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Kelly Ripa Turns 42: From Soap Star to 'Live with Kelly and Michael' Host, See Her Style Evolution (GALLERY)
Happy birthday to the lovely Kelly Ripa, who turns 42 today!
The Live With Kelly and Michael host may be one of the best-dressed talk show hosts today -- but the peppy morning-show maven wasn't always so chic.
The mom of three -- with actor Mark Consuelos -- has definitely transformed her look since her soap star days on All My Children, ditching the bleached blonde Barbie locks and perma-tan for a sleek bob and designer duds. Although Ripa has two children and entered her 40s since joining the show, the muscular mother's body looks better than ever, too.
And Ripa's style has undergone an equally impressive transformation...
Ripa's chic quotient has risen along with her star-status over the years, and these day's she's one of daytime TV's most stylish stars.
Aside from swapping the peroxide for more natural-looking highlights, the blonde bombshell has gone from cheesy to chic in the style department, too.
Instead of the shiny, skimp soap-star dresses of her past, Ripa now shows off her fit figure in perfectly-tailored, feminine pieces, with curve-hugging pencil skirts, short printed frocks and floaty tops among her work-wear staples.
On weekends, Ripa switches to mommy mode, opting for casual but still put-together looks that are perfect for running errands and watching her kids' soccer games. The hot mama often shows off her sculpted stems in shorts, or in boot-cut jeans that flatter her petite frame.
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Winery Ordinance: The Winery Ordinance was created to provide for the orderly development of wineries. The Winery Ordinance does not waive any requirements from the various departments/divisions.
Agricultural Accessory Structures: An uninhabited structure or building designed and built to store farm animals, implements, supplies or products, that contains no residential use and is not open to the public. Includes: barns; grain elevators; silos, and other similar buildings and structures, but not commercial greenhouses (which are under "Plant Nurseries") or buildings for agricultural processing activities (which are under "Agricultural Processing").
Q: I want to have a small winery without a Tasting Room or events. What is required?
A: If a building is constructed on the site, a building permit is required. A list of typical requirements is available for review.
Q: I want to have a winery and a Tasting Room. What is required?
A: A Pre-Development meeting is required, and County staff will provide you with the standards for a public Tasting Room (list of typical requirements).
Q: What are the requirements for "Wine-related promotional events?"
A: A Pre-Development meeting is required. Up to six (6) Promotional Events per year are permitted subject to approval of an "Administrative Review Permit (ARP)" (application fee required). Public noticing is required and potentially a public hearing. The events are subject to conditions of approval of the ARP which are based upon the list of typical requirements.
Q: If I want to have two or less "Non-Wine related, non-promotional events," what are the requirements?
A: Non-Wine related events including weddings, parties, etc. are limited to no more than two (2) per year with approval of a Temporary Outdoor Event permit (list of typical requirements). No public hearing is held (application fee required).
Q: If I want to have "Non-Wine related, non-promotional events" that exceed two per year, what is required?
A: A Pre-Development meeting is required. Environmental Review is required based upon site specific conditions ("Environmental Impact Assessment Questionnaire" and fee required). A "Minor Use Permit (MUP)" (application fee required) must be approved by the Planning Commission (public noticing required). The events are subject to conditions of approval of the MUP which are based upon the list of typical requirements. The applicant will need to obtain all applicable permits and plan approvals (Improvement Plans, Grading Permit, Building Permit, Environmental Health permit and Fire Department approvals).
Q: What are the requirements for a winery that includes a tasting room, wine-related events, as well as non-wine related events?
A: Same requirements as those above for "Non-Wine related events" that exceed two per year.
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January 2013 UASC Speaker: Dr. Anna Roosevelt
The peopling of the Americas is a topic of perennial interest and changing focus. Since the 1990s, new Paleoindian cultures have turned up in different corners of the Americas. Several of them: in California, the Peruvian Coast, and the Amazon River, are fishing and forest gathering cultures. The speaker discovered the Amazonian culture, some of whose sites are under water, due to the rise in ocean levels after the end of the Ice-Age. In her talk, she will reveal the characteristics of the new early cultures and her expeditions to both cave sites and underwater sites.
A.C. Roosevelt is an anthropologist interested in human evolution, human organization, human rights, and long-term human-environment interaction. Professor of Anthropology at the University of Illinois, Chicago since 1994. Roosevelt researches human history and prehistory in tropical forest Amazonia and the Congo. Her research has been funded by grants or fellowships from the National Science Foundation, the Fulbright Commission, National Endowments for the Humanities and National Endowme
nt for the Arts, Wenner-Gren, MacArthur Foundation, and the Social Science Research Council. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Royal Geographical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and American Anthropological Association.
Her seven books are Amazonian Indians from Prehistory to the Present (editor, U. Arizona Press), The Ancestors: Native Artisans of the Americas (co-editor with J.G.E. Smith, Museum of the American Indian and U. Washington Press), Moundbuilders of the Amazon (Academic Press), Parmana: Manioc and Maize Subsistence along the Orinoco (Academic Press), The Excavations at Corozal, Venezuela: Stratigraphy and Ceramic Seriation (Yale University Publications in Anthropology), Ancient Lakes: Cultural and Biological Diversity (co-editor with H. Kawanabe and G. Coulter, Kenobi Press), and Amaz'Homme: Sciences de L'Homme et Sciences de La Nature en Amazonie. (co-editor with Egle Barone-Visigalli (Editions Ibis Rouge). She has published more than 95 articles in Science, Nature, Natural History, L'Homme, Man, Geoarchaeology, Quaternary Geochronology, Human Biology, Paleopathology at the Origins of Agriculture, Quark, La Vanguardia, U. California Press, Colum
She has served several organizations for the advancement of science, education, human rights, ethics, and cultural, historic, and environmental conservation: American Association for the Advancement of Science, European Commission, National Science Foundation, American Anthropological Association Committee on Ethics, Rainforest Alliance, and University of Illinois. Currently she is on the National Academies Committee of the University of Illinois and the Honors College, the Human Rights Watch Chicago Committee, and the European Research Council. 05/2011bia U. Press, Harvard U., Cambridge U. Press, Academic Press, etc.


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Dimensions: 46 x 59 cm
Date: c. 1936-38
Inscription: "un kannste uns ma wat komisches vortanzen Jenosse, det haste doch so scheen in Moskau jelernt" (Berlin dialect). "And, can't you dance something entertaining for us comrade, you learned this so beautifully in Moscow, indeed".
Georg Ehrenfried Grosz was born in Berlin. He attended the Dresden Academy from 1909 to 1911, studying drawing, and Berlin's School of Arts and Crafts from 1912 to 1914. During that time he also spent a few months at the Atelier Colarossi in Paris, during 1913. He spent short periods of time serving in the army during the First World War, but then went on to create fiercely anti-war art criticising the middle class and capitalist corruption. He produced political satirist drawings that were published, but was taken to court several times for offensive and blasphemous content. He played a major role in the Dada movement, taking part in an exhibition, which invited gallery-goers to destroy the art on show. A radical and a Communist, Grosz fled Berlin in 1933, settling in America. Had he stayed, he would have almost certainly been killed for his outspoken views on Nazi Germany. Although he had always dreamed of America, he did not have the artistic success he hoped for, and moved back to Berlin in 1958, where he died the next year.
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Five Old-School Rave Classics By Carl Cox, Playing Mansion November 5
Categories: Concert Preview, Video
Take UK heavyweight Carl Cox, for instance. He practically set the precedent for DJ superstardom in 1997 when he took the number-one spot in DJ Magazine's very first Top 100 DJ poll -- nowadays a benchmark for commercial success in the industry. A decade earlier, though, Cox was spinning records for rave kids during the UK's infamous Second Summer of Love. And it was then that he began honing his signature sound -- energetic, percussive big-room beats rooted in the intensity of UK hardcore.
Brush up on your classic Carl Cox before catching him live at Mansion on November 5.
1. "I Want You (Forever)"
2. "Does It Feel Good To You"
3. "The Planet of Love"
4. "Sensual Sophis-ti-cat"
5. "Tribal Jedi"
Carl Cox with Laurent Simeca. Saturday, November 5. Mansion, 1235 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Doors open at 11 p.m. and tickets cost $50 plus fees via wantickets.com. Ages 21 and up. Call 305-531-5535 or visit mansionmiami.com.
