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Austin police are investigating an auto-pedestrian accident in southeast Austin.
It happened just before 7 p.m. in the 1600 block of Montopolis, just north of East Riverside Drive.
Police say a 23-year-old woman was hit by a pickup truck that was southbound on Montopolis.
She was taken to UMC Brackenridge in very serious condition.
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Rutgers instructor Terry Seamon advocates hiring the unemployed
In a guest blog, Terry Seamon, an Essential Management Skills instructor with Rutgers Business School Executive Education, writes that every organization is looking to improve and some want to transform themselves into a high performance organization. "Who better to help with this than someone from the 'front lines' of change?" Seamon writes. "Someone who is a living, breathing veteran of transformation and change?" More ›
Guest blogger Kim Callinan advises digital marketing professionals to have a strategy as well as patience
"The most successful digital marketing professionals are not necessarily the ones who are the most strategic or have the best ideas," Callinan writes in her blog, "but rather the ones who are able to help an organizational leader understand how to use social media to achieve both their personal career goals as well as the goals of the organization." More ›
So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur? Here's Your Job...
When teaching entrepreneurship I tell my students, regardless of what business it is they intend to start, they have 3 primary jobs as an entrepreneur. JOB #1 – IDENTIFY and Mitigate Risk, JOB #2 – Relentless Self Promotion, JOB #3 – Don't run out of CASH! More ›
Transitioning from the Military to the Civilian Workplace
As veterans, you have faced far more frightening and serious situations than the job interview. Yet, for many the thought of entering the civilian workforce comes with a myriad of concerns and challenges. I wrote a whole book to help you in the interview process which you can have for free at www.heroesgethired.com. In the meantime, here are three challenges I want to minimize for you right away. More ›


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Exciting semi-final match-ups for Open Tennis tourney
TODAY'S semi-finals in both the men's and women's singles competition promises to be an interesting battle as players go in search of a place in tomorrow's final of the 2010 Hi-Pro Ace Supercentre Open Tennis Championships at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston.
The women's semi-finals will see an all-Jamaica affair between second-seeded Ffion Fletcher from Montego Bay against Michaelann Denton, while the other semis will see top-seeded Jamaican-born Simone Brown from Miami going up against third seed Phadria Kepple.
On Thursday evening, Kepple easily defeated her Jamaican compatriot Franchesca Chin in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1 in her quarter-final-round encounter, while Fletcher gained a walk over as second-seeded Megan Jones — a Jamaican-born living in the United States — failed to show for her match against the Jamaican.
It will be very interesting as both Brown and Fletcher will play their first match in the championships, and it will be known whether they are match fit. Brown was the beaten finalist last year.
Nothing much, however, can be said of Brown as she is also a very fit and fast-moving player who has strong serves and strong returns that could see her coming out an easy winner.
Kepple, a former Wolmer's student on the other hand, will come up against the more experienced 18-year-old Brown, and whether she can sustain, the strong power playing of her opponents shots will be left to be seen.
Dwayne Pagon said he is ready to play the winner of last night's quarter-final, but if it goes true to form he should play top-seed Oliver Sajour of Haiti in the semi-final.
"I will be going out there to fight and it is going to be a very competitive match. Anything is possible and can happen in tennis, so I won't be making it any easy pickings for him," Pagon said.
Pagon said that Sajour is a very good player and his ground strollers are good and solid and he has great respect for him as both have played each other many times.
Vaughn Wilson of Trinidad and Tobago, who is waiting on his semi-final opponent, said so far his matches played were easy, but expects much tougher competition in the semis.
"My game is presently very solid and I am confident that I will make it to the final. I will be watching the quarter-final between Dominic Pagon and Damion Johnson before deciding on my strategy," said the 20-year-old Wilson, who has played in the ITF Junior Tournament and won the Boys 18 and under doubles in 2010.
Pagon advanced to today's semi-finals with a 7-6 (10-8 tie-breaker), 6-0 victory over Daniele Harris of Jamaica, while Wilson brushed aside Christian Battaglia of Jamaica in straight sets, 6-1, 6-0.
The first set of semi-finals will be played for men's and women's at 5:00 and the second semi-finals for men's and women's will be at 6:30 pm.


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Find new approaches for marketing information security services. The goal is to differentiate the services from the similar services of the competitors. "Blue ocean strategy" The idea is to find new ways to present the services such as auditing to the customers.
1.) The insight: all information security service providers seem to market their services with the same kinds of arguments and service portfolios and marketing strategies. The way to compete against these companies might lay in the blue ocean strategy. It's maybe possible to sell the same stuff in a different package with a different flavor. It's also possible that the exact needs of the customers have not been heard and understood well enough. It seems that consultants who are able to understand customer's business needs find themselves employed no matter what their marketing portfolio is. Perhaps the security services field's service portfolio is mostly sales rubbish? IT may hold true that the outlandish daily fee rates of auditors and such may be justified by their habitus and deliverable reports that come with a silver lining. Another observation is that customers have seldom dismissed ready-made service portfolios and chosen a custom-tailored service instead. Yet, it seems the customers like to see some pre-defined service "products" that make the starting of sales discussion easier. Might it be that productization of services could simply be a sales trick that allows the design of customer specific services and projects?
2.) All competitors seem all too similar with regards to their marketing approach and service portfolio
3.) Any company who buys professional information security services
4.) The insight is topical now and in the near future
5.) At least domestically but seems also to apply in all western countries I've visited
Any sparring and input is appreciated.
Research question: How to differentiate the professional information security services from the path of competition
Security and safety are closely related to psychology as the customer's personal perceptions play a significant role in making decissions on security services and products. In order to be able to pick up the customer's deeper motivators, find out their actual needs and - to be able to offer the right service/product solution for a particular customer, the salesperson has to know him on (at least) some degree of personal level.
I suppose consulting is generally a part of security sales. Maybe one solution could be found in adding more confidential and personal level consulting that allows team building between the customer and the salesperson at the very beginning of the service chain? This would aim at understanding the customer's fears and worries and especially what causes these worries


