on representation, choosing a home, home inspections, negotiations and other important factors to know for people in the process of choosing a home.
Space is limited for the programs, so registration is requested in advance.
For more information or to register, visit the library, call 793-4349 or visit justsoyouknow.us/moore.


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Update: October 22, 2012
On October 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted two inaccurate lists on its website. These two lists were intended to show which customers had purchased which products from the New England Compounding Center since May 2012. However, the information on the lists was incorrect and the FDA has removed the lists from its website. NECC has recalled all products shipped in 2012 and is continuing its efforts to contact all of the customers who received products in 2012 as part of this product recall. Customers are encouraged to complete the recall forms that NECC has sent out to aid in the on-going joint efforts by the FDA and NECC to locate and to secure NECC products. Any customers with questions should contact 1-800-994-6322. In addition, NECC encourages patients to contact their healthcare providers directly if they have questions about medications they have received.
New England Compounding Center Issues
October 6, 2012
Information for Customers Seeking to Return New England Compounding Center Products
New England Compounding Center (NECC) has voluntarily recalled all products currently in circulation. If you have NECC products, please download and complete these forms. The completed forms should be faxed to NECC at 508-820-1616. Please provide a valid fax number so the NECC recall team can fax you a fedex label to return your medications. If you have any questions, please note those on the fax or call 1-800-994-6322.


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Just days after $2,500 worth of tools were stolen from a Habitat for Humanity project in Oxnard, concerned county residents have pledged more than triple the tools' value in donations.
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RALEIGH — Police were searching Sunday for a 2000 to 2004 black Chevrolet Monte Carlo that lost its right-side rear-view mirror when it hit a bicyclist on Hillsborough Street near Ashe Avenue at about 1 a.m.
Saturday evening, officers charged Saturday evening that a woman was driving while impaired when an SUV she was operating came up behind a bicycle on Falls of Neuse Road, hit it and threw the rider over 100 feet, and drove off with the bicycle hung up on the front.
In the first incident, Linda Thomas Banks, 48, of 401 Sawmill Road was going the same way that Jason A. Epstein, 28, was riding near Morocroft Drive when the accident happened about 7:50 p.m., police said. They estimated that Epstein was thrown 123 feet while the 2005 Ford SUV drove off with his bicycle stuck on its front end.
The bike fell off when the SUV was turning onto an entrance ramp to Interstate 540, police said.
In the later accident, Donald L. Lowry, 23, was knocked off his bicycle by the Monte Carlo, which did not stop. He received a concussion, police said, but his injuries did not appear to be life-threatening, police said.
Banks was charged with felony serious injury by vehicle, DWI, having a fictitious registration plate and failure to register a vehicle, police spokesman Jim Sughrue said. The police accident report says she also was cited for not having insurance.
In the report, investigators cited alcohol, inattention and failure to reduce speed as factors in the accident. They estimated the SUV was traveling at the 45 mph speed limit and Epstein was going 16 mph.
Epstein was hospitalized and reported to be in stable condition. Police said doctors told them that he probably would have suffered more serious injuries if he had not been wearing a helmet.
Police said that the number of vehicle-bicycle accidents in the city is running well ahead of last year. From January through April of 2011, 18 bicycles were struck. This year, 25 were hit in the same four months.
Police speculated that the difference might be due to nicer weather encouraging more people to ride this year, higher gasoline prices encouraging more pedaling or more driver inattention to the two-wheeled vehicles on the road.


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Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Down the Drain
We also put our waste into clean water (maybe the bowl is dirty, but the water comes in clean) only to create a waste product. Isn't our waste already waste and will just break down without the help of clean water? Fresh water access knocked out most of the need for outhouses or composting toilets.
While we are becoming more efficient in terms of consumption per capita (some of which may be attributed to a more capitalistic model of paying for the value of water), the U.S. still consumes more than three times as much water per capita. Water access is a topic as complex as food access: one that is compliated by politics, weather, the natural landscape, and personal desires. I cannot attribute one cause for why I have easy access to clean water and others do not, but I plant to explore this further. All I know is I must be grateful for the ease of gardening, cleaning vegetables, and washing myself.