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8 Moreover in Jerusalem Jehoshaphat appointed certain Levites and priests and heads of families of Israel, to give judgment for the Lord and to decide disputed cases. They had their seat at Jerusalem. | 8 In Jerusalem also, Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites, priests and heads of Israelite families to administer the law of the LORD and to settle disputes. And they lived in Jerusalem. |
9 He charged them: "This is how you shall act: in the fear of the Lord, in faithfulness, and with your whole heart; | 9 He gave them these orders: "You must serve faithfully and wholeheartedly in the fear of the LORD. |
10 whenever a case comes to you from your kindred who live in their cities, concerning bloodshed, law or commandment, statutes or ordinances, then you shall instruct them, so that they may not incur guilt before the Lord and wrath may not come on you and your kindred. Do so, and you will not incur guilt. | 10 In every case that comes before you from your fellow countrymen who live in the cities--whether bloodshed or other concerns of the law, commands, decrees or ordinances--you are to warn them not to sin against the LORD; otherwise his wrath will come on you and your brothers. Do this, and you will not sin. |
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Ruffled strapless neckline and glossy fabric make this little black dress a sophisticated and glamorous evening look. Comes with exposed back zipper and full interior lining.
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- Center back to hem: 23" (58 cm).
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This dress was a big hit on Christmas Eve! I wore it out to our traditional Christmas Eve dinner at a favorite restaurant and felt great and got many compliments. Fabulous LBD!
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Capstone Scholars
Capstone is a two-year academic program designed to provide a smaller community for many of our freshmen while maintaining all of the resources available at the University of South Carolina. Each fall, approximately 500 of some of the nation's brightest students enroll in the Capstone Scholars Program and begin their collegiate experiences as Gamecocks.
How are Students Chosen for Admission into the Capstone Scholars Program?
Students are invited into the Capstone Scholars Program. No separate application is required, and Capstone is open to all majors. All accepted students who apply by the December 1 deadline are given consideration, and Capstone Scholars are usually notified of their admission into the program in early March. Students admitted into the program for fall 2013 presented very competitive high school grade point averages along with average standardized test scores of 1322 (SAT critical reading and math sections) and 30 (ACT composite).
Life as a Capstone Scholar
Many of our current Scholars say that a big advantage of being a Capstone Scholar is having the opportunity to live in Capstone House and Columbia Halls, two of our suite-style residence halls. Capstone and Columbia are adjacent to one another and located near many of our main academic buildings. They are directly across the street from the Moore School of Business. Upperclassman residence advisors supervise each floor, where it's not uncommon to see study groups during a typical weeknight. Special housing opportunities group students by major, which makes it even easier to feel a sense of community. Students who wish to study outside of their residence hall can venture over to the Capstone Study Shack. The Capstone Study Shack features four separate study areas, a full kitchen, a balcony, and wireless Internet access. Capstone Scholars also have the luxury of a cafeteria, conveniently located in Capstone House. Gibbes Court is on the first floor and serves hot meals throughout the day.
One of the goals of the Capstone Scholars program is to "open doors of opportunity for engaged learning." Capstone Scholars immediately form a close bond by taking Capstone-only sections of University 101, our award-winning freshman transition course. Scholars also are able to take Capstone-only sections of English 101 and 102. Capstone class sizes are generally smaller, which allows for more peer interaction and discussion of ideas. Many of our Capstone Scholars study abroad in the Capstone Abroad Maymester course. Scholars have traveled to such places as London, Ireland, China, and Peru. Scholars are eligible to apply for a $2,000 travel grant to help with the cost of traveling abroad.
Of course, the University recognizes that it is necessary to engage Capstone Scholars outside of the classroom. Capstone Conversations are a series of discussions led by distinguished faculty and community members. Scholars are required to attend at least four conversations, and many of our students say this is their favorite part of the Capstone Scholars program. Students are also encouraged to attend the Capstone Cinema series, which features a film with a discussion led by a USC faculty member. The Career Center is committed to helping our students become successful professionally and sponsors workshops that focus on creating a four-year plan to help Scholars begin setting their career goals.
One of the most unique traditions of the Capstone Scholars Program is "Hot Cookie Friday," which occurs once a month. Many Scholars can be found in the Study Shack enjoying hot cookies while interacting with fellow Scholars and University faculty.
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quote:ORIGINAL: Leon35 I know some people on this forum who absolutely have to enter this contest! YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE! SHOW YOURSELVES!
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11 Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. | 11 Abraham and Sarah were already old and well advanced in years, and Sarah was past the age of childbearing. |
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. (Revised Standard Version - Holy Bible) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


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The shortlist for awards were announced in London.
After an amazing 2012, Emeli Sandé led in the nominations for the 2013 BRIT Awards with four nods in three categories. The Scottish singer, who picked up the critics choice award last year, has been on our screens a lot recently, there were performances at both the opening and closing ceremonies for the Olympics and the on X Factor.
She tweeted her gratitude saying " to everyone that's been there since the critics choice and years before that THANK YOU!!!"
Jessie Ware, Delilah, Jessie J and Rita Ora were also among the nominees announced at the Award launch at London's Savoy hotel and KISS was there to catch up with some of the artists, including this year's Critics Choice Tom Odell.
Check the photos of the stars here
Full list of nominees below:
British Breakthrough Act
Alt J
Ben Howard
Jake Bugg
Jessie Ware
Rita Ora
British Female
Amy Winehouse
Bat for Lashes
Emeli Sandé
Jessie Ware
Paloma Faith
British Group
Alt J
Mumford and Sons
One Direction
The xx
British Live Act
Rolling Stones
British Male
Ben Howard
Calvin Harris
Ollie Murs
Richard Hawley
Plan B
Global Success
Mumford and Sons
One Direction
British Producer
Damon Albarn
Jake Gosling
Paul Epworth
British Single
Adele, Skyfall
Alex Clare, Too Close
Coldplay + Rihanna, Princess of China
Rita Ora/DJ Fresh, Hot Right Now
Emile Sandé, Next To Me
Florence+ the Machine, Spectrum
James Arthur, Impossible
Jessie J, Domino
Labrinth ft. Emeli Sandé, Beneath Your Beautiful
Ollie Murs, Troublemaker
Rita Ora, RIP
Rizzle Kicks, Mama Do The Hump
Robbie Williams, Candy
Rudimental, Feel the Love
Stooshe, Black Heart
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As one of the fastest growing luxury accommodation options, 'glamping', or glamorous camping is one of Queensland's most appealing reasons to sleep out in the most exotic, remote and picturesque surroundings.
Queensland is leading the way with some of the most luxurious, secluded and eco-friendly luxury camping options in the world. Many glamping locations will offer spa baths; log fires, exclusive excursions and fine dining, all of which ensures you can enjoy all the beauty of nature, in the easiest and most luxurious manner.
Nestled in tranquil bushland and jutting over sublime beaches, these destinations are an oasis from the daily grind and opportunity to enjoy a natural encounter in an offbeat way. From a mountain hut, to a pre-erected camping tent, a deluxe camping trailer, or a safari, rainforest or eco cabin, there is an option to suit every holiday, and every traveller.
All across Queensland's vast and beautiful backdrop, the semi-permanent structures of luxurious glamping and the more traditional tents of typical camping adventures are providing visitors with incredible natural encounters with all the comforts and conveniences of home.
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The aforementioned influences come into play, as do the inspirations of P-Funk, Prince, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Miles Davis, James Brown, Cypress Hill and a list of others long enough to fill two more columns of type. That's a lot to juggle, and the daunting prospect of doing justice to this universe of beautiful noise kept Pepperment from entering the club scene for a couple of years. But last summer a truncated edition of the unit began popping up at area venues, and the Mercury appearance convinced the collective that a more expansive stage show can work.
"We never had so many people up there for the whole time," Stolle reveals. "Logistically, to bum-rush with fifteen or twenty people is something to consider."
"We couldn't have fit more unless we started pyramiding," Buchanan adds.
