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text: On Thu, Nov 08, 2001 at 05:23:57PM +0100, Neven Has wrote: > Language independence of the backend. So that, for example, creating of > directories can be done with mkdir(3) (through a shell), or fully implemented > in the handler (some "stripped down" mkdir(3) using mkdir(2) if backend is > in C) or, if backend is written in Perl his mkdir() etc. > > Well, at least that _was_ the idea. :) Well, it is a good idea, but anyway it should be posible to write shell commands, and that is hard to be independent of the shell. > I know that reinventing mkdir(3) (nor using it _through_ C or some other > language) doesn't make much sense. One of the advantages of rewriting it in C > might be speed, but the difference (calling external command or not) would be > really silly. The other advantage that comes to mind could be independence > from the shell itself. But that's also pretty impossible since there are > things like patch, configure etc. for which one would have to do exec(2) > directly and again - act as a shell in a way. For example. Sure, so it's hard to tell which commands should be declared on the XML or inside <execute> tags. > > So ALFS is in XML, but the XML data in which format will be? it needs to > > have some kind of shell commands, doesn't it? > > Well, the original idea is no. Everything would be split into different > elements (<mkdir>, <link>, <copy> etc.) and only some weird and > not_worth_adding_a_new_element_because_of_it things would be in <execute> > as shell commands. The way it is now, actually. > > But then we come to that really really weird stuff which isn't easy to execute > through something like C (by calling a shell), for the reasons above, nor > represented in XML. > > So now what? Should be dump the "backend language independence"? > > I could agree with that, but before (and if) we do it, we should really first > create a nice protocol for frontend<->backend communication. > > That way, backend could be extremely simple bash script - it could just > receive (already parsed by frontend) commands, execute them and report the > exit status for each one. Something similar to your sourcer, but where > xmlparse would actually be a daemon receiving the commands from the frontend > (and not parsing XML profiles on its own). > > Well, just one of the solutions... :) Sourcer uses xmlparser to parse commands from xml files, and xmlparser doesn't do anything except extract commands and steps sourcer, since xml files are too simple compared with the ALFS ones. Well the idea of a backed bash script is good, but there are still things missing. For example, how does the shell know if the input is a series of lines, but all of them is a single command, like 'for x in *' and so on. There is also the thing about dividing the commands into steps. I did something like that for sourcer and it worked well, but I'm not sure if it's the best. The problem with it is that the backend again doesn't report the status to the c program, so we need a pipe throught them with an unused fd, and the bash backend should write to it. Right now I think that's the best solution, but anyway I feel there should be something better, I'm not sure, so I'll just keep thinking, but what do you think? Might be we should not stick with the idea that there should be one backend. -- Unsubscribe: send email to listar at linuxfromscratch.org and put 'unsubscribe alfs-discuss' in the subject header of the message

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So, i decided that since everyone that reads Crescent Moon loves the idea of Scarlett & Seth being together, I should write a fan fiction about them. And that's exactly what I did. Please comment & tell me what you think of Loving The Enemy (:
-Iz PART 1: SCARLETT'S POV I shuddered delicatley, staring into the eyes that were mine in the mirror before me. Rosalie had bought it for me, thinking that i'd like to watch myself changing; or as she put it, "Blossoming into something beautiful." The eyes, my eyes, were the only things that had not changed. When I looked into them, I saw a small piece of myself that was there inside this strange new body. Of course, it was MY body..just different. I was taller and thinner, my hair longer, all my childlike features gone. I was 15 physically and who knows how much older mentally. Emotionally, however, I was still a 4 year old child who had lost her sister. I wanted to cry. I was beautiful, and brilliant and everything i'd ever hoped to grow up to be, but I was so different. I didn't feel like me, I felt strange. So this is what it's like, never changing. I thought to myself. The aging process completed in a few short months. I was forever 15. "Knock, knock!" Alice interrupted my thoughts, opening my creaky bedroom door. I did not turn to face her. "Um, I just came for the mirror. It's the last of your things, right?" She asked innocently. "Yeah. Go ahead." I cringed at the sound of my new voice. Alice's eyes lit up. "So it's finally complete, then? Your voice was the last thing to change." I nodded, hiding my remorse. She twirled in the air, happily screeching, "Wooh! Alright then, we'll have to celebrate later once your new house is finished!" She clapped her hands together, lifted the mirror easily, in one arm, and flew out of the room at inhuman speed. So that was it. I looked around at my empty old bedroom. The walls were still iced over from trying to control my now advanced powers. At least something good came out of this. I smiled at the thought of what I could do with the ability to ice over miles of land. Before I could barely freeze a room! The floor creaked, and I looked up to see my adopted mother and father standing beside me. "The house is finished. Are you ready?" My dad asked, trying to hide his sadness at the thought of me leaving so soon. My mother just stood there, smiling the fakest grin i'd ever seen. "I'll only be a mile further into the woods than you." I said, trying to comfort them. "I know. That's comforting, at least. You'll be close enough that I can run right over if I miss you too much!" My mom said, hugging me tightly. I laughed as my dad rumpled my hair. "I'll still see you every day at the Cullen house." That's what we all called the main house where my mother's parents and grandparents and aunts and uncles lived. They smiled at me, encouragingly. "Alright, no more stalling. Let's go and see it!" Just as I stepped out of my parent's house, Alice came out of nowhere and jumped onto my back, firmly clasping her hands on my eyes. "Hey- what're you doing!?" I yelled. She laughed her tinkling laugh. "Wow, this feels like deja vu all over again! You can't see your new house until I say so!" She ordered me around, making sure I didn't run into trees, and then we stopped. She jumped off my back, and I finally opened my eyes to see the house right out of my wildest dreams. I gasped. "Surprise, surprise! Do you like it?" Esme asked me, tenderly placing her hand on my shoulder. It was tall, and white like the Cullen house but not nearly as big. It was built right in the middle of the woods, surrounded by every tree and flower I could think of. A tear dripped from my eye, and rolled down my face. "It's beautiful! Thanks so much, I love it!" I squeezed Esme, whom i'd always loved very much, and then opened the door to my very own house. The inside was magnificent. It was bright and open. There were dozens of rooms that held way more stuff than i'd ever had. "Your room is the first door on your right down the hallway, dear." Esme announced proudly. I couldn't speak. Instead I followed her instructions, stepping into my very own bedroom. I gasped. It was perfect...and huge. The bed was a king sized canopy framed with wooden white roses and silvery blue sheets. There was the rocking chair of my short childhood in the corner of the room, now painted white. On a dresser held pictures Rosalie and Alice had taken of me. The most recent one was a a picture of Me and Seth, laughing at my father as he tried to outrun Leah. I smiled at the memory. How odd that I hadn't noticed Seth's hand on my shoulder in that picture, before. A new feeling rippled inside of me, but I couldn't identify it so I just ignored it, gazing at the room around me. It held all the things from my room before, just improved. Across from my bed, in the back of the room were two gold double doors. Yes! That could only be one thing! I flung the doors open, revealing a huge closet filled with nothing but dresses and a very small dresser that probably held two or three pairs of hiking clothes. I looked down at the dress I was already wearing. It was much too small and tight in the shoulders. A little too young for my new appearance. I changed into one of the satin blue dresses and turned again to my room. There was only one thing that could make it better. I blinked my eyes, turning them blue, and held up my palm, freezing the room almost entirely. The only thing I left be was the bed. Who wanted to sleep on ice? "Mom, Dad, come see this! It's great!" I yelled excitedly. But no one replied. "Guys?" I walked into the living room too see that everyone was gone. Maybe they left me to enjoy my house on my own. "Nice place." Someone said from