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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not issue a travel advice for Monaco at this time.
Australians are advised to read the General advice to Australian travellers which provides general information about safety and security, local laws and customs, entry and exit requirements, health issues, travel and health insurance and consular assistance and registration.
It is important to consider your physical and mental health before travelling overseas. We encourage you to consider having vaccinations before you travel. At least eight weeks before you depart, make an appointment with your doctor or travel clinic for a basic health check-up, and to discuss your travel plans and any implications for your health, particularly if you have an existing medical condition. The World Health Organization (WHO) provides information for travellers and our health page also provides useful information for travellers on staying healthy.
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The Consular Services Charter explains what the Australian Government can and cannot do to assist Australians overseas. Australia does not have an Embassy or Consulate in Monaco. You can contact the Australian Government at the Australian Embassy in Paris for consular assistance. See contact details below:
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Bud's Harley-Davidson® Evansville, IN, was designed to provide our customers with the convenience and shopping environment found in the best department stores. The difference is - we have 43,000 square feet full of 100% Harley-Davidson® .
Bud moved to Evansville in 1965. Although many upgrades have been made since that first shotgun style garage with the dirt floors, the atmosphere is still the same as in the old days when a bike shop was a place where you could hang out and swap stories, kick a few tires and soak up all the culture and history the motorcycling lifestyle has to offer.

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Crab cakes are on the menu as both a sandwich and an entree. Crab cakes on both offerings are broiled (although the entree refers to it as charbroiled); the sandwich is served with fries, lettuce, tomato, onion, and a seafood sauce; the entree is served with garlic sautéed vegetables and a side salad. All crab cakes are market price. If you ask nicely, they can serve you just a crab cake as an entree, which comes with a side of Old Bay and tartar sauce.
The crab cake contains lots of large lumps of crab, held together with a mayonnaise and breadcrumb binder, lightly spiced. The crab chunks are meaty and plentiful with a hint of sweetness, but the binder becomes more of a paste. Spicing levels are complementary, and the side of Old Bay allows you to kick up the flavor if you so choose.
While the crab cake looked impressive when it first came out, it was only so-so after that. When you break into it, it just all falls apart, making you wonder how it all stayed together on the trip to your table. While the crab had a meaty flavor to it with a hint sweetness, the texture and lack of sweetness indicates that the crab meat was frozen. And the binder flavor, while non-intrusive, was pasty, which took away from the overall moisture of the crab cake itself. We really hope that by indicating 'market price' on the menu that they use fresh crab meat when they can get their hands on it, but this time around, the frozen crab and lack of moisture led us to the conclusion that while it wasn't bad, it wasn't that great, either.
Just to clarify: there are two El Rodeos in the area -- one in Edgewood, and the other in Towson. They do not appear to be related, and this review is for the Edgewood restaurant (the Towson restaurant does not have crab cakes on the menu).
Have you tried El Rodeo's Crab Cake? Share your experience with us in the comments!


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My last name is pronounced: gwah-DAH-nyoh.
Past Work Experience
I worked at Bretz & Coven, LLP, from 1997 to 2010. I became a partner at Bretz & Coven, LLP, in 2006. At Bretz & Coven, LLP, I ran the firm's federal practice and oversaw all of the firm's briefs and motions before the Board of Immigration Appeals. I either litigated or supervised every case that Bretz & Coven, LLP, had that resulted in a precedent decision in the federal courts between 2002-2010. I ran the firm's weekly attorney meeting and supervised the firm's attorneys. I also trained the firm's new attorneys and ran the intern program. I have successfully litigated numerous cases in immigration court throughout the country.
I was an adjunct professor of law at the Fordham University School of Law for the Spring 2011 semester. At Fordham, I worked in the Immigrant Rights and Access to Justice Clinic. I supervised law students in preparing asylum applications.
After I graduated law school, I volunteered for three years with Prisoners' Legal Services of New York ("PLS"). While my work at PLS did not involve immigration law, the time that I spent there was influential on my work as an immigration lawyer because I developed experience as a litigator.
I was also a teacher at the New York Paralegal School from 1997 to 2001. Teaching at a paralegal school was very influential on my work as an immigration lawyer because in addition to refining my oratory skills, I also developed the ability to explain complex legal concepts in simple terms.
Other Experience and Accomplishments
I have been a member of American Immigration Lawyers Association since 2002.
I have successfully litigated thirteen precedent decisions in the U.S. Court of Appeals.
I have served on the Advisory Committee to the Legal Action Center ("LAC") of the American Immigration Council (formerly known as the American Immigration Law Foundation) since August 2007. I was selected to serve on this committee due to my reputation as an immigration lawyer. The Advisory Committee consults with the staff attorneys of the LAC.
I also serve on the Amicus Committee for AILA's National Office. I have been on AILA's Amicus Committee since June 2009. Just like the LAC Advisory Committee, I was selected to serve on this committee due to my reputation as an immigration lawyer. The term "amicus curiae" is latin for "friend of the court." The AILA Amicus Committee selects cases involving immigration issues of national importance and submits briefs in those cases on behalf of AILA before the Board of Immigration Appeals, the U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. I have personally worked on amicus briefs for AILA before the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Courts of Appeals. On June 14, 2010, all of the members of the Amicus Committee, including me, received the Jack Wasserman Memorial Award for Excellence in Litigation from AILA.
I have been listed in the publication, New York Super Lawyers, for the years 2008-2011. According to New York Super Lawyers, no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state can be selected to be in New York Super Lawyers.
I am regularly invited to speak at continuing legal education classes regarding immigration law. Since 2003, I have taught over 25 continuing legal education classes. I have taught continuing legal education courses on virtually all of the areas of immigration law that I practice.
I have had 9 articles published relating to immigration law.
I have been a judge at the Annual NYU Moot Court Board Immigration Law Competition every year from 2006 to 2011.
I am admitted to practice law in New York State.
I am admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern, Western, Southern, and Northern Districts.
I am admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Ninth, and Eleventh Circuits.
I am admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court.