"We might do it, too," Wilson says. "And we might put mikes in the audience, or whatever. Just because something hasn't been done doesn't mean we can't do it. We'll do what we do naturally. We just want to make the stage a safe place to be."
"Yeah--and get everyone involved who wants to step up," Buchanan elaborates. "It's therapy--therapy to the world."
Buchanan is prone to declarations like this one; another of his favorites is "You get out of Pepperment what you put into it." To that end, the musicians have decided to make Pepperment the focus of their energies. Several have quit their day jobs in order to devote themselves entirely to their creative efforts. They hope to assemble the best of their recent tunes, record them more professionally (possibly at the home studio of the Apples, with whom they share rehearsal space) and put out their first commercially available disc. "Whether it will be commercially viable is another thing," Neal concedes. "But we have plenty of itch right now, and the jones to write new songs."
"There are so many different ways of attacking it," Wilson points out. "And we'll probably try all of them."
Keeping this entire carnival together will certainly be a challenge. But given luck and hard work, the Pepperment team has an opportunity to broaden the neo-hippie genre--to make music that embodies the freedom and fellowship of the style without falling prey to the cliches that leave much of it seeming flaccid and soulless. "You'll probably see the pink people up front at first," Wilson says, "but the rest of us are pushing in there, too. And together, we can really go somewhere.


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Hello everyone, I was reading some entries by other people and thought I would share my story with everyone. It does help to talk to people while trying to understand what it is you are feeling.
I lost my father two years ago, he was under the influence of alcohol and fell down a flight of stairs...he was a healthy man, 53 and died within a week of falling due to head trauma. It took me about a half a year for the feelings really to start showing through. I was attending graduate school at the time and went back to school thinking I could take my mind off of it. In the mean time my mother was bipolar and had an apparent prescription drug addiction that got worse after my father died. It was like I lost two parents at one time. My mother, 52 died soon after of an overdose from prescriptions (about 7 months later). Thankfully my neighbor found her in the kitchen of my house because I already have the site of my father's passing in my head which was in a more humane setting. My mother was down for 5 days and was apparently emaciated. I then found myself in my early 20's taking on the responsibility of my parent's estate. I have an older sister who I was not very open with. We had some rough times with my mom being bipolar, etc. and because a year earlier she took a credit card out in my name. We are becoming closer now since everything that happened. I have been finding that I constantly worry about other things in my life (especially my relationship) other than thinking about what really is making me sad, my parent's loss. I am very grateful for my girl friend and all of my friends, whom have lent their support, but what I really need to do is just let myself be sad and it most likely will be for a while. We sold my parents house a couple months ago and I graduated school. However, now that my mind is off of other things I find myself thinking about my parents more, which I believe is what I need to let myself do. Someone else mentioned that the pain will always be there in some form, but gets softer and quieter, so true. I also like Doc's idea of seeing the person in a positive manner, not in a negative way. I am happy to be alive and believe that these tragedies have made me a better individual, though I may not understand why at this moment. My prayers go out to all of you. Thank you to who ever is reading this and hope you have a good holiday. |
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Quint, I'm sorry about your folks. That is a terrible blow for anyone to go through, but at your age....I can't imagine it. You are doing the right thing reconciling with your sister. Siblings can be a real pain, I know....and my sisters would for sure say the same about me. But hang on to who you have....no one is guaranteed anything...not even tomorrow. I know how much losing a parent hurts. But to lose both in such a short time is tough, and I think you are doing very well ..graduating from school...handling their affairs...apparently they did a great job of raising you and you should be very proud of yourself. You carry them both with you in your heart everyday. Feel sad when you have to ....I know I do....but try not to let it consume you....I feel like it is so easy to succumb to the grief..but live your life...each day..take it one step at a time and know your mom and dad would want you to be happy. Take care, Duane |
- Posted by sherielynne (My Page) on Sun, Dec 23, 07 at 20:11
Hello Quint, I just wanted to let you know that I did read your post. I lost my Dad in July after a 7 month long fight with leukemia. I am having a tremendously difficult time...I know what you mean when you say you have the vision of him in your head. While I don't have any real wisdom to offer I can share with you something about the grieving process. You must do it. I am ateacher so I didn't have much of a "break" to grieve before I was at work and I thought that would be good but it wasn't. I needed to have that time to break down and purge my broken heart of tears. During this break down, I wrote my Dad out a Christmas card. I told him all about how sorry I am for what he went through and other heartfelt things. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. I have spent every Christmas Eve for 42 years with my Dad and I will this year as well. I'm going to take his card, silk poinsettias and some candles and hike to the mountain where his ashes are spread. I will light some candles, read my card, sing some of our favorite Christmas songs and just be. I will probably cry and yell and scream about life being unfair but I already feel better having written the card. Take care, Sherielynne |
- Posted by lulie___wayne (My Page) on Sun, Dec 30, 07 at 23:20
I'm so sorry about the loss of both of your parents. You seem to have a wonderful, and healthy outlook on life, though. I think that our choices of how we will deal with a loss has a lot to do with our recovery. We can choose to live a life of sadness and/or guilt or we can choose to live out our lives as best we can and try to focus on the good aspects of our loved ones lives and our relationship with them. Lu |
It was a hard holiday week - I like your thoughts on choosing to live our lives as best we can - I have had many moments of feeling sick about not being closer with my Mom - she was only four blocks away - and it seemed I was always busy with my family - we did things - but I wish I had done more - My Dad is still alive and they were together and I always thought we had many years to come - and now that she is gone and I wish she was here - I am finding lots of time every day to spend just thinking about her and missing her. We can only go forward... and live our best lives for ourselves and others - knowing we will see our loved one again in heaven. I had a vision when my Mom died - she lifted her head and smiled and waved. I believe to tell me she was okay - The Priest who did my Mom's service asked me to read "90 Minutes in Heaven" and it did give me comfort that my Mom is okay. We must do our best going forward - learn from our mistakes. |
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Category: Scenic Byways/Historic Routes
Digital Photography and RVing: A Natural Fit
March 9, 2013 by Rex Vogel · 1 Comment
The only thing better than 'right now' will someday be the memories of right now! Digital is not difficult to shoot and good results are achievable, but one must know the basics of photography as the fundamentals remain the same, irrespective of the recording medium. Pictured above is Spider Rock in Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Arizona. © Rex Vogel, all rights reserved You've probably an RVer because you love to travel, you want to see the natural and manmade wonders of North America, or you just don't like being tied down to one place. Whatever the reason, are you keeping a visual record of your RV travels? Do you take photos of your RV memories? If not, why not? Traveling in an RV allows us to move at a slower pace, which gives us a chance to see things that often times go unnoticed. RVing gives us an opportunity to get closer to and experience the beauty of nature. In addition to hiking, biking, boating, nature study, and birding; photography is a natural activity to... [Read more...]
50 Things We Love About Texas
October 23, 2012 by Rex Vogel · 11 Comments
1. Texas Hospitality 2. Paso Del Rio, or River Walk, the Jewel of the City (San Antonio) 3. Fresh from the Gulf shrimp and oysters When in the Clear Lake/Galveston area we head for Rose's in Seabrook for a supply of shrimp. © Rex Vogel, all rights reserved 4. Exploring the pine and hardwood forests of the Piney Woods of East Texas 5. Saying howdy 6. The Alamo 7. Texas' wide open spaces 8. Hiking Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, north of Fredericksburg 9. Tex-Mex, especially in far South Texas 10. The way small-town drivers wave to everyone they pass 11. The timeless beauty of Presidio La Bahía near Goliad, and its rural setting 12. Stopping for lunch at almost any small-town BBQ joint and sitting elbow-to-elbow with folks you have little in common with except that you all love good 'cue 13. Blue Bell Ice Cream. Wow! 14. The wind-swept, dynamic rippling sandscapes in Monahans Sandhills State Park is one-of-a-kind 15. Stopping for kolaches at a small-town bakery 16. Driving... [Read more...]
