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The John Murray Show with Miriam
A lively mix of entertainment, human interest and lifestyle features with Miriam O'Callaghan.
A lively mix of entertainment, human interest and lifestyle features with Miriam O'Callaghan.
Autumn is creeping up on us yet again & it's the time of year when people reassess their lives & if they're brave enough, decide to take on new challenges & open new chapters in their lives. Are you asking: 'what's next?' Anne Kelleher, Geraldine O'Doherty & Michael Kelleher join Miriam on the line this morning.
Several years ago, my next guest wrote a book about Saint Padre Pio's Irish connection, it quickly became a number one best seller. He's now written a second book called 'Padre Pio, the Scent of Roses', which includes up to 60 testimonies from Irish people who have experienced cures & miracles which they attribute to Padre Pio. Colm Keane is in studio with Miriam. On the line also are Kathryn Duffy & Ann Wilkinson.
The book is called 'Padre Pio - The Scent of Roses - Irish miracles and cures .. AND the proceeds from the book are going to the Capuchin Day Centre for Homeless People in Church Street.
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Chuck Close's Torso DiptychErotica // Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Chuck Close is well known for his monumental portraits rendered with exquisite, exacting realism from photographic sources. He's become famous for his rigorous, gridded application of individual color squares, creating highly realistic images from afar. This piece is called "Untitled Torso Diptych," an uncharacteristic medium for Close. Taken in 2012, this is a Woodburytype, one out of an edition of ten. Close captures the stunning image of a nude body, rendered in a distressed, desaturated composition. Though not his normal style, Close demonstrates his love of beauty and skilled hand with this piece.
Odalisque EroticaErotica // Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Nil Hoppenot shoots Olga Zbitkovskaja as "Odalisque," a mythical female slave or concubine from Ottoman lore. The model lounges in the dusky haze of the densely blanketed harem, and Hoppenot utilizes her photo skills to create an atmosphere reminiscent of renaissance paintings and storybooks. These photos literally make fairytales real, and the demure, come-hither looks of the model are deeply scintillating. Muted tones of maroon combine with the texture of gauze and carpets to create a faraway sense to these photo's sexuality.
Sensual Tennis with AntheaErotica // Wednesday, April 24, 2013
David Bellemere shoots the impossibly proportioned Anthea in a series of gorgeous, swoon-worthy photos. Caught sexily drinking a thin soda can and donning tennis shoes (only tennis shoes, mind you) for a game of naked-afternoon-tennis, these photos bring an undeniable sex appeal to otherwise mundane everyday activities. Anthea channels Lolita as she swings and sucks on a lollipop while posing for the camera, inviting the viewer in for a few minutes of tennis, an offer anyone would be a fool to pass up.
Stoya by Sean & SengErotica // Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Sean & Seng shoot Stoya in a gritty, urban shoot for POP Spring/Summer 2013. Stoya's lush skin and languid poses contrast dramatically with the dilapidated floors and environments of the shoot. She poses nude and with a dead octopus, working towards an edgy theme of decay. Strong angles and cool colors dominate this photoshoot, while soft fabrics and fashion-wise garmets lend a sense of softness to these dynamic images.
Eleanor Davis' "Year of the Snake"Erotica // Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Eleanor Davis is a cartoonist and illustrator who has completed an impressive variety of projects and commissions including children's books. Her illustrations for GR2's "Year of the Snake" show have a quietly provocative bent, utilizing the symbolism of the snake in conjunction with her stylized nude figures to connote scenes of a suggestive nature. With a muted, controlled color palette, a restrained application of detail and inclusion of fine patterning, Davis' homages to the zodiac year are sweet and ominous at once.
Pierre Debusschere's Kaleidoscopic PhotosErotica // Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Pierre Debusschere's photographs are nothing if not works of art. Stunning, kaleidoscopic compositions of fashion shoots or digital photo manipulations, Debusschere's photos capture a bright, fresh sensibility, laced with sexy undertones. Debusschere is also an art director and filmmaker, and his many eyes make themselves apparent in these multi-layered works.
Silja Magg PhotographyErotica // Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Silja Magg has worked for the New York Post, Twelv Magazine and Bloomingdale's, so naturally her work is wonderfully rich and diverse. These images are imaginative and honest, capturing the female gaze with a poignant eye. Magg utilizes fashion and gritty, vintage photographic techniques to evoke a feeling of sensual nostalgia. Images of both fashion and everyday life, Magg records the world with a strange and beautiful flourish.
Stephan Wurth's AmericanaErotica // Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Photographer Stephan Würth captures the outlaw spirit of the old west in his provocative series "Ghost Town," featuring nude models in a dusty, abandoned locale somewhere deep in the California desert. Although Würth grew up in Munich, Germany, he has an intuitive eye for images that hit at the heart of Americana, embracing the defiance, determination, and acute sense of independence that constitutes the unique mettle of the cowboy soul.
The Kama Sutra Project by Malika FavreErotica // Monday, April 22, 2013
The Kama Sutra Alphabet is a personal project from French-born and London-based illustrator Malika Favre. After being commissioned by Penguin Books US to illustrate the new Deluxe Classic Cover of the Kama Sutra, Favre used the set of 7 letters she created for the cover as a starting point for developing a full set of 26 letters for exhibition. The Kama Sutra prints are currently on display at Pick Me Up, a graphic arts festival, from April 18th - 28th at Somerset House in London.
Polaroids from Jonathan LederErotica // Monday, April 22, 2013
Fashion and erotic photographer Jonathan Leder snaps some candid and incredibly sexy polaroids of the sublime Emily Ratajkowski in this black and white motel-room photo shoot. Leder prefers to use little to no artificial lighting in his work, creating images that are frank and unadulterated, an approach that lends itself well to capturing moments of pure eroticism.

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I am using an embedded microprocessor to communicate with a SIM900 GPRS modem. The sim900 has an embedded tcp/ip stack but no embedded PPP stack, and my embedded environment has neither of these stacks.
With other devices I have followed these steps:
- at+cgdcont="IP","internet",,
- atd*99***1#
- called a PPP function that took take care of the login to the APN (and presumably the authentication & LCP etc).
- called a TCP function that connected to the remote server.
But now I have to do the PPP part myself. so I am at a loss locating all the necessary information.... can anyone point me in the right direction?
when I use hyperterm so as to see what happens with
ATD*99***1# it connects and returns a lot of PPP frames which i suppose i have to write a module to deal with. But I did notice, on a number of sites, that the login to the APN is not mentioned at all, so is there a way of bypassing the login?
When I follow the example in the SIM900 docs, I get an error indicating (quite rightly) that the PDP is deactivated...


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Solar Backpacks and Travel Bags
Solar Travel Bags
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These spacious, durable backpacks and corporate travel case bags use free energy from sun or room light to charge many on your gadgets, such as mp3 players, cell phones and PDAs. Each morning, most of us leave the house with a couple of essential electronic gadgets such as your cellphone, iPod and GPS. And many times these devices don't quite have the stamina to make it through a long day without the low battery alarm sounding. Using exclusive technology, the these solar bags optimize the power of light using only one small built-in solar panel, making it lightweight, practical, fashionable and highly efficient as compared to other bags with solar charging capability out on the market. Some valuable features with these backpacks and travel cases with built in solar panels include automatic switchboard, adapters to fit most brands and heavy duty construction. These solar bags will ensure you will never be left out of touch or out of tune again!
- Solar panel charges iPods, PDAs, mp3s, digital cameras, cell phones and most small electronic devices in room lighting.
- Automatic switchboard allows consumer to charge all iPhones, iPods, PDAs, cell phones under one setting
- Adapters included: iPod/iPhone, mini-USB (for Blackberry/Motorola Razr V3), Samsung, LG, Nokia, Motorola
- Storage capacity up to 2 full charges
- Extra heavy-duty stitches throughout
- Technology designed and assembled in California
- Solar Panel:
- Panel Dimensions: 4.5" x 5.75"
- Weight: 1.5 oz.
- Substance Type: 2mm plastic/aluminum
- Cell Type: Monocrystaline
- Cell Efficiency: 17.6%
- Open Circuit Voltage: 6.25 V
- Peak Current: 300 mA
- Peak Watt: 1.8 W
- Enough to charge most portable electronics (Does not charge laptops)
- Approximate Input Charging Times in Direct Sunlight:
- Battery Pack: 7 Hrs
- iPhone: 7 Hrs
- iPod: 3.5 Hrs
- Cell Phone: 3.5 Hrs
- GPS: 3.5 Hrs
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- Output Voltage: 5 V
- Output Capacity: 2200 mHa
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- Step 1: Attach the appropriate wire adaptor to the wire of the black technology box
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If you are somebody that is constantly on the go and needs to stay powered up, then the these backpack and travel cases are the perfect fit. The practical, well-made, stylishly crafted, and lightweight bags are ideal for students, frequent travelers, hikers and those with on the go careers. Additionally, the unique solar panel provides free energy that is cost affective and environmentally friendly. Just plug your device into the pack and go!


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Here's where to go and what to do with your weekend!
Spend your summer nights watching live performances of your favorite plays by the Kentucky Shakespeare Company!
UofL production to tour in August
After blowing things up last weekend, what is there left to do? Place your bet on these three family-friendly summertime events in Louisville.