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Yes, we should count our blessings with the availability and ease of using water here in the U.S. Thanks for the reminder. Our water is precious ... must conserve when we can even if it doesn't seem that we have to.ReplyDelete
Holy cow, what a great post. I think about this a lot.ReplyDelete
I've read that one aspect of a global food market is the ability to transport water around the world - in the form of food. So that people who live where water is scarce can still eat.
Nicholas Kristof, a columnist at the New York Times, calls being born in America "winning the lottery of birth," at least for many of us.
That chart is interesting. Does it show that after 1980 our withdrawals (our use?) of water declined? Even as population continued to rise?
When we were kids, municipal water was free... so nobody gave a thought to letting a hose run. Similarly, the eighty-year-old at the far end of the hogback, who was born in this valley, and whose grandpappy settled it, has a well on his land... and lets his lawn sprinklers run for days. Days.ReplyDelete


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Kozy Crash
By JP Rennquist on May 16, 2010 in Overheard in Duluth, Photos
Apparently a car ran into the Kozy Bar. I am not making this up. I did not get the whole story.
Here's another one, note the "Love Wins" sticker in the window. My church the "Love Wins" place meets around the corner. I love those stickers.
In other 2nd Ave E & 1st St news, this is an interesting start to a week of commemorative activities around the Clayton, Jackson McGhie memorial, just across the street.


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The baseball All Star break is now behind us and that means summer is half over. We're winding down as Back To School sales are popping up.
In our house, we've already purchased most of the items on the back-to-school list for kindergarten and second grade. We've also figured out that just about all the uniforms from last year don't fit...of course.
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The ODU Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) Initiative will sponsor an academic job search workshop on Friday, Feb. 9, in room 9024 of Batten Arts and
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Elaine Justice, the associate professor of psychology who is chair of the campus' PFF Initiative steering committee, said all graduate students are invited to hear seven faculty members speak on topics ranging from establishing career goals to preparing for job interviews. Refreshments will be served.
The speakers and their topics will be: Debra Major, professor of psychology, "Identifying Positions that Fit;" Robert Wojtowicz, associate professor of art history, "Interpreting Job Ad Language;" Barbara Winstead, professor of psychology, "Updatting One's CV for Job Applications;" Sheri Reynolds, associate professor of English, "Writing a Cover Letter;" Andrew Gordon, professor of biology, "Overview of Evaluation Process;" Linda McGreevy, professor of art history, "The Interviewing Process;" and Bryan Porter, associate professor of psychology, "Giving a Job Talk."
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As just announced on the CBS Selection Show, the Tigers will take on No. 4 seed Kentucky on Thursday in the East Region in Tampa, Fla.
No qualms with the Ivy champ being a 13-seed. Seems about right, and this is definitely an interesting matchup. Two teams with great history, but from vastly different conferences. Both teams received automatic bids to the tournament, with Kentucky qualifying after beating Florida in Sunday's SEC conference tourney title game. Princeton, of course, qualified in dramatic fashion with Douglas Davis' buzzer beater in Saturday's one-game Ivy playoff against Harvard.
Luckily, there is some recent history that could provide some sort of insight into this matchup. Penn hung with Kentucky for a half earlier this year before getting blown away after the break to lose, 86-62. In last year's Sweet Sixteen, Cinderella Cornell also fell, 62-45, to a Wildcats team that featured five first-round NBA draft picks.
The initial reaction to most Ivy League tourney matchups is that the Ancient Eight champs will get bullied around by a team from a major conference. Typically, that's the most likely result. But don't be surprised if Princeton is picked this week as a potential candidate for a huge upset. The Ivies are gaining respectability after the Big Red's run and the Davis shot that led last night's SportsCenter. While the Wildcats are much more athletic, they don't have the size that would completely eliminate any chance of Princeton winning (i.e. DeMarcus Cousins is now on the Sacramento Kings). With no great big man on Kentucky, Princeton can hang with the Wildcats by playing their style of physical, lockdown defense. If this game turns into a shootout, the Tigers have very little shot. But the Tigers have the depth to hang with the Wildcats, in my opinion. The matchup to watch will definitely be Kentucky's Terrence Jones, a likely NBA lottery pick, versus Ivy Defensive Player of the Year Kareem Maddox. Both are 6-foot-8, versatile and athletic.