Bits and Pieces – On the Road Again
October 15, 2012 by Professor95 · 2 Comments
While I love to write, our recent adventures have left little time for sitting down at the computer and keying up a blog. I have more ideas than hair on my head (BTW – I am not bald) but by the time the opportunity to write gets here I am too doggone tired from all of the day's exciting activities and end up going to bed! Just to give readers an idea of what is going on, we left the zip code address in Virginia right after Labor Day. Since then we have traversed across North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and into Kansas. Our plans are to leave our current spot in Hutchinson and head south to Branson, MO, for a few days taking in many of the shows, exhibits, tours and having some just plain old fun. From there we may swing north again to Elkhart, IN, to see Amish Country and the birthplace of our RV. Since we are expected in North Myrtle Beach, SC, by November 1st for a two week stay with friends in our Cedar Creek RV Owners... [Read more...]
2012 National Parks Fall Foliage Guide
October 8, 2012 by Rex Vogel · Leave a Comment
As summer comes to a close, the bright blues and greens that characterize the sunshiny season are replaced by a deeper, more vibrant palette. But there are so many destinations to choose from, each with their own unique rainbow of fall colors. The National Park Foundation (NPF) wants you to get outdoors and enjoy one of nature's most spectacular seasons in your national parks. In announcing the 2012 National Parks Fall Foliage Guide the NPF says, "These parks boast exceptional fall colors, however they represent only a few of the national park sites where foliage lovers can enjoy the spectacular spectrum of the season's palette." The list below includes information on region-specific flora as well as estimated timing on the peak of their colors: Nez Perce National Historical Park (Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington) Peak foliage times range across the rivers, canyons, prairies, and mountains of this park which overlaps four states. The short-grass prairies of White Bird Battlefield... [Read more...]
Top Fall Color Hotspots in National Forests
September 26, 2012 by Rex Vogel · 2 Comments
Fall colors are about to burst all over the country and the U.S. Forest Service wants you to get outdoors and enjoy one of nature's most spectacular seasons in your national forests. "Autumn is a wonderful time of the year to plan a trip to see the beauty of your national forests," said Tom Tidwell, Chief of the U.S. Forest Service in an agency news release. "As tree experts, we have incredible resources on our website to help you plan a great adventure this fall season." From coast to coast, state and local economies are boosted because of the fall season and for many rural communities, fall color tourism is a major source of revenue. Hotels, restaurants, and local shops rely on the influx of dollars generated by fall visitors. For example, the New England area receives an estimated $8 billion in local revenues annually due to fall activities. Throughout the Midwest, millions of visitors hit the road to enjoy the sights. In the West, the mountains provide destinations filled... [Read more...]
Birding Hotspot: Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, NM
September 1, 2012 by Rex Vogel · 2 Comments
UFO sightings may have put Roswell, New Mexico, on the map, but at nearby Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, strange creatures are more than visitors. Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Visitor Center can be seen in the distance. © Rex Vogel, all rights reserved They inhabit odd sinkholes, playa lakes, seeps, and gypsum springs fed by an underground river. Straddling the Pecos River the Refuge consists of an assortment of water habitats. Numerous seeps and free-flowing springs, oxbow lakes, marshes and shallow water impoundments, water-filled sinkholes, and the refuge namesake, Bitter Lake, make up these unique environments. Scattered across the land are over 70 natural sinkholes of different shapes and sizes. Created by groundwater erosion these water habitats form isolated communities of fish, invertebrate, amphibians, and other wildlife. Located where the Chihuahuan Desert meets the Southern Plains, Bitter Lake National Wildlife... [Read more...]
Top 10 Scenic Drives in the Northern Rockies
August 28, 2012 by Rex Vogel · 2 Comments
If you are looking for an exciting vacation with beautiful views then consider exploring Forest Service lands in the Northern Rockies for beautiful landscapes, scenic byways, historic trails, and diverse wildlife. For sheer beauty and allure, few regions match the Northern Rockies. Discover a convenient new way to research and plan absolutely incredible Rocky Mountain travel adventures—the Top 10 Scenic Drives in the Northern Rockies. Beartooth All-American Road The Beartooth Scenic Road has 10,000 mountain lakes, 20 peaks reaching more than 12,000 feet in elevation, and 12 national forest campgrounds. Witness the rare transition of lush forest ecosystem to alpine tundra in just a few miles on the highest elevation road in the Northern Rockies. International Selkirk Loop All-American Road The public lands along the loop are home to the largest diversity of wildlife in the lower 48 states. Travel the Selkirk Range of the British Columbia, Idaho, and Washington Rocky Mountains to see... [Read more...]
Hello Helena (that'd be in Montana ;)…
August 22, 2012 by Dana Ticknor · 1 Comment
Growing up in an area, one often takes for granted the unusual and interesting destinations and activities of the locale. We often don't take advantage of and enjoy the sites and sounds that are right in our backyard, but reserve such tourist-y behavior for when we are on the road. Such was the case with us. Until this summer. We have been on the road for 3 years, and while we spend our winters playing tourist in some much warmer states than our beloved Montana, we come home for the summers and find we fall right back into the everyday routine, forgetting that there were/are fabulous things to do right here at home too! Recently, I vowed to take a day each week and DO something. It didn't have to be big, but it did have to be something special – something that 'visitors' do – something that my kidlets would think was fun and unusual. At first, we would find ourselves traveling out of town for our Tribe Trips as we call them, but then it hit me that there... [Read more...]
Savoring a Local Sweet in Homer, Alaska
July 17, 2012 by Melissa A. Trainer · 1 Comment
Mixed Berry Danish, Two Sisters Bakery, Homer Alaska While traveling throughout Alaska last week, I was fortunate to be able to visit Homer for a mere 36 hours. Located at the end of the Sterling Highway on the Kenai Peninsula, Homer abounds in seaside charm. Known as the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World, Homer boasts an abundance of camping and RV sites. The main drag sits along The Spit, which juts out 4.5 miles into Kachemak Bay. All of the campsites along The Spit feature seaside views and fabulous breezes. When I was in Homer, I must admit that I did not camp. This was my first trip to there, and we stayed at The Driftwood Inn, an old-town style inn that is located in the historic section of town. The Driftwood also has a waterfront RV park and very basic amenities. Our room was clean and simple. The bathroom was down the hall. Our beds were bunk beds! Before I checked in, I was told to check out Two Sisters Bakery, which was just a short walk down the road. Only complimentary... [Read more...]
Utah: The Ultimate Road Trip
July 17, 2012 by Rex Vogel · 1 Comment
Utah is a place of unfathomable natural beauty—with its unique natural formations, colorful history, and culture, and exciting recreation opportunities—it is a state that contains the best elements of the great Mountain West and the Desert Southwest, from red rock splendor to mountain peaks with The Greatest Snow on Earth®, Utah is a four-season world-class travel destination. Hiking and photography are two favorite activities at Zion National Park. © Rex Vogel, all rights reserved Home to five national parks, Utah is the perfect place for your next family road trip. Utah's five spectacular national parks stretch across the southern half of the state. Each park offers the traveler unique, world-class scenic vistas, and geological phenomena. In fact, Utah's National Parks feature some of the most astonishing landscapes in the world. Each park shows off a completely different scenic view of the state's natural beauty. These national parks are perfect for camping, mountain... [Read more...]


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Update: The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury cases may be divided into two types: those that are in litigation (with a lawsuit having been filed), and "pre-litigation" cases (that are typically settled following negotiations with an adjuster employed by the insurance company). In both types of cases, one component of the damages awarded is compensation for future medical expenses. Future medical expenses, as a component of damages, are awarded by the jury (or paid by an insurance adjuster) to make the injured party whole.
Next year, on January 1, 2014, we will see the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare. On that date, the so-called "individual mandate" will take effect, essentially requiring all of us to have health insurance coverage henceforth.
How will this affect the award of future medical expenses to an injured party as a component of his/her damages? No one can say for sure. However, there is a growing concern among practitioners of personal injury law that the impact will be significant.
Consider: future medical expenses are not calculated in a vacuum, and awarded randomly by juries to injured persons without substantiation. Rather, juries that award injured parties future medical expenses do so as a result of hearing expert testimony from physicians regarding the probable expenses that the injured party could expect to incur in the future as a result of his/her injuries. Under our current system, juries give virtually no consideration whatsoever to whether or not the injured party has insurance that might pay for the future medical expenses. After the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, there is a growing – and I believe legitimate – concern that the Act will substantially reduce the magnitude of personal injury awards by juries. It seems likely that future medical awards by juries will be reduced, if not entirely eradicated, since jurors will know that plaintiffs likely enjoy health insurance coverage, and therefore need not incur medical expenses in order to get future medical care.
