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How many and what kind of images are available in the gallery depends upon the type of subscription you have. This tutorial uses a Windows Server image, but an MSDN subscription may have additional images available to you including desktop images.
You can also try the richer, customizable Azure Preview Portal to create a virtual machine, automate the deployment of multi-machine application templates, use enhanced VM monitoring and diagnostics features, and more. The available VM configuration options in the two Portals overlap substantially but aren't identical.
Sign in to the Azure Management Portal. Check out the Free Trial offer if you don't have a subscription yet.
On the command bar at the bottom of the window, click New.
Under Compute, click Virtual Machine, and then click From Gallery.
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The third screen lets you configure resources for networking, storage, and availability. Here are some details to help you fill this out:
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Return to the dashboard to verify that the empty data disk was successfully attached to the virtual machine. It will be listed as a second disk in the Disks list along with the OS Disk.
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FERRIS – The Ferris Jackets baseball (5-7) played the last two baseball games before district this past week and were edged out by one run in each.
The first game was played against Royse City in Royse City on Tuesday, March 11.
The Jackets drew first blood by scoring in the top of the first inning.
With one out Israel Munoz hit a single to left field.
He worked his way around the bases by a combination of stealing and passed balls and eventually scored.
No one scored again until the bottom of the third when Royse City piled all three of their runs together.
The Jackets had two errors, one a dropped ball in right field and one a missed grounder third base, that lead to the runs, all of which were unearned.
Ferris scored one last run in the fifth inning to cut the lead to 3-2.
They came close to tying the game in the seventh.
Taylor Johnson hit a slow grounder to the shortstop who didn't field it cleanly and allowed Johnson to get on base.
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Brett Scott pitched the entire game and kept his team close, but there wasn't enough offense generated to win.
The second game was on Friday, March 14 against Maypearl in Ferris.
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Coffee cup match roundup and giveaway!
I really didn't know how long it would go for, at first I though a week, which turned into a month, and finally at day 46 I ran out of mugs.
But since I was so close to 50, and it is only a matter of time before I buy another coffee cup, I wasn't ready to conclude the challenge.
Now I finally have, and I've decided I want to open the challenge to you!
I want to see your coffee cup outfit matches, and my favorite will get a little prize (a coffee cup of course!)
Just leave a link to your photo and your email address in a comment to enter. (It doesn't have to be an Instagram photo.)
Anyone can enter, and I'll accept submissions until Sunday, November 18th at 11:59 pm est.
So, do you have a favorite?
42 comments:
- christine said...
I love this post and what a cute idea for a giveaway!! I have so many coffee cups but I don't think I have THAT many lol but my go to is my owl mug
- November 7, 2012 at 10:16 AM
- Katie Aman said...
Oh my gosh, girl could you be anymore fabulous? Those mugs are seriously beautiful. I love how you could match your outfits so well to them! I may have to try this someday, although most of our mugs are just white and black...haha. That could get boring after a while!
- November 7, 2012 at 10:19 AM
- Federica said...
so many lovely cups!
- November 7, 2012 at 10:21 AM
- Style Journey said...
This is such a cool idea! You have some awesome coffee mugs. I may have to do this and submit. Where did you get your Cheap and Chic coffee warmer? Adorable
- November 7, 2012 at 10:28 AM
- Always Maylee said...
Oh wow. So many amazing cups... and the fact that you matched them to your outfits is just beyond awesome!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
- November 7, 2012 at 10:57 AM
- Rebecca said...
Those are a lot of cute mugs. I love coffee, but I pretty much use the same mug every day.
- November 7, 2012 at 10:59 AM
- Shea Sayers said...
Wow, your collection is impressive girl! I think my favorite is the red pencil skirt look with the pretty white coffee mug with red interior--so pretty! I don't have very many coffee mugs but I'll still join the fun :)
- November 7, 2012 at 11:10 AM
- Diana Mieczan said...
I have tons of coffee mugs as well and yours are fantastic! My favourite is the 5th one. Kisses, darling.
- November 7, 2012 at 11:31 AM
- BeautyStyleGrowth said...
Wow! This is interesting
- November 7, 2012 at 11:32 AM
- Little-Hat said...
What a clever idea!!! If I use iced coffee, would my entry still count? lol ;)
All these looks are beautiful!
- November 7, 2012 at 11:55 AM
- Jenny said...
WOW, this is such an original idea and you have such an amazing and beautiful collection of mugs! It's hard to pick one because they are so original in their own right! I'll remember to snap a picture of my outfit with a mug next time!
