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1 To victory, the psalm of David. Lord, the king shall be glad in thy virtue; and he shall full out have joy greatly on thine health. (To victory, the song of David. Lord, the king shall be glad for thy strength, or thy might; and he shall have great joy in thy victory.) | 1 O LORD, the king rejoices in your strength. How great is his joy in the victories you give! |
2 Thou hast given to him the desire of his heart; and thou hast not defrauded him of the will of his lips. (Thou hast given him his heart's desire; and thou hast not denied him what he asked for with his lips.) | 2 You have granted him the desire of his heart and have not withheld the request of his lips. "Selah" |
3 For thou hast before come him in the blessings of sweetness; thou hast set on his head a crown of precious stone. (For thou hast come before him with the blessings of goodness; thou hast set upon his head a crown of pure gold.) | 3 You welcomed him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head. |
4 He asked of thee life, and thou gavest it to him; the length of days into the world, and into the world of world. (He asked for life from thee, and thou gavest it to him; yea, length of days forever and ever.) | 4 He asked you for life, and you gave it to him-- length of days, for ever and ever. |
5 His glory is great in thine health; thou shalt put glory, and great fairness, on him. (His glory is great because of thy help/Thy salvation hath brought him great glory; thou shalt put honour, and majesty, upon him.) | 5 Through the victories you gave, his glory is great; you have bestowed on him splendor and majesty. |
6 For thou shalt give him into blessing into the world of world; thou shalt make him glad in joy with thy cheer. (For thou shalt make him blessed forever and ever; thou shalt make him glad with joy before thee.) | 6 Surely you have granted him eternal blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence. |
7 For the king hopeth in the Lord; and in the mercy of the highest he shall not be moved. (For the king trusteth in the Lord; and by the love of the Most High, he shall not be moved, or shaken.) | 7 For the king trusts in the LORD; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken. |
8 Thine hand be found to all thine enemies; thy right hand find all them that hate thee. (Thy hand shall find all thy enemies; thy right hand shall find all those who hate thee.) | 8 Your hand will lay hold on all your enemies; your right hand will seize your foes. |
9 Thou shalt put them as a furnace of fire in the time of thy cheer; the Lord shall trouble them in his ire, and fire shall devour them. (Thou shalt put them into a fiery furnace at the time of thy coming; the Lord in his anger shall trouble them, and then fire shall devour them.) | 9 At the time of your appearing you will make them like a fiery furnace. In his wrath the LORD will swallow them up, and his fire will consume them. |
10 Thou shalt lose the fruit of them from the earth; and the seed of them from the sons of men. (Thou shalt destroy their descendants from off the earth; yea, their children from among the sons and daughters of men.) | 10 You will destroy their descendants from the earth, their posterity from mankind. |
11 For they bowed evil against thee; they thought counsels, which they might not stablish. (For they brought in evil against thee; yea, they thought out evil plans, but they could not execute them.) | 11 Though they plot evil against you and devise wicked schemes, they cannot succeed; |
12 For thou shalt put them aback; in thy remnants thou shalt make ready the cheer of them. (For thou shalt make them turn, and run away, when thou shalt aim thy arrows at them.) | 12 for you will make them turn their backs when you aim at them with drawn bow. |
13 Lord, be thou enhanced in thy virtue; we shall sing, and say openly thy virtues. (Lord, be thou exalted in thy strength; we shall sing, and shall talk openly, about thy power.) | 13 Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might. |
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-- @@On April 18, 2011, Janie Dunning, Missouri State Director for USDA Rural Development, presented a Certificates of Recognition to several recipients in Higbee, MO. We recognize Thomas Hill Public Water Supply District #1 for their partnership with the City of Higbee to provide safe, potable, and dependable water to their residents. Currently the City of Higbee has an aged 75,000 elevated storage tank and distribution lines. This project will allow the City to take down their deteriorating tank and connect to Thomas Hill PWSD #1's new tank that will supply them with needed volume and pressure. In addition, the existing and undersized water distribution lines, valves, and hydrants in town will be replaced to eliminate water loss and improve pressure to each resident. MECO Engineering has performed an evaluation of the proposed facility and has worked closely with the community of 623 residents to develop a plan that would benefit this small rural area of 273 connections and yet remain affordable to the end beneficiaries. The financing package consists of funds from USDA Rural Development Water & Wastewater Loan & Grant Program in the amount of $800,000 low interest loan and $550,000 grant, the Missouri Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $500,000, and the City is contributing $1,000 for total project costs of $1,851,000. The revenues generated from the water rates will pay for the borrowed funds. "It's important for rural communities to have excellent water and waste treatment facilities," U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill said. "Thanks to a low-interest loan and competitive grant funds, Higbee will be getting an important upgrade to theirs." "This is a great partnership effort when everyone works together for a common goal of meeting the needs of an environmentally safe water distribution system," said Janie Dunning, Missouri State Director for USDA Rural Development. "This project mirrors USDA Rural Development's mission and President Obama's initiative of being committed to the future of rural communities. I want to personally thank everyone that has worked together to make this project a reality. Special thanks go to our federal elected officials of U. S. Senator Claire McCaskill, U. S. Senator Roy Blunt, and U. S. Representative Blaine Luetkemeyer for their support of funds for projects like the one in the City of Higbee. I am pleased that rural households will benefit from an adequate and dependable water system." USDA Rural Development's mission is to deliver programs in a way that support increasing economic opportunity and improve the quality of life of rural residents. Further information on Rural Development programs is available by visiting USDA's web site at http:/www.rurdev.usda.gov/mo/ or by contacting Leann Gleason at the Kirksville USDA Service Center at 2410 S. Franklin St., Kirksville, MO 63501 or by calling 660-665-3274 Ext. 4. "Committed to the future of rural communities." "USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender." To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). |


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Ignore the restaurant industry's recycled arguments.
Although neither of the minimum-wage bills pending in the Minnesota House and Senate has a provision that allows servers to be paid less than the minimum wage, you would never know it from restaurant industry exhortations. The Feb. 1 Business section commentary, "In the push for higher pay, don't forget tips," needs correcting.
Minnesota law bars the practice of paying servers less than the minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, because labor standards have been higher here since 1986. Surrounding states have no such prohibition. Wisconsin pays $2.33, Iowa $4.35, North Dakota $4.86 and South Dakota $2.13.
In his commentary, a Minneapolis restaurant owner insisted that paying the minimum to wait staff "artificially puts downward pressure on kitchen wages" — an argument that gets recycled every year but is never supported by the facts. The notion is contradicted by wage data from surrounding states. For example, that a Wisconsin waitress earns $2.33 an hour, but kitchen workers still earn nearly $1 an hour less than Minnesota workers.
Minnesota legislators should understand that the real "artificial pressure" is coming from a handful of well-heeled lobbyists hired to exploit their advantages, lower our expectations and drop the higher standards that define our differences. Minnesotans value a workforce that is always at or near the top of every measure of labor force excellence. Let's keep it that way.
Kris Jacobs is executive director of Jobs Now Coalition.
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On screen, Will Ferrell tones down his usual wacky antics to play mild-mannered IRS agent Harold Crick, who hears the voice of a novelist (Emma Thompson) narrating his life in Stranger Than Fiction. But off screen, thankfully, he's as loony as ever. We caught up with the actor at the movie's L.A. premiere last month, where he gave us the scoop on his fashion sense, the people in his head, and his Oscar chances.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: At the premiere for Talladega Nights, you wore the Crystal Gayle T-shirt from the movie, and tonight you're in a suit from Stranger Than Fiction. Are you just going to keep raiding the costume closet for your premiere outfits?