behind me. I whirled to see the familiar grin on Seth's face. He was standing in the kitchen, alone. I couldn't help but smile back. "You think so?" He walked around from behind the counter. "Yep. So what're you gonna do with all this space to yourself?" I scoffed, as if it weren't obvious. "I'm going to live." He laughed. "You know, for someone as smart as you, you don't really plan ahead of time." I tried to turn off that annoying feeling inside me as he stepped closer. I inhaled his woodsy fragrance in a trance-like state. He looked uncomfortable, like he wanted to say something. "You, um. You look...different." He tacked on, examining the dress. I wasn't usually the type to dress up. "Well, Alice says with new looks i'm going to need new clothes." He made a funny noise in the back of his throat. He was clearly struggling. "I like it." He finally spit out. The annoying feeling flared up inside me. I fought hard to control it. It maimed a little as I looked away from him. "Thanks, Seth." I said with as much of a normal tone as I could manage. It wasn't usually this awkward between us. What was wrong with him? What was wrong with ME? "Well, um. I'd better be getting back. Bella's cooking and she said it would be done any minute." I laughed at the thought of My young "grandma" cooking. "Funny that a vampire can cook, considering she doesn't eat." He smiled his whole-hearted smile and said, "Well, she wasn't always a vampire." We laughed together and then, with a wave, he rushed out the door. I sighed. I was all alone in this big empty house, and Seth had reminded me that I was hungry. I'd never cooked anything for myself, and i'd feel rude to intrude on dinner when I had my very own kitchen. I went to the fridge, noticing a note taped to it. It was written in delicate cursive. "There's a cook book on the bookshelf in the living room. Don't starve. -Alice." It read. I giggled at her little remark and went to the living room bookshelf. "Cooking for Idiots" was the first one I found. Though I was no idiot, I picked up the book, and began to flip through the pages. There was a note, similar to the first taped under a recipe for Ravioli. I smiled, reading it aloud to myself. "Try not to burn the house down. Especially the closet." |
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This is really cool! I love Seth and Scarlett together,and this is going to be brilliant! Please write more! :)
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The power shutdown caused both primary and back-up radar systems to go dead. These systems give the complete coordinates - such as altitude, speed and horizontal separation - of all aircraft over vast stretches of north India, and are essential guiding tools to avoid mid-air collisions. When the screens went blank, one aircraft was in its final descent over IGI.
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On 7 August 2014, the Security Council held a private emergency meeting, at France's request, to hear M. Zerihoun, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, on the situation in Iraq.
The Representative of France expressed deep concerns about ISIS' latest advances, especially in the northern Iraq. The security and humanitarian situation was rapidly deteriorating. The civilian populations, especially minorities, were the victims of serious abuses. A prompt action by the international community was necessary to fight the terrorist threat and to provide assistance to population. Finally, he reminded Iraqi authorities had to reach an inclusive political solution, which included a broad-based government.
Following consultations, the Security Council adopted a press statement expressing its outrage about the hundreds of thousands of Iraqis displaced by ISIL's attacks and in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. It condemned the systematic persecution of minorities, which may constitute crime against humanity. Finally, the Security Council welcomed the efforts of the Iraqi Government to address the urgent humanitarian needs and to fight against the terrorist threat. It called on the international community to support the Iraqi government in doing so.
During remarks made to the press, the Representative of France said that France was ready to play its role to stop terror and those abuses.
On 23 July 2014, the Security Council met to hear by videoconference the report of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI) Mr. Nicolay Mladenov.
Mr. Mladenov expressed concerns about ISIS' progression in Iraq, leading to many human rights violations: executions, abductions, displacements of people. 1.2 million Iraqis had lost their houses since the beginning of the year. It was urgent to answer the civilians' humanitarian needs, and to act in response of the persecutions, mainly those against minorities. M. Mladenov recalled that a military solution could not be enough in Iraq. The Council had to address the root causes of the conflict and work on a political and social solution.
During the private consultations that followed, the permanent Representative of France expressed great concerns about ISIS' advances in Iraq, which constituted a direct threat to regional stability and to Iraqis civilians. Minorities' situation was particularly alarming. A military solution could not be sufficient to fight the terrorist threat. It was urgent to recreate in Iraq the necessary conditions for an inclusive political dialogue, which included every Iraqis in a government of national consensus. In this context, UNAMI, which work in a difficult environment the Representative paid tribute to, had a necessary role to play.
Considering the ongoing events in Iraq, the Security Council held urgent private consultations on 12 June 2014. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Iraq, Mr Nicolay Mladenov, presented the situation to the Council from his Baghdad office.
The Permanent Representative of France expressed his concern towards the defection of the Iraqi army against the militants from the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). He declared his support to the Iraqi government in its fight against terrorism. He called for national unity in Iraq and for a political process inclunding all communities.
The Security Council had adopted the day before a press statement which condemned the recent events in Mosul.
The Security Council met on 27 March 2014 to examine the situation in Iraq, where national elections will take place in April.
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI), Mr Nickolay Mladenov, and the Permanent Representative of Iraq, Mr Hamid Al-Bayati expressed concern at the tense political atmosphere and the terrorist threat on the country and the region.
During closed consultations that followed, the Permanent Representative of France condemned the violent acts in Iraq which made 2013 the most fatal year since 2008. He encouraged UNAMI to keep on working in support of a political dialogue.
On 9 January 2014, the Security Council met in closed consultations to hear the report of Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNAMI, on the situation in Al Anbar Governorate.
The permanent representative of France expressed great concerns about the clashes in Fallujah and Ramadi, after the Islamic State in Iraq and in the Levant took advantage of the insurgency situation to take control of these cities. He reaffirmed France's support to the Iraqi authorities in their battle against Al-Qaeda. He also emphasized his extreme concern on the security situation. 2013 has been the deadliest year, with nearly 10, 000 deaths in terrorist activities for which the Islamic State in Iraq and in the Levant was the main author. The permanent representative of France stressed the need for the Iraqi government to meet the legitimate claims of the citizens of the province of Al-Anbar and of the rest of Iraq. Only the inclusion of all components of society in political life and in the Iraqi institutions could allow providing a sustainable solution to the current instability. He also reiterated his commitment to the holding of pluralist elections on 30 April. Concerned about the situation of civilians trapped or fleeing the combat zones, the permanent representative of France took note of the undertaking given by the Iraqi Prime Minister to protect the civilians. This required a proportionate use of force during military operations. The Iraqi government should also work with the United Nations to ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance. The permanent representative of France finally stressed the key role UNAMI should play in this crisis. It should remain fully involved to encourage dialogue and accords among the different components of Iraqi society.
Following this meeting, the President of the Security Council adopted on 10 January 2014 a presidential statement on violence in Iraq.
The complete timeline of events here.
The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), created on 14 August 2003 by Security Council resolution 1500, fosters the national reconciliation and reconstruction processes. It is also responsible for facilitating regional dialogue on security, refugees and energy as part of the process involving Iraq's neighboring states.