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Kites fly at Oldsmar City Hall
You don't have to go to your local park or beach to see kites flying. Through July 1, they'll be proudly on display inside Oldsmar City Hall.
In celebration of summer, the Treasure Island Sport Kite Klub (TISKK) has donated kites to hang inside and be seen whenever City Hall is open (Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m).
The exhibit features your everyday single line kite, as well as triangular stunt kites and power kites, which are typically used while in a vehicle or on a board.
TISKK is a group of kite enthusiasts that gets together every Sunday on the beach behind the Bilmar Hotel off Gulf Boulevard in Treasure Island.
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The International Laser Applications Symposium 2013
ILAS (Industrial Laser Application Symposium) is the UK's big biennial 2-day laser event for cutting edge applications and latest developments. Organized by the Association of Laser Users (AILU) it provides a great opportunity for those involved in the development and applications of Laser Materials Processing to present their work and showcase their products.
In 2013 we are catering for over 200 delegates from the UK and the international community of researchers and industrialists. On offer is a full programme of technical presentations, a business forum, an exhibition of equipment and services, and many networking opportunities.
Scope of presentations
- State-of-the-art in LMP processes ranging from those already well established in industry through to new developments in support of advances in 21st Century manufacturing
- LMP applications, from sub-micro to macro-scale, including collaborative research projects
- State-of-the-art in laser sources and systems including laser beam modification and control, machine hardware and software, and auxiliary equipment
- Topics for the business forum, including market forecasts, funding, support for R&D, business improvement, government policy on manufacturing, marketing and business models.
Who should attend?
Dramatic advances in laser technology mean that today's industrial systems offer unparalleled capabilities in precision manufacturing and advanced materials processing from the macro to micro-scale, providing the flexibility and accuracy required for the manufacture of the products of tomorrow. Laser materials processing is a key technology for the mass-production of many components and is continually yielding new applications and processes. User industries from general engineering through to electronics, semiconductor and medical and solar – all benefit from the precision and power of the laser.
Whether driven by the quest for higher efficiency or from the desire for greater product functionality laser processing provides an increasingly cost-effective route. Staying abreast of the developments in these enabling technologies is key to maintaining a competitive edge.
ILAS 2013 primarily addresses the needs of industrial and academic researchers in the field of process and application developments in the manufacturing sector. As such if should be of great benefit to:
- Senior managers, engineers and designers from all sections of manufacturing industry
- UK researchers in academia and industry
- Practitioners of laser materials processing and associated technologies at all levels of experience
- Those providing products and/or services to the laser user community.
Opportunities abound to learn, to present work, meet others who share similar interests; enquire about jobs and products and services for sale, to market products and services and generally to network with the wider laser materials processing community; a community with interests in the application of lasers in sectors ranging from jewellery to aerospace and from microelectronics to automotive.
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Police arrested an 18-year-old they say was involved in a burglary of a home and an organized crime case where a number of hats were taken from a Richland Mall store.
Police say Jose Raul Navarrete was involved in a burglary of a home, located in the 2300 block of Baylor, on November 12. A circular saw, two TVs and an Xbox were taken from the home.
Navarrete is also accused of being involved in an organized crime case, in which hats were taken from Lids, located in Richland Mall. Police say the incident occurred on November 16 and it is an organized crime case because there were three people involved.
Police say a female distracted store personnel, which allowed Navarrete and another person to steal the hats from the store.
Police have already arrested the woman accused of distracting the store employees.
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I know I have a reputation for writing fan posts that have a certain perspective. Some of you might pull out that my faith in the Celtics is strong. I heard someone use the word pathological once, but I think that's because they meant my enthusiasm is infectious. In any case, it should be no surprise that I'm excited about the incoming NBA season. Partially because I want to get memories of inept referees and Shane Battier out of my head. But mostly because this Celtics squad looks to be pretty epic. This is the most excited I've been about a Celtics team in the history of awesome. Or at least as excited as I've been since the offseason last year, which is basically the same thing.
I believe it is possible for this Celtics squad to be the best team in the NBA this season. I know a fair amount of that will involve luck. Or calling Battier for grabbing and lane violations. Or, god forbid, Wade getting called for traveling, but I digress. I want to lay down my prediction for the upcoming season and give you the opportunity to share the activity with me.
Let me open by saying I believe the Celtics to be the deepest most lethal team in the NBA. For anyone that wants to disagree, I would like to enter into evidence Paul Pierce. I know that argument was adequate due to the fact that he is the Truth. And the Truth is the opposite of lies, so I couldn't lie and invoke the Truth simultaneously. It'd be confusing.
Okay, so, bad news first. I really think the C's are only going to win 80 games during the season. Now, I know what you're thinking. I already pointed out that the C's have Paul Pierce. So 80 probably seems like a low number. But I think Pierce is going to be really limited in minutes this season to keep him fresh for the playoffs. Also I think the rookies are going to get a lot of run this season. Now before a half million people tell me that Doc never plays rookies, I will point out Glen Davis and Leon Powe got a lot of time in 2008 because they could both play. Where other rookies like Bill Walker for example didn't see playing time because, well, he couldn't.
Okay so before Bradley comes back and after Bradley comes back the C's are going to look like two different teams. The first team will be firing at an historic clip. Experts will have to include the Celtics on the list of the best teams in the NBA. So whenever anyone talks about the Heat, they'll be talking about the C's (despite the 20 point dismantling beat down the C's lay on the Heat in the very first game of the season). So the C's will be lumped in with all the elite teams and the weekly discussion will be about which of them is better. Or which of them has the best chance to upset the C's before the finals. But when Bradley comes back with his two surgically repaired shoulders of awesomeness, then the C's will be a different animal entirely. A beastly unforgiving animal that feeds on fear, hate jealousy, and ambition . . . like my ex. Just like Sarah that beast will leave a terrible swath of destruction, crushing hopes and dreams in a terrible maw of dunks, blocks and assists.
The experts will all acknowledge with terror that the Celtics squad is better than they could have realized. And worse that it was possible that all the broken dreams shattered in glittering pieces behind the Celtics destructive winning season may dishearten all the millions of people that wore Kobe and Lebron jerseys. And the world will debate whether Rondo, KG, or Pierce is the most critical and therefore the most worthy. The debate will run so hot in Thailand that the UN will need to involve themselves to save the innocents.
In the end the only reason the Celtics will lose any games at all is because the last four games of the season Doc will lend various players to the opposing squad (replacing their starters essentially) so as to practice in case of injuries for the playoff rotation. The first two the C's will win handily. The final two games of the season with both KG and the Truth playing for the opposition it'll be too much for the remaining C's to overcome. It will be revealed in the offseason that Doc did so strategically first to make the team hungry in the playoffs after experiencing the loss. Secondly it was to leave the record of perfection on the table so that next season he could motivate the team with that. Doc, always the planner, always a few moves ahead.
So that's my thoughts on the upcoming season. I think as soon as the Olympics are over and the whole NBA has to realize what the Celtics are going to be next year . . . well I'll just say I hope they've got their diapers on to cut down on mess. Because the Celtics are coming. The Celtics are coming.


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Blink-182 Announce Reunion Tour!
May 15, 2009 It's official: Blink-182 are back! The pop-punk trio played their first show in four years Thursday night in Los Angeles, and now the band have unveiled the tour dates for their summer outing with Weezer, Fall Out Boy, and others!
The exhaustive 45-date outing kicks off July 24 in Las Vegas and will hit every corner of the U.S. before closing out October 3, in Atlantic City, NJ.
The band has tapped an impressive list of openers. …
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Ah, summer. The sweltering heat of Spartanburg... The first sights of players in pads since February... Lots of buzzing... Plenty of excitement... The NFL gears up for the next season. We've had a lot of highlights over the first few days of the season and I'm happy to finally see the team in action a little bit. Yesterday was the first day in pads which gave us our first real looks at Kuechly and the rest of our rookies.
As far as I know, we don't have anyone at training camp today so we'll mostly be relying on tweets from around the league for information. Feel free to add them here and discuss and if anyone is out on the field, don't forget to check out the SB Nation mobile app on the Apple Store or Android Market (or whatever Google is calling it now...) to give us some updates and let us know what the deal is.
So let's kick off day 4 of the training camp! This is now an Open Thread!


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BBI staff members teach seminars in various locations. There are a variety of subjects. Our STAR Teams of volunteers have made several trips to Honduras, where they have shared the Gospel in homes, churches, and schools. One important aspect of those school visits is the information provided about AIDS/HIV and how knowing Christ as your Savior is the only way to have the power to refrain from the activities which spread this disease.
BBI staff members have taught seminars in local churches here in the U.S. on topics such as, the occult, Hinduism, and Islam – including how to share your faith with Muslim people.
We will have several books and tracts available on our literature and publications web page. There you will find a list of our publications as well at our contact information. If you live in the Tampa Bay area please click here for our contact information page. It contains a map where you may get customized directions to our offices.
Bible Basics produces a variety of radio programs which teach basic Bible truths. Our Bible Basics series of 52 programs on basic doctrine has been translated into more than 25 different languages from Assamese to Zulu. Our Spanish programs air on more than 100 radio stations throughout the Americas. We also produce other programs such as The Life of Christ and various studies of specific Bible books, such as Revelation, James, and many more. Many of our English programs are available in booklet form. If you would like more information, just send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com or call the number below.
Not long ago, we had the opportunity to re-record and digitally remaster Dr. J. Vernon McGee's popular Thru the Bible program in Spanish. Our Spanish director, Rev. Samuel Montoya, originally translated Dr. McGee's program into Spanish over 25 years ago. The technology available now has enabled us to make great improvements to the audio quality of this already effective teaching tool. It has also given Rev. Montoya an opportunity to refine and update his original translation. Countless Spanish speaking people have accepted Christ as their Savior from sin after listening to A Través de la Biblia.


