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they're a little too young to be singing i think, but the singer is the most adorable.
worship? Anyway, singing-yeah everyone does it. I mean "fame and fortune" or whatever. They dont need that right now, maybe even never! They need to be children and have a life...k lady?
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They're all ugly.. Nial reminds me of a little kid, so I'd say he's the 'cutest'.
Easy. Harry Styles, obviously.

Hahaha just kidding... Well not really but I just think all of them are awesome and cute in their own way. So I like them all, I honestly have an extremely hard time putting them in order from my most to least favourite
I k ow this has nothing to do with this question but I just can't wait to hear what song Taylor swift comes out with about Harry lol
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WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Constant Contact®, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTCT) has announced the launch of the Small Business Innovation Loft (SMB InnoLoft), the home to a new Small Business Innovation program designed to support entrepreneurs as they solve problems for small businesses through the development of new products, features, and services. Startups selected for the program will reside at a new SMB InnoLoft space at Constant Contact's Massachusetts headquarters and will receive resources and mentorship to build their early-stage startups. The SMB InnoLoft is now accepting submissions until March 31 to participate in the inaugural class of startups scheduled to begin in the summer.
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|Jan 16, 2013, 06:21 AM
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A first crack at lighting, tip's & advice welcomed!
Hi all,
I've been getting fed up with only being able to fly at weekends when the weather is good so i thought i'd take a crack at lighting my PicoJet i dug out of the attic a few weeks back t osee if i can fly it at night.
Something i noticed looking at alot of other's lighting is that they don't appear to make good use of the light available. Often the LED's appear mounted to make them visable and not to illuminate the plane.
I've mounted some LEd strips in stratigic locations to illuminate my whole plane with as few LED's as possible. 8 strips/24LED's is my aim.
So far i have added upper and lower strips to illuminate the wings in red & green respectively and a strip either side of the tail to illuminate it in white.
I will also be adding 2 strips of blue to light up the front of the fuselage to aid with identifying the nose.
I'd appreciate some feedback is anyone has any thoughts, maybe i've gotten it completely wrong?
EDIT: it's hard to see in these photos but the nights on the top of the wing are white and illuminate the tail. The lights on the tail illuminate the wings.
|Jan 16, 2013, 08:28 AM
I think you will find it hard to see. You will have no outline at a distance and up close the LEDs will blind you because they are pointed toward you.
Take it outside at night and have some hold it and walk away from you for a vision test.
We all have our own preferences and sight abilities, you may be able to fly fine with it.
|Jan 16, 2013, 09:02 AM
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Joined Mar 2001
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An interesting thought about when the LED's are facing you. I wonder if some sort of lamp shade could be fashioned to keep the light on the wing and avoid direct eye contact....
or even increase the angle of the LED's so they cannot come into direct contact...
|Jan 16, 2013, 09:13 AM
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Many lighting schemes are brilliant, in both the illumination and imagination senses of the word but can be rather OTT.
You don't need to see an outline but you do need to have cues as to the model's orientation. The lights you currently have are too close together for this and for distance flying. I would suggest you either add more at the tips or move the present ones to the tips if you are going for a minimalist solution.
My first night flyer was a Correx delta and had only 5 discreet LEDs in a V pattern. The Correx was good because it diffused the light and allowed me to see through the wing. The V pattern helped with orientation. All the LEDs on it faced forward which greatly helped on approach to landing as I had simply to keep them level and pointing more or less towards me.
My current night flyer is a conventional mainplane/tailplane type (AXN Cloud) and has LED strips on both sides of the mainplane, tailplane, rudder and fuselage. I cannot see the outline but I do have the shape of the model as a pattern of lights in the sky.
|Jan 16, 2013, 09:34 AM
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This is the kind of thing i was trying to stay away from. You end up flying a pattern of lights, not a plane.
I'm keen to try and stay true to the idea of lighing the plane, not the sky and see how it works out. If it's a disaster i'll have to let you know not to try it :P
I did originally plan to bathe the plane in white light and just make the tips red/green but it would of required alot more & much more expensive, LED's.
|Jan 16, 2013, 09:37 AM
United Kingdom, England, Bradley Stoke
Joined Mar 2001
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The last one look great though, but not possible to replicate with my PicoJet.
|Jan 16, 2013, 10:58 AM
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I do have a question, i've not see any pic's or anyone talking about it.
How are you guys dealing with the mass of wiring at the end to cosolidate it down to a single wire?
Soldering them all into a large block and out to a single wire doesnt seem like the neatest idea....
|Jan 16, 2013, 02:14 PM
Read thru this build log for some ideas.
I make a "connection board" on most models. It varies in size and complexity to suit the application.
|Jan 16, 2013, 02:54 PM
United Kingdom, England, Bradley Stoke
Joined Mar 2001
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Ok, you guys were right. I couldn't see a bloody thing
Still managed to fly it around for a bit and land but having any idea of which way it was flying or it's distance from me was nigh on impossible.
Full coverage I think if I want to night fly properly!
I'm impressed it didn't break it as usually the picojet comes back in pieces each time
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The 7th Annual Spindletop Spin bicycle ride & fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the Jefferson County Bar Association Foundation. Grab your bicycle & join us for a fun filled adventure.
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Protective bicycle helmet means headgear thatmeets or exceeds the impact standards for protective bicycle helmets set by the United States Consumer Product Safety.
