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Wedding Dresses for 2013 – What's Hot?
By Diane Lynn Thomas at July 17, 2012 | 10:36 am
Vera Wang, Monique Ihuillier, Carolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Alexander McQueen, the Amsale Collection, Alfred Angelo… names ring a bell? Well, they should – these are some of the biggest designers working on wedding dresses for 2013 in today's wedding dresses industry. What's coming in wedding dresses for 2013? Color - Who would have ever thought that
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Must Have Photographs – Part 2
By dcarpenito at July 16, 2012 | 11:46 am
Previous Article: Must Have Photographs, To Pose or Not to Pose? Seems like everyone who writes about weddings has a recommendation for the must have photographs. Except me . . . and Claire Lewis. Neither she nor I believe you will cherish the must have photographs on your list or anyone else's list. Instead, Claire – who I've never met –
Wedding Ring Tatoos: The New Wedding Trend
By dcarpenito at July 13, 2012 | 10:41 am
Celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Maria Carey, and Paris Hilton have "partner marking" -- the wearing of tattoos to represent commitment to a spouse or significant other -- popular. As go the celebrities, so go the public. Consequently, there seems to be a growing interest in having a wedding ring tattoo as the ultimate commitment. True, when you say your vows, the words
How to Create a Wedding Budget
By Lauren LaBelle at July 11, 2012 | 11:16 am
One of the first things you must do after getting engaged is set your wedding budget. Here's how to to create a wedding budget that is realistic, you can stick to it, and still have a wedding that's perfect for you. Create a Wish List Once you know what kind of wedding you want and how much you can affordboth of you need to make a wish list of items,
Wedding Advice: 13 Must-Dos for your Wedding Day
By dcarpenito at July 10, 2012 | 11:10 am
Your wedding day has finally arrived! Now that you've made it to your big day, it will be helpful to have a "day of" to do list! Destination Wedding Photographer Ann Peters of Photos by Miss Ann shared with us 13 must-dos for your wedding day. Exchange day of gifts- even if it is as simple as a card you send over to your soon to be that says, "Cannot
Vineyard Wedding with Floating Lanterns – DaussFOTO
By dcarpenito at July 6, 2012 | 10:44 am
What a fun way to dazzle your wedding guests with a magical ending of floating lanterns in the sky! Take a look at Lauren and Nicks vineyard wedding with floating lanterns captured by member DaussFOTO of Fishers Indiana. Lauren and Nick Shaffer had their union and celebration at Castle Finn Vineyard & Winery in Marsall, Il. It was a
I Just Said Yes! Now What? – Timeline for engaged couples
By Diane Lynn Thomas at July 3, 2012 | 9:53 am
As soon as you "say yes" there will be so many things going on your mind, so you want to get yourself organized. Purchase a wedding book or a even a plain binder to keep track of all your wedding notes, bills, estimates and photos. We've made it easy with a timeline for engaged couples.
Wedding Planning Timeline Checklist
By Diane Lynn Thomas at July 3, 2012 | 9:52 am
Planning a wedding can be very stressful, there are so many details to think about and keep track of. Staying organized is most important, and having a wedding checklist is essential. Use this detailed wedding planning timeline checklist, based on a 12-month length engagement. TWELVE MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING: Decide on the size, venue and theme of your
Hand Fasting Ceremony – Latest Wedding Trend?
By Ron Carpenito at June 29, 2012 | 9:19 am
What is a Hand Fasting Ceremony and is it becoming the latest wedding trend? Photo Courtesy of: Timothy Whaley Photography Some of the history of a Hand Fasting Ceremony dates back to the late 1600's in Scotland where a couple would have a trial marriage for a period of 1 year. If at the end of the year all worked out well, the couple would have a permanent
April Wedding with "Something Blue!"
By dcarpenito at June 28, 2012 | 4:46 pm
What a great idea Nicole had when she wore blue shoes as her "something blue!" in this beautiful April wedding captured by Timothy Whaley Photography in Illinois. Such a fun couple, and gorgeous outdoor ceremony and reception. Nicole Dellaria and Jason Deyoung - April 14, 2012 Bride wore navy blue shoes for a pop of color and as her "something
Beautifully Captured First Look Wedding Photos
By dcarpenito at June 26, 2012 | 9:12 am
On your wedding day, the moment you first lay eyes on each other is full of emotion and love. This is the moment you want to capture and keep forever. Jim of JP Brandano Photography in Florida shares the benefits of First Look wedding photos and also some of his beautiful shots of Anna and Brian's first look. Thanks Jim! The First Look At some of our weddings the
5 Tips to Look Great in Wedding Photos
By dcarpenito at June 20, 2012 | 12:42 pm
Ann of Ann's Photography in South Carolina shared this great advice for brides to help them look great in wedding photos. Thanks Ann! One of the things I like to talk to brides and grooms about is how to have better images on your wedding day. There are 5 things to remember: While walking down the aisle, hold your bouquet waist level. You want your
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13 Best Destination Wedding Tips for Obscure Locations
By dcarpenito at June 18, 2012 | 12:46 pm
Want to have a wedding like none other? Or, at least like none other you've ever attended or heard about? Don't be afraid to try something different! That's just what Destination Wedding Photographer Ann Peters of Photos by Miss Ann did for her own wedding. She took a unique spin on the typical wedding location and chose the Seljalandsfoss Waterfall in Iceland! Amazing!
It Started With a Crush! Vintage Farm Wedding – D Coleman Photography
By dcarpenito at June 13, 2012 | 11:37 am
How cute is this couple? We love all of the the adorable details of Ryan and Caitlin's sweet vintage farm wedding, especially the crush sodas! D Coleman Photography in Missouri was there to capture it all, and what an amazing gallery of photos they have to share. Thanks for sharing with us David & Sarah! You can check out more photos from this day
Planning a Wedding Budget
By Lauren LaBelle at June 13, 2012 | 9:14 am
Our first and most important piece of advice for planning a wedding budget is figure it out before you buy or book anything! Before you make any decisions, book any venues, or even buy your perfect dress, you have a few things that you need to figure out. So have a seat, grab your favorite glass of wine and discuss the following questions about planning a wedding
Wedding Photography with a Fashion Flair – Advantage Photo
By dcarpenito at May 30, 2012 | 10:45 am
Our Photographer Showcase today is Advantage Photo! Kevin's style is a unique blend of fashion and photojournalism wedding photography. His past experience as a model gives him the knowledge and spirit to ensure priceless images that look both believable as well as capturing the heart of the moment. He travels nationwide and around the
Something a little different & fun! Grise Photography, Indiana Wedding Photographers
By dcarpenito at May 24, 2012 | 9:24 am
Our Photographer Showcase today is husband and wife photography team, Jenny and Adrian Grise of Grise Photography. They provide something a little different & fun! They are Indiana Wedding Photographers based in Bloomington. They love to travel and would gladly do so for your destination wedding! Take a look at their beautiful fine-art wedding
Marine Sweethearts Wedding in Laconia New Hampshire – Warren Prouty Photography
By dcarpenito at May 22, 2012 | 10:18 am
Marine sweethearts Kenny and Jessica had their wedding in Laconia New Hampshire on Lake Winnisquam. Both the bride and groom, plus the best man and 2 groomsmen honorably served our country as Marines! We are excited to share their beautiful wedding photos thanks to member Warren Prouty Photography out of New Hampshire. Kenny and Jessica were married in July of 2011 on
Picturesque Style & Breathtaking Wedding Images -Francois Laborde Photography
By dcarpenito at May 17, 2012 | 10:01 am
Take a look at Destination Wedding Photographer Francois Laborde Photography, our Wedding Photographer Showcase!Francois Laborde is known for his picturesque style and breathtaking wedding images. He specializes in capturing elegant, romantic moments along with fun candid shots and an essence for amazing details. "I never imagined I would be able to live my
Be Good To Your Bridal Party: The Shorthand Guide
By Brea Gunn at May 16, 2012 | 9:48 am
With so many people involved in the wedding of your dreams, you might find that the patience or the preferences of your bridal party are tested on a regular basis! It's all very well if you like the 90s bow-back bridesmaids dresses, but that doesn't mean your best friends will. In some circles it's considered perfectly appropriate to honor every last wish of the bride and
Featured Michigan Wedding Photographer:Argyle Photography LLC
By dcarpenito at May 3, 2012 | 10:09 am
We're so happy to welcome Argyle Photography LLC, our newest Featured Birmingham Michigan Wedding Photographer!Argyle Photography is a small "boutique" style company that specializes in capturing every moment of your wedding day in a spectacularly beautiful way. Hi, I'm Erin Molloy-Hartley, Owner of Argyle Photography. Choosing the right wedding
Tiffany & Joel, Minnesota Wedding Photography
By dcarpenito at March 28, 2012 | 1:20 pm
Tiffany & Joel were married in Owatonna Minnesota, and Michelle of Michelle Huber Photography shared some of her favorite photos and details about the wedding and couple with us. Take a look at Michelle's beautiful Minnesota wedding photography and the gorgeous details and romantic proposal story! Joel is a AA pro hockey player for the Quad
Simple & Spirited New Hampshire Wedding Photography – Amanda Perkins Photography
By dcarpenito at March 26, 2012 | 10:02 am
Today we're excited to showcase Amanda Perkins Photography out of Newport New Hampshire. Simple & Spirited describe the beautiful New Hampshire Wedding Photography offered by Amanda Perkins Photography. Amanda Perkins PhotographySimple & Spirited describe the beautiful photography offered by Amanda Perkins
Not your typical Las Vegas Wedding Photos!
By dcarpenito at March 23, 2012 | 9:19 am
Della of Della White Photography in California shared with us some of her amazing photos from Rhonda & Trace's wedding in Las Vegas. We love the beautiful outdoor ceremony setting and all the gorgeous details in these Las Vegas wedding photos! I had such a good time with Rhonda & Trace from their Engagement Session at Fairmount Park back in August, and an even better
4 Tips to Pretty Feet for your Wedding Day
By Adriana Rose at March 15, 2012 | 10:01 am
While most girls think of the dress, it's important not to forget about the shoes. Ah, the shoes. Even if shoes don't turn you on, or you're a true shoe lover at heart and have already picked out your perfect pair of Louboutins, don't skip over this topic. Here are four simple tips to remember for pretty feet for your wedding day, no matter what shoes you plan to
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Unique Breakfast Wedding
By Diane Lynn Thomas at March 13, 2012 | 12:37 pm
Who doesn't love breakfast? Have you ever considered a Sunday morning breakfast wedding? May sound odd to you as most weddings are traditionally held in the evening hours, but why not consider something very unique that will get your guests talking. You could hold the ceremony at a nearby church or right on the venue site. Let's look on how the morning and afternoon would
Elegant Michigan Wedding Photography, Fairytale Productions
By dcarpenito at March 6, 2012 | 3:08 pm
Today we're excited to showcase Fairytale Productions Wedding Services out of Monroe, Michigan. Timeless, elegant, and artistic are just a few ways to describe the incredible Michigan wedding photography offered by Fairytale Productions. Voted BRIDE'S CHOICE 2011! Fairytale Productions has been offering some of the best professional wedding services in SE
Planning a Wedding in Italy? See these ideas!
By dcarpenito at March 5, 2012 | 2:10 pm
Are you planning a wedding or thinking about getting married in Italy? Debbie Denholm of Italy Bride and Groom shared with us some details and photos about a Wedding in Italy planned by her professional wedding planning team: Ciao from Italy!! Italy is known for it's beautiful Churches, Views, Castles and Beaches. Here in Cilento are the most beautiful, romantic
Destination Wedding Photography, Jose Rincon
By dcarpenito at February 27, 2012 | 12:08 pm
We are thrilled to Feature the amazing destination wedding photography by Jose Rincon the newest addition to our Destination Wedding Photographers. Jose's artistic approach fuses several elements, including capturing real life moments and a relaxed shooting approach. Jose is a native Puerto Rican from San Juan. He has a bachelor degree in Industrial
Destination Wedding Photography: J. Perryman Photography
By dcarpenito at February 21, 2012 | 12:18 pm
We're excited to showcase the beautiful work of J. Perryman Photography, one of the latest additions to our talented list of members providing Destination Wedding Photography. I love to create vivid and artistic images of my clients. Each session is different and always brings new surprises. Using Nikon ecuipment and Alien Bees lighting, I like to