- November 7, 2012 at 12:35 PM
- Kim (A Very Sweet Blog) said...
That's a really cool idea! Love the mug towards the bottom with that mustard dress. It's really pretty!
- November 7, 2012 at 12:45 PM
- Amber said...
all my coffee mugs are white. I feel so lame right now
- November 7, 2012 at 12:56 PM
- Lorena said...
THAT's quite a collection !
- November 7, 2012 at 3:30 PM
- Lisa - respect the shoes said...
Oh my, you are a coffee cup maven! My boring old white cups got nothing on you!
- November 7, 2012 at 4:32 PM
- TaraMixandMatch said...
I have thoroughly enjoyed all of your Instagram posts with this!
- November 7, 2012 at 5:23 PM
- vintagelillies said...
That is such a cute idea! My favorite one is the blue textured one! This is a really cute post, I love how you matched all of your coffee cups to your outfits!
- November 7, 2012 at 5:23 PM
- Shey said...
wow! this is cool!
- November 7, 2012 at 6:41 PM
- Lisa said...
Love your collection!
- November 7, 2012 at 6:43 PM
- perfumehk said...
Wow , so beautiful Cups. very lovely.
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- November 7, 2012 at 7:19 PM
- Heather Vazquez said...
I love all these outfits...and the idea is so cute itself......I love them all and can't wait to post my own. Thanks for the challange I can't wait to see what others have put together.
- November 7, 2012 at 7:20 PM
- Closet Fashionista said...
I love how you did this!! Every outfit is so awesome :D
- November 7, 2012 at 7:50 PM
- Diana said...
you have a seriously cool collection of mugs -- i only have three ha! i really love your clear mug outfit and your starbucks mug -- so chic. love this challenge!
xo Diana
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- November 7, 2012 at 7:55 PM
- versatilestylebytracey.com said...
I loved this so much that I posted a link to it in the forum on You Look Fab for others to see it. Inspiration can be found anywhere and you did this so beautifully.
- November 7, 2012 at 8:42 PM
- Alex Elizabeth said...
I don't have any cool coffee cups so maybe I'll have to start a collection!
- November 7, 2012 at 9:26 PM
- Shabby, Chic, & Cheap said...
This post makes me really miss summer! What a fun challenge though!
- November 7, 2012 at 9:33 PM
- Tashia said...
Such an awesome idea. I think my favorite is the first photo because I wouldn't have thought rust and mint would look great together without that mug! Now I have to decide which mug to use for my photo!
- November 7, 2012 at 9:57 PM
- JewishGirlBlog said...
What a great challenge! I too love coffee mugs and have waaay too many. I actually have that blue textured Starbucks mug you're holding in one of the pictures above. I will definitely try to participate in that.
- November 7, 2012 at 10:26 PM
- Jill said...
Thats a whole lotta cups girly! That rat one is freaking me out. Rats and lice are pretty much my biggest fears in life. I was enjoying all your colorful outfits and then, BOOM.. rat!
- November 7, 2012 at 10:59 PM
- Applebypie said...
I am such a coffee addict so I adore this! My fav is the yellow/mustard outfit. Stunning colors! I am so going to join in!! Xx
- November 8, 2012 at 4:08 AM
- Admin said...
This is such a cool idea! You have some awesome coffee mugs.your Starbucks mug -- so chic.
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- November 8, 2012 at 5:24 AM
- Mica said...
Such a great idea for a competition! I really like your challenge :) Unfortunately we don't have many cups as we are not coffee drinkers, but I'll have a think maybe I can come up with a white outfit to match the white mugs!
- November 8, 2012 at 6:44 AM
- Vogue Villain said...
What a cute giveaway!
You have such an extensive coffee cup collection!
Thanks for visiting my blog :)
- November 8, 2012 at 7:02 AM
- chocolatefashioncoffee said...
Love this post! I also have a mug obsession and love coffee!
- November 8, 2012 at 7:45 AM
- A Fine Balance said...
OMG girl! thats a lot of coffee cups! : )
- November 8, 2012 at 9:13 AM
- silvergirl said...
this was such a fun project
i still am amazed at how many coffee cups you own lol
great job
- November 8, 2012 at 10:16 AM
- Alyssa said...
This has been SO much to follow! You are really creative! And love coffee haha.
- November 8, 2012 at 2:40 PM
- The Fashionable ESQ said...
What a cute post!
I favor larger, soup bowl type mugs,like the one that you've got on in the bottom set of pictures wearing the red skirt and white shirt.