UNAMI's mandate was renewed for one year, until 31 July 2014, by Security Council resolution 2110.
The Head of UNAMI and UNSG's Special Representative for Iraq is Mr. Nickolay Mladenov (Bulgaria). Appointed in August 2013, he replaces Mr Martin Kobler.
France is an active participant in EUJUST LEX, the European mission to train Iraqi civil servants to help strengthen the Iraqi state.
B/ Listing of restrictions imposed on Iraq under Chapter VII
France wants Iraq to regain its rightful place in the international community as soon as possible. In order for it to regain that position, the Security Council must examine the legally binding provisions applied to Iraq under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, which have been implemented since 1990.
Resolution 1859, adopted on 22 December 2008, supports the complete restoration of Iraqi sovereignty. It notably requested the Secretary-General to submit proposals to the Security Council with a view towards "allowing Iraq to regain the international status" that it had before 1990 and provides to this end for a review of the resolutions adopted by the Security Council since 1990 under Chapter VII.
A report by the Secretary-General on this issue issued on 27 July 2009 (S/2009/385) listed the seven issues targeted by the resolutions adopted under Chapter VII since 1990: disarmament and non-proliferation, Oil-for-Food, the Development Fund for Iraq, the 1518 Committee, missing persons, Iraqi-Kuwait border, and compensation. Three resolutions were adopted on 15 December 2010 concerning the first three issues.
- Disarmament and non-proliferation
Resolutions 687 (1991) and 707 (1991) established a specific embargo, destruction and inspection regime with respect to weapons of mass destruction, missiles and the development of civilian nuclear energy. In a presidential statement on 26 February 2010, the UNSC paid tribute to the measures taken by Iraq in accordance with the Council's resolutions regarding non-proliferation and disarmament and indicated the readiness of the Council to lift the restrictions once all the necessary measures have been effectively taken by Iraq. A Security Council resolution was adopted on 15 December 2010 (resolution 1957) lifting the restrictions imposed on Iraq with respect to disarmament and non-proliferation.
- The "Oil-for-Food" program
This program was established by resolution 986 (1995). It allowed Iraq to sell oil in exchange for food, medicine and services under the supervision of the UN. It was suspended following the military intervention by the United States and its allies in Iraq in 2003. Several letters of credit were however still outstanding at the end of 2010. A resolution (Resolution 1858) was adopted on 15 December 2010 to close the activities under this program. The resolution was adopted by 14 votes with one abstention from France. While France fully supported the objective of the resolution, it considered that the discussion had not resulted in a text that included all the guarantees it deemed necessary for the satisfactory closure of the program.
- The Development Fund for Iraq
The DFI is the depository for Iraq's oil revenue and is tasked with helping the Iraqi government to manage its resources in a transparent and responsible way to the benefit of the Iraqi people. It was established in accordance with Security Council resolution 1483. The International Advisory and Monitoring Board is the DFI's monitoring body. Resolution 1905 of 21 December 2009 provided for its expiration on 31 December 2010. The Security Council adopted a resolution on 15 December 2010 (resolution 1956) terminating the arrangements of the DFI on 30 June 2011.
- 1518 Committee
The Sanctions committee established by resolution 1518 is responsible for establishing a list of the senior officials of the former Iraqi regime, their family members, as well as the entities owned or controlled by these persons. They are subject to a targeted sanctions regime: arms embargo, freezing of assets. The committee submits an annual report to the Security Council. It did not however meet in 2009 and 2010.
- Issues relating to relations between Iraq and Kuwait
The Iraqi and Kuwaiti authorities have begun bilateral discussions under the auspices of the UN in order to make progress on several sensitive issues regarding:
— Those who disappeared during the Gulf War, and State assets and archives seized during this war. Under resolution 686 (1991), Iraq must return the remains of those who disappeared, as well as the Kuwaiti property seized during the war. Resolution 687 (1991) requests the Secretary-General to report on the return of property and the ICRC to inform the Secretary-General of any activity relating to the repatriation of Kuwaitis or their remains. Resolution 1284 (1999) establishes the mandate of the high-level Coordinator tasked with facilitating this process. Resolution 2107 (2013) transfers the follow up of this issue to UNAMI, under chapter VI of the Charter. The resolution concludes another component of the measures under Chapter VII taken against Iraq.
— The demarcation of maritime and land borders. Security Council resolutions 773 (1992) and 833 (1993) endorse the demarcation resulting from the 1963 Iraqi-Kuwaiti agreement and makes provision for the demarcation of the land and maritime borders with the technical support of the Secretary-General. The recognition of these borders is still a bone of contention between the two countries.
— Compensation. The principle of compensation for war damage and the creation of a fund for this purpose are specified under resolution 687 (1991). Resolution 1483 redefined the arrangements relating to this (5% of revenue is paid to the compensation fund). The total amount established by the United Nations Compensation Commission (UNCC) is $52 billion. Iraq would like the levy rate and the total amount to be reduced.
France supports all progress that can be made in the bilateral Iraqi-Kuwaiti relationship.
(January 2014)
21 October 2014 - Security Council - Middle East - Statement by Mr. François Delattre, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations
19 September 2014 – Security Council – Statement by Mr. Laurent Fabius, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development
28 August 2014 - Security Council - UNSC wrap up for the month of August - Statement by Mrs Béatrice Le Fraper du Hellen, first councellor of France to the United Nations
30 July 2014 - Security Council - UNSC wrap up for the month of July - Statement by Philippe Bertoux, Political Counsellor of the Permanent Mission of France to the United Nations
15 December 2010 - Security Council - High-level session on Iraq - Statement by Mr. Gérard Araud, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations
10 November 2010 - Situation in Iraq - Remarks to the press by Mr. Gérard Araud, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations
All French Statements here
13 August 2014 - Security Council - Press statement
7 August 2014 - Security Council - Press statement
5 August 2014 - Security Council - Press Statement
21 July 2014 - Security Council - Press statement
11 June 2014 - Security Council - Press statement on Iraq
20 May 2014 - Security Council - Press statement on elections results
10 January 2014 - Statement by the President of the Security Council on violence in Iraq.
25 November 2013 - Security Council press statement on violence in Iraq
24 July 2013 - Security Council - Resolution 2110 extending the mandate of UNAMI, the UN mission in Iraq
27 June 2013 - Iraq - Security Council - Resolution 2107
11 September 2012 - Security Council press statement on terrorist attack in Iraq
25 July 2012 - Iraq - Security Council - Resolution 2061 renewing for one year the mandate of UNAMI
28 July 2011 - Iraq - Security Council - Resolution 2001 renewing the mandate of UNAMI until 31 July 2012
10 November 2010 - Security Council Press Statement
5 August 2010 - Resolution 1936 and Press Statement
31 March 2010 - Security Council Press Statement
26 February 2010 - Statement by the President of the Security Council
21 December 2009 - Resolution 1905 (2009)
16 November 2009 - Statement by the President of the Security Council
7 August 2009 - Resolution 1883 (2009)
18 June 2009 - Statement by the President of the Security Council
22 December 2008 - Resolution 1859 (2008)
7 August 2008 - Resolution 1830 (2008)
10 August 2007 - Resolution 1770 (2007)
8 June 2004 - Resolution 1546 (2004) - On formation of a sovereign interim government of Iraq
14 August 2003 - Resolution 1500 (2003)
22 May 2003 Resolution 1483 (2003) - On lifting the economic sanctions on Iraq imposed in 1990, and on the creation of the Development Fund for Iraq
Consult the file on Iraq on the French Foreign Ministry's website


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The 16,900-sq. ft park is concrete and is open to inline skates, skateboards, scooters and BMX bikes. Come and test your skills on its features like the 8ft. deep Liberty Bowl, 7 Stair Gap, 4.5 ft. high Ledge, or 3.5 ft. high volcano. There are also quarter pipes, grind rails,spines, hips and gaps to challenge every skater or biker.