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Map & Direction
Saturday, June 1, 2013 @ 7:00 AM (CDT)
Crockett Street Entertainment District 290 Crockett Street Beaumont, TX 77701Get Directions


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Newell Rubbermaid Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results And Reaffirms Full Year Guidance
Nine Month Results
Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 increased 0.3 percent to $4.38 billion, compared with $4.37 billion in the prior year. Core sales increased 2.2 percent for the nine months with foreign currency translation adversely impacting net sales by 1.9 percent.
Gross margin increased 50 basis points compared with prior year to 38.2 percent, as productivity gains and pricing more than offset the effect of input cost inflation.
Normalized operating margin increased 20 basis points versus prior year to 12.9 percent. Reported operating margin improved 840 basis points due to asset impairment charges in last year's results.Normalized earnings were $1.27 per diluted share compared with $1.19 per diluted share in the prior year. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, normalized diluted earnings per share exclude $0.18 per diluted share for restructuring and restructuring-related costs associated with Project Renewal and the European Transformation Plan; income tax charges of $0.07 per diluted share attributable to certain tax contingencies, expiration of statutes of limitation and resolution of tax examinations; $0.01 per diluted share related to the extinguishment of debt; and a net gain of $0.01 per diluted share from discontinued operations primarily related to the receipt of the escrow from the disposal of the hand torch and solder business. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, normalized earnings per diluted share exclude $1.03 per diluted share for impairment charges primarily related to goodwill write-downs; $0.12 per diluted share for restructuring and restructuring-related costs associated with the European Transformation Plan; $0.01 per diluted share related to the incremental costs associated with the company's CEO transition; and benefits of $0.17 per diluted share resulting from the reversal of certain tax contingencies due to the expiration of various statutes of limitation. In addition, last year the company recorded a net loss from discontinued operations of $8.1 million, or $0.03 per share, reflecting the income from discontinued operations and loss on disposal of the hand torch and solder business, which was excluded from normalized earnings. (A reconciliation of the "as reported" results to "normalized" results is included below.)
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|Property type
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Newly Renovated!! Welcome to our open and airy condo (1000 sq ft), just 3 blocks away from the main chair lift, Chili Express, in Angel Fire. Less than two miles from the fabulous Angel Fire Resort Golf and Country Club, guests can enjoy the fitness center, new club house, indoor swimming pool and 18 hole championship golf course.
We love the convenience of Angel Fire skiing and think you will too. By utilizing the resort's overnight ski storage, lugging equipment is a thing of the past.** We offer our guests discounted equipment rentals, so you will SAVE BIG by staying at our condo. *** And don't forget that 5TH GRADERS SKI FREE!!! (See resort sight for specifics on this offer).
Our goal is simple. We want to provide a clean, safe environment for you and your family to come and enjoy Angel Fire and all it has to offer at a price that is affordable to all.
The previous owner bought the unit when it was brand new and took extremely good care of it, so the unit is in excellent condition and shows no signs of pets or smoking in the unit (neither of which are allowed).
The master bedroom has a queen bed and an on suite full bath. The second bedroom has a queen bed. Both bedrooms have a deck on the back. There is also a deck on the front of the condo, so 2 decks!! The loveseat and the sofa in the living room have a pull out (this is the extra 2 sleeping spots to equal 8). The living area has a wood-burning fireplace, cable TV, internet and a DVD player. The full kitchen is exceptionally large, open plan and is fully equipped with all major appliances, including oven/range, refrigerator, Jenn-Aire grill, dishwasher, coffee pot, microwave and a stackable front loading washer/dryer. The kitchen is fully stocked with plates, bowls, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, cookie sheets and cooking utensils. All you need to do is bring your food! There is seating for 4 at the kitchen bar and a dining table that seats 6. This property has not been in a rental pool before.
Situated at 8,600 feet, Angel Fire's climate is perfect. The temperatures are mild enough to ski comfortably in the winter/spring and yet cool enough in the summer months to enjoy being outside as much as you like. It is a great place to escape the sweltering summer heat in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and other surrounding states, because Angel Fire rarely sees temperatures above 80 degrees. Another perk to Angel Fire is that it is 3 to 4 hours closer than any other ski resorts in Colorado if you are traveling from the east.
There are also lots of things to do in the summer. As of July 2012, you can zipline at Angel Fire. Take a ride up the ski lift to see the beautiful Rocky Mountains from the top of the ski mountain. The trip back down can be as easy or as challenging as you want it to be. Hike, bike (yes, you can hang your bike on the lift and ride it down), take a casual stroll or just stay on the lift and enjoy the ride back to the bottom. Regardless of what you choose, you can't go wrong.
For fishing enthusiasts this is the place to be. Eagle Nest lake is about five miles away and is full of trout, Kokanee Salmon, yellow perch and even a few unwelcome pike. If you prefer streams, you can drive about five more miles and fish for trout in the Cimarron River or head 30 minutes over to Taos to fish one of the many streams in that region.
Here are some other summertime choices: How about whitewater rafting just down the road in Taos or renting four wheelers, ATV's or horses to ride in the mountains around Angel Fire.
For the shoppers out there, you will find plenty of places to browse in Angel Fire, Eagle Nest (10 minutes), Taos and Red River (45 minutes).
Skiing is the obvious activity in the winter for most visitors. But, if you want a change of pace, try the tubing hill, night skiing or rent snowmobiles to ride in the mountains.