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December 17, 2009
The 10 Black members of the powerful House Finance Committee are still being applauded this week by the Black press and Black leaders nationally for boldly boycotting a committee meeting in order to force a $4 billion allocation to benefit the Black community. They plan to escalate protests if lawmakers continue to ignore the suffering of their constituents, including advertising discrimination against Black newspapers.
December 8, 2009
As African American members of Congress, we are keenly aware of the extreme economic crisis in our communities, and we are responsible for confronting the issues threatening the survival of the people and institutions we represent. We are here to reaffirm our commitment to be forceful advocates for the voiceless, and insist that all of the resources of the government, whether they be through financial assistance programs or federal contracting, exhibit a basic fairness and equality that historically has not existed.

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Grace Unplugged
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102 minutes
Grace Trey is the ideal Christian teen who is also a phenomenal singer. But at the tender age of eighteen, after she gets the music break of a lifetime and is thrust into the "real world" - her faith is put to the test. Stars: AJ Michalka, James Denton, Kevin Pollak
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Tuesday, September 02, 2014
Showtimes for Tuesday, September 02, 2014
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How do six kids refinance Mom's house? Who gets the burial plot after a divorce?
This week, "Ask the Experts" tackles those two very different financial topics. The answers are from Sacramento estate planning attorney Kay Brooks, one of Sacbee.com's online contributors.
My husband and I bought two burial plots when we married. Later we got divorced, and he remarried. The plot is listed in both our names but did not come up in our divorce settlement. My ex died two years ago and was cremated. Am I entitled to the other burial plot, or does his new wife get it? The plot is listed in our names.
Typically burial plots are held in joint tenancy. Under California law, a person's joint tenancy property passes automatically to the other joint tenant upon his or her death. However, the court retains continuing jurisdiction over community property assets that were not previously adjudicated in a divorce. This includes property that was unintentionally omitted from the divorce agreement.
You may need to go to court to determine ownership of your burial plots. I recommend contacting the divorce lawyer who represented you for advice on how to properly address the issue.
Several years before my mother passed away in 2010, she added her six kids to the deed on her house. The oldest sibling is executor, and I am secondary. The first loan is in (Mom's) name only. She is on the second deed, as well as myself. One sibling lives in the house and would like to refinance both loans, but her name is not on them. Does she need permission from all of us to refinance? The bank can't seem to give us an answer. Also, what is the difference between a "trustee" and "executor"? Is being the executor the same as having power of attorney?
It sounds like your mother's house was not held in a trust and there was no probate proceeding after her death. If that is the case, then your mother's name is probably still on the deed. If so, I recommend that you consult with a real estate lawyer and/or a title/escrow company to have your mother's name removed.
The steps involved depend on whether you and your siblings are listed as "joint tenants" or "tenants-in-common."
Regardless of whether you refinance, you should remove your mother's name from the deed and decide how you and your siblings hold title going forward. How the six of you hold title either as "joint tenants" or "tenants-in-common" will determine who inherits your interest when each of you dies. If you don't address this, the situation will become even more complicated when one of the siblings dies.
As to refinancing, the lender will require that all co-owners be signers on the loan, which means that all of you must agree to refinance.
However, a sibling who has recently refinanced his or her house may not qualify to be on another loan.
If you continue having trouble getting a clear answer from the lender, ask to speak to a supervisor and explain the situation.
As far as the difference between trustees and executors: Think of the "trustee" as managing the assets held in a trust; an "executor" is named in a will and primarily acts when someone's estate goes through probate.
You may be seeing the term "trustee" on a deed of trust on your mother's home. In that case, the "trustee" is the third party who makes sure that the loan terms are followed by the borrower and lender.
An "attorney-in-fact" is a person authorized under a "power-of-attorney" document to act on your behalf while you are living. In the event you become ill or incapacitated, they can manage your assets and make decisions about financial matters.
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Imagine plopping down your credit card to turn on compute services late at night when there's no time to get permission from your boss and then getting distracted before the weekend on another work emergency. On Monday, when you remember you signed up for the services, which you intended to use for just a short time, you discover you've racked up $5,000 in charges on your personal card.
It happens, said J.R. Storment, co-founder and chief customer officer of Cloudability, a company that hopes to make sure people don't get stuck with such bills anymore.
[ Cloudability was named one of 7 cloud companies on the rise. | Also on InfoWorld: Cloud Cruiser aims to ease cloud chargeback issue. | In the data center today, the action is in the private cloud. InfoWorld's experts take you through what you need to know to do it right in our "Private Cloud Deep Dive" PDF special report. | Also check out our "Cloud Security Deep Dive," our "Cloud Storage Deep Dive," and our "Cloud Services Deep Dive." ]
Developers can use Cloudability, launching Wednesday in an open beta, to track all of their cloud services from one place and to sign up for alarms when they reach spending thresholds. The service also points out unused or underused services, specifying exactly how much money a user can spend by turning off the services.
Cloudability's offering addresses a common problem that has emerged as a result of one of the benefits of cloud services. Because cloud services like Amazon and Heroku are so easy to sign up for and start using, individual employees are doing so, often "with the personal account they also buy shoes with" and expensing the company for charges, Storment said.
"Ultimately what you have is people in these organizations signing up for these services willy-nilly, using their own credit cards," he said. Some companies using Cloudability in beta are tracking 70 different cloud accounts, he said.
Since there's no standard tracking mechanism used across the cloud services, IT administrators who want to watch spending have to log into each service separately, export data into a spreadsheet and create some kind of tracking tool, he said.
While that helps track spending, it doesn't help identify forgotten or underused services. Cloudability aims to address both of these problems.
IT administrators start using the online tool by signing up and then choosing all of the services they use. Cloudability has pulled in 81 different services and continues to add more based on those most commonly used by customers. The user then inputs all user IDs and passwords for the services.
Once all the services are inputted, Cloudability shows the user a dashboard displaying costs. A user can look at total cloud cost per month, per vendor and per account. Users can view other reports too, such as how much the company is spending on each vendor.
Users get a daily email showing how much the company spent in the past month and day and highlighting services that are spiking. Data can be downloaded into a CSV file and imported into other tracking tools the company might use.