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I have had these chairs for two years and they are still like new. I have a two year old who eats at them and the stains come right up. They are easy to clean and very sturdy even after the abuse of being knocked over many times by my toddler.
As others have said, these chairs are a great value, look good and are quite comfortable. I ordered 6. At first I wasn't sure what all the fuss was about regarding assembly - the front legs go on effortlessly. The rear legs, not so much. After struggling w/the first, I was dreading doing 5 more. With a friend's help, we got it done, some went a little easier than others, but overall it was definitely not fun. Some tips...you have to jiggle the rear legs while you're threading the screws (7 on the rear), I found it somewhat easier to use a drill w/hex driver once threaded in, but the screws are soft metal and will strip easily if you muscle it. I'm glad it's done!
I love the look of these chairs--they look more expensive than they were, and they are super-comfortable. I also love the size. Many of the comparable chairs on the site had comments regarding the seat being too narrow. The seats on these are nice and wide, and the chairs seem really nice and stable for those with a larger backside and a few extra pounds. The assembly wasn't as bad as I was expecting, but perhaps that's because I've had extensive dealings with Ikea products. The first chair took about 45 minutes, with a few F-Bombs dropped here and there when things didn't screw in correctly. The second only took about 15 minutes, and was a PG-13 experience. I've included some tips below, which will hopefully prevent your own F-Bombs. Assembly tips: - I assembled completely on my own, only getting help on the final step of tightening everything, as your fingers get a little crampy using the little allan wrench; I think having more than one hands on it at a time would be more of a hindrance than a help. - I sat on the floor with the seat on my lap to put on the front legs--this was relatively easy. - After putting on the front legs, I sat on the floor with the back of the chair on my lap, legs on either side of my waist, situated so the holes in the wood were face around the area of my knees. - I put the seat in place lining up the dowel to the hole, using my arms and hands to hold the seat flush in place while putting in and turning bolts. - I put in all of the bolts at once, before tightening any of them to make sure they were all lined up (I learned this after screwing the entire seat on the first one, then finding out that the final bolt was completely unaligned). - When screwing in, the trick is to hold the seat in place and flush to the holes. It's a little tricky, but not that hard. Hope the tips help. I highly recommend these chairs and hope you love them as much as I do!
These chairs were ordered to match ones I had purchased at xxxxxx several years ago. A perfect match and excellent quality made me thrilled to get these. We've gone through 5 grandbabies and there isn't anything that they can do to these chairs that can't be cleaned off. We've had spaghetti sauce, chocolate and ink pen even drawn in a bullseye that came out with just water or a little dish soap and water.
The chairs look really nice and they were not that hard to assemble once I got the first completed. The scfrews are very near the same length but they are not interchangeable so line them up before you start. The directions are not that specific. It would be better to have 2 people to put them together but I managed by myself with a few contortions. Use a power screw driver as the small tool that comes with the chairs does not tighten fully unless you are extremely strong.
Looks nice and cleans easily but a little cheaper quality up close. Comfortable. Might not last more than a few years
These were easy to assemble and look great with the table. Comfortable and texture is great!
These chairs look great. We bought them because our dining room set has been discontinued but we wanted two more. These are neutral enough to go with what we already had, and they look AMAZING! Easy to put together, sturdy, and very comfortable. Super happy with this purchase!
We received our six chairs yesterday, having ordered them exactly 1 week ago. They arrived in perfect condition. We read the reviews about assembly, and agreed with them. The front legs went on quickly, but the rest took some finagling. The only thing my husband would suggest to other buyers, is to 'chase' the seat back holes with the bolts alone, to clean out unseen sawdust and debris inside the holes. These chairs are quite sturdy, and the color is great. I've been looking for a year to buy replacement chairs for our teak finish table, and could never match the color without ordering custom made. I finally gave up on searching for wooden backed chairs,and realized I would have to settle for upholstered chairs, thereby minimizing a mismatch in color with just the small amount of wooden legs showing. To my surprise, this 'cherry' finish actually is pretty close to the teak table, just a bit darker! I am delighted with them, they arrived just in time for a dinner party this weekend. This was also my first purchase on Overstock, and I am very pleased with the quality, free shipping, and the selection offered.
Love these, I was worried about durability but my 260 lb 6'2" husband has been sitting on them for dinner everynight for three years now and they have held up ")
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4 - Pc. Glass Timberwolf Stein Set
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4 - Pc. Glass Timberwolf Stein Set. Great gift idea, LOW PRICE!
An impressive Stein to enjoy a "howling"-good brew! This 4-Pc. German-made Stein Set features an etched-style, high-fired print reproduction of a drawing by noted artist James A. Meger, depicting a close-up view of an alpha wolf on one side, and a wolf howling at the moon on the other. An embossed pewter lid with a wolf theme and a pewter wolf head thumblift put the finishing touches on this beauty!
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The Shape of Green: Aesthetics, Ecology, and Design by Lance Hosey
Island Press, 2012
Paperback, 216 pages
Books on sustainability and sustainable architecture are so numerous today that one needs to have a strong slant on the topic in order to stand out from the crowd. It's not enough to impart more of the same wisdom on living green or to document the same green buildings; the literature on sustainability needs arguments that push the thinking beyond CFL lightbulbs and green ratings. Lance Hosey, a former columnist at Architect magazine and the President & CEO of GreenBlue, has written a valuable book with a clear yet strong argument at its core: How something looks is as important to sustainability as how it performs.
Green building conserves energy, optimizes its ecological footprint, and improves performance. Green architecture, however, becomes an integral part of its community by embracing the total environment, a wedding of natural and cultural values. -from Chapter 7, "The Architecture of Difference"
Hosey does not limit his argument to architecture, but he does spend most of the book dealing with it. After laying out his three principles -- shape for efficiency, shape for pleasure, shape for place -- the book actually moves from the small scale to the large scale, from industrial and furniture design to landscapes, cities, and even the planet. Occupying much of this realm is architecture, which can certainly address his third principle better than, say, a fork or keyboard. Yet the power of Hosey's argument is how it applies equally to the various physical and natural realms that design addresses. Among other things, Hosey argues that form not only relates to performance it also contributes to our physical and psychological well-being. It is something I explored in an Ideabook at Houzz, taking his ideas on fractals and deep history and applying them to residential design.
Actually to say "his ideas" in the previous sentence is a little bit misleading. In The Shape of Green, what Hosey has really done is to mine the history of ideas to shape an argument about the aesthetics of sustainability. While some of the sources are directly related to the topic, such as Aldo Leopold or Christopher Alexander, an equal number of them, like Diane Ackerman and E.O. Wilson, are less common in books on sustainable architecture. While this means that Hosey's book often reads like an encapsulation of ideas by others, he is careful to connect them to his main thesis.
For some odd reason, given the wealth of sources and quotes, only a selected bibliography is provided. So when Hosey quotes Michael Benedikt, for example, the reader is not given the source for further reading, if so desired. This is unfortunate but not a particularly big distraction. My only other critique is that Hosey's book loses a little bit of steam in the last third, where considerations of landscape and urbanism are missing the depth of the chapters on architecture and design. The strongest chapters are where Hosey lays out his thesis, chapter which are not confined to a single scale or discipline. "Ecology and Imagery" is a particularly good chapter that should be read by students and professionals interested in sustainability. Ultimately Hosey's book helps push discussions of green architecture in the right direction, acknowledging form as well as performance.


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As the director of this weekend's highly anticipated superhero supermovie, The Avengers, Joss Whedon is about to become a household name for fans of big-budget Hollywood films, with his interpretation of Marvel's classic team of superheroes. The geek crowd has been in on the secret of Joss's greatness for years, as the force behind sci-fi favorites like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. Before you see his take on a comic book legend, check out his most iconic geek entertainment in the slideshow.
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text: Having spent all of my adult life in health care, I know first-hand how important it is to have advanced care close to home. Our lives are busy enough and when illness strikes, it can turn family members' lives upside down. Having care that is both top-notch and conveniently located can be a tremendous comfort during such an emotionally painful time. Mike and Phil's shared commitment to the future of our community also impressed me. The Ortenzio Foundation believes that healthcare and education are two pillars that create strong and vibrant communities, which in turn improves quality of life for everyone. Thus, it didn't take long for our foundation to embrace this project, as we have in the past with the area's other leading education and health care institutions. Within this booklet, you'll read different statistics that underscore why state-of-the-art cancer care needs a permanent home on the West Shore. As we know, statistics are numbers, which in this case, represent lives. Lives that belong to vibrant people with much to offer − those we love and cherish and those we rally around in their battle against cancer. Cancer no longer carries the extremely grim prognosis it did a couple of decades ago. Advances in treatment coupled with holistic patient-centered care have helped many to win the battle. Together, we can continue leading the fight, closer to home and help even more cancer patients become cancer survivors. The Ortenzio Foundation is grateful for the opportunity to help the patients that this new cancer center will serve. Thank you and God Bless, Rocco A. Ortenzio


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quote:"My intention is to put Canadians back at the centre of their communications system," chairman Jean-Pierre Blais said following the ruling, adding the only way it could have protected consumers would have been to bring in "extensive and intrusive safeguards" that would have affected the entire industry. "BCE failed to persuade us that the deal would benefit Canadians."
They revoked another radio license for non-compliance earlier this week, too.
As did Comcast taking over NBC and yet the morons to the south allowed it to happen.
You nailed it, this had no benefits to the consumer whatsoever.
forgot to send in the proper bribes to CRTC. In the U.S. bribery is the way to get things done.


