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Safaricom Limited Senior Partners & SLA Officer Job in Kenya
Category: General Jobs in Kenya
Posted: Dec 10, 2013
Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya.
We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community.
At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!
Senior Partners & SLA Officer
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy in the Network & Service Operation Department within the Technology Division.
In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Reporting to the Senior Manager-NOS – the holder of the position will be responsible for Partner management; Contract Performance Evaluation; NOPEX Reporting and Proactive engagement with third parties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up of new contracts relevant to Technology Division;
- Formulate deliverables to be measured and penalty situations for non-adherence;
- Renew contracts seamlessly;
- Provide budget figures for contracts under your jurisdiction;
- Continuously formulate and agree with service provider ways of improving performance;
- Evaluate performance of each contract on a quarterly basis;
- Keep an updated list of contracts with validity and payment status;
- Submit monthly figures to section Manager and discuss and agree for posting in financial books;
- Prepare yearly forecast figures as may be required;
- Coordinate CAPEX utilization to reduce NOPEX;
- Liaising with external partners on potential risks to the network and sharing the information;
- Mitigation of potential risks to the network.
Role Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Telecommunication or a related field;
- 4 years of experience within a Technology Based company preferably within Operations & support functions with a track record having engaged vendors/contractors/3rd Party Service Providers in (amongst others);
- Experience in Pricing negotiations;
- Experience in Service Evaluations;
- Experience in Contract Drafting & Reviewing;
- Exceptional analytical ,presentation and documentation skills;
- Computer literate;
- Good communication & interpersonal skills;
If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, please send your resume with your cell phone contact indicating your experience and why you are the most suitable candidate for the role clearly quoting the job title and job reference to the address below by Tuesday 10th December 2013.
The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
The Head of Talent and Resourcing,
Safaricom Limited
Nairobi via E-mail to [email protected]

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Let's get the bad news over with first: DE Ryan Pickett's injured ankle remains far from healthy — a prognosis that doesn't bode real well for the Packers' run defense, which is normally spearheaded by the 10th-year veteran. The good news, however, is how well rookie C.J. Wilson has picked up the slack. From the moment the seventh-round draft pick took on an accelerated workload in Week Seven against Minnesota, after DE Cullen Jenkins came up lame in pregame warmups, Wilson has more than held his own playing end in the team's 3-4 base and tackle in the nickel-sub package. What has impressed team insiders most about Wilson is that he hasn't seemed overwhelmed at all by his increased responsibilities while showing steady improvement with every snap. Even with a fully healthy Pickett, look for the surprising Wilson to get a much heavier workload the rest of the season.


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A Perrysburg pub has been fighting to be allowed to use their outdoor patio, but their neighbors say it's too noisy. Now they are one step closer to being able to use it.
The Perrysburg Planning and Zoning Committee listened to arguments for and against the use of the patio at the 5th Street Pub Wednesday. The restaurant sits on commercial land, but right next door to it are residential homes.
"I'm glad the restaurant's there," said neighbor Josh Alkire. "I'm happy for their success…I just want it to be quiet. I want my kids to be able to sleep at night instead of crawling in my bed at 1 a.m. because some guy's out there screaming and hollering."
Alkire's home is only 40 feet from the patio.
The owners of the pub say they understand Alkire's concerns, and that's why they're willing to compromise.
"I live three blocks away from this place, so all the neighbors we're talking about, they're my neighbors, too," said Owner Geoff Kies. "I would hope that if there was a business next to me and I was going through the same scenario that we might…find this middle ground and try to make everybody happy."
The committee agreed to recommend that city council allow the use of the patio – with some restrictions. The hours of the patio use would be cut back, and the patio must be enclosed by September 30.
Council will make their decision July 9.
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No. 3 overall pick Trent Richardson is preparing for his first pro season with the Cleveland Browns, but he may have hit a bit of a road block as the preseason gets underway. A knee injury may sideline Richardson for the rest of this week, including the preseason opener.
Mary Kay Cabot, the Browns beat reporter from the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reported that Richardson sat out of Tuesday's practice due to a sore left knee. It is possible that Richardson may have to miss the Browns' first preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Friday.
Richardson had a sleeve on his left knee following Tuesday's practice and would not discuss the injury with the media. He had previously had his left knee scoped in February. He will be evaluated by team doctors later on Tuesday.
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text: Garry Benckeser, 63, of Oconto, Nebraska, died February 11th, 2013, at the Callaway District Hospital in Callaway, Nebraska. Garry was born December 8th, 1949, to Clifford and Mary Barron Benckeser. He was five minutes younger than his twin brother Larry. Garry lived and worked his entire life in Central Nebraska. He was raised on the farm southeast of Oconto on Highway 40.Garry attended rural school District 245 until its closure, he then attended Oconto school and graduated with the class of 1968. He played football, basketball and ran in track. While growing up he was a member of the Woodriver Beavers 4-H Club and also became a junior leader. He was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church, also a member of Legion Post 250 in Oconto. He attended Chadron State College before enlisting in the Army in 1969 serving a tour in Vietnam. He was honorablely discharged in1971 and returned to Oconto.Garry worked in construction all his life and worked at Paulsen, Inc. in Cozad, Nebraska, for many years and worked odd jobs for Hendrickson Construction until his health started is fail. Garry and his wife ran the Blue Jean Cafe in Oconto for a few years. He enjoyed watching and caring for his three stepchildren while they had the cafe.Garry loved to fish and hunt and spent time fishing with family and friends at every lake you can name. He had the stories to go along with the fish, he also had the fish fries for everyone to enjoy. He traveled to Arizona and stayed the winter in 2011 with Marlene and Ted. He would spend his days looking out the window to watch people going by and he enjoyed all the sports he could watch on TV with his close little friend Shorty, football, basketball, baseball, he was a loyal Yankee fan. He loved to call Polly when they played the tigers.He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Mary Benckeser; brother Larry; brothers-in-law Ronald Bain and Lawrence Mackey.He leaves to mourn his sisters Pauline Ransley of Livonia, Michigan, Marlene and Ted Boysen of Eddyville, Nebraska; stepchildren, nephews and nieces and a host of friends.Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 16th, 2013, at the Community Building in Oconto with Pastor Dale Coates officiating.Visitation will be Friday, February 15th, from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary.Interment will be at the Oconto Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Oconto American Legion Post.


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Christine was the oldest child of William Frank and Myra Brantley. When she was a young child, her parents relocated to the Goodway community of Monroe County where she graduated from J.U. Blacksher High School.
In 1952, she married Ralph Culbreth, a native of Evergreen, and lived in Brewton and then Evergreen. They were married for 58 years and were blessed with two children, Dennis and Nancy. Christine spent her working years employed as an administrative assistant for the state of Alabama, first in the Department of Pensions and Security in Brewton and then with the state highway department in Evergreen.
Culbreth was a member of the Pilot Club and was an active member of Evergreen Baptist Church, where she was involved with the WMU and served alongside her husband, who was a deacon at EBC.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph N. Culbreth; parents, William Frank and Myra Wiggins Brantley; three brothers, William Frank Brantley Jr., Hollis E. Brantley and an unnamed infant brother; and one sister, Mary E. Brantley.
Culbreth is survived by her son, Dennis Culbreth and his wife, Marybeth, of Jasper; daughter, Nancy Turner and her husband, Jack Turner, of Wetumpka; grandchildren, Andrew Culbreth of Evergreen, Matthew Culbreth and his wife, Elizabeth Craig, of Birmingham, Carolyn Kate Turner of Wetumpka, Grace Culbreth of Birmingham and Nancy Anne Turner of Wetumpka; brothers, Charles Brantley, Robert Earl Brantley, Harlan Brantley and Joe Brantley; and sister, Eloise Leggiero.
Funeral services will be held today, July 1, 2014, in the chapel of Cope Funeral Home with burial at Magnolia Cemetery in Evergreen. Visitation will be from 12:30 until 2 p.m. and the funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Dennis Culbreth and Jack Williamson will officiate.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Evergreen Baptist Church Building Fund.
Cope Funeral Home, Evergreen; 251-578-3509