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1. Re: Low vocal input level using Bluebird and PreSonus Audioboxisteveus Nov 15, 2012 7:29 PM in response to kelvin15
Did you turn on phantom power?
2. Re: Low vocal input level using Bluebird and PreSonus Audioboxkelvin15 Nov 15, 2012 8:23 PM in response to isteveus
Yes, phantom power is on.
3. Re: Low vocal input level using Bluebird and PreSonus Audioboxisteveus Nov 16, 2012 5:46 AM in response to kelvin15
The only level that makes a real difference is the gain on the interface. Once it leaves the interface it is digital. If you have a good signal to noise ratio at the interface you should be fine.
I think I saw that the 22VSL has up to 35db of gain this should be more then enough gain for just about any mic. Have you tried it a full gain? If you use your shure mic with the interface does it make a difference?
4. Re: Low vocal input level using Bluebird and PreSonus AudioboxEdgar Nov 16, 2012 12:38 PM in response to kelvin15
When adjusting levels, always follow the signal flow and make sure that the different stages are properly leveled to maintain a good signal to noise ratio. For example, you don't want to compensate a level issue on the Fader if the problem is at the input Gain.
Here is an example with the typical stages:
- When you connect your Mic to an external Audio Interface, you have to set the level right there first. Usually audio interfaces come with their own little software mixer where you can monitor the level that you send to your computer (enter your computer), or you can monitor the level with some LEDs on the front panel. If you don't get enough level from your microphone there, then there is no need to troubleshoot your OS or even GarageBand, your problem is at the Microphone+Interface stage.
Hope that helpsEdgar Rothermich
- Once your level is correct at the interface, the next checkpoint is the System Preferences Audio. This is the stage where the signal enters you OS. Choose the input tab and monitor/adjust the incoming level there with the Input volume and Input level (if available for your input source).
- The third checkpoint is your application GarageBand. Please note that you don't have any input controls in GarageBand itself. Whatever signal comes into your computer (USB) and is set with the input level in the System Preferences, that is the level you are about to record in GarageBand. Yes, the Recording Level slider in the Track Info window let's you adjust the incoming signal, BUT this is just a remote slider for the actual "Input Volume" slider in the System Preferences window, they are linked. So technically, you are not setting a separate input gain in GarageBand, you are just setting the system input level from inside GarageBand. Here is a screenshot.
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5. Re: Low vocal input level using Bluebird and PreSonus Audioboxkelvin15 Nov 17, 2012 7:11 AM in response to Edgar
Thanks for the insight. In Step 3, I didn't know those two were linked. I will try this sequence this weekend.
Do you know if the Audio MIDI Setup within Applications/Utilities affects the recording level?
6. Re: Low vocal input level using Bluebird and PreSonus Audioboxisteveus Nov 17, 2012 8:04 AM in response to kelvin15
I believe it all depends on the interface. I have used several interfaces and neither the the sound preferences (step 3) or Audio/Midi setup utility can control input or output of interface.
With the interfaces I have used the hardware (interface) or a software/driver control the i/o.
7. Re: Low vocal input level using Bluebird and PreSonus Audioboxkelvin15 Nov 17, 2012 10:52 AM in response to isteveus
Thank you.
Specific to the PreSonus Audiobox, does anyone reading this know if the VSL software that comes with the interface is needed (to help with the input level problem) if I'm not going to use the interface effects (and instead use only the GB effects)?
8. Re: Low vocal input level using Bluebird and PreSonus AudioboxEdgar Nov 17, 2012 4:09 PM in response to kelvin15
It all comes down to the basic understand of Drivers. I spend quite some time in the advanced section of my GarageBand book to explain that. Here are just a few point.