WILL FERRELL: You are the first person who noticed! Honestly, you are observant. Why buy my own clothes? I know the ones from the film will fit me. I'm not that into clothes. There were 50 suits. We burned 47 of them to raise the value of the remaining three in case I needed to ever auction them on eBay if I hit hard times.
Are you anything like Harold?
Yes, I have a bit of germaphobia. I have a Howard Hughes thing going on. I am a shut-in. I avoid going outside. I live in a hermetically sealed box. I'm fairly boring. I can tell time. And I have the same taste in fashion.
And do you hear voices?
Yes. A Vietnamese family lives in there. They're my friends. I also often hear my dogs' voices and they are always saying, ''Feed me.''
You're a lot more subdued in this movie. Was it hard keeping your wilder nature reined in?
I think it is great to do something different. It is a welcome change... It was a lot of fun for me, and it was a challenge to not go overboard. This is like a real movie. There are dramatic moments, and it may even make a few people cry. I don't think there is one fart joke, even. I even get the girl and a makeout scene. This was not written with me in mind. I didn't come up with the idea, so I had to really work to be a part of this film. The script came first. As soon as I read it, I knew I wanted to do it and I needed to jump through a few hoops to get to the director [Marc Forster] and convince him I was the one to be Harold.
So what would you say to someone who thinks you could get an Oscar nomination for this film?
I'd say they were drunk.
If there was narration at this very moment for what you are doing...
It would say... [A certain Grey's Anatomy star walks past] ''He saw Kate Walsh and she looked pretty tonight.''
What's it like being stuck under an exclamation point?
It's not bad, really. You just have to go to a zen place.
What's up next for you?
My ice-skating film Blades of Glory. It's going to be a return to juvenile comedy and Lycra for me. Then I am doing an ABA basketball movie. And I am working with [Talladega Nights and Anchorman writer-director] Adam McKay again, because I love that guy. We are writing a movie about stepbrothers. I think I have convinced my Talladega costar John C. Reilly to be in it. We had such a good time working together before, so we figured we should do it again.


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Hello. I'm from Pakistan. I do not have many resources here (i.e. books, CDs, etc.). I am a student and doing BCS but I want to do a MS certification. I liked VB 6.0 and I have done some work in Web designing (i.e. Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Image Styler, Fireworks). I can?t decide whether it would be better for me to work more on VB or Graphics/Web page designing. Can you tell me about future opportunities in both fields? Thanks.
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Given your interests and proclivities, I don't think an MS certifica- tion is really what you want (unless you'd prefer to change your focus more toward developing back-end Web services or applications). It actually sounds like you should pursue the Certified Internet Web (CIW) credentials, or perhaps some of the Macromedia certifications instead. Microsoft's emphasis is on more heavy-duty programming, and less on working the front end of Web design and development.
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At UCLA, first-year football coach Jim Mora says, "We've got a bunch of really good kids here. It's been a lot of fun."
At Arizona, first-year coach Rich Rodriguez says his player attrition "is not nearly as much as I thought. We've been demanding, but our guys have hung in there so far."
And at Arizona State, first-year coach Todd Graham recalls his introduction to his players, saying, "When I took this job, I said, 'I (inherited) every one of you to be successful. For every one of you that don't make it, I consider that a failure on my part.' "
You may have noticed the first-year coach in Pullman, Mike Leach, is not phrasing things quite so glowingly.
So, as the post-Utah, post-Marquess Wilson tempest percolates at Washington State, the questions are many and the answers are elusive.
Is Mike Leach just that different? Are the Cougars so severely under-talented that upheaval was inevitable? Are the 40 losses in four years from 2008 through 2011 evidence enough to know that the transition would be wrenching?
However we add the fractions in that equation, it's inescapable that what's going on at WSU is far different from what Mora, Rodriguez and Graham have experienced.
Mora, speaking on Tuesday's Pac-12 coaches conference call, says "two or three guys transferred out" in the UCLA handoff. Rodriguez says the number is "one or two" at Arizona. Graham puts ASU's attrition at "about seven."
The turnstile at WSU numbers 18, although somebody inside the program told me last week it was much higher, presumably including walk-ons and others who might have been given a tryout in the spring.
So what's so different in Pullman?
Yes, the legacy of losing is deeper. The three other programs had bowl seasons in the past few years.
But narrow the focus to, say, the past two years. The Cougars played toe-to-toe with UCLA (losing two fourth-quarter games), beat Arizona State last year, and the Arizona program Rodriguez inherited went 4-8 in 2011 — as did WSU — and fired its coach at midseason.
None of that suggests the Cougars were light years behind those other programs.
Another head-scratching element is the positive face Leach put on five days before the BYU opener. He talked about players having had a "really dedicated offseason," that they've worked "incredibly hard" and, referring to the consistent quality of fall-camp practices, said "I've not had a team I could say that about."
Somewhere between August and November, all that went away.
No doubt Leach's style, his give-a-rip attitude about singling players out with pungent criticism, is at the heart of the controversy.
A parent of a player told me he'd been called in recent days by parents of two recruits committed to WSU, wanting a read on Leach. So part of Leach's immediate challenge, and ultimately his success in Pullman, is going to hinge on his ability to persuade prospects he's a guy you'd want to play for, and not a wack job.
And what's more ...
• USC coach Lane Kiffin doesn't back away from the growing perception that his dad and defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin is an NFL strategist who might not be hip to stopping the college spread-option offense: "I think that's a fair observation. We've given up some big numbers to running quarterbacks over our years here, so I'm not going to be defensive about that." The big number last week was 730, Oregon's school-record total yards.
• Some cretin who apparently created a false Twitter account impersonated UCLA freshman cornerback Randall Goforth and tweeted inflammatory comments toward USC. "It's sickening," said Mora, calling the perpetrator "the lowest form of life."
• The Oregon State-Stanford game Saturday is an odd intersection of highly regarded teams — ranked 13th and 16th by The Associated Press — that are experiencing flux at quarterback. Oregon State coach Mike Riley is committed to sticking with Cody Vaz, but with original starter Sean Mannion at the ready, while the Cardinal will give 6-foot-4, 224-pound redshirt freshman Kevin Hogan his first start over Josh Nunes.
• Stanford coach David Shaw, a former NFL assistant, on USC's Marqise Lee: "The best college receiver I've seen since I scouted Randy Moss." And Shaw's Cardinal has long since played USC.


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We're seeking to finish our basement floor (walls are already done) including insulating it. Based on our research, we've decided to go with an XPS base (1"), plywood sub floor and FLOR carpet tiles (for ease of clean and removal - two young boys).