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Kids Ski FREE** HOT TUB, CREEK, FP, EASY ACCESS,FIREPIT,WIFI in Maggie Valley
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2
- sleeps 10
- pool no
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 910 - $ 1,050 / week
vacation rental description
Creekside Hideaway II is a lovely mountain home located on a large private wooded lot with a gorgeous tumbling creek that runs through the back of the property. The level yard offers an open play area for kids of all ages! The campfire is just over the wood bridge in the backyard. Enjoy a meal at the picnic table next to the creek, relax on the wrap-around rocking chair porch listening to the soothing sounds off the creek or take a dip in the hot tub that overlooks the creek!
Inside, the home welcomes you with an open floor plan. As you enter you are greeted with a splendid view of the knotty pine wood staircase and tasteful lodge decor. A spacious living room with cathedral ceilings, a fireplace and a large flat screen TV. The dining room has beautiful knotty pine wide plank wood floors and a dining table large enough for 8. Fully equipped kitchen to make a feast or just a cup of coffee. There are 2 bedrooms downstairs one with a king size bed and the other with a queen and bathroom. The large master bedroom is located upstairs with an attached master bath. The master bedroom has its own private balcony that over looks the creek. Down the hallway from the Master bedroom is the loft with 2 log bunk beds great for the kids!
This spacious home offers the ultimate mountain experience while having all the modern conveniences and comforts of home including fully equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, extra loft space for 4 additional guests, HD digital cable, Cinemax and HBO movie channels,flat screen TVs, wireless internet, and unlimited free local and long distance phone calls.
Wheelchair access
Easy Access Year Round, with a level driveway.
Bikers welcome!
We also have another vacation rental within walking to this home. For more information on our log cabin rental (Creekside Hideaway I) visit our other listing on HomeAway # 256838.
house rental amenities
- Internet - WiFi
- HD Cable TV Movie Channels – Showtime, HBO, Cinemax
- DVD Player
- Unlimited local and long distance phone
- Master Bedroom (King Bed) 2nd floor with attached full bathroom, Private Balcony
- Second Bedroom (King Bed) 1st floor
- Third Bedroom (Queen Bed) 1st floor
- Loft with 2 Bunk Beds - sleeps 4
- Pack and Play
- Hair Dryers
- Iron & Board
- Fully Equipped Kitchen with all utensils, pots and pans, toaster, coffee maker, blender and much more!
- Washer: Full-size
- Dryer: Full-size
- Linens Provided
- We provide one roll of toilet paper in all bathroom and a roll paper towels in the kitchen, hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, as well as extra garbage bags.
- Dining Room – Seating for 8
- Living Room – Seating for 8
- Board Games, Puzzles and Card Games
- Toys for the Kids
- Parking on the property - Long wide flat driveway, perfect for motorcycle trailers.
- Easy Access Year Round
- Carport
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Fireplace – gas logs
- Central Heat
- Air Conditioning
- Ceiling Fans in living room and all 3 bedrooms
- Covered Wrap-Around Deck - 6 Rocking Chairs
- Outdoor Gas Grill
- Campfire for roasting marshmallows
- Picnic Table
- Level Yard
- Hot Tub
- Rushing Creek
- Cable TV (Flat Screen TV's in Living Room and King Bedrooms)
- Movie Channels: Showtime, HBO and Cinemax
- DVD Player
- Board Games, Puzzles and Card Games
- Toys for the Kids
- Private Hot Tub
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1 - toilet , combination tub/shower, Located on 1st Floor
- Master Bathroom - toilet , tub , shower , garden tub, Located on 2nd Floor
- Starter roll of toilet paper is provided in each bathroom. Handsoap provided
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
- Bedroom 1 - 1 king , Located on 1st floor - Flat screen tv
- Bedroom 2 - 1 queen , Located on 1st floor
- Master Bedroom - 1 king , Master bedroom w/ attached Master Bathroom, Private Balcony - Flat screen TV
- Loft: has 2 sets of Bunk Beds to sleep 4
- High quality linens, blankets, quilts/comforters, pillows and towels are provided.
- Pets not allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters 21
- Children Welcome
- No Smoking Inside the home
- Wheelchair Accessible
activities and attractions in Maggie Valley Smoky Mountains
Activities in Maggie Valley:
- Ghost Town In The Sky (Amusement Park)
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Wheels Through Time Museum
- Stompin Ground (Clog Dancing)
- Championship Golf Maggie Valley Country Club
- Miniature Golf
- Horseback Riding
- Fishing Stream & Trout Ponds
- Fly fishing
- Hiking
- Biking
- Walking
- Arts & Crafts And Specialty Shops
- Antiquing
- Zip Lining
- Snow Skiing/Boarding
- Snow Tubing
Nearby Activities:
- Canoeing & Kayaking
- Cataloochee Valley (Elk Refuge)
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Cherokee Indian Reservation
- Harrah's Casino At Cherokee
- Appalachian Trail
- Biltmore Estate (Mansion/Gardens/Winery)
- Great Smoky Mountains Scenic Railway
- 2 National Forests (Pisgah & Nantahala)
- Waterfalls In The Mountains
- White Water Rafting
- Tubing
- Golfing (3 golf courses)
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Whitewater Rafting
- Zip Lining
- Tubing
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
We also have another vacation rental within walking to this home. For more information on our log cabin rental (Creekside Hideaway I) visit our other listing on HomeAway # 256838.
vacation rental rates
Jun 1 - Sept 3: $145/nt (3 night min)... $980/week
Sept 4 - Oct 3: $135/nt (2 night min)... $910/week
Oct 4 - Oct 31: $ 145/nt (Mon-Thur) $155/nt (Fri -Sun) (3 nt min)... $980
Nov 1 - Nov 25: $135/nt (2 night min)... $910/week
Nov 26 - Nov 30: $155/nt (4 night min)
Dec 1 - Dec 19: $140/nt (3 night min)... $945/week
Dec 20 - Jan 1: $155/nt (4 night min)... $1,050/week
Jan 2 - March 17: 140/nt (Mon-Thur) $145/nt (Fri -Sun) (3 nt min)... $945/week (except holiday weekends)
April 1 - May 22: $135/nt (3 night min)... $910/week
Cleaning Fee: $95
Hot Tub Fee: $50
Security Deposit: $200 (refundable)
State Sales and County Occupancy Tax: 11%
3% Discount on Rent if you pay by E-Check online.
E-Check payments only available 11 or more days before your stay.