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Today we are lucky to have tips from the owner of Vocelles the Bridal shop in Florida. Trust me, you will want to read every word of these tips!
Vocelles, The Bridal Shoppe
1240 Thomasville Road #101
Tallahassee, FL 32303
(850) 841-7663
Tips on how to be a Savvy Shopper
By Kristen Barstow, owner of Vocelles | The Bridal Shoppe
Shopping for the perfect wedding gown is one of the most fun parts of being a bride. But if you're like most brides, the whole process of finding "THE ONE" can be a bit overwhelming. We've put together some basic tips that will help take the stress out of shopping and will allow you to relax, have fun and get the most out of your shopping time.
Before you go…
Determine your overall wedding budget
- Make sure you take the time to determine your overall wedding budget and how much of that budget you would like to put toward your dress. Knowing a ballpark of how much you would like to spend will help the bridal stylists at different boutiques pick the best styles for you and will help you make the most of your shopping time.
Location, Location, Location!
- Knowing where you are going to get married will be a tremendous help in finding the perfect dress. Are you getting married on the beach? In a church? In a barn? In a ballroom? Different venues lend themselves to different dress styles so make sure you have an idea of where you'll be tying the knot.
Do Your Homework
- Before stepping foot in a bridal salon, look through magazines to get an idea of what types of dresses you like and don't like. Tear out photos of styles you like and take them with you to your appointment.
Schedule Appointments in Advance
- Most bridal shops prefer that you make an appointment to try on gowns. Make sure you call in advance to set up a time to come shopping.
Shopping Day!
So Many Opinions!
- Don't overwhelm yourself by bringing 20 different people with you to your appointment. Pick two or three of your loved ones whose opinions you value the most to help you make your decision.
- If your mother, grandmother, aunt, etc… has offered to purchase your dress for you, make sure you bring them with you when you go shopping. Some boutiques offer first-day buying incentives and you don't want to miss out because the person who is paying for the dress is not with you.
Wear Proper Undergarments
- Getting in and out of wedding dresses is hard work. Most bridal shops will have a bridal consultant in the dressing room with you to help you get in and out of the gowns. Make sure you wear a strapless bra and panties that you feel comfortable with someone else seeing you in.
Bring Shoes
- Bring a pair of high heels with you that are similar in height to what you would like to wear on your big day.
Be Honest with your Bridal Consultant
- Make sure you are up front with your bridal consultant at the beginning of your appointment. By giving her an idea of what styles you like and don't like and what your budget is she will be able to help guide you to the best dresses for you.
Be Open Mined
- Trust the experts. While you have gone through magazines and picked out styles that you like, that is only step 1. Trust your bridal consultant when she recommends that you try on a dress that is totally different than anything you've ever considered. More times than not brides surprise themselves and chose a dress that's totally different than they would have imagined.


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Legoformers turn Legos into alien creatures
A graphic designer builds Lego creations that transform from retro video game consoles into fun alien creatures. What's not to like?
We've dazzled you with a 70,000-piece Lego Serenity spaceship and Lego-ized vintage consumer electronics , but Julius von Brunk's custom Lego creations show off a different side of building with the classic brick toy.
Brunk takes inspiration from Transformers and classic gaming consoles to create Legoformers, Legos that actually transform into fun alien creatures.
The following gallery takes you on a tour of some highlights in Julius von Brunk's Lego resume, which includes a variety of transformers based on the design of the Nintendo 64, Game Boy, Game Gear, and other classic video game devices.


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I have nc35 skin, black hair, brown eyes. I use this as a contour/ blush so I just sweep it along the top of jaw bone. I then apply a more rose colour on the apples of my cheeks to make the pronounced. I love the package and the brush inside. It's actually a great shaped brush to contour. IV had this for a year & love it!!!
This is my new favorite bronzer! It looked super shimmery when I swatched it so I was a little hesitant. Once I put it on, I looked like I gained several days at the beach and a touch of glamour! This bronzer is beautifying for me. That's the only word I can think of. I feel that the packaging is quite silly (too hard to open) and it's overpriced at $32, but I felt justified purchasing it because I felt so lovely after putting it on. I have light brown hair, blue eyes, and fair skin that tans easily.
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I purchased the mini version of this for $7. It was just a fun purchase as I already have HG bronzers in my stash. First of all, this doesn't work as a bronzer for me! I use this as a highlighter. It is not pigmented enough for my skin tone to be a bronzer. Also, it is far too shimmery to be a bronzer for my skin type. With that being said, it is a lovely highlighter for my skin. This bronzer "highlighter" is a very warm coppery gold shade. It gives my olive skin life and radiance. Also, I love that this bronzer "highlighter" doesn't make my oily skin look weird. Instead, it gives my skin a glow and blurs my flaws. Another bonus, this doesn't cause any skin issues for my moderately reactive skin. The two things I don't particularly care for with this product are: 1. Packaging and 2. Scent. The packaging is like a two part swivel device. It is difficult to pull apart at times. Also, this bronzer has a minty scent to it which I find very odd.
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Yet another impulse buy while standing in line at Ulta...and for once, I did something right!
This is definitely a new staple in my bag. I haven't used bronzer in a long time because I always felt that it made me look sort of "brassy" and that was sort of awkward on my skintone (NC20), and I only read the reviews that said it was "orange" on light skin after I bought it, but I don't agree at all!
The colour is great -- not orange, not muddy, not too shimmery, but shimmery enough that it gives a nice sort of glow. It's not hard to apply, either, a little goes a long way. One thing I love most about it...it stays on, all day! I'm oily so I tend to sweat a bit throughout the day, but I've never had a problem with smudging, smearing, etc.
My only really big complaint is that the container is an absolute pain in my ass. I have short nails, so I almost have to wedge a brush into the side to get it open, and I think even if I did have long nails, I'd just break them trying to pop that stupid tab.
Nevertheless -- love it! Would definitely buy again, would definitely recommend.
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This is by far my fav bronzer hands down. I purchased it at Sephora and although pricey was worth every penny. I think it suits tan to dark skin the best because it provides a very serious glow to the skin. The texture is buttery soft and the packaging is sturdy. It comes with a brush i discovered awhile after but i have never used it. I would buy this again over and over again! Chances are it will take forever and a day to finish because it is a lot of product. I have a video of my fave bronzers/highlighters with this included. Check it out!
Lovely product! I lightly sweep onto top of cheekbones, forehead and wherever I need highlighting on my face after I apply makeup. A little definitely goes a long way with this product. I apply sparingly in the morning and lasts throughout the day. It provides gorgeous glow on my skin. If need be, I re apply in the evening. Definitely a must in my makeup arsenal bag, whether you want a subtle perk up or a glamorous glowing look.
Highly recommend this product.
FYI I'm a light skin African-American and makes my skin look amazing.
I bought this a while back when the makeup creator, Carol, was helping me find my first bronzer. I wasn't sure which bronzer suited my fair/medium Asian skin. At the Sephora, it looked great when she applied it to my face as she stated it can be used as a bronzer or blush. But once I got home, I realized how very dark it was and it wasn't very blendable. I looked like a clown with two brown circles on my cheeks. I also didn't like how slimmery it really was. It wasn't the soft glow that I wanted it to be so I had to return it. I wouldn't recommend it for anyone as a good first bronzer.
Too much glitter, not enough bronze coloured pigment.
Save money and get a better product by purchasing NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Face Powder!
I am a blue eyed NW15.
This bronzer was hard to open (points off the packaging) and hard to apply (bronzer brushes are large, I need a large surface to load up my brush without it being too concentrated.
Plus the color looked kinda orange on me. Very nice in depth though, just light enough for my complexion.