My question is regarding the installation technique. My plan is to follow the technique as outlined by "mmcarty", "... Use 1" to 2" XPS on the floors. Use tongue and groove or shiplapped sheets and tape all joints. Leave a 1/4" gap at the walls and fill with expanding foam. Cover with 1/2", 5/8", or 2 sheets of 1/2" plywood tap conned through the XPS to the floor..." So the big question is - Does this mean you do NOT have to install 2x4 sleepers? In other words, can I simply install the plywood (5/8" T&G) on top of the XPS (T&G, caulked and taped) and then anchor it to the foundation with tapcon screws. This appears to be the easiest, most energy efficient and head room efficient of all of the methods. I had always been told that you need to install framing first with a 6mil+ vapor barrier. I don't want to have to re-do the install. Thanks. p.s. Our basement is in Chicago, no water to date (3 years, worse flooding in Midwest history). There is some general moisture. Also, we have HVAC with a humidifier and central air and I plan to install an Oregon Scientific indoor thermometer and humidity gauge. As well the walls are brick with spray foam insulation behind and through the framing studs with green board drywall. |
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Randy Moss memories: The story behind 'Straight Cash, Homey'
You might be getting a few sports posts on this crazy-fun Moss-'n'-Yankees day. Sorry, even some of us thoughtful-aspiring types can't always shake the 13-year-old boy inside.
Was happily chatting with ex-KARE senior executive producer Lonnie Hartley, who reminded me it was his former station that brought home Moss's priceless "Straight Cash, Homey." Here's the clip, Hartley's story below:
"It was field producer Dana Thiede. He's a guy you don't see on camera very often. We sent him out to Winter Park; remember, this was right after after Moss pretended to pull his pants down in the end zone. [The NFL fined Moss 10 grand for that.] Dana's photographer was the only camera out there and he catches up with Moss in the parking lot."
Here's how the exchange went:
Thiede: "Write the check yet, Randy?"
Moss: "When you're rich, you don't write checks."
Thiede: "If you don't write checks, how do you pay these guys?"
Moss: "Straight cash, homey."
Thiede: "Randy, are you upset about the fine?"
Moss: "No, cause it ain't s---. Ain't nothing but 10 grand. What's 10 grand to me? Next time I might shake my ----."
Moss was traded to Oakland a month later.
Hartley notes that Thiede's "get" had lasting consequences for working journalists as well as Mike Tice's club. "Hours later, the parking lot was no longer accessible to reporters, and it stayed that way. Live trucks can't go live from there — you have to park on the other side of Winter Park and drag your cables all the way over.
"Needless to say, we got calls from all the sports media in the country, and as I recall Sid Hartman was mad we gave the clip to ESPN. I always told Dana, 'You're the guy who got Randy Moss traded.'"
Time to saddle up again, sports fans.
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Great clip. Cool to hear the backstory. Also, Sid was wrong. Randy Moss got randy Randy Moss traded. Just like he got himself traded from the Patriots.
Red McCombs trade Randy Moss out of spite when he realized he'd been duped into selling the Vikings for less than they were worth. Reggie Fowler, the unqualified buyer who gave Red the $20 million nonrefundable deposit check on 2/14/05, was a "decoy." Zygi was the real behind the scenes buyer all along.
Forbes valued the Vikings franchise at $658 million a few months later. Zygi buying price was only $600 million.
Randy Moss must not be too bright... if the Commissioner took Visa, he could be a third of the way to a free airline ticket on a rewards card. Straight cash, homey!
What, "Dana's photographer" doesn't have a name? That's rude. The shooter was out there freezing with the rest of us. (I was one of several print reporters who waited out Moss that day and followed him to his car, along with this TV crew.)
Red McCombs duped? People like Red don't get duped. McCombs purchased the Vikings for $250 million, and sold it seven years later for $600 million; in round numbers a third of a billion more than he paid for it. I'd like to get duped like that.
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Pssssst. Wanna read a hot property? How about an early draft of Francis Ford Coppola's upcoming Dracula? Or a sneak peek at Steven Spielberg's next fantasy feature, Hook? Bootlegged copies of scripts for these and other unreleased movies Alien 3, Basic Instinct, and The Last Boy Scout are being casually passed around the power alleys of Hollywood more than ever, with filmmakers devising ploys to stop their top secret material from circulating off the set.
Making a bootleg script is as easy as pressing the print button on a copy machine. And since every big feature requires dozens of scripts, it's fairly common for unauthorized copies to fall into the wrong hands. Some movie moguls fear these pirated scripts might give away plot twists or, worse, inspire a flood of quickie rip-off pictures.
''The CIA could take a lesson from us in security-that's how paranoid we are,'' says Larry Kasanoff, head of Terminator 2 director James Cameron's production company. Indeed, everybody who read the T2 script had to sign a secrecy oath, and serial numbers printed in red ink ran diagonally across each page so any bootlegged copies could be easily traced. ''People got really nervous when they signed that piece of paper,'' Kasanoff says with a laugh. ''But it prevented rampant copying that talent agency let's-make-a-bunch-and-send-them- out-type thinking.''
The system worked; no one absconded with a T2 script. Director Oliver Stone wasn't nearly as lucky. Reporters from The Washington Post, the Chicago Tribune, and Time magazine obtained an early draft of his controversial JFK, and all three ran stories criticizing its conspiracy-theory approach to the Kennedy assassination. Stone went ballistic over the leaks, blasting the media for judging his movie long before it was finished. In addition, he instructed his attorneys to threaten legal action against any suspected scriptnappers. ''A script is a private document...not the Pentagon Papers,'' Stone told the Los Angeles Times.
The underground market for scripts attracts more than just nosy journalists and Hollywood insiders. In the musty back room of a cluttered memorabilia shop in L.A. called the Hollywood Book & Poster Co., film buffs and celluloid scholars can choose from 5,000 different movie and television scripts selling for $10 to $15 each. But you won't find goodies like Hook or JFK there...not anymore. Store owner Eric Caidin, who buys most scripts from the screenwriters themselves, says he stopped dealing in screenplays for unreleased movies a few years ago ''as a courtesy to studios and filmmakers,'' and he now holds back on stocking new titles until weeks after a picture opens.
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Ford Freestar Transmission Problems
Michiman Posts: 8I was just at the local Ford dealer today. Bought an 04 Monterey. I am supposed to pick it up Monday. I didn't sign anything or leave a deposit...just a credir application. Looks like I'm going to back out of this deal. I don't need any headaches. Too bad, it was a nice van, but no thanks. :sick:
why_me Posts: 4Don't buy it! And tell them why you don't want it. Loudly. So everyone in earshot can hear and be protected.
I am still trying to get anyone in the Koons organization to respond to me. I have sent a letter to Jim Koons, No response. I sent an email to Jim Koons. No response. I called Jim Koons. My phone call got sent to someone else's voice mail box. I asked for a call back. No response. I just sent out 10 letters yesterday to everyone I could dredge up the name of in the Koons organization . . . business addresses and home addresses. If I don't get a response within a few days, I am moving on to any consumer protection organization I can think of. Any suggestions? And I will be contacting the television and radio stations in the Washington area to see if I can get them interested in this problem. If they think I am going to get bored and tired and let go of this thing, they better think again. I have already paid 3 car payments for this useless van since it broke down and February's payment will be due shortly. Any of you willing to talk to the media if I get something stirred up? -
jgenovese Posts: 220Good luck with Koons. They are the same clowns who gave me such a runaround. Their first response was, "We have never heard of that before." "Yours is the first Freestar EVER to have that problem." "Must be something you did to it." "Did you have the 30K mile transmission fluid change?" "No?" Then its your fault." "Oh, by the way, we would have paid for half of your repair but you never had any work done in our shop so, we owe you nothing." One of the Koons brothers actually accused me of lying when I told him I purchased 7 new Fords from the Annapolis dealership since 1987. I even went so far as to report them to the Office of the Attorney general of my home state, MD. They actually lied to the investigator from that office, in writing! Compare and contrast that to the writer who went to Norris Ford in Easton, MD. Ford actually flew in a rep from Detroit who ACKNOWLEDGED THAT IT WAS A DEFECT and they paid for her repair! Her story is one of the 495 posts in this very forum if you would like to read it for yourself. As far as the media, if you can find someone to take an interest in the story, I will be the first in line togive an interview. I have been trying to get the Baltimore stations on board for over a year now. Finally, you are 100% correct. DO NOT LET THIS GO. tell everyone you know. Tell people you don't know if they are driving one of these vans. You just might save their life.
