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M&M Studded Fudgy Oreo- Chunk Brownies
You've gotta love seasonally themed- M&M's. They can make anything festive. My favorite Oreo-Chunk Brownies are good enough on their own, but the addition of M&M's gives them a little Halloween Pizzazz.
These brownies are baked on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet (12 x 18-inches). After an overnight chill, the foil aides in lifting the entire giant brownie out of the pan. The foil is then peeled away and the brownies are firm enough to make nice, clean cuts.
One giant baking sheet turns out a TON of brownies, so be prepared to share. I sent a bunch to school today for Teacher Treat Day and put another bunch of them in the freezer for an upcoming boys' camping trip.
You may not ever wish to have a boxed brownie again after you try these. They're really quite easy to make, but you do need to have a secret ingredient (instant espresso powder). It's really a must. The espresso brings out the flavor of the chocolate in a wonderful way. Sometimes espresso powder is tough to find… but you might have luck at your local market- do ask since they tend to tuck it away in places you wouldn't think to look for it. I think mine was actually in the 'international' aisle.
The oreos are a really nice addition to a fudgy brownie… a tiny bit of crunch to break up the monotony of decadent bite after decadent bite. The orange-filled Halloween oreos would be even better. I'm pretty sure they're exclusively found at Target this time of year but apparently I was late to the party… they were already sold out.
You'll want to have a gallon or two of milk nearby. These are some good brownies, but a little goes a long way. And with that added espresso powder you'll be ready to clean the garage, go rock climbing and hit the gym before you come home to make dinner.
And don't forget to eat those leftover M&M's for dessert- they might just give you a little pizzazz too.
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US Reps from Vt. and NY have dairy worker planBy LISA RATHKE
The Associated Press | April 09,2013SOUTH BURLINGTON — With immigration reform heating up in Congress, one congressman from Vermont and two from New York plan to introduce legislation in the U.S. House to expand a guest worker program to thousands of immigrants working illegally on the states' dairy farms.
Right now, dairy farms are ineligible for a temporary visa program aimed at seasonal workers. They say they have a hard time hiring dependable local workers to milk their cows so they rely on immigrants.
The legislation would create a three-year visitor program for those workers, which could be extended another three years, allowing them to be in this country for six, said Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., who announced the legislation on Tuesday in Vermont with New York Congressman William Owens, a fellow Democrat. Republican New York Rep. Richard Hanna, also is on board, they said.
"You'd take this program out of the shadows and give some security to our dairy farmers who are the hardest working folks in Vermont and some clarity and legal status to the workers who are here working in the barns and getting this extremely important work done," Welch said.
The proposal is based on legislation introduced in the Senate in the past by Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., now chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, who will be key in making sure the farm labor piece is included in immigration reform, Welch said.
"He's at the chokepoint on immigration reform and this is an issue that he has taken to heart," he said.
An immigration bill in the Senate aims to overhaul the country's agriculture worker program to ensure that farmers and growers have a steady supply of labor. Farm workers who are already here would get a quicker path to legal status than other immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, and a possible new visa program would make it easier for foreign workers to come to this country.
On Tuesday, the Vermont Senate sent a bill to the House that would allow foreign workers, many of whom are on rural farms and say they have to rely on employers for rides to the grocery store of doctor, to get driver's licenses in Vermont.
Bringing up the dairy farmworker legislation now in the U.S. House makes it a priority, said Owens, who estimated there are thousands of illegal farm workers on New York farms. In Vermont, estimates put the figure at between 1,500 and 2,000.
"We have many farmers who unfortunately are forced into the position where they are unable to secure legal farm labor. This is a very serious problem," he said.
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The 7 Small, Barely Noticeable Special Details of Every Singapore Airlines Flight
Not gonna lie, Singapore Airlines deserves their reputation (and many awards) as one of the world's best airlines.
From the fluffy pillows with shams (even in Economy Class!) to the flight attendants who've been trained in both etiquette and oenology, Singapore is top-notch, a fact recently underscored by a review of their Suites Class. It's only too bad that much of that review was plagiarized. Also, the title is misleading; the $23,000 refers to the ticket's cost in Singapore Dollars. Priced in USD, it is closer to $18,000, but October flights in Suites are ringing up lower, around $7,000 each way/$14,000 roundtrip. Business Class is half that, with many of the same perks.
Regardless, the personalized service and thoughtful details are a hallmark of Singapore Airlines across all classes. Here's several semi-secret specialties you'll find on every Singapore Airlines flight:
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All Singapore Wants for Christmas is a Hello Kitty Airplane
If we�ve learned one thing about the world in the last few years, it is that Hello Kitty is only gaining in ubiquity. From airport shops and her own Los Angeles convention to kitty-print toilet paper and every accessory under the sun, the cartoon cat missing a mouth has steamrolled beyond Barbie, the X-Men, and more in her quest for world domination.