No matter what season it is, Angel Fire has BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS and TREMENDOUS AMOUNTS OF WILDLIFE. It is not uncommon to see elk and mule deer as you drive around Angel Fire. You might even catch a glimpse of a black bear, mountain lion or bobcat. Bald Eagles and other birds of prey are also common in the area, especially around Eagle Nest Lake. No telephone, bring your cell phone.
Please note: We consider reservations confirmed at the time we receive payment. Until that time, dates from your inquiries are not guaranteed.
Come stay at our cozy and airy condo and enjoy the mountains in Angel Fire. This home may have a minimum night stay based on seasonality and availability.
* Additional fees apply to Country Club activities and are paid directly to the Country Club
**Based on availability at resort. The resort may charge a nominal fee for this service.
*** Based upon current availability. Subject to change without notice.
Keywords: Condo, ski, golf, mountains, angel fire, bike, fish, hunt, apartment, chalet
We fell in love with Angel Fire and always wanted a place with great skiing as well as summer outdoor activities. Our condo is a great place to escape the Texas heat in the summer!
Close to great skiing, hiking, fishing, biking and great art. Our condo is a great,comfortable place to come home to after a long day out. Situated at the end of a road with no other condos around, you really feel like you are in the mountains.
In the winter you can also snowmobile, tube down the Polar Coaster, night ski and take sleigh rides. After the snow melts you can also take 4 wheeling and ATV tours, take scenic chair lift rides, play some disc golf or go on the Zip Line Adventure Tour.
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Holiday Rate
Dec 19 2014 - Jan 11 2015
3 night minimum stay
After the Holidays
Jan 12 2015 - Feb 28 2015
2 night minimum stay
Spring Breaks
Mar 1 2015 - Mar 31 2015
3 night minimum stay
My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
|Property Damage Protection
|Cleaning Fee
|Rates are subject to change until booking is confirmed. There is an $85.00 cleaning fee per stay. There is a $49.00 non-refundable damage deposit.
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.


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I do believe that these are the pick of the crop at the moment:
Samsung NC10 review - PC Advisor
Samsung NC10 review | T3.com
And look at Ruckus for the wireless solution.
Have fun you wicked lady.....
The boss has finally decided to go with a wireless solution for the school and now he is trying to decide what sort of portable computer-type things we should have to go with it.
I know that there has been a lot of discussion here about what is best, but I would really like to pull it all together here so that I can put some useful options to him.
I have persuaded him away from lapsafes and the like (I have two in my other school) but he doesn't really know what is out there and what is useful.
This is a junior school and we wouldn't be able to afford huge numbers of anything - probably an absolute max of 30 so I think we need something that we can network to save the children's work on - or isn't that necessary - or ridiculously expensive?
What do you think?
He is talking about eesus or even ipod touches.
If you like or don't like something please tell me why so I can give him all the info he needs.
I do believe that these are the pick of the crop at the moment:
Samsung NC10 review - PC Advisor
Samsung NC10 review | T3.com
And look at Ruckus for the wireless solution.
Have fun you wicked lady.....
We are going with Ruckus, actually - if I EVER get my promised Ruckus dog from Mark!
(I dunno, no prize, no mug, no t-shirt and now no Ruckus doggy - what did I do??)
Thanks for the tip
The redhead (mousy? MOUSY! - there ain't nothng mousy about me)
What about the Dell Lattitude 2100's?
Looks like we are going for the Samsung NC10
I would second that ;-)
Nothing Mousey at all ;-)
Redheads do it for me ;-) ;-) GGGGGrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrraaa.................. ..
The Samsung NC10 and the Dell 2100's are both superb solutions, I would stay clear of the NC20 as performance against the NC10 is lower,
Awwww just when me an witch are getting aquainted you have to go an spoil it by talking about computers!!
Hmmm..Behave all. Bossman, you and I are well acquainted all ready - given the several hundred miles between us.
And Simon - when you ring me, I am told that it is 'one of my men' on the phone!
Back to topic
What I want is someone who is actually USING this kit. Recommendations are all well and good but I want to know what things are like in the real world
@witch: We have a LapSafe with 30 HP laptops running as Citrix XenApp clients. Works well... minimum fuss, quick logons, minimal bandwidth use, etc.
General Dynamics make mobile Sun Ray clients now too... they look really cool!
Probably slightly more money than you are after spending though - it is a tried and tested solution though which will serve all your computing needs.
We have a lapbank with 15 Acer aspire one D150's in and they have been very good. None have been broken or damaged after a term of use both in school and going home every night, and out of all the laptops we have they seem to have the most reliable wireless connection. They are currently being used by 5 and 6 year olds!
We are just starting to get quotes in for the next lot now, looks like we'll be getting another 60 or so of the same model.