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The skatepark is part of the Family Activity Center featuring Wegmans Playground, the area's largest playground accessible to children of all abilities, bocce ball and shuffle board courts, a volleyball court, walking and biking trails and free rides on the Wegmans Trams. The park is located in the village of Liverpool where the family can get a bite to eat or stroll through the local shops.
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- Waivers are required for use. Users under 18 must have a parent's signature with witness. Waivers will be available online and at the park.
- Helmets must be worn at all times by all participants. Use of protective gear is highly recommended and is available at the rental shop.
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Marko the Magician If you're serious about buying Latin American art... by Eric Jackson Is art a good investment? Carlos Weil ought to know. His Weil Art is both an upscale gallery and Panama's only art auction house. Born in Brazil to German and American parents, he was mostly raised in Switzerland, educated as a lawyer, worked as a banker and worked for the renowned Christie's art auctioneers. Back in 1987 he went into the art gallery business in Panama. "My advice is to buy what you like," Weil first offered. But if you are looking at art as an investment, they you should get some good professional advice. "When you buy art from other centuries," he pointed out, "you have the art historians to help you." Not so with contemporary art. "Is this an art that will be valid for future generations?" the investor will have to ask, and there are so many variables. Part of it is trends and fashions. For example, he pointed to a big show of Mexican art at the Metropolitan Museum in New York, which piqued public interest, increased art buyers' knowledge and "did so much for Mexican art" in a business sense. Then he noted the celebrity factor, and and as an example cited the experience of a relatively obscure Latin American artist who sold a painting to Brooke Shields for $6,000 and by so doing attracted the notice of other buyers and now gets much larger sums for his work. Availability, especially of the old masters, is of course a factor that drives prices up. But Weil thinks it can get out of hand. "When a painting is worth more than a whole building, something is out of line," he opined. There are the lucky artists who get rich in their lifetime, and those who are discovered posthumously whose works sell for sums they never saw in their lifetimes, but in either case, Weil noted, the most valuable work they ever do is usually from early in their careers. So is Panama the Mecca for Latin American art? Actually, Weil said, we're too small a market to be that --- as is every other Latin American country. "New York is the capital of Latin American art," he noted, adding that most of the art he sells here in Panama is destined for abroad. Still, he's done well. Weil recounted how he has been going to Cuba for years to look for art, where he discovered the landscape art of one Tomás Sánchez. At the time nobody had done any noteworthy landscapes in Cuba for decades and he sold a Sánchez painting for a modest price. But then Miami Cubans nostalgic for scenes of the old country took notice, Sánchez and a few other Cuban landscape painters became famous and the prices they command went way up. "Latin America is the continent where the best art is being produced worldwide," Weil said, comparing the quality of the region's best artists with the flowering of the impressionists in 19th century Europe. And Panama does have a number of "investment quality" artists, even it's hard to say what the market will do over time. "We are the new Phoenicia," he said of Panama. "Everyone likes to bargain. It has its good parts and its bad parts." The bad thing, according to Weil, is that people tend to "discard the creativity side, just to consider the value of the object." Some of our indigenous artists have been recognized in certain markets, but Weil isn't prepared to make a long-term prediction about the popularity and prices of Kuna molas, Wounaan baskets or Embera carvings. But one thing he has done is encourage the practitioners of those arts and crafts to put their names on their work. "Originally, they never put their names on it --- it was all anonymous." But now talented individuals are gaining worldwide reputations and indigenous sculptures in tagua ("vegetable ivory") and cocobolo have won international awards. Weil also deals in antiquities, old books, canal memorabilia, maps, coins, sheet music and historic documents from his Weil Art premises on Calle 48 in Bella Vista, not far from Parque Urraca. His presentation in the Tuesday Talks series came not long after it was revealed that some important historical documents --- government records about the 1856 Watermelon Slice Incident that prompted the first US military invasion of this country, and court files from the infamous trial that led to the 1903 execution of Liberal guerrilla general Victoriano Lorenzo --- had gone missing from the National Archives. The reputable auction houses have long had to deal with the issue of theft, so such papers generally go to an underground black market instead. But occasionally papers of historic importance that are legitimately in private hands are taken to Weil or others in his profession. In those cases, "the first thing is that it should be in a museum." In Panama's case, we don't have great museums with budgets to pay for things they should buy, so "if the museum cannot purchase directly, it must be donated." Weil has brokered or otherwise played roles in the acquisition of a some of the items in the Interoceanic Canal Museum in Casco Viejo. Some "collectables," he added, are like historic documents. "The objects of daily life are important to be kept in a museum." Also in this section:
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Time Machine Stories
This is a time machine, it does just one thing, it goes backwards or forward in time, it operates in a fashion much like H. G. Wells time machine does, it just sits there and moves forward or backwards in time, it moves with whatever landmass is underneath it.
The principle of the time machines movement in time is that of a time warp. A single timewarp delivers the time machine and a certain amount of space around it from one point in time to another. The time machine can project 15 time warp bubbles around itself every second as observed by the time traveler and his passengers. In between time warps the time machine is moving forward in time along with the rest of the Universe. When the time machine occupies the same space as another object, it displaces that object into the future past the duration of time the machine spends moving forward in time with the rest of the Universe. The time traveler is only aware of time spend between time warps, time warps themselves are instantaneous jumps from one point in time to the next, and the effect for the time traveler and any observers in the timeline is of a film moving fast forwards or backwards. For the obsever the time machine occupies a space for only 1/15th of a second, and is barely perceptible.
The time ratios, that is the rate at which the time machine moves forward or backwards in time are as follows:
1:1 This is how we normally experience the Universe when we are not in a time machine. The time machine is basically sitting there waiting to be used, it has a chronometer which keeps track of time however, it basically runs on the modern calender that is it assumes a leap year for every 4th year except for every century year that is not evenly divisible by 400, that is the years 100, 200, 300, 500, 600, 700, 900, 1000, 1100, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1700, 1800, and 1900 AD are not leap years, but the years 0, 400, 800, 1200, 1600, and 2000 AD are. The chronometer keeps track of time down to the 1/15th of a second, its display looks something like this:
The range of dates are from
which is the moment of the Big Bang to
The format of the date is the first 12 digits with comma seperators are the year, next comes : Month : Day : Hour : Minute : Second : 1/15th of a second and AD or BC.
The time machine moves through time in the following manner, to reach a certain time ratio, the time machine must spend 10 subjective seconds each in all the time ratios between the current one and the one desired.
There is a maximum cruising speed of either + or - one year per second which is indicated in the following time ratios, at this rate, it takes 16 minutes and 40 seconds to cross a millenium, about 11 days, 13 hours, 46 minutes, and 40 seconds to cross 1 million years. So the only commonality between all these stories is this Wellsian style time machine, how it comes into being, who built it or where or when it came from is up to you. You have a free hand in determining what sort of time travel stories you want to use this machine it. H.G. Wells already wrote one Time Travel Story called the Time Machine, what can you come up with?