The Fashionable ESQ
- November 8, 2012 at 6:20 PM
- Bethan Currie said...
I love the one with the coral top and geometric skirt!
- November 9, 2012 at 4:04 PM
- Heather Vazquez said...
I was thining of doing a spin off of this on my blog and that would be to match my mugs to my weekly manicure. I am trying to keep up with three days a week with each day being a specific thing and Mondays are Manicure Mondays.....I would love if you could come and see my first post of it. It will be Nov. 12
- November 11, 2012 at 8:53 PM
- Heather Vazquez said...
lol sorry I forgot to add this
- November 11, 2012 at 8:54 PM
- kimbercrafts said...
This is so fun - your coffee cup collection is just as fabulous as your wardrobe! I think my favorite is the aqua and pink floral mug.
I just posted my own coffee cup inspired outfit today here: http://kimbercrafts.wordpress.com/2012/11/15/what-i-wore-coffee-cup-challenge/.
- November 15, 2012 at 11:58 AM


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In 2004, history professor Naomi Oreskes performed a survey of research papers on climate change. Examining peer-reviewed papers published on the ISI Web of Science database from 1993 to 2003, she found a majority supported the "consensus view," defined as humans were having at least some effect on global climate change. Oreskes' work has been repeatedly cited, but as some of its data is now nearly 15 years old, its conclusions are becoming somewhat dated.
Medical researcher Dr. Klaus-Martin Schulte recently updated this research. Using the same database and search terms as Oreskes, he examined all papers published from 2004 to February 2007. The results have been submitted to the journal Energy and Environment, of which DailyTech has obtained a pre-publication copy. The figures are surprising.
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Controversy still swirls around New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg's over-16-ounce-soda ban, which will go into effect in about six months. Fresh off of his soda war victory, Bloomberg will now crack down on hospital cafeteria food and vending machines.
According to the New York Daily News, the mayor has banned sugary and fatty foods in public hospitals and has additionally convinced some private facilities to comply. The new Healthy Hospital Initiative bans deep-fried food, trans fats, 2% or whole milk, fruit in syrup, and salty foods. Vending machines will no longer carry candy bars and will instead have baked chips, nuts, and pretzels. All desserts must have less than 250 calories.
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The totality for kidsApril 3rd, 2012
Attributing the abstract domination of capital to concrete forms is an undeveloped critique. An extract from Helmut Reichelt's Marx's Critique of Economic Categories (2007)
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Totality is not a methodological postulate, but rather the concept of a real 'becoming autonomous [Verselbständigung]'.
Totality . . . is pre-established for all individual subjects since they obey its 'constraints' even in themselves and even in their monadological constitution and here in particular, conceptualise totality. To this extent, totality is what is most real. Adorno is therefore vehemently against any levelling down of society to an intelligible coherence. He insists that society is both 'intelligible and unintelligible.'
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'When one examines the specific characteristics of the power attributed to the Jews by modern anti-Semitism—abstractness, intangibility, universality, mobility—it is striking that they are all characteristics of the value dimension of the social forms analyzed by Marx. Moreover, this dimension, like the supposed power of the Jews, does not appear as such, but always in the form of a material carrier, the commodity.'
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I have recently setup a development box configured with ISPConfig (great software btw, makes everything simple). The kicker is, the server is a locally owned development box (in my house) and my internet service provide has port 80 block (go figure).
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Apple has tried to pattern its retail stores after "the feeling of a five-star hotel," according to Sr. V-P Ron Johnson, quoted in an Associated Press article about the development of the stores. "It's not about selling. It's about creating a place where you belong," Johnson told reporter May Wong. In previous interviews and statements, Johnson has likened the stores to libraries. The AP story details how the cash register counters have disappeared, replaced by employees with portable computers, and how the new Concierge employees guide visitors to the right location. The story concludes, "The stores are 'the front face for Apple now,' Johnson said. 'And we've got so many new customers that we really have to help them understand our services.'E-mail this story
Stores Are 5-Star Hotels
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- November 24, 2007 at 1842
I think it's great that the Apple Stores now have the new concierge position. When I was a Mac Genius at Willow Bend, I worked very hard to maintain the vision that was set forth by Ron Johnson. I'm glad to see that there is a resurgence of this philosophy at the Apple Stores. I was worried that it might have begun to fall off.
- November 24, 2007 at 2011
Undistilled, pure BS.