How this will all play out is not yet known. However, I will go out on a limb and predict that in the not-too-distant future, under our legal system the award of the future medical expenses to injured parties will be a thing of the past.


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Bart B More – The Box / Glow EP
October 8th, 2012 | by Martian
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noun \ˈnē-ˌän\: a type of gas that is used in brightly colored electric signs and lights
Full Definition of NEON
: a colorless odorless mostly inert gaseous element that is found in minute amounts in air and is used in electric lamps — see element table
a : a discharge lamp in which the gas contains a large proportion of neon b : a sign composed of such lamps c : the illumination provided by such lamps or signs
— ne·oned \-ˌänd\ adjective
Origin of NEON
Greek, neuter of neos new — more at new
First Known Use: 1898
Rhymes with NEON
aeon, add-on, agon, agone, Akan, Ambon, Amman, anon, Anshan, archon, argon, Argonne, atman, axon, bank on, barchan, baton, big on, Bion, blouson, bon ton, bonbon, boron, boson, bouillon, bring on, build on, bygone, caisson, call on, canton, capon, cast on, catch on, Ceylon, chaconne, Charon, chew on, chiffon, chiton, chrismon, Cimon, cistron, clip-on, codon, come-on, cordon, coupon, crampon, crayon, crepon, cretonne, crouton, Dacron, dead-on, Dear John, doggone, Dogon, Don Juan, exon, fall on, flacon, foregone, form on, Freon, fronton, futon, Garonne, get on, Gibran, gluon, gnomon, go on, guidon, hadron, Hainan, hand on, hands-on, hang on, have on, hazan, head-on, Henan, hereon, high on, hit on, hogan, hold on, Huainan, icon, intron, ion, jargon, Jinan, jomon, kanban, kaon, Kashan, keen on, Khoisan, Kirman, koan, krypton, kurgan, Kurgan, lauan, lepton, let on, lock on, log on, look on, Luzon, macron, Masan, Medan, Memnon, meson, micron, Milan, mod con, moron, mouton, Multan, muon, natron, nekton, nephron, neuron, neutron, ninon, Nippon, nylon, odds-on, Oman, Oran, Orlon, paeon, parton, Pathan, pavane, pecan, peon, Phaëthon, photon, phyton, pick on, pion, piton, plankton, pluton, pompon, prion, proton, Pusan, push on, put-on, pylon, python, racon, radon, rag on, rayon, recon, rhyton, run-on, run on, Saint John, Saipan, salon, San Juan, Schliemann, Schumann, Shaban, shaman, shaitan, Shingon, sign on, sit on, slip-on, snap-on, solon, Solon, soupçon, soutane, stand on, stolon, stuck on, Suwon, sweet on, Taiwan, taipan, take on, tampon, taxon, Teflon, Tehran, teston, thereon, Tian Shan, tisane, torchon, toucan, toyon, trade on, trigon, Tristan, triton, trogon, try on, Tucson, turned-on, turn on, Typhon, tzigane, uhlan, Ulsan, upon, wait on, walk-on, witan, whereon, Wonsan, wonton, work on, Wuhan, xenon, Xi'an, Yukon, Yunnan, zircon
adjective: using neon
: extremely bright
Full Definition of NEON
: of, relating to, or using neon
: extremely bright : fluorescent <neon yellow>
First Known Use of NEON
noun \ˈnē-ˌän\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of NEON
: a colorless odorless primarily inert gaseous element found in minute amounts in air and used in electric lamps—symbol Ne; see element table
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Chemical element, chemical symbol Ne, atomic number 10. One of the noble gases, neon is colourless, odourless, tasteless, and completely unreactive. It occurs in minute amounts in the atmosphere and is obtained by fractional distillation of liquefied air. When under low pressure, it glows a bright orange-red if an electric current is passed through it. It was discovered in 1898, and since the 1920s its chief use has been in luminous tubes and bulbs.
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Reviewed Roasted Garlic Clove Chicken
Jan 9, 2012 in Food Network Community Toolbox on FoodNetwork.com
"Delicious!! So glad I found this recipe. The only issue I had was that it took a LOT longer for the chicken thighs to cook through... This was probably some fault on my end, but it took close to 45 minutes for the juices to run clear. Even so, the chicken was juicy and tasty. Definitely recommend getting some good bakery or homemade bread to l..."


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Update on Service Disruption, 4/30/12
Submitted by nboyer on Mon, 2012-04-30 18:51As of Monday evening, access to library web sites and Horizon services has been restored. Some library locations have regained full access to the network, while others are still experiencing connectivity problems. SJVLS is aware of the ongoing problems and will have those resolved as soon as possible.
SJVLS offices are still without telephone service.
SJVLS Service Disruption, Monday, April 30, 2012
Submitted by metyckoson on Tue, 2012-04-24 08:00SJVLS will be moving equipment in our data center starting at 6AM on Monday, April 30th. All SJVLS libraries will be without all automated library systems and network-based services most of the day. This includes Horizon, ValleyCat and Telecirc, Internet access, databases, email, and websites (SJVLS, Coalinga-Huron, Fresno County, Kern County, Kings County, Madera County, and Tulare County website only) . The SJVLS Offices will be without telephones for a portion of the day.
Network issues
Submitted by metyckoson on Wed, 2012-04-11 09:54Due to a failure of a core server, many SJVLS services are currently unavailable. Affected at this time are DNS services for some users/services, shared network drives, some personal file directories and some login profiles.
Automation minutes for March 23, 2012
Submitted by metyckoson on Wed, 2012-03-28 13:11The Automation Committee minutes for March 23, 2012 are now available on the committee page.
EBSCO Auto Repair Reference Center is working again
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2012-03-27 09:58EBSCO Auto Repair Reference Center is working again. A representative from EBSCO Technical Support has notified me that the issue has been corrected and the A R R C interface should once again be fully functional.
SmartPay issues resolved
Submitted by metyckoson on Mon, 2012-03-26 14:32Starting at approximately 10:30 on Friday the 23rd, SmartPay developed a problem where it was accepting payments and clearing Horizon blocks, but not sending the charge through to the payment processor to charge the patron's card. That issue has been resolved, and the charges since Friday will be sent to the processor tonight.


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The Hike: Doeskin Ranch is part of one of the newer National Wildlife Refuges. In an area of 80,000 acres, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hopes to acquire at least 46,000 acres to preserve habitat for the area's endangered species. A side benefit of this important work is the wonderful trails that we get to enjoy.
Rimrock Trail: We started our hike at the waypoint marked "Trailhead". Here you'll find a restroom and a few notice boards and interpretive guide holders. Our plan was to tackle the harder loop first, which the preserve calls the Rimrock Trail. From the trail junction point at the trailhead we head southeast, in the general direction of the hill that overlooks the parking area.
The Rimrock Trail is the most difficult hike at Doeskin and accounts for Doeskin's overall rating. Rewards often accompany work and that's the case here as this particular loop provides the best views and most solitude in the refuge. We did not see another person on this portion of our hike.
About half of the trail parallels the Doeskin Branch creek. As the interpretive guide states, much of the creek's year-round flow can be attributed to small springs along its banks. Dry spots upstream and gushing segments downstream indicate the location of some of the springs, even though if they are heavily covered by vegetation.
Pond & Prairie Trail: This trail is the easiest of them all and covers a scant .4 miles. Suitable for people of all ages, it circles a small pond and provides a nice observation point from which you can view the combination of prairie and woodland that the refuge is trying to maintain.
Overall: What a great surprise! On a beautiful, pleasant day, we almost had the entire trail to ourselves. We encountered a total of two people and both of those were walking the trails near the trailhead. The solitude was enhanced by the relatively quiet surroundings. The best vista at Warbler Vista overlooks the busy FM 1431. Here, there are few cars to disturb the peace. I can see why the birds like it.
Took my normal route of the Rimrock, Shin Oak, and Indiangrass trails followed by the Creek Trail loop. Lovely Fall day.