Since 2005, that success has included airplanes, with Taiwanese carrier EVA Airways debuting Airbus A330s (and, last year, an extra special Boeing 777-300ER) covered tip to tail in Hello Kitty imagery. When we say tip to tail, we mean even the interior; the Hello Kitty flights, of which there are 6 regular routes originating in Taipei (Los Angeles, Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Hokkaido), please passengers with Hello Kitty-theme in-flight shopping, in-flight entertainment, and in-flight meals.
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Singapore's Airport Debuts a Food Court Stocked with Local Flavor
We can hardly keep up with how great things are over at Changi Airport, but yet again we�re ready to share some news about what fun stuff they�re adding to the terminals and concourses.
This week the airport is adding a little bit of the local foodie scene, as they�re taking a creative spin on the airport food court. The new options are all included within what they�re calling "Singapore Food Street," as they�re introducing 13 local hawker stalls right into the airport.
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Street Food Friday: Kueh, the Sweet Treats of Singapore
In a new weekly Friday column, we'll explore street food and other culinary specialties from around the world.
Last week we brought you the traditional delicacies of Vietnam and, this week, we skip to another part of Southeast Asia for the colorful treats of Singapore. Kueh, as they're called, are not specific to Singapore; these tiny desserts can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Southern China, but each country twists the basics into their own recipes.
Kueh (or kuih and kue) is really just a broad term signifying small cakes, cookies, dumplings, pudding, biscuit, or pastries made from rice or glutinous rice. Like most kueh, the Singaporean variety comes with no specific or authentic recipe since most of the methods have been handed down from generation to generation, creating a unique taste from color to color. Traditionally handmade for special events like Hari Raya and Lunar New Year, kueh is sold in food hawker stalls all year round.
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Taking in the Pretty at Singapore's National Orchid Garden
Singapore might be synonymous with skyscrapers (many just tall, some tall and slightly mental) and shopping malls, but there is a place to escape the city and focus on things much smaller and delicate: the beautiful orchids on display inside the city�s National Orchid Garden, showcasing over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids.
Part of Singapore�s Botanic Gardens, which date back to 1859, it�s a perfect antidote to a few days of city life, whether you�re an avid horticulturalist or just appreciate the pretty. The small entrance fee (SGD5 / $4) is worth it, especially since access to the rest of the Gardens is free.
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Singapore's Promo Ad is Justifiably Called One of the Worst
This is being described as the "most embarrassing tourism ad ever," and also as "so bad it will go viral," and also as "cringe-worthy," and also as a bunch of other similar things. We've watched it - once, and only once - and those are all fair descriptions. It might literally be the worst bit of travel advertising we've ever seen. It's so bad that it goes around to being good, but then it comes back around to being bad, and then it gets stuck at bad. It's painful to watch.
The source of this travesty is the Singapore tourism board, and the backlash they faced was very immediately and very public. In what might be described as an understated public climb-down, the board admitted that the video "was not resonating well with audiences" and that "some aspects of it could have been done better." So of course they took it down, and of course you can find one of its many online copies embedded below.
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Spending Money at Singapore's Airport Just Got Much More Rewarding
We consider ourselves pretty darn familiar with things related to travel loyalty programs. From airlines to rental cars we know most of the ins and outs about points, miles, and free credits. However, we do need to hit the books and study up on one of the latest options, as airports getting in on the loyalty scene is certainly new to us.
It�s the airport awesomeness that is Singapore�s Changi Airport that is changing up their Changi Rewards Program. Membership is free, and you�ll earn points for every dollar you spend.
Like most other loyalty programs, the folks at Changi have set up three levels: member, gold, platinum. Travelers can reach gold status by spending $4,000 within the year, and it�s a platinum card if you throw down over $8,000 (which can be easily done if you're in the market for duty-free luxury goods). The program offers up coupons and what not during the year, and the deals and discounts get better as you climb the loyalty ladder.
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Really, Singapore Isn't All That Expensive.
The Economist Intelligence Unit has just named their "most expensive cities" for 2014 and, knocking Tokyo from the top, the year's winner is Singapore. As the headlines around this ranking circulate, we feel it's important to note that this is for living in a city, and not simply traveling there. Singapore is actually one of the more affordable city destinations, and caters to all budgets.
For example, travelers can pay over $400 per night for a stay at the historic Raffles Hotel, or to splash in the famous infinity pool of the Marina Bay Sands. On the flip side, a night at one of our favorite hostels, the 5footway Inn, is only $25-$40. A room in a great boutique hotel will average $130 per night, but the big chains love to go luxe in Singapore with a $225 average.
Airfare is on par with average fares to London or Paris, even though with a trip to Singapore, you get thousands and thousands more miles for your money. Budget travelers should even keep a look-out for Singapore Airlines' occasional flight deals, like a recent one which offered US to Singapore in the airline's award-winning economy class for $999 roundtrip.
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The Next Destination for the British Airways A380 is...
Yet another exciting destination is being added to the routes the latest British Airways aircraft are flying: the Airbus A380, which premiered at LAX in September, will be starting services from London Heathrow to Singapore Changi (SIN) on October 28.