Notes: on the chronologic speeds of the Time Machine, The specific passenger and cargo carrying capacity of the time machine is up to the writer. Good luck!
After the first ratio of 1:1, we also have -1:1, which means the time machine jumps back in time 1/15th of a second then spends 1/15th of a second in the normal time stream then jumps back 1/15th of a second again, you could call this the Pause Button if you like, because at this ratio the time machine is neigther moving forwards or backwards in time, but rather pausing, if you can perceive movement in 1/15th of a second things seem to be moving back and forth very rapidly, putting on a slight fuzzy blur to fast moving objects outside the time machine.
The next ratio setting is -2:1, this gives the outside world the appearance of a backwards moving motion picture at normal speed at about -1 second per second.
-3:1 is -2 seconds per second, this is double reverse speed,
-4:1 is -3 seconds per second,
-5:1 is -4 seconds per second,
-6:1 is -5 seconds per second,
-11:1 is -10 seconds per second,
-21:1 is -20 seconds per second,
-31:1 is -30 seconds per second,
-41:1 is -40 seconds per second,
-51:1 is -50 seconds per second,
-61:1 is -1 minute per second,
-121:1 is -2 minutes per second,
-181:1 is -3 minutes per second,
-241:1 is -4 minutes per second,
-301:1 is -5 minutes per second,
-601:1 is -10 minutes per second,
-901:1 is -15 minutes per second,
-1801:1 is -30 minutes per second,
-3601:1 is -1 hour per second,
-7201:1 is -2 hours per second,
-10,801:1 is -3 hours per second,
-14,401:1 is -4 hours per second,
-21,601:1 is -6 hours per second,
-43,201:1 is -12 hours per second,
-86,401:1 is -1 day per second,
-172,801:1 is -2 days per second,
-259,201:1 is -3 days per second,
-345,601:1 is -4 days per second,
-432,001:1 is -5 days per second,
-864,001:1 is -10 days per second,
-1,296,001:1 is -15 days per second,
-2,592,001:1 is -30 days per second,
-3,888,001:1 is -45 days per second,
-5,184,001:1 is -60 days per second,
-6,480,001:1 is -75 days per second,
-7,776,001:1 is -90 days per second,
-9,072,001:1 is -105 days per second,
-10,368,001:1 is -120 days per second,
-11,664,001:1 is -135 days per second,
-12,960,001:1 is -150 days per second,
-14,256,001:1 is -165 days per second,
-15,552,001:1 is -180 days per second,
-16,848,001:1 is -195 days per second,
-18,144,001:1 is -210 days per second,
-19,440,001:1 is -225 days per second,
-20,736,001:1 is -240 days per second,
-22,032,001:1 is -255 days per second,
-23,328,001:1 is -270 days per second,
-24,624,001:1 is -285 days per second,
-25,920,001:1 is -300 days per second,
-27,216,001:1 is -315 days per second,
-28,512,001:1 is -330 days per second,
-29,808,001:1 is -345 days per second,
-31,104,001:1 is -360 days per second, which is the maximum ratio and speed at which the time machine can go back in time.
Forwards in time it can go at the following ratios:
2:1 is 2 seconds per second, this is double speed,
3:1 is 3 seconds per second,
4:1 is 4 seconds per second,
5:1 is 5 seconds per second,
10:1 is 10 seconds per second,
20:1 is 20 seconds per second,
30:1 is 30 seconds per second,
40:1 is 40 seconds per second,
50:1 is 50 seconds per second,
60:1 is 1 minute per second,
120:1 is 2 minutes per second,
180:1 is 3 minutes per second,
240:1 is 4 minutes per second,
300:1 is 5 minutes per second,
600:1 is 10 minutes per second,
900:1 is 15 minutes per second,
1800:1 is 30 minutes per second,
3600:1 is 1 hour per second,
7200:1 is 2 hours per second,
10,800:1 is 3 hours per second,
14,400:1 is 4 hours per second,
21,600:1 is 6 hours per second,
43,200:1 is 12 hours per second,
86,400:1 is 1 day per second,
172,800:1 is 2 days per second,
259,200:1 is 3 days per second,
345,600:1 is 4 days per second,
432,000:1 is 5 days per second,
864,000:1 is 10 days per second,
1,296,000:1 is 15 days per second,
2,592,000:1 is 30 days per second,
3,888,000:1 is 45 days per second,
5,184,000:1 is 60 days per second,
6,480,000:1 is 75 days per second,
7,776,000:1 is 90 days per second,
9,072,000:1 is 105 days per second,
10,368,000:1 is 120 days per second,
11,664,000:1 is 135 days per second,
12,960,000:1 is 150 days per second,
14,256,000:1 is 165 days per second,
15,552,000:1 is 180 days per second,
16,848,000:1 is 195 days per second,
18,144,000:1 is 210 days per second,
19,440,000:1 is 225 days per second,
20,736,000:1 is 240 days per second,
22,032,000:1 is 255 days per second,
23,328,000:1 is 270 days per second,
24,624,000:1 is 285 days per second,
25,920,000:1 is 300 days per second,
27,216,000:1 is 315 days per second,
28,512,000:1 is 330 days per second,
29,808,000:1 is 345 days per second,
31,104,000:1 is 360 days per second, which is the maximum ratio and speed at which the time machine can go forward in time.Last edited by Tom Kalbfus; September 4th, 2009 at 03:10 PM.


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Mitsubishi blasts out 155-inch OLED display
Speaking of large displays – building-vertising – here's another, but on a slightly smaller scale. Check out Mitsubishi's 155-inch OLED display, which can apparently be expanded to any size, as smaller displays can be combined together.
This particular monster is made from 720 10-centimeter square panels, and it was shown off at the CEATEC (Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies) show in Japan, states Technabob.
Aside from minimizing costs, the modular design also makes it possible to build a curved display, it writes.
It's based on Mitsubishi's Diamond Vision technology – which we've mentioned before in relation to the Guinness-world-record-holding Dallas Cowboys above-field display – and the company apparently quotes an estimated lifetime of 20,000 hours, around two-and-a-half years, before the pixels degrade.
Aimed at outdoor advertising, there is no word on when it will be availble, or the cost.
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MAKEs Phil Torrone snatched up a copy of Esquire's lamentably designed e-ink edition, and there's good news: Esquire has delivered their promise to cheaply sell hackable e-paper to hackers.
There are 2 e-ink screens with flex connections (these are pricey connections). It looks like it was made to be reprogrammed and different screens…
I think someone out there will likely reflash the PIC and make the segments go on / off at different time and perhaps put other displays on it, there's a little bit of hacking to be had but not that much really.
And here's my opinion, I know a lot media folks & tech sites are pooping on this cover – but someone needed to start somewhere, I'm glad there's an E-Ink cover in existence, it's clear it's going to be decades until it's something that very common.
I can't wait to see some of the first hacks of the Esquire cover to start rolling out.
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1997-1998 Ford Expedition Chrome Silver & Black Grille
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Hotel description Hotel Gangi
We would like to cheerfully welcome you to the Hotel Gangi.