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Carly Rae Jepsen has revealed to her fans that she is performing at the Macy's Thanksgiving day Parade in New York City this month! She posted the photo above along with sharing:
Bought these baby blue ear muffs/ headphones in Japan today for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC later this month!
How cool are those?! We can't wait to see Carly during the parade! Do you think she'll be performing "Call Me Maybe," "This Kiss," or another song off of her new "KISS" album?


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Supreme Court will not take over magistrate's functions
The Supreme Court on Monday decided to end its monitoring of the probe conducted by the Special Investigation Team, headed by R.K. Raghavan, into the complaint by Zakia Jafri, whose husband, Ehsan Jafri, a former Congress MP, was killed in the Gulberg Society carnage in Ahmedabad during the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat.
A three-judge Bench, headed by Justice D.K. Jain, in its order, quoting an earlier decision, said once the investigation was completed, it would be for the court where the charge sheet was filed to deal with all matters relating to the trial, and the monitoring should come to an end.
The Bench quoted another Supreme Court judgment to explain why it was not giving any direction. "Once the court satisfies itself that a proper investigation has been carried out, it will not venture to take over the functions of the magistrate or pass any order which will interfere with his judicial functions."
After the SIT submitted a report, on the complaint of Ms.Jafri, after examining Chief Minister Narendra Modi and others, the Supreme Court asked amicus curiae Raju Ramachandran to suggest the future course of action. For, it felt that Mr. Raghavan's inferences in the report did not match the SIT findings.
The Bench asked the amicus curiae to analyse the SIT report and make his own independent assessment of the statements of witnesses recorded by the SIT and submit his comments. Mr. Ramachandran disagreed with certain conclusions in the SIT report and gave some suggestions.
On Monday, the Bench disposed of Ms. Jafri's appeal and passed its order on the basis of the amicus curiae's suggestions. It placed on record its deep appreciation of the able assistance rendered by Mr. Ramachandran and his assistant Gaurav Agarwal.
In her complaint, Jafri alleged that there was a conspiracy among Mr. Modi and other Ministers, senior police officers and officials to commit acts — after the Godhra train fire — which would provoke and fan communal violence and also to render the police inactive to abet in the commission of crimes.
Keywords: Gujarat riots case, Ehsan Jafri murder, Zakia Jafri plea, Gulberg Society massacre, Narendra Modi, SIT probe


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Property Details
Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Baths, 6 Sleeps
' Glory Days' is a Beautiful Authentic restored 1800s log cabin on the LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER in Franklin,NC. Five minutes to 5 MAJOR GEM MINES. This is a two story cabin.Fully furnished in Americana decor with a comfortable queen bed and 2 twin foam beds and Full Futon. This cabin also has a full kitchen and dining and living area. 9 ft ceilings make this cabin more roomy then you would think. You can SWIM,FISH or RAFT from the back yard of this cabin. If you are looking for a restful, refreshing getaway then the rocker and swing on the back porch is a great place to enjoy watching the Little Tennessee River, which is one of the cleanest rivers in Western NC.Beautiful Big river views from every angle of the grounds.Did I say this place was BEAUTIFUL!? Great place for family FUN, honeymoons,getaways and reunions. Something for everyone.Private but not remote.Easily accessable and close to most Smoky Mountain attractions OTHER CABINS AVAILABLE so its hard to keep up with calender.
Recent Review
A Pause in Time...
About the Owner
Guestbook comments from the manager
Humble Home Away From Home
As I step through this modest cabin door
And saunter all across its wooden floor,
Remembering the times I've come before,
I look again at quaint, familiar walls
And every picture from the past enthralls
Me as each image here my mind recalls...
I view the kitchen table and the chairs...
I grap the rustic rail and head upstairs
And flurr the pillows...tuck an end that flares...
Back down the steps, I check the fridge for grub...
Tonight, I'll get down in the clawfoot tub,
Soap up myself and scrub and rinse and scrub...
But for right now, the porch swing's where I feel
The peace this dwelling has; that's why I steal
Away a while: the solace here is real;
And as I softly swing and soak it it,
The river flowing by, I start to grin
And tell myself, "You've come back again".
- Dennis. R. N. Copyright 2009
12 Reviews
5 based on 12 traveler reviews
A Pause in Time...
A Pause Back in Time
Perfect cozy getaway from everyday life!!
The cabin was absolutely what I needed to break away from the city life for a couple of days: quite, charming, relaxing, and reminiscent of a time when enjoying the outdoors and company of another was appreciated more.
The cabins owner, Belinda, was readily available from start to finish and made reserving this gem a breeze. The only downfall to my visit was that I didn't have enough time off to stay longer.
I look forward to visiting it again, hopefully soon!!
Indeed the Glory Days
Indeed the Glory Days!
Thank you Belinda and Family
Alex, Maite, Alejandro and Javier Argote
cabin # 22869 in Franklin NC
The owners are friendly & available for the least little thing to make your stay even more pleasant. The cabin is charmingly furnishe, with fans & AC for warmer months & a beautiful fireplace which provides plenty of heat as well as ambiance.
The cabin can sleep 6 if the group includes children in a family setting, but our preference is a romantic get-away perfect for 2.
Satellite tv, & wi-fi are availbale, but you won't care because this is THE place to get away from all the electronics & other noise in our lives & the only constant is the sound of the rushing river outside the cabin.
The only issue with this reviewing system is that there are not enough stars one can award this lovely cabin - it is a "10 out of 10"!
After an absence of many years visiting this area of NC (where the business of raising children & working got in the way), we'll be visiting again next year & hope to do so annually.
Activity and Interests
Private but not remote. Easily accessable to most Smoky Mt attractions.GEM MINING ( 5 minutes to 5 major gem mines),swimming, fishing, biking, horseback riding,rafting and tubing,Smoky Mt Railroad,Harrahs casino,Cherokee Indian Reservation,Smoky Mt Parkway, hiking and trails.Fine and casual dining, antique shopping, craft fairs and so much more.
Rental rates
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Standard Rates
Mar 21 2015 - Dec 31 2015
2 night minimum stay
My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.
Additional information about rental rates
- Tax Rate 10.0%
$85- $110 per night
$375 -$575 per week
Monthly rates on request
We accept ALL Major Credit Cards
Prices subject to change without notice
Seasonal rate changes/ Also long term winter rentals available.
Cancellation Policy
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- cabin
- Adventure
- Budget
- Family
- Romantic
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer ...
- Fireplace ...
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine ...
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Dining
- Dining Area
- DVD Player
- Foosball
- Game Room ...
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Video Library
- children welcome
- pets not allowed
Location Type
- Mountain View
- Water View
- Waterfront
- churches
- cinemas
- coin laundry
- festivals
- library
- live theater
- playground
- restaurants
- waterfalls
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- bird watching
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- photography
- sight seeing
- walking
- 1 Bathroom
- Bathroom 1
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Deck / Patio ...
- Kayak / Canoe ...
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Guests provide their own meals
Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website
- Fully furnished in Americana decor with everything you will need for a great vacation. Sat TV,DVD player,gas logs,full kitchen,linens, starter paper products,porch with swing and rockers,charcoal grill,picnic table, game room with pool table,washer and dryer,a/c. fans,fishing rod rentals. firepit for late night roasting marshmallows under the stars,HIGH SPEED WIFI Internet on premises.