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[Test] OpenGL 4 Tessellation With Displacement Mapping
Just wanted to say that GPU tessellation is really cool! Here are some screenshots from my new piece of OpenGL code that will be available shortly, very shortly
The screenshots show to what a control cage mesh (here a sphere) with 20000 polygons looks like with displacement mapping. The control cage is the low res mesh (low number of polygons). I used a uniform tessellation level of 32 and I played with various height and normal maps. It's just amazing to see how some simple textures can shape a simple sphere…
I successfully tested my new benchmark on a GTX 480 (R259.09 and R258.96), and on a HD 5770 (Cat 10.6 and Cat 10.7). But on a HD 5870 WITH Catalyst 10.7, here is the result:
I had to use a camera to shot the bug because it was impossible under Seven. Catalyst 10.7 seems to have a serious bug with Radeon HD 5870 and OpenGL tessellation…
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MADISON (WKOW)-- Several hundred postal workers rallied outside the main post office in Madison. Several workers held signs and waved at passing cars as they spoke out against the recent decision to eliminate service on Saturdays.
The rally is just a small part of the Nationwide Day of Action organized by postal workers. Many argue that eliminating 6-day delivery won't only layoff thousands of workers, but will greatly impact the American public.
In the Madison area more than 400 carriers deliver mail. Union leaders say upwards of 70 employees might be let go if this decision holds. The decision stems from the budget problems the postal service has been facing in recent years. Congressman Mark Pocan, who spoke at Sunday's rally, says cutting delivery days is not the answer.
"Too many families rely on 6-day delivery to keep up with their finances, to get their important mail delivery. Too many small business owners count on the United States Postal Service to deliver packages in the mail," Pocan says.
Pocan and other Democrats are trying to push a bill through Congress titled HR-630 or the Postal Service Protection Act of 2013. The bill would keep Saturday delivery and would provide alternatives to cutting the budget for the Postal Service.
The Postmaster General says eliminating Saturday delivery would save more than $2 billion a year. Postal workers at the rally say that number is exaggerated because it doesn't take into consideration the lost revenue from businesses who'll decide to use private shipping companies over the postal service
Many workers feel Saturday delivery is the only thing that is keeping them competitive in the shipping marketplace.
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This is not your children's puppet show! Puppet Up! -- Uncensored is a hilarious melding of comedic improvisation with puppetry. A live show created for adults, it features over 60 puppets, six puppeteers and no censored language or content. This motley group of characters is brought to life by the world-renowned puppeteers of Henson Alternative, the adult and very uncensored arm of the Jim Henson Company. The show even includes several recreations of classic pieces created by Jim Henson, Jane Henson and Frank Oz that haven't been performed live in decades. Not your average night at the improv, this innovative, sometimes dark show is definitely not for children. Learn More
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A House committee has stripped student identification cards issued by public universities from a bill about photo IDs that can be used to vote.
Tuesday's change comes less than week after the full Senate voted 21-8 to pass a bill to allow student IDs to vote.
Republican Rep. Jeremy Durham of Franklin made the change, arguing that "there's a public policy good in making sure that the right people are voting."
Rep. Susan Lynn of Mt. Juliet said she was sponsoring the House version of the bill on behalf of fellow Republican Sen. Bill Ketron of Murfreesboro, whom she called agreeable to the change though he defeated efforts to remove college IDs from the bill in the Senate.
The bill would also eliminate library cards as suitable IDs to vote.
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Like just about every other high school football team in the IE, Pacific has been adjusting its practice schedule to avoid the most intense heat of the day.
Last week, that meant holding practices from 7-9 p.m., when temperatures were rumored to be in double digits.
Of course once the season starts, Pacific is hoping to generate a little heat of its own. It's been awhile, but second-year coach James Harden is focusing on the positives and hoping his team stays healthy during its five-game non-league schedule that kicks off Aug. 31 atPalm Springs.
Two big positives for the Tigers are quarterback Terrence Gaines and running back Quincy Ross. Harden is planning to use multiple offensive sets this season — everything from an option to the spread – and is hoping Gaines' passing can create a little room for Ross, who last season faced defenses stacked against what was mostly a one-dimensional threat.
"We expect to have a little more of a passing game than last year," Harden said. "(Gaines) has developed his arm and we hope we can get those eight- and nine-man front lines off Quincy Ross."
The Pirates aren't lacking for enthusiasm despite coming off a 1-9 season.
"The league better get ready because we're coming," said Gaines, who according to Harden is being looked at by Boise State and Nevada. "Everybody's organized and playing really well together."
Said Ross: "Our lineman have really been pumping the iron – I'm looking forward to running behind them."
Pacific's biggest challenge of the season may be stopping other teams from doing the same.
"Pacific is notorious for not being able to stop the run," Harden acknowledged. "We know that's the first thing we need to do if we're going to be competitive."
Oh, and one late addition is worth mentioning. Charles Lett (6-7, 250) will play offensive and defensive line for the Pirates; he's a nephew of former Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Leon Lett.


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September 18, 2008
Small Towns Offer Great Value
John Stumbo, Mayor, City of Fort Valley
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The phrase "city upon a hill" was first used by John Winthrop in a sermon entitled "A Model of Christian Charity" delivered in 1630. His purpose was to suggest that the cities the Puritan colonists would build in the New World would be cities upon a hill, sending a beacon of light to the rest of the world.
Winthrop's words to the Puritans nearly 400 hundred years ago challenge us today, even for those who, like me, live in a small town. Can we exemplify the best in communal living so that our small town upon a hill can send forth a beacon to our people and the world beyond? And can the beacon we send forth tell the world of our quality of life, commitment to our people and that tomorrow will be better for those that come after us because of our efforts?
I think so.
Small towns, like the one I live in, are often described as having more stray dogs than stop lights and streets that "roll up" at 9:00 p.m. But people in small towns often make a point to know everyone else's business. If your dog runs away from home undoubtedly ten neighbors saw him and know that it was your dog. You know you are in a small town when everybody shows up for the high school football game on Friday night for hot dogs, Cokes and "seventy-six trombones."
The pace is slower. There are no long commute lines. The cost of living for housing and professional services is often less. The quality of life is often better in a small town.
And I've found that people in a small town know and care about each other. Because people know many others in the town they share each other's tears and smiles, watch their children grow up and know that all of us are in the same boat going down the same river of life together.
There is great value in these things, where caring is a way of life.
But it isn't easy. We must depend upon our leaders in the community to provide the people with vision and a fervent desire to work together. We must avoid our tendency for myopic vision. Elected leaders should provide the inspiration for excellence and not just mediocrity in communal living. Warren Bennis reminds us that "leaders are people who focus attention on a vision."