- On one side, you have the hardware device (Audio Interface, Built-in mic, built-in audio jack, etc) and n the other side, you have the software application (GarageBand, System, Logic)that want to use the Device
- The most important piece in that scenario is the "interpreter" in the middle, the Driver.
- The Driver is the gateway to the hardware device and decides what elements of the hardware device can be controlled by the software.
- Any software application has to communicate with the Driver if it wants to control elements of the hardware (level, mute, sample rate. etc)
- And here is the crucial part: Of all those software apps that can talk to the Driver, who is the Driver listening to? Who is in charge? There are two scenarios. All the apps can control the Driver (whatever was the latex setting), or an app takes exclusive control over the Driver (and therefor the Audio Device), so no other app can change its setting. (Please note that I'm talking about controlling the settings, not the use of the Device. Any app can still use the Audio Device)
- For example the System Preferences Sound window and the Audio MIDI Setup utility lets you talk to the Drivers. They provide a different subsets of controls of a Driver they access. If you look at the "Recording Level" in GarageBand, this is a control that accesses the Driver directly to change the input level. The System Preferences Sound window has a slider that controls exactly the same component of the Driver (and therefore the Audio Device). The Audio MIDI Setup has also a slider that also controls exactly the same control. You get the idea. Everybody can access the input level and if you have those three window open at the same time, hen you can see that those sliders are linked. Whatever slider you change, the other one will follow.
- The second scenario is when one app takes over the Driver exclusively and won't allow another app to control it. For example, if you select Device X in Logic, then switching the Sample Rate in Logic will switch the Device's Sample Rate Setting. You can't change that setting in the Audio MIDI Setup utility anymore, the Driver won't allow any other app to change it until you quit Logic and release its "stronghold".
Here is a diagram from my GarageBand book that shows the elements that are involved.
Here is another diagram that demonstrates who is controlling what
As you can see, it can get a bit complex with different Devices, different Drivers and different Apps. However, if you have the understanding of the basic concept then troubleshooting gets much more easier and stuff is becoming to make much more sense.
Luckily most of the time the situation is "plug-and-play" and the user doesn't have now all that. However if one piece of the puzzle is missing and stuff doesn't work, then you need that basic understanding, because everything turned into a "plug-and-pray" situation.
Hope that helps
Edgar Rothermich
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9. Re: Low vocal input level using Bluebird and PreSonus Audioboxkelvin15 Feb 19, 2013 6:13 PM in response to Edgar
As a follow up to this discussion - with lots of tweaking, I was able to obtain a recording level that worked. I still need to watch out for clipping but I like the sound quality. I've since added a good pop filter and have been happy with the results. Thanks to all for your input.


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Happy Canada Day!
I had a great time this Canada Day!
I started off by joining in the fun at the Red and White Parade:
After the parade, we made our way to Confederation Park:
I also had the chance to join the celebrations at Grass Creek Park:
As well as at Worthington Park:
Thanks to everyone for including me in their Canada Day festivities!
An evening with your MP: Talking with Kingston's West End
Do you have concerns or ideas on federal issues like pensions, youth employment – whatever is on your mind?
I invite you to join me on Thursday, May 15, 7:00 PM, at Frontenac Secondary School for an open discussion in Kingston's West End. Hope to see you there!
Promoting Kingston Tourism
Travel and tourism are critical to the Kingston and the Islands economy and youth employment. I was pleased to speak at a recent event in Kingston hosted by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) and the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC). There was a great discussion about the state of tourism, particularly focusing on immigration and visa issues, international trade, Canada's tourism marketing funding, the aviation cost structure, and other public policy barriers to industry growth.
Tourism is a very competitive industry. We compete with countries around the world. Unfortunately, Canada's ranking as an international tourism destination has suffered. At the same time, funding for promoting tourism has decreased – the 2013 Conservative budget cut the CTC's funding by 20% — particularly affecting the promotion of Canada as a tourist destination for Americans. I would like to see a restoration of that funding, perhaps moving over some of the money the Conservative government has spent advertising itself.