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Video: #OccupyOakland Provoke OPD Throw Glass Bottles, Shout "Pigs Go Home"
Occupiers throw violent tantrums in the streets of America –because communism is just so darn tasty…!
(Stranahan) –Occupiers provoke police officers after an assembly at Oakland City Hall on May Day.
If it weren't for the OccuCommies being so hell bent on creating chaos, most of the officers would have been at home.
The line between free speech and rioting has become very blurry.
The current powers that be, the Democrat Prog-Com Cabal stand in solidarity with their violent, left-wing extremist Occupy comrades:
Sleeping With Dogs…Democrats Launch Petition in Support of #OccupyWallStreet
Nancy Pelosi Praises "Occupy Wall Street†Protesters "God bless themâ€


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Can you be vain and green at the same time? That graying mane is often the first sign of aging. Looking old before your time is something most of us would like to avoid, but in an environmentally conscious world, is hair color even an option? And besides the environment, is hair color a health hazard?
Hair dye can be bad on both fronts. Many hair color products are petroleum- based, not good for your hair or scalp, and because they are made from oil, a non-renewable resource, that's a count against the environment.
These products often use chemicals – peroxide and ammonia – that are not good for your body. One of the harshest chemicals used is PPD (Para – Phenylenediamine), which is found in about 90 percent of hair color products on the market. PPD is a petroleum-derived dark dye, also known as coal tar, that is used in most permanent hair dyes. All of these chemicals can hurt your hair and scalp and cause hair loss, according to hairsite.com.
In addition, the Food and Drug Administration has said some PPD/coal-tar hair dye ingredients have been found to cause cancer in laboratory animals.
To make matters worse, and more confusing , there are a number of alternative names for PPD, making it hard for the consumer to tell if PPD is present in her favorite hair product. Some of the synonyms are: Paraphenylenediamine, 1,4-Benzenediamine, 1,4-Penylenediamine, Rodol™ D, Para-aminoaniline (p-aminoaniline), PPDA, Orsin™, Ursol™ D and Paradiaminobenzene.
The Organic Consumers Association has done extensive research on hair color. It takes warns that while the Food and Drug Administration oversees the safety of cosmetics sold in this country and can prevent the sale of any that are found harmful, that oversight does not include most hair dyes. Hair color made with PPD or coal-tar was given a special exemption from bans back in 1938. The association notes that the hair industry at that time was successful in lobbying for the product. As a result, manufacturers were required only to include a warning in labels that their products can cause skin irritation in certain allergic individuals.
So what's safe? Hair coloring products run the gamut, from Clairol to Aveda. When asked about safety, a spokesman for Clairol responded, "there is nothing unsafe in our products." She then proceeded to read from a corporate statement on hair color which said, in part:
"All of our products have been subjected to testing. Our dyes have been well-documented in epidiomology studies by the American Cancer Society and Harvard University. There are no elevated health risks and no casual relationship between cancer and hair dye. Clairol is committed to the well-being of our consumers."
Then there's Aveda, whose mission statement from founder Horst M. Rechalbacher, says: "Our mission at Aveda is to care for the world we live in, from the products we make to the ways in which we give back to society. At Aveda, we strive to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility, not just in the world of beauty, but around the world."
Dyana Brantley, a hairstylist for the Four Seasons Salon in Las Colinas near Dallas, says that in order for a product to be considered environmentally friendly, the product should be free of ammonia, peroxide and PPD. One solution for people who want to color their hair dark is the natural color, henna. Ms. Brantley describes henna as a strong stain "that delivers direct pigment which is what makes it cover the previous color." But, she points out, "it also is hard to get out once it is in. And if you go back to regular color with peroxide or ammonia, it can be a disaster. Henna has been known to have metals and mineral that don't react well with ammonia and peroxides."
But all non-organic hair color products must use some sort of peroxide derivative, says Ms. Brantley. "The peroxide is the catalyst that opens the hair shaft to accept the color. The last 15 minutes sets the color and closes the hair shaft," she explains. Henna doesn't require a catalyst.
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Interesting article….so my Natural Instincts product may not be as natural as I had thought? Will check what's in that hair color….I've often wondered if the chemicals can be unsafe…
Thanks for the info.
I use Light Mountain Natural hair Color Bright Red and it is great! 100% Henna and it seems to work almost as good as my old regular hair dyes.
Just google Light Mountain hair color….there are lots of online vendors who sell it.