Fine its only 1, but I have an NC10 and love it use it all the time at work, and I know cookie monster (grant) has one on here as well and loves it Well worth the money
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Jan 8, 2013 8:05 AM
These Army Guy Candles ($10 for five) make us want to plan a Toy Story-themed party. Never mind that we're adults. Maybe we can get our nieces and nephews together for a movie marathon, complete with little green alien plushies and Army guy-topped cupcakes.... [More]
Jan 7, 2013 10:55 AM
We love doing art projects with little kids, but sometimes the mess can be terrifying. Glitter and finger paints? Not near our Anthropologie rug, thankyouverymuch! We much prefer the look of this Finger Printing Art Set ($10), which is still several steps beyond doodling on... [More]
Jan 4, 2013 10:30 AM
We don't know any kids with a single letter for a first name, and toy trains with no engines or cabooses are sad, so picking up this Name Train will probably cost us more than $5. But even at $25 for a three-letter Tom or... [More]
Jan 4, 2013 9:10 AM
The elaborate Hathaway Castle Bed ($8,493) is part of the Posh Tots Ultimate Posh Collection for a reason. What our inner child wouldn't give to sleep in the lofted castle bed, rise rested in the morning, and slide down the side on our way to... [More]
Jan 3, 2013 8:10 AM
Ack! These EBK Robots ($30) are so cute we're having a hard time focusing on our work! All we can think about is getting our hands on one - or more. They come in several colors and as both boy robots and girl robots.* Maybe... [More]
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Dec 29, 2012 8:26 AM
Twinkle, twinkle, little star. Do you know how loved you are? To the moon and back again, I will love you past The End. Twinkle, twinkle, little star. Now go to sleep, our fashion czar. Maxomorra Stars White Pants ($16)... [More]
Dec 28, 2012 10:30 AM
Kids are gonna play with cardboard boxes anyway, so why not give them the charming Little Play Spaces French Cafe ($79) to help stimulate their imaginations? The cardboard cafe spares no detail. Once built, it's got a chalkboard out front for writing down specials and... [More]
Dec 28, 2012 8:55 AM
Let's face it: most adults can't pull off rompers, but we've yet to meet a baby who couldn't. Dress your sweet little girl up in this abstract print Hydrangea Romper ($36), and watch the compliments come flying from all the other parents at playgroup. Just... [More]
Dec 27, 2012 10:05 AM
Unless they've got a soundproof basement-playroom, don't buy your friends' offspring this Woodstock Kid's Accordion ($25). The only instrument we can think of which would be more irritating to hear being played poorly all hours of the day would be a pint-sized set of bagpipes.... [More]
Dec 27, 2012 8:15 AM
How much more stinking cute will our little nieces and nephews look zipping around on their Big Wheels wearing Vintage Racing Caps & Goggles ($69 per set)? We figure these adorable kid accessories just might make them picturesque enough to make up for all the... [More]
Dec 26, 2012 8:55 AM
We know that handing the little guy this Jellystones Jchew Smart Phone Teether ($15) to distract him from trying to gnaw on the actual, expensive, extremely important communication device (aka lifeline) is wishful thinking. But a parent can dream, right?... [More]
Dec 24, 2012 8:00 AM
In return for twenty-odd years of expenses, love, support, and general pain-in-the-rearness, we plan on asking just one thing of our children: take care of us when we're decrepit, and do it with plenty of baked goods. That's why we figure we'll get them trained... [More]
Dec 20, 2012 8:45 AM
It isn't often that our ADD-addled families can look even vaguely like something out of a Currier & Ives print, but this Rosebud Sled ($112) just might do the trick. We'll run the kids around in circles for an hour or two, then set their... [More]
Dec 20, 2012 8:20 AM
Can't wait until your kiddo is grown to learn what she'll do with her life? Have the Mysterio Infant T-Shirt ($13) predict her future for you! When you order a tee, you'll receive one of twelve designs, each one featuring a different vocation. While we... [More]
Dec 18, 2012 10:25 AM
Perusing KidKraft's line of play kitchens is making us hungry! Perhaps we can convince our favorite nieces and nephews to whip us up a faux feast in the Ultimate Chef's Kitchen ($194). It's sleek and comes stocked with play sink, refrigerator, freezer, microwave and oven.... [More]
Dec 17, 2012 10:45 AM
Tired of watching the same three episodes of Sesame Street over and over? Help spark your kiddos' creativity sans TV with the Chaos Creativity Set ($30) from ZoLO. Using mixed plastic and foam pieces, they'll have to think outside the box to create complete the... [More]
Dec 15, 2012 8:30 AM
Let's face it - babies are rarely elegant. It's hard for something to be elegant when it's vomiting or smearing food on itself. Just about the only time they get close to it is when they're sleeping. Make the most of that by putting them... [More]
Dec 13, 2012 10:30 AM
If current conditions are anything to judge by, our kids are destined for a life of obscene college debt and jobs in retail. We might as well get them dreaming young by buying them this Hape Checkout Register ($37). It even comes with a totally... [More]
Dec 13, 2012 9:10 AM
While there are a million and one simple matching games to play on the web, we like to keep it old school. The Monster Match Stacks ($20) from Tree Hopper Toys feature funky, friendly-looking monsters on wooden disks. Turn them upside-down, give 'em a mix,... [More]
Dec 12, 2012 9:30 AM
We're pretty partial to stuffies that resemble something other than your average teddy bear or puppy dog. When shopping for the kiddos for the holidays, consider Beebee the Dreamlet ($25), or one of her other friends. Each Dreamlet has a distinct look and personality, they... [More]
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Ernie Els and Lee Westwood have both withdrawn from this week's Johnnie Walker Classic to be held at the Alpine Golf and Sports Club in Bangkok, Thailand.
Els, the world's No.
Els, the world's No.
Proving Tiger Woods is the only player who can stop Tiger Woods, the world's #1 finished bogey-birdie-bogey to hold on to a one-shot lead after 18 holes of the WGC - NEC Invitational in Akron, Ohio.