Initially operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (with the return to London the following day), the route will go daily A380 from February 9 next year. Why Singapore? Heathrow to Changi is an important route for both corporate and leisure traffic and competition is intense, with the original A380 flyer - Singapore Airlines - offering several double-decker services a day between the two cities.
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ASEAN: A Recap of the 2014 Meeting of the Minds in Southeast Asia
Last month, the 33rd annual ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) was held in Kuching, Malaysia (Borneo) and drew delegates from around the world. The ten member countries - Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam - were all represented by their ministries of tourism. The conference takes place each year but its location rotates through the member countries. This year�s host, Malaysia, opened the gathering by highlighting ATF�s vision of �Ten Countries, One Destination.�
�I hope that this forum will chart the strategic directions to expedite the growth and development of tourism in ASEAN and enhance our collaboration towards projecting ASEAN as an attractive and multi-faceted single destination,� said Malaysia�s Prime Minister Najib Razak.
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Americans Are Really Going to Love the Proposed Malaysia�Singapore High Speed Rail
Will is on the ground in Kuching at the annual meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Follow along as he dishes on the latest travel news from Southeast Asia.
One of the major current and long-term goals of ASEAN is to further connect the ten member countries, marketing the region as "ten countries, but one destination" for travelers. Considering the long travel time, visiting multiple cities across a handful of countries makes total sense for those coming to Southeast Asia from the States.
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Go Here in 2014: The Six Big Cities for Events
The start of a new year means a zeroing-out of frequent flier qualifying miles and hotel loyalty program balances. Thus, there's no better time to plan for 12 more months of travel. To help with some inspiration, we're sharing the places and events we're most excited about for 2014.
More new months in the year means more chances to party at the buzziest events or simply witness a historical occurrence. Keep this list handy as you map out your itineraries for this year:


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California IndianTribal Heritage vs. Casino
Imagine opening your mail over morning coffee to find out from the six page legal document in your hand that you are no-longer a member of your tribe.
Well according to the New York Times article of December 12, 2011 that is what Nancy Dondero and 50+ members of her tribe experienced; they were told that they were not of the 'proper bloodline'. Ms. Dondero had been carrying an identity card for 58 years of her life, to prove that she was a member of the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians, and in the blink of an eye, Ms. Dondero and her family lost their identity.
I don't understand how someone can just take your heritage away from you like that; of course over time and through the generations the bloodlines may thin a little, but the heritage is still there.
The article goes on to say that this has a lot to do with clan rivalry and political power plays, but the number one problem is the casino. California's casino took in over $7 billion in revenue in 2010. What does all this have to do with loss of tribal membership you may ask? Sadly everything; the casinos provide housing and are a source of income for many tribal members; many of the tribes' children are educated on casino monies. To lose your tribe, is to lose everything.
Casinos have made big changes for many tribes who once were at the point of poverty; their leaders find themselves in a place of power and good standing both politically and economically and they don't want to lose that again, so they have decided to disassociate from tribal members that are not of the main bloodline, in other words those of mixed blood or whose heritage is a little sketchy. Which personally I find insulting, for my heritage skips a beat here and there, but I still believe in it and am proud of who I am.
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Neil Young has released a new video for his song "Mother Earth".
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The video opens with footage from Young's January 19, 2014 show at the Jack Singer Hall in Calgary, Alberta as part of his recent Honor The Treaties run of dates.
The video also features footage from Peter Mettler's documentary Petropolis: Aerial Perspectives on the Alberta Tar Sands. At a press conference ahead of the first Honour The Treaties date, Young launched a blistering attack on Canada's federal government and Alberta's oilsands development, accusing officials of "killing" First Nations through their exploitation of the Alberta tar sands.
According to a statement accompanying the release of the "Mother Earth" video, "Recently, Neil Young completed a brief tour of his native Canada consisting of four benefit concerts under the banner of 'Honor The Treaties.' The nature of these shows were assembled to raise money and awareness for the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) Legal Defense Fund. The ACFN refer to themselves as K'ai Taile Dene, meaning 'people of the land of the willow.' A Legal Defense fund was set up to support the ACFN's legal challenges against oil companies and government that are obstructing their traditional lands and rights. As people of the land the ACFN have used and occupied their traditional lands in the Athabasca region for thousands of years, hunting, trapping, fishing and gathering to sustain themselves and continue spiritual cultural rights passed down through generations. The ACFN's legal challenges will ensure the protection of their traditional lands, eco-systems and unique rights guaranteed by Treaty 8, the last and largest of the nineteenth century land agreements made between First Nations and the government of Canada, are upheld for the benefit of future generations."
"Mother Earth" first appeared on Young's 1990 album, Ragged Glory.
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Denver cops ask: Which of these guns are real and which are fake?
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Here is my versions of a high tunnel. I want to say thanks for everyone who gave me advice. I considered everything that I was told and everything I read. I finished the bigger one two weeks ago and the smaller one last week. I always forget to take pictures!