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shocked1 Posts: 85:sick: Had tolet others know..... I received (again) a notice from FORD'S warrenty dept. wanting me to renew warranty!!!!! :mad: When I called to say WHY IM NOT RENEWING, the smart alec said i don't care bout your tranny problems! Please tell me, what is our bussiness world gone to????????????? I'll NEVER own a FORD or ANYTHING with that name on it!!!!!
jgenovese Posts: 220You did the right thing. Maybe you could suggest to them that they call Ford and explain that they lost a sale because you took the time to educate yourself as a consumer and found out about their problem with these transmissions. maybe then they will realize the power of the internet and an educated consumer and work to resolve this propblem through a recall.
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corporateabuse Posts: 2OK, I have taken a couple of different steps with Ford to get answers. They don't dare say anything to me but well scripted replies. I have repeatedly asked for a press statements about this issue. I will say that after every time I contact them I see corporate lawyers on my site through the analytics program. So now it is time to take a different approach. If you can, I need to get some information (no personal info.) from any, and all freestar owners. What I ask for is. Year of model, trim package, and mileage of tranny failure. I will construct the database and use some wild cards that I have, so that we can light a fire under the appropriate management team to get answers, and or results. I will also be hosting a pdf file for people to send to their state senators to have the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation investigate this serious safety hazard of Ford's.
send an e-mail to corpabuse@gmail with the items I need, and check for the pdf letter on http://corporateabuse.net on about February 16th 2009. or you can send a request for an e-mailed version by sending me an e-mail -
kiki6 Posts: 2Hi,
I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned Phil Edmonston's Lemon-Aid book in all of these postings along the way, but I found it interesting to discover that in Canada, we have had several Small Claims successes in which the judge ordered Ford to pay for engine and transmission repairs, even when the original warranty had expired. The book also provides precedent letters and instructions on how to proceed with your own claim. Not sure what would be available for American residents and I know a lot of people have been pursuing legal avenues here but I thought I'd mention this anyways.
momtobclt Posts: 19Sunburn posted: Based on the posts thus far, the 2004's seem to be the winners.
Or have our 2005, 06, and 07's just not hit that magic number when our trannys will die.
I have tons of problems with my 06 Freestar Limited, 24,000 miles but so far the tranny hasn't been one. It would lose all power while driving. I just had the power control center/ box?? fixed on the van before moisture was getting in there and causing issues. This has helped 90% of my problem. -
shocked1 Posts: 85Misty10....... Look at ALLL the needed recalls, FORD isn't going to "own up" to a recall. I don't believe they will when there's a death from it either. But they're begging for $$$$from Obama? WELL, FORD DON'T FORGET YOUOWE US CUSTOMERS SOME OF THAT$$$$!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
tmountsr Posts: 1I also would like to be added to any possible class action suit. I was quoted $3250 to replace trans at Ford with 100k warranty on their rebuilt trans. I think my mechanic will want more for a Jasper. We'd love to get our money back as well. Trans was serviced twice in the last 2 months, once by my mechanic, 2nd time by Ford. I was told the torque converter would not hold lock. I got a check engine light a few days ago, made an appointment to get it looked at, but my wife got stuck on the highway, fortunately she wasn't hurt. If contacted for the suit, I will provide all contact info.
jeffl0924 Posts: 186000 miles, tranny went out Saturday Evening. 2004 SEL. Like others have said, just like someone threw it into Neutral. Towed home, then back to the dealership. Was told that the Torque converter is definitely bad, and a band is screwed up in there too. 2800 bucks for a remanufactured one! ....I have 7 Ford vehicles....My 1998 Mountaineer has 250,000 miles on it, and its still going strong other than minor stuff...Im not happy
jgenovese Posts: 220
moores43764 Posts: 1I have a 2004 Ford Freestar... tranny quit at 77,938 miles... in feb. 08
NO WARNING, was pulling out of my driveway. I'm going to be calling some attys
to see if i cant start a class action lawsuit i will post as soon as i find something out.
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christinatux Posts: 22004 Ford Freestar trasmission died at 69,000 miles. No warnings or lights prior. Also I called Ford Service department to see if it was still covered under manufacture warranty. They told me "no, the warranty was only 3years/36,000 miles and that they didn't offer longer powertrain warranties until 2007. Left work one night, put it in reverse, worked fine, put it in drive and it went nowhere. No noises, no lights, no movement. My brother in law hooked it up to a diagnostic machine and it puts out no trouble codes. Any ideas???? Ford tells me they will install a rebuilt one for about $3.600 and that it will only be warrantied for 3 years/36,000 miles again...HMMMM :confuse: :confuse: :confuse: :confuse: :mad:
christinatux Posts: 2Reported my issue to NHTSA yesterday and also emailed Ford.com. Here's a copy of the email and response:
Ford Motor CompanyMain Topic: VehicleServiceIssuesEmail Questions: My transmission has died at 69,000 miles. After researching this online, I have found hundreds of the same issues with this 2004 Ford Freestar. I purchased this van as a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle from Clarke Ford, Hudson, Ohio and have been told that the estimated cost for repair/replacement would be $3,600. I would like to know what you can help with about this issue, since it seems to be a manufacture defect? I have not had the van fixed yet as I can not afford that amount for repairs. In this economy who can?There are several posts stating that there is/will be a class action law suit filed. I thought I would pursue this avenue first and hope that you will stand behind your consumer and take the necessary steps to correct this issue. Thank You for your time.Owner: YesVehicle Identification Number: 2FMZA51654BA33970Mileage: 69000Vehicle Location: InPossessionIf Contacted Dealer: YesDealer Name: Clarke Ford, Montrose FordOwner First Name: ChristinaOwner Last Name: Owner Email Address: Owner Address1: City: TState: OhioZipPostal: Country: United StatesDay Phone: Client Browser : Firefox 3Client OS : Windows
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Thank you for contacting the Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center regarding the transmission concern on your 2004 Ford Freestar.
We apologize for the inconvenience this situation has caused you. However, we have documented your concerns and your information will be sent to your Dealership. Your Service Manager is in the best position to assist and should contact you within 4 business days.
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New Years Eve is really busy. The crowds leave by the 3rd and then it's pretty quiet after that.
We're going to WDW on December 31st, then staying until January 13th, so we're going to be there for the New Year's Eve party, then almost two weeks afterwards...
I'm curious if anyone has ever been there during this time, and what they thought of it? Were there any crowds? Were there a lot of things closed because not many people were there? I'm told it will be busy until about the 2nd of January, then the crowds slow down, but I don't want the parks to be a ghost-town....
New Years Eve is really busy. The crowds leave by the 3rd and then it's pretty quiet after that.