My wife and I just spent 10 minutes in the Burlingame CA store (a few miles from Cupertino, for goodness sake) trying to find a clerk to take our money. Another few while the clerk tried to find our receipt which was printed below a table she had to access on hands and knees. Comically inept – the sort of arrogance ("we have to help them understand") that puts great businesses under. Chic masquerading as customer service.
When I go into a retail store I expect a check out counter with a register so that someone can take my money. Fast. Apple needs to relearn that before trying to change the retail model for the worse. It's worked for a couple of millenia without this kind of idiocy.
5 Star? Maybe the fellow writing that should try a night at the Ritz.
- November 25, 2007 at 1830
Just because it's been that way for "a couple of millenia" (which is false, incidentally) does not make it right.
- November 26, 2007 at 0002
The point that I agree on is that this time of year it is very common to be in a line just to check out. If you can't find a sales person or an obvious line to get checked out, how do you know when you will be done. How do you know that you are being waited on in turn. Maybe the sales people walking around with their hand held devices (is there an official name for these things?) keep missing you. You are trying to buy an iPod protector while some one else is looking at a computer. Do you get passed over? A customer should never even get the feeling that they are being passed over.
- November 26, 2007 at 0525
As a wheelchair-bound Mac owner I was very excited about going into the new mac store in my area. Unfortunately, I found that all of the software was up on a wall well out of my reach and I needed to search someone out to help me. After ten minutes of looking I did find an employee to fetch me the software, but he seemed uninterested in the product. I really doubt I will be going back to the mac store as I see no real advantage.
- November 26, 2007 at 1313
Geeez. Cry me a river guys.
- November 27, 2007 at 0706
Apple (store managers) have a habit of hiring a few unprofessional type people to sprinkle about the store for whatever reason, though I have my suspicions.
These folks were usually Mac Specialists, but I have seen a few Mac Geniuses that fit that description and gave very little good customer service.
Now if one is a Mac Specialist, one is most likely a college student and will go on to other jobs after the Apple Store.
However, if one is a Mac Genius and leaves the Apple Store for the corporate world, an even more professional attitude and appearance is in order.
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The prospectus for Rzeszów-based Zelmer, said to be one of Poland's largest domestic household appliance producers, will be submitted to the Securities and Stock Exchange Commission (KPWiG) in August.
It is possible that a public offer for 85 percent of the state-owned company will take place at the end of November because the company has been preparing for the deal since March. Before the prospectus reaches KPWiG, the deputy Finance Minister will have a few days to get acquainted with it before approving it.
Analysts estimate that Zelmer's IPO will be worth some 200-300 million PLN (approx. U.S. $54.8 million to $82.3 million). Zelmer also plans another share issue later in 2005, from which the management wants to collect another 140 million PLN (approx. $38.4 million) for the company's development.
Zelmer plans to strengthen its position on central and eastern European markets as well as entering the EU market under its own brand. It is also possible that the company will try to take over similar German and Ukrainian companies. (Warsaw Business Journal Online)
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During a ceremony at Fort Hood Sunday, families welcomed back more than 100 of their loved ones from Afghanistan.
For Marina Camaro, a mother of a Fort Hood Soldier, a yearlong deployment ended with a sprint across the gymnasium's basketball court.
"It feels good, it feels great, I'm very thankful that he is back now," she said.
Camaro hugged her son on the court as if to ensure the moment was real.
Two soldiers in the returning 96th Transportation Company, 4th Sustainment Brigade did not make it back to Fort Hood. Army Staff Sgt. Robert A. Massarelli and Sgt. Michael Strachota were killed after an explosion in Kandahar.
The company had the duty of transporting heavy equipment throughout Afghanistan.
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"I was just looking for my family, that's all, trying to find them, butterflies everywhere," Spc. Antonio Campa, said. "I think it is a dream, but it feels so real."
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As the weekend comes to a close (bummer)....
-what did you do/accomplish this weekend and
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As for me, I got an impacted wisdom tooth and the one next to it pulled on Friday. So I have been recovering from that. Went for my gender re-scan on Saturday and now instead of the cord being in the way, baby had its legs crossed. Very disappointed. Really hoping that it cooperates at the anatomy scan (but very scared it won't). Did get some really cool pics of baby though and a cd. Today, is change the sheets and straighten up day. I also have to get my lesson plans done. That's about it.
In the upcoming week, I only have to work 3 days, Mon-Wed!! Yayyyy for Fall Break!!! Follow-up with oral surgeon on Thurs and OB appointment on Fri.