Those staying at the hotel are welcome to hire a car directly from our reception and can use hotel parking during their stay. We provide car parking space at the hotel for your convenience while you stay with us. Secure parking for bikes and motorcycles is available.
Free for you
We offer a free welcome drink to guests on arrival. The visitors are provided with a free newspaper delivered every day. If you are arriving by car, we have free parking directly at the hotel.
Make yourself at home
You can trust the friendly reception staff to take care of your articles of value or you can keep them in the safe in your room. The cosy hotel provides a lift for its guests. Relax in the spacious lobby with friends or spend time in the quite reading room.
Where you will stay
When staying with us, our visitors are supplied with a minibar filled with a large selection of beverages, a blow-dryer as well as an air conditioner that are available in every hotel room. If you're visiting at our hotel on business, you'll enjoy having a desk in your room. Before going to sleep at night, you can flip through the satellite channels on your room's TV. Newspapers that contain international news are available in every room. As a courtesy Our hotel provides a properly functioning landline in all of the rooms for you to keep in contact with your loved ones.
In your room's bathroom you will find a shower as well as heated towel bars. A hair-dryer and make-up mirror are provided as well.
Further information on the hotel
The Hotelon hand puts of its hosts 18 rooms wisely decorated and equipped of all confort. Morover is supplied of elevator and free parking(previous availability)
Reception hours
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Check-in time:11:30
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Via Generale Ciancio 68, 94015 Piazza Armerina, Italy
Distances (km)
City district | 0 |
Airport (Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)) | 61.98 |
To reach the hotel
Starting point:
From Catania: Highwy A-19 Ct-Pa,exit Dittaino and fallow indications to Piazza Armerina. From Palermo: Highway A-19 Pa-Ct,exit Enna and fallow indications to Piazza Armerina.
For HOTEL INFO guests
Complimentary daily newspaper
Parking spaces at the hotel
Welcome drink
Free internet terminal
Hotel features
- Single rooms: 7
- Double rooms: 11
- Triple rooms: 4
- Fire detector
- Pet friendly (10.00 EUR/night)
- Secured parking area for bicycles and motorcycles
- Lift
- Hotel's own parking spaces
- Car hire
- Reading room
- Safe at reception
- Air conditioning in public places
- Barrier-free
- Garage
- Lobby
- TV room
- Safe deposit box at reception
Room features
- Desk
- Centrally-managed air-conditioning unit
- Mini bar
- Telephone
- Heated towel rails in the bathroom
- Satellite TV
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- International news
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The Unseemly Proposal by sparx
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 5423]
Summary: The reign of Voldermort comes to an end, and with it ends the prestige and power Lucius Malfoy once had in the Wizarding World. In order to regain the respect of his fellow wizards and to make them believe that he has turned over a new leaf (which he actually hasn't) and has graciously accepted muggles and Mudbloods, Lucius asks Hermione, a Mudblood, to marry his son, Draco, a pure-blood. Obviously, they both refuse, but Lucius isn't going to give up easily. After all, he wants his status back. He still has a few tricks up his sleeve and is determined to play match-maker. What happens next is a series of events that serve only to bring Hermione and Draco closer, both literally and figuratively speaking. Read to find out how this one unseemly proposal causes absolute chaos in their lives! THIS STORY IS NOT HBP and DH COMPATIBLE! Hey all! Check out my personal info for the expected date of the next update. =)
love reread one of fav d/h fic....
lucius actually think his plan will work! i am looking forward to seeign how it unfolded!!
great idea of the love knot!! cute and funny scene when draco was drunk!!
Give Him a Mask by Marauder by Midnight
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 18]
Summary: Draco hates trick or treating, an occasion when ignorant Muggles pretend they are good enough to cross the line that separates their world from his. However, because of his role in the War, he is forced to accompany young Scorpius on a door-to-door expedition for Muggle candy. His only solace is that he can finally journey out of his manor without being stared at and hides comfortably behind his mask.
Just when he thought it couldn't get any worse, he finds himself being tailed by a strange, pregnant penguin.
Written for my friend Delaney (callmehermione) for SPEW's Halloween Swap.
great story.. love they thought of the law..
Mr. Alister Comes Home: A Master of Enchantment Christmas Story by Subversa
Rated: 6th-7th Years [Reviews - 41]
Summary: This story is set in the Master of Enchantment Universe. Two years into their marriage, Severus and Hermione separately reach the same conclusion regarding an important subject.
never read a plot, like it! fallen in love with severus's snarkness! love learning about mr. alister. happy to hear a baby snape will be born!!
Minuo Incruentatis by blackhairedweasley, cmwinters
Rated: 6th-7th Years [Reviews - 19]
Summary: All was well.
Obviously, Neville thought, someone spoke too soon
Twenty-four years after the fall of Voldemort, a terrifying illness grips the Wizarding world of western Europe, and it's spreading quickly. Professor Neville Longbottom, who has been fighting desperately to find a cure, is out of options. There is only one man who can help him now.
Unfortunately, that man is dead.
First Place Winner of the Gauntlet's sixth run by cmwinters and BlackHairedWeasley (both of Slytherin House).
loe the plot! so happy that neville & servus were the main character!!
Pure-Blood by AJ Dae
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 4]
Summary: Ten years has passed since the Battle of Hogwarts. People are on to bigger and better things. Everyone but Draco Malfoy. But when oppurtunity knocks on Draco's door in the form of a woman with ties to him, he's there to answer.
an interesting plot.. love to what happen to draco, when he show at hogwart?
Glass Ginny by WeasleyMom
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 20]
Summary: Ginny Weasley has a strong spirit, and is not given to weepy emotional displays. But when her friend is taken from the Hogwarts Express during her sixth year, her fears begin to rumble and rage... at least for a moment.
This is WeasleyMom of Hufflepuff writing for the final of the Hogwarts Missing Moments class. I am delighted that this fic has been added to the SBBC Hall of Fame on the Beta Boards. Thanks to my fellow SBBC-ers! What? This story won the 2011 QSQ Award in the category Best General Story! Thanks so much!love to see more...
Author's Response: More on Ginny, do you mean? I have one other one-shot, written for the same missing moments class that brought about Glass Ginny. If you mean more of this fic, I'm afraid I have no plans to continue it. But thanks anyway... it's nice to know I've left you wanting more. Take care, and thanks for the review!
Nothing Can Stop True Love by PotterForever
Rated: 3rd-5th Years [Reviews - 3]
Summary: As Voldemort vanishes, love blooms. But, while the course of true love doesn't run smooth for Ginny Weasley, nothing can stop true love. The most it can do is delay it for a while.
love it.. what going to happen next?
Drive Your Car On by hestiajones
Rated: 1st-2nd Years [Reviews - 5]
Summary: When Vernon Dursley starts acting like a prat, Hestia Jones begins rapping on him, Missy Elliot style.
Winner of the MC Kreacher Challenge at Poetry Anyone (MNFF Boards). Rap inspired by and written to the beat of Missy Elliot's Get Ur Freak On, which I love to bits. DISCLAIMER: Do you really think J.K.Rowling would write this, though?too cute!! lol
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SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Springfield City Council is considering a proposal to expand a program for homeless people who sleep in their vehicles.
It will hold a vote Monday night on whether to allow multiple vehicles to park at properties that choose to let campers stay there.
The city's overnight parking program currently allows one vehicle to stay at those designated spots. Councilors are voting on whether to allow up to three vehicles at a time.