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Bout That Life: 10 Most Thuggish Star Athletes- By Bossip Staff Categories: Entertainment, For Discussion, For Your Information
Marvin Harrison
The future Hall of Famer was quiet but deadly as Peyton Manning's go-to target during their golden years as Colts and never once seemed like a stone-cold killer with itchy trigger fingers.
Legend of Marvin Harrison: In January of 2010, the FBI launched an investigation into a Philadelphia homicide with Harrison as a suspect. The victim (a known dope dealer) named Harrison as the shooter responsible for a double-fisted shooting spree outside of his car wash in 2008. He was "mysteriously" shot seven times and killed.
Harrison was named a person of interest in the case and had one of his guns confiscated but never any formal charges filed. Two shootings. Both (allegedly) involving Harrison. No arrests. Teflon.
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[[caption-width-right:350:Romulus and Remus, Rome's legendary founders]]
->"''There was once a dream that was Rome. You could only whisper it. Anything more than a whisper and it would vanish... it was so fragile.''"
-->-- '''Marcus Aurelius''', ''Film/{{Gladiator}}''
The Eternal City, UsefulNotes/{{Rome}}, has several origin tales. ''Literature/TheAeneid'' recounts the wanderings of refugees from [[RapePillageAndBurn the sack]] of Troy who founded the Latin people.[[note]][[TheMoreYouKnow That's where the name of the language comes from]].[[/note]] ''The Aeneid'' also says the Trojans are founders of the Roman people, though the city [[{{Foreshadowing}} hasn't been founded yet.]] Later, Romulus and Remus, the [[UrExample Ur Examples]] of RaisedByWolves, founded the city itself on the curiously precise date April 21st, 753 BCE. Certain aspects about the founding myths have a curious plausibility and the idea that the original Romans were an [[RagtagBunchOfMisfits outlaw band]] or fleeing refugees does seem believable. Rome, founded on the seven hills, was ruled by a succession of seven kings, the last few showing heavy Etruscan influence (see [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPTIGLj2LCE here]], [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQqRBdC3JTY here]], and [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg2MT_FhGYs here]] for more info).
After a time the Romans lost patience with living in TheKingdom and threw out Tarquinius Superbus (Tarquin the Proud), and formed what they called a ''respublica'' (literally, "Thing of the People"), from which we gain the term "Republic." Rome was organized as an oligarchy with TheAristocracy, called patricians, controlling the "Senate" (derived from ''senex'', meaning "old man"), though the public had some say on the issues through the tribunes[[note]]This office was created about 250 years after the republic's founding. Details are at TheOtherWiki.[[/note]] (lit. Protector of the People) who had veto power over the Senate, as well as the less formal ability to beg favors from their patrons. This organization is reflected in the famous Roman slogan SPQR which stands for ''Senatus Populusque Romanus,'' or "The Senate and People of Rome." TheRepublic in social structure was quite family-oriented with various clans becoming centers of webs of patronage, a patron/client relationship that has modern answers in political machines and TheMafia. While Rome's system was not democratic by modern standards it had [[FairForItsDay for its time]] a reputation for justice and stability and its elaborate checks and balances were often admired by Greeks whose cities were often troubled by [[WeAreStrugglingTogether chaos]].
The Republic had a succession of executive magistrates with one-year terms, including quaestors (low-level magistrates, 20 a year), praetors (mid-level judicial magistrates, the lowest office to grant its holder the benefit of lictors/bodyguards carrying around their telltale [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything ''fasces'']]), and two consuls (top executives with executive powers checked only by each other and the Senate). In addition, the Republic came with a safety valve: in times of crisis, a six-month term for a special office, ''dictator'', could be granted to one person, granting him complete control of the state. There could be good dictators ({{Cincinnatus}}, Quintus Fabius Maximus Cunctator), but usually the inherent danger of the office prevented widespread use, and both Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix and Creator/GaiusJuliusCaesar would declare themselves ''dictator pro vita'', or dictator for life, granting them supreme power until death.
TheRepublic expanded through Italy both through its BadassArmy and its genius for [[YouWillBeAssimilated wooing conquered people]] from nearby cities who shared similar cultures. The extreme early myths such as the [[AbductionIsLove Rape of the Sabine Women]] portray how much of Rome's early growth was due to both of these factors.
At this point Rome was a regional power in Italy. The three UsefulNotes/PunicWars took Rome from merely being the dominant power in Italy to become the largest power in the Mediterranean Basin (to the point where the Romans simply called the Mediterranean ''Mare Nostrum,'' or "Our Sea"). The best known of these wars was the Second Punic War, involving the famous [[FourStarBadass Hannibal]]. Due to these conflicts, Rome [[{{Plunder}} inherited]] the domains of Carthage's [[TheEmpire Empire]], and sway over the Mediterranean rim. Unfortunately, the Roman governmental system wasn't up to governing a large multicultural empire, and internal power struggles grew more and more intense. Added to this was massive corruption and outright stealing of veterans' lands by large landowners. Popular pressure (represented by the famous Grachii) and Civil War broke out (first between Marius and Sulla, following a war with the Italian "allies"; then between UsefulNotes/PompeyTheGreat and Caesar), until finally TheRepublic was taken over by Julius Caesar. Caesar's successor Octavian, after a long struggle first with Caesar's assassins, then with Caesar's right-hand man Marc Antony, assumed the name Augustus and supreme power as the first Emperor of Rome (''princeps,'' lit. "[[JustTheFirstCitizen first citizen]]," originally a title awarded to the person entitled to speak first in the Senate--Augustus was leery of putting on airs. "Emperor" came from "Imperator" or "commander" in Latin, i.e. commander-in-chief of the armed forces, another of his titles. Obviously having the military backing him was essential for his regime). Though Augustus pretended he was merely first among equals and actually declared the Republic restored, the ascension of Augustus can be considered the death of the Republic.
TheRomanRepublic left a lot of imprints in Western culture in fields ranging from military tactics to engineering to philosophy (when they weren't plagiarizing the Greeks) to rhetoric ([[Creator/{{Cicero}} Marcus Tullius Cicero]] especially) to politics and the nice big one, law. The legal systems of most of Europe are wholesale borrowings of Roman Law with some adjustments, and even English-speaking nations will find a lot of old Roman Law in their own (the first rule of codified Roman Law is otherwise known as the ''subpoena'').
Episodes from the history of the Roman Republic that show up in [[HistoricalFiction fiction]] with some frequency are:
* '''The Pyrrhic War''': Remembered best for the [[TropeNamer proverbial]] [[PyrrhicVictory Pyrrhic Victories]] achieved by Pyrrhos, the ambitious king of Epirus (north-western Greece), who battled the expansion of Roman hegemony over the Greek colonies of Southern Italy, and eventually had to give up after winning all battles but the last.
* The above mentioned '''UsefulNotes/PunicWars''' against Carthage, especially the second one which featured Hannibal's famous trek from Spain into Italy, in the process crossing the Alps with WarElephants[[note]]Of course, by the time he reached Italy, almost all the elephants had perished, so their effect in the war was very minor. But it's what everybody remembers.[[/note]] Hannibal and his (eventually futile) campaign into Italy are among the best-remembered episodes of ancient Roman history, partly because of the sheer tremendousness of Hannibal's military achievements, and partly because this was the last time for several hundred years to come in which, for a moment, the very existence of the Roman state seemed to be at stake.
* '''The Spartacus Rebellion'''. In 73 BC, a rebellion broke out in a [[GladiatorGames gladiatorial school]] in Capua, resulting in about 70 gladiators escaping. The gladiators, led on by a certain Spartacus, defeated an army detachment sent to bring them in, and, by systematically freeing other slaves, ignited a general slave rebellion, also known as the Third Servile War. At the height of the rebellion, a multitude of 120,000 former slaves -- men, women and children -- marched through Italy, supplying itself by plunder. After a series of spectacular victories for the rebels, fortunes changed and in 71 BC, the slaves were defeated in a LastStand at Rhegium in Calabria by legions under the command of Marcus Licinius Crassus. Some 6,000 survivors were crucified along the Appian Road, while Spartacus' body was never identified.
* '''The end of the Republic'''. The Gallic Wars, the rise of Gaius Julius Caesar, his CivilWar with Pompey, his assassination in 44 BC, the annexation of Egypt after the death of UsefulNotes/CleopatraVII, the struggle between Octavian and Mark Anthony and the rise of Octavian as Augustus, the first Roman [[TheEmperor emperor.]]
See also UsefulNotes/TheRomanEmpire, its successor state. For the Roman Army specifically, see UsefulNotes/TheGloryThatWasRome.
!! Tropes associated with the Roman Republic are:
* BadassArmy
* BadassBureaucrat: The Romans practically wrote the book about effective bureaucracy. Every magistrate was expected to have military experience, and consuls and praetors were field commanders in addition to being civil officials.
* BerserkButton: The rape of the noblewoman Lucretia (and her consequent suicide) drove the Romans into an absolute rage. You can guess [[ThisMeansWar the result.]]
* BetterToDieThanBeKilled: Romans considered that this ''was'' a way to FaceDeathWithDignity. Famous Romans who killed themselves in the face of defeat or sure death include the pro-Republic figurehead of the Civil War Cato the Younger, Marcus Antonius, the governor and general Quinctilius Varus, and the philosopher Seneca.
* BookEnds: A rebellion against a supposed tyrant led by a man named Brutus played a crucial role both in the creation as well as in the end of the Roman Republic.
* BootCampEpisode: The drill grounds on Mars Field.
* BreakTheHaughty: According to tales Romans had a slave ride in a triumph (victory parade) beside the victorious general whispering in his ear that all glory is fleeting. It was hoped that this way they would not be filled with enough {{pride}} to offend the gods or otherwise do harm to TheRepublic . Unfortunately not every haughty person was that easily broken. Even Rome [[YouCantFightFate couldn't fight fate]].
* BureaucraticallyArrangedMarriage: Marriage was first and foremost a business arrangement between two families, and divorcing one's spouse to get a better deal from a different family happened often. Romans were also not particularly accepting of open affection, so HappilyMarried couples who openly acted this way were often found to be scandalous.
* TheClan: Many of the aristocratic families of Rome.
* {{Cincinnatus}}: Rome actually managed to create a number of these in RealLife. Including the TropeNamer.
* {{Conscription}}: Rome had an elaborate system for enrolling citizens in its army.
* CoolSword: The Gladius
* CorruptCorporateExecutive: While the idea of business corporations was still over a thousand years in the future, traces of the trope can be found in Marcus Licinius Crassus. Famously, the man owned his own private firefighting service; whenever a building caught fire, he would offer to buy the properties from the owner and its neighbors at a scandalous discount, putting a literal spin on the term "[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_sale fire sale]]." If the owners refused to pay up? [[ShameIfSomethingHappened He'd let the building continue burning]].
** Crassus was seemingly so single-mindedly focused on the accumulation of wealth that when someone caught him seemingly flirting with a Vestal Virgin and accused him of having an improper relationship with her--a crime for which the penalty was death for both parties--Crassus said that he was simply trying to win her trust in order to buy her villa at below market value; carnal desire didn't figure in at all. The court--and everyone else--believed him.
* CourtroomAntic: Romans almost regarded the courtroom as a spectator sport. Considering the sizes of the juries involved, it might as well have been. Rome's most famous orator, Marcus Tullius Cicero, left behind a huge number of extremely long speeches, the most famous being his orations against Traitor Lucius Sergius Catalina. Antics Cicero got away with in court:
** Calling the prosecution's witness, who was an attempted murder victim, a shameless slut, whore, and murderess, and then saying he wasn't going to call her a shameless slut, whore, and murderess, and then [[RefugeInAudacity calling her a shameless slut, whore, and murderess repeatedly throughout the rest of his speech.]]
** Accusing a political rival of incest in a completely unrelated case.
** Pretending to be Rome personified (it's complicated).
** Pretending to be a long dead Roman Consul (again, it's complicated). Incidentally, he was pretending to be the Consul so he could call the attempted murder victim above a shameless slut, whore, and murderess. And being quite graphic about it.
** Telling the judge he was going to ignore all courtroom procedure for the citizenship application he was arguing and [[ItMakesSenseInContext spend the next hour or so discussing Greek literature]].
** Giving speaking tips to opposing counsel.
** Complimenting opposing counsel on his skill -- because the counsel was once one of his students.
** Accusing an opposing counsel of being gay.[[note]]Well, not precisely. Roman sexuality did not have the concepts straight/gay. Cicero accused said counsel of being the passive one in a sexual relationship, which was meant to imply that said counsel was weak (this was quite an insult among Romans-a man having sex with another was fine, if he was the "top". The "bottom" was considered disgraceful and fit for slaves or women only).[[/note]].
** Accusing the jury of being corrupt (although this ''was'' often the case).
** Discussing fashion in the middle of a murder trial.
** Discussing town planning in the middle of a murder trial.
** Discussing highway maintenance [[RunningGag in the middle of a murder trial]].
** Discussing the inconvenient placement of public holidays [[OverlyLongGag in the middle of a murder trial.]]
** It is worth noting, after reading the above, that Cicero lost only one case. He lost that case because the court was filled with heavily armed, menacing-looking men wanting a conviction and staring meaningfully at the jury throughout the proceedings.
* {{Determinator}}: The Romans did not give up, no matter how many armies or fleets they lost.
* DeterminedHomesteader: What Romans of the Republic thought the ideal Roman should be.
* DisproportionateRetribution: The entire Third Punic War. After utterly humiliating Carthage years before and effectively forcing it to become a PuppetState, the Romans burned the city to the ground for ''daring'' to defy Rome and set its own policy ... by fighting back against desert raiders.
* DrillSergeantNasty: And Roman centurions were distinguished for this.
* TheEvilPrince: Monarchy was so discredited by experiences of this that even Caesar had to pretend to be JustTheFirstCitizen. Additionally, one of the proposed titles for Octavian after he attained sole power over the [[strike:Republic]] Empire was "Romulus," after the mythical founder of Rome. This was rejected because Romulus had been both a king and kin-slayer.
** The Republic apparently began due to an Evil Prince. Sextus, son of the last King Tarquinius, raped a Roman noblewoman Lucretia, leading to her suicide. This caused the royal family to be thrown out.
* FairForItsDay: Whether it was actually more than average even for its day is debatable. But the Romans did have a useful system of law and organization that was able to win admiration from many historians.
* FeudingFamilies: Temporarily subverted. Roman [[TheClan Clans]] would competitively try to draw attention to how useful they were to TheRepublic, rather than simply fighting against each other. This made for a state with a remarkable cohesion. However though reduced and controlled FeudingFamilies were not unknown and may have been an element in the civil strife toward the end of TheRepublic.
* FightingForAHomeland: The legends surrounding the foundation of Rome.
* GladiatorGames: TropeNamer (literally, ''gladiator'' means "sword-user," from ''gladius'', "sword"). Romans were addicted to these.
* [[GoodRepublicEvilEmpire Good Republic Evil Kingdom]]: After overthrowing their own monarchy, the Romans regarded the idea in much the same way we do [[GodwinsLaw Nazism]].
* TheGovernment: One of the first examples of an abstract bureaucratized state that is not simply a monarchy's FamilyBusiness.
* HeroicSacrifice: Most famously, [[YouShallNotPass Horatius]] at the bridge, though there were many others. Sacrificing one's own life for Rome and one's fellow soldiers was considered a virtue in Roman society.
* HonorBeforeReason: Both subverted and played straight. The Roman code of honor emphasized such rational concepts as discipline and team loyalty rather then being a GloryHound. If [[AchillesInHisTent Achilles]] had been a Roman the [[DrillSergeantNasty centurion]] would have beaten him black and blue with his swagger stick. Nonetheless the Roman Code though not completely irrational was very exacting.
* IAmSpartacus: For the TropeNamer, see above.
* InsaneTrollLogic: Marcus Porcius Cato (Cato the Censor) ended every single speech he made in the Senate, whether it was on grain prices, the setting of public holidays, or treaties with Gauls, with "Carthago delenda est" or, "Carthage ought to be destroyed". Eventually the Senate fulfilled his wish.
* InTheBlood: Romans had a superstition that this was literally true and thus would sometimes give votes based on which [[TheClan Clan someone was from]] in the hope that he would have the qualities of a noted [[TheHero hero]]. This added to the normal {{Nepotism}} of political life. Oddly enough the results provided a number of bureaucrats that were competent to no-worse-than-average. Sometimes luck wins out.
* IThoughtItMeant: The Social War was a war against the ''Socii,'' or "Allies" (basically Italians who got drafted to make the army bigger), not a civil war.
* LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: The big shield is a distinctive feature of Roman armies in all periods.
* MachoMasochism: When the Etruscan king Lars Porsena took sides in an early Roman civil war, a Roman youth tried to kill him and was captured. The youth (one Gaius Mucius) told Porsena that 300 Romans had sworn to kill him or die trying. Mucius then thrust his hand in a sacrificial flame to make the point. Porsena released him and sued for peace.
* MadeASlave: The fate of those who would presume to resist the might of Rome.
* MyDefenseNeedNotProtectMeForever: The Roman General Fabius Maximus Cunctator (Fabius the Great Delayer), preserved Rome by carefully retreating from Hannibal until Hannibal grew tired of pursuing. Meanwhile the rest of the Roman Legions carved up those areas of Carthage's empire where Hannibal wasn't.
* NonIdleRich: Marcus Licinius Crassus, famous for becoming the richest man in Rome--and one of the richest in history, with an estimated personal fortune of anywhere from 170 million-200 million sesterces (amounts that easily translate into the ''billions'' of dollars today)--through shrewd but unscrupulous business dealings. Among other ventures, he had his privately-owned firefighter extortion scheme.
** Especially in the late Republic, one of the best ways to get rich was to be awarded command of an army. Once someone had that, they could use it to extract wealth from any neighboring countries they could get away with. Politicians would often bankrupt themselves to get offices with military commands, since the wealth they gained would more than pay for the extravagant campaign costs. Notably, Creator/GaiusJuliusCaesar and UsefulNotes/{{PompeyTheGreat}} were two Romans that became wealthy in this manner. (Crassus himself, though, was an inversion: in later life he used his vast wealth to get command of an expedition against the Parthian Empire, to increase his prestige. [[TotalPartyKill It did not end at all well.]])
*** Crassus played it straight too: the start of his wealth came from contributing to Sulla's victory in a civil war and plundering the properties of the losing side, and ''then'' increased it through his business dealings. He was a good general too: Spartacus' rebellion was actually succeeding until Crassus single-handedly defeated him (Pompey ended up accidentally stealing his credit, as Crassus had asked for reinforcements before realizing he didn't need them and Pompey, returning from a successful campaign, destroyed the only rebel unit that had escaped their crushing defeat).
* NothingIsScarier: Unlike many of their opponents, Roman legions (at least towards the late Republic) were trained to advance silently, only raising a warcry when within charging distance.
* ObfuscatingStupidity: Lucius Junius Brutus, possibly the best example in Classical history. The man's obfuscation was so well-played, his very name means "dullard." He went on to overthrow the last King of Rome and found the Roman Republic, before dying in battle. Counts as a CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass, too.
* ObstructiveBureaucrat: The Romans developed much of the western worlds tradition of bureaucracy. You know who to blame.
* ThePatriarch: An ideal Roman ''pater familias'' or family head is this.
* PatrioticFervor: TheRepublic was famous for this. In legend it went to the level of a whole nation of [[KnightTemplar KnightsTemplar]]. After the disastrous Battle of Cannae, the Romans instead of making peace fielded a whole new army next year even when it included old, young and slaves purchased by TheRepublic. The Romans apparently accepted it as their civic duty to be [[WeHaveReserves reserves]].
* PuppetState: Especially during the Republic, the Romans preferred to deal with problem neighbors by exterminating their old leadership and installing new, friendly leaders who paid annual tithes to Rome. They reserved outright conquest for the more stubborn cases.
* PyrrhicVictory: [[TropeNamer Pyrrhus of Epirus]] won two against the Romans. This caused him to leave Italy and abandon his allies.
* [[RainOfArrows Rain Of Spears]]: The Romans used the ''pilum'', a purpose-built javelin, in a volley before going toe-to-toe with the enemy with a ''gladius''. (The biggest problem with throwing a sharp pointy thing at a bad guy is that they can throw it back. The pilum handled this by having a deliberate weak spot halfway down the shaft, which caused it to deform on impact.)
* RapePillageAndBurn: The Roman Army was known for its ruthlessness as well as its prowess. Being a professional army, however, they tended to have pretty clear rules when it was ''not'' okay to RapePillageAndBurn. Generally, if a besieged city surrendered before the ram reached the gates, [[PragmaticVillainy the army would enter the city with much less fuss.]]
* TheRepublic: TropeNamer, from ''res publicae'', "public matters."
* ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney: What quite a few people seemed to think towards the end.
* SleazyPolitician: A number, most noticeable toward the end. Crassus was famous along this line.
* TheSpartanWay: The Romans didn't take it quite as far as the Spartans, but Roman centurions were infamously harsh on their men. While it doesn't quite fit this period, one Roman commander got the nickname "Give-Me-Another" for beating his men so hard and so frequently that he was constantly having to ask for a new baton. (It bears noting that he was one of many [[UnfriendlyFire killed by his own men]] during a general mutiny of the legions in Germany.)
* TheStoic: The Greeks were the actual formulators of this philosophy, but it suited the Roman code of honor well enough to become fashionable and almost stereotypically Roman. Cicero actually wrote a pamphlet ("On The Nature Of the Gods") contrasting the virtue of Epicureanism, Stoicism, and traditional Peripatetic (i.e. Creator/{{Plato}}nic-[[Creator/{{Aristotle}} Aristotelian]]) philosophy. While he comes down on the side of the Peripatetics, he expresses a great deal of sympathy for the Stoics. Meanwhile, his contemporary, Cato the Younger, was a huge Stoic.
* WalkingArmory: After Gaius Marius commanded every soldier in the army to carry his own weapons rather than use pack animals, soldiers could charitably be described as this... or uncharitably described as "Marius' Mules."
* WeHaveReserves: One of the main advantages Rome had over Carthage.
* WhatHeSaid: When administering the military oath, the usual practice was for one soldier in a unit to repeat the whole thing while everyone else said "''Idem in me'' (And the same goes for me)." Convenient when [[WeHaveReserves several thousand]] need to be sworn in at once.
!! Works about or including the Roman Republic include:
[[folder: Comics ]]
* ''ComicBook/{{Asterix}}'': Takes place during Creator/GaiusJuliusCaesar's era.
* ''ComicBook/SuskeEnWiske'': In ''De Nerveuze Nerviërs'' the cast travels to Belgium around the time Caesar conquered the regions. They battle alongside the Belgian tribe the Nerva against Roman troops. In ''Hannibal'' the cast travels to the time when Hannibal Barca crossed the Alps.
[[folder: Film ]]
* ''Film/{{Spartacus}}'' -- The 1960 movie starring Kirk Douglas and directed by Stanley Kubrick.
[[folder: Live Action TV ]]
* ''Series/{{Rome}}'': The HBO series (co-produced by the BBC), premiered 2005 and 2007 respectively.
* ''SpartacusBloodAndSand'': Series by Starz, premiered in 2010.
[[folder: Literature ]]
* ''Lays of Ancient Rome'' by Sir Thomas Macaulay: A collection of poems about TheRepublic. They are imagined to be what early Roman literature would have sounded like if much of it hadn't been lost.
* In ''Literature/OverTheWineDarkSea'' there are a few references to Rome, as well as a sea-fight with a Roman trireme. But it is otherwise agreed that it was one of those Barbarian cities [[HistoricalInJoke "that would never amount to anything."]].
* ''Scipio Africanus: The Man Who Defeated Hannibal'' by Ross Leckie: A fictional autobiography of Scipio, the general who commanded in the Second UsefulNotes/{{Punic War|s}} and was possibly Rome's greatest general ever.
* Steven Saylor's ''RomaSubRosa'' series.
* As if the '''real''' Roman Republic wasn't {{Badass}} enough, John Maddox Roberts' AlternateHistory ''Hannibal's Children'' has them [[TookALevelInBadass take a level or three]] in reaction to being exiled north of the Alps. When they '''come back''' one hundred years later, a Greek thinks that the sound of Roman laughter reminds him of swords clashing against shields. They don't swagger or bully; they're too badass for that. In one battle, an "inexperienced" Roman army under a "second-rate" general faces a veteran mercenary force twice their size and led by Carthage's best general. The Romans are wiped out but the Carthaginian army is '''wrecked''', [[PyrrhicVictory with two-thirds of its troops killed outright, and most of the rest badly battered]].
* Colleen [=McCullough's=] ''MastersOfRome'' series.
* DavidDrake's ''Literature/RanksOfBronze'' has intergalactic traders buying a legion of Roman soldiers (the survivors of Carrhae) and using them as muscle against primitive civilisations.
* Lucan's ''Literature/{{Pharsalia}}'', an epic poem telling the Roman Civil Wars.
* Robert Harris' ''Literature/{{Imperium}}'' trilogy, chronicling the life of the famous Roman statesman Creator/MarcusTulliusCicero.
[[folder: Table Top Games ]]
* ''TabletopGame/RepublicOfRome'' is a game designed for people who consider ''TabletopGame/{{Diplomacy}}'' to be too tame.
[[folder: Theatre ]]
* A few plays of Creator/WilliamShakespeare:
** ''Theatre/AntonyAndCleopatra''
** ''Theatre/{{Coriolanus}}''
** ''Theatre/JuliusCaesar''
[[folder: Video Games ]]
* ''[[VideoGame/RomeTotalWar Rome: Total War]]''
* The RTS game ''Praetorians'' is set at the very close of the Republic, with a campaign that follows the career of Creator/GaiusJuliusCaesar.
* ''VideoGame/EuropaUniversalis: Rome,'', a spinoff of ParadoxInteractive's flagship series.
* ''VideoGame/CenturionDefenderOfRome''
* ''VideoGame/{{Caesar}}'' series of city building simulators