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After more than a half-century and a bitter spring election in which it fought to keep private fire service in the city, Scottsdale-based Rural/Metro Corp. announced Wednesday it would sever key ties with its birthplace.
In what is being called a historic announcement, the emergency services company said it will not renew its fire-service contract with the city when it expires on June 30, 2005. Executives recommended that Scottsdale begin to transition to a municipal fire department.
"It was a hard decision to make, partly because we fought a hard fight," said Kurt Krumperman, president of Rural/Metro's fire and emergency services group. "We had to step back and look at it soberly, at what was best for the city and for us."
The decision was made just six months after Rural/Metro spent more than $300,000 to convince Scottsdale voters to defeat two measures that would have created a city-run fire department.
Scottsdale is the company's crown jewel, representing its biggest contract and about 50 percent of its fire business in Maricopa County. Rural/Metro's ties to Scottsdale began 52 years ago with one firetruck, and has grown to serve more than 400 communities across the country.
But the company can no longer provide cost-effective fire service for residents in Scottsdale, Krumperman said. The decision came after a management team worked for months on a long-term operations plan for Scottsdale, he said.
The announcement affects about 200 firefighters in the company. Krumperman said the long transition time should minimize job losses.
The company also hopes Scottsdale hires Rural/Metro firefighters to staff a municipal fire department, executives and union leaders said Wednesday.
Nineteen months should allow enough time for a smooth transition to a municipal department, city leaders said. The company would stay on an additional year if needed, Krumperman said. Rural/Metro will continue to be headquartered in Scottsdale, he said, and is contracted to provide ambulance service to the city through 2007.
One measure voters defeated May 20 would have required the city to take over fire operations in six months, a prospect that sent city staff scrambling to come up with a contingency plan.
"The good news is we do have a lot of work done. I have people dusting off the transition plan," City Manager Jan Dolan said.
Last year, a private consultant recommended that Scottsdale would need to begin planning for a municipal department within several years. The "Maximus" report said a municipal fire department would eventually be more cost-effective as the city grows.
Mayor Mary Manross, who supported Rural/Metro during the election campaign, said it's "a historic decision for the company and the city." She said she stands by her decision to support the company.
"Had we not defeated those initiatives, our city would have been facing a totally unnecessary financial crisis today to pay for transition costs, and a rushed six-month transition," she said.
Steve Springborn, a Rural/Metro firefighter and local union leader who led the campaign to oust the company, said the "firefighters are absolutely committed," to making a smooth transition to a municipal department.
"It's wonderful that Rural/Metro has put the foresight into what is best for the community and what's best for the citizens of Scottsdale," he said. "I believe they have seen this department and city grow to a size where it is better
operated under a municipal service."
Since the election, a Rural/Metro management team worked on a long-range plan for the company's future in Scottsdale. It became clear over the last several months that Scottsdale — by far the largest city served by the company — no longer fit under Rural/Metro's business model, which is to serve mostly rural communities.
"The bottom line is that Rural/Metro's cost-effectiveness diminishes when the community we serve, and the department we staff, grows to the point that it is a large, urban fire department," Krumperman said.
The Rural/Metro contract for this year is $19.1 million. That represents only about 3 percent of the company's total revenue, and about 2 percent of its total profit, Krumperman said.
The company fought hard to defeat the ballot measures, in part, because the transition time would have been unsafe and financially troublesome to the city, he said.
In an interview with the Tribune in April, Krumperman said the company also wanted to hang onto Scottsdale for sentimental reasons.
"It was our first contract," Krumperman said at the time. "It's our history."


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|1 Now he brought me back to the entrance to the Temple. I saw water pouring out from under the Temple porch to the east (the Temple faced east). The water poured from the south side of the Temple, south of the altar.
|1 The man brought me back to the entrance of the temple, and I saw water coming out from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar.
|Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved. (The Message Bible Online)
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"Twin Fun Run/Walk"
Embracing Health and Wellness
10K, 5K & 1 Mile
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Event Schedule
Race headquarters will be at the Logan County Rehabilitation and Wellness Center.
Friday, May 30, 2014
5:00—7:00 pm Registration and packet pick-up Logan County Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
Saturday, May 31, 2014
All Saturday events will be at the Logan County Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
- 7:00—7:45 am Race day registration and packet pick-up for all races.
- 8:00 am: Start of 5K and 10K run/walk
- 8:30 am: Start of 1 mile fun run
- 10:30 am: Awards ceremony
For race questions call or send e-mail to: Shawna Allison at Lg Co Healthcare Foundation 785.672.3663
or call Andrea Hubert at 785.410.3828
Age Groups
14 and under
70 & over
All participants receive a t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 in each age group for the 10K and 5K. All participants of the 1 mile will receive a ribbon.
Twin Dress Up:
Participants can find a partner and dress up like twins for the event. A Prize will be awarded for the best overall twin participants. Twin dress optional not required.
Entry Fees
5K and 10K
$20 before May 16, 2014, $25 after May 16, 2014
1 Mile Fun Run
$10 before May 16, 2014, $15 after May 16, 2014
All registrations before May 16 will receive a t-shirt on the day of the event. All registrations received after May 16 could possilby receive their t-shirts after the event.
Check or cash accepted. Make checks payable to The Logan County Healthcare Foundation PO Box 21 Oakley, KS 67748
All proceeds from the event will go to the Logan County Healthcare Foundation. To learn more about the Healthcare Foundation, please visit our website @ www.lchcf.org, call us at 672-3663 or contact us.