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In 2014 TDEC hosted a joint meeting for the Emory River Watershed and the Watts Bar Lake Watershed. This was the fifth event for the Emory River watershed and the fourth for the Watts Bar Lake Watershed since the implementation of the watershed management approach in 1996. This event brought together many different agencies, groups and citizens and successfully engaged the public by sharing information about the people who live in the watershed and the activities and projects that are in place or are being planned. Agencies and groups had the chance to seek opportunities to collaborate efforts and citizens had a chance to learn about their watershed and about water quality issues. Displays filled the pavilion! This was a great chance for hands on education for all ages.
Some partners in attendance: Local citizens, Emory River Watershed Association, the Obed Watershed Community Association, Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning, UT Cumberland Habitat Conservation Plan, Tennessee Tech Water Center, City of Crossville, Natural Resources Conservation Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, TN Department of Transportation, TN Department of Agriculture Forestry, TN Department of Agriculture 319 Program, TN Stream Mitigation Program, University of TN Extension, & Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
The Watts Bar Watershed is located in East Tennessee and includes parts of Bledsoe, Cumberland, Loudon, Meigs, McMinn, Monroe, Rhea and Roane Counties. The Watts Bar/Fort Loudoun Watershed is approximately 1355 square miles. The Watts Bar portion is approximately 684 square miles.
The Watts Bar Watershed has two Designated State Natural Areas:
There are 126 documented rare plant and animal species in the Watts Bar Watershed.
Other sites within the Watts Bar Watershed include:
In addition, many local interpretive areas are common, most notably:
Chapter 1 - Watershed Approach to Water Quality
Chapter 2 - Description of the Watts Bar Watershed
Chapter 3 - Water Quality Assessment of the Watts Bar Watershed
Chapter 4 - (1.03mb) Point and Nonpoint Source Characterization of the Watts Bar Watershed
Chapter 5 - Water Quality Partnerships in the Watts Bar Watershed
Chapter 6 - Future Plans
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Appendices: Appendix I, Appendix II, Appendix III, Appendix IV, Appendix V
Watts Bar River - Total Maximum Daily Load for Pathogens in the Watts Bar River Watershed in Bledsoe, Cumberland, Loudon, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Rhea, and Roane Counties. Approved 10/17/2005.
Watts Bar River - Total Maximum Daily Load for Siltation and Habitat Alteration in the Watts Bar Lake Watershed in Bledsoe, Cumberland, Loudon, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Rhea and Roane Counties. Approved 04/19/2007.
Watts Bar Reservoir - Total Maximum Daily Load for PCBs in Watts Bar Reservoir in the Watts Bar Watershed in Loudon, Meigs, Morgan, Rhea and Roane Counties. Approved 03/18/2010.


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Game Review: WCQ Gm6
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April 25 2011 10:33AM
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Sedins were FAR better last night.
But. It. Just. Wasn't. Enough.
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Game Day Review: Western Conference Quarterfinal Game 6 - Canucks @ Blackhawks
The Vancouver Canucks have backed themselves into a massive corner. A 3-0 series lead and a spot in the driver's seat has now totally evaporated. It's now down to a game 7, winner-take-all match on Tuesday.
Do they have any momentum at all after losing their third straight game against their playoff nemesis? We'll find out Tuesday.
Roberto Luongo After Consecutive Bad Games
Jonathan Willis
April 23 2011 09:03PM
Roberto Luongo has had two bad games in a row against Chicago. Despite the fact that many of the shots that beat him were screened, or from danger areas, or came about as the result of a defensive breakdown, the simple fact is that he hasn't been very good and he needs to be better in Game Six.
Since Alain Vigneault has made the decision to start Luongo, I think it's worth asking: exactly how good has Luongo been after consecutive bad games in the past?
It's Time For The Bodyslam
Cam Davie
April 22 2011 02:38PM
It's time for the Canucks to be David and conquer Goliath once and for all.
The Vancouver Canucks were embarrased out of Rogers Arena last night after another dismal effort. In four straight periods, between the start of the 2nd period of Game 4 and the end of the 2nd period in Game 5, the Canucks were outscored 11-1.
As a result... this morning, I had the following conversation on BBM with my friend. Needless to say, neither of us were happy.
Anatomy of a Collapse
Jonathan Willis
April 22 2011 01:54PM
Last night, the Canucks failed to eliminate the Chicago Blackhawks for the second consecutive game. Also, for the second consecutive game, they not only failed to win but they failed to keep the score within five goals, as the Blackhawks chased Luongo from the net and routed Vancouver in convincing fashion.