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I've been to WDW twice for New Years Eve and yes it is busy but it is worth it. I've loved it - I would go every year if it weren't for the fact that my husband is a school teacher and has to be back at work on the 2nd of January most years. I've spent midnight at Epcot both years, it has a more adult feel (you can buy alchohol as you walk around) I've heard from others that Magic Kingdom is the most crowded and more family oriented for the event. The ticket taker informed us that if the park hits capacity you may not be let in but it has only happened on one Eve and that was the millenium celebration.
I'm sure you will enjoy your trip - my suggestion is to make your dinner reservations now otherwise it will be difficult later.
i've heard that the parks are MOBBED.
my b/f and i are going to the putt putt places on new years eve...does anyone know of those are packed? we're going earlier in the day so we're not on the road at night w/ all the crazies
I worked New Years in '04. SLAMMED, all day. Be willing to wait a lot and, if possible, do any big meals outside the parks. Getting food in the evening will be the toughest if you're wanting sit down food. Counter service, check with who you think you might end the evening with to check the close time. At PVH we closed 2 hours before the park, people weren't thrilled about that. If you want a good spot for the fireworks at midnight, stake them out early.
wow, i just checked the date on this thread. ok, i have no knowledge of what the miniature golf courses are like that night. i'd think they wouldn't be packed since more people would want to see the parks for the celebration.
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So says Sybil Yang, assistant professor at San Francisco State University's Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
"How a menu item is named or labeled can have a profound effect on how it's perceived," she says. "A highly descriptive name can help create value by priming a guest with positive effects, subconsciously seeding a guest with an idea, emotion or concept."
Brian Wansink, a researcher of food psychology and consumer behavior at Cornell University, found that when used sparingly, there are several types of descriptive labels that can increase demand for an item and improve a guest's attitude toward it. Geographic references imply authenticity, history and expertise, particularly when they refer to a region that is well known for a particular food, such as Alaska crab or Maine lobster. Sensory references, such as "mom's homemade buttery warm apple crumble" create a virtual experience by evoking any of the five senses and using them to build anticipation. And nostalgic references create positive emotion by referring to people, situations, locations or occasions — such as a menu item titled "Date Night Lobster for Two."
The copy on a menu should be written by an individual who is the heart and soul of that particular restaurant, says Gregg Rapp, a menu engineer from Palm Springs, Calif.
"I see it all the time where a restaurant chain has an agency copywriter write the menu and when it's done, they always say, 'Where is this restaurant? It's not ours!' The reason is that the copy is very personal and needs to come from someone who knows the food well."
Rapp's specialty is helping restaurateurs give their food personality on the menu, so that it stands out from other restaurants. If it doesn't and menus look all the same, then the food becomes a commodity and price becomes more important, he says.
"I believe every item on the menu should have a back story — where did it come from and why was it put on the menu? Getting it out of the commodity makes that food different and better, meaning you can charge a higher price for it because it has better value," says Rapp.
The risk, of course, is overwhelming the guest with a menu that reads more like a book. Menu engineering involves providing enough of the right kind of information about the menu items you value most, in other words, your stars. But most menus are not engineered, Rapp says. In a seafood restaurant, for example, it makes no sense to spend a paragraph describing battered fish and chips, likely one of the least profitable items on a seafood menu, while supplying just a single line descriptor on the $33 grilled salmon.
"Wouldn't you rather describe your salmon and take that $33 up in value and down in price in your customer's head?" he asks.
Rapp's clients have included Cook's Lobster House on Bailey Island, Maine, where the lobstermen's floats are visible in the bay just beyond the restaurant.
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Menu engineering is about highlighting the items you need to upsell, not the ones you don't. To know which items should be highlighted, restaurant operators need to know their costing and figure out the profit on each item. That takes time and though Rapp offers it as a service, he doesn't recommend outsourcing this crucial task because it's critical that the restaurateur know this information to help operational efficiency. "If you do the costing, it's in your head," he insists. "But if I do the costing, then I get all the education."
Once you know which menu items are your star performers, you have to position them accurately. Rapp believes the prime real estate on a menu is the upper right hand side. That's where guests' eyes go first, and that's where he puts the most profitable items when designing a menu. Then he adds mouth-watering descriptions. "They alone can boost sales by up to 30 percent," he insists.
Maryland-style crab cakes are an example. With a description such as "made by hand with sweet jumbo crabmeat, a touch of mayonnaise, our secret blend of seasonings and golden cracker crumbs for a rich, tender crab cake," the dish sounds more delicious than it would if Maryland-style crab cakes were the only descriptor.
"Your goal when describing a dish is for the guest to say, 'Oh — that sounds good!'" says Ezra Eichelberger, professor of hospitality and service management at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. "Inspire their taste buds and make their mouths water by using the items that create the flavors: rosemary, tarragon-cream sauce, morel mushrooms, brown butter, mesquite-grilled and slow-roasted, for example."
Highlight your stars and you immediately have more control in increasing sales of the more profitable menu items and reducing the sales of loss leaders. But definitely get a few good copy editors to read through your menu prior to printing it, as nothing churns a guest's stomach faster than a typo or misspelled word.
"When guests see mistakes like missing hyphens, ill-placed apostrophes and misspelled words, they plant an unsettling seed in the mind that the chef cannot cook," Eichelberger says. "It's unfair to think that, but those mistakes create doubt in the chef's attention to detail."


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'White Shoot' by stylist Trish Irving is an amalgam of 70s and 80s partying excess. The diva model rocks a number of fierce fashions, from feathery boas to sequined minidresses.
My favorite look from the 'White Shoot,' however, is the first image, in which the model sports glittery eyebrows. This look, seen in the 80s but recreated by makeup artist Kerry September, avoids the eyelids entirely for a club-ready look that'll stay put all night.


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CALGARY -- The sentencing of convicted murderer Mohamed Karim has been delayed as his lawyer seeks answers as to why jailhouse video was edited.
Defence counsel Adriano Iovinelli said crucial footage of Karim's treatment at the Calgary Remand Centre cuts off moments before the killer was allegedly handcuffed.
"The issue (is) the availability of a video from the Calgary Remand Centre which ... depicts Mr. Karim being assaulted," Iovinelli told Justice Beth Hughes.
Hughes had earlier ordered the jail to release the surveillance to Karim's lawyers to determine if he was the victim of poor treatment while in custody.
Iovinelli wants to argue the treatment of his client should reduce the period of parole ineligibility Hughes must set for Karim on a charge of second-degree murder.
Karim was convicted in September of the Jan. 15, 2006 murder of Calgary financier Jack Beauchamp, whom he shot six times in the downtown offices of Morbank Financial Inc,, the company the victim headed.
Karim had gone there to intimidate Beauchamp, who was involved in a business dispute with Robert Deer. Deer sent the armed killer to meet with the deceased and was convicted of manslaughter.
Iovinelli said footage in which Karim claims he was assaulted while handcuffed ends before the crucial moment.
"At the point Mr. Karim alleges an assault took place, ... the video goes blank," he said.
Calgary police will further investigate to see if the footage still exists.
A new sentencing date will be set Feb. 15.


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Fire Investigations
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Fire Investigators for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office are assigned to the Emergency Services Division under the direction of Commander John Padgett. With the passage of 1A in 2012, the Sheriff's Office was able to add a second full time position bringing the number of full time investigators to two. Investigators have a variety of experience and backgrounds including law enforcement, hazardous materials and firefighting.