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Professor Susan Herman was interviewed by NY1 to discuss her new book, Taking Liberties: The War on Terror and the Erosion of American Democracy. The book explores the effects that anti-terrorist tactics have had on all Americans and what can be learned from the past ten years from the Patriot Act ten years later.
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ANDERSON — The door finally closed on an Anderson boys basketball victory here Friday night.
The Indians had been competitive with several good basketball teams this year and led early in most of them. But those games all slipped away and into the loss column for a young team.
But against the unbeaten Logansport Berries, those frustrations disappeared. Anderson held the North Central Conference visitors at bay and claimed an 80-68 victory to go 2-3 on the season.
The home team put four players in double figures but everyone on the team had a part to play at one time or another in a coming-of-age victory.
Kenya Wilkerson topped the Tribe with 17 points and it likely would have been more had he not been saddled twice with foul trouble that forced him to spend vital minutes on the bench.
In the fourth quarter no Anderson player contributed more than sophomore Kobe Clay. Going into the final eight minutes he had six points, but he scored eight more in the final frame. Even more critical were his 13 rebounds, seven of those coming on the offensive end.
Grant Bennett scored 15 points and FreSan Reese had 11.
On several occasions in the first half, Anderson stretched the margin to 20 points. The final time came at 41-21. The Indians held a 43-28 cushion after halftime after the Berries closed the half with a 7-2 spurt.
Anderson was still on top 58-46 going into the fourth quarter and Logansport never got much closer after that.
The Indians didn't hold the ball in the fourth, but they picked their spots to attack, waiting until the Berries were in chase mode and they could use their superior quickness to attack the rim. When the shots didn't fall, Clay cleaned up a lot of misses.
Four Logansport players scored all but four of their team's points. Matt Jennings, a freshman, scored 19, followed by Carter Skaggs with 18 and Jalen Adaway with 17, six of those coming on slam dunks.
The Indians are back in action today at Zionsville. Tipoff for the junior varsity game is at 6:30 p.m.


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MADISON (WKOW) -- Getting started can be the hardest part of changing your financial habits for the better.
The Project Money contest provides a coach for each of the four teams to get them off on the right foot.
Team Faber is a family of five from Mt. Horeb. Darek and Kari have been working with their Project Money coach, Don Griffin.
To get started, their coach had the Fabers track where they spent their money; every dollar.
"Take a look at your last two statements. Take a look, where is your money going now? And really dive in and, sometimes have an outside source ask you, is this needed? Is this a priority? You may look at the cable (TV) and ask, is this a priority or is this, this goal, this dream?" says Griffin.
He also had the Fabers choose specific goals for their money; things like saving for college, fixing their house and buying a new car.
"Those goals became more important than their everyday spending. And once that happens, then it starts progressing."
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Q. "What are the side effects of both surgical treatments? What's the worst-case scenario?"
A. When considering what kind of surgery to have, it is important to know that there are potential side effects common to all surgical procedures. Any surgical procedure carries a risk of infection, poor wound healing, bleeding, or a reaction to the anesthesia. Also, pain and tenderness in the affected area is common, usually in the short term. Because nerves may be injured or cut during surgery, most women will experience numbness and tingling in the chest, underarm, shoulder, and/or upper arm. Women who undergo lumpectomy usually find that these changes in sensation improve over 1 or 2 years, but may never completely resolve.
Most women who have lumpectomy with radiation will still have sensation in the breast, whereas women who have had a mastectomy with reconstruction -- either with implants or her own tissue -- will not have much (or perhaps any) sensation in their breast mounds, because the nerves to the breast skin have been cut. And, although nipples can be reconstructed, they will not have sensation.
Removal of lymph nodes under the arms is usually performed with both lumpectomy and mastectomy. This can lead to pain and arm swelling ("lymphedema") in up to 30 percent of patients.
The side effects of treatment vary for each person. Some people may experience many side effects or complications, others may experience very few. Pain medication, physical therapy, and other strategies can help. However, in addition to the side effects of the mastectomy and lumpectomy, there are complications related to reconstruction. For example, implant manufacturers have reported that two-thirds of reconstruction patients with saline implants have at least one serious complication within three years. (Complications with silicone implants are expected to be similar, but the studies have not been conducted.)