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You can, for instance, add drama and definition to an off-white scheme by using black as an accent - like the luscious velvet armchair seen above in this traditional living room.
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Quarter-end is one of my favorite times. It is when fund managers are forced to dump their holdings in sectors that have sold off during the quarter, in a ritual called "window dressing." It is a great time for patient investors to pick up some deep bargains as managers throw out the baby with bathwater in order to avoid reporting their "clunkers" to their shareholders.
I have found that picking up these temporarily unloved stocks in poorly performing sectors and then waiting for them to bounce back is one of the key ways to outperform the market in the long term.
The materials sector has had a rough 90 days in the aggregate, as it is down some 10% on the whole in the quarter, and many individual stocks have suffered losses that are multiples of the average. Most of the pullback was caused by concerns about slowing worldwide economic growth and reduced demand from end users.
Here are two dirt-cheap companies in the sector that have taken a licking in the last three months but should rebound in the quarters ahead. Also, both have had recent insider buying at levels higher than their current stock prices.
Kronos Worldwide (KRO - Get Report) produces titanium dioxide pigments primarily in North America and Europe. Here are five reasons Kronos is a deep long-term bargain at $16:- Insiders have stepped up and bought more than a million new shares since the first of the year, a majority of which were purchased at higher prices.
- The company pays a robust dividend yield of 3.8%. This should put a major floor under the stock, and it is easily sustainable, given that the dividend payout ratio is just a tad over 20%.
- The company has crushed earnings estimates each of the last two quarters, and consensus earnings estimates have risen for both fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2013 over the last two months, even as the stock has fallen by about one-third during that same time span.
- The market is ignoring the company's growth prospects. Sales are expected to rise more than 25% this year and more than 10% in fiscal 2013, and the stock has a five-year projected price-to-earnings-to-growth ratio (PEG) of under 1 (it's at 0.78).
- Kronos sells for just over 5x forward earnings, and the stock is selling at the very bottom of its five-year valuation range, on the basis of price to earnings and price to cash flow.
- Several insiders purchased new shares at higher prices in May.
- In its first two quarters as a public company, U.S. Silica has blown by earnings estimates, and it trades at just 5x forward earnings.
- Investors are not pricing in the company's growth prospects. Sales are expected to grow north of 25% for both fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2013. It also has a minuscule five-year projected PEG (0.19).
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by Buck Pomerantz Big power for your speakers or sub Rockford Fosgate's Punch P300X2 amplifier sends 100 watts RMS per channel to your speakers, filling your ride with clean music. You can use the high-pass filter to keep the low bass out of your speakers so they perform more efficiently. You can also switch this versatile amp into mono mode to drive a subwoofer with up to 300 watts RMS, then use the built-in low-pass filter to send the correct bass frequencies to your sub. The Punch EQ2 features bass and treble boosts, in case you want to add a little boom or sizzle back into the mix. Easy to set for optimum performance P300X2 control panel Once again, Rockford Fosgate steps away from the crowd with their C.L.E.A.N. technology (Calibrated Level Eliminates Audible Noise) — a setup system that ensures your music will sound as clean and powerful as possible. It works like this: play the setup tone on the included test CD, adjust the receiver volume until a red clip light on the amp goes out, then turn the amp gain up until a blue light comes on. It's that simple — your amplifier is now set to match your receiver's output. When your receiver reaches maximum clean volume, you'll get maximum clean power from your Punch amp. At quiet listening levels, you'll hear less background noise and more of your music. Keeps an eye on things while playing If that blue light turns solid red while you're playing music, the amp's telling you that your source is distorting and you should turn it down, or risk damage to your gear. The optional PLC2 remote level control also doubles as a clip indicator, so you can see from the front seat if your music's clipping. The amp's built-in computer keeps tabs on the output current, ensuring that plunging speaker impedances (they change during play) or even a short circuit won't hurt anything. Maintaining coolness raises efficiency and lowers distortion Rockford Fosgate's Dynamic Thermal Management system uses forced air to dissipate heat evenly across the amp and out through the high-mass heatsink, efficiently drawing heat away from vital internal parts. Their proprietary MEHSA cooling process maximizes the heat transfer from the MOSFET devices to the heatsink, allowing the heat to escape more readily, so the transistors stay cooler and work better. P300X2 connection panel and input clip light Product Highlights:2-channel car amplifier100 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms (150 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms)300 watts RMS x 1 bridged at 4 ohms (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)CEA-2006 compliantFeatures:variable high- and low-pass filter filter (50-250 Hz, 12 dB/octave)variable PEQ2 bass/treble boost (0-18 dB at 45 Hz and 0-14 dB at 12.5K Hz)C.L.E.A.N. gain setup system includes test tone CDtest tones also available as MP3 download from Amazon On Demand, Rhapsody, Google Play, and Spotify, labeled "3sixty.3 setup disc" (Punch amps and the 3sixty.3 use the same test tone tracks for setup)Class-AB amplifier designfrequency response: 20-20,000 HzDynamic Thermal Management and MEHSA MOSFET cooling systemsMOSFET power and output stagespreamp inputs and outputsspeaker-level inputs (speaker wire to RCA adapter required)signal-sensing turn-on with speaker-level inputs eliminate need for remote turn-on leadMore Info:optional PLC2 wired remote level control with clip light available8-gauge power and ground leads and an 50-amp fuse recommended wiring and hardware not included with amplifierno onboard fuses when installing multiple amps in a system, an additional 50-amp in-line fuse between the distribution block and the amplifier is recommended9-15/16"W x 2-7/16"H x 8-13/16"Dwarranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee My system has plenty of power. Who needs an amp? You might think you don't need an amp because you have a 400-watt system in your car, or because your new stereo puts out 50 watts a channel. But those are peak wattage ratings, which may boil down to 15 or 20 watts per channel, using the more realistic RMS rating. An amp sends your speakers the power they need to deliver your music with clarity and impact, whether you're using factory speakers or high-performance components. And low-frequency reproduction requires lots of power, so an amp is an absolute must if you're adding a sub to your system.
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Review: Rockford Fosgate C.L.E.A.N. Amplifier Gain-setting System by Buck Pomerantz Rockford Fosgate's C.L.E.A.N. gain-setting system on their Punch amps makes setup as easy as playing an audio track and adjusting a couple volume knobs.
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Chilly day brings chili champs to Puddle Dock
Monday, October 14, 2013
PORTSMOUTH — Prescott Park Arts Festival, partnering with Strawbery Banke, drew thousands of hungry visitors to the museum lawn area known as Puddle Dock where a dozen area restaurants vied for the first place prize for best chili.
"Chili is a comfort food for me," she explained, "so I jumped at the chance when they asked me." Weeks added, "We look for 3 main criteria when making our choice; flavor profile, texture and presentation." She always enjoys seeing who wins the "People's Choice" award because the typical consumer is looking for classic chili. She was pleased upon hearing the People's Choice Award went to the Judge's top choice as well. Doug Mulford, marketing rep for Red Hook, was busy with his crew under a large tent serving three varieties of draft beer from their specially built trailer; a veritable dream come true for beer aficionados. They were so busy, PPAF Executive Director Ben Anderson and General Manager John Moynihan were pressed into service pouring cups of beer to satisfy the thirsty crowd. Lora and Kevin Haase drove from Raymond for the second year in a row. Holding her cup of steaming chili, Lora declared "We love chili so much, we even went to the chili festival in Exeter last Saturday."
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Government makes it easier to take on apprentices
Vince Cable has announced new measures to ensure more young people benefit from an apprenticeship, and to help employers gain the skilled workers they need to grow.
As part of the Government's plan for growth, Ministers are taking action to make it easier for companies to take on apprentices, and ensure that the quality of apprenticeships is continually improved.
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Rising coverage of entrepreneurs in the media is helping to persuade more people to consider a career as their own boss, new research published today by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) shows.


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This all started back in January 2009 and 718 posts latter with more than 3,700 comments it is time to conclude this blog. During the past four years, the blog has sought to present and share ideas about technology in the enterprise, the role of the CIO and the changing nature of IT leadership. During that time we have explored a range of issues from digital technology to management practices and even the introduction of a magic quadrant covering magic.
It has been great fun and I have learned much from all of the smart people who have taken the time to read, comment and contribute to the blog. My deepest apologies as the blog often featured grammar that would make an English teacher cringe. I will admit to not really proofreading every post all the time as the ideas and the desire to publish them got ahead of prudent respect for the reader. Please accept my apologies.
I have provided a few links below to the posts that garnered the greatest interest, comments or are worth remembering.
Leading in Times of Transition: the 2010 CIO Agenda – the most links via Bitly
Gartner announces a new magic quadrant — the most comments
The Nature of Change is Changing: A new Pattern — the most comments for a serious post
An IT value sampler for the holidays
Chief Digital Officer, What type does your organization need?
Digitalization creates new dimensions for disruption
Everyone will recall the source of the title of this post from Douglas Adams' book of the same name. Part of the Hitchhiker set of books that should be on everyone's must read list. I took his title as the title for this post not because things are ending, but because they are always beginning. That beginning in 2009 started with a simple question about IT budgets and now I turn the conversation over to my peers at Gartner and to the community in general.
Thank you for your time, attention, energy, knowledge and experience all shared on this blog. It is not mine; it is ours. It is also my privilege to share.
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Nope, not good enough. I pointed you to a tabulation of what scientists were saying in the 1970s. The vast majority of actual published science papers from the 1970s were predicting warming, not cooling. Newsweek, Time, and National Enquirer aren't science journals.
Next time, try reading the links I gave you. You might actually learn something.