I know I did a few things different. They are not very long. I was limited on funds and I don't have a very big market to sell at. I didn't want to over produce and have no where to sell it. The bigger building is 12'2" by 18' 2" It is made out of 1" PVC pipe with a 6 mil covering. The end has two storm windows, love the freecycle sites, the same size as the one you see. I can easily open and close them. I can also remove the glass later in the spring. The corners are set in the ground 18" and there are 1 by 8 side boards. They are not treated. The wood was free, it was in a building when we moved here 5 years ago. I know the sides don't open up, but with the wind on top of this hill and the shortness of the building, I hope it will be ok. Time will tell. I am planting tomatoes and a few bell peppers in it. The tomatoes will be going out this Wednesday. The smaller one is 8' 6" by 12". It is three cattle panels put together. I built it because I had the three panels sitting and not doing anything. It only cost me $18 for plastic and my time. I am going to grow cucumbers in it this spring. If they get too out of control, I will pull the plastic and let them grow on the cattle panels for an additional trellis. I am planning on starting cucs this week and plant out in 2-3 weeks. I hope your garden is going great! Here is a picture of my hoop buildings. |
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Nice job jr. It won't be long before you decide where to put your next house. It seems like you never have enough greenhouse space. I started with a 4x8 footer 25 years ago and have since sold 2 nurseries with a total of 8 houses. I still never had enough room. Now retired and doing markets out of a 20x125' (should have been 150') Keep that dream alive and good luck. Steve |
How did you make the ends on the cattle panel house? Also, on our panels there are sharp points, did you just grind those down or what? What kind of air flow have you allowed for? It looks fantastic! Thanks |
hthigbie- Thanks for asking. The cattle panels do have sharp ends, but I figured out how to cover them. I used 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch black foam pipe insulation. The stuff that you put over water pipes. It is very cheap! You can see it through the plastic on the ends. I had some left over in the basement. I just slid it on, ran some black tape around in in several locations and it was done. I finished the end by framing the door in. I have the 1x6 on the bottom and then attached the 1 x 4 frame on the inside and and attached it to the panel at the top. I attached the plastic to the side, stapled and sandwiched between a 1 x4 and the 1x6 and screwed it down. Then I pulled the plastic around the end and stapled it to the bottom and sandwiched it, like the sides. I did this on both sides of the door. After that, I cut up to the corners, leaving lots of extra and pulled the plastic through the door and stapled it on the back side. The next step was to sandwich it also, but it makes the end all level when you do this. Now it is easier to attach the door. About ventilation, I have a storm window on the other end. It is the same size as you can see on the bigger hoop building. I think it is 3 feet by 4 feet. I can leave the screen in or take it out with the glass. The door opens up and it is like a wind tunnel (at least at my house it is!). I am happy with the way it turned out too! I hope the ends work well. I am pleased with them. It helps to have two hands to pull it tight. I did it by myself, with the help of a 6 year old. Not much help, but she can pick stuff up when I drop it! If you have any more questions, I would love to answer them! |
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On the smaller greenhouse, what length cattle panels did you use? How tall is the greenhouse in the middle. |
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Harbour City
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The food was mediocre at very best. A dish had to be sent back to due it being too salty. The service was painfully slow and the staff were extremely unfriendly. Paying took forever, and bill was written out by hand in such a way that it was very hard to read. After making sense of the bill and calculating it myself, I found out that I had been over charged for my meal. Never returning and wouldn't recommend it.
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Food 2 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 4
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
Went to China Town the other day and came to Harbour City based on a friends reccomendation however was quite disappointed. The seaweed was extremely bitter, the squid was very bland and the pork dumplings were borderline average. The only thing that was of any taste was the Singaporean noodles and special rice, besides that everything was either bland and tasteless or extremely mediocre. Didn't come all the way to China Town to get terrible, overpriced food. My local chinese takeaway has much better food for a much more reasonable price quite frankly. Will not be returning to Harbour City.
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Food 2 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 1
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Rude rude rude. Save yourself the stress and go somewhere else for an enjoyable meal out.
The food is average.
I'm Chinese myself but the service here is truly mortifying.
The good reviews on here must have been written by the staff as how an they say the toilets are nice!? Filthy. Pungent and in good need of a refreshment. Perhaps the restaurant should spend their money on a better chef as well rather than pocketing the profits.
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Won't be going again. Ordered set meal. Starters oversalted. Duck overcooked.
Waiters over exuberent. The plates were being cleared before we had finished eating. Felt that 30 minutes was our maximum time at a table. When bill came it was difficult to understand and still think they overcharged us. Waiters not able to explain how it was made up. Toilets need a refurb. Glad to get out.
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Food 3 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 2
Sunday, April 22, 2012
We have been going to Harbour city for over ten years, with our three children, relatives and friends. The staff have always been courteous and the food wonderful. It has become a regular fixture for when we are visiting London.