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A group of 10 grown men sprawled out on the hangar floor, each one grasping the calves of his neighbor. It's a puzzling sight, until you realize they're skydivers practicing a group jump formation. The licensed instructors at Skydive Carolina! have organized such aerial adventures for more than for 25 years, leading everyone from first-timers to experienced skydivers into the firmament within a Cessna 182, Beechcraft Super King Air, or Cessna Grand Caravan. They can memorialize free falls—which reach speeds that exceed 120 miles per hour—with photography and DVD recordings from cameras mounted onto clouds. Once parachutes deploy, groups glide down the drop zone into a triangular landing area bordered by evergreens and wildflowers.
Culture & Heritage Museums safeguard the Carolina Piedmont's historical treasures and educate residents and visitors about the region's unique past. Instituted in the 1950's, York County's group of affiliated museums and attractions forms a multi-campus network encompassing a wealth of educational opportunities across various disciplines.
Each year, museumgoers view antique documents and photographs at the Historical Center located inside the McCelvey Center. They can get to know more than 1,500 natural specimens at the hands-on Naturalist Center inside the Museum of York County, and march through Historic Brattonsville's 775-acre Revolutionary War site. Locals can volunteer at the museums in fascinating roles, such as specimen preparers, who beautify avian exhibits by helping with taxidermy and surgical beak-lifts.
Historic Rock Hill preserves structures that have historical significance to the South Carolina city. They work with public and private groups in order to restore and preserve endangered properties. Its central treasure is the stately White Home, which was built in 1839 in the East Town District by one of the region?s founding families. Some of its other projects have included the Williams Gulf Station and Hermon Presbyterian Church.
Fresh springs in the mountains of North Carolina feed the Catawba River Chain, a network of 11 lakes that wind through woodlands verdant in the spring and ablaze with color come autumn. Bash Outdoors launches visitors into this system at nine locations. Four of those are along Lake Wylie, whose calm waters lap against 325 miles of shoreline with vacation homes and sandy coves emerging from dense forest and a thick layer of whipped cream. The Bash Outdoors crew curates a collection of rental and retail standup paddleboards from brands such as Ron House and their own signature line, Riviera. Single and tandem kayaks from Perception are also available for guided trips and unsupervised excursions on the lake. Bash Outdoors' bus shuttles kayakers to five additional outlets along the Catawba River, including the Fort Mill Dam and a waterway reserved exclusively for Olympic hopefuls.
Designed by three-time U.S. Open champion Hale Irwin, the course at Waterford Golf Club hugs the banks of the Catawba River, immersing players in a wooded landscape teeming with natural obstacles and omnipresent waterways. Golfers must manipulate the flight, angle, and lethargic attitude of their shots to avoid dense thickets of towering hardwoods that line Bermuda fairways and water that comes into play on 16 of 18 holes.
Players tee off from one of four sets of tees, each named after a world-famous course, and send shots skyward in pursuit of a final resting place on bentgrass greens. Pre- or post-round, players can hit range balls or piñatas filled with divot tools off of grass tees or hone short-game finesse at the club's practice facility.
Course at a Glance: * 18-hole, par 72 course * Total length of 6,942 yards from the back tees * Course rating of 72.9 from the back tees * Course slope of 137 from the back tees * Four sets of tees per hole * Scorecard
From completing his first firearms training for the Marine Corps in 1994, Damien Ristaino developed a passion and respect for weapons. Still a gunnery sergeant in the reserve, he has earned awards for his rifle and pistol skills from the Marine Corps and built several firearms completely free of leftover parts from a Super Soaker. Now an NRA-certified instructor, Damien draws from his military experiences to train students in firearm handling, safety, and selection for sporting use and personal protection. He and his team of handpicked instructors teach beginner and experienced students alike, ingraining pupils with knowledge of their pistol's parts along with shooting fundamentals and basic defensive shooting skills. Through a partnership with local ranges, Damien and his colleagues split their courses between time in the classroom and hands-on sessions on the range.


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Scripps project looks at future of news
What's the future of news? The question was at the center of a "content confab" this month that brought together all of the E.W. Scripps Co. editors and online managers.
In preparation for the gathering, participants studied new-wave competitors and researched emerging opportunities. Being newspaper people, we decided to publish much of the information we gathered.
The News Sentinel's package will be in Sunday and Tuesday's Business sections. It's a comprehensive and forthright examination of the challenges our industry faces right now. Our sister paper in Memphis, The Commercial Appeal, published the information last Sunday.


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Nili Lotan's Spring '14 presentation drew a unique crowd. Performers, fashion editors, and dance enthusiasts gathered inside the designer's Tribeca showroom last night for a fashion-meets-dance mash-up. Lotan worked with choreographers Lee Sher and Saar Harari of the LeeSaar dance company to stage a performance that would capture the essence of her Spring looks. Dancers performed right in the middle of Lotan's showroom, wearing fluid, body-skimming pieces from the new collection. "I feel that the combination of two different arts—dance and fashion—make it stronger than just a regular runway," Lotan told Style.com. "It kind of grew into this concept of introducing the language of my design, my aesthetics, and my entire world," she added. "I had to pick pieces that really conveyed the essence of what I do."
When asked about the concept behind the choreography, Sher offered: "We were just inspired by Nili and who she is. When we met with her, we realized there were a lot of similarities in our approaches to art, and we started this process of mixing her collection and the dance." The resulting performance was sensual and raw, yet undeniably feminine. And it's no coincidence that the same could be said about Lotan's designs. "There are certain words that I repeat when I describe my work—minimal, pure, explosive, sexy," said Lotan. "And all of this is coming through in the dance in a very strong way."


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Malaga is a city with a strong Andalusian character and those looking for an opportunity to discover this vibrant city should not miss this excursion. As you relax and enjoy a drink and light snack, you'll be utterly delighted with a traditional Flamenco performance that is carried out by a troupe of professional dancers and musicians.
A complex cultural dance characterized by its audible footwork, the roots of Flamenco can be traced back for centuries and was born as a form of expression of a persecuted people, most notably, the Gypsies of Southern Spain. The Flamenco's unique blend of influences and musical complexity is often attributed to the consequences of the decree made in Spain in 1492 by the Catholic Spanish King Fernando V and Queen Isabel. This decree mandated that everyone living under their domain convert to Catholicism. Today, there are several recognized styles of Flamenco dance
Please note: This tour is not available to wheelchair guests. Those with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. The ride to the Flamenco show is approximately 25 minutes each direction. Comfortable walking shoes are suggested.
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Sorry for my short period of absence but I've been soooo bizzy with work! Although I'm very happy to be working full time again, I was getting used to having a lot of time to write posts and reading other bloggies :) I have so many posts to catch op on! I was making an effort to go running each morning before breakfast but i was just so damn tired, 6 hours of sleep doesn't cut it for me.. I need at least 8 or 9..
Jup that's me ;)
Working as a model for a Bridal show.. (blackberry pic)
The collection..
Some recent eats: Vegetable stirfry with different veggies ( belgian andive, paprika, carrots, mushrooms, sprouts) and an amazing soy based sauce.. Will be remaking this very soon! :)
Carrot salad with raisins and apple.. Amazing!
Lentil salad and 2 healthy biscuits, one with oats and one with bran (twaddle? )
Spinach salad with cherry tomatoes and hummus
Snackage: rice cakes and apple
On the go breakfast: soy yoghurt, apple, banana, nuts
First try: protein muffin! This really rocked my world, I can take it with me to work and it is soooooooooooo good! I'm still trying to make a vegan version, this one is with egg whites ( the eggs came from my dad's happy chickens at the back of our garden at home )
Can't believe you can make this baby in under 5 min!
Snackage : strawberries, mango and banana
Soy yoghurt, 1/2 protein muffin with cashew butter and nuts
The best salad!! Spinach, carrots, veggie burger in pieces, hummus, raisins and nuts.. What an amazing combo!
Snackage for a work day: soy yoghurt, 2 packages of whole wheat crackers, dried figs, an unpictured appel and a nanner..
2 nd protein muffin, only this time with apple and cinnamon.. The chocolate one is my favorite..;)
That's it for today.. I'm soooo tired.. Just got home from working 10 hours.. sleep tight eveyone!
- Protein muffin? Yay or nay?
- Are you planning on getting married any time soon? What would your dream wedding dress look like?