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An article titled "Demystifying Lactose Intolerance" in the April 2012 issue of Today's Dietitian is geared toward increasing the knowledge base of registered dietitians. At the same time, it has plenty of good takeaway information for anyone dealing with the condition.
As digestive ailments go, lactose intolerance is frequently misdiagnosed and misunderstood, writes registered dietitian and consultant Densie Webb. Gas, cramps, bloating and diarrhea are the hallmarks of a patient's inability to digest the milk sugar called lactose.
But symptoms like these can mask more serious conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease.
Webb's article provides references for various studies into lactose intolerance and helps "demystify" its diagnosis and treatment. Also, she interviews Robin Plotkin, a registered dietitian and nutrition communications expert.
Here are five key points from the article, although if you have time to browse it, you will find even more:
1. Avoiding any and all dairy products if you think you are lactose-intolerant can be a problem, because you might miss out on the calcium, Vitamin D and other nutrients of dairy. Consider trying small amounts of dairy, such as half a cup of milk with a meal or snack. Then see what happens. If you don't experience problems for this, gradually increase to one cup.
2. Study grocery store aisles for such things as lactose-free milk, low-lactose cheese and fortified soy, almond and rice milk products. Look for products that contain between zero and 2 grams of lactose per serving.
3. Try chocolate milk, as some studies suggest it might be better tolerated than unflavored milk.
4. Consider probiotics, but realize that the National Institutes of Health has said research is as yet insufficient to endorse probiotics for lactose digestion. Also, the effectiveness of probiotics varies widely from one product to another.
5. Colonic adaptation might work for you. The idea is to routinely ingest lactose to see if you can build your tolerance for it.
I would give this article a D-
The title is misleading, as only one sentence in the article relates to an alternative diagnosis. Additionaly, one of the key points made is the detriments of LI - that being the loss if calcium, vitamin D, etc., yet the suggested list of methods to combat LI fails to mention the most obvious and most culinarily and digestively satisfying: take a lactase enzyme supplement when eating dairy. A vast majority of sufferers can easily enjoy dairy products by taking a simple pill. How do you write an article on LI and not mention this?
April 22, 2012 - 9:15amThanks for making your point about lactase enzyme supplements. Often in the interest of brevity I cannot list all the symptoms, causes, diagnostic methods and treatments for diseases and conditions. But anyone diagnosed with lactose intolerance certainly should ask for a doctor's advice on supplements.
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Ubuntu 9.10 Alternate AMD
Install of this version is not always as easy as it should… This time I've tried ton install Ubuntu 9.10 on my main computer. I used the "Ubuntu 9.10 Alternate AMD64″ CD because this PC is running 2 SATA hard drives configured in Raid 1… and only the alternate version is able to install it in Raid "out of the box". But, during the installation process, system complains about mounting the standard CD release… like if the Alternate CD was not a full version… but the CD is mounted so the CD player stays closed… A quick search on the internet and I see that I'm not the only one with this problem. Fortunately, install from 9.10 DVD version seems to solve this bug… I'll try it as soon as possible but maybe it's time to ask if Ubuntu should not break the rule and postpone the launch of a new version if problems still exist… like Debian way… but not excessively
PS 11/18/2009 : I confirm, with the DVD install works like a charm !


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Credit: UPI
A female okapi calf was born at the Saint Louis Zoo on June 17, 2013 it was announced in St. Louis on August 16, 2013. The little female named Umeme weighed 52.8 pounds at birth. Okapi calves are very fast-growing, and at one month of age, Umeme had already doubled her weight. With a velvety dark striped coat, the okapi is one of the world's rarest animals in captivity, with only 94 of these animals in 23 American zoos, including Umeme. One of the last mammals "discovered" by the scientific community in 1901, the okapi or �forest giraffe� is an animal so shy and secretive in the dense rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo that very little is known of its lifestyle in the wild, where its numbers are undetermined. Okapis are considered to be likely endangered due to both hunting and political crises in their native land. UPI/Saint Louis Zoo


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Xerces-C++ may be built in stand-alone mode using native encoding support and also using ICU where you get support for over 180 different encodings and/or locale specific message support. ICU stands for International Components for Unicode and is an open source distribution from IBM. You can get ICU libraries from ICU project site.
There are two options to build Xerces-C++ with ICU on Windows. One is to use the MSDEV GUI environment, and the other is to invoke the compiler from the command line.
Using, the GUI environment, requires one to edit the project files. Here, we will describe only the second option. It involves using the perl script 'packageBinaries.pl'.
Extract Xerces-C++ source files from the .zip archive using WinZip, say in the root directory (an arbitrary drive x:). It should create a directory like 'x:\xerces-c-src_2_8_0'.
Extract the ICU files, using WinZip, in root directory of the disk where you have installed Xerces-C++, sources. After extraction, there should be a new directory 'x:\icu' which contains all the ICU source files.
Start a command prompt to get a new shell window. Make sure you have perl, cygwin tools (uname, rm, cp, ...), and zip.exe somewhere in the path. Next setup the environment for MSVC using 'VCVARS32.BAT' or a similar file. Then at the prompt enter:
set XERCESCROOT=x:\xerces-c-src_2_8_0 set ICUROOT=x:\icu cd x:\xerces-c-src_2_8_0\scripts
To build with ICU, either specify using ICU transcoding service,
perl packageBinaries.pl -s x:\xerces-c-src_2_8_0 -o x:\temp\xerces-c_2_8_0-win32 -t icu
or specify using ICU message loader service
perl packageBinaries.pl -s x:\xerces-c-src_2_8_0 -o x:\temp\xerces-c_2_8_0-win32 -m icu
(Match the source directory to your system; the target directory can be anything you want.)
If everything is setup right and works right, then you should see a binary drop created in the target directory specified above. This script will build both ICU and Xerces-C++, and copy the files (relevant to the binary drop) to the target directory.
If the parser is built with icu message loader (as mentioned above), or message catalog loader, you need an environment variable, XERCESC_NLS_HOME to point to the directory, $XERCESCROOT/msg, where the message files reside.
For a description of options available, you can enter:
perl packageBinaries.pl
Extract Xerces-C++ source files into, say, the home directory ($HOME). It should create a directory like '$HOME/xerces-c-src_2_8_0'.
Extract the ICU files into the same directory where you have installed Xerces-C++ sources. After extraction, there should be a new directory '$HOME/icu' which contains all the ICU source files.
Build the ICU according to the ICU Build instruction in ICU Readme. Then have its dll, libicuuc* and libicudt* available from your library search path.
Then build the Xerces-C++ with ICU. This is similar to building a standalone Xerces-C++ library as instructed in "Building Xerces-C++ on UNIX platforms"; except that you have to specify the transcoder option '-t icu' and/or the message loader option '-m icu'. For example:
'-t icu'
'-m icu'
runConfigure -plinux -cgcc -xg++ -minmem -nsocket -ticu -rpthread
Or instead of building the ICU and Xerces-C++ manually in two steps, you can use the bundled perl script 'packageBinaries.pl' which will build both of them in one step. For example:
export XERCESCROOT=$HOME/xerces-c-src_2_8_0 export ICUROOT=$HOME/icu cd $HOME/xerces-c-src_2_8_0/scripts
perl packageBinaries.pl -s $HOME/xerces-c-src_2_8_0 -o $HOME/temp/xerces-c_2_8_0-aix -t icu
perl packageBinaries.pl -s $HOME/xerces-c-src_2_8_0 -o $HOME/temp/xerces-c_2_8_0-aix -m icu
Xerces-C++ may be built from the distributed source archive directly on Linux using RPM. For example:
rpm -ta xerces-c-src_2_8_0.tar.gz (rpm 4.0 and older) or rpmbuild -ta xerces-c-src_2_8_0.tar.gz (rpm 4.1 and later; ships with RedHat 8)
The Xerces-C++ RPM specification can be found in xerces-c-src_2_8_0/xerces-c.spec.
Please refer to the RPM-HOWTO, for more RPM related information.
To build the COM module for use with XML on Windows platforms, you must first set up your machine appropriately with necessary tools and software modules and then try to compile it. The end result is an additional library that you can use along with the standard Xerces-C++ for writing VB templates or for use with IE 5.0 using JavaScript.
To build the COM project you will need to install the MS PlatformSDK. Some of the header files we use don't come with Visual C++ 6.0. You may download it from Microsoft's Website at http://www.microsoft.com/msdownload/platformsdk/setuplauncher.htm or directly FTP it from ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/developr/PlatformSDK/April2000/Msi/WinNT/x86/InstMsi.exe.
The installation is huge, but you don't need most of it. So you may do a custom install by just selecting "Build Environment" and choosing the required components. First select the top level Platform SDK. Then click the down arrow and make all of the components unavailable. Next open the "Build Environment" branch and select only the following items:
Important: When the installation is complete you need to update VC6's include path to include ..\platformsdk\include\atl30. You do this by choosing "Tools -> Options -> Directories". This path should be placed second after the normal PlatformSDK include. You change the order of the paths by clicking the up and down arrows.
Once you have set up your machine, build Xerces-C++ COM module by choosing the project named 'xml4com' inside the workspace. Then select your build mode to be xml4com - Win32 Release MinDependency. Finally build the project. This will produce a DLL named xerces-com.dll which needs to be present in your path (on local machine) before you can use it.
There are some sample test programs in the test/COMTest directory which show examples of navigating and searching an XML tree using DOM. You need to browse the HTML files in this directory using IE 5.0. Make sure that your build has worked properly, specially the registration of the ActiveX controls that happens in the final step.
You may also want to check out the NIST DOM test suite at http://xw2k.sdct.itl.nist.gov/BRADY/DOM/. You will have to modify the documents in the NIST suite to load the Xerces COM object instead of the MSIE COM object.
The user documentation (this very page that you are reading on the browser right now), was generated using an XML application called StyleBook. This application makes use of Xerces-J and Xalan to create the HTML file from the XML source files. The XML source files for the documentation are part of the Xerces-C++ module. These files reside in the doc directory.
Pre-requisites for building the user documentation are:
Before proceeding, copy the contents of the xerces-c-tools_2_8_0 distribution into your $XERCESCROOT. Then invoke a terminal or a command window and setup PATH to include the JDK 1.2.2 bin directory. Next, cd to the $XERCESCROOT source root directory, and enter:
createDocs.bat (Windows) ./createDocs.sh (UNIX)
This should generate the .html files in the 'doc/html' directory.
To regenerate the API documentation, you need to have at least Doxygen installed on your system.
If you want the API documentation to contain dependency graphs, you also need to have GraphViz installed on your system.
If you do not have GraphViz, or do not want to use it, you have to edit file $XERCESCROOT/doc/Doxyfile and change HAVE_DOT = YES into HAVE_DOT = NO.
To actually regenerate the API documentation, go to directory $XERCESCROOT/doc/ and start Doxygen. The result can be found in directory $XERCESCROOT/doc/html/apiDocs.
All platform dependent code in Xerces has been isolated to a couple of files, which should ease the porting effort. Please refer to Porting Guidelines for further details.
XMLCh should be defined to be a type suitable for holding a utf-16 encoded (16 bit) value, usually an unsigned short.
unsigned short
All XML data is handled within Xerces-C++ as strings of XMLCh characters. Regardless of the size of the type chosen, the data stored in variables of type XMLCh will always be utf-16 encoded values.
Unlike XMLCh, the encoding of wchar_t is platform dependent. Sometimes it is utf-16 (AIX, Windows), sometimes ucs-4 (Solaris, Linux), sometimes it is not based on Unicode at all (HP/UX, AS/400, system 390).
Some earlier releases of Xerces-C++ defined XMLCh to be the same type as wchar_t on most platforms, with the goal of making it possible to pass XMLCh strings to library or system functions that were expecting wchar_t parameters. This approach has been abandoned because of
If you have read this page, followed the instructions, and still cannot resolve your problem(s), there is more help. You can find out if others have solved this same problem before you, by checking the Xerces-C++ mailing list archives and Xerces-C++ bug database.