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Heart of Pacific Heights District in San Francisco
- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 5
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- pets considered ask owner
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Beautiful two-bedroom apartment in a three-unit building on a quiet street located in the heart of the popular Marina District. You'll be just one block from the famed Union Street and 5 blocks from Chestnut Street shopping and entertainment/dining scene and blocks from the beach, the Marina Green, Chrissy Field, the Golden Gate Bridge, Exploratorium, The Presidio and the Palace of Fine Arts.
The apartment is fully equipped for any guest and will provide turn-key accommodations. Both rooms feature a Queen size bed with upscale furnishings. The kitchen is fully equipped, ready for you to cook up a storm! We have comfortable couches where you can and relax after a long day, as you'll have television and free Wi-Fi access.
Apartment features include:
• Great space recently remodeled with upscale furnishings
• Comfortable queen-sized beds with Flat screens in each room
• Comfortable living room with great couches and street views
• Premium cable in the living room and bedrooms
• Wireless Internet throughout the apartment
• Safest and one of the best neighborhoods of San Francisco to shop, eat and see the sites
• Fresh linens and towels provided
• 2-hour free street parking on weekdays, full-day free parking on weekends
• Public transportation within walking distance
Contact me if you have any questions, and let me know a bit about yourself and interest. I'd be happy to suggest things to do in this amazing neighborhood and around San Francisco.
Keywords: Pacific Heights, Union Street, two bedroom apartment, fully furnished
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Property Type
- 1 story apartment
- floor area 1100 sq. ft.
- guests provide their own meals
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ocean view
- 10 minute walk to the water. Ocean views can be seen from rooftop deck.
- ocean view
washing machine
- Washer and Dryer located in building basement(free usage)
- internet
- heating
- linens provided
- towels provided
- living room
- hair dryer
- iron & board
- washing machine
- kitchen
- refrigerator
- stove
- oven
- microwave
- dishwasher
- dishes & utensils
- pantry items
- coffee maker
- toaster
- dining room
- Bathrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- bathroom 1: toilet, combination tub/shower, tub, shower
- bathroom 2: toilet, shower
- Both bathrooms have sink, toilet and shower
- Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5, beds for 4-5
- bedroom 1: 1 queen
- bedroom 2: 1 queen
- Both bedrooms have one queen bed and a flat screen tv. Pullout chair- twin size, in TV room
- television
- satellite / cable
- stereo
- deck / patio
- children welcome
- non smoking only
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- botanical garden
- churches
- library
- marina
- playground
- zoo
- restaurants
- health/beauty spa
- cinemas
- live theater
- museums
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- bird watching
- eco tourism
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- walking
- shopping
- sight seeing
- boating
- wildlife viewing
Sports & Adventure Activities
- pier fishing
- sound/bay fishing
- golf
- tennis
- kayaking
- cycling
- hiking
- basketball court
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SIERRA VISTA, AZ - MARCH 07: Maintenence personel check a Predator drone operated by U.S. Office of Air and Marine (OAM), before its surveillance flight near the Mexican border on March 7, 2013 from Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The OAM, which is part of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, flies the unmanned - and unarmed - MQ-9 Predator B aircraft an average of 12 hours per day at around 19,000 feet over southern Arizona. The drones, piloted from the ground, search for drug smugglers and immigrants crossing illegally from Mexico into the United States. Due to federal sequestration cuts, Customs and Border Protection is expected to lose $500 million from its budget, and OAM staff at Ft. Huachuca are now taking unpaid furlough days once every two weeks. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
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RALEIGH — While Wake County Republican leaders were divided over the proposed school bond referendum, nearly all of them voted to oppose Raleigh's $75 million transportation bond issue.
The city's debt load is too high and some of the projects aren't necessary, Wake GOP Chairwoman Donna Williams said Wednesday. Most members of the party executive committee favored road-widening projects, but they didn't approve of streetscape projects and improvements for bicyclists.
"There were some things on there that a few of us felt, with the economy what it is, are not necessary," Williams said.
The Oct. 8 bond referendum – the biggest in Raleigh's history – would fund 14 multimillion-dollar road projects as well as smaller sidewalk and traffic-calming measures. If the bond passes, Raleigh residents will see a property tax hike of 1.12 cents per $100 valuation next year – about $33 more on the tax bill for a $300,000 house.
Most of the bond money would go to widening busy roads like Buck Jones and Sandy Forks. Republicans took issue with a proposed extension of pedestrian-friendly Hillsborough Street changes –namely roundabouts, new sidewalks and bike lanes. Blount and Person streets downtown would also get a bike-friendly makeover.
"To me, that's a nice thing to have, but do we have to have it?" Williams said. "Some of this is like a wish list. We were trying to be fiscally responsible in looking at this."
City council members have argued that the projects are needed to address Raleigh's increasing population and traffic woes. They briefly considered a larger bond amount, but they scrapped several projects such as a widening of Western Boulevard and a rapid-transit bus line, in order to keep the tax hike near a penny.
Raleigh's finance officer and interim city manager, Perry James, said the city's debt load isn't a cause for concern.
"As we've shown a number of times, the city's debt levels are moderate and manageable," James said, noting that debt payments typically represent 10 percent of total budgets. "If you look at other major localities, you'd find a ratio that's somewhat higher than that."
Borrowing $75 million for road improvements, James said, won't change that, since it's a small amount compared to Raleigh's $1.5 billion total debt load.
Despite the reassurances, Williams says the debt is still a cause for concern. "We just were not comfortable adding too much to it," she said.
The Wake GOP's vote isn't the first hit the bond issue has taken from Republicans. In June, Wake County Commissioners' Chairman Joe Bryan asked Raleigh leaders to postpone the vote, saying he worried it might hurt the school bond.
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RDA and Open C applications
From Nokia Developer Wiki
It is possible to test Open C applications through RDA, however there are some things that need to be taken in consideration:
- Open C-applications are not Symbian applications. Therefore they can't be terminated from end-button of the device. The only viable way to terminate a stand-alone Open C-application is to create an exit-feature to the program and use it to end the program. The example applications provided with the plugin-package are typically terminated from some other defined keyboard button, like left or right softkey.
- It may be possible to spawn several instances of the same stand-alone application. Hold down the menu-button for a moment to see what programs are currently open. Uncautious use may in some cases lead to jamming the device.
- It may not be possible to test some applications, that use HW-acceleration, on all of the RDA devices: for example the OpenGL-example provided with the Open C-plugin. Although the application runs on the device ok, RDA is unable to capture screendata from it and therefore the launched application seems to get "stuck" on the backround. Most console applications should still work ok. For some devices, like N95, running OGL apps may be possible by adding delays to the application. Check this article: RDA and OGL applications
- Open C is not really meant for building full stand-alone applications. A typical use-case would be building libraries or client/server-applications and embedding them to Symbian: using the S60 UI to display the content.
- If the plugin is not installed, the OpenC applications can't be run. By default the plugin is not installed on the RDA devices. In this case you can install it yourself (the .sis file is provided with the SDK)
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text: The husband of an obese Warren, Michigan woman who died days after being pulled from a filthy apartment by a hazmat crew has been charged in her death.37-year-old Michael Dewayne Brooks is charged with second-degree abuse of a vulnerable adult, a four-year felony. Brooks received a $10,000 on Thursday and is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 15 for his preliminary examination.His wife, 40-year-old Yolanda Reese-Brooks, weighed nearly 400 pounds when she was rushed to a hospital on October 16 from the Warren apartment she lived in with her husband and four children.According to police reports Reese-Brooks had been immobile in the home and was found covered in her own waste.Brooks told police he had allowed his wife to lie in that state for at least eight or nine days.She died six days later in the hospital.Police said Brooks had been the primary caretaker for his wife, who had suffered a crushed pelvis and ruptured bladder in a February 2011 car crash. Police also said the home was uninhabitable. Police found no beds or mattresses for the children and the refrigerator was empty except for spoiled meat on the bottom shelf.The four children have been placed temporarily with the victim's sister. Protective Services workers are scheduling a hearing to determine their permanent placement.


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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Chevrolet and the National Corvette Museum will restore three of the Corvettes damaged earlier this year when they tumbled into a sinkhole that developed beneath the floor of the Museum. Read More
That sand gets in everything, even the all-new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado that takes the stage this weekend at the 2015 U.S. Sand Sculpting Championships. One of the trucks on display this weekend is a Colorado sculpted (mostly) out of sand. It's mesmerizing to watch it materialize, but even more so more to watch it in about a minute.Read More
DETROIT – Building on the early success of the all-new 2015 Tahoe and Suburban launch, Chevrolet will continue to offer features and variants to meet the needs of its customers. Chevrolet announced today it will offer a Z71 package for the 2015 Tahoe and Suburban.Read More
DETROIT – When OnStar launched its mobile application in 2010, it was the auto industry's first smartphone application to give owners a remote connection to their vehicles and control of certain vehicle functions. This week, OnStar RemoteLink passes the 1 million active users milestone.Read More
General Motors will invest $185 million to make small gas engines at its Spring Hill manufacturing complex, retaining 390 jobs. GM also identified the next-generation Cadillac SRX as a future mid-size vehicle to be produced at Spring Hill. Read More