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walter van beirendonck fw2011
A fun and quirky take on menswear by Parisian based fashion designer Walter van Beirendonck.
federico cabrera for gilles et dada
A great use of digital image manipulation by Federico Cabrera for fashion brand GILLES ET DADA. I am loving how it looks like a modern, severe version of a tribe.
jill sander f/w 2011
Simple pieces and bold colours accented with a geometric texture makes Jill Sander one of the more alluring brands to have been shown so far. via GQ
mugler menswear fw2011
Now this is art. via Jak & Jill Blog
etro fall 2011
Only Etro makes cow hide and paisley look like they belong together. via The Fashionisto
opening ceremony ss11 by terry richardson
Bright colours and strong prints! Opening Ceremony can do no wrong.
And I need to get my hands on those shoes…
pauline borca ss11
Fun, irrelevant and slightly crazy… Pauline Borca's Spring Summer 2011 collection balances the right amount of craft, textures and prints to recreate the fantasy of just dressing up and having fun.
the large pocket shirt
Perfect for Chinese New Year and all the red packets that you are going to get. Buy it at thinkofthe.com
Marloes Ten Bhomer created a rapid prototyped shoe that is built with two different materials to allow for each part to be replaced when it wears out. This looks really sexy, like stepping to a hard piece of acrylic and letting it envelope your feet.
paul smith tie dye iguana credit card case
This credit card case from Paul Smith is right up my alley, in bright orange tie dye print on iguana leather, with purple stripped lining!
hermès at the hotel lutetia
RDAI was tasked with the latest Hermès boutique in the previous swimming pool of the Hotel Lutetia in Paris. Their solution of beautiful handcrafted wooden 'huts' with a flowing stairway leading into the shop is beautiful, immensely crafted and perfectly befitting of Hermès. via Contemporist
the style registry
How did Fendi campaigns look like spring 1993? How Balenciaga was Balenciaga pre Nicolas Ghesquiere? More than a style touchstone and history lesson, this is a look back into graphic trends and social trends, (boobs / no boobs?), old logos, and how luxury was presented way back then. That is the magic of The Style Registry.
cartier tourbillon & crocodile watch
pamela love's talon cuffs
Aren't these the most subversive but beautiful things ever! I want a silver talon grabbing my wrists anyday! by Pamela Love via Jak & Jil blog.
shut your mouth men's sweatshirt
This is perfect for anyone whose wardrobe is filled with only black and grey clothing. Come on.. you know you want to. By Lazy Oaf.
patrick nagal
The Pop Art of Patrick Nagel needs little introduction. His minimalist style defined an era with cool, seductive women that became the most iconic of any single generation. His elegant graphic work and his portrayal of the contemporary woman made figurative design before him look instantly old. Today his unique sensibility and style continue to resonate with generations of young designers, illustrators and artists who have found inspiration from his trend-setting style.
Nagel was in the forefront of a new wave of illustration in Los Angeles in the late 1970's
and early 80's, re-imagining the graphic arts and in the process defining Los Angeles as the epicenter of award-winning visual arts. It was a reciprocal relationship; Los Angeles influenced his evolving style and in return he left his indelible mark on the city and far beyond. Through cultural cross-pollination, his work absorbed the moment – from the fashion photography of Guy Bourdin and Helmut Newton to influencing the look of music videos by David Bowie, Robert Palmer and George Michael, to creating the album cover art of Duran Duran.
Patrick Nagel was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1945 and was raised in Orange County, California. After returning from his tour in Viet Nam, he studied fine art at Chouinard Art Institute and California State University, Fullerton where he received his BA in 1969 in painting and graphic design. He then taught at Art Center College of Design while simultaneously establishing himself as a free-lance designer and illustrator with memorable ads for Ballantine Scotch, IBM and covers for Harper's magazine.
In the mid-70's he began illustrating stories for Playboy magazine, bringing instant exposure and a large appreciative audience to his work. His years working with Playboy established him as the heir apparent to 50's pin-up artist Alberto Vargas and gave Nagel the subject matter that he would continue to use to illustrate the newly liberated woman.
I am waiting to see this style of illustrations make a comeback. Fashion and Art, like all things, is cyclical after all.
frederique daubal – hide and seek
This unsettling art project by French artist and Hint friend Frederique Daubal. For her Hide and Seek photographic series, Frederique cut out pages from fashion magazines, sliced them into fringe and made them into masks resembling Muslim niqābs. It's astatement on identity, transformation and what it means to be French today
zuzana serbak
Slovak designer Zuzana Serbak just graduated from the Prague Academy of Arts in Architecture and Design and has already built up quite a few lustworthy models of strange looking shoes. via Yatzer
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I love these surreal shoes by Lernert & Sander!
To help celebrate the launch of their epic new Shoe Galleries, Selfridges called on us to create
11 sculptural installations that take iconic shoe design to surreal extremes.
We have taken the most mundane of household domestic appliances and comedically refashioned
them into divine creations. A humorous take on fashion as an ideal escape from the daily grind.
dior homme fw2010
Beautiful chic bags from Dior Homme… which has a friend's name written ALL OVER them! via Hypebeast
hermès x yamaha vmax concept bike
Yamaha's power bikes plus Hermès' power styling gives us the fashion bike that is suitable for any fashionista who wants some ' vroom between' their legs. via Hypebeast
132 5. issey miyake
Issey Miyake has always been the last word in fabric/fashion experimentation, from his Pleats Please collection to the A Piece Of Cloth, he has continuously pushed the fashion and fabrication boundaries. Upcoming is the latest experimentation, where fabrics fold like Japanese Origami, but pulls up to unveil dresses, jackets and shirts. Called 132 5. Issey Miyake, I am really looking forward to trying on something from this series.
The number "1″ refers to the single piece of cloth used to make each item, "3″ to indicate its three-dimensional shape, and "2″ to the fact that it can be flattened two-dimensionally. The single space denotes the time between the completion of the folded form and the moment someone puts it on, while "5″ signifies the concept's multiple permutations.
alexander mcqueen ss2011
Sarah Burton took the legacy Lee left behind, softened it slightly and made it equally amazing and full of fantasy. Love! via Style.com
louis vuitton ss2011
More Shanghai Tang than Shanghai Tang, Marc Jacobs at LV shows the fashion world how to have fun with clashing prints, clashing colours and clashing inspirations. via Style.com
banana earrings
Miuccia Prada wore a pair while taking the bow at her latest outing, proving once again that fashion is all about having lots of fun. Now go get yourself a pair and work it! via Sartorialist
haider ackermann ss2011
Haider Ackermann showing us skinny models are here to stay in primary colours bursting out of sleek black dresses that seem to be slipping off the model's bodies. via Style.com
jonathan saunders ss2011
Leading the minimalist charge is Jonathan Saunders, whose netted tops look so sensual and delicate and strong and modern all at the same time. And those colours!
prada ss 2011
"Minimalist colours are back!" declares Miuccia Prada in her latest collection for Prada, clashing geometric stripes with simple silhouettes and Rococo patterns galore. So much fun in fashion!
issey miyake for evian
Issey Miyake created a flower using the Evian bottle shape that is cute cute cute! Now in a limited edition designer range!


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"Heavy Storm Soaks Milwaukee Area"
How many times have you seen that headline? Seems like every spring and summer Milwaukee gets pounded regularly by heavy thunderstorms that drop several inches of rain per hour. Good for the farmers, some say, but what about the rain water that ultimately finds its way into your basement?
If you're wading through the basement, picking up soggy cardboard boxes and removing smelly carpet – again – it's probably time to waterproof the basement, don't you think? But how do you do wet basement repair in Milwaukee?
A typical home in Greater Milwaukee sits on a foundation made of concrete block. A block foundation is generally more susceptible to water seepage because of the inherent weakness of the mortar joints between the blocks. When water does seep through a concrete block foundation, the remedies can be more extensive than for a poured concrete foundation.
Whereas a crack in a poured concrete foundation can usually be repaired by urethane injection from inside the basement, this method will not work on a masonry foundation. There are two ways to waterproof a concrete block foundation:
Exterior Waterproofing Membrane: A concrete block wall can be waterproofed by excavating around the foundation and applying a waterproofing membrane on the foundation wall. If the area of seepage is relatively small, the membrane alone will solve the problem. For larger repairs, it may be necessary to add exterior drain tile to prevent any further seepage.
Interior Drain Tile: Installing interior drain tile is often the preferred method of repairing seepage in a block foundation because it:
To install interior drain tile, a trench is dug through the concrete floor and into the subsoil around the inner perimeter of the basement next to the footing. The trench is filled partway with washed stone, and then a perforated corrugated pipe, which is covered by a protective filter. This pipe is connected to a sump pit where a sump pump will remove the water. The trench is filled with the same stone and new concrete is poured to replace the floor.
Properly installed, an interior drain tile system will protect the basement from water seepage for the foreseeable future.
Another characteristic of many Milwaukee homes is that they are likely to have an interior drain tile system that was installed before the foundation was built. If seepage is occurring, it may be that the drain tile has clogged due to improper installation and sections of it may need to be replaced.
There are foundations other than concrete block in the Milwaukee area, however, and in Part 2 of this article we'll talk about how to solve basement seepage problems in other types of construction.
In the meantime, there's a solution to water seepage problems in your basement. U.S. Waterproofing has been working in homes in southeastern Wisconsin for more than 30 years and we know the territory. Our expertise in waterproofing block foundations and managing the area's high water tables means we know the right way to fix your leaky Milwaukee basement, so just ask for our free advice.
Want to know more about leaky concrete block foundations, interior drain tile or even the mysteries of the Palmer valve? Please ask us in the Comments box below.


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Going to the Depths for a Cure by Sambo - about 4 years ago
"I have been participating in Relay for Life for about 5-6 years. I started because I lost my grandmother to pancreatic cancer 20 years ago and the is still not a cure. This year was special for me. My friend and co-worker is in the battle with cancer right now. Everyday, she comes to work, does above and beyond what is expected and never complains all while she is taking chemo every week. She is my inspiration. I am alone in this picture, because sometimes in your battle with cancer you feel all alone. Our event raise $90,000 for cancer research. CustomInk helped us promote our cause and message with our t-shirts and I was very pleased."


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Mein Fuhrer Goodell's live chat today was BS
Here are my unanswered questions (roughly recreated, I was more polite when I submitted them): -Are the NFL owners agreeable to moving a franchise to LA? -How does he feel about an auction style overtime rule change? -NFL.com/downloads offers content for $1.99 each that we've already seen on NFL.com and the NFL Network. Will it be free to view on NFL.com in 2009 or will we have to pay? Instead, he takes questions like this: Why do teams play on Christmas day? What's your favorite time of year? Got any jobs for college interns? Why is Dallas in the NFC East? I have to go to bed, why is the draft so late? GAA!!


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It wasn't Lebron James but his partner in crime, Dwayne Wade, that put the first points on the board, and he did so in his classic style: a steal and one-man fast break. After a quick timeout, James made his first contribution with a 15-foot jumpshot. He didn't make it one second with the ball in his hands without the boos ringing out.
After his score, Lebron's former teammates seemed to feel challenged, and so they went for six straight points. The first basket was a layup from Varejao, and then JJ Hickson hit two straight jumpshots. Every basket garners an ecstatic reaction from the fans, who sound as well-trained as the Cameron Crazies with their coordinated cheering.
Despite the intensity from the home team, no doubt inspired by their rabid fans, the Heat are managing to keep cool under pressure and lead 11-10 halfway through the first quarter.