What does shot quality tell us about the way the series has gone? Are the Canucks more porous than they were early in the series, or should the blame fall on goaltending?
To The Cliffs!: Canucks & Blackhawks - Game Five
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If you have Luke Skywalkers, Darth Vaders, and Boba Fet want-to-bes at your house like I do at mine, you might want to visit Williams Sonoma and check out these amazing little cookie/sandwich cutters. I imagine an X-Wing Spaceship sandwich in a lunch might just make some little Jedi's day.
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To promote positivity, showcase beauty, and acknowledge a species of beautiful, intelligent, and dominant plus sized women.
This community of women was created to provide a more positive outlook on the lives of plus sized women. We want our ladies to understand that it is okay to love themselves no matter how they look, and to make them aware that beauty goes way beyond within. In no way are we trying to promote obesity. It is more of a celebration of learning to accept who we are at this moment.
Beauty is not limited to model sized women. Everyone in this world is beautiful and our goal is to make sure we do everything in our power to make sure our ladies remember that. When most people see plus sized women they think that we are sad, depressed, uncomfortable, and hungry, with a low self-esteem. a big girl who rocks is the total opposite of that. Even though there are some girls out there who look at themselves and tarnish their self esteems, BGR is here to lend a helping hand and to support them in a more positive way. We are the alternative to the images that media tries to depict as "beautiful".
No matter how the world wants to deal with us, plus sized people are here to stay. some of us are happy with ourselves, and some others need to re-evaluate their lives, work on their character and try to build some security. We all need to be secure and satisfied with ourselves in order to be completely content. If a fellow BGR member or anyone is not happy with themselves, we encourage them to change the flaw. Our Big Girls who Rock love the skin their in, they appreciate the support of BGR as a whole recieves, and we all love and respect one another to the highest ability. "Big" comes in all kinds of different shapes and sizes, and we accept them all into BGR, plus more. At the end of the day, its all about accepting yourself, and becoming content with the person you have grown to be, inside and out.


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At one year into recovery, This is different, said economist Joel Prakken in the opening keynote address for the Missouri Bankers Associations Executive Management Conference in Kansas City last month. Prakken, of Macroeconomic Advisers in St. Louis, explained that normally the deeper the recession the faster the recovery. Though the recent contraction was the worst since the Great Depression, growth is occurring at about half the usual 7 percent. Although the consensus growth forecast for 2011 is 2.5 percent, Prakkens forecast calls for 3.5 percent growth next year and 4 percent in 2012.
We are moving farther and farther away from the imbalances affecting the economy, Prakken said. Housing prices have hit bottom, in his view, and financial healing is taking place. However, he does not expect a return to normal levels of unemployment at 5-5.5 percent until 2015. And both short- and long-term interest rates will stay low for the next couple of years.
Prakken labeled both TARP and the economic stimulus bill probably necessary but messy. As for TARP, financial institutions have paid back their loans he doesnt like the term bailout with a nice return to taxpayers or are preparing to do so. Although he was opposed to loans to General Motors at the outset, Now Im not sure it wasnt the right thing to do, Prakken said.
If the stimulus bill hadnt passed, unemployment might be 11-12 percent, he believes. The bill contained too many unnecessary things that were on the political agendas of some members of Congress, but if money hadnt gone to the states there would have been much more unemployment among state government workers, Prakken suggested.
Commenting on the Federal Reserves new round of quantitative easing, Prakken said that although it is not a game changer, its going in the right direction. QE2 will not put a lot of pressure on interest rates, unemployment or inflation, in his view. Hopefully, the Federal Reserve will tighten monetary policy when needed, Prakken indicated. They have the tools and I think it will work out fine, he said.
Of more immediate concern to the MBA members, capital issues were addressed in a special interest session by Don Hutson, national industry partner for the CPA and advisory firm BKD LLP. Most of you are in good shape, he said, but to continue growing you will need some capital. And its hard to raise capital in todays environment that isnt dilutive to shareholders, he noted.
Listing sources of capital potentially available to community banks, Hutson listed current shareholders and board members first. Nontraditional investors wealthy people looking to invest are another possibility, as are other holding companies with excess liquidity interested in acquiring small blocks of stock. Wall Street investors are not interested in anything less than $1 billion. And some private equity funds have been buying smaller and failed banks in some parts of the country to acquire charters but not much in the Midwest, Hutson said.