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The following is a list of services being held at churches in Orange during Holy Week.
This is not a complete list of churches.
La Purisima Catholic Church will host morning prayer at 8:15 a.m. and Mass of the Lord's Supper (tri-lingual) at 7 p.m. with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until midnight in the Trinity Hall. Address: 11712 N. Hewes St., Orange
St. Norbert Catholic Church is hosting morning prayer at 8:30 a.m. and Mass of the Lord's Supper (bilingual) at 7 p.m. Address: 300 E. Taft Ave., Orange
St. John's Lutheran Church of Orange will host services with holy communion at noon and 7 p.m. Address: 154 S. Shaffer St., Orange
Christ Lutheran Church will host a Maundy Thursday service at 6 p.m. Address: 2715 E. La Veta Ave., Orange
First United Methodist Church of Orange will host dinner, worship and communion at 6 p.m. Address: 161 S. Orange St., Orange
First Presbyterian Church of Orange is hosting a Maundy Thursday service with agape meal and communion at 6:30 p.m. Childcare will be provided. Address: 191 N. Orange St., Orange
Covenant Community Church will host a Holy Week communion service at 7 p.m. The sermon is entitled "At the Dark of Noon." Address: 221 N. Waverly St., Orange
Covenant Presbyterian Church will host a Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. Address: 1855 N. Orange-Olive Road, Orange
St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church will host a holy communion and stripping of the altar service at 7 p.m. Address: 205 S. Glassell St., Orange
St. Paul's Lutheran Church is hosting Maundy Thursday service at 7 p.m. Address: 1250 E. Heim Ave., Orange
Trinity Episcopal Church of Orange is hosting Maundy Thursday Holy Eucharist at 7:30 p.m. Address: 2400 N. Canal St., Orange
Trinity Presbyterian Church will host a Tenebrae service at 7:45 p.m. The church meets at Orange Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1310 E. Walnut Ave., Orange