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Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Not only were the prices ridiculous for the quality of the food, but the place was FILTHY (the bathroom reeked and there was a thick layer of dirt on the sink). The food was unexceptional. The staff was a nightmare. When we asked for details about one of the items on the menu, the waitress started to yell and said something incomprehensible. When she brought the rice, she put it violently in our plates, spilling some of it in my bag, and some in my friend's boots. She then collected the plates and almost smashed them in anger (I don't know why) and practically threw the card reader on the table. An awful place. It ruined a perfectly good day.
We have spent about £25 each on average-sized portions. When we left, we turned around the corner and found a nice looking bistro with fixed prices. (£6.50/person). I regretted not going there.
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The Icycle Cross Country Lemans start begins at 11:00 AM in 5 minute waves for Sport, Big Bike, and Beginner categories. Then a 1:00 PM Expert and Single-Speed categories start. The 7 mile course consists of varied terrain with rocks, roots, creeks, & wide open passing lanes offering some of the finest western North Carolina singletrack. XC Categories & Start Times:RACER MEETING @ 10:30 at the Ballfield
- Sport - 11:00AM (2 Laps)
- Big-Bike (13 inches total travel, flat pedals, and <35 lbs) (co-ed) -11:05AM (1 Lap)
- Beginner - 11:10AM (1 Lap)
- Expert - 1:00PM (3 Laps)
- Single-Speed (co-ed) - 1:05PM (2 Laps) The Icycle Night Downhill is not for the faint at heart. In order to participate, riders must have a 10 watt / 150 lumens or greater night riding light(s). Racers will not be permitted on course with improper lighting. All Racers must test light(s) on course under darkess. RACER MEETING @ 5:30pm at the DH Finish & Shuttle Pick-up Area next to the General Store. The Night Downhill Race Begins at Dark :30 Light up the night! DH Categories:
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Dual Entry Category - registration: $50.00 Registration: Online Registration Closes: Thursday; Jan 23rd, 2014 @ 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Fontana Village is the location for all 2013 Icycle Events. Fontana Village Resort has cabins, lodge, and camping available at discounted rates for Icycle Participants. Cabins have full kitchens with cooking utensils. For lodging contact Fontana Village Resort: 1-800-849-2258 or online at www.fontanavillage.com
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Before the recession hit, roughly 15% of Americans had FICO credit scores below 600. But after the past couple of years of late payments, defaults, and foreclosures, that number has grown to 25%, or about 43 million people. At the same time, the number of people with excellent scores (800 to 850) has increased nearly 5% from pre-recession average, which the Associated Press says is partly a result of people cutting spending and working to pay off loans more quickly. [More]
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Enrollment in for-profit colleges like the University of Phoenix, DeVry University, and Kaplan University–Gawker calls them fake colleges–tripled in the past decade, and has become such a fast-growing segment of the education market that some members of Congress think it needs better oversight. [More]
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Now that everyone is so obsessed with their credit reports and FICO scores, credit monitoring services have popped up everywhere. For a modest recurring fee–one that easily adds up to over $100 a year–you can have a company constantly watch your credit report and alert you of any changes in it, so you can always be on top of your creditworthiness. But should you bother? The consumer director of the U.S. Public Interest Research Groups federation (U.S. PIRG) tells BusinessWeek that credit monitoring is a "protection racket" that turns people into "financial hypochondriacs… who are scared of their own financial shadows." [More]
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The Small Business Administration steps up lending to military veterans; Google plans to transform small business; is there disaster aid for Oklahoma small businesses?; Quiznos/Smashburger founders' debut pizza concept; young employees' need mentoring.
1. SBA steps up lending to military veterans. The U.S. Small Business Administration launched on Tuesday the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative, a commitment by 20 of the largest banking institutions including Bank of America (BAC), JPMorgan Chase (JPM), Citigroup (C), TD Bank (TD) as well as regional lenders to increase their lending activity to military veterans by 5% per year over the next five years.
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got my display case set up with the lights last night.
Posted 04 May 2012 - 02:24 PM
got my display case set up with the lights last night.
Posted 08 May 2012 - 05:25 AM
Started Rhino and the radioman for the Corps Officers since they have the same armor. Got some good shading with my airbrush on these. They are just about ready for washing.
Posted 08 May 2012 - 05:40 AM
What's with the bump on their chests?
Posted 08 May 2012 - 08:00 AM
The decals are masked with liquid latex so I don't have to worry about painting over them on accident. It's awesome stuff.
Posted 09 May 2012 - 04:19 AM
Added Lara and the heavy command leader to the mix and ready for washing.
Last two heroes left to paint!
Thanks for looking! Comments are always appreciated!
Posted 14 May 2012 - 06:33 AM
Added more minis into the mix over the weekend.
Got an Italeri building corner. Pretty good size. I filled the hollow side with plaster.
Decided to try using the left over plaster in my ice cube trays. Worked great. These will make awesome concrete roadblocks or tanktraps. Just gotta chip them up a little!