Thanks to TIAC and the CTC for the great opportunity to discuss important issues for Kingston and the Islands!
Standing up for Science and Academic Freedoms
Last week, I was honoured to speak at the Stand Up for Science rally in Kingston, as well as to debate the subject of freedom of speech for government scientists with my Parliamentary colleagues on Power and Politics. I am opposed to how the Conservative government applies its tight communications policy to scientists speaking about their research. I've been working on this issue since I was elected in 2011, and it's great to see it getting more and more attention. This week, even the New York Times criticized the Conservative government.
The Stand Up for Science rallies in defence of science and scientists, which have taken place clear across the country, were also a topic on CBC's Ottawa Morning. During the show Greg Rickford, the Minister of State for Science and Technology, answered a few questions about muzzling scientists. One part of the interview was particularly troubling for me. Here is the question and Minister Rickford's answer to the CBC:
CBC Ottawa Morning, Robyn Bresnahan:
"How much are those publications censored by the Government? Before they come out, where the scientists presumably are presenting their research, but then somebody from the Government looks over this research, so it's not like the scientists are publishing them directly…. Are they [scientists] getting your stamp of approval before they [publications] go out?"
Minister of State for Science and Technology, Greg Rickford:
"Scientists work for government, and for universities, and for private institutions… Would you expect that anything that they did in terms of publications wouldn't be guided in some way by some overarching policy of their respective employer? That would be true for universities, I would suspect."
But this is not how universities approach science at all, and it is not how the government should approach science either. In Canada, universities are governed by a Statement on Academic Freedom, which guarantees the freedom to teach and conduct research, regardless of whether a research topic is unpopular and controversial. Academic freedom means that we have Canada's best minds studying and reporting to the public on topics ranging from climate change, to alternate energy sources, to food regulation. These scholars can study these topics without fear of dismissal. Post-secondary institutions do not dictate how academic researchers determine their research interests, nor does it determine the methodology they use or their publication choices.
Government policy and our Minister of State for Science and Technology should allow the great talent we have working in our federal science labs serve the public interest to the fullest, and let those scientists speak freely about their research. This freedom to communicate will benefit scientific research by expanding its impact and relevance. Freedom to communicate will also help the Canadian public and policy-makers to make informed decisions about policies and government decisions based on this publicly funded research.
What I would like to emphasize today is that freedom to communicate is needed to support the integrity of scientific research. With the kind of deliberate mis-information the public has received in the past about smoking tobacco or climate change, it is important for scientific communications to have integrity. Canadians must be able to trust federal scientific research, and know that the findings are credible and based on evidence. With freedom to communicate, the research results of scientists will be trusted because they will be able to speak to the public, unfiltered by the Government of the day and because they will be able to answer direct questions from the public. We can restore this integrity to our federal science programs, particularly the kinds of science involving basic research relevant to government policy. Opening up these lines of communications and allowing our scientists to speak freely about their research is an important first step.
Ribfest & Craft Beer Show
Ted enjoyed participating in a new event for Kingston: the Ribfest & Craft Beer Show where he was invited to judge in the BBQ ribs and chicken competition.
Princess Street Promenade
Princess Street was closed for the Annual Princess Street Promenade on August 3rd as downtown businesses and organizations set up stalls on the street. I set up a stall outside of my Constituency Office on the corner of Bagot and Princess to talk with people about their concerns as they walked along the promenade.
Prison Farms Third Anniversary
August 2013 marked the three year anniversary of the closing of Prison Farms and I attended a vigil to commemorate the day and reiterate the intention of a future Liberal government to reinstate the prison farms.
Community BBQ at Shannon Park
On July 28th at Shannon Park I hosted a community MP barbeque for the first time. We had a dedicated group of volunteers who helped with the food, drinks and running various children's activities. It was a great opportunity for me to talk with constituents face to face and to hear their questions and concerns about government.