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ACLU responds to FBI biometric database
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Last month the Washington Post reported on an FBI program to build a $1-billion database containing the biometric information of Americans. The FBI will also keep fingerprints of workers on file so that employers can be notified if employees are arrested.
But civil liberties advocates oppose such a biometric database. Last week, WMNFâs Seán Kinane spoke with Barry Steinhardt, director of the Technology and Liberty Program with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) about the FBIâs biometric database.
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A promise broken. A bond betrayed. What do you do when an oath of devotion threatens to destroy the one you love? "The drama is high" (Booklist) in this paranormal sequel to Swoon.
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High pressure will produce tranquil yet chilly weather conditions throughout the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas through tomorrow. Winds will be from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph, putting a chill into the air. Temperatures will range from the mid to upper 40's for highs and upper 20's to lower 30's for lows. The combination of winds and cold temperatures will produce wind chills in the upper 30's to lower 40's in the afternoon.
By tomorrow evening, clouds will start to increase as an area of low pressure, currently over the central Plains, redevelops along the North Carolina coast. This low pressure system will track towards the New Jersey coastal waters by Wednesday morning. Winds will veer to the northeast at 5 to 15 mph while temperatures fall into the upper 20s to lower 30's over the interior and mid 30's along the coast.
By Wednesday afternoon, rain will spread throughout the Philadelphia and New York City metropolitan areas as the area of low pressure intensifies over the New Jersey coastal waters. The low pressure system will track towards the New England coastal waters by Thursday morning. Periods of rain can be expected along the coast with one to two inches of rain expected. Winds will back from the northeast to northwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts over 45 mph at times. Minor to moderate coastal flooding can also be expected, especially on early Thursday morning with the high tide. In addition to the rain, snow will develop over the northern interior locations for northeastern Pennsylvania, northwestern New Jersey, the Hudson Valley, and northwestern Connecticut. Snowfall accumulations of one to three inches can be expected for most locations, locally up to six inches in northeastern Pennsylvania. Snow will also mix in towards the end of the storm even along the coast.
Details can be found here in latest snow and rain map.
Temperatures will rise into the upper 30's to lower 40's over the interior and mid 40's along the coast on Wednesday and then fall into the upper 20's to lower 30's over the interior and mid 30's along the coast on Thursday morning. Temperatures will rebound into the upper 30's to lower 40's over the interior and mid to upper 40's on Thursday afternoon.
The storm will exit by Thursday afternoon with improving weather conditions expected. High pressure will take hold Thursday night through Sunday with rapidly improving weather conditions. Temperatures will moderate through the forecast period to above normal conditions. Excellent weather conditions can be expected by the weekend. Temperatures for Friday will range from the mid to upper 30's for lows and mid to upper 50's for highs. Temperatures for Saturday and Sunday will range from the upper 30's to mid 40's for lows and upper 50's to mid 60's for highs.