Fire Investigators work a full time schedule and also maintain an on-call schedule which makes an investigator available to respond to fire scenes 24 hours a day. Fire Investigators support 22 fire districts in the unincorporated areas of El Paso County and are available for mutual aid requests for municipalities in El Paso County as well as surrounding counties. Fire Investigators maintain national certifications from the National Association of Fire Investigators and the International Association of Arson Investigators. They attend continuing education to maintain their certifications and obtain information on advances and trends in the field of fire investigations. Fire Investigators maintain close working relationships with fire investigators from the US Forest Service, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, ATF, and local municipalities. The quality of these relationships has enhanced our ability to share information and call on additional resources during the recent large fires which have occurred in this area.
Fire Investigators respond to fire scenes where they conduct interviews, process fire scenes and collect evidence in an effort to determine the origin and cause of a fire. If the cause of the fire is determined to be incendiary, investigators work to identify suspects and develop the case with the ultimate goal of a successful prosecution. In the event of a non criminal fire, investigators work to identify the cause or responsible party.


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New Hampshire Residential Bulk-Fed Wood Pellet Boiler Rebate Program
Great News! The successful rebate progarm from last year is back. The program offers rebates of 30% of the system and installation cost, or $6,000, whichever is less, for New Hampshire residents who invest in high-efficiency (80% or greater), bulk-fuel fed indoor wood pellet central heating boilers that become operational, serving designed intent and installer-certified on or after May 1, 2012.
Pre-approval (step 1) is required to reserve your place in the funding queue. Once the boiler has been installed the applicant must submit the (step 2) application to receive the rebate.
This is a great opportunity to install a Fröling P4 Pellet Boiler in your home! For more information on the program pleas click here.
New Hampshire Rebate Program Faq Section
1. What kind of wood pellet-fueled systems are eligible for a rebate?
Bulk-fuel fed wood pellet central boilers and furnaces that meet certain storage, automation, emissions, and other technical specifications are eligible for a rebate under this program. All technical requirements for eligible systems are detailed in Step 1 of the application form.
What is the amount of the rebate?
The rebate amount is 30% of the system cost and installation, up to a maximum of $6,000, whichever is less.
2. How do I apply for a wood pellet rebate?
To apply for a rebate, you must first complete the Step 1 application form. A hard copy of the application, signed and notarized, must be submitted to the Commission. It is recommended that you work with a qualified installer in completing your application.
After you receive Step 1 pre-approval from the Commission, you will need to document that your installation is complete, meets the specifications outlined in the Terms and Conditions in Step 1, and is operational. The Step 2 application form outlines the information required in order for you to claim your rebate.
3. If I receive a rebate from this program, am I eligible to also receive other rebates?
You may be eligible for other rebates that apply to wood pellet heating systems. The New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning provides additional information on federal, state, and local renewable energy resources. You may also visit www.dsireusa.org and click on the state of New Hampshire for a full list of other available incentive and rebate programs.
4. If I receive a rebate, are there any tax implications?
If you receive a rebate from the Commission, you will receive an IRS Form 1099. The rebate may or may not be treated as taxable income by the IRS. This does not constitute tax advice, however, and you will need to consult your tax preparer for advice on federal tax treatment.
5. How long will it take the Commission to process my rebate application?
Depending on the initial amount of applications that the Commission receives, and the completeness of the application, it should take approximately two to four weeks for staff to process your applications.
6. I have installed a central heating system that utilizes wood pellets, but I don't have a bulk-fed system. Will the rebate cover the costs to upgrade my system?
No, the rebate will only cover systems installed after April 14, 2010. Modifications to existing systems are not eligible to receive funding under this program.
7. How can I determine if a wood pellet heating system is right for me?
New Hampshire residents have the benefit of living in a heavily forested state, thus providing a local resource option for the production of wood pellet fuel. Wood pellet fuel is produced locally, and with established forest management, can provide a long-term solution to home heating needs without using fossil fuel-fired systems. There are many factors to consider, however, in making the decision to install a bulk-fuel fed capable wood pellet central heating system. These factors may include, naming only a few, upfront costs, ongoing fuel costs, maintenance requirements, or fuel delivery features. To learn more about wood pellet heating, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory website and the Department of Energy's Energy Savers website both provide a good starting place to better inform your energy investment decision.


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Hurricane Update: September 28
Hurricane Update: September 28
Here is today's update on how the 2005 hurricane season has affected libraries. See also AL's coverage since August 31. Anyone with first-hand information on the situation of librarians, libraries, and collections in the affected region, please email Library Hurricane News at American Libraries.State Library of Louisiana, September 28:
Cameron Parish Library, Cameron: Director Charlotte Trosclair said September 28 the status of the libraries is not good. In Cameron there is just a slab left. There is nothing left of the two historical buildings of the Grand Chenier branch. There is nothing left of the Johnson Bayou branch. There is water in the Hackberry branch; she does not think it will be usable. The Grand Lake branch building seems OK.
Saint Martin Parish Library, St. Martinville: Director Jeanne A. Essmeier wrote September 26, "We are fortunate; damages are relatively minor to buildings and all staff is okay. The grounds are messy, but no trees down. The Cecilia branch has minor damage of a flat roof area; water is seeping into light fixtures and ceiling tiles in the juvenile section, the public restroom, and children's room. The Breaux Bridge branch is the only facility with no power at this point. The Arnaudville branch has damage to the rail and ramp to the entrance; it was already on the city's list of buildings to repair or refurbish. The Parks branch will require cosmetic repair to a few wall shingles and window caulking. The main library in St. Martinville is okay."
Vermilion Parish Library, Abbeville: Director Jackie Choate wrote September 26, "Our branch here made it through beautifully. The Delcambre, Maurice, Kaplan, Gueydan, and Abbeville branches are fine. We have electricity in Maurice and Abbeville. Some of our others were not as lucky. The Erath branch had about a foot of water. All books on the bottom shelves are wet. We will start there tomorrow in packing what isn't wet and bring here. Then we will move shelving and pull up the wet carpet. Will reappraise after that. The Cow Island branch is in a school and the school had water but the library is in a portable building and is higher. I can only hope. Should know about it tomorrow. KATC has a picture of the Pecan Island branch. Haven't seen it yet, but I think we may have a totally damaged building. Waiting for the KATC site to finish updating the photo gallery."
Vernon Parish Library, Leesville: Director Howard Coy Jr. wrote September 26: "Vernon suffered damage, but our staff are all ok. Electricity is out, and will be out for 7 to 10 days, no water, and phone service out in a large part of the parish, including some cell. The library had a rain gutter fly off, a leak in one corner of the building, and the upstairs archives area floor is wet. The archives seem to be safe and dry. Mold is growing on the carpet. We are closed, and will be probably all week."
Georgia Archives, September 28:
Preservation Services Manager Christine Wiseman writes: "Between September 14 and 16, Ann Frellsen, collections conservator at Emory University, and Christine Wiseman, preservation services manager at the Georgia Archives, conducted assessments of archives and historical repositories in the three coastal counties of Mississippi damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Under the auspices of the Mississippi Archives, a small team visited nineteen sites that included public libraries, city halls, court houses, historical societies, museums, and private collections. Because of time constraints, we focused on examining damaged permanent and vital records in government facilities, and on local history and genealogical collections held in public libraries. In nearly every instance, preventing or halting mold growth was a major concern, given the lack electrical power and the expectation that power would not be available for several more days or weeks.