There will be continuing regulatory pressure to raise capital levels, in Hutsons view, but strong, well-capitalized banks have a bright future as growth opportunities arise from the demise of troubled and failed institutions. He urged the Missouri bankers to anticipate capital needs and be proactive. With capital modeling and contingency plans, Start doing the right thing now, before you need it, he said.
Now is also a good time to grow deposits and in a session titled Seven Ways to Supercharge New Customer Acquisition, Alan Friesen of Haberfeld Assoc., Lincoln, Neb., said the best way to increase customers is by not creating barriers to opening checking accounts. Friesen defined barriers as requiring minimum balances and service charges.
Friesen then asked everyone who wants to pay for a checking account to raise their hands. Obviously, no one did. He then told session attendees that this is a prime time to steal customers from the big banks who are moving away from free checking. Friesen then suggested banks not build more branches but use these new customers to increase the profitability of their current branches.
The branch is the largest expense for your bank, said Friesen. The more customers you have the more you spread this fixed cost.
Friesen used the example of TCF, Sioux Falls, S.D. In 1986, TCF had just 35,000 checking accounts. Today, the bank has 1.7 million and based on the number of branches the bank has, that is 4,027 checking accounts per branch.
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Clayton Utz has advised ASX-listed lotteries, waging and gaming company Tatts Group Limited on its Offer of seven-year senior unsecured bonds ("Tatts Bonds") to raise $200 million, with the ability to raise more or less, which opened today.
Clayton Utz capital markets partners Stuart Byrne and Brendan Groves led the Clayton Utz team, which included senior associate Richard Knott, lawyer Warrick Louey, partner Louise McCoachand senior associate Alex Chernishev.
Under the Offer, Tatts is offering seven-year senior unsecured bonds at $100 each, with the bonds expected to be listed on the Australian Securities Exchange from early July.
Commenting on the deal, partner Stuart Byrne said: "We are very pleased to have worked alongside Tatts management and its advisory team in bringing the Tatts Bonds to market. It is the first vanilla bond issue in Australia to utilise the single offer document option under the recently established vanilla bonds regime. With this Offer, Tatts has brought together a household name with the advantages of the vanilla bond structure. We expect that the market will be hoping that there are furthers offers to come in this space."
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Men Stop Skid with Win over Rams
NEW ULM, Minn. - The MLC men's soccer team was able to break a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over North Central Tuesday afternoon.
MLC dominated the play for most of the game, outshooting the Rams 38-13 overall and 18-5 on goal.
Nathan Gurgel put the Knights ahead in the 22nd minute of action with an unassisted goal he chipped over the head of the Rams' goalkeeper. The goal was Gurgel's second on the season.
John Paustian added an insurance goal in the 66th minute, rolling home a pass from Levi Dunsmoor to give the Knights a 2-0 lead on his first of the season.
The Rams cut the MLC lead to one goal just two minutes after the Paustian goal, but the Knights held strong the rest of the way for the win.
Goalkeeper Ben Zietlow stopped four of the five shots he faced for the day, while Steve White and Kaleb Buch helped the Knights control the ball, combining for 17 shots.
With the win, MLC improved to 4-5 on the season, while North Central dropped to 1-6-2.
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Out of 26 million Texans, you may have an idea to change the world. You may have had several ideas to change the world. But only a tiny minority of you pushed through the U.S. Patent office from application to successful patent. We've seen Texans change the world many times over. Jack Kilby did it with Texas Instruments in 1958 with the integrated circuit, causing the start of the digital revolution, which, in part, is why you can read these words over your electronic device.
Over the last few years, Texas Business has brought its feature: Texas Business Patent of the Day. This list is of the ones that were either extremely clever, odd or strange. One thing becomes apparent from these patents and the patent that runs daily in Texas Business—Texans have a unique mind set.
Though the history of the Corn Dog is disputed, the State Fair of Texas claims to have introduced the Corny Dog sometime between 1938 and 1942. As a paean to that invention that now sits in the freezer section of every grocery store in the southwest, here are the fried foods the State Fair of Texas has introduced, or tried to introduce, in the last seven years.
Dead Texas musicians live on every time you hear their songs. Their songs play everywhere, so the dead Texas musicians appear to be immortal. Here's the short list.
Don't get caught up with John Wayne religion. For one thing, he's not Texan. He's in some fine movies involving Texas, most notably The Searchers, but none of his movies can make the best cut of Texas movies. Here's the short list.
Tourist Traps. Some are absurdly large. All are monuments to the bizarre notions of the human spirit.
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Nothing to agonize over. Simply the best.