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South Korea isn't considering seeking Japan's assistance in the reprocessing of used nuclear fuel, a foreign ministry official said. This comes in response to a Japanese media report that Japan has proposed to recycle South Korea's used fuel rods.
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2 Parks near St Mary, Montana
East Glacier Park, Montana 10.04 miles SW
Cut Bank, Montana 32.7 miles NE
Glacier National Park, Montana 43.26 miles W
St Mary, Montana (map) | (406) 732-4207
Sites: 157 | Latest Rate: $44.00 | 67 Reviews
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Aug 2014 - $44.00
Conveniently located to the East Entrance of Glacier National Park. This campground sits on the side of a steep hill making it difficult to level rigs. Bathroom and laundry facilities are located at the bottom of the hill with a steep climb or descent to access bathroom and laundry facilities for full hookup sites. The laundry room was nice and well maintained. Wi-Fi was advertised to be available in laundry and office areas. However, this did not work at all, even after the owner rebooted the system. There is a café on-site. A lot of seasonal workers seemed to reside here. Sites were narrow and short. Grass was overgrown. Staff was friendly and helpful, however, we will probably not stay here again. - americanrascal
Aug 2014 - $39.00
Two very small bathrooms for 157 RV, cabin, and tent sites. AND the bathrooms are very small, outdated, and not very clean. They say they clean them twice daily, but with this heavy usage it never looks like cleaning has been done. The sites are on dirt and not particularly level. We had good Wi-Fi reception using our Jetpack. This place is definitely overpriced for what is offered. - cactuslady
Aug 2014 - $34.00
What it has going for it is an amazing view of the mountains and lakes. After that, it's awful. The roads are so dusty, everything becomes covered in hours. There is no wi-fi other than at the office and that is quite poor at best. The sites are unkempt, not even close to level and in our case, hard to even walk on. Clearly no effort or money goes towards maintaining the place. After seeing the KOA across the street, we'd have been better off spending the extra ten a night to stay at a decent place. - rick r
St Mary, Montana (map) | (406) 732-4122
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We stayed 5 nights at this campground outside Glacier National Park in October, 2014. Our site was reasonably level only requiring 1 set of blocks under our front wheels. (Many other rigs were using blocks as well.) There is a minimal number of trees in the park, which made satellite reception easy. Weather was cool, so shade was not really needed. It does tend to be windy at times, so we were only able to extend our awning once or twice, and would never leave the campground with the awning extended. The location is very convenient to the Park entrance, about 1 miles from the St. Mary's Visitors Center. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Only two real complaints about the resort. (1) Inadequate Wi-Fi. I could not get my laptop to connect while sitting on the office porch. My IPad would connect on the porch, but not at our campsite which was closer to the office than most sites. (2) Additional bathrooms/showers are needed, and we often had to wait for a shower and even a sink in the office bathhouse during busy morning hours. There was a very nice bathhouse closer to our site with clean, spacious, and well-appointed private bathrooms/showers. However, this bathhouse was near the rental cabins and was heavily used. One of the three baths had non-working lock, and we felt very uncomfortable using it for showering. We reported this repair to the office, but it remained unrepaired throughout our stay. - RagTopDay
Sep 2014 - $38.00
Very nice CG. Great view of mountains. VERY friendly & helpful staff. They helped with reservations on Red Bus tour of Glacier. Strong WiFi. We had low cost Electric only site and even had one nite free due to KOA web site promotion. Better than average store selection of food, supplies and souvenirs. Has a Hot Tub near the pool. Also Ice Cream & coffee bar in store and could order pizza, made on grounds, for delivery to out site . Would definitely stay here if ever in area. This is our first 10 rating. - Tireman9
Sep 2014 - $65.00
The staff works really hard to help you any way they can, but they're pretty busy in the front office. People waiting in line, staff on the phone, rude customers who just walk in front of everyone, not a pleasant scene. I just purely detest crowded front desks - it brings out the worst in people. But the staff is always pleasant, bless them. Especially that chirpy lady with short wavey-ish sandy blonde hair. Anyhow, nice park, no trees much in the RV areas. We were in Site F7 and there are some trees in those sites - we liked that. However, down in the tent areas, there were PLENTY of shaded sites in very wooded locations. Each site also had a mulched level pad for the tent too. Lovely. The RV area was just open meadow, and in my opinion, none of them had really great views of the mountains. Not horrible, just not great. When we arrived, the dumpsters were full to max. We stayed 5 days, and the dumpster was never emptied. People started leaving bags of garbage outside the dumpster. And this, bear country? Evidently they don't range down this far. Overall, pleasant. I'd stay again, but I'd also look around and see if there are other 50 amp camps around. It's just SO expensive. - User3687


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Efficient Tests of Balances Series--No. 36: Revenue Misrepresentations in Financial Statements
Common Financial Statement Misrepresentations
Citizen Works, a nonprofit corporation founded by Ralph Nader, produced "The Corporate Scandal Sheet" which presented 41 major scandals involving corporations and large accounting firms that occurred in the five years or so up to and including 2002. These findings remain the cause of misrepresentations in today's financial statements. The causes of the scandals can be summarized in four main categories:
Causes of Scandals Number of Cases
Off-balance sheet loans or accounting activity. 4
Various violations of laws. 8
Accounting errors overstating net income. 10
Improper revenue recognition. 19
Reading further documentation of these scandals will reveal that many of improper activities involve simple manipulations of income. WorldCom, for example, simply capitalized certain operating expenses and arbitrarily reduced its allowance for uncollectible accounts. Enron and others created vehicles and contracts in order to record immediate revenues and, at the same time, ignored potential losses inherent in the agreements. At least four of the energy companies increased revenues using artificial "round trip" energy trades to inflate income. At least two telecommunications companies used network capacity swaps with other similar companies to inflate revenues.
For decades, most auditors of large corporations performed limited tests of internal controls and analytical procedures to verify financial statement assertions for revenues. This list of scandals gives us understanding about why current accounting and auditing standards revisions focus on revenue recognition.
Improper Revenue Recognition in Smaller Entities
Many CPA firms have experienced revenue recognition problems with smaller clients. Here are a few examples:
- A nightclub that continually reports a very low gross margin from beer and liquor sales (Skimming).
- An operator of nursing homes includes numerous relatives on multiple payrolls (Inflating Medicaid reimbursements).
- A construction contractor that purchases all materials for certain contracts to increase actual costs before its year end (Dumping materials at sites to inflate the percentage of completion).
- A trailer leasing company that bills customers for extra, unused trailers each month (Fraud).
- Products shipped subject to customer approval are recorded before receiving such approval (Improper cutoff).
- Billing customers for products shipped on consignment, or before products are shipped and recording revenue prematurely (Inflating revenues).
- Recording multi-year contracts, or revenues benefiting future periods, at the date of the contract or customer order (Improper matching of costs and revenues).
- Recording grant revenues when received rather than as expended (Improper matching costs and revenues).
- An entity that won't provide inventory quantities and pricing information until the CPA informs management of the taxable income before the inventory adjustment (Fraud). Ouch! This one could be personal!
We can see from the discussion above that opportunities for misrepresentations of revenue recognition are many and varied. Some may be inadvertent and some may be intentional. In the materials that follow, we'll discuss approaches to enable auditors to effectively verify financial statement assertions and respond to risks of material misstatements due to error or fraud.
This subject and others are included in my live and on-demand webcasts which can be accessed by clicking the applicable link on the left side of my home page at www.cpafirmsupport.com.
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by Larry Perry, CPA, CPA Firm Support Services, LLC - Larry has over 40 years experience as a CPA practitioner, author of accounting and auditing manuals, author and presenter of live staff training seminars and author of webcast and self-study CPE programs. He is co-founder of CPA Firm Support Services, LLC (www.cpafirmsupport.com), an organization providing resources, training and consulting to smaller CPA firms. Larry writes a weekly blog on AccountingWEB.com focusing on small audits, reviews and compilations. He is currently developing documentation manuals and handbooks for small audits, reviews and compilations and related electronic practice aids.