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Large Breed Dogs can often have issues with their joints and coats. Even during adulthood, large breed dogs are subject to the effects of early aging such as joint sensitivity, and hear... Learn More
Large Breed Dogs can often have issues with their joints and coats. Even during adulthood, large breed dogs are subject to the effects of early aging such as joint sensitivity, and heart and digestive troubles. Research indicates that glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate, compounds naturally produced by the body, help maintain healthy joint cartilage. Vitamin E and Vitamin C, key compounds with a natural anti-oxidant function in cells, help large breed dogs maintain optimal health throughout their entire life. A diet with an optimal amino-acid profile promotes overall health and vitality.
Royal Canin Maxi Joint & Coat Care Formula Dry Dog Food is for large breed dogs prone to joint and coat sensitivities between 15 months and 5 years of age
Due to their heavy weight, large breed dogs put more pressure on their joints. Very high levels of glucosamine (780 mg/kg) and chondroitin (220 mg/kg) help protect your large breed adult dog's joints. Omega 3 essential fatty acids coming from anchovy oil help limit inflammation of the joints.
Some dogs have coats that are more sensitive than others, and balanced nutrition helps in protecting the skin and enhancing coat beauty. Zinc, copper, biotin, Vitamins E & C, and Omega 3 essential fatty acids are included in this diet to protect the skin's natural barrier, while borage oil and Omega 6 fatty acids ensure a beautiful, shiny coat.
Due to the size of their intestinal tract in proportion to their overall body weight, large breed dogs are known to have more difficulty digesting food than small breed dogs. High quality proteins and a blend of fibers, including chicken meal, sodium silico aluminate, psyllium, MOS (mannan-oligosaccharides), and beet pulp contribute to a balanced and healthy intestinal flora. This means smaller, firmer stools that are easier to pick up.
It is very important to protect the heart of your large breed adult dog, to ensure a long and happy life. L-Carnitine (50 mg/kg), taurine, and the addition of antioxidants such as Vitamin E (500 mg/kg) and Vitamin C (200 mg/kg) help to protect cardiac function and promote optimal functioning of the heart
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I feed this product to all three of our babies. They love it mixed with Royal Canin Canned food or by itself. It is very digestible and clean up is a breeze. Cost of product.
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We got our Alaskan Malamute from a Mal rescue called CHAAMP. His original owners kept him chained outside from the time they brought him home (at 6 weeks) until the day he got loose and got hit by a car (about 6 months). A Good Samaratin took him to a vet. When the vet was able to reach the owners they refused responsibility. That relinquished any ties they had to the dog.That was the best thing that could have happened to King. CHAAMP took over his care and worked with the vet to get him healthy enough to have surgery. (He was dehydrated and suffered from malnourishment and other health issues. We got King from CHAAMP on 11/04/06. He was 16 months old then. We knew we had to watch him all the time to check for any signs of bone or joint problems, especially in his hind quarters. As soon as we saw the Royal Canin Maxi Joint & Coat Care we gave it a try. He's now 6 years old. It's still his favorite and he runs like the best of them!
Chicken by-product meal, brewers rice, corn gluten meal, brown rice, chicken fat, wheat, natural flavors, dried beet pulp, fish oil, vegetable oil, sodium silico aluminate, grain distillers dried yeast, potassium chloride, salt, calcium carbonate, psyllium seed husk, hydrolyzed yeast, choline chloride, glucosamine hydrochloride, L-lysine, vitamins [DL-alpha tocopherol (source of vitamin E), L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), biotin, D-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin A acetate, niacin, thiamine mononitrate (vitamin B1), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin (vitamin B2), folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement], trace minerals (zinc proteinate, zinc oxide, ferrous sulfate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite, copper proteinate), chondroitin sulfate, L-carnitine, rosemary extract, preserved with natural mixed tocopherols and citric acid.
Crude Protein (min) 28%
Crude Fat (min) 16.5%
Crude Fiber (max) 3.3%
Moisture (max) 10%
The ethos of the Royal Canin brand is based on its unique vision of the dog and the cat: The conviction that dogs and cats are not human beings but animals, and as a result true respect obliges us to treat them as such. True respect implies certain obligations, one of which is the pursuit of knowledge. To truly know the animal and understand its specific physiological and nutritional requirements, and--in consequence--guarantee it a "tailor made" food in line with its real nutritional needs. Royal Canin's philosophy is therefore deliberately non-anthropomorphic. In the field of canine and feline nutrition, some manufacturers put the owners first and use them as the basis of all innovation. At Royal Canin, we put the dog and the cat at the heart of our research process; this is a radically different approach.
A prescription is required for this product. Once we receive your order, we'll quickly contact your vet and ship your prescription within one business day of receiving approval.* If you have a prescription in hand, select the "mail my prescription" option during checkout.
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Register early at www.active.com for the Dawn of the Zombies 5K run, which starts at 8 a.m. Oct. 18 at Holbrook Outdoor Recreation Area.
Hinesville Police officers often get their man, but when it comes to reptiles, well, that can be another story.
Layla Rianne Baxley was born at 10:10 p.m. July 18 to Jessie Sudakow, New York, and Jason Baxley of St. Petersburg, Florida.
Morgan June Strickland was born at 6:43 p.m. July 11 to Danielle and William Strickland of Hinesville.
The 3rd Infantry Division Band's brass quintet, woodwind quintet and jazz combo performs its monthly Rhythm of the Marne concert. The concert is free and open to the public. It will be at 7 p.m. Thursday in Fort Stewart's Marne Garden. Visitors without military ID should access Fort Stewart via Gate 1's visitor center.
Retired Lt. Col. Buddy and Mary Thomas will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Aug. 2.
The next Eggs & Issues Breakfast will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, in the Hinesville Room at city hall, 115 E. M.L. King Jr. Drive.
Analynn Nicole Halliday was born at 8:20 a.m. July 8 to Ashley Halliday of Hinesville.
Jakayden Ky'aire Joseph was born at 10:02 p.m. July 12 to Lahiesha Joseph of Hinesville.
Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Nu Rho Omega Chapter recently attended the 66th international convention of the organization. Over 11,500 members of the international organization participated in the weeklong event July 12-18 at the Charlotte Convention Center. During the event, Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was installed as the 2014-18 international president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. The 2014-18 International Program will focus on the theme, "Launching New Dimensions of Service," through which the sorority's 265,000 members will address community needs via service programs.
The Hineshouse Project Inc. resident services staff and the Summer Learning Camp participants boarded a chartered bus early in the morning on July 11 at Regency Apartments and headed to Atlanta for a field trip.
The silver lining of a tragic day in Long County two years ago is helping area kids get ready for school.
Hinesville firefighter and musician Marcus Barrett recently hosted a musicians' shed at New Day Community Church. A shed is designed for musicians to practice music, usually with special care to be kept from being disturbed. Musicians from throughout Liberty County gathered to share gifts and music. Drums, keyboards, guitars and a few vocals were performed well into the night. Barrett is working on the next event.
Emmett Xavier Moeller was born at 9:28 a.m. July 10 to Anna Moeller of Wyanet, Illinois, and Walter Moeller VI of Douglasville, Georgia.
Veralyn Clover Magallanes Flores was born at 10:37 a.m. July 9 to Lilia Magallanes Flores and Eric Magallanes Reyna of Lafayette, Indiana. Born at Liberty Regional Medical Center, baby Veralyn weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 20.5 inches.
A wise man, Dr. Whit Fraser, once addressed teachers and parapros during a workshop developmental class in 1981 at Hinesville Middle School.
SAVANNAH - Armstrong State University has announced the schedule for the 2014-15 Moveable Feast lecture and performance series, presented by the university's College of Liberal Arts in historic venues throughout Savannah. All events are free and open to the public.
HOLLYWOOD - Warren Beatty has completed filming his first movie since 2001.
On the surface, "Guardians of the Galaxy," now in theaters, seems like a parody of the Marvel movie universe, but it actually succeeds as a stand-alone effort. For most of its running time, it's at once smart, hilarious, visually spectacular and has heart.
There's one food that says "Southern" more than fried chicken, fried okra, sweet tea or a "mess" of greens. That's grits.
Almost a year ago, Hinesville resident and artist Emily Scott-Graham showed her work for the first time to the Hinesville area at the Hinesville Area Art Council.
A massive scavenger hunt soon will wind through the streets of Liberty County to help raise funds for and boost Alzheimer's awareness in the community while providing a day of fun for area families.
During 1958-85, almost everyone in Liberty and Long counties knew the name of Dr. Whitman Fraser.
"The Lego Movie," rated PG, will be shown free at 8:30 p.m. Friday in Bryant Commons amphitheater, 438 Oglethorpe Highway in Hinesville.
"Jesus answered them, 'Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.' But he was speaking about the temple of his body. When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they believed the Scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken." - John 2:19, 21-22
Latin-jazz percussionist Sam Rodriguez of Jacksonville will perform at the next Jazz in the Park concert from 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at Neptune Park on St. Simons Island.
"Hercules" is the second attempt this year to make an incarnation of the Greek warrior after "The Legend of Hercules." For me, "Hercules" is like a lot of other characters in literature and mythology, such as Dracula or Robin Hood, that have been subjected to various cinematic interpretations. Everyone from Disney to Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken a stab at it.
Hinesville Rotary Club members heard from an award-winning legal-assistance attorney during their weekly meeting Tuesday at the La Quinta Inn in Flemington.