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Off the Bookshelf
"Comfort and Joy," a Christmas novel by popular author Kristin Hannah, was written in 2005. I'm unsure as to why this book never captured my attention until now but, upon reading it, I find it isn't Hannah's typical style of writing.
The Christmas Season is quickly approaching and Joy Candellaro is anything but joyful.Although Christmas is normally her favorite time of the year, this year she is dreading it. Joy has found herself in an unusual, very painful situation. She is estranged from the only two people she loves; her husband, Thomas, and her sister, Stacey. Unfortunately, Thomas and Stacey are not only in love, but are expecting a child and planning a wedding. Joy, who has always wanted a child, is devastated most by that aspect of her sister's new relationship.
No doubt, Joy's situation is a lot to handle. When Christmas break rolls around relieving her of her duties as school librarian, which is the one stable factor in her life, Joy simply gets in her car and heads for the airport. On a whim, she purchases a ticket on a small charter plane which is headed for Hope, British Columbia. Convincing herself she is simply "on an adventure" and not literally running away from the stress/mess that is her life, Joy boards the plane with her purse and camera. As the miles increase between Joy and her home, her stress decreases and she finds herself looking forward to a little "R and R" in Hope.
Those plans are derailed when the plane crashes in the middle of a heavily forested area somewhere in the northwestern part of the United States. What unfolds after the plane crash makes for unusual but enjoyable reading in "Comfort and Joy."
With a mix of Christmas Magic and Miracles, Kristin Hannah delivers a unique Holiday Season Gift. Was it my favorite Kristin Hannah novel? Nope, not even close. In fact, I had to keep reminding myself she was actually the author. That being said, I still enjoyed the book and its strange plot.
Visit the Harry L. Petrie Library in Linton and select a holiday book to enjoy during the Christmas Season!
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If a book you are looking for is not available at the Harry L. Petrie Library, Librarian Carla Frison will be happy to obtain it from the North Dakota State Library for you. If you return the book to the State Library in Bismarck within the allotted time, there is no charge. The staff can return it by mail but will have to charge you for postage.
Hours for the library in Linton are Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed on Tuesdays, 2-5 p.m. on Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and 2-5 p.m. on Friday.
Friends of the Library meets every first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Library. Everyone is welcome.
To contact Maralee, e-mail her: firstname.lastname@example.com and put Off the Bookshelf in the subject line.
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Mourning JFK
Fifty years ago, we were a nation in mourning and in many ways, we still are.
Fifty years ago, we were a nation in mourning and in many ways, we still are.
I am very proud to announce that the Coarsegold 4-H Club has once again made a difference in our world. GO 4-H!
"In the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth."
— Genesis 1:1
Barton MacLane will return to Madera County tonight and Saturday in a film festival at the Madera Community College Center.
Fifty years ago today, the 35th President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, was assassinated while riding in a presidential
By David Minier
Could Madera County have a connection to the John F. Kennedy assassination? Maybe.
Children's Hospital drill simulates food-borne illness outbreak
What would normally be a quiet and empty Elks Lodge on Thursday morning saw trucks, cars and members converge in the parking lot.
Lions Club district officers visited the Madera Breakfast Lions Club at its regular Thursday morning meeting at Madera Municipal Golf Cou
Stallions bring home section titles