On Saturday, June 2, 2012 in partnership with the grand opening of the Logan County Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, the 1st Annual Evil Twin 10K, 5K, and 1 mile run/walk was held. This event was part of a wellness weekend which sparked the idea of the "evil twin" slogan. Participants were encouraged to conquer the evil twins of diet and exercise and embrace physical activity. One hundred and twenty participants took on that challenge and ran or walked in their choice of the 10K, 5K and 1 mile. Those who registered for the event had the option of finding a twin to dress like. Carrie Weber and Tracy Grace received a gift receipt to the Neighborhood Nook for winning the twin look alike contest. All of the 1 mile participants received a ribbon for completing their event.
The results of the 10 K were as follows: The overall male winner of the 10K was Cory Anderson with a time of 44:43. Winning 1st and 2nd in the male 15 – 19 age group was Andrew Robben and Jantzen Sporer. The 20 – 29 male age group was won by Myles Engel with Brandon McMillian finishing second. The winners of the male 30-39 age were Cory Anderson – 1st, Jason Schmidt – 2nd and Jeff Becker – 3rd.
The overall female winner of the 10K was Hayley Ribordy which also gave her the title of 1st in her age group of 14- 19 with a time of 46:32. The 20 – 29 age group was won by Tori Goetz with Kylie Shoemaker finishing 2nd and Hollie Kuhlman finishing 3rd. Winning the 30-39 age group was Jessica Rush, Michele Hockersmith – 2nd and Danette Peterson took 3rd. Lori Sporer won the age group of 40-49 and Glenda Graham took the honors in the 50 -59 female age group.
The overall male winner in the 5K was Ryan Seiwert with a time of 21:24. The male 5K results are as follows: The 14 and under age group was won by Cole Zimmerman who placed 2nd overall. Preston Nollette was second and Christian Liedholm 3rd in the 14 and under group. Winning the 15 -19 age group was Daniel Grace. The 30-39 age group was won by Ryan Seiwert, Mitch Nollette – 2nd and Jason Robben – 3rd. Jim Millensifer took 1st place honors in the 50-59 age group. Mark Goehring finished 2nd and Dan Weber took 3rd. Tom Depperschmidt was the first to cross the line in the 60-69 age group with Carl Uhrich finishing 2nd. Ed Ludolph finished 1st in the 70-79 age group.
The over female 5K winner was Heather Schneider with at time of 24:12. The female 5K results are as follows: Dakota Rogers won the 14 and under age group. Emily Anderson took 2nd and Molly Anderson took 3rd. Winning the 15 -19 age group was Brooke Ottley, Brianna Ottley – 2nd and Dayna Kuhlman – 3rd. Heather Schneider took 1st in the 20-29 age group with Cynthia Seiwert finishing 2nd and Breanna Broeckelman took 3rd. Carrie Evins won the 30-39 age group, Carrie Weber – 2nd and Michelle Renner – 3rd. Jeanie Rehmer won the 40-49 age group, Tracy Grace was 2nd and Jamie Heskett was 3rd. Darlene Chaput won her age group of 50-59 with Sherri Kuhlman finishing 2nd and Joyce Loftus finishing 3rd. Linda Plummer was the winner of the 60-69 age group with Wanda Uhrich finishing 2nd. All of the winners received a cap and the overall winners of each race received a 3 month membership to the fitness center located at the Rehabilitation and Wellness center.
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CLEVELAND, OH - AUGUST 28: David Fales #12 of the Chicago Bears makes a pass as Barkevious Mingo #51 of the Cleveland Browns rushes during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 28, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 501605247
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CLEVELAND — Don't suggest to coach Marc Trestman that the Bears' last exhibition game Thursday against the Browns was a perfunctory show that should be shrugged off.
He won't buy it.
"I don't think there's ever such a thing as a meaningless game," Trestman said. "There's guys that we're going to evaluate off of this game that really have a chance to make our team.
"And it's more than one in my opinion."
That said, here's our best guess at the Bears' 53-man roster for Week 1:
Quarterbacks: 3
Prediction: Jay Cutler, Jimmy Clausen, David Fales.
Not putting Fales, a draft pick, on the practice squad — who wouldn't want a pupil from the Trestman school? — might be the prudent move. Fales showed poise in Cleveland.
Running backs: 4
Prediction: Matt Forte, Tony Fiammetta, Ka'Deem Carey, Senorise Perry.
Carey was inactive after a heavy workload in the first three exhibitions earned him the backup job behind Forte. Perry is the surprise here, going from an undrafted tryout player to a special-teams contributor. Perry was the first kick returner against the Browns.
Wide receivers: 6
Prediction: Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery, Josh Morgan, Micheal Spurlock, Chris Williams, Santonio Holmes.
Where's Marquess Wilson? The Bears have been quiet about him since he underwent surgery for a broken collarbone Aug. 5. Here's thinking the Bears' flurry of minor injuries forces them to put Wilson on injured reserve with a return destination. The rules say Wilson can't come back until Nov. 9 against the Packers, but he'll have time to recover, and the Bears get a roster spot to use. Spurlock appears to have the lead at kick returner. Holmes had a nice 32-yard touchdown catch and a 30-yard punt return in the first half.
Tight ends: 3
Prediction: Martellus Bennett, Dante Rosario, Matthew Mulligan.