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Posted 19 October 2012 - 07:33 AM
I'm back! Took a bit of a break from my Dust stuff to paint a few other things.
Started by basing all the guys I left off with from last time.
Some airbrush work on the Heavy Flak units. The bases will have barbed wire going around the wooden posts. Similar to my Manfred.
Sprayed with black wash to bring down the white a bit.
Thanks for looking!
Posted 14 December 2012 - 05:29 AM
Working on the new 3 man units. Getting them based and primed. I like how the bases turned out!
Posted 14 December 2012 - 05:29 AM
Also, working on a a scratch built recreation of the Dust Models building corner ruins!
Posted 14 December 2012 - 05:31 AM
And finished some big terrain pieces! Lots more WIP of it all in my BGG gallery! Check my sig!
Recrated the dust models crate piece too!
Posted 14 December 2012 - 08:53 PM
Awesome trrain pieces, loving the colours. I've assembled my heavy grenadiers and now dislike the models, I can't stop looking at why the heavily padded shoulder stock doesn't actually fit into the shoulder.
Posted 02 January 2013 - 06:19 PM
Just bought my first set which was the Core Revised set and decided to paint the miniatures. Kind of need to work on the paintwork a bit as there are still some patches of green I thought I had gotten rid of
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Snyder, Harvey R.; attorney; born, Mapleton, O., Oct. 17, 1880; son of John J. and Maria Shearer Snyder; educated, Harvard College, A. B., 1905; Harvard Law School, LL. B., 1908; married, Alliance, O., March 20, 1910, Mary Charlotte Bracher; issue, one daughter, Mary Katherine Snyder; practising law in Cleveland since 1909; member Masonic Societies, and Alpha Nu Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity; member Harvard Varsity Club; coach of Western Reserve University football team seasons 1911-1912-1913 as a recreation and diversion; coached Oberlin College team 1906-1910.
Biographical Sketch of Harvey R. Snyder
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The Book of Clevelanders: A Biographical Dictionary of Living Men of the City of Cleveland. Burrows Book Company. 1914. AccessGenealogy.com. Web. 31 January 2015. http://www.accessgenealogy.com/ohio/biographical-sketch-of-harvey-r-snyder.htm - Last updated on Feb 28th, 2012Categories: Massachusetts, Ohio
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You know, when you turn a seismogram into sound and speed it up, it sounds pretty much like rubbing two rocks against each other. That sort of event usually sounding the way you'd expect them to once you speed it up enough, I'd say this solar Tsunami must sound like the type of explosion you'd expect to hear.
You know, when you turn a seismogram into sound and speed it up, it sounds pretty much like rubbing two rocks against each other.
I'm very curious to hear this, do you have a link?
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I can't agree. I'd say it's very hot.That movie is pretty cool
How can you be sure?
Because there's no way stars can shine through the Sun. Direct from Wikipedia [wikipedia.org]:
The solar interior is not directly observable, and the Sun itself is opaque to electromagnetic radiation.
Still don't believe me? Take a look at this video [nasa.gov]. It clearly shows that there are no "stars" initially, but after the flare reaches the satellite, the "stars" suddenly appear. (SOHO is the satellite, the instrument is the EIT, or Extreme Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope)
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1 Paul and Silas traveled on through Amphipolis and Apollonia and came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue. | 1 When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. |
2 According to his usual habit Paul went to the synagogue. There during three Sabbaths he held discussions with the people, quoting | 2 As his custom was, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, |
3 and explaining the Scriptures, and proving from them that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from death. "This Jesus whom I announce to you," Paul said, "is the Messiah." | 3 explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. "This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ, " he said. |
4 Some of them were convinced and joined Paul and Silas; so did many of the leading women and a large group of Greeks who worshiped God. | 4 Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a large number of God-fearing Greeks and not a few prominent women. |
5 But some Jews were jealous and gathered worthless loafers from the streets and formed a mob. They set the whole city in an uproar and attacked the home of a man named Jason, in an attempt to find Paul and Silas and bring them out to the people. | 5 But the Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some bad characters from the marketplace, formed a mob and started a riot in the city. They rushed to Jason's house in search of Paul and Silas in order to bring them out to the crowd. |
6 But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some other believers before the city authorities and shouted, "These men have caused trouble everywhere! Now they have come to our city, | 6 But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting: "These men who have caused trouble all over the world have now come here, |
7 and Jason has kept them in his house. They are all breaking the laws of the Emperor, saying that there is another king, whose name is Jesus." | 7 and Jason has welcomed them into his house. They are all defying Caesar's decrees, saying that there is another king, one called Jesus." |
8 With these words they threw the crowd and the city authorities in an uproar. | 8 When they heard this, the crowd and the city officials were thrown into turmoil. |
9 The authorities made Jason and the others pay the required amount of money to be released, and then let them go. | 9 Then they made Jason and the others post bond and let them go. |
10 As soon as night came, the believers sent Paul and Silas to Berea. When they arrived, they went to the synagogue. | 10 As soon as it was night, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went to the Jewish synagogue. |
11 The people there were more open-minded than the people in Thessalonica. They listened to the message with great eagerness, and every day they studied the Scriptures to see if what Paul said was really true. | 11 Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. |
12 Many of them believed; and many Greek women of high social standing and many Greek men also believed. | 12 Many of the Jews believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men. |