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Anyone running a RM42 mower?
I have been tinkering with a RM 42 I got a few months ago. It seems there is a vibration when using it. Is that normal maybe from the drive shaft being on an angle to the pto? Gear box is tight and the blades are straight. I think it has to be in the shaft. Anyone with experience with these??
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Chris, I don't have an RM42 to run, but there is sometimes a problem when using a shaft with ujoints. The ujoints must be in phase or it can cause some excesive vibration. On the long part of the shaft the joint at each end has to be in the same plane. (You may be able to google ujoint phasing.) Good luck ...Frank
Re: Anyone running a RM42 mower?
There are two different Woods fast hitch 42's. The 42F and the RM42 was a later version. The RM42 can be used as a 3 point mower too, so it has an 'adapter' for Fast Hitch Cubs.
Regardless of what you have, a vibration should be corrected. It can be a bearing or the blades being out of balance. Or the PTO phase as CubFriend says.
Blade 'balance' can be tricky, but essentially they need to be the same weight and shape. Always replaced or sharpened in pairs. Not precise, but I have hung blades on a bungee to get a rough idea of weight.
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Re: Anyone running a RM42 mower?
After replacing a worn u joint on the shaft a lot of vibration is gone. There is still a slight bit though believed to be the safety cover over the pto shaft. Anybody have any recommendations for that other than removing the cover from the shaft?
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Georgia's Department of Natural Resources tossed out dozens of pieces of furniture to a dump site, and the move is raising eyebrows among some taxpayers. A whistleblower familiar with the condition of the furniture contacted FOX 5. Well over 150 pieces of furniture, including tables, chairs and beyond were discarded. The state says the furniture was all in poor condition, but sources familiar with the condition of the furniture tell FOX 5 they don't agree.The furniture had been used by state workers from the Department of Natural Resources. Authorities decided to downsize an office, and a removal company showed up at the end of last week to cart of dozens of pieces of furniture. Not one but two trucks worth of the furniture wound up at a Gwinnett County recycler, which then handed it off to a landfill. A spokesperson for the Department of Natural Resources tells FOX 5 they were able to redistribute a few of the pieces, but that they got permission from the General Office of Administration to throw the rest away.
A fifth arrest has been made in connection with the murder of a 13-year-old in his own bedroom on Sunday.
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Edmondo Schwartz grew up in Englewood and fondly recalls attending shows at the John Harms Center with his family. Schwartz still sees shows there, though the venerable old theater is now the Bergen Performing Arts Center, or bergenPAC for short. In fact, Schwartz, who calls Alpine home, is now the chairman of the board of trustees for the not-for-profit entertainment and arts education school.
"I loved the place, and had been going there since I was a child, but I didn't even know it was a not-for-profit theater," says Schwartz, who is president and chairman of EMS Enterprises, through which he develops, owns and operates residential and commercial real estate across the country. "I wish I could remember the first thing I saw there. It may have been a movie. They no longer play there, but we're talking about changing that. We've been making a lot of changes, trying all different strategies."
Schwartz helped found bergenPAC in 2003. The John Harms Center had closed, and a group of six businessmen got together and decided to reopen it as a public-private partnership for the arts.
Schwartz – who "always has a soft spot" in his heart for the '70s and '80s rock bands that frequently play at bergenPAC – took over as chairman in 2010 after Frank Huttle III resigned upon becoming the mayor of Englewood.
Since then, Schwartz has tackled myriad challenges, chief among them the economy. There has also been the complex task of assembling a schedule of events that will appeal to the diverse market, a subscriber base, and visitors who venture out once or twice a year in hopes of making each time a special night out. It's why current and upcoming shows span from Smokey Robinson and Supertramp to Marvin Hamlisch and Capitol Steps to "Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro, The National Circus of the People's Republic of China, and Dr. John and the Blind Boys of Alabama.
"It is quite difficult, as you can imagine," Schwartz says. "In 2003, we put on 60 shows a year and opened a dance school, by 2007 we had 75 shows a year and then in 2008 the economy fell apart, which dramatically affected donations to bergenPAC. As a result, we curtailed our programming and went through a very difficult period. The good news is that since then, we've consolidated and refinanced all our underlying debt through North Jersey Community Bank. We have also released the county from backing our bond. I am proud to say that we are now a stand-alone organization. We're hoping to have 150 shows this year, and the goal is to have 200 shows booked for 2014."
Frank Sorrentino III, chairman and CEO of North Jersey Community Bank, is very proud of the bank's relationship with Schwartz and bergenPAC.
"Ed has been very progressive about understanding that bergenPAC is a vital part of the community in Englewood," Sorrentino says. "The vibrancy that occurs when there is a show in town is just dramatic. Restaurants and shops are busy – the arts center is an incredible magnet in downtown Englewood, a great venue to see shows."
"As a banking institution in this local community we've stepped up because we believe in the organization, in Ed and what this means to the community."
Sorrentino points to the rise in quality of the shows and believes Schwartz has been a big part of attracting tremendous talent to the facility.
"The quality and quantity of the shows has increased, and it's Ed's plan to increase even further," Sorrentino says. "The center has done incredible good for the community at large. I'm not even sure they realize how much."
Schwartz speaks with great pride about bergenPAC, but he saves his strongest enthusiasm for when the conversation turns to the organization's education component. Part of the mission statement at bergenPAC is to expose as many children as possible to the arts and to provide a place where kids can learn and experience the arts.
Children meet and interact with actors, musicians and behind-the-scenes talent, including playwrights and directors. There are after-school events on current topics, such as bullying. Many of the arts programs taught by bergenPAC teachers tie directly into the English and history curriculums at eight public schools in the area, and the goal is to reach 30 schools next year.
"Arts programs are often the first to get cut in public schools," Schwartz says. "Every member of the board at bergenPAC believes that it is critical to not only expose kids to the arts but to have them taught in a professional environment. Beyond Education consists of programs that provide arts education for a wide range of students, from infants to adults, within four schools: Beyond Theater, Beyond Stage, Beyond Dance and Music Speaks. Currently, Beyond Education provides programming for 30,000 kids a year, and we are hoping to increase that number to 50,000 kids in 2013. For me, what is most important is reaching out to as many children as possible."


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If you're looking to take your art practice or your creative arts career to the next level – or in a completely new direction – join us on Wednesday 8 May to find out why the Sydney College of the Arts Graduate School is the right choice for your postgraduate study.
With our mid-year entry applications now open, you can meet the artists, academics and students who form our Graduate School community, and who can help you decide which degree suits you best.
Our postgraduate coursework degrees provide the focus and structure for you to develop your skills in contemporary art practice, film-making, or interactive design for web and hand-held devices.
Our research degrees provide established artists with the opportunity to investigate a dedicated area of interest and make a significant contribution to our understanding of contemporary art.
On the night you can ask questions about our entry requirements, application process, finance options, research opportunities and the support services available to you as a postgraduate student.
In addition to exploring your degree options, you can also visit the Master of Studio Art open studio and view screenings of student work from the Master of Film and Digital Image. Light refreshments will be provided.
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5/2/2013-What Are The Odds?
(May 1, 2013)
The other thing I don't like about gambling, or "gaming" as the casinos call it, is that they're not gambling; they never lose. That is, they never lose unless a competing casino opens up next door and it looks as if that's happening in Springfield.
Generally, I don't like gambling because of the bad frame of mind it causes in the neighborhood. Something for nothing, small investment and a big score, easy street, easy money, you can't win if you don't play. I think the societal damage cancels out the tax money sent to the state.
Most of the fortunes made in America come from hard work, intelligent actions, study and, yes, gambling, but more appropriately known as courageous risk-taking. Yes, some people inherit their fortune, but squander it. Others inherit a small fortune and turn it into a large one, but it takes time. Spend a lot of time in a casino and you're likely to end up broke.