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Vision Presented With Environmental Sustainability Award by California Senate
LOS ANGELES, March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Vision Industries Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: VIIC), producer of the zero emission electric/hydrogen hybrid Tyrano(TM) truck, is pleased to announce that it has received the Environmental Sustainability Award, a certificate of recognition by the California Senate.
The certificate was issued by Fran Pavley, Senator 23rd district in honor of: Vision's great efforts towards creating a zero-emission engine for cars and trucks. Setting the standards for other businesses, Vision has dedicated itself to being in the forefront of eco-friendly technology by developing a hydrogen fuel cell hybrid-electric truck. This has proven beneficial to the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, and the State of California in its goal to be national leaders in the use of eco-friendly technology. Vision's efforts in reducing the amount of air pollution created in this state are truly admirable. The State of California commends Vision for being an inspiration to the people of the 23rd State Senate District."
Martin Schuermann, Vision CEO and President stated, "We are excited and honored that the California Senate recognizes our zero-emission truck as being on the forefront of eco-friendly technologies and instrumental in the State's goal of reducing transportation emissions."
About Vision Industries Corp.
Vision is a provider of hydrogen/electric hybrid vehicles and turnkey hydrogen fueling systems. Vision's proprietary hydrogen fuel cell/ electric hybrid drive system combines the superior acceleration of a battery powered electric vehicle with the extended range provided by a hydrogen fuel cell. Vision uses major manufacturers as partners or sub contractors to produce its vehicles. This business approach avoids massive outlays of startup capital. Many regional, state and federal alternative energy programs in the form of grants, subsidies, tax credits and loans exist or are planned. For more information on Vision Industries Corp., please visit www.visionindustriescorp.com
Safe Harbor Statement
Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect" and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. These forward-looking statements are based largely on the expectations of the Company and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: the impact of economic, competitive and other factors affecting the Company and its operations, markets, product, and distributor performance, the impact on the national and local economies resulting from terrorist actions, and U.S. actions subsequently; and other factors available from the Company.
Contact: Rusty Miller 1-310-450-0299 ext. 205
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May 19, 2014 — We all run into themes that aren't written well, sometimes ones that have hard-coded URLs, or just don't even work at all. This session teaches some WP standards on theme creation.
May 17, 2014 — Maybe you are just getting into creating WordPress themes, or maybe you've been at it a while but still feel like you're missing something. The good news is that WordPress themes can range from small to big and from simple to complicated — they are what you make them! This talk covers the essentials: template hierarchy, The Loop, custom queries, and how to get more information or guidance from the Codex when you're stuck. Soon you'll be writing themes faster than you can think them up!
May 15, 2014 — The back-end and front-end teams at Modern Tribe set out to create a WordPress starter development kit in order to speed up development and help keep uniformity among projects. So, how did we build it? Why didn't we use "________" framework instead? What does the code look like? Is our universe real? What is true happiness? This session will attempt to answer at least 60% of these questions.
May 11, 2014 — Join Konstantin Obenland and Michael Cain for a whimsical trip down Advanced Theming Lane, where they'll shed light on some of the dastardly mishaps in Themeland and how they fight them with their Swords of Best Practices. Structured like a TV morning show!
March 31, 2014 — Steve Zehngut demonstrates how to use Foundation Framework to develop WordPress themes.
March 27, 2014 — It's easy to get going with WordPress theme development, but this can mean overlooking some fundamentals along the way. Themes are in the spotlight as we step through the WordPress loading sequence, seeing where the Loop comes from, how the Template Hierarchy makes its decisions, and why child themes trump their parent. We'll use our new-found knowledge to safely modify the Loop (and create our own), and to learn the difference between Actions and Filters.
January 24, 2014 — A presentation on how Helpful Technology developed the GovIntranet theme for the Department for Culture, to use for their intranet and how we have subsequently released the code on GitHub and are working with other departments with the theme.
January 6, 2014 — Sakin shares his experiences and some tips and tricks that would help your free theme appear on the top 15 Most Popular Downloads at WordPress.org repository. This is a great achievement if you want to become a professional WordPress Theme Developer and want to sell your themes.
December 24, 2013 — Philip Arthur Moore talks about how to professionally become a WordPress Theme Developer; learning how to theme the right way, knowing where to look for answers, and how to become the best WordPress theme developer in the world.
November 28, 2013 — This talk is about making the jump from theme tinkerer to developer and how to make a theme you really love. The journey begins with CSS and culminates with Photo Addict.


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servicedesk license
I have implemented servicedesk and have 5 license for servicedesk. but in symantec installation manager there are 2 servicedesk solution, one with 5 license and the other with a trial license. why there are two servicedesk solution in my symantec installation manager and symantec management platform.
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I really thought that there was a KB article about that but cannot find it right now.
Either way, I will try to explain. First off, it does not affect functionality in any way and it is just a bit unfortunate visual issue.
Looking from ServiceDesk (or Workflow, if you will as the licensing is actually Workflow functionality) side, there are two kinds of ServiceDesk licenses:
- Application license: 'General License Availability' in License Status Manager
- User licenses: 'License Count' in License Status Manager
Looking from SMP side, there are again two kinds of ServiceDesk licenses, but different two:
1. ServiceDesk Solution License: Application License + few user licenses, the number of user licenses that can be in there is limited, I do not remember the exact max amount by heart.
- You definitely need this license as this enables ServiceDesk functionality in the first place.
- In your case, this is the Full license with Count 5.
2. ServiceDesk Technician License: Additional user licenses that could not be provided within the Solution license, if you have these purchased.
- These are not required. Unless you have bought licenses for this extra amount of users, you should not have any of these. This is the reason that more often than not the Technician Licenses show up as Expired - this is not a problem.
- You have these licenses probably because just only recently installed the ServiceDesk solution - you automatically get Trial licenses for a short while after installation.
Now to the unfortunate visual issue part - In SMP (and SIM), both licenses are titled ServiceDesk / Symantec ServiceDesk Solution. You may want to check the RemoveLicenses SMP tool, that displays the correct names for licenses.


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I have a 2001 Olds Bravada. & Have been having issues with it since 2010. If I had to do it over I would say forget this SUV and have gotten a car. I've replaced wheelbearings, rear ends, fuel pumps, radiator, engine, oil changes, tires& now when you press the gas it will not accelerate. I am so fed up!!!
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The distributor may develop internal faults. This can cause a rough running engine or stalling condition, the Check Engine Light may or may not illuminate. Our technicians tell us that the distributor should be overhauled or replaced to correct this concern.
A Loose or worn gas cap may cause Check Engine Light to illuminate.
The intake manifold gasket may develop and external engine oil or coolant leak. In some cases, an internal coolant leak may occur causing coolant to mix with the engine oil. Running the engine with a coolant/oil mix may result in engine damage. Replacing the intake manifold gasket should correct this issue.
The HVAC blower motor may stop working at one or more speeds due to a faulty blower motor resistor block. Our technicians recommend to confirm the resistor is at fault by first checking the operation of the switch.
A door window may move slowly or stop in mid travel due to a failing power window motor. The affected window may start working again after the motor cools off. Replacing the faulty window motor will commonly correct this concern.
The CD player in the radio may fail. Our technicians tell us that the radio will need to be removed and sent out to a radio repair shop to correct this condition.
The heater core under the right side of the dashboard may leak engine coolant which can puddle on the passenger front floor. The loss of coolant may cause an engine overheating condition. Our technicians tell us that removal of the dash board is necessary to replace the heater on these vehicles.
The fuel level sensor in the fuel tank may fail causing erratic fuel gauge operation. Our technicians tell us that on high mileage vehicles you may wish to replace the complete fuel pump module assembly if this condition occurs.
The fuel pump may fail causing the engine to stall and not restart. Our technicians recommend replacing the fuel filter every 30,000 miles to help prevent undue strain on the fuel pump.


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i ordered the handlebar glassees but got the fu manchu ones... not sure what happened there. the receipt and everything said handlebar, the picture was correct and everything. must have been a packaging error. but nonetheless these glasses are fun and they get lots of attention and laughs! i love…BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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text: Service is average, no better or worse than other Mexican restaurants. It is in their culture to be attentive and fill the bellies of their guests. They do that here. What they excel at though is their Salsa Queso! They have, hands down, the BEST cheese sauce I have ever experienced!