Although there were a half-dozen cars at the trail-head parking lot, I only saw a few people near the trail-heads and then no one else the rest of the day as I covered all but one of the trails. I arrived at 3pm and I covered all but the creek-side trail within 2.5 hours. The Indian Grass trail was especially nice with some small but interesting elevation changes and the trail meandered a bit allowing one to enjoy it even though it could have been much shorter ala point A to point B. Some varying hill-country views from different vantage points throughout the trails. It was near 80 degrees that day and I managed to break a sweat. I'll be back with my kids as the trails were more than interesting enough to satisfy them. But I sure liked the solitude and "quiet" I enjoyed this first time I did it so I may go that route with it again soon as well.
Did my usual large loop of the Rimrock, Shin Oak, and Indiangrass trails followed by the Creek Trail loop. Did not see a single person out there today once I left the parking lot area.
Trail was always well defined. Hardly any difficulty asending or desending. Got some good pics of scenery
We couldn't hike it. 2 hour drive round trip and it was closed for hunting...beware!
My wife and I visited Balcones Canyonlands NWR looking for a nice long moderatly-challenging hike. So, we set off on the most difficult of the three loops: Rimrock Trail. We headed right at the 'trailhead', instead of crossing the river and going clockwise around the loop... Big mistake. After about a half mile, the trail grows very narrow and very grown over (nothing like the posted pictures). We ended up turning around as our legs were getting torn up by the growth and we could not see our feet (and did not want to end up stepping on a snake).
After backtraking to the beginning, we took the Creek Trail from the same trailhead area as the Rimrock Trail. Unfortunately, this was backwards for the interpretive trail, so we didn't get to pick up the guide until we finished the trail. Still a nice and peaceful hike. Saw and heard quite a few songfull Summer Tanagers.
After finishing the Creek Trail, we tried the Rimrock Trail going clockwise (crossing the river at the jeep trail). This was a much better experience and we easily climbed to the top (a few hundred feet elevation climb), which gave us spectacular views back down towards the prarie. After spending some time at the top, we headed back down the same way. We finished the day with a stroll around the interpretive Creek Trail.
Do note, there is absolutely no cell phone service in the area. You are on your own if you have any problems, want to check the radar, etc. Also, we did not see a human soul there the entire time.


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The Auditor-General tabled in Parliament the following reports by the Australian National Audit Office related to the department's operations:
Report No.1: Employment and Management of Locally Engaged Staff
The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of our employment and management of locally engaged staff at Australia's overseas missions. In particular, the audit examined arrangements for: planning and risk management; guidance and training; recruitment, engagement and employment of locally engaged staff; and performance management.
Report No.13: Government Agencies' Management of their Websites
This audit involved the department and two other agencies. Particular attention was given to the audited agencies' website purposes, risk management and planning, policies, content management procedures, and website performance monitoring and reporting.
Report No.14: Audits of the Financial Statements of Australian Government Entities for the period ended 30 June 2008
Financial statement audits are an independent examination of the financial accounting and reporting of public sector entities. This report complements the interim phase report and provides a summary of the final results of the audits of the financial statements of all Australian Government entities, including the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Australian Government.
Report No.25: Green Office Procurement and Sustainable Office Management
This cross-agency audit of 63 government agencies assessed their progress in achieving better practice in green office procurement and sustainable office management.
Report No.42: The Interim Phase of the Audit of Financial Statements of General Government Sector Agencies for the Year Ending 30 June 2009
The interim audit of agencies related to agencies' financial reporting responsibilities, and an examination of relevant internal controls, including information technology system controls.
Courts and administrative tribunals
We were involved in a number of legal matters during the year (see Appendix 7). There were no decisions that had a significant legal impact on the operations of the department.
The Commonwealth Ombudsman investigated 31 approaches/complaints with respect to the department's activities in 2008–09 (down from 36 in 2007–08), making two informal findings of administrative deficiency (down from seven in 2007–08).
No reports were served on the department under section 30 of the Privacy Act 1988 (the Privacy Act), nor were there any determinations made by the Privacy Commissioner relating to the actions of the department under sections 52 or 53 of the Privacy Act.
No public interest determinations were sought from the Privacy Commissioner under section 72 of the Privacy Act. However, the department has proposed to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner changes to Public Interest Determination 7, issued under section 72 of the Privacy Act. The proposed changes would provide greater scope for the department's consular staff to contact next of kin and authorities in whereabouts enquiries and to share information with medical staff in hospitalisation cases when assisting Australians abroad.
In August 2008, the Secretary issued an Administrative Circular, 'Personal Information—Obligations under the Privacy Act 1988', reminding staff of their obligations when handling personal information. Consular staff at overseas posts were provided with more guidance on privacy issues that arise when assisting Australians abroad with the launch of the revised Consular Handbook.
Five complaints were made directly to the department this year. We concluded our investigations into two of these complaints, finding no breach of privacy occurred in relation to both matters. We are continuing to investigate the other three complaints.
We concluded our investigation into one complaint made in the previous year, finding a breach of privacy occurred. We offered an apology to the complainant.
We initiated investigations into two possible breaches of privacy by the department this year. We concluded our investigation into one matter, finding a breach of privacy had occurred and we provided an apology to the individual. We are continuing our investigations into the other matter.
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) completed investigating one complaint it received in 2007–08, finding that the department had handled the matter appropriately and agreeing that the department had not interfered with the complainant's privacy. The OPC is investigating the other complaint it received in 2007–08 where the department had found no breach of privacy occurred.
In June 2008, the department made a submission to the OPC on the draft Guidelines for Personal Information Security Breach Notifications. We also participated in the OPC's government wide survey on 'Portable Storage Devices'.
The process for all portfolio-related legislation has been managed effectively.
Amendments to the Export Market Development Grants Act 1997 made by the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—General Law Reform) Act 2008 began on 10 December 2008. Amendments to the Trade Representatives Act 1933 made by the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws—General Law Reform) Act 2008 began on 10 December 2008. Minor amendments were made to a number of Acts we administer by the Statute Law Revision Act 2008, which commenced operation on 4 July 2008.
We facilitated the enactment and amendment of a number of regulations and determinations. Among them were regulations to implement Australia's obligations under United Nations Security Council resolutions to impose sanctions upon several countries and regulations on diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities.
We provided input to legislation managed by agencies within the portfolio and to legislation managed by other agencies that affected foreign affairs and trade portfolio legislation.
Compensation for detriment caused by defective administration
Thirteen cases were lodged under the compensation scheme for detriment caused by defective administration. Eight cases were resolved during the year (including three from previous financial years), resulting in five payments made from administered funds. In three cases, compensation under the scheme was found not to be warranted. Eight cases (including one from the previous year) remained in progress at 30 June 2009.


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Sat, Sep 5, 09 at 14:43
Been off work this week and have spent most of the time in my studio. It's my way of escaping and boy have I escaped! Will wait til cooler weather to grout but wanted to share these photos.
Donna in Florida
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Nice creative, original ideas....love it |
- Posted by cathyscache (My Page) on Sat, Sep 5, 09 at 15:52
Wow I guess U have been busy!!! Nice , love them all. I too am ready to start on Christmas stuff. Have some ready for the grandkids to do. Just waiting for the right time. |
Wow you have been busy! Love it all. Looks like you are already getting ready for Christmas. |
Show off! You have been so busy you put us all to shame! I love what you have done. Good job. |
Thanks for the kind words and yes, getting ready for Christmas. C'mon Flag, now you get busy! LOL Donna in Florida |
- Posted by katishooked (My Page) on Sun, Sep 6, 09 at 8:07
Wow Donna, You have some great work completed there. Ate the round ones the plastic Christmas balls? Love em |
- Posted by slowmedown (My Page) on Sun, Sep 6, 09 at 8:53
Oh, Oh, Oh, - how very beautiful. I saw those glass or plastic ornaments yesterday at HobLob. Great job on placing the shards on them. Love the shoe. |
Boy you have been busy, I just saw your totems in GJ and now this! Those ornaments are beautiful. Be sure to post a pic when you get them grouted. |
Great stuff ya got going on there!!!!! |
- Posted by calamity_j (My Page) on Mon, Sep 7, 09 at 17:16
All of it is great so far!!! Good job! |
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Love what you're creating, Donna! I hadn't thought of the ornament balls... great idea! |
Those are beautiful! You just gave me some ideas for Christmas! Thanks for sharing and will be looking for the grouted pics. Addiesue |
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Rolls-Royce has achieved a significant milestone in the Adaptive Versatile Engine Technology (ADVENT) research programme into next-generation US military aerospace platforms, with the successful completion of the Preliminary Design Review (PDR).