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MLB Extra Innings is free April 5th through April 15th.
Most TV providers (cable & satelite) will be offering MLB Extra innings for free for 11 days in April. If you know a devoted baseball fan, be sure to share this news.
MLB Extra Innings provides:
- Get up to 80 out-of-market games a week during the regular season
- Dual-feeds of select games let you choose your home town announcers
- Up to 24 HD games per week
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This table is suitable for all who consider because of the mutual style, secure structure, and functionality that it embodies. The smooth edges and straight lines of the Powellton pub table make it compatible with numerous different interior decor styles. Manufactured and strategically engineered to ensure a table with durability and balance.
The double drop leaf feature is ideal for maximizing your living area. You will find additional space under the table where shelving is available to manage your storage needs. Built with precise attention to detail, the Powellton embodies features that are most important when searching for furniture; durability, comfort, and style.
- Will pair with any stool with a seat height between 28" and 32"
- Two 10" drop leafs
- Two square storage shelves are 18.5" x 18.5"
- All tools are included making assembly easy as 1, 2, 3!
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Sixers 2014 Draft Watch: Is It Still Wiggins?
Kansas beat #8 Iowa State last night, and along the way the two most prized future NBA players in the game showed why former contenders like the Bulls are actively trying to sink to the Association's bottom. So much talent coming out of the NCAA this year that a team (or 2-3) can rewrite their entire history by simply choosing correctly.
All this time I still had Andrew Wiggins as my #1 dream pick for the 76ers come June, but the more basketball I watch and the more I listen to guys like Louis stroke Joel Embiid like he's the next Diesel Time the harder it gets to set sights on one player. Therefore it makes sense to stop for a second and re-evaluate who we'd all hope to see in a Sixers uniform next season.
5. Marcus Smart (6-4 220) – PG – Oklahoma State
The Sixers have a point guard and his name is Michael Carter-Williams. He's the future Rookie of the Year and will presumably be the point person for the Sixers for many seasons to come. Don't need another point at this point. Just like most teams.
4. Julius Randle (6-9 250) – PF – Kentucky
Loved him earlier this season, but Randle has cooled off as of late. Could be that he's taking a pounding against bigger opponents or that his teammates are simply contributing more, but it's something. At only 19 he's a 250lb monster which is awesome, but 6'9″ is a little small for an NBA power forward and JR has one of those "oops I forgot to stop eating" offseason weight program bodies.
3. Jabari Parker (6-8 235) – SF – Duke
Nice kid, great skills, don't really want him on my team. He'll be on the Jazz. No way the NBA lets this chance slip through their fingers. Wilbon said it last week on PTI — a BLACK MORMON? Yeah…he's going to the Jazz.
2. Joel Embiid (7-0 250) – C – Kansas
So close to changing my mind and moving Embiid to the dream spot. Imagine it:
SG – somebody
SF – somebody
PF – Nerlins Noel
C – Joel Embiid
That's a crazy front court. That's like 10 blocks a game. Plus Nerlins is more athletic than his size indicates and could be working on a shot this season. Who knows? Those somebodys can turn into great players if Sam trades/drafts correctly.
1. Andrew Wiggins (6-8 200) – SF – Kansas
The man. Ain't giving up on him yet. The second the people forget about Maple Jordan he drops 17 points and 19 rebounds on Iowa State's face. Simply has too much talent to move him out of this spot so soon. Embiid may very well turn into Anthony Davis, but until I see more with my own eyes dreams of Wiggins in a Sixers jersey shall continue to play in my head.
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stupid who??Submitted by guest28499 (not verified) on Wed, 12/19/2007 - 9:02am.
This comment sounds like the words of our lender! Besides the grammer mistakes in your posting.....I also find your comment stupid and absurd.
Many lenders have preyed on the emotions of anxious soon-to-be homeowners by coaching them into loan products that would "get the deal closed" instead of coaching them on the consequences.
If we continue to pay loan officers and realtors on a commission base (only paid if the deal closes)...we'll continue to have people buying things they shouldn't. Is someone really going to tell you the truth if it means they may not get paid?????
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3300 Publix Corporate Parkway
Lakeland, Florida 33811
Corporate Phone Number: 1-863-688-1188
Customer Service 800 Number: 1-800-242-1227
Corporate Office Headquarters is your directory of major corporations headquarters, and corporate offices. We provide corporate contact information including addresses, email, fax numbers and telephone numbers. Also, the opportunity to review, rate, praise or publish a complaint about your customer experiences with these companies.
My name is Eric Yankwitt. I operate a non for profit (501 c 3), Florida Community Support.Org. We are hosting our 5th annual Thanksgiving day meal for the community. We are to expect over 10,000 participants this year. We already have some media /radio/news exposure. Who do I contact in your organization to request sponsorship opportunities.
My contact information is as follows: Eric Yankwitt. 2312 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, Florida 33305 954-600-2274, firstname.lastname@example.com
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
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ReplyDeleteI am sure that Publix must get a tax break from the Federal government for hiring the disabled and probably seniors too. Disabled people and seniors can always get help from the government, charities and family. What I would like to know is when are you going to start hiring younger people who need jobs to raise families. I am sure that you will get tax breaks for other segments of the population who need jobs too...felons etc. Publix you do a great job in many ways, but start helping other segments too.
As an American corporation of your size you could lead the way to change the future of less fortunate people who have paid their debt to society.
If they want a job then get out there and look only the people with applications get the jobs
DeleteI think it's an awesome idea for Publix to set limits on their sales! This way, everyone has a chance to get in on the sales!!
I know I'm not the only one who feels this way...I don't drive from store to store...that's ridiculous and unnecessary! You should only need enough to feed your own family....rant over!!
YAY Publix......Please keep setting limits!!! TIA


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US House of Representatives enjoy torrenting movies and TV shows; here are some of their favorite BitTorrent downloads
Posted By Enrique Manalang On January 17, 2013 @ 12:56 AM In World Wide Web | 13 Comments
It looks like the US Congress doesn't need to look very far for examples of internet piracy for inspiration to put together another internet-related legislation. Turns out pirated movies and TV shows can be found within the walls of Capitol Hill. Anti-piracy forensics company ScanEye has published a report revealing pirated movies and TV shows being downloaded through IP addresses associated with the US House of Representatives.
In October and early November, episodes of TV shows Glee, CSI, Dexter and Home and Away were downloaded while films like Iron Sky, Life of Pi and The Dark Knight Rises were all downloaded over Congress's network (either Congress-owned computers or private computers connected to Congress's network). Interestingly, Bad Santa 2, a film that is scheduled for release in December 2013 also makes the list.
Ars Technica also notes that during the height of the SOPA debate in 2011, pirated content was also allegedly downloaded by the Congress, including a copy of Windows 7. There is, of course, no way of knowing whether these downloads were initiated by actual lawmakers or their staff. But it's still an interesting look inside Congress — something that I'm sure they wouldn't want the public to know about.
It also proves that piracy is indeed everywhere.
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MR Cool's HVAC FAQ
AB811 is California's 2008 legislation to empower municipalities to fund installation of energy-efficiency upgrades to existing
residential, commercial, industrial, or other real property. Municipal bonds are issued by states, cities, and counties, or their
agencies (the municipal issuer) to raise funds. With the 2008 passage of the California AB811 bill, California cities and
municipalities can help their citizens finance renewable and energy efficiency projects by issuing tax free PACE (Property Assessed
Clean Energy) Bonds to pay for initial installation costs.