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George North believes Wales' collective mental strength was a key factor in buckling French resistance and reviving their Six Nations campaign.
North's late touchdown, his 12th for Wales, left Les Bleus floundering at the championship basement without a point from two games and away fixtures against England and Ireland still to come.
Wales, though, are up and running in their pursuit of possible Six Nations silverware for a second successive season.
Had they lost in Paris, then North and company faced a Rome appointment with Italy later this month knowing that another defeat there would equal their record run of 10 losses on the bounce between November 2002 and August 2003.
But such a demoralising scenario has now been avoided thanks to a performance at Stade de France that was laced with desire, determination and doggedness.
"Obviously it's a lot of pent-up energy that we've had, but as a squad we have stuck together. We've worked hard together, and I thought that showed in the end," Scarlets wing North said.
"We always back our fitness, and it certainly showed, but you can always hear when the crowd start to get behind France or on France, and it is always dangerous times when that happens.
"I think what was good from our point of view was that we started strongly.
"We took a lot of pressure initially, but we also exerted a lot ourselves and took the points when we needed to. Finishing as strongly as we did, the boys will be happy with that performance.
"I think everyone has taken a lot of flak, but we will stick together as a unit and go forward as a unit whatever is thrown at us.
"We said beforehand that we had to start strong to face France in Paris - an angry France in Paris - and I felt our week of preparation was great. We have stuck together through the hard times, and that really showed."
The teams were locked at 6-6 before North broke the deadlock, taking his chance superbly by gathering Dan Biggar's kick after a sustained spell of pressure that saw the French defence stretched right and left.
"A lot of hard work led up to it, and then there was a bit of vision from 'Bigs' and then it came off at the end with a nice bounce for me and I was in at the corner," he added.
"It was a little bit of panic stations at first, but then I was lucky to get the bounce and I put it over the line.
"There is still a lot to play for and a lot to achieve for us. We went blow for blow with France - a lot of pressure came through from both teams - and we came through pretty well."


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Ways to Give
What type of event are you planning?
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The American alligator is found in the southeastern U. S. from North Carolina to Florida and westward to Texas and Oklahoma. It occurs in most freshwater habitats and occasionally will enter brackish water around mangrove swamps. Adult males can grow to 14 feet in length while females reach about 10 feet. Both sexes can live 30 – 40 years in the wild.
The female American alligator builds a nest of mud, sticks and leaves above the high water level and lays 20 – 50 eggs in it. She guards the nest for about nine weeks until the young hatch and then she carries them down to the water in her mouth in small groups. She continues to guard her young for another 12 months.
Learn more about Georgia Aquarium's alligators!


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The Conference will take place at the Lausanne University, Château de Dorigny, room 106.
The call for paper is closed. If you want to attend the conference, please contact us via e-mail: stephanie.ginalski(at)unil.ch
Interactive map of the campus (search for bâtiment Château de Dorigny)
From the Lausanne-Flon station, take the tramway m1 (direction: Renens Gare) and get off at Unil-Dorigny.
Access to the Lausanne public transports web site.


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Times Higher Education Supplement
The book is a substantial work of scholarship rather than a casual read, and it offers much for historians of science as well as students of popular writing."— Jon Turney
The ideas of Charles Darwin and his fellow Victorian scientists have had an abiding effect on the modern world. But at the time The Origin of Species was published in 1859, the British public looked not to practicing scientists but to a growing group of professional writers and journalists to interpret the larger meaning of scientific theories in terms they could understand and in ways they could appreciate. Victorian Popularizers of Science focuses on this important group of men and women who wrote about science for a general audience in the second half of the nineteenth century.
Bernard Lightman examines more than thirty of the most prolific, influential, and interesting popularizers of the day, investigating the dramatic lecturing techniques, vivid illustrations, and accessible literary styles they used to communicate with their audience. By focusing on a forgotten coterie of science writers, their publishers, and their public, Lightman offers new insights into the role of women in scientific inquiry, the market for scientific knowledge, tensions between religion and science, and the complexities of scientific authority in nineteenth-century Britain.
— Jon Turney
— Philip J. Pauly
— Jonathan Smith
— Matthew Stanley
— Oliver Hochadel
— David Knight
— Graeme Gooday
— Marilyn R.P. Morgan
"A major contributions to the study of popular science in nineteenth-century Britain. . . . Lightman offers by far the fullest and most comprehensive account of the popularization of science in Britain during the second half of the nineteenth century yet to be undertaken, and his study revises our understanding of Victorian popular science in significant ways."
"Victorian Popularizers is not just a history of science 'from below', although it effectively capitalizes on that literature. Rather, it is an important story of how some Victorians rebelled against the claim that only scientists should have authority over science. Lightman deftly shows how questions of authority were bound up in matters of publishing, church reform, professionalization, gender dynamics, visual spectacle and social change, and he makes substantial contributions to understanding the relationship between those matters and science. Historians interested in any of these issues will find this book enriching and thought provoking. The author's insights into the world of Victorian science publishing offer important lessons for our own era's continuing struggle with the question of scientific authority."
Chapter 1
Historians, Popularizers, and the Victorian Scene
Chapter 2
Anglican Theologies of Nature in a Post-Darwinian Era
Chapter 3
Redefining the Maternal Tradition
Chapter 4
The Showmen of Science: Wood, Pepper, and Visual Spectacle
Chapter 5
The Evolution of the Evolutionary Epic
Chapter 6
The Science Periodical: Proctor and the Conduct of "Knowledge"
Chapter 7
Practitioners Enter the Field: Huxley and Ball as Popularizers
Chapter 8
Science Writing on New Grub Street
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'We are watching'
As a member of one of the many retiree homeowner households in this county, I want to point out that we are not able to vote a raise for ourselves, nor do we have a union to negotiate for us. Yet our cost of living is constantly going up.
We get squeezed by hikes in taxes and fees, increasing costs for Medicare and medical services, the nation's highest cost for electricity, and groceries and gas are also very expensive here.
We are not convinced that (Mayor Billy Kenoi's) entire proposed hike in real estate taxes is warranted at this time. The proposed increase far exceeds the rate of inflation, but we are not getting a cost-of-living adjustment for our home budgets.
This is not yet the time for all kinds of "nice to have" projects. The votes at a recent County Council meeting were largely devoted to shuffling large sums of money between accounts so that the funds could be used during this fiscal year. Therefore, it appears that the current budget may have had some slack in it, and the proposed budget for the next fiscal year has some items in it that should be removed.
We support funding the police, fire and prosecutor departments and the contracted obligations of the county. We have to have clean water to drink and safe roads to drive on (safe sidewalks would also be appreciated). We object to giving council members a $900,000 slush fund to make themselves popular in their districts with a view to re-election.
We also object to increasing the vast empire of the Parks & Recreation Department, which already sends employees to mow grass when there is nothing to mow and just churn up the mud.
We suspect that there are other items in the proposed budget that could be slashed or trimmed and that further economies and efficiencies could be found in each department. That is what we have to do in our own households. County Council members, we are watching you closely.
Adrienne S. Dey
Heal the planet
In the wake of the Oklahoma tornado disaster, everyone has to question the way mankind is going about its ways. I personally think that mankind is destroying this God-given planet, Earth. In my mind, more trees, population control and cleaner energy (solar power) is a key to the healing of beautiful planet Earth.
Worldwide, I strongly feel there should be a push for more trees or forestry. Trees clean the air of contaminants and supply the oh-so-important oxygen mankind needs to survive on.
Yes, we are living in a time of dire straights on planet Earth, where mankind has virtually destroyed this pristine planet. A strong emphasis on tree growing (forestry) worldwide, population control and cleaner energy (solar power) can help heal planet Earth, which is definitely hurting. Just look at the Oklahoma tornado disaster.
Dean Nagasako