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Facing losers, it's time to prey
There are many things that must be filled out properly on the application for the making of an NFL champion. Talented, lucky, intelligent, opportunistic and focused usually have to be checked off early, or you're likely to find yourself inside a sandwich board walking the bricks in January.
But there's also the little matter of beating bad teams. You must beat the bad teams. Bad teams can be a disease that gets you an interview with the medical examiner.
Critics are going to say the Chargers' 43-14 thumping of the Chiefs yesterday at Qualcomm Stadium was nothing more than their second rout this season of a poor Kansas City club, and while it wouldn't be inaccurate, it also wouldn't be fair. Are they supposed to lose intentionally?
The Chargers, winners of six straight, have finished AFC West play for the year with a 5-1 record, and it's not their problem that two of the division teams they've beaten twice — the Chiefs and Raiders — stink. It is not up to the Chargers to see that bad teams improve. It is up to them not to allow the dregs to spoil what they have going.
The Chiefs may smell, but they came to town having defeated the Steelers the previous Sunday. It may make you wonder if Pittsburgh sent its scout team to K.C., but nonetheless, it happened. The NFL may be more bottom-heavy, filled with more terrible clubs than at any time in memory, but every one of them have beaten somebody.
That loss may end up haunting the Steelers, but the Chargers haven't had such problems during this winning spell because they're not only beating the tougher fighters, they're beating the teams they should beat.
And that's why they're 8-3 and leading the AFC West. Since this run began, they've been able to check most everything necessary for playoff employment on that application (except for the lucky part, because they can't get totally healthy). And, if it includes beating bad teams — there's another one up next week when they travel to 1-10 Cleveland — that's just too damn bad.
"Well, yes and no," answered quarterback Philip Rivers when asked if there's any such thing as an easy game. "You have to always prepare the same way during the week. It's hard to answer that with a yes, but certainly today things came up about as crisp as they have all year, and after that first quarter (7-0, Chargers) we were able to really separate ourselves and cruise in the second half."
We always talk about good teams allowing bad ones to hang around too long, and that's probably what happened to Pittsburgh last week. The Chargers didn't slip on that black ice yesterday. The Chiefs were screwing up — they would turn the ball over four times — and the hosts took advantage. It was 28-7 at the half. The bad guys were history.
"This league is a tough league," head coach Norv Turner was saying. "Look at some plays Kansas City made against Pittsburgh last week and you had to say that, if they can beat them, they can beat us."


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I'm a young but devoted jazz fan having been exposed to everything from Django Reinhardt to John Coltrane by my mother and grandfather (who played piano in jazz bands between the wars). When I took up the guitar, it was jazz I wanted to play, influenced by artists such as Joe Pass and Pat Metheny. Today I'm a journalist and keen music writer.


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Where Did My Sample Go!
More drama in the Ryan Braun drug testing case. Dino Laurenzi Jr., the guy who handled MIlwaukee Brewers outfielder, Ryan Braun's questionable urine sample, said Tuesday that at the time of the test, he obtained a signature from the NL MVP, stipulating that the samples were capped and sealed in his presence. Braun explains where it should have gone from there.
Laurenzi Jr. said he did exactly what he was supposed to do. Braun said because of the delay, the testing was fatally flawed. Braun tested positive in October for elevated testosterone, and ESPN revealed the positive test in December. His case marked the first time a baseball player has successfully challenged a drug related penalty in a grievance.
Will 11 X 15 Fly!
11 thousand Wisconsin prisoners would be released into treatment programs by 2015 if a group of religious leaders has their way. But La Crosse County D.A. Tim Gruenke says most prisoners are behind bars for a reason.
Organizers of the campaign, led by an umbrella organization for faith based coalitions in Wisconsin called WISDOM, haven't suggested legislative or policy changes so far.
Bullying Discussed In La Crosse
When the La Crosse School District brought in an expert on bullying this week, they wanted to hear and share ideas of hwta it will take to curb a problem that has struck school districts every where. And Superintendent, Randy Nelson, says it all starts in cyberspace.
Nelson says the district constantly works to let students know that bullying won't be tolerated and that if they see or hear it happening, to report it.
Heroin Everywhere
It used to be that heroin was one of the most expensive drugs out there. But check almost any courtroom in the state and you'll find heroin cases on the rise. Sparta Police Chief, Mike Kass, says he is seeing it every day....and not just in his city. So what's being done to crack down on the drug?
Kass says towns and cities are also sharing ways that they are using to crack down on the dealing and usage of the drug. He says it's here to stay.......at least for a while.
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(AP) The Ho-Chunk Nation's police chief has resigned following his arrest on possible obstruction charges. Dan Libke was placed on administrative leave following a Feb. 24 arrest at his home. Officials have not disclosed the reason for possible obstruction and no charges have been filed. Libke was sworn in as the band's first police chief in September 2010. The Jackson County district attorney is reviewing the case.


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We invite you to connect with other members of the local community through one of many groups that welcome, support, and advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual individuals and their allies.
Student OrganizationsRockOUT is the student lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and ally organization at Slippery Rock University. We create a safe place for you to be yourself. We educate ourselves, the campus, and the community on LGBT issues. Everyone is welcome to attend - allies are included. An ally is a self-identified straight individual who supports members of the LGBT community through friendship and advocacy. All meetings are confidential. Any and all information shared at RockOUT is in confidence. Every first time attendee is required to sign a confidentiality form stating that they will not share personal information about anyone that is shared at the meeting.
Slippery Rock University students organize around and celebrate diversity in many aspects. While RockOUT is currently the only student organization that focuses exclusively on gender identity and sexual orientation, people of all backgrounds are invited to take part in Building Bridges, the NAACP Chapter at SRU, the SRU RESPECT Team, and the Student Union for Multicultural Affairs (SUMA).
GISOThe President's Commission on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation is charged with leading and creating a campus community that respects, welcomes, and celebrates all aspects of gender identity and sexual orientation. Commission members represent faculty, staff, and students from all parts of the University and are appointed to serve a two-year term by the President. Individuals interested in serving on the Commission are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (305 Old Main). Letters are accepted at the end of each spring semester, and those chosen to serve on the Commission will be notified over the summer.
PFLAGButler PFLAG is a local chapter of PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays). Butler PFLAG is the only LGBT focused organization in Butler County, and they are committed to engaging the community and advancing the civil rights of LGBT people. Other western Pennsylvania chapters of PFLAG include PFLAG Pittsburgh, PFLAG New Castle, PFLAG Erie and Crawford Counties, PFLAG of Indiana, PA, and PFLAG Greensburg.
Persad CenterPersad Center is "the nation's second oldest licensed counseling center" serving specifically the LGBT community. Additionally, Persad Center is a designated AIDS Service Organization and provides services to the HIV/AIDS community.
The Delta Foundation of PittsburghThe Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh "produces events and supports projects that help make [the Pittsburgh metropolitan area] a vibrant and exciting city that is attractive to the LGBT community." It is the organization behind the annual Pride in the Street event in downtown Pittsburgh.
The GLCC of PittsburghThe Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Pittsburgh is active in providing "LGBT individuals, their families and supporters in Western Pennsylvania with resources and opportunities to promote visibility, understanding, and equality."
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Mini Blueberry Turnovers-Yummo!
Its been 9 years since we opened the Oscar H. Hanson House Bed & Breakfast in rural Cambridge, WI. I love making pain au chocolate with puff pastry dough for breakfast, but had not ventured into the world of turnovers until now. Cambridge is located about 13 miles east of Madison. The area is full of orchards […]
What to Expect at the Oscar H. Hanson House Bed and Breakfast in Cambridge, WI
On occasion guests arriving at the Oscar H. Hanson House Bed and Breakfast, admit they don't know what to expect during their stay.
What is the difference between a hotel and a bed and breakfast?
There has been an ongoing debate of what are the differences are between a hotel vs. a bed and breakfast (B&B).
What's for breakfast at the Oscar H. Hanson House Bed and Breakfast?
The Oscar H. Hanson House Bed and Breakfast (B&B) serves home cooked breakfasts that meet your special needs so you know that each breakfast is prepared specifically with you in mind.
2014 Best Bed and Breakfast Awards
2014 Oscar H. Hanson House Bed and Breakfast Awards for Excellence
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text: Shapeways: Bring your creativity to life in 3D http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php Shapeways: Bring your creativity to life in 3D Issue with COLLADA upload (missing geometry) http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=36957&th=6780#msg_36957 I am having an issue with a model upload. My model called 'MoirePattern Chassis' is showing a triangle prism missing from its geometry. I used COLLADA format exported from Google Sketchup v8.0.4811. If I import the COLLADA model into Sketchup, it looks like the original file before export. The first two images below are renders from Sketchup. The last image is a screenshot from the website, how Shapeways has rendered it after upload. The model is here online: http://www.shapeways.com/model/358725/moirepattern_chassis.h tml?gid=ug Please let me know any thoughts! Best, Ted ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------]]> Ted 2011-10-19T16:40:29-00:00 Re: Issue with COLLADA upload (missing geometry) http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=36958&th=6780#msg_36958 Youknowwho4eva 2011-10-19T16:51:11-00:00 Re: Issue with COLLADA upload (missing geometry) SOLVED http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=36959&th=6780#msg_36959 Below is what the model looks like now, and how it renders on Shapeways. woohoo! Ted -------------- -------------- --------------]]> Ted 2011-10-19T17:21:51-00:00 Re: Issue with COLLADA upload (missing geometry) http://www.shapeways.com/forum/index.php?t=rview&goto=36968&th=6780#msg_36968 Youknowwho4eva 2011-10-19T19:36:51-00:00