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Princeton, WV Hotel Features Ideal Location At the Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Princeton, WV and East River Valley, guests are just 0.8 miles from I 77 and US 460. With quality amenities and a beautiful location, we provide accommodations for both business and leisure travelers in search of a great hotel. In Princeton, West Virginia's business friendly cit...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 113 reviews
Good 8.0
I could not delete a day from trip since our plans changed. I called within normal hotel notification timeframe but Could not have one day removed from itenary
Excellent 10.0
I liked the fact that it was so close to Bluefield where I spent most of my time with elderly parents. The price was good, room was clean, good breakfast for me, a diabetic. Will stay there again when I am in town.
I have nothing to complain about.Great place to stay. Wonderful location, great personnel, good price, clean. Excellent breakfast. Need I say more?
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Enjoy modern comforts at affordable rates at this Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham Princeton hotel conveniently located off Interstate 77 just seven miles from Bunker Hill Golf Course, 17 miles from scenic views and outdoor recreation at Pipestem Resort State Park, and 20 miles from skiing and snow tubing at Winter Place Ski Resort. Ideal for business and...
Overall Rating - Good - 301 reviews
Excellent 10.0
The mattress and pillow were extremely comfortable! The room was very clean and we also enjoyed the continental breakfast. The staff was also friendly. I would definately stay here again. Great value!
I could hear the people in the room above us and the one next to us. That was a little annoying. Not a deal breaker tho.It was an all around great experience! I would book here again and will recommend it to others. Small rooms which was fine with me! Great place for an overnight stay! Great value!
Okay 6.0
Location, and public spaces
The bed was uncomfortable, room too small
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small-town West Virginia at its best.. welcome to the Hampton Inn Princeton The mountains around the Hampton Inn® hotel in Princeton have a certain magic to them that few places can match. They've inspired songs, poetry and verse. Visit and you'll find state parks, skiing, shopping and abundant history. It's all within just a few minutes of our hotel in Prin...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 127 reviews
Good 8.0
I was traveling on business. Room was confortable and very clean. Beds slept very well and plenty of pillows. Bathroom is small and probably best for 2 travelers per room, but it was always clean.Hotel is located just off major interstate and many restaurants were close by. I did not get to see the mountains as it was raining but the hotel appeared to be close to many outdoor activities. I would definately stay here again. Free breakfast was typical food fare, the ''hot eggs'' would have been good if they had not been watery but there was plenty to choose from other than that.
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Recipient of the 2012 Presidents Award. The hotel offers many upgraded amenities such as complimentary breakfast, in room hair dryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and weekday morning newspaper
Overall Rating - Excellent - 268 reviews
Excellent 10.0
Very Clean and GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM THE FRONT DESK!
Excellent 10.0
Very nice hotel for 1.5*. Everything was like new condition. The bed & pillows were comfortable. It was clean. The breakfast was very good. There were always chocolate chip cookies in the lobby.
We asked for a pack n play for the baby and although they did have it in our room when we arrived, it was not setup. Not a big deal but it was the only slightly negative thing about our stay.
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Overlooking the Appalachian mountains and the New River in the midst of abundant outdoor activity, this seven room Select Registry bed and breakfast offers a peaceful getaway just off HWY 460, 25 minutes west of Blacksburg. All rooms have Simmons Westbury mattresses and Comphy sheets, private baths, WiFi, satellite TV, robes, and open to the decks and terrac...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 6 reviews
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Award winning Sleep Inn Princeton in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Conveniently located off I-77 exit 9 in Princeton, WV. Great recreational opportunities are available with nearby golf courses, Winterplace Ski Resort and Tubing Park, mountain biking, fishing, and horseback riding. We're also located in the commercial hub of southern West Virginia...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 46 reviews
Excellent 10.0
The WiFi worked well. It was quieter than most since it's a distance away from busy highways. The owners are Christians and want to share the Gospel. They offer their guests a New Testament at no cost and we took one to give to someone else.
The space for breakfast is small for the number of guests that the hotel can accommodate.The grounds are well-kept. My wife and I enjoyed having our breakfast at a umbrella-covered picnic table at one end of the hotel. I only saw two outside picnic tables and thought there should be more if there's room especially for families with small children.
Excellent 9.0
I really liked the breakfast. It had a nice variety and was very good!!
The internet was really bad. My daughter had to take an online test and it was nearly impossible to complete it.I would definitely consider staying there again in the future.
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Conveniently located off Interstate 77 on HWY 460. Local points of interest include Pipestem State Park, Winterplace Ski Resort, Historical Bramwell Area, Bluestone State Park and Veterans Memorial Museum. A variety of restaurants and lounges are located in the area, some within walking distance. All spacious guest rooms come equipped with coffee maker, mic...
Overall Rating - Good - 54 reviews
Okay 5.0
The main staffer at the desk was continually outside smoking, leaving the desk vacant and also creating a haze of smoke that guests had to inhale either entering or exiting the motel. Extremely unprofessional.
Okay 6.0
Breakfast was good. Excellent location for an easy on and off the highway to just stop for some sleep for the night.
The bed could definitely use updating. It was very small (double not queen) and very jiggly. We stayed here to sleep on a trip to Florida and I did get much sleep at all.
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Proud Recipient of the 2013 Chairmans Award. Welcome to the Days Inn Princeton, West Virginia. Take a relaxing swim in the indoor heated pool, the largest in Princeton. The rooms are newly renovated and include coffee makers and hair dryers in all of our rooms. Our hotel offers free Wireless High Speed internet to all guest rooms. A continental breakfast wi...
Overall Rating - Good - 20 reviews
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The Holiday Motor Lodge Pearisburg is located a mile from the Appalachian Trail and 15 minutes from Cascade Falls, both destinations for trail hikers; less than a mile of the New River and 25 minutes from Claytor Lake for sports and pleasure fishing; and close to mountain/wooded hunting areas for seasonal hunting. The Holiday Motor Lodge is 25 minutes from V...


text: Great British Food Revival Series 3 - 5. Mushrooms and Offal Share: Play clip About this programme 5/10. Matt Tebbutt champions the merits of offal as cheap, nutritious and economical. In Barnsley, he samples a range of off-cuts and visits a group of lads in Manchester indulging in fine dining involving offal-based dishes. Antonio Carluccio goes in search of the hidden world of British mushrooms, foraging for the elusive St George's variety and meeting a young enthusiast who has found a way to grow the fungi in used coffee grounds. Cast and crew Cast Presenter Matt Tebbutt Presenter Antonio Carluccio Crew Executive Producer Bridget Boseley Categories Food Education Share:


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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Police in Wilmington were called Saturday afternoon to respond to a reported armed robbery on Market Street.
The incident happened at the 3600 block of Market Street, near the intersection of Darlington Avenue, according to dispatchers at New Hanover County 911 center
The call came in just after 4:00 p.m.
Stay with this story for more information as we learn it.
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I loathe UT but Auburn is a close second. What do you think the tide will do? Will Ingram get the 73 yards he needs to set the Bama season record for rushing? Will Javy get the 105 Punt Return yards he needs for the Sec Record and/or the 162 he needs for the NCAA record? How many sacks will Bama get? Will tate cry when he realizes he isnt the best rb in the state? How many yards will bama rack up against the porous barn D? Will bama's D prevent Auburn from getting in the Endzone again?
My predictions
Bama 37 The Barn 6
Ingram gets the Record 175+ Yards
Javy gets the SEC record with two long punt returns
Bama 275+ yards rushing 175+ passing
Barn under 100 yards rushing 150+ yards passing 3+ turnovers 5+ sacks allowed
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2 Hurt After SUV Crashes Into Apartment Building
Incident Occurred In 1800 Block Of Upas Street In North Park
Two people were injured and two others were displaced on Saturday after a vehicle crashed into a North Park apartment building, according to San Diego police and fire officials.
» Sign Up For Breaking News Alerts» Like Us On Facebook» Follow Us On TwitterThe incident occurred at about 11:26 a.m. at a building in the Canyonwood Apartments in the 1800 block of Upas Street. A man in his 70s was driving a Kia SUV on Upas Street when the SUV accidentally went through a wood fence. The SUV went down a 50-foot embankment before it rolled over and crashed into the apartment building. "I thought that huge earthquake had happened and then I went into my living room... I went into my bedroom and saw a car up against the window," said neighbor Jim Chatham. A witness said he was driving behind the SUV before the crash occurred. He said it was going slowly before it came to a stop and then flew off the hill. "They were going really slow," said witness Rich Rogalski. "I happened to notice a handicap sticker on their license plate." He added, "I'm sitting here making a right-hand turn on this driveway and they flew... They sped up and flew right off this street." It is unclear what exactly caused the crash. The driver and his female passenger who was in her 60s were extricated from the wreckage and were both taken to a local hospital. The passenger suffered back pain, and the driver suffered a major head injury and a severe injury to his hand. Eight adults were initially evacuated from 12 of the building's units and a building engineer had been called in, according to a San Diego Fire-Rescue Department dispatcher. Most of the residents were allowed to return to their homes, however two remained displaced, the dispatcher said. Two units were damaged and deemed uninhabitable until further inspection. Two others had their gas turned off, Battrick said. It took rescue crews several hours to remove the SUV. They said that process is sometimes risky. "Since there is structural compromise into the building, removing that vehicle might be the only thing that's actually securing that," said San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Capt. Eugene Scott. The San Diego police Traffic Division is investigating the crash.