Zach Miller's injury has opened the door for Mulligan, who is less of a receiver but a better blocker. Trestman recently praised Mulligan, calling him "a good add by Phil [Emery] and his personnel department."
Offensive line: 8
Prediction: Jermon Bushrod, Matt Slauson, Roberto Garza, Kyle Long, Jordan Mills, Michael Ola, Brian de la Puente, Eben Britton.
Ola played himself onto the roster with Mills out with a nagging sore foot this preseason. The Bears know what they have in Britton and de la Puente, but their injuries have complicated evaluations. "Very much so," offensive coordinator Aaron Kromer said. "There are some guys that have played well, and we have to make tough decisions on what we see."
Defensive line: 10
Prediction: Jared Allen, Lamarr Houston, Willie Young, Jeremiah Ratliff, Stephen Paea, Ego Ferguson, Will Sutton, Trevor Scott, Cornelius Washington, David Bass.
The defensive line is starting to look like a real strength. Scott appears safe after sitting out the preseason finale, while Washington's special-teams work gives him an edge over Austen Lane. Bass sacked and stripped Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel.
Linebackers: 6
Prediction: Lance Briggs, D.J. Williams, Jon Bostic, Shea McClellin, Khaseem Greene, Jerry Franklin.
Everyone but Franklin was a lock from the beginning. Franklin has earned recognition from coordinator Joe DeCamillis on special teams. Greene has been the top reserve since offseason training. Williams, Bostic and McClellin each have roles this season.
Cornerbacks: 6
Prediction: Charles Tillman, Tim Jennings, Kyle Fuller, Sherrick McManis, Kelvin Hayden, Demontre Hurst.
McManis has been the Bears' best special-teamer and also has made plays at cornerback. DeCamillis has highlighted Hurst's value on special teams. Hurst also is an option at nickel back.
Safeties: 4
Prediction: Ryan Mundy, Chris Conte, Danny McCray, Brock Vereen.
The Week 1 starters might be Mundy and McCray, but Conte, if healthy, will make a push. McCray will be an important special-teamer.
Specialists: 3
Prediction: Robbie Gould, Brandon Hartson, Pat O'Donnell.
Hartson and O'Donnell won their competitions weeks ago. Finding consistency and confidence are next.


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Sandhyavandana (Sanskrit: संध्यावन्दन sandhyāvandana) is a mandatory[according to whom?] religious ritual that needs to be performed by all twice-born people of Hinduism. Especially brahmins who are initiated into the sacred thread ceremony called as Upanayanam, and instructed in its execution by a Guru (a qualified spiritual teacher). Sandhyavandanam consists of excerpts from the Vedas that are to be performed thrice daily at morning (prātaḥsaṃdhyā), at noon (mādhyānika), and in the evening (sāyaṃsaṃdhyā).
Sandhyavandanam literally means salutation to Sandhya. Sandhya literally means transition moments of the day namely the two twilights : dawn and dusk and the solar noon. Thus Sandhyavandanam means salutation to twilight or solar noon.
The term saṃdhyā is also used by itself in the sense of "daily practice" to refer to the performance of these devotions at the opening and closing of the day.[1][2]
Sandhya Vandhana is the essence of Yoga & Meditation[edit]
- Achamana consists of Nama Sankirthana
- Pranayama is the Breathing exercise
- Gayathri japa is meditation
- Navagraha tarpana is to please nine planets daily
- Upasthanam is prayer to Sun god & Lord Varuna
Main components of Sandhyavandanam[edit]
- Aachamana + Angavandanam - Sipping water three times + purifying parts of the body
- Ganapathi Dhyanam - Requesting Lord Ganeshaa for cessation of obstacles
- Pranayama - (Prana) Breathing (aayamaha) regulation exercise controls Pranamayakosha (Physiological aspect). Pranamaya kosha include these 5 systems - Prana (respiratory system), apana (excretory system), vyana (circulatory system), samana (digestive) and udana (reversing system). Influences Anamayakosha (Anatomical aspect) and Manomayakosha (Emotional aspect). There are 2 types: Kevala pranayama (Done silently - focus is on body) and Sagarbha pranayama (recommended) (With mantra - health improves but we remain detached from body). Done 3 times to 10 times.
Meaning of Mantra - Pranava - Om means eeswarah (implying that God is everything). Vyahrithihi) - Bhu, bhuvaha etc. refer to 7 upper lokas (other 7 lower lokas are implied) are all God. Gayatri - Simple meaning - I meditate upon the light of the sun which activates our intellient) Gayatri shiras (again says that God is everything - All waters (aapo), lights (jyothi), essences/nourishment(raso), God's nourishment (amrutham) is God).
- Sankalpam - Taking the resolve - has benefit of auto-suggestion (telling yourself that this is your focus for next 15 odd minutes).
- Prokshanam -
- Jalaprashanam or Marjanam
- Arghya pradanam
- Navagraha Kesavathi Tarpana
- Gayatri japam
- Upasthaanam
- Dik-Vandhanam
- Abhivadanam
- Samarpanam
Chanting of the Gayatri mantra, traditionally, is done 32, 64 or 108 times (it depends on the person doing sandhyavandana; he can chant any number of times. "YathaSakti Gayatri mantra japam karishye" was the sankalpam in Sandhya vandana), depending upon the prescriptions of the practitioner's Veda and Sutra, an integral part of Sandhyavandanam.[3] In addition to the mantra, the ritual of saṃdhyā includes other rites that are purifying and preparatory (Sanskrit: śuddhi mantras), serving to prevent distracting thoughts and bring focus to the mind. Some of these are propitiatory libations of water to the Gods of the planets and of the months of the Hindu calendar, atoning for Sandhyavandanams not performed and atoning for sins committed since the last hour of Sandhya. In addition, one of the most important rituals of Sandhyavandanam involves worshiping the Sun as Mitra in the morning and worshiping Varuna, in the evening.