Pull Together for Epilepsy
On July 21 Kingston's Epilepsy and Seizure Disorder Resource Centre put on the Pull Together for Epilepsy! Fire Truck Pull in front of City Hall to raise awareness and raise funds. Pull Together for Epilepsy featured nine teams competing to pull a fire truck 100 feet to the finish line in the shortest time. Thanks for help from Kingston Fire and Rescue, and the federal government's Canada Summer Jobs Program. Money came in to the riding from the federal Canada Summer Jobs program to pay for the summer student who coordinated this new event.
Autism Rally
In Confederation Park, Kingston mothers with autistic children tell me their stories and go over some statistics on autism in Canada. I also learned that autism support dogs help anchor certain autistic kids who would have a tendency to bolt.


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Some of the best apps for the iPad come pre-installed. This means you won't need to download your own maps software, calender, email inbox or contacts list. So before you hit the app store in search of the perfect app, you will want to familiarize yourself with what apps come with the iPad.
Apps on the Home Screen:
The following apps come pre-loaded on the iPad's home screen, which is the main screen that holds all of your application icons. I've listed these apps in the order they are arranged on the iPad by default. (Learn how to move apps.)
- Messages. The Messages app will allow you to send an instant message to anyone with an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch for free. Messages is a great way to cut down on your text messages bill if you aren't on a monthly plan.
- Calender. The calender app will allow you to set up events and share them through iCloud with any other compatible devices such as your iPhone.
- Notes. The equivalent of Notepad on Windows, the Notes app does exactly as you would expect: allow you to type in a quick note.
- Reminders. The Reminders app can serve two purposes. First, it is great for setting up a reminder. You can choose a day and time for the reminder and even have it repeat on a regular basis. Second, it can be a great task list.
- Maps. Easily one of the best apps that come pre-loaded, the Maps app is a great version of Google Maps. If you have an iPad with 3G, you can use the Maps program as a GPS for the car. And even if you don't have 3G, the Maps application can be used to get quick directions or look up stores or restaurants in a certain area of town.
- YouTube. The iPad does not support Flash video, but most YouTube videos can be delivered in a supported video format. You can use the YouTube video to search YouTube, or if you are in the Safari browser and click on a video, the YouTube application will launch.
- Videos. The videos application is where you play the Movies and TV Shows you buy on iTunes or transferred to the iPad from your personal library. Many DvDs now come with a digital copy, which can be transferred to the iPad via iTunes.
- Contacts. The iPad supports both instant messaging through the Messages app and video conferencing through the FaceTime app, so having your contacts on the iPad can be very handy. Best of all, these contacts can be synced with your iPhone via iCloud, so you never have to worry about manually typing in the contacts from your phone.
- Game Center. The Game Center holds leaderboards and achievements for games that support it. It's a great way to connect with friends, find out what they are playing and coordinate a game night.
- iTunes. The iPad version of the store has most of the same features as the PC version. You can buy movies to play with the Videos app and music to play using the Music app. You can also download any music you bought using iTunes on your PC without actually hooking up your iPad to your PC.
- App Store. The App Store is where all the fun begins. This application is used to buy games and apps for your iPad. And don't worry, even if you don't want to spend money on an app, there are plenty of great free apps available for the iPad.
- Newsstand. The iOS 5 update introduced the Newsstand, which is where you can subscribe to digital versions of popular magazines. Many magazines will give you an issue for free so you can try them out.
- FaceTime. FaceTime is the video conferencing software that links the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. First introduced on the iPhone, it is actually rather easy to use FaceTime on the iPad.
- Camera. The iPad 2 added both a front-facing and a back-facing camera, and both can be accessed through the Camera app. Simply tap the button in the upper-right corner to switch between cameras. You can also go from picture-mode to video-mode with the switch at the bottom right.
- Photo Booth. This neat application will let you take fun photos, including one with a twirl effect that will make the image look like it was taken through a circus mirror and stretch effect that can create the longest chin in the world.
- Settings. If you need to customize your iPad -- such as adjusting the brightness to save battery life or setting up automatic iCloud backups -- the settings is where you want to go. Find out more you can do in Settings.