The ADVENT technology demonstrator programme, being carried out by the Rolls-Royce North America Technologies Inc. (LibertyWorks™) unit, is funded by the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
It focuses on variable cycle engine features to achieve a propulsion system with high-thrust capabilities for take-off and manoeuvring that, in addition, optimises fuel efficiency for long range and loiter operations.
Phil Burkholder, Chief Operating Officer, LibertyWorks, added: "In addition to the successful PDR, we are also progressing the ADVENT programme by beginning component rig testing of an adaptive fan system at our Indianapolis facilities.
"Both the PDR and the rig testing are examples of how LibertyWorks is meeting the requirements of its customer, working towards the shared vision of creating an ADVENT family of next generation engines that deliver the range and persistence required for 21st century aircraft."
"In August 2007, Rolls-Royce was awarded a $296 million contract by the AFRL for work to develop ADVENT technologies that focus on an adaptive engine architecture to provide a 25 per cent improvement in average fuel consumption and reduced temperature cooling air for thermal management."
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- LibertyWorks™, known officially as Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., has a long history of service to the US military. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, US, LibertyWorks™ - previously known as Allison Advanced Development Co. (AADC) - has contributed technology to the F-35 Lightning II LiftFan and F136 engine; IHPTET (Integrated High Performance Turbine Engine Technology) program; and the RATTLRS supersonic missile.
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The delinquency rate breaks the record set last quarter. The records are based on MBA data dating back to 1972.
The delinquency rate includes loans that are at least one payment past due but does not include loans somewhere in the process of foreclosure. The percentage of loans in the foreclosure process at the end of the third quarter was 4.47 percent, an increase of 17 basis points from the second quarter of 2009 and 150 basis points from one year ago. The combined percentage of loans in foreclosure or at least one payment past due was 14.41 percent on a non-seasonally adjusted basis, the highest ever recorded in the MBA delinquency survey.
The percentage of loans on which foreclosure actions were started during the third quarter was 1.42 percent, up six basis points from last quarter and up 35 basis points from one year ago.
The percentages of loans 90 days or more past due, loans in foreclosure, and foreclosures started all set new record highs. The percentage of loans 30 days past due is still below the record set in the second quarter of 1985.
Increases Driven by Prime and FHA Loans
"Despite the recession ending in mid-summer, the decline in mortgage performance continues. Job losses continue to increase and drive up delinquencies and foreclosures because mortgages are paid with paychecks, not percentage point increases in GDP. Over the last year, we have seen the ranks of the unemployed increase by about 5.5 million people, increasing the number of seriously delinquent loans by almost 2 million loans and increasing the rate of new foreclosures from 1.07 percent to 1.42 percent," said Jay Brinkmann, MBA's Chief Economist."Prime fixed-rate loans continue to represent the largest share of foreclosures started and the biggest driver of the increase in foreclosures. 33 percent of foreclosures started in the third quarter were on prime fixed-rate and loans and those loans were 44 percent of the quarterly increase in foreclosures. The foreclosure numbers for prime fixed-rate loans will get worse because those loans represented 54 percent of the quarterly increase in loans 90 days or more past due but not yet in foreclosure."The performance of prime adjustable rate loans, which include pay-option ARMs in the MBA survey, continue to deteriorate with the foreclosure rate on those loans for the first time exceeding the rate for subprime fixed-rate loans. In contrast, both subprime fixed-rate and subprime adjustable rate loans saw decreases in foreclosures."The foreclosure rate on FHA loans also increased, despite having a large increase in the number of FHA-insured loans outstanding. The number of FHA loans outstanding has increased by about 1.1 million over the last year. This increase in the denominator depresses the delinquency and foreclosure percentages. If we assume these newly-originated loans are not the ones defaulting and remove the big denominator increase from the calculation results, the foreclosure rate would be1.76 percent rather than 1.31 percent reported."Once again the states of Florida, California, Arizona and Nevada have a disproportionate share of the mortgage problems. They had 43 percent of all foreclosures started in the third quarter, down only slightly from 44 percent both last quarter and the third quarter last year. They had 37 percent of the nation's prime fixed-rate loan foreclosure starts and 67 percent of the prime ARM foreclosure starts. As of the end of September, 25 percent of the mortgages in Florida were at least one payment past due or in foreclosure."The outlook is that delinquency rates and foreclosure rates will continue to worsen before they improve. First, it is unlikely the employment picture will get better until sometime next year and even then jobs will increase at a very slow pace. Perhaps more importantly, there is no reason to expect that when the economy begins to add more jobs, those jobs will be in areas with the biggest excess housing inventory and the highest delinquency rates. Second, the number of loans 90 days or more past due or in foreclosure is now a little over 4 million as compared with 3.9 million new and previously occupied homes currently for sale, although there is likely some overlap between the two numbers. The ultimate resolution of these seriously delinquent loans will put added pressure on the hardest hit sections of the country."
Change from last quarter (second quarter of 2009)
The seasonally adjusted delinquency rate increased 43 basis points for prime loans (from 6.41 percent to 6.84 percent), 107 basis points for subprime loans (from 25.35 percent to 26.42 percent), and two basis points for VA loans (from 8.06 percent to 8.08 percent). The delinquency rate for FHA loans decreased six basis points (from 14.42 percent to 14.36 percent). The non-seasonally adjusted delinquency rate for FHA loans however, increased 134 basis points this quarter (from 13.70 percent to 15.04 percent).
The non-seasonally adjusted percentage of loans in the foreclosure process increased 20 basis points for prime loans (from 3.00 percent to 3.20 percent), and increased 30 basis points for subprime loans (from 15.05 percent to 15.35 percent). FHA loans saw a 34 basis point increase in foreclosure inventory rate (from 2.98 percent to 3.32 percent), while the foreclosure inventory rate for VA loans increased 22 basis points (from 2.07 percent to 2.29 percent).
The non-seasonally adjusted foreclosure starts rate increased 13 basis points for prime loans (from 1.01 percent to 1.14 percent), increased 16 basis points for FHA loans (from 1.15 percent to 1.31 percent), and increased 19 basis points for VA loans (from 0.68 percent to 0.87 percent). This rate decreased 37 basis points for subprime loans (from 4.13 percent to 3.76 percent).
The seriously delinquent rate, the non-seasonally adjusted percentage of loans that are 90 days or more delinquent, or in the process of foreclosure, was up from both last quarter and from last year. This measure is designed to account for inter-company differences on when a loan enters the foreclosure process.
Compared with last quarter, the rate increased 82 basis points for prime loans (from 5.44 percent to 6.26 percent), 216 basis points for subprime loans (from 26.52 percent to 28.68 percent), 89 basis points for FHA loans (from 7.78 percent to 8.67 percent), and 37 basis points for VA loans (from 4.69 percent to 5.06 percent).
Change from last year (third quarter of 2008)
The seasonally adjusted delinquency rate increased 250 basis points for prime loans, 639 basis points for subprime loans, 144 basis points for FHA loans, and 80 basis points for VA loans.
The foreclosure inventory rate increased 162 basis points for prime loans, 280 basis points for subprime loans, 100 basis points for FHA loans, and 83 basis points for VA loans.
The foreclosure starts rate increased 35 basis points overall, 53 basis points for prime loans, 36 basis points for FHA loans, and 28 basis points for VA loans. The starts rate decreased 47 basis points for subprime loans.
The seriously delinquent rate increased 339 basis points for prime loans, 912 basis points for subprime loans, 262 basis points for FHA loans, and 161 basis points for VA loans.