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NEW YORK (WDRB) -- It wasn't your typical University of Louisville offense. The Cards opened Big East Tournament play by raining 10 three-pointers down on Villanova to avenge a regular-season loss with a 74-55 victory in Madison Square Garden, punctuated by a post-game locker room visit from former president Bill Clinton.
The Cards went 10 of 24 from three-point range and only 13 of 38 from two-point range, hardly the norm for them. But they won the game with their typical defense, forcing 25 Villanova turnovers, including 18 in the first half. Pitino said his team had an all-time high in deflections since he's been keeping the stat: 58.
The Wildcats, who beat the Cardinals in Philadelphia in January, never got closer than 12 in the second half.
"Our guys had a big treat, President Clinton came back to say hello and they all got to take pictures," U of L coach Rick Pitino said.
It was an emotional night for U of L junior Russ Smith. Jack Curran, his high school coach at Archbishop Molloy in Queens, died earlier in the day. Smith was not himself early in the game, arguing with refs and clearly pressing. Pitino sat him for an extended stretch at one point. When Smith returned, Villanova couldn't handle him. Smith finished with 28 points in the Garden.
"I found out this morning," Smith said. "I was on the bus crying for about 45 minutes. . . . It's almost hard to even think about. . . . Today was definitely Coach Curran's day for me."
U of L also got 12 points from Luke Hancock and 10 from Peyton Siva and, on an off night from Gorgui Dieng (3 of 9 shooting) still walked away with the easy win by holding Villanova to 38.9 percent shooting from the field, 16.7 percent (2 for 12) from three-point range.
"Russ had a heavy heart tonight," Pitino said. "Coach Curran was a great friend of mine. I just told him to play this tournament and the next one for him."
After making just 12 of 24 free throws in their loss to Villanova, the Cards made 18 of 23.
"We didn't shoot free throws last time and didn't cause enough havoc," Pitino said. "And tonight we did."
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After Making some hundreds of well-Working Polyphonic Ringtones for Nokias, there's Still One Big Question:
Why do some SP-Midi-Files not work???
- We've been Testing them on a nokia 6610, and they never were bigger than 8KB. The MIP was set to 4, with therefore no values bigger than 4, and only controllers necessary (Vol, ResetCtr, PC).
Whats bizarre is, is that other files wich look perfectly the same, work fine while some just dont. Sometimes after decreasing the number of tracks, they started to work, so one guess is, it could have something to do with size/complexity?!?!?
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Please hold while I connect you to a real human being
Comedian Joan Rivers made "Can we talk?" a popular catch phrase. These days, the phrase should be "Can we talk to a human being?" So many companies have automated answering systems that it's almost jarring when a human answers the phone.
When my television wouldn't work, I called the number, and I must say the automated woman's voice made "her" seem nice and friendly. The voice was encouraging and calm. But when none of her options were what I needed to know, she told me how long I'd have to wait before being connected to a living, breathing person.
That's not always the case, however.
I've tried more than once to have a conversation with an automated voice that apparently was deaf. Even though I was speaking clearly and, according to my co-workers, loudly, Automated Annie couldn't hear me, couldn't understand me – and didn't help me one bit.
I've talked to senior citizens who simply hang up when they hear an automated voice because they know it's just not going to work out. While waiting in the line at Panera, I overheard a man tell his wife, "I have a hard enough time trying to talk to a person on the phone, so I'm not about to go punching this button for this and that button for something else." It's not just seniors who would like to have human help at first dial, or be directed to a "convenient website for any problems you might be having."
I know it's difficult for some of us to imagine, but there are people in the world who don't have a computer. Many places you call for help will direct you to the computer website. While you're on hold, they suggest their website again, and on it goes. Some websites are so difficult to navigate that it makes your original problem seem insignificant.
The most frustrating challenge I ever had in the automated world was trying to talk to a human being in the lost and found department at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. It cannot be done. I spent an hour on the phone and two hours online trying to find my camera – actually, The Wichita Eagle's camera. Aaargh. If you lose something at LaGuardia, rest assured it's gone forever and you will never have the opportunity to talk to anyone in the lost and found department about it.
But in many non-verbal communicative times, there isn't a problem; even so, you're still supposed to do as many tasks as possible without human contact. The reason I'm writing this column is an experience I had at the bank drive-through. I deposited a check and asked for my balance. "You know you can do that online," the cute teller said. "Do you want me to give you the website?" I told her I knew the website and I use it sometimes, "but I like to drive through and see you." She looked very puzzled, then she smiled. True, I wasn't doing my banking as fast as possible: I chose a moment of human interaction instead.
It's been years ago when I saw a television show where a young man proved he could live and have whatever he needed without ever leaving his house. And he didn't talk to anyone, either. His communication tool was the computer. Period. At the time, it was fascinating, but, I thought, troubling. Now the concept is not the least bit far-fetched.
People in this newsroom will e-mail each other instead of walking 20 steps. Yes, wherever we go, we're texting, e-mailing, tweeting and Facebooking instead of (gasp!) talking to each other.
When I called a friend I hadn't spoken to in a long time the other day, she said, "Hi! It's so good to hear your voice." And it was good to hear hers. I'm going to call more, text less.
Can we talk? Yes, yes we can.
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In a significant statement, the Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the transgenders are treated as a recognised class in the country and are provided all the basic rights including right to vote and marry.
In an affidavit, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment pointed out how eunuchs were granted the status as "others" in different forms recognizing their position as distinct from male and female. Read more.


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NBC News--If you haven't checked your credit score lately, you may want to.
A new study by the Federal Trade Commission indicates as many as 40 million Americans have errors. Those errors can keep you from getting a loan, qualifying for lower interest rates, and even getting a job.
Tawanna Sellers is one of the roughly 20 percent of Americans with an inaccurate credit report. "It was quite a few errors incorrect address incorrect claims against myself incorrect birthday"
The food service employee discovered the errors only after she was denied a loan to start a food truck company. Four months later she's still fighting to fix her credit. "Sometimes I think they want you to get frustrated so you stop but I can't"
Three companies dominate the credit reporting industry: Equifax , Transunion and Experian. They determine your credit score based on how you've paid your bills, and how much debt you have.
In a statement, an Experian spokesman said the agency takes "all errors seriously." Adding "The vast majority of disputes are resolved in 14 days or less."
Beth freeborn of the federal Trade Commission said, "Some rate of error is to be expected and what is important to focus on is when an error identified whether or not it is fixed."
The latest study by the Federal Trade Commission- found agencies modify disputed errors 90 percent of the time. Mattias Kraemer helps people navigate that process. "The process is not a one and done. You've got to insist, you've got to commit. Maybe you're going to have to write the letters again."
Kraemer advises people to take advantage of free yearly credit checks, and dispute any errors immediately.
Sellers adds, "Just to keep pursuing it." Tawanna is taking that advice and she's says she is seeing progress. Only two out of a handful of errors still remain on her report.


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Wanda Sue Richardson, 65, of Ridge Farm, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at Provena United Samaritans Medical Center, Danville.
She was born on March 18, 1947, to Sanford and Barbara (Nichols) Richardson in Cayuga, Ind.
Wanda has two sons, Corey D. (Nina) Meeks and Michael D. Meeks, who will miss her dearly. She will be missed by her brother, Richard Richardson; her granddaughter, Breann; and several special family members and friends.
Wanda worked at Casey's General Stores for the past 20 years serving as district manager. She was very active in the community, helping with Thunder on the Ridge, Ridge Farm Family Festival and Raffle at the Park. She enjoyed family, friends, knitting, bingo and traveling.
A celebration of Wanda's life will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, at Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Home, Georgetown, with Linda Rowe officiating. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest in Sugar Grove Cemetery, St. Bernice, Ind.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Wanda's name may be given to the Crown Hill Cemetery, Ridge Farm, or Sugar Grove Cemetery.
Please join her family in sharing memories through her Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.


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How to get to the Graduate School
The Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology is located in section K4 of Bielefeld University. In the main hall of the university, keep left and use the elevator at "A/B/K" (red door near the cafeteria). After going up to the fourth floor, take a left to reach floor K4.
Detailed information on how to travel to the University and maps can be found on the University's Pages.


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An in-depth study of data-breach problems last year where hackers infiltrated 312 businesses to grab gobs of mainly customer payment-card information found the primary way they got in was through third-party vendor remote-access applications or VPN for systems maintenance.
"The majority of our analysis of data-breach investigations -- 76 percent -- revealed that the third-party responsible for system support, development and/or maintenance introduced the security deficiencies exploited by attackers," the Trustwave report published today states. The vast majority of the 312 companies suffering the payment-card breach were retailers, restaurants or hotels and they came to Trustwave for incident response help because Visa, MasterCard or another payment-card organization had traced a batch of stolen card cards to their businesses, demanding a forensics investigation within a matter of days.
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In fact, only 16 percent of the 312 companies managed to detect the payment-card data breach on their own, says Nicholas Percoco, senior vice president at Trustwave and head of its SpiderLabs division. Most of the time, sophisticated analysis by the payment-card organizations of a large volume of fraud reports from customers about unauthorized credit-card use was the trigger for the call from Visa or MasterCard to investigate a suspected breach.
Percoco said forensics investigations did show there had been a data breach in all 312 cases, with about 29 percent of the attacks against these businesses traced to originating in the Russian Federation. However, a full 32.5 percent of the attacks had wholly unknown sources since they originated through Internet anonymity services.
Although the businesses hit by payment-card hackers claimed to be compliant with Payment Card Industry (PCI) security standards, in reality there were often gaps. The third-party vendor remote-access applications and VPNs used for systems maintenance were often the way attackers got in by stealing the simple, reusable passwords in use.
The Trustwave reports notes, "System logins require a username and password, and often these combinations are pitifully simple: administrator:password, guest:guest, and admin:admin were commonly found in our investigations. Many third-party IT service providers use standard passwords across their client base. In one 2011 case, more than 90 locations were compromised due to shared authentication credentials."
Percoco says the PCI standard for remote-access administration requires two-factor authentication, which wasn't being used. Percoco notes that these IT systems vendors at fault did have a price to pay. They were not only required to fix the issues identified, but also faced fines for noncompliance with the PCI standards and Percoco adds, ordered to "pay to recover the costs of the fraud."