Apps on the iPad Dock
The dock is the bar across the bottom of the iPad's display. The iPad comes with four apps on the dock, but it can actually hold up to six. Moving an app to the dock allows you to have quick access to it even when you are scrolling through pages of apps.
- Safari. This is the default web browser for the iPad. As such, it makes a great candidate for remaining on the dock. You'll find that the iPad makes a great way to browse the web.
- Mail. The mail application can be set up through settings. It supports Gmail, Yahoo mail, Hotmail, AOL mail and most other forms of email. The Mail app has a universal view that shows all of your incoming email as well as the inboxes broken out by the specific client. It is also a great candidate for remaining on the dock.
- Photos. Where do all those photos go that you take with the Camera and Photo Booth? They go to an internal folder that can be access with the Photos app. You can also set this app up to do a slideshow. If you aren't going to be using your iPad to take many photos, this app makes a great candidate for moving to the home screen. How to Move an App.
- Music. The music app will let you play music downloaded through the iTunes store or synced from your computer. You can also play music on your PC without syncing to iTunes by using Home Sharing. How to use Home Sharing to Share Music and Movies.
You'll notice that I didn't mention Siri, the voice-recognition digital assistant that comes with newer iPads. Siri is built into the operating system and can be activated by holding the home button down for several seconds. This works even if you are inside another app. Find out more about using Siri on the iPad


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COATS — From tobacco leaves to Valentines Day roses and carnations, Dragonfly Florist is a new extension of an old Harnett County family farm.
Terry Johnson, who has been farming for 25 years, opened the flower shop in the small town of Coats in July 2011 after buying an existing floral business.
About five years ago, Terry Johnson and her husband Joey Johnson got their start in flowers when they began to grow poinsettias. In exchange, the couple gave up farming tobacco, a crop that Johnsons family had grown for more than 100 years, he said. Farming tobacco is expensive and it can be easily destroyed by one extreme weather event.
(Tobacco) takes a lot of you, said Joey Johnson, a fifth-generation farmer who tends the poultry houses and wheat fields and soybeans fields on the couples 180-acre farm.
Joey Johnson built a greenhouse and started trying to grow poinsettias.
I just wanted to try them, he said. I just wanted to see if we could do it.
The couple planned to give the poinsettias to their church, but they grew too many. Soon, people saw the plants and wanted to buy them, Joey Johnson said.
They were just real pretty, Joey Johnson said.
The Johnsons progressed from poinsettias to vegetable plants and hanging baskets. They built a second greenhouse, and sold plants and vegetables to grocery stores and other businesses.
I think (selling poinsettias) was a good adventure for us to try, Terry Johnson said.
The farm-to-florist partnership saves the Johnsons money, and ensures that they deliver a quality product, Terry Johnson said.
Running your own farm is a small business, Terry Johnson said.
After buying Flowers by Jean on South McKinley Street, Terry Johnson changed the name to Dragonfly Florist. She inherited a customer base that has increased over the past two years through word of mouth, a website and a Facebook page.
She also brought in new traffic by offering Valentines Day discounts, a strategy that helps her plan, prepare and handle one of the busiest times of the year, she said. She also saw an increase in customers by selling Christmas trees for the first time last year.
Weddings and funerals also keep the business busy, Terry Johnson said.
Terry Johnson said past lessons have prepared her for the floral venture.
The former receptionist developed her public relations skills at Coats-Erwin Middle School, where she worked for two years before opening the flower shop.
As farmers, the Johnsons work seven days a week, she said, and she helps manage the farms employees and books.
Joey Johnson cares for the farm and oversees the greenhouses.
Growing things are in his blood, Terry Johnson said.
In the spring, Joey Johnson grows vegetables, hanging baskets and bedding plants, such as petunias, cosmos and marigolds. He grows mums in the fall and poinsettias for Christmas.
You put a seed in the ground, and you take pride in taking care of it and watching it grow, Terry Johnson said. Its just a part of the farmer in you.
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