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So my bf and I have recently moved into a new apartment. The landlord mentioned that he would come by once or twice a week to do yardwork. That's how it was at first but then monday morning I was trying to figure out what the wear and I was walking around my room in a thong and then see my landlord outside my bedroom window (no garden by my bdrm window so no need for him to be there)Since then he has been at the window the same time everyday and stops in about 5 or 6 times throughout the day to do "yardwork" right by all our windows. It started getting really fishy the other day when it was pouring rain and thunder and I counted him out there on 5 different occasions. For the record this is also a very small yard that does not need much maitnance. My bf's boss warned us that he could be at our window constantly to see when we are not around because he probably wants to snoop around. So today I started my new job and before leaving my bf and I were discussing the peeping landlord so we decided to just stick a little note on the bedroom door saying "Spying is creepy and illegal" that way if he entered to snoop before entering the bdroom he would know we know. Put that note up and made sure the door was shut. The front door was locked when I left for work and when I came home the door was still locked. When I go to the bedroom the post-it note is gone and the door is opened. I looked all over and no sight of post it and no windows were open (so it wasn't a random breaking in) and the only person besides my bf and I with access to apt keys is the landlord. I have never been in this type of situation before....what should I do? |
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- Posted by maryjane45 (My Page) on Thu, May 8, 08 at 16:55
And yes I know its weird that he took the post-it (normal creepers would leave it and pretend they were never there) |
Put up some blinds and use them. He may be totally certifiable and creepy and everything else, but you're also playing games and that's just as wrong. |
See if your state has the "Make my day" law. Make him think that you're off to work, he comes in and you're scared for your life. At the least hold him at gunpoint for the police to arrive, 1st degree B&E. At the worst, his widow might sell the house cheap. Unless he has permission or doing emergency repairs, he is not allowed to be in the rental unit. Plus it sounds like it's time to get the moving van back. |
I'm suprised the usual response "just move!" wasnt parroted by the typical poster here. I am not advocating that unless you can easily do it. WHat I DO suggest is that you buy a simple hidden camera setup (you can even get software that allows you to turn a computer with webcam into a makeshift surveillence device) & set it up to record while you are gone. See what he does & if it is really bad/illegal.... you could get him arrested & possibly sue him. I am not a sue-happy person, but i believe in harsh consequences for someone maliciously invading my privacy (ESPECIALLY the landlord!) This landlord is obviously going to go snooping thru your things while you are gone. For all you know he may be sniffing & wearing your panties (or worse) while you are out! SOmething a landlord is NOT supposed to do. Might as well guard against it. Lock up anything you dont want him going thru. Use your window shades & be on the lookout for hidden cameras this perv just MAY install if he cant get his daily "window-peep" in. CHeck to see if there are laws that say when a landlord can come into your apartment without your permission. Most states have some sort of law regarding this (sadly my state doesnt). Be prepared for this guy to use the common landlord excuse that he is inspecting the place & doing repairs (that's why having him caught on camera sniffing your panties or snooping thru your things can prove he is lying... and can be used against him if need be). IMO a landlord who snoops is a person that should never EVER be a landlord again. Note: also.... buy some doorknob jams (a long steel device that allows you to prop between the doorknob & floor & prevents someone from entering the property while you are there)... or a small portable doorlock that allows you to lock any door from the inside ... like this... (first item on the page)http://www.walkabouttravelgear.com/safety.htm Note: also... be prepaired for him to not renew your lease when it expires in retaliation. And if you are on a month to month lease.... be prepared for the possibility of being kicked you out after a month or two. Not saying it WILL happen , but it can. IMO.... every apartment dweller should have an easily operated video-recording device to guard against snooping landlords. |
Wow, that is incredibly creepy and disturbing. I don't know what state you are in, but I'd definitely go online and read up on tenant rights. I would definitely install window blinds and keep them drawn, especially if you're in a state of undress. What does your lease say about your landlord entering the apartment? Typically he is only allowed in with your permission or in case of emergency, something like a burst pipe. If there's another incident of him entering the apartment, I'd even call the police. There may not be much they can do, but I'd want the call logged. Also, if he's as creepy as it sounds... I'd check your home for video equipment that HE installed. Okay, maybe that sounds a bit paranoid, but the thought of someone going in your bedroom without your permission is deeply disturbing. I agree that it's time for a nanny-cam. |
Call the non emergency number of your police department and tell them what you said here. If the previous tenant had complained too they might just be on to him but haven't been able to catch him. Also search the internet for Nanny Cams |
- Posted by nightcrawler1961 (My Page) on Tue, May 13, 08 at 9:23
Well first of all if you know he has access to the back yard, wouldnt logic tell you to either close your curtains, draw the blinds or pull the shades down, or whatever window treatments you have. OK, the first time is unexpected, but the 2nd, c'mon, make the window not so easy to look thru. Change your locks. If there is a severe emergency that a LL has to go into your apt, and the only emergency would be is a broken pipe or something jut break the window, DUH !! |
We can't make a reasonable judgement until you show us pictures of the events. You can e-mail the pictures of you in your thong directly to me. Until then, keep walking around in front of your window in a thing while your landlord is right outside that window... |
"Sorry but I do not belive in LL having keys to apt." I don't believe in anyone else having a key to my home, which is why I do not rent from other people. I do however own a condo that I rent out, and you bet your ass I have a key to it. The few times a year that I stop by to make sure everything is working correctly I always put my key in the door after they have opened it to make sure that the locks haven't been changed. The lease is clear, if they change the locks without giving me a key within 24 hours they are out, done, finished. Since I have good tenants, unlike YOU, they gave me the key to the new lock before they even installed it. |
- Posted by talley_sue_nyc (My Page) on Mon, Jun 2, 08 at 11:43
also, if you are renting the yard as well, he really shouldn't be on it without your prior knowledge or permission. The yard isn't any different from your living room. |
"Change your locks. If there is a severe emergency that a LL has to go into your apt, and the only emergency would be is a broken pipe or something jut break the window, DUH !! Because if it is fire, everyone gets out, not in. Sorry but I do not belive in LL having keys to apt." Nightcrawler Just a bit curious, how do you propose that your LL gets access to your apartment if he doesn't have keys? I'm with fotostat, you change the locks and don't give me a new key then you are out of the apartment. I abide by the law and will give my tenants notice as required by the lease. I expect my tenants to abide by the lease. |
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If we look back at any of the wealth of preseason projections and informed fantasy themed predictions on Anthony Rizzo, they all sing a similar refrain: expect an impact hitter.
ZiPS projected the 23-year old Chicago Cubs first baseman to hit .279/.349/.503 (.362 wOBA), with 31 home runs. While the returns on the power numbers have been impressive, Rizzo has seen his K% take a sharp spike upwards to 26.5% in the first month of the 2013 season. The increase in strikeouts and some early contact issues have rendered a .211/.304/.511 (.353 wOBA) in 102 plate appearances.
Sample size? Sample size.
Rizzo alleviated calls for him to be sent to the minors for refining from some of the Cubs faithful by turning in a two home run games versus the Marlins on Friday, and collecting five hits and three walks in the four game set. 102 plate appearances is nothing to get overly concerned about with Rizzo, especially given the gaudy power totals early on, but a glance at some of the other measures available make for some truly bizarre viewing.
Maybe Rizzo has absorbed some of the greatness from Cubs' assistant hitting coach Rob Deer's finest seasons. Eight of Rizzo's 19 hits have been home runs, which leaves him with a .200 BABIP. Anthony Rizzo the 38-year old coming off of hip and shoulder surgery he is not, but his .300 ISO is as equally unsustainable as his low BABIP. What's perhaps the most confounding in this teeniest of sample sizes are the left-handed hitter's splits.
Rizzo, who has historically struggled against left handed pitching, currently holds a .310 batting average versus lefties. He's hitting just .164 versus righties. For his career, Rizzo has hit .220 against left-handers and .247 against right-handers. His numbers versus righties are compounded by an awful showing in 153 plate appearances with the San Diego Padres in 2011.
So what can we glean from Anthony Rizzo's April performance? Well, probably not all that much. ZiPS still projects him to finish in line with the preseason projections with a slight dip in batting average and OBP (.263/.338/.505) and a bump in home runs (36). Whatever the case, the Cubs have themselves a hitter who's currently averaging a home run in every 23 at-bats and provides above average defense at first base. He's worth more to the Cubs in Chicago right now than he is in Iowa.


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