Repayment is stretched out over the life of the energy generation or conservation addition to the building and is paid back as a line-item on the Home's property taxes. Should the homeowner sell the Property at any point before the loan has been paid in full, the balance would remain with the property and would be declared when the property was being sold. The monthly payment on the loan must not exceed the estimated energy savings of the work being financed.
Repayment is stretched out over the life of the energy generation or conservation addition to the building and is paid back as a line-item on the Home's property taxes. Should the homeowner sell the Property at any point before the loan has been paid in full, the balance would remain with the property and would be declared when the property was being sold. The monthly payment on the loan must not exceed the estimated energy savings of the work being financed.
HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. It applies to any system inside a structure that is
responsible for moving and/or conditioning the air inside. Your furnace, kitchen hood, bath fans, and even your
dryer vent are all part of the HVAC umbrella.
An HVAC System's capacity is measured in BTUs (British Thermal Units) and the efficiency is measured in SEER or
more accurately, EER. The heating capacity of a Furnace or Fan Coil is always listed in BTUs and are typcially
between 50,000 and 135,000 depending on the size of the air handler. The cooling capacity is also measured in
BTUs, but is typically talked about in "tons". A "ton" translates to 12,000 BTUs, so when you hear your HVAC
system described as a 4-Ton air conditioner, it means that the condenser has a 48,000 BTU cooling capacity.
SEER, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, is the measure of a units efficiency calculated out and averaged
across an entire year, taking all seasons equally. EER, or Energy Efficiency Ratio, is measured the same way,
however it is only calculated at 95 degrees outside, and therefore is more accurate when predicting the
efficiency of an Air Conditioning System in Fresno's climate. In both cases, the higher the number, the greater
the efficiency but there is no true unit of measure.
Sizing is a very difficult problem to solve, as it requires many variables to be taken into account. Many factors
must be analized: infiltration, ventillation, insulation, window efficiencies, and equipment efficiency. High infiltration
means the house, as a box, has a higher load, and would require a larger HVAC system. Similarly, older windows are dramatically
less efficient at preventing thermal conduction. Poor wall and attic insulation means your house will gain and lose temperature
more rapidly. Leaky ducts in the attic also contribute to the load, as well as location of the air handler, length of duct runs,
and even the layout of the house. Ultimately sizing equipment should be left up to a professional that can properly model your
home in a Title-24 approved software product to accurately predict the cooling and heating loads.
A home's block load is divided into two loads, a Heating load and a Cooling load. The loads are measured in BTUs required to
heat or cool the house to the desired temperature. The higher the load, the larger the capacity required to heat or cool the house
to the desired temperature. Outdoor weather conditions are critical to determining the block load of a house or building.
The simple answer: No. In almost every case, your heating load and cooling load will be substantially different.
Each of these loads is based on geographical regions of the country and the weather in those regions. In Fresno, the
cooling load on a house will be much higher than the heating load, since its never truly cold as it is in places
like Denver, Colorado, or the Northeast. Likewise, these places that have freezing winters will always tend to have
significantly higher heating loads than cooling loads. Your climate is the most important factor in determining
your home's loads.
A dualpack system is a single, self-contained HVAC system, and in the Fresno area, they can be found on rooftops. A
split system has all the same parts as a dualpack, but it offers them in individual pieces which can be mixed and matched
to acheive efficiencies dualpacks cannot. Building codes recently made changes in our local jurisdictions that meant
dualpacks could no longer be installed on rooftops in Fresno, and thus forced the move to split systems. A typical split
system installation requires a furnace and indoor coil - which install together, either in the garage, closet, or attic - and
pair with a condensing unit which would be installed outside on a side yard out of the way. The two pieces of the system are
attached by a linset, which provides a mechanism for the refrigerant to travel between the indoor and outdoor units.


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Take out brain eaters with Zombie Sniper
Shoot your way through hordes of brain-munching undead with Zombie Sniper.
Resident Evil, this is not. This bad entry into the red-hot zombie fandom may be the worst of the bunch. With clunky controls, a terrible menu, and ad after ad, no true gamer is going to appreciate Zombie Sniper.
The game slams you with an ad or two before you even make it to the game's main menu. As if that weren't bad enough, the menu, each level, and just about every screen in the game is covered in ads. Even when you try to exit the game, you have to get through an ad first! Since all of the close buttons are really small, it takes incredible skill to hit them. It's actually more fun trying to click them than playing the game. When the zombies are coming, it's nearly impossible to aim, and any tap of the screen just makes the camera flail wildly. If you are lucky enough to put your target on a zombie, shooting it appears to do absolutely nothing.
Zombie Sniper does everything wrong that a game possibly could. If you think about it as a weird, post-modern art installation, it might be worth downloading. In any other case, this game isn't worth the effort.


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Sort of like a neurotic version of Army boot camp, former Black Flag waver and current spoken-word poet Henry Rollins accomplishes more before noon than most of us do all day. Here's a look at Rollins' regimen on a typical weekday morning, brought to you by Outtakes:
6:45 a.m. All right. Another day rung in by my faithful alarm clock, a gift from Greg Ginn 25 years ago. Back then, we were just lowly punks and Black Flag was gonna set the world on fire. Now I'm an actor, a poet, an author, an entrepreneur... Damn, me then would've hated me now. But look at these biceps.
6:48 a.m. Warm up with 100 pushups, 100 sit-ups, and a jog.
7:30 a.m. In these few moments of untainted lucidity, I will review last night's stanzas. I must strive to find order. Poetry is order. The next anthology is ready, but I'm torn between titles: Everything I Know: A Bestiary or Stepfather's Bone Throttle Pederasty Mellows Out with Exercise.
8:45 a.m. Another call from Ms. Grant, my makeup artist. She says the lighting we're using on the current speaking tour is not very flattering.
8:52 a.m. Maybe she's right. When I get worked up, the veins in my neck spasm like epileptic pythons independent of my control. But there's no fucking way I'm putting on a turtleneck sweater.
9:33 a.m. Showered, dressed, ready. My neighbors are all off to their grinds, their cubicle warfare, silly office lusts, stagnant lives, kids who want to smother them in their sleep. Now all's silent, and I can really dig into those ab crunches.
10:26 a.m. Check the paperwork for my three record labels, publishing house, filming schedules. Maybe I'll update the 21361.com website, but right now I owe the third sweat of the day to my weight set in the garage.
10:48 a.m. Wheat germ and yogurt for late breakfast. While reading Blondie in the funnies, I realize that the day humanity understands the importance of rising above our inherent weakness will be the day I walk away from all this. Fuck the hippies. Fuck the punks. Fuck weakness. Strength of mind. Body. Soul.
Dagwood, will you ever get to nap in peace?
11:22 a.m. Before I step through this door into the land of corruption, hatred, and weakness, I solemnly swear to destroy all that endeavors to destroy me. Because I'm out of the fucking van, and I will pursue true rebellion. I will outlearn you. I will outearn you. I will outlive you.
Now off to the Gap for that turtleneck. -- Abel Folgar
Henry Rollins will present his spoken word at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, at Carefree Theatre, 2000 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach. Tickets cost $21.50. Call 561-833-7305.