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The Flexi principle..
Is it possible to walk a dog on a leash and give the dog freedom to roam at the same time? Flexi leashes resolve this apparent contradiction in an easy ... Learn More
The Flexi principle..
Is it possible to walk a dog on a leash and give the dog freedom to roam at the same time? Flexi leashes resolve this apparent contradiction in an easy way. Flexi leads do not trail as they are permanently under slight tension. By means of the brake system you can restrain your dog.
By pressing the brake button with your thumb and a short pull on the lead, you can give short commands to your dog or bring it closer to you. The additional brake lock function allows to permanently fix the leash at the length you require.
A good braking system must be simple and reliable. And the Flexi system, which is harmoniously combined with the overall function of the leash, is precisely that. The brake button and brake lock are ergonomically designed allowing a dog freedom to walk and run while on a leash.
Flexi's dual braking system has been developed over decades to reach its present-day level of perfection
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* 26 ft cord/tape leash * For Medium Dogs Up To 44lbs. Remember...It is not just the size of your dog that needs to be considered. The character of your pet is also a decisively important factor for the choice of the right leash.
Notes and Tips On Safety..
It is your responsibility, when walking your dog, to make sure that you have it under control at all times. Just think ahead and consider how your dog is likely to behave in critical situations. In the interest of safety, if there is any reason to anticipate a potential problem with your dog you should have your dog follow you to heel. This is especially the case if other people or animals are close by.
Please be aware of your responsibility as a dog owner, so as to ensure that nobody will be endangered by your dog and the leash.
Never try to grasp the cord/tape or all belt leash, and do not wrap it around any part of the body, or you could risk injuring yourself.
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Sail to one of the finest snorkeling sites off Maui's gorgeous western shore in a comfortable catamaran and behold the teeming marine life beneath the surface.
Depart directly from the pier on a Trilogy sailing catamaran and set off for one of Maui's premier snorkeling sites. The exact location for your snorkeling adventure will depend on the waters, which are typically clear and calm off the western shore of the island.
As the catamaran sails along, powered by the gentle trade winds, feel free to sunbathe on deck or simply lounge about, taking in the spectacular seaside panorama. Before long, the catamaran will arrive at the snorkeling spot, and the onboard naturalist will describe the various types of marine life usually seen in these waters.
You may spot colorful butterfly fish, parrotfish and bright-orange Hawaiian Bigeyes. The oddly named goatfish is also commonly seen. It has the ingenious ability to change colors to blend in with schools of other species.
Another favorite is the humuhumunukunukuapuaa (humuhumu for short), whose name means "triggerfish with a snout like a pig." The fish is so well known that it's often depicted on teeshirts and mentioned in traditional Hawaiian songs. Additionally, you may see a variety of crustaceans, octopi and green sea turtles, which locally are called "honu."
While onboard the catamaran, you will enjoy a light lunch and seasonal fruits, before sailing back to the pier in Lahaina.
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A group called "South Carolina Equality", people who support equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people, marched to the Statehouse and the Columbia City Hall Wednesday night to celebrate the US Supreme Court's most recent rulings.
The court ruled that the federal Defense Of Marriage Act, known as DOMA, is unconstitutional because it does not treat same-gender married couples the same as heterosexual married couples.
Clayton King of Columbia, who plans to go to New York later this year with his partner of 30 years so they can get married, says, "I look at it as a very important first step. It sort of sets a precedent, and so in those cases where people are married out of state, there are federal benefits that we are now entitled to. So while our own state still discriminates against same-gender marriage, we can file, for example, joint tax returns. If my partner of 30 years were to die tomorrow, God forbid, I'm not going to pay inheritance tax like Edie Windsor had to, which is what brought this whole thing about."
Windsor and her partner were married in Canada. When her partner died, Windsor was required to pay more than $360,000 in federal inheritance tax, which she would not have had to pay if they were a heterosexual couple. She brought the lawsuit that led to the court's ruling.
University of South Carolina law professor Derek Black thinks the ruling means other states, even ones like South Carolina that have laws defining marriage as only between one man and one woman, will still have to make changes.
"My opinion is that, yes, under current law, if someone moved from New York to here, this state would have to recognize the fact that they were married, because we would certainly recognize a heterosexual couple's marriage from New York," he says. "So does South Carolina have to let same-sex couples get married in the state of South Carolina, recognize that? No. But if someone's married from outside the state, South Carolina doesn't really have a good reason for saying, 'Well, you're not married when you come into our state.'"
Same-gender marriage supporters say while they celebrate today, they go to work tomorrow to either get the state's constitutional amendment repealed, or fight against it in court.
But supporters of the amendment vow to fight just as hard to keep it. Oran Smith, president and CEO of the Palmetto Family Council, says, "Nothing in the court's tap dancing today changes the South Carolina marriage definition Palmetto Family worked so hard to pass by 78%. In fact, by overturning a federal law (Defense Of Marriage Act) and affirming the laws in the few states allowing same sex marriage, the court has affirmed the SC Constitutional definition as well. The court did not find a federal constitutional right of individuals of the same gender to marry, and that is a relief for supporters of both traditional marriage and federalism. Palmetto Family is committed to continuing to stand for marriage and to defeat any efforts to redefine or weaken this essential union."
The Supreme Court also ruled on California's Proposition 8, but that ruling affects only California. Voters in the state had passed Proposition 8, which defined marriage as only between one man and one woman, but a lower court ruled that was unconstitutional.
Supporters of the same-sex marriage ban appealed, but the Supreme Court ruled that they did not have legal standing to bring a case.
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A battle between elite middleweights will take place on the pay-per-view portion of UFC 155 on Saturday, as the surging Constantinos Philippou faces his biggest (literally) challenge to date in leviathan Tim Boetsch. The rematch between Junior dos Santos and Cain Velasquez for the heavyweight strap sits atop the card, which begins at 10:00 p.m. ET from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
In a sport defined by the importance of being proficient in all aspects, there are always exceptions. Chuck Liddell remains the cardinal example -- rather than improving his weaker areas with the intention of exploring a more diversified offense, "The Iceman" simply bullet-proofed his holes with high-level defense. The end result was forcing a scenario in which his weaknesses were minimized and his strengths were maximized, and Costa Philippou (11-2) has adopted that blueprint brilliantly.
In the island country of Cyprus where he grew up, Philippou started boxing in 1994, won a bronze medal at the European Boxing Championships just 2 years later, and was on the verge of being an Olympic boxer, but fell short. He was coaxed to the states by his coach where he accrued an undefeated career as a professional boxer but, like most in MMA, his level of competition was far from illustrious.
Philippou was ready to move on to greener pastures but had to ride out the last 2 years of his boxing contract, so he decided to give MMA a whirl and the rest, as they say, is history (acceptable to read that in Mike Goldberg's voice). Stationing himself at Renzo Gracie's school, Philippou received top-notch oversight in the exceedingly foreign environment of submission grappling and formed up his boxing to MMA standards under striking whiz Ray Longo.
His weaknesses were put to the test immediately, as Philippou made his MMA debut in 2008 against future UFCer Ricardo Romero; a solid wrestler with submission savvy to boot. The trial was ultimately unsuccessful but an admirable split decision in his first tango against a Kryptonite-type opponent signified his future potential. Costa was unbeaten in his following 8 turns (one of which was a No Contest) to earn a UFC shot: first on TUF 11, where he was submitted by Joe Henle in the elimination round, then straight to the Octagon, where another powerhouse wrestler awaited him in Nick Catone, which led to his 2nd defeat (unanimous decision).
From that point forward, Philippou hit the afterburners and has yet to let up. He cleaved through a quartette of middleweights on his way up the ladder, each rung representing an increasing in status: Jorge Rivera (split decision), Jared Hamman (1st-round KO), Court McGee and Riki Fukuda (both unanimous decisions). The latter half of that run was highly authenticating, as the wrestling of McGee and Fukuda seemed well attuned to pinpoint his Achilles heel.
Barrel-chested savage Tim Boetsch (16-4) has had an interesting journey through the middleweight ranks. After falling into the fan's favor with an unforgettable debut against David Heath, Boetsch was unable to find a permanent hold at light-heavyweight and made the drop to 185, where he's yet to falter. However, it's hard to deem his middleweight tour as entirely flawless.
The first half of his new venture was convincing, as Kendall Grove and Nick Ring were handily overpowered en route to dominant decisions. The second half was not: fellow UFC 155 cast member Yushin Okami had his way with Boetsch on the feet until the tables were turned dramatically by a 3rd round, Hail Mary blitz of punches. In his last turn, Boetsch welcomed Bellator juggernaut Hector Lombard to the UFC and eked out a baffling decision that was, for some unknown reason, accepted without a peep instead of greeted with the usual cries of controversy. The performance was equally unimpressive on both sides yet Lombard suffered the loss and shouldered all the blame.
The recent showings of Philippou and Boetsch are worth referencing, as Philippou, the striker, has tackled a number of strong wrestlers of late and, Boetsch, the wrestler, has encountered his share of strikers. Looking at those mutual performances as a whole, the salient factor that comes to mind is how Philippou has adjusted his style (and, perhaps, how Boetsch has not).
The boos that echoed throughout the arena during Costa's fight with Fukuda attest to the way he ratcheted back his aggressive forward movement and outburst of heaters. We saw the most patient and methodical version of Philippou yet, which I believe is directly attributed to his takedown defense. Obviously endeavoring to avoid ground exchanges, Costa wisely refrained from charging forward in a straight line and planting his feet to throw, which is the ideal opportunity for a wrestler to time a takedown. Instead of wading in and swinging for the fences, Costa opted to press the action but stay camped out on the fringe, and gradually chip away with measured combinations. The change in strategy decreased the level of excitement, but also decreased his chances of suffering a round- or fight-altering takedown while committing to power shots.
Really, for a boxing specialist like Philippou, this was the best possible approach, and one that will serve him just as well against Boetsch. "The Barbarian" is one of the most befitting nicknames for Boetsch because his raw power and crude brutality play such a large role in his effectiveness. He is not, however, absent talent nor technique, as his Division 1 wrestling credentials reflect. Those accolades are superior to those of McGee or Fukuda, yet I feel Fukuda is quicker, more agile, and one of the best in the game at smoothly transitioning from strikes to dropping levels, and also getting ultra-deep penetration on his shots.
Granted, Boetsch packs more of a wallop on his feet than Fukuda, so it will be interesting how his straight-forward mauling compares to Fukuda's less powerful but more artful punching combinations. Boetsch will also be the strongest clinch fighter that Philippou's engaged; in fact, I think he has a better chance of flooring Philippou by steering him into a corner, mashing him on the cage and imposing his will from there.
Another factor that's made me leery about Boetsch is his striking technique, which is altogether basic and, again, centers more around his physicality than fundamentals. There's no question that Boetsch's arsenal is deadly at close range but it's also rather limited out in open space, which is exactly where Philippou will try to keep him.
Both pose distinctive threats and are fully capability of exploiting weaknesses, which is likely behind the dead-even betting odds. Boetsch has a clear-cut advantage in past competition but, though he was my initial selection, that's not enough to negate my suspicion that Costa will out-finesse him on the feet and hold his own in the wrestling department. It's close, it's a coin flip, it's ...
My Prediction: Costa Philippou by decision.