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Professional Development
See how museum resources can add new layers of real-life history into the classroom.
In a partnership with the Fairfield University Graduate School of Education, professors and students have created educational programs and activities utilizing the museum's rich resources and collections for regional schools and educators.
"the teachers were really impressed with the quality and quantity of work the teacher curriculum committee produced"
Gary Rosato, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessments
Fairfield Public Schools
"Today's sessions will help to incorporate technology using higher order thinking skills."
K-8 Library Media Specialist, New Haven, CT


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Mac, iPad, Xbox360 and Ubuntu user who likes Windows Phone
Tell me I'm not alone.
I haven't taken the plunge towards buying one yet though since the Zune software can't be used on my Mac. Will Microsoft make an OSX version of their software? What would I lose out on if I used it without a Windows 7 PC?


text: Now that Antoine Winfield is no longer a Viking, what are the chances that we kick the tires on Charles Woodson? No matter what, I still think we need to address the position in the draft and I would really like to see Desmond Trufant fall to us. Do you think his veteran presence would be beneficial to our young DB's? I wouldn't mind having him for one or two years if the price was right.


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Former Miss America Neva Jane Langley Fickling has died.
Neva Fickling was crowned Miss America in 1953 and was the only Miss Georgia to advance and win the Miss America title.
Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones confirmed Fickling, a Macon resident, died early Sunday morning.
Edward Eikner a piano instructor and professor at Wesleyan College, was close to Fickling and says she was diagnosed with stage four cancer a year and a half ago.
He says she had been battling the disease ever since.
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With city revenues up very slightly, the council is on track to spend almost $730,000 more than projected this year, according to a mid-year budget report to be delivered at Tuesday's council meeting.
Some of the extra spending was already approved by the council, and some — such as money to fix up the aging La Sierra South fire station and pay for the June election — will be voted on after the council hears the report.
The city's overall financial condition has been slowly improving, with an extra $1 million in revenues — about a half a percent — expected this year beyond what was projected last July, when the fiscal year began.
This is according to City Manager Scott Barber's report, which is also a bit confusing (at least to me) regarding how much additional spending is requested and how much would be spent from reserves.
Just to keep it simple, some new additional spending plus some the council approved earlier come to an extra $729,735 that will be spent this fiscal year
Revenues will be $1 million ahead of what was projected, but some city departments are over budget, so between that and the added spending, the city actually comes out $1.8 million in the red.
OK, so how much will the city need to spend from reserves? If officials' projections hold up until June 30, the city will have to spend from its reserve fund. But the fund will actually come out more than $147,000 ahead of where it was expected to end the year — $38.3 million instead of about $38.1 million.
See what I mean? It's complicated math. But the upshot is that a combination of slightly higher revenue and use of a reserve fund can accommodate a little added spending, at least in the view of city officials. They're currently working on the 2013-14 budget, which is due out in early June.


text: A derelict boat found on a Coos Bay beach may be debris from the 2011 Japan tsunami.Crews removed the 30-foot boat from near Horsfall Beach on Thursday afternoon. A contractor took it to Les Sanitation in Coos Bay.The removal of the boat will cost the state parks department about $2,500.Parks officials said there was no pollution or other hazardous materials detected, but there was marine life clinging to the boat.Biologists with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and the University of Oregon's Institute of Marine Biology took samples and will send them the marine science center in Newport for identification.There is Japanese writing on the vessel, but its exact origin and date the boat was lost is unknown.Copyright 2013 KPTV-KPDX Broadcasting Corporation. All rights reserved.


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It is the week of Kwanzaa and celebrations are happening in the Tri-State.
The "Cincinnati Citywide Kwanzaa Celebration" was held Thursday evening at the Asili Museum and Institute in Walnut Hills.
The event included entertainment by local artists cultural enrichment activities, inspirational speakers, food, and an African Market Place Holiday Bazaar.
The is the 48th annual Citywide Kwanzaa celebration.
Kwanzaa, a celebration of family, community and culture, centered on the seven basic principles as building blocks for peace and progress within the African-American communities, is happening for the next week.
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Latest News
After adoption of the final Plan, CABY shifts into implementation action activities. The IRWMP includes a set of action items that the group will be enacting over the coming years. These items will be posted after the May 30 meeting and will form a blueprint of activities for the PC and CC, as well as stakeholders across the region.
The ongoing projects that CABY has received funding for in Round 1 and 2 of the DWR Proposition 84 grant cycles will continue to be implemented. The web site is currently being redesigned to include pages and links to enable interested parties to track the progress of the various projects.
Welcome to CABY
THE REGION The CABY region comprises four watersheds--the Cosumnes, American, Bear, and Yuba--which combine to form a major drainage area of the western slope of the Sierra Nevada range, from the mountain crest to the Central Valley. The collective streams, rivers, lakes, and reservoirs of these watersheds flow into the Sacramento River and are a major source of fresh water for the state of California.
Next Planning Committee Meetings
CABY IRWMP is Deemed DWR Guideline Compliant - Adoption Planned on May 30
In March, CABY submitted the final consensus-developed and PC/CC approved IRWMP document to DWR for review to assure that it was fully compliant with all guidelines. In May, CABY received a letter from DWR indicating that the document was deemed guideline compliant, with no further comments or necessary changes.
CABY Adopts 2014 Updated IRWMP
On May 30 the CABY Planning and Coordinating Committees adopted the 2014 IRWMP Update. This marks the close of the planning process and a move into implementation activities. Full text of documents under CABY IRWMP tab.
CABY Region Recommended for Round 2 Implementation Grant Award!
On September 25, 2013, DWR announced their preliminary Round 2 funding recommendations. The CABY region grant, prepared and submitted by the Sierra Fund (as project applicant), included seven projects totaling $8,572,348 with a total request for state fund of $5,543,032. The Sierra Fund application was one of the highest scoring in the state and, if affirmed after public review process, will be the second successful grant for the CABY region from Proposition 84. Link to application to come.
The seven projects included in the application and the total funds requested for each project are as follows:
Camptonville Water System Improvement Project: $789,341
City of Placerville Waterline Replacement: $950,000
El Dorado County Small Hydro Development Program: $380,000
Water Efficiency, Water Quality, and Supply Reliability in the CABY Region: $997,500
Wolf Creek Watershed: Restoration, Stormwater Source Control, and Flood Management: $342,499
CABY Mercury and Sediment Abatement Initiative: $1,498,524
Meadow Restoration, Assessment and Prioritization in the American, Bear, and Yuba Watersheds: $308,016
CABY/Nevada City Awarded Prop 84 Implementation Funding
The CABY region with Nevada City as the overall project sponsor was successfully awarded a Proposition 84 Implementation Grant in late 2011. The project application included a variety of projects from four individual CABY stakeholder/member groups: Nevada City (8 projects), Washington County Water District (6 projects), Placer County Water Agency (1 project), and American Rivers (1 project). At the time of submittal, Nevada City, the community of Washington and the community of Colfax were all considered disadvantaged communities with an income of equal to or less than 80% of the median household income of California. Additionally, the community of Washington was and is considered severely disadvantaged with an income of equal to or less than 60% of the median household income of California.
Each of the funded projects will have its own dedicated page within this website as of mid-October 2013. These pages are currently under construction. As the various projects all have different start and end dates, the project-specific pages will be created and updated based on the individual project implementation schedule.
A list of the projects follows organized by sponsor.
Nevada City
1. Gracie Road Intertie
2. South Pine Street Distribution System Improvement
3. Park Avenue Distribution System Improvement
4. Prospect Street Distribution System Improvement
5. Install Altitude Valves with Integrated SCADA Systems on Storage Tanks
6. Leak Detection Program
7. Installation of Water Meters on City Facilities
8. Integrated Water Shortage Contingency, Drought Preparedness
Washington County Water District
1. Maybert Road Transfer and Distribution Line Replacement
2. Relief Hill Road – Flow Control Pressure System Improvements
3. Level-Control Altitude Valve Improvements
4. System-wide Installation of Water Meters
5. Downtown Leak Detection and Repair
6. Comprehensive Water Conservation Planning Program
Placer County Water Agency
1. Leak Detection & Repair in the Communities of Alta/Colfax
American Rivers
1. CABY Water Trust
For detailed work plans for the various projects, please review the appropriate section of the 2010 Implementation Grant submittal here:
Nevada City:Work Plan Section (Nevada City Projects)
Washington County Water District: Work Plan Section (Washington Projects)
Placer County Water Agency: Work Plan Section (Alta Colfax Leak Detection)
American Rivers: Work Plan Section (Water Trust Project)
Links to Websites of import to CABY Members:
Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC): www.rcac.org
California Rural Water Association (CRWA): www.calruralwater.org
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) : www.cdph.ca.gov
California Financing Coordinating Committee (CFCC) Infrastructure Financing for the 21st Century: http://www.cfcc.ca.gov/res/docs/2013/2013_CFCC_Full_WorkBook_UPDATED_9_13_13.pdf