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Commercial Instrumental Track
All commercial music degree students must complete the music major (B.M.) course requirements, and requirements for their desired program track (below).
Students also have additional requirements to complete within the School of Music, including recital attendance and performance.
|Commercial Instrumental Performance Track Requirements
|15–16 units
|Core courses
|9–10 units
MUS 423Orchestration I
MUS XXXApplied Music
|Commercial Music Elective^
|Additional Ensemble Requirement
|6 units
|Select a minimum of two different ensembles and at least 2 units in each selected ensemble.
^Commercial music electives include all courses listed in the tracks not selected by the student as their primary track. Also included are MUS 321 and MUS 422.
Note: This information is current for the 2013-14 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information.


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The Power of Yes and the Wisdom of No – Jose Gerald Suarez
The Power of Yes and the Wisdom of No: Jose Gerald Suarez
Creating Better Tomorrows: Joe Tankersley
Creating Better Tomorrows: Joe Tankersley
Watch Joe Tankersley, a Futurist, speak about how the "futures that we imagine can impact the futures we create."
Mindy Grossman, CEO of HSN, Inc: Culture Trumps Strategy
Mindy Grossman, CEO of HSN, Inc: Culture Trumps Strategy
"You can't have a sustainable organization unless you have an incredibly engaged culture," shared CEO of HSN, Inc. Mindy Grossman in her Stanford GSB View From The Top talk. Grossman also emphasized the importance of self-awareness in achieving personal and professional success.
Living Life Inside Out: Eliza Williams
Living Life Inside Out: Eliza Williams
David Brooks: Should you live for your résumé … or your eulogy?
David Brooks: Should you live for your résumé … or your eulogy?
Teaching moments from the Winter Olympics by Hank Berkowitz
Teaching moments from the Winter Olympics by Hank Berkowitz
Like many of us, you probably can't tell the difference between a Double Lutz and a Triple Toe Loop. But, I'm sure you can tell the difference between a great team effort and a great team meltdown as the American men's and women's Olympic hockey teams demonstrated so painfully this weekend in Sochi, Russia.
Granted, both teams lost to superior opponents. But, the way they went down in defeat was UNACCEPTABLE. As men's team captain Zach Parise admitted: "We got outplayed. We didn't deserve to win. I'm kind of embarrassed where we're at now." Zach, so are we.
If you have young people working for you, or if you're the parent (or grandparent) of young athletes, please make sure they understand that "USA" stands for the United States of America—not "Uninspired Sports Association."
Lesson No. 1
Let's start with the women. With four minutes left in the gold medal game against Canada, they had a comfortable 2-0 lead which they worked very hard to earn. But, instead of staying focused till the final buzzer and running down the clock, they started thinking about how they'd look on the podium with gold medals around their necks and a worldwide audience watching them sing the Star Spangled Banner with tears in their eyes. A dumb penalty here, a bad bounce there. Next thing you know, the indefatigable Canadians tied up the game in regulation and scored again eight minutes into the overtime period to claim the top spot on the tear-filled medal podium.
Lesson: No matter how strong, skilled and experienced your competitors, when you have them on the ropes, you don't ever let up. Don't let them into your market when you've worked so hard to carve out your niche. Don't ever let them steal your best clients or employees, and don't ever think you've got the Big Market, Big Contract or Big Client locked up until the ink has truly dried on the contract.
Lesson No. 2
Now, on to the men. Unlike the women, the men's team is composed of highly paid NHL professionals. They lost a tense 1-0 semifinal game on Friday to the eventual champions, Canada. But, instead of showing some pride in the bronze medal game against Finland, they'd played like an amateur team that had already packed its gear and checked out of Sochi. Their uninspired 5-0 drubbing at the hands of the highly motivated Finns sent the U.S. hockey program home medal-less and back to the proverbial drawing board.
Lesson: You're never as good or as talented as you think you are and you never underestimate or disrespect your competition. You're not always going to land the Big Contract, Big Client or Big Speaking Gig that you worked so hard to get. But, when the next opportunity comes around, you can't waste time lamenting "the one that got away;" you have to be ready to land the next one.
Congrats to Finland and Canada (twice) for winning with class and for putting their big contracts and Stanley Cup aspirations on hold to represent their countries with pride. That's what the Olympics is all about.
Possibilities—Life's Invisible Feast: Sarah Susanka
Possibilities—Life's Invisible Feast: Sarah Susanka
Architect Sarah Susanka asks us to re:THINK life's possibilities — and in doing so, opens us up to a potential feast In every moment.
We are often encouraged to follow our passion…our heart. But sometimes either that passion isn't clear, or the path toward it is obscured. Susanka reassures us that by simply being present to your bliss — in every possible moment — you're more likely to encounter that singular passion in your life. Just be present and completely engaged in whatever you're doing, and the banquet will unfold. A key is to look beyond the "filters" that we've all become accustomed to and accepting of.
Here she teaches us that beyond those filters lie powerful life lessons in simple moments — if we are present to them. And if we are, "Life becomes a playground for your own growth."
'The Ripple Effect' presented by Dr. Kevin Snyder
'The Ripple Effect' presented by Dr. Kevin Snyder


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About Omega Juicers
Omega Juicers' History
Omega Juicers develops some of the most efficient and reliable commercial capacity juicers on the market today. Omega's founder, Robert Leo, spent over twenty years at the helm of a pioneering juicing company listening to consumers and crafting a product concept that could deliver what clients wanted. Armed with industry experience and a clear vision, Leo launched his own company in 1985. Originally called Olympic Products and later renamed Omega Products, we are still the only company on the market that offers consumers centrifuge, masticating, and pulp ejection style juicers.
In 2009, Omega was acquired by the Legacy Companies. The Legacy Companies was founded in 1998 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and currently owns such world famous foodservice brands as General Slicing, Maxximum, and Zeroll. Despite the rise of countless imitators, Omega has proven that a solid foundation and consumer driven design is the only way to achieve enduring success.
The Juicers
As the industry has flourished and grown to include a larger number of providers and health conscious consumers, Omega's product offerings have also evolved. Omega's flagship juicers are the Centrifuge style juicers which extract 20% to 30% more juice then others, and utilize a vertical stainless steel basket to consistently spin juice out of pulp for a silky smooth drink. The "Pulp Ejection" style juicers that are also part of the Omega line feature a receptacle bin that catches all refuse from produce and makes cleanup and disposal quick and simple without sacrificing power or speed. Omega's "Mega Mouth" facilitates productivity even further with a oversized feed chute that accommodates extra large portions and even whole fruits. In addition, Omega's "Masticating" style juicers help health conscious consumers add wheatgrass and leafy greens to their juice because of an 80 RPM "low speed juicing system" that reduces heat buildup and oxidation while keeping healthy enzymes intact.
The Blenders
In recent news, Omega's BL660W series received an "A" rating from Good Housekeeping! Omega offers a selection of powerful blenders from 1 peak HP to 3 peak HP. With four blender series to choose from, you can pick the horse power, capacity, and blending features that you need. By providing a variety of power and control options, you can streamline your foodservice operation or home blending needs without compromising versatility. The BL3 series blenders give users 1 peak HP motor and simple on/off controls. There is an option for a tritan container, stainless steel container or both! The BL4 has a 3 peak HP motor and more options like timers, variable speeds and a choice in container capacity. And our BL6 series has even more options. They feature commercial grade Tritan containers, an advanced coupling system that allows all components to be seamlessly fitted, and a slip resistant base that keeps every blender steady, even on slick work surfaces. This series delivers consistently refreshing blends thanks to intuitive controls like the infinity control that automatically revs the machine up and down to pull the mixture into the blades. No plunger needed! An ideal combination for fast-paced kitchens.
The Drink Dispensers & Granita Machines
Aside from producing various juicers and blenders models, Omega has also designed drink dispensers and Granita machines that allow product to be cooled, mixed, and displayed in a compact, energy efficient container.
Food Prep
Omega also designed the Food Pro premium processor in response to the all-natural food movement to better accommodate consumers who are devoted to healthy living. Beyond the extensive selection of products, Omega brings an unparalleled commitment to service to the juicing industry through a 5 to 15 year product warranty - a feature that blows typical two year warranties out of the water.
Recent Product Introductions
The VRT400, low speed masticating juicer, builds on the success of the VRT350 with a few added features. It's easier to assemble. Simply drop the juice bowl onto the body housing the motor and begin juicing! The Omega VRT400 also features a new juice tap and mixing function. All you need to do is close the spout and juice your favorite recipe. The juicer spins, or mixes the juice so you don't have to. Release the tap and out pours the fresh juice mixture. Drink up! The tap and auto-cleaning system also makes clean-up easier. Close the tap, run water through the juicer, and watch the auto cleaning system work like a windshield wiper. Open the tap and release the water. With the VRT400, juicing just got a whole lot easier!
The VRT350 revolutionized the low speed juicer market. Just ask our competition - they are following our lead and introducing vertical designs - a few years after we did! We sketched out the first vertical masticating juicer on a napkin and then shared it with our factory. The VRT350 raised the bar for juicer engineering and design. The decidedly vertical stance and contemporary design is complemented by a virtually indestructible ULTEM juicing screen that will withstand heavy duty juicing. The VRT is as compact as it is productive. Most juicers process at high speeds that destroy enzymes and cause juice to degrade quickly but the VRT350's Low Speed Juicing System processes at 80 RPM. This prevents oxidation and allows juice to be stored for up to 72 hours without degradation. The VRT350 also features an innovative auto cleaning system that keeps the screen clear during juicing and increases overall efficiency. With the VRT350, form and function combine to give you the highest degree of extraction and the healthiest possible juice.