13 But when the Jews in Thessalonica heard that Paul had preached the word of God in Berea also, they came there and started exciting and stirring up the mobs. | 13 When the Jews in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God at Berea, they went there too, agitating the crowds and stirring them up. |
14 At once the believers sent Paul away to the coast; but both Silas and Timothy stayed in Berea. | 14 The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed at Berea. |
15 The men who were taking Paul went with him as far as Athens and then returned to Berea with instructions from Paul that Silas and Timothy should join him as soon as possible. | 15 The men who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then left with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible. |
16 While Paul was waiting in Athens for Silas and Timothy, he was greatly upset when he noticed how full of idols the city was. | 16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. |
17 So he held discussions in the synagogue with the Jews and with the Gentiles who worshiped God, and also in the public square every day with the people who happened to come by. | 17 So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there. |
18 Certain Epicurean and Stoic teachers also debated with him. Some of them asked, "What is this ignorant show-off trying to say?" Others answered, "He seems to be talking about foreign gods." They said this because Paul was preaching about Jesus and the resurrection. | 18 A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to dispute with him. Some of them asked, "What is this babbler trying to say?" Others remarked, "He seems to be advocating foreign gods." They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection. |
19 So they took Paul, brought him before the city council, the Areopagus, and said, "We would like to know what this new teaching is that you are talking about. | 19 Then they took him and brought him to a meeting of the Areopagus, where they said to him, "May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting? |
20 Some of the things we hear you say sound strange to us, and we would like to know what they mean. | 20 You are bringing some strange ideas to our ears, and we want to know what they mean." |
21 (For all the citizens of Athens and the foreigners who lived there liked to spend all their time telling and hearing the latest new thing.) | 21 (All the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.) |
22 Paul stood up in front of the city council and said, "I see that in every way you Athenians are very religious. | 22 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: "Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. |
23 For as I walked through your city and looked at the places where you worship, I found an altar on which is written, "To an Unknown God.' That which you worship, then, even though you do not know it, is what I now proclaim to you. | 23 For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: to an unknown god. Now what you worship as something unknown I am going to proclaim to you. |
24 God, who made the world and everything in it, is Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands. | 24 "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands. |
25 Nor does he need anything that we can supply by working for him, since it is he himself who gives life and breath and everything else to everyone. | 25 And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives all men life and breath and everything else. |
26 From one human being he created all races of people and made them live throughout the whole earth. He himself fixed beforehand the exact times and the limits of the places where they would live. | 26 From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. |
27 He did this so that they would look for him, and perhaps find him as they felt around for him. Yet God is actually not far from any one of us; | 27 God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. |
28 as someone has said, "In him we live and move and exist.' It is as some of your poets have said, "We too are his children.' | 28 'For in him we live and move and have our being.' As some of your own poets have said, 'We are his offspring.' |
29 Since we are God's children, we should not suppose that his nature is anything like an image of gold or silver or stone, shaped by human art and skill. | 29 "Therefore since we are God's offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone--an image made by man's design and skill. |
30 God has overlooked the times when people did not know him, but now he commands all of them everywhere to turn away from their evil ways. | 30 In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. |
31 For he has fixed a day in which he will judge the whole world with justice by means of a man he has chosen. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising that man from death!" | 31 For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising him from the dead." |
32 When they heard Paul speak about a raising from death, some of them made fun of him, but others said, "We want to hear you speak about this again." | 32 When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some of them sneered, but others said, "We want to hear you again on this subject." |
33 And so Paul left the meeting. | 33 At that, Paul left the Council. |
34 Some men joined him and believed, among whom was Dionysius, a member of the council; there was also a woman named Damaris, and some other people. | 34 A few men became followers of Paul and believed. Among them was Dionysius, a member of the Areopagus, also a woman named Damaris, and a number of others. |
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6th April 2012, 04:03 PM #1
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Dear readers,
I've bought my Asus G73SW laptop about half a year ago, and I absolutely love it. I have had no real-problems with it so far and it's a beast for what I am using it for, gaming.
But as of recently my G73SW randomly shuts off (only noticed it while playing a particular game called "Guild Wars').
At first I thought the problem is that the game is overheating my GPU (which would be extremely strange, considering the game isn't very mondern and computer demanding and because this laptop has a beast of a venting system)
I also regulary clean the vans to make sure no dust is in it and also in the motherboard.
On top of that I downloaded a program to see my computer's heat. And the maximum it has reached so far is about 65 and minimum 28. Which I think are reasonable numbers.