Texas Business reports: In another episode of the war between the EPA and the state of Texas, Texas Railroad Commissioners Tuesday ruled that Range Resources' natural gas wells be allowed to continue to produce and that the wells are not causing or contributing to contamination of any Parker County domestic water wells.
Despite its name, the Texas Railroad Commission no longer regulates railroads. The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) is the state agency that regulates the oil and gas industry, gas utilities, pipeline safety, safety in the liquefied petroleum gas industry, and surface coal and uranium mining.
On December 7, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its Emergency Administrative Order to Range that concluded the natural gas in the water wells is likely to be from the same source as gas produced from Range's wells and that Range caused or contributed to methane in the two nearby water wells that were the subject of the Railroad Commission hearing.
At their bi-monthly conference, the three commissioners upheld staff examiners recommendation, also known as a Proposal for Decision, that followed a January 2011 hearing called by the Commissioners to determine whether the Range wells were the source of natural gas in two Parker County domestic water wells.
Evidence presented during the hearing included geochemical gas fingerprinting that demonstrated the gas in the domestic water wells came from the shallower Strawn gas field, which begins about 200 to 400 feet below the surface.
The natural gas tested did not match the gas produced by Range from the much deeper Barnett Shale field, which is more than 5,000 feet below the surface in that area. Range also presented information to demonstrate that the two Range gas wells were mechanically sound, without any leaks. Evidence presented at the hearing showed that hydraulic fracturing of gas wells in the area could not result in communication between the Barnett Shale gas field and shallow aquifers from which water wells in the area produce.
The Texas Railroad Commission said in a statement it invited the EPA and the two domestic water well owners to present their evidence at the hearing.
However, no EPA officials or water well owners appeared to testify.
The commission's ongoing investigation continues into the source of the gas found in the domestic water wells, and the commission's site remediation staff will use the evidence presented during the Jan. 19-20 administrative law hearing as part of their ongoing investigation.
The Texas News Scrawl is a handy reference to stories Texas Business recommends from other news sources. Some of the stories that Texas Business currently suggests include: Texas regulators not aware of potential CFTC manipulation probe, Irving spends incentive dollars to lure two corporate headquarters and almost 2,000 jobs; Hotels, restaurant operators prep for record Final Four; Star-Telegram presses roll one last time; Robert Rodriguez breathes new life into an old vampire favorite; ClubCorp buys Prestonwood Country Club in Dallas and Plano; Office Depot overcharged Dallas by up to $3.6 million, city auditor finds; Texas power market monitor resigns amid unresolved reform debate; and more.


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FULLERTON – A man was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after he crashed into a parked California Highway Patrol car early Friday morning, police said.
The crash was reported about 2:03 a.m. at Placentia and Madison avenues, said Fullerton police Lt. Mike Chlebowski.
Chlebowski said a CHP officer based in the Santa Ana office was conducting a traffic stop and was out of the vehicle when he heard the sound of a car hitting his patrol unit.
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Just a few short weeks from now, the boldest among us will create a list of resolutions for 2012. The usual suspects include losing weight, quitting smoking and getting more sleep.
Each year, it seems more people are pledging to live more environmentally friendly in the coming year. Some resolve to quit using plastic grocery bags while others plan to ride bike to work when the weather allows. Small, microcosmic changes that add up.
We think greener living is totally admirable, and so do the good folks at Inhabitat, who have compiled a list of 10 green gadgets you can give this Christmas to help encourage a family member or a friend. Some of our favorite gifts include:
BioLogic Bike Mount for iPhone 4
We don't advocate talking on a smartphone while riding a bicycle, but this handy mount allows riders to track GPS location, mileage, speed and distance. When the conditions are appropriate, you can plug in your earbuds for motivation music or easy podcast-listening.
Dyson Hot Space Heater
According to Inhabitat, "The Dyson Hot is more powerful than traditional space heaters, more efficient than central heating systems, and it constantly monitors the temperature of a room, shutting off when the desired temperature has been reached." It's also a lot more attractive than traditional space heater, as you would expect from any Dyson product.
Quirky Ray Solar-Powered Suction Charger
Between our smartphones, tablets and laptops, it's a wonder we don't collapse the grid with all of our gadget charging. As the name states, this solar charger is definitely quirky. The concept is simple: Stick the QuirkyRay to a car window or windshield, even an airplane window, and like that, you've got energy to power a device. This is a great gift for those who travel a lot.
Does your list of New Year's resolutions include living greener? If so, what steps are you planning on taking?
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