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5:08pm Tuesday 21st January 2014 in News By Morwenna Blake
RUNNERS, walkers and bikers can now sign up for this year's Sarsen Trail and Neolithic Marathon.
The event will see people taking part across a range of distances, from a seven-mile route, to a marathon to a 50km multi-terrain bike ride.
New cycling routes will this year go through Salisbury Plain, allowing cyclists to enjoy the beauty of the landscape.
Money raised from the event, on Sunday, May 4, will support the conservation work of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. "This is a rare opportunity for people to access an area which is usually closed to the public and to enjoy this spectacular landscape," said Sarsen Trail coordinator Derek Gard.
"I am also pleased to say that we have been given permission to take this year's cycling route through Salisbury Plain. Almost 2,500 people took part last year and I expect this year will be equally popular. Marathon places are limited, so I urge people to sign on as soon as possible. This year, we are delighted to thank Mini Plant Swindon for their support."
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Goodbye, downtown Manhattan; hello, downtown Brooklyn.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is reportedly transferring about 2,000 employees who currently work at the financial district's 1 Chase Manhattan Plaza to Brooklyn's MetroTech Center. The reason for the move across the East River is simple enough: The bank is trying to cut costs. Last year, Chase piled up $3.7 billion in occupancy expenses—$200 million less than it spent in 2012, but still a hefty amount. With Chase facing continued declines in its mortgage business and billions more in legal settlements, every penny saved on rent is truly a penny earned.
In 2013, the bank sold its namesake 60-story tower in lower Manhattan to Shanghai-based Fosun International for $725 million, and it is already a big tenant at MetroTech, which is also home to financial firms such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
Also last week, Chase said it would stop adding branches to its 5,600-strong network, and that future branches would be up to 40% smaller than current ones.
PAID SICK LEAVE EXPANDS. The City Council voted to expand the paid-sick-leave law. Businesses with more than five employees, down from the previous version's 20, will be required to provide paid sick leave starting April 1. The bill included a number of small concessions, but some businesses remained concerned about its effect. Under the expanded law, an additional 355,000 workers will be covered. It will be the first legislation signed by Mayor Bill de Blasio, who campaigned on the issue.
BLACKSTONE SEWS UP VERSACE DEAL. Versace sold a 20% stake to private-equity shop Blackstone Group for $287 million, valuing the Italian fashion house at $1.4 billion. The investment will go toward expanding its retail networks and products in emerging and existing markets.
ACTION! Walt Disney Co. will create about 3,000 jobs in the Big Apple when it begins filming four live-action series for Netflix based on Marvel comic-book heroes. The state carved out $4 million worth of tax incentives to lure the productions here. The shows will feature popular characters such as Daredevil and Iron Fist.
TRENDY IPO. Retailer J. Crew Group Inc. is in talks with banks to file for an initial public offering later in 2014, after just three years as a privately held company. With 451 stores and $2.4 billion in revenue this year, the Manhattan-based firm could be valued at as much as $5 billion.
YASSKY DRIVES INTO LAW GIG. Former city Taxi & Limousine Commissioner David Yassky has been tapped as law dean for Pace University. During his time heading the agency, the former City Council member introduced the Taxi of Tomorrow, the new-model car for the city's fleet, and rolled out green-colored cabs for underserved areas.
HALFWAY THERE. Some 88,000 New Yorkers enrolled in health insurance plans through the state exchange in the past few weeks, bringing the statewide total to 501,000—nearly half of the state's goal of 1.1 million by 2016.
TROUBLE FOR ST. PATTY'S DAY. Following the lead of the mayor, who announced that he will boycott the St. Patrick's Day Parade, the City Council said it will also have no official presence at the event because of the parade organizer's ban on gay and lesbian groups identifying themselves while marching. At least one city official will be there, though: NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton said he will march.
BOTTOMLESS BRUNCHES. A five-year-old New York state law resurfaced this week that prohibits "selling, serving, delivering or offering" unlimited alcoholic drinks. The good news? Boozy brunch is reportedly legal because it's considered an "event."
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Westchester, 12/07/12--St. Joseph's Paul Turner goes up for a shot surrounded by DeLaSalle defenders. St. Joseph High School hosted DeLaSalle Institute in boys basketball Friday evening. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
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De La Salle forward Alvin Ellis led all scorers with 25 points, including nine in the first quarter. The junior's basket with just under two minutes gone in the fourth quarter closed an 11-1 run for the Meteors (5-1), who trailed 46-35 at the start of the period.
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Paul Turner buried a three-pointer from the corner with 5:12 left in the game to give St. Joseph a 50-46 lead and halt the Meteors' run of 11 straight points. After scoring nine points in the first quarter, Turner (14 points) missed six straight shots before the huge three-pointer.
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"We had lost the [big] lead, but we knew could get it back with some good defense. They had some shooters, so we had to key on them." — St. Joseph senior Loren Horton, after the Chargers almost squandered a 12-point lead in the final period
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At one point during the first quarter, the St. Joseph trio of Turner, Loren Horton and A.J. Patty combined to hit 8-of-8 shots and build a 22-10 lead after back-to-back buckets by Turner.
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Mohammédia (in Arabic: المحمدية, Al-Muhammadia, also named Fedala in the past) is a port city on the west coast of Morocco located between Casablanca and Rabat in the region of Greater Casablanca. It hosts the most important oil refinery of Morocco, Samir, which makes it the center of the Moroccan petrol. it has a population of 188,619 (2004 census).
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The earliest fossil of the homo sapiens family (human beings) was found in Ethiopia, dating back more than 200,000 years. Compared to this length of time, even the "ancient Sumerians" from 6000 B.C. are drooling toddlers.
Let's mention a few African heroes you may have heard of, for inspiration in the face of the continued economic inequality and violence which plague Africa today: Nelson Mandela, first democratically elected President of South Africa, who fought against apartheid and served 27 years in prison while advocating freedom and peace. Haile Salassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, who resisted Mussolini and the fascist Italian invasion of WWII, and who is worshipped as an incarnation of God by the Rastafari movement. Kwame Nkrumah, first Prime Minister of Ghana, advocate of uniting Africa in Pan-Africanism. Fela Kuti, inventor of Afrobeat music, who declared his home to be an independent state, ran for president of Nigeria, and to whose funeral ONE MILLION PEOPLE came to pay their respects.
In June 2001 the African Union was formed, consisting of 53 African States organized, like in the EU, around common economic and political development.
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