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By Jesse Roman, Staff Writer
The Salem News
The Salem News — Congressman John Tierney found himself in a tough spot last week when House Speaker John Boehner brought to the floor a bill aiming to repeal a 2.3 percent excise tax on medical devices.
As a result, Tierney and his fellow Massachusetts Democrats had to choose between dismantling a key funding mechanism in President Barack Obama's health care reform legislation and upholding a tax on an industry that is vital to the state economy, and especially to the tech-savvy North Shore.
The tax would apply to manufacturers or importers of medical devices such as pacemakers, X-ray machines and defibrillators. It is expected to raise $29 billion over the next 10 years to help subsidize health insurance for low-income families under the Affordable Care Act.
Opponents say the tax will cause companies on the North Shore to cut jobs, enact wage and hiring freezes, and cut back on research and development.
To make up for the $29 billion in lost revenue, Republicans proposed to recoup some of the subsidies to be given to low- and middle-income individuals to help them buy insurance. If their incomes should increase, they would be required to pay back any overpayment they received.
The Joint Committee on Taxation said the GOP plan would result in 350,000 fewer people being insured under Obama's health reform. That was Tierney's main motivation for voting down the repeal effort, he said in an interview Friday.
"If I hadn't voted the way I voted, 350,000 people would have lost insurance," he said. "Every time the Republicans have the chance, they try and undermine the health care bill, but they can't do it that way.
"You've got to find a way to fill the ($29 billion) hole, and I don't think you can fill that hole by knocking 350,000 off of health insurance."
Tierney said the Massachusetts delegation fought during the initial health bill debate to get a proposed 5 percent medical device tax cut to the current 2.3 percent.
He also noted the bill has some provisions to protect companies. For instance, sales overseas are exempt from the tax, but foreign companies selling in the U.S. would be subject to the tax to even the playing field, he said. What's more, the medical device industry supported the legislation, including the tax, he said, under the theory that with more citizens on insurance plans, there would be more demand for medical care and medical devices.
So why are such gloomy predictions coming from the industry now?
"You're listening to the lobbyists when you hear that, not the people here," Tierney said. "A tax is a tax, and they would like to avoid it if they could, but they made the calculation (during the health care debate) and concluded it was a fair result in the end."
The congressman said he didn't hear much, if any, lobbying from the North Shore's several large medical device firms.
"Without naming names, we have some larger companies in the district that understood this completely," he said. "They understood the deal and were quite satisfied with it. They would have 30 million new customers ... and in their own calculation they would make more in the end than they would lose in the tax."
Doug Clibourn, president and CEO of Velico Medical, a small startup in the Cummings Center in Beverly, said he, however, is concerned about the impact of the tax. Velico is in the process of winning federal approval for an innovative way of turning liquid blood plasma to powder for easier storage. Tierney visited the small firm of about a dozen employees last summer.
"Initially, it's not going to affect a company like us that is still in product development," Clibourn said, "but looking ahead, it's really going to be an impediment. It's really disappointing because we're launching a new product. We're a little company with no revenue and operating at a net loss for a period of time, and this makes life more difficult."
Calls to local Analogic in Peabody and Abiomed Inc. in Danvers, two of the area's largest medical device firms, were not returned Friday.
Richard Tisei, Tierney's Republican opponent in the upcoming election, jumped at the chance to use Tierney's vote to paint a contrast between the candidates.
"At a time when the economy is not creating any new jobs, one of the few bright spots is the medical device industry," Tisei said in an interview. "Now we'll probably see layoffs as we go along. You'd expect the congressman in this district to fight for those jobs and not be an ideologue."
Tisei said getting the tax repealed would be "one of my top priorities as a congressman."
Tierney said he would be willing to repeal the tax if Republicans would agree to a different method for making up the lost revenue, such as closing unnecessary tax subsidies.
Paul Van de Water, a fellow at the nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington, argues that the industry's worries "are a vast exaggeration."
Van de Water, who has a doctorate in economics from MIT, said the 2.3 percent tax is too small to have much of an impact on jobs or demand.
"Demand for medical devices is relatively inelastic, so a big chunk of the excise tax will be passed forward to the consumers and will not affect the net revenue of the companies very much," Van de Water said.
The issue divided the state's all-Democratic House delegation.
Tierney and seven other Massachusetts House members voted against repealing the tax. Bill Keating and Niki Tsongas, the two most junior members of the Massachusetts delegation, joined 35 other Democrats and voted with Republicans to repeal the tax. Massachusetts Rep. Michael Capuano was originally a co-sponsor of the House bill, but ultimately voted against it.
Democratic Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren, portrayed by Republicans as a liberal darling, said that repealing the tax was "essential" for sparking innovation.
The Republican-led House passed the bill 270-146, but it isn't expected to go anywhere in the Democratically controlled Senate, and the White House has threatened a veto.


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Visit an Apple store in the Bay Area and you might start seeing a lot more "mom jeans" and gray hairs than tweens.
Perhaps it was time of day—kids should be in school at 1 p.m. on a Tuesday—or the price tag on the products, but some tech bloggers say the youth is moving away from the Apple brand because they view it as tired, repetitive and frankly what their parents use.
Marketing experts say Millennial kids want newer products, such as the Microsoft Surface or Samsung Galaxy, which uses Google's Android system, according to a report released by Buzz Marketing Group.
Teens—who are at an age when individuality can be paramount—also don't want the same gadget everyone else has, this Forbes columnist says.
And part of the problem might be that parents hand off their old Apple products to their kids while getting the latest greatest iPad or iPhone for themselves. Missing out on Siri and Retina Display apparently sends teens clamoring for other devices.
So while teens upload the newest social media apps to their Samsung phones (Snapchat is in, Facebook is out), their parents are at the Apple store with me doing really un-hip things, like asking why computers no longer have disk drives.
By the way, I'm one stoked Gen-Xer (or absolute oldest Millennial) to own a new iPad mini.
What do you think? Has Apple peaked? Or do teens have it wrong and these other devices will just be flashes in the pan?