"In some cases we were able to confirm or discount earlier reports of damage. Public libraries in Bay St. Louis and Pascagoula, for example, were already on their way towards recovery, despite earlier reports of severe damage to their collections. Mold remediation and building drying activities, such as removing wet carpeting and drywall, were already underway. In the case of the Pascagoula Public Library, only several hundred volumes of replaceable materials were lost. Staff were concerned about the condition of the local history and genealogy collection, which was expected to remain in the building without power for several more weeks. The Biloxi Public Library suffered extreme damage to their general collection; the focus was on salvaging as much of the local history collection as possible.
"Some government buildings had basic services restored and were open to the public. Moss Point City Hall and Hancock County Court House in Bay St. Louis, for example, were open to the public, despite the damp and moldy volumes air drying in their hallways. We were told that 'an official' had told people that everything submerged in the floodwaters had to be thrown out. That directive may have caused vital records to be discarded before we arrived. We noted the amounts of damaged materials at all sites, so that the plans could be made for freezer trucks and climate controlled storage. In all cases we talked to staff about the importance of taking personal safety precautions and trained people to use on using respirators properly."
Christian Science Monitor, September 28:
Regarding the wet documents at the New Orleans Notarial Archives: "Most documents were land deed records, very old," says Lauren Reid, an executive vice president at Munters Moisture Control Service, a restoration firm in Glendale Heights, Ill. "Louisiana is a Napoleonic state. There's a lot of historic records in that state." Truckloads of papers from other damaged collections are on the way, Mr. Reid says. Twenty more trucks of wet documents are still being stabilized in New Orleans before being shipped.
The main building of the New Orleans Public Library stayed dry. But six of the 12 branch libraries were "pretty much devastated by flooding or rain damage," says Wayne Everard, archivist for the library. Although water flooded the basements of two libraries at Tulane University, he says, "They think they'll get a lot of important stuff recovered." Already the American Association for State and Local History has raised funds to send RVs to affected areas. On those RVs are conservators from the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works in Washington, D.C. Last week the first team of these volunteers arrived in New Orleans. Dressed in hard hats, hip boots, masks, and Tyvek suits, they visited libraries, historical societies, and other cultural agencies. "We're doing assessments," says Conover Hunt, a collection specialist in Hampton, Va. "That's the first thing to do in deciding how to fix what got hurt."
In another volunteer effort last week, Richard Pearce-Moses, president of the Society of American Archivists, was part of a team of archivists visiting three sites in Mississippi—Gulfport, Biloxi, and Waveland. They surveyed damage in city halls, a public library, a historical society, and other archival collections.
"Records collections were either completely destroyed by the storm surge or were in poor condition because of high humidity that causes mold growth," Mr. Pearce-Moses says. The challenge now is finding space to move records from damp buildings to dry locations. At the Biloxi Public Library, the building is structurally sound, but the interior is filled with mud and mold. Locked inside is a collection of valuable historical photographs. "If we don't get in there and have them frozen and then restored, we may lose the most significant collection of Biloxi history," says Pearce-Moses.
The Society of American Archivists has a list of 200 archivists willing to donate time to help. But a lack of lodging, water, and food in affected areas prevents large numbers of volunteers from traveling to the area. Staff members from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History are commuting three hours a day each way to try to salvage collections.
In another sign of the collective effort involved, the National Archives is working to find freezer space to store books and documents until they can be treated, Ms. Bennett says. They are racing the clock. "The huge fear is that it may be too late," says Paul Messier, a conservator of photographs and works on paper in Boston. "We almost couldn't have a worse combination of elements—the initial wetting of the material, then prolonged exposure to high-level humidity. We're looking to do our absolute best with what we are presented with."
"People have simply forgotten about the archival collections, where most of their history resides," says Faye Phillips, associate dean of libraries for special collections at Louisiana State University. "We really need to get that on the radar for future disaster plans. You can buy new library books if you can come up with the money, but you can't buy new archives."
Beaumont Enterprise, September 26–28:
Lamar University in Beaumont will continue with its fall semester, President Jimmy Simmons said, despite damage to some of the buildings from Hurricane Rita. He did not say, however, when students could return. Crews on September 27 were clearing debris from the Mary and John Gray Library's top floor, Lt. Danny Bowden of the university police said. The University Reception Center on the 8th floor was substantially damaged after windows and window frames were blown out, sending howling wind and rain to destroy the interior. Water damage extended to the 7th floor where ceilings and carpets were damaged.
Asbury Park (N.J.) Press, September 28:
Phyllis Heroy, director of library services and instructional technology with the East Baton Rouge Parish Schools, learned that the school district's library's "main warehouse was destroyed by Hurricane Rita" after receiving eight to nine inches of rain. "Everything we had in our warehouse was destroyed, including donations we had received [since Katrina]. It goes from bad to worse . . . and more storms are predicted."
SirsiDynix, September 28:
Huntsville, Alabama–based ILS vendor SirsiDynix announced, in cooperation with the Mississippi Library Commission, an appeal to its customers to donate quality PCs for use by Mississippi libraries in serving people and entire communities affected by Hurricane Katrina. Libraries along the Mississippi Gulf Coast destroyed and severely damaged, as well as libraries serving evacuees elsewhere in the state, are in need of PCs to meet the emergency demand for Internet access to FEMA and other disaster recovery resources.
Mississippi libraries and the people they are seeking to serve will benefit from ready-to-use PC units with the following specifications:
- Complete unit, including base, monitor, mouse, keyboard, cables, and operating system and browser software installed
- Recently manufactured—no more than three years old
- Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP operating system
- Intel Pentium III or better microprocessor
- 256MB minimum RAM; 512MB preferred
- Internet ready with updated browsers
- FEMA form capable (Java scripting)
Tryon (N.C.) Daily Bulletin, September 26:
The Polk County (N.C.) Public Library has adopted the Long Beach (Miss.) Public Library, which was damaged substantially by Hurricane Katrina. The staff learned of the loss of the library through a Long Beach resident, Jean Sneed, who had come to stay with relatives in Polk County. Her house is still standing with little damage, but everything south of the railroad track to the beach is totally destroyed. She had asked her son, who is camping out in her house, to return her library books. He called back to tell her that he couldn't because the library drop box was gone and the building was badly damaged.
Contact was made with the library director, Jeannie Ripoll, through the Mississippi Library Commission's Small Library Systems Consultant Katherine Buntin. Ripoll said the only library book that she knew of that was still usable is a Scrabble dictionary. Others that had been checked out have survived and are being returned by mail. The entire building and all other city buildings except the fire station are totally destroyed or so badly damaged they are not salvageable. The Polk County Public Library is selecting books from all areas that have been donated or deaccessioned to send to the Long Beach Library. Each book will have a plastic book cover put on it and a spine label so that they will be "library ready." Cynthia Terwilliger, Polk library's community relations specialist, is coordinating delivery of the books.
The American Library Association's "Adopt a Library" site is at www.ala.org/katrina/adopt.