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Webinar: How Heart-Healthy is Your Cardiology IT System?
Sponsored by GE Healthcare
January 27, 2014
February is American Heart Month, the perfect time to evaluate the health of your cardiology IT system. Join us Feb. 25, 2-3 p.m. Eastern for a live demonstration on Centricity Cardio Enterprise Solution (CCE), a solution that can help cardiology departments and hospital administrators to enhance the health of their organizations:
• Improve Physicians Access
• Increase Productivity
• Enhance Patient Care
Don Woodlock, senior vice president and general manager cardiovascular IT, and Omar Sunna, global product manager, cardiovascular IT, from GE Healthcare will discuss the technology behind our Centricity Cardio Enterprise solution — a Web-based enterprise cardiovascular IT solution with unified imaging, workflow, analytics and reporting.
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This team needs to grow a set
How the hell are the Brewers allowed to show the Bucs up without getting plunked? The Bucs are so afraid of the Brewers, they let them do whatever they want. Celebrating on the basepaths, ok. Talking crap on the bases, ok. Somebody needs to plunk Braun or Fielder, period.


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Palm oil climbed for a third day on speculation that demand may increase ahead of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan and as Greek opinion polls showed voters backing parties that support the European Union's bailout.
The August-delivery contract advanced as much as 0.9 percent to 3,158 ringgit ($1,004) a metric ton on the Malaysia Derivatives Exchange, the highest price for the most-active contract since May 16. Futures traded at 3,146 ringgit at the 4:15 p.m. in Kuala Lumpur, after a 1.1 percent gain last week, trimming this month's decline to 9.4 percent.
Exports from Malaysia rose 10.5 percent to 1.15 million tons in the first 25 days of this month from the same period a month earlier, surveyor Intertek said May 25. Shipments advanced 7.6 percent to 1.11 million tons, Societe Generale de Surveillance said. Consumption of food staples and cooking oils climbs during the fasting month of Ramadan, which starts in July this year, as followers break daylong fasts with communal meals.
"Ramadan is coming soon, so Middle East countries may start to buy ahead to stock up," Alan Lim Seong Chun, an analyst at Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd., said by phone today. "There's some good news that in Greece the pro-bailout group is ahead in the poll survey," said Lim.
New Democracy, which supports the plan negotiated with international lenders, was placed first in all six opinion polls published on May 26 as campaigning continued for next month's general election, easing concern that Greece will exit the currency bloc.
"On the supply side, there's news that El Nino may come in later this year," said Lim.
El Nino conditions, which can parch Asia and bring cooler weather to the U.S., may develop this year as the Pacific Ocean warms, Australia's Bureau of Meteorology said May 8. Palm oil yields in Indonesia and Malaysia, the largest producers, have been affected by El Nino in the past, resulting in lower output.
Palm oil for September delivery gained 1 percent to close at 8,022 yuan ($1,265) a ton on the Dalian Commodity Exchange. Soybean oil for January advanced 1.3 percent to 9,338 yuan. U.S. financial markets are closed for the Memorial Day holiday.
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It looks like this series has been a major success so far and I thank everyone who has commented and gave their opinion on it, it has been appreciated and much knowledge has been passes. I'd also like to thank everyone who has rec'd them, it is also appreciated. So with that out the way we go to one of the more exciting predictions of the series, Wide Receiver.
This receiving unit has been the most inconsistent bunch since the HoFers known as Issac Bruce and Torry Holt They tried to fill that hole with Donny Avery but it didn't work as he was too insistent and injury prone. Many would say the last regime did nothing but try and put a metephorical band aid over the issues with mid to late round drafts picks like drafting Pettis, Salas, and Gilyard (who is no longer here). It would be an understatement to say this corps has let Sam down over his first two season as a Ram. His first season in my honest opinion the drops and outrageously conservative play calling kept us out of the playoffs.
This drop basically defined and told our season, a team that had all the chances in the world to capitalize but failed to do so.
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Season two you could blame on many other outside forces that just worked against us like a pushover head coach, a stubborn OC, and a shortened offseason. But even with all of that can you really ignore the pin point throws that bounced off the hands of receivers time and time again? The new regime took steps to better this corps by picking up Smith in free agency and Brian Quick and Chris Givens in the draft (both could very well start opening day). Then we go to the Tight ends and they haven't done much either. Kendricks was supposed to have a great rookie campaign but he picked up the dropping habit (haha, see what I did there?) from the receivers. He showed flashes but nothing substantial while Illinois Mike can't stay on the field to save his life. So what do I predict? Oh, my predictions for receiving yards will be the players that i believe will start week one.
Brian Quick
Catches: 42
Yards: 738
TD's: 6
Steve Smith
Catches: 51
Yards: 624
TD's 7
Catches: 90
Yards: 855
TD's 5
Catches: 47
Yards: 529
TD's: 4
Steven Jackson
Catches: 44
Yards: 358
TD's: 2
A ton of numbers there to digest and of course here's my explanation for it all. For Brian Quick or any rookie for that matter it's hard to predict what they will do. You put so many expectations on their shoulders that it becomes ridiculous after a while. I've been saying all along that he is the X-Factor for this offense besides Sam. By that I mean he has to open up things for the receivers on the inside. A lot to put on his shoulders, yes but it's reality. For his stats I went back and looked at what Kenny Britt did his first season. Both of his first two season he had 42 receptions so I thought that was good to start with. Then his yards I averaged them and got 738. Pretty fair number to give Quick in my opinion. As for my TD's, most of his TD's will come in the redzone and thought if he got 6 that would be a great start to his career. Steve Smith was honestly one I had to wing, I don't know what exactly to expect from him, so tell me below what you think of his stats and if they're too high or low for your expectations. Danny on the other hand I had to look at his averages and think to myself how well will he improve. So I look at his average per catch and seen that it has improved over the last few years. I added up his improvement and divided it, it came out to some funky number so I rounded up to .5 which means he'll average 9.5 yards per catch this season. Multiplied that by my 90 catches and got my yards. The TD's I went off how well I think he'll improve and got 5. As far as Kendricks goes, I think he'll play the Dustin Keller role in this offense, so I look at some of his stats and got my catches and yards. I think most of his TD's will be once again in the redzone so 4 is a good number to look at. Last but not least you have Steven Jackson. For him I just looked at his last two seasons and averaged them out, got my yards and catches. For his TD's, I don't believe he'll get much receiving now that we have Pead so I gave him 2.
If you add up all of these stats they do not come out to what I predicted for Sam but that's because that's not all of our receivers. These players will not be in all the time so the remaining receivers and running backs should be able to get the rest.
There are my predictions for our receivers this upcoming season. Tell me what you think below and what you think of Steve Smith's stats. Also I was only going to do the offensive side of the ball so tell me if you'd like for me to do the Defensive side as well. As always thanks for reading and hope you enjoyed.