I also wondered if some Windows updater shut off my laptop in the background, without me noticing. Because my laptop shuts off and automaticly starts it self again. But when it starts up after randomly shutting off I get a screen showing " Windows didn't shut down properly ".
After all the those things I've tried I am clueless, hence why I hope to hear from someone on these forums to enlighten me on the problem.
Thanks in advance!
PS: I apologize for any grammar misstakes, making it hard to read. English obviously isn't my native language.
6th April 2012, 05:06 PM #2
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6th April 2012, 05:22 PM #3
Re: Asus G73sw randomly shutting off
Are you overclocking?
Are both fans running?
Are you sure that HWINFO reads all temps including GPU and CPU as staying below T junction?
Are you using the original brick and adaptor? Which should be around 120-150watts?
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6th April 2012, 09:46 PM #4
Re: Asus G73sw randomly shutting off
Since you report the problem is recent, does using Windows System Restore to restore your system to a time before this issue occurred resolve the problem?
Your system may be experiencing BSOD's and is configured to restart afterwards. If that is what's happening, running BlueScreenView by Nirsoft will provide additional info to troubleshoot your issue.
Does your system shut down during the game if you've removed the battery prior to startup and are running only on the power adapter?
BTW - It always embarrasses me when posters who apologize for their English have better spelling and grammar than I do... ;>{)>Last edited by dstrakele; 6th April 2012 at 10:11 PM.
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Thanks for all the answers! Really appreciate the help.
I'll try and answer all your questions, but I have to say I am a noob on technical/computer stuff.
- I am not overclocking. Atleast not that I know of. I googled it and I believe it's a proces to make your computer run faster, right? Well I am not doing anything like that. Except using my "High Performance power plan" at all times.
- Same as the last question, my laptop is using both fans, as I haven't changed anything from the defaults. Neither do I know how to 'shut down one fan'(?).
- I downloaded the following programm to get an indication of the heat: "RealTemp GT". It just shows max/min heat of my computer 'in general' (?). I believe it measures the CPU's heat.
- Yes I am using the original brick & adaptar. It shows 85V. And as input: 100-240V. Output: 19,5V
I am not really sure how long it has been happening really. But a guess would be 2months or so. I am not familiar with "Windows System Restore". If I use it to restore my system to aprox. 2months ago will it change any files and/or stuff I've been doing in the meantime on my laptop?
Almost 90% of the times I play games with the plug in, sometimes I start a game without having the plug in/start the computer without having the plug in. What exactly do you mean with "running only on the power adapter"?
Thanks for the link I will check it out. Is the problem in the link solved by any means?
6th April 2012, 11:09 PM #7
Re: Asus G73sw randomly shutting off
Windows System Restore will not change any of the files you've created, but it will undo any changes made by applications and Windows Updates that were installed. One good thing is you can allways undo a restore if you don'tl like the results. You can choose "Start-Help" and search for more info about it (or Google it).
By "running only on the power adapter", I mean you have physically removed the battery from your laptop, plugged it in and started it. If it cannot start, it may mean you have a bad power adapter. If you don't experience shutdowns with the battery removed, it may mean your battery is bad or needs to be recalibrated. A high "Wear Level" reported for your battery by HWINFO64 can also indicate a bad battery.G74SX-A1
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Thanks for the information. If I won't be able to find any other fixes for the problem I'll try system restore.
Also the battery is always in the laptop, i've never took it out of there, even
tho I use my laptop 99% of the time plugged in.
- - - Also I read the link you guys posted about the Video card issue. But I am not sure if it's the same issue I'm having. I don't overclock (which seems like the problem in that link) and it's not like this experience of mine is every time I game. I think last time it happend was about half a week ago and before that maybe a month. So it's not, as a lot of people describe in the linked thread, a very common/regular thing to happen.
7th April 2012, 07:34 AM #9
Re: Asus G73sw randomly shutting off
You want to be measuring the GPU heat because if it is heat related that is what is going to be causing the thermal shutdown.
Install HWINFO and run an intensive game for 10-15 minutes with the sensors running in the background and check your temps.
If it is fine then what was said above in regards to voltage could be causing your problem but if you are not pushing the clocks I doubt it, sounds like thermal shutdown to me unless you have a short or a loose connection of a piece of hardware, a similiar thing happened to me when my DVD catch on my old ACER broke off and if I knocked it and the connection came loose it would instantly switch off. Could easily happen if you have a loose connection on a HDD too.
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7th April 2012, 10:54 AM #10
Re: Asus G73sw randomly shutting off
this problem we are having the G73 is unfortunate. the asus is not linking to this problem. I already cancei to ask for Help Support. response is always the same Standard, as if we were idiots.
Several people are having the same problem, even without overclocking the GPU. the laptop just turns off when gaming.
How can a laptop made especially for players that happen?
is a SHAME!
this problem is not logical, has nothing to see with any driver or Windows setup.
is a hardware limitation, or any defect in the system.
I'm desperately trying to find a solution for this, I tried several things. solves nothing.
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