Each Shakha of the holy Veda has its own unique way of sandhyavandanam. Shatatapa Smriti says a Dwija who doesn't do sandhyavandanam at least once will be a dog in the next birth. During Ashoucham (during death of any relative or birth of a child) sandhyavandanam is done without water and Darbham (Kusha grass). On Trayodashi, during sayam sandhya minimum gayatri japam and silence is prescribed by some vedik scholars. There are few additional mantras in Navagraha Kesavathi Tarpana for Bodhayana Sutra. They include Yama mantras, in addition to Navagraha Kesavathi mantras.
Daily duties of Brahmins[edit]
Doing Sandhya vandhana first creates the eligibility for a brahmin to do all rituals following it.Rituals done without doing sandhyavandhanam is regarded as fruitless by Dharmaśāstra. Thus, sandhyavandhana forms the basis or regarded as the foundation for all other vedic rituals. After doing Sandhyavandhana dhyannika Sandhya to get rid off sins occurred due preparation of lunch like boiling rice,cutting vegetables, burning firewood etc. In Vaishvadeva homa rice cakes are offered to vishvadevas (all devatas).
Science behind the practice[edit]
Regular recitation of Sandhyavandanam, helps regulating the blood pressure and the postures in which these the entire practice is performed helps in overall muscle rejuvenation[citation needed] .
Other aspects of the ritual, though, speaking strictly, not to included in Sandhyavandanam, may include meditation, chanting of other mantras (Sanskrit: japa), and devotional practices specifically for divinities that are preferred by the practitioner.[4] Regarding the connection with meditation practices, Monier-Williams notes that if regarded as an act of meditation, the sandhyā may be connected with the etymology san-dhyai.[5]
Depending on the beliefs — Smartha, Sri Vaishnava, Madhva — these mantras or procedures have slight changes, while the main mantras like marjanam (sprinkling of water), prashanam (drinking water), punar marjanam and arghya pradhanam remain the same in 95% of the cases. Smarthas (Advaithins) have Aikyanu Sandanam, where they (Yajur Vedins) recite the verse from bruhadaranyaka Upanishad (Brahmir vaa Aham Asmi).Sivaprasad Bhattacharyya defines it as the "Hindu code of liturgical prayers."[6]
See also[edit]
- ^ For use of the term saṃdhyā as meaning "daily practice" see Taimni, p. 7.
- ^ For saṃdhyā as juncture of the two divisions of the day (morning and evening) and also defined as "the religious acts performed by Brahmans and twice-born men at the above three divisions of the day" see Monier-Williams, p. 1145, middle column.
- ^ For chanting of the Gayatri mantra as part of saṃdhyā practice see Taimni, p. 1.
- ^ These are entirely at the discretion of the performer and carry no ritualistic sanction whatsoever. For meditation, japa, and chosen deity practices, see Taimni, pp. 171-204.
- ^ For san-dhyai see Monier-Williams, p. 1145, middle column.
- ^ For a definition see Bhattacharyya, Sivaprasad. "Indian Hymnology", in Radhakrishnan (CHI, 1956), volume 4, p. 474. Sri Thillasthanam Swamy Kainkarya Sabha , Bangalore have brought out a book on Sandhyavandanam modelled as a Guide with all the hymns in Devanagiri , Tamil and Kannada scripts and the meanings of each hymn and explanations in English for better appreciation . For more details please visit the sabha website http://thillasthanam-swamy-sabha.webs.com
- Ed. Dewan Bahadur T.R.Ramachandra Iyer, C. Sankara Rama Sastri (1931). Sandhyavandana: With the Bhashya of Vedanti Sitaram Sastri (online text). Sri Balamanorama Press, Madras.
- Balu, Meenakshi (2006). Rig Veda Trikaala Sandhyaavandanam. Chennai: MB Publishers. ISBN 81-8124-071-5. (fourth revised & enlarged edition).
- Balu, Meenakshi (2008). Yajur Veda Trikaala Sandhyaavandanam (Abasthampam & Bodhayanam). Chennai: Giri Trading. ISBN 978-81-7950-451-2. (First Edition).
- Apte, Vaman Shivram (1965). The Practical Sanskrit Dictionary. Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass Publishers. ISBN 81-208-0567-4. (fourth revised & enlarged edition).
- Radhakrishnan, Sarvepalli (Editorial Chairman) (1956). The Cultural Heritage of India. Calcutta: The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture. Second edition, four volumes, revised and enlarged, 1956 (volume IV).
- Taimni, I. K. (1978). Gāyatrī. Adyar, Chennai, India: The Theosophical Publishing House. ISBN 81-7059-084-1. (Second Revised Edition).
- Taimni, I. K. (1978). Gāyatrī. Adyar, Chennai, India: The Theosophical Publishing House. ISBN 81-7059-084-1. (Second Revised Edition).[1]


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