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No long-term damage from Stanford fire, experts say
Original post made on Aug 5, 2007
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on Aug 5, 2007 at 11:24 am
arden pennell's work is well-rearched, polished, and balanced. Readers will no doubt appreciate such journalism.
on Aug 7, 2007 at 5:23 pm
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How are the children (teenagers?) responsible being punished? Perhaps they should be given a tour of the destruction in their wake and also read the riot act by firefighters. Will their parents be responsible for some of the cost? I certainly hope so. I see this every day and am sickened by it.
on Aug 9, 2007 at 7:29 pm
listen lady, maybe you missed the part where the stanford egghead said fires are good for the environment.
on Aug 24, 2007 at 1:54 pm
true - fires can be good for the environment, BUT surely you must realize that there's a BIG difference between a controlled burn and a wildfire set by juveniles. You did realize that people's homes and lives were in danger due to this fire? One firefighter was treated for exhaustion and smoke inhalation. Going along with your reasoning, perhaps tossing smoldering cigarette butts out of the car window while driving on the 280 should be considering a public service instead of a crime?
on Sep 28, 2007 at 11:44 am
Hey Moe, Get Real is dead on. Think about it. There are enough random fires caused by nature -- we don't need help from thoughtless or malicious human actions.
It's all sad, but people need to be accountable for their bad behavior. And if others are made aware of that accountability, perhaps they'll think twice before choosing a similar path.
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Alcohol Fee - Too Broad
Supervisor Avalos has proposed an alcohol fee on all wholesalers and distributors to pay for the costs of chronic inebriants. But is this the right way to go? Do all distributors and sellers of alcohol share the burden equally or do the corner grocers that reside in the neighborhoods where the chronic inebriates live and drink themselves to death share more of a burden. Similiar to a business improvement district, or a gang injunction zone, I think that these areas where the majority of chronic inebriates buy their alcohol should be mapped and bound and a fee should be place in this area or on these stores specifically. It would be easy to map where the chronic inebriates come from after their hospital visits and then determine where the fees should be placed. Because a restaurant chooses to sell alcohol doesn't mean they should pay this fee when their customers have nothing to do with the burden that the tax payers face.
It's the fortified wines!
Agreed - Supervisor Avalos has his heart in the right direction, but his proposal is focused on the symptom not the cause. A few years back, the City tried to work with the liquor store merchants around the Tenderloin to implement voluntary changes that would reduce the incidence of chronic inebriation. Study after study has shown that chronic inebriates favor fortified wines (and we're not talkin Manischewitz) over other forms of alcohol - so the solution seemed simple, stop selling fortified wines. Unfortunately not many of the merchants were willing to take the wines off the shelves. What we need are regulations that stop the problem before it starts, rather than a tax to pay for the problem after it's begun.
Conflicting Judgment
Whether or not you approve of the alcohol fee, I would like to point out why Mayor Gavin Newsom is opposed to the idea. He currently has at least $2 million invested in two wineries that draw in at least $200,000 a year. Tony Winnicker has stated "About 98 percent of PlumpJack and Cade sales are outside San Francisco."
With this proposal, $15 million would be given to help chronic alcoholics. In 2007, the mayor announced his own addiction to alcohol, which bring to mind the question: Why not help alcoholics?
Taxes aren't the answer
I'm not sure that taxes are the answer. If there are individuals who are chronically inebriated, maybe they should be taken off the streets - or where ever they are - and placed in state facilities. Either they are functioning drunks or they aren't. If they are functioning drunks - i.e., able to hold down a job - then their alcohol content ids none of our business. If they are non-functional drunks - i.e., can't hold a job, passed out on the street, etc., then they belong in custodial care. We had places like that decades ago - they were state hospitals geared to the care and treatment of people with mental or severe social issues including drug and alcohol abuse. These hospitals were shut down and now we have these problems and no way to solve them.
A tax is not the answer.
225 People
This conversation about chronic inebriates and an alcohol tax revolves around 225 people. This has been written about in past articles by Ken Garcia and many others. I cant site the study, but if I remember correctly, DPH released information that confirmed this number.
So if this is correct, we're talking about 225 people who are costing the City approximately $60,000 each a year or $13.5 million. Why not focus our energies and policies for that matter on these individuals rather than tax the entire system?
We the people are taxed left and right- enough is enough!
Look at your weekly paycheck and see for yourself how much is taken from you!
Rich, we have some of the
Rich, we have some of the lowest taxes in the civilized world. Lets focus on how to deal with problems and what taxes are necessary rather than just barking emotionally loaded slogans.
Fee for service?
The reason governments like the City and County of SF are looking at different fees is that we have a budget imbalance where revenues are less than expenses year after year, so we are forced to look at getting people or organizations to pay fees. If we dont have an alcohol fee, how should we pay for health care? We have a civic responsibility to provide health care if someone needs it via SF General Hospital, so how do we balance the responsibility while finding a way to balance our books.