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George W. Pierce died peacefully at home early Sunday morning, June 9, 2013.
He was born Feb. 23, 1929, the fourth of 12 children of Millard Sherman Pierce and Arrow Minnis York Pierce. Mr. Pierce was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 52 years, Dorothy Westover Pierce in June 2002; siblings, Sarah Rubena Collins of Richmond, Va.; Raymond of Indianapolis; Leland of Richmond; and Ron (Mary) of New Castle.
Surviving him are his wife of eight years, Carolyn Yager McCoy and her children, Mark (Kathy) of New Castle; Duane (Nola) of Greenwood; Diana Stanton (Ed) of Flowery Branch, Ga.; and Sean of Spiceland; Mr. Pierce's son, Darryl G. (Sharon) of Straughn and daughter, Marilyn Miller of Acworth, Ga.; siblings, Frank (Robin) of Brownsburg; Wanda Stevens (Kenny), Dale (Dona), and Cecil (Jan) of Greencastle; Barbara Bustle (Gerald) and Tim (Barb) of New Castle; and Steve (Carman); three granddaughters, Nicole Thomas (Danny) of Muncie; Donelle Carrico (Jeff) of Hagerstown; and Lillian Dailey Miller of Acworth, Ga.; many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A surviving cousin, Haskell Blackburn (Joanne) lives outside Cambridge City.
Mr. Pierce graduated from Straughn High School in 1946, playing basketball all four years. Though he was offered a small basketball scholarship from Taylor University, he regretted never attending college. He worked for local farmers, helped pave U.S. 40, and drove trucks of hay and straw before marrying Dorothy Westover, Oct. 11, 1950. Within six months, he was drafted into the US Army and served in Korea as company clerk when his son was born. Upon return, he worked briefly for Modernfold Products before moving south of Straughn, early in 1957, to help his in-laws on their farm. He remained on the property the rest of his life, enlarging and changing the scope from an old-fashioned multi-use farm to a large modern dairy. In fact, Pierces were Miller Milk's largest dairy provider in the latter years of the corporation's existence.
He was a member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, just a mile from his farm and its steeple within view. Though he was in his 50s before he was baptized, he served as deacon and Sunday school teacher for several years after retirement. His faith was very important to him, beginning each day by reading the Bible and often watching Billy Graham re-runs at night. He loved the land and animals, many sports, little children and talking with and caring about people. He ran into Straughn H.S. alumni Carolyn McCoy after a basketball game fall 2005, and they married Aug. 4, 2006. They enjoyed traveling, attending church and eating out with friends. Carolyn's family became part of George's family. He enjoyed learning and reading; he often ended prayers by asking God to help him to look forward, not back.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery. Revs. Peter Zinn and Arthur Whitaker will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home, Dublin. Memorial contributions can be made to Gideons, Ebenezer Church or Ebenezer Cemetery with envelopes available at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be made at www.marshallanderleweinfuneralhome.com.


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OCEAN CITY, Md. - A local beach town is once again putting on their winter holiday lights show. Ocean City is hosting Winterfest of Lights from November 15th, 2012 through January 1st, 2013, in Northside Park on 125th Street and the bay on Sunday-Thursday 5:30 - 9:30 PM and Friday & Saturday 5:30 - 10:30 PM.
Bring the whole family to take a ride on the Winterfest Express, and sing Christmas carols, as it weaves through light displays featuring the twelve days of Christmas, and your favorite fairy tales. Inside Winterfest Village, you can buy a cup of hot chocolate, shop for gifts, and take photos with Santa.
This year there will be a special New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular at midnight, to ring in the new year. Advance tickets to ride the Winterfest Express may be purchased, in person, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center during regular Box Office hours, Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.


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This may be a stupid question, but have you tried more than one DVD disk? Do you always get the same error? (Just want to make sure its not the disk...)
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - A powerful storm system that has caused hundreds of accidents across the Western U.S. has marched eastward with predictions of widespread snow, freezing temperatures and gusty winds.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" is a scorching hit at the box office.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Operations were back to normal at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday following a car crash and false alarms that evacuated terminals, stalled dozens of flights and panicked passengers jittery after a recent shooting rampage.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has spent $162 million on a new computerized billing system that has overcharged customers and sparked a flood of complaints.
PHOENIX (AP) - A scandal in which 6,000 child-abuse complaints in Arizona were filed away and never investigated illustrated what advocates say is a tragically common problem across the U.S.: Many child-protection agencies have crushing workloads and inadequate oversight.
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A powerful storm system is marching across the Western U.S., leaving parts of Arizona, Nevada and California soaked as it bears down on New Mexico with predictions of widespread snow and freezing temperatures.
GENEVA (AP) - Secretary of State John Kerry and foreign ministers of other major powers were converging Saturday to lend their weight to the Iran nuclear talks after envoys reported progress in marathon negotiations to curb the Iranian program in return for limited sanctions relief.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - The death toll from one of the strongest typhoons on record has risen above 5,000 and is likely to climb further, although recovery efforts are beginning to take hold, Philippine officials said Friday.
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The son of one of the world's most-wanted drug lords was arrested at an Arizona border crossing to face drug-trafficking charges in the United States, authorities said Friday.
SAN RAFAEL (AP) - A judge sentenced a man to death Friday in the decades-old killings of four women with matching initials, saying the serial killer has "made this world a worse place."
PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) - An explosion in a western Wyoming gas field has injured five workers, one of them critically.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The flight crew that died in a fiery crash aboard Philadelphia Inquirer co-owner Lewis Katz's private plane this weekend had flown for the millionaire businessman and philanthropist for a decade, and among them was a pilot who survived an earlier fatal crash, relatives said Monday.
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The rocky and metallic planetesimals in the inner solar system form into Earth-like planets with molten interiors. As these Earth-like planets radiate the heat of compression into space, they form hard crusts. Over long periods of time, they may become solid all the way through. Bombardment by rocky and icy planetesimals disrupts the surface but also delivers elements and molecules, including -- most critically from the standpoint of the evolution of life -- water.
Predominantly icy objects in the outer solar system form Jupiter-like planets. With or without a rock and metal core, these planets are mostly liquid surrounded by thick gaseous layers; the composition of a Jupiter-like planet is similar to that of its star. These planets, too, are subject to frequent impact by icy and rocky objects.


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Victory Is Ready with Its 2012 Model, the High BallNews | February 18, 2011
We are only into 2011, but Victory Motorcycles is already set to introduce its 2012 model. They have just released a fresh model 'High Ball'. This bike is a lot different than the company's models for the year 2011. The designers of Victory Motorcycles have made sure that their new introduction will not be only about boring technical features. For some, the High Ball can appear like a bobber, whereas some may feel that it has features of a chopper. However, most of them will definitely agree that it has the looks that majority of the bike enthusiasts search for.
This bike model comes with chopped front fenders and high-rise handlebars. The wheels are much chunkier, smaller and are also spoked down. They are covered by whitewall tires. The designers have intelligently chosen an absolute contrasting shade for the other parts of the bike. The headline bucket, bars, frame, triple trees, head cover of the cylinder, fender struts and engine come with blacked out treatments. The designers have again used white for painting the tank's recess.
The front wheel of the High Ball (it has a 16inch front wheel) is smaller than that of the Vegas by 5 inches; however, at a width of 130mm it is 40mm wider than the Vegas's front wheel. The back wheel of the High Ball is also of 16 inches. The width of the back wheel is 30mm less than that of Vegas. It has a width of 150mm. The bike has spokes made from stainless steel, which facilitates the transformation of the bike from a custom cruiser into a retro roller. As the other parts of the bike is done with a combination of black and white, this stainless steel portion looks quite scintillating.
The High Ball has more compact dimensions than the Vegas. It is 3.5 inches shorter than the Vegas as far as its length is concerned. The wheelbase is also made shorter. The High Ball's wheelbase is 1.5 inches shorter. At 31.7inches, its rake is 1.2inches shorter than that of the Vegas. These modifications show that now Victory has come up with a bike with smaller dimensions, tighter rake, which makes handling the bike much easier.
The other specifications of the High Ball are also quite impressive. It has a four stroke 50o VTwin engine and offers a displacement of 106 cubic inches. The engine comes coupled with a six speed over drive constant mesh transmission. The compression ratio of the bike is 9.4:1. Its fuel capacity is 4.5 gallon or 17 liters.
The High Ball has enough features to become a perfect competitor of the bikes of the Dark Custom lineup launched by Harley Davidson. The price is also kept quite reasonable at $13,499, which bike enthusiasts will be ready to spend if they get real quality; and the High Ball is definitely a quality production of the company. The makers believe that this model will be a real hit in the motorcycle market.