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Charlotte Eagles News Release -- www.charlotteeagles.com
Thursday, February 14, 2013
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- The Charlotte Eagles are excited to announce that midfielder Matt Gold has joined the team for the 2013 USL Pro season. Gold, 24, comes to the Eagles after having played last season with the San Antonio Scorpions, for whom he made eight appearances in 2012. "Matt is a perfect fit for our organization. He is known for his character and work rate." said Men's Team General Manager Tom Engstrom. "He was the only two-time captain in Ohio State soccer history. After being named All-Big Ten First Team at Ohio State he has spent a year in Major League Soccer with Toronto FC and a year with the San Antonio Scorpions. We are excited to see what he will bring to the Eagles on and off the field."
Gold, along with being the only two-time captain, was also a four-time letter-winner at Ohio State University. He also added three goals and six assists while playing in 87 games over his four seasons. He was also active in Athletes in Action while at Ohio State.
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By Maggie Carr in Eat Me on Nov 21, 2012
It's not truly the holiday season until I've downed enough truffles to feed a family of five, and I'm super excited to get that ball rolling with Chickpea and Olive's delightful vegan treats. In flavors like almond, coconut, and saffron, they make a great gift for the veggie or vegan chocoholic in your life.
Proprietors Daniel Strong and Danielle Ricciardi are best known for serving up delicious vegan cuisine made from seasonal, locally-produced vegetables. Next weekend, they'll deliver with homemade Mexican hot chocolate, apple cider, and other wintery noshes.
Just look at that beet slider. NOM.
Bring your growling tummy to Chickpea and Olive's booth at the BUST Magazine Holiday Craftacular on Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2 at 82 Mercer St. in SoHo. The Craftacular will be open from 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. both days.
All images via chickpeaandolive.com
Tagged in: yummy, veggie burger, Vegetarian, Vegan, truffles, sliders, food truck, food, delicious, BUST Magazine Craftacular, bust holiday craftacular
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More than Oil: Economic Developments in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates
2 September 2005
Business in the Gulf is booming. Tourism, financial services and construction are growing strongly, spurred by ambitious development plans and financed by high oil prices and increased production. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are all carrying out reforms to encourage private sector growth and diversify their economies.
But there are challenges too. For Bahrain and Oman, reserves of oil are fast diminishing and growth beyond oil is necessary. For all the Gulf states, there is an urgent need to create quality employment opportunities for their rapidly growing populations. This report looks at these issues and the business opportunities strong growth and diversification plans are creating. Australia's trade with the region has grown rapidly and as the report shows, Australian companies are well placed to access new opportunities.
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It's Time to Reinvent Your Business
By: Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Posted: April 28, 2009, from the May 2009 issue of Skin Inc. magazine.
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Consider some of your slower days as gifts, and use them to think of new ways to reinvent your business.
"We can be sure only that change will come swiftly, and survival will require a great deal more agility and flexibility," conclude the Welchs. Allow yourself the flexibility to come out of this recession on top.
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We are excited to announce that we will be turning on Time Tracking and Leave Management in Workday on May 16, 2014!
The College has updated and instituted several campus policies in recent months.
Workday now has a new look! The visual redesign applies to all areas within Workday and provides you with a simpler, faster and smarter way to work!
We are excited to announce that Workday is getting a new look on April 19, 2014!
As an employee working within the City of Portland, you are receiving this notice to provide additional information on the City's Protected Sick Time ordinance.
Below you will find a list of the commonly used HR/Payroll forms and an update on where you can now access them:
Workday is taking the place of Colleague and WebAdvisor as the system of record for time tracking/approval for student employees, and payroll processing.
Please take the time to read about Lewis and Clark's alcohol and drug policy, treatment resources, health and legal consequences related to the use of various substances, and related information for all community members.
Lewis & Clark College is happy to announce the implementation of our TIAA-CREF 403(b) Group Supplemental Retirement Annuity (GSRA) Auto-Enroll service for all new employees joining the college on or after January 2, 2013.
The recent period of inclement weather and subsequent closure of the school has raised several questions regarding pay for "snow days", including what happens if a non-exempt employee is required to work when the school is closed.
New information about the Allegiance Health Care Flex Plan extended deadline for unused funds.
Lewis & Clark will be hosting W. Scott Lewis, J.D. from The NCHERM Group, LLC, which specializes in holistic, proactive prevention and risk management. During the day, Scott will hold four training sessions for staff and faculty. Please identify at least one time that works with your schedule and make it a priority to attend this event. If you are a supervisor, please allow all the employees you supervise to attend a session.
Employee fitness classes at Lewis & Clark
Benefits open enrollment begins on Monday, February 10, 2014 and ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7.
The LC Student Health Service currently has a few remaining doses of flu vaccine and we will be re-opening January 21st. Local pharmacies in the Portland area also have limited supplies.
Workday is coming in 2014!
If you are a Lewis & Clark employee who has less than .5 FTE (such as Temp on calls and any adjuncts below .5 FTE.), you are eligible for the Affordable Care Act.
Employee fitness classes for LC staff and faculty.
On Tuesdays the Human Resources department is focused on configuring, testing, and planning the implementation of the College's new Human Resource Information System called Workday. The Office is open for new faculty, staff, and student workers to complete their new hire paperwork.
18 tips all LC employees should know: A quick reference for accessing technology, saving money, and making community connections.
Beginning Tuesday, August 13, 2013 the Human Resources department will be closed to campus traffic each Tuesday as we work on implementing our new management software called Workday.
Employee Fitness Classes Continue
2013-2014 Holiday Calendar
Are you going to retire or have you been thinking about Retirement? This series is for you! We will be discussing issues around Medicare, Social Security, 403(b) Retirement Income, and Lifestyle Changes
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Nighttime Fog in the Burbs
We've been having really cold weather lately but it warmed up to 60 F last week creating a dense fog at night. The street lamps glowed beautifully so I had to go on a short walk to take some snaps. The LC-A was an obvious choice for creating properly exposed negatives in low light. The results speak for themselves!
This photo was shot on film. Taken by marcus_loves_film with a Lomo LC-A loaded with Kodak Ektachrome 100 GX film in Wheaton, United States. Date: 2013-01-27. Time: Night. This photo can also be found in the album Nighttime Fog in the Burbs .Please login to get more out of this site
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PVAMU Prospective Students (Spring 2013) - page 8
Hello to all who is applying to PVAMU-CON! Has anyone received an acceptance letter from the university (not the CON)?... Read More
0Sep 30, '12 by BluedollsI don't think the purple app counts.. From my understanding, if you turn in all the required paperwork by deadline; such as your initial application and Hesi scores, then your good to go.. That's why i'm kinda freaking out about my HESI scores getting there before the deadline.. I will call evolve again tomorrow..
0Sep 30, '12 by Sugarstorm05when i asked them to send my hesi scores it took like a week - I dont wanna freak you out but i requested mine to be sent sept 7th and then asked for a copy of the email that sent the transcripts because none of my schools got it yet when i asked them - the date on the email was sept 12th .... do we still have oct 1st to continue sending in stuff or calling them or will it be totally closed by monday ?? aaahhh its not fair that the last two days were a weekend >.<
0Sep 30, '12 by BluedollsQuote from atrain010I think your better off by emailing her because she is too busy to talk.. I wasted my time and gas driving down there on friday.. I was only there for like 2 mins... I will email her as well n call evolve too.. It will be super crazy if it takes a week for the scores to get to the school..well my friend said it only took hers 1-2 days to send over so I hope it sends over quick....idk if i should e-mail ms a or just drive to the med center tomorrow to see what else i could do.