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Former New York Giants' offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride defended his work Thursday, and said he had been warning the Giants for years about talent deficiencies on offense. Read that and more...
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Michael Hiestand of USA Today writes that Floyd Mayweather vs. Larry Merchant II did not materialize after Saturday's Mayweather-Cotto fight on pay per view.
Mike says TNT is denying that Charles Barkley used a gay slur during its NBA pregame show on Sunday.
Ed Sherman at the Sherman Report notes that Phil Mushnick's Sunday column was not A) posted on the New York Post's main sports webpage, and B) did not reference the brouhaha over his Friday piece.
Sophie A. Schillaci of the Hollywood Reporter talks about Hollywood's love affair with hockey.
Jon Lafayette of Broadcasting & Cable says CBS is receiving increased ad revenues for its SEC college football package due to a price increase.
R. Thomas Umstead writes that a Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquaio pay per view fight could reap millions of dollars for both fighters when it finally becomes reality.
Noreen O'Leary of Adweek says a new Olympic ad is causing a firestorm in the UK for renewing old wounds from the 1982 Falklands War between the UK and Argentina.
Matt Yoder at Awful Announcing notes that ESPN's Karl Ravech got his DC monuments mixed up during last night's edition of Baseball Tonight.
Do you want to see ESPN Erin Andrews in her Kentucky Derby hat from Saturday? I think you do. It's at The Big Lead.
Phil Mushnick at the New York Post still doesn't address his controversial Friday column today, but has time to criticize SNY for one of its graphics.
Jerry Barmash of Fishbowl NY says Mushie is still feeling the heat today.
Richard Sandomir of the New York Times pays tribute to former CBS and ABC wordsmith Jack Whitaker who received a Lifetime Achievement Sports Emmy Award last week.
To David Zurawik of the Baltimore Sun who reports that WJZ-TV actually cut away from yesterday's marathon Red Sox-Orioles game in favor of 60 Minutes and a feature on local Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.
John-John Williams IV of the Sun says O's fans took to Twitter to express their anger at the move. The game was also shown on MASN in the local area, however, there are still parts of Baltimore that are still not wired for cable so you can imagine the anger.
Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times enjoyed NBC's coverage of the Kentucky Derby.
However, Sports Media Watch says the overnight ratings for the Derby dropped 7% from last year and hit a six year low.
Paul M. Banks at Chicago Sports Media Watch can't believe White Sox TV voice Hawk Harrelson remained silent for over a minute apparently despondent over a loss on Friday.
Dusty Saunders of the Denver Post feels ESPN's Doris Burke gets the job done on NBA games.
Tom Hoffarth of the Los Angeles Daily News has the sports calendar for this week.
Bruce Dowbiggin from the Toronto Globe and Mail says CBC's Bob Cole remains a polarizing figure among hockey fans.
Raju Mudhar of the Toronto Star writes that the sale of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment to Canadian media giants Rogers and Bell is a home run.
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How is that Barely True?
Published on Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 at 11:56 a.m.
Last week, we fact-checked a Texas Department of Transportation billboard warning drivers that "a DWI costs $17,000."
We rated that Barely True. Our research showed drivers who are slapped with a DWI can pay a range of costs. In the Austin area as of June 2006, offenders could pay $6,000 to $21,000 in fines, legal fees and other costs.
So why is the statement Barely True?
According to the principles of the Truth-O-Meter, which PolitiFact editor and creator Bill Adair recapped in February, a Barely True rating means the statement contains an element of truth but ignores critical facts that would give a different impression. In this case, we concluded that it's possible a DWI can cost someone $17,000 — but the study cited as the basis for the figure doesn't support that sum as an average.
Readers often ask us about our rulings, so we've just posted each rating's definition to our home page.
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True — The statement is accurate and there's nothing significant missing.
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NBCNEWS.COM - The U.S. economy stopped dead in its tracks in the last three months of 2012 as the halting recovery was slammed by the biggest cut in defense spending in 40 years, fewer exports and sluggish growth in company stockpiles.
The slowdown has provoked worries that the fiscal cliff standoff in Washington at the end of the year took a larger-than-expected bite out of economic activity in the fourth quarter and would continue to pressure businesses and consumers in the new year.
The Commerce Department said Wednesday the economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter. That's a sharp slowdown from the 3.1 percent growth rate in the July-September quarter.
It was the economy's first decline sine the 2007-2009 recession and the worst performance since the second quarter of 2009.
The surprise contraction could raise fears about the economy's ability to handle tax increases that took effect in January and looming spending cuts.
The weakness may be because of one-time factors, though. Government spending cuts and slower inventory growth subtracted a total of 2.6 percentage points from growth. Both are volatile. And they offset faster growth in consumer spending, business investment and housing.
The contraction, coming against a backdrop of tightening fiscal policy, could spur fears of a new recession and create an urgency for policymakers to deal with outstanding budget issues.
Economists polled by Reuters had expected output to increase at a 1.1 percent rate.
None of the economists surveyed had predicted a contraction.
A pick-up in consumer spending and a rebound in business investment, however, curbed the slide in output and offered some hope for the recovery, which will be severely tested as Washington tightens its belt.
The biggest question going forward is how consumers react to the expiration of a Social Security tax cut. Congress and the White House allowed the temporary tax cut to expire in January, but reached a deal to keep income taxes from rising on most Americans.
The tax increase will lower take home pay this year by about 2 percent. That means a household earning $50,000 a year will have about $1,000 less to spend. A household with two high-paid workers will have up to $4,500 less.
Already, a key measure of consumer confidence plummeted this month after Americans noticed the reduction in their paychecks, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.
The GDP data was published as officials at the Federal Reserve wrap-up a two-day meeting. The report will likely provide ammunition for officials at the U.S. central bank to stay on their ultra-accommodative policy stance.
Economists say a growth pace in excess of 3 percent would be needed over a sustained period to significantly lower high unemployment. The economy has struggled to hold above a 2 percent growth pace.
For the whole of 2012 the economy grew 2.2 percent.
The economy was slammed by a monster storm in late October, which caused extensive damage along the East Coast, which was expected to have cut around 0.5 percentage point off fourth-quarter growth.
Businesses, caught with too much inventory in their warehouses in the third quarter, slowed their stock building in the final three months of the year.
That slowdown sliced 1.27 percentage points from fourth-quarter GDP growth. That was the biggest drag in two years. Excluding inventories, the economy grew at a 1.1 percent rate, slowing from the third quarter's 2.4 percent.
Government spending tumbled at a 6.6 percent rate, as defense outlays plunged at a 22.2 percent pace, wiping out the previous quarter's gains. Government subtracted 1.33 percentage points form growth. The decline in defense spending was the largest since 1972.
Export weakness also weighed on growth. Exports have been hampered by a recession in Europe, a cooling Chinese economy and storm and strike-related port disruptions. Overall trade cut a quarter of a percentage point from GDP growth. Exports fell for the first time since the first quarter of 2009.
Not all the details in the report were bleak.
Importantly, consumer and business spending showed some strength, and income available to households after taxes and inflation increased substantially in the fourth quarter.
Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of economic activity, rose at a 2.2 percent rate, accelerating from the prior quarter's 1.6 percent growth pace.
Business investment rebounded after its first drop in 1-1/2 years in the prior quarter. The housing market was another bright spot. Residential construction grew at a 15.3 percent rate after notching a 13.5 percent growth pace in the third quarter.
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Special Crimes Unit officers Lt. Harold McClure and Detective Sergeants Mark Estes and Tony Crouse investigated the allegation. As they interviewed the high school teacher, Donnie Merle Martin, he confessed to having had sexual contact with a female student.
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Erlang, Cowboy and Batman.js for Building Web Applications
I'll have a complete walk of through using Cowboy and Batman.js to build the TodoMVC clone in a few days. For now I have the slides from my talk at the Chicago Erlang User Group:
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John Isner has not been able to manage a single game thus far in his second round match against Thiemo de Bakker, one day after finishing the longest match in tennis history by beating Nicolas Mahut 70-68 in the fifth set.
Even Isner's serve, which was so dominant for his entire 70-68 set, has been ineffective. Isner is barely serving over 100 mph, and has only won 5 of 17 points in his service games.
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By Ben Rimalower
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It's the 100th episode of "Glee," and instead of a clip show, Ryan Murphy and his team of writers have given us something a little more original. Because the New Directions lost at Nationals (actually, they won Second Place, but that counts as a loss in Sue Sylvester's book), Sue is eliminating the Glee club in the current round of budget cuts. To mourn the loss of the group and close it out with a bang, Rachel, Kurt and Santana have come back to town from New York and other former members have come back from their various new lives in school or otherwise. With the whole original gang (plus all the new members) together at last, Mr. Schue assigns everyone to prepare a number New Directions has done in the past, but with a new twist.
Besides the overall loss of New Directions, the first mini-conflict set up is between Rachel and Mercedes. Rachel is currently in preparations to star in the Broadway revival of Funny Girl (and life imitating art, Murphy has acquired the rights to Funny Girl for a revival to star Lea Michele) and Mercedes, having signed a major record deal, is on the verge of pop stardom. They're both sad about New Directions, but happy to return victoriously to the scene of their high school triumphs and both a little miffed at the lack of fanfare for their comebacks. Simultaneously proclaiming, Norma Desmond-like, "I'm the biggest star this school has every produced," they both want "the Rachel chair" front and center in Glee club. Rachel gets it first, but her position remains seriously challenged.
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We're then introduced to the second mini-conflict of the episode. Puck, also back at McKinley High, appears to have cleaned up his act since his emotional acting out after Finn's death. He's in the Air Force and strutting down the halls of McKinley, looks handsome and together. His inner monologue tells us out loud that the past is dead to him, "except maybe just one thing," as the camera lands on Quinn. She's clearly happy to see Puck too, although he (and we) are quickly introduced to Quinn's boyfriend Biff McIntosh (played by Chace Crawford) who, as his name, indicates we learn (to the horror of Puck) is the kind of person who calls his mother, "Mother."
Conflict Three: Santana is unsatisfied by her life in New York (as Rachel's understudy in Funny Girl) and misses Brittany something awful. Brittany is so engrossed in her work at M.I.T. that she's even spending her time back at McKinley in the lab, working on a hypothesis, although she does remember fondly the time "when all I wanted to do was to scissor you and talk to my cat." Reminiscing, they perform, with Quinn, a scintillating trio of Britney Spears's "Toxic." Brittany beats herself up for being 1/16 of beat off in the choreography. She has no time for Santana, or anything. If there's anytime left over after her research, she should be spending it on her Internet talk show, "Fondue For Two."
Brittany's guests on "Fondue For Two" are Mercedes Jones and Rachel Berry. After hurling some not-so-subtle digs at each other, it comes out that they both plan to sing "Defying Gravity" for Mr. Schue's assignment. They agree on a "diva-off."Continued...


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AN OLDHAM Athletic fan is being hunted after a barney with a mascot led to them assaulting the giant owl.
Chaddy The Owl's feathers were ruffled by one of the Latics' own fans before kick off at Tuesday's League One match at Preston North End.
Chaddy was reportedly "shaken up" by the incident.
Latics Chief Executive Alan Hardy said: "Obviously we are shocked and disappointed to hear of these allegations.
"I have made contact with my counterpart at Preston to ask if there is any CCTV coverage in the area concerned which they are looking into.
"Luckily Chaddy is alright, but it was an unpleasant incident and one we do not want to see repeated ever again.
"Chaddy is a great ambassador for the club and should be treated with respect at all times."
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to contact the club.